This is prime example of why I love the Midnight Special. They put on an amazing group like America on. I'm taking a trip down memory lane watching this . Ty,for showing memories and good times.
In his memoir "All You Need is Ears", George Martin said that of all the bands he ever produced, the one that had the best blend of guitars and vocals was America. Martin produced seven of their albums, including this song.
Their first album was my very first album in my collection. Got it the year after it came out, and I still have it. Much to my disappointment, I have never seen them live.
When I first heard Sister Golden Hair, like so many here, in the comments, I couldn’t get enough of the song. There’s something to be said about a three minute song that is perfect. It’s long enough to satisfy, and short enough to leave you wanting more. When I watched the concert on the midnight special I was five months out of high school, and filled with optimism about my future. I have had a great life with a beautiful wife for children and nine grand children. I still feel 18 and it is only in when I look in the mirror that I see the years that have gone by.
Today, I learned that America did make it on to The Midnight Special. And I have a coworker who looks just like Gerry Beckley in this clip. Can't wait to show him this to remind him of that!
Did you ever ask so many people in the 70's "Who does that song"? Before the internet you only knew what was worth knowing.Still a goose bump song, when those backing vocals kick in,whew!--it's gotta be their best.
@GerardFrenchy59 They had a lot of good songs. A few on my favorites were Daisy Jane, I Need You, Todays The Day, You Can Do Magic, Ventura Highway, Lonely People, A Horse With No Name, Tin Man.... there's so many more. Great band, good songs lyrically. I still listen to 'Daisy Jane' almost every day. Look them up sometime! Cheers! 😊
Unfortunately wasn’t deep into America as a teen but did own the greatest hits. Later in the 90s when I learned they had several albums produced by George Martin and album covers designed by Phil Hartman I caught up on most of them from the 70s and 80s. Lots of interesting non-hit songs in there! Tomorrow I’ll have America’s discography on shuffle! 😎
Love their music. For me, Ventura Highway is the song that epitomizes the 70s. Their stage presence seems a little diminished though imo since it is after Dan Peek's departure.
that takes me back to my military school days, Wentworth in Lexington, MO. although most of us were into Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and the like, heard this on the radio often ☮
I recognize that original Zemaitis(extremely vintage now) electric, and the Ovation Open Headstock 12 string Ovation(not that rare, there's plenty on Reverb for sale). But that Gibson Florentine Double Cutaway?: a Barney Kessel Custom, 1966 or earlier. Pretty rare now; some for sale on Reverb.
Gerry Beckley has decided to retire from the road, though he'll remain a member of America. “The only thing changing is that I'm not going to be getting on a plane every other day anymore,” he says.
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This is prime example of why I love the Midnight Special. They put on an amazing group like America on. I'm taking a trip down memory lane watching this . Ty,for showing memories and good times.
And Great Music!
I just found this video too. It's like running into an old friend.
And it is actually LIVE! 🎸🤘🏻🇺🇸
these songs are ageless, they do not fade or decay, full of life with each listen
M favorite song by America!! Sister Golden Hair always takes me back to 1975-1976 especially Summer ❤😊
absolutely a summer song then!!
The 70s had the best music ever
Thanks to their influence, California music sounds had a great impact on Japan
Who didn't own America's greatest hits back then
In his memoir "All You Need is Ears", George Martin said that of all the bands he ever produced, the one that had the best blend of guitars and vocals was America. Martin produced seven of their albums, including this song.
I had no ideal that George Martin produced America! Thanks for the input! Later.
Real people, real instruments and real talent. No soundtrack, no auto tune ,no fake drum track. ❤️
Calm down , Gramps
@@pooddescrewch8718 It's Chief Yelling Cloud to you
Couldn’t agree more!!
And the award for most original youtube comment goes to @jasonprince1205
He's definitely singing live, but I would wager that the backing vocals and instruments were pre-recorded.
Great music
Great band! Great song! Great memories! ❤
They still sounded great, and this is before they had a couple of other hits a few years later, too. I always liked them. 💜
I'm a fan of America too. Awesome band. Cheers! ✌🏻
Their first album was my very first album in my collection. Got it the year after it came out, and I still have it. Much to my disappointment, I have never seen them live.
They sound fantastic! Love the harmonies! ❤❤
When I first heard Sister Golden Hair, like so many here, in the comments, I couldn’t get enough of the song. There’s something to be said about a three minute song that is perfect. It’s long enough to satisfy, and short enough to leave you wanting more. When I watched the concert on the midnight special I was five months out of high school, and filled with optimism about my future. I have had a great life with a beautiful wife for children and nine grand children. I still feel 18 and it is only in when I look in the mirror that I see the years that have gone by.
One of my favorite songs.
70s was the peak of the Golden age of music
I was waiting for that time, We were so inspired by their brilliant music that we started buying guitars!🎸
Today, I learned that America did make it on to The Midnight Special. And I have a coworker who looks just like Gerry Beckley in this clip. Can't wait to show him this to remind him of that!
Something happened in the 90's, we lost touch with what real music was.
What a great song and band. I still have to calm down a bit when I see Gerry Beckley, and that guitar riff will be with me all day. Yeah!!
Did you ever ask so many people in the 70's "Who does that song"? Before the internet you only knew what was worth knowing.Still a goose bump song, when those backing vocals kick in,whew!--it's gotta be their best.
These are such great songs.
We had incredible music in the 1970s. I really like America. Excellent folk rock. This song is great. Cheers! ✌🏻
Hey Dwayne😃You sure got that right👍🏻ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻
Well, this isn't exactly a folk song. It's more like a pop song.
What a song!
A great sound of the 70's.
Great band.
I love this song. I also like A Horse with no name.
One of the best bands of the 70s! ❤
Happy Tuesday... thank you for sharing! 💖
Dont know So much about that band,but the song is really nice 👍Happy thusday.Cheers🇲🇫
Agree, seemed like every hour on my car radio an America song was being spun for the listener
@GerardFrenchy59 They had a lot of good songs. A few on my favorites were Daisy Jane, I Need You, Todays The Day, You Can Do Magic, Ventura Highway, Lonely People, A Horse With No Name, Tin Man.... there's so many more. Great band, good songs lyrically. I still listen to 'Daisy Jane' almost every day. Look them up sometime!
Cheers! 😊
@@curtisphilumalee1447 In those Good Ol' Golden Days! 👌😊💖
@@that70sgirl90 Thanks for the informations 🙏I will check that out😘🌹
Absolutely beautiful song! Smashing performance!
My Aunt had super, groovy straight, golden, blonde hair. She passed away 10 years ago and I always think of her when I hear this song.
Thank you Burt 🤗🙏🍺cheers
Great background harmony
Another great clip from Midnight Special. So glad we have these to look back on.
My brother bought me this album for my birthday way back in 1975. ❤
That's real music right there.
And still touring today...have considered seeing them in Cincy in October. Fantastic performance. Thanks for posting.
Great live version!
I remember this song
Had the pleasure of seeing these guys at Vancouver's famous Commodore Ballroom a few years ago. Hit after hit nailed. Just a great show.
Arguably their greatest song. Bop shoo wop
This song is a real staple of cover bands and buskers. And for good reason! It's lovely.
Unfortunately wasn’t deep into America as a teen but did own the greatest hits. Later in the 90s when I learned they had several albums produced by George Martin and album covers designed by Phil Hartman I caught up on most of them from the 70s and 80s. Lots of interesting non-hit songs in there! Tomorrow I’ll have America’s discography on shuffle! 😎
Love their music. For me, Ventura Highway is the song that epitomizes the 70s. Their stage presence seems a little diminished though imo since it is after Dan Peek's departure.
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Thank you for sharing this
I had forgotten what great drummer Martin Mull was! Gone too soon
that takes me back to my military school days, Wentworth in Lexington, MO. although most of us were into Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and the like, heard this on the radio often ☮
beautiful song....
I've never heard such wonderful, accurate backing vocals from a live performance in my life
Great tune "hear"😃ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻
Absolutely. Cheers, Fred and ROCK ON! ✌🏻
@@dwaynewladyka577 Hey Dwayne😃ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻
Aaah America- the lads raised in Ruislip UK...
I recognize that original Zemaitis(extremely vintage now) electric, and the Ovation Open Headstock 12 string Ovation(not that rare, there's plenty on Reverb for sale). But that Gibson Florentine Double Cutaway?: a Barney Kessel Custom, 1966 or earlier. Pretty rare now; some for sale on Reverb.
Yes, it's a Gibson Barney Kessel. A deceased friend of mine had one exactly like this.
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Please post Firefall "Headed For A Fall" (1980) with Wolfman Jack at the end!!!!
Qué joya 💎!!
smooth
0:20 That would be a Dumble I see.
Good catch, looks Overdrive Special
With a shark on top and a boogie next door.
They had a Beach Boys thing going on with that harmony.
Sort of, yeah.
I know sister golden hairs sister👍
I was sixteen before Sister Golden Hair Surprise made a lot more sense to me .
Gerry Beckley has decided to retire from the road, though he'll remain a member of America. “The only thing changing is that I'm not going to be getting on a plane every other day anymore,” he says.
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Gerry Beckley was so ahead of his times…. Sally Jessy Raphael got the same glasses in 1984
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Wow. Better than the studio version, and that's saying something.
They had their eighties haircuts.
When was kid thought was George Harrison slide
Dumble amp!!!
George Martin producer
These guys were the masters of using nonsense syllables in their hit records.
Now now, there ain't no one for to give you no pain
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160 Kling Wells
Bop shoo op
'Murica 😁😁😁
Like all their songs, sound good until really listen to the lyrics. Worst ever in R and R.
Gran banda de los setentas
Nailed it.
😮😊❤❤