Jimi Thing

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“Jimi Thing”
“Jimi Thing” cover
Single by Dave Matthews Band
from the album Under the Table and Dreaming
Released 1994
Format CD single
Genre Rock
Length 4:53 (radio edit)
5:57 (album version)
Label RCA
Dave Matthews Band singles chronology
"What Would You Say"
(1994)		 "Jimi Thing"
(1994)		 "Typical Situation"
(1994)
Under the Table and Dreaming track listing
"Lover Lay Down"
(Track 8)		 "Jimi Thing"
(Track 9)		 "Warehouse"
(Track 10)
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"Jimi Thing" was the second single off of the Dave Matthews Band album Under the Table and Dreaming. It failed to reach any noteworthy position on the charts, but it has grown into a popular live song played by the band. It was first played in 1991 and the total number of plays exceeds 700, featuring many guest artists. Some notable guests are Warren Haynes, Trey Anastasio, and Dicky Betts.[1]

Often, when the band plays this song live, they segue into a short portion of Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth." This can be heard on a few of their live albums, such as The Central Park Concert.

The name of the song may be derived from the main riff of the song being very similar in form to the Jimi Hendrix song "Spanish Castle Magic" and also sharing elements of "The Wind Cries Mary".

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Jimi Thing" (Edit) — 4:53
  2. "All Along the Watchtower" — 7:04
  3. "Christmas Song" — 5:33
  4. "Jimi Thing" (LP Version) — 5:57

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Jimi Thing on DMBAlmanac.com
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