Listen to Bob Dylan's Many Influences - The New York Times

As Bob Dylan has said, his songs “didn’t get here by themselves.” Here’s a sampler of his influences, from Woody Guthrie to the Kinks, alongside the tracks he made famous.

Bob Dylan's New York, 1961 — The Gotham Center for New York City History

1961: Bob Dylan Takes the Stage - The New York Times

Book Review: 'Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine,' edited by Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel - The New York Times

Bob Dylan - Talkin' New York (Official Audio)

Bob Dylan's 17-Minute Surprise, and 8 More New Songs - The New York Times

Book Review: 'Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine,' edited by Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel - The New York Times

Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone

Listen to Bob Dylan's Many Influences - The New York Times

Bob Dylan's “The Philosophy of Modern Song”: An Excerpt - The New York Times

The darker side of Bob Dylan - New Statesman

From Macdougal Street to 'The Bitter End,' Exploring Bob Dylan's New York - The New York Times