Bleeding Heart

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About Bleeding Heart

"Bleeding Heart" (sometimes listed as "(My) Bleeding Heart") is a song written and recorded by American blues musician Elmore James in 1961. Considered "among the greatest of James' songs", "Bleeding Heart" was later popularized by Jimi Hendrix, who recorded several versions of the song.


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2002
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Peoples, peoples, peoples
You know what it means to be left alone
Peoples, peoples, people
You know what it means to be left alone
Yeah
Lord it happened to day
Lord not even a call on my telephone
Understandin'
Lord a little love in the world is all I need 
A little love and understanding baby
It's all in the world I need
Lose of love
A misunderstanding of a no good woman
Lord they've both caused my heart to bleed
All right

Every mornin'
Every mornin' the willows weep among for me
Every mornin' yes the willows weep among for me
The birds sang the love song
My baby's caused my heart to bleed

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Jimi Hendrix

James Marshall Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. Despite a limited mainstream exposure of four years, he is widely considered to have been the greatest electric guitarist in the history of popular music, and one of the most important musicians of the 20th century. more »

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Written by: ELMORE JAMES, MARSHALL E SEHORN

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10 facts about this song

General Information
"Bleeding Heart" is a song by American rock musician Jimi Hendrix, who is widely renowned as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music.
Song Version
The track is also known as "(My) Bleeding Heart" and it was included in the posthumous album "Valleys of Neptune" released by Sony Legacy in March 2010.
Original Artist
The song is not an original composition by Hendrix but is, in fact, a cover of a song originally written and recorded by blues musician Elmore James.
Recording Sessions
Hendrix recorded multiple versions of "Bleeding Heart". One version was recorded at the Record Plant in New York City in 1968 during the sessions for Electric Ladyland, but it didn't make it to the final cut.
Live Performances
The song was a regular feature in Hendrix's live sets and can be heard on many of his concert recordings, most notably on the album "Live at the Royal Albert Hall".
Hendrix's Interpretation
Hendrix's version of "Bleeding Heart" is more psychedelic and heavier compared to the original by Elmore James, reflecting his distinctive style and unique interpretation of the blues.
Jimi's Touch
While the Elmore James version was traditional 12-bar blues, Hendrix often departed from this format, adding additional bars and complex guitar work that was unique to his style.
Length of the Song
The length of the song on the "Valleys of Neptune" album is 6:22 minutes, which is longer than the typical 3-4 minutes for a hit song in the 1960s.
Lyrics Theme
The song describes the emotional pain and suffering one feels from persistent longing for a love that isn't reciprocated.
Unofficial Releases
Before the official release of "Bleeding Heart" in 2010, several unofficial versions of the song had been circulating on various Hendrix bootlegs.

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