Jimi Hendrix is an American (Seattle, WA) guitar music legend even though he only recorded music for four years early. He died 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.
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 starting in 1971.
Jimi Hendrix Wedding Hits
#1 All Along the Watchtower Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience Released in 1968 on the 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.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
All along the watchtower Princes kept the view While all the women came and went Barefoot servants, too
#2 Purple Haze Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience Released in 1967 on the album Are You Experienced
The song is thought to be another song about a dream Hendrix had – walking under the sea.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
Purple haze all around Don’t know if I’m coming up or down Am I happy or in misery? Whatever it is, that girl put a spell on me
#3 Foxey Lady Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience Released in 1967 on the album Are You Experienced
The song is a staple at parties whenever someone wants to put a spotlight on a beautiful woman.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
I’m tired of wasting all my precious time You’ve got to be all mine, all mine Foxy lady Here I come
#4 Hey Joe Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience Released in 1966 on the album Are You Experienced
The song was originally released by The Leaves in 1965. The song tells the story of a man who is on the run and planning to head to Mexico after shooting his wife.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
Yes, I did, I shot her, You know I caught her messin’ ’round, Messin’ ’round town
#5 Voodoo Child (Slight Return) Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience Released in 1968 on the 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?
Lyrics To Inspire You:
Well I pick up all pieces and make an island Might even raise a little sand Yeah Cause I’m a Voodoo Child Lord knows I’m a Voodoo Child baby
#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.
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#7 Fire Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience Released in 1969 on the album Are You Experienced
The song’s story has many sexual implications.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
You got a new fool, ha! I like it like that I have only one burning desire Let me stand next to your fire
#8 Angel Released in 1971 on the album The Cry of Love
The song is in reference to a dream Jimi had about his mother when he was a child.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
And I said, “Fly on, my sweet angel Fly on through the sky Fly on my sweet angel Forever I will be by your side”
#9 Dolly Dagger Released in 1971 on the album Rainbow Bridge
The song was released after the passing of Hendrix.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
Hey red hot momma, you’d better step aside This chick’s gonna turn you to a block of ice Look out
#10 Little Wing Recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience Released in 1967 on the album Axis: Bold as Love
The song’s guitar is influenced by the style of Curtis Mayfield.
Lyrics To Inspire You:
Butterflies and zebras And moonbeams And, fairytales That’s all she ever thinks about Riding with the wind
Jimi Hendrix Highest-Charting Singles – UK
#3 Purple Haze, 1967
#5 All Along the Watchtower, 1968
#6 Hey Joe, 1966
#6 The Wind Cries Mary, 1967
#18 Burning of the Midnight Lamp, 1967
#37 Crosstown Traffic, 1968
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