John Wesley Harding was exceptionally well received by critics and sold well, reaching No.2 on the U.S. charts and topping the UK charts. The commercial performance was considered remarkable considering that Dylan had kept Columbia from releasing the album with much promotion or publicity.[citation needed] Less than three months after its release, John Wesley Harding was certified gold by the RIAA. "All Along the Watchtower" became one of his most popular songs after Jimi Hendrix's rendition was released in the autumn of 1968.
Side one
No. Title Recorded Length
1. "John Wesley Harding" November 6, 1967 2:58
2. "As I Went Out One Morning" November 6, 1967 2:49
3. "I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine" October 17, 1967 3:53
4. "All Along the Watchtower" November 6, 1967 2:31
5. "The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest" October 17, 1967 5:35
6. "Drifter's Escape" October 17, 1967 2:52
Side two
No. Title Recorded Length
1. "Dear Landlord" November 29, 1967 3:16
2. "I Am a Lonesome Hobo" November 6, 1967 3:19
3. "I Pity the Poor Immigrant" November 6, 1967 4:12
4. "The Wicked Messenger" November 29, 1967 2:02
5. "Down Along the Cove" November 29, 1967 2:23
6. "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" November 29, 1967 2:34