Hey Joe

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Written by: William Roberts
Produced by: Chas Chandler
Released: Dec. '66 on Reprise
Charts: Did not chart

This murder ballad was already a garage-rock staple when Hendrix cut it as a debut single, two weeks after the Experience made their live debut. He was so shy about his voice that manager Chandler even hired a female vocal group, the Breakaways, for backup.

Appears on: Are You Experienced? (MCA)

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