Fiona Apple - Angel (Jimi Hendrix Cover) 1997

Fiona sings a nice version of this classic Jimi Hendrix song on MTV unplugged.

[@seancurran3603]

Pretty sure Jimi would have been very pleased with this tribute. As a fan of his, I certainly was.

[@livingthroughtheblue]

Did anyone really listen to what Fiona said at the beginning? She was aware of what she was attempting to do. From everything I've seen regarding Jimi Hendrix, he was a "gracious cat" and would accepted this cover with open arms. Jimi Hendrix was all about "music" and Electric Lady Studios has served his vision well!

[@phapnui]

Your comment stands the test of time. Hello from 2017.

[@daveb662]

Jimi did a lot of covering himself!

[@michaelblaine6494]

Definitely

[@jcavazos4145]

livingthroughtheblue. It's beautiful man. That's probably what Jimi would have said.

[@poohbearsauntie]

J Cavazos ~ Yes. He Would Have.

[@dAdpool-lt2zh]

This is IMO one of the best tributes to jimi . i think its a beautiful cover

[@yyg4632]

she has the soul and heart for it

[@dAdpool-lt2zh]

@@yyg4632 yes she does !!! You can even see her imagining an angel flying around 2:54

[@zazrockwell9067]

What's truly fantastic about her doing this is not so much the song, but her voice. She has such an amazing natural tremolo in her singing that gives such a genuine, sincere feeling of the song.

[@michaelladd6745]

I think Jimi would approve...very nice!

[@th3wildrov3r_13]

Michael Ladd jimi would of said...."beautiful job"

[@mikeavery1927]

I have always loved this song by Hendrix, but this is a beautiful rendition and it is too bad that Jimi wasn't around to hear it.

[@poohbearsauntie]

Mike Avery ~ Just Suppose He CAN Still Hear It.. Comforting, Isn’t It..? 🌺

[@Wth969]

poohbearsauntie we all know he’s up in heaven kicking back with a j vibin out with his guitar ❤️😭

[@poohbearsauntie]

Dear​@@Wth969 ~ How Right You ARE!! How Right You Absolutely Are.

[@carlosantaniello]

Very well said

[@mariadelgadillo6548]

Every year I listen to this song remembering my daughter, she passed away 7 years ago.

[@monkeyman12328]

Maria delgadillo I’m sorry dude :/ I can’t imagaine stay strong Nd keep bumping jimi

[@simoel8299]

I'm really sorry for that

[@Gregorypeckory]

Very sorry for your loss; I hope this beautiful song gives you a bit of solace. Here's another great ballad by another great guitarist (huge Hendrix fan with incredible covers of "Little Wing" and lots of great Jimi tunes), who lost his sister and wrote a tribute to her called :"Epilogue For Lisa": here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGivkH2Jf6yghtU

[@mariadelgadillo6548]

I'm here again, another year without my daughter, thanks for your kind words ❤️

[@LeciaLouise]

Aw I am sorry to hear that. :-( So sad. What a touching song and great version... (I did a version at home during Covid lockdown which is on my page. Not quite as amazing as Fiona! lol). Take care. xoxo

[@cyndid6392]

Damn!!!! What a BEAUTIFUL tribute!!!

[@jcavazos4145]

Mads Grams. It's almost as if she feels every note. Very real .

[@holdencaulfield4808]

One of my favorite Hendrix tunes; and she did it beautifully!🎉

[@MrUltraworld]

This performance haunts me in such a great way.

[@JSB103]

🎶🎶Every little thing she does is magic🎶🎶

[@ahdbiker]

Fiona I am a huge Hendrix fan have his signature tattooed on my right arm and my fingers spell out Voo Doo Chile as he said.... You nailed this song 100% and he he would have loved it!!

[@hunterwatts2070]

DAMN STRAIGHT! 🔥

[@TheSonnyjim1000]

I was obsessed with Jimi in my early high school years, everyone thought I was going to marry the man. I feel you brother with all those Jimi Tattoo tributes.

[@JimmyLeeVanDePutte]

I choose to love her...

[@marthastephens2179]

Today this is dedicated to my sweet angel sister who I will miss terribly. FLY ON. RIP. Happy birthday to Jimi today

[@Tilgidh]

I think that Jimmy would be honored!

[@jimmcdonough2878]

Great songs are just that - great SONGS to be performed and interpreted by many different artists, not just ONE.

[@digiaotearoa5897]

She does a beautiful Version Jimi would love this!!

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Extraordinary!!!!!!!!!! OMG she is so talented!!! I'm in awe!!!!! OMG it's AMAZING

[@bluesebe]

I remember seeing this when I was young. She's so captivating.

[@tunesmith7437]

Sounds good to me. It shows respect to a great artist that I had the fortune to see live back in '68.

[@lenyankovic2189]

My favorite Hendrix song... I like it.

[@AnthonyMoitzger-nw1id]

I have loved this cover since it came out. So good .8

[@heathersloan1192]

this made my heart swell and eyes cry. so very beautiful

[@jacobrozier869]

This is the only good version I could find on KZbin. I can’t find the original Jimi Hendrix version. This one is beautiful.

[@intersanctum]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sITJeGxrjceHntE

[@klarawinterain6101]

It's the same reason I ended up here but it's fine because loved it.

[@angelicaryans8819]

Me too cant find original

[@jimbosammy4255]

@@angelicaryans8819 Sadly the family of Jimi is bickering over legal issues over who owns the music rights. Thats why it's hard to find much on the web. As soon as copy righted material hits the toob, the family gets it dumped.

[@angelicaryans8819]

@@jimbosammy4255 That is sad that his legacy is interrupted by such pettiness. I found the original song on another video site and downloaded it.

[@MontoroAndres]

Thanks Fiona Apple ! I love the Song

[@alivengood2005]

This gets a thumbs up from me and I'm pretty picky about my Hendrix music.

[@smokeyization]

Alegna McClellan but there was a bit country in her voice you like that?

[@smokeyization]

Danijel36072 yeah haha

[@ST31N42]

The true definition of a great cover song is that it will stand on its own, with no need to refer to the original.

[@TiffanyJ.W]

I love it Fiona and jimi both amazing musicians

[@mdpocoroba]

This is one of my desert isle isolation songs if I were given 10 songs that I can listen to forever, this would be one of them. And to have Fiona singing it makes me wish I could take her to dinner even more.

[@hankwilliams2569]

Back when someone did a cover they did a cover justice.

[@sloanegolden3470]

lovely velvet voice

[@jimi794]

Thank you so much Fiona Apple ! Happy New Year for 2019

[@goldenphoenix1975]

Wow what a great version

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

agree

[@paulperea480]

Great cover of a great song. Wish this whole set would be released for download.

[@richardjones4080]

absolutely spectacular very moving cover

[@SirJoCocchi]

Wow! One of my fav songs ever!!! Great version

[@leeanderson9486]

I’ve recently learned this on guitar and forgot that Jimi never had the chance to play it live. I searched for live versions of it and this is a beautiful tribute to a man so naturally introverted he had a stammer in his childhood, the same man who became the legend.

[@NoNo-xg1qx]

she is the "angel."

[@thomasstengel7356]

I remember when this came out and arguing with friends about whether it was "good" or not. I think it's a brilliant cover by a very different artist than was Jimi. I love both versions. And, I appreciate that Ms. Apple has, seemingly, never given too many fucks what others thought. She chose to sing a song that meant something to her and own it a bit in her way. The tone and mood of the song is entirely different but, IMO, highlights how damn good the song is that it can be taken in two entirely different directions and still be really damn good.

[@carlosantaniello]

Jimi Hendrix himself played and sang it in many different ways, from a powerful rock to a heartfelt melody. This rendition is very good.

[@takeoumeda4420]

Love this version by Fiona

[@twincam88br]

Fiona is the Angel

[@OrangeTexta]

fiona is a goddess!

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

agreed I miss her

[@Patricor]

Fiona, first notes, first sound of your voice and it was clear that your song would be enchanting, sweet and nice to Hendrix because one can hear at once that you love Jimi and we do too.

[@lilbobbyjoeking6647]

Wow! I think jimi would be pleased ! I never even thought of somebody covering this 1! Great job!

[@joannepiasecka8449]

Beautiful beautiful!!!

[@cynthiamcdonald8369]

I was at her concert in 1997 in CA, I won backstage after party passes from a radio station. I fell in LOVE with her cover of Angel at that show, I was crying in the audience. But I just felt terrible for her in person, she was so tiny and frail and she was crying as her manager dragged her around to meet all her "guests". I couldn't even shake her hand, it felt like such an intrusion into her privacy. Ugh...I left immediately after that.

[@samsmith4216]

The best cover song I've ever seen. Fiona, you are a true artist. PS.. screw American Idol

[@elizabethmuko5496]

what r u talking about she was never on american idol

[@samsmith4216]

@@elizabethmuko5496 I never said she was. I just hate American Idol and how people think those clowns are true artists when they are just plain manufactured copy cats of other people's art and genius.

[@MontoroAndres]

Thank you very much Fiona Apple !

[@lorrigriffin4007]

Omg. So beautiful just reaches into your soul.

[@MontoroAndres]

Yes i love the Song ! Thanks Fiona

[@EricScottBloom]

nothing you do could erase my passion for your talent!~E

[@williamchristian8705]

Jimi would of loved it. I think that’s what’s important. He would never have have kept his music from others. He would let it be for all. I was around in his days. I’ve a very good sense of him. He’d of smiled and hugged her I’ll bet.

[@niikhb]

im so into hendrix i taught myself to play e-guitar left handed, and i think this cover is totally beautiful . almost crying at how beautiful. :)

[@susanriley2827]

Love this song

[@user-cd3vz2tm7m]

Beautiful, really creative and lovely soft.

[@garyrobinson3176]

Beautiful

[@wtfanon47]

Beautiful!

[@MontoroAndres]

Wonderful Song !

[@MontoroAndres]

Wonderful Song my Angel ,thanks for the Happy Birthday for the Jimi Hendrix : 27 -11-2017

[@FizzyWinemaker]

By stripping out Jimi's style and adding your own you've highlighted his soulful songwriting. Fitting tribute!!

[@midlifemotox]

Really beautiful..

[@pacificblu9662]

Fiona...I really, really like you after this! :}

[@electricchurchmusic4298]

Absolut brilliant, Absolut brilliant !!!!

[@janisreasnor8687]

Beautiful..makes me think of the Angel of Light I saw as a little girl & all my loved 1's whose gone before me❤

[@beautifulcrazy]

Awesome cover!!!!

[@MontoroAndres]

Thanks Fiona ! I like this Song and Jimi Hendrix

[@MontoroAndres]

Thanks my Friend ! I love Jimi Hendrix

[@XxRestlessGamerxX]

A respectable cover.

[@Staziish]

This is very good..! THX

[@caliblue2]

Who would ever doubt you my Queen💜

[@georgeprice7922]

Not a big Fiona Apple fan...but she nailed this one! Jimi would definitely be proud!

[@af631GFY]

I miss my youth

[@Bigbootymamacita86]

You must listen with an open heart and mind. of course, it will never be as good as Jimi's but she has a beautiful voice and sand it with grace.

[@hollybarrow3396]

Brilliant 👏

[@elizabethmuko5496]

queen!!!!

[@pasper5637]

une artiste, aussi une grande interprète , Fiona Apple respire la chanson, elle est une de ces voix qui touche en profondeur

[@rjjstephan]

...sweet angel J.H. smilin' from heaven/utopia ;-)

[@CydnotCharrise1]

I knew Jimi. He would have loved her version. She gives him lovely homage. Beautiful renditionSh

[@sunshine201063]

so on point...yes i think too, he is smiling....beautiful ....

[@rexmaximilian9548]

Did anyone ever read the letter she wrote to her fans when she had to cancel a portion of her tour years ago because her dog Janet, of fourteen years, was going to die soon? She wanted to be with her when the time came? It was one of the most beautiful and heartfelt things I've ever read. I'm sure Fiona had this song going through her mind at the time of Janet's passing. Fly on sweet angel.

[@joyjennasapia6658]

Makes me want to cry

[@schrenk]

Amazing...!

[@robertlovin7678]

Great cover

[@derrickcurran1031]

awesome.job

[@akusukatempe8868]

Sweet apple😘

[@melroz20102011]

Awesome

[@BODA-KFH]

Holy Shit, I am so moved, tears!

[@LeciaLouise]

Lovely

[@pkdavis]

Nice cover. Loved her disclaimer at the beginning.

[@kepcar]

Fiona I adore you(r voice).

[@dg4145]

Fiona has a great voice, I like.

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Extraordinary

[@marthastephens2179]

I just found out hour ago a very special friend of mine died. This is for you Jonelle. Fly on .... .

[@hunterwatts2070]

R.I.P

[@elmorevandodewaard544]

Very tricky indeed, but very beautiful. Hendrix would be proud. I am for sure Fiona

[@natashalynshaw2733]

yes...listening to this whilst gazing out at moon and sea at sundown calling out to angels, this song helps me so much... especially when she screams out quietly...a feeling I know well, as does she, bless her heart...peace and happiness to you...and to all good people...

[@natashalynshaw2733]

my comment in wrong place and in response to moon and "sea comment"...but am leaving, as obviously am suppose to cause idk how it got here...

[@DanijelDakaMilosevic]

of the 34.000 views, I made at least 2.000

[@ang8158]

Even though there are 77 dislikes, that number resonates with me big time, as does 1997. Thanks Jimi. Thanks Fiona. Scotty, I miss you babe😔💔

[@atta1798]

Nice groove!

[@terencelauderdale204]

Lady you are the best, love you ♥️💜💚💙

[@akkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkiek]

素晴らしいです。有難うございます。

[@Miguel8131981]

That was nice.

[@bjeffrey1863]

Nice cover