Paul Pena - Jet Airliner (The Original) video free download


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Uploaded: 2008/09/04

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This is the original version of Jet Airliner. The song was made famous by Steve Miller Band after he received an unreleased copy of Paul's album New Train.

Due to problems with famous manager Albert Grossman, Paul Pena's phenomenal album New Train didn't get released for almost 30 years. It's a truly amazing work of art.

While Steve Millers version is fantastic and a great cover, Paul's original version is out of this world. It's a very deep and heartfelt song. Paul, who was completely blind by the age of 20, sings of his experience on an airplane trip from Boston to Montreal to play the first-ever date with T-Bone Walker's band.

Most of Paul's income came from the royalties for writing this great song. He later was the focal point of the award winning documentary "Genghis Blues."

Sadly, Paul passed away in 2005 after a long bout with Pancreatitis.

I highly suggest everyone pick up a copy of New Train if you can.

Comments

8 years ago

Gimfigle496

I like both versions equally. This one is pure soul and funk while the SMB version is a bit more upbeat and focuses more on guitar rhythm chords and a steadier bass line.

8 years ago

Mark Fuentes

Love Steve Miller Band, but this version is sooooo much better. Lost gem.

8 years ago

Mark Kane

Astounding musician--singer, throat singer, guitar player (slide wizard) and then he goes to Tuva and wins the national throat singing competition and charms the nation. See the documentary film Genghis Blues.

8 years ago

Dave Sauer

Very grateful to have learned this. This guy has so much soul. What a guitarist and singer. Steve Miller too, of course.

8 years ago

John Boutet

Sorry, Stevie Miller's version is way better although this has a good funk to it. It's not bad, just not in the same class as Miller's.

8 years ago

riverboy rocker

this kicks some serious ass.. way to go Paul. what a groove and great voice

8 years ago

TheAtomicEwok

I love how people aren't arguing whose version is better. Both the original and Steve Miller's version are great.

9 years ago

Edny Caparroz

Found out where Lenny Kravitz get his tone...

9 years ago

Laurence Budd

Excellent! What year recorded? Is he still with us?

9 years ago

James Cleveland

No! We were just roommates. I am a jazz piano player.

9 years ago

jeffrey gonzales

So cool...beautiful

9 years ago

James Cleveland

Paul and I were roommates in San Francisco during the 70s!

9 years ago

Luke Schwiebert

WOW! I've adored the Miller version for years, but now that I've finally heard the original version, I have to say, it's so much better! Much more soulful, more experimental, more laid back. You can definitely tell, just from the whole flavor of the track, that this guy is the one who wrote the song!

9 years ago

lamachosalway

Paul was also an excellent Tuvan throat singer. Check out 'Ghengis Blues' the movie. RIP Paul.

9 years ago

Jamie Payet

Who played drums on this? Sounds like buddy miles

9 years ago

claude duguay

WOW WOW and WOW !! Jet Airliner Était une chanson sur le trajet en avion de Pena de Boston à Montreal .pour joué le tout premier jour avec le band de T_ bone Walker !

9 years ago

Chris Corley

Genius

9 years ago

Steve Austin

Holy shyt! Just found out Steve Miller covered this. wow!

9 years ago

Paul McArthur

Who is "Steve Miller Band"...?

9 years ago

jenjonesfitness

LOVE this version!

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