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4 Classic Bob Dylan Songs That Come From Unheralded Albums
The article argues that four standout Bob Dylan songs come from albums that are often overlooked in his catalogue. It highlights how a single track can reach the heights of Dylan’s best work even when its album is regarded as uneven or less celebrated.
The songs are “All Along the Watchtower” from 1967’s *John Wesley Harding*, “Pressing On” from 1980’s *Saved*, “Brownsville Girl” from 1986’s *Knocked Out Loaded*, and “This Dream of You” from 2009’s *Together Through Life*. The article notes that Jimi Hendrix made “All Along the Watchtower” a hit with his 1968 version, that Dylan co-wrote the 11-minute “Brownsville Girl” with Sam Shepard, and that Robert Hunter helped write much of *Together Through Life*.
In short
- Four Dylan classics come from less celebrated albums.
- The picks span 1967 to 2009.
- “Brownsville Girl” runs for 11 minutes.
Explained simply
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned more than six decades. His albums have varied widely in style and reputation, and some are less often discussed than landmark records such as Highway 61 Revisited and Blood on the Tracks.
An album’s reputation does not always reflect the standing of every song on it. “All Along the Watchtower”, from John Wesley Harding, became especially widely known through Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 version; Dylan also co-wrote the long song “Brownsville Girl” with writer Sam Shepard.
The songs named here span different periods in Dylan’s career, from the late 1960s to 2009. Together Through Life included substantial songwriting work with Robert Hunter, known for his work with the Grateful Dead.