Kiss the Sky (Jimi Hendrix album) Kiss the Sky (Jimi Hendrix album) Kiss the Sky is a compilation album by American rock guitarist, singer–songwriter Jimi Hendrix; released through Polydor Records in November 1984. The album's title is taken from the lyrics of "Purple Haze." "Red House" was listed in the liner notes as the "unedited version" which amounted to a few seconds of studio chat that preceded the song. "Stepping Stone" was purported to be the original "Band of Gypsys" single mix, but in fact is an alternate mix that is similar to the single mix. "Killing Floor" from the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival was unreleased
The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two is a follow up compilation album to "The Essential Jimi Hendrix" (1978). The UK release also contained a 7-inch 33 rpm one-sided EP of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing the song "Gloria", that had been included with the first US "Essential" release. In the US in 1989, the two albums were combined for the CD release "The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volumes One and Two". All of the "Essential" albums have been replaced by later compilations. All songs composed by Jimi Hendrix except where noted. Also included with the