Bob Dylan's Oscar-Winning Song: The Story Behind 'Things Have Changed
On March 25, 2001, Bob Dylan received an Academy Award for best original song for "Things Have Changed" from the movie Wonder Boys starring Michael Douglas and Tobey Maguire. The category included songs from other artists like Sting, Björk, and Randy Newman. Despite not being present at the ceremony, Dylan performed the song with his band in Sydney, Australia, which was broadcasted via satellite during the Oscars telecast. He also delivered his acceptance speech from the same city.
"Things Have Changed" not only won the Academy Award but also the Golden Globe for best original song. The song later appeared on various Bob Dylan compilation albums, such as The Essential Bob Dylan (2000), The Best of Bob Dylan (2005), and Dylan (2007). This recognition further solidified Dylan's status as a legendary musician and songwriter.