Complete List Of Jefferson Airplane Songs From A to Z

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Jefferson Airplane was one of the most revolutionary and influential bands to come out of the 1960s San Francisco rock scene. Formed in 1965, the group became synonymous with the counterculture movement, creating music that defined an era of social change, political awareness, and psychedelic exploration. The band’s origins trace back to singer Marty Balin, who founded Jefferson Airplane in San Francisco and opened the Matrix Club, a key venue that became a hub for the city’s emerging rock scene. Joining Balin were guitarist and vocalist Paul Kantner, lead guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, bassist Jack Casady, drummer Skip Spence, and singer Signe Toly Anderson. This original lineup released the debut album Jefferson Airplane Takes Off in 1966, which laid the foundation for what was to come with its folk-rock sensibility and early hints of the band’s signature psychedelic sound.

Following the departure of Anderson and Spence, the band reached its defining formation with the addition of Grace Slick on vocals and Spencer Dryden on drums. Slick brought with her two songs from her previous band, the Great Society, that would become timeless classics: “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit.” Both songs appeared on the 1967 album Surrealistic Pillow, which became a landmark release in rock history. Produced by Rick Jarrard and featuring guest performances by Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, the album captured the essence of the San Francisco sound and the psychedelic movement sweeping across America. Surrealistic Pillow went platinum and reached number three on the Billboard 200, while “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit” became massive Top 10 hits that catapulted the band to international fame.

With their newfound success, Jefferson Airplane became a voice of the counterculture, performing at defining moments in history such as the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, Woodstock in 1969, and the infamous Altamont Free Concert later that year. Their music, characterized by Slick’s powerful vocals and Kantner’s politically charged songwriting, reflected the turbulence of the era. Albums like After Bathing at Baxter’s (1967) and Crown of Creation (1968) showcased the band’s growing experimentation with sound and structure, blending elements of folk, rock, and avant-garde psychedelia. Songs such as “Lather” and “Crown of Creation” captured both the idealism and disillusionment of the 1960s, while Bless Its Pointed Little Head (1969) revealed the band’s power as a live act.

By 1969, Jefferson Airplane had become more than a band—they were cultural icons. Their performance at Woodstock was one of the festival’s most memorable moments, featuring a dawn set that symbolized the end of one era and the beginning of another. Later that year, they released Volunteers, a politically charged album that addressed the growing unrest in America with songs like “We Can Be Together” and “Volunteers.” The record’s themes of revolution and resistance resonated with a generation facing the realities of the Vietnam War and civil rights struggles. Volunteers marked the peak of their commercial success, reaching number 13 on the Billboard charts and further establishing Jefferson Airplane as leaders of the psychedelic and protest rock movement.

The early 1970s brought major changes for the band. Personal differences, creative tensions, and the growing exhaustion from years of touring led to the departure of several key members. Kaukonen and Casady formed Hot Tuna, focusing on blues-based music, while Kantner and Slick continued with the band, leading to the formation of Jefferson Starship in 1974. Though the Airplane name was retired, their influence continued to echo through their successors, who carried forward elements of their sound into the next decade.

In 1989, the classic Jefferson Airplane lineup reunited for a self-titled album and a tour, which reignited interest in their groundbreaking legacy. The reunion demonstrated that even decades later, their music still carried emotional and political weight. Their contributions to rock and popular culture were recognized in 1996 when Jefferson Airplane was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band’s enduring influence also earned them a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, honoring their role in shaping American music and culture.

Beyond their music, the members of Jefferson Airplane played significant roles in promoting social change, environmental awareness, and artistic freedom. Grace Slick, in particular, became an icon of female empowerment in rock, known for her unapologetic personality and fearless artistry. Paul Kantner’s later projects continued to reflect his deep interest in social consciousness and science fiction themes, while Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady remained active musicians, performing and recording for decades to come.

Complete List Of Jefferson Airplane Songs From A to Z

3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
A Small Package of Value Will Come to You, Shortly – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
A Song for All Seasons – Volunteers – 1969
Aerie (Gang of Eagles) – Long John Silver – 1972
Alexander the Medium – Long John Silver – 1972
And I Like It – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
And I Like It (alternate version) – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
The Ballad of You and Me and Pooneil – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
The Ballad of You and Me and Pooneil (long version) – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Bear Melt – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Blues from an Airplane – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Blues from an Airplane (instrumental) – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Bringing Me Down – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Candy Man – Crown of Creation – 1968
Chauffeur Blues – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Chauffeur Blues (alternate version) – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Chushingura – Crown of Creation – 1968
Clergy – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Come Back Baby – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Come Back Baby – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
Come Up the Years – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Comin’ Back to Me – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Common Market Madrigal – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Crazy Miranda – Bark – 1971
Crown of Creation – Crown of Creation – 1968
Crown of Creation – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
D.C.B.A.–25 – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Diana / Volunteers – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
Don’t Slip Away – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Easter? – Long John Silver – 1972
Eat Starch Mom – Long John Silver – 1972
Embryonic Journey – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Eskimo Blue Day – Volunteers – 1969
The Farm – Volunteers – 1969
Fat Angel – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Feel So Good – Bark – 1971
Feel So Good – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
Freedom – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Go to Her – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Go to Her – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Good Shepherd – Volunteers – 1969
Good Shepherd (live) – Volunteers – 1969
Greasy Heart – Crown of Creation – 1968
Have You Seen the Saucers? – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
Hey Fredrick – Volunteers – 1969
High Flying Bird – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
The House at Pooneil Corners – Crown of Creation – 1968
How Do You Feel – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Ice Age – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Ice Cream Phoenix – Crown of Creation – 1968
If You Feel – Crown of Creation – 1968
In the Morning – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
In Time – Crown of Creation – 1968
It’s Alright – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
It’s No Secret – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
It’s No Secret – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
J.P.P. McStep B. Blues – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Lather – Crown of Creation – 1968
The Last Wall of the Castle – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Law Man – Bark – 1971
Lawman – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
Let Me In – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Let Me In (uncensored version) – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Let’s Get Together – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Long John Silver – Long John Silver – 1972
Long John Silver – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
Madeleine Street – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Martha – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Martha (single version B-side) – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Meadowlands – Volunteers – 1969
Milk Train – Long John Silver – 1972
Milk Train – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
My Best Friend – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Never Argue with a German If You’re Tired or European Song – Bark – 1971
Now Is the Time – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
The Other Side of This Life – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Panda – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Planes (Experimental Aircraft) – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Plastic Fantastic Lover – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Plastic Fantastic Lover – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Plastic Fantastic Lover (live) – Volunteers – 1969
Pretty as You Feel – Bark – 1971
Rejoyce – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Ribump Ba Bap Dum Dum – Crown of Creation – 1968
Rock and Roll Island – Bark – 1971
Rock Me Baby – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Run Around – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Run Around (uncensored version) – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Runnin’ ‘Round This World – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
The Saga of Sydney Spacepig – Crown of Creation – 1968
Share a Little Joke – Crown of Creation – 1968
Share a Little Joke (single version) – Crown of Creation – 1968
She Has Funny Cars – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Solidarity – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Somebody to Love – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Somebody to Love – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Somebody to Love (live) – Volunteers – 1969
Somebody to Love (mono single version) – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
The Son of Jesus – Long John Silver – 1972
Spare Chaynge – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Star Track – Crown of Creation – 1968
Summer of Love – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Third Week in the Chelsea – Bark – 1971
Things Are Better in the East (demo version) – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Thunk – Bark – 1971
Today – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Today – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Tobacco Road – Jefferson Airplane Takes Off – 1966
Too Many Years – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Trial by Fire – Long John Silver – 1972
Trial by Fire – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
Triad – Crown of Creation – 1968
True Love – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Turn My Life Down – Volunteers – 1969
Turn Out the Lights – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Twilight Double Leader – Long John Silver – 1972
Twilight Double Leader – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
Two Heads – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Two Heads (alternate version) – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Upfront Blues – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
Volunteers – Volunteers – 1969
Volunteers (live) – Volunteers – 1969
War Movie – Bark – 1971
Watch Her Ride – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Watch Her Ride – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
We Can Be Together – Volunteers – 1969
The Wheel (For Nora and Nicaragua) – Jefferson Airplane – 1989
When the Earth Moves Again – Bark – 1971
When the Earth Moves Again – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
White Rabbit – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
White Rabbit (mono single version) – Surrealistic Pillow – 1967
Wild Turkey – Bark – 1971
Wild Tyme (H) – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Wooden Ships – Volunteers – 1969
Wooden Ships – Thirty Seconds Over Winterland – 1973
Wooden Ships (live) – Volunteers – 1969
Won’t You Try / Saturday Afternoon – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Won’t You Try / Saturday Afternoon – Bless Its Pointed Little Head – 1969
Would You Like a Snack? – Crown of Creation – 1968
Young Girl Sunday Blues – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967
Young Girl Sunday Blues (instrumental) – After Bathing at Baxter’s – 1967

Albums

Jefferson Airplane Takes Off (1966): 20 songs

Surrealistic Pillow (1967): 17 songs

After Bathing at Baxter’s (1967): 16 songs

Crown of Creation (1968): 16 songs

Bless Its Pointed Little Head (1969): 13 songs

Volunteers (1969): 15 songs

Bark (1971): 11 songs

Long John Silver (1972): 9 songs

Thirty Seconds Over Winterland (1973): 12 songs

Jefferson Airplane (1989): 13 songs

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