Show Notes
Jimi Hendrix - "All Along The Watchtover"
First released as a single September 21, 1968 and was later featured on the Electric Ladyland album, released in October 16, 1968.
(Originally recorded by Bob Dyland and released on the "John Wesley Harding" album December 27, 1967.
In this episode, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by guitarist Stoney Curtis talk about the impact of Jimi Hendrix by focusing on his cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower".
Brian also discusses the production of "All Along The Watchtower" with Metal Blade's Ryan Williams, who breaks down the unique sound and the technology that was available to produce it back in 1968.
As always, author Martin Popoff provides historical context, facts and his expert opinions about Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower".
The complete, uncut version of Brian's conversation with Stoney Curtis can be found on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNh-9j2Ca2M
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