Folk-Psych Artist Jake Holmes Performs “Genuine Imitation Life” Live in Greenwich Village, 1967

In this rare 1967 live performance, Jake Holmes takes the stage in Greenwich Village—likely at The Bitter End—for a stunning folk-psych set featuring “Genuine Imitation Life” and “Sleeping Woman.” Backed by minimal instrumentation and heavy on introspection, the set offers a raw look at Holmes before his iconic jingles and legendary songwriting credits. It’s a time capsule from a defining voice of the era, equal parts poetic and subversive.