THE JIMI HENDRIX STORY - EPISODE 40 - JAN / FEB 1970

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  • @EraphaseContemplation
    @EraphaseContemplation 4 місяці тому

    I met Jimi one night Thursday when he had just finished his studio and my dad pointed him walking by at TWA walking down a ramp to go out and my grandmother came in from Ohio soon.. I called out "Jimi" I was 14 years old. It was 1968. He had completed --- Axis Bold as Love . He put his arm around my neck ad we talked just for 10 minutes and I told him how much i loved his work. I was the boy he mentioned in his lyrics Gypsy Eyes :You know little boy I could love you..." I will forget how kind and soft spoken he was. He wore his black hat and Paisley shirt with bell bottoms with rivets and boots. I floated saying bye after few minutes, Mitch Mitchel and one press agent helped get his attention when i called out to him down the ramp. He played loud and probably lost some hearing. Anyway I taught myself a lot on guitar from his work and especially Little Wing. I remember in the Band of Gypsies album how he was frustrated, I came through in his comments about "jelly fish floating around..." The Black Panthers put pressure on him about playing with Black artists which i thought was unfair to him, It was not his spirit to care about that issue loving all as people as he did not caring about race differences. When he died I cried quietly in my bedroom but kept on playing his stuff and kicked ass at battle of the bands concerts on Long island. I knew I had something others did not I had a lings blessing on my work and in my life for music. I was a violinist from Julliard and picked up guitar. He and the Beatles inspired me to explore pop music beyond the classics. I will always remember Jimi. He had a hard life but gave all he had to make it worth it like the sweetest wine for all of us. His howling guitar crying out about the pain in his and others lives life always inspires me on how to let it all out when you play a solo and never hold back blessing your audience the special connection gift from teh spiritual world, of music.

  • @drummersagainstitk
    @drummersagainstitk 5 місяців тому +10

    Thanks for all you work. It is just outstanding.

  • @steveinmidtown
    @steveinmidtown 5 місяців тому +21

    this version of Machine Gun has never been eclipsed by any other guitarist...it just can't.

    • @alanthorne3921
      @alanthorne3921 5 місяців тому +1

      Randy Hansen gave it good if not scary shot at it

    • @Andre-pd7rp
      @Andre-pd7rp 5 місяців тому +1

      Spontaneous Perfection.....!

    • @yancyjenkinssr1824
      @yancyjenkinssr1824 5 місяців тому +1

      We grew up with that version yes...but on 'groovy children' box set, the version with Taps-Bugle call just blows me away! I started cryin when I heard it. I'm like what the fuc...then I'm like HOW the fuc.

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому

      I agree! Cheers

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 5 місяців тому +6

    Jimi's music by 1970 was far above the heads of his audience - He was misunderstood by his audience , managers , record companies . He was a head of his time . ✨🎸✨☮️🇺🇸

  • @johnflano6973
    @johnflano6973 5 місяців тому +4

    Super big thank you for all your hard work on such a phenomenal.. body of work.. Tuning in from Beautiful Gorgeous Bangkok Thailand 🇹🇭 🌺 🌴 🎸🌴 🙏 🎧🎛️🎸🎵🎚️🎙️🎶🎸🌴😁

  • @curbozerboomer1773
    @curbozerboomer1773 5 місяців тому +11

    You blew past that quick mentioning, of the utterly remarkable acoustic jam that Jimi did with Mitch, on 2 Feb 1970. Of course, it has never been officially released, but has been around for years on the collector circuit. Jimi displays awesome virtuosity on his Martin acoustic guitar, further exploring ideas he presented during that Woodstock "Improvisation" workout...It is a rare gem, as Hendrix on acoustic guitar was seldom captured. He exhibits quick bits of Flamenco guitar, subtle Blues stylings, etc. This recording, done on Jimi's good quality tape recorder, needs to be given more attention.

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому

      Very true. Check this: ua-cam.com/video/xGcZ5gCeU04/v-deo.html

  • @edwardborne3927
    @edwardborne3927 5 місяців тому +4

    Excellent job on this project. 😊

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed2220 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely fantastic have a wonderful day ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @Happy-Me.
    @Happy-Me. 4 місяці тому

    Jimi was a true genius in his time and in our time! No one as ever come close and never will!

  • @Ogma3bandcamp
    @Ogma3bandcamp 5 місяців тому +12

    Outstanding. Not gonna lie, I'm a bit emotional, we're getting near the end. I love Jimi to the depths of my soul. His death was music's greatest loss. I think Jefferies did him in but I'm will respect your take on the mystery surrounding his passing/murder.

    • @RaNu-u7r
      @RaNu-u7r 5 місяців тому +3

      Michael Jeffrey cashed in
      On Jimi Hendrix he knew That Jimi wasn't gonna Renew his contract.

    • @hinch1775
      @hinch1775 5 місяців тому +2

      Jeffries def did him in and was present when it occurred

    • @RaNu-u7r
      @RaNu-u7r 5 місяців тому +1

      @@hinch1775 indeed I Assume more People will
      Accept the truth now because
      It was revealed that Jimi Hendrix was afraid of Michael Jeffrey he knew how Dangerous Michael Jeffrey Was, I recall hearing a Story
      From Juma he said Micheal Jeffrey and some of his Friends came to the House
      When they were Rehearsing
      For the Woodstock Performance one of Michael Jeffrey Friend's started Target practicing placed a
      Red marker on a Tree & Started shooting at it.
      Michael Jeffrey took Jimi Hendrix into another Room
      And made him a offer as Juma puts its & Juma said
      He doubt the offer was more
      Money. Thank you for your feedback ✌ yes Michael Jeffrey poured the wine down
      Jimi Hendrix's throat after he
      Was injected with the Medicine that they lied & said
      Taken in pill form Monika Drop Jimi Hendrix off at the
      Hotel & Waited until he was
      Murdered.

    • @larryvaughn314
      @larryvaughn314 5 місяців тому

      Michael Jeffries the man responsible for Jimi Hendrix death. And limits girl friend at that time was used to do the job. Talking about she went to the corners store to get her some cigarretes. She has perfectly set up her ALIBI. No matter how hard they tried to conceal the murder, something always steaks up to show some lip holes on their stories. WELL, THEY ARE ALL THE NOW WITH HENDRIX & ALMIGHTY GOD, THE JUDGE!!

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! I feel the same. Cheers

  • @Albrecht777
    @Albrecht777 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic stuff, Belly Button Window. The use of sources from the time here really helps to lend colour to this episode. It's particularly fascinating to hear Eddie and Mitch's takes on this era, plus one point of which I was unaware - expressed in Jimi's words as recalled by Sharon Lawrence. Thank you!

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! That's what I like too. Cheers

    • @Albrecht777
      @Albrecht777 5 місяців тому

      @@BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW My pleasure, and cheers to you, too!

  • @ChristianSvensson170
    @ChristianSvensson170 5 місяців тому

    Awesome! Thank you🙏🏻

  • @captaincoconut8967
    @captaincoconut8967 5 місяців тому +6

    Band of Gypsys is one of the greatest live albums it’s up there with live dead, brothers Fillmore East, Chicago Carnegie hall beat album 👍🤘

    • @LXS-ud6yf
      @LXS-ud6yf 5 місяців тому +3

      Yeah, Jimi and Eddie Kramer did an excellent job selecting and editing tracks to create the Band of Gypys album.

    • @CorbCorbin
      @CorbCorbin 5 місяців тому +3

      I love it, but I love Maui, Winterland and others, just as much.
      Isle of Wight, is my favorite Machine Gun, that was recorded properly.
      Miles just isn’t the drummer Mitch was, especially playing with Jimi.

    • @captaincoconut8967
      @captaincoconut8967 5 місяців тому +3

      @@CorbCorbin Mitch is definitely the better drummer I just love the funk thing they got going on here it’s different plus machine gun to me is the greatest guitar soloing I’ve ever heard 🤘🤘

    • @stevemcnary7963
      @stevemcnary7963 5 місяців тому +4

      I bought a box set titled Songs For Groovy Children which was all 4 Band Of Gypsys shows on Dec. 31, 1969 & Jan 1, 1970 on cd.

    • @toneyisaiah3556
      @toneyisaiah3556 5 місяців тому +1

      4:45 4:50

  • @sm1tty031
    @sm1tty031 5 місяців тому +2

    been waiting for this one

  • @chepad1
    @chepad1 5 місяців тому +7

    Just starting ….woo hoo! Damn , we’re getting toward the end:/

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому +5

      Sadly, and more complicated. Cheers!

    • @minorsnow5306
      @minorsnow5306 5 місяців тому +1

      Please just end it at the Ronnie Scott's club jam 🙏🙏🙏😇..we know the rest

    • @RICHBLACKCOCK
      @RICHBLACKCOCK 5 місяців тому

      ​@@minorsnow5306No, let it play thru til the end on September 18, 1970. JImi is RIGHTEOUS! He cared . Cosmic brother he is.

  • @SirDerp909
    @SirDerp909 5 місяців тому +5

    This sounds like somebody reactivated 'Ask Jeeves,' gave it a voice, then told it "here, read this, and _don't_ ask us why!"

  • @onlyjoetee
    @onlyjoetee 5 місяців тому +6

    Jimi was always working....

  • @nelsonjonathan3274
    @nelsonjonathan3274 4 місяці тому

    I recently had my mind blown by this revelation: During the breakdown section of Machine Gun, Hendrix's lines seem to be evocative of the Dan Bau ( a traditional Vietnamese stringed instrument).

  • @jazzbassoonpaul
    @jazzbassoonpaul 5 місяців тому +13

    The criticism of Buddy Miles was way off-he was fantastic and the band set a new precedent.

  • @antrygis1
    @antrygis1 5 місяців тому +3

    Bill Graham, the promoter, head of the Fillmore West and East said to Jimi after he came off of stage after doing his tricks and showman routine said to him as he walked off stage, "You humped it, you bit it, you threw it around but you forgot to play." On the next set, Graham says Jimi stood in one place and played. Upon walking off stage Jimi said to Graham,, " Is that good enough for ya?" Of course, Graham was blown away and nodded. It was said that in the recording to make a record to fulfill the contract....Jimi moaned, C'mon Buddy." Buddy's wailing fir on Who Knows but apparently it was overly so in many places. And there we have the Band of Gypsies LP. I loved it. But the BOG 2? I thought it sucked.

    • @thenoobassassin
      @thenoobassassin 5 місяців тому +1

      You’re likely talking about his 68 show at the Fillmore not these new years shows. I’ve seen this story get tossed around without the proper context constantly. Anyone with an ear and sense knows graham was not talking about any of the big shows. Listen to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th show. Theatrics are not part of the program at all.

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому

      Totally right! Cheers

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому

      Interesting! Cheers

  • @damonstewart70
    @damonstewart70 5 місяців тому +3

    This is fucking crazy THE WHOLE BAND OF GYPSYS STUFF WAS AWESOME!!! It was the first FUNK ROCK. To pave the way for living colour,24/7 spyz,funkadelic, death(the black punk band),bad brains,extreme. Man the band of gypsies gave birth to a genre!!! It was different from the lineup with noel and mitch. But why wouldn't it be. Hendrix was constantly searching and experimenting. So he knew it would sound different. Band of gypsies IMHO was just as aggressive and beautiful of his other lineup. This is what jimmy hated people trying to pigeonhole and overly analyze his music. I remember i believe on one of his recordings he said, "it's all about freedom ". Learn from that quote and tell me what you've picked up in your own music

  • @chepad1
    @chepad1 5 місяців тому +6

    Buddy Miles layed a solid foundation ..Billy a better butter

  • @brad5621
    @brad5621 5 місяців тому

    I have generally been SUPER amazed at your productions (thank you) but this one seems rushed and it was the one I was waiting for, e.g., you blew right past the January 23 recordings, only listing titles, when that day was one of the most INCREDIBLE jams sessions of Jimi's entire oeuvre, such as Country Blues, Villanova Junction, Ezy Ryder/MLK/Captain Coconut Jam -- that is freakin' smokin' -- and the stunning Record Plant 2X jam (so-called as released on Dagger Records "Burning Desire" CD, which is cut in half!) -- the most amazing half hour jam EVER -- Burning Desire, Blue Suede Shoes, Once I Had A Woman, etc.... WHY did you not give it the kudos it deserved? so unlike your production standards -- and worse, why do you keep showing Dec. 1969 photo shots (the gold shirt ones with Buddy) when you are talking about Jan-Feb studio jam sessions? -- I have so appreciated the RARE photos you find synching them up with the proper time period... I know, should not be grumbling, but this is my FAVORITE HENDRIX PERIOD because of the stellar, unprecedented STUDIO JAMS -- no need to rush, we will wait for the excellent quality we have come to expect and love from Belly Button Window -- what an AMAZING series -- Experience Hendrix should do something like this (but all they think about is making bucks from Jimi's Music)... JIMI HENDRIX IS ORPHEUS OF THE 1960s FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION visiting Earth before God took him since He wanted to play guitar-sounds like Mr. James Marshall Hendrix -- LONG LIVE JIMI!

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому

      Awesome my friend! Appreciate the feedback, and you're spot-on! Cheers

  • @antrygis1
    @antrygis1 5 місяців тому +1

    There was a Warner Brothers record set called Looney Tunes and Stepping Stone was on it. I first heard this in 1971. It wasn't until 1973 that War Heroes came out with a slightly different version or rmix. Both are excellent. First I've heard of a single released under BOG.

  • @waynesilverman3048
    @waynesilverman3048 5 місяців тому +3

    Jimi said in a interview before he died he doesn't like lsd anymore as he doesn't want to be psychologically 'naked' and needs to breath ect.. so that explains that Mike j thing, but rainbow bridge brotherhood of Eternal love who made sunshine orange asked Jimi to go surfing with them Jimi replied "Only if u take acid with me"lol .'No problem ' one brother replied but Mike j Said no Jimi there's Rock in that sea ,in Hawaii

  • @harryzlotzlottos5715
    @harryzlotzlottos5715 5 місяців тому

    I don’t recall hearing Hear My Train A Comin’ in the third show…..

  • @palitsalagivickers4588
    @palitsalagivickers4588 5 місяців тому

    I heard that his royalties were froze due to the continued Chalpin suit and the paternity suit.Anyway,,taking out loans from Reprise just added more pressure that Jimi didn't need.

  • @Happy-Me.
    @Happy-Me. 4 місяці тому

    Hendrix was asked not to do tricks at the Fillmore. Plus he needed a good recording to give to and appease a record company that he was originally in contract with.

  • @shootfirst2097
    @shootfirst2097 5 місяців тому

    Something about late '69 and onward, Jimi just looked different; haggard and tired. The shot at 22:05 is emblematic

  • @jbrownelf59
    @jbrownelf59 5 місяців тому +2

    So long until tomorrow

  • @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921
    @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 5 місяців тому +1

    We all have to remember as of this moment in time Jimi Hendrix is the largest record selling Rock act in the entire world, and that is just records. Manhattan properties were CHEAP in 1970 and technically Hendrix could afford multiple studios after promotion and taxes very easily. Where the money actually went only Jeffrey knows. The story gets much worse with the fact Jeffrey made Hendrix go on the European tour despite protest from Jimi repeatedly. Redding was the one raising questions of where the money was according to Jimi from the beginning and got the Fat mattress deal. All financial roads at this particular moment in time lead back to Yameta, and a Bahamian off shore account in 1970 which was highly illegal at the time of 1970 for all the record labels involved. Jimi Hendrix as himself owned literally NOTHING as most purchases were put in the name of Yameta. How or why a less than 200,000 dollar property and probably more like 120,000 dollar studio needed more funding from record sales and previous concerts in 1970 for the worlds number one selling rock artist is the question nobody has any answer for. Noel and Mitch and Billy and Buddy were hired as session musicians.

  • @nolslifegren
    @nolslifegren 5 місяців тому +6

    No Quarter was written years after Macine Gun . Zep stole the riff from Jimi not the other way round

    • @thenoobassassin
      @thenoobassassin 5 місяців тому

      How is No Quarter stolen from Hendrix one bit lol? I swear, people hear “Zep stole stuff” and just repeat it with no good examples.

    • @kelvendyson1508
      @kelvendyson1508 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@thenoobassassin ...I think the issue is the riff in Machine Gun after the solo and the narrator calling it the "No Quarter" riff way after Hendrix did it on Machine Gun. Not saying Page ripped it but it is the same riff.

    • @nolslifegren
      @nolslifegren 5 місяців тому

      @@kelvendyson1508 Be honest he nicked it

    • @kelvendyson1508
      @kelvendyson1508 5 місяців тому

      @@nolslifegren ...yeah....he stole that shit🤣🤣🤣

    • @thenoobassassin
      @thenoobassassin 5 місяців тому

      @@kelvendyson1508 that makes sense.

  • @tomh1593
    @tomh1593 4 місяці тому

    I agree I don't think Jefferies would try and make Jimi look bad for everyone to see. Bad publicity is never good. It could hurt your concert business etc.

  • @davidmarks5400
    @davidmarks5400 5 місяців тому +3

    To say machine gun is the only song on the BOG record that's exciting is just stupid. The whole record is great.

  • @ericcrawford3453
    @ericcrawford3453 5 місяців тому +1

    J.H.E. 🤟

  • @Cordmichael
    @Cordmichael 5 місяців тому +2

    At 26:47 you somehow manage to make Jimi look goofy. I have the original photo as it appears in the press at that time. In this digital age of visuals I don't understand why you continue to have this happen on more than a few of Jimi's pictures. Also this doesn't occur any pictures of Noe,Mitch,MJ, etc. The damage must not continue. Look again at the photo at the time code I cited. Never should've happened. Never.

    • @bartrobinson2103
      @bartrobinson2103 5 місяців тому

      I agree one hundred percent stop doctoring photos

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому

      Fair point. Note that many of the pics are only available in low resolution, they distort when shown full screen. Cheers!

  • @tomh1593
    @tomh1593 4 місяці тому

    Buddy Miles was never going to work long term because there couldn't be two stars of the show. When Jimi was editing the album Buddy's vocal's were annoying the hell out of him.

  • @edcherry9282
    @edcherry9282 5 місяців тому

    Wow...i really disagree with the opening description of the band..hendrix was tired of the 'popcorn' he was playing before and chose to get more deeply into his playing..and buddy was the perfect drummer for jimi( as much as i dug mitch Mitchell, i feel buddy laid the groove down,and thats what jimi wanted) buddy's vocals were perfect too ,not 'run of the mill' , setting off jimi's vocal style to a great degree..

  • @chepad1
    @chepad1 5 місяців тому +2

    But I disagree with their sentiment at the time. What they did was legendary:)

  • @bobsebring2819
    @bobsebring2819 5 місяців тому +16

    Buddy was a good singer but wasn't a very good drummer. Especially when compared to Mitch. Billy was Jimi's best bassist. Certainly more solid than Noel. When Jimi had Mitch and Billy it was the best group for Jimi's career.

    • @RaNu-u7r
      @RaNu-u7r 5 місяців тому +7

      Different styles Mitch had
      No Back Beat & the Back Beat is important when you Play R & B music & That's Jimi Hendrix's Roots.

    • @jazzbassoonpaul
      @jazzbassoonpaul 5 місяців тому +11

      Buddy Miles was an incredible drummer. He was an R&B drummer. He grooved way harder than Mitch. Mitch was a jazz drummer-he was great but Buddy was a deeper groover.

    • @RaNu-u7r
      @RaNu-u7r 5 місяців тому +2

      @@jazzbassoonpaul
      Like I said Jimi Hendrix's Roots is R & B that's how he
      Learned how to play.
      Jazz Musicians can play Simple but they prefer not
      To do so, I have a friend who
      Is into Jazz heavy he Overthinks I tried to compose
      Some original songs with him
      He spends to much time Thinking he needs to hear a
      Melody I say no I write The Groove Arrange it & give it
      A vocalist to write a Melody
      Then the vocalist will lay their
      Vocals and from there we can
      Add once the vocal Melody Has been laid to the Groove.
      Back to Mitch Mitchell he Became a better Drummer After Jimi Hendrix's death.
      I'm sure Jimi was happy that
      Mitch Mitchell improved as
      A Drummer. It's also been Said that Jazz Musicians are
      Very Arrogant they Don't play
      For the $$$$ And it's not Good for any Struggling Musicians to be around those
      Type of Musicians talking About performing for $$$$.
      I'm trying to tighten up my Theory so I'll hang out with Jazz Musicians I find them
      To be very Arrogant.
      They choose not to play For
      The People but for Themselves.
      Thank you for your feedback ✌

    • @Andre-pd7rp
      @Andre-pd7rp 5 місяців тому +1

      You kno somebody else who can wail like That..and even keep time?? I know you ain't gon thro Phil's name out...😅

    • @Andre-pd7rp
      @Andre-pd7rp 5 місяців тому

      ​@@RaNu-u7rband of gypsies is jazz ..total improv..

  • @MaliV.Williams
    @MaliV.Williams 5 місяців тому +1

    The GYPSIES were his Best Band, (From an INDGENOUS Bassist>>) But if you can't Dance,you Would'nt Get IT!!

  • @stratcat4450
    @stratcat4450 5 місяців тому +2

    My skin crawls when i hear buddy sing. I never was real impressed with his drumming either.

  • @PedrSion
    @PedrSion 5 місяців тому

    £230,000 ? Redding always claimed he was potless !

  • @MaliV.Williams
    @MaliV.Williams 5 місяців тому +1

    It's Called "FUNK"!! Mitch Mitchell? Elvin Hayes Wannabe..Competent, but NO "SOUL", Period.

    • @ugocdf7706
      @ugocdf7706 5 місяців тому +3

      I believe you are out of your mind: Mitchell is recognized as one of the greatest drummer EVER!
      Defining him as a wannabee just shows you have not understood and felt his exquisite and boundless rhythm intricacies

    • @bartrobinson2103
      @bartrobinson2103 5 місяців тому

      😆😆😆

    • @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW
      @BELLY_BUTTON_WINDOW  5 місяців тому

      Fair enough! Cheers

  • @bartrobinson2103
    @bartrobinson2103 5 місяців тому +1

    Can't stand miles