Hendrix in the West

Hendrix in the West is a live album by Jimi Hendrix, released posthumously in January 1972 by Polydor Records (UK), and in February by Reprise Records (US). The album tracks are split between those recorded in 1969 by the Jimi Hendrix Experience with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell and in 1970 with Billy Cox and Mitchell during The Cry of Love Tour.

Hendrix in the West
Live album by
Jimi Hendrix
ReleasedJanuary 1972 (1972-01)
RecordedFebruary 1969 – August 1970
GenreRock
Length40:21
LabelPolydor
Jimi Hendrix UK chronology
Rainbow Bridge
(1971)		 Hendrix in the West
(1972)		 More Experience
(1972)
Jimi Hendrix US chronology
Rainbow Bridge
(1971)		 Hendrix in the West
(1972)		 War Heroes
(1972)

Recording

The album contains songs from Hendrix's performances at the Royal Albert Hall on February 24, 1969, the San Diego Sports Arena on May 24, 1969, Berkeley Community Theatre on May 30, 1970 and the Isle of Wight Festival on August 30, 1970. The album's credits mislabel "Little Wing" and "Voodoo Child" as being recorded at the San Diego Sports Arena, when in fact these two tracks were recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on February 24, 1969.[1]

Critical reception and charts
Professional ratings
1971 album
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Christgau's Record GuideA–[3]

In a review for AllMusic, Sean Westergaard gave the album four out of five stars. He notes the relatively rare performances of "God Save the Queen", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Johnny B. Goode" as adding to Hendrix's more typical concert material.[2]

Hendrix in the West reached No. 7 in the UK albums chart,[4] and No. 12 in the Billboard 200.[1]

Re-release (2011)
Professional ratings
2011 re-release
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone[5]

This album was re-released on September 13, 2011 as part of the Hendrix family's project to remaster Hendrix's discography. Since the rights to the Royal Albert Hall performance of "Little Wing" and "Voodoo Child" on the original LP are in dispute,[6] the newly released CD contains alternate performances of the two songs.

1971 album track listing

The album details are taken from the original 1971 Reprise LP record album. The 2011 re-release substitutes the Winterland 10/12/68 recording for "Little Wing" and the San Diego Sports Arena 5/24/69 recording for "Voodoo Child".

All tracks are written by Jimi Hendrix, except where noted.

Side one
No.TitleVenue/dateLength
1."The Queen" (Traditional)Isle of Wight, 8/31/702:40
2."Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (John Lennon, Paul McCartney)Isle of Wight, 8/31/701:16
3."Little Wing"Royal Albert Hall, 2/24/693:14
4."Red House"San Diego Sports Arena, 5/24/6913:06
Side two
No.TitleVenue/dateLength
1."Johnny B. Goode" (Chuck Berry)Berkeley Community Theatre, 5/30/70 (1st show)4:45
2."Lover Man"Berkeley Community Theatre, 5/30/70 (2nd show)3:05
3."Blue Suede Shoes" (Carl Perkins)Berkeley Community Theatre, 5/30/70 (afternoon rehearsals)4:26
4."Voodoo Child (Slight Return)"Royal Albert Hall, 2/24/697:49

Personnel

References
  1. Shapiro, Harry; Glebbeek, Cesar (1990). Jimi Hendrix: Electric Gypsy (1st ed.). New York City: St. Martin's Press. pp. 543–544. ISBN 978-0-312-05861-6.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. Westergaard, Sean. "Hendrix in the West – Review". AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2019.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  3. Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: H". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 26, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
  4. "Official Charts Company – Jimi Hendrix Hendrix in the West". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  5. Rosen, Jody (September 13, 2011). "Hendrix in the West (Reissue) – Review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  6. Wyeth, Wyndham. "The Jimi Hendrix Estate Files Lawsuit Over Royal Albert Hall Recordings". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
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