‘All Along The Watchtower’ — The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Although Bob Dylan wrote “All Along the Watchtower,” The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s rendition was voted the fourth greatest song in history by Ranker voters. It was first released on Bob Dylan’s 1967 album “John Wesley Harding.” Hendrix covered it six months later for “Electric Ladyland.” It was in the top 20 in 1968. According to Rolling Stone, his version is the 47th greatest song of all time.
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