Crosstown Traffic

Jimi Hendrix

About Crosstown Traffic

"Crosstown Traffic" is a song written by Jimi Hendrix and recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience for their third album Electric Ladyland (1968). It was released a single after "All Along the Watchtower", reaching number 52 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 37 on the UK Singles Chart. Unlike many of the tracks on the album, this recording features the full line-up of the Experience with Hendrix, Noel Redding, and Mitch Mitchell. Hendrix also plays a makeshift kazoo made with a comb and tissue paper in tandem at points with his lead guitar, and backing vocals are performed by Redding along with Dave Mason. With its hard rock riff, the song is an example and mixture of blues and acid rock. more »

Year:: 1990
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Jimi Hendrix

James Marshall Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. Despite a limited mainstream exposure of four years, he is widely considered to have been the greatest electric guitarist in the history of popular music, and one of the most important musicians of the 20th century. more »

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Classic Rock, Psychedelic Rock

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.
Songwriting and Style It 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.
Track Length and Placement It's a relatively short song, about two and a half minutes long, placed third in the album tracklist.
Music Composition Jimi 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.
Influence The song was influential and has seen covers by popular bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Chart Rankings It 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.
Recording "Crosstown Traffic" was recorded in 1968 at Record Plant Studios, a popular recording studio in New York City.
Lyrics meaning The 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.
Release Discrepancy In 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.
Recognition The song was recognized by Rolling Stone magazine as one of '500 Greatest Songs of All Time' ranked at number 176.
Legacy The song's legacy endures, with references in popular culture including film and television and has become an iconic part of Jimi Hendrix's discography.
Hendrix's Skills The song emphasizes Hendrix's ability to craft complex arrangements on the guitar, highlighting his immense technical expertise and creativity.

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