While we can never, and would never, say “Wait Until Tomorrow,” “The Wind Cries Mary” “Little Wing” and “Purple Haze” are not some of Jimi’s best tracks, we will say that they complement some of the best Jimi Hendrix songs ever recorded.Check out the 15 best Hendrix songs from his studio albums below.15. Even Dylan himself, after once hearing Jimi’s rendition of “All Along the Watchtower,” reverted to playing it in electric fashion.Today, we bring you the best Jimi Hendrix songs. Now the song has completely vanished from YoutubeFrom “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” to “Foxy Lady,” these songs have been covered by everyone under the sun. All bluesy instrumental, insane guitar.The guitar is flawless and with lyrics like “Cleopatra, she’s driving me insane, she’s trying to put my body in her brain” how could the track not be on our Top 15 list?As the guitar themes float between right and left channels, the licks and technique that “Gypsy Eyes” put together made for an iconic Jimi performance.Originally released as a double A-side single with “Gypsy Eyes,” “Remember” is reminiscent of Hendrix’s days with Don Covay on the Chitlin’ Circuit—it’s the perfect mix of a classic pop song bred with the R&B backdrop.This B-side to “The Wind Cries Mary” is a deliberate misspelling of the word child, which mimics Hendrix’s style of not pronouncing the end of the word. “Aint’ No Telling” – Axis: Bold As LoveDespite its short length, “Ain’t No Telling” is composed of interwoven structures. It’s Hendrix’s.The 15-minute jam track composed of an assortment of verses based on Muddy Waters’ songs including the iconic “Rollin’ Stone,” opens in homage to “Hoochie Coochie Man.” Hendrix brings a sophistication as he references “the outskirts of infinity” and unifies Delta and electric blues.11. It opens abruptly, the solo is extended, the chorus is psychedelic, the vocals are limited and the track fades with a rolling guitar.
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