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Song 173: “All Along the Watchtower” Part Two, The Hour is Getting Late

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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Exploring the historical context of 'All Along the Watchtower' by Jimi Hendrix, addressing sensitive topics such as racism, domestic abuse, drug abuse, and suicidal ideation, and examining the impact of a controversial term used in his music in British English versus American English.

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