I'm white, but grew up in a predominantly black area (outside Phila., PA). I loved soul music . In 1969, we moved into a white area (outside Wilm., DE). It took Jimi Hendrix to cross me over into white rock and roll.
@re:Stones did a cool re-write: The simpler chord prog on the Stones' verses is completely different from Covay's more complex original. They either gave up on figuring it out, or hadn't yet developed "ears" to -realize- they hadn't figured it out:-) They definitely covered it before they knew who Jimi was.
Well I didnt know that-this is one of the first records I bought as well-the b side is really nice too., Seesaw i think-I had a Jimi album from the early days raw cut down r n b . Really really at his best I think. :O).
Guitar Legend Steve Cropper was impressed by Jimi's playing on this track. Jimi met him first in 1964 when Jimi was 22. He waited the whole day to meet one of his idols!
This 45 versions IS indeed Jimi playing. Intro, solo, riff. Steve Cropper remembers meeting Hendrix in Memphis, at stax records,1964 and Hendrix stated he played on this track which was one of Croppers favs. He showed Cropper how he played it that day.
The studio master list "James Hendricks" as playing lead guitar. And to my ear, it's definitely pure Jimi style and touch.
Yeah, but acording to Covay he only played "back up guitar" and it was Ronnie Miller who played the lead. Until Covay's recent interview, Ronnie Miller is normally only credited with playing bass on the LP though?
I just figured out his name is actually spelled Covay. Maybe more people will find. This is totally awesome! I'm a huge Hendrix fan. Wish I could find a copy of the single. Thanks for posting
何、これ？英語分からんのがこういう時、ツライです。僕が持ってるＬＰに入っているバージョンと違う。でも、この声、リズム、ギター・・・こんなＲ＆Ｂ、誰か又やって欲しい、です。唯一無二です。
shoomarcketing 5 months ago
I'm white, but grew up in a predominantly black area (outside Phila., PA). I loved soul music . In 1969, we moved into a white area (outside Wilm., DE). It took Jimi Hendrix to cross me over into white rock and roll.
adopaz 7 months ago
Stones stuck a nail in this one. They own it, regardless.
reissue 8 months ago
@re:Stones did a cool re-write: The simpler chord prog on the Stones' verses is completely different from Covay's more complex original. They either gave up on figuring it out, or hadn't yet developed "ears" to -realize- they hadn't figured it out:-) They definitely covered it before they knew who Jimi was.
lazur1 4 months ago
Funny how when a person of one ethnicity sings it, it's RnB, but when a person of another ethnicity covers it exactly, it's Rock'n'Roll.
AfreensHair 10 months ago 5
Man clearly, Don Covey WAS Mick Jagger's American Idol!
Nebraskablack 1 year ago 2
That is Jimi Hendrix on guitar. You will hear a much better version on the West Coast Seattle Boy boxed set. Amazing.
jmsbk12345 1 year ago
@jmsbk12345 The "WCSB" tune sounds like the same take as this: I think it's just a better transfer.
lazur1 4 months ago
undeniably Jimi..............great stuff
fuzzybuttcb750 1 year ago
this is amazing!!
walktheline316 1 year ago
Well I didnt know that-this is one of the first records I bought as well-the b side is really nice too., Seesaw i think-I had a Jimi album from the early days raw cut down r n b . Really really at his best I think. :O).
magiclard 2 years ago
Guitar Legend Steve Cropper was impressed by Jimi's playing on this track. Jimi met him first in 1964 when Jimi was 22. He waited the whole day to meet one of his idols!
antniemi 2 years ago 3
the vips did a good cover of this too
goonbot3030 2 years ago
This 45 versions IS indeed Jimi playing. Intro, solo, riff. Steve Cropper remembers meeting Hendrix in Memphis, at stax records,1964 and Hendrix stated he played on this track which was one of Croppers favs. He showed Cropper how he played it that day.
The studio master list "James Hendricks" as playing lead guitar. And to my ear, it's definitely pure Jimi style and touch.
walrus108 2 years ago 7
@walrus108 thats what im saying it just sounds like him
walktheline316 1 year ago
Yeah, but acording to Covay he only played "back up guitar" and it was Ronnie Miller who played the lead. Until Covay's recent interview, Ronnie Miller is normally only credited with playing bass on the LP though?
sproutle 2 years ago
By all acounts Jimi really did play on this as one of his first recordingds.
almanacofsleep 2 years ago
hendrix is supposed to be on it
neopandorex2 2 years ago
Love the intro to the song! Thanks for posting. But does anyone have another Don Covay great hit, "I Was Checkin' Out She Was Checkin' In"?
vinylsingleman 2 years ago
I just figured out his name is actually spelled Covay. Maybe more people will find. This is totally awesome! I'm a huge Hendrix fan. Wish I could find a copy of the single. Thanks for posting
tpaegle66 2 years ago
Dude..... Im from seattle
gjazz22 3 years ago 2
LOL
tpaegle66 2 years ago
James Marshall Hendrix (aka Jimi) plays guitar on this.
AboubacarSiddikh 3 years ago