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Jimi Hendrix: His Best 5

Aug 13, 2008 Bands, Songs

Jimi Hendrix is probably the best guitarist of all time. There is no doubt about that. In fact, you’ve probably heard some of his songs before, but still - some go unnoticed, or underrated. I’m here to clear up all the confusion, and lay out Jimi Hendrix’s best songs of all time.

5) The Wind Cries Mary
This one is a bit slower, but after listening to it for a few times you really start to get addicted to it. This won’t be the top song on your driving CD, but you can play it anytime and just chill out. This song shows his diversity as a musician.

4) Purple Haze
Some people call it his best, but personally I think there are 3 better. Definitely put this on your CD, but don’t think this is his greatest piece of work. However, it still is better than 99% of anything made today, but that’s another post, for another day.

3) Hey Joe
Hendrix closed Woodstock with Hey Joe, and that really isn’t surprising. This is another song like The Wind Cries Mary - it is just something to chill out to. Not his best, but still is one of the best 50 rock songs of all time.

2) Foxy Lady
Yes, that’s right - Foxy Lady comes in at #2. It is a little more fast-paced, you can throw it in your car and just cruise, or even blast it in your house. This song was used in The Wonder Years in one of the episodes, which is part of the reason why I think it is one of his best (I like songs that I can associate them with something else in my mind). But by now, you are probably thinking what the hell is #1? Well….

1) All Along the Watchtower
This is easily one of my favorite songs of all time, and one of the top rock songs of all time as well. Words really can’t describe this song, you just have to listen to it to understand the greatness. Hands down, Hendrix’s best song. No questions asked. It’s too bad he didn’t play this one at Woodstock.