'South City Midnight Lady' Performed by Pat Simmons of The Doobie Brothers • NAMM 2013

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • Live from the Taylor room at this year's 2013 NAMM convention -- well, close to live -- we bring you singer/songwriter and the Doobie Brother's very own Patrick Simmons! Check Pat's solo rendition of the famous Doobie Brother's hit "South City Midnight Lady" in the fourth installation of his captivating performance!
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    ~ Patrick Simmons ~
    Patrick Simmons is no small-time guitar player. From an early age Pat found himself drawn to blues, folk, and genres from all corners of these United States, and was no stranger to taking the stage. After meeting Tom Johnston and John Hartman, soon-to-be-fellow Doobie Brothers, in 1969, it was only a matter of time until Simmons and his Brothers began to rehape the American blues as we knew it.

Комментарии • 153

  • @williamcopeland4844
    @williamcopeland4844 5 лет назад +38

    If you're not a guitarist you will never understand just how difficult it is to perform a song with this many years beyond its initial inception, solo!
    Fretting with older fingers, singing with an older voice, not touring like they used too (ie: practicing) and getting the mood and timing of the tune down years after that emotion is gone.
    Pat, this rendition is simply amazing!
    I never thought the Doobies got the recognition and acclaim they were due for all the great tunes and hard work they put into the music but brother, they would pack the venues with us fans!
    Good to see ya grew your hair out again!
    Peace,
    👣

    • @wnenf
      @wnenf Месяц назад

      It’s tough…tuning is not standard

  • @andyinoregon
    @andyinoregon 9 лет назад +7

    No 64 year-old man should still be able to play and sing like this. Congrats, Patrick. You're aging so much better than your many fans.

  • @mkinsella8592
    @mkinsella8592 6 лет назад +15

    Pat and me shared the same small cafe in Soquel, California. It sat about 30 people! Nobody ever bothered him though we all knew who he was. NICE MAN... for a time Neil Young ate at the same place. Hell Doobies even kept their commitment to play a dance at my high school just after Listen to the Music climbed the charts. It is rather sad to read how many in the band are gone now :-(

    • @mickeyf3730
      @mickeyf3730 3 года назад

      Nice!!

    • @sandydevoreau1006
      @sandydevoreau1006 2 года назад +2

      I lived there then.... mid '76-mid '88... one of my favorite concerts ever they played Graham Hill Showgrounds - free !!
      stood close enough in back ,of Pat (to kiss his hair) in line at Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting co...but was afraid his gf would've kicked my ass.. Always loved that hair..
      I was at a laundromat one day Neil Young came in..was pissed off about something...maybe he left his clothes overnight...lol
      Hate that I was too shy to talk to these guys🤭...never had another chance...
      But a friend and I Did ask to go backstage at the Catalyst to give Joe Cocker a hug !! So glad we did....
      miss those Santa Cruz days......

    • @andyinoregon
      @andyinoregon 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing those great memories. Gives new meaning to their song, "Slack Key Soquel Rag."

  • @nearlysteviedan1275
    @nearlysteviedan1275 2 года назад +6

    Almost 50 years since I bought "The Captain and Me".. lots of nostalgia etc but so great to see Pat still killing it !

  • @Rich915
    @Rich915 3 года назад +18

    A brilliant guitarist & songwriter...!
    What would the Doobies be without Patrick Simmons. A favorite of mine from their beginnings...

  • @ericagitzel51
    @ericagitzel51 4 года назад +15

    Music is as close as we can get to a Time Machine. WHAT a beautiful song, it doesn't get any better than this . LONG LIVE the 70's .

    • @pyramidoutburst9505
      @pyramidoutburst9505 4 года назад +1

      totally agree. I refer to my MP3 player as my time machine

    • @sandydevoreau1006
      @sandydevoreau1006 2 года назад +1

      Yes! that and the photos and articles I catch up on now... memories make this now boring (artistically and otherwise) life bearable...

  • @mikeagnello39
    @mikeagnello39 9 лет назад +36

    One of the all time beautiful songs of the rock and roll era.

  • @robertjohnson3855
    @robertjohnson3855 3 года назад +6

    Doobies are sounding as good if not better than ever including their,vocals. One of THE best bands EVER. Thank you DOOBIES. Your music is timeless, truly.

  • @mousearebec
    @mousearebec 9 лет назад +48

    You know, Mr Simmons has the greatest, sincere smile of any entertainer. He must really love his profession.

    • @ericagitzel51
      @ericagitzel51 4 года назад +2

      It's like they say " If you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life " .

    • @patl9404
      @patl9404 4 года назад +2

      He is an amazing guitar player and singer, no attitude, no ego..all class !

    • @raoulbataller5454
      @raoulbataller5454 4 года назад +2

      Something in his eyes

    • @davidknowler4719
      @davidknowler4719 3 года назад +1

      @@raoulbataller5454 my mother would have said he has kind eyes , I tend to agree..

    • @TheJollycoppers
      @TheJollycoppers 3 года назад

      Yup, he's a genuine kinda guy. The band seems that way...just good folks that I'd like to have a beer with and just hang out with. Check out Dan Rather's interview with them if you get a minute.

  • @babebuzz5101
    @babebuzz5101 5 лет назад +12

    One of my favorite songs! So happy we had the Brothers in our lifetime!

  • @williamtauriello1581
    @williamtauriello1581 11 месяцев назад +3

    Best version ever of this song!
    Pat’s skill and artistry are unsurpassed.
    Thank you, Pat!
    Keep doing what you’re doing!

  • @jeaninerose3836
    @jeaninerose3836 6 лет назад +13

    Always one of my heartbreaking old songs. Love Patrick Simmons...He put the Doobie in the "Doobies"He's gotta be my all time crush, but it's way more respect for Pat and his music.

    • @katiekrosstowne7030
      @katiekrosstowne7030 Год назад

      Oh yeah.. I missed my chance I could have touched his hair... I was horribly shy ...damn

  • @analogsynthplayer
    @analogsynthplayer Год назад +2

    Beautiful man, beautiful music, thank you Patrick for the memories!

  • @joeybenoit6269
    @joeybenoit6269 4 года назад +10

    I think this is one of the best at Simmons songs ever!

  • @paulstubbs4487
    @paulstubbs4487 7 месяцев назад +1

    I learned this as Pat plays it in open G and it's one of my favourite songs to perform. I also love the solo from the electric version. The Captain & Me is such a great album.❤

    • @edrowley1
      @edrowley1 3 месяца назад

      Thanks @paulstubbs4487, I was hoping this info would be shared!

  • @juana1483
    @juana1483 3 года назад +4

    The Captain and Me is one of my all time favorites. I was in 9th grade when it came out. Still makes me feel emotional to hear songs from way back then!!

  • @bsullivan7
    @bsullivan7 10 лет назад +23

    Such a privilege to see Pat perform this song. Always loved the Doobie Brothers. I grew-up on their music. One of my favorite songs too.

  • @ronnyd011
    @ronnyd011 5 лет назад +3

    Takes me back to such happy and sad times!

  • @lancebraun95
    @lancebraun95 5 лет назад +7

    Awesome.

  • @geoffreykent3051
    @geoffreykent3051 4 года назад +7

    awesome. I'm telling you he and Johnston had some great chords for so many of their songs. Not at all your typical C, G, D stuff. It's great to try and learn them and play along. Thank you Pat.

  • @muddysledge
    @muddysledge 4 года назад +10

    still gives me chills hearing this. What a wonderful song and genius guitar playing

  • @terryboren4186
    @terryboren4186 7 лет назад +14

    Top notch performance. So many beautiful chords.

  • @mjm1012
    @mjm1012 5 лет назад +7

    WOW! Amazing~ Who's watching in 2019?!

    • @canadianrodder
      @canadianrodder 5 лет назад +2

      Watched it just now for the hundredth time perhaps.

    • @canadianrodder
      @canadianrodder 5 лет назад +1

      101

    • @troyannbladsacker1811
      @troyannbladsacker1811 3 года назад +1

      Was a teenager when the Doobies started performing. I'm 67 and still love them. My favorites.

  • @jaytaber8359
    @jaytaber8359 10 месяцев назад +1

    This song, since released, became and has remained a part of me. So grateful for it.

  • @larrybragg1902
    @larrybragg1902 6 лет назад +17

    A lot of songs never get old. But this one is at the top of my list.

  • @jmack619
    @jmack619 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you mr simmons and thank you camera person for capturing

  • @bobw1559
    @bobw1559 8 лет назад +29

    Such a class act is Pat Simmons! Great musician and even a better guy! Congrats to you on a fantastic career and tx for being a tremendous influence on so many musicians like myself! Blessings to you and your family!

  • @paulconnolly450
    @paulconnolly450 2 года назад

    My favorite Doobie Brothers song - a masterpiece !

  • @toshsqeez
    @toshsqeez 4 года назад +3

    I love this song always thanks upload
    Pat is my hero 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Earlvis
    @Earlvis Год назад

    This is my favorite Doobies masterpiece. We love you, Pat! This was an unforgettable performance. Going to get tickets for the Brothers tour this summer for sure.

  • @johntadey3543
    @johntadey3543 11 месяцев назад +1

    MY Favorite Doobie Brothers song ever! A+++++!

  • @gking7138
    @gking7138 9 лет назад +9

    A treasure. The song and also the artist.

  • @LAASTofTHEMAGUAS
    @LAASTofTHEMAGUAS 8 лет назад +25

    One of the most beautiful songs i ever heard

    • @floatsting20
      @floatsting20 7 лет назад +3

      The Doobs had nice hits but the materiel on the 1st 5 albums was great.

    • @jeaninerose3836
      @jeaninerose3836 6 лет назад +1

      I always thought so too!

    • @jeaninerose3836
      @jeaninerose3836 6 лет назад

      A most talented man. I must say if you like that song, listen to "Neals Fandango" and "Sweet Maxine"

  • @appleseed2613
    @appleseed2613 5 лет назад +8

    The best. Sang that song to my sweet daughter. I'm her mother.

  • @pjones8404
    @pjones8404 11 лет назад +10

    Just incredible! All the players over the band's history are first class musicians. They are way too under appreciated. What a great performance.

  • @waltbianchi9021
    @waltbianchi9021 4 года назад +3

    Just an incredible song.

  • @julieb7785
    @julieb7785 7 лет назад +2

    Saw PS once, trademark hair chopped short, at a remote dance studio in Mendo Co.... I kept looking at him thinking - gee I know that guy from somewhere....friend of a friend? Did we work together once? He was such a low-key genteel audience member; just there to support the kids. Thanks Doobie Bros. for some great American music.

  • @DBSTREETT
    @DBSTREETT 2 года назад

    speechless....there are no words to describe this genius

  • @aplusatlanta1
    @aplusatlanta1 9 месяцев назад

    Sophistication and beauty. I’m amazed every time I hear it. Like drinking a fine bourbon very slow.

  • @6stringfun
    @6stringfun 11 лет назад +9

    I've loved this song for years, thanks so much for posting. Brought back lots of great memories.

  • @lesliecioci
    @lesliecioci 3 года назад +1

    One of my most favorite Doobie songs! ❤ Patrick

  • @musicfan8493
    @musicfan8493 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful performance. Just love this song.

  • @ludwigdrummer717
    @ludwigdrummer717 7 лет назад +2

    Pat Simmons seems like the type of guy you could call at 3 in the morning, pouring rain, car broken down, no money; "hey Pat, can you give me a hand?" Pat would say, "no problem, dude - I'm on the way."

  • @bothyrat
    @bothyrat 2 года назад +1

    As I said, what a beautiful soulful voice, thanks Pat and all.

  • @marcopolokitty
    @marcopolokitty 8 лет назад +11

    I've loved this song for so many, many years, and that warm, beautiful voice.

  • @xeaglkpr1
    @xeaglkpr1 11 лет назад +4

    What a great version of this great song...so refreshing!

  • @atticusfinch626
    @atticusfinch626 9 лет назад +12

    Loved it!!! Absolutely fantastic!!!

  • @yaztriplecrown
    @yaztriplecrown 11 лет назад +1

    WHERE HAS MUSIC LIKE THIS GONE!? THE GARBAGE BEING PUT OUT TODAY IS A SIGN OF THE TIMES. IN MY DAY, MUSIC CLASS WAS A MUST. NOW IT'S NOT EVEN OFFERED IN MOST SCHOOLS.

  • @xeaglkpr1
    @xeaglkpr1 9 лет назад +8

    Wow! What a performance! Wow!

  • @frankkramer9064
    @frankkramer9064 8 лет назад +8

    My band plays this one, One of the most beautiful songs the Brothers ever performed ,, love that Open G tuning Patrick !!

    • @alexanderwes5204
      @alexanderwes5204 7 лет назад

      Inderdaad een heerlijk nummer om te spelen !

    • @mwestervelt
      @mwestervelt 5 лет назад

      He doesnt seem to bein open G. Do you know how he is tuned...I see lessons in open g but he is playing it different.

    • @garycapra1695
      @garycapra1695 4 года назад +1

      mwestervelt f# is the answer

  • @ScottyWig
    @ScottyWig 11 лет назад +4

    One of my ALL-TIME favorite songs, I've never seen Pat perform this solo, so very nice. I tried to cover this, posted it on up on planet RUclips. Interesting in that I play it way different than the author of the song, , , gonna have to study up now!

  • @daryljones3195
    @daryljones3195 7 месяцев назад +1

    If I have such a thing as one favorite song, this is it. Pat has been a guitar/music hero of mine since the early/mid 70's when Captain and Me came out. Fast forward some 50 years later and I am just now learning to play it. It sort of got lost in the process of playing more widely popular rock based electric guitar songs off the album. My mistake (if you can call playing any of their songs a mistake) entirely. Too soon old, too late smart.

  • @arnelmariano4510
    @arnelmariano4510 5 лет назад +4

    Vintage Pat! Way to go!🤘🏻

  • @Deliquescentinsight
    @Deliquescentinsight 7 лет назад +2

    One of the few 'love songs' I can stand, because it is authentic.

  • @ajruther67
    @ajruther67 6 лет назад +5

    Absolutely love this. The main reason I watched it is because it was at NAMM. I've never been but I have a lot of musician friends who go every year. Thanks so much for recording this. ~Athena

  • @colecase6715
    @colecase6715 4 года назад +4

    That is so powerful. Always one of my favs from the amazing Doobies and still loving it in 2020.

  • @richwhelan5950
    @richwhelan5950 11 лет назад +4

    Always brilliant ..... Listening on a Sunday afternoon and it was spectacular! Thank you Patrick

  • @tugginalong
    @tugginalong 2 года назад +1

    One of my favorites songs of all time. “Black Water” and “Long Train Running” are as well.

  • @Azfun6
    @Azfun6 10 лет назад +6

    Always loved Patrick's acoustic playing....very tasteful....

  • @tommytutone2584
    @tommytutone2584 Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful sounding guitar. Love it!!

  • @garysellars8914
    @garysellars8914 10 лет назад +8

    Magical, just great. Love this Doobie's song.

  • @jerryfeigelson4728
    @jerryfeigelson4728 3 года назад

    ay Patrick,,,tks for your gift of outstanding music!

  • @SeverSTL
    @SeverSTL 2 года назад

    Proud to be a part of this generation.

  • @SSS-fo8ln
    @SSS-fo8ln Год назад

    If this rendition doesn't light a fire in your heart, then you surely are dead....Extraodinarire Brilliant....PS..💗

  • @katiekrosstowne7030
    @katiekrosstowne7030 Год назад

    Perfect performance ! Pat ... I love you forever.. I lived in Santa Cruz from '76 to '88. Spent my 20s there. Lotta changes in those years.. but saw you guys play the Graham Hill Showgrounds. Happy times... And once you were right in front of me in line at the Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co. Really in love with your hair too. Was all I could do to keep from touching it. ..and mines still long too. ✌ South City .. was and still is you're best. Much Love !!

  • @milleda121
    @milleda121 7 лет назад +2

    my all time favorite Doobs number... and awesome job by Patrick here!!!! Hello from Peoria, IL

  • @carlweaver3243
    @carlweaver3243 3 года назад

    So very thankful my folks had me when they did. Got to hear and see the greatest music ever first time around.

  • @prairiecat72
    @prairiecat72 2 года назад

    Favorite Doobie Brothers song.

  • @RTRoberto
    @RTRoberto 4 года назад +2

    that's awesome

  • @andyinoregon
    @andyinoregon 11 лет назад +8

    I played the hell out of two albums in 1973: Steely Dan's "Countdown To Ecstasy" and The Doobie Brothers "The Captain and Me." I wasn't wrong.

  • @sandlot40
    @sandlot40 Год назад

    This was rather satisfying to hear… even acoustically.

  • @georgelevin6134
    @georgelevin6134 2 месяца назад

    Lord I love the Doobie Brothers!

  • @n4pwx
    @n4pwx 6 лет назад +3

    Wow he still has it.

  • @rickdavis4719
    @rickdavis4719 6 лет назад +4

    one of my favorite ever!!!!

  • @timparker851
    @timparker851 Год назад

    Wonderful Simply Wonderful Music 😃

  • @jbkormos
    @jbkormos 11 лет назад +2

    Outstanding!!

  • @riverreasteve
    @riverreasteve 7 лет назад +6

    Patrick Simmons is so laid back he's horizontal !

  • @simjtuder2531
    @simjtuder2531 3 года назад +1

    Great piece...TY and ☮️

  • @maryroering6010
    @maryroering6010 3 года назад

    Happy 73rd Birthday Patrick, I LOVE YOU🎁🎊🎂🎈✌️🎉

  • @margaretwilson1539
    @margaretwilson1539 4 года назад

    This made me cry with emotion. X

  • @Trans909
    @Trans909 6 лет назад +5

    Wow. Just...wow.

  • @carrie0123210
    @carrie0123210 6 лет назад +3

    My favorite Doobie song

  • @rhondabaroli2683
    @rhondabaroli2683 2 года назад +1

    Your voice is just incredible ☪️💜

  • @jimzeleny7213
    @jimzeleny7213 2 года назад

    Just the most down to earth player

  • @David-up7rv
    @David-up7rv Год назад

    WHAT A GOOD JOB PATRICK ❤

  • @heidihedrington8576
    @heidihedrington8576 3 года назад

    My heartfelt song!

  • @martinpicker1773
    @martinpicker1773 Год назад

    Incredible.

  • @bigwille11
    @bigwille11 5 лет назад +1

    Just a great song thank you👱‍♀️

  • @williammorris3815
    @williammorris3815 Год назад

    Beautiful

  • @tombeaudreau9969
    @tombeaudreau9969 11 лет назад +4

    Awesome!

  • @marcelolab737
    @marcelolab737 3 года назад

    SHOW...AMAZING...MUSIC IN SOUL...

  • @John-gq7vt
    @John-gq7vt Год назад

    This deserves a detailed, itemized list of all the bad, or even mediocre Doobie Brothers songs:
    Did I miss anything?))

  • @Virgolino57
    @Virgolino57 6 лет назад +1

    I'm a long time Doobies fan. Although I think they've never been to my country (Portugal) for a concert, I managed to see them live in concert, in London, a while ago. Besides being a great musician, Pat Simmons must be a great human being too. I love this man. This song is sublime. Please listen to the sax solo by M.Russo on the live Wolf Trap version. F#«%!!!

  • @Ivorymandingo
    @Ivorymandingo 11 лет назад

    thanks for posting, I'm learning this on guitar now that i've seen this video. Sounds soooo nice the way he does it solo
    cheers
    LJ

  • @a.andrady5845
    @a.andrady5845 3 года назад

    Pat Simmons é Top.....

  • @Nonamesnuffy
    @Nonamesnuffy 5 месяцев назад

    My love

  • @JaziandKodiPlaying
    @JaziandKodiPlaying 3 месяца назад

    Awesome

  • @marybeth-iy7sz
    @marybeth-iy7sz 3 месяца назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @smc7758
    @smc7758 2 года назад

    Too good 👍

  • @jabibialagua
    @jabibialagua 4 года назад +1

    Great.....