Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Randy Crawford, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn
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Ma, take this badge off of me. I can't use it any more. It's getting dark, too dark to see. Feel like I'm knockin' on heaven's door. [Chorus] Knock, knock, knockin' on heavens door. Knock, knock, knockin' on heavens door. Knock, knock, knockin' on heavens door. Knock, knock, knockin' on heavens door. Ma, take these guns away from me. I can't shoot them any more. There's a long black cloud following me. Feel like I'm knockin' on heaven's door. [Chorus] Ma, take this badge off of me. I can't use it any more. It's getting dark, too dark to see. Feel like I'm knockin' on heaven's door. [Chorus]
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Written by: Bob Dylan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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6 facts about this song
Song Originality1. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" was originally written and performed not by Randy Crawford, but by the legendary Bob Dylan.
2. Dylan wrote this classic rock and roll anthem in 1973 as part of the soundtrack for the movie "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid".
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Popularity3. Despite its rather melancholic and grim theme, is one of Dylan's most popular songs.
4. The song charted in multiple countries, including the US and the UK, demonstrating its widespread popularity.
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Cover Versions5. Due to its immense popularity, numerous artists have covered "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" over the years. This includes notable artists like the rock band Guns N' Roses and singer Avril Lavigne.
6. American jazz singer Randy Crawford released her own version of the song in 1989.
7. Crawford’s version reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart following its release.
8. In contrast to the rock-and-roll original, Crawford's version is a jazz rendition, demonstrating the song's versatility.
9. Eric Clapton has also covered this song and was a very good friend to Bob Dylan.
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Song Theme10. The song's title and lyrics are inspired by the vista of death, more specifically a dying deputy’s feeling who had been fatally shot during a gun-battle in "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid".
11. Despite, or perhaps because of, their somber subject matter, the lyrics of the song are some of Dylan's most quoted.
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Live Performances12. Bob Dylan often performed the song during his live concerts, and it became a staple of his performances.
13. Crawford also often included the song in her live performances and is appreciated by fans for her soulful interpretation.
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Significant Film14. The song has been featured in many significant films over the years, including "Dances with Wolves" and "Hurricane".
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