Electric Ladyland (1968) Songwriting Credits

Authorship Breakdown 14 / 16 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jimi Hendrix carries a lyricist or composer credit.

88%

14 trackswritten by Jimi Hendrix 2 tracksoutside writers

Jimi Hendrix's roles on this album

Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist88%

Composer88%

Producer100%

Performer100%

By the Numbers

16

Tracks

4

Lyricists

1

Producers

3 million

US Copies Sold

1968

Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Grammy Hall of Fame (1999, Inducted)

Data Insight

Electric Ladyland is the album where Jimi Hendrix took full production control, and he wrote thirteen of its sixteen tracks. The outside material is limited to 'All Along the Watchtower' by Bob Dylan, 'Little Miss Strange' by bassist Noel Redding, and 'Come On (Part 1)' from Earl King's R&B catalog. Everything else, including the sprawling 'Voodoo Chile' and 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return),' is Hendrix's own, confirming a writer-producer in complete command of his material.

Electric Ladyland is the third and final studio album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience released during Jimi Hendrix's lifetime, a sprawling double album issued on Reprise Records in October 1968. Hendrix dismissed original producer Chas Chandler during recording and assumed complete production control, turning Record Plant in New York into a laboratory where a rotating cast of guests (among them Steve Winwood, Jack Casady, and Buddy Miles) contributed to his most ambitious project. The album's non-Hendrix tracks are few but significant: 'All Along the Watchtower' (Bob Dylan) is widely considered the definitive recording of the song, an assessment Dylan himself has endorsed; 'Little Miss Strange' was contributed by Noel Redding; and 'Come On (Part 1)' is drawn from Earl King's New Orleans R&B catalog. 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)' stands as one of rock's most complete expressions of guitar mastery, while the extended 'Voodoo Chile' documents Hendrix in full improvisational flight alongside members of The Steve Miller Band and Jefferson Airplane. Electric Ladyland was the only Hendrix album to reach number one in the US and remains one of the most fully realized double albums in rock history.

Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers

#	Title	Lyricist(s)	Composer(s)	Producer(s)	Performers
1	And the Gods Made Love	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
2	Have You Ever Been (to Electric Ladyland)	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
3	Crosstown Traffic #52	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
4	Voodoo Chile	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
5	Little Miss Strange	Noel Redding	Noel Redding	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
6	Long Hot Summer Night	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
7	Come On (Part 1)	Earl King	Earl King	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
8	Gypsy Eyes	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
9	Burning of the Midnight Lamp	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
10	Rainy Day, Dream Away	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
11	1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
12	Moon, Turn the Tides...gently gently away	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
13	Still Raining, Still Dreaming	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
14	House Burning Down	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
15	All Along the Watchtower #20	Bob Dylan	Bob Dylan	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)
16	Voodoo Child (Slight Return)	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix	Jimi Hendrix (Guitar, Lead Vocals)Noel Redding (Bass)Mitch Mitchell (Drums)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

JH

Jimi Hendrix

Writer · Producer · Vocals

On this album13 written

BD

Bob Dylan

Writer

On this album1 written

EK

Earl King

Writer

On this album1 written

NR

Noel Redding

Writer · Bass

On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Electric Ladyland

When did Jimi Hendrix release Electric Ladyland?

The Jimi Hendrix Experience released Electric Ladyland on October 16, 1968 in the United States through Reprise Records, with the United Kingdom release on Track Records following on October 25. The double album was the only Hendrix record to reach number one on the US Billboard 200.

Did Jimi Hendrix write Electric Ladyland himself?

Yes, Jimi Hendrix wrote thirteen of the album's sixteen tracks and also produced the record himself. The three songs he did not write are 'All Along the Watchtower' by Bob Dylan, 'Little Miss Strange' by Noel Redding, and 'Come On (Part 1)' by Earl King.

Who wrote All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix?

'All Along the Watchtower' was written by Bob Dylan, who released it on his 1967 album John Wesley Harding. Jimi Hendrix's cover became the definitive version, an assessment Dylan himself endorsed, and was the Experience's highest-charting US single.

Who wrote Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Jimi Hendrix?

'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)' was written entirely by Jimi Hendrix. The track closes Electric Ladyland and is widely regarded as one of the definitive showcases of his electric guitar playing.

Who produced Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix?

Jimi Hendrix produced Electric Ladyland himself after dismissing original producer Chas Chandler during the sessions. Eddie Kramer and Gary Kellgren engineered the recordings made at studios in London and New York.

How did All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix perform on the charts?

'All Along the Watchtower' reached number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the UK Singles Chart. It was the highest-charting single of Jimi Hendrix's career in the United States.

How many copies did Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix sell?

Electric Ladyland is certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States, representing three million units. It was certified Gold by the BPI in the United Kingdom.

Sources

Wikipedia: Electric Ladyland MusicBrainz: Electric Ladyland (release group) Cover Art Archive: Electric Ladyland Wikipedia: Crosstown Traffic (song) Cover Art Archive: Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix