Jorma Kaukonen - Genesis (D.O.C. Music Club)

[HenryBrosowski]

Finland!

[holyland08]

Jorma and Jack are American treasures that, maybe as a result of trascending one definitive genre have not received the recognision due them. They are so diverse together.

I mean you can love Genesis and Hesitation blues and Trial by Fire-theres a pretty expansive sound.

Love this music. Through them I learned so much about the blues, people I would not have otherwise been exposed to.

Love Jorma and Jack

[evelynagudo]

One Of My Favorites Guitarists Of All Times!

[cudaj2]

One thing I love about this song is that the main verse rythm and melody are similar to a song Jefferson Airplane recorded for their 1st album but wasn't released on that album. It's called J.P.P. McStep B. Blues, written by the late great Skip Spence and features the late, great Jerry Garcia on it. It can be found on an album called "Early Flight", a compilation of outtakes over the years and released in 1974. Actually you can probably find it here on YouTube. Give it a listen!

[faustobass]

Love this song

[deedrh]

i know i've commented this song before but i love it so much

[larrychapin]

@nottwozero thanks for the insight. Acceptance is the answer to the things we cannot change. Dig!

[nottwozero]

@larrychapin Unless we cannot accept, then that is the answer!

[larrychapin]

Does anyone know what Jorma means by the line:

"And living turns into a lender's will". ?

Thanks!

[nottwozero]

@larrychapin Even though these things are always open to interpretation and often a mystery even to the author, my perspective is that it can means that life is a thing that 'we' as 'human beings' don't have any real control over, and that sometimes, especially in, or after a crisis or intense introspection, there is a seeing that it all just is and sort of happens of its' own destiny or process or whatever. Dig? Great question.

[macplumber]

@larrychapin what do you think it means!?...give yourself some credit sir!..... ;)

[fensterchunster]

He is Fuckin Great HoT Tuna !

[833P]

Hes not in the same class as Clapton, but superb in his own way.

[3484then]

@833P Fuck Clapton he was backing the neonazi movement while Hot Fuckin Tuna was being called the premier punk band of 1977 (Village Voice)

[welcome2myhell]

@3484then retard

[joekoenecke]

Clapton's acoustic blues is mostly Delta Blues. Jorma's acoustic blues is mostly "piedmont" style blues, sometimes called "east Coast" style. Love them both! Wonder if they have ever played together?

[kocean1]

This is one of Yorma best the guitar work is so great...

[QuietMary]

Pure.

[goffredo]

he's the doppelganger of Christian Bale

[7855waldo]

@goffredo - Simplify: C.B. is a dope.

[Fireperv]

Never really a tuna fan in the "metal years" Americas choice excepted, but have always loved jorma's acoustic work solo and with tuna and this is certainly one of my favourites., strange thing though saw Kantners JS a few years ago and and saw the excellent Slick Aguilar covering Jorma's parts on the JA songs, what a difference. same songbut totally different feel, then got a boot of the JA reunion tour with Jorma covering Aguilar's parts on KBC's America, Different but both good.

[cyclocaster]

italian tv wasn't as thrash as today!!!

[cyclocaster]

@cyclocaster Trash !



[Rerunbob2]

@lavenderjane1967 thank you for speaking the truth

[belight1020]

Regardless of why he composed it, it is one of the most honest, beautiful (non-codependent) lyrical testaments of Love created in our generation(s). He "gets" the exquisite simplicity of what it's really about and presents it's all right there, simply, honestly, and eloquently in his unique way. It takes tremendous courage to bear your heart and soul in front of the world as he does with his music on it's own, but to share something that tender and real...is magnificent.

[belight1020]

This IS one of the best songs ever...Played it my wedding!

[6969sirens]

this song is about Jorma getting caught cheating on his wife...he told me backstage at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett NY...this is my favorite Jorma song ever...so poignant for all of us adulterers!!!

[deedrh]

THIS IS N=MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SONG EVER. I LOVE JORMA FOR OVER 30 YEARS, BUT WHEN I SEE HIM PLAY, HE TAKES MY BREATH AWAY

[WeirSpirit]

@deedrh i can see why my friend

[tacomaboy23525]

said* p.s heard the song once but liked it so much a learned some of the basic chords to the song a g d e know i can learn middle part well just did thanxz jorma for a great song go white rabbit

[tacomaboy23525]

said*

[tacomaboy23525]

true story here ive been searchin for this song for years never knew the name i did know the artist. was on i tunes say jorma so i clicked looked for year aproxy first song bingo GENISIS 99 cents bought me some happiness tonight now im watching him live yeehaw............

[SpiralEyeHotTuna]

Yes I was at the Malibu show in 1986. Thanks to MM for posting this great video.

[donbrennajr]

anyone see jack and jorma at the malibu beach club on long island 1986?

[MrGrahamster]

This song is in my top 3 list of my most favorite songs.

[Parkyurkarkas]

Genesis is a pretty easy song to play, just capo the 2nd fret. I'm not saying I kill it, but if you have intermediate finger-picking ability, it's not that hard. Great song to break out around the campfire and chicks dig it!

[afterglo0w]

man this is weird...

[Fruscianteistheman]

i hear a lot of that won't bother me no more by blind blake.

[Fruscianteistheman]

it makes me want to shoot myself in the head that people actually bring up completely irrelevant artists. it is disturbing that people are so dumb.

[nochocplease]

very nice,many thanks for posting !

[MrChubbleyWarner]

Wow...takes a LOT of skill to play n pick like that... and sing too..yay go Jorma!!

[joesjoes20]

Very nicely played. He puts alot of emotion into his playing.

[chuckdg25]

B E S T SONG EVER DEF FO SHO

[finnertyManuel]

uuuuu... thank you mr. jorma, for being with me all these years. you are the music amigo, you and your friends...

[andreagangemi]

Wow!

I perfectly remember this performance.

It was the first time I heard Jorma.

Thanks for posting... and thanks to Renzo Arbore for DOC

[amysinai]

JORMA plays from the HEART.....LOVE you brother.....SHINE ON.....:) Blessing's, Peace, LOVE, Light! :)

[danieljaysimon]

Amazing. I only stumbled on this after hearing Widespread Panic's cover.

What a great song. Panic definitely does it justice, but nothign like hearing the original.

Check out the youtube video of Widespread Panic doing this song @ 04/28/02 Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

[heehaa99]

I agree with RWGz ...There is something about Hot Tuna and Jorma....I never got into Airplane as much.........

[deedrh]

this is my all time favorite song ever!!!!

[hfsradiofan]

super song by a great performer.

[cdh88]

Thanks for posting this gem, essence of Jorma, bella

[4rainbowed]

Been HOPING that Jorma did this song in video! Wore out my copy of the "Quah" LP when I was 17, loving this song the best.

[krysant50]

lovely share Gisa, txs you thought of me and i do admire the guitarist and the song here. if not for you, i dnever hear of Jorma.appreciated here!

krysana

[Mariekesone]

Never heard this...Absolutely Wonderful song!..:-)

Looking at all the comments, i won't even start mentioning his guitarplaying:-))

[keo774]

che ci faceva jorma alla rai?

ci manca solo che va a sanremo.

No, SCHERSO

[gianca60]

@keo774 Nello show di Arbore D.O.C. ci andarono molti grandi della musica compreso Miles Davis. Quanti anni avevi nel 1990?

[keo774]

@gianca60

nn ero ancora nato: so del 1997 !

xo vbb naturalmente dicevo per scherso, te pare!

jorma è il mio idolo. lo scopo della mia vita è di essere come lui!

[gianca60]

@keo774 saluti e tanta buona musica come questa a te e tutti noi.

[keo774]

@gianca60 grazie mille!!!!

[keo774]

@gianca60

l'hai mai visto jorma dal vivo?

[gianca60]

@keo774 Ho visto tanti grandi della musica (alcuni non ci sono più) ma lui no.

[keo774]

@gianca60

io posso considerarmi molto fortunato: alla mia età sono riuscito a vedere Jorma Kaukonen, John McLauglin e lunedì andro a vedere i super mitici crosby stills and nash.

non vedo l'ora

[gianca60]

@keo774 Mclaughlin l'ho visto anche io, col trio assieme a Al Di Meola e Paco De Lucia e poi con la elettrica in trio jazz. Mi pare che preferici la acustica alla elettrica o sbaglio? tra i grandi della elettrica ho visto Stevie Ray Vaughan ad Umbria Jazz nel 1986.

[keo774]

@gianca60

bhe, dipende.

se stiamo parlando di jorma kaukonen acustico, allora posso dire che preferisco la musica acustica, ma se parliamo di john mcloughlin, allora preferisco quella elettrica.

[keo774]

@gianca60

comunque oggi ho visto crosby stills and nash...

troppo forti

[MrCariatide]

@keo774

lo vidi dal vivo nel 1979 o 1980...non ricordo bene. fece un tour con una band italiana che non era male ma di cui non ricordo il nome.

Che bei tempi.tanta tanta bella musica. mi auguro che i giovani di oggi possano sentirne altrettanta

[greystreetmom]

i have to agree with mahatmacote. it took years before it crossed my mind to look this song up. when i was in my freshman year of college,way back in 1977, i heard this streaming through the shared wall from the room next door. it actually got me on my feet and over to the girl playing it to ask who was singing this. it has remained a favorite of mine low these many years. what a simple, sensual and hopeful song this is!

[11spike7]

I wonder, is it even possible to visit a guitar video and not see a comment by some

butt-wipe  "'comparing" guitarists?

"Yea... Django Reinhardt is good, but he can't shred like Steve Vai."

[PJWTh3R41N]

@11spike7 yes steve vai can shred but he can't write for shit. his music is boring

[rosfire]

bellissima.....quanti viaggi....

[ellenzlive]

this is one of my favorite songs of all time

[RobertB1958]

Jorma's music has always been incredible to me; he has managed to shape my life without ever having met me. I am forever grateful of his talent and the gift that he left for the rest of us!

[mywilsonlife]

unforgettable

[BlackDomeBills]

this has some magic

[BLACKCATS2173]

I love Jorma and the acoustic guitar

[GeorgeRBM1999]

Oh my. I haven't heard this song in 20 years at least and I have tears streaming down my face. One of the most beautiful songs ever, from one of the great guitar players of his time.

[cagnetto]

long live Jorma  fuck mikemanitou!

[kglasscal]

I listened to this song a lot when my wife was deathly ill. It reminded me of how much I really love her. She recovered, but I still ache when I hear it.

[Shoisia]

This is achingly beautiful. I have listened to it an endless amont of times and never tire of it.

[mikemanitou]

Love this Jorma tune....long live TUNA...fuck italy!

[gianca60]

@mikemanitou fuck you (hey, it's a rhyme!)

[ilgrandemazzinga]

@mikemanitou a tua figlia piace la minchia italiana

[somy63]

Fa venire la pelle d'oca...FANTASTICO!!!

[paraplegia]

D.O.C. was one of the few shows ever on italian TV to feature great international artists, strictly live. Pat Metheny and David Sylvian were also guests. It was circa 1987.

[talerdudansk]

Nothing compares to this..

[Stagerli]

I think it is likely 78 or 79 before Jorma cut his hair and went white orange or whatever other color for some time with Vital Parts and White Gland etc... before tuna got back together

[bbrstat]

USA sucks seeing this 4 the first time 20 fucking yrs later...greatest country in the world my ass!

[talerdudansk]

Just love it! So real...

[Agoateeman]

such a sweet and soulful song. my god how great this is...

[coronadoavenue]

This is from around 1980, not 1990.

[Rich915]

CFMartin didn't release the guitar that JK is using in this Vid, an MC-68, until '85. It was discontinued in '94 or '95

[WEIR4EVER]

This is pure MAGIC

[dullsvillain]

open ride>>>>>>>>>

[georgetsikos1]

Great quality for back in the day.

Amazing that they still rock.

[Gertrudis67]

I'd like to stay with YOU! Luv ya Jorma.

[rustyblack1a]

d.o.c. 1988 !!!

[DaveElectric55555]

Anni 90??????????

Sarà del 1975.

[2547965]

mi ricordo bene la trasmissione, secondo me è seconda metà anni 80.

[therealzooch]

The professor from Gilligan's island loves Jorma!

[wbr1122]

great playing realy enjoyed it

[axendo1]

wonderful Jorma!

[talerdudansk]

Hi Jorma! keep on going!!

[TheMobyGrapes]

absolutely stunning. what else can you say?

[florasonkin]

im your fan ever

[lavenderjane1967]

Honestly, I really don't think you can compare Clapton to Jorma - two entirely different styles of playing and each guitarist is a master of his particular style. As it happens, my own tastes lean toward the acoustic finger picking Jorma does, but I can still appreciate Clapton's talent.

[chuckdg25]

@lavenderjane1967 clapton classical gas

watch it

[ruk777]

@lavenderjane1967 well, I will say it: Eric Clapton is the most AVERAGE guitar player there is in the list of "guitar slingers". Boring and average. Jimi hendrix blew him away back in '66 and did it with his eyes closed. It's nice to be first.... But "Wonderful Tonight".... YAWN!!!!

[lavenderjane1967]

@ruk777 As I said, Clapton is a master at what he does even if what he's doing is being a master of boring ;-)

[willis636]

@lavenderjane1967 look up tears in heaven by eric clapton

[bruceisjack]

I love Jorma's and I love Eric's playing...I don't need to criticize another musician to enjoy them

[buchananstreet]

its okay to have your own " taste " in music - what isnt okay is to be brainwashed by the propaganda of a rithless industry who wants to sell you a cat for a hare : clapton has betrayed ALL that the blues stands for and has whitened it and smoothened it oot ad nauseam, so he wouls sell ZILLIONS of records to ignoramusses who keep believeing that THIS is REAL blues whilst it is only crippled plastic deaf dumb and blind

[ngiyaxolisa]

Am I the only one who thinks this tune and Landslide sound disturbingly similar? I'm suggesting that either one is derivative of the other (probably just coincidence), just that they're pretty much the same songs. Before you HT fans beat on me, let me add that I heard Genesis first and still like it the best.

[tennesseevol]

you should use qtips more often

[buchananstreet]

clapton???! how dare YOU name eric in one breath with kaukonen? jorma has SOUL, unlike this bore clapton

[bruceisjack]

a professor has spoken...YT is full of professors

[buchananstreet]

no professors here - just a sane man with an INDEPENDENT judgement and unable to be tricked into c ommercially provoked delusions of " quality" where there isnt one : clapton himself admitted he was better in the seventies than now - to me he was almost always just a BORE and a burgeois. sorry.the sad thing is that entire generations grow up believing the lie : showed up their " brains " is this shallow clapton and they dont even KNOW who ALBERT COLLINS is or ELMORE JAMES

[Shoisia]

I cahn listen to this song endlessly and never tire of it. It is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and the guitar is incredible.

[acousticland]

the most fascinating tune of Jorma...

and his magic voice.

[Larsbolander]

I cried. I'll admit it.

[CaptainShays]

Jorma

Thanks Bro, You have no idea how much this song means to me right now. You have just expressed my deepest emotions for me. God bless you abundantly my dear brother

[elvisaron1]

like clapton unpluggeg

[elvisaron1]

Thank`s I liked

[polebarns1]

nothing like tuna in the mid 70's.......back when they were junkies.....with bob steeler.....those days aint coming back....

[karaokejoe316]

First at my college auditorium 1978 then 50 shows at the lone star nyc.. the airplane renunion with H.T. at the break, the first beacon shows.. had to get tics for the 2nd show--after seeing the first-- then a long time.. moved to phoenix--they played at the venue at scottsdale-- irealized it was 18 years since i seen them-- this is the most touching love song THANK YOU-- and thanks Jorma..

[forestghost7]

been a fan of Jormas for 40 yrs since i was 8 (1969) he still blows me away God bless you for all you've done Jorma!!

[ttoflea]

So touching and dear to my heart and soul, Jorma's "Genesis" moves me to tears everytime I hear his poignant plea, and I cannot scarcely think of any other that approaches the heart and soul of this, Jorma's most beautiful love song.

I really can't express how your song moves me, Jorma. I feel a great wonder well up inside, like witnessing the first sunrise and the final curtain with all our hopes and dreams therein.

All that and more, from your song...

[talerdudansk]

Hi Jorma and Hot Tuna, thanks for getting me through the 1970`s. Rock-on. thanks again--tak..

[rodwelles]

Jorma....What a great talent!! beautiful song

[mooncrystle]

I completely love the whole Quah album (and all the extra tracks included on the cd), but this was the song that pulled me in, at first. So incredibly beautiful. And a nice performance in this video, too. Thanks for posting.

[Mommak56]

I think Jorma looks at his best now in the 2000's, but I agree his music is timeless and still as emotional as the first time I heard him.

[mahatmacote]

I never looked for this on youtube, simply because I wouldn't have thought it existed here!

I'm amazed it does, and it's one of the finest and most beautiful songs made.

I compare Jorma and Nick Drake, because of the compelling strength in their music, acoustic but holding the most power to move.

[99981941]

TIMELESS!

[Jopy98]

whoa.

[emadmadi]

LION...of the music

[RWGz]

jorma is a magical guitar player, but the songs are so beautiful for another reason. they always reach me in a certain way, like no others. i believe Jorma is an honest and kind man. he is the "real deal". so kind of him to share...

this is a wonderful video. i'll watch it again just now.

[anitadavideduo]

Yes!!

It's a wonderful song!!

[wacmac1]

in a way i think jorma has the most amazing finger pickinpicking, he is very unique--but ya cant throe them all into a Gumbo,and come out with the BESTEST!!!! LOL!He plays herre by me all the time at a place called the turning point,its in New York. I dont know if he lives here .but,he is scene around a bit ,as is Bill Murray and alot of other(cool people on the arts and film circuit) anyway BEAUTIFUL TUNE!!!!! TY for VID!

[sandtats]

No kidding? The Turning Point in Piermont? I live not far from there in Rockleigh, just over the NY/NJ border; have eaten there often since the late 70's. God, haven't been to the TP in ages. I'd love to see Jorma there. My secret love since I was 16, hehe; such a kind and decent man it seems, so incredibly talented.

[Livsolemare]

I am Italian. Thank you Jorma

[peaceonearth108]

music & love = peace on earth

[davidthedirector]

This is fascinating. I've known and loved the song for years...interesting to see it performed.

[THEKINKS08]

wow, grandissimo programma DOC, presentato da Gege' Telesforo, son la supervisione di Renzo Arbore! great song from his wonderful album Quah, one of his best.

[jvaljean69]

By your user name, it appears your a Kinks fan too. Do you have any other user names on You Tube? I ask cause I've been writing to another Kinks person who also loves THIS song by Hot Fucking Jorma, and it's very coincidental..Anyways, I hope Ray and Dave can come together again. Life is too short. I agree that Quah was an unbelievable album that brings back such bittersweet memories for me. Especially this song. So glad to have found this great posting - God Save the Kinks!

[THEKINKS08]

hi jvaljean69, this is my only one username, started to see Youtube just 2 months ago. i'm not sure that Ray will play togeter again with his brother, because they are such different kind carachters and now Ray is doin' very well with his solo career. i really love the 2 albums that he recorded in the last 3 years, Other people lives and Working man Cafe', especially this last one, that sounds American more than any other else Ray's work. well, i'm very lucky, cause Hot Tuna they will play

[jvaljean69]

Yes, I agree with you on the two Ray Davies solo albums being great, and the latest being maybe better, especially live. However, I still have hope that Dave will come around, as Ray wants to "do it again." As far as Hot Fucking Tuna, they seem to go on forever, just like their jams, and Jorma and Jack love playing together. Enjoy next Friday, and "Watch the North Wind Rise." Can I assume you live in Italy? They often play in NY and I miss them due to work, but hope to catch them nxt time

[THEKINKS08]

on next friday, along with JOHNNY WINTER,DICKEY BETTS, and many others at PISTOIA BLUES, a very important concert in the Italian summertime!i'll be there for sure, i can't wait to see Jorma and Jack Casady playn' together again. everytime i use to listen to Genesis,i wonder to climb an hill. thank you, hope to read you again.

[dullsville]

Bravo Italian TV ....this is cappucino for the mind

[halito27]

Jorma's best solo piece, IMO. Nice to see him perform it live.

[LisergicOo]

One of the best guitarrist in the world

[NerviFrank]

@LisergicOo

Totally right!