Voodoo Chile

I am writing this because incorrect spelling of my favourite guitarists names really annoys me. Above the 2 guitarists in question have both had their names spelt incorrectly. Also the song that everyone is referring to is spelt incorrectly as well. First of all it's Jimi Hendrix (not Jimmy) and it's Stevie Ray Vaughan (not Vaughn). Also I have the original Polydor version of Electric Ladyland (with the nude women on the cover) and both the slow one is Voodoo Chile and the wah one that we're talking about is also Voodoo Chile (slight return), Both are Chile which is just an abreviation for child. I know there have been a lot of compilations dvd's etc produced since his death that show Voodoo Child (slight return) but these are incorrect. That's what happens when people who know nothing about the artist are put in charge of future releases. Have a look at any Stevie Ray Vaughan version of this song and it will be spelt Chile. Sorry for being so picky but we're talking about 2 heroes of mine. So please guys at least try to spell their names correctly. BTW I love both versions but it has to go to Jimi because this is one of the songs that inspired SRV to play the way he did. Thanks for listening

You're new to SH clearly, so I will make an exception for you.

My apologies to such a dedicated fan for my misspellings.

Enjoy

I can't believe anyone would say otherwise.

have you listened to the SRV version?

Hendrix all the way...dude knew how to make a guitar do things never seen before.

no body did it with more feeling than hendrix...

Love both, but have to give it to Vaughn. Saw him play at a bar back in the day, our table was right up against the stage, he walked right onto the table and played his fingers off. Amazing! Miss him and his talent.

Stevie was BRILLIANT in his version. Not taking away from how good Hendrix was, BUT COME ON!

I know, the man was awesome!!

RIP to both of these true guitar legends

SRV did a GREAT cover, but better than Jimi's original? I think not.
R.I.P. to BOTH of them.

P.S. a REAL Jimi fan would know how to spell his freakin' NAME!

hahah

though honestly it's lunch time and i thought this was about voodoo chili

Jimi was king but Stevie had an ability to take some songs and make them just as much his as the originals...I believe this is one....one of the best concerts I've ever seen...pure magic...

The man and his instrument seemed to be of the same body and soul

They are both amazing renditions...I would call their takes on this particular song a dead heat. I do have to give the edge to Hendrix for penning the song.

I still find it difficult to compare the two against each other. Have a good day my friend

I only say this because Jimi (you spelled Jimi wrong!) created the original version. Since Jimi's time, new effects pedals have been introduced and digital recording has made the sound of the recording cleaner. Had Jimi lived, I believe he would have made even more amazing music.

Not only that, there is a wider education of different types of music that have influenced great guitarists such as Stevie Ray Vaughn. I love Stevie's version and believe it would make Jimi proud. Having said that, I've also seen Kenny Wayne Shepherd to a kick-ass version live of Voodoo Child (Noah Hunt on vocals): KWS is an amazing blues guitarist as well does not get nearly the attention he deserves.

I actually saw this when he opened for Eric Clapton. 25,000 jaws fell to the floor - myself included

I saw both live more than once. Vaughn is the far superior guitar player, overall, although they both did some good stuff.

Now I'm just jealous as hell...LUCKY!!!

Have you ever seen Kenny Wayne Shepherd do it? It's pretty damn fine as well. See my prior comment with video.

I think that Hendrix was much the better player,and was a legend for his left handed playing and even playing with his teeth. Stevie was great as well and copied much of what Hendrix did.

I remember seeing him play it live. It was like watching a mystical moment with the stevie ray being the shaman. He had us all mesmerized. Nothing against Jimi, but Stevie Ray's version just rocks you to the core.

He was the master if you ask me

Both artists are overrated in my opinion but I like both versions of this song; it reminds me of Hollywood Hogan and the NWO.

That being said, I'll stick with the original.

I completely disagree but thanks for sharing

Yeah, I knew I would ruffle some feathers with that comment. I "like" the two guys but their music just never grabbed me. Both were fantastic guitar players and I appreciate their music for it's technical precision.

You must be a very fine guitar player then. I play, but I'd say I'd probably never say that Hendrix or Vaughn was a poser. As in Wayne's World, "I'm not worthy!"

I'm a broken record today since I replied this same way to another poster! Have you seen Kenny Wayne Shepherd play this song? I saw him to it live on more than one occasion. Noah Hunt is on the vocals here. Also as far as guitarists go, are you familiar with Joe Bonamassa. Definitely not overrated! I did cast my vote for Jimi though since the creativity behind any other artist's embellismenets can not be denied.

That is an excellent version. I am familiar with Joe Bonamassa from some of the people he has worked with that I do follow such as Joe Lynn Turner, Glenn Hughes and some other vocalists. The dude is very good!

Both sound awesome but im obligated to chose him LOL

Foregone conclusion on that one LOL

Nice avatar BTW

I think I would get cut off if I even CONSIDERED another option LOL

Thanks... nothing better then golf and ass :)

This is a tough one to call. I have to go with Vaughn even though Hendrix did one hell of a job. Voodoo Chile (slight return)...lol

I thought so too