"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. It was also recorded by jazz saxophonist Tom Scott for his 1967 album The Honeysuckle Breeze; this version was sampled in the song "They Reminisce Over You" by Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth. 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."Surrealistic Pillow 2003 re-release liner notes 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 guitarSurrealistic Pillow 2003 re-release liner notes
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