Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)
Jimi Hendrix
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Hey baby where are you coming from? Well she looked at me and smiled And looked into space and said "I'm coming from the land of the new rising sun" Then I said, "hey baby, where are you trying to go to?" Then she said "I'm going to spin and spread around peace of mind and a whole lot of love to you and you" Hey girl I'd like to come along Yes, I'd love to come along "Would you like to come along?" she asked me "Yes, take me along right now" Hey baby, can I step into your world for a while? "Yes you can," she said Come on back with me for a while We're going to go across the Jupiter sand and see all you people one by one We got to help you people out right now That's why I'm doing it all about Yeah, yeah may I come along May I come along May I come along, yeah, yeah Please, take me
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Written by: JIMI HENDRIX
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5 facts about this song
Song Background1. "Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)" is a song by American musician Jimi Hendrix. It was featured on his posthumous studio album, "The Cry of Love", released in 1971.
2. The song, along with the remaining tracks from the album, was written and recorded by Hendrix during the sessions for his planned double album, "First Rays of the New Rising Sun".
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Lyrics and Themes3. "Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)" is noted for Hendrix’s uplifting lyrics and themes of embracing a new era.
4. It is one of the songs where Hendrix has shown his optimistic side, envisioning a better world and looking forward to a brighter future.
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Musical Composition5. "Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)" features Hendrix's signature guitar masterpiece mingled with intricate melodies and elaborate instrumental effects, displaying his evolved songwriting and musical prowess.
6. The song is categorized under psychedelic rock and blues rock genres.
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Performance and Recordings7. "Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)" was regularly played by Jimi Hendrix during his live performances in 1970, which were his last performances.
8. The intense live performances of this song left an indelible impact on the audience, adding to the song's legendary status.
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Posthumous Releases and Legacy9. While Hendrix didn't live to complete his vision for "First Rays of the New Rising Sun" album, the featured songs including "Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)" have been recompiled and reissued in later years.
10. "Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)" remains a revered classic from Hendrix's discography, proving his distinctive musical genius and artistic depth.
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