Listen: Tim Heidecker Spoofs Bob Dylan With 14-Minute Song About the Titanic

Comedian sings his own epic on the sunken ship

Tim Heidecker

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July 24, 2012 2:25 PM ET

In an effort to "beat the Master to it," comedian Tim Heidecker has released his own epic song, "Titanic," inspired by Bob Dylan. Last week, Dylan revealed that his upcoming album Tempest will feature a 14-minute title track about the sunken ship. Heidecker's take is 15 minutes, 11 seconds long and accompanied by a video.

Heidecker's version is available now through his website. Bob Dylan's Tempest is set for release on September 11th.

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