Tori Amos Covers Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” on BBC Radio 2
Tori Amos put a fresh spotlight on Bob Dylan this week, performing “The Times They Are A-Changin’” during her BBC Radio 2 Piano Room appearance in London.
Backed by the BBC Concert Orchestra at Maida Vale Studios, Amos also performed her classic “Cornflake Girl,” covered the Rolling Stones’ “Beast of Burden,” and delivered the live debut of her new single “Stronger Together,” according to reports from Stereogum and Consequence.
The Dylan cover quickly became one of the set’s most talked-about moments, adding a timely spin to one of his most enduring songs. It also fit with Amos’ current album cycle, as she ramps up toward the release of In Times of Dragons.
Tori Amos’ BBC Radio 2 Piano Room Set: Key Moments
- Covered Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” live in London.
- Performed “Cornflake Girl” and a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Beast of Burden.”
- Debuted new single “Stronger Together” in the same session.
About Tori Amos: The North Carolina-born singer-songwriter and pianist broke through with her 1992 solo debut Little Earthquakes and remains known for emotionally direct songwriting, virtuosic piano work, and genre-blending art rock and pop.
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The BBC session underscored Amos’ range in a single set, moving fluidly from catalog staples to new material to a reimagined Dylan classic.
With anticipation building around her next album cycle and tour activity, the Piano Room stop offered fans an early snapshot of how this era may take shape onstage.
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