Covers of All Along the Watchtower

[Mike P]

Really doesn't matter who wrote or originally recorded a song--one version becomes the definitive version, and everyone else's is a cover--in practical terms, at least.

And the definitive version is Hendrix.

[stcroixman]

I do agree that the Hendrix version is the definitive version

[dannyplug1]

dont know how to spell his name but was listening to WMY alternative take and taj mahal comes on with on the watchtower it was wild. Not as good as Jimmy but worthy of consideration

[Backbeach Jake]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Really doesn't matter who wrote or originally recorded a song--one version becomes the definitive version, and everyone else's is a cover--in practical terms, at least.

And the definitive version is Hendrix.

And Dylan himself said so.

[chrisjoe13]

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

And Dylan himself said so.

True. I think Dylan also said that he altered the way he played the song once he heard hendrix's arrangement.