Bob Dylan's original draft lyrics for his 1965 song "Mr. Tambourine Man" fetched $508,000 (£417,471) at a US auction. The lyrics, written on two yellow sheets of paper, consist of three typewritten drafts of the song, along with handwritten notes by the folk-rock legend in the margins.
Considered one of Dylan's most iconic hits, the draft pages were part of a collection of 60 items from the singer auctioned in Nashville. Among the items were a 1968 oil painting and a 1983 Fender Telecaster electric guitar once owned and played by Dylan.
According to Julien's Auctions, the third draft closely resembles the final version of the song, though it still shows notable differences. The auction also included music journalist Al Aronowitz's firsthand account of Dylan penning the song in Aronowitz's home in March 1964.
Aronowitz mentioned discovering crumpled false starts and early drafts of "Mr. Tambourine Man" in his waste basket. One month after Dylan's release, the Byrds' rendition topped the charts in both the US and the UK.
Additionally, several Dylan sketches surpassed their estimated values, with one selling for $88,900 (£73,057) despite an initial valuation of $1,500 (£1,233) to $2,500 (£2,054). A Levi's denim jacket worn by Dylan in the 1987 film "Hearts of Fire" was auctioned for $25,400 (£20,874), contributing to a total collection revenue of nearly $1.5 million as reported by the auction house.