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Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower"

· 57 min

Episode Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower"

0:00 56:47

Is “All Along the Watchtower” the ultimate cover? In part two of their Jimi Hendrix deep dive, Diallo and LUXXURY unpack his best-selling single. They compare it to Bob Dylan’s original, explore the track’s groundbreaking studio experimentation, and explain how Hendrix’s left-handed playing helped shape his unmistakable sound. Plus, find out what happens when a very intoxicated Brian Jones wanders into the recording session.

One Song Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40SIOpVROmrxTjOtH7Q1yw?si=01e0354a65b9460b

Songs Discussed:

“All Along the Watchtower” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Stars On 45” - Stars On 45

“Spanish Castle Magic” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Castles Made of Sand” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Little Wing” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

“Like A Rolling Stone” - Bob Dylan

“All Along the Watchtower” - Bob Dylan

“Crazy Train” - Ozzy Osbourne

“Crosstown Traffic” - The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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