Finally. Rory Gallagher, called the people's guitarist for dressing unaffectedly. Sneakers or boots, jacket, lumberjack shirt or t-shirt, jeans and his old, and beat-up Fender Stratocaster were enough for him. Playing in small pubs and stadiums gave him the same pleasure and commitment. He began his career with his power trio Taste in 1965. They recorded two studio albums and two live albums, in addition to a 1967 studio album released years later. In 1972, already as a solo artist, Rory was chosen guitarist of the year by the newspaper Melody Maker. Rory had a consistent solo career, recording 14 albums and touring extensively throughout most of the world. In addition to the Stones, he was also considered to play in Deep Purple to replace Ritchie Blackmore. Among his admirers, Bob Dylan and John Lennon, as well as guitarists such as Slash, Bryan May, Joe Bonamassa, The Edge... Eric Clapton credits him with his return to the blues. There is a lot of history about him, many appearances on albums by other artists, including Muddy Waters, Albert King, Albert Collins, Jerry Lee Lewis... it's clear that I'm an old fan of his, right? From Brazil, thank you Midnight Special. I don't know if it was intentional, but on this same day, June 14, 1995, Rory passed away after complications from a liver transplant in London. He was only 47 years old. It is still a beautiful tribute to him. Thank you.
@@michaelmccann4706Yes, since 1972... and thank you for your kindness. All the best ✌️Ps.: I'm answering on my cell phone, so my "name" is different 🙂
Episodes likes this make Midnight Special indeed special. Great line up! I mean, Rory + Bill + Bob + Montrose...!!!! Soul R&B and blues and Rock, coexisting, sharing good vibes. All in the name of good music.
Wonderful to see all these episodes from 73, 74 and on, black and white musicians on stage and in the crowd; finally, the race barriers left behind due to the 67 to 72 period of also great music.
He's an Everyman, simple beginning, hard work, and talent gave us so many memories. My brother and I watched this on its original air date, I remember that because he went out and bought the record the next day, and played it on repeat on the record player till mom yelled at him saying,"15 times is enough!". Lol
Like the Wolfman said (51:38). "The Midnight Special--The strongest thing you can get on TV without a prescription." Thank you, Midnight Special, for the fantastic line-up!
Won’t be able to visit with my sweet Tribe - going to see Tedeschi Trucks Band tonight, for the very 1st time! LOVE 😍 Rory Gallagher - the soft spoken Irishman ☘️ and WIZARD of guitarists, I was recently gifted his ‘76 album “Calling Card” for a birthday surprise. Should be a great show - enjoy !!! 😘
I have just started getting into Rory. He was freaking awesome. Just started by playing a random playlist of him on Spotify, and I've been impressed and keep coming back. Of course he was fantastic guitarist. Just so natural and flowing on the instrument, but I'm just as impressed with his songwriting skills. He could write some great lyrics, and I like his singing a lot. Just an all-around incredibly talented dude.
Bill Withers and Melissa Manchester in this episode are exceptional, congrats to The Midnight Special on its 60th episode, I can't now wait for the rest of the episodes. It would be great.
Bobby womacks band is really great whoever is playing guitar leads has great tone and the drummer is laying that thang down. Great band. I hear bill withers snagging some of that sound and bottling it up for another time on this very show perhaps. Such an interesting man and could read the phone book and sound awesome 🤓
Young bobby Womack shoulda been more popular than what he was a real Bobby Womack see the difference between Bobby Womack in his prime 1967-1976 an after his prime big difference
Great mix if talent on this one. Can't wait to see the 1st of 3 Midnight Special performances by Ronnie Montrose with Sammy Hagar. Friday nights don't get much better with The Midnight Special!
I saw episode 112 on the Members only page. Hosted by Black Oak Arkansas. With Montrose, Ruby Starr and Gray Ghost, and Alvin Lee and company. Montrose was on fire that night.They did "Paper Money" and "Igot the fire".
I was a few weeks into basic training t ft ord California when this and the last couple of episodes aired so I never got to see them... thank you for myself and other not lucky enough to have seen these originally./..
Bobby did the main theme song for the film: Across 110th Street. It’s pretty freakin awesome and I recommend y’all checkin it out. Yaphet Kotto & Anthony Quinn. Killer movie from this same year!
❤💓💓💓 Waiting for it to start. Hello 👋 Members and Premier viewers and most of all, the MIDNIGHT SPECIAL STAFF. Another good Friday night Midnight Special.🎹🎼🎵🎶
Great show...Bill Withers man! Way cool seeing a 20 year old Sammy Hagar going for the Robert Plant vibe with Motrose...the Red Rocker's still going strong!
It's not often that the Midnight Special audience comes to its feet at the end of a song. I saw Rory about about a year after this opening for Jethro Tull, and I didn't get it. Now, I regret that I didn't push my way down to the front of the stage.
When ZZ TOP toured behind Fandango, Rory Gallagher open for them here in OKC. He lit the whole place up. Most were there for ZZ TOP and ignored him- their loss. I was memorized and became a lifelong fan
@@georgemoore8832 Well hello, fellow OKie! I’m from the Tulsa area, a transplant from the North Western USA. You’re so lucky to have seen Rory in concert! What year was it? I just discovered his greatness 4 years ago, yes, he was a fantastic musician! I always say he made-love-with-to his guitar, like Jimi Hendrix.
I put extra seats in the Wayback Machine for this episode, if all the people I invited show up for the trip back, it'll be SRO! Bill Withers, my brother fell in love with "Lean on Me" from this episode and bought the single Saturday morning from TG&Y, then put it on the turntable and just let it play, till mom had him turn it off, 15 times in a row was working her nerves! MONTROSE! I can't wait to see a young Sammy Hagar, this band should have RULED 1975! Rory Gallager so much talent, like Van Gogh not full appreciated in his lifetime. Melissa Manchester, always hot! Cliff de Young, is this the gut from Styx? Another wonderful line up for a trip back to March 1974!
We’re ALL buckled in and ready to GO 🚀!! fell in love with the song “Lean On Me” too, what a GREAT voice, had the .45 record. Yeah! About Montrose! Growing up an older brother had their ‘73 debut album with “Rock Candy” 🍭 on it they sure did rock! I used to think the band was from ‘Montrose,’ Colorado 😂😁 Didn’t realize who Sammy H. was when I saw him open solo for the Cars band in “79 @ Arrowhead Stadium along with Heart, Bob Welch, Ted Nugent & local band Missouri. Your stories about your “mom,” are great they’re funny & remind me of mine. Happy Fathers Day, today! ❤️
Yeah, I was here to hear Sammy (hoping for Rock Candy or Motorscooter, but okay) --- until I fell in love with a guy who just became my third or fourth favorite guitarist of the 1970s, even though this is prolly the first time I ever noticed that Rory Gallagher was a complete badass.
9:32 c'mon Wo!! This is basically his second performance of this song on Midnight Special. The other episode is where he was singing this with his brothers..tore it down!! 12:00..the finale.. wowwwwwwww 🙏
Wow! I saw Rory a week after this airing In Milwaukee at a small club ( Humpin’ Hannah’s). Show was incredible. Walked through the crowd while absolutely shredding the guitar, two feet in front of me. Saw him again in October in a theatre. Rush was the opening band on their first US tour. Bought the Montrose album right away. Great rock and roll album
I really enjoyed this Midnight Special episode. Montrose, Rory Gallagher,Buddy Miles, Bill Withers,Melissa Manchester & Bobby Womack .Great lineup. Weakest link was Cliff De Young but he was more of an actor than musician. So funny to see him pretending to strum along with the guitar as a prop.
Sammy Hagar - 50 freaking YEARS after this he's touring this summer with Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham! Playing Van Halen songs! Sammy Hagar is a legend and still going strong loved him then and still now! Amazing.
What a SHOW that would BE! 🤩😍 Saw Sammy solo (that’s a tongue twister!) open for the Cars band in ‘79 @ Arrowhead Stadium and kinda embarrassed to say I didn’t know he was the lead singer of Montrose, beforehand. My older brother had their ‘73 debut album growing up - I loved them.
@@robmatlock7675 That’s so cool we saw him the very same year! I bet you were much closer to the stage than me, out there in a sea of people, the sound was excellent but not the viewing. I took my camera & one of the pics is Sammy’s name on the stadium scoreboard.
@@KittyGrizGriz I waited up in front of the ticket booth and got 3rd row seats just to the left of the stage, 2 of my friends were right in front of me, and our friend had won the front row seat in front of us, so they didn't get mad when I climbed across them and shook Sammy's hand when he started Bad Motor Scooter
Jimmy Hendrix was once asked in a TV interview; ‘Jimmy, what’s it like being the best guitarist alive? I don’t know he said - you should be asking Rory Gallagher.
Ironically, shown on the anniversary of Rory Gallagher's death (29 years). Nonetheless, an amazing show. Bill Withers, Bobby Womack, and Buddy Miles together!? Wow! Montrose live with Sammy...a rare treat.
I don't know... but I do know that Womack wrote It's All Over Now. That knowledge won me a $50 gift certificate at Foggy's Notion in San Diego around 1981. :)
Always watched Midnight Special!! This was a great lineup. Back when musicians and singers were really singing. Back then, you had to have a great voice and play your instruments. None of the crap they have today to make your voice seem like it’s great, when it’s subpar. Back then what you heard and saw was exactly what they really sounded like. Miss those days. A great time for all kinds of music. The Midnight Special brought together all genres of music in every single show. Something for everyone. Indeed a fun time to be young ❤😊!
@@Royale_with_Cheeze ,thank you very much. In the early days. despite what you hear, a lot of folk dismissed Rory as being “too rogue.” That is, he didn’t play like BB King or Pete Green, both of whom I love. But RG just did his own thing, so well! Best T
@@TomThatcher1 The best musicians and artists don't follow the rest. They lead their own path and create something better for all. I honestly didn't listen to Rory in my teenage 1970s ea, but I owe it to myself to listen to what I can now. Midnight Special was so good in those days to give relatively unknown talent a stage before a national audience. I was 13 when MS started up. It came on from 1 - 2.30 AM. The only TV in the house at the time was in the living room, right off my parents' bedroom, separated by a curtain. No way to be up that late. These episodes are all new to me, 50 years later. Rory was great! I expect he was a great guy to hang with and is surely missed. Peace, Tom.
Omgoodness, Rory was your friend?! How wonderful his friendship must have been and I’m so sorry you miss him. He came across as a very kind, soulful man. Hope the great memories you had together put a smile on your face. Unfortunately I just discovered Rory four years ago, what I’m most impressed with is how he was ADORED by- and truly appreciated and loved his fans. Playing for them during the “Troubles.” Thankful for YT for making new fans out of the youngsters. My favorite song I’ve seen him perform live is “Out On the Western Plain.” It’s an old ‘Leadbelly’ song - the chorus is rad: “Come a cow-cow yicky, come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea. Come a cow-cow yicky, come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea.” 🎼 Rory put a cool spin on it with his vocals. Guess you could say I’m a western lady and that suits me, just fine. I feel the freest riding horseback in the Rocky Mountains or on the back of a Honda Goldwing 1500. Thanks for sharing. 😃❣️❣️
I just come here every Friday night to have fun. I make a comment abought a 12-speaker system that I enjoy. My comment is not mint to aggravate y'all. it's just a comment. But seems to make two mad, or jealous. It's just a comment.
I think Rory was harmed by the small stage. His performances were explosive !!! See his presentation by playing Shadow Play at the German ZDF in 1978 prove it.
Cliff DeYoung the character actor in his early days. I just watched him in Secret Admirer from 1985 with Fred Ward. An actual funny teen comedy with laughs. He has been in a million movies in supporting parts. Crazy I never knew he was a musician earlier in the 70’s.
Bit of a change of pace here that they showed that video clip of the tv movie Sunshine, not sure if they'd ever done something like that any other time. I was 9 when that film came out and the portrayal of a very young women dying of cancer was psychologically disturbing at that young age.
@@JamieAndersonMusic When I think of growing up in the 70s, it was such an incredible time for American cinema. Most tv movies struck me as really cheesy back then, and even the best of them couldn't hold a candle to the best theatrical films, which were masterpieces. A bit ironic that in today's world, what's akin to tv movies now (premiering on a home screen) are often superior to what gets released theatrically.
@@Fordham1969 A great TV movie from the 70s was DUEL, Steven Spielberg's first feature film and, as some critics point out, the predecessor for his cinematic masterpiece to come, JAWS.
What a line-up! Soul, rock, pop, easy listening. It's all there. One of the reasons why the MS is the best!
Indeed. Excellent!
The GREAT BILL WITHERS!
Finally. Rory Gallagher, called the people's guitarist for dressing unaffectedly. Sneakers or boots, jacket, lumberjack shirt or t-shirt, jeans and his old, and beat-up Fender Stratocaster were enough for him. Playing in small pubs and stadiums gave him the same pleasure and commitment. He began his career with his power trio Taste in 1965. They recorded two studio albums and two live albums, in addition to a 1967 studio album released years later. In 1972, already as a solo artist, Rory was chosen guitarist of the year by the newspaper Melody Maker. Rory had a consistent solo career, recording 14 albums and touring extensively throughout most of the world. In addition to the Stones, he was also considered to play in Deep Purple to replace Ritchie Blackmore. Among his admirers, Bob Dylan and John Lennon, as well as guitarists such as Slash, Bryan May, Joe Bonamassa, The Edge... Eric Clapton credits him with his return to the blues. There is a lot of history about him, many appearances on albums by other artists, including Muddy Waters, Albert King, Albert Collins, Jerry Lee Lewis... it's clear that I'm an old fan of his, right? From Brazil, thank you Midnight Special. I don't know if it was intentional, but on this same day, June 14, 1995, Rory passed away after complications from a liver transplant in London. He was only 47 years old. It is still a beautiful tribute to him. Thank you.
Beautifully written, it's clear you are a true Rory Fan👍
@@michaelmccann4706Yes, since 1972... and thank you for your kindness. All the best ✌️Ps.: I'm answering on my cell phone, so my "name" is different 🙂
When Rory Gallagher brought his A game,nobody could touch him.
I love “A Million Miles Away” & “Bad Penny” ☘️🎸🔥
Rory is a gem. 💚⚡️
Bill Withers was such a smooth cat. He put out alot of good songs back in the day. This song was the year I graduated from High School. RIP
Episodes likes this make Midnight Special indeed special.
Great line up! I mean, Rory + Bill + Bob + Montrose...!!!! Soul R&B and blues and Rock, coexisting, sharing good vibes.
All in the name of good music.
Finally, Rory’s episode!
One I wasn't even I was aware I had missed!
What a banger of a show! Bill was incredible! So were Rory, Bobby, Buddy, Montrose, Melissa, and even Cliff! Thanks, Midnight Special! 🎉💜💟
Rory Gallagher ❤️⚡️my heart
Holy CHRIST why dint nobody tell me forty-five years ago that Rory Gallagher was a _Complete F&cking BADDASS?!?_
Wow. And just wow.
I woudal told ya man...
Finally the long awaited performance by the late, great Rory Gallagher on Midnight Special. Fantastic!
Great to see Rory and Montrose on the same show, fantastic, thank you.
God gawd! Original Montrose. Classic debut. Rock the Nation & Good Rockin' Tonight. Wore those grooves out.
Damn, one of the best live Tatooed Lady I’ve heard. The sound system for Midnight Special was great. Every act always sounded their best on that show.
Society will get another Bill Withers concert movie tonight.We could always use more of those.
He was excellent!
I love Bill Withers, one of the finest singers and performers of the 70s. Some of the most deep lyrics too
Wonderful to see all these episodes from 73, 74 and on, black and white musicians on stage and in the crowd; finally, the race barriers left behind due to the 67 to 72 period of also great music.
Rory Gallagher? Holy shit! You had him on ?
Awesome!
Thanks Burt!
🤗🙏🍺cheers
One of the best performers guitar players EVER. he was on fire 🔥 here.
Bill Withers was amazing! Great songs, soulful voice ... nothing that man couldn't do. I especially loved "Lean on Me." He was a good emcee, too.
He's an Everyman, simple beginning, hard work, and talent gave us so many memories. My brother and I watched this on its original air date, I remember that because he went out and bought the record the next day, and played it on repeat on the record player till mom yelled at him saying,"15 times is enough!". Lol
Rory on the anniversary of his passing June 14, 1995, The planets align.
Like the Wolfman said (51:38). "The Midnight Special--The strongest thing you can get on TV without a prescription." Thank you, Midnight Special, for the fantastic line-up!
Won’t be able to visit with my sweet Tribe - going to see Tedeschi Trucks Band tonight, for the very 1st time!
LOVE 😍 Rory Gallagher - the soft spoken Irishman ☘️ and WIZARD of guitarists, I was recently gifted his ‘76 album “Calling Card” for a birthday surprise.
Should be a great show - enjoy !!! 😘
You will LOVE Tedeschi Trucks, they are a throwback to a time when musicians were artist! You have to tell us all about it! 😁😁
@@robmatlock7675 too true man! We've seen them around 20 times in a variety of states (um, US states AND altered states, that is, lol)
He did a version with Taste of Calling Card that I think is the first song on their BBC session. Almost sets the bar too high
@@daveguitarnowski4402 😵💫😵💫
Where, Toledo?! I saw they are touring again, happy you were able to catch them.
Rory is so amazing 🙏
Finally, a Holy Grail find for Rory Gallagher fans, his long lost Midnight Special appearence. Can't wait.
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I love his ‘76 “Calling Card” album 🎉❤❤
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Good god, was it ever a performance worth waiting for, too
Rory was flat-out the best guitarist in history.
Withers and Womack are the best!!!
This episode is by far the BEST one thus far,not a bad act.Lovin' the variety of talent!!
African Americans Miles, Withers and Womack blow the roof of the house…incredible great ❤
I have just started getting into Rory. He was freaking awesome. Just started by playing a random playlist of him on Spotify, and I've been impressed and keep coming back. Of course he was fantastic guitarist. Just so natural and flowing on the instrument, but I'm just as impressed with his songwriting skills. He could write some great lyrics, and I like his singing a lot. Just an all-around incredibly talented dude.
Cradle Rock-Rory Gallagher at 52 minutes
so good!
Rory! Rory! Rory! Thanks a million!
Love me some Billie Withers!
Amazing no foot pedals whammy bars just a beat up strat, amp and a plaid shirt. Rory is the best ever
Bill Withers and Melissa Manchester in this episode are exceptional, congrats to The Midnight Special on its 60th episode, I can't now wait for the rest of the episodes. It would be great.
A great line up all night long.
Hello, my fellow folk! Looks like it's gonna be another great one tonight!
And it WAS!!🙌💖
Can't wait, The Midnight Special!
It was worth the wait, even better than I anticipated! I remember where I was for this one in 1974.
Bobby womacks band is really great whoever is playing guitar leads has great tone and the drummer is laying that thang down. Great band. I hear bill withers snagging some of that sound and bottling it up for another time on this very show perhaps. Such an interesting man and could read the phone book and sound awesome 🤓
Young bobby Womack shoulda been more popular than what he was a real Bobby Womack see the difference between Bobby Womack in his prime 1967-1976 an after his prime big difference
Great mix if talent on this one. Can't wait to see the 1st of 3 Midnight Special performances by Ronnie Montrose with Sammy Hagar. Friday nights don't get much better with The Midnight Special!
I saw episode 112 on the Members only page. Hosted by Black Oak Arkansas. With Montrose, Ruby Starr and Gray Ghost, and Alvin Lee and company. Montrose was on fire that night.They did "Paper Money" and "Igot the fire".
@@DannyHaralson-ol1ioAlvin Lee and Co....amazing
The Black Oak Arkansas episode is 🍑 y keen.
@@delmedeiros3570 The episode was the one I waited for. Nonstop Raunch 'N' Roll!
@@DannyHaralson-ol1io The stage must have caught fire... and so did the audience.
Womack gives his all ❤
Sammy was soooo young! And always been spectacular!!!
I was a few weeks into basic training t ft ord California when this and the last couple of episodes aired so I never got to see them... thank you for myself and other not lucky enough to have seen these originally./..
Thank you for your service, I missed Texas Jam in 1978 for the same reason.
@@robmatlock7675 thank you for yours... peace
Friday nights and The Midnight Special.😃
Rory and Buddy Miles are definitely the peak of this episode. ❤
Bobby did the main theme song for the film: Across 110th Street. It’s pretty freakin awesome and I recommend y’all checkin it out. Yaphet Kotto & Anthony Quinn. Killer movie from this same year!
Sweet Saturday morning tunes.. nice! Goes great with early coffee.. 😋
❤💓💓💓 Waiting for it to start. Hello 👋 Members and Premier viewers and most of all, the MIDNIGHT SPECIAL STAFF. Another good Friday night Midnight Special.🎹🎼🎵🎶
Great show...Bill Withers man! Way cool seeing a 20 year old Sammy Hagar going for the Robert Plant vibe with Motrose...the Red Rocker's still going strong!
Bobby Womack ❤
It's not often that the Midnight Special audience comes to its feet at the end of a song. I saw Rory about about a year after this opening for Jethro Tull, and I didn't get it. Now, I regret that I didn't push my way down to the front of the stage.
Been waiting for this one! Rory Gallagher!!!
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Love “Moon Child”🌙🌙🌙🎸🔥
When ZZ TOP toured behind Fandango, Rory Gallagher open for them here in OKC. He lit the whole place up. Most were there for ZZ TOP and ignored him- their loss. I was memorized and became a lifelong fan
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Well hello, fellow OKie! I’m from the Tulsa area, a transplant from the North Western USA. You’re so lucky to have seen Rory in concert! What year was it? I just discovered his greatness 4 years ago, yes, he was a fantastic musician! I always say he made-love-with-to his guitar, like Jimi Hendrix.
@@KittyGrizGriz I think it was 75 or 76. Those days are kinda hazy.
Best channel on UA-cam. I bought the DVD collection years ago, this is a treat.
Bill Withers was the man. So many solid hits back in the day, multi-instrumental, distinctive powerful voice, and a consumate performer.
First song ....Wow wonderful ❤ what a start
I put extra seats in the Wayback Machine for this episode, if all the people I invited show up for the trip back, it'll be SRO! Bill Withers, my brother fell in love with "Lean on Me" from this episode and bought the single Saturday morning from TG&Y, then put it on the turntable and just let it play, till mom had him turn it off, 15 times in a row was working her nerves! MONTROSE! I can't wait to see a young Sammy Hagar, this band should have RULED 1975! Rory Gallager so much talent, like Van Gogh not full appreciated in his lifetime. Melissa Manchester, always hot! Cliff de Young, is this the gut from Styx? Another wonderful line up for a trip back to March 1974!
TG & Y!! OMG that takes me back! LOL. It was a great show!
I loved your memories and yes, Rory was special.
Not the guy from Styx, he actually had more success as an actor.
@@sweetstevie Thanx!
We’re ALL buckled in and ready to GO 🚀!!
fell in love with the song “Lean On Me” too, what a GREAT voice, had the .45 record. Yeah! About Montrose! Growing up an older brother had their ‘73 debut album with “Rock Candy” 🍭 on it they sure did rock! I used to think the band was from ‘Montrose,’ Colorado 😂😁 Didn’t realize who Sammy H. was when I saw him open solo for the Cars band in “79 @ Arrowhead Stadium along with Heart, Bob Welch, Ted Nugent & local band Missouri.
Your stories about your “mom,” are great they’re funny & remind me of mine.
Happy Fathers Day, today! ❤️
I wonder if EVH was watching this that night. Buddy Mile's "You Really Got Me" Kinks cover sounds like the prototypical 'Van Halen I' YRGM to be.
Buddy Miles covered The Kinks for this edition. Made it more soulful.
He didn't cover it he made it his, like Joe Cocker did with A "Little Help from My Friends"
I'm here for Montrose.
Yeah, I was here to hear Sammy (hoping for Rock Candy or Motorscooter, but okay) --- until I fell in love with a guy who just became my third or fourth favorite guitarist of the 1970s, even though this is prolly the first time I ever noticed that Rory Gallagher was a complete badass.
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There is another 7 years of Premiers of this great program.
Never heard of Cliff de Young but he‘s great 🥰🥰🥰🥰
He’s also an actor.
Bobby Womack so underrated
9:32 c'mon Wo!! This is basically his second performance of this song on Midnight Special. The other episode is where he was singing this with his brothers..tore it down!! 12:00..the finale.. wowwwwwwww 🙏
Wow! I saw Rory a week after this airing In Milwaukee at a small club ( Humpin’ Hannah’s). Show was incredible. Walked through the crowd while absolutely shredding the guitar, two feet in front of me. Saw him again in October in a theatre. Rush was the opening band on their first US tour.
Bought the Montrose album right away. Great rock and roll album
I saw him in Cleveland a few weeks after you did.
@@jaimeharrington749 Agora?
I remember growing up and washing the midnight special.Every time I came on the television
I really enjoyed this Midnight Special episode. Montrose, Rory Gallagher,Buddy Miles, Bill Withers,Melissa Manchester & Bobby Womack .Great lineup. Weakest link was Cliff De Young but he was more of an actor than musician. So funny to see him pretending to strum along with the guitar as a prop.
WOWZERS!
Mr. Withers is now a legend!!!
Rory Gallagher, um guitarrista genial que fez grandes discos ao longo da carreira.
Rory, man, super stuff.....
Buddy Miles was pouring with talent
Sammy Hagar - 50 freaking YEARS after this he's touring this summer with Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham! Playing Van Halen songs!
Sammy Hagar is a legend and still going strong loved him then and still now! Amazing.
Sammy is high on the list of lead singers who have sang on Platinum albums with 7.
What a SHOW that would BE! 🤩😍
Saw Sammy solo (that’s a tongue twister!) open for the Cars band in ‘79 @ Arrowhead Stadium and kinda embarrassed to say I didn’t know he was the lead singer of Montrose, beforehand. My older brother had their ‘73 debut album growing up - I loved them.
@@KittyGrizGriz I saw Sammy open at the assembly center in March of 79😁
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That’s so cool we saw him the very same year! I bet you were much closer to the stage than me, out there in a sea of people, the sound was excellent but not the viewing. I took my camera & one of the pics is Sammy’s name on the stadium scoreboard.
@@KittyGrizGriz I waited up in front of the ticket booth and got 3rd row seats just to the left of the stage, 2 of my friends were right in front of me, and our friend had won the front row seat in front of us, so they didn't get mad when I climbed across them and shook Sammy's hand when he started Bad Motor Scooter
The GREATEST channel on UA-cam!!!!
Jimmy Hendrix was once asked in a TV interview; ‘Jimmy, what’s it like being the best guitarist alive? I don’t know he said - you should be asking Rory Gallagher.
On the day of Rorys passing June 14th 1995
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While I am beyond eternally grateful to hear three tracks off Bills +Justments album, I would have died had he sang the opening track: You.
There's good rockin tonight cuz gonna rock the nation or cradle, depending.
Ironically, shown on the anniversary of Rory Gallagher's death (29 years). Nonetheless, an amazing show. Bill Withers, Bobby Womack, and Buddy Miles together!? Wow! Montrose live with Sammy...a rare treat.
Rory and bill withers incredible
Melissa Manchester!❤❤❤
Lean On Me is such a classic! What a great song.
Oh my Rory was in the company of fine musicians but he rocked out - Cradle Rock - Rory at his finest!!
00:09:23 Bobby Womack - Lookin' for a Love is way different than J Geils cover. Or is Womack just singing it different here?
I don't know... but I do know that Womack wrote It's All Over Now. That knowledge won me a $50 gift certificate at Foggy's Notion in San Diego around 1981. :)
He's singing the funk version. :)😊
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It's amazing how much more open-minded people were about different styles of music back then. Of course - it was all GOOD, so there's that!
Always watched Midnight Special!! This was a great lineup. Back when musicians and singers were really singing. Back then, you had to have a great voice and play your instruments. None of the crap they have today to make your voice seem like it’s great, when it’s subpar. Back then what you heard and saw was exactly what they really sounded like. Miss those days. A great time for all kinds of music. The Midnight Special brought together all genres of music in every single show. Something for everyone. Indeed a fun time to be young ❤😊!
Rory was my friend. I miss him every day. 😍
This must've been especially poignant, being the anniversary of his passing.
R.I.P. Rory.
Condolences to you, Tom.
@@Royale_with_Cheeze ,thank you very much. In the early days. despite what you hear, a lot of folk dismissed Rory as being “too rogue.” That is, he didn’t play like BB King or Pete Green, both of whom I love. But RG just did his own thing, so well! Best T
@@TomThatcher1
The best musicians and artists don't follow the rest. They lead their own path and create something better for all.
I honestly didn't listen to Rory in my teenage 1970s ea, but I owe it to myself to listen to what I can now.
Midnight Special was so good in those days to give relatively unknown talent a stage before a national audience.
I was 13 when MS started up. It came on from 1 - 2.30 AM.
The only TV in the house at the time was in the living room, right off my parents' bedroom, separated by a curtain. No way to be up that late.
These episodes are all new to me, 50 years later.
Rory was great! I expect he was a great guy to hang with and is surely missed.
Peace, Tom.
@@Royale_with_Cheeze thank you: you too.
Omgoodness, Rory was your friend?! How wonderful his friendship must have been and I’m so sorry you miss him. He came across as a very kind, soulful man. Hope the great memories you had together put a smile on your face. Unfortunately I just discovered Rory four years ago, what I’m most impressed with is how he was ADORED by- and truly appreciated and loved his fans. Playing for them during the “Troubles.” Thankful for YT for making new fans out of the youngsters. My favorite song I’ve seen him perform live is “Out On the Western Plain.” It’s an old ‘Leadbelly’ song - the chorus is rad:
“Come a cow-cow yicky, come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea.
Come a cow-cow yicky, come a cow-cow yicky, yicky yea.” 🎼 Rory put a cool spin on it with his vocals.
Guess you could say I’m a western lady and that suits me, just fine. I feel the freest riding horseback in the Rocky Mountains or on the back of a Honda Goldwing 1500.
Thanks for sharing. 😃❣️❣️
Buddy Miles..ooo yes!
White bread Cliff de Young is wonderful ❤
I just come here every Friday night to have fun. I make a comment abought a 12-speaker system that I enjoy. My comment is not mint to aggravate y'all. it's just a comment. But seems to make two mad, or jealous. It's just a comment.
Who gives a flying fk about your 12 Speakers?
Sammy looking like a robert plant protege
With a dash of Roger Daltrey...
WHEW! 🥵 He’s so dang HOT!!😍 LOVE his glorious head of hair!
Showman-
Deluxe~Edition!!! …🔆🔆🔆
I think Rory was harmed by the small stage. His performances were explosive !!! See his presentation by playing Shadow Play at the German ZDF in 1978 prove it.
Sammy Hagar in yellow disco pants- don't miss it.
LOL, yeah I didn't expect that.
Bill Withers❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great stuff from Bill and Montrose with Sammy Hagar.
Big Bad Buddy Miles!!
Now it's a happy Friday! 🤠
Cliff DeYoung the character actor in his early days. I just watched him in Secret Admirer from 1985 with Fred Ward. An actual funny teen comedy with laughs. He has been in a million movies in supporting parts. Crazy I never knew he was a musician earlier in the 70’s.
You've really outdone yourself on the affairs!
Rory on fire as usual.
Bit of a change of pace here that they showed that video clip of the tv movie Sunshine, not sure if they'd ever done something like that any other time. I was 9 when that film came out and the portrayal of a very young women dying of cancer was psychologically disturbing at that young age.
While I appreciated the clip, it was a terrible movie. Great to hear a couple of John Denver songs, though.
@@JamieAndersonMusic When I think of growing up in the 70s, it was such an incredible time for American cinema. Most tv movies struck me as really cheesy back then, and even the best of them couldn't hold a candle to the best theatrical films, which were masterpieces. A bit ironic that in today's world, what's akin to tv movies now (premiering on a home screen) are often superior to what gets released theatrically.
Yes, Sunshine scared me as a child too!
@@Fordham1969
A great TV movie from the 70s was DUEL, Steven Spielberg's first feature film and, as some critics point out, the predecessor for his cinematic masterpiece to come, JAWS.
Rory Gallagher
Love Sammy in them yellow pants! I miss 70s fashion
Yum 😍 me too! He so sexy here! 🎉 Thought he was gonna do the splits, a great frontman! 🎉 😂
Awesome no frills live line up.