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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