Words and music by Jimi Hendrix
Recorded: CBS Studios, London,
December 13 & 15, 1966
DeLane Lea Studios, London, January 11, 1967
Olympic Studios, London, April 3, 1967
Producer: Chas Chandler
Engineers: Mike Ross (CBS &
DeLane Lea), Eddie Kramer & George Chkiantz (Olympic)
Guitar, Vocals: Jimi Hendrix
Drums: Mitch Mitchell
Bass: Noel Redding
Length (on album): 6:44
Notes: Written at Chandler's and
Hendrix's appartment in December, 1966.
The spoken part makes sense when
played at 662/3 rpm, and is inspired by Jimi's interest in science fiction.
LYRICS
[Spoken:]
Star fleet to scout ship, please give your
position. Over.
I am in orbit around the third planet from
the star called the sun. Over.
You mean it's the Earth? Over.
Positive. It's known to have some form of
intelligent speices. Over.
I think we should take a look.
Strange beauriful grass of green,
with your majestic silken seas.
Your mysterious mountains
I wish to see closer.
May I land my kinky machine?
Although your world wonders me,
with you majestic superiour crackling hen.
Your people I do not understand.
So to you I wish to put an end.
And you'll never hear surf music again.
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