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History. Volunteers was the group's first album recorded entirely in San Francisco, at Wally Heider 's state-of-the-art 16-track studio. Guest musicians included Jerry Garcia on pedal steel guitar, veteran session pianist Nicky Hopkins, future Airplane drummer Joey Covington on percussion, David Crosby and Stephen Stills.
Nov 15, 2014 · Volunteers reached No. 13 -- not as strong as its predecessor, Crown of Creation, or Surrealistic Pillow, both of which made it to the Top 10. But it went gold, and remains their most adventurous...
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Preview. The band’s fifth studio album was their final with the classic lineup. Marty Balin and drummer Spencer Dryden would soon depart while Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady focused on Hot Tuna. Guests Jerry Garcia (pedal steel for the countrified “The Farm”) and pianist Nicky Hopkins added new textures that benefitted by being recorded ...
Mar 17, 2021 · The song represents the Airplane’s only real foray into Country textures, which is highlighted most clearly by guest Jerry Garcia’s bright and wonderful pedal steel playing that opens the...
Jul 20, 2022 · Volunteers came out three months after Jefferson Airplane’s triumphant Woodstock set, during which they had performed “Eskimo Blue Day,” “Volunteers,” and “Wooden Ships” (with Nicky ...
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The album takes a decidedly country turn on numbers such as The Farm featuring Garcia on pedal steel, Slick singing lead, and Turn My Life Down with Stills on the organ, with Balin on lead vocals.
