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Which folk singer wrote and originally recorded 'Mr. Tambourine Man' before The Byrds made it a hit in 1965?
Answer
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan wrote and recorded 'Mr. Tambourine Man' for his 1965 album 'Bringing It All Back Home.' The Byrds' electric version topped the charts that same year.
💡 Did you know?
Bob Dylan's original version of 'Mr. Tambourine Man' runs over 5 minutes, while The Byrds cut it down to just over 2 minutes.
Other options people guess
- Pete Seeger
- Woody Guthrie
- Joan Baez
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