Jimmy James (song)

"Jimmy James" is the third single from American rap rock band the Beastie Boys' third album Check Your Head. The song has been described as a tribute to Jimi Hendrix by Beastie Boys member MCA, and contains samples from several Hendrix songs including "Foxy Lady", "Happy Birthday", and "Still Raining, Still Dreaming".

"Jimmy James"
Single by Beastie Boys
from the album Check Your Head
B-side"The Maestro", "Boomin' Granny," "Drinkin' Wine"
ReleasedAugust 28, 1992
RecordedG-Son Studios, Atwater Village
Genre
Length3:14 (album version)
3:05 (original/single version)
LabelCapitol/Grand Royal
Songwriter(s)Beastie Boys, Mario Caldato Jr.
Producer(s)Beastie Boys, Mario Caldato Jr.
Beastie Boys singles chronology
"So What'cha Want"
(1992)
"Jimmy James"
(1992)
"Gratitude"
(1992)
Music video
"Jimmy James" on YouTube
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