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Hot Tuna — True Religion
Album: Burgers
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Released: 1972
Length: 4:42
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Momma take the pillow from under my head, now
Allelu
Said take the pillow from under my head
Allelu

Now, take the pillow from under my head
Jesus's gonna make up my dyin' bed
Then you'll need that true religion
Allelu

Doctor, doctor, lookin' sad
Allelu
Well, doctor, doctor said lookin' sad
Allelu

And doctor, doctor now lookin' sad
"Strangest case I ever had"
Then you'll need that true religion
Allelu

Crossin' Jordan, I need not fear
Allelu
Well, crossin' Jordan, I need not fear
Allelu

Said, crossin' Jordan, I need not fear
Jesus' gonna be the engineer
Then you'll need that true religion
Allelu

Momma take the pillow from under my head, now
Allelu
Said take the pillow from under my head
Allelu

Well, take the pillow from under my head
Jesus's gonna make up my dyin' bed
Then you'll need that true religion
Allelu

And I cried, you'll need that true religion
Allelu
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 On_The_Beach wrote:

The Grateful Tuna?



Hot F#$%in Tuna!
Ohhhh thank you so so much RP! My 67th Hot Tuna concert comes this Sept. 30 at the Warner Theater in DC where it all began for me Nov. of '77.
Hot Tuna yeah!
 xcranky_yankee wrote:
slightly less now but a fun place to visit, just across the river from Tarrytown



well, not just across. Got to Head Up The Country...........60 miles up
 thewiseking wrote:

Takes me back to New Paltz in the early 70s. Hippie Town.

slightly less now but a fun place to visit, just across the river from Tarrytown

papa john creach on fiddle?
leon russell

 
Takes me back to New Paltz in the early 70s. Hippie Town.
 ziakut wrote:
If one was not familiar with this band/album...they'd be pressed to determine which title is the band or album name. Both have their own issues. That...with the unapologetic randomness of the photo makes me laugh.
 
I wonder if they had the title & band name reversed at first, and then someone said, "nah, that just looks like we're selling a strange sandwich."
If one was not familiar with this band/album...they'd be pressed to determine which title is the band or album name. Both have their own issues. That...with the unapologetic randomness of the photo makes me laugh.
Oh what a great track to wake up to. Thank you Bill!
And for you folks who are still fans you should know you can view weekly streams from Jorma's place every Saturday evening at 8PM eastern via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_ex5vuFFY&feature=youtu.be
 Piranga wrote:
These kinds of bands make me drink whiskey.
 
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I never had the courtesy to thank her for it. W. C. Fields.


Hoot hoot!
 Piranga wrote:
These kinds of bands make me drink whiskey.
 

Most things make me drink whiskey. But, yes, this is surely a whiskey drinkin band.
Saw these guys on New Year's Eve in Berkeley. Great show! 
The Grateful Tuna?
Just finished Jorma's book titled Been So Long, sent an autographed copy to a friend in Dallas, took another friend to see Jorma's boyhood home on Northampton Street and Jack's a couple blocks away on Reno Rd. in DC (I live close by) and learned yesterday of Marty's passing. *sigh*
{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananasplit}
{#Bananajam}{#Daisy}{#Dancingbanana_2}Doing my happy dance!
My favorite album! Thanks Bill!!!  Otomi, it's ticket stubs that help me keep count. And I'm up to 57 shows now.
 Piranga wrote:
These kinds of bands make me drink whiskey.
 
Cheers!  {#Cheers}


                     

These kinds of bands make me drink whiskey.
 chinaski wrote:
I've seen Jorma and Jack and the boys in concert 56 times since the seventies in small towns and big cities from coast to coast over the years. Can't wait 'til they come through town again!

 
I'm impressed that you have the exact figure! Do you have a special method for keeping count?
I've seen Jorma and Jack and the boys in concert 56 times since the seventies in small towns and big cities from coast to coast over the years. Can't wait 'til they come through town again!
These guys are SO good... Fond memories of seeing them jam here in Boulder back in the day... So grateful for them and for RP too!
Burgers. My all time favorite rock album. https://www.jormakaukonen.com

wicked Tuna : )
 Proclivities wrote:

I think you mean Guild.

 
Right—typo!
My all time favorite rock album. Ever. Love Hot Effin' Tuna!   https://www.jormakaukonen.com
WOW! Love it when you play Hot Tuna!{#Bananajam}

And yes, gods bless Papa John Creach!!!
 capandjudy wrote:

It is Jack Casady sliding up to the low G note using his modified Guide Starfire bass while overdriving his amp. It does in fact sound like a "fart".

 
I think you mean Guild.
Papa John Creach added lots to Hot Tuna and this song and album (yes it was issued long ago in vinyl).
Where did i put that Hot Tuna T shirt?
my own personal Super JC, followed by Tuna and powerful gorgeous Tracy
Joy! 
I know it's Sunday and all ... but can we move on from this collection of religiousness, please?

Love this song and the whole album.
seared ahi tuna, yum
 Dianyla wrote:
Um, was that a fart noise just before he starts singing?
 


It is Jack Casady sliding up to the low G note using his modified Guide Starfire bass while overdriving his amp. It does in fact sound like a "fart".

 wondertoofar wrote:
You know they originally wanted to name themselves Hot Sh1T. The record label didn't go for that so the next best thing is Tuna. Right?

Let's hear some more! Jack Casady one of the best bass players in Rock.

I read this the other day in the Wikipedia article on Hot Tuna:

"The band name Hot Tuna came from someone Kaukonen refers to as a 'witty wag' who called out, 'hot tuna' after hearing the line 'What's that smell like fish, oh baby,' from the Blind Boy Fuller song 'Keep on Truckin.' Kaukonen decided it was a good band name and it stuck ever since. Before their debut album was released, their name was seen on the Jefferson Airplane Volunteers album lyrics insert with a mock headline proclaiming 'Hot Tuna! R. Nixon Misplaced. For details see sports section.'"

Here are the lyrics for "Keep on Truckin,'" which is on the Burgers album. They were pretty distorted on the lyrics web site so I listened hard and cleaned up the transcription.

Now keep on truckin' mama,
truck my blues away.
I said, keep on truckin' mama,
truck my blues away.
Here you come baby big as sin.
Tell what you been doin' by the shape you're in.
So keep on truckin' mama,
now truck my blues away.

You been doin' like I think you been doin,
can't do that ‘round here,
I said you been doin' like I think you been doin,
can't do that round here.
Here you come mama big as hell.
Tell what you been doin' by the way you smell.
So keep on truckin' mama,
truck my blues away.

Now what's that smell like fish oh babe,
I really would like to know.
Tell me what's that smell like fish pretty mama,

I really would like to know.
That ain't puddin' baby that ain't pie.
It's the stuff that I got to buy.
So keep on truckin' mama,
truck my blues away.

Yes you gotta leave my house this mornin',
get your yes yes out of my door.
I said yes you gotta leave my house this mornin',
get your yes yes out of my door.
Ashes to ashes, baby, dust to dust.
What you gonna do when that damn thing rusts?
Said keep on truckin' mama,
truck my blues away.


I somehow missed Hot Tuna back when this stuff was new. I must have heard it at parties, but never owned any of it. Thanks to Radio Paradise I've been able to identify, get my hands on and enjoy this extraordinary music, starting with Burgers and The Phosphorescent Rat.


This is good, and has caught my ear today. I've been listening to a lot of Dead lately, and this tune fits in nicely.
You know they originally wanted to name themselves Hot Sh1T. The record label didn't go for that so the next best thing is Tuna. Right? Let's hear some more! Jack Casady one of the best bass players in Rock.
MojoJojo wrote:
I prefer cold tuna, AKA, sushi. Ironically, I am a little cold on Hot Tuna.
How about some Leftover Salmon next?
I prefer cold tuna, AKA, sushi. Ironically, I am a little cold on Hot Tuna.
Never heard this before. A Little Feat kinda sound...in a good way.
I was just talking about Hot Tuna a few minutes ago, about how much I like them!....How did you know it's just what I wanted to hear? Thanks!
Um, was that a fart noise just before he starts singing?
MisterVErb wrote:
:-({|=
Caught up with HT in Truckee last month. They were terrific! Photos & videos (you'll want broadband for the videos) https://www.ca-dreaming.com/HotTuna
This song will forever remind me of my big brother Chris playing his bass guitar along with it...love that I heard it here!
thank you hot tuna - thank you rp :-({|=
Ahhhh...Jorma with Papa John....now there's a combo I miss....