„Laughing“ von David Crosby

Released in 1971, this album is a collection of songs and improvisational pieces that reflect Crosby's personal grief and creative experimentation. It includes contributions from Jerry Garcia, Graham Nash, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and other notable musicians of the era. The album has evolved from initial critical dismissal to achieving cult status and praise for its unique sound and emotional depth.

The song 'Laughing' was written by David Crosby and features on his 1971 solo debut album 'If I Could Only Remember My Name'. The song was inspired by Crosby's conversations with George Harrison about the guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, whom The Beatles had encountered during their time studying transcendental meditation. Crosby was skeptical of the guru and expressed this skepticism in the song. The track features contributions from Jerry Garcia on pedal steel guitar, Phil Lesh on bass, and Bill Kreutzmann on drums, all from the Grateful Dead, as well as vocal harmonies from Graham Nash and Joni Mitchell.