JIMI HENDRIX - WEST COAST SEATTLE BOY: THE JIMI HENDRIX ANTHOLOGY (COLLECTOR'S EDITION) (4CD +DVD)

Jimi Hendrix West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology on 4CD + DVD Box Set

Collection Tracks Hendrix's Incredible Journey from R&B Sideman to International Superstar

What can be possibly left in the Jimi Hendrix vaults? Plenty. This collection presents, for the first time, the most sought after of Jimi’s pre-Experience recordings as a sideman for such rhythm & blues stars as The Isley Brothers, Don Covay, Little Richard and others. All of the misinformation and fake purported to feature Hendrix are swept aside for fans.The remaining three discs feature previously unreleased and commercially unavailable studio recordings from every chapter of his career and live recordings with the Experience and Band Of Gypsys spanning 1967 through 1970.

The studio recordings include never before released (or even bootlegged) alternate versions of such classic fare as “Are You Experienced,” “Fire,” “May This Be Love,” “Love Or Confusion” and many more. In addition, new songs such as “Hear My Freedom,” “Hound Dog Blues” and “Lonely Avenue” make their debut as part of this special collection.

To provide further insight and understanding into Hendrix’s creative development, WCSB presents acoustic and electric home recordings of Electric Ladyland signature songs such as “Long Hot Summer Night,” “1983 (A Merman I Shall Turn To Be),” as well as “My Friend” and “Angel” later featured as part of First Rays Of The New Rising Sun.

WCSB also features another major revelation, an electric demo version of Bob Dylan’s “Tears Of Rage.” WCSB also features a previously unreleased version of “Everlasting First,” Jimi’s 1970 celebrated collaboration with Arthur Lee & Love, an unheard 1967 studio session with Traffic’s Dave Mason as well as an expanded presentation of Jimi’s legendary session with jazz organist Larry Young. Four hours of rare and previously unreleased Jimi Hendrix.

The DVD features Jimi’s life story told in his own words. Legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins brings Jimi’s words and story to life. Rare and never before seen footage and photos, as well as the Hendrix family archive of the late guitarist’s personal drawings, postcards home to his father, song drafts, sketches and lyrics are all featured in this special 90-minute presentation.

"Indeed, West Coast Seattle Boy’s towering achievement is the manner in which it makes Hendrix sound new again. Even live versions of evergreens such as “The Star-Spangled Banner” kick with fresh energy. Much of the credit goes to the context in which they’re presented, as well as the relatively high sonic quality and Hendrix’s fiery performances."
--Bob Gendron, TONE Audio, Issue 33

Jimi Hendrix West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix Anthology Contents:

Disc: 1
1.  The Isley Brothers: Testify
2.  Don Covay: Mercy, Mercy
3.  Don Covay: Can t Stay Away
4.  Rosa Lee Brooks: My Diary
5.  Rosa Lee Brooks: Utee
6.  Little Richard: I Don t Know What You Got But It s Got Me
7.  Little Richard: Dancing All Around The World
8.  Frank Howard & The Commanders: I m So Glad
9.  The Isley Brothers: Move Over And Let Me Dance
10. The Isley Brothers: Have You Ever Been Disappointed
11. Ray Sharpe: Help Me (Get The Feeling) Part One
12. The Icemen: (My Girl) She s A Fox
13. Jimmy Norman: That Little Old Groove Maker
14. Billy Lamont: Sweet Thang
15. King Curtis: Instant Groove

Disc: 2
1.  Fire (previously unreleased alternate recording)
2.  Are You Experienced? (previously unreleased recording)
3.  May This Be Love (previously unreleased alternate recording)
4.  Can You See Me (previously unreleased alternate recording)
5.  The Wind Cries Mary
6.  Love Or Confusion (previously unreleased alternate recording)
7.  Little One (previously unreleased recording)
8.  Mr. Bad Luck (previously unreleased alternate recording)
9.  Cat Talking To Me (previously unreleased alternate recording)
10. Castles Made Of Sand (previously unreleased recording)
11. Tears Of Rage (previously unreleased recording)
12. Hear My Train A Comin (previously unreleased recording)
13. 1983 (A Merman I Shall Turn To Be) (previously unreleased recording)
14. Long Hot Summer Night (previously unreleased recording)
15. My Friend (previously unreleased recording)
16. Angel (previously unreleased recording)
17. Calling All The Devil s Children (previously unreleased alternate recording)
18. New Rising Sun ( previously unreleased alternate recording)

Disc: 3
1.  Hear My Freedom (previously unreleased recording)
2.  Room Full Of Mirrors (previously unreleased recording)
3.  Shame, Shame, Shame (previously unreleased recording)
4.  Messenger (previously unreleased recording)
5.  Hound Dog Blues(previously unreleased recording)
6.  Untitled Basic Track (previously unreleased recording)
7.  Star Spangled Banner [LIVE] (previously unreleased original mix)
8.  Purple Haze [LIVE] (previously unreleased original mix)
9.  Young/Hendrix (previously unreleased alternate recording)
10. Mastermind (previously unreleased recording)
11. Message To Love (previously unreleased alternate recording)
12. Fire [LIVE] (previously unreleased recording)
13. Foxey Lady [LIVE] (previously unreleased recording)

Disc: 4
1.  Stone Free [LIVE] (previously unreleased recording)
2.  Burning Desire (previously unreleased recording)
3.  Lonely Avenue (previously unreleased recording)
4.  Everlasting First (previously unreleased alternate recording)
5.  Freedom (previously unreleased recording)
6.  Peter Gunn/Catastrophe (previously unreleased alternate recording)
7.  In From The Storm (previously unreleased alternate recording)
8.  All God s Children (previously unreleased recording)
9.  Red House [LIVE] (previously unreleased recording)
10. Play That Riff (previously unreleased recording)
11. Bolero (previously unreleased recording)
12. Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) (previously unreleased alternate recording)
13. Suddenly November Morning (previously unreleased recording)