58 Years Ago, Two Legendary Rock Acts Were Battling For No. 1

On March 9, 1968, legendary folk musician Bob Dylan released his eighth album, John Wesley Harding. The record was a critical and commercial success, peaking at No. 1 on the U.K. charts and remaining there for ten weeks.

In the United States, however, the album stalled at No. 2 behind The Beatles' ninth studio album, Magical Mystery Tour. The two projects fought for the top spot over multiple weeks, with the Beatles keeping Dylan's record at No. 2.

The Beatles Kept 'John Wesley Harding' Off The No.