Musical Interlude - Jefferson Airplane

Jefferson Airplane make a welcome return to these shores this weekend with the first track off their 1968 Crown Of Creation album.

Although written as a sly poke at drummer, Spencer Dryden, being the first of the group to turn 30; ‘Lather’ can also be read as an ode to remaining young and free whatever your age. Something Not What It Used To Be supports wholeheartedly.

Incidentally, for this performance on the American Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Grace Slick is blacked up as a show of support for the Black Panther Party. A symbolic gesture that appears a little naive in this day and age, no matter how noble the cause.

But it’s a bob on song, so sit back and…

Enjoy

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