The L.A. Forum Concert (1969)
Legit, Out Of Print Release.
With the glut of live Hendrix tapes available, it’s amazing there are still “official” releases that are coveted, yet out-of-print. Case in point: The L.A. Forum Concert. Originally issued by Reprise as part of an awful 1991 box set, Lifelines: The Jimi Hendrix Story, this excellent April 26, 1969, L.A. Forum material was included as a stand alone concert disc. Well-recorded, it’s over 70 minutes and captures the original Experience (Mitch Mitchell & Noel Redding) stretching out during the band’s Electric Ladyland tour. “I Don’t Live Today” has re-surfaced on a couple of official compilations.
Tax Free (13:56)
Red House (11:07)
Spanish Castle Magic (11:43)
The Star Spangled Banner (2:29)
Purple Haze (6:56)
I Don’t Live Today (7:06)
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)/Sunshine Of Your Love (17:15)
13 Comments
You're right, this is a gem, lost among the usual piles of dross. Thanks for drawing attention to it.
I was at this concert, I was 14 years old. One of the opening acts was a group we
had never of, Chicago Transit Authority ! I’ll always remember my father taking me to the
Groove Co. record store by Crescent Hts. / Sunset Bl. in Hollywood to by my ticket.
Cool. Never saw the guy myself.
brilliant show.. and it's definitely live, thanks so much! redman
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!
Great sounds. RIP Mitch.
Fantastic! Yes, RIP Mitch – the beat goes on. Thanks Willard. (I'm watching Redux right now…)
Great post, indeed at Mitch's height, as for the JHE…
Wish u all the best and tks for so many gems
lookin forward to listening to this :). thanks
Thanks Williard, I hadn't heard of this one. Great Performance and recording!
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This one’s new to me so I’ll give it a try. Thanks.
-Brian
Who’s better than Willard? Nobody, that’s who. Thanks for putting this back up.