Paul Pena - Jet Airliner (The Original)

[@mickeygarza]

I worked at CHAMP in SF, where I got to know Paul. I would deliver to his home near GGP his remedy for dealing with the cancer and treatments. He gifted me theis album and Genghis Blues and in his humble nature he showed me humilty. What a very kind and brilliant man whose gift of music and his amazing talents really weren't recognized by more people, although he played with some great musicians. See the documentary film that tells a little of his story, along with another great musician who passed just last year, Kongar-ol Ondar,

[@badnewsbarnett]

Awesome stuff!

[@deborahchasteen3206]

What a lovely story. I didn't realize that this man - just hearing this now - was the person who made Genghis Blues.

[@BuddhaAmitaba]

Perhaps one would like Tibetan Buddhism...perhaps Rinpoche-la Dakini Khandro-la...important Drolma cultivation (Samaya-Tara's Consort...Garuda / Amoghasiddhi... kzbin.info/www/bejne/foq2YpaAgK16jassi=eadPyD1gW_rFpt03)

[@BuddhaAmitaba]

That's a Garuda dance they are doing isn't it?

[@BuddhaAmitaba]

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[@peasylove1168]

Its 2024 and I got here from an episode of Professor of Rock. First listen, AMAZING!!!

[@AngryPete]

Me too! Got to find a place to download Paul’s original. This is now going on to the playlist, really draws you in. Godspeed Paul Pena, from the comments here, he was a remarkable man. Angry Pete

[@deanhough8993]

Same for me! Professor of Rock turned me on to this. I had no idea.

[@riskvideos]

Same.

[@pimpbot773]

A month late but the Professor sent me here too

[@dazwin321]

Same

[@JohnTheWudman]

Paul was my cousin and taught me my first chords when he visited us in Spain back in the mid sixties. The first song he tought me was "Revielle" while sitting on my bed in a small town outside of Madrid circa' '66. Cape Verdeans from Cape Cod Rock!

[@rosskeliher6353]

Your cousin had serious talent

[@MrHellfinger]

That is a great story. Thank you. Wish he was my cousin. Such a great talent.

[@cyclophonica]

Congrats on your background and on being related to this marvelous musician!! Have you seen the film Genghis Blues about him ?

[@thewudman]

@@cyclophonica Absolutely have seen this and even had an over-the-phone demo of "Earthquake" many years ago. I bought about copies of the DVD one Christmas for gifts. Unfortunately I was only able to buy two copies of the "New Train" CD. One of them is on "permanent loan". Lesson learned, never loan someone a treasured CD and of course they are extremely hard to find now.

[@tonydickey9669]

You're blessed to have met such a man !!! Thanks for sharing your story mate

[@badnewsbarnett]

Over SEVEN years since I've posted this. Today I showed it to my 10 month old and man oh man did she boogie to it.

[@craigkutchmanich3366]

Thank you for posting. Unfortunately one of the many great songs not available on Apple Music.

[@IBEYEBALLINU2]

+badnewsbarnett WE WHO LOVE MUSIC appreciate your presentation of this classic ROCK N ROLL gem from the original genius who provided the soulful melody. The version most of us came to know and love from AOR (album oriented radio) of the 70's by The Steve Miller Band is still moving, discovering the character of Paul Pena the original composer brings that love of music to a much deeper, broader and higher level of humanity. In fact it was a desire to reminisce about my own 70's Rock exploration and reconfigure the lyrical interpretation of past hearing with present knowledge that led me to YT for the SMB version, when I discovered your vid, several years ago. IT IS ONLY NATURAL THAT ANY CHILD EXPOSED TO SUCH SOULFUL AND MELODIC SINGING WILL ASSUREDLY RESPOND IN THEIR OWN INNOCENT "BOOGIE" moreso by seeing the tacit approval of their significant other, mother, father, brother, sister enjoying the music as well.

[@michaelperez9894]

Thanks so much for posting this. I first heard it on Tom Rhodes' Podcast and I listen to it at least once a week. It's just such a perfect song.

[@IBEYEBALLINU2]

Cryptic or curios as this may sound, I just discerned a connection between the LOVE OF SUCH MUSIC that compels our heart and soul to higher, ethereal aspirations that refuses hate and the collective development of the personal computer industry from the brain trust of like minded spirits percolating out of the HOMEBREW COMPUTER CLUB in the Bay Area. of the early 70's a time that witnessed the rising peaks of collaborative ingenuity of programming code and hardware technology that was frequently developed and perfected within a mental matrix background of music. The FREE THINKING embodied in such music reflects a creative element that acted as a cognitive catalyst among the socially rarefied atmosphere of computer code pioneers of that early era.Today, 40 plus years going forward, It is a challenge to even imagine the inventive audacity of those who accurately aimed to change the world with "PERSONAL COMPUTER" technology for the good of all mankind and did ! Furthermore, IMHO, the fertile and free exchange of problem solving ideas in creating code and hardware devices was perhaps influenced by one of the most enduring and prominent bands associated with the Bay Area, THE GRATEFUL DEAD who encouraged the free recording and exchange of their live concert "tapes." as part of a vibrant cultural ethos, where money and materialism were mere fringe elements to the goal of making live music for lovers to dance.....

[@IBEYEBALLINU2]

OH YEAH ! The above seemingly non sequitur thought evidently arose from the knowledge that PAUL PENA composed this classic rock song with the lyrics, " Somebody is trying to make me hate, you know I got to keep moving on ...... BIG OL JET AIRLINER " which I embraced as an inner city teen listening and loving the lyrical content of most Rock and Roll and still "living and loving" through the decades to discover that many of my favorite songs were first composed by music immortals of my own background, who chose to LOVE AMERICA, despite the hardships and hypocrisy endured throughout the American South.. This discovery lead to an existential epiphany signified by the lyrics of that little band from TEXAS, ZZ TOP, "Took a drive through Mississippi , MUDDY WATER turned to wine !" SUCH MANIFEST GRACE IS THE MARK OF CREATIVE GENIUS. Such imbibing of salubrious. and plentiful abundant inventive and intellectual "HOMEBREW" lead to such technological inventions as this mobile phone that allows me to hear an alert of a KZbin response of a post I had made months ago and be able to give an immediate response because such music is so significant, SO SIGNIFICANT to my sense of self. A self that still embraces the ideals of LOVE and banishes HATE to HELL with the rappers who indulge in its degradation of all that is GOOD, like CLASSIC ROCK AND ROLL !!!!!!!!!!

[@timmorrow9780]

Damn, where has this version been hiding all my life, love this one.

[@leftcoaster67]

No kidding right?

[@deltonjohnson412]

Take the words right out of my mouth.

[@donaldshane7704]

I agree, great guitar work!

[@Terk131]

My dad used to play this version all the time. My pop was a big blues and soul guy. Everyone was always praising Steve Miller and no one ever believed it as a cover until I played the his.

[@SquashBlossom62]

I just learned about Paul Pena andthis song, (April 2023) from Kid Rock while he was on "Club Random" with Bill Maher (Oct 30 2022) I LOVE this original version!!🤘👏💯✈

[@jamescleveland1096]

Paul and I were roommates in San Francisco during the 70s!

[@matthews9957]

tell us a story.....i'd love to know more about the guy....such an inspiring musician, but so little info about there about him. I'm 25 and of course found out about him after he had passed....id love to know more.

[@jamescleveland1096]

What do you wish to know? I can be reached at [e-mail]

[@kangi1125]

Did you play in his band?

[@jamescleveland1096]

No! I did not play in his band!

[@chipshirley]

That is sooo cool. I'm just discovering him... genius!

[@Kentokkil]

Always did let blast the Steve Miller cover of this song in my car. All the years I thought it was written by Steve Miller. - - - Paul Pena's original is absolutely beyond! - - - Thx for sharing this jewel!

[@Hurricaneintheroom]

There was some conflict between Paul Pena mgr & Bob Dylan Mgr about releasing the song. I think it over some word or words so Dylan blocked him from being able to release it. So Pena gave it to the Steve Miller who made some changes & they released it. Paul Pena was given royalties to help him along in life. It seemed that he was sick or something. So it's not an exact copy. But at least he was able to get money to live off of.

[@patricias5122]

@@Hurricaneintheroom Bob Dyland had nothing to do with that. It was Albert Grossman, Dylan's mgr, who was such an SOB to a great artist and humble man like Paul Pena. Steve Miller "rescued" the song.

[@peggywilliamson9940]

Same, Thank you for sharing this! My groove is MUSIC!

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Same here!

[@aggiesrecruitingexpert]

I believe it's reserved for party's on Southwest Airlines.

[@thomastarwater6035]

I knew that Paul Pena had written “Jet Airliner” which was one of the Steve Miller Band’s biggest hits; I never get tired of hearing it. But this is my first time hearing the original version by the man himself. Wonderful combination of down home blues and funky old soul with some serious guitar picking and great singing. Mr. Pena, your fans are missing you and so is Steve Miller.

[@michaelbunkers5861]

I like both versions. both are distinct to the artist , Paul and Steve. They each entertain me, and that's what it is all about

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Well said

[@kellyjo6978]

That's true musicianship.

[@raokblee2157]

I hope a new generation discovers Paul Peña.

[@BDUBZ49]

I don't even have any hope for this new generation discovering Steve Miller. For the most part they hate the idea of anything before they were born...especially "boomer' music.

[@davidr2802]

@@BDUBZ49 wrong

[@darkgreen9098]

I just found him, I had no clue he existed. “New” to me classic music it’s all love!

[@Smapti]

Grew up with the Steve Miller version, never heard this version until today. Damn if it doesn't blow the Miller version out of the park. So much soul and angst.

[@AndrewOnTheYouTube]

Just learned of it today. What a damn GROOVE!!

[@paddyoak1]

SM sucks!

[@_boston_mac]

This is the OG version too. And he went completely blind at 20.

[@choppermorgan9946]

This is a d*** good version. It's original version

[@maximondu2582]

Amen !

[@XeeleeFoe]

I can't figure out how to like this twice.

[@tp10488]

I'll help you :)

[@laurenhaharockon9192]

XeeleeFoe - Thank you & yes, this is the song which I am Fond of and grew up knowing. I Love it!! Seriously, I happen to also do only 50's & 60's Songs & music also in the evening's or when I run into a good one or an interesting 1950's or 1960's Song. I've run into a few which, like this Song, jappen's to have been famous or released by other artists. This happened to be one. But I was surprised when I saw and heard this & posted it. Steve Miller Band was one of my favorites. Still is today. I'm sorry, I should have written that. Was born in '59 and I do enjoy oldies, I am surprised when I see and hear Robert Plant's song from back then, It is great! I was surprised when I saw that. It's a great Song. I'm with you, I like Steve Miller Band and their version, just was wondering if anyone knew this existed by another before the '70's.

[@laurenhaharockon9192]

XeeleeFoe - Don't, enjoy the version you grew up with, Steve Miller...I love that much more as well.

[@johnnytruant578]

Paul was one of the sweetest people I ever met. When I was a little kid my mom used to bring him meals, this is when he was sick and just a couple years away from death. The first time I met him, I was kind of terrified because I had never seen a really really sick person before, and he was so thin, so different from how he looked in the movie. Paul coaxed me to come closer and say hello in his wonderful gravelly voice-- "You're not in hell, kid," were his exact words. But he said it so kindly, so warmly, it just put me at ease right away. He was such a beautiful soul, and an incredible talent.

[@JohnHalbleib]

I met him a few times both performing with him and in the audience. I played at the benefit concert around 2000 with most of the Genghis Blues people in attendance. I'll email you.

[@erikianwalker]

That's a nice memory, Johnny. He used to come over to my studio a lot with my studio partner, Lemon, who is also in Genghis Blues with Paul. A big soul.

[@mrbojangles1240]

Beautiful comment. Much Love to you. Met legend. Best song ever.

[@toddc.5464]

Johnny Truant bz

[@danwaz5218]

@@transientvideo3312 how is the book coming? I would love to learn more about Paul. I got turned on to him when I was living in Colorado back in 2000-2005. Turn everyone I know onto him. Amazing story from the little known...

[@nycgeo18]

This version SMOKES Steve Miller. I have come to Paul Pena late, but better than never. This guy is PURE SOUL, and was way ahead of his time.

[@frankdavis2522]

It's very good!!!

[@TheABelGuitar]

It’s really good but in the same way I prefer Hendrix’s All Along the Watch Tower I also prefer SMB’s cover of this.

[@airgunfun4248]

no

[@SquashBlossom62]

George, I agree!! 👏👏🤘🤘✈👌

[@otdunes7822]

Agree !!! This one really rocks

[@jrbr549]

I'm from Milwaukee, Steve Miller country, and I've got to be honest: THIS VERSION AMAZING!!!

[@shanemorgan5817]

Brew City!

[@michaelhebert60]

The Original

[@danmartin633]

Damn! I'm just now finding this in 2024? This is so much better than the Steve Miller cover.

[@wecandobetter9821]

My son who lived on Fredrick St in SF used to visit with Paul. Both shared a passion for music and love of the human race

[@Paul-fb1em]

Can't believe I'd never heard this until 2025. Amazing!!

[@erikianwalker]

Paul used to come record over at our studio, and during the time he was getting on the ham radio and learning how to throat sing. My studio partner, Lemon, was his friend, and was along to record the audio on the trip to Tuva. That movie, Genghis Blues, is one of the best feel good movies I've ever seen.

[@52barney]

THANK YOU !

[@NGMcD1975]

Goddamn i'm blown away by this. All these years i've been a huge fan of the Steve Miller Band version, not having a clue it was a cover. Still love that version, but this one I think I like better.

[@patricias5122]

I couldn't agree more.

[@charlesryan427]

Me 3

[@raymondvunk7123]

I was going to write exactly the same thing!

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

steve miller did alot of covers, about half of the songs on greatest hits are written by other people

[@kevdean9967]

This version has more "feel" than Miller's. That's how it seems to me.

[@jimmyhoffa2530]

Never knew Steve Miller covered this song. Now when ever I hear it I will think about Paul Pena. RIP and great song homie.

[@NashB.-qm2cb]

How could you NOT know it ?? It was a top-10 single and one of Steve Miller’s biggest hits. What cave have you been living in ???

[@janaweigel9083]

41 years later, and I finally find out Steve Miller didn't write this song! Should I be embarrassed for not knowing that?

[@kevdean9967]

Not really. It took me 42 years to figure out Santa Claus was too big for my chimney.

[@donrutter6765]

I'm with you, thanks to the internet. And I've been in bands for 40 years. Dont feel bad !

[@josephvonbulow1164]

Just found out too 😋😁 😍💓

[@gooseholla1]

No you just obviously never read the inserts in CDs or LPs.

[@ChrisG1392]

No you shouldn't because this album went unreleased from 1973 to 2000 due to an evil label manager and he was prevented from recording for the same reason. They literally robbed him of recognition and compensation and the world was robbed of his talent

[@sarge38624]

Am I the only one who found this because Kid Rock mentioned it to Bill Maher on their podcast together?? Good stuff!!

[@spaceghost8995]

Wow probably the only intelligent thing Kid Rock has ever said in his life.

[@irsever]

This song is still stubbornly missing on Spotify. Great God, what a jam!

[@CaptainRaab]

So spotify can get paid and pay his estate a fraction of a cent?

[@windlesSpice]

Woah. Just woah. Must have been maddening sitting on this as SMB's version blew up.

[@SergeantLuke]

WOW! I've adored the Miller version for years, but now that I've finally heard the original version, I have to say, it's so much better! Much more soulful, more experimental, more laid back. You can definitely tell, just from the whole flavor of the track, that this guy is the one who wrote the song!

[@noisefarm]

+Luke Schwiebert Totally agreed!

[@chipshirley]

SERIOUSLY! Luv it!

[@innervisions1828]

AGREED!! This is so much better than Miller's.

[@florencevandermeer8435]

I love this version so much more too! It's not on spotify though so I can't put it on my playlist

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

paul pena loves music for the sake of music alone and it shows in his music, watch the documentary genghis blues and see the effort he put into teaching himself tuvan throat singing and he was very sick at the time and nearly blind

[@GuitarJay]

Man, there is some *wicked* rhythm guitar playing in the background. Dang!!!

[@thunderfoot4969]

+GuitarJay Hell yes! :D

[@Wilko11]

Hope he got a heap of royalties from Steve Millers version

[@jimsmith2837]

The lead kicks are amazing, but the rhythm guitar really drives this and Steve Miller’s version.

[@patricias5122]

Absolutely! what an artist paul pena was. Reportedly a kind and humble man, too. Rest in music, Paul Pena.

[@patricias5122]

@@Wilko11 He did. Kept him going during his final illness. And his heirs still collecting royalties.

[@peggywilliamson9940]

Wow! Just discovered this at 62 years young😮 fantabulous💖😎

[@tdunster2011]

I love the Steve Miller version but the original here is the definitive version.

[@josephvonbulow1164]

No doubt this is,🔥🔥😁

[@boomtimesports5410]

Good god this is SO MUCH BETTER than the remake

[@arthurjamesaltmann729]

100%

[@arthurjamesaltmann729]

Really makes you wonder about the music biz back then

[@revwillyg6450]

Never ever knew this was not Steve Millers song! Mind blown

[@NickleJ]

Just to get this straight, Steve Miller is a living legend, and has payed his dues as much as anyone else playing with the greats like Muddy and Buddy Guy. His cover is not a commercial "middle class repackaging", but rather a tribute from one great musician to another.

[@zulumoonshine]

Absolutely right! Both great. And Miller's cover provided at least some income for Pena.

[@chilldon26]

His voice in insane!! My friend just told me last night that jet airliner wasn’t originally sang by Steve miller band and we listened to this while smoking weed and drinking beers and I was absolutely blown away, and still am

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

Lenny Kravitz got some vocal style off this track ; when Paul says yeah yeah yeah, Lenny copied that.

[@wellstrung2]

I play bass and sing Steve's version of the song in a band and this is the first time I've heard the original version. cool!

[@davidbruno8163]

Paul experienced the flight. I think his version shows the anxiety he felt during his trip. Miller did a fantastic cover to make this tune popular. Great job, both!

[@brettrosenberg]

Absolutely smokin

[@rogerrapp]

I've only heard the SMB until now , but this version cannot get less than five stars! Excellent!

[@ianman15]

This version smokes! I can’t believe radio stations never jumped on it.

[@kasperbandittenlarsen-roth3251]

I will jump on it. I work on a little local radioststion in denmark. I will surely play this. I have never heared it before. I beleived it was by Steve Miller Band😀

[@dancingtrout6719]

@@kasperbandittenlarsen-roth3251 doit '' thats great ''

[@spookym123]

It might have been a hit if Pena's album "New Train" featuring "Jet Airliner" had been released in 1974 soon after its December '73 recording. Unfortunately it was shelved by the record label's owner and wasn't released until 2000.

[@EFISHANT]

I gotta go with Paul! Man I fell in love with the guy! I hope he's in a better place now!

[@kayden7911]

I didn't think I was going to like this version, but I really, really do! 😎

[@newwavepop]

Paul i wish myself and many more people would have been aware of your wonderful joyful music much sooner in your life. this just grooves.

[@TransistorBased]

Thank you random person on Reddit for letting me know this was the original

[@tonis500]

paul was a cool interesting dude, we hung out and jammed in sf. He came to my door one day- a blind man at the gate. we welcomed him in and he blew us away with his grateful dead leads. he was amazing on guitar. best player to ever cross my path.

[@brianbytheocean]

Holy shyt! Just found out Steve Miller covered this. wow!

[@patricias5122]

Steve Miller and Paul Pena were friends. Miller tried hard to help Pena, after his record company screwed him over. Paul Pena (may he rest in peace) was happy to get the royalties. Toward the end of his short life, I believe he was nearly destitute.

[@AnthonyMichaelAMguitar]

99.999999999999% of the time I like the version that I grew up on and heard first. But this version I like better than Millers...and i still love Millers version.

[@nicholastube17]

I’m only here bc I heard Kid Rock mention this during a podcast recently. I dig the SMB ver but I really like the grittiness of this one. I need to see the Behind the Music on this one.

[@traceyk4531]

I had always believed the Steve Miller Band's version of this song was the original until now. I love their version but...this one by the original composer, Paul Pena, is SWEEEEEET!

[@laurenhaharockon9192]

Tracey K Thank you, I grew up knowing Steve Miller Band, it is my favorite. I add songs from the 50's & 60's on another place and was surprised to find this. Yes, I like Steve Miller's Version better.

[@noahpinemusic]

Such a beautiful masterful tune

[@m1a2r3kkane]

Astounding musician--singer, throat singer, guitar player (slide wizard) and then he goes to Tuva and wins the national throat singing competition and charms the nation. See the documentary film Genghis Blues.

[@Parkerman3000]

Both versions to me are great...but what shame i didnt find this the orginal until now damn but either way now i can hear both nice!!!

[@G8GT364CI]

Man, this version just drips with soul, excellent!

[@robertdestefanis992]

Can we just say both versions are kick-ass in their own way?

[@zappatull]

I've fell in love with Paul's "New Train" album years ago when it was finally released. My uncle just told me how he had seen Paul perform at Elm Park numerous times back in the day. Nice to see a genius has a connection to Worcester.

[@-.Steven]

I'll be dam'd! I thought Steve Miller wrote this. This is absolutely killer! I used to think of this song when the Navy was flying me all over the world 🌎 😄 ✈️

[@norcalbry]

I listen to this song every time I take a flight…now I listen to the original!

[@badnewsbarnett]

Everyone loves the Steve Miller version, but Paul's original is epic. Steve Millers is solid rock and roll, but Paul puts you through a 5 minute emotional experience.

[@DarioDNA1]

"All along the watchtower" "Diamonds and rust" & "Jet Airliner".......still alive thnx for the covers than originals!!

[@thefstopshere]

I never tire of hearing this recording of this song. It is amazing. Paul was a huge talent. ✌️🤘🙏

[@billsantiago1134]

Can't believe this Cat didn't get his props after all this time . What a shame .This version is straight up AWESOME .RIP .

[@nmaaetoft]

Kudos to Steve Miller for turning this wonderful song into a hit!

[@andrewbrand7534]

This is the adult version, what a voice

[@BigNick419andholding]

I never knew Steve Miller's was a cover...this is a really cool, blues-rock version of this song.

[@davidkopec9442]

This song is just dripping with GREASE. You must also tip your cap to Steve Miller for making a great hit record out of it.

[@mrdavis5453]

I was today years old when I found out that Steve Miller is not the original singer of this awesome tune.

[@renedubois6392]

Wow !!!!!

[@chris3000gt]

How appropriate that Paul Pena is jumping aboard a 747, and Steve Miller a 707. Maybe it was Steve's way of acknowledging whose version is better.

[@jeffankton9175]

Wow!!!!! never knew I been schooled thanks for the history lesson.

[@luisvillar8320]

I just found out this was not written by Steve Miller. Miller's version of this song is one of my favorite songs, but I have to say I was totally blown by this version! love it!

[@augusti1]

Here in Europe we always thought it was a Steve M original, but hey, what a great version this is. Always cool to hear the original version, I play this song with my band, but maybe we'll go for the original version now, what a soul in the music

[@njfrese]

This version is ROCKING. Just awesome. Thank you for posting the original.

[@raftermanvn-gl8nc]

what a classic

[@maxslamer]

Wow. Heard and fell in love with Steve Miller Band's version over 40 years ago. Listened to this original version for the first time today. Great stuff. Fun trivia: Gary Mallaber played drums on both versions.

[@DamienBittner]

Been listening to this for two days over and over...

[@lamachosalway]

Paul was also an excellent Tuvan throat singer. Check out 'Ghengis Blues' the movie. RIP Paul.

[@sthompson4049]

hecollected a nice payday

[@jollyfarmer8833]

What?

[@RFXLR]

It’s a great documentary. That’s how I found this song.

[@thelonelypamphleteer5722]

His voice just pulls me in... I'm loving this

[@badnewsbarnett]

Shows you how good the song is if Steve Miller covers it. Steve Miller is a damn good songwriter.

[@PlanetC64]

Did he fairly pay tho????

[@eser8167]

@@PlanetC64 Pena was able to make a living off the royalties for much of his life, so I think so.

[@badnewsbarnett]

@@PlanetC64The royalties allowed Paul to have a base income his entire life.

[@PlanetC64]

@@badnewsbarnett thanks, i’m glad

[@PlanetC64]

@@eser8167 how’d i miss this? Thanks, i’m glad

[@charlesclark3840]

The hit by Steve Miller Band is great, but this original version kicks its butt! Wow.

[@bokb30]

Watch the documentary "Genghis Blues." This was one amazing man!

[@UpAndRunning-xz6er]

With all respect to Steve M. His cover was fun to listen to, but it never made sense musically. Props to Paul P. Thank you.

[@chasingstar999]

WOW! This song is wonderful. Soulful and bluesy. Steve Miller gave it some great electric OOMF! And sped it up quite a bit.

[@licorice1237]

This is really great ❤❤❤❤❤

[@oscar9500able]

Man, BadNews Thank you, thank you thank you for getting this up on the internet, Been a musician all my life and didn't know about Paul. I found your post of this at about 4,000 views I think I've listened to this tune 700 or more times. The whole album is unreal and a bunch of really good musicians obviously knew there was something there with this guy, cuz they're playing on this album. Thanks for getting the word out.

[@seebee6804]

Bro this song literally has been played once a day for the past 7 years. Mr. Bad News this song got me through a lot!

[@mutalisk332]

This song helped keep me sane in my first job out of college. It was long hours and a lot of travel, and no other song quite captures the exhaustion and loneliness of being so often on the move.

[@December151791]

Everyone who watches this must check out Genghis Blues documentary about the great Paul Pena!!!

[@slippinstan9927]

December151791 i love that doc

[@Azul02645]

Cape Verdean

[@feynmanliveshere]

Feynman Lives!!!

[@jakeuppikachu]

@R You Don’t Know It I watch that movie about once a year or so. every time i spend the next several weeks taking in as much Paul Pena as possible. you can really feel Him in his music

[@petergrattan3509]

Play it with a click. Starts at 105 bpm, sits nicely there... breathes. What a drummer!

[@TallDocK]

This is EXCELLENT!!!! Thanks for this history lesson. One of the best things I'll hear or see today. Going to pick up my first guitar and will definitely learn this one. May he rest in peace.

[@gmkilla]

Thank you KR

[@mikeryan9096]

THE BEST VERSION

Man that cat could play......Heard Steve Miller pay props to Paul Pena on Stern ... Paul's original is so soulful power RIP Paul...

[@paullevine1813]

No wonder Steve kept this under his hat ,it blows his version off the charts. Just my opinion .

[@N.C.C.1701]

PAUL PENA...years ago, the first time I saw him in the "Ghengis Blues" film... I really was set on fire, when I heard his unbelievable great voice!!! For me PAUL PENA was one of the greates voices of the last century...if HE would have had a little bit more luck with the presentations of his LP's, I am SURE, he would have made the way UP to the TOP! and: he would have given us A LOT MORE of his fantastic musical works! 'was very happy, when I found out, that Capitol Rec. offers his very hard to find first records as MP3-downloads, a really true DIAMOND!(Vinyl-LP "Paul Pena,1972) I was very sad, when a Frisco guy told me, that there is no grave, Paul can't be visited....surely he is at home with his family. R.I.P. Paul.....for me you were ONE OF THE GREATEST ! ! ! Your place is right beside ELVIS, FREDDIE M., Joe Cocker and a lot of more immortal voices of the last century! Also sad to hear, that Kongar-Ol Ondar left us 2 years ago!! I think, now they kargyraa together in heaven !.....

[@badnewsbarnett]

Love it! My pleasure in sharing this music. The first time I heard this song was the very very brief snippet on Genghis Blues and I haven't had it out of my head since.

[@sartainja]

Lord, what a masterpiece of an original song. Viva the memory and music of Paul Pena!

[@ajarproject4021]

Wow never knew Steve Millers version was a cover this is fantastic

[@mthivier]

I still love the SMB version, but Pena's recording gives new meaning to the word "bluesy". My feet are dancing to this, even as I'm sitting down. Amazing.

[@mojorayjones]

This is honestly one of the best videos of a song I've seen on KZbin, and I've seen a lot!!!!! Paul is so cool, and sounds so sweet. Sure miss him!

[@Thegonagle]

I’m just hearing this for the first time in my life, and it’s absolutely beautiful!

[@sharifhamdy3369]

I just discovered Paul about 4 days ago, looking up "Steve Miller Jet Airliner"......WHAT A WONDERFUL Discovery.....I am beyond words in my happiness.

[@heathermiller6046]

I keep hearing Lenny Kravitz lol. But I was really surprised to find this looking for a karaoke version of the song. This being the original, as well as my favorite Steve Miller song, I had to give it a listen. Glad I did 😊

[@trfesok]

Both versions are in my Miller playlist. Thanks for the upload!

[@rosskeliher6353]

I thought this was a miller song this this guy blows the roof off can't believe I've never known this put Paul in the hall of Fame this is awesome