Jefferson Starship :: White Rabbit :: PBS

[@spmoran4703]

I thought no one could do this as good as Grace . This woman proves I am wrong.

[@iowa61]

She does a great job. She’s not Grace Slick.

[@BruceBlack-el4xc]

Now one did better than Grace Slick!!@@iowa61

[@JugglesGrenades]

I'm glad they found a female vocalist who could do justice to this classic.

[@galwaytribesman9289]

No she doesn't do it as good as Grace she never will but she did do it well.

[@chicken_little]

Not even close bud, nobody could do this like Grace. Try again.

[@ag3nt_green]

I usually dont care for watching live versions of songs let alone when its not the original singer but this woman absolutely crushed it. Outstanding job.

[@mokiloke]

Try White Rabbit by Grace Slick and Great society, the original before she joined Airplane

[@sarasarah1810]

@@mokiloke and somebody to love. Great Society very good garage band.....VERY GOOD.

[@PFgreenisthecolour]

I hope you find that live versions really hold strong emotions

[@ag3nt_green]

@@PFgreenisthecolour I greatly enjoy being there for live music, but I dont really care for recordings of live music. Audio quality can be awful a lot of the time.

[@Elsupermayan8870]

Checkout the version [White Rabbit Isolated Lyrics] here on KZbin.

[@samrubino3807]

When I clicked on this I really didn’t expect much, but her performance just blew me away, she nailed it right on, Wow!

[@waynedurning8717]

I don’t like anything I don’t like anybody. But she hit it out of the park here.

[@theresajamell7120]

No way! Grace all the way!

[@waynedurning8717]

@ well obviously. No need to be fascist about it though.

[@MarioinRmd]

I've never heard of Cathy Richardson. It's never easy being compared to a legend. With that said, I think she did an amazing job.. Powerful voice.. Nice.

[@Tripl3333]

true

[@rudfil]

@gordon stevens Really?... I think you need hearing aids. She was great.

[@Zankitophat]

it appears to me cathy sings the songs the way they were meant to be played in the studio which is great, Jeff Air when live always got spaced out and ended up jamming the songs which is great in the seventies but nowadays you want to hear a tune the way it should be, so based on that Cathy is great

[@elainericketts8820]

She was in a Janis Joplin Tribute band before this....and of course she KILLED that too..............

[@marchawk3080]

Best person I have heard sing this besides Grace Slick

[@AmsterdamHeavy]

Wow, Ive never seen this, 10 years later. I was expecting suck and I got damn near greatness. She captured it perfectly.

[@AmsterdamHeavy]

@@hunterallen well, thats disappointing

[@drummingprince3]

I'm just now watching this and I've never seen it before

[@bjgould83]

Simply Amazing! Hard to believe someone can do this song as good as Grace Slick.

[@user-JenF]

Wow, wow, wow!!!! What can I say but that I was blown away by Cathy Richardson’s rendition and performance of this epic hit!!! Man, what a commanding and powerful voice she has!!!! Now this is one of my favorite videos/singing and performance of this song!!! Brilliant!!! Made me an instant fan of Cathy Richardson!!!!❤

[@FIVEOFEVER]

No autotune crap here folks. This is 100% pure God given talent!

[@captainpharaoh]

I'd like to see Madonna, Beyonce, or Taylor Swift try covering this song. Talented as they are, I'm not sure they'd do it justice.

[@jeffshultz3883]

I don't want to hear any those for mentioned so called . Way too much auto tune used on those and many more others. Without them they sound live like 💩

[@Chaomhainn]

Hard to believe there is talent of the natural . Though it takes many years of dedication to learn the skill of entertainment of singing in a rock band . This woman did her homework and job .

[@pattyayers]

You all do understand that autoTune was not used for the first million years of human music, and today is only used by people with no talent? You do have a tiny understanding of that? Or no?

[@Chaomhainn]

Your show-woman-ship was fantastic in addition to your talent . And yes the autotune is pushed moreless by producers in studio . The person singing , think they care ? It is show business and any kind of gimmick or stick to put them out there and on the road to riches is better than nothing . But reality is talent wins in my book any day . Cheers Patty .

[@n13roy]

Never heard of Cathy Richardson before ( as others have said below ) BUT, have to admit, that was a magnificent performance all round, she certainly threw herself into that track, and sang it like it was her last song on Earth.......Brilliant Indeed.....

[@davidapgar3036]

I didn't think anyone else could pull off the vocals and emotions put into this song like Grace did but I'm really impressed.

[@Boysoundtechniques]

I AGREE! I know it's not perfect BUT SHE DID JUSTICE!

[@stevealexander8010]

Compare: this is a fail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJDVkouwfreaqaM At best this a cover-band level performance.

[@Funhaus_Ryan]

Pink also did an amazing job. Even better, imo

[@Funhaus_Ryan]

Pink also did an amazing job. Even better, imo

[@Boysoundtechniques]

@@Funhaus_Ryan for me this one is more accurate more of a rock n roll feeling

[@sparkshadowtigergaming5602]

Amazing vocal range performed live! love this!!!

[@goldwingdwarrior]

I think this is my favorite song in my 65 years and other than Grace Slick this is easily the best ever.

[@jamesspella8548]

One of the greatest songs ever written! Awesome job here!

[@Foxswoop]

Unbelievable, didn't think I would like this version at all but Cathy's voice is so powerful, wow, absolutely right on! No mushrooms required but I think I will have to start looking.

[@mjames2117]

Supermarkets are all out of mushrooms aswell

[@jacquiemberton8463]

Shaman96. So DUMB.

[@bernardzertuche7376]

Granted there is only one Grace Slick, but I’m blown away by the emotions this woman puts into this legendary song created decades ago .

[@ssteverogerss]

Sing it woman!!!!! The tone of your voice gives me goosebumps...

[@steadyrock160]

You should listen to > she has funny cars ! Talk about goosebumps from a voice ... thank me later

[@knastera]

When someone covers a song, I like them to give it their own nuances. However, when you are the front woman for a legendary group like Jefferson Airplane doing Grace Slick's part, you do it Grace Slick's way. You nailed it!

[@Richie5903]

You need to go and get your ears checked

[@Richie5903]

@@knastera oh please .. dont get all offended so easily Mr white knight. Compared to the original it doesn't sound good and it's ok to point that out. Saying what you did is clearly either a lie or you have bad hearing.

[@knastera]

@@Richie5903 Please read my original post. I did not say she was identical to Grace or did it as well as Grace. I said that she did it like Grace, without trying to nuance it, like when the Blue Man Group covered it. There will only be one Grace Slick, just like there will only be one Jim Morrison, one Freddie Mercury, etc. Apparently, the remaining band members thought that she did it justice. What was sad about your response was instead of saying something civil like, "I don't agree. There will always be only one Grace Slick, and she is not Grace." You leveled insults. That is a sad way to approach life.

[@raymondlee3414]

@@Richie5903 Its hard to say because the quality of the video particularly the sound isn't great.

[@Alritealritealrite]

@@Richie5903 dork

[@DropAnchor1978]

Wow close your eyes and it really does bring Grace to mind.

[@DropAnchor1978]

I should have mentioned Cathy as the amazing vocalist she is and not just a Grace imitation. It is just uncanny how she gave us that legacy sound so perfectly. Kudos!

[@MichaelH416]

This was absolutely amazing. I want more from this woman! There is substance and soul in her vocals.

[@matton36]

This a cover of Jefferson Airplanes white rabbit which is much better

[@greggjones441]

I first saw Ms. Richardson as a solo act at the Beach Bar on St. John, US Virgin Islands some years back. It was immediately obvious she was fantastic. I'm so glad to find this video.

[@nameprivate2194]

Wow, your voice is phenomenal! Grace Slick should be proud hehehehehe!

[@joefennessy9984]

Amazing rendition. Never thought anyone could do as well as Grace. Bravo. Very well done.

[@georgestokes5116]

and they cant

[@tlt61]

It was no where as good as Grace singing, not sure what you heard. It was okay at best.

[@KurtStoll]

They should come up with an extended version of this song. I didn't want it to end!

[@stevelampert2527]

I saw the Airplane live at the Avalon theater in 196? It was mind blowing. Grace Slick’s power was unbelievable. This woman nails it! I didn’t think it was possible.

[@gorkrork4005]

in what city?

[@Pingaheimer]

Sick performance, amazing voice and stage presence

[@octofish]

My first response as it began was "Oh no, please don't" About one minute later it was "holy shit!" .Yeah. She's great.

[@baretous]

lol So true. Same till I read your post. Holy shit !

[@IanAlmond]

Completely the same reaction for me. Thinks: "No way I'm clicking on that, it would be sacrilege", then "Oh go on then, let's see how it's spoiled" then one minute later "Wow". Superb..

[@curtisbrooker8545]

Oldest rock band

[@BrianStorey-j5n]

One of my absolutely favorite songs! Excellent job , bravo!!

[@davidzimmerli489]

This is absolutely one of the greatest rock/psychedelic songs ever written/performed....

[@myrddin2005]

Wow...what a voice!!! An amazing rendition of this classic song.

[@andriesliebenberg4734]

Excellent. And then she is pretty as well.

[@davidhogan7020]

Those of us living in Chicagoland are well acquainted with Cathy Richardson! Fabulous, isn't she? Voice, presence, discipline--it's all there. Thank you, Cathy.

[@bigfefu]

amazing performance, Bravo Cathy!!!

[@mtclimber]

Holy Crap, I almost passed on this, but I'm glad I didn't. This blows me away.

[@jameskelly9363]

She totally smoked it like no body's business.

[@rufusshinra9124]

You're wrong. Watch the original sung by the original artist and you will realize this is a pale imitation.

[@daviddiamond1128]

@@rufusshinra9124 hey dufus. We all know Grace is it--I was a bit young when she did this song, but listen up. This is a close second. Cathy completely nailed this. get over it, nobody is comparing CR to GS. this is dam good.

[@Vacilandia]

This is one of my fav songs ever... you were so wonderful! Best cover ever... your voice... your performance! You rock!!!! Congratulations!!!!

[@tedthompson2163]

As a 69 year old fart who's survived that and everything that's happened since, this just took my breath away. THANK YOU, Cathy! You righteously co-owned that song!

[@bruceallen2862]

I concur!

[@babboon5764]

@@bruceallen2862 I'd like to But at my age it could be risky.

[@davidwatson9047]

In 1974 I would get high listening to this while cruising around in my 1965 Thunderbird.

[@wingame52]

baby boomers and the 70s

[@onyxsh0cks456]

who gave u access to internet. get off bitch boi

[@elizabethgaspodnetich4322]

Well done! I am an old fan of Jefferson Starship, and this was always one of my favorite songs! Well done!

[@Nighthawk-m9u]

Lovely to see/hear this ubiquitous classic re-envigorated so well. Dynamite.

[@tutankraider3502]

She brings this tune up to the 2000'ends. shes awesome . allso her performance totally in line with the lyrics . great job, Cathy

[@jayeteee]

It's my favorite rock song of all time and I have no complaints about this version. Excellent.

[@ernestpassaro9663]

Damn good singer!

[@ernestpassaro9663]

That blonde from abba was hot and could sing !

[@johnbennett6222]

@@ernestpassaro9663 but not as good as Gracie.

[@sheeplessingeorgianm9977]

Oh my god that is the most incredible live concert scene I’ve ever seen in my life. That was flat out amazing I wish I could’ve been there

[@thegreatchain7112]

R.I.P. Paul, my neighbor in San Francisco for 3+ years in North Beach. Paul would go to café triest every morning 7am ; I sat many times and talked with him in those days, 2014-2016. You're in my prayers Paul

[@Exotic3000]

I heard this a few years ago. It’s an absolute masterpiece. Cathy’s rendition is ….in it’s own right……..a breath of fresh air!

[@davidgriffiths5112]

Well... Whether it's Grace or Cathy it's still pretty mind blowin'. One of the best songs ever created!

[@peteincanada8412]

I had many “experiences “ listening to this when I was a kid. Thanks for the trip Cathy!!

[@japfeif]

Just...wow. That was an amazing performance. If I closed my eyes, there was really no well fro me to tell that was not Grace singling (and I'm a musician by profession so I tend to pick song parts apart!). Absolutely stellar, the right attitude and everything!

[@stevelaforce7806]

That was one of those performances where you wish the song was longer. Bravo!

[@jblocker118]

I've seen many a band try and replicate Dear Grace and fail miserably producing a lacklustre replica of this outstanding song, not today, the thing that keeps me coming back to this song is the chills down your spine at the crushendo, you are the only person to sing this bar Grace to send them chills down the spine at the end, BRAVO simply incredible 👌🤘

[@fdlsys]

There is this singular problem with this song that has been bothering me for 50+ years. It's far too friggin short people. It needs two breaks, a tripped out guitar solo in one and a Doors style keyboard solo in the other. The intro alone, with guitar keying us in and drums rolling us into the song should be as long as the song is now! And there should be lyrics forever. I need this to go on for 25 minutes. C'mon people...

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

If you need it to go on for 25 minutes, you need the Grateful Dead to cover it!

[@Looneybob1]

Agreed. It is too short, but great

[@supercommando440]

No. Leave it alone.

[@TomLangenbrunner]

Why mess with perfection. Ask Alice,she'll tell you that. Feed your head!!

[@Mikl-jr2lx]

Your Completely Right ! It should be done that way now . I think it was done in 1966 tho , that would be the year before they started jamming and doing long trippy sections , even Hendrix and the Dead were doing short songs , LIVE they were doing extended versions , I think with this song it meant to be a "Climbing " song , which would be hard to do with long solos . But YOU are Absolutely Rite , it would be Great to do it the Way You Outlined ! ( Best trippy Instro in 66 wuz by of all bands Paul Butterfield - "East West " ) Sure You've heard it , but if not Check it Out .

[@vazouras01]

Amazing vocals, Ms Richardson!!!

[@jdsb-3707]

I saw Grace sing this live in concert well over 30 years ago. It was surreal and amazing.

[@billystar1306]

The vocal performance of Cathy Richardson.. Her stage presence. Speechless.

[@billystar1306]

Άσε Θωμά... Ζημιά λέμε. πωωω..

[@onyxsh0cks456]

garbo

[@leonardszubinski4709]

I wish that she really was speechless, with her so called singing voice that is!

[@bigwhitey3073]

@@leonardszubinski4709 Justin Bieber is more your speed

[@surfdocer103]

@@leonardszubinski4709 I hear the 1910 fruit gum company is getting back together. That’s your speed, troll

[@ste4123]

Cathy is good, very good. Remember why Grace never sang her children or grandchildren to sleep. She said she only had one volume, full on.

[@garynovak7977]

What a tremendous performance. Exceptionally well done.

[@reddragon3733]

SOUND'S FANTASTIC. Cathy Richardson has the same crazy look in her eyes as Grace did when she sang!

[@davedave9780]

Cathy is acting Grace wasn't

[@reddragon3733]

Thank God Cathy is acting! In interviews, Grace has admitted to being a drug addicted alcoholic. She admitted being very destructive to herself and others. She has been clean and sober many years now. Her contributions to Rock are Legendary! White Rabbit will always be my favorite 💓But some of her later work with Jefferson Starship is Excellent. To many artists, and some of my family and friend's, are dead now, and died young, during the 60s & 70s, from booze & drugs. Thank God for Acting!🎸🎹🎺🎻🪕🥁🎷🎧

[@3636lk]

Saw this on PBS and flipped out, such a powerful powerful voice. Can't stop watching/listening to the video.

[@sierragreen]

+3636lk Same here, haven't heard this song done so well by anyone since the original.

[@supertrouper2550]

Same here. I can't stop! And I LOVE her theatrics. I think it add to the power. What a voice!

[@pjzak3939]

I saw THE Jefferson Airplane at the Graffiti (an old Jewel Food store) on the east side of Aurora Il. in 1969. Shared a joint with Grace and Marty backstage. This gal is just as good if not better.

[@evanjohnson5480]

She freakin nailed it.

[@paulgarbutt8113]

brilliant.

[@paulgarbutt8113]

thank you for heart..

[@stuartsiglain3972]

That she did 👍😎🇺🇸

[@paulgarbutt8113]

@@stuartsiglain3972 oh yes..

[@blackbart99]

Very well done...but that backup band was sensational...; >

[@brettlathrope3612]

One of the marks of a stellar artist is their ability to convince you they are still into this song they have performed 10,000 times. I dunno that Ms. Richardson has done this song 10,000 times yet, but my God she can sing, and she is convincing that she still loves performing the song.

[@Tony455HO]

Amazing performance. Nice vocals. Cheers!

[@dennislambert5377]

I Love How You Sung This Song! Superbly Done! You Go Girl!!!!!!

[@zubrycky]

This is amazing! Thank you, KZbin algorithm! Congrats, Cathy! You nailed it beautifully! Cheers from Brazil!

[@xraeddie]

I'm what I guess you might call a purist. I fully expected to want to bash this....but I can't. I never heard of this girl before but she is AWESOME. Is she Grace? No. Is that ok? Damn straight it is. Good for you young lady. You did this song justice....and then some.

[@sal3060]

This. What he said. THIS.

[@liverpoolfanatics1]

@Ignacio Pérez k

[@Zliminator7745]

I agree! she did do it very well! still no idea who she is though...

[@joesmith942]

Grace Slick wasn't much of a singer. She had a lot of other good qualities, but replacing her vocally isn't too much of a challenge.

[@Peepers2]

Joe Smith 😆.....Not!

[@TheJbn7013]

The KZbin gods were on target for sending this to me. Wow, she killed it.

[@shaunlaface4961]

Beautiful and talented. Never thought I would like another version of this song until not.

[@luciaknolls3010]

My mind is blown....not from psychedelics, but from Cathy Richardson's performance.

[@blackbob3358]

It's the words, Lucia, " free your head" . That's the message. We all try. But,alas, Orwell knew the crack.

[@luisgustavofuynha675]

Concordo, sensacional

[@Livingonlargestactivevolcano]

Good point . I think that’s the message of this song . And the sound is signature . And Cathy Richardson nailed it .

[@marksheiman1538]

For sure. I don't need acid, mushrooms, or any other helutiongenics.

[@eyeojo]

Sure.

[@DJ-ob8sk]

This was such a great performance. She knocked it out of the park.

[@shamrock1961]

I'd love to see Grace Slick perform this song one last time!!!!

[@glennboyd7049]

Mesmerising! Simply mesmerising performance from Ms Cathy Richardson.

[@eternallearner8185]

I was expecting just another warbler, this woman knocked it and rocked it over the roof!A stunner.

[@michaelalbertson7363]

Shes been in the biz since Woodstock

[@eternallearner8185]

@@michaelalbertson7363 I think you may have your vocalists mixed up, Cathy Richardson was born in 1969, a little young to be performing at Woodstock which was incidentally held in 1969. Grace Slick was the bands vocalist in that era.

[@NOLAgenX]

@@eternallearner8185 and way beyond that era as well (co-vocalist).

[@daviddiamond1128]

Nothing better then a great set of pipes like Cathy has. Cathy is on fire here.

[@joannedeal3418]

This is the best version of this I've heard. This song needs a really powerful voice!

[@revelation3679]

wow. Wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. Awesome job!

[@vybor]

Wow -- I am speechless. What a GREAT job on this tune! No one has covered Grace Slick like this!

[@austriagermany5731]

shes great and wild - love this version - amazing !!!

[@laurametheny1008]

That is one hell of a set of pipes! Damn!🤘🏼

[@alejandroalba2525]

Wow. A thousand times Wow. Such a powerful and mesmerizing performance. You really took us on that trip with you. Amazing.

[@paulguzman1634]

Wow! I was not going to watch saying to myself, "Self, nobody can match Grace's performance of this song because Grace WAS this song". Then comes Cathy Richardson to blow me out of the water with this passionate performance! Not Grace, but still Sublime!!

[@steveg219]

Fantastic performance! It’s one of those songs that doesn’t usually work for other singers but this was great!!!

[@georgestokes5116]

and it didnt work for her.

[@EFXVoila]

With the Matrix 4 trailer I was so happy to get this song featured. Incredible performance, Cathy. You have an own and personal tune/variant here and can compete with Grace, incredible.

[@ericopperman7560]

I’m going down the white rabbit hole after the new matrix trailer

[@EFXVoila]

@@ericopperman7560 We all are, Eric! We all are... :)

[@rockyrengo]

WOW!!!! What a GREAT job of singing!!!!!!!

[@ProfessorTime]

Outstanding Vocal Performance ! ! ! Voice & Theatrics both Outstanding.

[@northerniltree]

That was pretty Slick.

[@buzzwaldron6195]

LOL !

[@tokingmadd]

Grace-ful of you to say.

[@kimber45ish]

Holy God. Shes Wonderful. Talk about embodying the feelings! Excellent!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@redboneexcellence6041]

Cathy : You positively nailed it. Superb!! And the words of this song are profoundly true....

[@01sapphireGTS]

Hello Cathy: I was not familiar with any of your work before this video. I am blown away. Great vibrato and dynamics for a song that transcends time and space. Bravo. ( On a side note, my friend has a gold record with Marty Balin. )

[@juniorjohnson9509]

No one can replace Grace Slick, but damn, this young lady comes awfully close! Only those of us who were around when this song first came out can really understand just what it was that White Rabbit meant.

[@Chrishems999]

oh yes we do

[@PirateDonBrown]

Great job on the vocals and making it your own Cathy Richardson.

[@gregstorms1328]

From down south here in the florida panhandle she's the bomb unbelievable performance

[@gogoyubari366]

I saw her sing this live and I wept from happiness. Cathy is amazing!

[@jamesshapkauski3602]

Incredible performance . Love this song.

[@mangstadt1]

I love deep voices. This one reached me. Just subscribed.

[@fishyfool]

Very well done, you nailed White Rabbit.. Grace is a tough act to follow.

[@marcelnz]

i started to listen to it first, just to see if.... after a while I had to watch for myself ;-) well done Cathy! We'll keep you on : )

[@donaldbanks1989]

So very EXCELLENT 💯💯💯💯👍🌹🌹🌹🌹.

[@johnjay9404]

I ain't never! Where did this singer come from? She sang the hell out of that song, like she lived it.

[@FeatFan1000]

Jefferson Wheelchair

[@johnpirie3800]

Cathy Richardson nailed that one, big time. She put her own mark well and truly on that song! Incredible vocals!!! What a song!!

[@josephcharbonneau8740]

You are so awesome!!! Grace to a T TY for sharing princess!!! 😍

[@tracieredding778]

Back again in 2024……. I love this so much! ❤

[@Nick-ji7hb]

For my money, one of the finest single rock and roll performances ever. Power, grit, amazing vocals. This video blew be away.

[@californiacamera]

Excellent. Her very real voice, by the way. Cathy sang the Janis Joplin role with Big Brother & The Holding Company, then switched to Starship, where she sang the Grace Slick role. I may have met Cathy at Aroma Cafe in Marin. BBHC co-founder Sam Andrew used to spend mornings there by the front window painting. Janis Joplin and Grace Slick were extremely important voices in music during the 1960s. Cathy had the pleasure - and responsibility - of singing their music. Can't think of anybody else right now who has done that.

[@gregsawka201]

I was skeptical when I first saw this thumbnail. 'A singer other than Grace?!?' But damn! She does a great job!!