Favorite Jimi Hendrix song?

Bloozcrooz · 11-23-2012, 07:41 PM

I dont even have to give it a second thought "LITTLE WING" is my favorite song of Hendrix and anyone ever..period. To me the melodic chord structure and dreamy sound along with the groovy lyrics give it such a surreal sound that nothing can ever compare to it. I learned the song was written about a place close to where Hendrix was from and he would visit there whenever he got the chance. I've heard this songs influence in several popular hit songs through the years and it's no doubt Hendrix most ingenius pieces of work he ever put together. I'll post some of the songs below that to me are heavily Hendrix inspired chord and sound wise.

Big Ears · 11-27-2012, 12:55 PM

There are so many, but I would find it particularly difficult to choose between All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Chile and Fire. I wish he was still alive, along with Phil Lynott.

Psy-Fi · 11-27-2012, 03:11 PM

Today would have been Jimi's 70th birthday. Hard to believe he was only 27 when he left this earth. What an impressive body of work he produced in such a short time and at such a young age.

I can't say I have a favorite song of his though. There are just so many incredibly great ones to choose from, I find it impossible to pick just one of them.

Kelli · 11-27-2012, 03:13 PM

Castles Made of Sand....yep.

Rock N' Roll Clown · 12-02-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bloozcrooz

I've heard this songs influence in several popular hit songs through the years and it's no doubt Hendrix most ingenius pieces of work he ever put together. I'll post some of the songs below that to me are heavily Hendrix inspired chord and sound wise.

Yeah, Pearl Jam are heavily influenced by Jimi. In fact, I played "Black" in my car a few days ago and in the first 15 seconds my friend thought it was a Jimi's song, the intro has just that Little Wing-influence that you mentioned.
And, yes, Little Wing is my absolutely favorite song of his, and even one of my very favorite songs of all time.

wiggums · 12-06-2012, 04:45 PM

^^ Ditto.

Little Wing has a permanent little nest in my brain.

Nuge · 12-06-2012, 05:16 PM

Mine's gotta be Fire...short and sweet (well that's kinda like most of them I guess!)

PoorOldPo · 12-07-2012, 06:46 PM

Probably Red House.

Jimi Hendrix - Red House - The Unforgettables - YouTube

Powerstars · 01-05-2013, 10:32 PM

"Purple Haze" with "The Wind Cries Mary" being a close second.

Dark Horse · 01-05-2013, 10:35 PM

Castles made of sand/machine gun

Castles for the "softer" Jimi Hendrix. It narrowly beat out little wing, mostly because I absolutley love the lyrics on castles made of sand.

Machine gun is an amazing jam that sends chills up my spine.

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wiggums A Sarcastic Joyful Sound Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 174	^^ Ditto. Little Wing has a permanent little nest in my brain. __________________

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Nuge Groupie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Guildford Posts: 2	Fire Mine's gotta be Fire...short and sweet (well that's kinda like most of them I guess!)

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PoorOldPo Blue Pill Oww Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Luimneach, Eire Posts: 1,107	Probably Red House. Jimi Hendrix - Red House - The Unforgettables - YouTube __________________ https://www.instagram.com/hennas.lullaby/

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Dark Horse Avant-Hard Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 182	Castles made of sand/machine gun Castles for the "softer" Jimi Hendrix. It narrowly beat out little wing, mostly because I absolutley love the lyrics on castles made of sand. Machine gun is an amazing jam that sends chills up my spine. Last edited by Dark Horse; 01-05-2013 at 10:55 PM.

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Big Ears Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 434	There are so many, but I would find it particularly difficult to choose between All Along the Watchtower, Voodoo Chile and Fire. I wish he was still alive, along with Phil Lynott.

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Psy-Fi Aficionado of Fine Filth Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: You don't want to look in there. Posts: 6,884	Today would have been Jimi's 70th birthday. Hard to believe he was only 27 when he left this earth. What an impressive body of work he produced in such a short time and at such a young age. I can't say I have a favorite song of his though. There are just so many incredibly great ones to choose from, I find it impossible to pick just one of them.

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Kelli custom user title Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 304	Castles Made of Sand....yep.

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Powerstars Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 450	"Purple Haze" with "The Wind Cries Mary" being a close second.