2006-07-14 16:40:27 · 20 answers · asked by faqsheepdog 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
This was originally recorded by Los Angeles band The Leaves in 1965. Their lead singer was bassist Jim Pons who joined the Turtles just before they recorded their Happy Together album. (thanks, Rick - Lafayette, NJ)
It is unclear who wrote this. Many people believe it was written by Chester Powers (aka Dino Valenti of Quicksilver Messenger Service), but Hendrix himself - and also The Leaves - attribute it to William (Bobby) Roberts. No one has been able to copyright it, so the song is considered "traditional," meaning anyone can record it without paying royalties. (thanks, Gary - Thetford, England)
2006-07-14 16:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by Lilly K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A songwriter named "Billy Roberts" wrote this song. Jimi Hendrix is the best known artist to cover it, but there is an early punk version by a group called "The Leaves," a garage band from the 1960's, and a super campy version by Cher from the early 1970's also worth checking out!
2006-07-14 17:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by Marcus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough question! I had to go to Wikipedia for the answer. It was apparently written by a Billy Roberts and copyrighted in 1962. The most famous version of the song was by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
2006-07-14 16:47:10 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jimi Hendrix
2006-07-14 16:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by Earthbound Misfit™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jimi Hendrix
2006-07-14 16:42:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Billy Roberts 1962
2006-07-14 16:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by ntxsamurai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1962 Billy Roberts/Dino Valente Was preformed in the 60's by the Jimi Hendryx experience
2006-07-14 16:45:30 · answer #7 · answered by goodbye 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Billy Roberts
2006-07-14 16:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by Lizziedoddle B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Billy Roberts or Dino Valente (Quicksilver Messenger Service)? Hendrix had a great version but I think Roy Buchanans was better.
2006-07-14 16:44:46 · answer #9 · answered by Stratobratster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BILLY ROBERTS - and it was recorded by THE LEAVES , The Byrds , Jimi Hendrix , Deep Purple , Love , The Standells , The Music Machine
2006-07-14 16:48:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋