Crosstown Traffic (song)
Appearance
"Crosstown Traffic" | |
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the Jimi Hendrix Experience | |
from the album Electric Ladyland | |
B-side | "Gypsy Eyes" |
Released |
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Recorded | December 20–21, 1967 |
Studio | Olympic, London |
Genre | Psychedelic funk[1] |
Length | 2:18[2] |
Label | |
Songwriter(s) | Jimi Hendrix |
Producer(s) | Jimi Hendrix |
"Crosstown Traffic" is a song written by
UK Singles Chart.[3]
Background
Unlike many of the tracks on the album, this recording features the full line-up of the Experience with Hendrix,
comb and tissue paper in tandem at points with his lead guitar, and backing vocals are performed by Redding along with Dave Mason. With its hard rock riff, the song mixes elements of blues and acid rock.[4][5]
Reception
Cash Box described it as an "explosive session" with "massive instrumental impact and a heavy vocal."[7] Record World said that "it shakes with excitement."[8]
References
- ^ Dave, Moskowitz (2010). The Words and Music of Jimi Hendrix. ABC-CLIO. p. 43.
- ^ From the original US Reprise Records single
- ^ The Jimi Hendrix Experience in the UK Charts, The Official Charts.
- ISBN 978-0-313-37906-2.
- ISBN 978-0-684-81044-7.
- ^ "Spotlight Singles" (PDF). Billboard. November 23, 1968. p. 83. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. November 23, 1968. p. 22. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ "Single Picks of the Week" (PDF). Record World. November 30, 1968. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-05-21.