Artists’ Tribute to Bob Dylan

Very few artists in rock history have seen more of their songs covered than Bob Dylan. It began in 1963 when "Blowin' In The Wind" became a standard song recorded by everyone from Peter, Paul and Mary to Sam Cooke and Stevie Wonder. During the next few years the Byrds, the Hollies, Sonny and Cher and too many others to count dove onto the Dylan bandwagon. Elvis Presley even got into the act when he laid down a version of "Tomorrow Is a Long Time" in 1966. To honour his 75th birthday, the Rolling Stone readers were asked to select their favourite Bob Dylan covers. Below are the results.

1. Jimi Hendrix: "All Along the Watchtower"

2. The Byrds: "Mr. Tambourine Man"

3. Guns N' Roses: "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"

4. Robert Plant: "One More Cup of Coffee"

5. Them: "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"

6. The Band: "I Shall Be Released"

7. Calexico and Jim James: 'Going to Acapulco'

8. Eddie Vedder: "Masters of War"

9. Jeff Buckley: "Mama, You've Been On My Mind"

10. Jeff Buckley: "Just Like a Woman”



Source: Rolling Stone