“All I can do is be me, whoever that is.” ~Bob Dylan
“All Along the Watchtower” originally appeared on Dylan’s 1967 album, John Wesley Harding. The cover by Jimi Hendrix may be the best known and most recognized, but AATW has been recorded by the Dave Matthews Band, U2, Neil Young, Bryan Ferry, and Pearl Jam, among countless others.
Several people have written that the lyrics in this song echo lines in Isaiah 21:5-9
Wherever possible throughout the month, I’ll include a link to the lyrics. Click HERE for the lyrics to “All Along the Watchtower.”
Be wowed by John Mayer covering AATW to kick off the April A to Z Challenge –
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15 thoughts on “#AtoZ Dylan – “A” is for All Along the Watchtower”
One of Dylan’s best. Yes, I agree, the Hendrix version is iconic and my favorite. Right behind it is Dave Mason’s cover. I never heard this Mayer rendition. It’s great.
Great song!! What a fun theme you’re working with this year. Looking forward to the rest of the alphabet.
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Thanks, Trisha! I’ve enjoyed listening to so many of his songs (again)
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Excellent choice! Thanks for your comment on my blog.
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Gorgeous song I’ve never heard of before. Great start, Martha!
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Thanks, Jacqui! Lots more to come!
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Well…… besides me of course!
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Off to a great start M! I’ll pass on your link to some Dylan fans I know!
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Thanks, D. Just catching up now…
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One of Dylan’s best. Yes, I agree, the Hendrix version is iconic and my favorite. Right behind it is Dave Mason’s cover. I never heard this Mayer rendition. It’s great.
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Yes to Dave Mason, Connie! Thank you!
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Thanks, Hilary! So many good songs 🎶🎶🎶
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Hi Martha – excellent choice for the A-Z … I’m not doing it – but will be keeping an eye out. Enjoy – cheers HIlary
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Great song! And I love a good music theme in the A to Z 🙂
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Thank you! It’s a fun theme this year!
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