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
Hit Single #1
Hot Tuna Lyrics
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I get a feelin' in my shoes
Markin' time ain't the way to race
We got to make some in my nose
Jump back now, don't let your feet go slow
You got to let your body sway
Won't you tell me what I want to know?
There's time enough to play
Like a serpent in the sea
In the magic circles, fit and glide
You know my mind is wandering free
Keep your hand on my shoulder, don't get lost in the line
There's nothing left to show
And there ain't no explaining what I feel inside
Let that emotion row
The lyrics to Hot Tuna's song Hit Single #1 contain rich and evocative imagery, which speaks to the exhilaration and freedom of letting go and living in the moment. The opening line, "every time I touch your face, I get a feelin' in my shoes" captures the immediacy and physicality of the singer's attraction to their lover. The line "Markin' time ain't the way to race" suggests a rejection of convention and an embrace of spontaneity and risk-taking. The singer urges their partner to let go of their inhibitions and join them in a joyful, carefree dance.
The second stanza emphasizes the importance of moving with the music, of feeling the rhythm and letting it guide you. The image of slipping and sliding "like a serpent in the sea" suggests a sensual, sinuous physicality, while "magic circles" evoke a sense of enchantment and possibility. The singer is urging their partner to trust in their instincts, to surrender to the moment and let their bodies lead the way.
One of the most striking aspects of this song is its sense of spontaneity, of being caught up in the effervescence of the moment. The repeated refrain of "let that emotion row" emphasizes the importance of following your heart and allowing your passions to lead you. The lyrics suggest a deep sense of liberation and surrender, a willingness to throw caution to the wind and embrace the unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I touch your face
Whenever I touch your face, I experience a strong sensation.
I get a feelin' in my shoes
This sensation is so intense that I feel it in my shoes.
Markin' time ain't the way to race
Going through the motions without making progress is not the way to succeed.
We got to make some in my nose
We need to take action to get what we want.
Jump back now, don't let your feet go slow
Don't hesitate, move quickly towards your goals.
You got to let your body sway
Relax and let yourself go with the music.
Won't you tell me what I want to know?
Please answer my question directly.
There's time enough to play
There's no rush, we have plenty of time to enjoy ourselves.
If we go down, we got to slip and slide
If we fail, we need to adapt and find a way to succeed anyway.
Like a serpent in the sea
We need to be flexible and resourceful like a snake in water.
In the magic circles, fit and glide
We need to become one with our environment and move smoothly through it.
You know my mind is wandering free
My thoughts are unrestrained and freely flowing.
Keep your hand on my shoulder, don't get lost in the line
Stay close to me so that we don't get separated in the crowd.
There's nothing left to show
We have nothing to prove to anyone anymore.
And there ain't no explaining what I feel inside
I can't put into words the feelings that I'm experiencing.
Let that emotion row
Let yourself fully experience and express your emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JORMA KAUKONEN
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mark hoffman
One of the best bass and guitar duos ever.
John Hitchen
This is some Hot Jammin'
chris binckes
psychedelic power house trio and a power house song.... the bass is everything... thanks for posting
Robert Cheiffetz
Excellent but not "everything".
Xenon Kolonicki
Jorma kickin serious licks, one of the best ! ! !
Johan Lundmark
Serious favorit II
Got high on this a lot
Even hitchhiked and we got a lift
He had Double Live in the backseat
Knew Jorma
Then stories…
He drove us all the way to the front door
Respect
Johan Lundmark
Serious favorite
Lamont Scott
Told Joanne to kick rocks b4 bill call the onetime