Gimme That Jimi Shimmy

When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest. - Thoreau

he and guitar one

rocking axis in my world

strumming in the sun

Author's Note

"A thrumming of piano-strings beyond the gardens and through the elms. At length the melody steals into my being. I know not when it began to occupy me. By some fortunate coincidence of thought or circumstance I am attuned to the universe, I am fitted to hear, my being moves in a sphere of melody, my fancy and imagination are excited to an inconceivable degree. This is no longer the dull earth on which I stood." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I love Jimi. I got a few real favorites by him though. I like Crosstown Traffic and Dolly Dagger, Red House and Hey Joe. But I like almost all his music. Jimi was a class act, sad he got off on the dope. Him and Clapton were really tight. Clapton said in an interview he was tired of hearing people try to talk bad about Jimi because he knew him and was a close friend. I have "Are You Experienced" in my CD collection. He sounded a lot better than Dylan doing Dylan's All Along the Watchtower. I actually learned to play Hey Joe on a mandolin once upon a time. It was the coolest thing and fun. I don't remember this song though so thanks for that. I enjoyed the read.

[Pete]

no doubt fabian, jimi was and is the man. didn't know the clapton was close with him although doesn't surprise me. this is from band of gypsys that he did with different folks and without his two usual compadres. the songs you mention are classics that i love too. if you get a chance, listen to his band of gypsys album.

[D. Mansfield]

"Move over rover, let Jimi take over" I like your poem and i love jimi

[Pete]

thanks and "Ow, Ah, yes, this is Jimi talkin' to you. Yeah ..." - from the same song Fire.

[Chris Shaw]

You paint a great picture here in words. I see Clapton playing. I hear him too and years ago went to see him when he was in Cream. Right up close I was, dancing next to the stage. A memory that will forever stay. Much enjoyed your senryu. And Hendrix was great too, ‘cept never saw him play.

Chris

[Pete]

you really know your music and have lived it. hold onto those memories and never let them go. keep listening if not in your ears then in your heart and soul.

[Chris Shaw]

A world without music would almost be as dull as a world without poetry. We are wealthy with both:)

[Pete]

they go together. music is poetry with lips and hips.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha, I like that :))

[D. Mansfield]

I'm jealous that you got to see Clapton in cream. Dancing right by the stage. . Wow

[Chris Shaw]

It was a long time ago, but an unforgettable moment. The Pavillion, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. I forget the year. Ginger Baker on drums. With my college mates.

[D. Mansfield]

Incredible, your stock was high with me before, it's now through the roof. I bow at your feet. That had to be around 1972? Ish?

[Kim S.]

Jimi Hendrix, was amazing. I always enjoyed Clapton from his "Cream" years and his solo years.
Wonderfully written.

[Pete]

i've been partial to his smash hits and electric ladyland. lately i've been into his band of gypsys. love clapton too. thanks for sharing uplifting thoughts.

[Jenny Lee]

YET, Lucifer was a beautiful musical instrument played before God. I think ANYTHING can be used for evil as well as good, don't you, Pete? It's all in how we view it, right?

(I might've forgot to 'rate' the previous one. I didn't mean to. Sorry.)

[Pete]

yes, I agree.