Song Catalogue Entry
Like a Rolling Stone
Who originally sang "Like a Rolling Stone"?
Like a Rolling Stone was originally recorded by Bob Dylan (US United States of America) in 1963.
Recorded Performers & Covers
Original artist and international cover recordings documented in the catalogue.
Song Intelligence & FAQs
Key facts, attributions, and history for this song.
Who originally sang "Like a Rolling Stone"?
"Like a Rolling Stone" was originally recorded by Bob Dylan from United States of America and released in 1963.
How many artists have covered "Like a Rolling Stone"?
Global Song Index currently catalogues 104 recorded cover versions of "Like a Rolling Stone" by artists around the world.
Which countries have recorded versions of "Like a Rolling Stone"?
Performers from 14 countries (including United States of America, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Australia, among others) have recorded versions of "Like a Rolling Stone".
How are original recordings differentiated from covers?
The original recording refers to the very first commercially released recording of the composition by the credited artist. Later performances by other musicians in different genres, countries, or languages are documented as cover versions.