Planet Waves, the fourteenth studio album by Bob Dylan, was released on this day in 1974 — 49 years ago.
Dylan is supported on the album by the Band, with whom he embarked on a major reunion tour following its release (documented on the live album, Before the Flood).
With a successful tour, Planet Waves was a hit, enjoying a brief stay at #1 on the U.S. Billboard charts — a first for Dylan — and #7 in the UK.
The album was originally set to be titled Ceremonies of the Horsemen, a reference to the song "Love Minus Zero/No Limit," from the 1965 album, Bringing It All Back Home.
The release was delayed two weeks when Dylan decided to change the title at the last minute.