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Simon Cowell Says Bob Dylan Wouldn’t Pass His Auditions, Calls Himself ‘Not a Fan’

The comments were made on a Rolling Stone podcast during promotion for his Netflix docuseries premiering Dec. 10.

Overview

  • Speaking on Rolling Stone Music Now, Cowell said Dylan’s rendition of Make You Feel My Love would have prompted him to reject the audition.
  • He acknowledged he didn’t realize Dylan wrote the song when he first heard Dylan’s version.
  • The Netflix series Simon Cowell: The Next Act will follow his attempt to build a new global boyband and debuts on Dec. 10.
  • Reports highlighted Cowell’s track record of launching acts like One Direction and Little Mix through The X Factor and his Syco label.
  • Adele’s cover of Dylan’s song rose to No. 4 in the UK after Gamu Nhengu performed it on The X Factor, underscoring the show’s chart influence.