Johnny B Goode/Lover Man/Blue Suede Shoes/Voodoo Chile/The Queen/Sgt Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band/Little Wing/Red House
In The West was a posthumous live album from guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. It features performances at the Royal Albert Hall, San Diego Sports Arena, Berkeley Community Theatre and his final live appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival in August 1970. (US:12 UK:7)
“I played this album to death in my teenage years and it seemed like it was never off the turntable. Even back then, I knew that its provenance was questionable and subsequently, diligent research has shown that several tracks were not recorded as advertised. At the time of its release it was one of only a small handful of legal, non bootleg, Hendrix live albums and, therefore, was an invaluable addition to any Hendrix fan. The quality of the recordings was fine, the only quibble being the number of covers. The version of Little Wing was particularly fine and remains to this day one of my favourite live songs.”
“Most of this material was recorded in 1970, and so must rank among his last. It's typical of live Hendrix, which is usually quite awesome. It seems Red House and Little Wing are the popular favourites, but Voodoo Chile is the standout for me.”
“This record includes Jimi´s versions of rock ´n´ roll classics Johnny B. Goode and Blue Suede Shoes, but also his short tribute to The Beatles with Sgt. Pepper. The ultimate highlight is of course the thirteen minutes long Red House which easily beats the studio version.”
“I've never been more stunned in my life after hearing a piece of music, it floored me. When Jimi first rips into that howling guitar solo in Little Wing it's really the most exciting and powerful notes ever played on guitar.”
“This is a must listen for all guitar aficionados. Jimi's version of Red House is mind boggling. It still holds up decades later as some of the greatest live blues guitar ever captured on tape.”
“The version of Little Wing on this album is mind-blowingly fantastic. Probably the most beautiful piece of music I've ever heard in my life. In The West is Jimi Hendrix's best live album, and it's worth searching out.”
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