Third Stone from the Sun
Mostly instrumental composition recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1967 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Third Stone from the Sun" (or "3rd Stone from the Sun") is a mostly instrumental composition by American musician Jimi Hendrix. It incorporates several musical approaches, including jazz and psychedelic rock, with brief spoken passages. The title reflects Hendrix's interest in science fiction and is a reference to Earth in its position as the third planet away from the sun in the solar system.
"Third Stone from the Sun" | |
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Song by the Jimi Hendrix Experience | |
from the album Are You Experienced | |
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Recorded | London, January & April 1967 |
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Length | 6:30[1] |
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Songwriter(s) | Jimi Hendrix |
Producer(s) | Chas Chandler |
Hendrix developed elements of the piece prior to forming his group, the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The Experience recorded versions as early as December 1966, and, in 1967, it was included on their debut album Are You Experienced. Several artists have recorded renditions and others have adapted the guitar melody line for other songs.