Hot Tuna: 104 Embryonic Journey

[@TallBrianFromNapa]

Strange...Whenever I hear "Embryonic Journey", I think of my mother! LOL She passed away last week after years of fighting cancer. She was a GREAT mother, and a wonderful person. Years ago, when I was working around the house, crankin' a tape of Jorma from My Father's Place on L.I., Mom asked "Who are you listening to? I really like it!" Being a classically trained violinist, she knew fine music. I made her copies of Jorma/Tuna tapes which she listened to until she left us. Love you Mom! .

[@soyounoat]

This piece will pass on from one generation to the next for centuries to come, as long as there are stringed instruments.

[@johnbrenchak5234]

Embryonic journey is without a doubt, one of my favorite guitar instrumentals ever. Being a guitar player myself, I have been trying to learn it for some time now, and it is just out of my reach reach. If I ever learn it, it will be a special day for me. I've heard a number of people perform it, but no one plays it like Jorma. Thank you for your song Jorma.

[@msspi764]

I liked Airplane as a kid. Then I heard Embryonic Journey on Surrealistic Pillow, and I knew that Jorma was so much more than what he was with the Airplane. Then I saw Tuna do a free concert at American University during the Rampage. Life has not been the same since.

[@rogerholcomb]

I just love this tune, absolutely brilliant!

[@TheMcbutters]

Hot Tuna doesn't get as much credit as they deserve.

[@RobotLegJim]

The night I heard Embryonic Journey, & The Water Song was the night I decided to go from 6 strings to 4. It was one of the wisest decisions of my non existent musical career. Jamming to Hot Tuna in my basement was some of my best memories. Truth be told; The 1st time I ever pulled off the bass line to this with my buddy Greg on flat top, he mixed me my drinks for the rest of the night! 🤣🤣🤣❤️👍 Whatever skill I have, is entirely Jack Cassidy’s fault. Yorma escapes no blame either!! Thnx, Gentlemen. 🙏🙏

[@Katmundu]

I get to see these guys Aug. 3 in Tampa. Psyched. They're one of the original Jam Bands.

[@MrGregOtis]

I just got done listening to The Water Song which got me looking for Embryonic Journey, and lo and behold HOT TUNA again! When our oldest son was in high school, he needed some background music for a speech. I put Embryonic Journey to tape which he begrudgingly used. He got a reaction from his teacher, but his classmates didn't have a clue.

[@TheBorjamz]

F so cool so fine

[@selfportrait64]

This is why I love seeing Hot Tuna…small venue, and crowd interaction. Looking forward to seeing him in March!!!!

[@timothylowe9263]

Saw them at the Revolution Hall for part of their fiftieth anniversary tour, and they played this one. They were great.

[@1951mor]

Just saw them both in Santa Cruz, CA at the Rio Theater last year and they were GREAT!

[@alancameron8897]

Music is time and time is music,Thank you.Bless you.

[@mokelumnekid]

This was recorded in 1986- a lid sure as heck didn't cost ten bucks then.

[@CrazyBear65]

That's the best understatement I've read all day.

[@jeremyseaman4348]

I fear good music is getting forgotten. In our age of information we already miss so much

[@eugenefried5609]

out the noise of crowd; this could soften any environment make a rampage try to smile....

[@noname1st139]

Truly unbelievable song ✌️

[@noodlam]

a lid is a dime bag. 10 bucks. back then around an oz.

[@scabbo63]

4 finger oz 20 bucks in mid 60s

[@neponsetriver]

True. I also like 'Black Mountain Side' by Jimmy Page. A couple of Bert Jansch pieces stand out too.

[@vaiisbetter]

A lid is what you put on containers to stop the liquid coming out.

[@1999wharfrat]

Thanks for the great video!

[@Ruraljohn]

ah remember thai sticks?

[@JasonTryp]

Watching this makes me want to pick up my GUITAR AND PLAY IT!!!

[@madmartigan4077]

This song is the reason I picked up a guitar.

[@TheBorjamz]

So fine

[@witchman1]

A lid only cost 10 bucks back then, yes, I am a old hippie.

[@MrK623]

Jorma!

[@BjavaBluesStop]

Hot Tuna

[@janemillerick9614]

got to see 'em!! man was that ever a long set; great one!

[@BjavaBluesStop]

Jane Millerick Glad you enjoyed! HAve not seen them, but we would like to... maybe one day!:)

[@janemillerick9614]

oh you'd really love them.. saw them in the early 70's.. they showed late but made up for that; they played until 7am. (10pm on..!)

[@BjavaBluesStop]

Jane Millerick WOW!!!!

[@janemillerick9614]

it was funny as hell; got in with a guy l ​knew who always had these dubious press passes; you were allowed to stand in back or wherever there was an empty seat you could have that.. show was supposed to begin at eig​ht.. and he and l also wanted (badly) some weed. (no one would 'spare a joint'). we were broke (typical!).. and the place was li​ke freaking woodsto​ck for weed up in the damn balcony.. always like that then. (some even were selling out of pound bags..! so .. no one got all weird that we were music free for a rather long time. you'd have loved it! this was a big old concert hall; just 2 floors..

[@JuanDeSoCal]

A lid? LOL

[@FRAGGLE6666]

There's only one guitar. The second one is a bass.

[@tykanbennett3422]

FRAGGLE6666 a bass guitar

[@RickB1792]

Nope

[@ceepatton]

i just shit my pants and came at the same time. that's never happened before. wow

[@TheBorjamz]

I am old once I sneeded to loud craped my pants ??????????? WTF??????????????? Still Like Hot Tuna Be Fine Be WEL BEEEEEEEEEEE smile be fkn fine

[@TheSecondNature]

I don't like the bass on this