Valleys of Neptune (song)
"Valleys of Neptune" | ||||
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Single by Jimi Hendrix | ||||
from the album Valleys of Neptune | ||||
B-side | ||||
Released | February 9, 2010 | |||
Recorded |
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Record Plant, New York City | ||||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 4:02 | |||
Label | Legacy | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jimi Hendrix | |||
Producer(s) | Jimi Hendrix | |||
Jimi Hendrix singles chronology | ||||
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"Valleys of Neptune" is a song by American rock musician Jimi Hendrix, featured on his 2010 posthumous studio album Valleys of Neptune. Written and produced by Hendrix, the song was originally recorded between 1969 and 1970.
Composition and recording
Hendrix began work on the musical composition for "Valleys of Neptune", under the title of "Gypsy Blood", in February 1969, with the first recordings taking place at
At
Hendrix with bassist Cox and drummer Buddy Miles, who had recorded the Band of Gypsys album, recorded rough takes of the song on January 21, 1970, at the Record Plant,[6] but ultimately the song was left to the Mitchell/Cox rhythm section to complete later in the year. An instrumental take on May 15, 1970, provided the musical master track,[7] and the track featured on the 2010 album was completed. Further recordings took place on June 15, 1970 (with keyboardist Steve Winwood, flute player Chris Wood, drummer Dave Palmer and an unknown bassist),[8] June 16,[8] June 25 (with Juma Sultan),[9] and June 26, 1970 (15 takes).[9] Hendrix died in September 1970, ultimately without completing "Valleys of Neptune" to his satisfaction.
Music video
The
Single tracks
- 7-inch vinyl:
- A-side: "Valleys of Neptune"
- B-side: "Cat Talking to Me"
- CD single (Sold exclusively at Walmart)[11]
- 1."Valleys of Neptune"
- 2."Peace in Mississippi"
- 3."Red House" (Live at Clark University March 15,1968)
Notes
- ^ Geldeart & Rodham 2007, p. 69
- ^ "June 7, 1969". The Jimi Hendrix Encyclopedia. JimiHendrix.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2006. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
- ^ Geldeart & Rodham 2007, p. 83
- ^ Geldeart & Rodham 2007, p. 84
- ^ Geldeart & Rodham 2007, p. 85
- ^ Geldeart & Rodham 2007, p. 96
- ^ Geldeart & Rodham 2007, p. 101
- ^ a b Geldeart & Rodham 2007, p. 103
- ^ a b Geldeart & Rodham 2007, p. 105
- Spinnermusic.co.uk. February 18, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
- ^ "The debut single 'Valleys of Neptune' now available as 7" Single and Digital download". JimiHendrix.com (official website). Experience Hendrix. February 2, 2010. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
References
- Geldeart, Gary; Rodham, Steve (2007), Jimi Hendrix: The Studio Log, Warrington, Cheshire: Jimpress, ISBN 978-0-9527686-4-7