Bob Dylan Popular Song Rankings [2026]

I Want YouBob Dylan36rank/position

I Want you – Bob Dylan- Blonde on Blonde (CINEMA PARADISO CLIP)

In addition to the title I Want You, it is said to also carry the title Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues.

As that title suggests, it’s a blues song themed around romance, but thanks to its bright tone, it feels somewhat uplifting.

JokermanBob Dylan37rank/position

Bob Dylan – Jokerman (Official Video)

The PV features many highly distinctive works of art.

The song conveys a very mysterious worldview.

With its very slow tempo, the occasional emotionally expressive singing by Bob Dylan really resonates.

It’s a song he performed at his concert in Japan in 2010.

Just Like a Woman – Take 1Bob Dylan38rank/position

Bob Dylan – Just Like a Woman – Take 1 (Official Audio)

This is a song released in 1966 by the legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

Featured on the album Blonde on Blonde and released as a single, it reached No.

33 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The lyrics, which depict the complexities of women and the subtleties of human relationships, have resonated with many listeners.

Coupled with Dylan’s distinctive voice, it leaves a deep impression, like a work of poetry.

It’s a recommended track for anyone troubled by a relationship with a loved one or interested in contemplating human nature.

Why not savor it slowly on a relaxed evening?

Key West (Philosopher Pirate)Bob Dylan39rank/position

Bob Dylan – Key West (Philosopher Pirate) (Official Audio)

In June 2020, Rough and Rowdy Ways, his first album of original material in eight years, was released.

Among its tracks, one stands out in particular: a meditative ballad that runs for about nine and a half minutes.

Carried by gentle waves of accordion and Hammond organ, Bob Dylan’s weathered voice leads listeners to the southernmost island of Florida.

The lyrics are sprinkled with names like President McKinley and the Beat poets, letting American history and literature intersect like a mirage.

Its high acclaim is evident from Rolling Stone naming it the No.

2 Best Song of 2020.

Since November 2021, it has continued to be performed as a core repertoire piece on his world tour.

It’s a song I recommend for those quiet nights when you want to be alone with your thoughts and surrender yourself to the slow passage of time.

Lay, Lady, LayBob Dylan40rank/position

Bob Dylan – Lay, Lady, Lay (Official Audio)

For those who want to be soothed by warm country music, “Lay, Lady, Lay” is highly recommended.

This is a song Bob Dylan wrote for his wife with love.

His slightly husky voice pairs beautifully with the low tones of the congas, creating a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.

You can also sense the depth of his affection for his wife in the way he sings.

If you’re intrigued, try comparing it with his other songs—you’ll notice the difference.

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Little Drummer BoyBob Dylan41rank/position

Bob Dylan – Little Drummer Boy (Official HD Video)

A song brimming with the spirit of Christmas is colored by Bob Dylan’s uniquely distinctive voice.

This gem is one of the tracks included on the legendary American singer-songwriter’s October 2009 album, “Christmas in the Heart.” The lyrics, depicting a poor boy’s pure feelings offered to the newborn king, seep into listeners’ hearts, coupled with a heartwarming melody.

Dylan’s rugged vocal tone further enhances the song’s charm.

It’s a perfect track for spending time with family and loved ones during the Christmas season.

Love SickBob Dylan42rank/position

Bob Dylan – Love Sick – Live (with lyrics)

Bob Dylan won a Grammy in the 1990s for the album Time Out of Mind.

It includes a song that was used in a TV commercial in which Dylan himself appeared.