The track is frequently cited for its "retro" feel, heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic and funk-rock style.
: After capturing the music, Kravitz wrote the lyrics on a brown paper bag at his loft on Broome Street and recorded the vocals the very next day. Lyrical Meaning: The "Ultimate Rock Star"
While the song sounds like a rebellious rock anthem, its theme is deeply spiritual.
: Filmed in a futuristic, circular arena with a massive light installation, it captured Kravitz's high-energy performance style.
: Kravitz was in the studio with his guitarist Craig Ross . They began jamming, and the iconic riff emerged almost instantly.
Though it was released as an airplay-only single in the U.S. (making it ineligible for the Billboard Hot 100 at the time), its success was massive.
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The track is frequently cited for its "retro" feel, heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix's psychedelic and funk-rock style.
: After capturing the music, Kravitz wrote the lyrics on a brown paper bag at his loft on Broome Street and recorded the vocals the very next day. Lyrical Meaning: The "Ultimate Rock Star" lenny_kravitz_are_you_gonna_go_my_way_official_...
While the song sounds like a rebellious rock anthem, its theme is deeply spiritual. The track is frequently cited for its "retro"
: Filmed in a futuristic, circular arena with a massive light installation, it captured Kravitz's high-energy performance style. : Filmed in a futuristic, circular arena with
: Kravitz was in the studio with his guitarist Craig Ross . They began jamming, and the iconic riff emerged almost instantly.
Though it was released as an airplay-only single in the U.S. (making it ineligible for the Billboard Hot 100 at the time), its success was massive.
