All along the watchtower best cover version ever by Andy Jones

Bob Dylan " All along the watchtower "
Best Cover

[@jeffreyslatken6409]

How the hell can these people just walk by while this is going on. really nice job with this classic song. I continue to listen to this when I need a happy moment

[@robertszymanski717]

I have a guitarist virtuoso friend Chuck Flanagan and he back in the 1970's auditioned for Don Henley's song " Dirty Laundry".. Chuck came over my neighbors house across the street from me! Buena Park California.. Chuck played so loud cops came over! He's a very good guitar player and a fine Christian.. Chuck is on KZbin " Omni Speaker Cabinets For the Electric Guitar...." .. he can play ANYTHING on guitar! He also makes lightweight electric guitars! Feedback like crazy through the amp! Check him out....

[@ragnaringibergsson562]

totally agree. what does a guy have to do to draw a crowd.

[@markfern2041]

No kidding. He needs a different corner, with a less indifferent crowd. Nice job.

[@jimmcfarlane5611]

You can't get better than Jimi but this is damn close 😀

[@jerrygallegos7297]

I agree I would have to stop and here this. Good job bro.

[@brasstacks4801]

That deserved a far bigger audience than he had

[@dragoniousmaximus7304]

There was 27 likes. Had to change it

[@busco9942]

actiually he was playing for us 373smth k people watching this video...

[@dr.inkwell1070]

416,000 views already... He's just a time traveller...

[@scruffycryptid1931]

There must be some way to get outa here! ☮️👍🤟🎶 You guys keep the streets alive! Music makes the world go round like its not so bad. Musicians are the oil of society, they color the streets with songs. Stay safe and healthy everyone out there☮️

[@j-5087]

We are the true audience

[@JLK7700]

I love it! I can’t understand how people walk past and not stop to absorb it in…that’s music for the soul! Slow down world.

[@tiagoaguiarguitar]

too much diversity in London...

[@mrandyjohnjones]

Hey, thank you JLK. That's really kind of you to say. London is certainly a fast paced city for sure. I remember how difficult it was getting all of that gear in and around the capital very well haha!! But thanks for watching the vid, mate, and posting your comment. Really pleased you enjoyed it and liked it

[@Ripperx121]

I was amazed at that too. Jimi Hendrix died when I was 1 year old. It's not really "My age group's music". People need to disconnect from the internet once in a while and smell the flowers. As I post this on the internet. I get the irony but I am finding myself doing the internet much less. I feel better for it.

[@mrandyjohnjones]

You're doing the right thing having breaks from social media, man. I certainly a difference when I do the same.

[@chanceburger3169]

I know it's so weird

[@sgvpipe2517]

dude deserves huge recognition for playing his heart out damn gifted fella

[@johncrome1605]

There are some better musicians on the street, than some who have made it to success and public acclaim. This is one of them, a pleasure to listen to.

[@megalorain]

I'm thinking they don't hear it because they aren't cylons? It's the only excuse that could make sense!

[@cassiancruz7300]

Great sound 💪

[@metatron520]

You do not always have to be better or good to touch someone with your music or in this case someone else's.

[@precisionbrown6829]

Actually there’s more than quite a few really great unheard of musicians out there. Sux for them. It also is hard to get yourself heard from somebody that can actually do that. You just gotta know somebody who knows somebody

[@ninjascott7976]

Blah blah blah, "look at me I'm rooting for the underdog."

[@paulrob2916]

Talent. He was in the moment and lost in his music. What a great thing in these times and for sharing it.

[@EatMyAids]

No, this is way past talent. Hard word and dedication is what this is. Amazing skills

[@sstewartwest7806]

@@EatMyAids u

[@jimmcfarlane5611]

Agree he was in the zone and people walking by didn't get the Zeitgeist

[@adam.rangihana]

Yeah he certainly turns a cover song into a piece of art that stands on its own. Love the voice ... guitar work almost between Hendrix, Dire Straits and something else can't quite work it out... but he really does a Brilliant job. Yes I agree the public today are like zombies lost in between their own lives and the online world unable to break free... thanks for sharing.

[@mrandyjohnjones]

Hey Adam!! Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to comment on this vid. Can’t begin to tell you how heart warming it is to see you compare it to Jimi himself as well as Knopfler. Just wanted to share an updated version I did of the track. Few more bangs and whistles in this one but I hope you like it if you get the time to check it out. Here’s the link: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXS1pGyDfcdnrqs Anyway, cheers Adam. All the best and merry Christmas to you and yours ❤️🙏 Andy xx

[@julianmarsh1378]

A real musician and a real asset of any country's culture....it is why the old tag about 'starving artist' came about...it is to their honor and glory....the true unsung heroes of our world....

[@gunsofsteele]

Makes me want to sit cross legged on the cobblestones, break out the fixin's, roll a fatty and lose my mind in time.

[@vernwallen4246]

And a fifth of"mad dog".😂😂😂😂

[@ozqadir913]

Right there with you, brother :)

[@ElectraWillem]

Well said! 👍

[@ericharris2876]

Haha that sounds gay af lmao

[@gunsofsteele]

@@ericharris2876 I'm having a rock party this Saturday. There's gonna be drinking, dancing, fighting and fucking. Why don't you come? And bring a small side dish `cause it's only gonna be me and you. 🤣🤣🤣

[@paulm8796]

Metaphor for life; Is anyone really listening to what's going on?

[@dragoniousmaximus7304]

Asleep. There is a lot in the window but nothing in the store...

[@cecilskaleski]

Some people feel rain. Others just get wet...

[@averywatlington5263]

That would be A NO!

[@Bdoc76]

It's also very important, possibly even more important than chastising those you feel are asleep, to realise many many people can't any longer find the signal for all the noise. Those of us tuned in are so much better served by trying to help and love all of the people all of the time than we are separate ourselves from all else because there's truth in the notion that only a full house gonna make it through. The frustration however is very real and I hear ya.

[@cgiunta6542]

There is bigger fish to fry than listening to street music. Many of these people have things to do. Like get home to see family, go to job interview, see friend they haven’t seen in years. Shocker, people have things to do.

[@jelaw55]

Wow. Absolute quality. It just shows that people today are ignorant of real classic music performed so beautifully. I would happily pay to see this guy play.

[@zacan-rj3mc]

he is on fire, amazed at how few people actually take a few minutes to stop and appreciate this talent and entertainment

[@brandonclark8736]

He doing his thing and they're doing theirs. It's not confusing.

[@donkeevney]

I agree.

[@giantsnation9347]

People are always in a hurry.

[@VAPIDISM]

Sadly, I guess some will be rushing home to watch X Fuckter, and Britain/US has (little) talent.

[@AxemanMessiah]

Pretty wild how there was almost no audience for this. Really a social experiment that pop covers with glamour will always trimpuh over great guitar and soulful songs. That was a fantastic performance, and that tone is perfect!

[@sweethomelondonwheretheski649]

Luckily I was there to capture this historical moment...

[@kurtvanhook398]

Totally agree. A masked Paul McCartney or like/genius would have been similarly ignored. Dylan himself. Or Hendrix. Sad commentary on society and life in general.

[@christiancarney6650]

I play the drums and always feel left out.😀

[@starskyarsky8374]

You don't need your eyes to listen. Guys three blocks away tapping their feet!!!

[@andrewbozhozr]

@@sweethomelondonwheretheski649 but nowhere in description you mentioned his name or any other thing about the artist

[@The-Contractor]

Awesome talent. Great laid back blues version. He killed it.

[@andrewchapman7907]

God this guy is talented. This performance deserved a much bigger audience!

[@lmc3307]

Absolutely beautiful. If he was performing anywhere but London , the streets would stop in awe.

[@Darrenski]

That's because we had the original jimi hendrix, he had to come here to be appreciated. London has also hosted every band that ever meant a thing hundreds of times over. There are literally hundreds of great London bands, and no I'm not a kid either. But did it cross your mind that seeing the finest music in the world in London is a regular thing. The musical gifts that London and the wider UK have gifted the world are immeasurable and no other country comes close. Sure the usa had 50s teeny bopper stuff and now hip hop which sounds like it hit its best before date many years ago and a bunch of poppy trash, but for quality music and the finest bands by some distance the British bands are in a league of their own. THAT is why in any other country ppl would all be stood around with their jaws on the floor, but it you want to impress the British with music you better be damn good. Led zeppelin trounced this in 1973 when the members were like 23-25. We've seen every genre of music and the absolute best of every genre. Yeah he's an OK busker, like hundreds of other decent buskers all over London. Ppl in London WILL stop and admire stuff that's different or really good. Not just average good or cheesy good. Every other city in the world would all be in awe simply cause the standards theyre used to are a lot lower and because they're much easier to please. Bring music to London and you better bring an A++ level.

[@mrandyjohnjones]

Hey bud!! Really appreciate your comment on this video. Means the world. So glad you enjoyed the performance. London at this time was definitely a slog for this very reason haha 😂 if you ever get a bit of time it would make my day if you checked out my updated cover of this on me channel. Few more bangs and whistles than this one but heck I’m proud of it 😅❤ much love buddy

[@tigershark203]

Hard to find good "Soulful" music like this anymore....I would buy any CD he put out!

[@upgradeyourlife9810]

Let me introduce you passion of music. This is passion you can see here right now. Thanks to this great guy who made this great great great cover.

[@joedon1706]

The sound of his guitar is so sweet and pure. Great version Sir!!!

[@lucaf6958]

I love this cover, he's in his own world while playing... Timeless

[@MrMojabo]

Yes great voice. It's always a great surprise when a strange person all of a sudden opens up to sing and they have this classic award winning voice.

[@hellikerk]

I was not expecting to listen to the whole performance. I couldn't stop. He's amazing.

[@mrdfk9410]

Same!!!

[@fatihdemirhan6670]

same here

[@Michael-mm3fm]

Me too

[@vincentburton7329]

Yes indeed, loved it!!!

[@sziauram560]

Yess

[@dougpotosky4102]

Excellent! Should be no thumbs down. Those people have no idea what real music is. But! No one will ever top Hendix!!!

[@jambojimful]

so hypnotic, an absolute pleasure to listen to, brilliant.

[@johncorner9825]

Just goes to show how hard it is to get anywhere in music, so much TALENT all over the world.

[@swingmatism]

Talent is not going to get you anywhere, anymore unfortunately..

[@stivi739]

@@swingmatism yep digital and the net have f...ed it

[@swingmatism]

@@stivi739 nah, those are just tools. Could work against or in favor of anyone. Big business, consumerism and degeneracy is what fucked it.

[@andyperry7884]

so much musical talent..no songs..no words for today......try Soundcloud...Green Alarm........its his words...and music without drums..strange...thats where the talent lies,so few listen to him..he's a prophet

[@Kimdino1]

Yep.. So much talent all over the world, but so little in the recording studios.

[@shelovesdisco2153]

I only just hope Bob Dylan saw this. A real authentic reason to be proud of how this song lives on and on for eternity. Great playing and singing man!

[@dragoniousmaximus7304]

He's watching from hell

[@mikehunt7810]

@@dragoniousmaximus7304 Bob Dylan is alive you cretin.

[@gregorylibby1770]

Dylan turned 80 today/ bless you!

[@dougpotosky4102]

Bob Dylan would definitely have stopped and gave him some positive feedback!

[@SamanthaMirandaLV]

@@mikehunt7810 10 minutes later I'm still laughing at this.

[@mr.prower]

KZbin is like a street. When you cannot be there when someone's playing, you can still be there by watching and listening to it. I'm vibing behind my screen just like I would do if I was in front of him at that moment, in that street.

[@arabar1111]

Simply Awesome. Always love hearing anyone who can play Along the Watchtower!!! One of the best!

[@paulmoody2019]

Give this man a record deal. Superb!

[@krl52]

Those people are about as Blind to INCREDIBLE TALENT as a car on the highway without headlights.

[@curtisstone5083]

Tone is perfect ! I couldn't have just walked by this performance !

[@ChronicTacoz]

If there is one song future generations of society think of when they think of the 20th century era rock music - this is it. Timeless.

[@craysmith82]

Crazy to think how many wonderfully talented people are hiding out there in plain sight. 🤙

[@christianaltenburg8558]

Absolutely great Version....great Feeling.....and are the best Moment for me.....i love this Song

[@seanrowland1670]

I'd still be standing there listening. Great job.

[@alexandercameron1977]

This is about him, not me, a curmudgeonly 70 year old who recognises Hendrix being played with passion, originality and soulful lyrics. Well done young man👏

[@AE-xs5ze]

Very nice. I especially appreciate the artists who perform because it's their joy no matter if anyone is listening or not. More people should stop and listen.

[@40ny]

You deserve a much bigger and more appreciative audience for that. Such a beautiful, sweet guitar sound and a raw, soulful voice.

[@andyjillings5237]

I was lucky enough to see Jimi Hendix live a few weeks before he left us and no cover performance could match the real thing. This said I agree with previous postings. This is a good rendition an how can people just walk by without being moved. RIP Jimi. You were a great musician and a wild man with a gentle spirit

[@andyjillings5237]

@@chiefline7084 With great respect I didn't said Jimi Hendrix wrote All along the watch tower. I was also privileged to see Bob Dylan perform this great song. Both versions are great and I made a mix for myself starting with Bob's version and morphing into Jimi's. It's a seamless transition and works well. Good luck to you Cheifline

[@dazspeed5952]

INCREDIBLE WORK Man! One of the best covers of this song l have heard. You sir deserve to be playing to a grandstand of fans. How people can walk past such talent is beyond me?

[@mrandyjohnjones]

Hey Daz!! Thank you so much for this amazing comment. Made my day with this one, pal ❤️🙏 really heart warming to see this version resonated with you. If you get chance it would be awesome if you might check out a new version I did on my channel. Few more bangs and whistles than this one I’m pretty pleased with the result. Anyways I’ll drop the link below. Merry Christmas and a happy 2024 to you and yours my friend ❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXS1pGyDfcdnrqssi=7iIMdyJdNhUT7gfW

[@DB-gs2tx]

Fantastic rendition, what a wonderful guitarist you are Andy. Thank you.

[@Ozymandias_1818]

I could tell within the first few seconds this was going to be amazing

[@kartoos25849]

My God! He's phenomenal! Wish I could've been watching him live. Bless you brother. Keep rocking! 🤘

[@robertpartridge7286]

Simply wonderful.

[@avalondreaming1433]

I would for sure put a $20 in his case! More videos of this guy, please!🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😎😎😎

[@sweethomelondonwheretheski649]

Will do..thanks a lot

[@aucturussjagaard5169]

I was busking Christmas songs in California n run of this cuntry on Christmas day n eve was evil.

[@penehos1]

This guy is bad ass I would call him the RIFFER. A damn super villain of the riff

[@adamcalmis3699]

Coming across these kind of musicians, make for magical moments from a vacation that you will always remember. Well done.

[@Hessian247]

Mate, I so wish this version was on Apple Music. This was a gift he gave us

[@dannyr333]

Impressive his sound is special.... Instead of calling this.or that one best version I've seen like 3 versions all super awesome... it's just musicians style on the song... I like this version too he plays that guitar like it's singing and his voice is super relaxed

[@subrenamiller5117]

Wow an excellent cover of a cover!!! As we all should know even Dylan started to play Jimi's version after he died... this guy is really good. Kudos, Dylan for writing and Jimi for taking it out of the stratosphere!

[@rebeccataylor7622]

You are one hell of a musician. Loved every moment. You are enormously talented and I wish you every success. Absolutely awesome xxx

[@UniteAndAttack]

I love your vocal dynamics. Super controlled and tou don't just sing as loud as possible

[@CBFREE]

That’s a lot of kit to wheel around for busking! Good singer and superb guitar player and deserved an audience bigger than he got.

[@raywhatley5106]

What a surprise! This fellow has real talent. His guitar playing is so clean and vibrant. I absolutely love this rendition!!

[@Darrenski]

I heard several bum notes..so I can tell you're no guitarist. They were actually very obvious and not worth dropping your jaw on the floor. Walk round London and see how many decent buskers there are as good or better than this guy, which IS what this guy is, a busker. If he was such a player on the strings he'd be earning a decent living as at least a session musician, and if he had that plus an ability to come up with his own material he wouldn't have to stand in the street trying to impress a ppl who have seen every decent act ever hundreds of times over. If you want to stop life moving in London then you better bring something next level cause we had led zeppelin as far back as 69. The bar in London is set very high. Not just in music but in everything. So whilst this might put life on a standstill anywhere else in the.world., it's only gonna get a passing glance in London. It's all about what you're accustomed to, what makes you go wow omg. And obviously you need to bring a better product to London if you wanna impress. That's just market forces

[@truenowolf2120]

I love the amount of soul you had while playing this. The feeling of music is quite the one to behold.

[@markcraig4536]

Just sheer brilliance

[@mardicole4202]

One of my fav songs from the past (partial to Jimi's version) - I would have been late to wherever I was headed had I heard this on the street - I would have been completely fixated - fab job.

[@royaiken1811]

Damn man you put your heart and soul into playing this song.

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Actually the Hendrix version is the best cover. LOL!

[@nickbouvy6524]

DuckTalesWooHoo1987 GOLD. How did Hendrix change that beautiful song into something much much much greater?

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

@@nickbouvy6524 I honestly think of Bob Dylan as one of those artists whose work is actually better when interpreted by others. It's almost like his songs are just templates for others to come along and put finishing touches on. Jimi absolutely adored Bob Dylan and literally carried a notebook with Dylan lyrics in it with him everywhere he went. If you want to hear another great Dylan song reworked check out Don't Think Twice It's Alright by Clapton at Madison Square Garden from the early 90's. It's seriously one of the most incredible live performances of a Bob Dylan song that will ever. G.E. Smith just stands in the background in total amazement. I HIGHLY recommend you check that out!

[@nickbouvy6524]

DuckTalesWooHoo1987 thankyou I will do that. Susanne Tedsesche also does a beautiful rendition of that song

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

@@nickbouvy6524 Awesome. I didn't know that. I saw her open for B.B. about 20 years ago or so when she was first getting started and man she was great.

[@sethgauby8730]

Haha touché

[@bealienumber1794]

Superb I could listen to that all day long

[@samwanda3326]

This amazing. What is this guy doing playing on the street. He should be on a stage somewhere and people should pay to listen to him.This is really talent on display!😃

[@jevmobile]

Amazing playing and great voice.

[@James-zz3kz]

Absolutely fantastic. His voice10/10

[@PeterKanfer]

Dylan wrote this for Hendrix. this man does the track enormous justice. Well done

[@terrigaryallen702]

Tremendous artist. How can people walk by this sound. I could sit there all day and listen to him.

[@faautobahna9416]

This is really great. One of the best renditions of the classic.

[@thehomefront1905]

Now thats what you call a good cover, a musician who loves to play.

[@pelopsxalikias]

Absolutely wondeful cover of a wonderful song. It hurts my heart that most people don't even know what song he is playing.

[@9921moo]

110% heart and soul...Mr Andy Jones is on a wonderful trip....very very nice....many many hours of practice....job well done...thumbs up...and of course a great classic song.....

[@PatStrummer]

This performance would have stopped me in my tracks !!! Amazing guitar playing👍😎

[@mikeervin3147]

This guy should be in a studio recording,very nice!

[@Tmac327]

WHY isnt ANYONE stopping!!??? THIS IS SOOO GOOD!!!!

[@brianhomka290]

To quote Elaine Benis, "I am speechless...I am without speech!" Great rendition...great voice! Thank you.

[@margjelangkamp9627]

I love this performance, so well played and sung.

[@darkdefender1111]

This is in imo got to be one of three or four top covers of this great song..

[@HoodOfADodge]

WHO IS THIS GUY - playing his heart out, freeing the soul while a „comfortably numb“ shopping crowd is passing by… thanks for sharing this performance 🙏🏼

[@Andrelix67]

Amazing version, passionate playing, improvising, in the spirit of Hendrix, and the vocals too, supper cool!

[@paulmedical4438]

Wow!!!! What a freakin’ treat! Dude is amazing. How cool would it be to come across this guy jamming a Hendrix tune and rocking it! I hope you go big man! Keep on rocking’! Peace (Yes I know Dylan wrote it. )

[@blurry9167]

This give me chills. Omg amazing cover and talent.

[@mwj5368]

Man oh man! This guy had got it! Wow vocals and instrumentation like a whole band in one guitar! Wherever he is those people are lucking to have such world class talent drifting in from the skies all around them! Thanks for sharing such phenomenal talent!

[@psa110]

Unless I had to urgently be somewhere, I cannot imagine myself not stopping to listen. Great solo cover of Jimi's cover of this song.

[@davidbarlow431]

One of my all time favourite songs - great version of it.

[@Larry_left_a_comment]

I hope someone put some money in his guitar case. This guy is great!

[@carsonduffell9458]

If I could witness this in person I would have that beer in my hand loving every single minute of it absolutely beautiful that guitar singsssssssss

[@johnward5983]

WOW......just wow! Absolutely amazing talent.

[@alancrossley4461]

I must get myself one of those looping machines, some courage and a voice! All I need after is some talent. Really worth the listen. Thank you

[@scrimpmster]

Ah, not just talent, but also practice. Setve Vai admits that he was never a natural Guitarist.

[@terryallen9546]

Just go with what you've got, man. I've seen some real croakers getting love and support.

[@AdaptivePhenix]

Loopers can get monotonous. It's recording so you might as well record your own backing tracks. What I do is buy custom backing tracks where you download a track for every instrument, strip out the cheesy stuff like backing vocals, brass and orchestral stuff and replace the bass and guitars with my own playing. Sounds more natural to me. 👍

[@fiddleandfart]

@@AdaptivePhenix Yes, you can indeed simply use a backing track. But it's much more impressive to watch a musician build up a backing live from absolutely nothing - and takes quite a bit of skill and timing!

[@AJ-zv9tn]

A lexicon time compressor

[@joejoe6139]

Love your Jam and take on this iconic tune!! Keep rockin my friend!!

[@kmaclaren4603]

Captivating performance, having this in the background while shopping the markets would have set the vibes going!

[@madb132]

Now that's a sweet, sweet play. Awesome and thank you for sharing.

[@clintwinter7608]

Mesmerising, I could never walk past that . Incredible

[@jimmcfarlane5611]

Such a beautiful rendition. Bob and Jimi would be proud

[@baijianwei888]

Too perfect. Andy Jones's interpretation which adds to the existing versions by being different in a way that enhances the song in a unique way. Thank you Maestro!

[@dchevy34]

I just keep replaying this over and over bro well done. Guitar player myself and the embellishments and shuffle feel and just gd everything about this performance is badazz..Much love and peace, n unity to everyone around the world...ps people when amazing shxt like this is happening take a few gd minutes to stop and show some support and get off your damn phones and open your ears....Great job much love n keep it coming cause you have that soul touched talent brother.....Peace ❤

[@justinthyme3396]

JIMI would be happy to hear such a good rendering of his classic Bob Dylan song. Hi from Australia 🎵🎶🎵🎶🖐

[@skyguytheslyguy5863]

This cover is actually something amazing, you really make the guitar sing alongside you and it’s so great!!! Keep it up!

[@markschaefer9995]

Amazing ! Love all versions, just a great song

[@OldManRoo]

Wow! That was amazing, beautifully played and sung!

[@aaronblack5772]

Who is this? His playing and voice speak to my soul!!!

[@johanbilliard1658]

Unbelievable that so many people just walk by without even noticing this true talent!

[@nazmoking3171]

Johan Billiard was thinking the same thing...

[@ihaveadsestiny]

Absolute blinding version much love to this man he really nailed it big time made a bad day for me into a day that made me happy

[@orlandoelias]

Excellent singer, great guitarist, amazing musician and beautiful guitar by the way. "That was cool"