I only say this once: I was there when this song was written. And I can tell you this: the version of Dave Matthews is the best ever. What makes the difference is the singing, the violin, the sax, the drummer and the easy start, slowly exploding into a massive climax. Goosebumps everytime I listen to it. This is what every live performance should bring. Power to Dave Matthews!!!
WAIT What? You were there when this song was written; again, WAIT What? (It's) Too bad this comment is eleven years old. It seems a good story of Bob writing while recovering has gotten away from us. 😞
man really u said .........ever , ur older then me by at least 20 years......wich means u might have seen the real hendrix play this song. i love daves version but i just cant bring my self to say its better then the real hendrix's version.
I remember watching this when i was 12 on TV. i had never heard of the Dave matthews Band and i didnt know who sang the song originally. i didnt understand the words (i couldnt even make out half of them) but i was just mezmorised by the feeling the song induced in me.... great song.
I've never been a DM fan but wow- they did an awesome job on this- great arrangement, awesome drummer & sax player- and Dave kinda stepped outside of himself for the growly vocals when they brought up the tempo. NICE!
the original is a good song...but this is fucking epic. they really went all out with their rendition of this song, and this is hands down the best performance of it on youtube. fucking love this.
I remember downloading this video back in like 1999 or 2000 on Kazaa w/ a 56k dial up modem. I started downloading it one night and went to bed. Got up, went to school, and when I got home it was just finishing up. When I finally watched it, it totally shattered my brain.
its sad to see the music of legends slowly start to fade away from today's generation. There are a few of us though that continue to keep the dying flame alive.
I just really wish that this time when the energy between everybody in the band was so flawless, that they had decided to jam this song for 10 minutes. But I can live with 4 and a half of the best minutes spent jamming All Along the Watchtower. Best version, no disrespect to Jimi fans.
@DegeratX I remember hearing a story about Dylan and dmb at Rock and Rio where he (Dylan) came up to Dave after the show and asked why he didn't play the song, cause even Bob F'n Dylan likes the way that he did it.
Sorry you could not have been at "69"...so many wars, so many miles, so many roads...Dave brings his heart , his soul , his blood...my dear brother , what does 40 years do...Count the boots in country... " It's A Jimi Thing"...He would be proud..!
Great version. I like the Hendrix and Dylan versions too; they're all great, just different. Hendrix was a guitar player with few peers; Matthews doesn't match his ability on the guitar, but he's a better singer, and his backup band is very strong. Anyhow, it's a different, more intense, interpretation. Dylan deserves great credit for writing the song, and his understated delivery has its own charms, in my opinion.
I was there and it was my 18th birthday. I was about 200 feet back in the crowd off the right side facing the crowd. DMB were one of the best shows that weekend.
To the guy who said DMB does it better: Sorry, no. Not even close. Listen to Jimi again. I did, right after reading your comment. The King sits still there, upon his throne!
i had never heard daves verison before i just got here listening to bob and jimi.but i like it .he gives it a different treatment really enjoy this and i thought i would not when i clicked link.
Wasn't a big fan until I heard there live at Red Rocks album. Then went to a concert three years ago. One of the best concerts I've ever been to, if not the best. Looove this song live and DMB . Definitely a fan for life.
I think Mr Zimmerman would appreciate the energy given to his song by this young gentleman. It's been years..."Love...the story of love is quicker than the wink of an eye the story of love is 'hello' and 'goodbye' until we meet again." Jimi Hendrix
I like this comment: Dave is the man, made this song his own. After so many artists have covered this over time, he still finds a way to be original and make it his own.
Dave mathew is awesome i dont like any OTHER versions of this song but MAN THIS IS GREAT and you got too love the drumer hes great plz GiVE THIS A THUMBS UP FOR DM!!
Have always loved Dave's cover of this song. They all really are just incredibly talented musicians. Getting excited for yet another great DMB album with Away From the World. Pre-ordered it yesterday!
@DTransform9 that is why i love the band, first off they are the most musicaly gifted band on tour. and dave has this soul in all of his songs, where you can tell his songs mean something, and if you ever hear him in an interview, you see he is down to earth and awkward, not untoutchable like other artists. dave is amazing, listen to the song "you might die trying, live at peidmont" if you like that type of music, that song will blow you away
I have been saying the exact same thing for a long, long time. To say you're right on (which you are) is simply agreeing w. myself. Keep spreading the objective message.
I clicked on the advertised U2-version of this song (probably in the bar on your right)... needless to say I came back to watch the dmb-version a second time. And a third time also.
Wasn't a big fan until I heard there Live at Red Rocks album. When I saw them about three years ago, It was one of the best concerts ever been to. They are the best live band I've ever heard.
Dave Matthews grabbed this song by the throat. The genius of Dylan's song is that it works as an acoustic ballad or a pounding, stomping rendition such as this.
