Strong Covers, Vol. 3

For the third edition of Strong Covers, Kirk takes on two famous covers of two equally famous songs: Jimi Hendrix's 1968 cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower," and The White Stripes' early 2000s cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene."

Written by: Bob Dylan & Dolly Parton

Albums:
Bob Dylan: John Wesley Harding, 1967 — Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland, 1968
Dolly Parton: Jolene, 1973 — White Stripes: Live Under Blackpool Lights, 2004

Listen/Buy: Watchtower Original | Cover — Jolene Original | Cover

ALSO DISCUSSED:

Covers of "Hallelujah," "Respect," and "Gotta Get You Into My Life" featured on Strong Covers Volume 1 and Volume 2
"All Along the Watchtower" covered by Dave Matthews Band live at the United Center, 1998, and the cast of Battlestar Galactica
"Hey Joe" recorded by Jimi Hendrix, 1967
Nadine Hubbs' essay on Jolene and the "Other Woman Song"
Chip Young interview where he talks about recording the Jolene guitar part
Zac Childs shares the results of his digging into who played which part
Zac Childs' excellent YouTube channel
"Jolene" slowed down via Odinsvlog on Youtube

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