@@laudarevsonhunthmmm, nice try, but that’s not the story according Eddie and Jimmy. Jimmy went on to play for Tina Turner among several other great artists. Eddie was very proud of and supportive of Jimmy in his career, often bragging about Jimmy and his many accomplishments after their years of playing music together. -MRS.$
I was playing bass in a band back in the early 80's and we rented a rehearsal studio in Burbank, California. This was a high-end studio where big names bands came to rehearse. Right next to us was another band setting up to practice, but their door was closed so we didn't know who they were. Their drummer started playing a very familiar beat and as soon as their guitarist started playing the lead riff I knew it was Eddie Money's band! Playing "Two Tickets to Paradise!" My band mates and I just sat there listening to Eddie's band jam away. Later that night they took a break and their door opened and we meet Eddie and his band. Some of the best guys you could ever want to meet! Thanks for the memories! RIP Eddie...
On me! Took this song for granted but liked it very much, felt someone else would come close. Wrong. But I do know this one of a handful of albums that closed out the 70s. Listen to these albums you know them well. You will find they all have held up pretty well.
I heard Two Tickets To Paradise on the radio when I was eight years old back in the seventies. Fell in love with Eddie Money's voice. He was one of the greatest singers of all time. RIP Mr. Eddie Money you totally deserve it. Your music brings back my happy childhood memories. You are now singing in paradise.
This is Rock N Roll at its best - a true Rock Anthem - and the guitar solo is pure magic - thanks band, thanks Eddie, thanks Jimmy Lyons ! When this song is playing - I'm singing - I'm dancing - its a gift to humanity !!!
Hadn't thought about this song for a long time....heard it on the fm oldies station on the way home from work......wanted to hear it again to recall some memories.....one thing about old songs; when you hear them they can bring back both good and bad memories....... About 35 years ago, a good friend was diagnosed with a terminal disease and always wanted to go somewhere special but couldn't afford it. I bought two tickets and paid all the expenses for lodging, meals, etc in advance and went over to their house. Took out my "Eddie Money" album and played this song as loud as I could.......presented them with the two tickets and everyone was happy and crying......they are both deceased now...... but felt special and brought some joy in their lives ......thank you Eddie Money for recording this
What a wonderful and kind story, Robert! That's so fantastic. Yes, I've always loved Eddie Money and this song works because it really takes you away for a while. Nice story, thank you for sharing.
my wife grew up never going anywhere her whole life. i took her on an african safari in '08...she still talks about it. weddings only last a few hours, are a big headache...and cost alot....your two tickets to paradise will live on...as well as your love for each other ( :
Being a teenager when this wuz on FM when radio wuz real like the muzic... I really feel sorry for todays kidz, they may have computerz but we had brushed aluminum Pioneer & Marantz amps with Technics turntablez!
The great Jimmy Lyon plays one of the best and memorable guitar solos in popular music. I'm talking opening lick to "Sweet Home Alabama" memorable, here...
Remember Eddie from when he lived in the Bay Area. He used to play at this club in Berkeley a lot. Girl I went to school with out-of-control little sister was having a fling with him. Wow, I just like Eddie I'm getting old!
wow, he was very sexy. I grew up in the 70's and 80's and his music was fun to listen to. I believe he is still performing around the country...go Eddie!
I was lucky to see Eddie at Nassau Coliseum shortly after his Midnight Special performance. He opened for Meatloaf. My first concert at age 13. Thanks Eddie for the music you gave us. RIP.
So grateful to have lived during the great era's of music!! My childhood was in the 70's and my teen years were in the 80's!!! Best life EVER!! Thank you Eddie for the great music, you will be miss!!
In one of his last interviews with Dan Rather, Dan asked Eddie when it was his time to leave this Earth, what song of his would he liked played at his funeral. Eddie told Dan Rather, Two Tickets to Paradise. I'm sure they carried out your wish. You got your tickets Eddie. You can now rest in peace, no more fighting that nasty cancer & no more pain. Thank you for the music & your silly jokes that you told a million times. I know you're rockin it up there in heaven with many friends that we've lost. You will be missed but your music lives on forever. RIP Eddie (Mahoney) Money
Here is some funny stuff , my daughter here in 2019 in Houston Tx goes and sees Eddie Money , she says , " Dad , this guy was great " , I laughed my butt off because I knew it .. Love it ...
One of the 10 best rock songs ever recorded. The 32 bar guitar break is as good as it gets. The drumming, percussion, bass, and Eddie’s vocal is sonic perfection. RIP Eddie Money🙏
Eddie was the man. Got to see him live and he put on a great show. He was another underrated guy that kicked butt in the 70's and 80's. He will be missed.
i love eddie, he has such a cool voice.i was like 9 when this song came out and i used to write my bike up and down the block listening to this awesome song.
His mom and dad live in Piqua Ohio where I'm from he is coming back soon I can't wait 😍😍😍 he offered me a spot in his band if he goes on tour and also asked me to come to dinner with his family so yes this man is definitely someone I can relate too as one of my favorites 😊
I hope Eddie has made great money off such a great song. I grew up listening to this on Detroit radio and would never turn the station. A true american classic song.
35 odd years or so I've been listening to this song as a radio staple and every time I find my ear isolating that conga track at some point during the jam. Hearing it now a bit higher in the mix and watching him just pound those things I can't imagine there is anyone who's ever walked on a stage to play rock and roll who wouldn't want to plant that guy next to the drummer for their set.
I saw him perform about 2 months ago. We have all aged, but Eddie sounds the same today as he did back then. He put on an amazing show!! Sang along all night, good times!!
Jimmy Lyon once, as a very young gifted player, was in a band called Legs Diamond. If any of you know who the fictional movie character is, Legs Diamond learned to handle a gun in each hand with equal accuracy. I was lucky enough to know Jimmy when I was in High school. I recorded him playing with 2 old friends. A few years later the guy was playing Arenas. His fretting fingers had formed into little callous hammerhead. That is how much he practiced and played. Pretty cool guy. Hope he is well and happy.
great story.... my wife grew up the same way i took her on an african safari in '08.......she STILL talks bout it! weddings only last a few hours...your love will last forever.... ( :
Money took his shirt off on an American Airlines flight out to Tucson Arizona 2001 for his July 4th show, signed it 'Nova don't stop' and gave it to me, after we were both yapping on the plane... ok mostly him, he was filled with excitement..Still have shirt his DNA sweat.. -and all
The guitar work on this is killer.
I fully concur!!
Jimmy was tight, wicked licks.
and backwards!!
Bitchen' 🤙😎🎸🎷🎹
Homer Simpson approved ! ruclips.net/video/HZqPY-Zoh7o/видео.html
RIP Eddie, you were always the Penultimate "Rock Star" in my book. Thanks for the Music.
Penultimate... the second-to-last?
@@MrMatthiasSchneider yeah, wrong word choice perhaps... pre coffee...
How about stereotypical
We lost another LEGEND THIS MORNING R.I.P. THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT MUSIC AND CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY
I'm not sure you know what the word "penultimate" means . . . .but Eddie Money was pretty damn cool.
"prototypical"? -Ed.
RIP Eddie Money.
My era. Very tight band I must say. Especially the guitarist and the rhythm section.
That's Jimmy Lyon on lead guitar. He's awesome!! Eddie's later guitar players could never play that solo very well.
@@bigsky3072 Ya Jimmy Lyon Cookin on that Solo😎
Eddie wanted to pay Lyons $300 a gig so he quit.
@@laudarevsonhunthmmm, nice try, but that’s not the story according Eddie and Jimmy. Jimmy went on to play for Tina Turner among several other great artists. Eddie was very proud of and supportive of Jimmy in his career, often bragging about Jimmy and his many accomplishments after their years of playing music together.
-MRS.$
Too bad the video doesn't line up to the actual music. Would rather hear actual playback instead of studio track. Loved this song as a kid.
I was playing bass in a band back in the early 80's and we rented a rehearsal studio in Burbank, California. This was a high-end studio where big names bands came to rehearse. Right next to us was another band setting up to practice, but their door was closed so we didn't know who they were. Their drummer started playing a very familiar beat and as soon as their guitarist started playing the lead riff I knew it was Eddie Money's band! Playing "Two Tickets to Paradise!" My band mates and I just sat there listening to Eddie's band jam away. Later that night they took a break and their door opened and we meet Eddie and his band. Some of the best guys you could ever want to meet! Thanks for the memories! RIP Eddie...
Awesome ! You are still having a great time thinking about that. Peace! I love the beat!
That's awesome dude! Wish i could have been there! Was Gary Malibar playing drums with them? I believe he played with Eddie for a while in the 70's
Eddie Money could rock OUT. RIP brother, you made some sweet 80’s hits we will always remember.
His music will live forever
On me! Took this song for granted but liked it very much, felt someone else would come close. Wrong. But I do know this one of a handful of albums that closed out the 70s. Listen to these albums you know them well. You will find they all have held up pretty well.
Jimmy Lyons was such an unbelievable and underrated guitarist.
Jimmy Lyon is still alive.
Eddie was at the top of his game here. Great performance. RIP
Jimmy Lyon - what an excellent guitarist!
I heard Two Tickets To Paradise on the radio when I was eight years old back in the seventies. Fell in love with Eddie Money's voice. He was one of the greatest singers of all time. RIP Mr. Eddie Money you totally deserve it. Your music brings back my happy childhood memories. You are now singing in paradise.
Tis song is timeless. Eddie was even more powerful than i remembered.
I can respect anyone who sings good as his record as he does on stage.
Eddie I always appreciated how well you cared for Ronnie Spector after Phile abused her so badly. What a true gentleman you were, RIP!
That bongo player was really getting into it. Classic song from the 70s.
hes killing it
Thank you for pointing that out about the percussionist. That just makes this performance even better.
This is Rock N Roll at its best - a true Rock Anthem - and the guitar solo is pure magic - thanks band, thanks Eddie, thanks Jimmy Lyons ! When this song is playing - I'm singing - I'm dancing - its a gift to humanity !!!
Hadn't thought about this song for a long time....heard it on the fm oldies station on the way home from work......wanted to hear it again to recall some memories.....one thing about old songs; when you hear them they can bring back both good and bad memories....... About 35 years ago, a good friend was diagnosed with a terminal disease and always wanted to go somewhere special but couldn't afford it. I bought two tickets and paid all the expenses for lodging, meals, etc in advance and went over to their house. Took out my "Eddie Money" album and played this song as loud as I could.......presented them with the two tickets and everyone was happy and crying......they are both deceased now...... but felt special and brought some joy in their lives ......thank you Eddie Money for recording this
What a wonderful and kind story, Robert! That's so fantastic. Yes, I've always loved Eddie Money and this song works because it really takes you away for a while. Nice story, thank you for sharing.
it's so sincirely and touching, i hope everything will be allright
Horrible and wonderful at the same time ... music is really the sound track of our lives. Thanks for sharing.
RobertBare
well done Robert. Your a good man. Greetings from the UK. 🇬🇧✌🏻️
That is what life, and music is all about.
my wife grew up never going anywhere her whole life. i took her on an african safari in '08...she still talks about it.
weddings only last a few hours, are a big headache...and cost alot....your two tickets to paradise will live on...as well as your love for each other ( :
He was a cutie pie back then!!
thumbs up for that congo/bongo player :D
APPRECIATE THIS IS THE VERSION THAT I HAVE HEARD ABOUT IN THE 80S AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS HIS. BEST.
Being a teenager when this wuz on FM when radio wuz real like the muzic... I really feel sorry for todays kidz, they may have computerz but we had brushed aluminum Pioneer & Marantz amps with Technics turntablez!
When FM radio was king!
The great Jimmy Lyon plays one of the best and memorable guitar solos in popular music. I'm talking opening lick to "Sweet Home Alabama" memorable, here...
jdexposure : Yup, no doubt. One of the best solos in pop rock history, hands down.
Remember Eddie from when he lived in the Bay Area. He used to play at this club in Berkeley a lot. Girl I went to school with out-of-control little sister was having a fling with him. Wow, I just like Eddie I'm getting old!
This is how I’ll always remember him, just...smokin’ hot 🔥🔥during the best summer of my life.
wow, he was very sexy. I grew up in the 70's and 80's and his music was fun to listen to. I believe he is still performing around the country...go Eddie!
this song Two Tickets to Paradise, is an American Standard.....play🎤 📻
I was lucky to see Eddie at Nassau Coliseum shortly after his Midnight Special performance. He opened for Meatloaf. My first concert at age 13. Thanks Eddie for the music you gave us. RIP.
Awesome first concert! Mine was Rush/Foghat age 15! Miss the days when Rock was awesome and a concert $20!
I also saw Eddie Money and Meatloaf together at the Nassau Coliseum. It was really a great show. Trying to remember what year that was.
The people that thumbed this song down need to go to the insane asylum 😵
Straight jackets at the ready silly bitches
2 tickets to insane asylum.
And the people who insist something is wrong with the folks who don't like what THEY like, are just assholes who BELONG in an insane asylum.
@@Igaveyoumyfakename That’s just a ridiculous statement right there.
@@StevieD1x : ... said the guy named "Dix." GTFOH!
We will always miss you my friend. You were a big part of our lives. We grew up with you. See you in Heaven! ❤
Great stuff, from one of the best. I was watching this on a Friday night, when I was 10. Been a Money fan ever since.
Amazing!!!! Just Classic! Thanks from Russia.
I have greatly enjoyed the old Midnight Special videos. Thanks for posting this one!
Amazingly cool song. The Seventies Rocked Hard...and Good!
So grateful to have lived during the great era's of music!! My childhood was in the 70's and my teen years were in the 80's!!! Best life EVER!! Thank you Eddie for the great music, you will be miss!!
In one of his last interviews with Dan Rather, Dan asked Eddie when it was his time to leave this Earth, what song of his would he liked played at his funeral. Eddie told Dan Rather, Two Tickets to Paradise. I'm sure they carried out your wish. You got your tickets Eddie. You can now rest in peace, no more fighting that nasty cancer & no more pain. Thank you for the music & your silly jokes that you told a million times. I know you're rockin it up there in heaven with many friends that we've lost. You will be missed but your music lives on forever. RIP Eddie (Mahoney) Money
Ticket to Paradise R.I.P Will Be Missed...
Extraordinary guitar work! Epic solo! Amazing song! RIP Eddie! 🙏🏼🫶🏼
Love that lead guitar, and the bongo player looks like he's having a real good time! Great song. Reminds me of my misspent youth.
Here is some funny stuff , my daughter here in 2019 in Houston Tx goes and sees Eddie Money , she says , " Dad , this guy was great " , I laughed my butt off because I knew it .. Love it ...
One of the 10 best rock songs ever recorded. The 32 bar guitar break is as good as it gets. The drumming, percussion, bass, and Eddie’s vocal is sonic perfection. RIP Eddie Money🙏
I saw Eddie Money in concert last night (September 20, 2014) in West Springfield, MA at the Big E fair. He can still put on a good concert.
What a great song! People didn't appreciate how much talent he had. RIP
everytime i hear this song, i teleport myself back to 1978 just for a short time. R.I.P Eddie, Thanks for the hits.
Saw him in 1977 at the Old Boston Garden. WRKO Christmas Concert. He put on a hell of a show! Grate stage presence!
Am I the only one that noticed that savage conga (precussionist) player? Anyone know who he is? He's awesome.
First thing I noticed too.
💥 Kevin Burns 🔥
His cousin posted about him on Facebook.
Kevin Burns passed away recently. May he Rest In Peace.
Me me me! 🤤
BADASS DANCE MOVES, Legit right there, Pure Swag... Classy as FUK
Eddie is great. Seen him 5 times in concert over the years and he always puts on a great show.
Dang , That was great.
Rest In Peace, Eddie..
Eddie was the man. Got to see him live and he put on a great show. He was another underrated guy that kicked butt in the 70's and 80's. He will be missed.
I don't know how anyone couldn't love this song !!
I've played that song in many bars and always enjoyed doing Eddie's music in cover bands. RIP Eddie!
i love everything about this song. i remember when i first heard it on radio in the 70s. RIP eddie
Rest in peace, Eddie. We will definitely miss you!
Hi Eddie, in preparing to Paradise, no packs or bags needed. You are already there. God Bless youuuuuuuuuuuuu.............
RIP Eddie, you gave us all great memories with your songs.
One of the best songs ever written and recorded
Guitar solo is epic even on the studio version
Just a great rock song
i love eddie, he has such a cool voice.i was like 9 when this song came out and i used to write my bike up and down the block listening to this awesome song.
Hi Eddie, I know for sure you are in Paradise. Even though we are missing you..............we hope we meet you there...........
Me too!
Took care of his wife and kids back stage at a show in Denver years back..what a Great guy..RIP Eddie!
His mom and dad live in Piqua Ohio where I'm from he is coming back soon I can't wait 😍😍😍 he offered me a spot in his band if he goes on tour and also asked me to come to dinner with his family so yes this man is definitely someone I can relate too as one of my favorites 😊
Great conga player!
I still listen to Eddie's old songs and that was my teen-age fun years - brings back memories. Love his scratchy voice.
Jimmy Lyon doing the Fabulous Guitar Work!
Eddy still sounds the same and will always be a rock Icon and legend.
I hope Eddie has made great money off such a great song. I grew up listening to this on Detroit radio and would never turn the station. A true american classic song.
Eddie Money has alway's been one of
My favorite's. Love this great awesome song....💕
Fancy meeting you here 😎
35 odd years or so I've been listening to this song as a radio staple and every time I find my ear isolating that conga track at some point during the jam. Hearing it now a bit higher in the mix and watching him just pound those things I can't imagine there is anyone who's ever walked on a stage to play rock and roll who wouldn't want to plant that guy next to the drummer for their set.
I saw him perform about 2 months ago. We have all aged, but Eddie sounds the same today as he did back then. He put on an amazing show!! Sang along all night, good times!!
The world need more music . and no haters.. ERIC HACHEY
Eddie Money is awesome, the dj
MISS you Eddie! You were sooo good!!!
What a great Performer
Jimmy Lyon once, as a very young gifted player, was in a band called Legs Diamond. If any of you know who the fictional movie character is, Legs Diamond learned to handle a gun in each hand with equal accuracy. I was lucky enough to know Jimmy when I was in High school. I recorded him playing with 2 old friends. A few years later the guy was playing Arenas. His fretting fingers had formed into little callous hammerhead. That is how much he practiced and played. Pretty cool guy. Hope he is well and happy.
I started listening to brecker brothers and now I am listening to this..
Friend, take those tickets and entertain them like you did for us. Much appreciated for all the memories we are all sharing tonight...
Classic version of a great song... Sleep well Eddie Mahoney
Eddie Money didn't die...He just went home to Paradise 💕
He was a winged beauty right then and there. Time is going too fast.
I love u Eddie!! I loved all ur songs!!! Ur sooo cute!!!! I will miss u!!!!😘💋💋💋😘😘❤️🥰💝💞💖🌸💗
Man I miss you eddie you had so many great hits r.i.p.
Excellent live version!
Such a great, great tune!
He was a one of a kind.
I grew up with this music in high school❤❤❤
I remember seeing this album at Shopko in Manitowoc, wisconsin, it sold for $10.00 on lp and $12.00 on cassette and $15.00 on 8 track tape.
great story.... my wife grew up the same way
i took her on an african safari in '08.......she STILL talks bout it!
weddings only last a few hours...your love will last forever.... ( :
Blazin Tune!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the ending on this one. Yeah!! Boom Boom! Woo!! Love Jimmy changing up the end of the solo, that’s hot!
What a Fu****g Jam. !!!!!!!!!
I HATE that Eddie Money is gone. He was great.
How I loved this man
...he was so young 🥲 RIP Eddie 🤙😎🎸🎷🎹
RIP Eddie!
Bongos were the perfect spice for this songs recipe, its hard to listen to this song without em
Descanse em paz Eddie, uma lenda dos anos 70 e 80
What a loss blessed to see his first show at winterland sf. The day he passed was having a Procedure done on my spine the or was playing Eddie ❤
Fantásticooo!🎧💯🎸
Money took his shirt off on an American Airlines flight out to Tucson Arizona 2001 for his July 4th show, signed it 'Nova don't stop' and gave it to me, after we were both yapping on the plane... ok mostly him, he was filled with excitement..Still have shirt his DNA sweat.. -and all
He sounds just like he does on the record!
May the earth rest lightly upon you, Eddie. I will always argue that this is the best pop/rock song ever, and it is even better live.
R.I.P. GOOD SOUL