In early 1981, Grace Slick returned to the band, rejoining in time to sing on one song, “Stranger,” (No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart), on the group’s next album, Modern Times (1981). Modern Times , which also went gold, included the song “Find Your Way Back” (No. 29), as well as the humorous “Stairway to Cleveland”, in which the band defended the numerous changes it had undergone in its musical style, personnel, and even name. Modern Times also featured the promo single, “Save Your Love”, (No. 104). Slick remained in the band for Jefferson Starship’s next album, Winds of Change (1982), which was certified gold. Winds of Change featured the singles “Be My Lady,” which reached No. 26 in the US, and “Winds of Change” (No. 38). By August 1982, after the recording of Winds of Change but prior to the supporting tour, Dunbar was replaced by Donny Baldwin , who had performed with Thomas in the Elvin Bishop Group. Paul Kantner’s 1983 solo album, Planet Earth Rock and Roll Orchestra , included the track “Circle of Fire”, which had been recorded by Jefferson Starship during the Winds of Change sessions in 1982. Other members of the band also appeared on additional tracks on this effort.
In early 1981, Grace Slick returned to the band, rejoining in time to
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