Jefferson Starship - Miracles (RIP Marty Balin)

[@sylvia.222]

✨I’m listening to this classic in 2024✨

[@CuriousOne90]

and for the rest of my life ;) !! Some things are just too good to forget..

[@Donnagoogirl67]

I just moved my mom from Delaware to Florida w my brother… best road trip ever! Jammin out to this and many more old great songs. Ill never forget it….

[@marshallr4797]

I experienced this era firsthand. Solid. Marty Balin has the sweetest voice ever. Great times. I miss them sometimes

[@francismarshall4217]

I love this song❤

[@russeli1941]

Who's with me here in 2021-22-23-24 still lovin' & vibbin' off this?

[@mikeandrae873]

F yes...

[@louisedory7725]

Feb 24 2021

[@rickjohnson8707]

Me im a 6' 1" 260 lbs 65 year old brother see them in Atlanta Ga at the Fox Theater in the early 80's. And still listening to them 3-1-21 !

[@mr.tntmasterguy5038]

Still here every day this song never gets old

[@michaelheller8841]

I was around the time this came out and I'm still around loving it.

[@louisef.9137]

It was freezing cold in Marquette Mich in 1975. I was a newly graduated LPN, just starting a job in ICU. I was lonely, far from home, 21 yrs old. Then Miracles popped out of my car radio...I just loved 💖 the feeling it drew from me. Suddenly, life wasn't quite so scary... Love this tune even now at 69. Delightful!

[@rockersedvitae8413]

It's incredible how we can recall specific situations tied to a song. A great ballad by Marty Balin. The song never gets old.

[@kevinsaxon1367]

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[@russeli1941]

Thanks for sharing that❤

[@louisef.9137]

Russell...you are so welcome. I was working nights, 11p-7a, and it was so weird to be up all night, caring for really sick people. I was so young.. But, Miracles just helped put my head in a better place. So glad to be retired!

[@Harr385]

Right there with you !

[@laurelpeebles-tb9xi]

I don't care how stupid I sound, I'm going to love this song forever!!

[@manport18]

not stupid at all

[@hotintxs]

It's one that I'll pull over, stop whatever I'm doing, and listen.

[@johnapicelli4634]

You are not alone!!!

[@bettyevand8903]

❤ me to

[@bettyevand8903]

❤

[@stevenw8245]

I miss the 70's. It was difficult to keep the FM radio on station. No cellphones. Polyester shirts, high top leather basketball shoes. Every town had a roller rink, and a drive-in movie theater. drinking age was 18. GOOD TIMES!!!

[@AndersonHatfield-hk9qi]

Women wearing halter tops and spandex. 😍

[@foreignfilmfan711]

Marty’s voice is achingly beautiful, and when Grace adds her sexy, sensuous parts, it’s almost too much to bear. Loved it when I first heard it in college, love it even more 40+ years later. ❤ one of the best love songs of all time

[@garylobo348]

No question. The one we make love to more than any other

[@peterkairys7001]

❤

[@toddkaiser7594]

You got that right. Perfect addition to this song. Graces voice

[@tinabrossart756]

Marty Ballin is the best of Jefferson Starship,. The best vocalist of all , of this group. ❤️👍😇 Who ever is listening to this you are legend .

[@tonymanero5544]

My vote is for Grace Slick.

[@LudgerBW]

Why thank you!

[@barbb.6407]

Miracles is the most sensuous song I've ever heard. Love every word. At 70, I'm still playing this over and over for me and my husband of 51 years as we enjoy and explore each other after all these years. We are still very passionate and this song is truly a Miracle that keeps the flame burning. The lyrics and melody ignite our hearts and souls. RIP Marty. His inspiration lives on!

[@williamfranklin8850]

god bless you both 51 years classic

[@barbb.6407]

@@williamfranklin8850 Thanks, William.

[@loveinthemidst5841]

Super beautiful! 🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@SuzyQpip]

That’s so wonderful! I agree, this is the most sensual song I’ve ever heard!

[@ermabarth3025]

Me 2 going to.see them in concert

[@marcmanis2970]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written RIP

[@louisef.9137]

Totally agree..

[@traceeferrell1734]

In 1976 when my fiance proposed to me, he had 7 empty boxes wrapped (It was Christmas Eve) and I got to the last small box. There was a long taped message in his handwriting and it was the words to this song. When I got to the end, my engagement ring was attached. Magical. 💗💗💗

[@michellewoodsanderson7250]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MikeAnn193]

That story gave me goosebumps!

[@taroman7100]

wow, romantic guy lucky girl.

[@NessaDaBesta]

Damn 1976 I was trying to think when this came out Damn I’m old -I was only 15-16 It made an impression on me !!!

[@daneradcliff7349]

One of the best written, performed, engineered, and productions in history. So many layers, so many performers, that mesh with perfection on this song. And that doesn’t even mention the vocal track by Marty. This is the benchmark of romantic music that everyone else is looking up at. One of those songs that you never see a live version of, just so much going on in one song.

[@polarbear353]

Absolutely spot on!

[@marciacuesta8887]

Yes! You captured the essence of that very well.

[@ConvairDart106]

There is a live version but it sucks! Probably because of the sound engineer, as some of the notes and instruments cannot be heard, and not due to the musicians.

[@gregpalermo3861]

Understated.

[@davidleigh443]

Perfectly said

[@theresehill1660]

My husband a I met in junior high in 1975! at 15 OUR SONG till his death at 55 in 2014. We played this song before every procedure for the years he was sick. He's been gone 9 years and I still listen and cry everyday

[@russeli1941]

❤❤

[@gunnerpearce]

I wish you the best.

[@VictorPerez-nc1rx]

❤🖤❤🖤

[@Tranquility32]

I’m sorry that he passed away far too young. Wishing sweet memories and comfort for your heart. And I hope you feel him around you always. ♥️

[@nicholasschwarz7663]

So sorry 😞. That's the same age my dad was when he passed away. Way too young. It makes me feel guilty that I just turned 65 this past April

[@maryannsilva4160]

At 80 still miss this music. The '60's/'70's were such music filled, hope filled years. 2020 sucks!

[@roserankin6441]

You said it girl!! Totally agree with you!! Loved Marty Balin in the group. His voice is so unique!!

[@EmilyTienne]

Be happy you lived through this glorious era of music. I miss yesterday too.

[@brianstevens3963]

in 1990 everyone became so damned proud and special !!! but they stopped being happy !!!! I'm retired from the USAF and now I have a nice job !!! I never got rich or important !!! but have managed to stay happy !!!

[@maryannsilva4160]

@@brianstevens3963 you are so lucky to be retired from USAF! Was a WAF got married, got pg, got kicked out. Rules were quite different and strict back then! Had hoped to see the world but only got as far as Anderson. You probably snagged some great places during your time in. Keep smiling...

[@EmilyTienne]

@@brianstevens3963 Did you know that multiple exclamation points (!!!) are used to show you’re screaming your head off at the top of your lungs? For example, a woman being chased by an axe murderer through a dark alley. It really shouldn’t be used to make an everyday point about something.

[@mattiewebb419]

STIILL LOVING THIS AFTER ?? 45 YRS

[@zambifreak]

1975 released yes

[@beverlywatkins8711]

Me as well friend! We know great music!

[@duran007fan5]

@Matt De Roche I hear ya, Martin and Jefferson Airplane along with the Greatful Dead were the heart and soul of the psychedelic era. San Francisco was definitely the place to be at the time. lucky you that you was raised there.

[@brianpettit7848]

62 years old and I've always loved Jefferson airplanes and starship... They don't make that kind of music today

[@bmxultra2333]

Marty Balin was a diamond in the rough. And this song is nothing short of a Miracle.

[@johndooher2661]

YEah... no. He was polished perfection. Are we listening to the same song? ;)

[@LKaramazov]

I never knew his name until recently.

[@ellenmunson1564]

no kidding. good music for examining a relationship. and learning how to protect one, too

[@EverTheTwain]

@@johndooher2661 polished perfection, yes, yes, yes

[@garonpresley]

I can't think of one singer that sounds like him. Seriously.

[@alanamcgill6124]

This song brings back so many memories, never thought i would reach an age where I have to watch the most talented musicians pass. I'm so glad I grew up in the 70's.....the best music ever!!

[@bobhoffman5581]

The SIXTIES and seventies... lol

[@kimberlywertz3839]

A time when we felt alive & free our whole life ahead of us. Now that we see our friends that we grew up with passing away makes me feel very old & tired.

[@alanamcgill6124]

@@kimberlywertz3839 Me too

[@Vlggrngrl]

Alana & Kimberly -- I don't feel old, instead I feel blessed and appreciative that something soars in me when I listen to music I love. Miracles will always be on my playlist. I am still here to enjoy it. A couple of years ago I was in a restaurant in San Diego with a jukebox. The young waitress asked me if I had chosen all of the music playing. When I responded yes she exclaimed "I love everything you played." Music is the bridge to communicate with each other and look into our own souls. Peace & 💘

[@bobhoffman5581]

@@Vlggrngrl I myself know a lady about 20 years younger than me--one night while she was tending bar, she gave me 5 one dollar bills, telling me that she wanted me to play some tunes on the jukebox. I had just recently arrived, and hadn't had a chance to feed the box yet. "I like the songs you play," she told me. I told her, "the first tunes are gonna be for Jeff." He was the owner, who had recently passed. I played some Allman Brothers, Deep Purple, (Child In Time was a favorite of Jeff's) then played what I wanted, after putting in another $5. RIP, Jeff Stevens...

[@jos1062]

His voice, this song..no words. Still makes me cry all these years later. Thank you, Mr. Balin. RIP

[@achilles7473]

Is a beautiful 😻😼❤️💓❤️💓❤️ song, I was only 18 years old, in 1975 when I heard it for First time, and I was in love with this song ❤️, now I'm 66 years old and I'm still in love with this song ❤️😘💓🌠💫💖⭐🌟

[@lincolnilovethissonglavont7914]

I never heard of him dying

[@shaunahiggins544]

Im 67 i love this music

[@56buns]

Me too!

[@stevenhobart5176]

It's 2020 who's still listening to the greatest music ever written RIP Marty you are a legend and have left a great legacy behind

[@mariatwox]

Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidbroussard2051]

I never stopped since 67

[@tomgebarowski8156]

@@davidbroussard2051 the year I was born....nowadays kids have grown up with rap crap, alternative, grunge & EDM, and worst of all American Idol. Its all style, no substance compared to our era when songs had both...

[@gregoryfurtek5445]

Marty was a friend of mine and we met in 2010...funny dude...he was kind enough to sing a bunch of harmonies on my band's CD....great stories as well

[@Panda4820]

Toute ma jeunesse ..... so sweet.

[@polarbear353]

This song is as good as it gets. It takes us all back to a time when we thought we were immortal with our whole life ahead of us. Adventure and a sense of wonderment was in front of us, we lived in a musical time than can never be matched. I say that made us Damn lucky!!!

[@susanfleischer7714]

You are so right in everything you said. It was an amazing time with no worries.....just the greatest music ever.

[@garonpresley]

AMEN!

[@blackmarketgoodness5715]

It keeps me alive - I mix it with the new - but this music expressed our greatest heights and depths in unity.

[@lindabergman3127]

Yes we certainly did👍

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

What's Up with the Polar Bear I.D.?

[@hepradio3706]

This song is a masterpiece!😎

[@raidermike15216]

❤

[@andywinslow9638]

Damn right it is

[@user-ms5mc6ke9e]

Yes it is....an underappreciated masterpiece! 🤔

[@starkravenmad3206]

Totally 🥳

[@starkravenmad3206]

Is there a version of this with the band playing?

[@ericheine2414]

I was at the Sweetwater with Marty Balin in 2001 in Mill Valley California. He told me Miracles paid his taxes. He got paid twice once for writing it. And a second royalty for singing it. Marty was a true troubadour. Thanks Marty.

[@thecalikitchen5970]

We’re they at shoreline at that time. I saw them there

[@SassaFrass28]

Balin was also a courageous person often breaking up fights at concerts when most would just stand back & let it happen. It’s never the people you think will stand up & the people you think will do something never do.

[@dangrabske3238]

Lost my wife 5 years ago , lost faith in thinking I would never find another woman to be with again, but here i am in love again.Miricles do happen , just believe. RIP Marty

[@tracymoseley6109]

So happy for you.

[@dangrabske3238]

@@tracymoseley6109 Thank You

[@raivenneny]

Glad you found happiness again. I am in the same situation. Miracles do happen. 🤗

[@hopppy54]

Bless your heart ❤❤❤

[@cahg3871]

I lost my wife in 2015,know your pain.I’m glad you found another love.My best wishes to you and your lady.✌️

[@birdlynn417]

Makes me want to cry over listening to all these beautiful songs we grew up. So sad we don't have them anymore, but so glad we had them too!

[@Jessica_Roth]

Art is forever. Marty's gone, but whenever we listen to this song, he's still in all of us.

[@randymenzcel9657]

I still have all my albums including this one ,started collecting in 1975 and still have all of them (400 +) and play them regularly for my kids ... they love it

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@@randymenzcel9657 The GREAT tRILOGY of JEFFERSON STARSHIP: DRAGON FLY(74), RED OCTOPUS(75) & SPITFIRE(76). Along with my brothers` LED ZEPPELIN dominance, I`d turn on some JS on his MARANTZ 2270 am/fm receiver & crank it up!

[@rikmanzanilla8205]

Marty and Grace were great together; great song!

[@konniwilliams9531]

I was born in 65 , and my Mom was such a lover of music , she passed that passion on to me , I’m so grateful ♥️ thx Mom ! RIP

[@barbb.6407]

My mother also was a music lover. Her passion for music was a force that was undeniable. My life would be empty without it. Music is a soothing and energetic experience that encompasses a vast variety of emotions. My love of music was passed on to my daughter as well!

[@konniwilliams9531]

@@barbb.6407 Thank God for great Mother’s ♥️

[@drakeelder7932]

I was born in 65 also

[@nolagirl2458]

I hope I pass this to my children. They don't know what music is

[@ScottFici]

How did Marty passed ??? OMG he was my escape as a child when my parents fought I would lock myself away to his music 🎶 ☮ RIP ☮ Brother ! Your still missed

[@bluehorseshoe7171]

This song is an absolute gem. It personified the 1970's. Optimism, ....hope,....and miracles.

[@otterdcm1]

A time to FLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@teflonmagnet]

I thought optimism, hope and miracles were the 1960's...the 1970's were waking up from the hangover of the 60's and were mired in despair and self-centeredness...or was that the 80's?

[@albertamaloney6580]

@@teflonmagnet It's today, sadly.

[@teflonmagnet]

@@albertamaloney6580 the human condition

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

@@teflonmagnet Even though we went from a country that does for Americans (death of Kennedy) to selling Americans out (Lewis Powell memo-"that union money is ours") Being a millionaire wasn't good enough for the psychos at the top. We clung to hope for the sake of everyone else. You're welcome.

[@ndrus]

Marty's songs were always my favorite Jefferson songs - Miracles, Runaway, With Your Love...Very romantic and poetic songs. This type of music will never be created again.

[@eightinches6094]

Count On Me was very good too.

[@michaelstratton2222]

How right you are .He is gonna be missed dearly

[@paulajbaker6739]

ndrus I Miss Marty. not another like him!♥️♥️

[@Radwald]

Caroline is my favorite

[@luckpenn5780]

No it wont so sad

[@user-dh3mw6uy1v]

The girl I was dating in 75 turned me on to this song. I am forever grateful. My wish for her is she has had a good life. I still miss her. I messed up went I didn't stay with her. Thanks Jodi H.❤

[@theresabaranski154]

STILL LISTENING TO THIS IN MARCH 2022. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG , SUCH A VOICE !! THIS IS ONE OF THEIR BEST SONG EVER RECORDED !! MARTY BALIN TRULY A LEGEND, A TRULY CLASSIC SONG !! ....2022 💜💜💜💜

[@susancorbridge2829]

Miracles is the sexiest, most romantic song ever written. Hate when they edit it.

[@sciencefriction315]

@ Susan Corbridge I agree. "Miracles" is sexy, not vulgar. Much of today's music is vulgar, not sexy. Balin could say what we are all thinking and feeling without being vulgar. Just pure romanticism.

[@Doohickie]

I won't disagree. It's a bit disjointed, but that's the way love is. So much going on it's hard to explain (both love and this song).

[@andrewzicchino9095]

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[@alanamcgill6124]

@@sciencefriction315 in the 70's the music was written to allow the one who was listening to imagine his own meaning to the lyrics. Today's music blunt and vulgar

[@adairmooresattely1946]

Insanely romantic yet suggestive in the best way possible, love the sax riff and Marty's voice rising with the crescendo! Magic in its best perfect form- Marty style 💕

[@YellowstoneBound1948]

Lost track of my high school love and found her on the other coast 17 years later. We danced the night away in each other's arms to this song. Continued to see each other for six years (although thousands of miles apart), but lost touch 30 years ago. Long story. Now over 70. Never have forgotten the miracle that unfolded in my life all those years ago . . .

[@luckpenn5780]

R.I.P Marty Balin thank you for the GREAT music

[@pamelademarest1534]

Thinking of my high school sweetheart too. Much the same story.

[@geldridge]

Had a similar experience Yellowstone...my first true real love, but she left college in the fall of 75. Got to meet up with her again in 1998 but neither of us were in a place where we could get together again. We spent the night walking, talking and kissing. Haven't seen her since.....but I hear this song and it takes me back to those days in 1975 when my heart burned for her!

[@YellowstoneBound1948]

A memory worth savoring, Gary.

[@TheNancyDee]

*sigh* your comments give me goosebumps. same thing here ... he contacted me last year after 27 years. found me on LinkedIn. talked for two months and then left me for the second time. nothing can compare to those times.

[@kenthawley5990]

This song has so many layers--instrumentation, vocals, meanings. It's simply phenomenal.

[@ellenstewartbowman3898]

an oozing of sensuality. Take me away Marty and Miracles.

[@cindyscheer3297]

“When I start dancin inside ya” damnnnnnnn

[@terrycallahan8349]

After getting out of the army in 72 after serving 3 years….smoking a joint with friends and my first wife and listening to Marty…some of the best and saddest times….thank God my next wife believed in miracles….still going strong….

[@dustinmartin8986]

The 68 morons that disliked this don't know what real music is, RIP Marty timeless classics of the 70s.

[@bobjohnson205]

Now it's 299 morons!

[@thelegend21804]

@@bobjohnson205 They were bots

[@jameshaydel4203]

Ignore em and they disappear. They'll be gone long before the music is.

[@michaelspinelli5348]

Up to 363

[@bobhoffman5581]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andrewilson7538]

He and Grace Slick really complimented each other on this song. Musical magic...or miracle.🎼

[@jaycorby]

Andre Wilson " complemented each other on this song. "

[@andrewilson7538]

@@jaycorby 😂 Thx. Proofread proofread.

[@RooK61]

@@jaycorby no one likes a Grammar nazi.

[@brdnrd]

@@RooK61 He was correcting the spelling, not the grammar. Furthermore, "Nazi" is capitalized and "grammar" isn't. Finally, speak for yourself.

[@RooK61]

@@brdnrd lmao.. I knew someone would take the Bate... hahahaha

[@susanvannorden6845]

The arrangement on this is so cool, flowing and rich

[@terrykilgore3712]

It’s 2023 now and I still love this song as much as I did when it first came out. One of the very best.

[@richardgunther1874]

It might be 2020, but this is the best song ever!

[@andrethompson6857]

I dont know about best song ever. But it is a hellva song. Been in my rotation since 1977

[@iman11nami]

Very sensual n seductive when u listen to the lyrics

[@blessedmomtami]

YES! it's my favorite.. 70s RULES!!!!

[@RA1-1]

Brings back a lot of memories!

[@jeffthomas8022]

If you single out every instrument and how it all comes together in this song it really is a complex masterpiece. It would be a tough song to cover accurately

[@president197961]

I consider this the love song of love songs. Marty is the best.

[@garonpresley]

A masterpiece pure and simple. One of the most romantic songs I've ever heard.

[@IrishTexan09]

Caroline is my favorite kick-ass rock and roll song!

[@teresaleonard519]

For sure...

[@sharonkutz8272]

Love this song

[@caseymcdonald4431]

Love the old stuff, but was able to see them in the 80s with Mick Thompson, no where near this but good music for the time.

[@tommysuffron9277]

Timeless classic . Rest In Peace Marty., you are dearly missed. Until we meet again....

[@homeaccount5943]

Marty Balin had an incredible voice. Jefferson Starship was blessed to have two fantastic lead singers. Marty Balin and Micky Thomas were incredible!

[@joedecker8096]

MICKEY STILL IS

[@karenpokorny77]

Back when they made phenomenal music that will live on forever.

[@depaola63]

A true classic from my youth ! ( I am now 55 and this tune sounds even better 40 years later !

[@81licker]

I'm 55 also. We grew up in a unique era.

[@depaola63]

@@81licker THE BEST era TO BE YOUNG !!

[@anthonycaldeira1030]

+Joyce Brackbill thanx for remembering that.

[@randallfrank5682]

Your youth? I am 71, this is from my youth, it was released in 1975. I was 28.

[@tanyab.9197]

Randall Frank Yes, from my youth too! I was 19. Best song ever!

[@lynnpaul6808]

Thank you Marty for this beautiful song.

[@kathleenkretch566]

Listening in 2024, Marty had such a pure voice. Missing his talent.

[@richardlane3166]

Marty actually played Miracles at my Dad's second marriage/wedding to Marty's mother-in-law. It was pretty funny when he had to ad lib out of the "going down on you" lyrics in a southern church.

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

Richard Lane And it was the right thing out of respect.

[@hawkeye1836]

let me tell ya, southern church folk participate in going down south, Hell, I was taught by the Deacon's daughter, and loved it ever since, so count me in !!!

[@joeysplats3209]

@@greenleavesofsummer9673 today we have replaced "respect" with "my right to do whatever". #RespectRespect

[@ricktrueself4651]

That's a memory you can't buy

[@williamhritz3455]

Great story

[@Reeldin58]

Marty Balin, one of the best rock vocalists ever.

[@moonrich3492]

His performance on Volunteers was an all-time rock classic.

[@Reeldin58]

@@moonrich3492 I agree with you there. When I was a kid the first JA album I got was "Bless it's pointed little head" the version of "It's no secret" on that album has stayed in my head forever.

[@robbwilson7133]

Amen to that!!!!!!

[@RC-gf8cs]

Grew up marty sis had crush 2 yr older than me .heard frm inception airplane etc .marty n grace .the best male female lead singin duo ..imo.

[@sonnydean3187]

Class of '79 still rocks! Of course we're still jamming to Jefferson Starship.

[@josephchristopher5209]

Nostalgia , euphoria and a touch of sadness in memory ... I can close my eyes and go back all those years ago .

[@katrinamcintyre9184]

Jan 2, 2020: I dedicate this song to Sgt Manuel R. Martinez of Albuquerque, who was killed in an auto accident south of Santa Fe on Aug 22, 1975. He was a proud Marine with a shy grin, a warm heart, gentle spirit and a strong work ethic. Manuel was returning to the city after a long work week at the Farmington mines, when he rolled his 240Z Datsun. He trained at Camp Pendleton and served a year in Okinawa. He was my first boyfriend, but I knew that I loved him by the time I was 18. (My mother didn't like him and kept us apart most of the time. His death was a devastating blow that led to a nervous breakdown.) I will always love you Manuel, KATRINA *For God did not send His Son Jesus to condemn the world but to save it. John 3:17

[@usmc-veteran7316]

I was on Okinawa 1974 to 1975. I knew a Sgt Martinez. When did he rotate back to the States? The Martinez I knew I lost track of him. I was transferred to Camp LeJeune, NC, the Martinez I knew, was transferred to Camp Pendleton. Do you know what base he was on in Okinawa?, Camp Foster, Camp Hansen, Camp Courtney. I know Martinez is a common name. Most likely it's not the same Marine. Just curious. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant

[@katrinamcintyre9184]

@@usmc-veteran7316 Thanks very much for your reply. My mother forced me to burn his letters so I don't have the info you requested. I believe Manuel served from 1970-1974, because he returned to Albuquerque in the summer of '74. I enlisted in the Army to get away from my crazy mother at the same time. It broke his heart, even though I was later able to get assigned to White Sands Missile Range in Alamogordo. Though we were able to see one another every few weeks, the damage had been done. I made the mistake of continuing to confide in her, not realizing how controlling, manipulative and unforgiving she continues to be. My son Troy, 23, will be leaving for the Navy, leaving me stranded in Clovis, New Mexico without transportation. Honestly, burning those letters became a bad omen for me. Tragedy and misfortune have followed me ever since, simply because I was too afraid to express myself and set boundaries. In some ways, I blame myself for the accident. SEMPER FI

[@vickijohnson4428]

You will see him again one day soon. May He Rest in Glory with The Lord Jesus Christ 🙏

[@dannyroybal7394]

Rest In Prayer And In Peace In The Gardens Of Gods Heaven Honarary Brother Of Peace And Love. Mister Manuel Martinez Forever & Forever

[@njaneardude]

Brother Martinez is guarding the gates in heaven. Sorry for your loss.

[@danielesch605]

This song captures the heart of our human existence, desires, feelings, euphoria, for all time. Marty, thanks for a great great song. RIP

[@nastienancy21]

WOW, yes, what you said

[@loisbrown1059]

Wow! I am a black woman and when I first heard this song ( Christmas movie The Family Stone) I'm like...this song stayed in my head, I go to bed its still in my mind,when I wake up still in my head. I'm Obsessed with the beat,the guitars,the sax, the words. This song came from another galaxy!!! #MARTY# RIHeaven

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

It’s an amazing song. Check out a lyric version. His lyrics are amazing. One of my top 10.

[@handsome-brute2666]

It's heaven baabbyyyyy🎶🎹🎹

[@ronnieleonard7698]

64 years old, still one of my fave.

[@marknauman53]

I don't like being melancholy but at 67 these memories leave a void in my being. Like Grace said "Go forward if you have to go" but it still is sweetly painful.

[@GnonplussedGnome]

At seventy I agree with you buddy!

[@frankiedeans7637]

Respect I am 67 also love from Edinburgh Scotland.

[@adrienneclarkwall2149]

What happened? Years fly like soaring Eagles! It’s hard to fathom

[@jamaral81]

Marty owns this song. RIP

[@vibefrequencyable]

That 3 octave voice 2/3 through is amazing

[@ajdoubleu4218]

I know. I never could stop playing it once i discovered it.

[@drlock978]

It,s orgasmic.

[@paulajbaker6739]

jamaral81no one could ever duplicate his vocals or love!♥️

[@robbiehill329]

when he died

[@user-cl6dc1pm4h]

Such a special song and voice. I can't help but feel there's so many lifetimes in that voice.

[@genevievemezzatesta4868]

Amazing

[@josephchester386]

Just a timeless song.

[@robertsvorinich7959]

X for some reason "so many lifetimes in that voice" I found interesting . I don't if interesting is the right word. Anyway I am partial to the Airplane even though some of Starship I liked.

[@sherrymorgan3440]

It’s now 2021 and I’m still listening to this great music!!!!! RIP Marty Balin and thanks for blessing the world with your great talent!!!

[@mariatwox]

Pure. Unadulterated. Perfection. I could listen to this song forever. Miss you, Marty.

[@SG-if9ny]

This song takes me back to a time when life was simple - many years ago.....great memories yet a touch of sadness that those times are gone forever....let's simply enjoy this wonderful song.....

[@ldjackson8656]

No kidding. This takes me back to a time when people wore cutoff shorts, tank tops and Christmas with those big bulbs in the window, kids delivered your newspaper to your front door and we appreciated our parents with all their imperfections.

[@froggycroaked1603]

Well said...

[@dylandream2248]

You are so right

[@jmcanada7029]

Please, please, please, somebody build a time machine to take me back to the 70’s.

[@jaycorby]

@@jmcanada7029 I'm workin' on it bro - no easy task but when I get 'er done it's gonna be one helluva good ride through the ages and eras of the past!

[@cherylsculthorpe1538]

All of a sudden, I am 18 again. Memories...

[@usmc-veteran7316]

Yes memories too. I had just returned to Camp LeJeune North Carolina after 13 months on Okinawa. My girlfriend had broken up with me and I still had 2 more years in the Marine Corps. I was about to go AWOL and just quit. I was heartbroken at 20 yrs old. But I made myself stick with it. I finally finished my last 2 years made Sergeant almost reenlisted but I went home. 4 yrs later was married and we will be celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary on 21 Mar 21. But still some sad memories

[@cherylsculthorpe1538]

@@usmc-veteran7316 , Congratulations to you and your wife.

[@wanderinggeri8477]

I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard this song. I was 13 in 1975 and visiting my friend at her babysitting job. She told me I had to hear this song on the new record they’d just gotten. We just stared at each other kinda slack jawed when it played. The feeling ..it was so different and incredible… and it’s never gotten old.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

I was a the same age. I didn’t know what half of it meant. Very cool comment. I can’t imagine hearing it with a real girl the first time.

[@chuckm4540]

One of the greatest love songs ever written by anyone at anytime.

[@theodoreritola7641]

And dirtiest

[@patrickchubey3127]

This song got a lot of air play when it came out ,,,, brings me back.

[@resles123carter8]

It sure did, which was really great! I remember it being played every morning at the same time, when I was on my way to work, back in the seventies. It really mellowed me out to deal with work for the day, lol. Such a good song :).

[@jerryloko2184]

wnew in nyc

[@jerryloko2184]

then wlir came on the air kicked my ass... and im an engineer

[@LoneLee2022]

Yeah, it was on the radio all the time in 75!

[@sandracarter7556]

I'm 66 there will never be better music than when we grew up with

[@ronlheureux7623]

I loved this song back then and still do. I was heartbroken when Marty died, as well. This song does remind me of a special young lady back then. I felt that she was my miracle.

[@maryhillmeyer6788]

Marty Balin and Jefferson Starship are the real deal. A gift from heaven, blows my mind. Thank you.

[@powerpooch2000]

i just clicked here randomly.. and once the song started I got goosebumps even though I've heard this a million times. Wow

[@windowdancercymbals8246]

Gorgeous song voice lyrics melody

[@usmc-veteran7316]

Back again. So many memories. This song was a hit about the time I returned to Camp LeJeune North Carolina after being on Okinawa for 13 months. I'd been in the Marine Corps for 2 yrs. Id had enough I was ready to go AWOL. My girlfriend broke up with me. Seemed like everything was falling apart. I was so homesick and just wanted out. But I stuck with it and finished my 4 years and was a Sergeant when I was discharged. But sad memories

[@rogerdunn5491]

Glad you stuck with it. Much the better for it, even with the sad memories.

[@usmc-veteran7316]

@@rogerdunn5491 yes Roger you are correct. I'm so glad I stayed with it. A lot good times and bad times. Semper Fi

[@usmc-veteran7316]

@@rogermacauley806 Semper Fi Brother, when did you serve? Myself 5 Oct 73 to 4 Oct 77. Plt 395, India Co 3rd Bn Parris IslandOct-Dec 73/ H&S Bn 2nd Force Service Regiment Camp LeJeune Jan-Jul74/ H&S Bn 3rd Force Service Regiment Camp Foster Okinawa Aug74-Sep75/ H&S Bn, 2nd Force Service Support Group Camp LeJeune Oct 75-Oct77, then Home to Charleston, West Virginia.

[@usmc-veteran7316]

@@rogermacauley806 I was on Okinawa April 1975, when Sagion fell. I was TAD to 1/9th Marines. I helped load out the USS Blue Ridge at White Beach. The night before we left I told to return to my unit at Camp Foster H&S Bn 3rd Force Service Regiment. To this day I have no idea why I was returned to my unit. Yes, this Ukraine deal could "Go South" real quick and get the United States involved. Hope and pray that does not happen. Semper Fi Leatherneck and long live the Legend... Chesty Puller.

[@donopperman8972]

I remember when this first hit the airwaves. It was different and floating. It captures you.

[@jeffedwards6243]

One of my joys being on the radio through the years was playing this song. One of the most sensual songs ever written and sung to perfection by Marty Balin. They don't do them like this anymore. RIP.

[@clintlonefight14]

I

[@guynelson8667]

The vocal and sax starting at 5:40 is mindblowing brings a tear to my eye.

[@richardnieto1423]

This particular song takes me way back when I was younger man hanging out with my brother's ray and Joe bought this album played it at Joe's apartment fantastic feeling's everytime I'm 64 now and still enjoying life 2023

[@richardkyle1747]

Wow. Just discovered this song 2 weeks ago...... This is just SO GOOD!! Lets have the late 60s and 70s again please.

[@pigtowski]

Better late than never!😎

[@sharonkutz8272]

Welcome grew up in the 60s and 70s. Best time of my life.

[@bettyevand8903]

Please 1 more time

[@badwizard1312]

Glad young folks are catching up.

[@uncleelmer]

Marty always had a gentleness to his vocals. A peace to his sound. RIP, Marty.

[@mattb4794]

uncleelmer - very well said - (charlene b) so sad

[@ldjackson8656]

Well said.

[@rokyericksonroks]

A groovy sound, his vocals just seemed to fit.

[@tonytrotta9322]

Great song - 1975! Every time I hear this song it reminds of my neighbor friend David a couple houses down that was just out of high school - 19 years old - worked (2) jobs as a welder. He had a 1969 Chevy Chevelle for drag racing that rattled your windows when coming down the street and a work car. He was coming home from work late with another friend and got into an argument with another driver and they pulled over to fight behind a bar and the other guy had a gun and shot my neighbor who died and his friend was shot in the foot. I was only 15 at the time and I did not want to accept what happened to him for we had a lot of good times earlier and his life was gone at 19. His dad one time let him buy a chopper motorcycle in pieces only for his dad didn't think he would ever get it together. It was better than new like an Easy Ride bike too. Believe in Miracles!

[@karllem531]

Wow. How sad. Thanks for sharing, life is thin.

[@tonytrotta9322]

@@karllem531 Yes, I know life can be real short. I actually visited his grave site this past Summer for the 1 st time for I was not sure were he was buried and had a hard time finding on a 4 th of July holiday. After walking around for about an hour - I found it and cleaned up the grave site and his parents. A lot of great memories we had as youngsters that I still remember like yesterday. Take care!

[@11211956]

Marty you had a voice that will never be duplicated. Just smooth and like velvet. You're sorely missed Marty. R.I.P.

[@mariatwox]

7 minutes of ecstasy.... would give anything to have seen/see you live in concert Marty, and esp performing this song. If quintessential perfection can be a thing, this is it. A masterpiece by a master singer/songwriter. RIP - hope you're getting to "exist on the stars" and looking down on all of us and smiling, knowing that we are still listening to your angelic voice and musical genius...and missing you very much.

[@angelacarleton9575]

This is one of the hardest songs to hear because it brings back a memory of someone I loved him so much.

[@tenadaniels5240]

Oh yes, if my love could have understood, this song .we would have been together..am for romances..❤️💙♥️💛💚 just love it .

[@ThePixilator]

Same story

[@andrethompson6857]

Yeah Angela I know what you mean. I remember lost love as well when i hear this song

[@carolynciccio6494]

Me tooooo

[@barbarah.3056]

Me too! Miss him soooo much!! My dear Billy i love u more than u will ever be able to know!! U made me soo happy!! :)

[@tod3msn]

I always loved Marty’s voice and even his solo hit!

[@robertaconte6085]

Favorite song ever. Stops me right in my tracks to listen to it again and again💕

[@Doral4720]

I remember Miracles from 1975. It was Joe Roth's favorite song, he was the quarterback at the University of California who passed away from Melanoma in 1977. One of the greatest songs ever. RIP Marty Balin!

[@sharonkutz8272]

I was 20 when this song came out and so innocent.

[@drdre4397]

@@sharonkutz8272 I am 24 now, how fast did it all go by for you? Already feels it's going by so fast

[@sharonkutz8272]

@@drdre4397 went by to fast now that I look at it but I would not trade those days for anything. It was c carefree and a innocent time that will never be back. Enjoy your time.

[@michaelkraus4135]

Walter good stuff ! Yes I SURE do remember Joe Roth.I bought a dvd about his short life.

[@hivicar]

I remember Joe. Was out there '74-'80.

[@gerrygreene6354]

Miracles is a perfect song. Rest In Peace Marty.

[@lauraprince3854]

Agreed, Gerry!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

gerry greene Yes Absolutely!

[@jamaleewitty594]

A MAGICAL SONG.... HE TRUELY MAKES YOU FEEL IT...

[@robbwilson7133]

Runaway is a all time classic THANKU marty balin you were perfect my friend my friend!!!!!#!!!!!###

[@jamescawley6524]

I just got my driver's license in PA and heard this song all the time. It's a beautiful track. It's was the same group that did all that other stuff like White Rabbit. This one was different. Some 42 years later I'm still listening and loving it.

[@cosmiccritter5110]

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.

[@joenorman120]

To me, The greatest love song ever. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@bronte8989]

So true

[@pennyprisk5893]

The sexiest love song ever written, by my all time favourite singer. Rock on Buck x

[@luckpenn5780]

One of the GREATEST bands of all time

[@soulsbyspiritualminds2109]

Beautiful song!!😏

[@marthastephens2179]

Except for Something by George Harrison. Great one

[@TexCyn14]

I bet there’s a lot of people that never really listened to the lyrics in full. When it was released, many radio stations only played the short version, which took away from “the love story”. ❤️

[@billyrampersad1750]

What about " Count on me "?

[@robertarthur2437]

Takes me way back to when my mom was still alive.One of my most favorite songs

[@deeguenveur9987]

Sorry for your loss...glad you have the great memories of her!!!! Keep her close in your heart......

[@kennycook3091]

Nobody could sing their music like Marty. Never could, never will.

[@Goodoldfashionmusic]

His voice was very unique 👌he will be truly missed 😢Marty Ballin thank you for your great music 🎶

[@lisadigirolamo8131]

Memories come rushing back with every word he sings

[@jennifertierney9076]

And my tears

[@andrewwilks2147]

This song brings back childhood memories for me.

[@debbievalencia9739]

When I listen to this song, I never want it to end!

[@RobertBrown-vf8yd]

One of my favorite all time songs. Miracles had a lot of air play on the radio my senior year in high school. The song floods my memories with what my life could have been.

[@LKaramazov]

So true. I don’t know about other people, but the fact that I loved this dreamy song is probably why I was such a dreamer and never took life by the balls. I should have been listening to Kiss or Ted nudge to maybe. Anyway…

[@norrisw164]

One of the most beautiful songs ever

[@antoineporche5001]

This song is mesmerizing. Expressed as though one would know what losing ones mind in love would be like without the craziness, just the Joy.

[@dianaaguilar9313]

THIS SONG IS MAGIC I GREW UP IN THE 70 AND BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES.THANK YOU MARTI R.I.P

[@juliemalmbergmacprpparaleg8472]

Congrats to the woman he wrote this for-you are so fortunate.

[@lionelroger1547]

Perfect. Everybody letting Marty do his thing until Grace come out with Yeah. Then the song goes into another gear. Marty goes higher and they all follow. A masterpiece.

[@Jojoseahorse]

The vocal arrangements on this are amazing.

[@dwayneard5997]

What a Fantastic and Beautiful tribute...Marty has been there since the beginning....RIP ..Marty we Miss you!!! 🙏🎸❤️