Good point about Brain Wilson, for sure. And about R&B's emergence into the mainstream. And I *love* just about every single item on your list of 1965 hits; the one that surprised me the most was "Hurts So Bad" -- I had forgotten that Little Anthony was still at it into the mid-60s.

I still feel that Dylan's importance remains unparalleled, but can't "prove" it, and certainly can't convince an unbeliever. Sorta like trying to argue the existence of God. ;^).

You and I agree about too much to keep arguing over one artist.