Favorite "Heaven" Songs #9 - "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
@teamfreak16 (43685)
Denver, Colorado
December 16, 2017 3:36pm CST
A new music series means a new theme. In this case, songs with "Heaven" in the title. We are at #9: "Knockin' on Heaven's Door."
It's fairly common knowledge, but "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" was written and performed by Bob Dylan for his soundtrack for the 1973 movie, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. It has been named, by The Western Writers of America, as one of the Top 100 Western Songs of all-time.
One of Dylan's most popular tunes, it reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #5 on that magazine's Adult Contemporary chart. It charted in a total of seven countries.
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" has been covered numerous times, most notably by Guns N' Roses, who took it to #18 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, and Top 10 in 13 countries.
Other notable versions include Eric Clapton, The Sisters of Mercy, Warren Zevon, Roger Waters, Bryan Ferry, Avril Lavigne, and The Jerry Garcia Band.
Anyone that knows anything about me already knows which of those versions I've linked to!
(Info verified by Wikipedia)
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
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@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Dec 17
I do like the GNR version. I just like what the Sisters did with it more.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Dec 17
Clapton's cover is the one coming to mind.
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@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Dec 17
Yes. A reggae-ish version. Clapton seemed to like reggae back then.
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@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
17 Dec 17
I liked you played this one. I heard all the others. Besides the original think I like this one the best.
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@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Dec 17
It's probably no surprise, considering my love of the Sisters.
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@crossbones27 (53005)
• Mojave, California
17 Dec 17
@teamfreak16 Great band and always reminds me Peter from Type O Negative. I like when music influences people in the right ways.
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@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
17 Dec 17
@crossbones27 - Peter had a great voice for what they did. I miss him already.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
19 Dec 17
it is a great song - instantly memorable
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@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
19 Dec 17
It is definitely a bona fide classic.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Dec 17
For some darn reason, I can't get any sound out of these speakers! How aggravating
Have you named Stairway to Heaven yet? I haven't kept up with the other 8 musicians you've written about (Sorry!)
Have you named Stairway to Heaven yet? I haven't kept up with the other 8 musicians you've written about (Sorry!)2 people like this
@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Dec 17
Oh, I actually count down backwards. This is only the second one.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Dec 17
Quite a few artists knocked on that door! Actually enjoyed Dylan's version since he had first dibs.
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@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
19 Dec 17
I have liked all the versions I have heard.
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@teamfreak16 (43685)
• Denver, Colorado
20 Dec 17
@dgobucks226 - Axl can be an acquired taste for some. I think his voice fits what they do, but that ego.
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@FourWalls (86939)
• United States
16 Dec 17
And you know which version I like best. 
(Seriously, it’s spooky to hear a man who knows he’s dying singing this.)
(Seriously, it’s spooky to hear a man who knows he’s dying singing this.)1 person likes this
