Crosstown Traffic

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You're just like (crosstown traffic), so hard to get through to you

This song is about a girl who is hard to get rid of. Getting through to her that she's not wanted is like getting through crosstown traffic. The lyrics are similar to many Blues songs in that they are filled with sexual references in clever metaphors: "I'm not the only soul, who's accused of hit and run, tire tracks all across your back, I can see you've had your fun." This song includes a famous kazoo riff, which Hendrix originally performed using a comb and a piece of cellophane. Instead of using sounds of car horns like the Lovin' Spoonful did o… read more
This song is about a girl who is hard to get rid of. Getting through to her that she's not wanted is like getting through crosstown traffic. The… read more
This song is about a girl who is hard to get rid of. Getting through to her that she's not wanted is like getting through crosstown traffic. The lyrics are similar to many Blues son… read more

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James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music". Born in Seattle, Washington, Hendrix began playing guitar at the age of 1… read more
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream c… read more
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