The audience erupted in a mix of shock and admiration as Bob Dylan’s name was announced. A legend in his own right, Dylan had just made history, winning the Oscar for Best Original Song with Things Have Changed. Some cheered, others sat in awe—his signature raspy voice and poetic lyrics had once again defied expectations. Watching him accept the award from afar, via satellite, only added to the mystique. In that moment, it wasn’t just a win; it was a reminder that Dylan, ever the enigmatic genius, still had the power to captivate the world.

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The audience erupted in a mix of shock and admiration as Bob Dylan’s name was announced. A legend in his own right, Dylan had just made history, winning the Oscar for Best Original Song with Things Have Changed. Some cheered, others sat in awe—his signature raspy voice and poetic lyrics had once again defied expectations. Watching him accept the award from afar, via satellite, only added to the mystique. In that moment, it wasn’t just a win; it was a reminder that Dylan, ever the enigmatic genius, still had the power to captivate the world.

On March 25, 2001, Bob Dylan cemented his place in Academy Awards history by winning the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 73rd annual ceremony.

The legendary folk-rock icon earned the prestigious honor for Things Have Changed, a song featured in Curtis Hanson’s comedy-drama Wonder Boys.

At the time of the ceremony, Dylan was on tour in Sydney, Australia, so he accepted the award remotely via satellite. Jennifer Lopez, who presented the award, announced his win to an audience eager to hear from the music legend.

Dylan’s Grateful Acceptance Speech

Surrounded by his touring band, Dylan expressed his surprise and gratitude.

“Oh, good God, this is amazing,” he said. He went on to thank director Curtis Hanson for his persistence in getting him involved with the film. “[Curtis] just kept at it and said this song was right. He encouraged me so much, and I’m so glad I did it.”

Dylan also extended his appreciation to Paramount Pictures, his longtime record label Columbia Records, and key executives who supported his music. Acknowledging the Academy voters, he praised their boldness in recognizing his song, calling Things Have Changed a track that “doesn’t pussyfoot around or turn a blind eye to human nature.”

Before wrapping up, he left the audience with a heartfelt message: “God bless you all, with peace, tranquility, and goodwill. Thanks.”

Earlier in the evening, Dylan and his band’s performance of Things Have Changed, recorded in Sydney, was broadcast during the ceremony.

The Competition for Best Original Song

Dylan’s Oscar-winning track faced stiff competition in the category. Other nominees included:

  • A Fool in Love from Meet the Parents (Randy Newman)
  • I’ve Seen It All from Dancer in the Dark (Björk, Lars von Trier, and Sjón Sigurðsson)
  • A Love Before Time from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Jorge Calandrelli, Tan Dun, and James Schamus)
  • My Funny Friend and Me from The Emperor’s New Groove (Sting and David Hartley)

Dylan’s win marked a milestone in his legendary career, proving once again that his songwriting brilliance transcended generations and genres.

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