"All Along the Watchtower" is one of the greatest songs Bob Dylan ever wrote, according to many. By that measure, it is one of the great songs of the late twentieth century. But few people recognize the Scriptural inspiration for this song and why that biblical basis may actually infuse it with its haunting power. Mal and Jay discuss these themes and more, with a bit of Jimi Hendrix thrown in, for good measure.
"All Along the Watchtower" is one of the greatest songs Bob Dylan ever wrote, according to many. By that measure, it is one of the great songs of the late twentieth century. But few people recognize the Scriptural inspiration for this song and why that biblical basis may actually infuse it with its haunting power. Mal and Jay discuss these themes and more, with a bit of Jimi Hendrix thrown in, for good measure.