My generation were so lucky. (I’m 61). Some stonking great tracks in the ‘60s and ‘70s. We had Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Funk, Philly, Stax , Northern Soul, Southern Soul, Fusion, Blues, Club Disco, Punk, Post-Punk, Two-Tone, Acid Jazz, Hip-Hop etc. Part of our history and nostalgia.
Who knew?… I just discovered this n 2024 when looking for the original 70’s version. I heard a jazz version what made me want to hear the original so I went looking… I didn’t know there’s quite a few renditions of this song.
I will forever remember Maria Muldaur's version of 1974; I had just purchased my first car, a used '66 Mustang. This song was in the top 10 then, and on good old 'top ten AM radio', it was in heavy rotation playing many times a day. I spend every spare minute, just cruising the highways, enjoying that car, grooving to the music. I would put 44,000 miles on that car the first year I owned it; that means I drove an average of 120 miles EVERY DAY over that first year. Of course, many days were many more miles, I just loved driving that car. I was 17 when I bought it in '74. I kept it until 1979, and sold it for the same price as I bought it. Tan 66 Mustang GT, with the hi perf 271 hp v8, and it even had a/c, a rarity in those early Mustangs. I link so many memories of that car, with this song.
Wow...How did I never know of this young lady? She should have been a gigantic star. I may like this version of Midnight at the Oasis more than the original. Beautiful voice and just absolutely full on groove and energy. It doesn't hurt that she's gorgeous. This gal should have been the next Diana Ross....Maybe she was and I've just been living under a rock. Any music supervisor worth their salt would put Brand New Heavies version of 'Midnight at the Oasis' into a film.
I was eight when this song came out in the 70s. I remember talking to my mom about the camel! 🤦🏽♀️ Still listening 50 years later. So different but well done Brand New Heavies!
The first time I heard this song was on American Pie. A cover band played it during the prom scene. And childhood-me could not get over the "cactus is our friend" line 😂
I like listening to The Brand New Heavies' sound, and mixed with "Midnight At The Oasis" a song I also like listening to increases my appreciation exponentially! Why are all my favorite musicians across 'the pond' in the UK?
The brand New Heavies rendition is the definitive version there is. Ndea's voice just makes it perfectly complete. Its a super groovy track with a solid beat and rhythm ❤ Somehow i imagined the video would have been more of a desert setting as befitting, not this style they opted for....😅🎉
Yeah, this was the peak of the Acid Jazz era. 1990-1995ish, with 92-94 being the peak years. Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Young Disciples, Galliano, Stereo MCs all added to the sound.
I bought Jamiroquai's debut in 1992, and BNH's Brother Sister in 94 ─still have the CDs. You nailed it! PS: Still a fan of both bands, although I miss N'dea in BNH.☺
For some reason I woke up with this song going around and around in my head even though I haven't heard it in donkeys years, so had to come and listen. For me, this is definitely the best version of the song. So much funk, so much groove, no wonder it was a dance floor filler. Cracking tune! 👌
Nice cover you all. I know the song very well. A little back story. Maria’s guitar player wrote it. Most didn’t initially didn’t want to record it for the album. But it made it and ended up being a hit.
Now that the boys are back together we might finally get the Oasis cover of Midnight at the Oasis. "Oasis, "It's midnight at the oasis, "Cactus is our friend, "Put your camel to bed... Sung to the tune of Wonderwall for some reason...
Ndea Davenport had a great voice, really suited the band. Didn't she leave just after the mid 90s? I remember the BNH having a different singer in their later tracks.
They don't do a half bad job of rescuing this piece of bad 70s cheese. I still think the original will end up in a Tarantino movie eventually. I like this, though, almost in spite of the song.
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Ndea Davenport, great singer, beautiful woman.
The original will always sell better
WOW , I forgot how good this tune was back in 94. Good Times ❤❤
Amazing days ❤
1974
A beautiful woman with a perfect voice !
My generation were so lucky. (I’m 61). Some stonking great tracks in the ‘60s and ‘70s. We had Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Funk, Philly, Stax , Northern Soul, Southern Soul, Fusion, Blues, Club Disco, Punk, Post-Punk, Two-Tone, Acid Jazz, Hip-Hop etc. Part of our history and nostalgia.
I am '71 and I stopped my music education after 2000.
A stunning remake of a classic that's being rediscovered.😎😘
Who knew?… I just discovered this n 2024 when looking for the original 70’s version. I heard a jazz version what made me want to hear the original so I went looking…
I didn’t know there’s quite a few renditions of this song.
I will forever remember Maria Muldaur's version of 1974; I had just purchased my first car, a used '66 Mustang. This song was in the top 10 then, and on good old 'top ten AM radio', it was in heavy rotation playing many times a day. I spend every spare minute, just cruising the highways, enjoying that car, grooving to the music. I would put 44,000 miles on that car the first year I owned it; that means I drove an average of 120 miles EVERY DAY over that first year. Of course, many days were many more miles, I just loved driving that car. I was 17 when I bought it in '74. I kept it until 1979, and sold it for the same price as I bought it. Tan 66 Mustang GT, with the hi perf 271 hp v8, and it even had a/c, a rarity in those early Mustangs. I link so many memories of that car, with this song.
Wow...How did I never know of this young lady? She should have been a gigantic star. I may like this version of Midnight at the Oasis more than the original. Beautiful voice and just absolutely full on groove and energy. It doesn't hurt that she's gorgeous. This gal should have been the next Diana Ross....Maybe she was and I've just been living under a rock.
Any music supervisor worth their salt would put Brand New Heavies version of 'Midnight at the Oasis' into a film.
Great rendition. One of my favorite songs and y’all gave it such a cool groove! ❤❤❤
I was eight when this song came out in the 70s. I remember talking to my mom about the camel! 🤦🏽♀️ Still listening 50 years later. So different but well done Brand New Heavies!
Instant mood booster! 💃🏾🕺🏼🛼
I want to see pro skaters do routines with music like this. So fun❤
The first time I heard this song was on American Pie. A cover band played it during the prom scene. And childhood-me could not get over the "cactus is our friend" line 😂
Flashback to kid me being obsessed with this 😂❤
Came here to say this lmao! Classic times!
This really needs to be remixed and extended.
I like listening to the Brand New Heavies.
I'm grateful they've recorded a song from my youth.
So much groove, energy and lively energy in this song! I love it ❤
Forgot how good this is. Simon’s a dude and Ndea!!! Just wow.
Such happy times. Early 90s had a good vibe. . love this song ❤
Such a dope classic song. Brings back memories. This era inspires and influences my own music making!! Good times!
Hey I’m 62 .
Totally love this band .
Need uplifting listen the these guys .
It sounds as good now as it did then I still think n'dea has got one of the best voices of our generation.
N’Dea Davenport has a beautiful voice 🔥🔥
Growing up as a little girl this video was iconic to me- I wanted to be this lady in red! 😍😍
I like listening to The Brand New Heavies' sound, and mixed with "Midnight At The Oasis" a song I also like listening to increases my appreciation exponentially!
Why are all my favorite musicians across 'the pond' in the UK?
I was once 22. I'm now 62. This is my music.
I still come back to this song too.
Mine too!! Xxx
54 and mine too!!
Man I dig that drummer
Dude id good in my top ten
Jan Kincaid...skilled dude, and super tight! ♫
FABULOUS!!
The brand New Heavies rendition is the definitive version there is.
Ndea's voice just makes it perfectly complete. Its a super groovy track with a solid beat and rhythm ❤
Somehow i imagined the video would have been more of a desert setting as befitting, not this style they opted for....😅🎉
Who's listening in 2024?! ❤🎶
Here I am this July 24, 2024
Me! Can’t believe this was released 30 years ago!!
@@JennyAmponsah It's still fresh in my mind & I have it on 12"!
Yes❤
Yeah~❤
Nice version of a classic song!
They don't do good music like this no more 😭
Another outstanding song from 94
July 1994
Such a good year for music, movies and sports events 🙌 👌 😍 👏 😌
A hot sunny summer if I remember it well.
I remember it being hot during that July and early August period of 94.
It was a hot July that year in England.
1994 the year I went for my university study
Feel good music 😊
One of the few remakes that can actually challenge the original 💥💥👊🏾
Oh, the memories 😎 fantastic tune
from Mexico, I love you!
My youth right there 🕺🕺
This version and the original are the ones I grew up on. ❤
By far the best version of this song
Brilliant cover for this classic track!!! This is a really tight band, fantastic and so funky!!!
Ain’t heard this for a while!
Yeah, this was the peak of the Acid Jazz era. 1990-1995ish, with 92-94 being the peak years.
Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Young Disciples, Galliano, Stereo MCs all added to the sound.
I bought Jamiroquai's debut in 1992, and BNH's Brother Sister in 94 ─still have the CDs. You nailed it!
PS: Still a fan of both bands, although I miss N'dea in BNH.☺
@ Space Cowboy is my favourite,’and I love Back to Love from BNH. Definitely my second favourite era after the 1979-84 new wave period.
"Cosmic Girl" and "Virtual Insanity" are my favorites by Jamiroquai
@@drumstick74You are so lucky to still have the CDs!
@@hibasobh Ok! ♥Are they rare? 🙂
Absolutely one of the best songs ever! Love love love what you did and made it even better🎉thank u! Added to my playlist!! ❤❤❤
What a groove!!!
Never heard this remake. Good stuff.
TBNH ft. N'Dea Davenport and Courtney Pine (on SAX)! It doesn't get any better! ❤
De los mejores de los 90's❤
Excellent!!!! ❤
I loved The Brand New Heavies! Such happy memories:)
Vallejo, California 2024
Love this remake! Wow, what a song and all the moves! Wished all the radio stations would play this!
For some reason I woke up with this song going around and around in my head even though I haven't heard it in donkeys years, so had to come and listen. For me, this is definitely the best version of the song. So much funk, so much groove, no wonder it was a dance floor filler. Cracking tune! 👌
This is when there was good music still
Although I know of this song, it's only taken me 30 years to view the video for the first time.
This is a very good cover, love the sax and the singer.
Ironically I saw a video of the original singer singing this and she was awesome. I'm sure she appreciated this cover if she was still with us.
TIMELESS MUSIC ❤
Still awesome 30 years later. ♫ ...now let me hit _Replay_ 😉
lovi it track the best
Classic ❤
Nice cover you all. I know the song very well. A little back story. Maria’s guitar player wrote it. Most didn’t initially didn’t want to record it for the album. But it made it and ended up being a hit.
lovely
Pretty nice! ❤❤
Back in the day when I played this on radio control room always was a dance floor! :D
Fantastic voice great tune!❤️
Dope group
キラキラしてて泣きそうになります…
Fun, Love, Joy, Excitement ☮️ Peace ❗💯
I am today-years-old discovering this bop. Tardy to the party, for sure, but so glad I'm here😊
The Best!! hope they come to Frankfurt , Germany
I love it
1994
Life was easier than now
Good times ⏲ 😌
❤🎉 Fantasic Bassline 🎉🎉
Can we take a moment to talk about the hotness that is Andrew Levy? DAYUMM!!!!
A new believer.
Presente!!
I like it.....The song will be allways good....Its a pretty song..Nice twist on it...Good band...
BNH some of the most loving joyful music ever made!! And yes i know this a remix but still!!
🙌🏾
Feel good song 🎵 😊😂
I'm in love !!!!!
The Brand New Heavies Midnight At The Oasis (1994) is A great music 🎵 still plus (1994) is A good year.
2025 still a great version
I rember this from the 60s but this is a much better version the fact that I'm 58 might help you I just love music and this was one of my favourite
70s sir
soul pop
Repeat ❤
🔥❤️🙏🤙
Who's listening to this in 2025🎶🎶❤️
American Girl who married a Guy in the Band. In order to stay in the U.K. and become what she is TODAY AWESOME.
Now that the boys are back together we might finally get the Oasis cover of Midnight at the Oasis.
"Oasis,
"It's midnight at the oasis,
"Cactus is our friend,
"Put your camel to bed...
Sung to the tune of Wonderwall for some reason...
Bedford Oasis swimming pool played this pretty much on loop in the 90’s
Woooo lets goooo!! 🌎✌️🤩
Ealing representing! Not by councidence Jamiroquai's 'home' town
Diva N' dea devenport
Better than the original! ❤
Ummmm...
No question, the vocals especially.
The brand new heavies did a much better version of this song in '94 than the original version, in my opinion ❤❤🎉🎉
💯🎯
Ndea Davenport had a great voice, really suited the band. Didn't she leave just after the mid 90s? I remember the BNH having a different singer in their later tracks.
😁💥
Yowsa!
Courtney on horns nice
Not a patch on Maria M's 1974 original, but still pretty good!
July 2024
They slayed it and we mean killed it. In other words, this version blows
They don't do a half bad job of rescuing this piece of bad 70s cheese. I still think the original will end up in a Tarantino movie eventually. I like this, though, almost in spite of the song.
The original was better. This is good.