Bob Dylan - All Along the Watchtower (Official Audio)

[@KrazeeKrab]

I honestly cannot believe how much quality music was put out during the 60s

[@aaronbeckett7011]

It's all the acid 💀

[@2bobaf]

Especially compared to now.

[@alphalax7747]

Every decade has quality music

[@nerdinleather]

Part of it is that there was also a lot (an absolute ass-ton) of really bad music from that time, you just don't hear it ever

[@nerdinleather]

@@2bobaf Music has been at some of its best in the last 5-ish years. Rock is struggling a little bit, but every genre has its peaks over time. Metal and rap and even pop are all reaching new heights, both in terms of enjoyability and artistry

[@anthonybramante2921]

Dylan's version is for the morning, and Hendrix's version is for the evening

[@elkeesandoval2877]

neil youngs version for lunch

[@reynewdawn]

Yes the vibes it is

[@ajaypalsinghbhatti8901]

Me thinking it's the other way around

[@albertgrant1017]

So true !

[@claudesaintpierre7352]

Bryan Ferry's 10 pm; Neil Young's 12 pm; etc

[@ragasthegascap1]

“I took license with the song from his version, actually, and continue to do it to this day. I liked Jimi Hendrix’s record of this and ever since he died I’ve been doing it that way. Strange how when I sing it, I always feel it’s a tribute to him in some kind of way.” - Bob Dylan

[@universallanguage59]

Hadn't seen or heard this quote from Dylan. Seems to capture much of the listening public's perspective on arguably one of the best songwriting (Dylan) and performance (Hendrix) masterpieces of our times...Thanks for posting this.

[@petegilgan6217]

I think Dylan intensely disliked 'psychedelic' music from '67 onwards, and had little time for the Woodstock festival in '69 - including 'Sgt Pepper'. This sounds like a retrospective view to me.

[@Maudit_Anglais]

Credit where credit is due !!!

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

@@petegilgan6217some artists , like jimi hendrix, can transcend genre. some people say they dont like country music, but they all like johnny cash. some people aay they dont like jazz, but everybody likes louis armstrong. its possible that bob dylan respected hendrix even if he didnt respect the genre

[@RobertIsraelKabakoff]

"Do you think of yourself primarily as a singer or a poet?" "Oh, I think of myself more as a song and dance man, y’know."

[@bisheshlamichhane1579]

Take a bow , to every word put together in this story by Dylan.

[@RobertIsraelKabakoff]

Tell methe story, please.

[@rubyredall2145]

Yes please enlighten us all?

[@Velleosu]

"It's Jimi's song, I just wrote it" - Bob Dylan edit: both songs are good in their own ways!

[@farkoduomah5120]

thing is,this is a lyrical masterpeice,and jimi's guitar didn't really let the lyrics shine,check the forest rangers cover mate,a real midnight treat.

[@nickmeale1957]

@@farkoduomah5120 I will do that, thanks youtuber

[@liamryan7239]

But this one is better tho

[@ammiell]

@@liamryan7239 dont pit them against eachother both versions are amazing

[@timjirik1497]

Songs are like that man I've written a lot of things that belong to other people

[@WhoCares-dl8zr]

Just reminding everyone that you are allowed to like both versions of this song *dylan and hendrix* without having to devalue the other, so sad to see a great song plagued with ignorant comments

[@selfhelp9685]

Yeah both versions are special in their own way.

[@paularmstrong6713]

A great song will always be a great song.

[@quetomann9366]

Indeed

[@jonglaubitz4021]

Both are superb, Bob,s is more haunting with a high- lonesome sound, Jimi's version is more hard driving BOTH ARE STELLAR.!!!

[@elderrusty541]

Who cares people really forgetting that Jimi did it cause he loved Dylan, and Dylan respected Jimi and said that he preferred Jimi’s version

[@anaRamirez-vs9st]

Didn’t know that Bob Dylan was the originator of All Along the Watchtower. Jimmy, however, made a master of this most incredible and historic song! Kudos to both!

[@johnlandry7775]

Dylan heard Jimi's cover and said it was his song now. "All Along The Watchtower," and Cash's "Hurt," cover from Reznor are my two favorite of all time

[@RickyIcecubes]

@@anaRamirez-vs9st Jimi's cover is the best song in his entire discography. That is saying sooooooo much.

[@Poetically_Incorrect]

This is literally one of the best lyrics ever.

[@quentinmartell1008]

Maybe the English lyrics that I prefer

[@minners71]

Yes this and Neil Youngs keep on rocking in the free world.

[@KFC1948]

@@minners71 The Free World? Where is this...? 🤔

[@martinhall932]

I take that literally

[@kaspafischer]

the dude didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize for nothing...

[@bryantparker7390]

"There must be someway out of here" I think it's the best opening line in the history of music

[@Falconlibrary]

"Said the Joker to the Thief"

[@martyjohnstone8226]

I think the fact that someone as irreverent and hostile as a young Bob Dylan was actually a fan of Jimi, and that someone as talented and different as Jimi was a huge Dylan fan only goes to show that talent recognises talent. I love both versions of this, both have their place 🎵🎶

[@adekolaajakaiye9650]

Great comment. Two great musicians two great renditions.

[@billmcdonough3950]

Absolutely. Though even Dylan has said Hendrix's version is his favorite. Damn that man could play.

[@oldrrocr]

Honestly, I could not stand to listen to Dylan until Jimi and others started doing his songs... must have been the harmonica. Really, I think anyone reading this could do a better rendition.

[@johngalt7789]

Someone irrelevant as BOB DYLAN? Are you crazy? He was a legend since day one. "You burst into scene already a legend"

[@martyjohnstone8226]

@@johngalt7789 irreverent, mate. Not the same word - of course Bob Dylan was an absolute legend from day dot, one of the most relevant figures of the 60's, and now of course ;)

[@sockhopper]

I’ve never been a big fan of Dylan’s music, but he’s one of the greatest songwriters to ever step foot on the planet.

[@grassrootsfootball225]

so why you not a fan hah

[@charliemoore7760]

The best

[@jamesmathai1138]

@@grassrootsfootball225 because it doesn’t sound that good. Lyrically it’s great, the melody is great, but I’d prefer him to sing in a less stylized (to put it politely) way. That’s obviously just an opinion, I probably think a lot of stuff sounds great that other people think is meaningless drivel.

[@marymckay7154]

No doubt about it...Dylan: my brother from another mother..

[@ajaypalsinghbhatti8901]

Strange. Hate n love is same for u .

[@ernerwerkhardt9789]

Dylan creates a very powerful, ominous sense of time and place in this song. It's like the script for a dark and atmospheric movie where something dreadful is about to happen.

[@wdpk837]

perfectly said, very insightful. thanks

[@enriccoll3908]

Dylan is arguably the greatest songwriter.

[@questionblock8949]

No arguments here. 110% correct

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

Beautiful enduring imperfect catalog. Everyone should give this a listen. Never anything such as all this.

[@AshenSamarakoon]

Paul McCartney? I don't like Beatles' lyrics though

[@questionblock8949]

@AshenSamarakoon opinion acknowledged but definitely not. He can write good songs but nothing to Bob's capability

[@questionblock8949]

@AshenSamarakoon actually, paul obviously writes better pop songs. And like you say, you and i dont really like his lyrics. Lyric-wise Bob is lightyears ahead. But in regards to the overall pop songs which is popularity, paul is that. But bob's music is genius and honest. Paul writes for other people. Bob writes for himself.

[@roshannanayakkara5865]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@jonnybirchyboy1560]

From 1963-1967 Dylan released a string of 7 masterpiece albums in a row, one after the other. I don’t think anyone will ever equal that.

[@ajaypalsinghbhatti8901]

Bloody gifted godly.how many got a nobel prize for singing writing

[@blindpink]

Coldplay...??

[@vivaelbetis2086]

There were some fellas around that time that released 13 masterpieces in a row.

[@jonnybirchyboy1560]

@@vivaelbetis2086 never heard of ‘em :P

[@nabiltighiouart1274]

@@vivaelbetis2086 some guys called fab four i think

[@EBUNNY2012]

And then Bob sets his electronic harmonica on fire and smashes it!!!!

[@thatweirdbeatlesgirl8285]

Gaetana Nelson hahahaha

[@PunguinYoga]

Made me laugh!

[@truthhurts837]

Me and Bobby McGhee. Janis or Kristofferson’s version?

[@dennishala1272]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 that's a classic

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

lol u crack me up.

[@Rinifi]

In the Hendrix version, the music takes priority over the lyrics. Not so with Dylan's original production where the power of the lyrics reigns supreme.

[@mq9281]

Imo the cover mixes the genius of both. Hendrix's guitar matched with Dylan's lyricism. It creates the perfect song. Not many compare to all along the watchtower by jimi

[@juanmasday2896]

Rinifi agree man hendrix version is too much for this piece coz dylan wants to tell a story

[@supremeleadergnkdroid3202]

That’s the beauty of dylan. He had s simple mad catchy beat, but his lyrics are the main event. It’s not about the flashy guitar solos or drum riffs. It’s about the message

[@slickster7035]

Totally agree!!

[@17Watman]

I thought the same. The music great as it is louder than the lyrics and it doesn’t feel as important as it should.

[@robespierre3155]

Nobel prize well deserved 👏

[@LeeRenthlei]

Dylan's unique vocals, beautiful harmonica and masterpiece of a lyrics. Perfection.

[@lalolanda3996]

My head hurts after listening to that harmonia

[@Daryl_Phillips_]

@@lalolanda3996lol same

[@RobertoZadik-en8zc]

Jimi Hendrix did a wonderful cover but this original has a very elegant and mysterious energy. Special song from a genius as Bob Dylan

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

(I heard that) When Bob heard Jimmy Hendrix’s cover of this he no joke said that it was no longer a Bob Dylan Song, it was a Hendrix song. Edit: Jimi

[@socratesgoulas9036]

Is that so?

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

Socrates Goulas yes, crazy right? Just listen to Jimi’s cover and you’ll understand why

[@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347]

Insomnia Cafe of course, I wasn’t dissing Bob btw

[@imannonymous7707]

Well i still think theres room for both... although there really isnt much difference , just jimi playing amazing lead lines and some studio trickery Jimi WORSHIPPED dylan, thats the thing, he truly did Rip

[@imannonymous7707]

@Insomnia Cafe spoken like a true Dylan disciple lol he hated that ....but i agree

[@nedd.8479]

Definitely a strong contender for the best lyrics Dylan ever wrote.

[@LosHuxleys]

Ned D. Maybe, definitely one of his best songs, but it’s too short, It’s alright Ma, Desolation Row and Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands are generally considered his best lyrics...

[@nedd.8479]

Sometimes shorter is better.

[@nickzee7723]

Lyricist, yes. Vocalist, hell no. World would be a better place if Dylan was in the same boat as Bernie Taupin.

[@123thof]

@@nickzee7723 Wh-wut?

[@jhentai0316]

that's a large category! black diamond bay is among my favourites!

[@michaelj8647]

A Nobel song .

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

Now weird Al Yankovic shud parody it and win the ignoble prize.

[@leonardpiercy9837]

I concur.

[@eliasarias9925]

Nobel Prize to promote the war around the world. Fakes awards... Lifes are more important than silly awards... No more Oscars, Nobels, Grammys or those fucking silly statutes...

[@nah5102]

Nicely put Mr Godard

[@zsoltpeter2858]

@@eliasarias9925 right

[@steveskinas4567]

Dylan is the greatest contemporary writer there is. His contributions are incalculable ☮️

[@luv1000]

He supposedly sold his soul..............NO man can ... . What is man's life ❓But a vapor.... James 4:14 Unless you're already God's..........If you're a Chosen One your whole life is hell😭😭😭😭 You're persecuted to hell by other people's demon's who hate a person who doesn't have that many................... demon's

[@anarchofilms]

"And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods he hath broken unto the ground." Isiah 21:9

[@iamd.j.7590]

The definition of a short masterpiece

[@patrickjenkins9167]

✔ Yes❗ I like to say "MINI-MASTERPIECE."

[@mctavish23]

Perfect

[@largelatte7320]

My favourite song of all time, Shrouded in mystery, buried in lyrical genius. Bob Dylan is the greatest.

[@Rikktor123]

Not really that mysterious. Based on "Five Characters in Search of an Exit" by Rod Serling.

[@raywhatley5106]

My favorite Dylan song--especially this, his original version. His voice is superb here. Great song!!

[@stephenglasse9756]

His voice is tremendous. He puts some kind of restriction on his vocals as if his airways are being closed. Fits with the lyrics "there must be some way out of here"

[@harold3165]

Yup. This is far superior to Hendrix's version haha.

[@jaceconverse6337]

Yeah his voice in the 60's and 70's was unusual but great. I just listened to part of a concert he gave in the 90's and it's like he's doing a bad imitation of himself.

[@vertigo10yearsago25]

@@harold3165if you’re partially deaf, that harmonica is killing me , even Dylan thinks jimis is better , for every reason , the greatest cover of all time

[@jodibolan438]

Wow, the moment I first listened to this from the beginning, I dug it already! 😊. I like both versions of this song by Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. 😊🎸🎸🎼🎵🎶

[@larrypower8659]

Bob Dylan has touched so many people, all over the earth. Everyone who loves Dylan seems to have an almost psychic or spiritual connection to at least one of his songs. All Along The Watchtower is that song for me. And not only the original, either. Hendrix’ version is now the measuring stick for the greatness of the song, and my connection is with all of that: Hendrix, Dylan, and 1968. It’s all wrapped and tied with a bow. Happy Birthday, Bob! (5-24-21)

[@2bobaf]

Why has no one arrested him for molestation lol

[@larrypower8659]

@@2bobaf ~ Feeble.

[@tonymiller6847]

There's The Times they are a changin' and a 100 more where that came from. Song to Woody's my fave, The entire first album is a masterpiece as is :When I paint my masterpiece and many more.

[@blakeb4490]

Dylan is unsurpassable when it comes to songwriting and storytelling. Although I prefer the Hendrix version, it's a shame that Dylan doesn't really get the credit he deserves for this song

[@SnoodleNoodles]

He got a damn Nobel prize for this song

[@johnsamu]

He might not get the credits but he probably gets the $$ instead (copyright) 😉

[@yermom014]

He basically passed "ownership" of the song to Hendrix and said his version was superior.

[@elstonngunn4193]

@snoodle Nah he got it for all his songs, it's alright ma, visions of Johanna, stuck inside of mobile with the Memphis blues again

[@LosHuxleys]

@@elstonngunn4193 exactly. It’s naive to think this was the only reason why he won the Nobel Prize... also, songs like it’s alright ma and desolation row are bigger lyrical achievements in my opinion.

[@macmccreadie8541]

The only living true popular music genius..his depth..range & vision unsurpassed.

[@nomad88198]

Dylan is an animal. For me the best songwriter in history by far. This melody with the lyrics and the rawhide voice and the harmonic give me chills.

[@stevevandien310]

Dylan's version is disturbing. Hendrix made it scary. Indeed, apocalyptic.

[@lewiskazinsky7334]

You hit the nail on the head. The lyrics and sparse arrangement make it sound like something awful is coming. I’ve been listening to this song for years and never figured out what creeped me out.

[@truthhurts837]

Me and Bobby McGhee. Janis or Kristofferson’s version?

[@soulesscatastrophe3529]

@John S. with a little help from my friends i liked the beatles

[@margaretlouise6200]

Did you ever hear it on acid? Oh, yeah.

[@jeanshanahan6111]

This song is for our time!! The hour is getting late indeed!! Thank you so much for being the voice and vision. God bless Bob!! And thank you!!

[@estevaocosta8450]

I'm Brazilian and my father show me bob dylan, today I'm love ♥️

[@belindagriffis6235]

The greatest lyrics ever written The definition of a short masterpiece

[@danielabelenda8881]

One of Dylan´s masterpieces, both in melody and lyrics.

[@Samu93c]

Brilliant poetry from the greatest artist of all time! Thank you for your art, Bob. You’re my idol since I was a child. Can’t wait to see you performing this year for the 12th time in my life!

[@imannonymous7707]

Ya me too 12 years old greatest hits 1 and 2 , changed and shaped my life

[@fnafvideos6762]

This song is about the mind where the right side looks outward for saviour and watches the reality which it sees losing touch with itself and the other mind was asleep and wakes and now starts it's journey to wake her up and become one again

[@jordanpatience9249]

Bob Dylan is why I became a lyricist and song writer his story telling is legendary he paints a picture like nobody else

[@joopremme238]

No other version of this song has this rhythm, which suits the words best: a prophet talks in a pace that leads to what is unavoidable

[@davidcarr5022]

Seems so relevant to what is happening now, in 2022. The wild cat is growling, the riders are approaching, the wind is howling, and the harmonica is playing.

[@rowan-m8850]

how?

[@constantwireless3290]

Absolutely. I think Bob always had a fascination with Armageddon. He might become a real witness of the event.

[@pedromoralesgutierrez2097]

This is literally one of the best lyrics ever. The greatest lyrics ever written

[@kevanbrown7620]

An incredible song, and it's not even his best arguably. Other artists would live their lives happy in the knowledge they had written Watchtower, but it's just one of so many that Dylan has written.

[@remalim9471]

First heard it almost 40 years ago. Just fell in love with it instantly. Haunting melody and yet so vibrant.

[@thenewexeptor]

Somehow the Dylan version suits the lyrics so much better - melancholic and philosphical. It grabs and holds harder, leaving some sad but also pleasant feeling after listening to it.

[@lollic307]

Truth

[@SilentHotdog28]

Well is should suit the lyrics better.....It's the Original.

[@IndiePickleball]

SilentHotdog28 Actually Bob Dylan stole it from someone

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@IndiePickleball Go do your research, Bob Dylan wrote the song, Jimi Hendrix covered it.

[@MiloGDJextraordinaire]

Wait I thought Mariah Carey wrote it?!

[@penguinproductions7014]

Dylan loved Hendrix version and has played it the in the Hendrix style ever since ❤️ not many artists would be humble enough to do a cover version of their own song! You gotta love Dylan! And Hendrix ❤️

[@alessandroferrari5851]

The closest example I could think of is David Bowie with Nirvana's version of The Man who Sold the World.

[@DMTsmoke]

"Played it the in the Hendrix style ever since?" Bob Dylan never performed this song live until 1974.

[@YogsenForfoth]

One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written. It makes me feel an indescribable feeling every single time I listen to it. What an utterly brilliant song. ❤

[@gregh2322]

So much imagery in the song. It's like a dream. Just amazing songwriting.

[@gwynnielsen5081]

This tune was definitely one of the anthems of the 1960s. Gotta love both Dylan's and Hendrix's renditions.

[@ericsmith8708]

What a beautiful voice nice memories I love this song still listening. How are you Gwyn ?

[@gwynnielsen5081]

@@ericsmith8708 Are you referring to my voice on KZbin or Dylan's? Check out mine if you haven't already, Eric: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2qpo4einad7b8k. Thanks, Eric and take care.

[@cassieh5506]

Long live the greatest storyteller of all time. RIP

[@jakubstojak8540]

He ain't dead yet. Aerosmith is though

[@dylanthompson8511]

@@jakubstojak8540 hahahaha. But, Yeah! His stuff from 97-today is some of the best of his career! Definitely check it out

[@lavidadida]

masterpiece

[@questionblock8949]

Absolutely. Bob is a genius and even that is an understatement

[@lavidadida]

@@questionblock8949 yes

[@stevecharlemagne4496]

Both Bob's original and Jimi's cover are classics in their own different ways. The lyrics has a very prophetic meaning now.

[@RudeeOlivier]

That song inspired us to write a raging song about the gun situation in America and the awful events in the university in 2018 (among all the other tragedies). Dylan and Hendrix kind of showed us the way with this great anthem. If you have 3 minutes to spare, I would love your opinion on our song, comments from people with the same taste in music are always best, and stay safe in these crazy times we are in : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXfblolupNSgabc

[@MonkDowns]

Bob Dylan musician extraordinaire of the iconic realm. I was around during the Dillon era and the Hendricks era. Along the watchtower is lyrically probably won the most prolific in abstract songs ever written. I'm still after all these decades trying to put together the last three stanzas. Outside in the cold distance A wildcat didn't growl Two riders were approaching In the wind began to howl Awesome!

[@chuckyanus3563]

Many versions of this song, and all sound great - Hendrix, Mason, Kravitz, and of course Dylan. What a fantastic song.

[@carlospadinmartinez]

The greatest lyrics ever written

[@atomicpunk520]

Ever?? ever ?? What about Amadeus by Austrian Rock Group Falco?? huh....huh.............lol

[@SharttyWaffle]

@@atomicpunk520 christ just stfu up and let people post what they want 🤦‍♂️ big whinny pussy

[@kopipal5484]

@@atomicpunk520 did they get nobel prize?

[@atomicpunk520]

@@kopipal5484 No....................... just a blue ribbon

[@atomicpunk520]

@@SharttyWaffle u stfu & let ppl post what they want...................such a crayon

[@cryptolegend6803]

You really can’t live without either version. But this one really hits the spot for me

[@anothertime1282]

They both do it in different ways. But I couldn't live without both.

[@andrewmadison6278]

Sitting in my cold garage with the wind howling, hammered, amidst the chaos of our time, I finally feel this song for its intention. This poem will always be relevant as long as our minds are free to experience it.

[@johnhulsker1453]

You haven't seen nothing yet,

[@christinequinn5355]

@@johnhulsker1453 Indeed. "It ain't dark yet, but it's gettin' there".

[@joannaferris2232]

Hahaha hippy

[@luciac.419]

This isn't even from my time but i had a friend who use to love Hendrix. Now for days this song is in my head & last night i dreamt of it - woke up with it in my mind again. My mind likes to tell me things just came here to see if anyone understands the lyrics

[@slappedegg1056]

this is one of my favourate bob dylan's songs

[@adrianversey4955]

Oh Bob. You have been so much a part of my life. A perfect work of art.

[@Max_j9578]

I love how he says Out in "There must be some way out of here" not only is it so Dylan, but it also sets the mood of the song.

[@brittbeck9158]

Fantastic lyrics and tunes are harmonizing very well. How does he succeed with everything, over and over again? His song catalogue is filled with masterpieces. That’s why he is the Master 🌎🙏🎶♥️🌸💜

[@Kafkaesque3]

A shame I never hear this song on any classic rock radio stations

[@poperaisin]

Well it’s hard to call it rock

[@dylanthompson8511]

This was his first album after the motorcycle crash, and he had gone into seclusion. He made Columbia release it with no advertising and no singles. I always found that part the craziest, to have enough clout to tell Columbia Records "Hey, DONT make as much money as possible. Because I said so." And they obeyed.

[@alexanderhowl8762]

I think thats bc it is not classic rock, dude

[@bayboggs4742]

@@alexanderhowl8762 bruh anything Dylan from the 60's is classic rock, lol. Well except the earlier pure folk stuff

[@dixco100]

this is more countryish, the jimi hendrix version is probably on the classic rock stations

[@adekolaajakaiye9650]

Bob and Jimi, two great musicians two great renditions, one great song.

[@ZenZill]

It's crazy how many rockers this song inspired, if you think about it, it's the greatest track for a budding guitarist to jam to.

[@GasMaskParade]

In the end, if not for Dylan,Jimi couldn't have ever created his epic cover.

[@nairobichik]

Nobody ever said otherwise.

[@Julius_Paul]

I love what Hendrix did with this song, but oh that Harmonica Bob plays, and his lyrics - priceless! One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@sixslinger9951]

that harmonica hurts my ears . horrible mixing

[@Julius_Paul]

@@sixslinger9951 LOL

[@ericking2511]

May god bless and keep you always

[@monicatolipan3238]

This is one of the greatest hymns from Bob Dylan's whole Music comes to save someone's heart and soul forever young !❤

[@brandongray1214]

An incredible poem about the Battle of Armageddon. Unsurpassed genius in song writing. “Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.” -Revelation 16:15

[@Scotsgrey13]

Despite Jimi's otherworldly presentation of this gem, I still find Dylan's original the best. How ominous can an acoustic guitar get? Listen.

[@kevinozbirn4465]

The best song ever penned. Period.

[@MarcoBMark-rt6ke]

Jimi is a legend Dylan is an artist They are unique

[@andressalvat]

they are both artists :)

[@mator2339]

Dylan is a legend.

[@0live0wire0]

They are both legends and artists.

[@ciaranlaurings9326]

Its the lyrics man, done in the most "folk" way imaginable: a story, a parable and allegory for the great journey de vitae. A fantastic story told conciscely and with great imagination.

[@ciaranlaurings9326]

@Samuel Powell i just checked it out and nah, dont care for "modern" anything, give me a simple guiter and dylans voice singing as i said is the most important part: those lyrics, thats all i need, i dont even think the jimi hendrix version comes close to the original, its untouchable

[@constantwireless3290]

I think Bob got insights about Armageddon. It is a topic that for sure has captured his imagination.

[@monicatolipan3238]

Wow! What a good surprise to listen to yhis fabulous version of this gorgeous song!!! And the harmonica adds a show!❤

[@benjaminb8050]

This version is my favourite harrowing and enchanting, genius.

[@ItsjustMorgan89]

An endless loop of lyrics, blown away...

[@GEA955]

Timeless brilliant lyrics !

[@laaandromedajoy4133]

This song is a brilliant job. I can't stop to listen in this year 2023. Love Bob! ♡

[@SwisstedChef2018]

I love so many peoples rendition to this legendary song, including Bryan Ferry and Steve Hackett / John Wetton in Tokyo Tapes live. Fabulous. God bless you Jimi, you are a legend.

[@gemof_gems]

Bob is Legend

[@rlevanony1]

This song is perfect for when I don't know how to deal with people. Such brilliant lyrics!

[@kingpetra6886]

This is one of the most haunting songs I have ever heard.

[@imannonymous7707]

Dylan shocked the rocknroll crowd after the infamous 66 tour , and a trilogy of rocknroll records. what would he do nex?. it was the psychedelic age, sgt pepper, cream , lsd,peace n love.. What did he do? he went into reclusion And when he returns , its just him his acoustic guitar n his harmonica front n center......another great dylan moment

[@JoseGonzalez-ez6vn]

***Seclusion.

[@dylanthompson8511]

I like his better, it's like a recluse going into seclusion. Superseclusion.

[@Helmut-x7s]

To me it rings and ranks poetically and psychologically to the value of "Sympathy for the Devil", the great 'Shadow' song about you and me 😉

[@MrConan89]

Until today I had never heard the Dylan version. I play a weekly solo gig these days and will add this song. I have been singing many Dylan songs since the 60's. I also missed out on "Make you feel my love" and added it to my rep after I heard the Adele version. Only later did I find out that Dylan wrote it, ha ha. Lucky me, I attended his live show in UK which was the last one with just him and his guitar.

[@unownassassin1583]

I've listened to both versions of the song, and in my opinion, Dylans version will always be miles better. One of the greatest songs ever made.

[@RobertIsraelKabakoff]

There are several great ones: Dave Mason's, Jimi's, the Dead with Dylan live version, but this is the Ur version, no doubt. The blend of apocalyptic lyrics, his sparse voice, and the simple wood-and-nails instrumentation create an unforgettable, haunting masterpiece.

[@GregoryPicard]

Even Dylan doesn't agree with you.

[@RobertIsraelKabakoff]

@@GregoryPicard The song and dance man?

[@GregoryPicard]

@@RobertIsraelKabakoff Huh?

[@RobertIsraelKabakoff]

@@GregoryPicard From an early interview of his, where he jokingly (revealingly) calls himself that. It's an easy search.

[@johnnyle9290]

Wow. I play harmonica just like him. The greatest lyrics ever written

[@draciano]

ahahah same man :D

[@reuvenzadik2443]

Even if Hendrix cover is more powerful the original is this..Hypnotic and enigmatic as many Dylan's song with a biblical surrealistic text..Amazin..

[@lindjohn5141]

Thr0 back my teenager♡💥 of course i still listenning 🎶🎶🔥 🤲Greetings from France Sir Bob Dylan🌹💫

[@xs-1b415]

I believe this whole album was recorded in a single evening session. Can you imagine sitting down and expelling something like this?

[@thetrevorosborne]

The album was done in 2 sessions i believe in oct 67 .He did do one album in one evening session that was "ANOTHER SIDE OF BOB DYLAN" (recorded 8th June 1964) released in August of that year. All respect

[@matthewashbrook9077]

Dylan's harmonica solo is full of potential, it's just so rough

[@Scotsgrey13]

With all due respect to all the great covers of this song (esp. Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young), this is still the greatest version. Ominous and threatening with an acoustic guitar. Genius.

[@justdarkjazz4020]

The forest rangers also made a cover for sons of anarchy. All of them great covers, but nothing beats the original.

[@bergenman1000]

I think the harmonica in the very beginning, lends a certain urgency to this version.

[@lix88440000]

I agree... JH version is incredible but still has nothing on this original version. It goes beyond music.

[@jeffbuckley4453]

i knew there would b some jackass saying tht.... ur a fool...

[@jeffbuckley4453]

@@lix88440000 u ppl r IDIOTS

[@LuisMilling]

1:09 can't take it anymore

[@jhinnyg]

Amogus

[@JohnYakooza]

𝔄𝔪𝔬𝔫𝔤 𝔲𝔰

[@aidanbillings8325]

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[@austinreid5032]

When i was young i had no time for Bob Dylan but as i got older i realise the genius of this man.

[@ab1519steve]

Fortunately of an age to enjoy both come onto the scene. Both outstanding. Guitar warm up every day. One or the other fantastic music.

[@Manolitourigueler]

There's no "Dylan Version" he wrote it

[@nomad88198]

100%

[@RickyIcecubes]

True, but even Dylan considers this one to be Jimi's.

[@ricimercury9490]

finally the version I have been looking for

[@michaelkramer3386]

Rici Mercury I’ve been searching for this for years

[@imannonymous7707]

Finding dylan originals on you tube is like searching for hens teeth

[@-YiY-]

Hendrix version is a mole better than this.

[@-YiY-]

@TakeInS2 Bob Dylan's version sounds like dog shit compare to Jimi Hendrix's

[@bryanguillen9167]

@@-YiY- nah

[@juliegroton]

One of my all time favorites!

[@universallanguage59]

Based on the number of thoughtful comments, one has to think the song and performances are among the most memorable in the history of modern music, and certainly well deserved, regardless of which version is 'better'. Have to think not many other songs reach this level of attention...

[@thaynetuason]

Thank you again for placing me on the front lines for 30 years! Go get em tiger!