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.

Playlist

Bob Dylan Popular Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Blowin’ In The WindBob Dylan		Dylan’s classic songs resonate with people’s hearts.
2	Knockin’ on Heaven’s DoorBob Dylan		A classic theme from a Western film, a scene of a quiet death
3	Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s classic song “Like a Rolling Stone”
4	The Times They Are a-Changin’Bob Dylan		A legendary song that sings of changing times
5	Don’t Think Twice, It’s All RightBob Dylan		A masterpiece that sings of the pain of parting and the resolve to start anew
6	A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna FallBob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s songs that speak for society
7	Masters of WarBob Dylan		An anti-war song criticizing war, a prayer for peace
8	Forever YoungBob Dylan		A song of love and prayer from parent to child
9	Don’t Think Twice, It’s AlrightBob Dylan		The 1963 album “The Freewheelin’ …”
10	Gotta Serve SomebodyBob Dylan		A Grammy-winning Dylan classic
11	Murder Most FoulBob Dylan		A monumental 17-minute ballad that symbolizes the changing of the times…
12	WinterludeBob Dylan		Dylan’s winter classic: a story of love and snow
13	HurricaneBob Dylan		A protest song proclaiming Carter's wrongful conviction
14	Just Like Tom Thumb’s BluesBob Dylan		Dylan’s signature song, singing of life’s hardships and quest
15	Mr. Tambourine ManBob Dylan		For harmonica players, there are classical, jazz, …
16	Shelter from the StormBob Dylan		Dylan’s masterpiece: a poem with a three-chord progression
17	Oh, SisterBob Dylan		A poetic Bob Dylan song depicting love and the bond between sisters
18	Remember this: even in the moments when it feels like you’ve lost everything, your future still remains.Bob Dylan		Bob Dylan Wins the Nobel Prize in Literature
19	A Fool Such as IBob Dylan		A light, catchy love song
20	All Along the WatchtowerBob Dylan		Sung about changing an established society…
21	All i really want to doBob Dylan		Let's live together as friends.
22	Baby Stop CryingBob Dylan		A retro vibe, Beatles-style melody
23	Ballad Of a Thin ManBob Dylan		Dylan’s classic that portrays social change
24	Beyond Here Lies Nothin’Bob Dylan		Dylan’s smoky jazz melody and shocking music video
25	Blood In My EyesBob Dylan		Dylan’s traditional folk and emotionally charged vocals
26	Blowing In The WindBob Dylan		“Blowin’ in the Wind” is a song by Bob Dylan...
27	Changing of the GuardsBob Dylan		A song of turn-taking; Dylan’s singing is striking.
28	Cross the Green MountainBob Dylan		A famous song depicting the tragedy of the Civil War
29	DignityBob Dylan		A gravelly, Bob Dylan-style singing voice that pairs well with piano
30	Dreamin’ of YouBob Dylan		An exploratory music video of a dreamlike song
31	Girl from the North CountryBob Dylan		Bob Dylan's classic for the cold season
32	Girl from the North Country (ft. Johnny Cash)Bob Dylan		A classic duet by Dylan and Cash
33	Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasBob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s Christmas song, gentle voice
34	He Was a Friend of MineBob Dylan		A poignant masterpiece that sings of the loss of friendship and sorrow.
35	He not busy being born is busy dyingBob Dylan		Those who aren’t busy being reborn every day are busy dying.
36	I Want YouBob Dylan		A romantic blues song, bright and uplifting
37	JokermanBob Dylan		A song whose PV’s artistic production is captivating
38	Just Like a Woman – Take 1Bob Dylan		Bob Dylan masterpiece, poetically expressing the human condition
39	Key West (Philosopher Pirate)Bob Dylan		Bob Dylan, a 9-and-a-half-minute meditative ballad
40	Lay, Lady, LayBob Dylan		Country hit song 'Lay, Lady, Lay'
41	Little Drummer BoyBob Dylan		A heartwarming Christmas song by Dylan
42	Love SickBob Dylan		Bob Dylan wins award for a 1990s album
43	Maggie’s FarmBob Dylan		A revolutionary track from folk to rock
44	Make You Feel My LoveBob Dylan		Organ performed by Augie Meyers
45	MississippiBob Dylan		Dylan’s poetic songs resonate with the heart.
46	Mixed-Up ConfusionBob Dylan		A rare Dylan-style tune, not included in the U.S. release
47	Most Likely You’ll Go Your WayBob Dylan		A gentle, blues-style classic that brings tears to your eyes
48	Most of the TimeBob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s classic that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the path to healing
49	Mother you’ve been on my mindBob Dylan		A memorable masterpiece that projects his heartbroken girlfriend onto his mother
50	Motherless ChildrenBob Dylan		Singing of the loneliness and anguish of a child who has lost their mother.
51	My Back PagesBob Dylan		A beloved classic sung by many artists
52	Not Dark YetBob Dylan		I put my struggle with a dark future into a song.
53	One More Cup of CoffeeBob Dylan		An epic travel poem about meeting a Romani woman in France
54	One Too Many MorningsBob Dylan		The third studio album released in 1964...
55	One of Us Must KnowBob Dylan		An upbeat, energizing piece of music
56	Rainy Day WomenBob Dylan		Distinctive music and lyrics of dissonance
57	SilvioBob Dylan		Musical works from Bob Dylan’s troubled period
58	Simple Twist of FateBob Dylan		A bittersweet one-night love story in a port town at night
59	Someday BabyBob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s innovative commercial song video
60	Song To WoodyBob Dylan		American singer-songwriter Bo…
61	Stay with MeBob Dylan		Dylan delivers a soulful, melancholic rendition of a Sinatra song.
62	Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again – Take 13Bob Dylan		Bob Dylan’s poetic masterpiece that deeply portrays society
63	Subterranean Homesick BluesBob Dylan		A classic of social critique that transitioned into rock
64	Sweetheart Like YouBob Dylan		Now also famous as a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate…
65	Tangled Up in BlueBob Dylan		A story of love and farewell, an ever-evolving classic
66	The Freewheelin’ Bob DylanBob Dylan		A leading figure of folk music in the 1960s, Al...
67	The Man in MeBob Dylan		The weakness and warmth of a heart that love sets free
68	Things Have ChangedBob Dylan		Dylan’s iconic masterpiece representing the 21st century
69	Thunder On The MountainBob Dylan		A track from Dylan's masterpiece album
70	Visions of JohannaBob Dylan		Savoring English lyrics on a long autumn night
71	Watching the River FlowBob Dylan		Gazing at the flow of the river, Bob Dylan’s classic
72	Like a Rolling StoneBob Dylan		Bob Dylan has continually evolved his musical style along with the times...
73	You’d better start swimming, or else you’ll sink like a stone.Bob Dylan		Bob Dylan: Nobel Prize Win and Life Lessons
74	Blown by the windBob Dylan		A question to society, a prayer for peace
75	Band of the HandBob Dylan		The thrilling MV for the movie 'Miami 5'
76	Positively 4th StreetBob Dylan		Dylan’s masterpiece depicting rebellion and jealousy
77	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…