Drummer reacts to "Fire" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

[@scottyhotty1003]

The main lyrics in this song ("let me stand next to your fire") came from a time when the band had just finished a gig in the cold around Christmas, 1966. They went to bass player Noel Redding's mother's house in Folkestone, England, and when they got there, Jimi asked Redding's mother Margaret if he could "stand next to her fire" to warm up. The family dog, a German Shepherd, lay by the fire, which inspired the line, "Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over." This lyrical lightning bolt was a breakthrough for Hendrix, who had just started writing songs at the request of his manager Chas Chandler. Writing riffs was easy for him, and it turned out he had a talent for crafting lyrics as well, as he was able to turn a simple line into a fiery tale of lustful passion. (This story is verified in Mat Snow's Mojo story on Hendrix that ran in the October 2006 issue.)

[@CliffordValvick]

I can't remember when I heard this but it was verrry long ago! LOL! I thought it was a helluva song at any rate!

[@stuBdoc]

That's hilarious, considering the double-entendre. I had the opportunity to stay with a family in Folkestone over Christmas of 1970. It was a very quaint and charming town then, but is now the English end of the Channel Tunnel and probably very commercialized.

[@standbytogo123]

Well I heard they went to Mitches Aunties house in North Wales.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That's a pretty amazing story. I was just a kid but what a cool cat he was.

[@sammybeck7794]

People always focus just on Jimi Hendrix which I can understand but his backup, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding are exceptionally excellent musicians

[@johndawson6975]

Manic Depression..!!!!

[@michaelgonzalez9754]

Red house is prue blues so good

[@atrus3823]

You can’t find it on KZbin anymore, but the Woodstock performance of this is amaze balls.

[@georgeralph8031]

All I hear is Mitch's fills and his stickwork...tremendous hand speed...

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

Lee. This blew are brains when it came out - we saw the future. Unfortunately it didn’t last long. RIP Jimi you gave us so much in such a short time.

[@L33Reacts]

It was a terrible tragedy 😢 imagine the things he would have done and the happiness he might have found. So sad. I bet this was an absolute mind fuck back in the day

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

@@L33Reacts it was also the same fuck when he died. I’d seen him a month before his tragic death so it really hit home

[@mikeholmes5308]

When I saw you were doing this one, I immediately thought... Lee is going to freak out over Mitch's drumming on this one. The almighty snare work! Rock on Lee!

[@L33Reacts]

Mitch’s snare is a sacred object to me at this point haha

[@scottyhotty1003]

I knew the snares were gonna blow your mind too lol❤🎉​@@L33Reacts

[@dougieyou]

"This Is Jimi Talking to Ya".... and the first time I heard that I was hooked for life....The G.O.A.T.

[@poptart4260]

I heard it when I was 11 , my friends and I just looked at each other with W T F faces , so much confidence!!

[@damonhines8187]

Exhilarating, exuberant, extraordinarily fun to play, one of my all time faves to jam. I've heard some killer early live versions, perhaps someone can recommend something. That'd be hip. ✌🏼😉🎶❤️🍁❤️🌈🌉✨️🕊

[@Grizazzle]

Used to put this on the record player and jam along on the drums. Probably my favorite Hendrix tune.

[@Mike-kv5pl]

Definitely react to Machine Gun off of Jimi's Band Of Gypsys album. Also, Manic Depression is another great song from Are You Experienced.

[@pierretoureille7359]

Possibly the first Hendrix song I ever heard, back in 1967. Still outstanding!

[@glass2467]

Check out Manic Depression from this album!!

[@scottyhotty1003]

This song is Pure 🔥🔥🔥!!!

[@charliecochran3035]

I'm a power trio fan. It takes serious musical chops from all three. Recently people seem to recognize Mitchell and Redding more than they used to. There was no Experience if those two guys weren't so great.

[@timwestcott361]

Hendrix's debut album was so full of amazingness it changed lives - including mine.. at 15.

[@standbytogo123]

16 for me.

[@JohnLedger-g4i]

This song packs everything into it - Jimi’s guitar, Mitchell’s drums Reddings bass and power.

[@bookhouseboy280]

The Jimi Hendrix Concerts and Live at Winterland versions 1968.

[@gregkerr725]

If you like Mitch Mitchell on drums, check out the one of group...The Dirty Mac doing the Beatles song Yer Blues...John Lennon vocals and guitar, Eric Clapton on guitar, Keith Richards on bass (he's good) and Mitch Mitchell on drums......great tune.

[@jimmeltonbradley1497]

In the Uk there was a hit song called Fire by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown which is why they enhanced the title of this song. Mitch Mitchell's drumming is astonishing. "Movr over Rover and let Jimi take over" is my favourite as my name is Jimmy and was a lin e I used occasionally on stage when i was singing.

[@Chase57Tx]

Mitch is always on "Fire". This is when we all knew Jimi was a superhero. Mitch could do everything except play "Gut Bucket" which you'll get with Band of Gypsies, and Machine Gun. I'm 66, and still have to listen to that 3 or 4 times per year just to renew my soul. It's that good.

[@edgarsnake2857]

The rest of the album is just as good. That's why he EXPLODED onto the scene. Mitch is KILLIN' it!!

[@headofamonster]

Yes sir!! Play it again! Well done. As a fellow drummer, I appreciate your recognition and appreciation of Mitch. Dude was a badass 🥁

[@MrKeychange]

Fire could be my favorite from Hendrix. The drumming is nasty 🔥 Also, I agree he's the best guitarist of all time. His creativity is the difference maker.

[@JohnLancaster-fh3oc]

Love the bass on this.

[@acb9231]

Great song, iconic guitarist, impeccable drumming! Next, check out “Remember.” Recorded in February 1967, it was never played live or again in the studio. Also, check out “We Gotta Live Together,” from his live Band of Gypsys album with Buddy Miles. ✌️

[@bradjenkins1475]

The drums in this song are so prominent and so outstanding. Which is saying a lot from any song by Jimi Hendrix, just solely based on his guitar playing being the overwhelming force. But the drums herr are awesome, just really great. It shows that The Jimi Hendrix Experience was more than just him and "a couple of guys."

[@stuBdoc]

And I think the bass is equally as good. Great jam! One of my favorites since it was released.

[@bradjenkins1475]

@@stuBdoc Ditto!!!

[@Heathsmusic1]

You should move into “Band of Gypsies” material, his last incarnation with Buddy Miles on drums. There’s a fantastic live vid of them doing “Machine Gun” out there that’s mind blowing.

[@fenderchamp8241]

Yes, Who Knows

[@Beatlejamie]

RED HOUSE next… please!!!!

[@UFOS4]

Didn’t own many albums back when I was 14 years old, but I did have this one. Love love love!

[@arizrich]

Any day that you can listen to Jimi is a good day.

[@heartoftherose]

Oh my gosh - Mitch Mitchell!!

[@johncollier9280]

I know others have pointed this out before but it's worth repeatin' for anyone who may not be aware. Noel came to the audition expectin' to try out as lead guitarist...he was not a bassist. But when it became quite evident that the group already had their lead guitarist 'n he was offered the available spot as a bassist he jumped at the opportunity 'n quickly mastered the bass. The rest as they say is history...

[@kevinlundgren1169]

I have 2 Are You Experienced albums , from what I can tell , the music is the same , but the album covers are slightly different , even though they have the same numbers on them ! Besides those , I have about 30 Jimi Hendrix albums , and I know , I have barely touched the collection !

[@jossoaktree]

I was a sixteen year old kid with only a couple bucks to spare in a used record shop. I saw this cover, and I knew I wanted to hear what they were about. As an artist, this album and the artwork from Yellow Submarine had a huge impact on me. Also that snare is from the gods, brother ! Hope everyone is well ,! ☮️

[@gerrydantone6834]

The most amazing thing about this song is the KEY CHANGES. They're all over other place. Outstanding!

[@axandio]

The Key is G, which has the Em as it's relative minor. I'm fairly certain it doesn't deviate from these.

[@fineasfogg1461]

I could never save enough money to get this album and I wanted it. It was hard for a 14-year-old to get money back then in my family. And now it's on all my playlists.

[@dynodon9182]

SMILING. Pity those who didn't grow up with the best music in history. And today you have Swifties. Pitiful.

[@johncollier9280]

Imagine the dance floor moves to this song by 14 year ol' kids...I remember it well.

[@dragonfly.effect]

This album has more Classic Hendrix MindfX per cubic megaparsec than any other. You Can Not Miss: Purple Haze, Manic Depression, Foxy Lady, Hey Joe, & The Wind Cries Mary, at least. (The remaining songs are all worthy, but haven't quite acquired the major cultural resonance of these, alongside those you've already done.) 🎸

[@davescurry69]

That is such a cool song. Probably viewed as a minor track compared to some of his other works, but godamn it's just a great little song. Great riff, awesome drumming, cool bass line, and a really great vocal from Jimi who sounds like he's having a lot of fun playing this one. So happy to hear you're getting into "Machine Gun" next, Lee. If you go down the audio only route, it's the version from the Band Of Gypsys live album. Otherwise, there is a colour clip of the same performance floating around youtube. It was recorded at the Fillmore East in New York on January 1st 1970. It will blow your mind.

[@RedPillMode]

This and Foxy Lady are 2 of my favourites from him.

[@RedPillMode]

and Manic Depression!

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 this is one of my very favorite songs of jimi's.

[@supafrogg258]

The song's name was always "FIRE". But some vinyl releases may have had the tag on ("Let me stand next to"...) to distinguish the Hendrix single from "FIRE" by Arthur Brown, the single title of a completely different song, released around the same time.

[@RobertERensch]

Machine Gun! Arguably the most developed piece Jimi played live. Real conceptual artistry. ✌️ I’d like to ask… What would it take to get you to play a somewhat lengthy Cream song? Yes, I have one in mind. Thanks for spending time with us.

[@astroteech]

My older borther bought this when I was in 6th grade. "Axis Bold as Love" was my second album purchase after "Star" by Steppenwolf (Magic Carpet Ride or Rubber Soul by then). I also bought "Axis: Bold as Love" around this time. This sculpted my musical appreciation and interpretations from that point on. I'm the "fortunate son" of a loving jazz musician/K-12 music teacher. Miss you mom!

[@AaronJoseph-t4b]

I can relate, I am the youngest if 11 & in 1971 my first 2 vinyl records were "Paranoid" & "LZ 2" my sib''s taste in music effected mine ^ I'm so-oh great full!!!❤❤❤😊😊

[@scottyhotty1003]

This reaction by you is double fire Lee holy s*** bro I'm loving it❤💯🎶🔥

[@elizabethbrown6384]

I'm so happy to hear this one. All 3 are absolutely killing it!

[@L33Reacts]

They sure are!! I love to hear it 😀😀

[@ralpholson7616]

I was an early teen when this came out. We were awestruck. Loved it from the start.

[@shiannesmith6877]

Yay!!! More jimi ❤ you rock ❤

[@KenHunter-lt8wm]

Still a few more stand-out tracks from this album: I Don't Live Today is another unique Jimi song. Great drumming. Another psychedelic freakout original. Red House is straight 12-bar blues. Very concise, with Jimi in his element. Great guitar, singing and a lyrical sting in the tail. )And i just discovered, after all these years, that the version on the US album is a different take from that on the (familiar to me) UK album. Worth searching out the UK one as it is much better - tighter, more assured, with stunning blues guitar licks) Manic depression is a psychedelic waltz! No need to say any more 😀 And I always loved "Remember", probably reflects his time spent paying in his dues on the R&B/ Soul circuits. Very funky with his best soulful singing. Not related, but just want to say how much I enjoy this channel. I'm discovering new music that passed me by somehow - top of the list being Rory Gallagher. I'm from Ireland and had heard stories from the generation above me who saw him and spoke in reverence and awe of his gigs. Now i get it after seeing his performances here. SRV too, and many others. Great work Lee!

[@KenHunter-lt8wm]

For those who don't believe me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laCbaqyQlNR2oqc

[@glenndespres5317]

When you listen to this power trio, they are ALL kilin’ it!

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 I don't know which album it's on but I absolutely would love to see you react to "red house" ...Jimi does an excellent job on that one...

[@pauldavis2535]

Got to hear twice at first

[@Coquinagirl]

It’s always an experience to listen to a Jimi Hendrix song for the first time. (I’d never heard this one) 2x 🙂 Thank you, Scott and Lee!

[@douglaspensack3499]

IMO, this is the most perfect rock song ever!

[@AntonyFleck]

Great track and great reaction ! And also Great production! You can , well I can almost feel the Acid kicking in, even after all these decades!! Yeah , I am Experienced!!...

[@scottyhotty1003]

Lololol ❤

[@jimholt1888]

Let me stand next to your fire! Next up: Machine Gun from Band of Gypsies.

[@highline64]

Make sure it’s the 1970 Filmore version

[@jefffinn1105]

As a teen drummer during this era, Mitch Mitchell was who I emulated more than any of the other good rock drummers. His style was jazzy (influenced apparently by Elvin Jones) & ultimately led me to that style of jamming. Still my favorite to listen to, but for rock I probably would've been better advised copying Charlie Watts or Al Jackson.

[@hongfang2348]

This song moved over to pop radio. He had a few like that.

[@L33Reacts]

I can see how. It has universal appeal. To anyone listening basically. From a maestro down to Joe Shmoe. It’s fantastic work.

[@kerryknight228]

These drums.. 👌

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I love his snare so much.

[@L33Reacts]

Me too. That shit is a sacred object in my mind now. lol

[@jimallison6125]

I got to see Jimi twice in Miami. Both great concerts.

[@shirleybhs9zd6li5i]

Lee, too freaking funny. Jimi is so great cuz he came from the PNW! Always a purple haze memory attached to him, and no, not his song. Blessings all.

[@janetcarlson9960]

Thanks for the replay!!!

[@ChasBeauregarde]

Favorite song on this album. The whole album deserves to be listened to. Unlike his later album this had the short play, single radio friendly, yet each of these had the potential for extended jam performance which he chise a lot if these songs live. Chas Chandler producing this debut. and what a debut! Possibly the best debut ever.

[@L33Reacts]

Yeah so far this and the doors are my favorite debuts of all time and I haven’t even finished them 😂😂 it’s almost like they weren’t their actual debut albums… felt like 4 deep in a strong a catalog (like Jethro Tull or something)

[@ChasBeauregarde]

@@L33Reacts Mine too - I was going to mention that, but I figured I wrote too much as it was 😉

[@robrob7400]

Amazing performance one I’ve always found fresh for close to 60 years

[@L33Reacts]

It’ll sound fresh till we all end. This is eternally fresh ! 😂😂

[@robrob7400]

@@L33Reactsand I love seeing someone’s reaction to the soundtrack of my youth.

[@dilandilanjoao4310]

Hi there. You should try to listen to RED House. A Muddy Waters style blues taken to the next level. There's a less known version of the song, Jimmy sitting alone on chair, playing acoustic guitar. Red house 😊

[@jthaw]

Jimi really had no equal. Sure, there are shredders who can play more notes...but absolutely no one had the tasteful leads of Jimi...leads which fit like a puzzle piece. Yes, Page and Clapton came close, but none matched Jimi's fire! I saw him play a number of times and he was amazing...as if from another planet!

[@L33Reacts]

He is the perfect blend of poet, guitarist and singer. The perfect hybrid. He could do it all, too. Such a damn Shame what happened. I’ve seen a lot of life end earlier then it’s supposed to and it is always the worst feeling :(

[@SnoopySnoops1]

Thanks Scotty! Fantastic!

[@ontrack16]

Johnny B. Goode is also fantastic. One of my favorite Jimi’s tho it’s a cover. It was Jeff Beck or Keith Richard’s who said he WAS Johnny B. Goode 😊

[@will-x9c]

No one could drive a song like Mitch, not even Keith. This was fire, the only album where he burned all the way through. I'm formally requesting Machine Gun, one of the great guitar solos in music history. I'll have my attorney submit the appropriate documents to your staff

[@genegarrett3372]

yes

[@Jonni1027]

LOVED Lee that you played it again, rightfully so❤

[@dadmateryn8092]

I knew you would flip over this one

[@allenlocke1935]

🔥🔥🔥

[@richardcampbell2261]

I approve of your decision. "Play It Again!" One of my favorite Hendrix songs!

[@hpb5495]

Baddest electric cat of them all..

[@kimfahne867]

Jimi is the guitar! Others play on the guitar!

[@RichjojoCehura]

Badass jam ❤❤❤

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Noel is a fantastic bassist and critical to this sound!

[@zappa1952]

The first song that I ever heard of Jimi's. But it was a cover live from a band called Rocking Horse in 67 I'm guessing.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Some of my favorite drumming ever!

[@L33Reacts]

Mitch is the fuckin best dude he really is

[@827dusty]

There's nobody comes close to Jimi. If you can, react to his epic rendition of "Machine Gun." It was either at the Fillmore East, or The BBC in London England. No matter, it will blow your freaking mind. The ultimate display of Hendrix guitar prowess. It was his social commentary on the Vietnam war, which was raging at the time. I think Jimi was in the Army a few years earlier. It's a must-see video. If you haven't seen/heard "Machine Gun', you haven't seen Jimi at his most creative guitar performance ever. Thanks Lee.

[@L33Reacts]

Thanks for watching dusty! I will definitely try and fit it in somewhere. I’m slammed booked for the rest of the month it feels like but maybe I can sneak it in 😁

[@KenHunter-lt8wm]

It's the Filmore east version. That is the one everyone talks about (for good reason!). Appears on the album Band of Gypsys, which is quite a different sound from the Experience - different drummer and bassist - funkier and more earthy soulful than the Experience.

[@bobmessier5215]

Alice Cooper does an excellent cover of "Fire".

[@mickell241]

jimi didn't die, God needed guitar lessons

[@L33Reacts]

I bet god can play a mean lead

[@mickell241]

@@L33Reacts jimi said "God, get on with it baby"

[@SANPARR1]

Listen to Jimi Hendrix Experience - Fire (1967) - Live Version.

[@VereinPlatzhirschamHirschenpla]

We covered this song, long time ago…

[@L33Reacts]

I bet it was a jam and a half! That is awesome! 😎

[@VereinPlatzhirschamHirschenpla]

@@L33Reacts we couldn't really play but we had a lot of fun.

[@corawheeler9355]

Amazing!

[@pauldavis2535]

Thanks

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I'm halfway through it and I'm so glad you're playing it again!❤

[@L33Reacts]

This song deserves 5 plays!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

My entire generation dreams of what glorious music Hendrix would've played if he'd lived longer life. Such talent, as Janis and Morrison, too, was never to be😪😪😪😪😥😥😥😥😥🎸❤🎸❤🎤🎤🎤

[@ta2gypsy]

So good you had to do it twice! Love love love it!

[@keninboulder76]

Great reaction

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed bro

[@Rejetnicks]

Yeah, that`s a Power-Trio at its best! Jimi played with soul, Mitch is a beast and Noel kept it together somehow.

[@roevega9902]

I was a teen when this album was released..wore the grooves off this one

[@gregkerr725]

Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell don't really get the credit they deserve. With Jimi's eclectic style and constant improvisation I imagine it was pretty difficult accompanying him.

[@starfire6122]

Oh Lee!!! Please react to Red House from that album please...thats one song i wish SRV had covered..it would have been fire!✌️💞

[@nickrice7535]

Glad you said it. Yes sir Jimi is the best guitarist that ever lived. Noel and Mitch were always perfect as well. ❤💙💜

[@L33Reacts]

They sure were 🙏 I fell in love with this band recently and it’s reaped a ton of rewards in my ears 👌😂