Best Jimi Hendrix Songs Top 10 All-Time

Jimi Hendrix is an American (Seattle, WA) guitar music legend even though he only recorded music for four years with an early death at the age of 27. The Jimi Hendrix Experience was an American rock band consisting of lead vocals and guitarist Jimi Hendrix, bassist and backing vocalist Noel Redding, and drummer Mitch Mitchell. The Jimi Hendrix Experience was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

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The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first album in 1967 titled Are You Experienced. After Jimi’s death in 1970, 12 albums were released under his name from 1971 to 2013.

Best Jimi Hendrix Songs

10. Little Wing
Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Released in 1967
On Album Axis: Bold as Love
The song’s guitar is influenced by the style of Curtis Mayfield.

9. Dolly Dagger
Released in 1971
On Album Rainbow Bridge
The song was released after the passing of Hendrix.

8. Angel
Released in 1971
On Album The Cry of Love
The song is in reference to a dream Jimi had about his mother when he was a child.

7. Fire
Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Released in 1969
On Album Are You Experienced
The song’s story has many sexual implications.

6. Star Spangled Banner
Released in 1968
The song first appeared on Jimi’s tours starting in 1968. The song is considered one of the greatest instrumental renditions of our national anthem.

5. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Released in 1968
On Album Electric Ladyland
Did you know the term “slight return” refers to the song’s initial role as a reprise of the track “Voodoo Chile” featured on the album?

4. Hey Joe
Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Released in 1966
On Album Are You Experienced
The song was originally released by The Leaves in 1965. The song tells a story of a man who is on the run and planning to head to Mexico after shooting his wife.

3. Foxey Lady
Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Released in 1967
On Album Are You Experienced
The song is a staple at parties whenever someone wants to put a spotlight on a beautiful woman.

2. Purple Haze
Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Released in 1967
On Album Are You Experienced
The song is thought to be another song about a dream Hendrix had – walking under the sea.

1. All Along the Watchtower
Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Released in 1968
On Album Electric Ladyland
The song was originally released in 1968 by Bob Dylan. The song is Hendrix’s only song to reach the Billboard Top 20. The song is considered one of the greatest guitar songs of all-time.