Bryan Ferry - Knockin' on Heaven's Door Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door'?

   The song 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' was originally written by Bob Dylan.

2. When was Bryan Ferry's album Dylanesque released?

   Bryan Ferry's album Dylanesque was released on 5 March 2007 by Virgin Records.

3. How did Dylanesque perform on the music charts?

   Dylanesque charted at number five in both the United Kingdom and Sweden.

4. Did Bryan Ferry record any live versions of the songs from Dylanesque?

   Yes, Bryan Ferry returned with most of the same musicians to film live re-recordings of the songs in the studio. These recordings are featured in the film Dylanesque Live: The London Sessions, which includes interview clips with Ferry.

5. What did AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine say about Dylanesque?

   Stephen Thomas Erlewine commented that Bryan Ferry has never felt quite so comfortable as he does on Dylanesque. He also mentioned that this quality might endear the album as a small understated gem to certain segments of Ferry's die-hard fans.

6. Is 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' the only song Bob Dylan wrote on Dylanesque?

   No, 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' is one of ten Bob Dylan songs covered by Bryan Ferry on the album Dylanesque, along with one traditional song that Dylan himself covered on his first album.