“All Along the Watchtower” was written by Bob Dylan.

Song origins

  • The song first appeared on Bob Dylan’s 1967 album John Wesley Harding , where he is credited as the sole songwriter.
  • Dylan wrote and recorded it in late 1967 in Nashville, during sessions that marked a shift back toward a more stripped‑down, folk‑country sound.

Hendrix’s famous version

  • Many listeners associate “All Along the Watchtower” with Jimi Hendrix because his 1968 electric rendition on Electric Ladyland became a major hit and is one of his signature tracks.
  • Despite Hendrix’s iconic cover, the composition itself remains officially credited to Dylan on releases and on Dylan’s own site.

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