more to my base than, say, 'John Wesley Harding'. There I felt like everyone expected me to be a poet so that's what I tried to be." Cover versions "John Wesley Harding" has been covered by McKendree Spring on their 1969 eponymous album, as well as Tom Russell and Wesley Willis. Notes References External links "John Wesley Harding" lyrics on official website 1967 songs Songs written by Bob Dylan Bob Dylan songs Song recordings produced by Bob Johnston