Wow, the things you learn on YT. This song has special meaning for me. It was playing while I was lying face down on the floor in a hi-fi shop where I worked while two guys with guns robbed us.
Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix were both iconic musicians who made significant contributions to the music industry in the 1960s and beyond. Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota, is widely regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time. His poetic lyrics, socially conscious songwriting, and distinctive voice have left a lasting impact on folk and rock music. Dylan's songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind," "Like a Rolling Stone," and "The Times They Are a-Changin'," became anthems for the civil rights and countercultural movements of the era. He has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016. Jimi Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, is considered one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music. Known for his innovative guitar playing techniques, mesmerizing stage presence, and experimental approach to music, Hendrix pushed the boundaries of rock, blues, and psychedelic genres. His hits such as "Purple Haze," "Hey Joe," and "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" showcased his virtuosity and unique style. Hendrix's performances at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 and his untimely death in 1970 cemented his status as a cultural icon. Both Dylan and Hendrix were pioneers in their respective genres and had a profound impact on popular music. Their artistic contributions continue to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers alike.
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"Businessmen they drink my wine, come and dig my earth." I always remember back then it was said that these words Jimi Hendrix would be remembered for, although he did not write them himself. When you realize how he was so badly treated/ripped off by his manager and others in the industry, you can see exactly why.
I guess im just glad , dylan gets mentioned at all when this song is discussed. Jimi revered dylan, for good reason. Bob Dylan is one of the biggest inspirational songwriters of western music
WOW! You should have a "Thanks" button, was about to click it. You just solved one of my favorite songs, that I've been listening to in loops recently (hendrix version) One diiff, the Joker is Dylan, the thif his manager. Dylan tells him "there must be some way out of this contract with record label. I can't really survive this way, etc - but the thief calms him down so he'll go on working for the label (which is very lucrative for him) These added points about the record label AND the manager, Mindblowing! Then viewing it through Hendrix' eyes as "three must be some way out of the army" Thank you DO much. So happy I watched this. No other vid I watched on this song gave any of the above. Wow
I remember when Jimmy(Jimi) Noel and John (Mitch) used to go into Archies and play All along the watch tower non stop on the juke box it was their favorite .
My favourite Hendrix rendition of all. I love your narrative. I always felt this song was somehow transcendental. To me, the words just had some kind of Lord Of The Rings type magic and mysticism to them. Kudos to Bob and Jimi.
I deeply appreciate this review as well. Another review here on RUclips analyzes the song as an example ot the work that explain's the award of a Nobel Prize to Dylan. He delves into the apocalyptic biblical aspects of this song. Like this review, it is fascinating; very thought-provoking and compelling. The other reviewer, however, prefers Dylan's performance of the song, and gives an explanation. But I agree with this reviewer here, and Dylan himself. Hendrix's version is far, far superior. Dylan's lyrical composition, like so much of his writing, is pure lyrical genius. Hendrix's musical composition is pure muscial genius. The greatester songwriter ever and the greatest guitarist of all time. Never say they didn't collaborate. They did.
Jonda you are sweet❤.Thank you for sharing informations with us boomers.l'm 73 years young and your presentation of music, I grow up with, is bringing back priceless memories. ☮️ ✌️ PEACE Peter!
I saw a video once of Hendrix at a live show. He asked if anyone had any requests. Someone shouted out all along the watchtower. He said that he really didn't know the lyrics well enough to do it because he had only sung it one time.
Had a tape with this on it while on guard duty at Camp Holloway, Pleiku. Two riders were approaching AND THE WIND BEGAN TO HOWL!!! I started to record over tape as two snakes (AH 1G Cobras) were approaching and worked hillside in front of bunker two mini guns started spraying said hillside with thousands of rounds splashing off hillside and screaming over our bunker!!!. I guess you had to been there.This never fails to give me goosebumps. Somebody borrowed cassette never got it back. Oh well tattooed between my ears. 1st Aviation Brigade 72-73.
Just discovered this channel and loved this. This song has been important to me for 50 years,. It's the motherlode of all my music appreciation and I loved the exposition
It's probably my favourite Hendrix song of all, cover or not. The whole Electric Ladyland album is a masterpiece of mood changes. I was fortunate enough to see him at the Isle of Wight Pop Festival shortly before his death and All Along the Watchtower was one of the songs he played.
Absolutely one of the best songs ever written. Beautiful - and beautifully done by Hendrix! I’m 36 years old and this song still gives me chills like it did the first time I ever heard it over 30 years ago, and I suspect it always will! Amazing
I'm sure glad I lived through it! I saw his next to last concert in San Diego at the Sports Arena *WoW* - Then I moved to London and he died about a mile from where I was staying in Ladbrooke Grove... R.I.P.
I always thought the original lyrics were: 'Businessmen they drink my wine, plowmen dig my earth but none of them along the line, know what any of it is worth'. #masterpiece
I never knew correctly, what the lyrics say, for the most part. diction isn't easy when you're playing, singing, and worrying about the Strat going out of tune.
Great video, Janda! I first discovered the meaning behind All Along the Watchtower from this guy, Bishop Robert Barron, a Dylan enthusiast, who goes on to say that the joker and the thief are the two other men crucified at the same time as Jesus. He has additional insights into Dylan's work with many comments in YT videos in which he speaks of this and Dylan's other works, including songs prior to 1978-1980 (Bob's Christian music period). He says that Dylan is a spiritual poet, not limited to social or political subject matter...and I think he hit the nail on the head. This led me to listen to Dylan's Christian songs on YT. I was totally shocked at how great these are, among his best work, if you can get beyond the idea that Dylan is indeed a spiritual poet (not necessarily religious or dogmatic). Dylan's voice on these gospel style recordings is spine-tingling, remarkable. Of course, Dylan has many mysterious sides. The lyrics to his song Tangled Up in Blue continues to evolve. I understand why he refuses to be defined by any single style, why he doesn't see himself as a prophet. He studies the Bible and other books and draws parallels between what he reads and aspects of his experience. I saw Dylan in 1971 in NYC Madison Square with George Harrison at the Concert for Bangladesh 1st show. I love George, but Dylan blew my socks off, stole the show, shook me to my core. As for Jimi, I saw him in 1968 in San Antonio in Municipal Auditorium, very close to the stage. I saw a kinda chaotic guy that night in a haze, disconnected from his band members as well as the audience...sad, I regret to say. I love and own his Electric Ladyland album...definitely his best one.
Analyse très intéressante sur la "poésie" du texte & les métaphores bibliques "dévoilées" sur fond d'interprétation magistrale ( hendrixien ) qui fait la "louange" du compositeur au "sublime" interprète rendant au centuple le "Mystèr-cisme" hendrixien... Pawa Pat
New here. Hendrix fan since I first saw him live in 1968. Absolutely love and respect this critique of the song. Excellent background info (that I already knew). God bless you and the best of luck, peace and happiness to all!
Hendrix in 1968... surpassed all artists... before and since this version of watchtower...and his live version on wild thing...from 1968...is the bench mark of popular music
It's amazing how many artists were taken for a ride by record companies, managers, and lawyers. As a guitar player, I've always felt, and I'm sure others feel the same way, that Jimi had some supernatural connection to something beyond our earthly reasoning, perhaps his consciousness was touched by an angel... who knows... Are You Experienced?
When I heard "Crosstown Traffic" on an underground FM station in the Atlanta area, I had to go out and get the album it was on. "Electric Ladyland" blew me away. I had not found that FM station when "Watchtower" came out in September of '68 because we had just moved from Meridian MS to Marietta GA in August of '68 and I didn't have an FM tuner until late November.
A "well done" to this story-telling presentation of music history. I was a university student during the later 60s. What a tumultuous time !! even with the "summer of love."
Loved Bob and Jimi. The greats of the greats. Never get tired of hearing Jimi's version this brilliant song. Would love to see Samantha Fish carry on "The wind that continues to howl". With her brilliant guitar playing, she would bring it up to the next level.
Wow, I have always loved this song the lyrics are so powerful mystical and evocative but never knew the incredible story behind it all. Dylan is a magician at weaving powerful imagery and metaphors creating a visual tapestry in your mind. Jimi Hendrix totally made this song his own and took it to the next level of immortal greatness
Bob knows stuff us Mortals can't imagine.....He doesn't even know He knows...Jimi knew.....I know of a Gal named Janda outta Chicago sounds just like this One.....Rock n Roller.....She knows stuff.....Hush Hush....Keep it down now...Voices Carry😊...Voices.... I hear Voices Don't look back.. Yesterday's gone..Great video thanx!!!...Jimi ruled🎸
I saw Hendrix at the Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire UK. Supporting band started and then an almighty noise came from behind the stage. The stage rotated and Hendrix appeared playing. Amazing.
Excellent review and insight into Dylan's song. Wow didn't know Grossman would do that. I guess Dylan's early plowing through the Bible paid off. I am an Atheist, who never believed, and the Bible is so full of bad dogma and a malevolent god that most people never pick up on, even if the bible is taken figuratively. Here is just one example and don't think there are much bigger problems with the Good Books. The Biblical verse in Kings 2:23-24 where Elisha went up to Bethel is just one example of the cruelty of "imaginary god". "As he was walking along the road, some boys came and said. “Get out of here, baldy!” Elisha the prophet was bald. Elisha turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the Lord". There are a lot of truly immoral, vicious moments in the Bible and this is just one: Kids mock as kids can do. And God sends two bears out of the wood to kill 42 kids. How could god want this? God is amoral, unjust, and a bastard throughout the old and new testaments (yes Jesus is too and worse .. but no one will guess why. We are all sheep, yes me too in other ways. A more just punishment would be for the kids would be to go bald. I wonder if I can get a heart for my illumination of the good books.
Wonderful story about this amazing Dylan song. It was just as you say, a great song when Dylan first sang it and then Jimi took it to another place. I loved Dylan's version because it was so mystical and evocative, and I love Hendrix's version even more for adding the raw power. The first time I heard Jimi Hendrix, it was "The Wind Cried Mary" on the am radio, and I remember thinking " Wow! Who is this guy?" No one sounded anything like him, his songs were so lyrical and powerful.
The song spoke to Jimi bc he was victimized in the same way by the music industry and some of his managers. You could feel that in the way he sang the song. When I heard this song for the 1st time, I could not believe at the time that someone could create such a song. It felt like it came from another dimension. Btw, its unclear if Jimi died of an overdose. For many it looked more like an assassination since he wanted to leave his manager and manage his own affairs. That's the part of the song Dylan left out; the consequences when challenging the thieves in the music industry. Nicely narrated. Fun to watch. Love that dress.
I am overwhelmed by your background revealation of the haunting song. Slightly tearful. It is so illuminating and touching and inspiring. And of course, really touching. Many many thanks for your wonderful presentation.
Great information and great breakdown of the meaning of this song. Dylan's words at the end are very illuminating. Keep a watch until the next person occupies the watch tower. I think everyone should approach their life like that watching out for scoundrels..corrupt government etc. Well from what I have read and the documentaries I have seen Bob Dylan was lucky he was only financially duped by his manager. Jimi on the other hand might have been murdered by his as after his death his manager collected a few million dollars on his insurance policy that was put in his name. He owed lots of money so that would have been a motive. So many artists got screwed back in those days. One of the very smart ones was Chuck Berry I heard. He would not go on stage and perform unless he got paid up front. Apparently he performed at a local high school in my home town one year and the teachers had to all chip in from their pay cheques that day to pay Chuck up front before he performed that nite at the dance and the money was collected. Funny stuff!!!!
@@olddavid4 Yes ..sorry ..in cash he he got paid!!!....I think it was back in the early 70's or late 60's when teachers were paid in cash every Friday. They all got reimbursed after the concert. The good ole days!!!
@@jamesbond4633 No apology needed, sir. Your info brought to mind all the subtle and overt ways humans have of demeaning other humans. Chuck, Miles and all their cohorts were essentially behaving "normally" but the social mores of the time still seemed to require subservience by black people regardless of their talents. These men merely asked for the dignity and respect they had earned. Nothing more. I digress. Jimi/Bob collab is still outstanding fifty odd years later. This woman knows her stuff.
@@olddavid4 The very odd thing with many of the American black artists back in the old blues and jazz days is that they were held in very high regard and esteem in Europe for the most part. In the 60's especially and onward many of these artists revitalized their careers performing in Europe. America had turned their back on them or never even recognized many of them outside of the Black community which is very sad. I think the whole British Invasion as they call it was the young British kids listening to the early blues and jazz records and realizing how good they were. Pat Boone just did not cut it!!!! hahahah Having said that though many artists regardless of racial background got screwed over by managers, promoters record companies etc. Even The Beatles got screwed out of their publishing. Most signed bad contracts when they first started. In the end I love the story John Fogerty of CCR tells about all this. He got screwed over by his record company and was being sued for sounding like himself among other things. He was heavily influenced in his writing by the early Bluesmen and others. He refused to play his old CCR songs and was very bitter about the music industry. In the midst of all that he did a pilgrimage to the south to see where all this music came from that he had been so inspired by. When visiting the grave of Robert Johnson he had a huge revelation. Most of the artists he admired died very poor and he really reflected on why he was a musician. I don't want to put words in his mouth but he found something that day and started playing all his old songs from the CCR days again. On a positive note one of the real intelligent and smart blues men was Howlin' Wolf. He treated his band very good and also kept improving himself and educating himself all through his life. There is a great documentary on him where he is chastising another bluesman who was giving him a hard time. He told him he was squandering away his life with the bottle. Tough love but very inspirational!!!
This is such a fantastic recording and musical interpretation, it is absolutely timeless. Still awed by it to this day, over half a century later. Janda you absolutely NAILED it.
I read that for a while Jimi thought of making "I dreamed I saw St Augustine" but that he then decided not to since he thought it was too much Bob Dylans own song. Now I don't doubt that, had Jimi Hendrix attempted to do that song, he would have made one hell of a fine version of it as well, but it's interesting since Hendrix did manage to make "Watchtower" his own, that he apparently thought the way he did about "St Augustine".
I almost never like cover songs better than the original, but I've been telling people for decades that Hendrix did this song so well that he embarrassed Dylan with this rendition. Hendrix also did a terrific job of covering Like A Rolling Stone.
Dave Mason’s acoustic guitar is the first sound you hear in Jimi Hendrix’ recording of “All Along the Watchtower.” Dave would later record his own version of the song.
The subsequent verses in Isaiah 21 werer also clearly referenced in the song: “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; every night I stay at my post. Look, here comes a man in a chariot with a team of horses. And he gives back the answer: ‘Babylon has fallen, has fallen! All the images of its gods lie shattered on the ground!’” My people who are crushed on the threshing floor, I tell you what I have heard" . THankyou for your analysis of the song. It makes much more sense seen in the light of Dylan's management failing to give him the royalties he was worth.
One of my all time favorites songs. Thanks to BOB/JIMMY ,,,great lyrics and guitar work. The greatest songs in the world where wrote by two people,,,Jagger/Richards,,Plant/Paige,, Paul/John,,Axel/Slash,,it goes on and on.
When 2 LOVE n COOPERATION between two great artists come together the results are out of this world. Hendrix confessed his unequivelent love for Dylan as his admiration n flattery of Jimi used his song gave us what we know now one of the most respected love song of the boomer generation. We can still enjoy the echo of long in the distance of our imaginations.
I was at the 1968 concert when, as far as I know, Jimi Hendrix debuted All Along the Watchtower. It was a "good" Hendrix concert, but when it came to this song, everyone was just awestruck. It was something else entirely, magical. The concert ended later with Hendrix pouring lighter fluid on his guitar and lighting it, something a bit too expected and lame, I thought. But Hendrix was off to new heights with this Dylan song, bound to be legendary in his lifetime.
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"It's Jimi's song, I just wrote it" -- Bob Dylan
Dylan never made that statement. He did like Hendrix's version of his song but Dylan never ever said it's Jimi's song.
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He should have said that.
Well, Dylan started playing Jimi's version after he heard it.... Sooooo
@@chrishuddleston6722 If he didn't say it, he should have.
"Lyrics evoke thoughts.. Music evoke feelings..."
This is what happened here....
and its beautiful
Jimi Hendrix Idolized Bob Dylan so I'm sure he felt honored when Dylan approved of his version.
I'm sure he did!
He regularly spoke of Bob as Mr. Dylan on stage anyway
Jimi’s like a rolling stone too!!
He considers this a jimi hendrix song now...I think he says it in his book chronicles. You may be able to find it elsewhere
Wow, the things you learn on YT. This song has special meaning for me. It was playing while I was lying face down on the floor in a hi-fi shop where I worked while two guys with guns robbed us.
Wow!
Wow BLESSINGS your alive ,
The joker and the thief ☺️🙏🏽☯️♥️💥☀️🌳💧🌏🍇
Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix were both iconic musicians who made significant contributions to the music industry in the 1960s and beyond.
Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota, is widely regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time. His poetic lyrics, socially conscious songwriting, and distinctive voice have left a lasting impact on folk and rock music. Dylan's songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind," "Like a Rolling Stone," and "The Times They Are a-Changin'," became anthems for the civil rights and countercultural movements of the era. He has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.
Jimi Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, is considered one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music. Known for his innovative guitar playing techniques, mesmerizing stage presence, and experimental approach to music, Hendrix pushed the boundaries of rock, blues, and psychedelic genres. His hits such as "Purple Haze," "Hey Joe," and "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" showcased his virtuosity and unique style. Hendrix's performances at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 and his untimely death in 1970 cemented his status as a cultural icon.
Both Dylan and Hendrix were pioneers in their respective genres and had a profound impact on popular music. Their artistic contributions continue to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers alike.
Hey just found your channel I'm 71 years old and love all rock and roll your very good I can't believe you're not al 100k subscribers I for one will spread the word of your podcast 😊
Thank you!
"Businessmen they drink my wine, come and dig my earth." I always remember back then it was said that these words Jimi Hendrix would be remembered for, although he did not write them himself. When you realize how he was so badly treated/ripped off by his manager and others in the industry, you can see exactly why.
Am I the only one who saw this as a Vietnam reference as well…who knows
Bob Dylan was a genius song writer. Jimi Hendrix did a beautiful job with this song. 👏
Bob Dylan IS STILL a genius songwriter.
Jimmy did genius job with this song.
IS a genius song-writer. 😊
I guess im just glad , dylan gets mentioned at all when this song is discussed. Jimi revered dylan, for good reason.
Bob Dylan is one of the biggest inspirational songwriters of western music
WOW! You should have a "Thanks" button, was about to click it. You just solved one of my favorite songs, that I've been listening to in loops recently (hendrix version)
One diiff, the Joker is Dylan, the thif his manager. Dylan tells him "there must be some way out of this contract with record label. I can't really survive this way, etc - but the thief calms him down so he'll go on working for the label (which is very lucrative for him)
These added points about the record label AND the manager, Mindblowing!
Then viewing it through Hendrix' eyes as "three must be some way out of the army"
Thank you DO much. So happy I watched this. No other vid I watched on this song gave any of the above. Wow
I remember when Jimmy(Jimi) Noel and John (Mitch) used to go into Archies and play All along the watch tower non stop on the juke box it was their favorite .
I love this analysis of one of my favorite songs. Very thought provoking.
Rest in powerful peace 🙏
Jimi Hendrix
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No one can perform this song better than Jimi Hendrix !
what about barbara keith ?
@@bechhoefereric1291 let me check:
@@bechhoefereric1291 sorry, not even close !
@@bechhoefereric1291 Jimi' s version is dimensions above !
My favourite Hendrix rendition of all. I love your narrative. I always felt this song was somehow transcendental. To me, the words just had some kind of Lord Of The Rings type magic and mysticism to them. Kudos to Bob and Jimi.
Yah right! It did.
Brilliant performance of Bob Dylan's song All along watch tower by my favourite Jimi . I like to hear the sound of his guitar.
I deeply appreciate this review as well. Another review here on RUclips analyzes the song as an example ot the work that explain's the award of a Nobel Prize to Dylan. He delves into the apocalyptic biblical aspects of this song. Like this review, it is fascinating; very thought-provoking and compelling. The other reviewer, however, prefers Dylan's performance of the song, and gives an explanation. But I agree with this reviewer here, and Dylan himself. Hendrix's version is far, far superior. Dylan's lyrical composition, like so much of his writing, is pure lyrical genius. Hendrix's musical composition is pure muscial genius. The greatester songwriter ever and the greatest guitarist of all time. Never say they didn't collaborate. They did.
Jonda you are sweet❤.Thank you for sharing informations with us boomers.l'm 73 years young and your presentation of music, I grow up with, is bringing back priceless memories. ☮️ ✌️ PEACE Peter!
I saw a video once of Hendrix at a live show. He asked if anyone had any requests. Someone shouted out all along the watchtower. He said that he really didn't know the lyrics well enough to do it because he had only sung it one time.
Had a tape with this on it while on guard duty at Camp Holloway, Pleiku. Two riders were approaching AND THE WIND BEGAN TO HOWL!!! I started to record over tape as two snakes (AH 1G Cobras) were approaching and worked hillside in front of bunker two mini guns started spraying said hillside with thousands of rounds splashing off hillside and screaming over our bunker!!!. I guess you had to been there.This never fails to give me goosebumps. Somebody borrowed cassette never got it back. Oh well tattooed between my ears. 1st Aviation Brigade 72-73.
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I SAW HENDRIX DO THIS AT CURTIS NIXON HALL TAMPA FLORIDA
1968 IT WAS AMAZING. THE JIMMY HENDRIX EXPERINCE.
Dave Mason,awesome guiterist too.I saw him join Traffic @ Winterland,1971,while at the PRESIDIO.Winwood no slouch either. ROCK ON!!
Just discovered this channel and loved this. This song has been important to me for 50 years,. It's the motherlode of all my music appreciation and I loved the exposition
Thank you! Glad you found us!
My favorite Hendrix tune🏆
It's probably my favourite Hendrix song of all, cover or not. The whole Electric Ladyland album is a masterpiece of mood changes. I was fortunate enough to see him at the Isle of Wight Pop Festival shortly before his death and All Along the Watchtower was one of the songs he played.
Absolutely one of the best songs ever written. Beautiful - and beautifully done by Hendrix! I’m 36 years old and this song still gives me chills like it did the first time I ever heard it over 30 years ago, and I suspect it always will! Amazing
I'm sure glad I lived through it! I saw his next to last concert in San Diego at the Sports Arena *WoW* - Then I moved to London and he died about a mile from where I was staying in Ladbrooke Grove... R.I.P.
I always thought the original lyrics were: 'Businessmen they drink my wine, plowmen dig my earth but none of them along the line, know what any of it is worth'.
#masterpiece
Your lyrics are correct; hers are wrong.
I think that Jimi Hendrix did that line a little differently than Dylan did.
I never knew correctly, what the lyrics say, for the most part. diction isn't easy when you're playing, singing, and worrying about the Strat going out of tune.
With our love from Paris, happy New year 2023.
Happy New Year!
@@behindthesongpodcast Thank you you are so gorgeous I love your explanation so brilliant and + you are so pretty. Kiss from PARIS.
Great video, Janda!
I first discovered the meaning behind All Along the Watchtower from this guy, Bishop Robert Barron, a Dylan enthusiast, who goes on to say that the joker and the thief are the two other men crucified at the same time as Jesus. He has additional insights into Dylan's work with many comments in YT videos in which he speaks of this and Dylan's other works, including songs prior to 1978-1980 (Bob's Christian music period).
He says that Dylan is a spiritual poet, not limited to social or political subject matter...and I think he hit the nail on the head.
This led me to listen to Dylan's Christian songs on YT.
I was totally shocked at how great these are, among his best work, if you can get beyond the idea that Dylan is indeed a spiritual poet (not necessarily religious or dogmatic).
Dylan's voice on these gospel style recordings is spine-tingling, remarkable.
Of course, Dylan has many mysterious sides.
The lyrics to his song Tangled Up in Blue continues to evolve.
I understand why he refuses to be defined by any single style, why he doesn't see himself as a prophet.
He studies the Bible and other books and draws parallels between what he reads and aspects of his experience.
I saw Dylan in 1971 in NYC Madison Square with George Harrison at the Concert for Bangladesh 1st show.
I love George, but Dylan blew my socks off, stole the show, shook me to my core.
As for Jimi, I saw him in 1968 in San Antonio in Municipal Auditorium, very close to the stage.
I saw a kinda chaotic guy that night in a haze, disconnected from his band members as well as the audience...sad, I regret to say.
I love and own his Electric Ladyland album...definitely his best one.
Jimi was a guitar virtuoso and innovator. Love his body of work!
Analyse très intéressante sur la "poésie" du texte & les métaphores bibliques "dévoilées" sur fond d'interprétation magistrale ( hendrixien ) qui fait la "louange" du compositeur au "sublime" interprète
rendant au centuple le "Mystèr-cisme" hendrixien...
Pawa Pat
From Terence Wise in UK............What a great informative video.What a great song.
That was so beautiful! The way you spoke, narrated and re-told the story, had me listening in awe. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
I totally agree. She did an awesome job on elucidating the whole thing. One fantastically brilliant song indeed!~
I love that song heard by either artist.
thanks for the history lesson, they both had a gift.
Glad you enjoyed it! Agreed.
The beauty of Bob 🥰
Brilliant insights, writing and illuminating story telling as always, Janda. 👏🏻
Thanks so much!
What a great insight to an iconic piece of music history!
Thank you!
New here. Hendrix fan since I first saw him live in 1968. Absolutely love and respect this critique of the song. Excellent background info (that I already knew). God bless you and the best of luck, peace and happiness to all!
Thanks so much!
Hendrix in 1968... surpassed all artists... before and since this version of watchtower...and his live version on wild thing...from 1968...is the bench mark of popular music
It's amazing how many artists were taken for a ride by record companies, managers, and lawyers. As a guitar player, I've always felt, and I'm sure others feel the same way, that Jimi had some supernatural connection to something beyond our earthly reasoning, perhaps his consciousness was touched by an angel... who knows... Are You Experienced?
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🤔..he did sing that an angel came down....
When I heard "Crosstown Traffic" on an underground FM station in the Atlanta area, I had to go out and get the album it was on. "Electric Ladyland" blew me away. I had not found that FM station when "Watchtower" came out in September of '68 because we had just moved from Meridian MS to Marietta GA in August of '68 and I didn't have an FM tuner until late November.
I played bass in a garage band and heard Jimi's version of "Let the Good Times Roll". His version of that song ROCKS! 👍
Just so beautiful thank you thank u
Thanks for listening!
A "well done" to this story-telling presentation of music history. I was a university student during the later 60s. What a tumultuous time !! even with the "summer of love."
Thank you!
Wow great story telling. This song is so much more meaningful now. great job
Thank you
I don't read books of poetry, but the poetry in the lyrics of rock music enchants me. And the third verse of this song is my favorite.
Loved Bob and Jimi. The greats of the greats. Never get tired of hearing Jimi's version this brilliant song. Would love to see Samantha Fish carry on "The wind that continues to howl". With her brilliant guitar playing, she would bring it up to the next level.
Wow, I have always loved this song the lyrics are so powerful mystical and evocative but never knew the incredible story behind it all. Dylan is a magician at weaving powerful imagery and metaphors creating a visual tapestry in your mind. Jimi Hendrix totally made this song his own and took it to the next level of immortal greatness
Except Dylan never wrote the lyrics. Those are hundreds of years old. 👍🏻
@@Research0digo interesting. Do you have a source for that info
My favorite Hedrix song.
Oh boy, this is such a fantastic track. When that syncopated intro hits..
Jimi's treatment of this worthy Dylan song is a climax in the annals of rock.
Well said!
When I was in like 6th grade we had a “music class”
I wish we had learned something like this
Bob knows stuff us Mortals can't imagine.....He doesn't even know He knows...Jimi knew.....I know of a Gal named Janda outta Chicago sounds just like this One.....Rock n Roller.....She knows stuff.....Hush Hush....Keep it down now...Voices Carry😊...Voices.... I hear Voices Don't look back.. Yesterday's gone..Great video thanx!!!...Jimi ruled🎸
Great job on this story. 🎉❤
Thank you! 😊
The playing and style is just amazing and the solo is the best I have heard in regards to a cover version
Lucky to have seen Jimi do the song not once but twice in San Diego 9/3/68 and last time on 5/24/69.
I saw Hendrix at the Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire UK. Supporting band started and then an almighty noise came from behind the stage. The stage rotated and Hendrix appeared playing. Amazing.
Jimi's version of All Along The Watchtower is amazing and fantastic. I still love Dylan's version, though!
Excellent review and insight into Dylan's song. Wow didn't know Grossman would do that. I guess Dylan's early plowing through the Bible paid off. I am an Atheist, who never believed, and the Bible is so full of bad dogma and a malevolent god that most people never pick up on, even if the bible is taken figuratively.
Here is just one example and don't think there are much bigger problems with the Good Books. The Biblical verse in Kings 2:23-24 where Elisha went up to Bethel is just one example of the cruelty of "imaginary god". "As he was walking along the road, some boys came and said. “Get out of here, baldy!” Elisha the prophet was bald. Elisha turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the Lord". There are a lot of truly immoral, vicious moments in the Bible and this is just one: Kids mock as kids can do. And God sends two bears out of the wood to kill 42 kids. How could god want this? God is amoral, unjust, and a bastard throughout the old and new testaments (yes Jesus is too and worse .. but no one will guess why. We are all sheep, yes me too in other ways. A more just punishment would be for the kids would be to go bald.
I wonder if I can get a heart for my illumination of the good books.
@@oppothumbs1you know he has been a practicing Catholic for decades.
"Nobody offered it's worth", I think. At least that's what I sing.
Wonderful story about this amazing Dylan song. It was just as you say, a great song when Dylan first sang it and then Jimi took it to another place. I loved Dylan's version because it was so mystical and evocative, and I love Hendrix's version even more for adding the raw power. The first time I heard Jimi Hendrix, it was "The Wind Cried Mary" on the am radio, and I remember thinking " Wow! Who is this guy?" No one sounded anything like him, his songs were so lyrical and powerful.
I love hearing the story behind the song. Thanks sooooo! Much.❤
Thanks so much for watching!
I had a dream about Jimi last night. ❤ Bob and jimi
This whole channel is brilliant. You put so much work into it and there are so informative
Thanks so much!
I wish I could make a movie of the images that play in my mind when I listen to All Along the Watchtower.
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This is probably my favorite music/song history channel. Great content, scripting, and narration. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks so much!
One of the best rock n roll songs ever.
Respect, and Love
The song spoke to Jimi bc he was victimized in the same way by the music industry and some of his managers. You could feel that in the way he sang the song. When I heard this song for the 1st time, I could not believe at the time that someone could create such a song. It felt like it came from another dimension. Btw, its unclear if Jimi died of an overdose. For many it looked more like an assassination since he wanted to leave his manager and manage his own affairs. That's the part of the song Dylan left out; the consequences when challenging the thieves in the music industry. Nicely narrated. Fun to watch. Love that dress.
Thank you for watching!
I saw him sing this in New Haven I was sitting in the third role and it was amazing
Thank you Janda, you're a gem.
Thank you!
every playlist where I would want this song, I have both versions, they complement each other
The Wild Cat was Jimi Hendrix roaring on his Guitar and the two riders were Noel Redding and Mitchell 😎☮
I won't say that I loved Jimi Hendrix's cover but in 1973 it was number G-3 on the jukebox at the sub place in NJ that my friends and I hung out at!!
I am overwhelmed by your background revealation of the haunting song. Slightly tearful. It is so illuminating and touching and inspiring. And of course, really touching. Many many thanks for your wonderful presentation.
Wow, thank you! We really appreciate that and are so glad you enjoyed this episode.
THANK YOU, JANDA!!!!!
Great information and great breakdown of the meaning of this song. Dylan's words at the end are very illuminating. Keep a watch until the next person occupies the watch tower. I think everyone should approach their life like that watching out for scoundrels..corrupt government etc. Well from what I have read and the documentaries I have seen Bob Dylan was lucky he was only financially duped by his manager. Jimi on the other hand might have been murdered by his as after his death his manager collected a few million dollars on his insurance policy that was put in his name. He owed lots of money so that would have been a motive. So many artists got screwed back in those days. One of the very smart ones was Chuck Berry I heard. He would not go on stage and perform unless he got paid up front. Apparently he performed at a local high school in my home town one year and the teachers had to all chip in from their pay cheques that day to pay Chuck up front before he performed that nite at the dance and the money was collected. Funny stuff!!!!
In cash
@@olddavid4 Yes ..sorry ..in cash he he got paid!!!....I think it was back in the early 70's or late 60's when teachers were paid in cash every Friday. They all got reimbursed after the concert. The good ole days!!!
@@jamesbond4633 No apology needed, sir. Your info brought to mind all the subtle and overt ways humans have of demeaning other humans. Chuck, Miles and all their cohorts were essentially behaving "normally" but the social mores of the time still seemed to require subservience by black people regardless of their talents. These men merely asked for the dignity and respect they had earned. Nothing more. I digress. Jimi/Bob collab is still outstanding fifty odd years later. This woman knows her stuff.
@@olddavid4 The very odd thing with many of the American black artists back in the old blues and jazz days is that they were held in very high regard and esteem in Europe for the most part. In the 60's especially and onward many of these artists revitalized their careers performing in Europe. America had turned their back on them or never even recognized many of them outside of the Black community which is very sad. I think the whole British Invasion as they call it was the young British kids listening to the early blues and jazz records and realizing how good they were. Pat Boone just did not cut it!!!! hahahah Having said that though many artists regardless of racial background got screwed over by managers, promoters record companies etc. Even The Beatles got screwed out of their publishing. Most signed bad contracts when they first started. In the end I love the story John Fogerty of CCR tells about all this. He got screwed over by his record company and was being sued for sounding like himself among other things. He was heavily influenced in his writing by the early Bluesmen and others. He refused to play his old CCR songs and was very bitter about the music industry. In the midst of all that he did a pilgrimage to the south to see where all this music came from that he had been so inspired by. When visiting the grave of Robert Johnson he had a huge revelation. Most of the artists he admired died very poor and he really reflected on why he was a musician. I don't want to put words in his mouth but he found something that day and started playing all his old songs from the CCR days again. On a positive note one of the real intelligent and smart blues men was Howlin' Wolf. He treated his band very good and also kept improving himself and educating himself all through his life. There is a great documentary on him where he is chastising another bluesman who was giving him a hard time. He told him he was squandering away his life with the bottle. Tough love but very inspirational!!!
I can not believe that I have never known these true facts, and I just LOVE your information...
Thank you!
Amen Sister.
What a wonderful telling of our generations most awesome song writers and our minds?
I considered this song the epitome of rock and roll!
This is such a fantastic recording and musical interpretation, it is absolutely timeless. Still awed by it to this day, over half a century later.
Janda you absolutely NAILED it.
thank you tom!!!!
yes!!!yes!!!
wow what a song!!!
I read that for a while Jimi thought of making "I dreamed I saw St Augustine" but that he then decided not to since he thought it was too much Bob Dylans own song.
Now I don't doubt that, had Jimi Hendrix attempted to do that song, he would have made one hell of a fine version of it as well, but it's interesting since Hendrix did manage to make "Watchtower" his own, that he apparently thought the way he did about "St Augustine".
Well done Janda Lane, great work!
Thank you!
Thank You for setting it straight.
Amazing video about two amazing artists. I am glad, that I lived this all through.
poetry to be appreciated 🤠
Wow, this is really cool! Thank you!❤🇨🇦🌸
Wonderful and informative podcast. Thank you Janda 🌹
Wow this was a great episode
So historically accurate with the commentary I Friggen Loved It
I'm gonna watch every episode
U Totally Rock N Roll
I almost never like cover songs better than the original, but I've been telling people for decades that Hendrix did this song so well that he embarrassed Dylan with this rendition. Hendrix also did a terrific job of covering Like A Rolling Stone.
I agree
amazing song Jimi for sure made it his own LOVe Hendrix & Dylan 50++ years Now
Dave Mason’s acoustic guitar is the first sound you hear in Jimi Hendrix’ recording of “All Along the Watchtower.” Dave would later record his own version of the song.
The subsequent verses in Isaiah 21 werer also clearly referenced in the song:
“Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower;
every night I stay at my post.
Look, here comes a man in a chariot
with a team of horses.
And he gives back the answer:
‘Babylon has fallen, has fallen!
All the images of its gods
lie shattered on the ground!’”
My people who are crushed on the threshing floor,
I tell you what I have heard"
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THankyou for your analysis of the song. It makes much more sense seen in the light of Dylan's management failing to give him the royalties he was worth.
Thank you for listening!
One of my all time favorites songs. Thanks to BOB/JIMMY ,,,great lyrics and guitar work. The greatest songs in the world where wrote by two people,,,Jagger/Richards,,Plant/Paige,, Paul/John,,Axel/Slash,,it goes on and on.
Perfect, thank you Bob Dylan and the legendary Jimi Hendrix who had so much respect for Bob Dylan.
Very well done. Interesting perspectives. Thx .
When 2 LOVE n COOPERATION between two great artists come together the results are out of this world. Hendrix confessed his unequivelent love for Dylan as his admiration n flattery of Jimi used his song gave us what we know now one of the most respected love song of the boomer generation. We can still enjoy the echo of long in the distance of our imaginations.
I could listen to you all day long!
I was at the 1968 concert when, as far as I know, Jimi Hendrix debuted All Along the Watchtower. It was a "good" Hendrix concert, but when it came to this song, everyone was just awestruck. It was something else entirely, magical. The concert ended later with Hendrix pouring lighter fluid on his guitar and lighting it, something a bit too expected and lame, I thought. But Hendrix was off to new heights with this Dylan song, bound to be legendary in his lifetime.
How cool that you were there!
It was the Monterey concert that Jimi lit his guitar on fire, however he didn’t play Along the Watchtower there.
@@roseblake5803 He played "Like a Rolling Stone" that's even better, I envy you...
A very good overview and history lesson.
Janda, What an intelligent and magnificent analysis of a classic pop Dylan song! Count me in as a subscriber.❤
Thanks so much and welcome aboard!
Excellent commentary. moving at the end…
Dang man. Every cover Jimmy has ever done he makes a unique work of art all his own. Jimmy really loved and respected Dylan though.