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Bob Dylan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

That he is both a musician and a poet is evident from his winning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.

During the Vietnam War, his songs were sung across the United States.

This time, we’ve selected some of his popular songs that have been loved for decades.

Presented in ranking format.

Bob Dylan Popular Song Rankings [2026] (71–80)

Watching the River FlowBob Dylan71rank/position

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.

Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan72rank/position

Blowin’ In The Wind -Bob Dylan – Lyrics
Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan

Bob Dylan is a great figure who changed his musical style with the times and even went on to win the Nobel Prize.

This song, born when he shifted from folk to rock, is a masterpiece that has the power to cut to the heart of the social climate in any era.

You’d better start swimming, or else you’ll sink like a stone.Bob Dylan73rank/position

Inspirational Quotes: A Collection of Life-Changing Sayings in an Instant — Bob Dylan 1
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.

Blown by the windBob Dylan74rank/position

Blowin’ in the Wind — Bob Dylan, “Kaze ni Fukarete”
Blown by the windBob Dylan

A masterpiece born during the turbulent 1960s continues to resonate in our hearts.

Its lyrics, expressing a yearning for peace and freedom through a series of questions, spark the listener’s imagination.

This signature work by Bob Dylan was included on the 1963 album The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.

The cover by Peter, Paul and Mary became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the Billboard Pop chart.

Embraced as an anthem of the civil rights movement, it was also performed at the 1963 March on Washington.

When you want to question the injustices of society, why not listen to this song? Its universal message is sure to bring a fresh breeze to your heart.

Band of the HandBob Dylan75rank/position

It’s a song that became the theme for the movie “Miami 5.” The music video, matching the film, has a very strong narrative.

The powerful choral vocals give the entire track great impact, and the chorus builds up for a very cool, exciting finish.

Positively 4th StreetBob Dylan76rank/position

Bob Dylan – Positively 4th Street (Official Audio)
Positively 4th StreetBob Dylan

A folk-rock track released in 1965 by Bob Dylan.

It is said to have been inspired by the envy of figures in the art world who resented his success.

It was selected by Rolling Stone for the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”

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 Dylan77rank/position

Bob Dylan, who has won numerous awards including the Grammys and the Academy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Indeed, these are words that make you think that the less confident someone is in their own talent, the more they might try to protect themselves.

Maybe trying to assign some contrived value isn’t what real rock is about.

It’s nice to be able to say things like this so effortlessly.