Bob Dylan's classic and popular songs
Here are some classic and popular songs by Bob Dylan—one of the defining artists of the 20th century—recommended by our studio staff.
It’s a great playlist not only for Dylan fans but also as an introductory best-of selection.
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Bob Dylan’s famous and popular songs (11–20)
Tangled Up in BlueBob Dylan

Released in Japan under the title “Bruni, All Tangled Up,” this song centers on a man and woman who married, struggled, and ultimately divorced.
The lyrics portray the lingering feelings of a clumsy, still-attached man, making it a deeply heartrending track.
Watching the River FlowBob Dylan

This is a song released in Japan under the title “Gazing at the River’s Flow.” It is included on Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits Vol.
II and was released following the first Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits.
He Was a Friend of MineBob Dylan

There are many famous big-name artists, but among the very top is undoubtedly Bob Dylan.
He influenced countless artists, so his achievements are beyond dispute.
This song can be hard to listen to if you’re expecting a pop tune, but at some point you’ll likely find yourself accepting it quite naturally.
Behind every beautiful thing, there’s some kind of pain.Bob Dylan

When you meet someone who lives with dignified beauty, this is a phrase worth remembering.
It says that beauty is borne by pain, and likewise, behind solid, proper work lies a great deal of effort.
We should always live with respect for the efforts that go unnoticed.
Things Have ChangedBob Dylan

It’s the song that became the theme for the film “Wonder Boys.” It seems that the film’s director, Curtis Hanson, also handled the creation of this music video, and I think it’s a track packed with the film’s worldview.
The mellow guitar makes it a really cool song.
My Back PagesBob Dylan

It has become a beloved classic covered by a variety of artists, including The Byrds, Keith Jarrett, and, in Japan, Tamio Okuda and Magokoro Brothers.
The version sung by Tamio Okuda and the Magokoro Brothers was apparently used as a film’s theme song.
Bob Dylan’s Famous and Popular Songs (21–30)
You’d better start swimming, or else you’ll sink like a stone.Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan, a heavyweight in American rock music, received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.
He has gifted us many words that make us think deeply.
If we stop and brood, we sink where we stand; but if we keep moving instead of stopping, we may discover a fresh way of living.
Everyone has times when they hit an insurmountable wall and feel completely stuck.
In such moments, I hope you can find these words.





