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Marty Balin Appreciation Thread
Posted on 10/20/24 at 11:24 am
Posted on 10/20/24 at 11:24 am
Maybe because I wasn't part of his generation, but it seems like I rarely hear Marty Balin spoken about these days. A founder of seminal Jefferson Airplane and later a member of Jefferson Starship and a hit solo vocalist in his own right, Balin wrote and sang on quite a few classics including:
"Miracles"
"With Your Love"
"Count on Me"
And with that sweet, sweet '80s sound, my personal favorite:
"Hearts"
And as an added bonus, he has the notoriety of being knocked cold by a Hell's Angel at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival.
"Miracles"
"With Your Love"
"Count on Me"
And with that sweet, sweet '80s sound, my personal favorite:
"Hearts"
And as an added bonus, he has the notoriety of being knocked cold by a Hell's Angel at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival.
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Posted on 10/20/24 at 3:13 pm to shutterspeed
quote:He was akways overshadowed by Grace Slick. Who wouldnt't be?
I rarely hear Marty Balin spoken about these days
Not a big fan of either Jefferson. But "Count on Me" was a pop classic
Posted on 10/20/24 at 3:28 pm to Kafka
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Not a big fan of either Jefferson. But "Count on Me" was a pop classic
As mentioned, I wasn't the biggest fan of that musical era, so it was a surprise to me while doing a deep dive on Balin that he wrote and performed that "Count on Me." I always had it in my had that it was a Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young song or something.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 3:50 pm to shutterspeed
"Count on Me" is better than anything CSN ever did. Due in large part to MB.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 5:22 pm to shutterspeed
Yes. I always loved Marty's voice and songs. And like the rest of you I'm not a real fan of The Airplane, but now listen for him in the mix when I do.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 5:23 pm to Mizz-SEC
Here's one ripped from the Kafka book of obscurities.
Marty's first single as a solo in the early 60s...
Marty's first single as a solo in the early 60s...
Posted on 10/20/24 at 5:41 pm to Mizz-SEC
Balin you out - Marty trivia:
MB was founder and co-owner of The Matrix, a legendary Frisco venue.
The Velvets recorded part of their great 1969 Live album there. Even Steel Mill, Springsteen's heavy metal band, played there c. 1970 on a rare trek west.
MB was founder and co-owner of The Matrix, a legendary Frisco venue.
The Velvets recorded part of their great 1969 Live album there. Even Steel Mill, Springsteen's heavy metal band, played there c. 1970 on a rare trek west.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 5:59 pm to Mizz-SEC
Nice find. Sounds like a single off a missing secret agent movie.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 6:00 pm to Kafka
quote:
But "Count on Me" was a pop classic
god damn... that band and its variations was a big ball of shite... how dare you!
Posted on 10/20/24 at 6:03 pm to TFTC
quote:I'm not talking about Mickey Thomas
a big ball of shite
Posted on 10/20/24 at 7:59 pm to shutterspeed
Posted on 10/20/24 at 8:02 pm to Chicken
Another version of this song, from Altemont. Marty gets knocked out by a Hells Angel thug...
This post was edited on 10/20/24 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 10/20/24 at 9:06 pm to Chicken
When Grace Slick becomes the voice of reason, you know things have gone terribly wrong. 
Posted on 10/20/24 at 9:17 pm to Chicken
Jack Bruce is so good on this track
Posted on 10/20/24 at 11:26 pm to shutterspeed
This is so weird. I got in my car and turned on Satellite and Hearts was playing and Inhad not heard it in 39 years. The universe, bruh…
Posted on 10/21/24 at 10:15 am to shutterspeed
Yea, really like Marty Balin.
Great voice.
Great voice.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 11:01 am to TFTC
quote:Wait...what?
god damn... that band and its variations was a big ball of shite... how dare you!
Posted on 10/23/24 at 6:16 am to AlxTgr
quote:
Wait...what?
Ive never liked them in any of their various lineups and name changes... my post was a bit over the top though, just messing with Kafka..
Posted on 10/23/24 at 7:32 am to TFTC
quote:Wowwww. The Worst of Jefferson Airplane is probably my favorite greatest hits ever. So many great songs. You have to like Embryonic Journey.
Ive never liked them in any of their various lineups and name changes
Posted on 10/23/24 at 10:03 am to TFTC
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Ive never liked them in any of their various lineups and name changes...
Not… not even the Starship era?
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