Yes! Like MOST of the talent from the 70s. Only legends can do that now...well the ones still with us. Whitney 🙏 , Mariah, Christina Aguilera ( underrated) , Alicia Keys, Celine Dion. None of them need auto tune. Jon Legend. Can't forget John.
@@rachel-in-the-208 - if you noticed, all your messages are being removed.. you're kind of dense... Jamel will block you permanently.. so just keep going.. I feel sorry for miserable people like you who have No Life.. It must be really cruddy being you.. that all you have to do with your lonely time is argue with strangers. Wow, you are pathetic!
That's Micky Thomas singing. He was Elvin's backup singer and after Elvin wrote this he realized he couldn't do the song justice, so he had Micky sing it. And then the next thing you know Jefferson Starship hires him as their new lead singer because Grace Slick was wasted so often they couldn't count on her any more, and he sounded quite a bit like her. The song "Jane" by Jefferson Starship was one of my faves. Then Grace got clean and they ended up singing a lot of stuff together, including some pretty irritating 80's fluff like "We Built This City" and others.
Mickey Thomas is actually a backup singer in this band. Elvin Bishop is the guitarist with the badge on. He didn’t have the vocal range for the song so he gave Mickey the lead. This song propelled Mickey to the lead vocal in Starship.
@@danj.kauppi3346 This song was recorded in 1975 (released in '76), and Mickey was born in 1949, so he was about 26 when he recorded this song. Not sure what year this video is from though.
Fun story: I was browsing your videos with my dad (70) when he was visiting a few days ago. He saw this song and said, “hey that’s my college roommate - let’s watch that one”. His roommate in college was Mickey Thomas, who sang lead on this track. Eventually Mickey joined Jefferson Airplane and sang/wrote big hits for them as Jefferson Starship/Starship, but I never knew he sang this tune. My dad saw him play a few months ago and got to go backstage and the two caught up for a while and had some laughs...it had been nearly 50 years since they had hung out.. edit - my dad said he can still hit all those notes at 70
@@bamabelle7075 More Today Than Yesterday is a GREAT song. Based on your screen name, you will probably appreciate that dad and Mickey went to school at Valdosta State (GA) - Mickey Thomas was also from South Georgia
Mickey is amazing. I seen him doing a Starship tour just under 2 years ago and he absolutely blew me away in that he hit EVERYTHING. Did not hold back, in fact was going really intense.
He really did. So effortless, the vibrato, the pitch, the phrasing, and his tone; lots of people have lots of the ability but lack the tone. No matter how many times I listen to it I'm just floored at his ability. It's hard to believe really.
Forty plus years of loving this song. I thought Elvin Bishop was the singer, not the guitarist. My musical education for the week. I'm in love with it all over again.
Yes and add that lead vocalist from Boston who belted out them high notes in "More Than A Feeling"! Oh - Brad Delp - I had to look up his name :-). But I was always amazed at his power vocals in that song. Whew!
The story behind this is Mickey Thomas was in the same studio recording, and Elvin Bishop was playing this but just could not get the vocal down. Mickey heard it down the hall and popped in and asked Elvin if he could give it a shot. He did and nailed it perfectly. It took off and it showcased Mickey's voice and Elvin's guitar together even today they both still play together..
A few years ago one of my best friends passed away. He always told me that if something should happen to him he wanted me to have his music collection. While some greedy relatives got involved, I only ended up with a fraction of his music. However while going thru the boxes, I discovered the entire "Midnight Special" video collection. Thankfully a few years earlier he had given me his extensive vinyl collection. R.I.P. Ric, not a day goes by that I don't miss and think of you.
Hey sugar did they sure was good I love them with all of this song. You know he's a hell of a good singer but I loved him doing Sarah and do you swallow 82 83
As Charlie Daniels said, “Elvin Bishop sitting on a bale of hay, he ain’t good lookin’ but he sure can play”. It’s hard to believe, but back then The Midnight Special & Saturday Night Live were about the only places to actually see the artists you heard all the time on the radio, except for maybe some music variety shows. This was way before MTV.
"Just a straight SAVAGE" bout killed me laughing :) So, Mechanic on Vocals, Sheriff on Lead, Cowboy on Base, Aerobic Girl on Backup Vocals and Off the Top Rope on Drums. Gotta love the 70s.
I love not just this song, but those vocals from Mickey are fantastic. I had the privilege of interviewing him multiple times and saw him as he toured as Starship back in the late 90's and it just amazed me how clear his vocals truly were. He had no trouble hitting all those high notes. Man those were some great shows back in the day.
"Smoke From a Distant Fire" (studio version) by Sanford Townsend Band. Wow, I'm all about old school; grew up on all of it, as a 70s kid, and until just now, I didn't know that was Mickey Thomas singing. Imagine my shocked face. Lol. Great vocalist.
Just when I think there's nothing more to learn about music that I don't already know, I learn something new. Thank you for info. It makes sense now. Different style of music, same voice.
@@Vendzor AND THE 80s copied so many great songs from the 70s AND 80s kids love to claim songs from the late 70s and call them 80s songs by the 100s When they were RELEASED IN 1975 THREW 1979 , They say be cause they SOUND like 80s songs lol
I'll tell you what man... I always thought and I will always think that this is the best voice... Raw and genuine.. smooth as silk, and hits you like a ton of bricks!
This song has special meaning to me. Not the part about breaking girls heart. When I when out with my future wife, I fooled around and fell in love. I have been married 42 years to her.
Elvin wrote this song, but he asked MIckey to sing it because didn't think his voice could do it justice. Mickey went on to sing lead for Jefferson Starship, and Starship.
The Midnight Special was IT! Staying up late to catch it on TV. Keeping it down low so my mom didn’t hear me. So much good music back then. When you hear people my age say there will never be a time like that again, it’s 100% gospel truth.
Here’s what I love about old school. Shows were mostly spontaneous energy created by the performer rather than a choreographed exhibition of a stage producer. In other words, you got to see the heart and soul of the performer that gave their all for their fans.
In 1976 I was working in a huge music store in Hartford Conn. In March 1976, the radio and clubs were pretty much wall to wall disco. I was invited by a dee jay to come by this club and guest DJ and to bring any record I wanted to play. I brought "fooled around and fell in love" with me Dropped it after "Dim All The Lights" The place loved it.
Your "singer getting ready to change my oil" comment is Gold. Haha! It's why I continue to come back here. That and the fact that you are cool and have a good heart. Keep up the good work Jamal.
I might be critical about some of the things on here but I absolutely love Jamal. What a great guy he seems to have so much heart and so much goodness and the music is from my generation and I couldn't love it more thank you so much for being out there for all of us old guys that appreciate oldest good music keep up the good work
1976...junior year in HS two songs change my life forever. One being this one and the other is THE THRILL IS GONE King of the Blues, BB King. Fortunate to see BB in concert three times. Also enjoyed your reaction of Morgan on this one! The original will always be my fav but Morgan is a very close second. Keep on Rockin Jamel, love the channel!!!
When you got on "The Midnight Special" you turned it up to 11. Such great performances. Brings back memories of my childhood seeing these bands for the first time away from the radio. The clothes are the best and still look normal to me. That's how we dressed. And we LIKED it! You could do a Midnight Special Special where you react to the show through the years. There's lots of material to work with there. Thanks for these reactions. They always make me smile. Peace
Excellent song Jamal..I wasn't a big fan of Bishop.I believe Elvin is the guy with the red guitarist .those smokin vocals come from Micky Thomas ..a triple A singer who had great success with Jefferson Starship and Starship in the 80s..check out Jane by Jefeerson Starship ..when ya get time..awesome banger of a song!
"...and then you got the dude on the drums who looks like he's about to jump off the ropes...like he's in the WWF or something..." straight killing me with this sh*t; you got me literally laughing out loud with that...
I agree with shari. Plus the big acts today would never play for the peanuts they paid bands back in the day. PS, no relation to the previous commenter. Just coincidence
You're the second guy I saw review and respond to this performance. 💜 Glad you all love it as much as I do. Can't get enough, NEVER grows old. 🌿 Most of us did not realize all these years that it was Mickey Thomas singing those lyrics (a background singer) and Elvin Bishop is on guitar here (singer-songwriter, guitarist). Seems like in the big picture Mickey did not get the recognition and I bet he didn't get the paycheck either (royalties ++) that is besides his pay as a backup singer. Glad he's finally getting his due now. You're so right, he can S. A. N. G.!
What an awesome set of pipes Mickey had in his prime. Beautiful, strong and clear , effortless vocals. One of the best of his generation and one of the best in pop history. PS- - I grew up in this era. Hated those jump suits then and still do. Tommy Shaw used to wear one on stage as well.
Those bell bottomed jumpsuits were IT! The woman singing harmony needs a nod too! He got me when he says he'll just "tear out that page!" Just tear it out! So cold, so cold..
Back in the day you went live on the Midnight Special. No hiding, no gimmicks. Just straight out wicked live performances. So many great ones back then. Doobie Brothers had a great show also. Don Kirshners Rock Concert was another banging show.
I just wanna say that you do the more reaction videos than any other channel. You don't keep us waiting keep em coming. And I love that you do a wide variety of music
I fell in love real bad when I was younger and it was sad, heavy, dangerous, good, sweet and righteous all in one. This song captures it and is the only way I could explain it.
I am just old enough to remember watching The Midnight Special when I was a little kid....had to be up kinda late to catch it, but little did I know how much that show would have an impact on me as an adult, haha.
Never seen this live version of this amazing song before. 2 legends: The great Southern Blues guitarist Elvin Bishop, and the amazing blue-eyed soul of Mickey Thomas, a good ol' boy from Georgia, who would of course join Jefferson Starship just 3 years later.
Always loved Mickey's vocals - couple big pop/rock hits featuring his vocal talent with Jefferson Starship you need to check out : Jane ( a seriously fun rocker ) and No Way Out
JJ my brother I've watched this video over a dozen times not only because it's a tremendous song but your reactions absolutely crack me up more each time. I hope all is well with you and whatever you do, don't change.
I saw him in concert when the song was new. they we're so good. incredible live. Elvin was so good on the guitar that it was an extension of his own hands. great stuff
Love love love your reactions. My husband and me just started watching and cannot stop. It is one of the things we do together. We have watched most of your reactions and him and me both that you would love reacting to "ONE" by U2 featuring Mary J Blige. Sorry if you have already and if not then try it you will not be sorry.
No auto tune he’s live and singing in perfect pitch and sounds just like the recording
He actually embellished the vocal and turned up the soul a notch.
Elgin Subwaysurfer Bolling ...THAT, as they say, is DA SHEEEEET...;)!!
Yes! Like MOST of the talent from the 70s. Only legends can do that now...well the ones still with us. Whitney 🙏 , Mariah, Christina Aguilera ( underrated) , Alicia Keys, Celine Dion. None of them need auto tune. Jon Legend. Can't forget John.
Another Texas guitarist.
@@rachel-in-the-208 - if you noticed, all your messages are being removed.. you're kind of dense... Jamel will block you permanently.. so just keep going.. I feel sorry for miserable people like you who have No Life.. It must be really cruddy being you.. that all you have to do with your lonely time is argue with strangers. Wow, you are pathetic!
The entire performance is so soulful but the lead vocals are on another level .... his timing on the delivery and vibrato are just mind blowing ..
Ditto
That's Micky Thomas singing. He was Elvin's backup singer and after Elvin wrote this he realized he couldn't do the song justice, so he had Micky sing it. And then the next thing you know Jefferson Starship hires him as their new lead singer because Grace Slick was wasted so often they couldn't count on her any more, and he sounded quite a bit like her. The song "Jane" by Jefferson Starship was one of my faves. Then Grace got clean and they ended up singing a lot of stuff together, including some pretty irritating 80's fluff like "We Built This City" and others.
One of the most underrated singers of his generation. He felt the songs he sang, he has so much soul and he can SANG!
MT still has pipes to this very day which is just incredible.
Mickey Thomas deserves an award for that performance alone. What an amazing singer!
Seventies music is stll the gold standard of rock. When you positively had to do it live and be good.
Love love love this song !
Robert Jones, amen!
I grew up in the 70’s, we had the best music. SO FREAKING GOOD!
It was actually the 60s
Jamel, I'm dying laughing. Oh 💩He does look like he's about to change your oil! 😅😂😅😂😆
Mickey Thomas is actually a backup singer in this band. Elvin Bishop is the guitarist with the badge on. He didn’t have the vocal range for the song so he gave Mickey the lead. This song propelled Mickey to the lead vocal in Starship.
Thanks that was confusing me, Micky was in Jeffersom after this, thanks for the info.
I can't remember but... Thomas looks older there but I think he was in his teens when he sang this song?
@@danj.kauppi3346 This song was recorded in 1975 (released in '76), and Mickey was born in 1949, so he was about 26 when he recorded this song.
Not sure what year this video is from though.
Shouldn't the guy with the giant cowboy hat be the one wearing a badge?
JANE!!!
Fun story: I was browsing your videos with my dad (70) when he was visiting a few days ago. He saw this song and said, “hey that’s my college roommate - let’s watch that one”.
His roommate in college was Mickey Thomas, who sang lead on this track. Eventually Mickey joined Jefferson Airplane and sang/wrote big hits for them as Jefferson Starship/Starship, but I never knew he sang this tune. My dad saw him play a few months ago and got to go backstage and the two caught up for a while and had some laughs...it had been nearly 50 years since they had hung out.. edit - my dad said he can still hit all those notes at 70
Awesome story! Love Mickey in Starship and this is one of my favorite songs. Thanks for sharing. 💕
Wow! I bet they were happy to see one another. Thanks for sharing your story
@@bamabelle7075 More Today Than Yesterday is a GREAT song. Based on your screen name, you will probably appreciate that dad and Mickey went to school at Valdosta State (GA) - Mickey Thomas was also from South Georgia
Wow!
Mickey is amazing. I seen him doing a Starship tour just under 2 years ago and he absolutely blew me away in that he hit EVERYTHING. Did not hold back, in fact was going really intense.
One of the most stellar live male vocal performances you'll ever find. Dude is criminally underrated.
Mickey Thomas seriously knew how to throw down some jaw dropping vocals.
A stellar performance.
He really did. So effortless, the vibrato, the pitch, the phrasing, and his tone; lots of people have lots of the ability but lack the tone. No matter how many times I listen to it I'm just floored at his ability. It's hard to believe really.
*knows. He’s still touring with Starship and he doesn’t even warm up and still sounds amazing at 72.
Forty plus years of loving this song. I thought Elvin Bishop was the singer, not the guitarist. My musical education for the week. I'm in love with it all over again.
That's why Micky Thomas re-invigorated Jefferson Starship. HE BUILT THIS CITY!
The singer here is Mickey Thomas who would later join Jefferson Starship and stay on when the band became Starship in the 80s
He needs to hear JANE from the Starship
I did not know that. But damn what a great live performance, songs the same as the recording!
Never made that connection, but that’s definitely him
Ed Myers - cool. I never knew that
@@Samuel-I Yes, absolutely. I also like his range on "Find Your Way Back" from Jefferson Starship.
Singer not only has a killer voice and killer range but he has soul!!
I think he'll go far in music lol
@@bobthebear1246 lol
I could hear that song everyday for the rest of my life, period…..
Me too and I’m 70 yrs old.
Mickey is one of the greatest live tenor singers in recorded history. He is in his late 60s and can still hit these notes.
Yes and add that lead vocalist from Boston who belted out them high notes in "More Than A Feeling"! Oh - Brad Delp - I had to look up his name :-). But I was always amazed at his power vocals in that song. Whew!
Love Mick! Love ya! still got it..... still got it!
Absolutely incredible
J. B. Benefield Mickey’s power vocally is astounding
Yessss!!! Love, love, love his vocals 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
The story behind this is Mickey Thomas was in the same studio recording, and Elvin Bishop was playing this but just could not get the vocal down. Mickey heard it down the hall and popped in and asked Elvin if he could give it a shot. He did and nailed it perfectly. It took off and it showcased Mickey's voice and Elvin's guitar together even today they both still play together..
That's just a story. Mickey was a backup singer for Elvin who wrote the song but thought his vocals were too raspy so he got Mickey to sing it.
I was wondering. Mickey looks a lot like Burton Cummings.
Those of us lucky enough to have grown up in the golden age of popular music - the 60s, 70s and 80s - are truly privileged, and will never forget.
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🎶
Those were the days friend! Now I’m into what Jesus did for us on the cross
Yes
One of the best live performances I've ever seen, Mickey kills it
The Midnight Special never fails a body. Mickey Thomas can indeed sang.
A few years ago one of my best friends passed away. He always told me that if something should happen to him he wanted me to have his music collection. While some greedy relatives got involved, I only ended up with a fraction of his music. However while going thru the boxes, I discovered the entire "Midnight Special" video collection. Thankfully a few years earlier he had given me his extensive vinyl collection. R.I.P. Ric, not a day goes by that I don't miss and think of you.
@@laudanum669 Greedy relatives....I know. I'm an only child. Courts will let people do anything. Glad u got vinyls.
The great Mickey Thomas on vocals. He also sang with Jefferson Starship.
Told some kadoink Phd I worked with that Mickey sang this song and he said he didn't think so... so much for Phd's... Piled Higher & Deeper... 🤣🤣🤣
Jane! My god that's a great song.
Solid gold.
Hey sugar did they sure was good I love them with all of this song. You know he's a hell of a good singer but I loved him doing Sarah and do you swallow 82 83
Oh man sorry about that comment the TV if picked up some of the TV
As Charlie Daniels said, “Elvin Bishop sitting on a bale of hay, he ain’t good lookin’ but he sure can play”.
It’s hard to believe, but back then The Midnight Special & Saturday Night Live were about the only places to actually see the artists you heard all the time on the radio, except for maybe some music variety shows. This was way before MTV.
Saw a tour with Elvin Bishop, Charlie Daniels, and The Allman Bros 73? 74?
I look back now and give thanks! Incredible.
RIP Charlie😪
@Deborah Rhoades all lipsinqued
You forgot "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert."
Austin City Limits too!
Midnight Special was legendary, as a teenybopper.
"Just a straight SAVAGE" bout killed me laughing :) So, Mechanic on Vocals, Sheriff on Lead, Cowboy on Base, Aerobic Girl on Backup Vocals and Off the Top Rope on Drums. Gotta love the 70s.
😂😂😂
Aerobic girl wearing Pink Floyd kinda halter top and trousers
Him singing JANE with Starship is octave transcending.
Jane.... Great song.
Sara
Eric Ricci Agreed!! That is a great song
Hey hey to your channel looking at your reaction to the
Is priceless why don't we check out Door to your heart ..by The dramatics
Elvin was so underrated as a guitarist and songwriter, Mickey on vocals needs no introduction. Real Music.🤘🏼
Reni Slais on very cool back up - What a laid back performer
I love not just this song, but those vocals from Mickey are fantastic. I had the privilege of interviewing him multiple times and saw him as he toured as Starship back in the late 90's and it just amazed me how clear his vocals truly were. He had no trouble hitting all those high notes. Man those were some great shows back in the day.
Mickey's got one of the greatest voices in Rock & Roll ..
"Smoke From a Distant Fire" (studio version) by Sanford Townsend Band. Wow, I'm all about old school; grew up on all of it, as a 70s kid, and until just now, I didn't know that was Mickey Thomas singing. Imagine my shocked face. Lol. Great vocalist.
Great song! Haven't heard that one in a long time
B Baker, I second that! That performance is legendary.
You again,,,,nice user name 😛😛😛👍
That's one of my all-time favorite songs.
Watch all the midnight special Wolf Man Jake
"Dude is gonna go change your damn oil!" LMAO! You crack me up!!
That was fashion in the 70's alright.
Mickey Thomas, one of the greatest singers in the history of rock n roll, hands down.
The lead singer went to Jefferson Starship. Check out “JANE”
I was going to say the same! :)
I thought that Mickey!
Jane... is pretty killer. 🎶
Just when I think there's nothing more to learn about music that I don't already know, I learn something new. Thank you for info. It makes sense now. Different style of music, same voice.
Sara
I always feel like music from the 70’s had so much heart, much more than other decades.
Truth
And unfortunately most credit goes to the '80s.
And everyone was having fun! All races.
@@Vendzor ,, THE 70s have 8 of the top 25 biggest selling LPS IN THE USA .. The 80s dont touch that
@@Vendzor AND THE 80s copied so many great songs from the 70s AND 80s kids love to claim songs from the late 70s and call them 80s songs by the 100s When they were RELEASED IN 1975 THREW 1979 , They say be cause they SOUND like 80s songs lol
I'll tell you what man... I always thought and I will always think that this is the best voice... Raw and genuine.. smooth as silk, and hits you like a ton of bricks!
This song has special meaning to me. Not the part about breaking girls heart. When I when out with my future wife, I fooled around and fell in love. I have been married 42 years to her.
Richard Black Yea but when you're a woman eater or a man eater & then you fool around & fall in love it's something!!
I think that's how Elvin Bishop wrote this song. I could be wrong.
I want to have a love story like yours, man, this is so beautiful
This gives players permission to have a long term relationship and find true love and female approved!
Mickey Thomas from Jefferson Starship on lead vocals, Elvin Bishop and Dickie Betts (Allman Brothers) on Guitars !
I THOUGHT that was Mickey Thomas!!!! WOW!!!!
Yeah, Mickey was a helluva singer.
A whole lotta awesome in one song!
Thanks! I KNEW he looked familiar! :)
That's Johnny Vernazza on guitar, not Richard Betts.
I’m guessing Dickie is the guy in the cowboy hat. Good stuff.
Elvin wrote this song, but he asked MIckey to sing it because didn't think his voice could do it justice. Mickey went on to sing lead for Jefferson Starship, and Starship.
Michael Glick didn’t Mickey passed away recently. He was the real reason why they built that city
He's still around.
@@jonlate4581 ok thanks
@@dragonfan9696 Marty Balin passed away somewhat recently
The Midnight Special was IT! Staying up late to catch it on TV. Keeping it down low so my mom didn’t hear me. So much good music back then. When you hear people my age say there will never be a time like that again, it’s 100% gospel truth.
His vocals are just out of this world. ♥️
Amen!
The drummer is Donny Baldwin, who also joined the Jefferson Starship family.
The voice control is like no other -ever
Mickey Thomas is a HIGHLY underrated,totally kick arse vocalist! Always has been
So glad I was a teen in the 70s. So much talent!!
Here’s what I love about old school.
Shows were mostly spontaneous energy created by the performer rather than a choreographed exhibition of a stage producer. In other words, you got to see the heart and soul of the performer that gave their all for their fans.
Wish you could have seen it live!
THIS!!!!!!!!!
Mickey Thomas one of the greatest singers of all time. I love his vocals on "Jane" by Jefferson Starship! Great live singer!
Fab song too!
There's nobody these days who can do this with the feel and soul Mickey did it. Shout out to the smoking hot backup vocals chick...!!
That's Reni (Slais) Simon! She's equally amazing and a perfect complement to Mickey. There were many times I couldn't tell their voices apart!
Reni Slais very nearly stole it for me!
Just a absolutely fantastic song. This live version is the best
Elvin Bishop is the Sheriff with the red guitar.
Mickey had some pipes.
Mickey Thomas one of the best voices I've ever heard 💯, top class.
In 1976 I was working in a huge music store in Hartford Conn. In March 1976, the radio and clubs were pretty much wall to wall disco. I was invited by a dee jay to come by this club and guest DJ and to bring any record I wanted to play. I brought "fooled around and fell in love" with me Dropped it after "Dim All The Lights" The place loved it.
Dude you gotta just do a FULL HOUR stream of Midnight Special episode songs. The best music ever made
Yes! Please do this.
Miss these harmonizing love ballads from the late 70’s/early 80’s,,,,
Straight up soul!
And the rainbow jumpsuit on the harmony singer is
🔥🔥🔥🔥
I thought the lady was Bonny Franklin, lol
Elvin is in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame from his work in Paul Butterfield Blues Band. This may be the best overall live performance on the net.
The "sheriff" is Elvin.Check out "One bourbon, one scotch, one beer", where he supports George Thorogood.
Marianne Graf love that one too!
Your "singer getting ready to change my oil" comment is Gold. Haha! It's why I continue to come back here. That and the fact that you are cool and have a good heart. Keep up the good work Jamal.
I might be critical about some of the things on here but I absolutely love Jamal. What a great guy he seems to have so much heart and so much goodness and the music is from my generation and I couldn't love it more thank you so much for being out there for all of us old guys that appreciate oldest good music keep up the good work
Heard this song in the Wal-Mart the other day and sang my little heart out.
I can't hear it though without thinking about "Boogie Nights".
Guardians Of Galaxy
@@lucasmartinssaraiva1162 you know you're getting old when your favorite music plays in walmart.
Dirk Diggler says hello.
1976...junior year in HS two songs change my life forever. One being this one and the other is THE THRILL IS GONE King of the Blues, BB King.
Fortunate to see BB in concert three times. Also enjoyed your reaction of Morgan on this one! The original will always be my fav but Morgan is a very close second. Keep on Rockin Jamel, love the channel!!!
I was a child of the 70's. You've got to love it!
Gino vaneli -just wanna stop,
and walter Egan- magnet and steel
david walker Yeah, and another great Gino Vannelli song to react to would be a live version of Brother to Brother.
Magnet and steel great song. Lead singer had a look a little before his time.
Looks like this is from The Midnight Special. Artists on TV typically lip sync to the recordings. But on that show, nearly all performances were live.
Wow. I’ve always loved this song, but I didn’t know he had THAT much talent in his arsenal! Beautiful 🤩
When you got on "The Midnight Special" you turned it up to 11. Such great performances. Brings back memories of my childhood seeing these bands for the first time away from the radio. The clothes are the best and still look normal to me. That's how we dressed. And we LIKED it!
You could do a Midnight Special Special where you react to the show through the years. There's lots of material to work with there.
Thanks for these reactions. They always make me smile.
Peace
Soft rock 70’s with soul ... let’s go!
The guy singin is Mickey Thomas. He sings for band Starship. Hits: Jayne, Nothins gonna stop us now, We built this city,
Don't forget Find Your Way Back!
I met Mickey at a concert. Older guy but really nice!
Mickey Thomas is a great singer, moved on to sing for Jefferson Starship, then just Starship. Great high tenor
One of my favorite guitar solos ever...don't know why, just always takes me there
Jesse Ed Davis’ solo on Jackson Brown’s Doctor My Eyes is up there for me from this era.
Excellent song Jamal..I wasn't a big fan of Bishop.I believe Elvin is the guy with the red guitarist .those smokin vocals come from Micky Thomas ..a triple A singer who had great success with Jefferson Starship and Starship in the 80s..check out Jane by Jefeerson Starship ..when ya get time..awesome banger of a song!
Jane is a great song.
Stairway To Cleveland or Out of Control kick it a lot harder.
I'm sure Elvin is not too fond of passive -aggressive weenies like you, either.
"...and then you got the dude on the drums who looks like he's about to jump off the ropes...like he's in the WWF or something..." straight killing me with this sh*t; you got me literally laughing out loud with that...
Me too Tom 😆 lol. Loove Jamel 💜🎶🎸
Still laughin 🤣😂 Is that what’s called a leisure suit?😆
That chick looks like she's higher than a kite! Get those shoulders in it Girl. lol
@@dorindacunningham9452 😂😂 she is certainly.... enthusiastic!
Never ever heard this song but now im hooked what voice this guy has wow
"Elvin Bishop sittin' on a bail of hay. He ain't good lookin' but he sure can play." CDB The South's gonna do it again
He is a skinny sexy guy.
I think.he's gorgeous 😍 ✨ 💖
We need a Midnight Special today.
Nobody can actually sing or play like this anymore.
I agree with shari. Plus the big acts today would never play for the peanuts they paid bands back in the day. PS, no relation to the previous commenter. Just coincidence
We need MUSIC like that today.
@@shariwelch8760 🙏👍👍👍
@@shariwelch8760 That's true
One of the most beautiful rhythm and blues ballads ever made
This was my high school days. Loved it then. Love it more now. Such soul and what a voice. The whole band is talented.
Jamal: You should do Fire On the Mountain", "Heard It In a Love Song", & "Can't You See" all by Marshall Tucker
Heard it in a love song is easily in my top 3 songs ever
I thought fire on the mountain was originally a Grateful Dead tune.
Heard it in a love song was me and my wife's song back when we were dating.
Toy Caldwell wrote most of Marshall Tucker's songs, but George McCorkle the rhythm player wrote Fire on the Mountain
"Can't You See" is probably one of the most heartbreaking songs ever recorded.
You're the second guy I saw review and respond to this performance. 💜 Glad you all love it as much as I do. Can't get enough, NEVER grows old. 🌿 Most of us did not realize all these years that it was Mickey Thomas singing those lyrics (a background singer) and Elvin Bishop is on guitar here (singer-songwriter, guitarist). Seems like in the big picture Mickey did not get the recognition and I bet he didn't get the paycheck either (royalties ++) that is besides his pay as a backup singer. Glad he's finally getting his due now. You're so right, he can S. A. N. G.!
I was in my twenties, stll love it at 69 years of age!
What an awesome set of pipes Mickey had in his prime. Beautiful, strong and clear , effortless vocals. One of the best of his generation and one of the best in pop history. PS- - I grew up in this era. Hated those jump suits then and still do. Tommy Shaw used to wear one on stage as well.
I agree
My man is getting down on that guitar. Elvin Bishop straight up showed out on this performance.
Music was just better back in the day.
Those bell bottomed jumpsuits were IT!
The woman singing harmony needs a nod too!
He got me when he says he'll just "tear out that page!" Just tear it out!
So cold, so cold..
Back in the day you went live on the Midnight Special. No hiding, no gimmicks. Just straight out wicked live performances. So many great ones back then. Doobie Brothers had a great show also. Don Kirshners Rock Concert was another banging show.
Elvin Bishop on guitar and Mickey Thomas on vocals, this song made me love the blues when I was a kid listening to AM radio in the '70s.
I just wanna say that you do the more reaction videos than any other channel. You don't keep us waiting keep em coming. And I love that you do a wide variety of music
You got me crying talking about their outfits
I fell in love real bad when I was younger and it was sad, heavy, dangerous, good, sweet and righteous all in one. This song captures it and is the only way I could explain it.
I am just old enough to remember watching The Midnight Special when I was a little kid....had to be up kinda late to catch it, but little did I know how much that show would have an impact on me as an adult, haha.
I actually sat up with my brother one night in 1974 watching The Midnight Special when Kiss made their debut. WOWWWW! 😮
Elvin Bishop started out as rhythm guitarist in the Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Mellow Down Easy is my favourite song of theirs.
One of the best live performances on the midnight special
The lead singer in the mechanic suit with the massive great pipes...the outfit just makes him more adorable and more cute/sexy!!!
I was a little kid during this time. My mom had a top like lady has on. I am glad you played this. Thanks and stay safe 😷
You might take a listen to the songs Jane and Find your way Back by Jefferson Starship. Micky kills it on the vocals! 🎤🎵🎶
Jane.Jane. Jane. Yes please!!
Truth!
Never seen this live version of this amazing song before. 2 legends: The great Southern Blues guitarist Elvin Bishop, and the amazing blue-eyed soul of Mickey Thomas, a good ol' boy from Georgia, who would of course join Jefferson Starship just 3 years later.
Mickey has brown eyes
@@bobo44donemilking51 It's a figure of speech.
@@patriciameyer8798 I was being sarcastic
Elvin Bishop on guitar is one of the best!
Billy Vera and the Beaters " At this moment". Great voice and great song. A real tear jerker.
Tom Jones has a great version of that song, too!
Always loved Mickey's vocals - couple big pop/rock hits featuring his vocal talent with Jefferson Starship you need to check out :
Jane ( a seriously fun rocker ) and No Way Out
No Way Out! She's doesn't buy my story ☺
Jerry Petrillo Find your way back is another good one.
JJ my brother I've watched this video over a dozen times not only because it's a tremendous song but your reactions absolutely crack me up more each time. I hope all is well with you and whatever you do, don't change.
I saw him in concert when the song was new. they we're so good. incredible live. Elvin was so good on the guitar that it was an extension of his own hands. great stuff
Love love love your reactions. My husband and me just started watching and cannot stop. It is one of the things we do together. We have watched most of your reactions and him and me both that you would love reacting to "ONE" by U2 featuring Mary J Blige. Sorry if you have already and if not then try it you will not be sorry.
Tonya Osika great suggestion of “One” w MJ Blige
@@BillSnuggsWMS Thank you I love it
Bullet the Blue Sky by U2
The guy with the sheriff’s badge is Elvin Bishop!
No its not
I repeat Elvin Bishop is the guy with the badge and playing guitar is Elvin Bishop!!!!!! Google it!
This tune is like a fine wine... just gets better with age. Beautiful
One of the best male singers of the 20th century.
I thumbs it up before I even saw the reaction because that is THE JAM!!!!!!!!! 🎧🎶🎶🎶🥁🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥