Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
An exclusive remaster for improved audio clarity, balance and dynamics. “Wooden Ships” was written by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane. Crosby, Stills & Nash released their version first in May 1969, and became well-known to the public before Jefferson Airplane’s release in November 1969 as part of their “Volunteers" album. Both groups performed their version at the original Woodstock Music Festival. Many critics have written about the importance of the lyrics’ message regarding the consequences of an apocalyptic nuclear war. The song is as relevant today as it was during the Vietnam War era. Jefferson Airplane’s version is musically complex and breathtaking to listen to. The track starts with a breezy, jazz like opening but ends with psychedelic rock expressing melancholic dread. Jorma Kaukonen’s lead guitar is stunning as he changes guitar expressions to fit the lyrics. Jack Casady’s bass lines set the ominous atmospheric background while Spencer Dryden’s drums transform from jazzy to hard rock. The recording has three lead singers: Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, and Marty Balin. Hearing each distinctive voice emphasizes the lyrics’ message and Grace Slick’s harmony adds another dimension. Finally, the studio keyboard player, Nicky Hopkins, who has recorded with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones performs with a beautiful piano counterpoint to the band’s guitar arrangement. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. Enjoy and share this with your fans and friends. Click Subscribe and notify to receive future remastered music tracks.
An exclusive remaster for improved audio clarity, balance and dynamics. “Wooden Ships” was written by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane. Crosby, Stills & Nash released their version first in May 1969, and became well-known to the public before Jefferson Airplane’s release in November 1969 as part of their “Volunteers" album. Both groups performed their version at the original Woodstock Music Festival. Many critics have written about the importance of the lyrics’ message regarding the consequences of an apocalyptic nuclear war. The song is as relevant today as it was during the Vietnam War era. Jefferson Airplane’s version is musically complex and breathtaking to listen to. The track starts with a breezy, jazz like opening but ends with psychedelic rock expressing melancholic dread. Jorma Kaukonen’s lead guitar is stunning as he changes guitar expressions to fit the lyrics. Jack Casady’s bass lines set the ominous atmospheric background while Spencer Dryden’s drums transform from jazzy to hard rock. The recording has three lead singers: Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, and Marty Balin. Hearing each distinctive voice emphasizes the lyrics’ message and Grace Slick’s harmony adds another dimension. Finally, the studio keyboard player, Nicky Hopkins, who has recorded with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones performs with a beautiful piano counterpoint to the band’s guitar arrangement. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. Enjoy and share this with your fans and friends. Click Subscribe and notify to receive future remastered music tracks.
