They also had another hit, “The Witch Queen of New Orleans”. I’m a 65 yr old Indigenous man and I was in grade school when this was a hit! Music brings people together and we are all humans. Thank you for the memories Cliff. Love your channel. Aho’!
Didn't have this on 8 track but I the day I got rid of my 8 track player & about 60-70 tapes I remember thinking, don't do it! But I moved so often as a teenager & in my 20s I was sick of moving everything. Should've kept it all- just for the memories.
I was 10, I loved this song then, and still do. Brings back so many memories of good times! No way anyone could not love this song! Check out Christopher Walken dancing to it video!
Redbone was one of my favorite groups of the early 1970s. I saw them in concert at William and Mary College on Jan 21, 1972. They rocked the house. They were all dressed in native outifits, white leather leggings with fringe, naked from the waste up with breast plates and turquoise arm bands. They had a number of hits, this, and probably Witch Queen of New Orleans were their biggest hits. You can hear the Native American musical influence in all of their songs. Come and Get Your Love has become such an iconic song of the period. I've heard it in movies and TV again and again. I think the most fun and satisfying thing I've ever seen is Christopher Walken dancing to this song. BTW, I think the moustache is called a 'fu manchu', but I think this was face paint.
Your reaction is a common one. And it does matter because they were out there representing 50 years ago. Happy you got to “see” this additional piece of rock history. ❤
About nine years ago I did a cover of this song (vocal). One day I was shocked to see a comment complementing me on it, because it was from one of the band members, Butch Rillera (drums, percussion, backing vocals 1973-1977). That really meant a lot to me.
There is a mustache called a Fu Man Chu (sp?) That is from centuries ago Asian countries ( primarily China) that looks similar to that, but this gentleman was the one who did the native dance, and that is "painted" on. (possibly they used soot).
Back in the day, we never knew what the artists looked like until they did The Midnight Special. I remember watching this when it aired. I had no idea either, but I loved it then and now.
@@jeangrissom1071An older cousin went to a Charlie Pride concert and was surprised that he was black. To his credit he stayed because he enjoyed his music. We need a new Midnight Special where a band/performer is given 45 minutes to perform they music they want to perform.
I don't get that. Which is the Red and which is the Bone? I'm guessing Red is for the Native Americans, being the derogatory term is based on the fact they all supposedly have red skin. Which they don't! Just like Asians aren't yellow. Etc.
I've always loved this song! It's sooo good! Pat Vegas (backing vocals/bassist) is the only living original member left of this group. The lead singer (Lolly Vegas) is his brother
There is a great Native music scene in the US and Canada ranging from rock, hip-hop, rap, blues, country and traditional that people never hear about because it's not mainstream. Hugely talented people combing cultures.
Fun reaction. I just Loved the look on your face when the realization hit. Been a hit in my life since the days of the transistor radio. But now I'll forever have StarLord dancing in my head, and that's OK too!
My people usually do country but Redbone is magnificent Motown. I want this played at my funeral. And hey. Thanks for something you said. We are one. I think my wars are over. I'm looking forward to folks like you improving on things. Keep the good. Trash the bad. Never be ashamed of your ancestors. Be ashamed if you repeat their mistakes. They made those mistakes so you could learn from them, so they did you justice.
There was a song written by another Native American artist, Jim Pepper, the more popular version was recorded by Brewer and Shipley in the late 1970’s. The song title is: Witchi-Tai-To. It was more a FM hit, meaning that it was played more often on the progressive FM stations of the time line when Scott Muni ran WNEW-FM in NYC.
@@TheCpage66 I’ve been introducing my grandkids the oldest is 12, to music from the 80’s back, they all love Dio, I took the oldest to see Ted Nugent. She had fun though near the end it got to be a little much for her because of how loud he is.
That was a form of charcoal on his face. Native Americans use what is called smudge sticks for purification ceremonies. They are bundles of dried herbs which they burn and then smudge some of the ashes on their face. Just like they would use war paint, they had other ceremonial traditions which were offerings to the spirits.
My Man Cliff, it is 4:am Saturday morning and I'm sitting in my recliner drinking coffee jamming my ass out!! I'm surprised you have never heard this song before. I'm also native American!! What a way to start my day!! Come and get your ❤️ Love!!☕️🫶
Redbone was a term used by the cajuns to describe a native american and european half-breed. The native tribes used it to describe people of two tribes.
I sang and danced to this song when it first came out so I'm way behind you. I found out they were a Native/Mexican band a few years ago. In the 70s there was no such thing as youtube or even computers or MTV. 😂
This is so awesome! We all need to love each other and be kind. This is a not a good world we live in right now. Cling to your faith and pray. Love your reaction!
You need to keep going down that '70s rabbit hole some of the best music ever! Midnight Special was something we all looked forward to every week just to see what bands were going to be on there playing live.
Have you heard of Snotty Nose Rez Kids? Native Hip Hop duo, kind of fun. It's always good to see a new guy meet Redbone - authentically indigenou. Others used it as a gimmick but were not actually native Also, great meaningful lyrics on Cherokee People from Paul Revere and The Raiders. This was in the time of those great Billy Jack movies I loved as a kid.
Chief Joseph Riverwind dances (worship dance) in full native, often. He'll be opening (again) for Aaron in Florida this year. The chief is the one who does songs like War Dance. Beautiful video. He explains what the dance song is about, during one of his live chats. No, he ain't no Redbone, but the spirit is close. There's only one Redbone. There's only one Chief Joseph. They both rock.
This is so loop/repeat all day long worthy. I love it!! ❤️ and ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💕 😍 It's so sad how politics has twisted their message into the opposite feeling. I agree, we need to get this song 🎵 & band out there again! Barbarosa stache? (Charles Bronson)
Don't feel bad. With The Midnight Special if you missed it, it was gone. I missed this performance until a couple of years ago and was delighted to see it. I've known this song since I was a teenager.
My Junior year in high school and this was my jam forever! (Is still one of my favorites). I think they are Native American & some Mexican/Native American. ❤
Man, I was 14 when this came out. And, if it makes you feel any better, I didn’t not know they were natives either for a loooonnnnggg time. Radio doesn’t let you see who you’re listening to.
They also did another song that was popular Witchy woman of New Orleans, give it a listen, I am almost 72 and still rock out to them with my herbal meds.
That mustache/beard I’ve always called the “Fu man chu” not sure if that’s right or the spellings right but that’s what we always called it. Redbone was awesome, loved this song and some of their others. Witch Queen From New Orleans is also great! This song just makes me happy!❤
I'm 65, and this was such a popular song back in the day. Midnight Special, and shows like it back then, were our form of being introduced to the actual artists. You had to wait until a certain time and day to see them on TV. We're older than you, so of course you're "late to the party" - us older folk love watching people discover what we already were blessed with! 😊
I remember this episode of Midnight Special a childhood staple. There are many amazing performances on this show. Great reaction as usual my friend and Peace ✌️ 🙂
There is a French phone commercial that uses this song and it touches my heart every time. Back in the day we called that mustache a Fu Manchu. Not sure if it has an updated name.
Redbone has a lot of great songs. I suggest checking out more of Redbone when you get a chance. I can't and won't suggest just one, I have no particular favorite, they are all so good.
horseshoe mustache. We're actually leaving in a couple weeks to New Mexico. My auntie is 92. My dad was the babe of 17. My grandparents were Mexican & Native American. Before my auntie brings her spice to heaven, my Littles are finally old enough to soak up all her stories. Glad you found redbone. ☺️
To (kind of) put things in perspective (think of the NFL) imagine if Redbone had called themselves The Redskins. Right or wrong or indifferent, it'd be enough to get everyone up in arms, arguing & fighting & speechifying so vociferously that eventually they'd forget what they were arguing about! Cliff, you've got great instincts, great song that I haven't heard since, idk, before you were born anyway. Keep up the good work!
I heard that Pat (bass) & Lolly Vega (lead vocals) who are brothers were playing guitar in studio for other people’s songs and Hendrix heard them and told them they were great guitar players…why not write your own music and form a band. They did and had two big hits.
Starts off with a REDBONE! Derogatory term today, for obvious reasons. But, I guess if the whole band is Native American, which I forgot they were, it's gotta be okay. Right, Gen Z???!!! I do really like this song too! Haven't heard it since I was a kid, probably 40 years ago!
You should listen to Babe Ruth the lp 'First Base' 1973 you'll hear alot of Hip-Hop influence. Especially with "The Mexican" and you RUclipsrs should go back to the original roots of Hip-Hop. Cold Crush, Fantastic 5, Furious 5, Pumpkin, Treacherous 3, Funky Four, Crash Crew, Busy Bee, love Bug, and all the original pioneers who really opened the doors for the 90's generation. ✌️
They also had another hit, “The Witch Queen of New Orleans”. I’m a 65 yr old Indigenous man and I was in grade school when this was a hit! Music brings people together and we are all humans. Thank you for the memories Cliff. Love your channel. Aho’!
I had that....on 8 track
Didn't have this on 8 track but I the day I got rid of my 8 track player & about 60-70 tapes I remember thinking, don't do it! But I moved so often as a teenager & in my 20s I was sick of moving everything. Should've kept it all- just for the memories.
@rudyb. Aho! She:kon!
Mohawk Woman from Akwesasne.
I was 10, I loved this song then, and still do. Brings back so many memories of good times! No way anyone could not love this song! Check out Christopher Walken dancing to it video!
Miss the days of "The Midnight Special" on the weekends.
Redbone was one of my favorite groups of the early 1970s. I saw them in concert at William and Mary College on Jan 21, 1972. They rocked the house. They were all dressed in native outifits, white leather leggings with fringe, naked from the waste up with breast plates and turquoise arm bands. They had a number of hits, this, and probably Witch Queen of New Orleans were their biggest hits. You can hear the Native American musical influence in all of their songs. Come and Get Your Love has become such an iconic song of the period. I've heard it in movies and TV again and again. I think the most fun and satisfying thing I've ever seen is Christopher Walken dancing to this song. BTW, I think the moustache is called a 'fu manchu', but I think this was face paint.
U are correct on the fu Manchu...😊
Your reaction is a common one. And it does matter because they were out there representing 50 years ago. Happy you got to “see” this additional piece of rock history. ❤
Anything from The Midnight Special is fire
❤❤❤ LOVED SEEING YOUR MIND BEING BLOWN!!! Dude I can't help but to subscribe. Great reaction!❤❤❤❤
About nine years ago I did a cover of this song (vocal). One day I was shocked to see a comment complementing me on it, because it was from one of the band members, Butch Rillera (drums, percussion, backing vocals 1973-1977). That really meant a lot to me.
There is a mustache called a Fu Man Chu (sp?) That is from centuries ago Asian countries ( primarily China) that looks similar to that, but this gentleman was the one who did the native dance, and that is "painted" on. (possibly they used soot).
Back in the day, we never knew what the artists looked like until they did The Midnight Special. I remember watching this when it aired. I had no idea either, but I loved it then and now.
So true. We never knew until we saw them on TV or concert. Some record albums we bought would have pictures on tbe sleeve.
I loved The Midnight Special, too❤
@@jeangrissom1071An older cousin went to a Charlie Pride concert and was surprised that he was black. To his credit he stayed because he enjoyed his music. We need a new Midnight Special where a band/performer is given 45 minutes to perform they music they want to perform.
impossible to sit still when this song comes on
Nothing like those native drum beast, at the beginning of song. Redbone ❤️❤️❤️. Memories 👵🏼 Gmaw
They are a Native / Mexican mix. That is why the group is called Redbone.
I don't get that. Which is the Red and which is the Bone? I'm guessing Red is for the Native Americans, being the derogatory term is based on the fact they all supposedly have red skin. Which they don't! Just like Asians aren't yellow. Etc.
@@michaelbraum77 Red Bone is the name of lead singer
Redbone was the first Indigenous Group that got national recognition!
Redbone was the first Indigenous Group that got national recognition!
@michaelbraum77 The name Redbone is reference to their mixed-blood ancestry.
They're Shoshone just like me. I grew up listening to these guys.
They were Yaqui, Shoshoni and Mexican Descent.
I loved the lead singers voice. They had several other songs that I loved.
I've always loved this song! It's sooo good!
Pat Vegas (backing vocals/bassist) is the only living original member left of this group. The lead singer (Lolly Vegas) is his brother
Another great Native american band Blackfoot had a killer song called Train Train.
I'm Cherokee I love this band.😊😊. ......and 💔Lolly🙏
@OfficialCliffBeats1 by the way....I am a lady😊😊😊
Chickasaw here
these guys were awesome and they're proud of their cultural history.
There is a great Native music scene in the US and Canada ranging from rock, hip-hop, rap, blues, country and traditional that people never hear about because it's not mainstream. Hugely talented people combing cultures.
I don't know anyone that can listen to this song and sit still. Even my mom, at the age of 70, gets up and dances when this comes on.
The dawning realization on Cliff's face.
Quill, like that thing the pen eventually replaced.
That was the best part!! 🙌
Blackfoot is another awesome native band .train train and highway song are their most popular hits
Fun reaction. I just Loved the look on your face when the realization hit. Been a hit in my life since the days of the transistor radio. But now I'll forever have StarLord dancing in my head, and that's OK too!
My people usually do country but Redbone is magnificent Motown. I want this played at my funeral. And hey. Thanks for something you said. We are one. I think my wars are over. I'm looking forward to folks like you improving on things. Keep the good. Trash the bad. Never be ashamed of your ancestors. Be ashamed if you repeat their mistakes. They made those mistakes so you could learn from them, so they did you justice.
Awesome words, sir, I may borrow them from time to time
@allenwhitmer8192 of course you can. I'd be pleased if anything I said could help some folk. But thanks for asking.
There was a song written by another Native American artist, Jim Pepper, the more popular version was recorded by Brewer and Shipley in the late 1970’s. The song title is: Witchi-Tai-To. It was more a FM hit, meaning that it was played more often on the progressive FM stations of the time line when Scott Muni ran WNEW-FM in NYC.
The amount of talent that was on the Midnight Special is just incredible
True...I tell young folks now about it and they just don't get it.
@@TheCpage66 I’ve been introducing my grandkids the oldest is 12, to music from the 80’s back, they all love Dio, I took the oldest to see Ted Nugent. She had fun though near the end it got to be a little much for her because of how loud he is.
That was a form of charcoal on his face. Native Americans use what is called smudge sticks for purification ceremonies. They are bundles of dried herbs which they burn and then smudge some of the ashes on their face. Just like they would use war paint, they had other ceremonial traditions which were offerings to the spirits.
Thank you for that information!
My Man Cliff, it is 4:am Saturday morning and I'm sitting in my recliner drinking coffee jamming my ass out!!
I'm surprised you have never heard this song before. I'm also native American!! What a way to start my day!!
Come and get your ❤️ Love!!☕️🫶
I was class of '74 and this takes me back big time. Always loved the fact that they were an American Indian band
Woovaka by Red Bone is awsome.
They Bobby Caldwell’d the heck out of me with this one.
Redbone was a term used by the cajuns to describe a native american and european half-breed. The native tribes used it to describe people of two tribes.
The Red Sticks movement. Baton Rouge is named after them!
Every time they play live the blessing, good luck dance is done
They are Native American and Mex mix. That is why the name Redbone. They start their shows honoring their Native heritage with the dance.
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎
I loved this song forever, didn't know it was a Native American band until a reactor..I think BP...reacted to it..the begining was amazing!
I sang and danced to this song when it first came out so I'm way behind you. I found out they were a Native/Mexican band a few years ago. In the 70s there was no such thing as youtube or even computers or MTV. 😂
I was only 16 then. I miss the 70s so much
This is so awesome! We all need to love each other and be kind. This is a not a good world we live in right now. Cling to your faith and pray. Love your reaction!
U definitely need to dive into all of the old classics!! We have BP going down that rabbithole, and he's loving it!! ❤️
You need to keep going down that '70s rabbit hole some of the best music ever! Midnight Special was something we all looked forward to every week just to see what bands were going to be on there playing live.
Absolutely!!! It was magic, back in the day!
Wow! I never thought I’d see a reaction to Redbone! You are the BEST! 🥰🥰🥰
I love your reaction to this Native American band
Have you heard of Snotty Nose Rez Kids? Native Hip Hop duo, kind of fun. It's always good to see a new guy meet Redbone - authentically indigenou. Others used it as a gimmick but were not actually native Also, great meaningful lyrics on Cherokee People from Paul Revere and The Raiders. This was in the time of those great Billy Jack movies I loved as a kid.
Chief Joseph Riverwind dances (worship dance) in full native, often. He'll be opening (again) for Aaron in Florida this year. The chief is the one who does songs like War Dance. Beautiful video. He explains what the dance song is about, during one of his live chats.
No, he ain't no Redbone, but the spirit is close. There's only one Redbone. There's only one Chief Joseph. They both rock.
Cliff has checked out a few Snotty nose Rez kids songs.
@@Emilie-one didn't know, I will look for them
This is so loop/repeat all day long worthy. I love it!! ❤️ and ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💕 😍
It's so sad how politics has twisted their message into the opposite feeling.
I agree, we need to get this song 🎵 & band out there again!
Barbarosa stache? (Charles Bronson)
Don't feel bad. With The Midnight Special if you missed it, it was gone. I missed this performance until a couple of years ago and was delighted to see it. I've known this song since I was a teenager.
That's paint on his face, not a mustache. 😂
Mexican too
My Junior year in high school and this was my jam forever! (Is still one of my favorites). I think they are Native American & some Mexican/Native American. ❤
I have heard this song many times growing up in the 70’s and 80’s but never knew the band name or that they were Native.. super cool
That is a Foo Man Choo mustache.
I hadn't heard this song until I started watching F is for Family. It has such a good vibe about it.
Embarrassingly mind blown. 🤯 ❤ 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
This was a good choice!
Man, I was 14 when this came out. And, if it makes you feel any better, I didn’t not know they were natives either for a loooonnnnggg time. Radio doesn’t let you see who you’re listening to.
I'll always love this not because I'm only American I'm half American native
They also did another song that was popular Witchy woman of New Orleans, give it a listen, I am almost 72 and still rock out to them with my herbal meds.
It's Witch Queen of New Orleans. Great song!
That mustache/beard I’ve always called the “Fu man chu” not sure if that’s right or the spellings right but that’s what we always called it. Redbone was awesome, loved this song and some of their others. Witch Queen From New Orleans is also great! This song just makes me happy!❤
Check out a young Journey on Midnight Special, Lovin touchin squeezin.
Cliff, give this doc a look - it's fantastic! RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World
I'm 65, and this was such a popular song back in the day. Midnight Special, and shows like it back then, were our form of being introduced to the actual artists. You had to wait until a certain time and day to see them on TV. We're older than you, so of course you're "late to the party" - us older folk love watching people discover what we already were blessed with! 😊
I remember when this song came out
It’s Quill! Only Thor can call him Quail. 😂
I love when people finally find out 😂👍
I remember this episode of Midnight Special a childhood staple. There are many amazing performances on this show. Great reaction as usual my friend and Peace ✌️ 🙂
RedBone is the only Native American band that I know of...and this is such a hit all the way through to now
I was a freshman in Kansas the, it was so fun on AM radio, brings back so many memories. Thanks for the trip down this
There is a French phone commercial that uses this song and it touches my heart every time.
Back in the day we called that mustache a Fu Manchu. Not sure if it has an updated name.
Redbone has a lot of great songs. I suggest checking out more of Redbone when you get a chance. I can't and won't suggest just one, I have no particular favorite, they are all so good.
One of my favorite songs! Love your channel. 🎵💿🎶🕊
horseshoe mustache.
We're actually leaving in a couple weeks to New Mexico. My auntie is 92. My dad was the babe of 17. My grandparents were Mexican & Native American. Before my auntie brings her spice to heaven, my Littles are finally old enough to soak up all her stories. Glad you found redbone. ☺️
CHRISS PRAT BRO
Thinking "mustache ' is War Paint. Fun song. Thx for the reaction. ✌🏻
Love this song. I had no idea they were native american.
Ah, the memories...
This song is still being used in JC Penney commercials.
If you want to see more live performances, check out Don Kirshner's Rock Concert form the 1970's - all live all good.
Anyone else hear the death rattles of the music industry? Independent for the win 😉
Redbones reels Guardians of the Galaxy
There are so many really great native groups coming out of Canada right now.. Look up a tribe called red or Halluci Nation..
To (kind of) put things in perspective (think of the NFL) imagine if Redbone had called themselves The Redskins. Right or wrong or indifferent, it'd be enough to get everyone up in arms, arguing & fighting & speechifying so vociferously that eventually they'd forget what they were arguing about! Cliff, you've got great instincts, great song that I haven't heard since, idk, before you were born anyway. Keep up the good work!
Foo Manchu is the mustache…
Im 54 and I just found out they are Native American about 2 mos ago! 🥰
Cliff, You know I’m down for Native a musicians!!!!
F is for Family :)
I can't believe you uploaded this and freebird from Oakland back to back. I could literally listen to them back to back all day.
Redbone was the first all native North American band to hit the top 20 or 10. I forget which one.
"Witch Queen of New Orleans" if you please! ❤
It's been said that Jimi Hendrix talked them into forming Redbone.
I heard that Pat (bass) & Lolly Vega (lead vocals) who are brothers were playing guitar in studio for other people’s songs and Hendrix heard them and told them they were great guitar players…why not write your own music and form a band. They did and had two big hits.
Love the scatting!
Classic ❤❤❤❤
They were band from playing there music 1074
You should see supaman song Why
My dad loved rebone and a few others from the rez.
❤❤❤
Great song. You should check out a song called change by Kodi Lee. Pretty sure you'll love it
Starts off with a REDBONE! Derogatory term today, for obvious reasons. But, I guess if the whole band is Native American, which I forgot they were, it's gotta be okay. Right, Gen Z???!!!
I do really like this song too! Haven't heard it since I was a kid, probably 40 years ago!
Check out Paul Revere and The Raiders INDIAN RESERVATION. ❤❤❤❤❤
Brewer and Shipley also had songs with Native American references. Seneca for one. Witchi-Tai-To was one of their hits.
Way back in the day it was called a Fu Man Chu.
It’s only half a moustache cause we can’t grow full facial hair haha
You should listen to Babe Ruth the lp 'First Base' 1973 you'll hear alot of Hip-Hop influence. Especially with "The Mexican" and you RUclipsrs should go back to the original roots of Hip-Hop. Cold Crush, Fantastic 5, Furious 5, Pumpkin, Treacherous 3, Funky Four, Crash Crew, Busy Bee, love Bug, and all the original pioneers who really opened the doors for the 90's generation. ✌️