Bob Dylan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Sweetheart Like YouBob Dylan64rank/position

Bob Dylan – Sweetheart Like You

Bob Dylan, now also renowned as a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate.

This song, with its strikingly vocal-like guitar phrases, is included on his 1983 album Infidels.

The album’s incorporation of reggae drew attention, but this track, with its spacious and clear sound, can be considered a superb ballad that fully showcases the appeal of Dylan’s singing voice.

Tangled Up in BlueBob Dylan65rank/position

Bob Dylan – Tangled Up In Blue (Official HD Video)

A signature song that opens the 1975 album Blood on the Tracks and was also released as a single.

Told in a distinctive narrative style where past, present, and future intermingle, this storytelling song depicts the relationship between a man and a woman.

The point of view shifts constantly, enveloping you in a feeling like watching a road movie.

Its folk-rock sound, with pleasantly resonant acoustic-guitar arpeggios, is also compelling.

Dylan himself has continually altered the lyrics and arrangements in live performances, and the fact that he had performed it over 1,600 times by 2018 testifies to his deep attachment to it.

Featured in the film Lady in the Water and included in the music game Rock Band 2, it’s a track beloved across generations.

It’s a classic you’ll find yourself wanting to hear when you’re standing at a crossroads in life.

The Freewheelin’ Bob DylanBob Dylan66rank/position

Bob Dylan – Blowin’ In The Wind | Blowing in the Wind (Japanese Subtitled ver.)

When it comes to albums that represent folk music of the 1960s, none stands above this one.

Among its tracks, “Blowin’ in the Wind” resonated with countless people as an anthem of the civil rights movement of the time.

Bob Dylan’s poetic lyrics blend magnificently with a performance that is simple yet powerful.

Released in May 1963, this album is still highly regarded as a landmark that laid the foundation for folk rock.

It’s a must-listen not only for those interested in folk music, but also for anyone who wants to understand the history of rock.

The Man in MeBob Dylan67rank/position

Bob Dylan – The Man in Me (Official Audio)

Set against the era of 1970, this song captures one of the answers Bob Dylan—torn between public perception and his own self—found within a calm, everyday life.

Featured on the album New Morning, it’s a love song that warmly portrays how the presence of a loved one can release the hidden frailty and imperfection within oneself.

The organ and piano gently resonate, while the female chorus adds a gospel-like uplift, creating a sound that softly embraces the listener’s heart.

It became widely known to a new generation when it was used in the opening of the 1998 film The Big Lebowski.

When you feel like pausing amid hectic days, or when you want to feel the importance of someone by your side, give it a listen.

Things Have ChangedBob Dylan68rank/position

Bob Dylan – Things Have Changed (Official Video)

Written for the 2000 film Wonder Boys, this song has cemented its place as one of Bob Dylan’s definitive works of the 21st century.

Set to a bluesy shuffle, it delivers a steady, understated meditation on world-weariness and cynical resignation, resonating perfectly with the film protagonist’s creative block and life in disarray.

It achieved the rare feat of winning the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy with the same track, and the fact that it had been performed live 1,001 times by September 2024 speaks to its timeless appeal.

It’s a song that, when heard during a turning point in life or in moments of fatigue, somehow helps you let go and breathe a little easier.

Thunder On The MountainBob Dylan69rank/position

Bob Dylan – Thunder On The Mountain (Official HD Video)

This is a track from the album “Modern Times,” released in August 2006 by American legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

The characteristically Dylan-esque poetic and intricate lyrics are exquisitely matched with a melody infused with blues elements.

Interweaving references to contemporary culture and music, it conveys a sense of reflecting on a constantly changing world and one’s place within it.

Produced by Dylan himself, the work has been highly acclaimed by critics as a defining masterpiece of the 21st century.

A cover version by Wanda Jackson is also well known.

Visions of JohannaBob Dylan70rank/position

Bob Dylan – Visions of Johanna

How about taking your time on a long autumn night to carefully unravel some English song lyrics? Bob Dylan is a world-renowned artist who has even won the Nobel Prize in Literature.

It’s no exaggeration to say that his arrival changed the world.

His song “Visions of Johanna,” with its story-like structure, leaves you with the lingering afterglow of having read a short novel once you finish the lyrics.

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