I think it was in 1971 and was #1 on the soul album chart for I think 3 or 4 weeks
I found out a little fun fact a few years ago when I was watching VH1 one hit wonders. Did you know as popular, imitated, and influential Jimi was, and is that he never had a hit.
Even the folks on the panel was shocked at this fact.
Peace!
It depends on how the hit is viewed. For example, he was a one hit wonder, which means he had a hit, but the Billboard rating system is complex (Top #40 are hits). The video I posted, All Along the Watchtower, would be the one hit record, written by Bob Dylan ... Here's more:
What was Jimi Hendrix's only billboard number one hit?
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'All Along The Watchtower ' by Bob Dylan was Jimi Hendrix's only billboard #1 hit. ! Have a great day!
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Thanks brutha Clyde!!! "Are you experienced" is my favorite. I thought that would be somewhere in the top 10.
Peace!