Included in the biopic about former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, Bob Dylan has recorded a cover version of Cole Porter’s ‘Don’t Fence Me In.’
In a recent interview with Spin, actor Dennis Quaid – who portrays Reagan in the upcoming film – confirmed the iconic’s musician recording of the 1934 classic that will play over the movie’s end credits.
“I was honored to have Bob join our film. 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,” stated Quaid, adding that the choice was “extra special” because ‘Don’t Fence Me In’ was also performed by his relative, Gene Autry, in the 1940s. “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.”
In addition to Dylan’s contribution, Dennis confirmed that KISS star Gene Simmons has recorded the 1930s song ‘Stormy Weather’ for the film, and Clint Black has covered John Denver’s 1971 hit ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads.’
“Gene and Clint were also generous with their time and Tanya (Tucker) has been a friend of many years and I’m thrilled to have her song as well,” said the now 70-year-old actor.
Thrilled to be included in the project, Black added:
“Music has become compartmentalized. Hip-hop over there, country over there, rock over there.” “I wanted to contribute a song in a style that had wide appeal and reflected the times the movie was set in. This is a movie worth watching.”
Ronald Reagan served as U.S. President from 1981 until 1989 and passed away in 2004 at the age of 93. Directed by Sean McNamara, Reagan is set to hit American theaters on August 30.
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Author: Al Denté
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