5 Things to Know About PJ Harvey's Cover of "Highway 61 Revisited"

Her parents suggested the song PJ Harvey’s parents recommended she cover Bob Dylan’s “Highway 61 Revisited” for her album Rid of Me.

It closes the album The cover is the final track on Rid of Me, released in 1993.

Harvey’s parents had good taste The suggestion shows they understood her raw, bluesy style, which fits Dylan’s original well.

The cover is faithful but aggressive Harvey keeps Dylan’s lyrics intact but delivers them with her signature snarling intensity.

It leaves you curious You wonder what other songs her parents might have recommended for future albums.