Jimi Hendrix's Star Spangled Banner - What was it all about?

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Tonight we're taking a look at Jimi Hendrix and his stand alone version of the Star Spangled Banner back in 1969!
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[@albertschepis]

I say that Fil himself is such a class act, though that's just an expression (I don't mean he's acting). The way he shows so much reverence, respect and admiration for Jimi made me tear up... I have that much more respect for Fil because of his quality of character as he skillfully explains the person and people behind the music and the art. He's as unique as Jimi, and he made me cry for him again. It was so sad what happened to Jimi, and so cool of Fil to explain the truth of it.

[@marqgoldberg7454]

I always thought of this as Jimi PAINTING with sound. Listening to it is like standing in a museum looking at a GREAT work of art of a battlefield and thinking of the sacrifice of the soldiers. Except we actually get to see it being painted.

[@lynndow3185]

ooo, well said!!

[@davidzimmerli489]

You are the thinking man's Rock enthusiast!

[@cindypowers4993]

Wow, love your use of words to paint a picture of how to describe LIFE as it unfolds to us day to day, over and over, but with your finesse and clarity👍💚🌞

[@uberdang830]

On LSD he literally was.

[@MichaelT199]

Perhaps the most iconic moment in rock history. Thanks Fil!

[@LostMyMojo100]

Very well said!!! And true!

[@dana_brooke_27]

I'd say it's about Jimi putting a twist on our anthem and making it his own for sure. He did leave his mark that will never be forgotten. Two notes and you know it's Jimi playing "The National Anthem at Woodstock 69" Fil.. I love the way you explained all this. You're so informative. You were definitely born too late. You should check out his "Crash Landing" album that wasn't released until March 1975. It's a great album.

[@glenkepic3208]

I'd forgotten about Crash Landing. Nice rec.

[@cravinbob]

I will disagree as it was overdubbed by the guy who had been hired to produce it.

[@erewrw1906]

nicely eplained. His pecision is special, sometimes just two three notes stand out and its a moment where you think, wohooo. goes pretty deep. There is really alot in the notes. THIS IS JUST IMHO

[@alamosabill201]

@@cravinbob it’s still a great album.

[@petermontgomery8707]

Which twist?What is he saying?Saying he put a twist on it is like saying Bruce Springsteen’s born in the USA was about being American.You need to give us a little more

[@thomasflynn5366]

Being able to recreate "just a noise" makes it not "just a noise". He knew exactly what he was doing and it's easy to say "I can play that" when nobody would be playing it if he hadn't done it first.

[@SpaceCattttt]

He wouldn't be able to recreate it, though.

[@lelleithmurray235]

I don't think anyone can recreate the 'noise' Jimi did.

[@willbuckley54]

@@lelleithmurray235 You can say that about any music

[@lelleithmurray235]

@@willbuckley54 ANY music? No you can't. Jimi was a rare gem. Do you listen to many genres?

[@thomasflynn5366]

@@SpaceCattttt except that he practiced where to be next to the amps to get specific feedback. He knew what it would sound like.

[@simonblock5362]

Jimi often went off on his own and whoever was supporting him had to think quick and catch up. 'Star-spangled banner' comes at the end of 'Voodoo Chile' and he goes spontaneously from a slowed down version of the opening of that song, into a crescendo ending and then just carries on into 'Banner' seemingly on a whim. Jimi had a very expressive face and when he starts 'Banner' you can see it is a tongue-in-cheek gesture to his American audience but having started with a smile on his face, he suddenly gets serious and gets into the bombs and the screams. Charles Shaar Murray once said that in his opinion, this performance was the single most outstanding statement in any artistic medium, relating to Vietnam and I agree with that. I have never heard another Hendrix version of this song, recorded or live, that matches this one although he did play it many times. On that morning, all the stars were aligned - his mood, the amps, the guitar and the occasion and it was a one-off moment that will live forever in rock history.

[@dantean]

His Woodstock rendition of Star Spangled Banner is to him as the painting Guernica was to Picasso. It's HIS Guernica. Anyone thinking he's simply making noises and cannot somehow relate that to being at war and in battle is too young either to have heard of war, of the one we were fighting in Viet Nam at the time of his performance of the SSB at Woodstock, or the fact that bombs, missiles, and rockets have been known to be used in battle during wars and to make very loud sounds indicating death and destruction. Why any of this would need explaining to anyone over the age of 4 is anybody's guess.

[@albertschepis]

I agree, but there are ignorant people who need to be schooled every time it comes up. It's just so cool that Fil here does it so well.

[@walterfechter8080]

Jimi's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" brought the Vietnam war home to those who were not in a combat situation in SE Asia. Though Jimi wasn't in The Army for the long run, I believe Jimi understood what our guys in Nam were going through. Each time I listen to this performance, my mind flashes on to American soldiers under fire and ducking for cover -- jets screaming overhead and dropping iron bombs and napalm. Thanks to all who served in Vietnam. Thanks to Jimi Hendrix.

[@erewrw1906]

I think you can hear alot things or meanings in music. especially in Jimis. Each individual might see something else in it, but definitly ther is much in the music, its cool. Vietnamblack weed was atleast good i heard. olle olle!

[@thealaskapicker8628]

You cant separate this performance from it's context... in this version you hear the sound of helicopters, bombs, people screaming. Basically the soundscape of Vietnam, the tension of which was a big part of the backdrop Woodstock played against. This would have been especially powerful to this audience who all likely knew people that had gone to, and possibly died in vietnam, or were potentially going to get drafted to go themselves. That power is what made this moment at a rock concert a cultural, historical moment as well

[@chanaplotke6218]

Very well said! He also added in Taps. I am still emotional about the Vietnam War and this performance is my favorite version of our National Anthem.

[@davidzimmerli489]

I was an enthusiastic fan of Jimi's right from the start. He almost frightened me at first, he looked so intimidating, and he was like a monster on the guitar! I actually saw the Jimi Hendrix Experience twice in the winter/spring of 1968. It was probably the greatest thrill of my teenage years ..... for me, he will always be the greatest, most creative electric guitarist and Rock 'n Roll performer in the history of popular music!

[@robjones2408]

A friend of mine saw the JHE at the now-defunct Astoria London, in the Spring of 1967. Stevie Wonder was the supporting act. He said before or since nobody has come even close to matching him at the peak of his powers. Jimi left far too early. His death is the biggest catastrophe to hit rock music.

[@davidzimmerli489]

@@robjones2408 So true, Rob .... so true .... All the best to you!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Jimi Hendrix is in my top 10 list of my favorite guitarists, and for good reason. He has taken guitar playing to a whole new level. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. It's sad that a song he never wrote is blocked. Cheers, Fil! ✌️

[@1SeanBond]

One of the most Iconic Film Captured moment of Guitar history! Absolutely amazing Fil and so true what you said about rubbish! not a chance his mind n tone with Guitar & with that old Fasel capacitor in that original Wah and this man's Dedication to learning about the feedback and using it to a major melting pot of melody as you said his expression! Also playing it all by ear unbelievable talented,I knew Jimmy's favorite Auntie Pearl back in Vancouver B.C she spent 4 hours on a Blues Cruise talking to me as we sat next to each other & had dinner together, what a beautiful time she was so proud and told me many amazing stories! I met her on 3 wonderful occasions she was something amazing( she remembered my name the 2and time we met!) blind and sang like a Angel and sharp as a whip, Jimi he being from Seattle spent alot of time in Vancouver B.C ( Legend says he developed a little bit of "The loud tone" here.) as his Father was from here originally. I will stop there as you hit the nail on the head Fil he knew it, his Tone and how to get it! and all by ear unbelievable, the odd missed note ment nothing in his amazing mesmerizing sound scape talented beyond all players then & today ...( in my humble opinion), I can't tell you how much you bring to the table of honest sincere guitar methods and analysis! Absolutely the best Guitar content on KZbin that's a fact! Appreciate your efforts and amazing talents Fil. Cheers! Luv&Peace.

[@1SeanBond]

@@konstantia1607 they were amazing, thank you!

[@cravinbob]

Gee you so smart. But it is "Jimi", he was from Renton WA and his father was a drunk and an abuser who was conned by a 9 year old grifter who now takes your cash for trash. You are assisting her in destroying a great man's legacy.

[@adeleboulter9376]

Nice story1Sean. 💜

[@sophiemilton5939]

The Fazel component you are referring to is an INDUCTOR, a small component of copper wire wound in a metal former and which is electrically as directly opposite to a capacitor as it is possible to get. The resonance between the inductor and a capacitor creates a band-pass filter whose frequency is swept through the range by the variable resistor attached to the pedal itself. - if you don't actually know and fully understand something then you are better not mentioning it. Of all the people who play Jimi's tracks, the one who actually does it exactly right is Randy Hansen. When he "doesJimi" he really does it right and his renditions of the tracks off the Band Of Gypsies album are stunning, sound-for-sound and note-for-note. Even then though it is "just a cover".......Jimi dreamed up and invented the whole thing. But if you like Jimi then definitely check out the Randy Hansen covers - he even physically looks quite like Hendrix from a distance which just adds to the awesomness. :-)

[@paulf6986]

Thanks!

[@lelleithmurray235]

I never clicked on this so fast in all my life! Absolutely goosepimple city! Thank you so much for covering this Fil-you rock!

[@andrewhall7853]

Agreed it was a statement and for for all the youngsters he was using technique and doing stuff that no one had done before - that’s art and innovation

[@jimz68]

I was listening to this one night, many years ago. My Dad came into my room and asked who was desecrating The National Anthem. I told Dad to close his eyes and think of the lyrics as Jimi played. When it was finished, Dad opened his eyes and said that it was probably the most patriotic version that he had ever heard. Miss You, Dad.

[@goodun2974]

My father threatened to smash my stereo when I played Jimi's version on the 4th of July. I told him I *was* being patriotic. And I was.

[@lynndow3185]

Since deep down, I'm really shallow...I have to point out that THIS is what fringe is for! (Awesome analysis!)

[@slm_766]

Fil, When I first began checking out your channel, I have found your presentations to be informative. BUT beyond that, what has really impressed me -- and what caused me to encourage my friends to check you out -- was your obvious love of not only music itself, but especially the artists. Watching your face as you listen to performances warms the heart. Seeing your sudden smiles is like watching someone falling in love.

[@BarbarraBay]

Jimi Hendrix/Band of Gypsys - “Machine Gun” LIVE at Fillmore East in NYC -Second show on January 1st, 1970

[@jamienerdahl9209]

The strange thing is ..the audience really didn't realize what they were witnessing..the end of the 60s..the start of a new era the 70s..of hope and getting out of the war..the screaming of bombs and the crying of new life ..all coming from his guitar..this is the greatest moment in rock history..i wish i had been there..i was born 3 yrs later..😱😍😭😭😭

[@1Moonchild]

Thanks for your take on Jimi's iconic performance and especially the techniques that he used to achieve his interpretation of this anthem.

[@daverigby23]

It always amazes me how controlled this performance is. It has never been surpassed

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

He gave a famous interview on The Dick Cavett Show, which you can view on KZbin, and he declared it was meant to be respectful.

[@Badfingerbabe777]

I'm a huge Jimi fan!, Its a shame they won't let us share the videos. He was a great song writter as well, he was a unique personality, I like his singing especially Angel and Castles Made of Sand, The Wind Cries Mary. He had a beautiful gentle voice. He was a veteran of the US Army, he loved America the Star Spangled Banner was a heartfelt tribute, he was a humble guy. All the Bristish bands like the Who and Beatles loved Jimi in London and helped him get started. I agree all his albums are amazing , he was ahead of his time in the studio. Jimi had evil manager that ripped him off and may have killed him? They worked Jimi to death , he was so used and unhappy at the end. I feel sad for him.

[@drewpall2598]

You are an excellent teacher in more ways then one. Your demonstration on the guitars and vocals, timing when a vocal or other instruments should come in or fade out. My favorite is how to appreciate art in music regardless if one is into that genres, time period or not. Keep Rockin' through the history of music Fil. 👍🤘

[@fredkrissman6527]

Saw Jimi's Experience at the helLA Forum in '69, at age 14... The Star Spangled Banner was his final encore, and unlike the Woodstock version, lasted almost an hr! THIS concert literally changed my life in many ways, and I'll always be grateful to the middle school friend who bought my ticket for a whole $6.50. Thanks for the interesting reaction!

[@fredkrissman6527]

I was 14, and have no idea what the date of the concert was,@james2774... However, Chicago (new to me!) opened for Jimi, after a band called Cat Mother; yes, 3 bands in one night! I don't think the Experience got onstage until near midnight, and my recollection is that it might have been near dawn by the time the final tune was over.

[@fredkrissman6527]

Yeah,@james2774, I grew up in the golden age of popular music, being born in '54... I vividly remember seeing the Beatles for the first time on the Ed Sullivan show, at the ripe age of 10. My oldest sib, a sis 10 yrs my senior was an Elvis maniac, and my older bro was into Jan and Dean and the Beach Boys. Therefore, I heard all that stuff before devoting myself to psychedelic music starting with the Summer of Love in '67! In my teens I had lots of friends who'd spring for concert tickets, including that Hendrix concert. However, even though I was raised in SoCal, I still missed some great artists who died too soon, including Jim Morrison's Doors, and Janis Joplin's Cosmic Music. I did see the following one or more times: Joni Mitchell (all time fav!). Zepp, ELP, Yes, Tull, and even Bob Marley, along with lots of lesser but still fun folks like Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Bros, Return to Forever, and so many others! Peace&Love

[@goodun2974]

@@fredkrissman6527 that would be Cat Mother and the All-Night Newsboys.

[@starshiptrooper7670]

I learned more about Jimi's playing and this song(?) in your video then I thought I knew. Very good video!

[@jezm1703]

A track on his first album I got, with 'noise', which I have listened to over and over again is Third Stone From the Sun ! Fantastic... with superb melody, drama in the lyrics and then highlighting the talents of Mitch Mitchell with his jazz/fusion playing all through. Highly recommended, superb track.

[@albertschepis]

Thanks for the reminder. Am listening to it again right now. You're right, it is fantastic! Chills! I forgot how amazing it was/still is. Guys like SRV mimicked him very well, Santana... lot of amazing guitarists ever since but to this day no one can match that raw talent and artistic soul. One or two notes in you know it's Jimi and no one else and you can't stop listening. He really grabs your attention.

[@jezm1703]

@@albertschepis Thanks for the reply. I am a lifelong fan of the Experience and grew up with their music and trying to be like Mitch Mitchell on the drums - a hard task !

[@davidroosa4561]

52 years later we're still talking about it. that makes it art

[@coldlakealta4043]

It was about an unsurpassed musician, at an ungodly hour, maybe a bit high, playing before an inattentive audience taking the opportunity to explore the outer reaches of his artistry, presenting us with sound palette few of us will ever fully comprehend. It was about a genius reaching heights that no one else there that weekend could aspire to.

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

A striking performance 🔥🎸 This was awesome, Fil. Thanks 🖤🤘🏽

[@flamencoprof]

I was in my late teens when I saw this performance as part of the movie. I may have already heard it on LP. I knew little; I thought his left hand movements were guiding the feedback, now I see they were working the vibrato. My friends and I knew just by listening that the performance was ironic, and meant to contrast the miseries of the soldiers and civilians with the well-meaning patriotism of those who supported the war. I am still amazed to this day. Thanks for covering this performance by JImi, the Master of Feedback.

[@cliffhughes6010]

Thanks for this Fil. It's not often I agree with every word a reviewer says.

[@medders383]

So much information, brilliant analysis of an artist taken from us too soon. I saw Jimi live in Vancouver 1968. I kind of remember my ears ringing for days afterwards. Fil thanks for another great analysis.

[@erewrw1906]

haha, but it was worth it

[@thomaskempton5240]

Great biography of Jimi Hendrix. I have all those albums you mentioned plus BAND of GYPSYS. I saw woodstock at a drive in back then, and it was great. I listened to his albums with head phones and the sounds from left to right was really great. The other albums that I listened to were, SANTANA and Crosby, STILLS, NASH, and YOUNG. I remember when Jimi out performed the WHO on stage. I think that's when he lit his guitar on fire with lighter fluid and smashed it. Thank you, Fil.

[@Mark95876]

When Jeff Beck heard Jimi Play for the first time he thought: "I'd better find something else to do". (The irony is that Jimi only agreed to move to the UK after he was promised that he would get to meet Jeff Beck.) Eric Clapton after hearing Jimi for the first time: has a nervous breakdown.

[@precbsfender]

Just a few days before the Woodstock performance a young pickup guru named Seymour Duncan installed a special set of pickups in Jimi's 1968 maple cap stratocaster.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

At times like this I'm glad to be old so I can say I saw Jimi the last three times he played in England and I'm so sad that 'Experience Hendrix' or whoever it is are preventing young people seeing what all the fuss was and is about. I remember an interview with Eric Barrett when he was talking about checking Jimi's stage set-up and being completely unable to control it with everything turned up. Jimi was like The Beatles in one way in that he was the first to do so many things and being able to play Hendrix tunes note for note, which some players take such pride in, is not anywhere near the real thing as, apart from anything else, Jimi never played the same thing twice. Great work yet again. Thanks ps - just a thought. If Jimi had lived we would never have heard recordings of him playing out of tune which he didn't actually do that often

[@naughtmeenaym869]

My maternal grandmother watched the VHS of this performance and told me she didn't like the music much but was confident Jimi sure could play the guitar.

[@davidsmith6976]

Jimis LPs are all worth having ,I have ,Band of gypsys and Rainbow bridge ,and some others ,especially the live ones are just timeless ,a totally iconic musician ,and still inspires so many people ,long may he do so.

[@ivannovotny4552]

One and only...many thanks Fil for sharing.

[@Seaker24]

Oh, from what I read he was starting to focus more on the future and getting away from drugs. It was pure tragedy that he passed the way he did. He had a lot of pressure on him for such a young man. Jimi was a special person, a sensitive person. One of my heroes I hope to see in heaven.

[@lisacolbert5987]

Yours is probably among the very best of explanations of what Jimi was intending to do - and did remarkably well - that have been made public since that day . Others have been laden with supposition and more emotional opinion . Not that your take is too pragmatic , not at all .

[@treybizzle1998]

Amazing.

[@docholst5404]

this is good, never saw this broke down in this manner

[@stevestarr6395]

Hi Phil. Jimi was a God to myself and many people and what an incendiary performance knowing how to manipulate his gear perfectly!!

[@sabocikotic7632]

Hendrix is an extremely bright supernova star in the sky of music.

[@garytrew2766]

I was only 10 yrs old when Woodstock happened and the only thing I can offer is that what a friend who was older went and he said it was the last day when Hendrix came on. He said it was about noon I think and there weren't as many people there still thousands there and everyone was up front for Hendrix , The Star Spangled Banner was the last tune he played. Thanks brother Gary

[@katevalentine7075]

This is actually Woodstock weekend .In 1969 the dates of the concert was Aug 15-17

[@katevalentine7075]

Thank you Fil for this:)

[@hempsellastro]

You have absolutely nailed this- it is art. I have always thought this is one of the greatest artworks ever produce by humanity. Genius in evident every stage, vision behind it required superhuman inspiration, knowledge and bravery but the same person with the vision also had the virtuosity to pull it off in a live performance. Do I like it? No; but I am not sure I was supposed to like it.

[@beatlessteve1010]

Thank you for continuing to analyze videos we know will get blocked... especially Jimmi..he was my first guitar hero..followed by Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhodes...but Jimmi Page is my fav rock guitarist...an analogy of feedback would be two cell phones too close while connected..I am tired of war .. Winston Churchill said in reply to those who said war doesn't solve anything...."About the only thing in life that does get solved is by War" or something to that effect along with all the hundreds of Winston's famous quotes

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Thank you Fil. I'm also a huge Hendrix fan; used to play albums Axis Bold as Love and Electric Ladyland until they wore out. He was so brilliant; glad I got to see him live once, in '68 @ Winterland in S.F. I agree that Jimi was given a bad rap re: drugs; he didn't realize how strong those sleeping pills were and took too many, by accident. He wasn't a "druggie" per se. Shame how Jimi's step sister Janie Hendrix now controls his estate and music. This is my favorite version of the SSB, btw.

[@glenkepic3208]

It was pretty amazing. Like he said on the Dick Cavett show, "I thought it was beautiful" Round of applause, Peace Sign from Jimi then a look of surprise and it gets inverted. For all we know, someone there was flipping him off.

[@dc-py9dz]

Awesome! Great channel! Thank you so much for this one!

[@frogandspanner]

It's great to hear this grand British tune of the Anacreontic Society. Hendrix's version gives a perfect impression of the gentlemen members of the club downing wine while singing the club song blootered.

[@kensod6034]

We weren't used to Jimi.. He did the Star Spangled banner during the Vietnam war. He added bombs / Erie noises behind the true song . his private protest. Nobody could touch him... People were fast like Alvin Lee... People we're tight like Santana. People were damn great too like Clapton.. But none of them could touch Jimi. He woke up and played the guitar. Ge walked around all day playing his guitar . his guitar became another limb... R.I.P. Brotherrrrrrr God bless...

[@Guardducks]

We wouldn't complain Fil if you spoke of Jimi all night.

[@lynndow3185]

Not a bit! Say, Guardduck25, is your name inspired by Pearls Before Swine? I identify most with Pig, but wouldn't want that for a name. Guard duck is cool.

[@Guardducks]

@@lynndow3185 No, it was inspired by my former position a Security Manager at LAX . And yes i was employed there during the 9-11 events . A very sad day in Aviation .Thank you for the compliment.

[@lynndow3185]

@@Guardducks Thank you for answering me. That's my own airport, so thank you as well, for helping us to feel secure in such a scary time.

[@sunbeagle9769]

My Uncle asked me the same question, what's this all about, what does this mean? He was a WWII Vet, and I was in 8th grade. What a contrast and we both just sat back and let it be what it was.

[@lisarochwarg4707]

I love the way he played our national anthem.

[@agave20091]

Again, incredible explanation/assessment. Thank you.

[@jhenage312]

Many years ago I listened to a documentary about Jimi's life and the unfortunate manner of his passing. It may have been on that great radio broadcast , the King Biscuit Flour Hour, but don't quote me on that. The main thing I took away from the program was that the sedative he was using in the States was half as strong as the same drug that he obtained in Germany. So he inadvertently took twice as much as he realized, leading to the deep sedation that necessitated a call for emergency medical services. Placed on his back in the ambulance, rather than safely on his side should emesis occur, led to aspiration of his vomit and untimely death.

[@maryroot2599]

I was 15 the first time I heard this, it cut so deep I cried.

[@marknovak6498]

My dad had come back from Vietnam and his late thirties ears at the time connected with this version of the National Anthem but he never told me why. It was one of the few works of the time and this style connected with both of us. (He normally preferred antiwar folk and, Simon and Garfunkle and Neil Diamond otherwise)

[@richardmooney6800]

Love it my friend give a listen to edgar winter an one I enjoy is easy street pure jazz blues of course

[@richardmooney6800]

I find folks don't want to put the work into any thing what happen to the artes passion

[@lynndow3185]

There is one video here where Fil analyses an Edgar Winter performance...Enjoy, Richard! kzbin.info/www/bejne/op3Gineto92ceKM

[@ericagarcia5742]

Such a phenom…so sad that he passed too young and that ☺️his talent is not accessible to the masses. 😕 a genius, period

[@pinball1970]

Great Fil. I think you are fantastic, A real music nut. You cannot fake that. Hendrix was a beautiful creative genius and SSB was part of that. It's a moment in time, not just music, I put it up there with 'I have a dream.' MLK said it with words Hendrix did it with music. I have not heard your analysis yet but I wanted to put this down first.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@fergo7010]

🙏RIP Jimmy 😔 ....... Great analysis Fil thanks 👍👍✌🤘

[@slm_766]

As soon as I first saw a video (one generally about Woodstock -- forget the title) and saw and heard Jimi Hendrix play our national anthem --- I knew what he was doing. Like a lot of us Americans, I knew the words, so I sang along to it and knew that his deviation from the traditional was about Rockets, bombs, death... Not hard to figure out. *** *** Many times since then, on Independence Day, I have blasted his version of the national anthem, aiming the speakers out the window. I'm will turn 73 this July 4th --- another roaring declaration is due.

[@carloslozada470]

All time classic

[@Sonia-xyz]

He did. He made Great Art! 🤘💜

[@trulyc56cw]

The Star Spangled Banner is Boss however, whoever plays it. It represents the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. Tough folks. No matter what it might look like. They always get back to their feet.

[@weatherman68]

You can always count on the Americans to do the right thing, after they've tried everything else......... Winston Churchill 😂😂🤣🙏🏾✌🏾👍🏾

[@randythompson1957]

The trick is having an amp that goes to eleven. ~Spinal Tap~

[@videogeekin]

“Most people forget he served in the military prior to becoming a successful musician.”

[@erewrw1906]

I dont play guitar, but bass and drums. But i absolutely like the best Jimi Performances. Its pretty cool how any non-musican can percieve complexity, and depth in music. The guitarists who cant love it cant love it. No problem, then they cant. Its a question of Taste, be it noise or not. (i normally dont like any noises.. hahaha) . I also heard some guitarist come forward and telling there are very very special musical twist, in little Wing, and in purple haze i recall. The seemed really buff cause it seemed to kinda not fit in any musical-theorys cordsystem at some point. So .. I find his music insanely precise, some say he is very unprecise. It doesent matter. Some of his best versions of songs gave and give me very very special feelings that are very very very very cool. Very cooooool.

[@jryecart8017]

although it has been taken down, his fantastic performance of song, IZABELLA , is reviewed @ KZbin ; Jimi Hendrix - "Izabella" with Eddie Kramer ("People, Hell and Angels" Sneak Peak). - - closest in sound is the KZbin, Jimi Hendrix - Izabella (Jimi Hendrix: Machine Gun: Fillmore East 12/31/1969) (Audio)

[@elizabethspedding1975]

That was great.😊 Could you do a video about Sony and Cher, or perhaps just Cher herself?

[@aramhamparian9641]

This performance was genius on many different levels.

[@ITILII]

No need to analyze this, just listen to 4 and a half minutes of pure GENIUS.....Jimi on guitar, and Whitney Houston vocal, are the 2 best performances of the Star Spangled Banner, of ALL TIME !!!

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Perhaps the most important thing that happened at Woodstock.

[@jjjones4982]

I had a friend die the same way after taking sleeping pills to sleep when sick, he was someone who the world would recognize if I mentioned his creation. :(

[@-R.Gray-]

To add to the anti-war theme - on the version he played at Berkeley Community Center (on KZbin), after the part where the lyrics say "gave proof...that our flag was still there", he pauses for an instant and says "Big deal." into the mic. The last song at Woodstock which ended up being called "Villanova Junction", with it's theme played in octaves, is one of my favourite Hendrix instrumentals. Unfortunately they didn't show it in the Woodstock movie, but it was in the Hendrix at Woodstock DVD package. In a way, there is sort of a reference to Hinduism in one of his songs - in "Belly Button Window" on the Cry Of Love album, he brings up the way reincarnation would effect abortion. The replacement of an actual death with a change of womb destinations would add a new dimension to that argument.

[@spiked1002]

Yep, it has become a somewhat iconic performance, although perhaps not the best recorded. It's still awesome. Especially considering all the myth that has grown up around Woodstock and Jimi. Jimi met Billy Cox in the military. Years later they record the Band of Gypsy's and Jimi dedicates Macine Gun to the brothers in Vietnam. For whatever he may have said about the politcs of war, he stood by the soldiers fighting it. His attitude was not the same as many of his peers. I think Jimi was the first to understand the sound of electricty.

[@janicesnyder9305]

I would love to hear your comparison between this Hendrix and Bryan May's version of God Save the Queen on top of Buckingham Palace.

[@lynndow3185]

I was just listening to that! Amazing!

[@pheart2381]

Someone described May's performance as "the death of rock". Would be interesting to get a full breakdown.

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Never knew about May’s anthem, so listened immediately. Thank you! I grew up with the Jimi anthem, and you’re right: a comparison would be interesting!

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Btw, in a completely different league, there was singer/songwriter Willie Dunn’s Oh Canada, which essentially a lament on his homeland, and then the song ends with a few chords of the US’ anthem. Powerful message.

[@janicesnyder9305]

@@pheart2381 every one is entitled to their opinion. After almost 70 years on this planet I have heard the so many people or groups being the "death of rock and roll" so many times it is pathetic, but it keeps on rolling along.

[@TheKyPerson]

I love The Star Spangled Banner and I think the performer should either sing it like it's written or grab it by the throat and make it their own. That's what Jimi did. Close your eyes and listen and you can really hear the bombs bursting in air.

[@annealekhanna4060]

Did you know that Hendrix predicted his own death by choking...in interview he puts his hands around his neck and he refers to grape juice/wine.....

[@booboolips6053]

If he’d play that today, it would be considered a hate crime.😔

[@marvymarier8988]

I love the man and the music.

[@jabu003]

It would be very interesting for you to react or talk about the studio version on Rainbow bridge LP..... predating Glen Branca´s guitar symphonies almost 10 years before ..........

[@pauldavies6037]

Jimi was making a political statement with his guitar like nobody else did or has done to this day a genius live performance

[@pootthatbak2578]

I never heard a bad story about Jimi. Been wondering forever about his feelings toward the world, towards the USA, towards whites and Nixon. I have always thought he was just jamming at woodstock. I am hoping he was just proudly playing the star spangled banner, his own way. I never sensed a hostile attitude, or hatred in this song or other jimi creations..maybe he was protesting a bit..but with his talent, his genius, he could do anything he wanted to, and get away with it. Im sure J.Edgar Hoover got his panties in a bunch after this was released publically. All that said..im very conscious of race these days, they say the USA is "systemically racist". Im 59 and was raised up listening to great black rock n roll, black rhythm and blues, motown, and jimi was always in my heart. i have heard the drugs he took killed him because the standard strength was different in europe..in the usa you would take 3 for example..but in europe those same 3 pills would have been twice as strong..it was a bad accident

[@stephenboyes5189]

Jimi was a genius thats all people need to know hes beyond words.

[@jdmagicmusic]

not too many people were there that morning, maybe 10-20% of the original crowd from the 3 main days (he played shortly after sunrise on the 4th day) the field was littered with soggy trash... as for his performance, it was of course a statement on war most definitely!!! thumbs up of course, #341

[@ianlaker9161]

I'm a massive fan of Hendrix and this is probably his most misunderstood performance. I think it's a masterpiece for all the reasons you give. He covered so many styles and genres but the most underappreciated aspect is his improvisation which I think of as analogous to modern jazz. The John Coltrane of the guitar. It also explains why the other great musician on the stage, jazz influenced drummer Mitch Mitchell, can keep up with him. They also appear to be the only ones playing this piece. In fact, in my opinion, with the exception of Billy Cox on bass, the rest of the band were woefully inadequate for the rest of this set. They may as well not have been there.

[@sophiemilton5939]

.....exactly what the engineers and producers thought, which is why you cannot hear them at all except for a couple of occasions when the contribution of the other guitarist had to be heard to give context to what Jimi was playing and to fill what would have otherwise been a sonic hole. - I have searched many times for a recording of the actual full band because I would like to hear what they were actually doing, however good or bad it is but such a recording does not seem to be available. Billy Cox was a great bass player and Jimi's long-time friend. He was called in when Jimi finally got sick of Noel Reddings bullshit and he does a good job.

[@FreeMTrider]

Jimi’s interpretation of the state of the union during those turbulent years. Vietnam, assassinations, bill of rights, Nixon. etc. And those who were waving the flag with no real cause.

[@suehollar2578]

The Star Spangled Banner is an American Anthem and we're re allowed Freedom of Speech if it doesn't pose a danger to someone else, (such as yelling Fire in a theater). He had every right to play it the way he wanted to. Goodness knows how many "singers" sing it before sports events and mangle the entire song because they're trying to be funny. Example Roseanne Barr. Or mangle it because they never took the time to properly learn it and memorize the lyrics. He didn't play it "wrong". He played it with his own interpretation. There's s a difference. The more I learn about Hendrix, the more I appreciate his interpretation because in his mind he was probably trying to be respectful not funny or just not practiced enough.

[@cravinbob]

I did not yell fire in a theater and 17 people perished. Let that be a lesson to you.

[@ED-gf4ff]

I’d like to see you analyze Led Zeppelin, dazed and confused, song remains the same 3:50-7:50 of the performance.

[@greetingz2all]

Sound from the Voodoo Child

[@yinoveryang4246]

Your original video is still available in the U.K Phil. Simple KZbin search reveals it

[@kimberlys8422]

Singing the American national anthem is more difficult than playing it on guitar. Whitney Houston was the only person who sang it right without blowing out her vocal cords.

[@russellhenderson381]

She prerecorded the National Anthem - it was not done live. And, who knows what kind of "tweaking" was done in the studio to make it sound so great. I'll take Marvin Gaye or José Feliciano any time.

[@jamiebrazil5333]

Ray Charles version during World Series...

[@goodun2974]

@@jamiebrazil5333 , in a more just world, the only version of America the Besutiful ever played and heard would be Ray Charles' version.

[@mrsseasea]

He was injured during a jump, and medically discharged.

[@TheJeffcurran]

The link still works. Hi Fil!