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Crosstown Traffic (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'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 as a single after "All Along the Watchtower", reaching number 52 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 and number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.[http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/jimi%20hendrix%20experience/ The Jimi Hendrix Experience in the UK Charts], The Official Charts.
Background
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.
Reception
'Billboard' described the single as a "pulsating swinger" that "will make a powerful chart dent." 'Cash Box' described it as an "explosive session" with "massive instrumental impact and a heavy vocal."
References
Category:1968 songs
Category:1968 singles
Category:The Jimi Hendrix Experience songs
Category:Songs about New York City
Category:Songs written by Jimi Hendrix
Category:Reprise Records singles
Category:Track Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Jimi Hendrix
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