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Bob Dylan has been an influential figure in music for over five decades, and it’s no surprise that it inspires other artists to cover his songs. Here is a list of famous musicians who have covered Bob Dylan’s songs, but we’ll let you decide who didn’t.
- David Bowie: Bowie released a cover of Dylan’s “It Ain’t Me Babe” in 1965.
- Jimi Hendrix: He released his rendition of “All Along The Watchtower” in 1969.
- The Byrds: They released their most famous version of “Mr. Tambourine Man” in 1965.
- Nina Simone: In 1968, she covered Dylan’s “Just Like A Woman”.
- Jim Morrison: He released a cover of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” in 1971.
- Kanye West: In 2015, he sampled Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” for his song “No More Parties in LA”.
Who do you think didn’t cover any Bob Dylan songs out of those listed above?
The answer is Kanye West. While he sampled Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” for his song “No More Parties in LA”, it is not considered a cover of the song.
Which Bob Dylan songs have been covered by other artists?
1. “Blowin’ in the Wind”
2. “All Along the Watchtower”
3. “The Times They Are a-Changin'”
4. “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”
5. “Like a Rolling Stone”
6. “Lay Lady Lay”
7. “Mr. Tambourine Man”
8. “Forever Young”
9. “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright”
10. “Tangled Up in Blue”