Hendrix performed in the early hours of 31 August 1970 at the Isle of Wight Festival to a huge crowd with Mitch Mitchell on drums and Billy Cox on bass. In the beginning Hendrix had technical problems, which at one point during "Machine Gun" involved the security's radio signal interfering with his amp's output.
David Gilmour from Pink Floyd has confirmed that he watched this Hendrix concert in person.
Midnight Lightning
Jimi Hendrix / Wild Blue Angel Lyrics
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Flashing all around me
Lord, see it flashin' all around the trees
See it flashin' on my love and me
Wake up my sweet darlin'
And see the light upon your eyes
Blue light flashin'
Shadow's leapin' church bells ring made against the night
Midnight lightning flashin'
Flashin' all around my country house
Thunder flashin'
See where the fields lie on our tree in our little dream
In the song "Midnight Lightning" by Jimi Hendrix, the lyrics describe the surreal experience of witnessing a thunderstorm at night. The lightning is described as flashing all around Jimi, illuminating the trees, and even flashing on his love. He pleads with his lover to wake up and witness the beauty of the storm. The chorus repeats the phrase "Midnight Lightning flashing," emphasizing the intense visual spectacle happening around him.
As the storm intensifies, the lyrics paint a picture of chaos and unpredictability. The shadows leap, church bells ring against the night, and thunder booms. The storm creates an atmosphere of both danger and excitement. Jimi Hendrix's vocals, along with his signature guitar playing, perfectly capture the emotional intensity of the lyrics. "Midnight Lightning" is a masterful piece of blues-rock, with lyrics that convey a sense of raw power and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight lightning
The sudden, bright flashes of lightning at midnight
Flashing all around me
The lightning is occurring all around the singer
Lord, see it flashin' all around the trees
As the lightning flashes, it illuminates the trees around them
See it flashin' on my love and me
The lightning is also shining on the artist and their loved one, making them feel close in the moment
Wake up my sweet darlin'
The artist is asking their loved one to awaken from sleep to share in the experience of the storm
And see the light upon your eyes
The singer wants their loved one to look up and see the lightning in their eyes
Blue light flashin'
The lightning is a bright blue color
Shadow's leapin' church bells ring made against the night
The lightning casts shadows and is accompanied by the sound of church bells ringing in the distance
Hey my love please stand up and watch me
The artist is asking their loved one to stand with them and share in the experience of the storm
Midnight lightning flashin'
The lightning continues to flash throughout the night
Flashin' all around my country house
The lightning is illuminating the singer's country house and the surrounding area
Thunder flashin'
The storm is also accompanied by loud thunder
See where the fields lie on our tree in our little dream
The lightning illuminates the fields and the singer's tree, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX
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@jeffdexter291
Shamefully
the Isle of Wight footage was awarded to the creditors of Fiery
Creations and Woodside Films, but in spite of the Court's decision they
made the film disappear for years. Murray Lerner and others conspired
against us creditors, there were 26 altogether,
including The Performing Rights Society, IPC Media and Mole
Richards, even with their lawyers and barristers our latter day claims
were just ignored. Just look at who now claims ownership > (C) 2010
Experience Hendrix L.L.C., under exclusive license to Sony Music
Entertainment < while they have no proof of 'Right Of Title'. This
bizness is truly corrupt.
@ihopetowin
All these years later, his music being of such profound originality remains undated; still as fresh as the day it was released, a mark of genius.
@SaturnoX100
El mejor guitarrista de todos los tiempos incluyendo todos los generos y todo lo relacionado a la guitarra. Me gusta mucho Randy Rhoads. Pero Jimi Hendrix siempre será el super nro 1 en todo, tecnica, composicion y tono. Es un todo en uno solo. Te amo Hendrix por siempre!!! Los guitarristas entendemos el porqué lo amamos.. saludos.
@Worldwideguy96
Omg just put the whole thing on youtube already!
@theresatyler4043
I KNOW RIGHT????????
@user-mn4tg1sc6r
Full concert is on dailymotion if you want to watch it
https://dai.ly/x75ymcv
@josiahprofenno4136
They could at least put it on streaming services like Hulu or Netflix.
@jaredf921
Buy the cd. It’s not too expensive.
@johnw8984
His sister controls the material and is litigious - that means she's willing to SUE your ass if you play THE JIMI HENDRIX MATERIAL SHE CONTROLS WITHOUT HER CONSENT AND PAYING FOR IT FIRST. Besides the DVD is less than $20. Just buy it some things are worth having a copy of so you can play it whenever you want.
@stankowalski4574
Jimi always wore the coolest clothes. Damn, I miss him.
@joejones9520
right, he always was dressed so cool, not one pic Ive ever seen where he wasnt at cool looking as anyone could possibly be.