From Wikipedia: Dylan said: "I liked Jimi Hendrix's record of this and ever since he died I've been doing it that way ... Strange how when I sing it, I always feel it's a tribute to him in some kind of way."
@@L33Reacts Lot of Dylan's songs are better when sung by other artists. No one can match Dylan's lyrics, but his voice not the best, although there is some disagreement about that. Here are some examples: Master's of War sung by Eddie Vedder (Dylan's 30th anniversay tribute) Blowing in Wind, by Pete, Paul and Mary, Lay Lady Lay by Richie Havens.
When Bob Dylan heard Jimi's version of this song, he declared that the song was no longer his, that it belonged to Jimi from that point onward. He was right. ❤✌
It's a masterpiece it was done 56 years ago I've probably heard this song 1000 times Jimi needs to be known as one of the greatest composers, musicians, songwriters,instrumentilst up there with Bach and Beethoven
Seen him live many times, but I've also listened to him live. Went with a bunch of friends to see Jimi at the San Diego Sports Arena. It was the Hendrix in the west tour and I had been anticipating it for months! Unfortunately, I lost my ticket and had to settle for sitting in my van parked as close as possible to the outside wall and barely being able to hear anything. I was feeling kind of bummed when I saw a chick with long brown hair carrying a half gallon of whiskey, sneaking between the cars trying to hide from the security guards. I opened my side door and invited her to hide in my van. 2 years later, we were married! Night turned out pretty good after all!
Jimi owns this one. Burning of the Midnight Lamp is awesome. As is Crosstown Traffic, Manic Depression, Red House, Spanish Castle Magic, Angel, The Wind Cries Mary among many others
@bobduerwald9805 I have to respectfully disagree. I was a huge fan in the day (I'm 71). People I knew asked me the same question a couple years after he died. I would say that Jimi released everything he wanted to while alive. He didn't release "Cry of love" bcuz it wasn't to his standards. Yet "money grubbers" released anything they could to make a buck, even the sub-par. He burned bright for 3 years, then it was sadly over.
I first heard this as a ten year old. Are you kidding? NOTHING existed like this on top 40 AM radio at the time or ever. I always liked the different or unusual because that's who I was (am.)
Hendrix also played the bass on this track (as well as on several other songs from the Electric Ladyland album). Noel Redding left the group during the recording sessions for this album.
One of my favorites is Rainy day, dream away. It evokes our home town Seattle. Jimi was 1 year older than myself (80) The song opens with someone hitting a joint and saying "man it's raining" Jimi says "lets get into something nice" It's the start of Jimi recording with other people than Mitch and Noel. Freddie Smith tenor sax, Buddy miles drums, Mike Finnigan organ, Larry Faucette congas. So it's Jimi going in a new direction with Sax, congas and an organ.
The opening bars set the song up perfectly - Dave Mason's acoustic twelve-string, which does everything right throughout, and Brian Jones' faultless choice of a Vibraslap for punctuation.
A friend from jr. high brought over Hendrix , greatest hits , one day after school back in early 80s , loved it ever since ! Now I have hours and hours and hours of Hendrix !!
Even Bob Dylan said that this song now belongs to Jimi. Although Dylan did this as an acoustical piece, after this performance, Dylan would play it with an electric guitar in concert.
I don't mean to be disrespectful to Bob, but almost ALL of Dylan's songs belong to someone else. Magnificent songwriter, decent musician, mediocre voice.
If anyone argues that SRV is better than Jimi, just tell them that there are "innovators" and "imitators". Saw him @ Newport 69' along with Joe Cocker. Dave Mason plays the acoustic intro.
I love SRV’s versions of Hendrix songs, but I continually remind those that want to compare SRV vs Hendrix that it was Hendrix that invented the style of play that brought the magic. It’s fine to have awe and respect for the guitar virtuosity of SRV, but Jimi stands head and shoulders above him in the realm of creativity.
When Dylan heard Jimmy's version he stopped singing it his way and to this day only sings Jimi Hendrix's versions. Now that's respect! For many classic rockers this is the only version they've ever known... It is by far the most played.
Our kids heard both versions, knowing it was written by Bob Dylan. They loved many Dylan songs but still agreed this version by Jimi was unique and unforgettable, hence, the favorite. Thank you for your reaction 😽🎶
I was alive and still a kid of 11 years old when I first heard this by Jimi as it was a hit single in the UK, and didn’t hear Bobs original until years later. I didn’t think you could get better until I heard Bobs, and I was floored as it was just as good as it was genius, but in a different way. Just fantastic! 😊
I always heard acoustic guitar in there and Jimi never played acoustic. Now I know it was Dave Mason. Steve Winwood was also on the album and Jack Casady. God knows who else. Everybody wanted to be on the Jimi train, he was THE cutting edge. Electric Ladyland required a lot of listening, so many layers and nuances. Hard to believe it was done in '68. I concluded that Jimi was an inter-dimensional time traveler. No other explanation makes sense
This is a HUGE cover!! He was a GREAT Dylan interpreter, only another reason to mourn him, all the lost covers! Dude u GOTTA do his LIVE JOHNNY B GOODE!!! As loud as u can!!!
A tune that Jimi made his own for sure & Bob Loved it. One that I spin a Lot & did so at Glastonbury this year. & I will 2nd the cry for "Burning of the Midnight Lamp", maybe with "The Wind Cries Mary" after?
I once got together with 3 mates of mine and we camped next to a zoo, did a shit load of mushrooms and listened to Jimi Hendrix all night long. It was wild man!🥴😵💫😳✌️🤣
I love playing this out either in a duet with my friend or with our band. Always Jimi’s version. I heard that when Bob Dylan plays this out he also plays the Hendrix version, and dedicated to him but I don’t know if that’s true. If you listen to the Original Way, Bob Dylan did it on the album John Wesley Harding, it is quite a bit different
Happy to see you reacting to so many great Jimi songs. I would urge you to check out one of my biggest faves, the epic "Burning of the Midnight Lamp", and also his kickass instrumental track "Beginnings" from the posthumously released "War Heroes" album.
I became musically aware as a kid in the early 60's and totally missed Bob Dylan's version of this song. To me this is a Jimi Hendrix song with my first five album purchases at the time being "Are You Experienced", "Sergeant Pepper's ...", "Axis Bold as Love", "Star" (Steppenwolf), and "Rubber Soul". Jimi Hendrix claimed this song as his own which occurs with rare frequency in the world of music. Check out Johnny Cash's "Dirt".
The list of Dylan covers is long. Jimi could play anything, of course. Three days after the release of Sgt. Pepper, Jimi played the title track at a London club. John and Paul were in the crowd, stunned to hear their new album played back to them.
Great reaction Lee, to a great record. Next Hendrix suggestion: Jimi Hendrix at the BBC live (colourised) - This is the notorious / fantastic short set on the Lulu Show, where they cut off one song and started another, and made the live TV show run long. Great sound, and tremendous performances of Voodoo Chile (Slight Return), Hey Joe, and Sunshine of Your Love. Don’t miss it.
Not before his time..... it was HIS time and he started a whole new way to play guitar!!
From Wikipedia:
Dylan said: "I liked Jimi Hendrix's record of this and ever since he died I've been doing it that way ... Strange how when I sing it, I always feel it's a tribute to him in some kind of way."
Thank you for that. Isn’t it strange how things work out like that… Dylan is a legend and even he had to give Jimi the honors for this one lol
Brian Jones and Dave Mason play on this recording.
@@L33Reacts Lot of Dylan's songs are better when sung by other artists. No one can match Dylan's lyrics, but his voice not the best, although there is some disagreement about that. Here are some examples: Master's of War sung by Eddie Vedder (Dylan's 30th anniversay tribute) Blowing in Wind, by Pete, Paul and Mary, Lay Lady Lay by Richie Havens.
Jimi’s version is so much better. Dylan’s version is fucking awful.
When Bob Dylan heard Jimi's version of this song, he declared that the song was no longer his, that it belonged to Jimi from that point onward. He was right. ❤✌
The Wind Cry’s Mary…..another Hendrix song well worth a listen
This is one of those forever songs stamped in societies musical history.
I have never tired of this even after hearing it for 58 years.
Jimi was so before his time no one can catch up . True genius. God bless . 😊😊😊
4 minutes
1 song
3 solo’s
Lead , Slide , Wah-Wah
Undoubtedly the greatest
I’m sure many will disagree, but I think this is Jimi’s best.
Actually I agree 💯
I agree, as well. It’s a masterpiece.
It's a masterpiece it was done 56 years ago I've probably heard this song 1000 times Jimi needs to be known as one of the greatest composers, musicians, songwriters,instrumentilst up there with Bach and Beethoven
The imagery in this song, is second to none.
It really is superb. As another comment said jimi set this song on fire
This is one of the greatest tracks ever recorded. Jimi at his peak!
I totally agree bro. This is absolutely the pinnacle.
@@L33ReactsVoodoo Child (slight return)
Seen him live many times, but I've also listened to him live. Went with a bunch of friends to see Jimi at the San Diego Sports Arena. It was the Hendrix in the west tour and I had been anticipating it for months! Unfortunately, I lost my ticket and had to settle for sitting in my van parked as close as possible to the outside wall and barely being able to hear anything. I was feeling kind of bummed when I saw a chick with long brown hair carrying a half gallon of whiskey, sneaking between the cars trying to hide from the security guards. I opened my side door and invited her to hide in my van. 2 years later, we were married! Night turned out pretty good after all!
cool story!!! Where did you see Jimi?
Jimi on bass here. Noel left the session and Jimi did it himself. Jimi on bass is always a treat.
The wind cries, Mary !
Stone free.
Can you see me.
Them changes.
Jimi owns this one. Burning of the Midnight Lamp is awesome. As is Crosstown Traffic, Manic Depression, Red House, Spanish Castle Magic, Angel, The Wind Cries Mary among many others
1983... voodoo chile and voudoo Child
Don't forget " Machine gun ", amazing solo !!
You name it … Smash hits altogether.
@@ricardodinapoli21Most expressiv piece of music EVER!
Jimi Hendrix was an artist far ahead of his time. Too bad he died so young. Imagine what he could've produced if he had more time on this earth!
@bobduerwald9805 I have to respectfully disagree. I was a huge fan in the day (I'm 71). People I knew asked me the same question a couple years after he died. I would say that Jimi released everything he wanted to while alive. He didn't release "Cry of love" bcuz it wasn't to his standards. Yet "money grubbers" released anything they could to make a buck, even the sub-par. He burned bright for 3 years, then it was sadly over.
If I recall correctly, he was planning to study with guitar legend John McLaughlin ( a Santana mentor).
Mitch was the perfect drummer for Jimi ! Sort a free style jazz feel to his drumming
Magical is all I can say even after all these years
Mitch Mitchell the most underrated drummer in Rick music. He was incredible.
In Morty music too!
Haha. Rick rolled! For those of you counting…ROCK music!
I first heard this as a ten year old. Are you kidding? NOTHING existed like this on top 40 AM radio at the time or ever. I always liked the different or unusual because that's who I was (am.)
Hendrix also played the bass on this track (as well as on several other songs from the Electric Ladyland album). Noel Redding left the group during the recording sessions for this album.
One of the best rock tracks ever.
Even Dylan preferred Jimi’s version, & started arranging his performances of it like Jimi’s version. Best cover ever.✌️❤️🎶
That is so cool man. I’m glad Dylan understood.
The song "Fire" features some incredible drumming by Mitch Mitchell
Musically, the 60’s was such a blast.
The band had the perfect mix. The bass was kept simple allowing the guitar and drums room to shine.
Saw Jimi in 1968 in Vancouver at the Pacific Coliseum as a 14 year old…best times of my youth!
That's so awesome!
Bob Dylan is a poet. I really don't like listening to his music, but I do recognize his poetry.
One of my favorites is Rainy day, dream away. It evokes our home town Seattle. Jimi was 1 year older than myself (80) The song opens with someone hitting a joint and saying "man it's raining" Jimi says "lets get into something nice" It's the start of Jimi recording with other people than Mitch and Noel. Freddie Smith tenor sax, Buddy miles drums, Mike Finnigan organ, Larry Faucette congas. So it's Jimi going in a new direction with Sax, congas and an organ.
The opening bars set the song up perfectly - Dave Mason's acoustic twelve-string, which does everything right throughout, and Brian Jones' faultless choice of a Vibraslap for punctuation.
Crosstown Traffic is mega.
The entire album is incredible from first song to last!
Jimi owns this song ... so good
A friend from jr. high brought over Hendrix , greatest hits , one day after school back in early 80s , loved it ever since ! Now I have hours and hours and hours of Hendrix !!
This has to be the most played Hendrix track on classic rock radio
1983 from the same album. Epic.
🌸 every.time.i.hear.his.voice...... I am mesmerized once again.
I think this is the best number from Jimi. Great guitar solo's.
🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶👍
Brilliant cover by Jimi and one of his most famous songs too. Nice one Scott. Thanks Lee❤
Love this song - he definitely owns this song
My favorite Jimi Hendrix Track!!!❤
ONE OF THE BEST DYLAN COVERS EVER
Manfred Manns earth band also had some of the best covers ever like Mighty Quinn from the watch album ( full album version)
The best.
When I was at college, this was on permanent play on the juke box in the student union cafe.. Never tired of it.
Jimi is simply the best.
1968 was something else! I was in 10th grade.
Manic Depression…. A stunning track!!
I just went to check on my vinyl collection...I thought, maybe, I'd been robbed. No, all still there!
Keep going kiddo.
Greatest album ever.
My favorite Hendrix song - stellar guitar work on this one.
This song is a pinnacle ❤
Even Bob Dylan said that this song now belongs to Jimi. Although Dylan did this as an acoustical piece, after this performance, Dylan would play it with an electric guitar in concert.
I don't mean to be disrespectful to Bob, but almost ALL of Dylan's songs belong to someone else. Magnificent songwriter, decent musician, mediocre voice.
Beautiful song
Jimi is also playing bass on this song. He loved to play bass and does on a few songs on the Electric Ladyland album.
MORE JIMI PLEASE ❤❤❤❤❤
Epic Guitar Expertise Thru Out!!💯🔥🎶
GOAT by the GOAT
You said it!!
Best Dylan cover, period.
the byrds did some great dylan covers
Jimi famously carried a backpack with around $300 cash, a notebook and a Dylan songbook.
The whole life of Hendrix is in that song !!! Precious !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Incomparable...
This is how you cover a Dylan song.
If anyone argues that SRV is better than Jimi, just tell them that there are "innovators" and "imitators". Saw him @ Newport 69' along with Joe Cocker. Dave Mason plays the acoustic intro.
I love SRV’s versions of Hendrix songs, but I continually remind those that want to compare SRV vs Hendrix that it was Hendrix that invented the style of play that brought the magic. It’s fine to have awe and respect for the guitar virtuosity of SRV, but Jimi stands head and shoulders above him in the realm of creativity.
Love Dave Mason's cover also!
@@gsparkman Couldn't have said it better
@@gsparkman ditto
Jimi did alot of the bass on recorded tracks,too!
Yay! JImi & Bob: a peerless gem.
When Dylan heard Jimmy's version he stopped singing it his way and to this day only sings Jimi Hendrix's versions. Now that's respect! For many classic rockers this is the only version they've ever known... It is by far the most played.
Awesome song. Can't wait to see your reaction.
I can't believe you've never heard this! ❤❤❤
Oh Yeah Bob loved it .....everytime he played Seattle he mentioned the fact that Jimi was from there .......
The Cry of Love was a studio album released 6 months after his death, everyone should check it out, its great.
His best song from his best album.
Thanks for doing this. The genius was matching Mitch with Jimi in the first place. Do the whole album please.
"May This Be Love" -Jimi Hendix version and Emmylou Harris/ Daniel Lanois version.
jimi is real rock and roll, the vibe and the guitar sound just rock out of this world, many bands at that time just lack guitar sound for me
Our kids heard both versions, knowing it was written by Bob Dylan. They loved many Dylan songs but still agreed this version by Jimi was unique and unforgettable, hence, the favorite. Thank you for your reaction 😽🎶
You go that right. Most of us were indeed tripping, ha!
Your commentary is fantastic
I was alive and still a kid of 11 years old when I first heard this by Jimi as it was a hit single in the UK, and didn’t hear Bobs original until years later.
I didn’t think you could get better until I heard Bobs, and I was floored as it was just as good as it was genius, but in a different way.
Just fantastic! 😊
I always heard acoustic guitar in there and Jimi never played acoustic. Now I know it was Dave Mason. Steve Winwood was also on the album and Jack Casady. God knows who else. Everybody wanted to be on the Jimi train, he was THE cutting edge. Electric Ladyland required a lot of listening, so many layers and nuances. Hard to believe it was done in '68. I concluded that Jimi was an inter-dimensional time traveler. No other explanation makes sense
This is a HUGE cover!!
He was a GREAT Dylan interpreter, only another reason to mourn him, all the lost covers!
Dude u GOTTA do his LIVE JOHNNY B GOODE!!! As loud as u can!!!
What a gift this man was 🎉
A tune that Jimi made his own for sure & Bob Loved it. One that I spin a Lot & did so at Glastonbury this year. & I will 2nd the cry for "Burning of the Midnight Lamp", maybe with "The Wind Cries Mary" after?
I hope Scott picks 'Machine Gun; live at the Fillmore East, second night, because this is Jimi's best song
Yes, and he should watch the video of it.
Play" Hey Joe" , sung by Jimi Hendrix @Monterey Pop festival 1967 and "Voodoo Chile" Slight return record.
🔥PURELY
Thank you, Lee and Scott!
Best cover song ever 🔥 Stone Free next!
Jimmy was the man
When Dylan was asked what he thought of Hendrix version of All Along the Watchtower he responded, “That’s Jimmy’s song now.”
Doesn’t really get better than this
I agree. It’s hard to top this.
I once got together with 3 mates of mine and we camped next to a zoo, did a shit load of mushrooms and listened to Jimi Hendrix all night long. It was wild man!🥴😵💫😳✌️🤣
I love playing this out either in a duet with my friend or with our band. Always Jimi’s version. I heard that when Bob Dylan plays this out he also plays the Hendrix version, and dedicated to him but I don’t know if that’s true. If you listen to the Original Way, Bob Dylan did it on the album John Wesley Harding, it is quite a bit different
Sublime! Thanks, Scotty!
Happy to see you reacting to so many great Jimi songs. I would urge you to check out one of my biggest faves, the epic "Burning of the Midnight Lamp", and also his kickass instrumental track "Beginnings" from the posthumously released "War Heroes" album.
I became musically aware as a kid in the early 60's and totally missed Bob Dylan's version of this song. To me this is a Jimi Hendrix song with my first five album purchases at the time being "Are You Experienced", "Sergeant Pepper's ...", "Axis Bold as Love", "Star" (Steppenwolf), and "Rubber Soul". Jimi Hendrix claimed this song as his own which occurs with rare frequency in the world of music. Check out Johnny Cash's "Dirt".
Thanks to Bob & Jimi🎸🎸
One man guitar orchestra
Dave Mason (Traffic) on 12 string acoustic guitar, and Brian Jones (Rolling Stones) on “assorted percussion” on this track.
Brian Jones wow
The list of Dylan covers is long. Jimi could play anything, of course. Three days after the release of Sgt. Pepper, Jimi played the title track at a London club. John and Paul were in the crowd, stunned to hear their new album played back to them.
Great reaction Lee, to a great record.
Next Hendrix suggestion: Jimi Hendrix at the BBC live (colourised) - This is the notorious / fantastic short set on the Lulu Show, where they cut off one song and started another, and made the live TV show run long. Great sound, and tremendous performances of Voodoo Chile (Slight Return), Hey Joe, and Sunshine of Your Love. Don’t miss it.
Some day you'll get around to exploring my favorite Hendrix album, the live "Band of Gypys".