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Racking up millions of YouTube views and mentions on celebrity gossip sites like this one, Rebecca Black’s “Friday” has become an instant Internet sensation. Little did we know it was just a Bob Dylan cover sung by a no-talent hack. The legendary singer of “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Like a Rolling Stone,” “The Times They Are a-Changin'” and other American anthems has such an incredible resume, some of his works are lost in the shuffle, hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Maybe now, “Friday” will be recognized among Dylan’s greatest hits: Bob Dylan – Friday (Made Famous By Rebecca Black) Follow the jump for Rebecca Black’s unbearable version … Rebecca Black – Friday THG NOTE : Obviously this is not a real Bob Dylan song. It was recorded by some dude after Black’s nonsense came out. But the guy’s good, you gotta admit. Tell us you don’t die laughing every time “Bob” sings the refrain, “partyin’ partyin’ yeah.” We’ve never appreciated the existence of weekends quite so much.

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An American Classic: Bob Dylan’s Original Version of "Friday," the Song Rebecca Black Ruined