Bob Dylan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Mr. Tambourine ManBob Dylan15rank/position

Mr. Tambourine Man (Live at the Newport Folk Festival. 1964)

There are harmonica players in many genres—classical, jazz, bossa nova, blues, folk—but when it comes to a giant of the folk world, it has to be Bob Dylan.

Playing the guitar while blowing the harmonica—this is quintessential “Bob Dylan’s music.”

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Shelter from the StormBob Dylan16rank/position

Bob Dylan – Shelter from the Storm (Official Audio)

Despite its extremely simple arrangement of just acoustic guitar and bass, poetic images layer upon a three-chord progression that runs throughout.

It’s a gem of a folk ballad by Bob Dylan, included on the 1975 masterpiece Blood on the Tracks.

The lyrics depict an encounter with someone who once accepted the narrator unconditionally, and the decisive loss of that presence, unfolding a profound worldview interwoven with Christian symbolism and mythic metaphors.

An alternate take appears on the soundtrack of the film Jerry Maguire, and there’s also a memorable scene in St.

Vincent where Bill Murray sings the song.

It’s a track that offers comfort to those seeking peace amid life’s storms, so why not listen to it gently when your heart feels weary?

Oh, SisterBob Dylan17rank/position

Bob Dylan – Oh, Sister (Official Audio)

A poetic track portraying the fragility of love and the eternal bond, referencing a relationship with a sister.

It was included on the album “Desire,” released in 1976 by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

Before its release, it was a track that was favored in concert performances.

Remember this: even in the moments when it feels like you’ve lost everything, your future still remains.Bob Dylan18rank/position

Bob Dylan is a musician who represents the United States.

In a remarkable achievement, he became the first singer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016, recognized for “having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” Bob Dylan’s words are truly encouraging.

Even if you feel like “Everything is over because of a broken heart!”, there is still a future ahead.

Thinking that way, it feels like we can live with a calm and relaxed outlook.

A Fool Such as IBob Dylan19rank/position

A Fool Such As I (Bob Dylan version cover)

It’s turned into a very catchy and easy-to-listen-to song.

The light, upbeat rhythm pairs well with the acoustic guitar.

A literal translation of the title would be “An Idiot Like Me.” Apparently, it’s a song about love.

All Along the WatchtowerBob Dylan20rank/position

BOB DYLAN – All Along the Watchtower

A song about changing the established society.

It’s also well known for Jimi Hendrix’s version, in which he replaced the harmonica part with guitar and sped it up.

In addition, it has been covered by many artists, including Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam, and the Dave Matthews Band.

All i really want to doBob Dylan21rank/position

Bob Dylan – All I Really Want To Do Cover

A song pleading with a girl to live together as friends.

It was included on the 1964 album “Another Side of Bob Dylan.” It has been covered by Cher and The Byrds, and Cher’s version reached No.

15 on the U.S.

charts.