Live at the Oakland Coliseum
84 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
A raw and electrifying live performance showcasing Hendrix's virtuosity and improvisational brilliance.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with peaks immersive guitar improvisation showcase
- Context
- Released in 1970, 'Live at the Oakland Coliseum' captured Jimi Hendrix during the final months of his career, shortly after the release of his studio album 'Cry of Love'. This album represents one of his last major live performances before his untimely death later that same year, highlighting both his enduring popularity and the intense energy he brought to the stage.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Live at the Oakland Coliseum is an album by Jimi Hendrix. A raw and electrifying live performance showcasing Hendrix's virtuosity and improvisational brilliance. 'Live at the Oakland Coliseum' is significant as it encapsulates Hendrix's improvisational prowess in a live setting, influencing generations of guitarists. The performance features iconic tracks such as 'Star Spangled Banner', which became emblematic of the counterculture movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, reflecting social upheaval through music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live at the Oakland Coliseum sound like?
A raw and electrifying live performance showcasing Hendrix's virtuosity and improvisational brilliance. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Live at the Oakland Coliseum by Jimi Hendrix notable?
'Live at the Oakland Coliseum' is significant as it encapsulates Hendrix's improvisational prowess in a live setting, influencing generations of guitarists. The performance features iconic tracks such as 'Star Spangled Banner', which became emblematic of the counterculture movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, reflecting social upheaval through music. Released in 1970, 'Live at the Oakland Coliseum' captured Jimi Hendrix during the final months of his career, shortly after the release of his studio album 'Cry of Love'. This album represents one of his last major live performances before his untimely death later that same year, highlighting both his enduring popularity and the intense energy he brought to the stage.
Who is Live at the Oakland Coliseum for?
Live at the Oakland Coliseum works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, wave-like pacing with peaks and immersive guitar improvisation showcase.
How many songs are on Live at the Oakland Coliseum?
Live at the Oakland Coliseum has 11 tracks, running approximately 84 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Introduction 0:42
- 2 Fire Standout 4:19
- 3 Hey Joe 4:27
- 4 Spanish Castle Magic Standout 8:53
- 5 Hear My Train a Comin’ 10:25
- 6 Sunshine of Your Love 6:45
- 7 Red House 13:11
Disc 2
- 1 Foxey Lady 10:37
- 2 Star Spangled Banner 2:58
- 3 Purple Haze 4:08
- 4 Voodoo Child (slight return) Standout 18:06
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
84 min 33 sec
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