Their first album was recorded live at Berkeley in 1969. They continued their work with Jefferson Airplane during this project, and even though Jefferson Airplane dissolved, Hot Tuna has continued to tour to this day. Casady is considered by many to be one of the most advanced and innovative in his style.
Their official website is http://hottuna.com and http://hottunatunes.com has music downloads of some of their recent live dates and a few older dates which really capture the spirit of these two very talented musicians.
Joey Covington, a self-taught drummer since the age of 10, (also know in his childhood as Joey Michno) helped found Blues-rock group Hot Tuna in 1969, alongside Jefferson Airplane members Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen, while the latter band was still in its beginnings.
However, the recordings he did for Tuna were unreleased and eventually rejoined Casady and Kaukonen at the Airplane and featured on three studio albums, the first being Volunteers, as he replaced Spencer Dryden midway through the recording process. He wrote and sang the last hit for Jefferson Airplane 1971's "Pretty As You Feel" featured on the Bark Album.
Covington left Jefferson Airplane in mid-1972 to pursue a solo career, starting with Fat Fandango.[3] He subsequently faded from view, only resurfacing sporadically, like in 1976's Spitfire by Jefferson Starship, where he co-wrote the hit single "With Your Love".
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s he toured with various configurations as The San Francisco Allstars.
Covington was well-known around the Palm Springs area as a talented musician who delighted his audience by playing free gigs whenever possible. His last performance was for a Marilyn Monroe celebration in Palm Springs June 1, 2013. Covington thrilled his audience and signed autographs following the performance.[4]
Covington was killed in an automobile accident in Palm Springs, California on June 4, 2013. Covington slammed into a wall and was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collison. He was 67.[5]
See also: Hot Tuna at Wikipedia
Been So Long
Hot Tuna Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Ever since i left my way
Still I like to be beside you
So, tell me, can I stay? Beside you
I want you so much
I want your smile
When you smile at me in the morning
Was it time I, once came running
Down the streets we used to melt
That was when I still had something
Special love for me to give, unto you
See your smile
Laughing, look at me
When you held me tight in the morning
And it's been so long since I felt at home in your love
The lyrics to Hot Tuna's song "Been So Long" are about longing for a place or person that you used to feel a deep connection to. The singer expresses that they have been away from this place or person for a long time and it has been difficult for them to find a sense of belonging elsewhere. They express a desire to be reunited with the person they are singing to and ask if they can stay beside them. The lyrics also express a strong desire for the person's smile and love, and a memory of a time when the singer had a special love to give to this person.
The overall sentiment of the song is one of nostalgia and longing for a connection that may have been lost over time. The singer is seeking comfort and familiarity and is willing to do what it takes to regain that sense of belonging. The lyrics are simple but express complex emotions that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Been so long since I belong here
It's been a long time since I've truly felt like I fit in here
Ever since i left my way
After I left my true path, I've struggled to find my way back to where I belong
Still I like to be beside you
Despite my struggles, I find comfort in being close to you
So, tell me, can I stay? Beside you
I'm hoping that I'm still welcome to be close to you
I want you so much
I have an intense desire to be with you
I want your smile
I long to see the joy in your face
When you smile at me in the morning
I crave the warmth of your smile first thing in the day
And it's been so long since I felt at home in your love
It's been far too long since I've truly felt loved and accepted by you
Was it time I, once came running
Do you remember the time when I ran to you with open arms?
Down the streets we used to melt
In the past, we were so in sync that the world around us seemed to disappear
That was when I still had something
During that time, I still had something special to give to you
Special love for me to give, unto you
I had a unique love to offer you that I desperately hope I can still offer
See your smile
The sight of your smile brings me joy
Laughing, look at me
I love when you laugh and make eye contact with me
When you held me tight in the morning
The sensation of your embrace in the morning is a sweet memory for me
And it's been so long since I felt at home in your love
Once again, I must emphasize how long it's been since I've truly felt loved and accepted by you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JORMA KAUKONEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Lobato
on Half/Time Saturation
I believe it is, "And life's ain't gonna be the way it was before." You can clearly hear him say "ain't", and it sounds like "life". I always hated it there were no lyrics to this inside the record sleeve.