http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mt-9jR4JWs
Too bad he overdosed on barbituates.
2006-08-24 12:33:37 · 7 answers · asked by Black Sabbath 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
No.
Its great. But its just a COPY of the original. So, exponentially? No chance. Better in a single person's opinion, at a single moment in time? possible.
Jimi has so many great songs, no reason to judge his re-makes.
2006-08-24 12:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a personal friend and great admirer of R&B pioneer, Chuck Berry; and at the same time I agree with the general concensus that Jimi Hendrix is the #1 electric guitarist in the world. So I took the time to study both of the legends efforts on this classic, to give you my honest opinion. In the final analysis, I can't agree with your opinion:
Jimi was not at his best vocally. The lyrics were muddy and slurred. if I hadn't been weened on this rock n' roll classic, I would have no idea what the story line was.
Chuck's diction was perfect. The words were well-formed, he had great expression, and faced the camera during his performance.
Jimi's solo was flamboyant, with big, sustained notes and lots of hand motion. But the content of the solo was disorganized, and lagged far behind his great efforts displayed on such classics as All Along the Watchtower and Hey Joe.
Chuck's solo was well-organized and executed with precision. Bear in mind that he was a solo guitar pioneer and didn't have much reference for his work. Still, his solo in Johnny B. Goode
is probably the best known and most frequently-copied guitar solo in rock n' roll history.
Jimi was well-known for his commanding stage presence with flamboyant costumes and flaming guitars. I thought his overall look on this production was far less than his best effort.
Chuck delivered a well-rehearsed and consumately entertaining performance with precision choreography and his now-famous duck-walk. Most of what he did in that short production became a standard for the entire industry.
America lost an incredible talent when Jimi passed away, and I have always been a great admirer since his early days as Jimmy James with my friends, The Isley Brothers. But I think an honest man would agree that Chuck won this Battle of the Legends.
2006-08-24 20:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold the Bus!
Jimi was a great talent. Made some good music, and even was a paratrooper. BUT, Johnny B. Goode belongs to Chuck. Berry was the man. Set the standard for guitar playing. Jimmi on any thing else? Sure. This one? No way I'm dissing the "real" king of Rock'n Roll
2006-08-24 23:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better than Chuck Berrys version but it is kind of sloppy. I think Johnny Winter has the best version I ever heard.
2006-08-24 19:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by Stratobratster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nooooooo! Chuck Berry did it first and best. Jimi Hendrix was a genius at his own stuff, but he didn't have the true '50's thing.
2006-08-24 19:38:00 · answer #5 · answered by Nightlight 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ew, no. It's not even swingy. What's the point of that song if you can't swing to it???
2006-08-24 19:39:48 · answer #6 · answered by zoemstof 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah like 90% of the other rockers of that era
2006-08-24 19:34:52 · answer #7 · answered by Xae 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋