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What is Bob Dylan's best song? - Results & Rankings

Discover what people think is the best!

4,285 participants
4,285 total votes

Complete Rankings

1

All I Really Want to Do

The song expresses a longing for genuine connection and simplicity in love.

All I Really Want to Do
206 votes4.8% of total
2

Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again

A surreal exploration of disillusionment and identity, blending personal and cultural imagery in Dylan's signature style.

Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
198 votes4.6% of total
3

Gates of Eden

This iconic song captures the spirit of social change and protest in the 1960s.

Gates of Eden
196 votes4.6% of total
4

Don't Think Twice, It's All Right

A poignant reflection on love and letting go, showcasing Dylan's lyrical depth and emotional resonance.

Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
189 votes4.4% of total
5

Tangled Up in Blue

Bob Dylan's iconic work embodies the spirit of social change and protest in the 1960s.

Tangled Up in Blue
188 votes4.4% of total
6

She Belongs to Me

The song explores themes of love, possession, and emotional connection, showcasing Dylan's lyrical depth.

She Belongs to Me
182 votes4.2% of total
7

Love Minus Zero/No Limit

A poetic exploration of unconditional love, blending surreal imagery and emotional depth in Dylan's songwriting.

Love Minus Zero/No Limit
182 votes4.2% of total
8

Chimes of Freedom

This song explores themes of social justice and personal reflection, showcasing Dylan's poetic brilliance.

Chimes of Freedom
170 votes4.0% of total
9

It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

A poignant farewell, reflecting on change and loss, showcasing Dylan's lyrical depth and emotional resonance.

It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
167 votes3.9% of total
10

Knockin' on Heaven's Door

A poignant reflection on mortality and longing, symbolizing the struggle between life and death.

Knockin' on Heaven's Door
166 votes3.9% of total
11

When the Ship Comes In

Bob Dylan delivers a hopeful anthem about resilience, justice, and the promise of change.

When the Ship Comes In
164 votes3.8% of total
12

Like a Rolling Stone

Bob Dylan's transformative anthem captures disillusionment and identity struggles in the 1960s.

Like a Rolling Stone
160 votes3.7% of total
13

The Ballad of Hollis Brown

A haunting portrayal of poverty and despair, highlighting social injustice and human suffering.

The Ballad of Hollis Brown
160 votes3.7% of total
14

Blowin' in the Wind

A powerful anthem questioning social justice and peace, symbolizing the 1960s civil rights movement.

Blowin' in the Wind
159 votes3.7% of total
15

With God on Our Side

Bob Dylan critiques the moral justifications of war, exposing the hypocrisy in nationalistic beliefs.

With God on Our Side
154 votes3.6% of total
16

Hurricane

A powerful anthem addressing social injustice and the quest for freedom, showcasing Dylan's lyrical genius.

Hurricane
152 votes3.5% of total
17

Mr. Tambourine Man

This song reflects on social injustice and the quest for freedom, showcasing Dylan's powerful lyricism.

Mr. Tambourine Man
140 votes3.3% of total
18

The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll

The song addresses racial injustice, highlighting the tragic death of a Black waitress and societal indifference.

The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
135 votes3.2% of total
19

It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

Bob Dylan captures a poignant farewell, reflecting on lost innocence and the inevitability of change.

It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
130 votes3.0% of total
20

It Ain't Me Babe

A rejection of romantic expectations, showcasing Dylan's lyrical depth and folk influence.

It Ain't Me Babe
114 votes2.7% of total
21

It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)

A critique of societal norms and hypocrisy, showcasing Dylan's poetic prowess and countercultural spirit.

It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
114 votes2.7% of total
22

Just Like a Woman

Bob Dylan's work poignantly explores femininity, blending vulnerability and strength in relationships.

Just Like a Woman
109 votes2.5% of total
23

The Times They Are A-Changin'

A protest anthem capturing societal change and the urgency for progress during the 1960s.

The Times They Are A-Changin'
93 votes2.2% of total
24

Subterranean Homesick Blues

A pioneering protest song reflecting counterculture and social upheaval of the 1960s.

Subterranean Homesick Blues
90 votes2.1% of total
25

My Back Pages

Bob Dylan captures the essence of youth, disillusionment, and the journey of personal growth.

My Back Pages
90 votes2.1% of total
26

Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat

A satirical take on materialism and superficiality, showcasing Dylan's wit and lyrical prowess.

Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
88 votes2.1% of total
27

Only a Pawn in Their Game

The song critiques societal injustice, highlighting racial inequality and manipulation by those in power.

Only a Pawn in Their Game
85 votes2.0% of total
28

Masters of War

A poignant reflection on social injustice and the quest for freedom, showcasing Dylan's lyrical brilliance.

Masters of War
83 votes1.9% of total
29

A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall

The song captures the uncertainty and turmoil of the 1960s, blending poetic imagery with social commentary.

A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
61 votes1.4% of total
30

Desolation Row

A poignant reflection on social justice and human rights, encapsulating the spirit of the 1960s.

Desolation Row
54 votes1.3% of total
31

Boots of Spanish Leather

A poignant tale of love and longing, reflecting on distance and emotional sacrifice.

Boots of Spanish Leather
53 votes1.2% of total
32

I Want You

This song reflects on social justice and the human experience, showcasing Dylan's poetic storytelling.

I Want You
53 votes1.2% of total

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