Both Sides of the Sky

Both Sides of the Sky

by Jimi Hendrix
Both Sides of the Sky

Both Sides of the Sky

by Jimi Hendrix

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Overview

Both Sides of the Sky is another collection of high-quality studio recordings, dating from 1968-1970. It might surprise some that, 45-plus years after his death, there's still good material that hasn't been previously released, but Hendrix was recording nearly all the time at this point, whether they were demos done in his apartment, late-night jamming with friends, working on new material, or finishing/reworking older tracks. The Record Plant recordings have been heavily bootlegged, but the truly surprising thing about this collection is the amount of material even hardcore Hendrix collectors may not have heard yet. For this version of "Mannish Boy," Jimi grafts the Muddy Waters classic lyrics to an "Izabella"-style riff. "Lover Man" has been floating around in various incarnations, but this one from late 1969 sounds like a new take. "Hear My Train A Comin'" is a hot, live-in-the-studio version and one of the final recordings of the original Jimi Hendrix Experience. "Stepping Stone" was briefly released as a single before being withdrawn, but this one has additional elements that haven't been heard before. "$20 Fine" is one of a couple tracks that come courtesy of Stephen Stills, who sings and plays some nice organ. The other Stills track is a cover of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock" (with Jimi on bass), recorded well before the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young version. "Power of Soul" is a track that Hendrix probably cut at least dozens of guitar tracks for. Parts of this one sound familiar, while some parts definitely do not. This "Jungle" is different from a widely bootlegged track with the same title. This is a new track very similar to "Villanova Junction Blues." "Things I Used to Do" with Johnny Winter is another one that's been floating in bootleg circles for years, but it's a great track and nice to have it properly mixed and released. "Georgia Blues" is another one that hasn't been circulated. It's a standard blues with old friend Lonnie Youngblood on vocals and sax and some nice organ from John Winfield. There's a nice, unheard instrumental version of "Angel" (titled "Sweet Angel" here) with Jimi on guitar, bass, and vibraphone! "Send My Love to Linda" and "Cherokee Mist" are also well known to collectors. However, this version of "Send My Love to Linda" cobbles together three different unfinished takes (one solo and two with an added rhythm section) that don't really fit together. It's interesting showing how Jimi's ideas progressed, but the edits are pretty noticeable and don't make for great listening. The real gem of this set is "Cherokee Mist," though. It's a completely finished (probably) studio recording with Jimi on Coral Sitar and feedback guitar with Mitch on drums. Written in honor of Hendrix's Cherokee heritage, it's a beautiful instrumental and a feedback tour de force. While a bit uneven in spots, Both Sides of the Sky is well worth it for an avid Hendrix fan. ~ Sean Westergaard

Product Details

Release Date: 03/09/2018
Label: Experience Hendrix / Legacy / Sony Cmg / Sony Music
UPC: 0190758141923
Rank: 73849

Tracks

  1. Mannish Boy
  2. Lover Man
  3. Hear My Train A Comin¿¿¿
  4. Stepping Stone
  5. $20 Fine
  6. Power of Soul
  7. Jungle
  8. Things I Used to Do
  9. Georgia Blues
  10. Sweet Angel
  11. Woodstock
  12. Send My Love to Linda
  13. Cherokee Mist

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jimi Hendrix   Primary Artist,Bass,Sitar,Guitar,Vocals,Vibraphone
Jimmy Mayes   Drums
Stephen Stills   Organ,Vocals
Billy Cox   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Mitch Mitchell   Drums
Duane Hitchings   Piano
Lonnie Youngblood   Vocals,Saxophone
Noel Redding   Bass
Hank Anderson   Bass
Dallas Taylor   Drums
Johnny Winter   Guitar
Buddy Miles   Drums,Vocals (Background)
John Winfield   Organ

Technical Credits

James White   Back Cover,Photography
John McDermott   Producer
Mike Berkofsky   Cover Photo
Steven Braker   Photography
Stephen Stills   Composer
Bernie Grundman   Mastering
Janie Hendrix   Producer
Eddie Kramer   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Eddie Jones   Composer
Ellas McDaniel   Composer
Charles Harbutt   Photography
Joni Mitchell   Composer
Jimi Hendrix   Composer
Muddy Waters   Composer
Mel London   Composer
Chandler Harrod   Assistant Engineer
Spencer Guerra   Assistant Engineer
Phil Yarnall   Design
Steve Pesant   Photo Research
Chuck Boyd   Photography
Barry Gruber   Photo Research
Jay Good   Photography
George Shuba   Photography
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