The 10 greatest tracks recorded at ‘Electric Lady Studios’

← Back to the feed

The 10 greatest tracks recorded at ‘Electric Lady Studios’

Far Out · 2 hours ago

A retrospective selects ten notable songs recorded at Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios, highlighting the studio’s role as a creative home for major artists after Hendrix’s death.

– David Bowie’s ‘Fame’, made with John Lennon, is presented as a critique of celebrity and music-industry management.
– Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’ is described as a defining hit from his newly won creative independence at Motown.
– Patti Smith’s ‘Birdland’ is noted for drawing on Wilhelm Reich’s son’s memoir and themes of alienation.

  • Electric Lady Studios inspired a ten-track retrospective.
  • Bowie’s ‘Fame’ attacks the darker side of celebrity.
  • Wonder’s ‘Superstition’ followed greater creative control.

Read the full article at the source →