EFFERSON AIRPLANE - WORST OF JEFFERSON AIRPLANE 12" Vinyl LP Album

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This album "JEFFERSON AIRPLANE - Worst of Jefferson Airplane" is the first ever compilation album from the rock band Jefferson Airplane, released in November 1970. The album features all of Jefferson Airplane's hit singles up to that point: Somebody to Love , White Rabbit and other hits

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"The Worst of Jefferson Airplane" Album Description:

Jefferson Airplane, a seminal band of the 1960s San Francisco psychedelic rock scene, soared to fame with their distinctive sound and rebellious spirit. "The Worst of Jefferson Airplane," a compilation album originally released in 1970, captures some of their most iconic tracks, offering a concentrated dose of the band's brilliance.

A Snapshot of a Psychedelic Era

This compilation provides a powerful introduction to the band's early years. Featuring beloved anthems such as "Somebody to Love" and the mesmerizing "White Rabbit," it serves as a testament to Grace Slick's soaring vocals, Paul Kantner and Marty Balin's harmonies, Jorma Kaukonen's intricate guitar work, and Jack Casady's driving bass lines.

While branded as "The Worst of...," this album highlights the band's finest moments. Fans might argue that some essential songs are missing, but the compilation undeniably delivers a satisfying journey through the heart of Jefferson Airplane's most successful period.

Capturing a Moment of Change

"The Worst of Jefferson Airplane" came at a time of transition for the band. It was released during a period of internal tensions and side projects. Ironically, the album's title belies the power of the music it contains. Tracks like "Crown of Creation" and "Volunteers" showcase a band fully engaged with both the psychedelic sound and the political turbulence of the era.

Music Genre:

 Psychedelic Acid Rock 

Album Production Information:

 The album: "JEFFERSON AIRPLANE - Worst of Jefferson Airplane" was produced by: Jefferson Airplane, Bill Thompson, Pat Ieraci

Album cover design: Alton Kelley, Wes Wilson

Record Label & Catalognr:

 Orange Label RCA Victor 741.014 ZPRS 9.112

Media Format:

 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

  1970 Made in France ( See record Label )
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: JEFFERSON AIRPLANE - Worst of Jefferson Airplane
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Marty Balin – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Grace Slick – vocals, piano, organ, recorder on all tracks except "It's No Secret" and "Blues from an Airplane"
  • Paul Kantner – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Jorma Kaukonen – lead guitar, vocals
  • Jack Casady – bass
  • Spencer Dryden – drums, percussion on all tracks except "It's No Secret" and "Blues from an Airplane"
  • Signe Anderson – vocals on "It's No Secret" and "Blues from an Airplane"
  • Skip Spence – drums on "It's No Secret" and "Blues from an Airplane"
  • Gary Blackman – nose solo on "Lather"
  • Gene Twombly – sound effects on "Lather"
  • Nicky Hopkins – piano on "We Can Be Together" and "Volunteers"

    Nicky Hopkins - Piano (full-name: Nicholas Christian Hopkins a well-known British pianist having worked with "The Rolling Stones" , "The Kinks", "The Who", "Jeff Beck Group", "Quicksilver Messenger Service", "Screaming Lord Sutch's Savages", "Cyril Davies (R&B) All-Stars", "The Beatles" , "Jefferson Airplane" and others)

Complete Track-listing of the album "JEFFERSON AIRPLANE - Worst of Jefferson Airplane"

The detailed tracklist of this record "JEFFERSON AIRPLANE - Worst of Jefferson Airplane" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. "It's No Secret" (from Jefferson Airplane Takes Off) Marty Balin 2:37
  2. "Blues From an Airplane" (from Jefferson Airplane Takes Off) Balin, Skip Spence 2:10
  3. "Somebody to Love" (from Surrealistic Pillow) Darby Slick 2:54
  4. "Today" (from Surrealistic Pillow) Balin, Paul Kantner 2:57
  5. "White Rabbit" (from Surrealistic Pillow) Grace Slick 2:27
  6. "Embryonic Journey" (from Surrealistic Pillow) Jorma Kaukonen 1:51
  7. "Martha" (from After Bathing at Baxter's) Kantner 3:21
  8. "The Ballad of You & Me & Pooneil" (from After Bathing at Baxter's) Kantner 4:30
    Side Two:
  1. "Crown of Creation" (from Crown of Creation) Kantner 2:53
  2. "Chushingura" (from Crown of Creation) Spencer Dryden 1:17
  3. "Lather" (from Crown of Creation) G. Slick 2:55
  4. "Plastic Fantastic Lover" (live; from Bless Its Pointed Little Head) Balin 3:39
  5. "Good Shepherd" (from Volunteers) traditional, arranged by Kaukonen 4:22
  6. "We Can Be Together" (from Volunteers) Kantner 5:50
  7. "Volunteers" (from Volunteers) Balin, Kantner 2:03

 

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"Worst Of Jefferson Airplane" Record Label Details: Orange Colour RCA VICTOR 741.014. , ZORS 9.112 , Made in France SACEM, SDRM

"Worst Of Jefferson Airplane" Record Label Details: Orange Colour RCA VICTOR 741.014. , ZORS 9.112 , Made in France SACEM, SDRM
 
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