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"Today" is a folk rock ballad written by Marty Balin and Paul Kantner from the band Jefferson Airplane. It first appeared on their album Surrealistic Pillow with a live version later appearing on the expanded rerelease of Bless Its Pointed Little Head. Marty Balin said, "I wrote it to try to meet Tony Bennett. He was recording in the next studio. I admired him, so I thought I'd write him a song. I never got to meet him, but the Airplane ended up doing it." Jerry Garcia plays the simple, repetitive but poignant lead guitar riff on the song.

Personnel

• Marty Balin – lead vocals, tambourine
• Grace Slick – vocals
• Jorma Kaukonen – guitar
• Paul Kantner – guitar, vocals
• Jack Casady – bass
• Spencer Dryden – drums
• Jerry Garcia – lead guitar

References

1. Tamarkin, Jeff (2003). Surrealistic Pillow (Liner notes). Jefferson Airplane. BMG Heritage. 82876 50351 2.
2. Unterberger, Richie. "Great Moments in Folk Rock: Lists of Author Favorites". www.richieunterberger.com. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
3. Sacher, Andre. "Beyond "White Rabbit": Why Jefferson Airplane were one of psychedelic rock's greatest bands". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
4. Greenwald, Matthew. "Today by Jefferson Airplane - Track Info - AllMusic". allmusic. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
5. ^ Surrealistic Pillow 2003 re-release liner notes
6. Surrealistic Pillow 2003 re-release liner notes

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