The Worst Bob Dylan Song

from Each Decade

Bob Dylan is so prolific that he must have some “worst” songs. Let’s face it. With over 500 tunes to his credit, they can’t all be great. Right? Today, we’re looking at this iconic storyteller’s worst songs from each decade. Let’s dive in!

About Bob Dylan

About Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan was born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota. His early musical influences came from listening to country and blues music on radio stations out of Shreveport, Louisiana. As a teenager, he began listening to rock and roll.

The 1960s – Ballad in Plain D

The 1960s – Ballad in Plain D

About the Song: Bob Dylan wrote a Ballad in Plain D after a breakup with Suze Rotolo. The song recounts a final argument between Suze, her sister Carla, and Bob. It seems full of self-pity, with no successful resolution to his angst.

The 1970s – Joey

The 1970s – Joey

About the Song: Dylan wrote Joey in collaboration with Jacques Levy, a New York theatre director and songwriter. The piece recounts the life and death of mobster Joey Gallo, who was gunned down on his birthday in Little Italy (New York City.)

The 1980s – Ninety Miles an Hour (Down a Dead End Street)

The 1980s – Ninety Miles an Hour (Down a Dead End Street)

About the Song: Hal Blair and Don Robinson wrote the lyrics for Ninety Miles an Hour. The pair is best known for their songs written for Elvis Presley and his 1960s movies. The piece is a basic lament of forbidden love between two people committed to others. Several artists have covered the song, including John Denver, Tommy Womack, and The Blackeyed Susans.

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