He really is the best soul singer, by far. It's not about reggae or any genre, he's above all this, he's a real gift to the world, and will never get enough recognition.
I was at that concert. I was 25 yrs. old. A huge steel drum band opened for Toots & the Maytals. I will never forget that show! I've seen Toots many times in the US and Jamaica. I've been to Jamaica 5 times, mostly in the late 70s & early 80s. Toots will always be my Reggae Man. I love him so much. Last time I saw him was in Marin County Fair about 10 or more yrs. ago. He sang "Reggae Got Soul" and everyone just went wild. There were a lot of fans there like me who followed his career since this first concert (I think) in San Francisco.They had their kids with them and everyone knew all the lyrics. RIP Toots; you brought so much love into our lives. If anyone out there is feeling sad, listen to Toots sing "Spiritual Healing."
You have seen it all dude,am young but the passion of toots is burning in my soul. Always watching his videos right here in Ghana. God bless his generation ❤
This is fantastic - what soul - funkiest Reggae star ever - this vid displays that. I still get a lump in my throat when I think this lovely funky, soulful man is no longer with us. Had the privilege of seeing him about 7 times - never disappointed - always joyful crowd hysteria. - RIP lovely gifted genius - x
I watched him live when he performed in Lagos Nigeria at the TBS. Then the reggae album reggae got soul was controlling the air waves in Lagos. He is one of pioneers of reggae music. I love his style of reggae music. R.I.P.
Thanks for sharing. What a fantastic performance by Toots! He was so full of energy and good vibes. So sad he is gone. He was one of my all- time favorite reggae artistes. Rest well my brother.😭
I was at this show when I was 17 and on acid. Toots and the Maytals were opening for Santana and the crowd (including me) were just chilling and waiting for Santana. I remember Toots really trying to get people moving. Great to see that this video was recorded for all time & for future generations to see.
Had the honour of opening for Toots a few times over the years (like a lot of musicians since he toured for so many years). And it's amazing to go back and watch this footage and see he still did some of the same things so many years later.. and the crowd still loved it !
Toots with or without the Maytals gave some of the best performances of anyone, at least that I ever saw. I saw him 5 times, once without the Maytals. The man could play the guitar! I can't praise Toots and the Maytals enough nor express my gratitude for their music that I first heard at 17 and never stopped loving
Is he performing again?? I had the extreme (mis)fortune to be at the show in Richmond VA where some idiot kid nailed him in the head with an empty vodka bottle... Would love to see the King again if he's up to it!!
Man oh man do i love and miss fredrick toots hibbert. Ive never cried whenever a celebrity died but i cried for toots. He just makes me happy, god bless you toots god bless your music
This was recorded a few weeks before I saw them open for The Who at the Pontiac Silverdome (capacity 80,000). They were great, but that huge crowd did not come to hear reggae. RIP Toots, so glad I saw you even from 100 yards away with an unappreciative audience!
LEGEND happiest concert I've ever been too lucky i got to see him live 4 times , had a tear when he died beautiful human being . thank you Toots love you brother thanks for the happy times peace and love
I never thought about that until I woke up this morning,(2021.07.22) with a beat in my head and I had to listen to almost every famous reggae singer today to find the song and the lyrics and what you know it was Toots song "I KNOW WE CAN MAKE IT" When I read the lyrics, I understood the message. GOD IS THE GREATEST AND HE SPEAKS TO ALL THAT SEEKS HIM WITH ALL THEIR HEART:-) Verse 1 I know we can make it if you don't break up our true love Things will be better if we stick together all of our life There is a fountain flowing with milk and honey for you Life will be better, we can make it together, oh yes, we can! #AMEN!!
Rest in Peace Toots Hibbert! An Absolute legend of ska, rocksteady and reggae. Performing for 6 decades! Whoever is playing the organ here is killing it too!
Toots and the Maytals ! What a wonderful performance with great energy. Watching him reminds me of an Ivorian artists who passed away in the 80's, Enersto Djedje(rip). The clothing the dance steps...and this makes me think Toots inspired him! Rest in peace Toots and thx for sharing.
RIP to the legend Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert, another loss to the evil COVID. This is such a great video--thank you for preserving and posting it, MV.
Saw him at a music festival when it was 103 degrees. Every one of us were out there sweating balls and suffering, but he was bouncing around that stage like it was nothing! What a great show that was, true legends remain legendary!
So very good, thank you for sharing. I've loved Toots & the Maytals for years, but had no idea they put on such great live shows. What I would give to have been a fly on the wall in Winterland that decade...
What priceless concert footage! Thank you for posting! I love this music! So much energy! I wish I would have found this as a teenager, I would have been much more positive!
Toots is the real root king. IMHO, the king of Reggae. I was exposed to reggae (or at the time: “Ray-gay”) around 1972 when my parents took me took Jamaica for summer family vacation. As the son of a musician, and a young drummer, I can only say... I was addicted. I’ll always love Toots. It is you.
Good times was leading the bad times But now the bad times take over When I was a little boy I just keep on feeling it, feeling it, feeling it Feeling it, wow get down RIP
"Country Roads" was the greatest song John Denver ever wrote, and to this day it is one of the most loved and most requested songs of all time. Toots sang the song about his beautiful homeland Jamaica. Instead of West Virginia, he sings West Jamaica. Because of that song I went to West Virginia (from my home on the West Coast of the US) to just see the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River. "Country Roads" (original version) is very popular in Ireland, (the famous Irish Pubs) and everyone sings along.
He really is the best soul singer, by far. It's not about reggae or any genre, he's above all this, he's a real gift to the world, and will never get enough recognition.
RIP Toots, thank you for all the joy you brought to the world with your wonderful music and beautiful voice
❤😂 yes
❤
I was at that concert. I was 25 yrs. old. A huge steel drum band opened for Toots & the Maytals. I will never forget that show! I've seen Toots many times in the US and Jamaica. I've been to Jamaica 5 times, mostly in the late 70s & early 80s. Toots will always be my Reggae Man. I love him so much. Last time I saw him was in Marin County Fair about 10 or more yrs. ago. He sang "Reggae Got Soul" and everyone just went wild. There were a lot of fans there like me who followed his career since this first concert (I think) in San Francisco.They had their kids with them and everyone knew all the lyrics. RIP Toots; you brought so much love into our lives. If anyone out there is feeling sad, listen to Toots sing "Spiritual Healing."
Uncle toots you are the greatest of all time my uncle @toots and the maytals ❤️❤️❤️🙏
You were a cool MF to be there in 1975
You have seen it all dude,am young but the passion of toots is burning in my soul. Always watching his videos right here in Ghana. God bless his generation ❤
Listened to Spiritual Healing this morning on the way to work! One of my favorites ❤
The most soulful voice I've ever heard. The first time I heard Pressure Drop it absolutely blew me away. To this day his vocals give me goosebumps.
I love pressure drop
Deeply spiritual man. You can feel it in his voice.
pressure drop brings me tears every time, especially on this live video.
What a voice, and frontman! There was only One Toots Hibbert, his music shall stand to time indefinate....
I wish more people were commenting on this legend on his passing. What an amazing singer, talent, entertainer and person.
You are more than right, sir. He was an amazing artist. I was born too late to catch him live, but damn, what great music
This is fantastic - what soul - funkiest Reggae star ever - this vid displays that.
I still get a lump in my throat when I think this lovely funky, soulful man is no longer with us. Had the privilege of seeing him about 7 times - never disappointed - always joyful crowd hysteria. - RIP lovely gifted genius - x
He sure had the moves!!!
Brought up with these sounds, 79 skin!! 62 years old now, still keeping the faith 🙏
I watched him live when he performed in Lagos Nigeria at the TBS. Then the reggae album reggae got soul was controlling the air waves in Lagos. He is one of pioneers of reggae music. I love his style of reggae music. R.I.P.
Thanks for sharing. What a fantastic performance by Toots! He was so full of energy and good vibes. So sad he is gone. He was one of my all- time favorite reggae artistes. Rest well my brother.😭
What a guitar!!! What a drummer!!! What a band. What a legend.
It's magic
Tambourine playing sweet
I was at this show when I was 17 and on acid. Toots and the Maytals were opening for Santana and the crowd (including me) were just chilling and waiting for Santana. I remember Toots really trying to get people moving. Great to see that this video was recorded for all time & for future generations to see.
How Amazing
So thankful to see this concert live shortly before my 23rd birthday..."my name is L-O-V-E!!" RIP Toots.. you're home now
Toots voice is one of the best ones I ever heard!
It’s joy undiluted.
I wasn't even born yet when this took place.. Saw Toots live a few times . Rip Mr Hibbert, thank you
Just feels like James Brown and Bob Marley had a love child!!!
100% - most soulful voice from Jamaica (with pretty stiff competition!) - no ....THE WORLD!!!!!
Had the honour of opening for Toots a few times over the years (like a lot of musicians since he toured for so many years). And it's amazing to go back and watch this footage and see he still did some of the same things so many years later.. and the crowd still loved it !
Toots with or without the Maytals gave some of the best performances of anyone, at least that I ever saw. I saw him 5 times, once without the Maytals. The man could play the guitar! I can't praise Toots and the Maytals enough nor express my gratitude for their music that I first heard at 17 and never stopped loving
Every now and then, I have to come back to this gig. It's just fantastic! RIP legend!
Was anybody better live?
He made my year when I saw him onstage. Pure joy.
King of Jamaican Soul Music!!
What a voice! Toots has always been a class act, and even now (at age 73) he can still rock a stage.
Bless you Mr. Hibbert - you're a gem!
Is he performing again?? I had the extreme (mis)fortune to be at the show in Richmond VA where some idiot kid nailed him in the head with an empty vodka bottle... Would love to see the King again if he's up to it!!
He just played Boston this year. Sadly I missed it. Saw him here about 10 years ago.
Kerry O'Neill
Did they prosecute the moron who did it? Toots is an absolute legend.
Yeah i saw him in my home town in France last year he still rocks with that same marvellous voice .Me and my friends were acting crazy in the crowd.
Special voice man love up.
Nobody in reggae embodied soul or funk better. And Toots was Love. His message of justice and hope will live on. RIP
Jah Volunteer
One of the best! Beautiful! Dreams to Remember is wonderful.
RIP Toots. Saw him in Montreal in 2017 and rebel salute in 2011 and listened to country home 1000 times.. Times really tough
Man oh man do i love and miss fredrick toots hibbert. Ive never cried whenever a celebrity died but i cried for toots. He just makes me happy, god bless you toots god bless your music
This was recorded a few weeks before I saw them open for The Who at the Pontiac Silverdome (capacity 80,000). They were great, but that huge crowd did not come to hear reggae. RIP Toots, so glad I saw you even from 100 yards away with an unappreciative audience!
Such a kind happy face and so full of energy; makes me smile.
He was full of joy every time. Because he was grounded spiritually.❤🙏✨
Saw him perform live 3 times including in Miami earlier this year.
RIP❤
LEGEND happiest concert I've ever been too lucky i got to see him live 4 times , had a tear when he died beautiful human being . thank you Toots love you brother thanks for the happy times peace and love
Thanks
It's kind of amazing to see someone who is free. That's why the audience was so respectful and polite
32: 'I've got dreams to remember'
Pure love, talent and energy emanate from this maestro. God bless you Toots - you are amazing!
Remind me of the late great Otitis Redding two great Legends who will never be forgotten it’s true legends never die
@@MrBIGTEE504 He Loved Otis!
Toots will always be miss such a beautiful voice!!!!
TOOTS! YOUR ENERGY IS CONTAGIOUS! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE & RESPECT TO TOOTS & THE MAYTALS!
Mind blowing RIP Toots Legend 💗💗💗
Immortal..toots bob number one in the world! From old jamaica!!!best sound.......❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉
2:23
Toots like reggae preacher. So much gospel in his singing.
I never thought of that, but it's true!
Absolutely. He was clearly influenced by American gospel singers. He was a Coptic Christian himself.
I never thought about that until I woke up this morning,(2021.07.22) with a beat in my head and I had to listen to almost every famous reggae singer today to find the song and the lyrics and what you know it was Toots song "I KNOW WE CAN MAKE IT" When I read the lyrics, I understood the message. GOD IS THE GREATEST AND HE SPEAKS TO ALL THAT SEEKS HIM WITH ALL THEIR HEART:-) Verse 1 I know we can make it if you don't break up our true love
Things will be better if we stick together all of our life
There is a fountain flowing with milk and honey for you
Life will be better, we can make it together, oh yes, we can! #AMEN!!
Rest in Peace Toots Hibbert! An Absolute legend of ska, rocksteady and reggae. Performing for 6 decades! Whoever is playing the organ here is killing it too!
Ansel Collins on keys.
@@MaximusWolfe thank you
"In the dark" was used as a promotion for Jamaica literacy( reading) program in the 70's.
Yes he is
Fly high TOOTS!!! Thank you for the music!!!
This is so beautiful. I miss Toots so dearly watching this.
The kings of rocksteady forever. Go to God, Toots. We love you.
That was so pure and true and touching one day we all hope to go thanks for such good words
Saw Toots & the Maytals last night in San Luis Obispo, CA. Amazing show! Toots still has it! He sounds the same!
Toots and the Maytals ! What a wonderful performance with great energy. Watching him reminds me of an Ivorian artists who passed away in the 80's, Enersto Djedje(rip). The clothing the dance steps...and this makes me think Toots inspired him!
Rest in peace Toots and thx for sharing.
Pure soul 🙏 what a band. 💣💥 what a voice.
what a what... 💙🌎💚🌎💜
4ever in our 💕. TAKE YR REST KING.ONE OF A KIND.🇯🇲TREASURE.
MISSED.GONE FAR 2 SOON.💜💜💜
Natural born wonder...
Man's fluid delivery and easy style, make it appear as if he was born to do this.
Always felt the same about Toots!
Yes he was he fond his calling
I saw toots and the maytals at the Brixton academy in June 1984 with my brother Phillips good gig nice one love
The best thing I have seen on YT in months. Thank you Toots & the Maytals!!!
Went to see the Great Legend for his 75th Birthday Celebration at Alexandra Palace London
Wicked Show
Yes Mr Toots
NEVER GROW OLD
He was always a favourite fm first time i heard him sing,
RIP to the legend Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert, another loss to the evil COVID. This is such a great video--thank you for preserving and posting it, MV.
Nothing to do covid he had cancer since 2016
COVID is a fraud. Stop blaming that bullshit for dead people.
Lmfao he did not die of a virus that isn’t even real dumbass.
Toots has a great band behind him!!
may his memory be a blessing
Legends never die
Dang! What a priceless show!
LEGENDS, they were unique, love them, how can humans create something so beautifull? respect
Nyah, strength and inspiration. Will deeply miss you and seeing you live. RIP Toots
Absolutely incredible, it doesn’t get any better than this
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Saw him at a music festival when it was 103 degrees. Every one of us were out there sweating balls and suffering, but he was bouncing around that stage like it was nothing! What a great show that was, true legends remain legendary!
Have you ever been to the Caribbean Islands? It is hot as hell there.
You was blessed to see him let’s keep him alive legends never die
So very good, thank you for sharing. I've loved Toots & the Maytals for years, but had no idea they put on such great live shows. What I would give to have been a fly on the wall in Winterland that decade...
Though gone to the Lord his music still lives
Cant stop listening, brilliant
What priceless concert footage! Thank you for posting! I love this music! So much energy! I wish I would have found this as a teenager, I would have been much more positive!
That organ player is killing it
from the band personnel introductions during the OTIS number, I think it must be the great JACKIE MITOO on organ
@@petedako It's Ansell Collins
Bro 1'47-lol that chord is killer.
the maytals are a legendary band #ska4eva
He’s on it yes
never grow old
sad news today, what a powefull man we have lost, the soul of Jamica will be in my heart. RIP man. LOVE
There is no better reggae band. Toots is Motown with an island beat, yet so prolific they are in a league of their own. Jah bless. 🔥
Yes I,day man was great.
What a Legend, Toots. Rest your vibrant soul in peace
I have watched this gig over and over, wishing i was the girl who danced with him, jah bless beautiful man 💕 xxx
We lost Toots yesterday..May his memory be for a blessing
Love Toots blessed rest my brother❤💛💚
RIP Toots- memories of your great talent & dancing on the stage back in the day with you & Noriand the rest-
Toots is the real root king. IMHO, the king of Reggae. I was exposed to reggae (or at the time: “Ray-gay”) around 1972 when my parents took me took Jamaica for summer family vacation. As the son of a musician, and a young drummer, I can only say... I was addicted. I’ll always love Toots. It is you.
A true LEGEND!! He was in Newcastle last year and I missed him :(
RIP
Good times was leading the bad times
But now the bad times take over
When I was a little boy
I just keep on feeling it, feeling it, feeling it
Feeling it, wow get down
RIP
Love this group !!!!
“What’s my name?
My name is LOVE 💕 “
Rip , so much great music you gave us.
5446 was amazing on this
Brutal performance, specially Dreams to Remember. Absolute f**king BLAST FROM THE PAST
RIP Toots. Thanks for the music. 🕯️
Toots is the biggest in Jamica History book. Rest in well, i'll miss you so much.
That's the look of happiness, RIP TOOTS
Toots Hibbert Forever 🔥🔥🔥
Toots you going to be miss so much love you toots
One of the best showman
Peter tosh icon
Saw this concert...wicked and wild!
ONE OF THE GREATEST LIVE PERFORMANCES ON THE PLANET EARTH
Amazing Show !! Good vibes !
Great showman, great band. Audience needs to wake up !!
Toots and his music will live on. A better place in the high place.
Time Tough! I go to bed but sleep don't come . . .!
UNREAL! Love this! And on my way to see him tonight!
The crowd don't seem to realise the brilliance they are witnessing, I wudda been groooovin'
The most beautiful man in the world. Rest in prosperity.🇯🇲😘😘😘😘💓💗💗💗🌹💜🌻🌻
💘GRATIDÃO POR NOS PRESENTEAR COM SUA LUZ, SR. TOOTS! FAÇA UM LINDO VÔO DE VOLTA PARA O CÉU! 🌟🎶💃🕺🌟🎶
Thanks For The Music Father Of Reggae
They actually invented reggae.. AMAZING TOOTS IS THE MAN!!
I mean the guy was amazing takes John Denver's lousy song changes one word and made one of my favorite rip thx for the video
It wasn’t a lousy song and that’s why Toots covered it.
"Country Roads" was the greatest song John Denver ever wrote, and to this day it is one of the most loved and most requested songs of all time. Toots sang the song about his beautiful homeland Jamaica. Instead of West Virginia, he sings West Jamaica. Because of that song I went to West Virginia (from my home on the West Coast of the US) to just see the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River. "Country Roads" (original version) is very popular in Ireland, (the famous Irish Pubs) and everyone sings along.
An amazing concert , I watch this few hours after the announcement of his next journey ... Blessed love rest in power highly blessings to you Toots
Super amazing!🎶🙏🇯🇲🌎👍🏽
Excellent !
Maestros. Muchas gracias por el reggae.
Love me some Toots🔥 Thank you for posting. Toots genius