"Song to Woody" | |
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Song by Bob Dylan | |
from the album Bob Dylan | |
Released | March 19, 1962 |
Recorded | November 1961 |
Genre | Folk |
Length | 2:42 |
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Songwriter(s) | Bob Dylan |
Producer(s) | John Hammond |
"Song to Woody" was written by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and released on his debut album, Bob Dylan, in 1962. The song conveys Dylan's appreciation of American folk legend Woody Guthrie. The song is one of two original compositions featured on Dylan's debut album. Dylan also rehearsed the song in a country arrangement during sessions for Self Portrait on May 1, 1970, as heard on the 2021 compilation album 1970.