Captured on the legendary Monterey stage in 1967, this album is a document of two seismic performances that helped redefine the boundaries of rock and soul. On one side, Otis Redding—backed by Booker T. & the MG’s—delivers a set bursting with raw emotion and Southern grit, introducing his deep soul to a largely rock audience and cementing his place as a transcendent live performer. On the flip side, The Jimi Hendrix Experience unleashes a pyrotechnic set, pushing sonic possibilities with guitar work that remains startlingly inventive decades later. Hendrix’s iconic guitar-burning finale isn’t just spectacle—it’s a turning point in rock history, captured here in all its intensity and urgency. Together, these performances mark a cultural crossroads: the intersection of soul and psychedelic rock, of tradition and explosive innovation. For collectors and listeners who value authenticity and musical revolution, this album is an essential time capsule—vivid, unfiltered, and still brimming with the energy that electrified Monterey’s crowd and echoed throughout music history.
Track List:
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience -
A1 - Like A Rolling Stone - 6:22
A2 - Rock Me Baby - 3:00
A3 - Can You See Me - 2:30
A4 - Wild Thing - 7:30
- Otis Redding -
B1 - Shake - 2:37
B2 - Respect - 3:22
B3 - I've Been Loving You Too Long - 3:32
B4 - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - 3:21
B5 - Try A Little Tenderness - 4:40