'Hurricane' tells the story of the boxer Rubin Carter, the night that changed his life. Rubin Carter was framed for murder and the racist nature of the New Jersey police force and Law hierarchy claimed he did it, and they chose to believe petty criminals, Alfred Bello and Arthur Dexter Bradley, over the highly respected boxer. The song features heavy violin sections, which create an authentic sound, as this was not an instrument Dylan featured on many of his songs, it also gives it an emotional quality as the sound of the violin and the lyrics created a sorrow atmosphere. The song is the first on the album Desire, and is 8 minutes long, it captures the essence of Bob Dylan's songwriting style and his way of telling stories to his audience.
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