Takes Off marks the stunning debut of Jefferson Airplane, capturing the raw energy and folk-rock spirit that helped define the San Francisco sound of the mid-1960s. Recorded at RCA Victor's Music Centre of the World in Hollywood, this album features the early lineup with Marty Balin, Signe Anderson, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, and Skip Spence, delivering harmonies and dexterous musicianship with every track.
More rooted in straightforward folk rock than the band's later psychedelic work, Takes Off is celebrated for its heartfelt ballads, catchy melodies, and the distinctive blend of Balin's songwriting with Anderson's harmonies. This release is a must-have for fans of 1960s rock and anyone interested in the origins of one of the era’s most influential bands.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Music On Vinyl
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 10/26/2015
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TRACKS
A1. Blues From An Airplane
A2. Let Me In
A3. Bringing Me Down
A4. It's No Secret
A5. Tobacco Road
B1. Come Up The Years
B2. Run Around
B3. Let's Get Together
B4. Don't Slip Away
B5. Chauffeur Blues
B6. And I Like It
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