Bob Dylan: Knockin' On Heaven's Door (1973)

Bob Dylan wrote "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" for the 1973 film Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid. The song describes a dying deputy's last moments as he lays down his guns and can no longer continue. Eric Clapton's version appeared in Lethal Weapon 2 as Mel Gibson's character lay dying. Guns n Roses recorded the most famous version around the same time and released it on Use Your Illusion.

Bob Dylan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_swaxOidGU

Eric Clapton:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVFhmsku6Lo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p2eEvSREfU

Guns n Roses:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcWTTs8QVRc