All Along The Watchtower by Bob Dylan Acoustic Guitar - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: A0.1255264

Key: A minor
Pages: 3

Features:
1. Chord diagrams/names
2. Left-to-right version; no navigation symbols
3. Lyrics
4. Section markers

History:
"All Along the Watchtower" is one of Bob Dylan's most famous songs, known for its enigmatic lyrics and influential covers. Here are some key facts about the song:

1. **Release Date**: "All Along the Watchtower" was first released on Bob Dylan's album *John Wesley Harding* in December 1967.

2. **Lyrics**: The song's lyrics are concise and mysterious, often interpreted as apocalyptic and filled with biblical imagery. The narrative includes a conversation between a joker and a thief.

3. **Musical Style**: The original version is characterized by its minimalist arrangement, featuring acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and a harmonica solo by Dylan.

4. **Inspiration**: Dylan's lyrics often draw from various sources, including the Bible. The lines "Two riders were approaching, and the wind began to howl" have been speculated to reference passages from the Book of Isaiah.

5. **Jimi Hendrix Cover**: The most famous cover of "All Along the Watchtower" was recorded by Jimi Hendrix in 1968. Hendrix's version is more electric and rock-oriented and is often considered one of the greatest rock covers of all time.

6. **Bob Dylan’s Reaction**: Dylan has spoken highly of Hendrix's version, saying that Hendrix found things in the song that he had not realized were there. Since Hendrix's cover, Dylan has often performed the song in a style more similar to Hendrix's arrangement.

7. **Chart Performance**: Hendrix's cover of "All Along the Watchtower" reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. and number 5 in the U.K.

8. **Live Performances**: "All Along the Watchtower" has become a staple in Dylan's live performances. He has played it more than any other song in his repertoire.

9. **Use in Media**: The song has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and commercials, contributing to its enduring popularity. Notably, it was used in the movie *Watchmen* and the TV series *Battlestar Galactica*.

10. **Legacy**: "All Along the Watchtower" is widely regarded as one of Dylan's greatest songs and has been covered by numerous artists across various genres, including Neil Young, U2, and Eddie Vedder.

11. **Cultural Impact**: The song's cryptic lyrics and powerful imagery have made it a subject of much analysis and interpretation, solidifying its place in the canon of classic rock and folk music.

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