reJoyce by Jefferson Airplane

Album: After Bathing at Baxter's (1967)

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Written by Grace Slick, this song was inspired by James Joyce's novel Ulysses.
This song follows Jorma Kaukonen's "The Last Wall of the Castle" in the third of the album's five suites, entitled "Hymn to An Older Generation." >>>
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Apsa from AfricaCaptivating song, musically speaking. Fantastic bass, subtle drumming.
The horns are Spencer Dryden's idea.
Grace and Spencer (who were lovers, then) shared an interest for Jazz music.
Malcolm from LondonI think the last line of the 4th verse should be (more like) 'let Constant Gedding throw up on his leg'. I think Constant Gedding is another character mentioned in 'Ulysses', together with Bloom, Boylan ('Blazes' Boylan - Molly's lover), and possibly Stephen (Dedalus).

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