On October 11, 1976, “Grunt” label released “Hoppkorv”, the seventh Hot Tuna album. It was recorded in July 1976, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Harry Maslin.

Personnel:

• Jorma Kaukonen – vocals, guitar
• Jack Casady – bass
• Bob Steeler – drums, percussion
• John Sherman – 2nd guitar
• Nick Buck – keyboards
• Karen Tobin – backing vocals
• Harry Maslin – engineer
• Allen Sudduth – engineer assistant
• David Gertz – mixing assistant
• Rick Collins – mastering
• Acy Lehman – art direction
• Jerry Leiberwitz – sleeve painting
• Gribbitt (Tim Bryant) – design
• Chris Whorf – design
• Roger Rossmeyer – cover and liner photography
• Michael Casady, Ron Dudley – equipment
• Pat Leraci – production coordinator

Track listing:

All tracks by Jorma Kaukonen, except where noted.

1. Santa Claus Retreat
2. Watch the North Wind Rise
3. It’s So Easy – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
4. Bowlegged Woman, Knock-Kneed Man – Bobby Rush, Calvin Carter
5. Drivin’ Around – Nick Buck
6. I Wish You Would – Billy Boy Arnold
7. I Can’t Be Satisfied – McKinley Morganfield
8. Talkin’ bout You – Chuck Berry
9. Extrication Love Song
10. Song from the Stainless Cymbal