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.

Playlist

Bob Dylan's classic and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Most Likely You’ll Go Your WayBob Dylan		In Japan, under the title “Waga michi o yuku” (meaning “Go My Own Way”)…
2	The Times They Are a-Changin’Bob Dylan		With the title “Times Change,” in Japan...
3	Don’t Think Twice, It’s AlrightBob Dylan		The 1963 album “The Freewheelin’ …”
4	The Times They Are A-Changin’Bob Dylan		Also received the Nobel Prize in Literature as a musician…
5	HurricaneBob Dylan		It seems to have been named with the title “Hurricane”…
6	Knockin’ on Heaven’s DoorBob Dylan		It captures the distilled, mature vibe of Bob Dylan…
7	Baby Stop CryingBob Dylan		From the intro, it gives off a very retro vibe...
8	Blowin’ In The WindBob Dylan		In Japan, under the title 'Blowin’ in the Wind'...
9	DignityBob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s rugged, dandyish singing voice is so gentle…
10	Just Like a Woman – Take 1Bob Dylan		The legendary American singer-songwriter,...
11	Mixed-Up ConfusionBob Dylan		In Japan, a title like “A Jumbled Chaos” …
12	Mr. Tambourine ManBob Dylan		Bob Dylan... the one you want to listen to on sleepless nights.
13	Not Dark YetBob Dylan		The title, literally translated, would be something like “It’s Not Dark Yet,” and…
14	Rainy Day WomenBob Dylan		The mysterious dissonance used in the intro…
15	Tangled Up in BlueBob Dylan		A title like “Buruni Kon-Garagatte”...
16	Watching the River FlowBob Dylan		In Japan, there’s a trend called “Gazing at the Flow of the River,” and…
17	He Was a Friend of MineBob Dylan		There are many famous big-name artists, but…
18	Don’t Think Twice It’s All RightBob Dylan		Don't dwell on it; either way, there's nothing you can do about it...
19	Behind every beautiful thing, there’s some kind of pain.Bob Dylan		When you meet someone who lives with dignity and beauty, you can't help but think...
20	Don’t Think Twice It’s All RightBob Dylan		Bob Dylan, known for his protest songs…
21	Things Have ChangedBob Dylan		It became the theme song for the film “Wonder Boys,” and…
22	My Back PagesBob Dylan		The Byrds and Keith Jarr…
23	You’d better start swimming, or else you’ll sink like a stone.Bob Dylan		Bob Dylan: Nobel Prize Win and Life Lessons
24	Blowing In The WindowBob Dylan		A timeless masterpiece that resonates in people's hearts. Profound meaning...
25	Sweetheart Like YouBob Dylan		Now also famous as a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate…
26	Blowing In The WindBob Dylan		“Blowin’ in the Wind” is a song by Bob Dylan...
27	Mother you’ve been on my mindBob Dylan		It was sung about the girlfriend I was dating at the time...
28	Beyond Here Lies Nothin’Bob Dylan		A somewhat jazzy melody, as always...
29	Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan		Bob Dylan has continually evolved his musical style along with the times...
30	Blown by the wind, Blowing in the WindBob Dylan		A classic Dylan masterpiece marked by a dove blown by the wind
31	A Fool Such as IBob Dylan		It’s turned into a super catchy, easy-to-get-into song…
32	A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna FallBob Dylan		The rain that pounds against the asphalt grants nothing forgiveness…
33	Ballad Of a Thin ManBob Dylan		An iconic song that symbolizes an era of social change is about to...
34	Blood In My EyesBob Dylan		An American musician representing the 20th century, …
35	Changing of the GuardsBob Dylan		Literally meaning “change of guards,” the Thai word…
36	Cross the Green MountainBob Dylan		Known as a timeless masterpiece that resonates in people’s hearts…
37	Dreamin’ of YouBob Dylan		Literally translated, the title would be “Dreaming of You”…
38	Forever Young (Slow Version)Bob Dylan		It carries a heartwarming message wishing for eternal youth...
39	Gotta Serve SomebodyBob Dylan		This Gotta Serve Somebo...
40	I Want YouBob Dylan		Not just the 'I Want You' in the title…
41	JokermanBob Dylan		There are so many distinctively artistic works in the PV…
42	Just Like Tom Thumb’s BluesBob Dylan		A singer-songwriter who represents America…
43	Lay Lady LayBob Dylan		Legendary singer-songwriter from the United States...
44	Little Drummer BoyBob Dylan		A song brimming with Christmas atmosphere, Bob...
45	Love SickBob Dylan		Bob Dylan released “Time Out of Mind” in the ’90s…
46	Maggie’s FarmBob Dylan		In 1965, the American-born Bob Dylan…
47	MississippiBob Dylan		The legendary American singer-songwriter,...
48	Most of the TimeBob Dylan		The legendary singer-songwriter from the United States...
49	Motherless ChildrenBob Dylan		The legendary American singer-songwriter,...
50	One of Us Must KnowBob Dylan		In Japan, “sooner or later” is often...
51	SilvioBob Dylan		Even in Bob Dylan's musical career, there was a slump...
52	Someday BabyBob Dylan		It became the song used in an iPod commercial, and then it...
53	Stay with MeBob Dylan		Legendary singer-songwriter from the United States...
54	Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again – Take 13Bob Dylan		The legendary American singer-songwriter,...
55	Subterranean Homesick BluesBob Dylan		A song that was released in Japan under the same title...
56	Thunder On The MountainBob Dylan		The legendary American singer-songwriter,...
57	Band of the HandBob Dylan		One of the songs that became the theme song for the movie “Miami 5”…
58	Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan		Apart from the title, “Gates of Ede”…
59	Positively 4th StreetBob Dylan		In Japan, it has been translated into Japanese as “Lonely 4th Street”…
60	Shelter From The StormBob Dylan		Japanese title “A Hiding Place from the Storm,” Bob Dylan…
61	Remember this: even in the moments when it feels like you’ve lost everything, your future still remains.Bob Dylan		Bob Dylan is a representative American musici...
62	All i really want to doBob Dylan		Let's live together as friends.
63	Forever YoungBob Dylan		A perfect song to sing to the children…
64	Girl From North CountryBob Dylan		The 1963 album “The Freewheelin’ …”
65	Make You Feel My LoveBob Dylan		The organ on this track was played by a musician born in Texas, Mi...
66	Follow your heart and keep moving forward; in the end, everything will surely work out.Bob Dylan		Dylan, the musician who changed the times with his lyrics
67	All Along the WatchtowerBob Dylan		Sung about changing an established society…
68	Girl from the North CountryBob Dylan		Bob Dylan's classic for the cold season
69	Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasBob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s Christmas song, gentle voice
70	He not busy being born is busy dyingBob Dylan		Those who aren’t busy being reborn every day are busy dying.
71	Masters of WarBob Dylan		Legendary musician Bob Dylan…
72	Murder Most FoulBob Dylan		A monumental 17-minute ballad that symbolizes the changing of the times…
73	One Too Many MorningsBob Dylan		The third studio album released in 1964...
74	Visions of JohannaBob Dylan		Savoring English lyrics on a long autumn night
75	WinterludeBob Dylan		Dylan’s winter classic: a story of love and snow
76	Song To WoodyBob Dylan		American singer-songwriter Bo…
77	Remember this: even in the moments when it feels like you’ve lost everything, your future still remains.Bob Dylan		American musician Bob Dylan sa...
78	Oh SisterBob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s masterpiece album “Desire”
79	The Freewheelin’ Bob DylanBob Dylan		A leading figure of folk music in the 1960s, Al...
80	Interviewer: “What do you think about the way illegal downloads are devaluing music?” Dylan: “There was never any value to begin with, so what’s the problem?”Bob Dylan		Countless awards, including the Grammy Awards and the Academy Awards…
81	Blown by the windBob Dylan		Even Bob Dylan’s super-famous song was released in ’63…