All Along the Watchtower

[PinkFreud]

As much as this will shock many of you, I'm not a fan of Bob Dylan. I find the covers of his songs (such as All Along the Watchtower by Jimi) much better than his works.

 

[Magic]

I agree PF, the Dylan original is bland compared to some of the covers.


Here is a cover by Michael Batio that you will hardly recognize as "All Along the Watchtower"

 

[Kino]

Dave Matthews - All Along the Watchtower

 

[Super 10]

the Jimi Hendrix cover is my favorite by far...love that song

 

[Dave78]

I've never heard a better version than Jimi's.

But of all the people who have recorded it over the years, I think the most interesting is Michael Hedges' version.

 

[Magic]

I've never heard a better version than Jimi's.

But of all the people who have recorded it over the years, I think the most interesting is Michael Hedges' version.

Finally, someone who knows Michael Hedges!!!! Hedges is one of those acoustic players who has a phenominal stage performance, he gets into his music with his whole body. His version is awesome


another decent version is Jeff Healey. Watch his finger and hand work in this video, outstanding if you ask me:

 

[Nai Noswad]

Jess Roden and Robert Palmer feature..

The Alan Bown.

 

[Nai Noswad]

Brewer and Shipley.

 

[Nai Noswad]

Features Leland Sklar and Sneaky Pete...

Barbara Keith.

 

[Nai Noswad]

Gospel cut!

Mary Clayton.