Bob Dylan is set to provide a rendition of the classic song “Don’t Fence Me In” for an upcoming biopic about Ronald Reagan. The film, starring Dennis Quaid as the former president, will also feature Gene Simmons covering “Stormy Weather” and Clint Black taking on “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” according to Spin.
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“Don’t Fence Me In” has been popularized by cowboy singers like Roy Rogers and Gene Autry, who interestingly happens to be Quaid’s late third cousin. Dylan’s version of the song will be featured during the end credits of the Reagan biopic.
Quaid expressed his excitement about Dylan’s involvement in the film, stating that they gave Dylan the freedom to choose any song he wanted, and he opted for “Don’t Fence Me In.” Quaid praised Dylan’s delivery of the song, calling him a national treasure and a perfect addition to the project.
Quaid and Dylan have previously collaborated on projects by the Americana podcast duo Bear and a Banjo, with Dylan contributing lyrics and Quaid serving as a narrator.
The Reagan biopic, which was filmed three years ago but is now being released, features a cast of well-known, conservative-leaning actors like Jon Voight, Kevin Sorbo, Nick Searcy, and Robert Davi, with Scott Stapp of Creed portraying Frank Sinatra. Despite some surprise at Dylan’s involvement in the project, the singer has previously stated that he is not motivated by ideology.
Dylan once expressed his views on politics, calling it an instrument of the Devil and stating that it is corrupt and ultimately destructive. He questioned the seriousness of focusing on Reagan as a president, given the transient nature of political power.
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Q: Who will be covering “Stormy Weather” in the Reagan biopic?
A: Gene Simmons will be covering “Stormy Weather” in the upcoming Ronald Reagan biopic.
Q: What song will Bob Dylan be performing in the film?
A: Bob Dylan will be providing a rendition of “Don’t Fence Me In” for the Reagan biopic.
Q: How long ago was the Reagan biopic filmed?
A: The Reagan biopic was filmed three years ago but is now finally getting released.
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