From The Archives: Jefferson Airplane – Surrealistic Pillow

This is “From The Archives” a feature where we take a trip back to a previous decade and discuss an album! We will talk about highlight tracks that should not be missed. As well as reasons why we think the album was so influential and successful.

The Album Breakdown

In 1967 Surrealistic Pillow captured the psych movement that was growing at some pace! It blended together folk, rock and experimental sounds. They created one of the defining albums of the summer of love.

Grace Slick arrived on the scene to give the band a stronger and more distinctive voice. It elevated the songs beyond other bands at the time. Today the album remains a cornerstone release in psych rock.

Highlight Tracks

This is the bands most iconic song! Build around a hypnotic arrangement and delivered by Slick’s commanding vocals. It builds tension slowly before reaching a huge unforgettable finale.

Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit (All Rights Are Retained By Jefferson Airplane)

One of the biggest rock singles of all of the 60s! Somebody to love combines powerful vocals with an infectious energy. It somehow remains fresh to this day!

Jefferson Airplane – Somebody to Love (All Rights Are Retained By Jefferson Airplane)

The softer side of the album, it showcases the bands folk influences with a warm and heartfelt recording.

Jefferson Airplane – Today (All Rights Are Retained By Jefferson Airplane)

Other Notable Albums From The Band

After Bathing at Baxter’s

Crown of Creation

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22 responses to “From The Archives: Jefferson Airplane – Surrealistic Pillow”

  1. Kit avatar

    Absolutely amazing music

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  2. RasmaSandra avatar

    Somebody to Love has always been a particular favorite,

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      It is a cracking song!

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  3. K Mark Schofer avatar

    Somehow, there is a thread that weaves from this particularly good album such as this all the way down to the worst song ever recorded

    As we built this city.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I only found out they were linked because of another comment!

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  4. robinmaderich avatar

    Love this album, even though I didn’t get to experience it until a couple years after its release. Not sure why, but I was in high school before I first heard it. Grace Slick amazed. I think I wanted to be her at one point or at least wanted to possess her vocal ability.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I get the same feeling whenever I hear Myles Kennedy!

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      1. robinmaderich avatar

        🙂 I can understand that!

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  5. aquinoaa2272 avatar

    Great album and the Alice in Wonderland building up in White Rabbit is amazing.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      It’s an album I revisit time and time again

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  6. richardbist avatar

    Great album to spotlight.

    One of the things I find fascinating about this band is how they evolved over the next two decades, going from Jefferson Airplane to Jefferson Starship to just Starship.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      You know I was not aware that they did that!

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      1. richardbist avatar

        And to top it off, I just heard an ad on the radio that they’re coming to town soon! I may have to check them out. 🙂

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

          Do it! Also ps I am fairly sure I was following you… but wordpress said I wasnt so I have refollowed.

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  7. Margaret McCaffrey avatar

    A defining album for all time, I’d say.

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  8. yvensong avatar

    Great album!!!!

    Did you know that Somebody to Love and White Rabbit came from an earlier band that Grace Slick was in called The Great Society?

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      I did actually, no idea why I didnt mention that 🙂 Either way great songs!

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  9. Voice Of Rohingya | Anowar Sadak avatar

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful musical journey. 🎵

    I really enjoyed learning about this classic album and its impact on the psychedelic rock movement. Your highlights beautifully capture the energy, creativity, and timeless appeal of these songs. It’s amazing how music from decades ago can still inspire and connect people today.

    A great tribute to a truly influential album. Thank you for taking us back through music history! 🎸

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar

      You’re welcome glad you enjoyed it 🙂

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