Wait Until Tomorrow
song by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
"Wait Until Tomorrow" is a song by the Jimi Hendrix Experience from their album Axis: Bold as Love. The song was written by Jimi Hendrix. The song is about a male protagonist trying to get with a girl, only to be shot dead by her father. The song was never released as a single.
| "Wait Until Tomorrow" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Jimi Hendrix Experience | |
| Released | December 1, 1967 |
| Recorded | October 26, 1967 |
| Genre | Rhythm and blues, psychedelic soul |
| Songwriter(s) | Jimi Hendrix |
Background and style change
"Wait Until Tomorrow" is one of the first 'situation songs' written by Hendrix. It was influenced by soul artists such as The Isley Brothers. The song was one of the last to be recorded for Axis.
Personnel change
The Jimi Hendrix Experience change
- Jimi Hendrix - lead vocal, guitars
- Noel Redding - bass, backing vocals
- Mitch Mitchell - drums, tambourine, backing vocals