This ☝🏻 is how I got my name. My father seen them in concert, jammed with them, and I truly love this song. Everytime I hear it, I think of my Dad singing it to me. I miss you Dad. Rip.
My condolences for the loss of your father. This is how I got my name too, oddly enough. My dad is PPL's steel guitar player and they screwed up his name (John Dennis Call) on all the record sleeves and put John David Call. And lo and behold, that's what I was named when I was born.
In 1972 when this song was a hit, this was one of my favorite songs from the 1970s. This song not only topped the pop charts, it also topped the country charts. I was 14 at this time.
Love this particular video because Vince looks exactly like he did when we were in high school together. Invited me over to his house one day, and said, "you probably won't like this song" as he put a 45 on the record player. It was Hank Williams (don't remember the tune now) and I said no, I love country music! Little did either of us know that he would make country singing a career! That was 1972 or 1973, I forget for sure. Always liked him and am so proud of him.
I heard this song for the first time in the fall of '76, at the time, I had a girl friend in high school named, Amy. Earlier in the day, she said, I got something really cool to share with you later. After school, we went to the local diner, sat down in a both and she played this song. It was such a special moment in my life...thanks guys...
I had a close set of friends in 1974. Started with 8 of us and with marriage and meeting new friends it grew to over 60. We'd all get toghter on New Years Eve. The one song we played at every reunion that everyone sang as loud as we could was "Amie" the long version. It gave you a chill. Still does when I hear it. We were very close over the years, I'll be 70 next year, and all but 3 of the original friends have passed on, and lots of the rest too. It was an incredible to to be young in America.
Craig Fuller sang the version you hear on the radio! Vince didn't join PPL till 1979, and this song first aired in 72. It was sold as a single starting in 1975. \m/
@@muffs55mercury61 I used to go see Mountian Smoke all the time when Vince was in High School and playing banjo for them. I will never get used to seeing a bearded long haired Vince.
So I was today years old when I learned Vince Gill was the lead singer for Pure Prairie League and I've loved this song since it came out as a single in 75...
Vince wasn't the lead singer or even in the band when this came out. However, "Let Me Love You Tonight" was a big hit with Vince singing lead after he joined the band.
You need to get out (or at least around YTube) more if you think there's no more good music. Blackberry Smoke Alabama Shakes Tedeschi-Trucks To name just a few
My oldest daughter (Amy) spent the 1st 5 days if her life in a NICU...she is healthy and fine now--but the song still makes me cry and want to hug her!
I'm 62 years old I'm looking back on these wonderful days because I know our time is near buckle up for the ride and ask Jesus to be by your side like an older brother that no one could beat up
He's a good guitar player for sure if like great or the best ever watch Stevie Ray Vaughn I was turned on to him in 1999 I was hooked im a player but no we're close to srv steve wariner is a good 1 too.but no we're like SRV.
@@darrellwalker5203 i will put Duane Allman up against SRV any time, when someone Blows Clapton away so much he calls to find out who it is and them works a album thats is one of the best ever made with Duane i think the guy is a little bit good
@Jim W nothing at all against Brad Paisley but he’s not even in the same stratosphere as Vince on a guitar. I’m sure Brad would be the first to tell you that as well.
And that was before there was real product! 😇 Hopefully, to u folks that still have it, u'v been able to define your curls a smidge more - thankfully iiiii have! ✌💙
@@kellymac1212 I don't know what you mean by "product". My curls have diminished but are still considered, and I quote, " beautiful". It's just a way that I wash it combined with the way I brush it. Lol I guess I kinda make a science of it 🤣
Rock on! Bought this album back in high school with my minimum wage from being a carry out boy at the local grocery store. I listen to it now on my phone while putzing in my garage as an old man.
@@sergeantmasson3669 Early morning riser's a keeper, but it's no Aime. Amie, was the best tune Craig Fuller ever wrote (according to him). PPL's sales concur...
@@sergeantmasson3669 Amie is pretty played out, but in its full version it's really a strong track. After many years a friend encouraged me to give Bustin' Out another listen and Early morning riser stood out most, so we share the same opinion on that one. I'm not the biggest fan of country rock. Little Feat is the exception...I love their stuff. Lowell George was under-recognized for his fabulous voice and songs...his life of excess led to his death at 34 (seven more years than Jimi. Janis and Jim). I really wish I could have seen him...
I haven't hear this one in years . Loved this song so much back when it came out. We listened all different genres back then. So much fantastic music in that era .
I was thinking that it's too bad there isn't something like it today, but it wouldn't work out anyway since most of today's "artists" probably wouldn't be able to sound good live. It would most likely be lip-synced.
@spencergroup the reason all of today's music sounds the same is because it is the same and 90% of it is written and produced by one guy................Max Martin he's written music hits for Backstreet Boys Britney Spears Pink Usher Avril Lavigne Jessie J Katy Perry Christina Aguilera Taylor Swift Ariana Grande The Weeknd and others. and it all comes down to a formula, find a beat that everyone likes to listen to play around with it and add different words and choruses to it and everyone will automatically like it people today have been brainwashed into listening to the same song, only the words change and all of the words are written to entice the same outcome you will like this song! it has no originality or soul, it's the McDonald's of music. "the day the music died" wasn't when Buddy Holly died, it died sometime in the 80's and Max Martin killed it
I'm a guitar player and bartender of 30 years old. I've played this song in a number of places since my rythem guitar guy suggested it. It takes me to a place of happiness ... an ego free and safe peaceful state of time. Obviously I wasnt around for this era but something tells me there was a better sense of unity and things didnt matter so much the way they do in 2021.
Sounds like me, when i played this in a couple of bands..both acoustical and electric. Loved dearly playing it..Even did the "Falling In & Out Of Love" intro/outro..was lots a fun!!
Dude you are correct. This song is magic. I turned 13 in 1975. I was too young then to be conscious of unity verses polarity, then. Regardless of how things are these days, this song lights me up. I have been aware of the song since the 70’s and always knew it was a great song. It seems to be much more powerful than I had thought.
This was one of those vinyls that every song was great on. I still have it of course. I've also played it on my guitars forever brian, and enjoyed it every time. Always have been a follower of Vince Gill. This is the first time I've seen him play an Ovation.
I love this song 🎶💖👍!!! The first time I heard it was on the radio and I've been hooked on it ever since!!! Beautiful harmony these guys have 👍💖💖💖💖💖👏👏👏👏👏👏‼️
I knew that Vince was in the band, but I was pretty sure that he didn't sing on the studio version (which I prefer, although this version is good also). Thanks for clarifying that!
While Vince Gill is young in this amazing performance his talent is fully mature. His captivating voice and tasteful guitar playing put a big smile on my face. The whole band is great too. And you can see they like each other.
Yeah I agree it's too bad they couldn't have Stay Together longer. Yet there were misfortunes and mishaps. And that is life. And like someone's head you can definitely see and hear the talent of Vince Gill. And now he is an icon.
@@sergeantmasson3669 I know. They had a guy who was their lead singer, he left the group and they continued for a while and then Vince left, and a group went downhill from there Into Obscurity. More or less. They seem to exist and no more anyway.
@@sergeantmasson3669 maybe they do still exist yet they are not popular anymore, at least in my point of view. Because without the first lead singer who left, and then Vince Gill filled in and then he left. They don't have any hits anymore. At least none are being played on the radio or RUclips music channel. Like I said The more or less have fallen Into Obscurity without those two major components to the group.
Sure miss these guys they sure were good this is one of my all-time favorite songs I haven’t heard in a long time it’s good to hear it again thanks have a good night. 👍🎸😀☮️
I loved this song when it first came out, never realized it was Vince Gill who was the lead singer. Vince is an amazing talented singer and guitar player.
With as much airplay as this song got in the spring of 1975 and beyond I thought it would be a sure top 10 hit but rather it spent a mere three weeks in the top 40 and peaked at #27. Doesn't matter though as one commenter said it's a time machine to the spring of 1975.
There was a lot of competition in the 70s for top 10 in any given week of any given month of any given year. There was just so much good music made back then. Pure prairie league is just one of hundreds of bands of their era. All writing the best music ever put to vinyl.
My brothers favorite song, he passed at 21, I miss you David, we all miss you, remember when we gathered frogs together we were rich in frogs & pollywogs back in the days when California's creeks & rivers were clean. I often wonder how nice it would be if you were still here with us. Love you David always in my heart.
Friend, if you know the first two albums with Craig Lee Fuller you might agree they're right up there with any of America's or the Eagles' early work. All that PPL lacked was the acclaim.
A favorite of my belated husband's and mine back in the day when the radio station played it again and again! :) He'd put the 8 track in his faithful NOVA, Betsy, his long blonde hair whipping out the window and the day's troubles would disappear...
Man, this Vince guy should seriously consider making singing his full time profession! Just kidding. Vince is a living legend and was a shot in the arm for PPL in the late 70s/ early 80s. What a marvellous career this man has had and recently he took over from the late great Glenn Frey in The Eagles!
@@mickeywhitlock162 Exactly..This is a Craig Lee Fuller song, written, sung, guitar-ed by him, bef. Vince Gill joined up with this bunch. As stated earlier, most people don't know, don't care to know..I was one who did!
Well this was an eye opener. I fell in love with this song in my high school days. Our band never played it, but we should have. Now some 50 years late I finally realize that Vince Gill was in the band. Never made the connection all these years.
me too. I just accidentally got schooled. ha. Wow. Gotta find a spot to fit even more respect for Mr. Gill somewhere. wow, all I can say is I'm glad he shared with us
Vince was in the band from 1978 to 1984 but had nothing with the writing or creation of "Amie" which originally appeared on Pure Prairie League's Bustin' Out album in 1972.
He was also asked to join DIRE STRAITS, Man believed in his self and tthe world of entertainment was blessed. World class music man we can call our own. So much better then Bach or whats his name?
Vince didn't join the band until around 1979. If you saw them in 1975 it was during the re-issue of the song as a single, and the genius behind the band, Craig Lee Fuller, had already been ousted due to his minor criminal situation.
Yeeehaw..Anna Maria island...turtles lounge..Greg Allman n these boys..what a night... my greatest day was when I was awoke to the true life of Jesus Christ..praise you Lord 🙏
They were my last concert in Central Park back in the 70s. My friends and I had a blast!! I brought my dog with me, we had a great time at the concert, taking the train home was a pain in the butt!!
Thanks for putting this up! This bring's me back to when I was younger! Couldn't remember who sings this! A favorite that my parents had on vinyl. Oh the times!!!
I saw Vince in September of 1977 for the first time at a Festival in Glen Rock PA. He was playing mandolin and singing lead for Byron Berline and Sundance. Had hair down to his shoulders.
This song reminds me of a very sweet time in my life and a group of people who would be some of the best friends I ever had. Like I wlways say music truly is the mile markers of our lives
What a fantastic song. I have lov ed itfor years and haven't listened to it in forever. It makes me as happy today as it did so many years ago. The lead singer is incredible. What a beautiful voice. Love when a live performance sounds better than the "record."
@@ericnordhoff159 Ha! Thanks, Eric. After I commented, I realized who it was and was very surprised. I didn't know he was in PPL. Agreed, he has still has a great voice, always has. Voice like silk.
Don Kirschner's rock concert. So many late saturday nights watching this back in the day. Early mid 70's. Great song. You could turn on FM radio and hear so much great stuff then. It's so sad where music has gone. We are putting Eminem in the rock and Roll hall of fame. Tells you all you need to know. Its gone and I dont think its coming back.
Original "Amie" singer/songwriter and Pure Prairie League co-founder Craig Fuller had to leave the band in 1973 to fight a legal battle over his Vietnam War draft status. He would re-emerge in 1987 as the lead singer for the band Little Feat.
@@pauljeffries5678 Yes, 2 albums released in 1976 and '77. Some of the vocal harmonies on those songs are as impressive as Poco or The Eagles from that period.
Fuller is fabulous. The American Flyer, Spirit Of A Woman record with Kaz is a classic. And Let It Roll with Little Feat is crazy good. Voices On The Wind from that Little Feat record with Linda Ronstadt is a masterpiece.
Just prior to his break out solo career, we saw Vince as the opening act for Roy Orbison. "I hope you folks liked him as much as I did. He's gonna be a big star in the years to come!" I guess Roy was right.
Years ago, c. 1978, I was flying to Chicago from Cleveland where a business associate (sales rep) friend of mine sold me a 1969 Fender Telecaster. This was right around the time UNITED DC-10 Flight 191 crashed out of O’Hare on takeoff. My inbound DC-10 was delayed to land because of weather. In a thunderstorm and to appease nervous passengers, the airline supplied free drinks as we circled over Lake Michigan waiting to land. After landing and heading to baggage claim, I decided one more drink was in order because certainly my baggage would be delayed. As I walked into the bar, Fender Telecaster in hand, there were four guys in tie dyes & long hair sipping at the bar. One obvious rocker spotted my guitar and rightly ID’d it as a Tele. I handed my brother-in-strings the guitar, ordered a drink and asked, “Are you guys with a band?” An unacclaimed Vince Gill looked at me and said, “With the band son? We are the band.” Excitedly, I asked who are you? “Pure Prairie League” was his reply. I said, “I saw you guys in Memphis!” Gill looks at me and says, “Lafayette Music Room in Overton Square.” I said, “That’s where I saw you!” Vince chugs his beer and says, “Has to be. Only place we ever played in Memphis.”
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I'm 76 and damn we had the best music
snooze fest
I'm 56. I love this music. My 16yr old son is into the music we grew up on.
I'm 50 and you had the best music.
We sure the hell did!
I'm 49 and grateful for the seventies
This ☝🏻 is how I got my name. My father seen them in concert, jammed with them, and I truly love this song. Everytime I hear it, I think of my Dad singing it to me. I miss you Dad. Rip.
Me too, spelled, Amy
My condolences for the loss of your father. This is how I got my name too, oddly enough. My dad is PPL's steel guitar player and they screwed up his name (John Dennis Call) on all the record sleeves and put John David Call. And lo and behold, that's what I was named when I was born.
This song is how my daughter got her name
How I got my name too :D
sweet! I'd love to see them in a reunion concert right Aimee?
In 1972 when this song was a hit, this was one of my favorite songs from the 1970s. This song not only topped the pop charts, it also topped the country charts. I was 14 at this time.
Born in 53 this was the best era music ever
Likewise great lp artwork inside pictures have these l long hairs possibly drinking Canadian beer at a farmhouse somewhere in Ontario ?
Vince Gill is as good of a musician as you can possibly get. Total package and a class act.
some guys were just born to play lead breaks like V can
Amen.
Vince Gill , absolutley the Best Male Vocalist of his time !
He sucks here.
Vince is Country Music Royalty imho.
For those of us of a certain age, this song is like a time machine. Really brings it all back to mind.
Testify brother
@@TexasScout Or sister!
Or one of 50 other he/she/its ☺️
May god bless is all
@@3fsw3 LOL 👍😂
Love this particular video because Vince looks exactly like he did when we were in high school together. Invited me over to his house one day, and said, "you probably won't like this song" as he put a 45 on the record player. It was Hank Williams (don't remember the tune now) and I said no, I love country music! Little did either of us know that he would make country singing a career! That was 1972 or 1973, I forget for sure. Always liked him and am so proud of him.
I saw him many times in '76-'77 when he played with Mountain Smoke. I grew up in Edmond.
Liar.
@@James-if3kc Do you have proof? If you don't, that makes you a liar.
@@JeffLeasure I got your proof right here.
@@James-if3kc Ok... I don't speak in code. Let's see it.
I heard this song for the first time in the fall of '76, at the time, I had a girl friend in high school named, Amy. Earlier in the day, she said, I got something really cool to share with you later. After school, we went to the local diner, sat down in a both and she played this song. It was such a special moment in my life...thanks guys...
I had a close set of friends in 1974. Started with 8 of us and with marriage and meeting new friends it grew to over 60. We'd all get toghter on New Years Eve.
The one song we played at every reunion that everyone sang as loud as we could was "Amie" the long version. It gave you a chill. Still does when I hear it.
We were very close over the years, I'll be 70 next year, and all but 3 of the original friends have passed on, and lots of the rest too. It was an incredible to to be young in America.
Baby Vince. He's only improved!! This song is one of my all time favorites. Those harmonies are amazing here!!!
Craig Fuller sang the version you hear on the radio! Vince didn't join PPL till 1979, and this song first aired in 72. It was sold as a single starting in 1975. \m/
18 years old in 1975. What a career he has had.
@@muffs55mercury61 I used to go see Mountian Smoke all the time when Vince was in High School and playing banjo for them. I will never get used to seeing a bearded long haired Vince.
@@mikemccoy3430 The good and fun old days !
Never realized that was Vince Gill
Vince Gil ... before anyone knew who he was ... amazing musical talent and gifted on so many instruments and with that perfect pitch voice.
One of my favorite old bands. Vince Gill was young, but he's still today got that smooth voice
So I was today years old when I learned Vince Gill was the lead singer for Pure Prairie League and I've loved this song since it came out as a single in 75...
Also remember that Vince wasn’t the writer or original singer of this song. That would be Craig Fuller whose on the record.
Yup, me too...never knew!!
Same!
Vince wasn't the lead singer or even in the band when this came out. However, "Let Me Love You Tonight" was a big hit with Vince singing lead after he joined the band.
Smoothest vocals ever, and only gets smoother as time goes on.
Can you believe all the amazing talented musicians that we had in the 70s & 80s ? We where spoiled and now we have shit for music!!!!
Well, Vince is still around!
@Kai Ariarti - here's a crazy idea - don't listen to it!
We sure had more hair back then! Must have been a lot of unemployed barbers.
There were a lot of us. Statistically a few of us should have been great singers. I was a great listener.
You need to get out (or at least around YTube) more if you think there's no more good music.
Blackberry Smoke
Alabama Shakes
Tedeschi-Trucks
To name just a few
I think this was one of the greatest songs of the decade. It never fails to transport me back to the time of my youth with a smile.
Yet I could argue it's not even the best or second best song on the album...Boulder Skies and Call Me Tell Me might be better.
My oldest daughter (Amy) spent the 1st 5 days if her life in a NICU...she is healthy and fine now--but the song still makes me cry and want to hug her!
your comment really brought tears to this old mans eye's .. out ... P.S. thank you .....
❤❤❤
@@aurthurodonnell6707 good man
This is her song now. Now… PLAY IT FOR HER and record her reaction to it then post it on your RUclips channel for us all to see 😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Some old friends named their little one Amy , and her older sister is Melissa . Good old times, I sure miss them.
I'm 62 years old I'm looking back on these wonderful days because I know our time is near buckle up for the ride and ask Jesus to be by your side like an older brother that no one could beat up
i'm near 60 and wondering why life is so short
You're not gonna find a whole lot of guitar players/musicians better than Vince Gill...that's just a fact. That dude is a monster.
He's a good guitar player for sure if like great or the best ever watch Stevie Ray Vaughn I was turned on to him in 1999 I was hooked im a player but no we're close to srv steve wariner is a good 1 too.but no we're like SRV.
@@darrellwalker5203 i will put Duane Allman up against SRV any time, when someone Blows Clapton away so much he calls to find out who it is and them works a album thats is one of the best ever made with Duane i think the guy is a little bit good
@Jim W nothing at all against Brad Paisley but he’s not even in the same stratosphere as Vince on a guitar. I’m sure Brad would be the first to tell you that as well.
Vince Gill is one of the most talented dudes on the planet.
Vince has the purest singing voice of any rock/country singer.
Can we all pause, just for a moment and marvel at their glorious hair.
2021 and my hair still looks like that
Same here
And that was before there was real product! 😇 Hopefully, to u folks that still have it, u'v been able to define your curls a smidge more - thankfully iiiii have!
✌💙
@@kellymac1212 I don't know what you mean by "product". My curls have diminished but are still considered, and I quote, " beautiful". It's just a way that I wash it combined with the way I brush it. Lol I guess I kinda make a science of it 🤣
Au naturel. Let it grow, let it blossom, let it flow. ✌️🤘
Vince has one of those singing voice that just makes you listen to what he is saying. A true singer/songwriter/musician
Big applause for Conan bringing all us together here.
I don't watch Conan
Haha that's why I'm here
Same here-Conan podcast (which is hilarious). This was a popular song in the 70s and even 80s.
Exactly.
Can’t wait for the new podcast!
Rock on! Bought this album back in high school with my minimum wage from being a carry out boy at the local grocery store. I listen to it now on my phone while putzing in my garage as an old man.
Let me guess, $1.65 an hour?
Corn Belt, IMHO, that album was the best that PPL ever did. I preferred "Jazzman" and "Early Morning Riser" over "Aimie."
@@sergeantmasson3669 Early morning riser's a keeper, but it's no Aime. Amie, was the best tune Craig Fuller ever wrote (according to him). PPL's sales concur...
@@fenwayify I prefer Jazzman and Early Morning Riser instead.
@@sergeantmasson3669 Amie is pretty played out, but in its full version it's really a strong track. After many years a friend encouraged me to give Bustin' Out another listen and Early morning riser stood out most, so we share the same opinion on that one. I'm not the biggest fan of country rock. Little Feat is the exception...I love their stuff. Lowell George was under-recognized for his fabulous voice and songs...his life of excess led to his death at 34 (seven more years than Jimi. Janis and Jim). I really wish I could have seen him...
Pure prairie league was an awesome group alot of folks didn't even know Vince Gill from Oklahoma. Love y'all
I knew Vince Gill. He lived next door to me...
Oh I never knew that was Vince Gill until now. Sweet voice.
@@Lisarata me neither!! I love this song..
There's a ton of talent that comes out of Oklahoma.
@@buckhorncortez on 24th? Last I heard his mama still lived there. You must’ve been a Cleveland Bulldog too!
I haven't hear this one in years . Loved this song so much back when it came out. We listened all different genres back then. So much fantastic music in that era .
Here from the Conan Needs A Friend podcast.... this song slaps!
don kirshner's rock concert was awesome, they actually sang, nothing lip synched or cleaned up
I second that. Love to watch real singing. Spent many hours watching Don Kinsers Rock Concert when I was a kid.❤️
I was thinking that it's too bad there isn't something like it today, but it wouldn't work out anyway since most of today's "artists" probably wouldn't be able to sound good live. It would most likely be lip-synced.
@spencergroup the reason all of today's music sounds the same is because it is the same and 90% of it is written and produced by one guy................Max Martin
he's written music hits for
Backstreet Boys
Britney Spears
Pink
Usher
Avril Lavigne
Jessie J
Katy Perry
Christina Aguilera
Taylor Swift
Ariana Grande
The Weeknd
and others.
and it all comes down to a formula, find a beat that everyone likes to listen to play around with it and add different words and choruses to it and everyone will automatically like it
people today have been brainwashed into listening to the same song, only the words change and all of the words are written to entice the same outcome
you will like this song!
it has no originality or soul, it's the McDonald's of music. "the day the music died" wasn't when Buddy Holly died, it died sometime in the 80's and Max Martin killed it
Don Kirshner AND The Midnight Special... Loved 'em ✌💙
@@kellymac1212: Don't forget ABC's In Concert series. It was all recorded live concert footage. It wasn't around long but had some quality stuff.
Really one of the great guitar players of country music (and there’s a lot of them)
I'm a guitar player and bartender of 30 years old. I've played this song in a number of places since my rythem guitar guy suggested it. It takes me to a place of happiness ... an ego free and safe peaceful state of time. Obviously I wasnt around for this era but something tells me there was a better sense of unity and things didnt matter so much the way they do in 2021.
Sounds like me, when i played this in a couple of bands..both acoustical and electric. Loved dearly playing it..Even did the "Falling In & Out Of Love" intro/outro..was lots a fun!!
Dude you are correct. This song is magic. I turned 13 in 1975. I was too young then to be conscious of unity verses polarity, then. Regardless of how things are these days, this song lights me up. I have been aware of the song since the 70’s and always knew it was a great song. It seems to be much more powerful than I had thought.
This was one of those vinyls that every song was great on. I still have it of course. I've also played it on my guitars forever brian, and enjoyed it every time. Always have been a follower of Vince Gill. This is the first time I've seen him play an Ovation.
It was good days... Good music... Good times.... Good people! What happened?
Biden
One of the best sing along songs ever written!
I love this song 🎶💖👍!!! The first time I heard it was on the radio and I've been hooked on it ever since!!! Beautiful harmony these guys have 👍💖💖💖💖💖👏👏👏👏👏👏‼️
Born in 1953, but still love music! I remember this and many more! I grew up with the BEST of music!
I was born in 53 also.Great music then in the 60's and early 70's. not so much today.
*_That was absolutely perfect ~ what a beautiful voice !!!_*
AHHHHHHHH,
the good old days!!!! I STILL love this song, ANY version of it!
Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today?
FYI: Vince Gill was not the original singer for this band, & did not sing on the hit. That was Craig Fuller.
Craig Fuller who later moved on to Little Feat.
😯!
Wow! So right I thought it was just missing something and Craig Fuller was it! Thanks!
However, that is in fact Vince Gill singing it in this video.
I knew that Vince was in the band, but I was pretty sure that he didn't sing on the studio version (which I prefer, although this version is good also). Thanks for clarifying that!
While Vince Gill is young in this amazing performance his talent is fully mature. His captivating voice and tasteful guitar playing put a big smile on my face. The whole band is great too. And you can see they like each other.
Yeah I agree it's too bad they couldn't have Stay Together longer. Yet there were misfortunes and mishaps. And that is life. And like someone's head you can definitely see and hear the talent of Vince Gill. And now he is an icon.
@@douglashall2141 When Vince left PPL, their popularity began to fade.
@@sergeantmasson3669 I know. They had a guy who was their lead singer, he left the group and they continued for a while and then Vince left, and a group went downhill from there Into Obscurity. More or less. They seem to exist and no more anyway.
@@douglashall2141 The group still exists, but they're nowhere near famous like they once were.
@@sergeantmasson3669 maybe they do still exist yet they are not popular anymore, at least in my point of view. Because without the first lead singer who left, and then Vince Gill filled in and then he left. They don't have any hits anymore. At least none are being played on the radio or RUclips music channel. Like I said The more or less have fallen Into Obscurity without those two major components to the group.
blast from the past - I loved this band back in the 70s.
I love this era of country-folk-rock music with men singing in harmonies.
Sure miss these guys they sure were good this is one of my all-time favorite songs I haven’t heard in a long time it’s good to hear it again thanks have a good night. 👍🎸😀☮️
I didn't recognize Vince till I read some of the comments. Everybody loves this song, thumbs up.
I didn't know he was in this group, but as I watched the video, I wondered if that was him just because of his beautiful eyes. Now I know!
Check out Vince's PPL song Jany Lou It is AWESOME !!!
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I loved this song when it first came out, never realized it was Vince Gill who was the lead singer. Vince is an amazing talented singer and guitar player.
Same here!LOve this!
Vince isn't actually the original from the recording, but he is right up there with him in ability. Craig Fuller wrote and sang lead.
I always loved this song too. And I also didn't know it was Vince Gill singing until just now, he's an amazing musician and singer!!
@@davewlodarski3413again Vince did not sing on the studio version. That was years before he joined PPL.
Vince was not the original lead singer on this song; however, he did sing lead on their hit Let Me Love You Tonight!
I have LOVED this voice since PPL AND I finally got to see him live with Eagles. My hearts melts when opens his mouth ❤❤❤❤
Have always loved to hear, sing, and play this song. Almost didn't recognize Vince Gill ! lol
Much as I love Vince as an artist, this song is and will always be Craig Fuller's masterpiece.
True, but Vince was killing it on guitar here.
I agree, but this was first. Craig came later.
@@shawnevans8278 Craig wrote Amie in 1972, and sang lead on it with the group. Vince didn't join Pure Prairie League til 1979.
@@shawnevans8278 Huh?
This is from 1977 so Vince joined b4 79
With as much airplay as this song got in the spring of 1975 and beyond I thought it would be a sure top 10 hit but rather it spent a mere three weeks in the top 40 and peaked at #27. Doesn't matter though as one commenter said it's a time machine to the spring of 1975.
You got that right!!
There was a lot of competition in the 70s for top 10 in any given week of any given month of any given year. There was just so much good music made back then. Pure prairie league is just one of hundreds of bands of their era. All writing the best music ever put to vinyl.
I agree. It sure got played at lots of parties.
I came here from Conan's podcast. Thank you conan for this great song.
I had the same reaction as Sona at the intro
"There's so much guitar"
This was a heck of a performance. No one player overshadowed anyone else.
THAT ENTIRE ALBUM - KICKS PATOOOT !
GREAT cover art
Fantastic Country/Rock
My brothers favorite song, he passed at 21, I miss you David, we all miss you, remember when we gathered frogs together we were rich in frogs & pollywogs back in the days when California's creeks & rivers were clean. I often wonder how nice it would be if you were still here with us. Love you David always in my heart.
As long as we remember our brothers and sisters, they never really leave us~
Simply wonderful!! What a great song and performance!
ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREATEST SONGS .
That was such a good band. I've always regretted they didn't get more great songs like both America and The Eagles did.
Friend, if you know the first two albums with Craig Lee Fuller you might agree they're right up there with any of America's or the Eagles' early work. All that PPL lacked was the acclaim.
@@prairiedan Poco had the same problem at the same time as PPL.
@@andyinoregon Yeah, despite both bands touring for years and years!
@@prairiedan Dan, most exactly..This is a Craig Lee Fuller song, orig. written, played, sung by that gentleman. .and very well indeed, too!
@@andyinoregon Plus they kept losing their bass players to the Eagles ha ha.
Thank you Conan for introducing this classic song on his podcast.
This song instantly transports me to a special place of my youth in the early 70's
Definitely a classic. I remember this song and brings back many great memories!
WE loved this band when this was first released 1972 along with so much great music back then.
This isn't the same bad configuration as the Original Pure Prairie League. just sayin
A favorite of my belated husband's and mine back in the day when the radio station played it again and again! :) He'd put the 8 track in his faithful NOVA, Betsy, his long blonde hair whipping out the window and the day's troubles would disappear...
Such a great song, and I love the way he sings it.
Man, this Vince guy should seriously consider making singing his full time profession! Just kidding. Vince is a living legend and was a shot in the arm for PPL in the late 70s/ early 80s. What a marvellous career this man has had and recently he took over from the late great Glenn Frey in The Eagles!
This song was a bit in 1972 when Vince Gill was still in high school. Vince became a member of PPL in 1977.
Vince loving !!!! Saw them on concert my sophomore year of college. Vince was lead singer them. Oh wow 🤩. 1979
@@jkiser5143 You've seen Pure Prairie League live in their heyday!? I'm jealous!
@Mark Ehrlich everyone comments like this are part of what makes youtube
@@mickeywhitlock162 Exactly..This is a Craig Lee Fuller song, written, sung, guitar-ed by him, bef. Vince Gill joined up with this bunch. As stated earlier, most people don't know, don't care to know..I was one who did!
Well this was an eye opener. I fell in love with this song in my high school days. Our band never played it, but we should have. Now some 50 years late I finally realize that Vince Gill was in the band. Never made the connection all these years.
me too. I just accidentally got schooled. ha. Wow. Gotta find a spot to fit even more respect for Mr. Gill somewhere. wow, all I can say is I'm glad he shared with us
Me too!
Vince Gill is awesome , but he wasn't the original singer ,, Amie was sung by Craig Fuller !! Good rendition tho. !!
Vince was in the band from 1978 to 1984 but had nothing with the writing or creation of "Amie" which originally appeared on Pure Prairie League's Bustin' Out album in 1972.
Mine
Blast through the past!
One of my first guitar conquests, I still keep it fresh in set list rotation. ❤️
Almost every local bar in the 5 boroughs of New York City played this at least once a night. Good times.
Never knew that Vince Gill was in this group. Learn something new everyday!
he was also asked to play with the allman brothers but he turned it down to try solo
yes me too
He was also asked to join DIRE STRAITS, Man believed in his self and tthe world of entertainment was blessed. World class music man we can call our own. So much better then Bach or whats his name?
Wow i didnt know it either and im a Jedi master
So was Ricky Skaggs
Oh man I remember this was brand new and I love it just as much now as I did way back then - brings back so many memories of that time
Bo very I have enjoyed your voice for sooo many years!!! Bless your…thanks for sharing your gift !
What a great tune and wonderful time in my life. Still sounds fantastic.
Just beautiful -- and American classic. This brings back so many memories of a special someone.
Never followed Gill much but what an incredible versatile musician the Eagles are lucky to have him to carry on Glenn’s legacy
I saw this Pure Prarie League concert live in Austin Texas in 1975.🎉Amazing! 🙌 Favorite song of all time! 🙌🎉❤️
Vince didn't join the band until around 1979. If you saw them in 1975 it was during the re-issue of the song as a single, and the genius behind the band, Craig Lee Fuller, had already been ousted due to his minor criminal situation.
Yeeehaw..Anna Maria island...turtles lounge..Greg Allman n these boys..what a night... my greatest day was when I was awoke to the true life of Jesus Christ..praise you Lord 🙏
Thank you for posting. One of my favorite songs
Have always loved this song Epic!!!♥️⭐️🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵
One of my favorite songs....still listening to the best music today
Magnificent Masterpiece, top of the line solid gold standard of excellence, really brings back fond memories of life
They were my last concert in Central Park back in the 70s. My friends and I had a blast!! I brought my dog with me, we had a great time at the concert, taking the train home was a pain in the butt!!
Thanks for putting this up! This bring's me back to when I was younger! Couldn't remember who sings this! A favorite that my parents had on vinyl. Oh the times!!!
I wonder if way back then Vince had any idea just how good he was and just how long a career he'd have? I always loved this song!
I remember the album and singing it over and over. Good times
From 1979 at the Don Kirshner Rock Concert show. Vince Gill on lead singing.
I'd like to take a vacation in 1979.
Never knew this was Vince Gill ..wow
@@kariefoster5152 Vince didn't sing it originally, he replaced original singer.
@@BobSmith-mg6iz thanks I thought I missed a great back story. Love old stuff like this it takes me back to childhood
Do you think Vince sings this to his Amy now?!
I hadn't seen this live version before, awesome. Thanks for posting.
Brooklyn girl here..... your absolutely right!!!! Love this song......🦋🦋🦋🦋🌞🎼🎶🎵
I saw Vince in September of 1977 for the first time at a Festival in Glen Rock PA. He was playing mandolin and singing lead for Byron Berline and Sundance. Had hair down to his shoulders.
This song reminds me of a very sweet time in my life and a group of people who would be some of the best friends I ever had. Like I wlways say music truly is the mile markers of our lives
That kid might have a bright future!!
What a fantastic song. I have lov ed itfor years and haven't listened to it in forever. It makes me as happy today as it did so many years ago. The lead singer is incredible. What a beautiful voice. Love when a live performance sounds better than the "record."
It’s Vince Gill. Still a great singer today
@@ericnordhoff159 Ha! Thanks, Eric. After I commented, I realized who it was and was very surprised. I didn't know he was in PPL. Agreed, he has still has a great voice, always has. Voice like silk.
Ken Tobias is my favorite. He is an amazing singer! Reality and dreams in his songs, truth and love! You are the best KT.
Don Kirschner's rock concert. So many late saturday nights watching this back in the day. Early mid 70's. Great song. You could turn on FM radio and hear so much great stuff then. It's so sad where music has gone. We are putting Eminem in the rock and Roll hall of fame. Tells you all you need to know. Its gone and I dont think its coming back.
Vince Gill has never had an "off" performance. Amazing.
Tru,
Original "Amie" singer/songwriter and Pure Prairie League co-founder Craig Fuller had to leave the band in 1973 to fight a legal battle over his Vietnam War draft status. He would re-emerge in 1987 as the lead singer for the band Little Feat.
And some really good stuff with the Fuller Katz band...
That's interesting. The draft ended in 1973, a year after I went to Vietnam...as a volunteer. I wonder why it took him so long?
I think he was also part of another band, American Flyer, for a few years, as well.
@@pauljeffries5678 Yes, 2 albums released in 1976 and '77. Some of the vocal harmonies on those songs are as impressive as Poco or The Eagles from that period.
Fuller is fabulous. The American Flyer, Spirit Of A Woman record with Kaz is a classic. And Let It Roll with Little Feat is crazy good. Voices On The Wind from that Little Feat record with Linda Ronstadt is a masterpiece.
I saw this band, along with The Outlaws and The Marshall Tucker Band, in 1976 😊
This is the second song I learned on my banjo- so many years ago. I played this song may times with my partner Cookee (RIP) - I miss that guy
The first 20 years of my marriage were spent listening to this fabulous song. Oh well, nothing lasts forever.
Hello dear,how are you doing,how is the weather today?
Vince is one of the greatest... and I'm proud to see the Eagles to add him to their lineup ! Gill and Walsh... don't get no better !
If you can see them, I'd recommend! Vince and Joe haven't lost any of their guitar chops
Just prior to his break out solo career, we saw Vince as the opening act for Roy Orbison. "I hope you folks liked him as much as I did. He's gonna be a big star in the years to come!" I guess Roy was right.
Great song!!! Always loved it.
Years ago, c. 1978, I was flying to Chicago from Cleveland where a business associate (sales rep) friend of mine sold me a 1969 Fender Telecaster. This was right around the time UNITED DC-10 Flight 191 crashed out of O’Hare on takeoff. My inbound DC-10 was delayed to land because of weather.
In a thunderstorm and to appease nervous passengers, the airline supplied free drinks as we circled over Lake Michigan waiting to land. After landing and heading to baggage claim, I decided one more drink was in order because certainly my baggage would be delayed. As I walked into the bar, Fender Telecaster in hand, there were four guys in tie dyes & long hair sipping at the bar.
One obvious rocker spotted my guitar and rightly ID’d it as a Tele. I handed my brother-in-strings the guitar, ordered a drink and asked, “Are you guys with a band?” An unacclaimed Vince Gill looked at me and said, “With the band son? We are the band.”
Excitedly, I asked who are you? “Pure Prairie League” was his reply. I said, “I saw you guys in Memphis!” Gill looks at me and says, “Lafayette Music Room in Overton Square.” I said, “That’s where I saw you!” Vince chugs his beer and says, “Has to be. Only place we ever played in Memphis.”
Kevin Duffy, a 21 year old Vince Gill calling you "son"?
Cool story!
Awesome!
He was even singing about Amy way back then...and then .. fate
LOL
Yep, homewrecker in the making
One of my favorite songs. Ever!
One of my all-time favorite songs, never gets old.
I had no idea Vince Gill was in Pure Prairie League. Always loved this band.
Those harmonies! Fantastic!
Still playing there songs,great songs never die❤️
Man what a great thing to see! Live is even better than the album version....which ain't always the case. Memories man......