Hope you all had a good weekend!! Checking out this group for the first time, you guys have been asking for it! Any other tracks we gotta check out from them!? Cheers to you all!! 🤟🏻🔥

Grace Slick: the voice that launched 1000 trips.

This song gives me chills every time I hear it. It is pure psychedelic gold. It's a shame that you guys didn't love it that much.

1: That is not a marching band beat, it's Bolero. 2: This came out 53 years ago, it was revolutionary at the time. It changed music as we knew it, it opened up the San Francisco sound. Seeing how old you are, this might predate your parents. 3: Songs had to be short back then to get played on the radio, this is pre-album rock. 4: Grace Slick had the best female rock voice I have ever heard out of about a hundred live.

This song is spectacular. The bass guitar, the drums and her vocals.

I’m reminded of the famous quote: “Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” White Rabbit belongs to a specific time and place. It’s a part of history now, a long ago time that will never be repeated. We can argue all day about whether or not it rocks. But, dammit, it’s art.

The music was inspired by Ravel's "Bolero" in that it is basically one long crescendo.

"Power of the voice". You can't imagine being back a ways in the audience one time, during a guitar jam, and Grace was back behind the amps, no mic, wailing, and her voice soared back to us. I've never been the same.

Aww come on guys! The first time I heard this, I couldn’t help thinking it was so strange and trippy that it pleased me on some weird level that I don’t think I’ll ever understand. Grace Slick’s voice was straight up mesmerizing. She was holding it back but you could still feel the massive power lurking just below the surface threatening to devour you just like a great white shark.

Feed Your Head is a Hallucinogenic reference that we would suggest to each other regularly back then.

That flower child sure can sing!, listen to her voice on , “Somebody to love” (Grace Slick)

PS - since this song is written in the "Bolero" style, it's likely they were using the snare drum to mimic the sound of castanets.

this is a " Drug " song ! there are tons of references to Pot, LSD, Ups, Downs . It was a punch in the face to the current culture , the music was not the point , it was the Politics of the time they were hitting.

Jefferson Airplane’s Somebody to Love, not to be confused with Queen’s song of the same name.

“Somebody To Love.” It’s the only next logical Jefferson Airplane joint.

The majority of songs in the '60's were short like that due to the format of AM radio. Songwriters began to break free of that time limit, paving the way for future rock'n'roll bands: Jim Morrison (Light My Fire, The Doors) might have been the first, or one of them.

It peaks like an acid trip. Starts off slow and gentle growing into chaos until it reaches a pinnacle of surreal self realization.

This is a classic song. That being said, yes, it wears its age on its sleeve. Basically the song uses Alice In Wonderland to describe an acid trip lol. Guess you had to be there ;)

I can't believe you guys kept a straight face when you were still talking about Alice In Wonderland after the video lol. Maybe you had to be alive in the 60s to really get some of this stuff.

You had to be a child of the 60's to really understand this. Times have certainly changed, it was a magical time. There was also a book that every school kid had to read by the same name. It was an actual diary of a teenage girl who ran away to Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco during the "Summer Of Love" (1967). The girl ended up OD-ing and the diary was found after she died. We all had to read the book for school to learn about the "Dangers of Drug Addiction".

You guys realize that Alice in Wonderland was a book before there was a movie..., right?

Whisky ain't the best "thing" to imbibe to appreciate Jefferson Airplane. lol

Keep in mind this song came out in the 2.30 era of songs being played on the radio. Anything much longer would not have been played.

The song has to be appreciated for its time and place. It was written in 1965. The Beatles were singing "I want to hold your hand" in 1964. It had to be shocking to hear about a hallucinogenic trip with a hookah smoking caterpillar and chess board pieces coming alive, but she couched it in the world of Alice in Wonderland. To me the Bolero inspired drum beat is perfect. You're on a trip, it doesn't speed up, it doesn't slow down, it's over when it's over and you have no control over it.

To me this song is a masterpiece. It was a song that Vietnam soldiers listened to as they fought that impossible war. The drums are perfect, giving that military march into battle vibe. The content of the song touches on the psychedelic high. Also her voice is spectacular. It's not a banger, but a slow burn. I don't expect the younger generation to get this song. After all, it's been half a century since this history went down.

If you didn't take mushrooms beforehand then it's not a proper reaction lol

Dudes, it is a classic, all about the lyrics, it is what it is, don't try to make it something it ain't, every song isn't Freebird.

“I wish they would have given the song 4 more minutes to...” Gentlemen, I LOVE the fact that you are interested in OUR generations music, but your “critiques” have inherent limitations! The only reason musicians were able to monetize their music was because of RADIO. If you couldn’t cram EVERYTHING that you wanted to say into 3 minutes, it wasn’t going to get any airtime. (Look-up Lynyrd Skynyrd and “Free Bird.) Also, there was a severe distinction between AM & FM radio that impacted what music was made and heard. Previously, you’ve defined POP as “popular.” Your right...to a certain degree. For me (65), Pop music wasn’t just popular; Pop music was played on AM radio-period. FM radio was more obscure and “line of sight.” Not everyone could get it. Plus, sales of “45’s” was the predominant dictator of “popularity.” What’s a 45, you ask? Grab a “graybeard,” and ask them. While you’re at it; ask what the difference is between a “side A” an a “side B.” Maybe even ask if there was a difference between a song being played on a 45 on AM and the same song being played on the “album” version on FM. YOU HAVEN’T A CLUE. We lived it. We know. You’re just 2 young guys doing a “drive-by.” We don’t expect you to understand the why’s, where’s, and how’s of OUR music because that would entail an understanding of ‘60’s & ‘70’s “culture” and “technology.” Those were limiting factors that affected us and our music. Things that you don’t have to contend with. Seriously, if you want to understand “Classic Rock,” you need “graybeards” on your staff. Don’t get me wrong, WE LOVE what you’re doing and we’re all here to help you out. Just realize that you have limitations with understanding. You can give a “thumbs-up,” or a “B+,” but when you start questioning “why,” you’ve just opened a can ‘o worms that’s above your “maturity level,” ie. pay grade. I’ve got some homework for you: listen to “Muscle Shoals,” on DVD. It’s a history lesson that you NEED, if you are going to continue down this path...and I want you to continue!!!

Wow, this was the anthem for the SF hippie movement in the 60's! Love Grace Slick's vocals!!!

"Shaky" ...LOL...it's called VIBRATO~

This is song where you kinda hadda be there. It's not the same song in 2020 that it was in 1968. The whole Haight Ashbury thing, the whole hippie scene, it just ain't happening today.

This is a psychedelic masterpiece

Love this song, it just builds and builds like a wall of sound - fantastic.

When you're 16 and had "some kind of mushroom" and you're sitting in a blacklight room it seemed a lot cooler.

The singer, Grace Slick wrote and sang this song. She got the idea from parents who told their kids to not smoke while they smoked. Don't drink while they had a glass of scotch in their hands. They were preached at to not take drugs while their mothers were popping pills during the day. She felt like the young people hand to march in line for their demands.This is why there is that marching beat in the beginning. I always loved this song. Grace slick is a powerful singer. I love her!! Have a great day guys & stay safe!!

It takes a lot to appreciate this song. It’s different. It’s not your typical song that has a regular climax and beat. It’s revolutionary.

Neither of you have read Alice In Wonderland? You miss the entire point of the song if you haven't. I DO agree that it is way too short. A musical interlude would have been incredible. White Rabbit and Fortunate Son were the soundtrack of the Vietnam War era.

“So you want me to throw this radio in the tub when White Rabbit peaks?”

you had to be there man, this was a total freakout when it made the scene.

Singing about acid at that point in time. Outrageous. Listen to her vocal isolated. It will make you cry.

I remember the first time I heard this song, I was 9 and am now 14 in 2020. I thought ``my god this stuff is awesome!`` and ever since then I pretty much listen to all 60`s rock music, but especially Jefferson Airplane almost religiously!

If you want to be mesmerized listen to Grace Slick’s isolated vocals from this.

She’s got a unique and awesome voice

Its amazing that you guys as are such great musicians and have little knowledge of the past. BUT I commend you for going and making your discoveries. This is one of my favorite channels. Thank you!

Gotta remember back in the 60's most songs meant for AM airplay were geared for 2:30-3:00min. MAX

The 'shakiness' in the voice is surely vibrato. The song is a upwards curve. Short, sweet and trippy.

"Criminally short" is a good description. I love the song, but it always feels unfinished, like there's another half of the song still to come.

You have to remember that back in the day there was a three minute or less time limit on AM radio. When they played it in person they would extend it out with solos that they couldn't fit on the single.

I'm 32 and I'm completely baffled as to how someone "college age" has never heard this song. From parents playing music, to classic rock radio and movies/TV and parties this song is iconic and I've heard it played many times.

This song is 53 years old.

Traffic “Low Spark of the High Heeled Boys” & Billy Thorpe “Children of the Sun”

The “Go Ask Alice” line is the inspiration for the title of the book “Go Ask Alice” which every teen girl and gay read in the 70s and 80s.

This song is a masterpiece!! The drumming. Wow

Jefferson Airplane: Somebody to Love Jefferson Starship: Show Yourself. Edit: Show Yourself is not a famous or even popular track ( possibly because of its scathing political statement at the time, and even more appropriate today) but it really shows what Grace can do with her voice when she wants.

You have to understand this was very new for the time.....and a big song for the troops in Vietnam.

Remember songs had to be 3:30 long to be played on the radio, longer songs were cut to fit the time slot

You’ve got to remember, this was the day the radio stations only played songs 2-3 minutes. This song is somewhat and anthem of the times. This song is eternal.

All of us Old Hippies loved this! You've gotta check out the video of Grace Slick at Woodstock! San Francisco, LSD, pot and all the trimmings! This was at the beginning of everything!

Neil Young - The Needle and the Damage Done

There's a long live version of this with a great extended guitar solo leading into the vocals.

The description of the shortness of this song as a bit like "blue balls" is so spot on! Once again I had to edit this comment (too quick on the draw) because your commentary added so much more perspective - they gave us what we wanted before we knew we wanted it!

Wow, I am surprised you didn't like it! This is my favorite Jefferson Airplane song! The sound of the song was novel to me and I have never heard another one like it. It is full power and message. I understood it even more after I read "Alice in Wonderland" as a young adult. There are so many layers to it. It might just be that you had to be there.

You boys just don’t understand this song. Your grade shows that.

Thanx u guys fer havin open heads fer music. If it wasnt fer guys like you. Who knows when id grt ta relive some of the music that the radio seems to be allergic too. So THANX again...

I'm onboard with you dudes. Listening to good music while having a few stiff Wild Turkey 101's has now become one of my favorite past times in this new and bizarre world.

Do yourselves a favor sometime and find some interviews with Grace Slick. She's a lot of fun because she says exactly what she thinks and DOES NOT suffer fools gladly...

The film "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" features an interesting use of this song.

It was designed along the lines of the (classical instrumental piece) Bolero where it just builds. Check out their other hit "Somebody to Love".

Moody Blues: “Ride My Seesaw”!!! 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

I can’t believe Grace Slick’s voice on this song didn’t blow you away 😳 DUDES ‼️

The incense smoke twirls lazily in the air... your senses are enhanced to a point you could never imagine. Your fingers can 'feel' color, your ears can 'hear' it, and your mind travels to places it's never been before. The subjects of paintings and pictures begin to move and dance inside their frames. You close your eyes and see an unending parade of moving images flashed onto the back of your eyelids. Everything is clearer, more sharply in focus, more "on the edge". And then...Grace Slick takes you on a trip into Wonderland and you can 'see' all of the characters moving around inside your mind, in 3D and technicolor. As she leaves, she reminds you of the wisdom of the door-mouses' statement "Feed your head." That was what listening to this on Acid in the late '60's was like. Listening to music while tripping is unlike anything you've ever experienced. It's a different reality than the one you are used to, and it forces you to 'see' and 'hear' things in a different way. "Acid Rock" was written by people who took acid and played for people who took acid. It relates intimately to the experience of tripping. This is not a song that you can give a 'straight arrow' critique of because it wasn't made for 'straight arrows'. (As we called those who weren't a part of the counter-culture.) I'm NOT coming down on you, I'm just trying to explain why this song doesn't 'speak' to you. Simply put, it's because you haven't fed your head. As Jimi put it, "Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? Well I have." and THAT changes everything. Love you guys.

Watch the woodstock version and see just how good she was before she lost her grip with reality.

Grace Slick is amazing on the vocals! Music adds to the intensity! So glad I grew up during the best music era. Acid music!

Ps - the bass player Jack Casady here is Geddy Lee's favorite bass player.

Woodstock. Watch them on KZfaq at Woodstock and you'll get your visual. These guys were the top tier. Hippie political....band. and again drugs drugs drugs check them out on Wiki. They also has some beautiful ballads in the..70s

Fun facts: They played at the Matrix Club in SF... Must know... And: - In Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, there's a scene where the lawyer high on acid ask Gonzo to put this song while he's in the bath. - In Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, there's a flashback scene of Dr Gonzo, which happens to be at this very Matrix Club, while Jefferson Airplane plays another of their hit "Somebody to love" in background AND you can see the real HS Thompson doing a cameo as the "old Dr Gonzo"... - In the film The Matrix, at the beginning Neo is recruited with this "Follow the white rabbit"... White Rabbit, Matrix... Yeah again reference to the Matrix club AND Jefferson Airplane...

This song came out in 1967, during the Summer Of Love in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury when acid was still legal. The Airplane was one of a handful of bands in that scene, along with the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & the Holding Company, and Moby Grape.

I don't know when or if you guys are going to start smoking some weed... but when you smoke and listen to this song with a black light on 😊😊😊😊👍🧐😁

"Remember what the door-mouse said, feed your head".

"Today" by Jefferson Airplane is a very beautiful song.

Saw last performance live at winter land with papa john creech.....unbelievable.

BTW, this was a most appropriate choice for 4/20 (weed day). Accidentally, I'm guessing.

An all time favorite and one of the best voices ever! Grace has incredible vibrato!

HER VOICE IS THE STAR.

Tye snare pattern is a Bolero rhtythm. It had never been used in pop , or rock music before when it came out . At the time , radio only played songs that were about 2 and a half minutes long . All singles were that length

This song still bows me away. Graces voice is epic! She has so many wonderful songs ❤️❤️

To me, this song is worth a listen as a snapshot of the culture at the time. It's not all that interesting musically. Meaning no drummer or guitar player thinks "damn, I could never play that."

I was 20 years old in 1967 and I find your reaction hilarious, that you knew nothing about Grace Slick or Jefferson Airplane. They were revolutionary. If you were not alive at the time then you have no understanding of the context of their time. There is so much more to this band. Explore!

I love, love her voice. So powerful. Great song.

There’s vocals and then there are Grace Slick vocals. She’s in a class all of her own. You have entered in to a whole new realm with this song.

the snare drum fits into the "picture" of troubadours coming up the dirty road coming closer and closer until the loud end...it had a circus coming to town feel.

The album version gave another 4 minutes of instrumental leading into Grace. Classic

The song is about alice in wonderland, the opening is inspired by bolero,the song is one long cresendo and there is no chorus.

One of the songs I requested my brother sing at my wedding was “Today” off the same album. Worth a listen!

If you want to hear jefferson airplane really jam out as you both thought white rabbit stopped short then check out the other side of this life off of their 1968 live album "bless its pointed little head" recorded live at the fillmore east in new york. This one really rocks out and is a great example of what they were all about.

The album "Bless It's Pointed Little Head" is Jefferson Airplane live at the Filmore. They do much longer versions live. Have to hear them live.

Fantastic song! That build in intensity is everything! Give this one a couple more listens before you give up on it.

Grace Slick was caught dropping acid into the DC water system. She figured that they all needed a good trip. ✌️♥️

It is nice to see the younger generation explore some of what I grew up with. You grew up in a world of songs - hit singles and one hit wonders. If you are going to listen to music from the 60's and 70's, keep in mind that those days were a world of albums.

Hi guys. I just want to say It's great seeing you having such a good time rocking out to 50 year old tunes from my youth. As I thought about it I realized how much music has changed over that time. I'm almost 70 now and remember starting out in the early 60's listening to doo-wop music on my state of the art AM transistor radio. That all changed when the Beatles appeared and the english music invasion started and of course Woodstock. My first actual live concert I attended was Jefferson Airplane at Stoneybrook College so this track has good memories for me. Keep rockin' and enjoying the music.