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Jorma Kaukonen — Genesis
Album: Quah
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Released: 1974
Length: 4:14
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The time has come for us to pause
And think of living as it was
Into the future we must cross (must cross)
And I'd like to go with you
And I'd like to go with you

You say I'm harder than a wall
A marble shaft about to fall
I love you dearer than them all (them all)
So let me stay with you
So let me stay with you

And as we walked into the day
Skies of blue had turned to grey
I might have not been clear to say (to say)
I never looked away
I never looked away

And though I'm feeling you inside
My life is rolling with the tide
I'd like to see it be an open ride
Along with you
Going along with you

The time we borrowed from ourselves
Can't stay within a vaulted well
And living turns into a lender's well
So let me come with you
And let me come with you

And when we came out into view
And there I found myself with you
And breathing felt like something new
Along with you
Going along with you
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Such a classic piece of outstanding music!  Or, should I say, an outstanding piece of classic music?  Thanks, RP!
Posted 3 months ago by lynnefredricksen    [ Reply ]
She turned me on to Hot Tuna back in the day. She'd swoon over Jorma's photo in the centerfold shot for Quah like some girls did for Elvis or the Beatles. We went to so many Tuna concerts back then. She passed away five years ago.  My eyes are watering up listening to this beautiful song. I miss her so.
Posted 4 months ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 cropduster wrote:
Such a lovely song! Long live RP! Forever grateful for shaping and always broadening our music culture (probably for everyone here). 

Yes!
Posted 8 months ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
If it gets any better, I haven’t heard it yet.
Posted 8 months ago by kicking    [ Reply ]
This one grows on ya quick. 
Posted 9 months ago by MrPou    [ Reply ]
Such a beautiful song.  The strings add a perfect touch to the song imo.
Posted 1 year ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
I say it yet again....Sometimes I can't tell if it's RP or my own playlist I'm listening to!
Yay for us!

https://youtube.com/playlist?l...

Posted 2 years ago by jef    [ Reply ]
Beautiful.
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
Interesting song that sounds like contemporary folk in 2022.  I guess they anticipated something.
Posted 2 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
sublime
Posted 2 years ago by yroom    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by chix    [ Reply ]
This is lovely, which is very much appreciated right now. 
Posted 2 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
I've been listening to RP for 17 years, but have not heard this song until today. It's a beautiful tune. Thanks. 
Posted 2 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this before- thank you, RP, and Happy New Year to you both!
Posted 2 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
This one stands the test of time, for sure. 
Posted 3 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
 George_Tirebiter wrote:

I had this song in mind when my oldest son turned 18 and was moving away.  This whole album is terrific.  



Yet another Firesign Theater alumnus!!
Posted 3 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
 RonF wrote:

Genesis - every time RP plays it, for some reason, I have to check again to make sure I rated it a 10, and of course it hasn't somehow slipped down on its own! When I hear this played, I wish there were possibly three songs I could rate higher than 10, and this would be one of them.

I cannot explain in words why I have been such a fan of Jorma Kaukonen all of my life, well since I was old enough to use my parent's turntable. The first records I bought were Jefferson Airplane. I remember my mother telling me, "when you grow up, you won't like this music any longer, you are wasting your allowance!" I tried to explain to her that while I agreed with her that Nat King Cole was a god, I seriously doubted I would ever find Jefferson Airplane to be something that I would grow out of. Needless to say, I never did. I am 60 now and she is 85, maybe I will call her up today and tell her, I never completely grew up.

To this day, this song stops me dead for its duration.


You should just show her this post.  Nice.
Posted 3 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
JK's follow on album named "Og" is even more tasty.

An 8 for this.
Posted 3 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
I hear Cat Stevens as well. Guess I'm stuck in the past.

Posted 3 years ago by cosmicjoe    [ Reply ]
 Norwood9 wrote:

Sounds like Yusuf Islam, commonly known by his stage name Cat Stevens



Odd. I hear nothing at all that is even vaguely similar. He sounds exactly like a much younger Jorma. The Cat Stevens resemblance? Nope. Also a vastly better musician.
Posted 3 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Such a lovely song! Long live RP! Forever grateful for shaping and always broadening our music culture (probably for everyone here). 
Posted 3 years ago by cropduster    [ Reply ]
wonderful deep song, the artist has some Cat Stevens vibes for me, in a very good way.
Posted 3 years ago by grexe    [ Reply ]
 chinacat wrote:


I remember much but not all of that show also.  The Radiators also performed. I believe that there was one other band as well. 1AM to about 4AM (f not later) at the Flamingo? I clearly remember that there were very few in attendance and you could just walk up to the front of the stage for a while before and then go back to your comfortable seat. Does this help you to jog your memory at all? There were a lot of melodic lines and visions ripping through that Universe that night.


Hmm, dont think they ever played Flamingo...must have been Aladdin in the 80s or Sam Boyd in the 90s. 
Posted 3 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Yusuf Islam, commonly known by his stage name Cat Stevens

Posted 3 years ago by Norwood9    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by chix    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:

Jorma...  Hot Tuna in Vegas during a Dead tour stop.  Barely remember any of it - but I do remember Jorma's massively  melodic guitar lines ripping through the universe that night.



I remember much but not all of that show also.  The Radiators also performed. I believe that there was one other band as well. 1AM to about 4AM (f not later) at the Flamingo? I clearly remember that there were very few in attendance and you could just walk up to the front of the stage for a while before and then go back to your comfortable seat. Does this help you to jog your memory at all? There were a lot of melodic lines and visions ripping through that Universe that night.
Posted 3 years ago by chinacat    [ Reply ]
Jorma...  Hot Tuna in Vegas during a Dead tour stop.  Barely remember any of it - but I do remember Jorma's massively  melodic guitar lines ripping through the universe that night.
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Lyrical and musical genius. Everything all rolled into one. 
Posted 3 years ago by MysteryMan    [ Reply ]
Genesis - every time RP plays it, for some reason, I have to check again to make sure I rated it a 10, and of course it hasn't somehow slipped down on its own! When I hear this played, I wish there were possibly three songs I could rate higher than 10, and this would be one of them.

I cannot explain in words why I have been such a fan of Jorma Kaukonen all of my life, well since I was old enough to use my parent's turntable. The first records I bought were Jefferson Airplane. I remember my mother telling me, "when you grow up, you won't like this music any longer, you are wasting your allowance!" I tried to explain to her that while I agreed with her that Nat King Cole was a god, I seriously doubted I would ever find Jefferson Airplane to be something that I would grow out of. Needless to say, I never did. I am 60 now and she is 85, maybe I will call her up today and tell her, I never completely grew up.

To this day, this song stops me dead for its duration.
Posted 3 years ago by RonF    [ Reply ]
A wedding song for many, a song of heartbreak for others. Beautiful just the same. I got to see Jorma in concert for the 60th time since the 70's on Wed. Jan. 13th at the Birchmere for an acoustic hour and 45 minute 17 song set to about 120 of us. What a live concert rarity during these Covid times. Fellow Hot Tuna veterans from back in the day recall the five hour marathon electric sets that lent to our tinnitus of today.  And yes, even now in this solo acoustic performance there was someone in the audience incessantly bellowing Jormaaaa! Hot Fuckin' Tunaaaa! and whistling aloud during his otherwise unfettered performance.  Jorma is 80 but looks forward to getting back on the road along with Jack once Covid restrictions ease.  Also has a new album titled The River Flows recorded with his ranch manager John Hurlbut.  I think you know how to look it up online. 
Posted 3 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this song before. So tender. 
Posted 3 years ago by jacquelinelinda    [ Reply ]
This song is so haunting. Nostalgic for things that can barely even be named. Can someone please help me remember what film I saw where I first heard this? Or maybe I fabricated some memory? I just know that I love this and that it conjures up all sorts of feelings and I'm sure I rewound it several times (and researched the artist on my phone) while watching.... something...!! Help!
Posted 3 years ago by Phoenix68    [ Reply ]
Jorma can do no wrong. Love the man.

Check out Fur Peace Ranch. His amazing music school in Ohio.
https://www.furpeaceranch.com/
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song Saw this in the thread: fredhatman wrote: This is Cat Stevens, man. No its not, but I grant you is has some similarities to Cat Stevens and Donovan. But nevertheless it is Jorma Kaukonen and if you don't believe me you can search for and watch him playing it live on YouTube. Posted 3 years ago by Stephen_Phillips from Hillsborough, Northern Ireland *** I don’t think fredhatman meant it was literally him - but c’mon - let’s not get too serious!
Posted 4 years ago by RoaringMouse    [ Reply ]
hmmmmm such a beautiful, heartfelt song!  I just love this song and can listen to it over and over.  I have had this album for years.  Fantastic!
Posted 4 years ago by drwhy    [ Reply ]
Tears of Sorrow...Tears of Joy...Ah, Life.
Posted 4 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:

Are they difficult to feed?  The egrets?  Joking aside, I am sorry for your loss and hope the memories will ease the pain soon.

 Naw, the egrets come and go as they please- the loss was my own damn fault.  I couldn't compete with a lost  love from 43 years ago. You live and learn...or you don't. Odd coincidence, she was MrsTom also. And if they ever marry, she'll still be Mrs.Tom.

Posted 4 years ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
Jeez Bill, give me a break... first vampires and now this? Thank god I have my own office so people won't see me leaking onto the keyboard on a Monday evening. Still appreciate all you do...Hoping the the playlist isn't a personal reflection for you- wishing you and Rebecca all the best!
Posted 4 years ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
 derhey9416 wrote:
Having lost my partner of almost thirty eight years, this reduces me to tears every time I hear it. Egrets, I have a few...
 
Are they difficult to feed?  The egrets?  Joking aside, I am sorry for your loss and hope the memories will ease the pain soon.

Posted 4 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
Having lost my partner of almost thirty eight years, this reduces me to tears every time I hear it. Egrets, I have a few...
Posted 4 years ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
 uksminas wrote:
voice reminds Ian Anderson
 
I was thinking John Bramwell.
Posted 4 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
voice reminds Ian Anderson
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
I hear Bert Jansch in his playing - am I wrong?
Posted 4 years ago by jamie_barr    [ Reply ]
Make sure to check out his streaming live shows every Saturday night at the moment.  Find him on YouTube.
Posted 4 years ago by bstjames    [ Reply ]
Jorma very nice guy. Very Very Very beautiful song !
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
This was fine until yer man started singing :(
Posted 4 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
BEAUTIFUL song from one of the finest guitarists to emerge from the 60's!
Posted 4 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
One of my very favorite songs So touching so beautiful 10 10 10
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
If only the strings were left out. Still lovely. 
Posted 5 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Perfect; thank you Jorma and long live the original Airplane!
Posted 5 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
I like, but really I just wanna hear Anarchy in the UK!
Posted 5 years ago by paulstrangeway    [ Reply ]
Thank you as always Bill!
Posted 5 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Merry Christmas Bill! Thanks for the Airplane / Jorma segue today!
Posted 5 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
This song elicits strong emotions.  Thinking about my 40th wedding anniversary coming up in 4 days.  Life as an open ride "along with you".  Amazing how fast it's flown.
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
I had this song in mind when my oldest son turned 18 and was moving away.  This whole album is terrific.  
Posted 6 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
A year ago it was said,("A definitive wedding song "),my wife has passed on now,but I know her enough that she would have picked this song and I would have agreed with her Without question. Thank You,Bill & Rebecca 
         :o)         Connecticut  
Posted 6 years ago by pfwashburn    [ Reply ]

Added to the RP playlist just after my comment on Hot Tuna — Water Song

haresfur wrote:
Can I rate it 10 again?

If you like this, check out Quah.

  You're welcome.


Posted 6 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
better without the strings

 
I really agree. The song is complete without the addition of strings and more authentic.
Posted 6 years ago by capandjudy    [ Reply ]
Jorma!

{#Chillpill}

Thank you for playing this, Bill.

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Posted 6 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
Something very simple and moving about this song - very Sixties but it makes me feel nostalgic for a time that I was just too young to have experienced first hand. Bumping up 7 >> 8.
Posted 7 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Still

Ahhhhhhhhhhh with a long sigh

Thanks Bill $ Rebecca
Posted 7 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
People who like this Jorma tune will get a kick out of this video from when he bonded backstage with John Bell from Widespread Panic at the Warfield in San Francisco in July 2000.  Captured as part of a documentary on Widespread Panic called "The Earth Will Swallow You"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLgTLJdbgGw


Posted 7 years ago by tallboy1968    [ Reply ]
 fredhatman wrote:

This is Cat Stevens, man.

 
No its not, but I grant you is has some similarities to Cat Stevens and Donovan. But nevertheless it is Jorma Kaukonen and if you don't believe me you can search for and watch him playing it live on YouTube.
Posted 7 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
The definitive wedding song. Period.
Posted 7 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 run4more wrote:
What amazes me is I think I bought nearly everything ever put out by Hot Tuna and never heard this, never even had a clue about Jorma's catalog. Thanks Bill... RP just never stops surprising me.
 
Electric live version on `Double Dose´ from 1978.
Posted 7 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
Jorma's guitar work on this is absolutely sublime!
Posted 7 years ago by Rogerbr    [ Reply ]
 fredhatman wrote:

This is Cat Stevens, man.

 
Sounds more like a vintage Airplane topped with some chunk-light Tuna to me ... ;)
Posted 7 years ago by bobcanna1    [ Reply ]

This is Cat Stevens, man.
Posted 8 years ago by fredhatman    [ Reply ]
muito bom {#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by Glória_Rocha    [ Reply ]
I first listened to this my freshman year of college. Man, haven't heard this in years. Bill, thanks for the blast from the past.
Posted 8 years ago by NickDanger    [ Reply ]
Whether its electric or acoustic, its always HFT
Posted 8 years ago by Hey_Porter    [ Reply ]
better without the strings
Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Mannick wrote:
Very Cat Stevens-esque! {#Clap}

 
Sounds Donovanesque to me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FwEX_Yf2Wo
Posted 8 years ago by pankman    [ Reply ]
7.7 average? This a solid 10 for me. Great hearing Jorma on RP!
Posted 8 years ago by kicking    [ Reply ]
Jorma!!! godlike musician imo  : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 run4more wrote:

What amazes me is I think I bought nearly everything ever put out by Hot Tuna and never heard this, never even had a clue about Jorma's catalog. Thanks Bill... RP just never stops surprising me.

 
Eggs Ackley, me too 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Absolutely beautiful
Posted 8 years ago by Prius    [ Reply ]
This was an good album when it came, made in to an amazing album by the dark haired beauty that introduced me to it.bMakes me smile and somewhat heart at the same time. Nice play Bill.
Posted 8 years ago by mfcrowe    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:

But not really. This song lacks the quirky aspects of Cat Stephens' delivery. Somehow more authentic, although that's about as subjective a way to look at it as any. I haven't heard this in ages and really appreciate it all.

 

That's probably true, but as english isn't my native langage, I might be missing some of Stevens (had his name wrong by the way!) hmm..quirk? Quirkiness?!

The voice and the tune just reminded me of him! But anyway, I find both great! :) 
Posted 9 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:
brings back memories of an unrequited love.
9 for the song but a 10 for the girl who introduced me to this gem.

 
"the girl who introduced you to this gem"... I suppose you mean the song {#Tongue}
Posted 9 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
brings back memories of an unrequited love.
9 for the song but a 10 for the girl who introduced me to this gem.
Posted 9 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
What an album!
Posted 9 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
Always and ever brings a tear to my eye. Beautiful, sad song. Brilliant guitar playing, killer lyrics, and soulful, sincere singing. Eternal...
I echo the sentiment of a post below; times like these, hearing this song, I wish I could have kept the good love (and dropped the bad).
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Mannick wrote:
Very Cat Stevens-esque! {#Clap}

 
But not really. This song lacks the quirky aspects of Cat Stephens' delivery. Somehow more authentic, although that's about as subjective a way to look at it as any. I haven't heard this in ages and really appreciate it all.
Posted 9 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Jorma at his best....great collection of tunes.
Posted 9 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
Very Cat Stevens-esque! {#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
Man that guy can pick just swell.
Memories of a great show in DC where he invited everyone back for the second show.
 
Posted 9 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
Great song, great album, wonderful memories of a beautiful young gal that I think I might still have a crush on and occasionally wonder how she is doing but alas I let get away from me nearly thirty years ago...
Posted 9 years ago by mfcrowe    [ Reply ]
A beautiful song.  Love the way his picking keeps you "moving" along in the song/story. 
Posted 10 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
Always one of my favorites
Posted 10 years ago by Jdingman    [ Reply ]
As much Jorma as my brother had in his collection when I was growing up, I don't ever remember hearing this lovely tune....but I have always loved his picking style.
 
 
Just heard it in the movie Transcendence last night and LOVED it.
Posted 10 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Thought it was Ian Anderson and had to look. Not a slight on either artist. Nice.

What amazes me is I think I bought nearly everything ever put out by Hot Tuna and never heard this, never even had a clue about Jorma's catalog. Thanks Bill... RP just never stops surprising me.
Posted 10 years ago by run4more    [ Reply ]
Beautiful stuff ... forty years old.  I have a copy of this kicking around, but I haven't listened to it in many years.  Jorma's one of the great musicians of our time. 
Posted 10 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]