Hear Bob Dylan Cover Cole Porter’s ‘Don’t Fence Me In’ For ‘Reagan’ Biopic

Bob Dylan recorded a cover of Cole Porter’s “Don’t Fence Me” for the biopic feature film, Reagan. Directed by Sean McNamara and starring Dennis Quaid as the former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, the movie arrives in theaters today (Friday, August 30).

“Every director dreams of having Bob [Dylan] be a part of their work and I’m no exception,” McNamara told SPIN. “His song helps the viewer understand Reagan’s journey in a deeper way and it gives our film an emotional depth that I’m grateful for.”

Reagan also features a cover of the 1930s song “Stormy Weather” by KISS’ Gene Simmons and Clint Black’s cover of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Along with Quaid, the film stars Penelope Ann Miller, Jon Voight, Mena Suvari, Lesley-Anne Down, David Henrie and Kevin Dillon.

“I was honored to have Bob join our film,” Quaid told SPIN. “We gave him the freedom to do any song he wanted to do, whether an original or a cover, and he chose ‘Don’t Fence Me In.’ That was extra special since it was a song that Gene made famous. Bob is a great lover of the American Songbook and we were delighted with the way he delivered the song. He’s a national treasure and was the perfect addition to the film. Gene and Clint were also generous with their time and Tanya has been a friend of many years and I’m thrilled to have her song as well.”

Listen to Dylan’s take on “Don’t Fence Me In” below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP9ANrfz3rM