They were mostly folk songs so he wrote most of his songs about stories
his favorite song is backwards by rascal flatts
As of August 2009, Bob Dylan has written a total of 458 released songs.
According to Rolling Stone Magazine, "Like a Rolling Stone," which was ranked #1.
the song is about the boxer Ruben Carter. Who was convicted of murder. Many believe he was falsely accused and convicted by racist and corrupt police.