Masters of War

"Masters of War" is a song by Bob Dylan, written over the winter of 196263 and released on the album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan in the spring of 1963. The song's melody was adapted from the traditional "Nottamun Town". Dylan's lyrics are a protest against the Cold War arms build-up of the early 1960s.

Basis of melody

With many of his early songs, Dylan adapted or "borrowed" melodies from traditional songs. In the case of "Nottamun Town", however, the arrangement was by veteran folksinger Jean Ritchie. Unknown to Dylan, the song had been in Ritchie's family for generations, and she wanted a writing credit for her arrangement. In a legal settlement, Dylan's lawyers paid Ritchie $5,000 against any further claims.

Recordings and performances

Dylan first recorded "Masters of War" in January 1963 for Broadside magazine, which published the lyrics and music on the cover of its February issue. The song was also taped in the basement of Gerde's Folk City in February and for Dylan's music publisher, M. Witmark & Sons, in March. The Witmark version was included on The Bootleg Series Vol. 9 – The Witmark Demos: 1962–1964 in October 2010. The Freewheelin' version was recorded on April 24, 1963, by Columbia Records; in addition to that album, it has also appeared on compilation albums such as Masterpieces in 1978 and Biograph in 1985.

Masters of War (album)

Masters of War is a 2007 album by Mountain. The album consists entirely of Bob Dylan covers.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Bob Dylan

  • "Masters of War" (guest: Ozzy Osbourne) 4:38
  • "Serve Somebody" (guest: Warren Haynes) 3:55
  • "Blowin' in the Wind" (Heavy) 5:37
  • "Everything Is Broken" 4:09
  • "Highway 61 Revisited" 3:27
  • "Heart of Mine" 3:56
  • "Subterranean Homesick Blues" 4:20
  • "The Times They Are A-Changin'" (guest: Warren Haynes) 4:59
  • "Seven Days" 3:29
  • "Mr. Tambourine Man" 5:31
  • "Like a Rolling Stone" 3:29
  • "Blowin' in the Wind" (Acoustic) 3:56
  • Personnel

  • Leslie West - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Arranger, Producer
  • Corky Laing - Drums, Vocals
  • Todd Wolfe - Rhythm Guitar
  • Rev Jones - Bass Guitar
  • Brian John Mitchell - Organ, Keyboards, Accordion
  • Dave Stephens - Graphic Design
  • References


    Masters of War (audio drama)

    Masters of War is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. The Doctor Who Unbound dramas pose a series of "What if...?" questions.

    Plot

    The Doctor and Brigadier land on Skaro and meet Davros.

    Cast

  • The DoctorDavid Warner
  • The BrigadierNicholas Courtney
  • DavrosTerry Molloy
  • The DaleksNicholas Briggs
  • Nadel — Amy Pemberton
  • Gillen — Sarah Douglas
  • Delt/The Quatch — Jeremy James
  • Toloc — Christopher Heyward
  • Notes

  • This is a sequel to Sympathy for the Devil.
  • As the previous story was named after a Rolling Stones song, this play is named for a Bob Dylan song.
  • The incident in 1972 that the Brigadier mentions is apparently an alternate version of the events of 1972's Day of the Daleks.
  • Amy Pemberton later played the Seventh Doctor's companion Sally Morgan.
  • External links

  • Big Finish Productions - Masters of War
  • Podcasts:

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    Masters of War

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    Come you masters of war
    That build all the guns
    That build the death planes
    That build all the big bombs
    That hide behind walls
    That hide behind desks
    I just want you to know I can see through your masks [x2]
    You that never done nothing
    But build to destroy
    You play with my world
    Like it's your little toy
    You put a gun in my hand
    And you hide from my eyes
    Then you turn and run farther when the fast bullets fly [x2]
    Like Judas of old
    You lie and deceive
    A world war can be won
    Want me to believe
    But I see through your eyes
    Like I see through your brain
    Like I see through the water that runs down my drain [x2]
    You fasten all the triggers
    For the others to fire
    Then you set back and watch
    As the death count gets higher
    You hide in your mansion
    As the young people's blood
    Flows out of their bodies and is buried in the mud [x2]
    Well, you've thrown the worst fear
    That can ever be hurled
    Fear to bring children
    Into this world
    For threatening my baby
    Unborn and unnamed
    You ain't worth the blood that runs in your veins [x2]
    How much do I know
    To talk out of turn
    You might say that I'm young
    Might say I'm unlearned
    But there's one thing I know
    Though I'm younger than you
    Even Jesus would never forgive what you do [x2]
    Let me ask you a question
    Is your money that good?
    Will it buy you forgiveness?
    Do you think that it could?
    I think you will find
    When your death takes its toll
    All the money you made will never buy back your soul [x2]
    And I hope that you die
    And your death'll come soon
    I’ll follow your casket
    In the pale afternoon
    And I'll watch while you're lowered
    Down to your deathbed




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