Volunteers is a Rock album by Jefferson Airplane, originally released in 1969. On Gatefold: 128 pressings tracked, owned by 18 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Psych Rock
- distorted
- defiant
- psychedelic
About
The band’s fifth studio album was their final with the classic lineup. Marty Balin and drummer Spencer Dryden would soon depart while Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady focused on Hot Tuna. Guests Jerry Garcia (pedal steel for the countrified “The Farm”) and pianist Nicky Hopkins added new textures that benefitted by being recorded on 16-track tape machines. The lyrical content created controversy, but sociopolitically charged tunes like “We Can Be Together” and the title track perfectly reflected the end of the ‘60s. Kaukonen’s arrangement of the traditional “Good Shepherd” demonstrated the band’s gentle side. “Hey Frederick” illustrated Grace Slick’s vocal talents.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1We Can Be Together5:50
- A2Good Shepherd4:22
- A3The Farm2:55
- A4Hey Fredrick8:31
Side B
- B1Turn My Life Down2:55
- B2Wooden Ships6:00
- B3Eskimo Blue Day6:31
- B4A Song For All Seasons3:30
- B5Meadowlands1:01
- B6Volunteers2:03
Credits
Performers
- Jack CasadyBASS RHYTHM GUITAR
- Spencer DrydenDRUMS DRUM
- Stephen StillsELECTRIC ORGAN ORGAN
- Jorma KaukonenGUITAR LEAD GUITAR VOCALS
- Jerry GarciaPEDAL STEEL GUITAR STEEL GUITAR
- Joey CovingtonPERCUSSION CONGAS DRUMS
- Nicky HopkinsPIANO
- Ace Of CupsVOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Grace SlickVOCALS PIANO RECORDER
- Marty BalinVOCALS GUITAR
- Paul KantnerVOCALS GUITAR
- David CrosbyBACKING VOCALS
- Denise JewkesVOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Diane HurshVOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Marilyn HuntVOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Mary GannonVOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Jefferson Airplane
- Bill LaudnerVOCALS
18 collectors on Gatefold own this · 128 pressings tracked on Gatefold