To be honest, I had no idea I had so many versions of the song but why be selfish? Here's ten of them, stitched together in one 40-odd minute sequence for your aural pleasure or sonic torture, depending on your opinion of the song to begin with.
The selection starts off with Magnet (aka Norwegian singer-songwriter Even Johansen and not to be confused with this Magnet) joined by Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes on a lush, orchestral version. Along the way, you get Byrdsian gospel, Ministry's grubby come hither, a soulful take from The Isley Brothers, Melanie's rousing folk and headphone indie from David Kitt, The Flaming Lips and The Dandy Warhols. Oh, and Duran Duran's offering from their frequently teeth-grinding mid-90s tribute album.
The only way to finish of course is with Bob Dylan's original from 1969's Nashville Skyline, a #5 hit in the UK and #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA.
1) Lay Lady Lay (Album Version): Magnet ft. Gemma Hayes (2004)
2) Lay Lady Lay: The Byrds (1969)
3) Lay Lady Lay: David Kitt (2007)
4) Lay Lady Lay (Album Version): Ministry (1996)
5) Lay Lady Lay: Duran Duran (1995)
6) Lay Lady Lay (Album Edit): The Isley Brothers (1971)
7) Lay Lady Lay: The Flaming Lips (2021)
8) Lay Lady Lay: Melanie (1972)
9) Lay Lady Lay: The Dandy Warhols (2008)
10) Lay Lady Lay: Bob Dylan (1969)
1969: Lay Lady Lay (7"): 2
1969: Nashville Skyline: 10
1972: Garden In The City: 8
1976: The Best... Isley Brothers: 6
1995: Thank You: 5
1996: Filth Pig: 4
2004: On Your Side: 1
2007: Misfits Vol. 1: 3
2008: ...Earth To The Dandy Warhols... (Japan bonus tracks edition): 9
2021: Dylan Revisited (Uncut magazine promo CD): 7
...and if you're a glutton for punishment, I did the same thing with Dylan's Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands last summer.
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