Bob Dylan surprised fans by including the protest song Masters of War in his setlist for the first time in nine years during an Outlaw Music Festival show. The veteran songwriter has made changes to his tour setlist, bringing back classics and rarities from his discography.
Bob Dylan's Setlist Changes
The legendary Bob Dylan recently reintroduced the protest song Masters of War to his setlist at an Outlaw Music Festival show, marking the first time the song has been performed in nine years.
The last time Masters of War was a common selection for Dylan's setlist was in 2010 when he performed it sixteen times on tour. The song served as the opening song for his Outlaw Music Festival performance.
Setlist Highlights
- Masters of War
- I Can Tell (Bo Diddley cover)
- Forgetful Heart
- Axe and the Wind (George Butler cover)
- To Ramona
- Early Roman Kings
- Under the Red Sky
- I'll Make It All Up to You (Charlie Rich cover)
- All Along the Watchtower
- 'Til I Fell in Love With You
- Desolation Row
- Love Sick
- Share Your Love With Me (Bobby Bland cover)
- Positively 4th Street
- Highway 61 Revisited
- Blind Willie McTell
- Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Rarities and Returns
Dylan has been changing up his setlist on the tour, reintroducing rare songs and classics from his discography. Positively 4th Street, a song rarely performed, made a return to the setlist alongside other fan favorites.
Mr. Tambourine Man also made a surprise appearance, along with Forgetful Heart and To Ramona, adding more depth to Dylan's performance.
Published on 12 August 2025 by UKFG
