“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” was written by Bob Dylan for the 1973 film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.

Quick Scoop

  • The song is a folk‑rock track composed and performed by Bob Dylan.
  • It was written specifically for the movie soundtrack Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid , accompanying a scene of a dying sheriff.
  • Released as a single in 1973, it became one of Dylan’s most famous and widely covered songs, later recorded by artists like Guns N’ Roses and Eric Clapton.

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