Long Hot Summer Night
Jimi Hendrix · Electric Ladyland
As far as my eyes could see
Well my heart was way
Down in a cold cold winter storm.
Well my darlinÂ’ where can you be? where can you be baby?
Where can you be?
There was three sugar walls and a two candy cane windows
But the serious mood melted ah all those insight
EverybodyÂ’s on fire but IÂ’m uh snowinÂ’ in a cold blizzard.
Where are you on this ah hot cold summer?
Where are you on this ah hot cold summer?
Where are you on this ah hot cold summer night?
Around about this time the telephone blew itÂ’s horn across the room
Scared little annie clean out of her mind and I tell ya
Roman the candle he peeps out of his peekaboo hide and seek
And grabbed little annie from the ceiling just in time
And the telephone keeps on screaminÂ’.
Yeah yeah yeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Hello said my shaked voice, well how you doinÂ’ I start to stutter look
Ah canÂ’t cha tell IÂ’m ah doinÂ’
Fine there was my baby talkinÂ’ sheÂ’s way down Â’cross the border.
She says IÂ’m gonna hurry to ya IÂ’ve been a fool
And IÂ’m tired of cryinÂ’
Said IÂ’m tired jimi.
Yes a long long long hot summer night
As far as my eyes could see
But I can ah feel the heat cominÂ’ on as my babyÂ’s gettinÂ’ closer.
IÂ’m so glad that my babyÂ’s cominÂ’ to rescue me
So glad that my babyÂ’s cominÂ’ to rescue me
So glad that my babyÂ’s cominÂ’ to rescue me
Rescue, rescue me, rescue
Rescue me, rescue
Rescue, rescue, whatÂ’d I say
Rescue me, rescue me
Rescue, rescue me, rescue
Rescue me
Long Hot Summer Night
Long Hot Summer Night stands as a vibrant example of Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic exploration during the Electric Ladyland era. Released on his final studio album, the track captures the frenetic energy and sonic experimentation that defined his late-career work. The recording features Hendrix's signature guitar work, weaving through a dense arrangement of organ and percussion to create an immersive atmosphere. As part of a double album that showcased his full range, this song highlights his ability to blend rock intensity with experimental textures. It remains a testament to his innovative approach to studio production and his enduring influence on the genre. The piece reflects the heat and intensity of its title, offering listeners a dynamic journey through Hendrix's expansive musical vision.