Jefferson Airplane - Somebody To Love, American Bandstand, 1967

[@TCUberGhost]

Born 2004 here. Man you guys had some awesome music back then

[@j.d.leslie8458]

Yeah buddy, we did. And didn't realize it. It was just the way things were. I was 46 when you were born.

[@iowa61]

We were very damn lucky.

[@dashasl2582]

@@j.d.leslie8458 I was 47. Guess that makes me one year better, or luckier, or something. lol

[@j.d.leslie8458]

@@dashasl2582 Luckier😁

[@j.d.leslie8458]

@@Swordfish-k9i It's like a veil was lifted in the 1960s. There was a shift in consciousness.

[@chrisclark6192]

Grace Slick had one of the best female voices in rock, powerful and dynamic sounding and definitely unmistakable.

[@stephenmartin6733]

Yes and on KZbin is her singing the song and vocals only. Wow!

[@Diana1000Smiles]

I love Marty, most.

[@jamespilbeam209]

She still has a powerful singing voice

[@chuckg2016]

Yes, an iconic voice and freaking hot!!

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

WoW I said the same as you. Powerful voice

[@BobbyjoeRippey-qt9lm]

That voice ..often imitated but NEVER to be duplicated...the goddess of rock

[@joecutietta2941]

Happy 84th. Birthday Grace!!

[@gladyspayne3576]

All these years. This song. Still sounds amazing. Grace had a amazing voice.

[@fredjohnson513]

Hey

[@tabo01]

And had the good sense to retire from R&R at a certain age.

[@antonioclaudiodecarvalho4076]

Foi uma epoca mais criativa rock , a era psicodelica,!!!

[@taramoonshadow363]

.She still does.

[@heyboo4764]

Being backed up by Kaukonen and Cassidy didnt hurt!

[@rickt10]

One of the greatest rock and roll voices of all time. Damn, that woman could sing.

[@johnmac3410]

Her voice still gives me chills. She hangs on to that last stanza with Loooooooo ooove! Awesome.

[@richardsmith8342]

Grace has such a powerful voice. Absolutely amazing. Still listen to their albums. Yes, I'm old. My Montgomery Wards turntable and 8 track player still work Pop gave it to me on my 12th birthday. My dad's generation really knew how to build stuff that lasts. My kids and grand kids love the music of the 60s and 70s. Before musicians got so full of themselves.

[@pattymiller9040]

I also have an 8 track tape player that works ....part of the stereo we bought a lot of years ago!!😁 Several of my grandchildren know & like some of those great 60s & 70s tunes!! ..I'm impressed when today's teens know some great past hits!

[@wev7196]

ok boomer, take a look at hendrix and jim morrison before you go assuming only musicians today are self absorbed asswhipes.

[@gazooie1958]

Wish I had had the foresight to save my stuff. Alas, I did not. I was way young when this came out also.

[@shanaazabrahams1319]

Rock on Pops!

[@stevenreiser2599]

As a teenager songs like this embedded values to the core of my being and now this song makes me painfully aware of being retired in a strange modern world

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Sadly. Stay strong.

[@Reggie-The-Dog]

I understand. I feel the same way.

[@CesarPerez-ni7oh]

Find somebody yo love thats it Sir blessings

[@solobano570]

And once upon a time this was the modern world :)

[@gustavoheberle6265]

Take it easy , man ! And find somebody to love !

[@古賀正美の音楽チャンネル]

私が中学生時代の思い出の曲です。 当時はラジオで聴いていました。 本物のバンドをビデオで見ることができて嬉しいです。 ありがとうございます。

[@stevebomse3662]

Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Tina Turner, Carly Simon, Carole King, now those are singers, not what you hear today.

[@merlinpix]

+Steve Bomse : Amen brother!

[@ohanamaggie]

yes! also James Taylor. though you might as well lump him into Carol King. :)

[@53lyric1]

+Maggie Ohana And Carly Simon....

[@bobsmith441]

+Steve Bomse Many of these artists are the all time best. I still have my LP'S and CD'S.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

I named my cat Stevie ^-_-^

[@geoben1810]

Just one of the iconic sounds of the 60s that defined the era and was playing in the background during my wonder years ✌☺

[@crashoverride4881]

We the boomer generation had great music. Iam 73 and still listen to this music.

[@wizpopr]

We had the best music!

[@عبيدهالمايسترو]

are you still alive

[@crashoverride4881]

​@user-sb8hc7ob6p Yes, so very much so.

[@ra-ge]

You've got the best ever

[@beanotraffini681]

At 71, I clearly remember, watching this episode of American Bandstand and being blown away by the band-and especially the crazy guitar sound Jorma got out of his rig during his solo-radical!!!😮

[@mahulad7298]

I was mesmerized by that song and Slicks voice, still get goose bumps listening to Grace. The 60s" early 70s best era for music ever

[@lorageralds5453]

Don’t forget mj and Freddie mercury’s era of music

[@iamcaprice1494]

Yess mammm🔥🔥

[@r.h.5655]

her timing is so strange... weird... amazing.... pure musical genious.... wow... goosebumps every time!

[@fbt25]

@@r.h.5655 This song, as well as White Rabbit, is from her former band, The Great Society. It had a completely different pace back then (slower and more straight forward in-tempo singing) and was written by Darby Slick. It was mostly fitted to suit Jefferson Airplane's style.

[@peterhutchins9246]

What about the 80s, the 60s and 70s are iconic, but maybe popular music reached a zenith in the 80s. Modern day, so called music, is crap!

[@bartsorrells9026]

I was 16 in 1967. I remember this as my favorite song . I listened to it all the time it drove my parents crazy. When I listen to it now hopefully it drives the grandkids crazy.LOL

[@jamosh1967]

I was born in 1967 the year this song came out.

[@sergioislas5726]

THE BEST MUSIC NEVER DIE . .

[@dopiepanda]

I'm born in 1993, I absolutely love this song as well. Much better than most of the music made today!

[@HumperJumper69]

Vietnam

[@mikenielsen7008]

I was 8 and watched this with my older brother. Good memories.

[@Billy-ne3vy]

Man it's 22 and this song sounds even better today, rock on , if you like this kind of music you are a friend of mine ROCK On

[@chrisbush5965]

I was born in 1980! I am 43 years old now in 2023! Love this song!!! Used to play it back in 1995 in my 15 year on my CD walkman❤

[@f.w.2054]

She's absolutely stunning! Singing about love but looking diabolical! Great band!

[@marksolarz3756]

Nun in a mini skirt!

[@TheLittleDeath1]

Yes. I noticed it too. It's like the girl who is asking you "Do you love me?" and you know you can't sa no. Because you wont get out alive if you do. If you say "yes" it's the same. But it will take more time until she kills you.

[@eugen13life]

She looks like nun

[@booboo165able]

Grace Slick was an amazing singer/talent that even today her great voice is so enjoyable to hear. Thanks to KZbin we can still enjoy watching an listening to one of Rocks great performers. Her great talent will live on for many years to come.

[@michaelsix9684]

heard this decades ago, still a classic song from 60s, incredible band, wish we had bands like this now

[@coryholland1811]

Grace was absolute gold as a lead singer; presence, style and a voice.

[@oregonpatriot1570]

I was ten years old when this aired. The only reason I remember sitting there watching it is because of my older sister. She turned me on to ALL the great music of the 60's! _To which I'll always be EXTREMELY grateful!_ (she had the best box of 45 rpm records!)

[@Sherry-uj4lk]

One of the best anthem songs of 1967.

[@markx629]

One of the best songs *ever*

[@thescribbler495]

One of the most 1960s songs there is.

[@GWRAuto]

Just saw the Airplane two months ago at private concert in West Palm Beach, OH my GOD! Incredibly powerful and beautiful, what memories it brought back of my 60's. Paul was playing with everything he had, it was a joy to watch his love for the music and his Rickenbacker's... Thanks again for all you brought to Rock and Roll Paul, RIP my friend.

[@myfavoritemartian1]

I was 16 when this song came out. I spent a lot of time in my car because we were only allowed country music at home. Grace was so powerful that it almost hurt. But my first love was and remains today....The Doors. Grace and company represented San Francisco, Haight/Ashberry, flowers and free love. I lived in Arizona where we had fast cars, dark music and the promise of a day of reckoning. Jimmy is still 27, RIP Man.

[@anthonyloberti3804]

Absolutely phenomenal voice that took her right into the late 80s and beautiful in a unique sort of way!

[@lindahuff8976]

Grace Slick was one of the finest singers (male/female) ever. Such power in her vocals!! Instantly recognizable. Listen to the song "Lather" if you want to hear genuis.

[@juliereminiec4937]

And control

[@spencerbarnett8618]

I am 64yrs old love her voice still got a crush

[@janetperkins2194]

Her voice is amazing.

[@rossscott1922]

Hello 👋 Janet

[@prairieprincess4155]

Iconic.

[@randomuser2461]

Without a microphone also! I wonder where she's keeping it?!

[@johnpowell3767]

That was a big song for me when school got out in June in the summer of 1967. I was 7, and a big music fan. Thank you WLS and WCFL Chicago radio!

[@TheGrandmasterMan]

No mistaking that voice for sure! She has a sound before her time and different from many female singers in the 60s. Really it is her voice that powers the song along.

[@MarkSangamon]

Oh yeah.

[@HobbsBhipp]

This voice is hauntingly beautiful and reminds me of being a little kid, so 60's.

[@siler7]

'60s.

[@Davilow]

@@siler7 60s according to some sources.

[@siler7]

@@Davilow It's also acceptable.

[@manuelfloresjr1397]

Like many other 13 year old guys in 1967 I fell in love with Grace Slick.

[@lancedibble4724]

I was 1 years old then!😮...just can't recall this!😮😅😅😅😅..

[@markgoostree6334]

1967, I was 17. MAN !! There was some great music to listen to. Nashville was a good city to live in.

[@jamosh1967]

I was born in 1967 when this song came out.

[@ronniedixon6238]

Grace Slick had the Voice of A Dove!! One of the most Beautiful Singers In the World!!!

[@williamhiles7404]

The Awesome Grace Slick. The best there ever was. They all got it from her. Stevie, Ann, Carole, they all took the contralto/vibrato from Grace. LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

[@jasmineraghubir7622]

the band is amazing also....old music will always be my music ....! 💟

[@HairykinAngel]

+Jasmine Raghubir It's all good darlin.

[@johnpittard4740]

This song takes me instantly back to '67!

[@gaetanocaccianinimaturanzi3434]

Uno dei più bei brani sull'amare ed essere riamati 🎶🥰

[@frederickmagill9454]

1967, I was 22 then, loved the song then still do.

[@jimviv6030]

Can never get enough of this fabulous track.

[@joeverdi3724]

Grace, was destined, to sing this song....what a kick ass, singer

[@MindfulMaterialism]

I, agree....she did, an awesome, job

[@johnhabeck6153]

Grace was like Satin in a black dress...

[@nicolavivarelli4127]

Talent, a wonderful voice for a real timeless classic.... from 60's to eternity !!!

[@adamfeinstein4814]

Along With That Incredible Voice, She Has Beautiful Eyes!

[@MrZilla]

She really does

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

yes, those eyes

[@MrEconline]

She was a Goddess

[@chrisbarr1359]

@@MrEconline She's so beautiful at Woodstock.

[@siler7]

@@MrEconline Humans are not gods.

[@Kingfisher1215]

Certain songs are completely intertwined with a period of time and the feelings of the moment, this is one of those songs.

[@gilbertocesar7129]

Guitarras bem tocadas, ritmo, letra,ótima música. Isso é que era canção! 😃😃😃

[@Koxocw]

1967 50 years later. Wow absolutely timeless. Enjoy this short period we have on the planet!

[@alanmclean6690]

What a well needed sound from a time when minimum requirements were to actually be able to play your musical instrumment and sing for real !! Good to be reminded ☺

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

June 3, 1967 show. Grace was 27.

[@MasterAceman123456]

Best of the 60s and Vietnam era there, Ms Slick is without compare.

[@altfactor]

This was one of two songs that became huge worldwide hits during 1967 which gave that summer the nickname "The Summer Of Love" (the other being The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love"). But that summer also saw the war in Vietnam continue, war break out in the Middle East (won by Israel in just six days), a civil war breaking out in the Nigerian province of Biafra (most of it's casualties were civilians who starved to death), and deadly riots in Detroit and Newark. Maybe the younger generation of that era was trying to say (or sing) a message to those in power.

[@juliereminiec4937]

And Light My Fire ( the doors) You've forgotten about the Watts riot in 1965

[@rdubitsk]

Thanks for tying together history with the music of the times. Very relevant.

[@jlramgo]

The Best ,my favorite song y The most incredible voice !!!!wow thanks for the memorys

[@AdrianoPedrasPreciosas]

Uma música avançada pela época viva o rock 👏

[@angelcanales4703]

Jjjjjju

[@robert.m4676]

Even all these 50+ years later it still hits like a big dog!

[@robinmcdonald687]

I watched that episode....I was 9...and totally amazed!!!

[@betsabepachamama399]

As an 12 years old boy I heard it the first time... sounds even better for me today!

[@johnkurtz7705]

Smiling

[@jackfarrell4727]

Yeah brother, same here.

[@srtjhsrzdfhkgdf9961]

大好きな歌なので聴けてよかったです！ありがとうございます

[@Chrysobalex]

I was born far too late to have heard this when it was current, and I mourn that, because this is amazing. I think the vocal talent here gets not nearly enough recognition, it took years before I stumbled upon this by chance, but also the bassist carries this whole tune for the vocalist and it's catchy, skilled, and worth noting

[@onusgumboot5565]

Without Jack Cassadys bass the music would be pretty basic and boring. Simple chords strummed casually with an occasional blast of lead guitar. The bass is the real lead instrument in the song.

[@unvettx790]

"I was born far too late to have heard this when it was current," As the baby-boomer's t-shirt spotted at Home-Depot said, "I may be old, but I grew up when there were cool bands."

[@randyduncan5562]

@@onusgumboot5565 easy there…might want to pump the brakes a little 🤦

[@rjbluesky]

Just amazing! Luv this song. Grace Slick looks fabulous! Back in time for the best music ever!

[@JosePeralta-px3xx]

ESTAMOS HABLANDO DE MÚSICA DE LOS AÑOS 1960 QUE CALIDAD Y HERMOSA CANCIÓN

[@ronaldstaley806]

Thank You, For The Time Travel. Be Safe, And Stay Healthy. Have A Groovy Day.

[@TWayneD1020]

One of the greatest voices ever !!!! Thank you so much !!

[@dominiquelavoie6648]

Love songs, lovely voice Grace 💖

[@Bream243]

I saw them at the Cow Palace in San Francisco in 1966. They fronted for the Rolling Stones. Grace Slick certainly had a voice! She is one of a kind.

[@johnkurtz7705]

Whoa, fantastic show. Great memories. The performers may have had more fun than the audience...nice

[@U-tuber98]

And Her Intensity....WOW

[@peteraustin370]

Can't believe that over 50years and both my dear Parents are gone.....how can that be....??!! ??

[@diasaidossov2840]

Her voice is fucking amazing

[@vl420]

Dias Aidossov It truly is. One of a kind

[@marilyndriessen]

+Dias Aidossov so true

[@adders45]

+Dias Aidossov i play with a lady who sounds similar - its fantastic playing behind someone with that power and clarity - it can't be taught, it comes from the soul.

[@GoldenGateNum9]

+Dias Aidossov *She's great & so sexy sounding, but she ain't no Aretha Franklin amazing.*

[@willywilliscroft8910]

You think? Better than amazing mate......

[@18RRodriguez]

I wasn't born when this hit song came out, however, when I here this song all the time it sound soooo good that it makes me feel like dancing. I love this song no matter how old it is. Her voice was so beautiful. God bless her.

[@aldairmarroquin4184]

I absolutely love JA's "Surrealistic Pillow", but I honestly can't help listening to the album without feeling such a deep nostalgia and without thinking about the summer of 1967 filled with so much young people eager to live life. I'm only 24 and I really despise the deadness in today's youth.

[@smccarthy2100]

Those were great times! Nonetheless, embrace your youth, Aldair! Have fun! Chase your dreams with hard work and perseverance. Have fun! God bless you. Steve

[@Elfina1959]

I feel for you, and I feel you are mostly correct Thing are happening at a fast pace, but let me ask you Have you gone out of town and traveled Also if you’re depressed, do as the Buddhists say Go out the house and help someone in need Perceptions may in time change for the better, that’s how life becomes interesting You’re probably stuck with kids who don’t leave their house and thus never help and then minds become stagnant and self serving Hope so was able to help - Miracles

[@richardreinertson1335]

There are dead people in every era, not just this one. Choose to live. That is the only solution.

[@tabo01]

WE had hope of a better society. Gone now.

[@Methilde]

Great album, Jefferson Airplane did so many great songs.

[@joevette6290]

First time I saw them was in 1967 in Montreal with the Dead too!! great show!

[@garymorris9571]

Had no idea they'd ever been on Bandstand. They seem amused at having to lip-synch. And isn't Grace Slick hypnotic to watch? Fantastic.

[@alexfisher6081]

Keyboard seems unamused.

[@psychof0x_xv679]

@@alexfisher6081 You man Marty Balin?

[@joshuamackey2326]

I love how the bass player has his unplugged chord wrapped around his instrument 😂😂😂

[@clarkewi]

Bandstand showcased the top hits of the day and this song was a top hit. I know, I was there.

[@fbt25]

@@joshuamackey2326 Watch White Rabbit live on the Smothers Brothers. There is a Teddy Octopus on top the bass' arm muffling all strings. I guess that's Jack Casady trademark when on playback.

[@luisaiudice3271]

Che bei tempi gli anni '60/'70. Tanti ricordi di infanzia.

[@DC9716]

I'd forgotten how beautiful Grace was in those days.

[@eleanorzavada7032]

Grace Slick is a freaking powerhouse. Her voice...my God!

[@kenseibert144]

Grace Slick 1967❤️❤️ Jefferson Airplane Sang Excellent legendary

[@thevoid99]

r.i.p. paul kanter. say hi to david, glen, scott, and lemmy.

[@FranzBonaparta.]

+thevoid99 Signe Toly Anderson too, R.I.P. :´(

[@thevoid99]

desafire yeah, i heard. what the fuck is going on? all of these cool people dying.

[@FranzBonaparta.]

thevoid99 I don't know what happens, but it's so sad :(

[@thevoid99]

Mando FresKo not all hip-hop is bad if you listen to anything before 2004 that isn't puffy or vanilla ice.

[@heinzguderian1489]

You Forgot Bon!

[@larry1824]

Saw them probably dozen times on both coasts and always great show

[@RIFFRAFF104]

Psychedelic rock.. Love it. Time for another bong hit of blue dream..

[@geraldrembert2461]

Every time I hear this song it reminds me of being in the Air Force. '67 was the year I went to basic training

[@harryhale3444]

Amazing voice of Grace Slick . I was in love with her in my teens and still am . Rock on Grace !

[@laratiara1]

Remembering Kralingen Popfestival Everybody was asleep, early that morning and i stood right in front of the stage alone when they were setting up and started playing" White Rabbit" Unforgetable experience.

[@williamfritz189]

Guys at my college would set up a pair of gigantic speakers high in a dorm window overlooking the quad and blast this through the autumn air on Saturday morning. Unmatched experience.

[@MrMachmaninov]

When I was 10 (in 1958) Grace was "my 1st girl".... and I still love her!!!!!!

[@therealzilch]

Yes, rest in peace, Paul. I saw the Airplane at the Fillmore. This song is the definitive statement of SF rock. Thanks to all.

[@Habsbsbgirl1909]

😱 I was 4 remember watching with older siblings

[@rossscott1922]

Hello 👋 Debra

[@MermaidPrincess9]

SHE IS THE MOST AMAZING ROCK SINGER THAT EVER WALKED THE PLANET .. THERE IS NO ONE THAT HAS A VOICE LIKE GRACE THE POWER THAT VIBRATO AND RICH TONE TO HER VOICE AND SHE IS JUST AMAZING . MY IDOL AND THE REASON I BECAME A ROCK SINGER FOR 30 YRS AFTER SEEING GRACE AND JANICE ON SUMMER IN 69 HAPPENING AND IT CHANGED MY LIFE FOERVER .. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACE .. LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER NO ONE WILL EVER WALK IN YOUR LIGHT

[@northernlight696]

+Rose D'Orazio - good post!

[@leoallan2225]

I Agree Grace truely is the BEST!!! :-)

[@MermaidPrincess9]

ty DFS43 , my Friend I m so Glad you Agree with me !!! These words came so effortlessly as they were written straight from Rock and Roll Rebel Heart ,.... Cheers

[@mseven125]

+Rose D'Orazio Yeah, you´re right, but why are you yelling? I bet there are lowercase letters on your keyboard too...

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

+Who Am I it's only yelling if it's in your ear !!

[@MermaidPrincess9]

RIP PAUL KANTNER TY FOR SOME OF THE MOST AMAZING MUSIC IN THE HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL ..... JEFFERSON AIRPLANE WERE ONE OF MY FAVE BANDS OF THE SIXTIES AND ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS EVER

[@sisterearthful]

Grace Slick looks so radiant in her black velvet cloak. My 17 year son kept asking me to repeat the part when she says: "Your eyes,I say your eyes may look like his, But in your head baby, I'm afraid you don't know where it is." I'm tired of singing,and now my throat hurts,lol But it was worth it ! I keep hiding all of my photo albums because they're full of too many wonderful, beautiful, joyful memories. I wish there was a time machine that could take us back in time. But, when I think about it, it's all a beautiful dream that will become just a memory.

[@sisterearthful]

I remember when Grace was at one of the Jefferson Airplane's concerts singing, and there was this annoying dude interrupting her. and the music. She took the microphone that she was holding and began to hit him and told to shut up! I was shocked! Not only is she beautiful but very tough!

[@sisterearthful]

I watched one of Grace Slick's interviews from 2013. She still has those beautiful blue stormy eyes, and spoke about Paul Kanter. I thought they broke up a long time ago? She also mentioned her beautiful daughter, China. I send her all of my best wishes.

[@gaetanocaccianini5600]

Uno dei più bei brani sul tema dell'amare ed essere riamati 🎶😍

[@emmceeee]

The voice that launched a thousand trips...

[@TheMightyKinkle]

Ahahahahq

[@pianoboogieman7290]

Funniest comment I’ve read since I was a banana

[@Methilde]

Best rock singer by far.

[@thomashermann2785]

Maybe a million

[@davidblankenship2720]

Far out Man

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

Incredible power, vocals and music in this blockbuster event of a music statement.l

[@christiandarchez7337]

R.I.P Paul kantner!!!! thanks for all from argentina!!!!

[@johnmiller7665]

I have a Live Jefferson Airplane album from 1969, with many pictures of Grace hanging out!! I still idolize her

[@libertycowboy2495]

If only I had a time machine....love to go back to 1967 and meet her....had a crush on her voice for years.

[@onewhoknowswhatsgood2428]

Wonderful song from a wonderful rock band

[@eddiesaninocencio7486]

Great psychedelic song, they were at Woodstock 1969, wasn't there but they are a great band when smoking reefer, now I'm 63 yrs old, great memories.

[@ileanalicausi1699]

2024 and it's still a hit

[@briandouglasahern7067]

Do a search for music of 1967 and may be blown away by the timeless, classic hits that came out that year.

[@bobcat395]

If there's a rock and roll heaven then you know they got a hell of a band.

[@coleparker]

Takes me back. I was 14 when this was aired.