Bob Dylan wrote "If Not for You" as a love song to his wife Sara. It was one of several songs he wrote in 1970 that conveyed his … See more

The August 1970 version of "If Not for You" was sequenced as the opening track of New Morning. Columbia released the album on October … See more

George Harrison included "If Not for You" on his first post-Beatles solo album, All Things Must Pass, released on November 27, 1970. He first … See more

Numerous other artists have covered "If Not for You". These include Rod Stewart, Bryan Ferry, Richie Havens, Sarah Vaughan See more

Dylan first recorded "If Not for You" in March 1970, late in the sessions for his Self Portrait double LP, although it was never intended for that album. He then recorded a new version on May 1 with George Harrison at Columbia Records' Studio B in … See more

In 1971, singer Olivia Newton-John recorded "If Not for You" on the suggestion of her manager after he had heard Harrison's … See more

1. ^ Dylan had also grown disaffected with Johnston. According to Kooper, Dylan said he had to credit Johnston for contractual reasons.
2. ^ Cannon concluded: "This number isn't 'It Ain't Me, Babe'. But it isn't romantic, either." See more