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Bob Dylan - Lay, Lady, Lay (official Audio) -

: While often associated with his then-wife Sara Lowndes, a lost 1971 interview surfaced in 2020 revealing Dylan may have written it for Barbra Streisand .

"Lay, Lady, Lay" is one of Bob Dylan's most recognized and romantic songs, released in July 1969 as a single from his album Nashville Skyline . It stands as a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing a dramatic vocal shift from his iconic nasal twang to a warm, deep country croon. The Story Behind the Song Bob Dylan - Lay, Lady, Lay (Official Audio)

: Dylan originally wrote the song for the film Midnight Cowboy , but he did not finish or submit it in time for the production deadline. The producers instead chose Harry Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin'". : While often associated with his then-wife Sara