Teagan’s vocals on White Rabbit are flawless. Click on the image to see her video.
Teagan is celebrating her birthday with a tribute to Grace Slick by singing a cover of Jefferson Airplane’s White Rabbit, the iconic song based on Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland and associated stoies set to a relentless Spanish Paso-doble (Spanish march) rhythm. It is probably one of the best known songs from the psychedelic 60s.
I was nine or ten years old in 1968 or 1969 when I first heard White Rabbit played on a local radio station. Not being an avid Lewis Carroll reader at the time, I had no idea what the lyrics were about other than tripping. I actually thought it had something to do with Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant, which was released in 1967 a few months after White Rabbit, but I had heard Guthrie’s album before I heard “ White Rabbit” played on the radio.
White Basket
Off Center & Not Even 
Wonderful performance, Teagan, and accompanying video. I tried to leave a comment on your blog…
Happy Birthday whenever your official birthday is, or today if that works better…🙂
Anyway, I enjoyed this a lot.
Thanks very much for this lovely comment, Susan. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I’m sorry you had trouble commenting. I looked in pending and in spam… WordPress is always messing around. Hugs.
Teagan did a great job with the song. I was impressed with how she nailed the notes as I was putting the song together and doing the final mix. Her vocals were flawless. Thanks, Susan.
Tim, you are far too kind. Thank you. 🙂
Tim, this is the best birthday present! Thank you for your wonderful introduction and for sharing the video. I enjoyed reading your memory of the song. And I love White Basket! 🐱 Hugs.
Thanks, Teagan. I still think of Alice’s Restaurant when I hear “Go ask Alice…” Guthrie’s song was a protest song against the war and the draft, so it’s fitting for your video.
I remember Alice’s Restaurant too… and having some kind of confusion over the title… I think mine was about the TV sitcom though…Not sure of the name, but Alice and Flo worked at Mel’s Diner.
I think the full title of the song, more of a story, was “Alice’s Restaurant Masacre.” It was side A of the album, about 18 minutes long. My favorite story song on side B was “ The Motorcycle Song.” “I don’t want a pickle. I just want to ride my motorcicle. I don’t wanna die. I just want to ride my motorcy!” It had a good story with it, also.
Oh yeah, I remember that full title now — and that it was a very long song, although I don’t remember much. I don’t think it got much air time on my small town radio station. I don’t think I ever heard the B side. It sounds fun.
I think the only time the A side would be played on the radio is when the DJ needed to take a bathroom break.
Was just at Teagan’s wished her a Happy Birthday and thanked her for the wonderful video.
More impressive is Teagan’s singing.
I also like “White Basket”.. the parody
🎼 Remember what the poor mouse said..
🎼 Feed your cat
🎼 FEED YOUR CAT!
Haha! Poor mouse indeed. That was fabulous, Resa. Many thanks for visiting both posts — and for your good wishes. Hugs to you and Misha.
My pleasure!
… and Birthday Fur from Misha! (just regular fur, not in a ball)
Ack! Ack! Ack!
You two are so funny. 😀
Now, That’s a fur ball!
Mice like well fed cats. Teagan nailed the song. Thanks, Resa.
I never cared for the original, but I have a remix somewhere in the depths of my e-music that I enjoyed in the Napster days.
Thx for the share!
Thanks, Leenda.
Happy Birthday Teagan. Have awonderful day and both of you xxx for this post and the great song and vid.
Thanks so much, Shey. I really appreciate all of this. Big hugs.
YOu ae both very generous with your talent and creativity.
Thanks, Shey.
Ah, flawless indeed, Teagan! What a beautiful celebration! Happy Birthday, Teagan [I’m hopping over to you…] and thank you, Tim. Love the White Basket too [and its contents!].
You are too kind, Marina– thanks from my heart. Hugs to you and Hera.
Thanks, Marina.
White baskets, rabbits, and other trippy news.
Thanks, Brad.
I was the same age as you when “White Rabbit” came out. I remember being absolutely fascinated by it.
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Outstanding!!! I’ve always loved the song, it would not be an easy one to cover, but Teagan did it perfectly!❤
You are so kind, Tiffany — thank you. The song is an energetic force, in and of itself. I appreciate your support. Hugs.
Wonderful, Teagan. You have a beautiful voice. Happy Birthday!
That’s so nice of you, Gwen. Heartfelt thanks. Hugs.
Thanks, Gwen.
Great song…happy birthday!
Many thanks, Gigi. Wishing you a wonderful week. Hugs.
You as well.
Thanks, Gigi.
You are welcome. 🙂
You as well. You sang the song so beautifully. Thank you. 🙂
That really means a lot to me. Even if I only do it for fun, that still means a lot. 🙂
My pleasure, believe me. I love that song and you were outstanding.
Happy Birthday Teegan! You did great!
She did. Thanks, Nancy.
Thank you kindly, Nancy. Hugs.
Happy Birthday Teagan!
Thanks, cindy.
Thanks for the good wishes, Cindy. Hugs to you and everyone at the Holler.
One of my favorite songs!
Thanks, Dawn.
Just catching up here, Teagan and Tim. Excellent video and vocals, Teagan! Wishing you a happy belated birthday!
Thanks, Lavinia.