Al Kooper talks working on 'Like a Rolling Stone'
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
Today's Morning Edition music is from 50 years ago Tuesday, when Bob Dylan returned to the studio to continue work on his new song "Like a Rolling Stone."
On this day a new musician was on hand, a friend of producer Tom Wilson named Al Kooper.
Kooper more or less sneaked into the session and added an organ part even though he was really a guitar player.
He talked about the experience in the documentary "No Direction Home."
Support Local News
When breaking news happens, MPR News provides the context you need. Help us meet the significant demands of these newsgathering efforts.