Fire (Hendrix song)

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"Fire" is a song written and originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix and released on the 1967 Are You Experienced? album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. One of Hendrix's most played efforts, the track has been included on a number of greatest hits collections, including Jimi Hendrix: The Ultimate Experience.

Despite its sexual overtones, the song had an innocuous origin, stemming from a cold December night in England when the band didn't have a gig, Noel Redding, bass player for The Jimi Hendrix Experience came up with the idea to have Jimi as a guest at his mothers house. Upon arriving, Jimi asked her if he could stand next to her fireplace, she agreed, but her Great Dane was in the way, hence the line, "Aw, move over, Rover, and let Jimi take over..." ("Electric Gypsy").

Originally, the album version of the song contained a very short and simple solo, but through several live performances, Hendrix expanded it to become one of his best. "Fire" was later covered by many artists, ranging from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to the Kronos Quartet.

• Live Performance - Woodstock, 1969.