these are pre-canned radio shows with the ever unbearable alexis korner talking on top of the songs as wow cool groovy DJ "intro". the old Radio One was a real live in studio show that was GREAT. THese are mostly studio released cuts from the first and second album mixed with DJ chatter and one HEndrix interview with a phoney, well let's hear that song now shall we intro to the recorded album version! As one who has been seriously burned by repackaged Hendrix stuff in the past, and as a loong time fan (I remember when he lived and died) it takes alot for me NOT to recommend all things Hendrix, but I cannot recommend this. Find the actual LIVE RAdio One recording, not these packaged cut and pasted radio shows

I was pretty impressed with the perfomances of Jimi Hendix in this album. He, as usual puts his soul into all of his songs, but also is able to just fool around and jam like in his cover of "Hound Dog". Jimi gets to experiment with the blues as well in this album and I personally think that is where Jimi is most talented. I am also impressed with BBC as a whole, first because I have the Led Zeppelin BBC sessions, and they were equally as awesome. Second because in BBC sessions, the artists get to just have fun with the music and play with raw talent. I highly suggest this album if you are a Hendrix fan and you should look for other BBC versions of your favorite artists as well.

This is an awesome Hendrix album I connot complain about it in one way except for the fact that the sound quality could be better but besides that this thing can't get much better. It is cool because you get to listen to Hendrix play live at the BBC Studio. If you're thinking about buying it my opinion to that question would be definatly yes I have no idea how you couldn't like this album it is well worth the money and I highly reccomend this Hendrix 2 disk set!

'BBC Sessions' is an expanded 2-disc version of an out-of-print Rykodisc CD called 'Radio One.' If you've already got 'Radio One,' you've already got most of the good stuff here and will probably want to pass on this. If you haven't, you're in for a treat, although you might end up wishing for a slightly shorter-running time if you aren't an absolute Hendrix fanatic.

In virtually every way, this is an improvement over the Rykodisc version. There's a better cover photo, for starters (the Ryko featured a hideous hand-tinted Jimi photo). There are better liner notes - Ryko should be downright ashamed of themselves for implying that John Lennon sang backup on Jimi's version of 'Day Tripper.' (The rumor, as anyone with ears will tell you, simply isn't true). There's also a more careful sequencing of songs, and some of the patter between the Jimi Hendrix Experience and the program hosts have been restored.

As I have several other live Hendrix CDs, my favorite parts of the BBC Sessions are the songs that Jimi simply didn't perform elsewhere. "Killing Floor," "Driving South," "Catfish Blues," and "Hoochie Koochie Man" all give Jimi lots of space to play around with the blues, which was something his first two studio LPs didn't allow him to do. We also get two off-the-cuff rock covers, one of "Day Tripper" and one of "Hound Dog." Yes, Hendrix' solo in "Day Tripper" isn't one of his best, but at least it shows that he wasn't going to copy George Harrison note-for-note either. There's also the fun "Radio One" jingle goof, and I'll note that other rock bands such as the Beatles and the Who also did their own jingle spoofs when they appeared on the Beeb. There's also the only known live version of "Burning the Midnight Lamp" and an early version of "Hear My Train A'Comin" which would eventually evolve into a real showstopping blues tune during the Woodstock era. For what it's worth, I always thought that "Hear My Train A'Comin"'s evolution was far more interesting than "Voodoo Child"'s, even though the latter is one of Hendrix' best loved songs.

The sound quality of these discs, as with almost all BBC recordings, is almost unnaturally crisp and clean. Most likely this is due to the BBC engineers insisting that the volume levels in the studio be kept to a certain level. (It seems of all the classic rockers, only Jimmy Page was able to break these rules with Led Zeppelin). While this isn't typical of Jimi Hendrix' signature sound, the crisp clear and relatively undistorted Strat playing proves that Hendrix never used distortion effects like a crutch. Hendrix could really play, and I enjoyed being able to hear his songs in non-distorted versions.

Despite my generally positive review, I would also suggest that you start your Hendrix collection with his three studio albums (Are You Experienced, Bold as Love, and Electric Ladyland) and then start exploring his live output. "BBC Sessions" is a fine place to begin your journey into the world of live Hendrix.

This is not a live album in a usual sense of a single live set put on a record. Rather, this is a compilation of tracks, that Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded live in a studio at different sessions during 1967 exclusively for BBC airplay.

I like listening to Jimi's different versions of songs, that he and his band played live. His live perfomances are a proof that he really lived and breathed through his playing. As for this compilation, it has a specific flavour of a musician taking pleasure from his music, and really enjoying what he's doing. Hendrix's positive energy and a relaxed attitude is easily felt both in the playing, and in short song introductions inserted in several places on CDs. The value of "BBC Sessions" is further increased by including some rare material, like covers of classic blues songs, songs by such famous acts as The Beatles and Cream, and even a jam with Stevie Wonder. The sound quality for the most part is very good, and doesn't detract from enjoying the music. While the performance is at times not flawless, one should value this compilation as a unique document, in addition to the high quality of material here.

I think that a casual listener would better be going for Jimi's studio albums first, because this collection is better appreciated with some background knowledge of Hendrix's legacy. But anyone who considers himself a Hendrix fan is advised not to miss "BBC Sessions".

We've all heard his infamous Star Spangled Banner that he played at Woodstock. Well now we can hear that same raw talent. The BBC Sessions takes us inside the recording studio to hear some of Jimi Hendrix's unrefined improv. There are several different takes of "Hey Joe" including one which serves as a reprise; a sequel, if you will. An essential Jimi Henrix album.

The true art and brilliance of Jimi Hendrix is perfectly outlined in "BBC Sessions". It gives fans all the best hits with "purple haze", "manic depression", "hey joe" and "foxey lady", but also we get a better look at the magnificent sense of blues music that Hendrix possesses. The most memorable here are "Hear My Train A' Comin'", and "(I'm your) Hoochie Coochie Man". With all the hits on this album, there are many great tracks that are often overlooked. For example, few buyers of this album take notice to the songs like "Catfish blues" or "killing floor". If you're a Hendrix fan, this belongs in your collection as it does not disappoint.

This Jimi Hendrix complination includes many performences not just the BBC Sessions but more.....Also included on this complination is a few songs from The Saturday Club, Top Of The Pops, and the Happening For Lulu including a wonderful performence of Voodoo Chile(slight return), and Hey Joe. Their is also countless jams including one titled Jammin' with Stevie Wonder on drums. Their is also a really cool Manic Depression recorded in 67 the year Are You Experienced was recorded I think this is truely the best to surface recording of a live performence with the song Manic Depression.

Their is also a really good early performence of Wait Until Tomorrow which was released on Hendrix's second album titled Axis Bold As Love. I also enjoyed all of the blues jams hendrix did at the BBC including Catfish Blues, and (Im Your)Hoochie Coochie Man, also Hear My Train A Comin". This is truely a great double disc collection of the very best early performences hendrix did. These recordings show how much hendrix was an improvisor, and a legend at one thing only the electric guitar.

This record is NOT a concert and is not really live. There are no new songs written by jimi inside this record. The songs were quickly produced and aired, though they are semi live. I forget the exact reason why it was done-- i think it had to with English law stating the limit of the amount of times a certain song could be aired by a single channel (they made cheap different recordings to air); im not totally sure. There are a couple exceptions i think, such as Hey Joe and Sunshine of your love, which were live broadcasts on the Lulu show, a complete (humorous) disaster as you will see by buying the record. A must for any hendrix lover, like myself. I recommend first getting all his "regular" records, that is, INCLUDING First Rays of the New Rising Sun. The record provides insight into Hendrix and what made him so great. It's cool hearing different versions of the same song you have heard before, especially when hendrix's the one doing it. Oviously, being a guitar player will increase your satisfaction with these BBC cessions.

The BBC Sessions The Jimi Hendrix Experience are filled with songs from Are You Experienced, and Axis Bold As Love. Their is also Burning Of The Midnight Lamp from Electric Ladyland. Perhaps Hendrix was at his peek playing other songs as well as Day Tripper. Jimi Hendrix really was loud, with alot of feedbeck on the BBC but in all quality the sound is ahead of its time for being recorded from 67, throught 68. Their is also bonus songs from the Happening For Lulu show including Hey Joe, Voodoo Chile (slight return), and Sunshine Of Your Love. In all this is a must have for any Hendrix fan, or guitarist. Highly Recomened!

The Jimi Hendrix Experience BBC sessions are masterpieces. This double disc CD sounds great. Disc One includes, Foxy Lady, Alexis Korner Introduction, Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window?, Rythm And Blues World Service, Im Your Hoochie Coochie Man, Traveling With The Experience, Driving South, Fire, Little Miss Lover, Introducing The Experience, The Burning Of The Midnight Lamp, Catfish Blues, Stone Free, Love Or Confusion, Hey Joe, Hound Dog, Driving South, and Hear My Train A Comin'. The second disc includes Purple Haze, Killing Floor, Radio One, Wait Until Tommorow, Day Tripper, Spanish Castle Magic, Jammin, I Was Made To Love Her, Foxy Lady, A Brand New Sound, Hey Joe, Manic Depression, Driving South, Hear My Train A Comin', A Happening For Lulu, Voodoo Chile(Slight Return), Lulu Introduction, Hey Joe, and Sunshine Of Your Love. The sound qualtiy is truely amazing on this double disc. This is prob. the earliest Live release Experience Hendrix has had which is very cool. This derserves 5 stars a must have for a Hendrix fan.

This is an interesting view into the archives of Experience Hendrix and/or the BBC. I doubt that when the BBC instigated "needle time" that they would end up with a plethora of live recordings by some of the greatest musicians to adjust the volume on an amp. The set goes through small sets on different shows. My personal favorite being the Christmas Eve broadcast of "Hear My Train A Comin'","Raidio One","Wait Until Tomorrow","Day Tripper"
and"Spanish Castle Magic". This set has so many high points that the whole set is good, the most amusing being Jimi's crazed preformance on the show "A Happening For Lulu"(tracks 15-19 on
disc one). Some highlights of this set are: "Can You Pleas Come Crawl Out Your Window?" a Dylan tune, Lennon/McCartney's "Day Tripper" a version of "Wait Until Tommorrow" that I prefer to the
original. Jimi's blues jam "Driving South", powerful electrical renditions of "Hey Joe", and a quick and very powerful tour de force in Cream's "Sunshine Of Your Love". Also interesting are the short interviews and comments by hosts between songs.
An overall score by Experience Hendrix.

A die-hard Hendrix fan, I had to buy this album because let's face it - he had such a short career that anything new that is at all good is a bonus. This album delivers the goods. There are several versions of the same songs, giving a better-rounded view of his thinking and ideas, especially when compared to the versions on the released albums. Also included are some lead-in announcements and short interviews by totally straight-laced-sounding BBC chaps and gals that sound retro and enthusiastic next to Jimi's laid-back responses.

The first CD has the more polished recordings and is a great example of Jimi's singularly pure, unworldly music. With such superb takes of the gamut of his repertoire, it's like having Electric-Ladyland-quality on every song. The second CD has a lot of sloppy takes and frankly bad lyrics, singing and playing (no wonder they weren't released!) As a musician, though, I found it inspiring to hear that it didn't always work perfectly, to hear him and the others working it out. There are more of the BBC voice-overs on the second CD to make up for the bad takes though. It's a great slice of history, and it's remarkable they were willing to release it. I recommend this to anyone who loves that time in music, who loves Hendrix, who plays in any kind of band, or who just loves the guitar.

I think Jimi Hendrix is one of the greatest guitar players ever to walk this earth, and if you haven't heard Hendrix, buy this collection!

First off, this collection contains 2 discs of some of Jimi's radio and tv performances on the BBC, and a nice little booklet telling about Hendrix himself and showing exclusive photos. Yes, this contains many of Jimi's greats like 'Purple Haze' and many different versions of 'Hey Joe.' But it also has many of his less heard songs such as 'Radio One' and 'Foxey Lady.'

If you are a Hendrix fan, or even mildly interested in his music, buy this collection and you shouldn't be dissapointed. 'Are You Experienced?'

ahh . . . thank you Radio 1

. . . thank you Alexis Korner

. . . thank you Jimi Hendrix

I'm sick of being jerked around because of my affection for classic rock. Most wouldn't care, but when people relaize I'm fourteen and my three favourite bands are Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, they act like I'm an invalid. I'm not a reject, people, I just understand music.

When you play the guitar four two years as I now have been, you pick up some of the instrument's heritage. While some are content to detune their guitar to Drop Z and pick away one string patterns, I decided to delve deeper into the realm of the electric guitar.

When someone associates a name with the guitar, more often than not it's one of two people: Jimmy Page or Jimi Hendrix. Since this is a review for BBC Sessions, I'll stick to him.

Jimi Hendrix remains the most influential electric guitarist of the twentieth century. If you listen to any rock piece, you will undoubtedly hear the strains of the many innovations of Jimi Hendrix. From the wah to the Octaver, Jimi was a master of innovation, and with BBC Sessions, this fact is just exemplified further. Being too young to have ever heard the original Jimi Hendrix Radio One disc, this review is more from the eyes of a person who knew not what had happened during this time.

Although the last official Hendrix album I bought, it is undoubtedly one of the two best post-humous releases from Experience Hendrix/MCA (The other being First Rays Of The New Rising Sun).

Although many do have Radio One, or various bootlegs, that doesn't mean you still shouldn't purchase this album. The sound quality is much improved, and each piece has been remastered excellently by (who else?) Eddie Kramer. The first disc starts off in a blues rock vein, and pretty much stays that way to the final track of the first disc. Foxey Lady is better than the AYE? version, and many of the blues numbers are unique to this set (I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man, Hound Dog, Driving South). It rocks the entire way through, only stopping for various introductions and a short interview section (Goooood Eeeeeeevening). The Burning Of The Midnight Lamp is another unique song. It was never again (to my knowledge) to be played live anywhere. Disc two has a softer feel most of the way through, and it has more of a "fun" atmosphere to it than the first disc. I was Made To Love Her, Jammin' and Radio One are all examples of the upbeat mood found throughout this recording. Radio One is yet another unique song, as this is the only place to get it. It is in fact a quick song in the form of a station identification that is pretty funny (Radio One/You stole my gal/But I love you just the same). The CD remains at peak intensity throughout, and after continued listening remains an incredibly enjoyable experience.

There are generally two types of Jimi fans. There are those who prefer the three studio recordings, citing them as the peak of perfection, and believing that the live recordings are far to messy and unorthodox. And then there are those who prefer the live Jimi, saying they appreciate the unorthodoxy and inventiveness, and who see the studio recordings as just too polished. This set will please either camp. Although they are technically studio recordings, there were never more than two overdubs. The feeling of unorthodoxy is there, but it is found in the face of music just as beautiful as that on any of the studio recordings.

So you want my opinion? It's a must have for any Jimi fan. Fans new to Hendrix might want something a bit more reliable like Electric Ladyland, but never the less, I still see this collection as pure genius, that anyone with half a brain can appreciate. Kudos to Experience Hendrix for giving something to us Jimi-nuts while we wait for something big to drop.

Peace, love and happiness...

This is the one to get. Jimi Hendrix: live and at the peak of his talent (before drugs took their toll).

These recordings have been bootlegged for years, but on this CD, played on a good sound system, the band sounds like it's playing live right in front of you.

Excellent rmusic, masterful audio engineering, and a very clean production job. This may be The Definitive Jimi Hendrix package.

While this may be "The CD" to buy if you only want one Hendrix release, I can't imagine anyone listening to this and deciding that they didn't want to check out any more of Jimi Hendrix musical output.

This is a good album although the sound is not better than "Radio One". Also I don't think it was necessary to rerelease alot of the same songs. This view is shared by most of my friends as well.

A DOUBLE CD OF THE GREAT JIMMY HENDRIX IT DON'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS,IT'S WORTH THE MONEY THE MUSIC IS ELECTRIFYING MAN -GROOVY- IT WILL BLOW YOU AWAY......A MUST OWN!

This is a good album, but it's not for everyone. Some of the songs are little different from the studio versions, and there are a LOT of very short songs and radio clips here, plus some very oddball songs, including covers of The Beatles and Cream (which is why I didn't go ahead and give this album the full 5 stars). On the other hand, this album is worth looking into because it contains a lot of songs that you simply can't find anywhere else, including a lot of previously unreleased jams and covers. This album is really more for the die-hard Hendrix fans and collectors than the casual fan. If you are a casual fan, stick to The Ultimate Experience, and if you are a die-hard get Woodstock first, though this should definately be on your list.

If you're a Hendrix fan, you NEED this two-CD set! What could be better than the JHE in its prime, recorded meticulously in a "live-studio" format, in Swinging London, where it all "began" for him? These BBC recordings are remarkably crisp, and you'll hear a happy Hendrix absolutely soaring in his "first blush" of fame. This is possibly the most consistently excellent "live" stuff you'll hear. Be warned, these BBC mono recordings sound quite different from the usual classic live stuff-- Star-Spangled Banner" at Woodstock; "Machine Gun" at the Fillmore East; "Johnny B. Goode" at Winterland; "Like A Roling Stone" at Monterey; and "Little Wing" at the Royal Albert Hall. But in this BBC set, Hendrix' performances are consistent, conscientious, and his virtuosity is absolutely unquestioned. He mostly stays within the lines-- which can be a good thing, because I for one enjoy the exquisite tension borne when his infinity of ideas are balanced and honed within a psychedelic "pop" sensibility. And interestingly, I enjoy the tight, trebly mono sound because it provides another angle from which to enjoy Jimi's playing. There's also an intimate, conversational, "in the studio with Jimi" feel; his playing is red hot, and it cuts through like a thin laser here. I particularly love "Love or Confusion," "Wait Until Tomorrow," "Burning of the Midnight Lamp," "Hound Dog," and of course "Day Tripper" (in this CD version, unlike the earlier "Radio One" release, you can hear Hendrix doodling with Harrison's "I Want To Tell You" guitar intro before lurching into the famous "Day Tripper" riff). For those of you intensely involved with Hendrix' music, you'll dig the exquisite rhythm guitar he lays out throughout these cuts. For me, his soloing is almost of secondary interest compared to his unparalleled rhythmic ability. Let's face it-- with Hendrix, rhythm and lead often become meaningless categories, so integrated and complete is his playing. Hendrix is indeed the supreme rock instrumentalist of all time.

Aside from the fun at a Happening at Lulu's, this collection is pretty much the left overs that were not as good as what is found on Radio One (though some are on both) Mostly, Hendrix and co at their prime having a good time, along with a few rarely heard live tunes. However, I have problems with collections that contain the same song twice.

This double CD demonstrates some of the most incomprehensible exploration of distortion combined with a mix of blues and the classic Hendrix style. Jimi performs unique versions of Eric Clapton's Sunshine of Your Love and the Beatle's Day Tripper. One track in particular, Jamming, includes Stevie Wonder on the drums, while hendrix jams out an incredible solo. I highly reccomend this album to anyone who enjoys classic rock or blues.

hendrix, what can I say. As a left handed guitar slinger from the old school I'm only to aware of the amazing talent and carisma

I am in agreement with everyone that this is a really great CD set. My one and only point of frustration is that I already had purchased about half of these tracks (some years back) in a Rykodisc CD entitled "Radio One". Such is life...

this is another gem from jimi.this two disc set has so many great tracks and styles it's down right scary.it's funny as hell also.this is what music should be about.where you get something out of it and want more.jimi's music is in a class by itself.

I love this cd.Why? simple,The way they play Hear my train a comen'. You can tell there are a lot of people,it's around x-mas time,and they are having a really good time,you can just tell.Plus the Beatles song DayTriper,Is such a gas. The down side to the sound is that,what we have allways heard.The BBC does not like to record with the needle going into the red.So you end up with a pretty too dimensional recording.In 1967 though, transister radios were happening. Us kids in the 5th grade at the time who didn't own a monster stereo this is the tone level we got.But if your into Hendrix!(And who isn't)You will love BBC. If you haven't heard of Hendrix?(Martions?) This is not the one to start with. His first three are still his best. The BBC recordings show us what the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE is before anything else. And that is a live,take it out on the road,rock&roll band.Do you all agree? Makes a most wonderfull x-mas presant. THANK YOU! P.S. The BBC has some other really great stuff by Trower,The Beatles,Led Zeppelin and my favorite The yardbirds. They all speak of a bygone era that will never be back. So light some candles, turn it up, light up and just enjoy. REST IN PEASE,BUDDY... TEN STARS FOR TWO CDS**********

Great stuff. The previous reviews that say "you've heard it all before" make me laugh. SO WHAT! I want to hear it some more! Sure, some of these are throw-away tracks, but still good fun. Great backup from Noel and Mitch. Jimi's playing and sound show why he was and still is the most awesome elecric guitar player that ever lived. When he burst out in '67 he had everyone from Clapton to The Stones on their knees bowing before him...Long live the King!

J. Hendrix and his Experience were perfect three-piece blues band. I've been listening this BBC sessions for almost every night. It's a great CD that can inspire you to pick up your electric guitar. And also, this CD can help increase other blues enthusiasts in their musical instrument playing like that of Mitch Mitchell, on the drumming side and Noel Reeding, on the bass side. If you're really a rock/blues fan I suggest to move on and find this CD in the store nearest you. Since I got this CD in Taiwan which is far from my homeland, the Philippines. I wish to see more Jimi Hendrix's CDs in the Philippines. I love this CD.

Jimi is unbelievalbe, what else is there to say. He does some great renditions of classic blues songs such as Kiling Floor and Hear my Train A' Comin. This is a cd with 37 tracks and i feel bad if i skip any one of them. This should be in everyones collection wheather you are a fan or not. The guitar work is amazing and so is his back up band. Not many know it but Mitch Mitchell was right up there with Keith Moon in terms of greatness on the drums.

Not only is the music great, but buying this album is like buying a piece of history. THIS is what made The Jimi Hendrix Experience great. For those that don't know, its these radio broadcasts that made Jimi famous in England, which in turn made him famous across the world. It has most of thier classic hits, plus a bunch of kick a$$ covers and jams. Check out Stevie Wonder play the drums in "Jammin'", and hear Jimi get pulled off the airwaves when he plays "Sunshine of your Love" instead of "Hey Joe". Every fan of not just Jimi, but of REAL music, must own this. BUY IT!!!

this recording is awesome, and must be owned by and hendrix fan or any music lover

When I first got into Hendrix around 1991, one of my first CD purchases was Rykodisc's "Radio One". It was one of my favorites, but MCA/Experience Hendrix's new "BBC Sessions" blows it away! Check out Jimi's version of Dylan's "Come Crawl Out Your Window"!

Most Hendrix live albums feature his later years 1969 - 1970, but BBC Sessions features a younger Jimi just after becoming big in the UK. This CD is a must-have for fans, as it contains electrifying versions of the Experience's most popular songs as well as a few rare tunes that you don't see too often in other places. Highlights (for me, at least) are the excellent version of Burning of the Midnight Lamp, the cover of the Beatle's Day Tripper and the two wonderful versions of Hear My Train A Coming. If you like Jimi Hendrix, buy this CD!

MCA IS FINALLY RELEASING JIMI HENDRIX MATERIAL IN AN ORGANIZED FASHION. THIS 2 CD SET CONTAINS SOME NEVER HEARD BEFORE. IT CONTAINS THE NVER BEFORE RELEASED VERSION OF 1968'S CREAM SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE. GO GET IT !