Lay Lady Lay

Bob Dylan

About Lay Lady Lay

"Lay Lady Lay", sometimes rendered "Lay, Lady, Lay", is a song written by Bob Dylan and originally released in 1969 on his Nashville Skyline album. Like many of the tracks on the album, Dylan sings the song in a low croon, rather than in the high nasal singing style associated with his earlier (and eventually later) recordings. The song has become a standard and has been covered by numerous bands and artists over the years, including the Byrds, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, the Everly Brothers, Melanie, the Isley Brothers, Bob Andy, Duran Duran, Magnet, Hoyt Axton, Angélique Kidjo, Ministry, Malaria!, Lorrie Morgan and Minimal Compact.  


Year:
1974
3:00
96 

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Lay lady lay
Lay across my big brass bed
Lay lady lay
Lay across my big brass bed

Whatever colors you have in your mind
I show them to you and you see them shine

Lay lady lay
Lay across my big brass bed
Stay lady stay
Stay with your man a while
Until the break of day
Let me see you make him smile

His clothes are dirty but his, his hands are clean
And you are the best thing that he's ever seen

Stay lady stay
Stay with your man a while

Why wait any longer for the world to begin
You can have your cake and eat it too
Why wait any longer for the one you love
When he's standing in front of you

Lay lady lay
Lay across my big brass bed
Stay lady stay
Stay while the night is still ahead

I long to see you in the morning light
I long to reach for you in the night

Stay lady stay
Stay while the night is still ahead

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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Bob Dylan
"Lay Lady Lay" is one of Bob Dylan's most popular songs and it was originally released on his 1969 album "Nashville Skyline". - The song was reportedly written for the film "Midnight Cowboy", but it wasn't finished in time for the movie's release. - Interestingly, Dylan claimed that he wrote the song for his wife, but she insisted it was about another woman the singer had a crush on.
Duran Duran
Duran Duran covered "Lay Lady Lay" in their "Thank You" album which was released in 1995. - Their version of the song shifted away from Dylan’s folk and country influence and instead incorporated the band’s signature synth-pop style. - This cover received mixed reviews from critics. Some appreciated its unique twist while others criticized their interpretation as lackluster.
Magnet
Magnet, a UK-based musician whose real name is Even Johansen, covered "Lay Lady Lay" with singer Gemma Hayes. - Their version of the song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2005 movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. - This version is noted for its intimate, acoustic sound and breathy vocals which contrast with the original’s upbeat, country styling.
Ministry
The industrial rock band Ministry did their version of "Lay Lady Lay" in 1996 for their album "Filth Pig". - Ministry gave the song a more aggressive, industrial makeover, complete with distorted guitars and growling vocals which is quite different from Dylan's original version. - This cover was met with mixed reviews, with some critics and fans finding it interesting and innovative, while others felt it was out of place in Ministry’s catalog.
The Byrds
The Byrds, an American rock band, covered "Lay Lady Lay" in their 1970 album "(Untitled)". - This version is also distinct, featuring lush harmonies and semi-psychedelic production, asserting their folk rock identity. - The Byrds' iteration of "Lay Lady Lay" was generally well-received, being praised for its harmony singing and country rock musicianship.

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