Grace Slick: White Rabbit

Music History: "White Rabbit" is a song written by Grace Slick, which became famous after she performed it with the band Jefferson Airplane. This song, one of the band's most iconic tracks, is known for its vivid references to the imagery found in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass."

Grace Slick composed "White Rabbit" in 1965 or 1966, drawing on her fascination with Lewis Carroll's books. The song uses its fantastical elements as metaphors for the psychedelic experience, drawing parallels between the mind-altering experiences described in Carroll's book and the psychedelic drug culture of the 1960s. It is often interpreted as a commentary on the distorted perceptions that drugs produce and the society's hypocritical view towards drugs and drug use.

The song was unique for its time, both for its content and its bolero-like build-up from a quiet beginning to a powerful climax. This musical structure mirrored the song's theme of growing realization and awakening. "White Rabbit" was released on Jefferson Airplane's 1967 album "Surrealistic Pillow," and it became one of the definitive songs of the psychedelic rock era, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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[fiveinchglass]

Man this song brings back memories of a wonderful world that no longer exists. If I only had a time machine, however songs like this are the next best thing))

[prestoni]

This is my Vietnam song..Grace Slicks vibrato voice places me there everytime...over a half century ago

[garyjackson]

Gracie Slick had a powerful voice. Could really sing. Her eyes always got me. She would look right at you. Confident. Strong.

[chuckford]

This songs epitomizes the late '60's. What a hard driving song. "White Rabbit" is timeless!

[josephweisberg]

At around 7 years old I fell deeply in love with this song. Then my dad showed me the picture of Grace on the album . Simply beautiful.

[coldcoffeebear]

Grace was beautiful in reality. We don't need A.I. young Grace.

[Wildlonesome]

One of the original rockers of the 60s, her voice helped move a generation.

[anthonymerola]

This shoots me back.to the 1960s. I get chills just hearing this song. Grace, you are a legend!

[tigertalk]

Grace Slick is one of my favorite vocalists! Love the song, "Somebody to Love!"
She's a Hall of Famer to me!! 👍💥💫

[KittyGrizGriz]

Love Grace Slicks voice - the gorgeous Ice Queen totally rocks! - The psychedelic 60s baby!
Jefferson Airplane/Starship are fantastic bands.
Surrealist Pillow & Red Octopus LOVE!!! 💖

I spoke to her daughter China, on a San Francisco Facebook page with a pic of her father, Paul Kantner; everyone was admiring his contributions to music and pleasant laid back personality. China reached out & was so pleased and happy to hear that we adored her father, it was so cool. Bless their family. R.I.P. Paul🤍🤍🤍

[jims]

Love me some Grace. In the early 80s I saw JS in San Diego after a soccer game. After the concert I was walking down the tunnel to the field to meet up with my friend who had been backstage during the concert and was waiting at the field end of the tunnel for us. About half way down there was a middle age couple walking up and the lady asked me if I had a light. I lit her cigarette and continued. As I got to my friend he asked us what she said. I asked, "what who said?" He said, you were just talking to Grace. For a second I wanted to run after her. I lit Grace Slick's cigarette and didn't even recognize her. She was wearing different clothes than she wore onstage. That's my Grace story.

[marksummers]

truly one of the greatest songs of all time... the lyrics are wonderful... the lead vocal is fantastic..

[ericgleixner]

Iconic representation of the 1960s. It brings back memories of my childhood.

[brianhunt]

One of those iconic songs that got me through my youth. Thank you Grace.

[duskintheforest]

Grace Slick was a rock Goddess! I hadn't seen some of these pictures. So devastatingly beautiful! Grace had a distinctive voice for sure.

[robinsemmens]

Awesome Song.
There's nothing like it, especially these days.
I do miss those days, but fortunately, i have my memories.

[kzzqvwx]

One of the best voices in the business

[forearthbelow]

I'm soon to be 71 and i had the immense pleasure and privilege to see this wonderful group, of that era. play live in 1970 at the Shepton Mallet festival here in the UK- which morphed into the famous Glastonbury festival in subsequent years.

[lorensr.bingham]

Well, Grace slick it’s got to be in the top five of the finest finest singers of the rock group or the 60s whatever that was my God she was fantastic she one of the Jefferson airplane but I will never be the same. She’s outrageous. I know she’s retired now, but God bless your grace. We love you to death of me still to rock on sweet lady rock on.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[maynardweaver]

One of the best female singers, ever!