"Pretty as You Feel" (culled from a longer jam with members of Santana) was recorded in January 1971, during Slick's convalescence, while Hot Tuna continued touring and recorded the live First Pull Up, Then Pull Down in March. Recording sessions resumed in the spring of 1971, but Balin—who had not spoken with his bandmates since the end of the 1970 tour—formally left the group in April.
"Pretty as You Feel" (originating from a longer collaboration with Santana members) was recorded in January 1971, while Slick recovered, and Hot Tuna continued performing and released the live First Pull Up, Then Pull Down in March. However, Balin—who hadn't spoken to his bandmates since the end of their 1970 tour—officially left the group in April.