Toy was a United States Marine and was wounded in the Vietnam War . He returned to that war to be with his fellow Marines . He made this video just a few years after he returned after the war. RIP brother.
You have no idea how many young men like myself grew up listening to this song driving around missing their ol Lady. Mean old woman never told me goodbye!
Correctly, Southern Boogie. "Southern Rock" was an LA music press affectation. The Brits play Rock because they have angry, unhappy lives. Americans do upbeat rock 'n' roll,' an integral part of that is "boogie".
The Marshall Tucker Band was from Spartanburg, SC. Oddly enough there was no one in the band named Marshall Tucker. They rented a warehouse to rehearse in and the key to the warehouse had a the name Marshall Tucker on the tag. They thought the name sounded cool and decided to borrow it. Marshall Tucker, the man was a blind piano tuner from the local area. He became their biggest fan. Sadly he passed away in January 2023 at the age of 99.
The lead singer Toy Caldwell had a tragic life. Both of his brothers, Tommy (co-founder) and Tim died one month apart in automobile accidents. Toy himself died at only 45.
I’m 47 and this is the soundtrack of my childhood. Used to sing along as a kid. As an adult I now understand the meaning of the great songs of that era ❤
Country blues rock at its finest ! The 70s had a lot of great music of this caliber. Marshall Tucker had a lot of great tunes. Thanks Britt for covering this and if you get a chance listen to some more of their tunes
The song is about young GI's fighting for their lives in Vietnam Nam and getting Dear John letters from their girls back home telling them they weren't welcome home. "Can't you see, oh Can't you see what that woman's doing to me"
I feel SO fortunate to have grown up in the '70s (graduated HS in '76). I was able to see so many great concerts: Elton in his prime (mid '70s, his Rockers, not the soft Disney Crap) CCR, Robin Trower, Heart, Kansas, Cheap Trick, Bad Company, Van Halen (when they first started out in '78!), Blue Oyster Cult (my favorite, too many times to count), Foreigner, ZZ Top, Whitesnake, Nazareth, Joan Jett, & so many more. I love to see today's young people hear and appreciate what we took for granted. I'm 66 now and STILL like it all loud. The best days are getting up to the sounds of one of these groups, getting my gear on and having a nice 75-80F sunny day to ride my Motorcycle into the twisty national forest roads, and then back home again to some more music.
I'm glad that you enjoyed this as much as I did in the 11th grade."Can't see you" still grabs folks in the feels fifty years later. The Tucker boys are still my favorite Southern rockers although right now I'm just missing Dickey Betts and that red guitar.
Southern Rock at its finest. The first time I heard them, way back when they were new to the scene, I knew they were at the top of my list of favorites. Still are.
I miss pickin with my boys. The nicest guys in the music business. My daughter has that tambourine given to her as a child so she could play it while we was pickin at a barn party much fun. Miss them days many many years ago. 😊❤
I love this performance so much. Toy Caldwell was amazing. His very interesting history, from Vietnam, to his relationship with his wife. As always, I love ur reactions
Just that music was good enough for me. Man growing up in the 50s and 60s was great. Then I met that woman in 1970. She's been driving to the end of the tracks fo 52 1/2 years now. We are still kickin up dust.
I got to see them when they were at their peak in the late 70s. What a show. Four encores, and they brought out the opening act to jam with them for the last two. Oh man, those were the days.
Marshal Tucker Band is in the category of Southern Rock (ie Lynnard Skynard, Allman Brothers, 38 Special, Rom Pretty, Grand Funk Railroad ect.... So many groups were filling our ears with such wonderful musicianship, lyrics, and variety of instruments. I'm so fortunate to have not only grown up during this wonderful time but played the piano in "garage bands" since I was 10 yrs old... Can't tell you how many garages were taken over by kids trying to duplicate and/or become their music idols..... Last two generations are missing out on what could be the most wonderful experience of their lives by listening to the TRASH that's infests the radio airways today and not engage in the music of the years gone. This includes Big Band/Swing, The 50's/ Doo-Woop, The 60's..... Take the journey back in time and you'll grow in ways you never imagined.
This was a marvelous band in the 70's. So many jazz leanings. Their drummer was a jazz drummer and brought that to the group. Thx Britt! In my top 10 bands. Saw them 14 times. All great shows.
I was in high school, southern rock ruled the airwaves and the bands were Marshall Tucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League, Allman Brothers, Charlie Daniel’s, Molly Hatchett and many more. What a time it was.
I saw these guys in 1980 in my hometown Jacksonville Fla ( home of Southern Rock ). They were with Charlie Daniels and The Outlaws . One helluva concert.!!!!
I remember going to a road house in the Greenville/Spartanburg area, paying a $5 cover (1sr beer was free) and seeing/hearing of the Marshall Tucker Band for the first time. I love me some Southern Rock.
"Gonna take a southbound/All the way to Georgia, Lord/Til the train runs out of track." That's every bit as classic a line as ever came out of traditional folk, country, or blues!
I just saw the Marshall Tucker Band here in Phoenix a few months ago. Only one original member was left, the guy with the tambourine and the ponytail. Doug Gray. The new members were all fantastic. Just a great show.
@@kevinl.johnson4549yeah I think every man is destined to feel every note of this song at least once in his life. And we don’t have the emotional support systems that women do, so we really do wanna crawl in a hole and die sometimes.
Was lucky enough to see Marshall Tucker and the Doobie Brothers in concert together at the old no longer exists Hartford Civic Center in Connecticut!! Great memory!! Thanks for that Britt!!
I saw them in Memphis, TN in August of 1973. They were opening for an old favorite of mine, The Mahavishnu Orchestra (A group with only one commercially successful album, "Birds of Fire"). Marshall Tucker had just hit the airwaves and were suddenly more popular than the opening band. I was absolutely delighted to see two great shows that night. Marshall Tucker was one of the very best Southern Rock bands of the 70's.
Most, if all of these Southern Rock songs are played and sung to tell a story. The Marshall Tucker Band is definitely one of the greatest bands that ever performed. Thank you for doing a video on this one.
Check out "Take the Highway." This concert I think was in Grand Opera House in Macon, GA. Marshall Tucker Band was part of the Southern Rock Movement in the 70s which was started by the Allman Brothers. They didn't get the recognition they deserved JMO.
I saw them with The Elvin Bishop Band. They each did their own encore, then both bands got on stage together for another encore of about 20-30 minutes. One of the best concerts ever.
Another great pic.. an awesome song ----- heard tbis alot in tbe 70s.. living room stereo car stereo.... it ihas a groove to get jiggy with .. Grand Ole Opry ....he's searching for his place in life ...following his path til he finds his place of happiness and loyalty, true real love ❤❤ 🎶 🎵
Happy to grow up with great songs like this. I still have this album. Might need to dig it out and play it again. Love your reaction as always. You are so animated and expressive. 😊
I was born a Yankee but these boys among others were very popular in my neck of the woods back then. From the great state of South Carolina I believe. I wish I saw them live.
The Caldwell brothers were from Moore South Carolina about 30 miles from where I live and I have always had kin living in Moore and would ride by an old two story brick school house that they used to rehearse in and recorded some of their songs in back in the early 70's. I remember hearing on the radio years ago back in the 70's also of Toy Caldwell being interviewed and he mentioned the old Schoolhouse that they turned into a recording studio. He also told the story of how they got their band name on an old interview he was doing on the Bobby Bare Show and Bobby ask him how they got the name Marshall Tucker Band and ask if there, "is a real Marshall Tucker?" Toy said, "yea, he was a blind man that tunes piano's in Spartanburg and one night about a week before the Marshall Tucker band was formed, we had a gig and we didn't have a name for our band. " He went on to say that they rented a place from Marshall Tucker to practice and on the keychain was the name, "Marshall Tucker" He said, that name for the band was, "As good as any. And that was the name of the band." Critics, told the band that a flute in a Southern Rock Band won't work, but they tried it out and that became their trademark. That flute gave a lot of their songs a very unique sound that caught on and is classic to hear to this day.
Another great component of the music from the 70's back to the 20's is HARMONY/HARMONIES. ALL of the bands had wonderful harmonies in their so😢ngs/music. A component that should NEVER be eliminated from music.
The Marshall Tucker Band is an American rock band from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Noted for incorporating blues, country, and jazz into an eclectic sound, the Marshall Tucker Band helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s.
I absolutely love this song. As someone who has been through a bad relationship that drove me into a deep dark place, it really speaks to me. Thank God I found my way back.
Atlanta Georgia was founded as the town at the end of rail service for the Southern Railroad. The Southern railroad ran on a scale of 4'8". They did this so northern railroads could not travel south as they ran on a scale of 5 feet. After the Civil War the Southern rails were moved 4 inches in a 24 hour period so northern trains could run on them. That was over 400 miles in 24 hours. Love Marshall Tucker they are Southern Rock. Heard it in a Love song is another great from them. ua-cam.com/video/8a_s3K5p2aQ/v-deo.html
When I went to see Home Free last week, the signage advertised that Marshall Tucker is coming there this summer!! I've been listening to them since I was a teen but have never seen them live.
The Grand Opera House is in downtown Macon, Georgia. In the 1960's and 1970's Macon was a hotbed for "Southern Rock" music performed by bands like Marshall Tucker. Phil Walden and his brother Alan were Macon natives stared an R&B record production company anchored by Otis Redding. After Otis died in 1967, the brothers shifted focus and started Capricorn Records which was a label that produced a number of Southern Rock artists including The Marshall Tucker Band.
The lead singer and guitarist was a Vietnam vet. They were shunned when they came back from a war they did not create. My dad was one of them. Metaphors are what makes us human.
Such a tragedy with both Toy and Tommy dying. They were and remain one of the best band’s of the era. There songs can be heard in Commercials on both TV and Radio today, and are a regular part of the playlist at most all classic rock stations still today.
Britt, I just can't seem to picture you with a trombone in your hands, but it's never too late to learn something else. If you really want it, pick up a flute and take a few lessons or teach yourself. I was the same as you - late to band and all that was left for me was saxophone. It's a beautiful instrument but I really wanted to play drums. Many years later, I taught myself to play bodhran, the ancient Irish drum, and played and sang in a Celtic Rock band for nearly 15 years. We became the hottest Celtic band in the city and it was heaven to me, doing what I always wanted to do. There's no rush more fulfilling than 4000 people screaming in joy for the next song to be played. Even if you just play for yourself or with a few musician friends, learning the instrument you've always wanted to play is worth the effort. Have the day you deserve, Britt ♥
I attended their New Years Eve concert in SF/Daily City at the Cow Palace 1973. As best as I can remember a great show. You have no idea what going to concerts in the 60's and 70's was like, an entire experience. Show starts at 7 pm you're in the line by 10 am. Party all day long then a 3/4 hour show, ... Year's Eve 1973 where they hosted an extended night of southern rock along with several named bands of the time.
One of the best Southern Rock songs and performances ever.
Toy was a United States Marine and was wounded in the Vietnam War . He returned to that war to be with his fellow Marines . He made this video just a few years after he returned after the war. RIP brother.
God Bless Toy!!
4 members of the band were veterans.
@@bella-xp7qd Toy, Tommy, Doug & George.
I've read he wrote this while on active duty in response to fellow Marines getting Dear John letters and how they messed with their heads..
I loved growing up in the 70's problem now is I am 67.
Right behind you at 64...lol
@@dennissabe3277 But we're still alive!
Early to mid 70's, we didn't realize how good our music was. Now we can really appreciate it.
ditto on both points
I'm a few steps ahead at 70.
You have no idea how many young men like myself grew up listening to this song driving around missing their ol Lady. Mean old woman never told me goodbye!
Southern rock would be the category. This is a classic hit of theirs as is their more lively and charming "Heard It in a Love Song" from 1977.
Love this song & I heard it on a love song... another! ❤❤
that is a beautiful song and rocks too!
The flute in this song really captivated me as an 8 year old boy. Loved them ever since, Thank you Uncle Ric.
The flute carries the melody just as memorably in "Heard It in a Love Song."
It's completely different. We used to call this Southern rock
😁I still call it Southern Rock. Peace, Love!!
Correctly, Southern Boogie. "Southern Rock" was an LA music press affectation. The Brits play Rock because they have angry, unhappy lives. Americans do upbeat rock 'n' roll,' an integral part of that is "boogie".
Used to be?
When did we stop calling it that? I missed the memo.
@@mauricemelton8430 Wow !!!.....I didn't know that about the Brits !?!
It's about heart break. It had a beautiful melody and Toy Caldwell vocals just put it over the top. It's a great country rock classic.
The Marshall Tucker Band was from Spartanburg, SC. Oddly enough there was no one in the band named Marshall Tucker. They rented a warehouse to rehearse in and the key to the warehouse had a the name Marshall Tucker on the tag. They thought the name sounded cool and decided to borrow it. Marshall Tucker, the man was a blind piano tuner from the local area. He became their biggest fan. Sadly he passed away in January 2023 at the age of 99.
I actually live in Spartanburg, and have heard that the founding members created a school for the blind here in Spartanburg SC. They are a great band.
This Opera House is in Macon GA. This show was part of "A weekend in Macon" concert presented by Bill Graham. The Opry house is in Nashville TN
Thanks I was not sure either!
The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, that is. It'll always be at the Ryman, the Mother Church, in my mind.
70's Southern Rock!!!!! Forever baby!!!
Forever baby! 😊❤
GOD BLESS AMERICA and GREAT SOUTHERN ROCK BANDS!
GOD BLESS THE SOUTH
AMEN BROTHER!!!
Great Southern Rock from a Great Southern Rock band. From Spartainburg, SC. Loved it, Thanks!
Great southern rock. Now a days it's more country than what they call country music today. Sadly, real country music is dead.
It's at least on life support. There are still some old school country acts but you sure won't hear them on the radio.
@@tomseidel2992 who are they?
what mean dead??? hell Taylor Swift and Beyonce just dropped their albums....lol....
@@timlenard1646 🤣
@@dannybaker4641, Tyler Childers, Colter Wall.
Yes, southern rock was some of the very best music back then! I loved it then as I still do today.
Still is.
One of my favorite songs growing up tells you how old I am
My favorite part of this video is when they all step back from the mikes at the same time. It shows how tight this band is.
The lead singer Toy Caldwell had a tragic life. Both of his brothers, Tommy (co-founder) and Tim died one month apart in automobile accidents. Toy himself died at only 45.
Definitely tragic, and cruel.
I was blessed to experience the late 70’s in HS and the early 80’s in college. What a remarkable time. Keep on truck’n.
She Left without even saying Goodbye, Crushed His ❤️
LOVE Southern Rock & this song!!!!! I am 74 & still rock out on this!!!
I’m 47 and this is the soundtrack of my childhood. Used to sing along as a kid. As an adult I now understand the meaning of the great songs of that era ❤
Right there with you Holly.
Marshall Tucker Band, lynyrd skynyrd and the Allman brothers are the holy trinity of southern rock!!!!
CCR?
Molly Hatchet as well
Blackfoot?
@@bevil4aday they're great also!!!
@@victorfettig4291 not Southern
Country blues rock at its finest ! The 70s had a lot of great music of this caliber. Marshall Tucker had a lot of great tunes. Thanks Britt for covering this and if you get a chance listen to some more of their tunes
The song is about young GI's fighting for their lives in Vietnam Nam and getting Dear John letters from their girls back home telling them they weren't welcome home. "Can't you see, oh Can't you see what that woman's doing to me"
I feel SO fortunate to have grown up in the '70s (graduated HS in '76). I was able to see so many great concerts: Elton in his prime (mid '70s, his Rockers, not the soft Disney Crap) CCR, Robin Trower, Heart, Kansas, Cheap Trick, Bad Company, Van Halen (when they first started out in '78!), Blue Oyster Cult (my favorite, too many times to count), Foreigner, ZZ Top, Whitesnake, Nazareth, Joan Jett, & so many more. I love to see today's young people hear and appreciate what we took for granted. I'm 66 now and STILL like it all loud. The best days are getting up to the sounds of one of these groups, getting my gear on and having a nice 75-80F sunny day to ride my Motorcycle into the twisty national forest roads, and then back home again to some more music.
I'm glad that you enjoyed this as much as I did in the 11th grade."Can't see you" still grabs folks in the feels fifty years later. The Tucker boys are still my favorite Southern rockers although right now I'm just missing Dickey Betts and that red guitar.
The boys from Sparkle City (Spartanburg, SC) right up the road a few miles from me.
Southern Rock at its finest. The first time I heard them, way back when they were new to the scene, I knew they were at the top of my list of favorites. Still are.
I miss pickin with my boys. The nicest guys in the music business. My daughter has that tambourine given to her as a child so she could play it while we was pickin at a barn party much fun. Miss them days many many years ago. 😊❤
These guys were so wonderful when I saw them in the early '80s. What a sound!
Toy Caldwell was the singer, guitar player. He was called the fastest thumb in music because of his style, never used a pick.
Ol' "Thunderthumb"!
Interesting! i just noticed that in this video. Another thumb picker was Wes Montgomery - jazz guitarist. Smooth, and fast!
I love this performance so much. Toy Caldwell was amazing. His very interesting history, from Vietnam, to his relationship with his wife. As always, I love ur reactions
Thank you, Mike!
Southern Rock! Love them! I was 13 when this came out! I know every note. ❤️❤️❤️
Just that music was good enough for me. Man growing up in the 50s and 60s was great. Then I met that woman in 1970. She's been driving to the end of the tracks fo 52 1/2 years now. We are still kickin up dust.
From my hometown. Grew up with these fellas and this is the beginning of the Southern Rock genre of music. Peace out, man. 🫶🏽
Southern rock classic. Toy was incredibly talented. 70s were the best ever. Live music everywhere.
Two of my favorites from Marshall Tucker are Fire on the Mountain and Heard It in A Love Song.
I got to see them when they were at their peak in the late 70s. What a show. Four encores, and they brought out the opening act to jam with them for the last two.
Oh man, those were the days.
As this song demonstrates we did nothing in half measures in the 70s we lived, partied and of course loved hard
My favorite mid 70’s band is the Amazing Rythym Aces! Dancing The Night Away is exquisite!
Good song
Loved “ Third Rate Romance”
Lord, I love the Marshall Tucker Band. Thanks, Britt.
Marshal Tucker Band is in the category of Southern Rock (ie Lynnard Skynard, Allman Brothers, 38 Special, Rom Pretty, Grand Funk Railroad ect....
So many groups were filling our ears with such wonderful musicianship, lyrics, and variety of instruments.
I'm so fortunate to have not only grown up during this wonderful time but played the piano in "garage bands" since I was 10 yrs old... Can't tell you how many garages were taken over by kids trying to duplicate and/or become their music idols..... Last two generations are missing out on what could be the most wonderful experience of their lives by listening to the TRASH that's infests the radio airways today and not engage in the music of the years gone. This includes Big Band/Swing, The 50's/ Doo-Woop, The 60's..... Take the journey back in time and you'll grow in ways you never imagined.
Ive seen them 3 times in Concert along with Molly Hatchet & Little Feet What a party the 70's & 80's were the BEST This is Southern Rock
Toy Caldwell, lead guitar and vocal. Served in Vietnam 66-69), returned to his unit even after being wounded in action (free trip home).
This was a marvelous band in the 70's. So many jazz leanings. Their drummer was a jazz drummer and brought that to the group. Thx Britt! In my top 10 bands. Saw them 14 times. All great shows.
I remember seeing Marshal Tucker opened for Charlie Daniel back in the 70’s. Many southern rock bands of the time. Great memories.
Love how you appreciate the song word's story and the gifts they had. Great song and band!
Try their song "Heard it in a Love Song"
I was in high school, southern rock ruled the airwaves and the bands were Marshall Tucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League, Allman Brothers, Charlie Daniel’s, Molly Hatchett and many more. What a time it was.
Yes thanks for laying out those names!
I saw these guys in 1980 in my hometown Jacksonville Fla ( home of Southern Rock ). They were with Charlie Daniels and The Outlaws . One helluva concert.!!!!
Little River Band, too.
I remember going to a road house in the Greenville/Spartanburg area, paying a $5 cover (1sr beer was free) and seeing/hearing of the Marshall Tucker Band for the first time.
I love me some Southern Rock.
This is southern rock at its finest
One of my favorite songs ever.been playing this song for 45 years and it never gets old...just a classic song
Manor Tavern in Baltimore county, heard it in 73 and been singing it ever since.
I saw them do this number in the mid 70s at Liberty Hall in Houston. A great venue, a great band, and a great show. Such a great time for music.
Born in ‘76 and grew up listening to some of the best music ever made.
"Gonna take a southbound/All the way to Georgia, Lord/Til the train runs out of track." That's every bit as classic a line as ever came out of traditional folk, country, or blues!
70's was best music era ever without question. So many great bands and artist from all genre's.
I just saw the Marshall Tucker Band here in Phoenix a few months ago. Only one original member was left, the guy with the tambourine and the ponytail. Doug Gray. The new members were all fantastic. Just a great show.
Perfect “feel sorry for myself” song when a guy gets dumped by his girl. Put this on, grab some beers and your best buddy and drink all night.
Watch out for Dat wah-mun.
Been there, done that…
@@kevinl.johnson4549yeah I think every man is destined to feel every note of this song at least once in his life.
And we don’t have the emotional support systems that women do, so we really do wanna crawl in a hole and die sometimes.
Pure blues,mixed with rock and country eith a touch of rythim and blues.
Toy Caldwell's guitar playing sounds like someone singing. Such a great talent. RIP
Was lucky enough to see Marshall Tucker and the Doobie Brothers in concert together at the old no longer exists Hartford Civic Center in Connecticut!! Great memory!! Thanks for that Britt!!
A great tune full of soul. Singing and playing their hearts out
The relationship between flute and guitar is a lost art. They always blend together
I saw them in Memphis, TN in August of 1973. They were opening for an old favorite of mine, The Mahavishnu Orchestra (A group with only one commercially successful album, "Birds of Fire"). Marshall Tucker had just hit the airwaves and were suddenly more popular than the opening band. I was absolutely delighted to see two great shows that night. Marshall Tucker was one of the very best Southern Rock bands of the 70's.
The Marshall Tucker Band started Southern Rock------ this is one of the greatest songs ever made.
Most, if all of these Southern Rock songs are played and sung to tell a story. The Marshall Tucker Band is definitely one of the greatest bands that ever performed. Thank you for doing a video on this one.
Check out "Take the Highway." This concert I think was in Grand Opera House in Macon, GA. Marshall Tucker Band was part of the Southern Rock Movement in the 70s which was started by the Allman Brothers. They didn't get the recognition they deserved JMO.
When the train runs out of track, that is the “end of the line.”
I saw them with The Elvin Bishop Band. They each did their own encore, then both bands got on stage together for another encore of about 20-30 minutes. One of the best concerts ever.
Another great pic.. an awesome song ----- heard tbis alot in tbe 70s.. living room stereo car stereo.... it ihas a groove to get jiggy with .. Grand Ole Opry ....he's searching for his place in life ...following his path til he finds his place of happiness and loyalty, true real love ❤❤ 🎶 🎵
Happy to grow up with great songs like this. I still have this album. Might need to dig it out and play it again. Love your reaction as always. You are so animated and expressive. 😊
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, Marshall Tucker band one of my favorites.
I was born a Yankee but these boys among others were very popular in my neck of the woods back then. From the great state of South Carolina I believe. I wish I saw them live.
The Caldwell brothers were from Moore South Carolina about 30 miles from where I live and I have always had kin living in Moore and would ride by an old two story brick school house that they used to rehearse in and recorded some of their songs in back in the early 70's. I remember hearing on the radio years ago back in the 70's also of Toy Caldwell being interviewed and he mentioned the old Schoolhouse that they turned into a recording studio. He also told the story of how they got their band name on an old interview he was doing on the Bobby Bare Show and Bobby ask him how they got the name Marshall Tucker Band and ask if there, "is a real Marshall Tucker?" Toy said, "yea, he was a blind man that tunes piano's in Spartanburg and one night about a week before the Marshall Tucker band was formed, we had a gig and we didn't have a name for our band. " He went on to say that they rented a place from Marshall Tucker to practice and on the keychain was the name, "Marshall Tucker" He said, that name for the band was, "As good as any. And that was the name of the band." Critics, told the band that a flute in a Southern Rock Band won't work, but they tried it out and that became their trademark. That flute gave a lot of their songs a very unique sound that caught on and is classic to hear to this day.
Another great component of the music from the 70's back to the 20's is HARMONY/HARMONIES. ALL of the bands had wonderful harmonies in their so😢ngs/music. A component that should NEVER be eliminated from music.
The Marshall Tucker Band is an American rock band from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Noted for incorporating blues, country, and jazz into an eclectic sound, the Marshall Tucker Band helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s.
One of my Favs! Love Marshall Tucker!
Nothing like some Good Ole’ Southern Rock.
Can't you see, whoa, can't you see
What that woman, Lord, she been doin' to me ?
We loved to crank it up drink beer after school probably why my ears ring all the time
I absolutely love this song. As someone who has been through a bad relationship that drove me into a deep dark place, it really speaks to me. Thank God I found my way back.
I think this song really speaks to us guys that have been through a heartbreak. Gets me in the feels...
Heard It In A Love Song is another must listen by them.
Atlanta Georgia was founded as the town at the end of rail service for the Southern Railroad. The Southern railroad ran on a scale of 4'8". They did this so northern railroads could not travel south as they ran on a scale of 5 feet. After the Civil War the Southern rails were moved 4 inches in a 24 hour period so northern trains could run on them. That was over 400 miles in 24 hours.
Love Marshall Tucker they are Southern Rock. Heard it in a Love song is another great from them. ua-cam.com/video/8a_s3K5p2aQ/v-deo.html
When I went to see Home Free last week, the signage advertised that Marshall Tucker is coming there this summer!! I've been listening to them since I was a teen but have never seen them live.
Classic southern rock! Which I gues morphed Into Outlaw Country! God bless the good old days!
This is a gift to you...Peter Rivera (lead vocal and drummer of Rare Earth) doing 'MA' at The Saloon.
MA is the lady that raised me.
I remember when all this was new in ‘71 and people said it was like the Allman Brothers and Jethro Tull.
Still have the vinyl.
👍👍Very good performance. Mellow vibes. 🖖❤
Saw them in '75 or so at college. Great band, great show.
The Grand Opera House is in downtown Macon, Georgia. In the 1960's and 1970's Macon was a hotbed for "Southern Rock" music performed by bands like Marshall Tucker. Phil Walden and his brother Alan were Macon natives stared an R&B record production company anchored by Otis Redding. After Otis died in 1967, the brothers shifted focus and started Capricorn Records which was a label that produced a number of Southern Rock artists including The Marshall Tucker Band.
I was at a concert where they played it was the last concert of the lead singer he died shortly after they opened for lynyrd skynyrd
That's weird because Toy lived 10 years after leaving the band in 83.
The lead singer and guitarist was a Vietnam vet. They were shunned when they came back from a war they did not create. My dad was one of them. Metaphors are what makes us human.
Such a tragedy with both Toy and Tommy dying. They were and remain one of the best band’s of the era. There songs can be heard in Commercials on both TV and Radio today, and are a regular part of the playlist at most all classic rock stations still today.
Great reaction, Britt! Marshall Tucker is one of my all-time favorite Southern Rock bands. The others are the Outlaws and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Marshall Tucker Band - Heard It In A Love Song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Britt, I just can't seem to picture you with a trombone in your hands, but it's never too late to learn something else. If you really want it, pick up a flute and take a few lessons or teach yourself. I was the same as you - late to band and all that was left for me was saxophone. It's a beautiful instrument but I really wanted to play drums. Many years later, I taught myself to play bodhran, the ancient Irish drum, and played and sang in a Celtic Rock band for nearly 15 years. We became the hottest Celtic band in the city and it was heaven to me, doing what I always wanted to do. There's no rush more fulfilling than 4000 people screaming in joy for the next song to be played. Even if you just play for yourself or with a few musician friends, learning the instrument you've always wanted to play is worth the effort.
Have the day you deserve, Britt ♥
I attended their New Years Eve concert in SF/Daily City at the Cow Palace 1973. As best as I can remember a great show. You have no idea what going to concerts in the 60's and 70's was like, an entire experience. Show starts at 7 pm you're in the line by 10 am. Party all day long then a 3/4 hour show, ... Year's Eve 1973 where they hosted an extended night of southern rock along with several named bands of the time.
Love the 70 my era no regrets I would do it again 👍💯🍺
Flute & sax were major parts of many rock & roll bands in the 70's & 80's.
My favorite band, check out 24 hours at a time, this ol cowboy, take the highway or bob away my blues