Bob Dylan – John Wesley Harding (1967) [SACD 2003] [SACD / Columbia – CH 90320]

Title: Bob Dylan – John Wesley Harding (1967) [SACD 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

John Wesley Harding, Bob Dylan’s eighth studio album, released on December 27, 1967, by Columbia Records, marked his return to acoustic, roots-based music after three electric rock albums. Produced by Bob Johnston, it shares stylistic ties with Dylan’s concurrent home recordings with The Band, later partially released as The Basement Tapes in 1975. Recorded in Nashville with minimal musicians—Charlie McCoy on bass, Kenneth Buttrey on drums, and Pete Drake on steel guitar—the album features a stripped-down sound. Its twelve tracks, including “All Along the Watchtower” (later popularized by Jimi Hendrix), showcase Dylan’s lyrical depth with themes of morality and Americana. Critically acclaimed, it reached #2 in the U.S. and #1 in the UK, earning gold certification within three months despite limited promotion. In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked it #301 on its 500 greatest albums list, later #303 in 2012. The SACD reissue enhances its warm, intimate sound, highlighting Dylan’s shift to simplicity. Essential for folk and Dylan fans, John Wesley Harding remains a pivotal work in his catalog, blending timeless songwriting with understated production.

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Tracklist:

01. John Wesley Harding
02. As I Went Out One Morning
03. I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine
04. All Along The Watchtower
05. The Ballad Of Frankie Lee And Judas Priest
06. Drifter’s Escape
07. Dear Landlord
08. I Am A Lonesome Hobo
09. I Pity The Poor Immigrant
10. The Wicked Messenger
11. Down Along The Cove
12. I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight

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