Lightnin' Years Ahead Of Its Time

 

Jimi Hendrix with Lightnin' Rod - Doriella Du Fontaine [CEL0166 RSD2011 24-Bit 176.4kHz FLAC]

I last ripped this single back in 2010 from an original crackly French Celluloid Records pressing. In 2011 it got a reissue for Record Store Day, so twelve+ years on I am using the better re-release copy for a much improved listening experience.

Originally recorded by Alan Douglas in 1970 (and never released) of a jam session featuring Jimi Hendrix on guitar & bass, the legendary Buddy Miles on drums and keyboards and the voice of Lightnin' Rod aka Jalal Nuriddin of The Last Poets. Bill Laswell performed post-production duties back in 1984 to breath new life into this long lost recording of a unique blend of rap, rock jazz and blues.

A1 Doriella Du Fontaine
B1 Doriella Du Fontaine (Instrumental)
B2 O.D.


Comments

  1. Blogmeister29 August 2023 at 10:41

    https://mega.nz/file/iERgUDqZ#nzHSd0DOBQu5IrhFq9WTTAoFxNbK4Wxmmwugts2Gy3c

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  2. singles fan29 August 2023 at 14:10

    awesome! thank you very much. no pressure, but just floating the idea – i’d love to hear the original rip over on digitalia if you’re up for it. i’m a fan of hearing as many pressings as possible even if the source record is lower quality, especially of early or original pressings…though i’m sure i’m in the minority, i’ll admit

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  3. Anonymous29 August 2023 at 16:18

    Very nice one, thank you. If I may, what follows is a correction and additional information not available at discogs:

    Hendrix + Miles recorded in November 1969 at Record Plant, NYC, USA.
    Lightnin' Rod's vocals recorded in 1973.
    Produced by Alan Douglas.
    Mixed by Material and Dave Jerden at RPM Studio, NYC.
    Mastered by Howie Weinberg at Masterdisk, NYC.
    Coordination by Robert Soares.

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    1. Blogmeister30 August 2023 at 04:30

      Great stuff. Thanks for the further detail.

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  4. Anonymous29 August 2023 at 19:22

    Thank you for introducing me to this effort. I'm well aware of The Last Poet's work and Jimi Hendrix?Buddy Miles, but never heard of this mix. Much appreciated.

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  5. anchovyarchives30 August 2023 at 09:08

    This one I've not heard, so thankyou very much indeed.

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  6. Anonymous30 August 2023 at 10:50

    I have never heard of this Hendrix recording. It will be interesting to hear. Many thanks!

    Brian

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  7. Anonymous30 August 2023 at 16:03

    Seconded on the “I had no idea this existed” sentiment. This is a revelation.

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  8. Nick in Liverpool31 August 2023 at 18:08

    TYVM for the upgrade!

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  9. Leper Lord13 September 2023 at 08:08

    Nice one mate

    Cheers

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