OFF / OTHER: misinterpretations

[Paul Mather]

On Thu, 9 May 1996, Jerry wrote:

> >My favorite is Hendrix's Purple Haze.. "S'cuse me while I kiss this guy.."
>
> On most performances (including the original) it's 'kiss the sky' alright.
> But on one video (Berkeley?) I think Hendrix actually says 'kiss this guy' -
> Hendrix is also grinning in Mitch Mitchell's direction during this line.

Or how about the version of "Purple Haze" on the STAGES _San Diego 69_ CD
where he clearly sings, "'Scuse me while I kiss *that guy*..." [my
emphasis]  I guess Hendrix knew the line to be oft-misinterpreted...

Cheers,

Paul.

obCD: Frank Zappa, _London Symphony Orchestra, Vols. I & II_

e-mail: paul at csgrad.cs.vt.edu                    A stranger in a strange land.