CLEAN 1971 Orig JEFFERSON AIRPLANE BARK SF PSYCH
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CLEAN 1971 Orig with BAG OUTER COVER & LARGE LYRICS INSERT
Jefferson Airplane
BARK
\ USA - RCA - Grunt FTR 1001
Original 1971 first pressing with the specially designed outer "shopping bag" over the fish head cover, plus the large fold-out lyrics insert, a rare find complete like this, just as released some 39 years ago...
1971 found the Jefferson Airplane at the end of their long term contract with RCA Victor. The band started looking for a new deal, but ultimately ended up renewing with RCA with the understanding that they'd be allowed to start their own custom label - Grunt. Recorded between Balin's decision to quit, drummer Spencer Dryden's resignation (Joey Covington being brought in as a replacement), Slick becoming a mom (and then suffered a near fatal accident in her Mercedes), and growing alcohol and cocaine issues in the band, the first release for Grunt was 1971's "Bark".
Given the personal an personnel upheaval surrounding the album, the results were surprisingly impressive. Two of the band's creative mainstays Kanter and Slick both turned in some of their best efforts. Kantner's activist 'When the Earth Moves Again' was better than anything on his solo albums. Slick shined on 'Crazy Miranda'. That said, the biggest surprise came in the form of longstanding guitarist Jorma Kaukonen's contributions. Possibly inspired by the recent outside successes he and Jack Cassady had enjoyed with Hot Tuna, Kaukonen stepped into the limelight with four contributions including the killer rocker 'Feel So Good' which would have made a dandy single and the ballad 'Third Week In the Chelsea' which was apparently a lament reflecting his growing disenchantment with the band and the rock and roll lifestyle. Not only did Kaukonen showcase his writing skills, but he also stepped into the vocal spotlight sharing leads with Slick on the song. As for the highlights, the bluesy 'Pretty As You Feel' featured Carlos Santana on lead guitar and drummer Covington sharing lead vocals with Slick. Kantner's 'War Movie' indicated the combination of his penchant for sci-fi and illicit drugs had gone seriously astray.
Finding a copy with the original outer sleeve/bag (particularly in good condition) and the lyric / 'suggestion' insert is a tough proposition.
(side 1)
1.) When the Earth Moves Again (Paul Kantner) - 3:51
2.) Feel So Good (Jorma Kaukonen) - 4:35
3.) Crazy Miranda (Grace Slick) - 3:21
4.) Pretty As You Feel (Joey Covington - Jack Cassady - Jorma Kaukonen) - 4:25
5.) Wild Turkey (Jorma Kaukonen) - 4:43
(side 2)
1.) Law Man (Grace Slick) - 2:40
2.) Rock and Roll Island (Paul Kanter) - 3:40
3.) Third Week In the Chelsea (Jorma Kaukonen) - 4:30
4.) Never Argue with a German If You're Tired or European Song (Grace Slick( - 4:31
5.) Thunk (Joey Covington) - 2:57
6.) War Movie (Paul Kantner) - 4:41
Highlights include:
- "Feel So Good" (Kaukonen). Nice and heavy blues.
"Crazy Miranda" (Slick). A ballad with a very nice melody.
"Pretty as You Feel" (Covington, Casady, Kaukonen, Santana, Shrieve). A wonderful piece with extraordinary vocal harmonies and great guitars by Carlos Santana.
"Never argue with a German If You're Tired or European Song" (Slick). Exciting and strange song.
"Thunk" (Covington). Quirky but beautiful parody of Beach Boys. - "War Movie" (Kantner). A difficult song -- the verse is incredible, one of the best Paul Kantner ever wrote.
CONDITION: The outer 'shopping bag' cover has really gotten hard to find, especially without rips & tears, this one "EX" (excellent) with only a small delete mark at bottom center. the fish head cover underneath is solid with no split seams and only visual light handling that should not bother anyone.
The vinyl is all glossy clean and clear M-
The large fold out lyrics insert is clean MINT
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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