Live at Woodstock
Jimi Hendrix · 1999
96 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
Raw, electrifying performances blend blues and rock with Hendrix's innovative guitar wizardry.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- electrifying live performance energy dynamic improvisations throughout set wave-like pacing with peaks
- Context
- Released posthumously in 1999, 'Live at Woodstock' captures Jimi Hendrix during his peak as a cultural icon. This concert, held in 1969, is often regarded as one of the defining moments of his career, showcasing his groundbreaking approach to live performance and musical improvisation.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Live at Woodstock is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1999. Raw, electrifying performances blend blues and rock with Hendrix's innovative guitar wizardry. This album is significant not only for its historical context but also for its critical reception, often hailed as one of the best live albums ever recorded. The performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' became emblematic of the counterculture movement, resonating with themes of protest and peace during the Vietnam War era. 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 Woodstock sound like?
Raw, electrifying performances blend blues and rock with Hendrix's innovative guitar wizardry. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Live at Woodstock by Jimi Hendrix notable?
This album is significant not only for its historical context but also for its critical reception, often hailed as one of the best live albums ever recorded. The performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' became emblematic of the counterculture movement, resonating with themes of protest and peace during the Vietnam War era. Released posthumously in 1999, 'Live at Woodstock' captures Jimi Hendrix during his peak as a cultural icon. This concert, held in 1969, is often regarded as one of the defining moments of his career, showcasing his groundbreaking approach to live performance and musical improvisation.
Who is Live at Woodstock for?
Live at Woodstock works well if you're into electrifying live performance energy, dynamic improvisations throughout set and wave-like pacing with peaks.
How many songs are on Live at Woodstock?
Live at Woodstock has 16 tracks, running approximately 96 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 2:21
- 2 Message to Love 7:21
- 3 Hear My Train a Comin' 9:47
- 4 Spanish Castle Magic 7:07
- 5 Red House 5:23
- 6 Lover Man 5:11
- 7 Foxy Lady 5:06
- 8 Jam Back at the House 7:45
- 9 Izabella 6:42
- 10 Fire 3:42
- 11 Voodoo Child (slight return) Standout 13:40
- 12 Star Spangled Banner Standout 3:43
- 13 Purple Haze Standout 4:24
- 14 Woodstock Improvisation 4:00
- 15 Villanova Junction 4:28
- 16 Hey Joe 5:52
Release Date
July 6, 1999
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
96 min 36 sec
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