2. That said, I have some thoughts on the Hendrix & U2 versions of Watchtower. You cannot top the Hendrix version, because it's literally the best guitar work on any song, ever. But the U2 version deserves more respect - and Hendrix's version is flawed.
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3. Jimi Hendrix could be a good vocalist, but his vocals on Watchtower were more or less mailed-in. He treated Dylan's lyrics as an afterthought. A small quibble, maybe, given that he was busy doing literally awesome things with the guitar, but still.
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4. The U2 version, Bono brought a lot more interesting energy to the vocals. The drum/bass line is just tremendous. But Edge plays the most interesting tribute to Jimi: there is essentially no lead guitar. He can't compete, doesn't try. Just lets Adam & Larry drive the bass line.
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5. Anyway, you can enjoy both versions, as as well as several others of the same song. True of several of Dylan's songs, which is a tribute to his strength as a songwriter. But Jimi's Watchtower is best enjoyed mostly as a monument to him as the greatest of all guitarists.
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He was wrong! I mean, when he committed to the vocals, he could be quite good. But he did tend to mumble & just focus on his guitar sometimes. https://twitter.com/CharlieGemstone/status/1276656241851408390 …
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A solid but by no means exhaustive quick compilation of Dylan covers from my iTunes library.pic.twitter.com/9HHLWR8cxf
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Every Byrds cover...a few random others.....then maybe Springsteen.
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Yes. Much better than Watchtower.
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Trapped > I Want You
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