Fire (The Jimi Hendrix Experience song)
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"Fire" is a song written by Jimi Hendrix and recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience in early 1967. It has been described as "an exercise in soul, psychedelic rock, and polyrhythmic jazz-inspired drumming" by AllMusic critic Matthew Greenwald.[1] The song was remixed in stereo for the American release of the album. In 1969, it was released as a stereo single in the UK with the title "Let Me Light Your Fire".
"Fire" | |
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Song by the Jimi Hendrix Experience | |
from the album Are You Experienced | |
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Recorded | January 11 & February 8, 1967 |
Studio | De Lane Lea & Olympic, London |
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Length | 2:30[4] |
Label | |
Songwriter(s) | Jimi Hendrix |
Producer(s) | Chas Chandler |
One of Hendrix's most popular songs, he frequently played it in concert. Several live recordings have been released and the original song is included on numerous Hendrix compilations, such as Smash Hits, Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi Hendrix, Voodoo Child: The Jimi Hendrix Collection, and Fire: The Jimi Hendrix Collection.