Released as a double-album, Electric Ladyland is a cross-section of Hendrix's wide range of musical talent. It includes samples of every type of his music, ranging from psychedelia ("Burning of the Midnight Lamp") to soul-turning, bluesy guitar jams (the live recording "Voodoo Chile"), 1950s-style rock and roll ("Little Miss Strange"), and the epic studio production "1983." Hendrix also recorded a cover version of Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower" that is seen by many as superior to the original version. ("Watchtower" is the only song from the album that receives regular airplay on "classic rock" radio stations, much to the chagrin of Hendrix's fans.)
In the final stages of the album's production, a studio technician renamed the album "Electric Landlady." The album was almost released under this title until Hendrix noticed it, which upset him considerably. The title was quickly changed back.
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