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Timothée Chalamet performed three Bob Dylan songs on Saturday Night Live on January 25, 2025, when he served as both host and musical guest. He played “Outlaw Blues” and “Three Angels” as a medley, then returned later in the episode for “Tomorrow Is a Long Time.” James Blake accompanied him on keyboards.
Watch Chalamet’s three Dylan performances
The January 25, 2025 episode marked Chalamet’s third time hosting Saturday Night Live. Adam Sandler introduced the musical segment, where Chalamet performed:
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- “Outlaw Blues” and “Three Angels,” joined together as a medley.
- “Tomorrow Is a Long Time,” performed later in the episode.
James Blake played keyboards alongside Chalamet. The performances connected directly to Chalamet’s portrayal of Dylan in A Complete Unknown; before the episode, the Associated Press reported that Chalamet learned guitar and harmonica for the role. Associated Press coverage.
Where the songs sit in Bob Dylan’s catalog
| Song | How it was performed on SNL | Dylan release |
|---|---|---|
| “Outlaw Blues” | Medley with “Three Angels” | Bringing It All Back Home (1965) |
| “Three Angels” | Medley with “Outlaw Blues” | New Morning (1970) |
| “Tomorrow Is a Long Time” | Later performance | Composed in 1963; first released on the 1971 compilation Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits Vol. II |
The three choices span different periods of Dylan’s catalog. The first two pair a 1965 song with one from 1970; “Tomorrow Is a Long Time” was composed earlier, in 1963, but first appeared on a 1971 compilation.
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What Chalamet said about getting to perform the music
In an interview reported by MusicRadar on February 3, 2026, Chalamet said he spent “over six figures out of my pocket” on the SNL performance. He recalled that producer Lorne Michaels initially told him he could host but not perform the music; Chalamet said he refused unless he could do the music, after which Michaels agreed. Chalamet did not specify what the reported expense covered. MusicRadar’s February 3, 2026 report.
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