FIRST TIME Hearing JIMI HENDRIX - "All Along the Watchtower"

[@jo.s7993]

Bob Dylan wrote this, but has said his version cannot compete. He considers Jimmy's recording to be the definitive version. I absolutely love Jimmy Hendrix & wish he could have stayed in the world with us. Can you imagine all the amazing music we've missed out on, & the life he's missed out on. Just a really sad, needless loss A really sad loss to the world.

[@jo.s7993]

@@m.ericwatson968 What a strange reply....each to his own I suppose!

[@johnhurtme]

​​@@jo.s7993agreed! We got Jimmi's masterpieces because he flew too close to the Sun, not in spite of it.

[@sirslice7531]

Despite all his famous songs, this Dylan cover was Jimi's only charted hit. Even Purple Haze didn't make it.

[@johnhurtme]

@@sirslice7531 wow I didn't realize that thx for the info

[@TheTaconator69er]

How can you not know, over 50 years after his death, that his name is spelled J-I-M-I????? I've never seen a single music album, CD, Video, magazine article, book... with his name spelled the typical way, in my life. You even got Bob Dylan's spelling correct, instead of Dillon.

[@mrsmissy2669]

Jimi was one of the best. His sound was original and he made sounds with the guitar that no one else did at the time. What a talent!

[@byronmcgee4118]

Pre computers

[@claytonpaul4259]

Jimi was an absolute monster on the guitar, as a songwriter, as a singer in his own style that matched his very personal style of music perfectly. He composed and interpreted other people's music in ways no one has been able to do since. Jimi was truly a genius. If you really want your mind to be blown: Check out Machine Gun on Band of Gypsys, Hear my train a comin from Berekely show 2 (on the Blues compilation as the electric version). Pali Gap, Bold as Love, Ezy Ryder, Power to Love, Message of Love, too many amazing studio tracks and live performances to list. National Anthem and Voodoo child at woodstock another epic moment in music history. Can't go wrong with Jimi!

[@mrq6270]

Amen! And I’m glad you put Pali Gap in there. It’s so overlooked.

[@darwinblinks]

arguably the greatest cover in rock history

[@wpl8275]

Ronnie Woods gave an interview about the time he stayed with Jimi for awhile in an apartment and he mentioned casually that Jimi could play equally well with either hand even though he played left handed. That's how freaking good he was. So good he only made 3 albums before he died and people still listen to his music.

[@ronnypalmisano3797]

He actually made 4 albums . Let's don't forget Band of Gypsies.

[@RonF-q3l]

Actually he also released (posthumously) Rainbow Bridge, and Cry Of Love. I don't remember whether Band Of Gypsys was released before or, after his passing? Almost forgot Hendrix In The West which was his last performance ever at The Isle Of Wight concert, several days before his death..

[@peterlburrows]

Just him, a drummer and a bass player. Talk about a power trio!

[@jacksonbelow6882]

You're absolutely right about Jimi breaking all the licks and solos out on the fly. That's the reason many consider him to be the greatest. His playing never sounds contrived or planned. It was pure, emotive howling from his soul. Like he was in another world when he was playing.

[@byronmcgee4118]

He did not read music

[@jamescox9427]

Jimi may or may not have been the greatest, but he was The Innovator. He created sounds that no one before him had accomplished. There are so many amazing guitarist that it is hard to narrow it down to 10 let alone 3.

[@jo.s7993]

You're absolutely right about who are the top three guitarist. Like you, I cant narrow it down to three, so I'm not even going try!

[@claytonpaul4259]

Jimi was certainly the most influential, I think. Lots of ways to break it down tho

[@richdiddens4059]

Another great unsung player was Glenn Campbell. Watch him play the William Tell Overture on an electric 12-string blind on top of his head. And he played everything by ear, often after a single listen. He never learned to read music.

[@mariaportengen2959]

One of his greatest numbers. Great guitar solo's! Enjoy it! 🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶👍

[@FredGarnett]

I love Jimi. and I saw him live in 1969. AS you really love guitar, and you can here what he plays, why dont you check out Third Stone From The Sun, which was the guitar virtuoso track off his first album and was inspired by Jimi seeing the first episode of Star Trek on TV (which he loved)

[@Priyanka.Aarya77]

Hendrix was/is a legend. Nice to see youngsters enjoying his music for the first time.

[@mtnvalley9298]

Find a vid of him playing, and it'll be easier to understand why he is held in such high regard. He was just so natural to produce such a complex sound.

[@cspringer333]

"What's That!" It was a Wah Wah (foot) pedal. Big in the 60's when it first came out.

[@bobcunningham5288]

I don't think anybody seemed more like their guitar was an extension of their body and soul than Jimi.

[@forwardpeace]

Dave Mason is playing the 12 string guitar rhythm behind Jimi's lead.

[@vidge123]

you need to SEE jimi play. he is famous for playing with his guitar behind his back or behind his neck, picking the strings with his mouth, setting the guitar on fire, all kinds of stuff. many have tried to copy him (stevie ray vaughan).

[@ronnypalmisano3797]

I got to see him perform 4 times. Once here in New Orleans, once at Woodstock , once in Memphis and once at the Atlanta pop festival . I stood on a bench with my friend here in New Orleans, after the show by his dressing room . When he and the two Englishmen come out surrounded by cops with Night Sticks . The crowd went psycho and pushed me off the bench and through the air. I ( an 18 year old ) slammed into his chest and hit the ground . I covered my head with my arms , I was worried about police. I noticed in front of my face was multi colored Moccasins. (Jimi's shoes) I felt a hand grab my elbow as I was flung back on the bench. It was Jimi. I had no idea he was that strong. He then went nose to nose with me and said "Stay free , little brother , stay free " then quickly ran to his limo, shooting all of us the peace ☮️ sign through his window !!! There are so many major stories and experiences I had and could tell you about the 60's.

[@mrq6270]

What a great story! I really envy you for getting to see those performances.

[@charleskofflermusic9051]

You know, it's a cover of a Bob Dylan song. Great to share this tremendous rendition and performance with you. He's amazing. Bravo for your fantastic work my friend 👍👍👍

[@michaelwduffy]

Thanks charles hope all is well with you my friend! 🙏

[@bwractive]

So many to chose from, Jimmy Hendrix, Stevie ray vaughn, Santana, Slash, Jeff Healey are the first 5 that come to my mind

[@thegrayghost504]

OMG! what a great intro! He is absolutely one of the greatest all time guitar players..bar none! Was also was a 1sr Airborne paratrooper...wow! Discharged because a busted ankle. Born in Seattle! You gotta listen to more of stuff! Thanks Michael, very nostalgic!

[@colonelb]

There are so many amazing guitarists that it's difficult to say definitively who is the best, however Hendrix is definitely S-tier for sure. There's a video to react to called "Jimi Hendrix Guitar Tricks" where, among other things, he plays the guitar behind his head, and also plays holding the guitar up to his face and playing with his tongue. As far as I know he's the only one who's ever done that.

[@mtnvalley9298]

Stevie Ray Vaughn did it also and was probably top five right there with Jimmy.

[@carlajimenez5483]

Nice reaction. Check out Jimi at Woodstock playing the Star Spangled Banner. My top 3 are Roy Clark, Jimi Hendrix and Prince

[@ronnypalmisano3797]

Jimi was the master of the stratocaster.

[@mtnvalley9298]

A trio of guitar, bass and drums made that sound.

[@chrisjenkins6120]

This song was written by Bob Dylan. Hendrix was very versatile. He died too young. You should listen to The Wind Cries Mary. Seriously.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Great song - one of my favourite Hendrix tracks with clean Motown-style double string riffs that showed the breadth and subtlety of his playing.

[@will-x9c]

The first concert I ever went to was Jimi and the Experience, 1968. Although there have been many great guitarists none were or are as innovative as Jimi. Electric Ladyland which included this Bob Dylan song was an absolute masterpiece of creativity, never surpassed IMO. Listen to it, difficult to believe it was recorded in '68. Jimi was THE virtuoso of electric guitar

[@dianedarby442]

I love that you equated this song and Jimi's voice with Dylan - as this reaction was from a couple of days ago, I'll assume you already know Dylan wrote the song. Dylan was a real inspiration to Jimi - not only his songwriting, but Jimi Hendrix was very self-conscious about his voice, so he figured if Dylan can sing, maybe he can too. lol It's amazing to think he felt that way when his voice, as Dylan's, created the perfect effect with their music, to convey the full message/emotion of their songs. Great reaction! Thanks!

[@rubroken]

watch Jimi doing "Hey Joe" live at Montreux(?). you'll see why he's considered the GOAT

[@stevedahlberg8680]

"The 30th Fucking Fret" ... that was so appropriate and hilarious, lol.

[@garybradford8332]

Best guitarist lists, besides the three others have already mentioned, needs to include Dickie Betts (Allman Brothers), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) and my personal favorite, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd). Fun fact: Jimi and Joe Pesci both played guitar in the same band, Joey Dee and the Starlighters, but not at then same time. Their big hit was "The Peppermint Twist".

[@skiptrace1888]

My top 3: 1. John McGlaughlin Mahavishnu Orchestra 2. Phil Keaggy Glass Harp 3. Terry Kath Chicago

[@antarcticorb9197]

Do a deep dive with Hendrix... Midnight...Look Over Yonder...Pali Gap for starters.

[@edgarsnake2857]

Loved your reaction to one of the greatest recordings ever made. FYI- Jimi is playing all of the electric guitars with the use of various sound effects. Dave Mason played at least some of the acoustic guitar parts. I think JH even played bass on this.

[@johnrussell4788]

Three fave guitarists, Jimi , Jimi, Jimi

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

This song took 27 takes, with Jimi Hendrix doing numerous dubbings. The bass player walked out and Dave Mason (Traffic), who played rhythm guitar on the original tracks took over the bass responsibilities, but Jim Hendricks later came back later and played the bass line himself. The studio credits are Jimi Hendrix on vocals, lead guitar and bass, Dave Mason on rhythm guitar (12 string at the beginning, 6 string on the last verse) and Mitch Mitchell on drums.

[@AnyaDiary]

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[@elishua8199]

THANK YOU HONORABLE YOUNG ROCKER 🎸 JIMI PUT OUT A BUNCH OF, OTHERWORLDLY CLASSICS.. # 1 HIGHWAY CHILD # 2 MIDNIGHT IT WAS ONE OF ROCK'S FIRST,KILLER INSTRUMENTALS..🎸 # 3 FREEDOM IM ALSO A PROFESSIONAL GUITARIST SINGER SINCE 1973 HENDRIX WAS ,ONE OF THE GREATEST PROLIFIC SONG WRITERS OF OUR TIME JIMI HENDRIX BOB DYLAN CURTIS MAYFIELD

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

In interviews jimmy always said Roy Clark was the best he ever heard.

[@helgar791]

I had the unbelievable pleasure of seeing Jimi 4 times before his death and missed another 2 performances in my NYC area. Perhaps Jimi's three most transformative live performances are 1) 1967 doing "Wild Thing" at The Monterey Pop Festival. That performance is still shocking to this day. 2) 1969 his "Star Spangled Banner" at Woodstock. 3) 1970 his performance of "Machine Gun" at the Fillmore East here in NYC. I was at that performance. All three of these performances are electric. The first two are flashy and exciting, the final one is Jimi just playing. No flash, no theatrics. All three though are riveting and are among the greatest live performances by a rock guitarist.

[@williamscoggin1509]

First time I heard this was in 1976. LOVED IT

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

He is great, but Roy Buchanan is my favorite guitarist, check out FIVE STRING BLUES.

[@glenndespres5317]

Listen to The Wind Cries Mary for a different vocal feel. Bold As Love absolutely kicks ass and is a masterpiece.

[@yvonnephillips3888]

I keep his cd in my car to play this song when I'm on my way to someplace I don't really want to go. Fools me into thinking I'm badass and can handle it, no problem.

[@ivansavoie3190]

If you would like to hear another Bob Dylan cover check out Highway 61 Revisited from Johnny Winter captured Live, Johnny Winter is one of the if not the best slide player ever, great reaction.

[@robertlear2712]

It’s hard to pick one or two songs. I would say “The Wind Cries Mary”, Voodoo Child, House Burning Down and many more.

[@brumleytwitch6265]

Yes, the reason that Jimi Hendrix is called the greatest of all time, is because of his improvisational skills. What you need to listen to is one of his long numbers where he puts his heart and soul into each note. Check out "Machine Gun" from Band of Gypsies and you will be converted.

[@erikahlander3489]

I don't think there are any top three. Like comparing good food with good music. Among the real good ones are Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Jon Gomm (and Allan Holdsworth, Jan Akkerman, John McLaughlin, Prince, and many more) But, they are so different so you can't compare them.

[@ronnypalmisano3797]

I loved his greatest song, 1983 a merman i should turn to be. It was a 20 minute song, where he was sick of the killing noise of war , so he invents this machine that turns him and his girlfriend into a merman and a mermaid as their heads go under and they travel through these trippy underwater sound (a weeder's delight) with various schools of fish and a shard passing through to the pleasures of Neptune and his harp. Its on the Electric Ladyland Album.

[@aasja7739]

Jimmie has NEVER been the best. BUT he was a inavater. This is a great song. Some guitar parts are backwards recorded. Jimmie played the bass on this song on his guitar.

[@tonyharris9447]

Jimmy made the deal with the devil and won❤ the did 😊 sceam.jimi left-handed. Guitar put on some headphones next and get the full time❤

[@RonF-q3l]

Jimi Hendrix

[@bobc8996]

Hendrix a bass player and a drummer!

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

He’s in the 27 club, unfortunately. He died at that age along with Janus Joplin, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse, Brian Jones and more.

[@roboi2241]

To understand the significance of this song, it came out in 1968 and was so far ahead of its time musically you would have to listen to other songs from that time to get a proper perspective of its impact on the rock music landscape.

[@sharonpate5481]

This was written by Bob Dylan 👵🏼💜☮️

[@michaelwduffy]

Wait actually!? 😳

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

He had other people playing also. The solos are him.

[@mr.goodenough3796]

Jimi is also on the bass and an acoustic guitar , along with Dave Mason on another acoustic.

[@jrtruth2426]

There's a video where Jimi was on a tv show as a guest and he said he couldn't read music so he really didn't play a lot of the same things twice.

[@johnbgood52]

No disrespect intended toward Jimi, he took the guitar to places it had never been before at the time and fully deserves his reputation, but my personal, admittedly highly subjective (as anyone's would be) top three would be Jeff Beck, Alan Holdsworth and Phil Keaggy.

[@albalass54]

Remember, this came out at a time guys were dying in the jungles of Viet Nam and students were DYING protesting that war!!! Context is everything!

[@jo.s7993]

Jimmy was one of the lucky ones. He survived his twelve month tour of duty.

[@vorbach1]

Glenn Campbell, Jimi Hendrix, & Eric Clapton, in that order.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Sorry to be late, but here goes. For my money, the two other greatest guitarists are: 1) John McLaughlin. A jazz guitarist who raised the instrument to post-Hendrix levels of technical brilliance and compositional insanity. Try “Meeting of the Spirits” from “The Inner Mounting Flame.” He takes a chord progression and time signature from flamenco and adapts it to electric 12-string and produces something totally unlike anything else you’ll ever hear. 2) Rory Gallagher. Definitely the bluesiest player born with white skin. He studied the blues from every period and style the way Glenn Gould studied Bach. Track down “I Could Have Had Religion” from his Montreux set in 1994. It will scare you witless. 3) You should also check out “Crossroads,” by Clapton with Cream. It’s the Mount Everest of guitar solos.

[@JeffGrimes-bo4cc]

Chewing gum his voice so clear wow

[@swtp32]

Yes, definitely a swagger in vocals but never a more refined guitar virtuosic king.

[@gwilli9511]

One guitar, one bass and a drum kit.

[@byronmcgee4118]

Jimi played the bass in this track also

[@garrickdouglas6804]

Funny yu should mention Bob Dylan because he wrote it.

[@williamscoggin1509]

That was a Wawa pedal through his guitar.

[@m.ericwatson968]

Not necessarily the "best" guitarist of all time, that's an unwinnable argument for the sake of it, (still fun sometimes), look to other name-brand guitarists for that critique, you will not be disappointed. Anyhow, Jimi was one of the greatest songwriters of the late 20th Century, and though he did not pen this song himself, Bob Dylan himself said (I'm paraphrasing) Jimi's version is so perfect, the song belongs in the Jimi pantheon now.

[@garyfletcher844]

hE HAS EFFECTS ADDED TO HIS GUITAR. a GUITAR DOESN'T SOUND THAT WAY NORMALLY

[@mzluna313]

If you watch any movie that's set during the Vietnam conflict, you will most likely hear a portion of this song at some point. Like others have said, this is actually a cover. But the original just doesn't hit the way this one does.

[@deanwimbridge9318]

I like both versions but Jimmy guitar sounds better than Bobs harmonica 👍

[@garyfletcher844]

hE SOUNDS BETTER WHEN PSYCHADELIC AFFECTS ARE ADDED

[@EligahMoten]

You got to kidding those 4 guys were kids when Jimi was playing stop the BS Jimis the goat!!

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

Best three Roy Clark. Jimmy Hendrix and Prince.

[@robertlear2712]

3 best ever guitar players - Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck

[@ROMANS3-25KJV]

Michael, are you saved? We all have sinned (Romans 3:23 KJB). All sinners will end up in the lake of fire (Revelation 21:8 KJB). The Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, got buried and rose again the third day (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB). You have to put your faith in the blood of Christ (Romans 3:25 KJB). Water baptism DOESN'T save us (1 Corinthians 1:17 KJB). We are saved by grace through faith, not works (Ephesians 2:8-9 KJB). We're once saved always saved (Ephesians 1:13-14 KJB).

[@michaelwduffy]

Yes I am catholic

[@ROMANS3-25KJV]

@@michaelwduffy catholicism is a false religion with a false gospel. We can't earn our salvation by baptism, eucharist or confessing to a priest.

[@dunbarf2413]

Terrible reaction...this reaction consistently interrupted the song right before the guitar solo runs fking up the whole feel and effect of the song not to mention Jimi's playing.👎