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
Watch The North Wind Rise
Hot Tuna Lyrics
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Bringin' fire down from the skies
Hey, we got a long way to go
So keep on lovin' and make it slow
[Chorus]
We're goin' home
Hearing my song
That lovin' you ain't never done no wrong
Well, night time falls like the crack of doom
Fills the sky with a shinin' moon
Silver siren just got to please
Well, fuel me with lovin' down in my knees
[Chorus]
Well, babe be mine one more time
Run your hand down my spine
If you say we've got to go
Take some time for just one more
Well, up in the morning watch the north wind rise
Bringin' fire down from the skies
Hey, we got a long way to go
So keep on lovin' and make it slow
[Chorus]
Well, babe be mine one more time
Run your hand down my spine
If you say we've got to go
Take some time for just one more
Well, babe be mine one more time
Run your hand down my spine
If you say we've got to go
Take some time for just one more
The lyrics to Hot Tuna's song Watch The North Wind Rise depict the joy and exhilaration of being in love and the beauty of nature. The opening line, "Up in the morning watch the north wind rise," sets the tone for the song, as the singer watches the wind bring fire down from the skies. This imagery evokes a sense of power and majesty, as the natural elements are depicted as both beautiful and awe-inspiring.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, with the lines "We're goin' home, won't be long, hearing my song, that lovin' you ain't never done no wrong." This reinforces the theme of love and homecoming, as the singer longs to be with their loved one and express their feelings through music.
The second verse describes the nighttime and its effect on the world. The moon is portrayed as a shining beacon of light, while the singer is filled with a desire to be loved. The third verse repeats the chorus and continues with the theme of longing to be with one's partner.
Overall, the song Watch The North Wind Rise celebrates the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the desire to express that love through music.
Line by Line Meaning
Up in the morning watch the north wind rise
At the start of the day, observe the rise of the chilly northern winds
Bringin' fire down from the skies
It may be cold, but the winds pack a fiery energy that can be felt from above
Hey, we got a long way to go
Despite the daunting journey ahead, we must persevere
So keep on lovin' and make it slow
Take it easy and enjoy the ride while maintaining our love and warmth towards one another
[Chorus]
Repeating our destination, the sound of the singer's own song and the comfort in the love shared
Well, night time falls like the crack of doom
Nightfall comes suddenly and dramatically, like the end of the world
Fills the sky with a shinin' moon
Despite the darkness, the moon still shines bright in the sky
Silver siren just got to please
The moon's glowing beauty is impossible to resist
Well, fuel me with lovin' down in my knees
The moon's captivating allure inspires a deep passion and love within me
[Chorus]
Repeating our destination, the sound of the singer's own song and the comfort in the love shared
Well, babe be mine one more time
This is a plea to the singer's lover to stay by their side a little longer
Run your hand down my spine
The singer desires physical intimacy with their lover
If you say we've got to go
If their lover insists on leaving
Take some time for just one more
The singer asks for one last moment together before parting ways
Well, up in the morning watch the north wind rise
At the start of a new day, the singer observes the same northern winds
Bringin' fire down from the skies
The winds still carry that same fiery energy
Hey, we got a long way to go
Although time has passed, the journey remains long and difficult
So keep on lovin' and make it slow
Once again, the singer reminds us to enjoy the journey and take things slow while maintaining love and warmth towards one another
[Chorus]
Repeating our destination, the sound of the singer's own song and the comfort in the love shared
Well, babe be mine one more time
Once again, the singer pleads with their lover to stay by their side
Run your hand down my spine
Repeating their desire for physical intimacy
If you say we've got to go
Still acknowledging the possibility of their lover leaving
Take some time for just one more
Asking for one last moment together, regardless of what the future holds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JORMA KAUKONEN
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James Puleo
+Paul C It's in G. Just watched a bit of a utube video where Jorma used a capo on the fifth fret, and played it in the open D position. Makes sense, tonally.
verse :
G CG D7 G 4X
chorus :
C G C Am D7 G
bridge :
G C D7 G 4X
{ This rough sketch leaves out passing tones like sus4 chords.}
Intro/Outro:
G C D G Am Bm D7sus4/D7 G 2X
Hope that's enough to get you started.
Cody Ryan
I kept looking for the song on youtube and couldn't find it. It's one of my fathers favorite songs. That's why I uploaded it. Glad everyone enjoys it!
Dennis Sweeney
Thank you. One of my favorite songs great album. ROCK ON my friend.
romi fontana-daguerre
Thank you
Stefan Schleps
Your a legend. And one day you'll be the father. Thanks Cody!
Louis Ippolito
Thank You So Much -- but what happened to the intro? Still Fantastic and Beautiful, though. Your Father is a lucky man.
bobby7771117
These guys are absolutely amazing musicians!! 5 star in every respect!! Sincerely, BobbyK
ETTORE METROLITI
This is my favorite Hot Tuna song. Guitars and drums are fantastic !
Dennis Sweeney
One of my favorite songs. The first album I bought buy them. I got go SEE them live it's been at least twenty years or longer. Great live act .saw at the old RITZ 11ST about 1986 what a show .saw them about four times there maybe more.
Suzanne Kelly
such a lovely, simple (but beautifully played) song - thanks for putting it up
Dennis Sweeney
One of my favorites!