Hendrix - Machine Gun

I've seen this solo once on a documentary, and thought it was pretty awesome.

I have no idea what or where the concert was...and I just saw the solo mentioned in the "best guitar solo" thread.

What is the best version of this song (because I'd like a copy)? (and feel free to discuss the song of course).

It was a performance at the 'Isle of Wight Festival' in 1970
It was a good performance, but not one of his best (in my opinion).You can get the dvd and vhs at amazon, or most music/video stores. I would definately reccomend it if you like the 'counter culture' movement in the late 60's and early 70's. It also includes great performances by The Doors, ELP, Family, Jethro Tull, Joni Mitchell, Free ect.

you could also get the band of gypsys album which has the best version of that song i've heard. and there is a dvd with the same name that has that performance.

cheers

great concert! plenty of artists had some awesome performances at the isle of wight.

elp's set was awesome as was the who's.

oh man, i could go on and on about the who at the isle of wight...i think it beats out live at the leeds imho

they were definitely at their peak around that time.

driven- by the way, guitar world released a "Jimi Live" special edition issue about a month or 2 ago. some great info on the isle of wight show among others (plus tabs in the back including machine gun). id suggest you order that

I'm not sure if the Isle of Wight thing has been released in Oz...but I'll certainly add it to the growing list of things to look for next time I go to the music store.

Quadrophenic

driven

Machine Gun is FANTASTIC. Jimi was a guitar-God

There are quite a few Hendrix Band Of Gypsys CD's available on ebay.
Hell, I may even buy one myself.

heck you can even get it free on music sharing programs.