Jimi Hendrix the Collector’S 1969: Studio, Private, Related & Remixed Recordings
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Jimi Hendrix The Collector’s 1969: Studio, Private, Related & Remixed Recordings Studio & Private pg. 2 – 115 Related & Remixed pg. 116 – 131 Cover Sources pg. 131 – 136 Brief CD Track List pg. 137 – 147 Song Index pg. 148 – 153 Flac Fingerprints pg. 154 – 161 The intention of this set is to bring together all 1969 Hendrix-related recordings in the best available sound quality and the most complete versions. As with all reference works of this magnitude there are likely unintended errors in spite of diligent efforts to be error free; corrections are encouraged. If you are aware of any upgrades, know of additional tracks that should be included, or have comments about the information presented here please contact [email protected] or [email protected]. This collection was assembled based on information contained at Doug Bell's website, which is compiled from several reference sources: http://home.earthlink.net/~ldouglasbell/jimi.htm. Further details were obtained from Jimpress (2014-2015, From The Benjamin Franklin Studios, 4th edition): http://www.jimpress.co.uk/, Ultimate Hendrix (2009, Backbeat Books), Jimi Hendrix: The Ultimate Lyric Book (2012, Backbeat Books), In From The Storm: http://infromthestorm.net/hendrix.html, and Discogs.com. All tracks are as they appear on their sources, though some sources are known to have utilized normalization, pitch correction, etc. A few tracks have had beginning/ending dead silence removed and are so noted, and track 127 has had a minor non-music patch. Four tracks are lossy and so noted. The track order is roughly from session takes to intermediate mixes to final and alternate mixes; complete versions precede incomplete versions. The Jimpress numbers are listed at the beginning of the track title. The date format is determined by the recording location. The track times given are Bell’s timing of the music “from first note to last”, followed by the Jimpress timing (in parentheses), followed by the actual timing [in brackets] which often includes studio chatter, etc.; n/a means not available. Tracks not sourced from official, ATM or FTO releases were compared with sources available to me; there may be other sources for these tracks among collectors. Enormous thanks go to Doug Bell and Steve Rodham for their invaluable contributions; this set would not have been possible without their assistance. Special thanks to Paul Fitzpatrick, Funkydrummer, FendersFingers, Big Time Bob Smith, Pete Harker, Mick Coyne, George Kanakaris, Mark J, Maury, Thomas Chapman and all the collectors who have generously shared their recordings and information: http://crosstowntorrents.org/ and https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/JimiPassItOn/info. – David Chance, June 2016 “I believe you live and live again until you have got all the evil and hatred out of the soul.” – Jimi Hendrix pg. 1 DISC 1 – STUDIO & PRIVATE RECORDINGS ====================================================================================== 5-6 January 1969 Polydor Studios, 17-19 Stratford Place, London, England, UK Eire Apparent session ====================================================================================== 001. Rock ‘N Roll Band (official with Eire Apparent) Source: Inheritance Official Release: Eire Apparent – Sunrise [1991, Repertoire Records REP 4174-WZ, CD reissue]; The Sequel Records Progessive Rock Sampler; vinyl single Studio ’69 cross-reference: disc 15 track 05 UniVibes number: S459 Track time as per Bell/Jimpress/actual: 3:20 (3:22) [3:25] Composer: Michael Charles Cox (Mick Cox) Recording date/location: 5-6 January 1969 Polydor Studios, 17-19 Stratford Place, London, England, UK. Notes: This track was initially released only on a vinyl single [1969, Buddah Records 201039]; it was later included as a bonus track on the 1991 German CD reissue of the album. Jimi provided the lead guitar overdub. Ultimate Hendrix notes that Hendrix arrived at the session late in the evening and began laying down his guitar overdubs from 3:00 a.m. until past 5:00 a.m. on 6th January. Mixing followed and the session finally ended around 9:00 a.m. Jimi Hendrix (guitar), Mick Cox (guitar), Ernie Graham (vocals, guitar), Chris Stewart (bass), and Dave Lutton (drums). Producer: Jimi Hendrix. Engineer: Carlos Olms. Arranger: Vic Briggs. Comparison Notes: The copy on 51st Anniversary: The Story Of Life is slightly clipped at the beginning and end; track time is 3:21. ====================================================================================== February 11, 1969 Record Plant Recording Studios, 321 West 44th Street, New York, New York, USA ====================================================================================== 002. World Traveler Source: ATM 056: Message From 9 To The Universe Volume 2 Studio ’69 cross-reference: disc 01 track 01 UniVibes number: S771 Track time as per Bell/Jimpress/actual: 8:03 (8:03) [8:10] Composer: James Marshall Hendrix Recording date/location: February 11, 1969 Record Plant Recording Studios, 321 West 44th Street, New York, New York, USA. Notes: Jimpress Part 3 notes Jim McCarty on second guitar; neither Jimpress Part 1 or Bell note a second guitarist. Bell notes possibly Billy Rich on bass, but there doesn’t appear to be a bass player on this track. According to The Ultimate Lyric Book, the correct spelling of this song is World Traveler; the song is often misspelled World Traveller. Jimi Hendrix (guitar, vocals), Buddy Miles (drums), Billy Rich? (bass), and Duane Hitchings (organ). Engineer: Tony Bongiovi. Second Engineer: Dave Ragno. 003. (1) It's Too Bad (edited longer version) Source: ATM 056: Message From 9 To The Universe Volume 2 Studio ’69 cross-reference: disc 01 track 02 UniVibes number: S772 Track time as per Bell/Jimpress/actual: 10:46 (10:46) [11:08] Composer: James Marshall Hendrix Recording date/location: February 11, 1969 Record Plant Recording Studios, 321 West 44th Street, New York, New York, USA. Notes: Jimpress notes that this mix has some vocals removed at the 3:25 mark; the vocals are present though very faintly heard at the 3:28-3:31 mark. Jimpress Part 3 notes Jim McCarty on second guitar; neither Jimpress Part 1, Bell, or the official release credits for (2) list a second guitarist. Bell notes possibly Billy Rich on bass, and there does appear to be a bass player on this track, though neither Jimpress or the official release pg. 2 credits for (2) list a bass player. The official release credits for (2) list Larry Young on organ; Ultimate Hendrix and all other references note Duane Hitchings on organ. Jimi Hendrix (guitar, vocals), Buddy Miles (drums), Billy Rich? (bass), and Duane Hitchings (organ). Engineer: Tony Bongiovi. Second Engineer: Dave Ragno. 004. (2) It's Too Bad (official alternate mix edit of (1)) Source: The Jimi Hendrix Experience [purple box set] Official Release: The Jimi Hendrix Experience [purple box set] Studio ’69 cross-reference: disc 01 track 03 UniVibes number: S772 Track time as per Bell/Jimpress/actual: 8:51 (8:52) [8:52] Composer: James Marshall Hendrix Recording date/location: February 11, 1969 Record Plant Recording Studios, 321 West 44th Street, New York, New York, USA. Notes: This mix has the drums more up front, contains the vocals that are mixed out from (1) at the 3:19-3:22 mark, and fades out 2 minutes earlier than (1). Jimpress Part 3 notes Jim McCarty on second guitar; neither Jimpress Part 1, Bell, or the official release credits list a second guitarist. There does appear to be a bass player on this track, though one is not listed in the official release credits, or elsewhere – however Bell notes possibly Billy Rich on bass on (1). The official release credits list Larry Young on organ; Ultimate Hendrix and all other references note Duane Hitchings on organ. This officially released track was mastered with the levels slightly too high, cutting off the high and low ends in places. Jimi Hendrix (guitar, vocals), Buddy Miles (drums), Billy Rich? (bass), and Duane Hitchings (organ). Engineer: Tony Bongiovi. Second Engineer: Dave Ragno. Secondary Producers: Eddie Kramer, Janie Hendrix, and John McDermott. Mastered by Eddie Kramer and George Marino. 005. (3) It's Too Bad (second alternate mix edit of (1)) Source: FTO 005 (Revision B): February 1969 Sessions Studio ’69 cross-reference: disc 01 track 04 Track time as per Bell/Jimpress/actual: 5:39 (5:39) [5:42] Composer: James Marshall Hendrix Recording date/location: February 11, 1969 Record Plant Recording Studios, 321 West 44th Street, New York, New York, USA. Notes: This mix contains the vocals that are mixed out from (1) at the 3:20-3:22 mark, but has 5 minutes edited out from the end via a fade. Jimpress notes this track as an alternate mix of (1) with heavy echo added to the vocals; Bell notes it as an incomplete wide stereo mix with heavy delay. Jimpress Part 3 notes Jim McCarty on second guitar; neither Jimpress Part 1, Bell, or the official release credits for (2) list a second guitarist. There does appear to be a bass player on this track, though one is not listed in the official release credits, or elsewhere – however Bell notes possibly Billy Rich on bass on (1). The official release credits list Larry Young on organ; Ultimate Hendrix and all other references note Duane Hitchings on organ. Jimi Hendrix (guitar, vocals), Buddy Miles (drums), Billy Rich? (bass), and Duane Hitchings (organ). Engineer: Tony Bongiovi. Second Engineer: Dave Ragno. Secondary Producer: Alan Douglas. 006. (JS 17) Untitled Instrumental (Jam with Duane Hitchings) Source: FTO 005 (Revision B): February 1969 Sessions Studio ’69 cross-reference: disc 01 track 05 UniVibes number: S1125 Track time as per Bell/Jimpress/actual: 13:40 (1:50+5:55+6:16=14:01) [13:37] Composer: James Marshall Hendrix Recording date/location: February 11, 1969 Record Plant Recording Studios, 321 West 44th Street, New York, New York, USA. Notes: This track begins already in progress and is incomplete at the end.