It Works Though Jimi Hendrix as a blues man rather than the visionary psychedelic rocker we generally think of him as. But this collection of previously unreleased material truely works as an example of blues spirit and soul. Jimi does a couple of covers of blues artists' tunes but much of the compositions are his own creations.
There are additional blues covers in later previously unreleased material such as 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience', 4 CD box set released in 2000 but the tone of this compilation's tracks ache with a blues feel. My brother told me about it and I could not learn of its existence on wikipedia but as he insisted I checked my allmusic guide and found it.
A must for any Hendrix fan and for blues music fans alike. Come on - its Jimi oh-my-god Hendrix for pete's sake. Many still argu e the best electric guitarist of ALL time.
Indeed, this was a generally accepted statement of fact prior to his 1970 death. His talent is blatantly obvious on each track of this album. Jimi Hendrix - 'Blues' (MCA) 4 1/2 stars Hadn't seen this particular CD title in ages. Simply too many conpilations out there to keep up with.
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'Blues' is basically a must-have collection of eleven superbly-played blues numbers by the late Mr. Cuts I simply could not get enough of were both versions of 'Hear My Train A Comin', his Cream cover 'Born Under A Bad Sign', the familiar-sounding 'Catfish Blues', one track that I've never heard before 'Mannish Boy', the heart-felt 'Once I Had A Woman' and the awesome 'Electric Church Red House'. Highly recommended. Great Hendrix album I was surprised how good this album is: I wasn't expecting the quality or the stylistic content - I guess I should have known better. Hendrix was one of the most gifted musicians of the last century (I think that was Miles Davis's opinion as well) and even though he didn't exactly complete the job (dying in his late twenties) there is much excellent material to be had. This is one of them. My favourite album remains Axis: Bold as Love, but this is not far off.
Great listening.
Blues by Released April 26, 1994 Recorded 1966–1970, Length 72: 17, Bruce Gary (compilation) chronology (1992) 1992 Blues (1994) (1994) 1994 Blues is a by musician, released April 26, 1994, on. The album contains eleven songs recorded by Hendrix between 1966 and 1970. Out of these eleven, six were previously unreleased. The tracks include seven of Hendrix's compositions along with covers of famous blues songs such as ' and '.
Most of the album's material consists of leftover studio tapes that Hendrix might have never intended to release. Compiled by MCA and released in 1994, Blues was met with favorable criticism and multiple chart success, selling over 500,000 copies in its first two years of release. On February 6, 2001, Blues was certified in sales by the. The album was on Experience Hendrix Records in 1998, following the Hendrix family's acquisition of the musician's recordings. This collection was re-released again in October 2010 as part of the Hendrix family's project to remaster Jimi's discography. This section relies largely or entirely on a single.
Relevant discussion may be found on the. Please help by introducing to additional sources. (October 2017) The opening song ' (frequently referred to by Hendrix as 'Getting My Heart Back Together Again') was recorded at Photography Studio, London, England, on December 19, 1967. The song, a Hendrix original, was from a long lost of Hendrix alone playing a 12-string acoustic right-hand guitar, strung for left hand and singing in a manner. This December 1967 live studio performance was filmed for, and included in the film See My Music Talking, and later included in the 1973 documentary and accompanying soundtrack LP. Hendrix often played an electric version in concert. The last song on Blues is a live version of 'Hear My Train A Comin', recorded on May 30, 1970, at the, that had previously been released on the posthumous album in 1971.
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' is an instrumental jam of the number originally written by and William Bell (performed by ). ' is the original take from the European version of, but minus the outro chat (previously unavailable in US & Canada). Another take from a different session was released on the US version of the 1969 compilation album.
On this version Redding plays electric guitar tuned down to resemble a bass. 'Catfish Blues' is from a Dutch TV show, which was recorded in November 1967. Hendrix uses the first two verses from Muddy Waters 'Rollin’ Stone' (which is based on older versions usually with 'Catfish' in the title) and the last verse is from Muddy's 'Still a Fool' itself based on 'Roll and Tumble Blues' by Hambone Willie etc. 28 second sample of live performance (1967) Problems playing this file?
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'Voodoo Chile Blues' is another creation of Alan Douglas, recorded during the sessions that produced the finished track, ', for the critically acclaimed album. This track is made up of two different takes of the song that were edited and joined together in order to come up with one consistent track. ' is actually a hybrid of 's 'Mannish Boy' and 's ', it is a similar edited studio creation that combines several takes. 'Once I Had a Woman' is a slightly longer edited version of a song recorded at the in on January 23, 1970 with musicians on drums and on bass guitar. The band starts to jam during the second half of the long song and then a fade out follows. ' is a cover of the number, performed here by Band of Gypsys.
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'Jelly 292' is actually take 2 of the song 'Jam 292' (the name on the tape box) which appeared on the 1974 European-only LP. It is an uptempo based on 's 'Dooji Wooji'. 'Electric Church Red House' is a jam from in featuring a group introduction by Hendrix (lifted from another, different jam at TTG) and on. Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating A 8/10 A– In a 1994 review, magazine was impressed by how Blues showcased Hendrix's ability to pay homage to his influences but also transcend them, while said the compilation of lengthy blues jams was distinguished by his 'definitive' style of and the quality.
Writing for, said the songs showed 'the master guitarist stretching the boundaries of electric blues in both live and studio settings.' Critic believed the ordinary blues concept and track selection were conducive to Hendrix's unique and eclectic style. He later wrote of Hendrix's blues legacy in: Though it's reductionist to define Hendrix as a bluesman just because he was black, he melded and and interplanetary blues and bent blues like a supernatural. His sound was even thicker than mentor 's, yet it could get as fanciful as prime. Track listing No. Title Writer(s) Length 1.
' ' (Live) 3:05 2. ' , 7:37 3. ' Hendrix 3:41 4. 'Catfish Blues' (Live), Hendrix 7:46 5.
' Blues' Hendrix 8:47 6. 'Once I Had a Woman' Hendrix 7:49 8. ' Elmore James, arr. Hendrix 3:26 9. 'Jelly 292 ' Hendrix 6:25 10. 'Electric Church Red House' Hendrix 6:12 11.
'Hear My Train A Comin' (Electric version)' (Live) Hendrix 12:08. Note: upon the 2010 re-release of the album, 'Jelly 292' was retitled 'Jam 292.'
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Chart history. (North America) – Blues.
1994: – #45. 1994: – #38. Manual usuario renault 19. 1995: Top Blues Albums – #4. 1994: No.
10 Personnel. All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2008-08-09. June 26, 2007, at the. Recording Industry Association of America.
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Retrieved on 2008-08-09. Retrieved on 2008-08-09.:Blues CD sleeve notes, MCA. McDermott, John; Kramer, Eddie; Cox, Billy (2009).
Backbeat Books. Retrieved 22 August 2013. ^ From The Benjamin Franklin Studios by Steve Rodham. ^. Retrieved July 1, 2014. ^ (December 2005). Retrieved July 1, 2014.
Bernard, James (June 10, 1994). New York (226). Retrieved July 1, 2014.
January 4, 1999. Retrieved July 1, 1994. Check date values in: access-date=. Evans, Paul; Brackett, Nathan (2004).
'Jimi Hendrix'. In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian. ^ (May 31, 1994). Retrieved July 1, 2014. New York: 100. May 19, 1994.what sets this album apart is the way it illuminates the guitarist's debt to other bluesmen as well as his genius for pushing beyond those influences.
CS1 maint: Untitled periodical. Retrieved 7 October 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2015. All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2008-08-09.
Retrieved 6 September 2011. External links. at (list of releases).
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