Jimi Hendrix - Al Kooper's Memories of Monterey Pop, Electric Lady Studios' & More

[@musicman5858]

Talking about being in the right place at the right time in history. Must have been awesome to jam with all those people.

[@curbozer5006]

I have limited respect for Kooper...he seems to have been one of those dudes who hang on the edge of whatever is happening musically, but his actual musical prowess is not so great...but he was there, and does tell good stories!

[@marcusbuckner5582]

Al Kooper, Tom Dowd, Eddie Kramer: I could listen to them talk all day about the back stories, their studio work and the 'baby sitting' duties they had to sometimes perform. Thanks MHOFM !

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Marcus... Joe

[@mstack1949]

And after all Al has done, the jerks at the RNRHOF still have not honored Mr. Kooper. Great story Al.

[@seanieizcool]

They just announced he’s being inducted yesterday!

[@DesraHumphrey-r3u]

Al ur the coolest man that ever knew Jimi,as far as I'm concerned brother,I love the Jimi special at that cafe, what was in that food

[@donreynolds5233]

These stories are incredible, thanks so much for getting them out there and recognizing these people

[@a2zme]

I could listen to this guy tell Rock & Roll stories .. all day :)

[@houstonrebel4449]

Me too. I have several documentaries with him in it. How he accidentally, by chance played keyboards on Dylan's Like a Rolling Stone, recording Skynyrds 1st 2 albums (and his experiences recording them and hard-headedness RVZ), Monterrey Pop. Has lot of memories to tell. I use the term 'hard headed'. More like 'head strong' or 'determined'.

[@sundemon1156]

Buy his book: "Backstage Passes & Backstabbing Bastards (Memoirs Of A Rock'n'Roll Survivor)". It's GREAT.!!

[@The121Hammer]

He comes across a lot better than a number of other Hendrix acquaintances doing the I Knew Jimi circuit.

[@a2zme]

@@The121Hammer He knew more than just Hendrix, dude .. lol

[@JimmyBlues99]

He was an incredible asshole...I did backline support for him in NYC in'73 and he was a complete prick

[@blakewhittington4336]

I started cooking this meal and me and my boy both like it

[@sharktroubles]

"Long Hot Summer Night" is the song on Electric Ladyland that features Al Kooper on piano. He's buried in the mix and maybe that's why he doesn't think highly of it. To me, that track's one of the most musically soulful and lyrically interesting in the entire Jimi Hendrix catalogue. Feels REAL good to hear!

[@kevingrace945]

good stuff

[@chipurBillWhite]

I believe it’s Al who does the count-in on Saturday Night Special.

[@2liter8]

That dish sounds like something we got in grade school lunch. Ground beef, rice, whatever veggies-good shit. You get a nice mix with enough protein to give you a charge but not overdo it.

[@corndog1868]

Search here for (Sucker For a Pretty Face) by RockCandy, it's a great under rated 80s rock album!!! Enjoy (Sinful Demo Album 1985)

[@DFDuck55]

A good friend of mine I went to high school with, drummer Tony Fanucci, wrote the lyrics for Sucker For A Pretty Face. He let Eric Martin record it who didn't give Tony credit or ever pay him for the song. The inspiration for the song came when Tony and I were drinking homemade wine and watching one of those hot sweaty exercise shows on cable TV that were the closest thing on TV to being porn without being porn. One of the hot sweaty girls on the show was Tony's ex girlfriend. Sucker For A Pretty Face is about seeing his ex girlfriend on that TV show.

[@corndog1868]

@@DFDuck55 Thanks for the insight, love the story how the song came to be.

[@dannyhughes2680]

Put the full (JIMMY HENDRIX) recipe online..

[@SJKLR99]

He is the Forest Gump of rock he's everywhere through the decades. Skynyrd, Butterfield,blood sweat tears etc

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching 650..... I thought the same thing.....Best, Joe

[@melodymakermark]

Just happens to be in a studio sitting at a warmed up Hammond B3 when Dylan records Like a Rolling Stone.

[@rollomaughfling380]

Ok I hereby DEMAND the recipe for "Jimi Hendrix."

[@yaknoff379]

I too....

[@jamesha175]

he said it was "ground beef, rice & vegetables, all mixed together".

[@digitalbrand5510]

That’s good eatin’

[@colmcasey1794]

Sounds like savoury mince to me here in Ireland.We call ground beef mince beef.Its the same thing.Fry the beef and set aside.Fry ANY veg of your choice with ANY spices or herbs of your choice and then add the beef and cover with beef stock and simmer for 30 minutes.Add boiled rice any time before serving.A small can of sweet corn near the end is great.This is NOT Asian fried rice. It's cheap and delicious Rollo.Asain fried rice is just fried rice.Of course you can add fried rice instead of boiled to this dish.You might have been joking when you DEMANDED the recipe.I don't care man.I LOVE Al Cooper.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Yes!!

[@randysalles2292]

Al Kooper...a legend in his own right...

[@kjatexas3679]

Electric Lady Studios, previously Generation, was originally The Village Barn. My band played gigs there in the '60s. You had to descend a long set of stars , when you entered the building. Good times.

[@davidgibbs381]

Al Kooper with Blood Sweat and Tears on "Child is Father to the Man" is one of the best albums ever.

[@66impala71]

Great album, and the cover always fascinated me.

[@mstack1949]

Brilliant!

[@richardsnodgrass8647]

This guy is still 70' cool. It is a pleasure just to listen to him. Thanks so very much for interviewing him and the memories he brings back to me. Keep it up and enjoy your day.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks.......... Joe

[@ministerofdarkness]

His book Back Stage Passes and Back Stabbing Bastards is an essential read!

[@Diggerdog2nd]

That's the greatest name for a book I've ever heard. I'm getting it.

[@KoolHandJuke]

@@Diggerdog2nd You're right and so am I! 😆

[@Sugarhilljah]

I will read this

[@UberLummox]

Sound familiar. What year is it from approximately?

[@moondoggarvey4282]

I never knew I was making a "Jimi Hendrix" all these years. Sometimes I use whole wheat elbow pasta instead of rice. I'm gonna call that the "Al Kooper".

[@PC160]

Now you're talking about "American chop suey".

[@davidallen346]

The Jimi Hendrix stir fry

[@carapo66]

Yum

[@toneyisaiah408]

Are photos of him eating at a restaurant?

[@KoolHandJuke]

@John Gardy I give up. You knew someone would ask! What's KD?

[@troydante]

This is so great. So straight forward about his acquaintances and accomplishments and in such a modest way. I recommend his book, "Backstage Passes & Backstabbing Bastards: Memoirs of a Rock 'N' Roll Survivor" ...

[@tenparab]

Al Kooper is such a huge fan of rock and roll and is never too proud to let it show. I love the guy.

[@djangodunn5968]

While a youth I met Frank Zappa before a show in the Garrick Theater in NYC! Soon Al K. came up to Zappa and started talking and Lo and behold Richie Havens joined in the conversation. Frank introduced me to them but I don't think I said anything but hello pleased to meet you. Suddenly Neil Diamond came out of the Bitter End Club across the street and Frank started to verbally harass Neil and Al just busted out laughing. Richie seemed uncomfortable about it. Years later 46 to be exact I met Richie again after a show in Alabama and we had quite a laugh about this event!

[@johnbutler8815]

OK - Al Kooper may be the coolest guy ever.

[@artysanmobile]

Great story! Al, you are such a lovable character. It’s easy to see why gentleman Jimi took such a liking to you.

[@tattyshoesshigure5731]

Great listening to Al reminiscing about Jimi... love the story about the ‘magic’ guitar Jimi gave him, well... he was indeed a “magic boy”!

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Jimi Hendrix: "Hey Al ... why don't you sit in with us on this song?" Al: "I can't man ... I'm working." Just ... wow. A brush with greatness. Cool stuff.

[@1Ascanius]

Stephen Lennartz incredible isn’t it HAHAHAHA

[@drutgat2]

Al Kooper is pretty great himself - just look at a list of the songs he has played on, and the people he has produced. His keyboard part on 'Like A Rolling Stone' is brilliant, and he was only learning the instrument at the time (he turned up at the session with a guitar, thinking that he might get to play that on the session).

[@DexterHaven]

You don't really think Al was being honest, do you? Of course, he could have gotten permission to play one song -- especially the song he played the organ on in the studio version by Dylan. Al's boss and the other musicians at the festival would have loved it. He just used that an excuse. Use you life experience, as judge's ask jurors to do in the stock jury instructions.

[@rushpittsburgh4]

@@DexterHaven explain?

[@DexterHaven]

@@rushpittsburgh4 Think. It's common sense. Reread.

[@CorbCorbin]

“Super Session” with Bloomfield and Stills was on repeat my fall of 1995.

[@The121Hammer]

CorbCorbin Mine too a few falls earlier. And a few years later too.

[@kitano0]

Discovered that album late...truly a great one....think I'll listen to it tonight!

[@mbass718]

Thanks.. I haven't listened to that in a long time. Gonna play it now. Bloomfield is criminally underrated whenever there's talk of the greatest gtr players. He could blow away most other gtr players easily.

[@The121Hammer]

Mike Lenowsky Criminally underrated in the pantheon of great blues-rock guitarists during the electric guitars defining era.

[@CorbCorbin]

Mike Lenowsky Bloomfield is criminally underrated. I remember playing along with his instrumentals at just the right time for both my own playing ability, as well as my musical taste. It influenced me quite a bit. I also think Stills doesn’t get enough respect for his skill on the electric. He has some of my favorite use of Wah on Season of the Witch. Recently, I’ve been listening to the version with the horns removed, and it’s really inspired me to use my wah in different situations.

[@drutgat2]

That was fascinating. Many thanks for posting it.

[@ToddtheExploder]

Man, Al is one well-spoken storyteller. Please give us more stories from your life! That was thoroughly enjoyable. And btw, thanks a million for your contribution to "Still Rainin'." Hell, thanks for your many contributions to the music of my youth. You've truly elevated yourself to my pantheon by virtue of this interview, and I consider myself to be exceedingly discriminating. Never knew how articulate and measured your words are, and it feels like a very personal gift to those of use who were there in the sixties. So please, before it's too late, please give us more stories! 😎

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Todd... thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.. there is another clip I did with Al on our MHOF channel... Look for Al’s interview about recording “Like A Rolling Stone” . You’ll enjoy it... best... Joe

[@mtc4him201]

Thanks again Joe. I find Am Kooper to be one of the more fascinating people I have ever heard interviewed.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks mtc.... I agree...joe

[@mrDCunningham]

Al has sure had an interesting life. I bet he could tell stories forever. Wow. What a guy. Great interview Joe 👍🏻😎

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you David... joe

[@theycallmethehunter5009]

Don't forget, Al "discovered" Skynyrd while recording ARS in Atlanta. He does carry some big big history around with him. I'd rather be lucky than good. And Al must be the former.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

He knew how to network, plain and simple.

[@jamesha175]

"ground beef, rice & vegetables all mixed together" wow these guys were easily impressed. anyway, i think al kooper played on the song "long hot summer night".

[@jamesha175]

@profnasty eddie kramer was engineer for that album. my favorite album!

[@davegilbertmusic]

@profnastyAlan Douglas got involved later but as a producer. Eddie Kramer and Gary Kellgren were engineers, Chas Chandler and eventually Jimi Hendrix were the producers of the Electric Ladyland album.

[@bendream544]

Have to admit the 3 versions I've heard with a guest keyboard player of Like a Rolling Stone are nothing compared to the Monterey take with Jimi more or less playing all the fills with just the Experience is by far the best version. So as good as Al is I feel even he would still detract from the effect.

[@tednugent8501]

@profnasty Absolutely man.

[@tednugent8501]

I was wondering which track he played on.

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

I dig these vault videos

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I’m really happy to hear this because I have a lot to share with you!!! Best...Joe

[@antrygis1]

First of all I am glad that Al came through. Even what I saw and heard in the early 90's of Al...it was like he was still messed up from the muxsic "biz" that he had been in. Here he sound solid. Got a wife, healthy, for a guy his age. And it's like NOW he can remember this stuff. This is an authentic remembrance of Hendrix. Most real stuff was published in the 1st 5 years posthumously. Thumbs up Al.

[@shadowknight9807]

He seems like such an "everyman" - like anyone could have been there and done this. One of us?

[@curbozer5006]

Yes...he was just a so-so musician, but was great at networking his way through the music business...a not often mentioned fact, is that he briefly played guitar for the the group that made a huge hit Short Shorts, in 1958...but he joined them after they made that record....I believe their name was The Royal Teens.

[@Philtration]

I love the live stuff Kooper recorded with Mike Bloomfield.

[@greatgooglymoogly]

Great to see Al is doing great these days. I got to see him a couple of times when he was teaching Music Production in Boston at Berklee College of Music. A wealth of great info and he had some amazing stories to share. I got an autographed copy of his book he had out at the time. Happy to have had the opportunity to be around back then.

[@chipurBillWhite]

Always liked Al Kooper. No pretense, what you see is what you get.

[@ronaldtorres5758]

Al Kooper played on "Rainy Day Dream Away" and "Still Dreaming" which of course is the same song but cut in half! Great songs great story!

[@curbozer5006]

Nope...Nope that was Mike Finnegan...Kooper contributed a little piano riffing in another tune, called Long, Hot Summer Night"....he says that the tune wa s not so good, but actually it is very nice, very atmospheric and full of a rhythm and blues feel.

[@verycrankyperson]

Love Al Kooper!

[@newellbate]

This is great

[@MaunderMaximum]

OMG those Nagra jam tapes... where could they be?

[@CorbCorbin]

MaunderMaximum His sister has them if no one stole them prior. I remember reading somewhere, that Jimi got rid of many of them. As some musicians didn’t like those sessions being out there. Probably because there was a lot of messy playing. There used to be a good one online of Jimi’s first week playing what became Little Wing, with Paul Caruso on Harmonica. Caruso may have some, as he hung out with Jimi a lot, and was a part of many of those jams.

[@loilt5091]

I hope those Nagra falls aren't dry

[@curbozer5006]

@@CorbCorbin Caruso died a couple years ago...Hendrix had a couple different tape recorders, his favorite being a Sony reel to reel model, that he would drag around to various jams and gigs...a few of those tapes have been bootlegged, at this point, I hope the family has gathered most of those up...they are precious recordings of a unique artist...otherwise, those tapes may never surface, or maybe have deteriorated beyond recovery.

[@minorsnow5306]

They got stolen when some items in his apartment was taken after his death.

[@manjay49]

*That* is what's called "a great story"

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

Everyone who knew Hendrix says how shy he was. But when he performed, he was so confident. Amazing how the stage and his guitar transformed him into a different person.

[@larydixon4824]

This is COOL ! Al Kooper has memories that are just Unbelievable !! Thank you very much for sharing this Joe, this information means so much to so many.. Lary

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Larry....

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Lary I meant:)

[@larydixon4824]

No problem my friend... Lary

[@TweedSuit]

That guitar would sell for a million now.

[@Sawdust5764]

Somebody has those tapes somewhere....

[@3niknicholson]

that "Aha!" moment 2:41 The Tin Angel....... "in a Bleeker Street Café, I found someone to love today" Joni Mitchell, my other first love (Chelsea Morning was my first 45 rpm single ) met Roy Blumenfeld. Suddenly a circle is completed! I'd been hearing "blinkered" street café for 52-odd years

[@alanriley9621]

I love your story. It's always amazing when you make a connection like this to a song. Sometimes it takes years, but when you get it, it's music magic.

[@tulelazule7231]

I feel great beauty in this. Thanks, Al Kooper.

[@Rushscored4]

Fantastic , and heart warming. People loved Jimi for his magical guitar playing , but also for him being a humble man. God bless you Jimi. And thanks to Al Kooper for tellin this lovely thing

[@nolanative62]

Ooo I

[@JB19504]

Al seems, and probably is, a great guy. He seems so down to earth and has some great stories. I love his track on BST's Child Is Father To The Man, "I Can't Quit Her". Play it all the time when I am driving in my car.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

I would like to hear the story of who/how BST got rid of Kooper--the main founder, and lead singer of that group!

[@chuckprojects9840]

Actually, I think the track Al did on with Jimi on Electric Ladyland was pretty good...

[@spyderlogan4992]

You don't mean Steve Winwood on the B-3 on the slow Voodoo Chile track, he did play on "Long Hot Summer Night"...

[@vladdrakul7851]

So awesome! (I want some 'Jimi Hendrix' too. I get rice and chicken and vegetables from a great Thai restaurant every week!) Hendrix is THE musician for me. On my studio wall I have two big portrait photographs of the two poles of my music's divine inspiration. The Beatles for creative evolution and song COMPOSITION vs Hendrix as the perfect MUSICIAN! As Jim Morrison put it, the two legs of American music being the Black and the White traditions. The concept definition vs the improvising inspiration!

[@kenshiloh]

The beatles wrote phenomenal songs, but Jimi wrote on so many levels. IMHO, he was better songwriter than John & Paul. In a comparison of my favorites: Axis > Paperback Writer. Night Bird > Strawberry Fields (Both brilliant!). Drifting > Taxman. Even skipping Jimi's virtuousity on the guitar, the lyric/melodic content is much more profound than the Beatles. However, Beatle vocals/harmonies are vastly superior to Jimi's. Of course, music is highly subjective. There are those who say, for example, the Ramones were better than both Hendrix and Beatles! There are no 'greatest,' there is simply personal preferences. On a spiritual level, both were singing about world peace and love. I strongly disagree with their message as I have found that the true 'Axis' is Jesus Christ; He is the light of the world. All the best to you and yours!

[@larrydrozd2740]

Al Kooper is just amazing! I would love to sit at a bar, buy him drinks and listen to him tell stories all night.

[@umbertoongaban1623]

He played piano on Long Hot Summernight.On the Electric Lady Land Album.

[@umbertoongaban1623]

When he start talking you realize that he is a nice guy to listent to. Maby thats why Jimi likened his company. Yes, people like this man, you can goi into the studio and come up with something beathyful.

[@lwoodt1]

Al needs his own show each week ,,Im sure he has endless stories from the early days that everyone would love to hear.

[@southpenn7973]

that rice dish he spoke of is very english ...my wife who is from the uk...says its called a kedgery...she has been making that dish since we met...its very good

[@charlesobeid4886]

Al is a genius

[@eargasm1072]

This man has played with and for many of the biggest artists and legends of rock...Dylan, Hendrix, the Stones, the Who. He formed B, S & T, produced Lynyrd Skynyrd, helped the Zombies' "Time of the Season" become a hit in the States. What a legacy man!

[@sasodcfred]

You forgot to mention the most important of all those mentioned: Mike Bloomfield. This is a serious sin deserving a highest fine ;)

[@dannyhood7433]

I've heard mike Bloomfield (blues guitarist?)'name' like 1980? I was young reading guitar player magazine. Michael Bloomfield was mentioned often. I'm almost sure Bloomfield knew Jimi personally, although I don't know if they recorded? Im not really into traditional blues.(my idea of blues is heavy tone mahogany rush , pat Travers born under bad sign, or Shawn lane, once upon time in the west.uli jon roth fly to the rainbow Starbucks, Blues waiting for the fretboard gymnastics to kick in

[@dannyhood7433]

I've heard mike Bloomfield (blues guitarist?)'name' like 1980? I was young reading guitar player magazine. Michael Bloomfield was mentioned often. I'm almost sure Bloomfield knew Jimi personally, although I don't know if they recorded? Im not really into traditional blues.(my idea of blues is heavy tone mahogany rush , pat Travers born under bad sign, or Shawn lane, once upon time in the west.uli jon roth fly to the rainbow Starbucks, Blues waiting for the fretboard gymnastics to kick in

[@TheScudabear1]

Hope you have a lot more footage of this interview joe coz I could listen to the guy all night...so down to earth just tellin it like it was!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I’ll see what might be if interest. If there’s enough I’ll put it up. Glad you’re enjoying it.best...Joe

[@idessaoutlaw]

Thanks Joe 😎👌 Great Video

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again outlaw…..Joe

[@pedenmk]

I hear Jimi was a good kind of man. I know he could smoke that GUITAR. There will never be another Jimi Hendrix.......i hate a THIEF. I had a 12 string stolen years ago along with a system and all my albums from the 60s and 70s all due to thievery.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Mark…. So sorry some creep stole your guitar and records…. I’ve experienced that many times as a guitar shop owner….. Joe

[@hqco3rdmedbattalionfmfpac953]

Al is a character , I never heard anyone dog Jimi , God bless him 😎🇺🇸⚓️

[@krumabon1903]

Al I loved your playing on ELL

[@charlesobeid4886]

All Cooper is one of the coolest guys in rock n roll.He got so many bands started.

[@luvbasses5487]

I met and hung out with Al on a few occasions back between ‘01-‘05. After moving to the Boston area he received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music. During this time Al formed the Funky Faculty - a band consisting of Berklee staff professors. Tom Stein, professor of professional music and bassist is a close friend of mine. Soon I’d be tagging along with him to some of the gigs with my camera in tow. For Al’s 60th birthday party Berklee hosted him to play a concert at the BPC (performance center.) Of course I was there and had permission from him to photograph the night. Al used one of my photos for the inner sleeve of his upcoming (at the time) cd called Black Coffee. I’m proud to have one page in the history of this legendary figure.

[@tuskedbeast]

Gosh, how much of this great stuff are you sitting on? I begged for "more Neil" a week ago, please, more Al Kooper! :) Thanks!

[@michaelvaladez6570]

In every interview i have come across they all said high praises about not only his playing guitar but what a shy and humble person he was.Ever once in lifetime the universe. brings a new incentive ( i never thoght or looked or new it could be done in that manner).Some people embrace it or say you can't do that and give it praise or it's garbagr.Then like a comet that person who gave us a new insight is gone But not forgotten.It is then that for some the idea came to light and then praise is astounding.Once i had heard Jimi Hendrix all i could think of this man is walking in his own path.It was even more so after his passing that revelance was woven into our musical tapestry.Every now and then somebody tries to emulate him but they just can't...not to say there intent is good or bad.but Jimi Hendrix opened up doors to perception.May he rest in peace.God bless this gentle soul.If 6 turned out to be 9.And thank you for this interview with Al Kooper.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Michael... Joe

[@patrickhackett3878]

Thank you Joe. You are filling a very needed niche in the history of American music.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for your support Patrick…..Joe

[@jimbojohnson8196]

Wow Al Kooper sounds like a really down-to-earth dude... And jimmy sounds pretty cool too

[@jamesnash7262]

...i got out my original copy of "Live Adventures of Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper" and held it as i watched this...God bless Al Kooper ! and God i miss MB...

[@larrypower8659]

Al Kooper has more authentic rock and roll karma than most anyone of his generation. Plus, he’s got the real stories to tell. If you’re a fan, read his book, “Back Stage Passes And Back Stabbing Bastards.” It’s funny and a great read, and it’s been reprinted including up to date comments and tales. He starts off with the real story of recording “Like A Rolling Stone,” and it goes from there. Al’s been a resident of Cambridge, MA, and has been for many years. He doesn’t get out too much due to near blindness, but he’s alive and well. What a life in music he has had.

[@rossdemarco1206]

Al made great music , saw him live many times , always put on a fantastic show .

[@promerops]

Just this week I learned that Jimi had another famous musician neighbour - this time in London: no lesser person than George Frederick Handel. Just separated by one wall and a mere 200 years! I've been an Al Kooper fan since 'Super Session'.

[@hiram6760]

its overwhelming to hear this story from such a Humble Man , its beyond words , Thank you Kindly for sharing this Masterpiece.

[@bobbarcus8310]

Yeah it’s true with Jimi Hendrix even though I got to play bass with them one time for about an hour because he would play with a chimpanzee you could play three chords or three notes Hendrix was very nice and approachable guy it’s too bad that all these hanger honors wouldn’t leave him alone are used to jokingly call him give me Hendrix is everybody wanted something from him

[@josephtravers777]

'Long Hot Summer Night' isn't a bad song, Al. Pretty cool piece!

[@BIZARBIES]

Its a superb track imo.

[@bendream544]

@@BIZARBIES strangely enough when I was growing up and discovering Jimi Hendrix that song and Gypsy Eyes were the only two songs of his I couldn't get into. Then when I started to work out how to play his tunes Long Hot Summer became one of my favourite tracks. Gypsy Eyes still doesn't do it for me and is now the only Hendrix song I'll skip when listening to him but all the rest are pure genius

[@curbozer5006]

@@bendream544 The odd thing is...Jimi found it very difficult to play the intro riffing to this tune!...took him at least 40 takes, and his struggles led to his manager, Chas Chandler, to walk out, and quit!

[@deweywatts8456]

I wish I could tell a story as calm as AL tells it.

[@ConglomerationCat]

To sit around a campfire and hear these great stories from the greats.... amazing. Sounds like a great cookbook for musicians.... I'll have the Jimi Hendrix, the Jimmy Page and oh.. a side order of Eric Clapton please.

[@davisworth5114]

Love Al Kooper he is so down to earth and personable, very nice stories about events now lost to the mists of time.

[@centraal22]

After reading many (and I mean many) books about Jimi, a story from Al Kooper is a real jem. Al, Take care of yourself brother. BTW, my favorite from you was the, "Super Sessions" with Bloomfield.

[@knowmusicman157]

He discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd. Got them signed with MCA.

[@johnwattdotca]

I saw Jimi Hendrix and George Benson the same year, my big influences for playing my 1964 Strat in 1970. But it was figuring out the intro for "I've Got a Woman on the Other Side of Town", by Al Kooper, that got me in.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your comments John....Joe

[@johnwattdotca]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum: Thanks for your reply. Al looks really good, something I'm still trying to keep together for myself, so he's inspiring me now as much as he did back then. I was playing friends' guitar upside down as a lefty, sometimes borrowing one to turn the strings around, always a deal about putting new ones on to give it back. Playing upside-down with the bass strings on the bottom and the highs on top was by far the easiest way to play. It took some effort at the gig, but George Benson took me to his dressing room to help me finally decide which way to play after I bought my Stratocaster and Marshall amp with effects. He encouraged me to play this way and explained pickups, exchanging his 1955 Gibson L5 back and forth with me. I better stop typing. I hope you're in tune everywhere you are.

[@supermantra3437]

This is just great. . Maybe Eddi Kramer knows the whereabouts of those tapes?

[@Bill_Woo]

Al Kooper, you made the world a better place, in many ways.

[@jordo2323]

These videos with Al Kooper are great.

[@jamesbookert]

Anyone else just waiting for the "Jimi Hendrix" recipe?

[@JohnBlessingPaligap]

He says he played on a track on Electric Ladyland and it ain't a great track "Long Hot Summer"??? Are you kidding me Al?? That was an amazing track. Can't agree with him here folks.

[@thomasprice1760]

Al Kooper...has a great book out..good read..

[@duncanhorwood4530]

Really enjoyed this video

[@BubbaZen10]

Boy you got some really great interviews in that vault man. Thank you!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Bubba.... Time flys Bubba.... I had no idea how many of these I had done over the years until we started sharing them on youtube. There’s more but the Vault is getting low. Hopefully we’ll start shooting new ones again soon... Best... Joe

[@BubbaZen10]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum God bless you sir. You do a great job. This music has to survive. You love all the same music i do. "I love American music ..."

[@3niknicholson]

6:07 "it ain't a great track", ahem Al I disagree, I love all of that album, except maybe for Little Miss Strange ;-) 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) is a great track, hey I remember the looks I got from the teachers, taking that album into school in 1968 when I was 16, the cover with all those naked women...

[@RobHollanderMusic]

The first BS&T with Al is one of the best 60s albums - still holds up well today.

[@ror312gallery19]

thank you al for sharing,,,

[@ripetomato9629]

Al is a living legend. Great post, thanks 😊

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Al is one of those artfully friendly guys, who know how to BS their way into good situations.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

I wonder who bought Al's Stratocaster ? It's now ( 2020 ) worth more then 100,000 !!!! I wonder how often Hendrix actually played it ???

[@shable1436]

Probably Steven sagal

[@NYCgirl927]

Exactly what I was thinking. Maybe Jimi didn't like that guitar...lol

[@Challender]

Thank You, Al Kooper man what an awesome story.