You should watch the live Midnight Special version. It's amazing how easily Mickey Thomas seems to find singing like that - relaxed, smiling. There are interviews on UA-cam where he explained that he was with a gospel group and the lead guy taught him how to sing in that style. Also, he had heard Elvin play the song years earlier but Elvin had never been interested in working it up for a recording. Years later, they were making a record, and the producer wanted just one more song. Mickey said, "What about that old 'Fooled Around and Fell in Love' song?" The rest is history.
This is one of my all-time favorite songs. It's SO well crafted and produced, and then when you hear Elvin's guitar work, and Mickey's GREAT vocals, it's just perfect.
56 year old drummer here saying thank you for an extended or maybe album version of this song! As much money as I spent on vinyl back then (whole lot of lawn mowing), I thought I had heard every version of the gems from that era. I bought the 45 to this classic - I still have & play it from time to time on my old Ludwig kit, but I have GOT to find this version! A great hit & as always, a great reaction
I’m a 56 year old drummer as well who played Ludwig for decade’s before I switched to Pearl in the early 2000’s. You sound a LOT like me, God love ya good brother!
Glad y'all enjoyed this one. It's a great song, and Elvin Bishop is phenomenal. Mickey Thomas shines on another lead vocal with the band Jefferson Starship. Check out the song "Jane", which was a few years after this one.
That wasn't quite the way Micky got to sing the song. True, he wasn't the lead singer, but at a party, Mickey was singing free lance, screwing around, and this came out, so it was a *JOKE SONG* and one day many months later Mickey was like, let try that song out, Elvin was like OK, and Micky basically ad libbed the last half of the song, creating a full song out of a half song and Elvin was like, hell, lets record it. This song was on *Guardians of the Galaxy*
I have to say.........I heard this on the radio SO many times that the intricacies kind of faded into the past...........thanks for revitalizing this for me. Excellent piece
One of my favorite guitar solo’s ever. Elvin is referenced in Charlie Daniels band song The South Is Gonna Do It Again. “ Elvin Bishop sitting on a bale of hay, he ain’t good lookin’ but he sure can play”
Not flute.. it’s the steel guitar that Elvin is on.. he rips it and makes his guitar cry!! 🎉😂 love it!! I grew up in the 70’s & it brings back good summertime memories.. lyrics are fire 🔥
Elvin is a hell of a guitar player. He played guitar for many years with the white boy blues masters in Chicago. Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Michael Bloomfield.
Mickey Thomas sang back-up in Bishop's band but when it came to this song Bishop felt Thomas' voice better suited it. He was right and history was made. Thomas later joined Jefferson Starship replacing Marty Balin. Thomas made his debut with Starship on the album Freedom at Point Zero with the song Jane. If you were blown away by Thomas' voice here you will be placed in a coma after hearing it on Jane.
As always….great reaction, guys! Love it when younger generations appreciate songs I grew up with. If this blew your minds….their Live version is top shelf, brothers. Elvin crushes his solo even more on it….and Mickey put the “stank” on his lead vocals. You all need to check out his years with Jefferson Starship and Starship….he wailed on some tunes too. Keep up the great work…Aloha🤙🏾🎼🤘🏾
Funny you said Mickey was "laying it on the line". That is the name of a Starship song sung by Mickey Thomas. Jane is the song to do, though. He is from Cairo, Georgia.
I believe the beautiful ghostly sounds behind the music are from a combination of feedback and volume control, a part in this song (as well, his solo!) and technique I've always loved. Thx for choosing it and the always helpful background info :)
Love this song since I first heard it ages ago. I also thought Elvin Bishop was on vocals .Then I found out Mickey Thomas was the vocalist and became an instant fan and followed him to Jefferson Starship. He has a phenonemal voice.
Micky Thomas voice is so underrated, he's actually one of the best! Check out his work with Starship...songs like ... Lay it on the line, No way out,Jane, Find your way back and others.
There are so many great but unknown and under-rated guitarist out there that so many people are not aware of. Elvin Bishop is just one of them. A beautiful song too by the way.
The melody is fire and Mickey Thomas's voice is superb but I forgot how amazing Elvin's guitar solo is. That organ though is how I identify with this song.
Great reaction, guys! I have said this before and I'll say it again: Nick has the best "stank face" of all reactors on UA-cam, when he is feeling moved by -- and enjoying -- a song! 🙂... Keep up the great work and Happy Holidays! ... Mickey Thomas has a great voice, but the best songs by Jefferson Starship (the second iteration of Jefferson Airplane) featured Marty Balin as lead singer ("Miracles" was a No.3 pop song in 1975 and "With Your Love" reached No. 12 in 1976 and "Count on Me" reached No. 8 in 1978). With Mickey Thomas as lead singer, Jefferson Starship and Starship had hits with "Find Your Way Back" (1980, No. 29) and "We Built This City" (1985, with co-lead vocals by Grace Slick from "White Rabbit") and "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (1987, also with Grace Slick), the latter two of which were No. 1 pop songs (heavy emphasis on "pop").
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Man, this takes me way, way back, to those looooong hot Summer days during the school holidays, when I took my trannie (transistor radio) to the swimming pool for the day, when you were so young, the Summer lasted forever.
1976 was quite a year...this of course, but so MUCH other really good stuff....every genre and a few new ones! Every time I hear this, I am just Like you guys, just smiling ear to ear!
Happy Holiday's Guys!! I was once at an outdoor concert near the front of the stage and Elvin Bishop jumped down and sang and played in a circle of us. It was a blast. Elvin Bishop and Norton Buffalo were both playing at this concert and the song he jumped down with us Norton Buffalo had come out and joined Elvin Bishop on stage. Fun times!! Love this song your playing today, great reactions.
Hey guys! I have a band you have never heard of: Audiance. That's right a band named Audiance! They are a rock band from England that put out a few records and made their distinct sound with sax and acoustic guitars. A very strong singer and song writer too. Try the song Jackdaw,then Buy me an island,followed by House on the hill. I promise you will not be disappointed!
You must check out Jane by Jefferson Starship. Mickey is singing lead and it is one of the best vocals I have ever heard. Take my advice, you won't be sorry!!!
Although most bands named after a band member have the singer's name, there are more than a few named for the guitarist. Elvin is just one example. Ted Nugent Santana Robin Trower Brinsley Schwarz The J. Giels Band You're not going to get many vocals out of any of them. You even occasionally get bands named for keyboards player (Manfred Mann), but those are relatively rare. And the most interesting decision has to be The Alan Parson Project, which is named after the producer. Lol. (And yes, "Jane" rocks the house down, if you want Mickey's work in Jefferson Starship.)
Mickey Thomas is a criminally underrated singer.
Generational 👍🤘🤘
@@obh4197 and Elvin Bishop is a criminally underrated guitarist
Agree grew up in 60s and 70s watching Don Kirchners Midnight Special late Saturday night memories Thank you 😊 🙏 😀
Yep!! Great with Starship!!
He's a well-known artist! Stop saying they're underrated to make yourself seem superior 🙄
You should watch the live Midnight Special version. It's amazing how easily Mickey Thomas seems to find singing like that - relaxed, smiling. There are interviews on UA-cam where he explained that he was with a gospel group and the lead guy taught him how to sing in that style. Also, he had heard Elvin play the song years earlier but Elvin had never been interested in working it up for a recording. Years later, they were making a record, and the producer wanted just one more song. Mickey said, "What about that old 'Fooled Around and Fell in Love' song?" The rest is history.
Makes sense. Always thought Mickey sang this like a blind, Mississippi church boy.
The live version on Midnight Special is great.
You gotta watch it guys. You'll love it even more.
Absolutely!!!!
It is indeed👍
Definitely not to be missed!
Yes! Gotta check this one out guys! ua-cam.com/video/Ev8SibkJhNg/v-deo.html
Mickey is 73 now and Elvin is 80 and they still do this song.
hard to believe huh...time truly flies... lordy lordy
Awesome memories ❤️ ♥️ 😊😊
Saw Elvin Bishop two days ago. Still smokin’!
When you watch the live version you see how effortless Mickys vocals are, talented dude!
Love Mickey Thomas's vocals and Elvin Bishop's guitar solo is fire.
That guitar solo is DIRTY
This is one of my all-time favorite songs. It's SO well crafted and produced, and then when you hear Elvin's guitar work, and Mickey's GREAT vocals, it's just perfect.
Mickey Thomas deserves some research. He's had other hits. Great voice.
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@@samanthanickson6478 Yes...
Arguably the most UNDERATED singer in R & R!
56 year old drummer here saying thank you for an extended or maybe album version of this song! As much money as I spent on vinyl back then (whole lot of lawn mowing), I thought I had heard every version of the gems from that era. I bought the 45 to this classic - I still have & play it from time to time on my old Ludwig kit, but I have GOT to find this version! A great hit & as always, a great reaction
I’m a 56 year old drummer as well who played Ludwig for decade’s before I switched to Pearl in the early 2000’s. You sound a LOT like me, God love ya good brother!
Glad y'all enjoyed this one. It's a great song, and Elvin Bishop is phenomenal. Mickey Thomas shines on another lead vocal with the band Jefferson Starship. Check out the song "Jane", which was a few years after this one.
Elvin's guitar is a Gibson ES-345 he calls "Red Dog". You can see it on the live performance of this song on The Midnight Special.
Another stellar choice, gentlemen. The guitar solo could cut glass. And that Mickey vocal could sweep up the pieces… Like there would be any left!
That wasn't quite the way Micky got to sing the song. True, he wasn't the lead singer, but at a party, Mickey was singing free lance, screwing around, and this came out, so it was a *JOKE SONG* and one day many months later Mickey was like, let try that song out, Elvin was like OK, and Micky basically ad libbed the last half of the song, creating a full song out of a half song and Elvin was like, hell, lets record it. This song was on *Guardians of the Galaxy*
I have to say.........I heard this on the radio SO many times that the intricacies kind of faded into the past...........thanks for revitalizing this for me. Excellent piece
Mickey Thomas was a backup singer for Elvin Bishop & he got tapped to do this song. Needless to say, the rest is history. ;o)
You guys will love Mickey Thomas vocals on JANE and also FIND YOUR WAY BACK by Jefferson Starship, great jams
Jane is a JAM!!!! and yes his voice is amazing!!
both great hits!
actually sarah is the better
Bishop is an awesome guitar player.
One of my favorite guitar solo’s ever. Elvin is referenced in Charlie Daniels band song The South Is Gonna Do It Again. “ Elvin Bishop sitting on a bale of hay, he ain’t good lookin’ but he sure can play”
The radio version often cuts the solo short.
If you search UA-cam "Mickey Thomas Howard Stern" and you see Mickey singing this song as a guest and he STILL has the voice years later.
Mickey Thomas has the greatest male voice in music. No question ❤
Not flute.. it’s the steel guitar that Elvin is on.. he rips it and makes his guitar cry!! 🎉😂 love it!! I grew up in the 70’s & it brings back good summertime memories.. lyrics are fire 🔥
You guys have great taste in old classical masterpieces of music. Been there as a music fanatic. Thanks for sharing.
Not a big Mickey Thomas Starship fan, but this song is legendary. I was in Jr High and it never gets old. One of the greats guys. 😁❤️
You know the guy singing that was a roadie for the band and backup singer who stepped up to sing that 🤙🏻
Classic song. Mickey Thomas had the perfect voice for this song. Awesome!
Sexy guitar solo. Incredible vocals. Solidly compelling keyboard and drums.
You made me fool around and fall in love with your reactions!
Was a huge hit then. We were all singing along at the time
Y'all need to turn up the volume, so we can hear this man's voice!
The singing and the music are amazing
WOW!!!
Charlie Daniels sang about Elvin, "He ain't good-lookin', but he sure can play!". Thanks for your reaction.
Love this song!
Saw these guys live the year they released this album. Tremendous tavern band. They rock. Like your channel. Scott
I watch a crime show once that showcased a young woman who was murdered, her mom was the woman Elvin wrote this song about!
Simply an awesome song and vocal performance
Elvin is a hell of a guitar player. He played guitar for many years with the white boy blues masters in Chicago. Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Michael Bloomfield.
Mickey Thomas has got the renown, but Elvin Bishop can play some filthy guitar.
Mickey Thomas sang back-up in Bishop's band but when it came to this song Bishop felt Thomas' voice better suited it. He was right and history was made. Thomas later joined Jefferson Starship replacing Marty Balin. Thomas made his debut with Starship on the album Freedom at Point Zero with the song Jane. If you were blown away by Thomas' voice here you will be placed in a coma after hearing it on Jane.
One of the great pop/ rock songs. Fabulous.
As always….great reaction, guys! Love it when younger generations appreciate songs I grew up with.
If this blew your minds….their Live version is top shelf, brothers. Elvin crushes his solo even more on it….and Mickey put the “stank” on his lead vocals.
You all need to check out his years with Jefferson Starship and Starship….he wailed on some tunes too.
Keep up the great work…Aloha🤙🏾🎼🤘🏾
That guitar solo is so sweet, just too pretty, paired with Mickey's voice. yes, fire. FIRE.
Thank God you played the LP version and not the radio version.
Funny you said Mickey was "laying it on the line". That is the name of a Starship song sung by Mickey Thomas. Jane is the song to do, though. He is from Cairo, Georgia.
Oh Yeah!!! My dad played this one often when I was a kid. Nice stuff here!
What a soulful pleading song! Every musician in this song contributes their unique attributes. Song seems to bend the laws of physics...hits hard!
Miracles, Baby... Miracles
This is my favorite video on your channel!
I believe the beautiful ghostly sounds behind the music are from a combination of feedback and volume control, a part in this song (as well, his solo!) and technique I've always loved. Thx for choosing it and the always helpful background info :)
YAAS one of my favs ❤️🔥
Love this one!
Mickey Thomas is a BEAST. Glad you got to this one. I love Mickey Thomas. You need to listen to the song No Way Out and the song Sarah by Starship.
Jefferson Starship - Find Your Way Back has great vocals also
yep, I agree, JANE.
Love this song since I first heard it ages ago. I also thought Elvin Bishop was on vocals .Then I found out Mickey Thomas was the vocalist and became an instant fan and followed him to Jefferson Starship. He has a phenonemal voice.
Wife Speaking....Damn, Ty..when you said "That is Dirty" I had a total Eargasm..!!! and I also felt it "somewhere else"😷!!!!
The 60’s and 70’s had all the talent.
Mickey Thomas is a great vocalist. ❤
Micky Thomas voice is so underrated, he's actually one of the best! Check out his work with Starship...songs like ... Lay it on the line, No way out,Jane, Find your way back and others.
This 14 year old fell Deeply in love with the guitar
I am so glad I am a child of the 70s I got all this and life was f***** great!
A definite skating rink song
One of my favorite guitar solos
"jane" "jane" "jaaaaane" is the jefferson starship song you want to hear mickey thomas' stellar pipes. wowza.
sarah is the real jam
Live Rais'n Hell is my favorite Elvin Bishop record, one of the best live albums around
Please review more classic rock from the 1970's. Great channel. Cheers from Philly
They are the GOAT.
There are so many great but unknown and under-rated guitarist out there that so many people are not aware of. Elvin Bishop is just one of them. A beautiful song too by the way.
The melody is fire and Mickey Thomas's voice is superb but I forgot how amazing Elvin's guitar solo is. That organ though is how I identify with this song.
Y’all *must* watch the live Midnight Special. You will absolutely howl at the outfits and moves they are throwing around ✌🏻🤟🏻🤘🏻
fire❤🔥🔥🧑🚒
absolutely !
Just tune in, and recognized that’s Louisville skyline behind you…lived there 40 years. Always loved this song, assume vocals and instruments! Thanks
Thanks for letting us enter to win a cup. I’d love to use it for warm drinks. 🎄I always liked this song.
Mickey has a stellar voice! Love your reactions.
Live version is great!
Thank you for these reaction videos. So much fun. So much joy. Such great music.
Great reaction, guys! I have said this before and I'll say it again: Nick has the best "stank face" of all reactors on UA-cam, when he is feeling moved by -- and enjoying -- a song! 🙂... Keep up the great work and Happy Holidays! ... Mickey Thomas has a great voice, but the best songs by Jefferson Starship (the second iteration of Jefferson Airplane) featured Marty Balin as lead singer ("Miracles" was a No.3 pop song in 1975 and "With Your Love" reached No. 12 in 1976 and "Count on Me" reached No. 8 in 1978). With Mickey Thomas as lead singer, Jefferson Starship and Starship had hits with "Find Your Way Back" (1980, No. 29) and "We Built This City" (1985, with co-lead vocals by Grace Slick from "White Rabbit") and "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (1987, also with Grace Slick), the latter two of which were No. 1 pop songs (heavy emphasis on "pop").
That Miracles even played on the radio was a miracle. People didn't pay attention to what they were talking about. Lol
Much better than the radio version. I would sell my firstborn to see Elvin play this down on Beale Street.
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My pops grew up with him and is buddies with George Thorogood…got stoned with both a few times whenever the Delaware Destroyers were around md
Hey Bruce, sounds like your first born isn't yours
@@Bertie22222
For crying out loud. I'm just kidding around.
@@brucemarshall9521 hey Bruce, me too.
Drummer is the unheralded star of the show.
Man, this takes me way, way back, to those looooong hot Summer days during the school holidays, when I took my trannie (transistor radio) to the swimming pool for the day, when you were so young, the Summer lasted forever.
It's even better live
1976 was quite a year...this of course, but so MUCH other really good stuff....every genre and a few new ones! Every time I hear this, I am just Like you guys, just smiling ear to ear!
Happy Holiday's Guys!! I was once at an outdoor concert near the front of the stage and Elvin Bishop jumped down and sang and played in a circle of us. It was a blast. Elvin Bishop and Norton Buffalo were both playing at this concert and the song he jumped down with us Norton Buffalo had come out and joined Elvin Bishop on stage. Fun times!! Love this song your playing today, great reactions.
Mickey Thomas! Wow what a song!
So excited for this!!
Every jukebox (google it if ya have to! ) in the southeast had this on there..Thanks, Great react!
" Jane" by Starship from 1979 is a rocker and shows off his voice
Hey guys! I have a band you have never heard of: Audiance. That's right a band named Audiance! They are a rock band from England that put out a few records and made their distinct sound with sax and acoustic guitars. A very strong singer and song writer too. Try the song Jackdaw,then Buy me an island,followed by House on the hill. I promise you will not be disappointed!
Thanks guys you knew who sang this beautiful song and who wrote it classic ❤❤😅😊😊
Mick Thomas one of THE greatest vocalist of all time.
You must check out Jane by Jefferson Starship. Mickey is singing lead and it is one of the best vocals I have ever heard. Take my advice, you won't be sorry!!!
Great reaction guys. Mickey Thomas has a great voice.
Just a solid track, amazing guitar solo.
Ahhhhh memories of High School ….. 🎧
Fun fact this song is in rob zombie's the devil's rejects when Otis is driving a van of hostages to go get guns it's actually pretty funny
Check out George Thorogood and Elvin Bishop - concert in NJ. Now you know Elvin is a fantastic guitar player!
Although most bands named after a band member have the singer's name, there are more than a few named for the guitarist. Elvin is just one example.
Ted Nugent
Santana
Robin Trower
Brinsley Schwarz
The J. Giels Band
You're not going to get many vocals out of any of them. You even occasionally get bands named for keyboards player (Manfred Mann), but those are relatively rare.
And the most interesting decision has to be The Alan Parson Project, which is named after the producer. Lol.
(And yes, "Jane" rocks the house down, if you want Mickey's work in Jefferson Starship.)
You guys are professionals! You react to every beat, sound, and intonation that affects me as well. Love all you guys!
i saw him play this live