It Happened 50 Years Ago: Bob Dylan “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35”
Of all the songs folk/rock legend Bob Dylan has released in his career, his two most successful songs in terms of chart performance each peaked at number 2. In 1965, Dylan spent two weeks at number 2 with “Like a Rolling Stone.” Then, exactly 50 years ago, Dylan’s “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” climbed to number 2 for a one-week stay.