Artist:  Jefferson Starship

Title:  Red Octopus

Date:  1975

Label:  Grunt Records/RCA   BFL1-0999

Art Director:  Frank Mulvey

Liner Photograph:  Jim Marshall

Graphics:  Gribbitti  

Notes:  There were few remnants of the old Airplane left when this was recorded. Although Papa John still brings his sweet sound to the party and Grace can belt 'em out with the best of them I always felt that the material on this record was a little heavy on the "love songs". The musical chops are still there, but it just didn't seem to ring true to hear Grace doing the "Oh Baby" parts in "Miracles". I guess it's just a matter of personal taste or preferences. This comes to you via a request from a gentleman interested in having the cover art as a tattoo upon a major portion of his back. If I receive a photo of the final product I'll be sure to post it here.

Line Up:

Marty Balin
Grace Slick
Paul Kantner
Pete Sears
Craig Chaquico
Papa John Creach
David Freiberg
John Barbata

Track Listing

Side 1

Fast Buck Freddy
Miracles
Git Fiddler
Ai Garimasu
Sweeter Than Honey

Side 2

Play on Love
Tumblin'
I Want to See Another World
Sandalphon
There Will Be Love
 

A while back I was contacted by someone wanting the inner sleeve picture of the octopus to use as a tattoo. Well, here's the result:

Tattoo

Now that's a hard core fan folks...He also sent in this pic of his newest addition:

Osibisa