Product Details

Released on December 13, 1967 by Capitol Records, Get That Feeling: Jimi Hendrix Plays, Curtis Knight Sings is a mid-1960s collection of pre-fame session recordings. It features soul singer Curtis Knight on vocals and a young Jimi Hendrix performing as a backing sideman rather than the psychedelic guitar hero he became with The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Background and Controversy Most users on Reddit agree that this album was rushed out by producer Ed Chalpin to capitalize on Jimi Hendrix's sudden international fame. Misleading Packaging: The album cover prominently featured a modern 1967 photo of Hendrix from the Monterey Pop Festival, tricking buyers into thinking it was a new solo record. Older Recordings: The tracks were actually cut during casual studio sessions between 1965 and 1967 before Hendrix developed his signature solo style. Legal Battles: Hendrix and his management strongly opposed the release, viewing it as an embarrassment and a misrepresentation of his true musical direction. Musical Style and Track List The record leans heavily into R&B, early soul, and blues-rock with an energetic, live-jam feel. It features short vocal tracks alongside a lengthy, 10-minute title track that showcases early funk guitar work. Notable tracks include: "How Would You Feel" "Simon Says" "Get That Feeling" "Hush Now" "Strange Things"