History
Written at Noel Redding's mother's house when Hendrix wanted to warm up by the fireplace. Her dog was in the way, inspiring the lyric 'Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over.' The song's frenetic energy, featuring Mitch Mitchell's explosive drumming and Hendrix's wah-wah guitar work, made it a live staple.
Notable Cover Versions
- The Pretenders (1984)
- Red Hot Chili Peppers (1988)
- The Cult (1995)
Guitar Details
Key: D Major
Capo: None
Tempo: 160 BPM
Difficulty: Advanced
Chords Used:
D A G E
Recording Details
Written: Winter 1966 at Noel Redding's mother's house
Recorded: February 8, 1967
Length: 2:43
Producer: Chas Chandler