Dolly Dagger
Jimi Hendrix
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Dolly Dagger" is one of the notable songs from the legendary rock musician, Jimi Hendrix. It was released posthumously in 1971, a year after his untimely death.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a part of "Rainbow Bridge," one of Hendrix's several albums released after his death. It was actually the leadoff track of the album.
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Personal SignificanceIt is widely believed that the song was written as a dedication to Devon Wilson, one of Hendrix’s girlfriends. She was known by several aliases, one of them being Dolly Dagger, hence the song's title.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are speculated to reflect Hendrix's tumultuous relationship with Wilson, describing her as a dangerous and possessive woman.
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Chart SuccessUpon its posthumous release, "Dolly Dagger" managed to reach number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Musical Style"Dolly Dagger” signaled a shift towards a more funk-oriented sound for Hendrix, drawing comparisons to the work of Sly Stone and Funkadelic.
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PerformanceThe song was one of the last ones Hendrix performed live, just two weeks before his death. The last live substitute was at the Isle of Fehmarn in Germany.
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Song Release MonopolyFor many years, the song was one of the few posthumous releases Hendrix's family allowed to be included on greatest hits compilations, partly due to its chart success.
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Band AccompanimentIn this song, Hendrix's playing is backed by Billy Cox on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums, members of his backing band, known as the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for "Dolly Dagger" in the early 90s, which combines footage from Hendrix's concerts with psychedelic imagery. It was included in the 1992 VHS release "Jimi Hendrix: Rainbow Bridge."
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