Pat Garret & Billy the Kid

Released:- 13th July 1973
Official Release Number:- 12
Dylan Vinyl Number:- 12

Part twelve of the DYLAN VINYL collection which is a brand-new collection of every single Bob Dylan album on high-quality 180-gram vinyl plus a collectors’ magazine

The Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid album is a unique blend of folk, country, and rock music. The album was written for the1973 Sam Peckinpah movie of the same name, which tells the story of the legendary outlaw Billy the Kid and his encounter with Sheriff Pat Garrett. Dylan not only composed the album’s music but also starred in the film as one of Billy’s associates

The album’s most popular track is “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” which has been covered by countless artists over the years. Other standout tracks include “Billy 1,” “Billy 4,” and “Turkey Chase.” The album’s music perfectly captures the wild and lawless nature of the Old West, with its twangy guitar riffs and Dylan’s signature gravelly vocals

Side 1
Main Title Theme (Billy)
Cantina Theme (Workin’ for the Law)
Billy 1
Bunkhouse Theme
River Theme

Side 2
Turkey Chase
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Final theme
Billy 4
Billy 7

My Top One

1) Knockin on Heaven’s Door
The lyrics describe a person who is slowly dying and is ready to pass on to the next life. The song is filled with emotions, from sadness to acceptance, and it strikes a chord with anyone who has experienced loss or is facing their own mortality. The guitar riff is simple yet haunting, and Dylan’s voice is raw and full of passion.