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Guitar Christmas: Medley by Jimi Hendrix

by frets on Dec.25, 2009, under Inspiration

From what I can gather, this recording (a medley jam of Little Drummer Boy / Silent Night / Taps / Auld Lang Syne) was recorded during the Band of Gypsys rehearsals for the Fillmore shows on 12/31/69 & 1/1/70.  It was re-released on CD in 1999 & again in 2005.

Merry Christmas!

There you have it!  25 of my holiday favs by my favorite pickers.  Check ‘em out and add your own in the comments.

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6 comments for this entry:
  1. Fran Kinley-Beatty
    December 27th, 2009 on 9:13 pm

    I always like what you post but this is not Jimi’s finest. Love ya anyway:)

  2. Fran Kinley-Beatty
    December 27th, 2009 on 9:16 pm

    By the way, you sounded really good today. Super job!
    Happy New Year! Remember when you played New Year’s with my band? Wow, many moons ago.

  3. frets
    December 28th, 2009 on 3:59 pm

    Thanks Fran, yes I remember that New Years gig with fondness! I had a blast playing with you and ate like a king that night! I agree this isn’t Jimi’s best, but it’s historically & thematically appropriate. Plus I love the picture. :) Thanks!

  4. Chris
    January 7th, 2010 on 5:13 pm

    Had never heard it before, sounds interesting

  5. frets
    January 8th, 2010 on 12:54 pm

    It sounds like he’s just noodling around with the tunes. I don’t think this was done with the intent of it being released (it was during a rehearsal or soundcheck). But for me, the fact that it exists is enough. I love me some Jimi!

  6. Neodymium
    January 10th, 2010 on 11:01 am

    He sure did have a distinctive voice.

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