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Dylan Covers Song For Reagan Biopic

Coverage from NME, Billboard Canada, and others

Articles

4

Latest Article

11/22

Active Days

97

Executive Summary

Bob Dylan recorded Dont Fence Me In for Reagans end credits, adding star power to the films period soundtrack and release.

  • Bob Dylan recorded Dont Fence Me In for the end title credits of Reagan
  • The film stars Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan and is directed by Sean McNamara
  • Quaid said Dylan was given freedom to choose any song and selected the Cole Porter classic
  • Gene Simmons recorded Stormy Weather for a scene set in a Hollywood nightclub
  • Clint Black recorded Country Roads for the films closing sequence
  • Tanya Tucker is leading additional artists still to be announced
  • Reagan is set to open in theaters on Aug. 30

Quick Facts

  • What: Dylan recorded Dont Fence Me In for the biopic
  • Where: For the film Reagan and on YouTube
  • Why: To close the film with an American Songbook cover
  • Who: Bob Dylan and the Reagan film team
  • When: Ahead of the films Aug 30 release

Coverage Timeline: 97 Days

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Featured Article

NME / Surej Singh 08-19-2024
Bob Dylan records Don't Fence Me In for the Reagan biopic's end credits, directed by Sean McNamara, opening in theaters in late summer.

Additional Articles

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Billboard Canada / Mitchell Peters 08-18-2024
Bob Dylan performed as a surprise guest at Farm Aid at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana on Sep 23, 2023.
Daily Dylan / Daniel Hildebrand 08-24-2024
Dylan recorded a cover for the Reagan biopic in the United States, with a late August US release and UK date pending.
Newsweek / Peter Aitken, Ronald Reagan, Gene Autry 11-22-2024
Bob Dylan released his cover of Don't Fence Me In for Reagan on YouTube after months of copyright disputes.