Album
Smash Hits
1968 · Rock
87 collectors on Gatefold own this
Smash Hits is a Rock album by Jimi Hendrix Experience, originally released in 1968. On Gatefold: 321 pressings tracked, owned by 87 collectors.
About
<i>Smash Hits</i> has always served as a Whitman Sampler of the career of the rock era’s most astonishing guitarist, Jimi Hendrix. It's a quick concise collection of Hendrix’s most well-known tunes, many of which appeared on his debut album, <i>Are You Experienced?</i>. “Purple Haze,” “Manic Depression,” “Fire” and “Foxey Lady” represent the hard edge of psychedelic rock with Hendrix’s intricate and innovative guitar voicings powering his distinct power trio. Drummer Mitch Mitchell is due much credit for coloring the sparse arrangements with his own polyrhythms. While Hendrix is known for the explosive electricity he brings to Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower,” the tenderness of “The Wind Cries Mary” and his first hit single, the cover of “Hey Joe,” should never be overlooked. This collection also features several tunes that had previously been left off the U.S pressings of his albums, including the brilliant pop shine and boogie roots of “Can You See Me,” the classic B-side psychedelia of “Stone Free,” the gentle romp of “Remember” and the 12-bar blues of “Red House.”
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Purple Haze
- A2Fire
- A3The Wind Cries Mary
- A4Can You See Me
- A551st Anniversary
- A6Hey Joe
Side B
- B1Stone Free
- B2The Stars That Play With Laughing Sam's Dice
- B3Manic Depression
- B4Highway Chile
- B5The Burning Of The Midnight Lamp
- B6Foxy Lady
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Psych Rock
- distorted
- intense
- psychedelic
1st release date of the UK version is April 12, 1968.
This version compiled four British singles (A's & B's) with four songs from the UK version of "Are You Experienced". This version is found worldwide, except for the US.
1st release date of the US version is July 30, 1969.
This version has two songs from "Electric Ladyland" and three songs from the UK version of "Are You Experienced" including an alternate stereo version of "Red House". Some early CD releases add "51st Anniversary" and "Highway Chile", which are B-sides from British singles included on the UK version. No version adds "The Stars That Play With Laughing Sam's Dice"
The original US vinyl release came with a poster showing all three members of the band on horses.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Jimi HendrixGUITAR GUITAR, LEAD VOCALS GUITAR, LEAD VOCALS, WRITTEN-BY
- Mitch MitchellDRUMS PERCUSSION
- Noel ReddingBASS BASS GUITAR ELECTRIC BASS
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- Dave MasonACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- The BreakawaysBACKING VOCALS
- The Sweet InspirationsBACKING VOCALS
87 collectors on Gatefold own this · 321 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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