Crosstown Traffic
Jimi Hendrix
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Crosstown Traffic" is a song from the album "Electric Ladyland," released by The Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1968. It is the third studio album by the band.
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Songwriting and StyleIt was written by Jimi Hendrix himself. The style of the song can be best described as psychedelic rock and hard rock fused with the signature wild guitar riffs from Hendrix.
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Track Length and PlacementIt's a relatively short song, about two and a half minutes long, placed third in the album tracklist.
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Music CompositionJimi Hendrix used a makeshift kazoo, made from a comb and a piece of cellophane, for the song. This added a unique sound to the composition.
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InfluenceThe song was influential and has seen covers by popular bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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Chart RankingsIt was one of a few of Hendrix's songs that charted, peaking at number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 37 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Recording"Crosstown Traffic" was recorded in 1968 at Record Plant Studios, a popular recording studio in New York City.
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Lyrics meaningThe song is often considered a metaphor for the hectic life in a city. In an interview, Jimi Hendrix described it as a love song infused with comments about life on the city streets.
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Release DiscrepancyIn the initial pressings of the album, the song was mistakenly titled as "Cross Town Traffic". It was later corrected to "Crosstown Traffic" in the subsequent pressings.
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RecognitionThe song was recognized by Rolling Stone magazine as one of '500 Greatest Songs of All Time' ranked at number 176.
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LegacyThe song's legacy endures, with references in popular culture including film and television and has become an iconic part of Jimi Hendrix's discography.
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Hendrix's SkillsThe song emphasizes Hendrix's ability to craft complex arrangements on the guitar, highlighting his immense technical expertise and creativity.
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