Knockin' on Heaven's Door

Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Dunblane was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, December 21, 1996 spending 1 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is a song by Bob Dylan, written for the soundtrack of the 1973 film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. Released as a single two months after the film's release, it became a worldwide hit, reaching the Top 10 in several countries. The song became one of Dylan's most popular and most covered post-1960s compositions. n 1996 and with the consent of Dylan, Scottish musician Ted Christopher wrote a new verse for "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" in memory of the schoolchildren and teacher killed in the Dunblane school massacre. This has been, according to some sources, one of the few times Dylan has officially authorized anybody to add or change the lyrics to one of his songs.

Knockin' on Heaven's Door FAQs

Who sang Knockin' on Heaven's Door?

Knockin' on Heaven's Door was performed by Dunblane

What year did Knockin' on Heaven's Door get to the UK number 1 spot?

Knockin' on Heaven's Door first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, December 21, 1996

How long was Knockin' on Heaven's Door at number 1 in the UK?

Knockin' on Heaven's Door spent 1 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.