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Jun 23, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 23, 1980 – Bob Dylan Releases Saved.

On this day June 23, 1980, Bob Dylan released his twentieth studio album Saved. As the second installment in his gospel inspired trilogy, the album continued Dylan’s exploration of Christian themes with passionate vocals and spiritually focused lyrics. Tracks like Solid Rock and Pressing On reflected his deep commitment to faith during this period of his career.

Saved reached number 24 on the Billboard charts and stirred mixed reactions. While some praised its conviction and energy, others...

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