Toy Caldwell was certainly one of America's greatest guitar talents. He is in the league of Hendrix, Ry Cooder, and Wes Montgomrey. He straddled all sorts of genres and should be remembered as the artist he truly was. Long live Marshall Tucker Band and Toy Caldwell!
Nothing like live music of the 70s and 80s. It was raw, real, and authentic. I dont blame today's music, they're trying to capture that magic, but it just isnt organic. Different times that were so simple yet so amazing
when I attended KU I had some really good dudes who were from outside of St; Louis area who introduced/turned me onto - this city slicker, to Marshall Tucker ... and they have been one of my favorites ever since ... beautiful sound and musicianship!
Semper Fi my brother. I saw MTB in concert 12 times in high school. This is how I will always remember my favorite band. I will never forget watching Toy shred with just his thumb. I never saw anyone else do that. Rest in peace.
Saw MTB on their early west coast Tour 1973/4 This song was topping the charts. Memorial Auditorium SAC Town. There were still Boys over in NAM. Toy and Tommy were True American’s that enlisted served, Came Home and Gave us one of the greatest musical collaborations of all time. Toy- Monster player, songwriter. RIP Boys❤️🇺🇸thanks for your service
heartbreaker, I met Toy just before he died. Hard to see how long it has been... He sounded better than this then. I remember getting goosebumps when he played... time sucks
I got to see them years ago at The Front Row in Cleveland. I want to say they were there with Gregg Allman. Toy's voice-like in this video -was to me-shot-Still a concert I'll never forget!! They were up first. I was sitting next to the aisle, and I remember like yesterday- two security guards literally dragged Greg Allman down to the stage-he couldn't walk. But man-when he got behind that organ- was pure magic! RIP to them and thanks for the great music!
Fact: I was with him when we hit a land mine in a six-by truck on our way to check a bridge for explosives (1967)! He was it shot!!!! After the truck landed I got him and the driver out, kept them in the bushes, afraid of a possible ambush, until I could get a med-o-vac chopper in to get them out and to the ship hospital! It was his right arm that took a lot of shrapnel. I thought he was going to lose it, which he had hanging out of the truck doors window. We found each other 15 yrs later….he’d named his Rottweiler after me. God knows I missed him… PS: he was then living in Pauline SC❤
I saw Marshall Tucker, even went back stage, and got an offer to go to Myrtle Beach for the show the next night. I should have quiT my job and went. I lost it anyway! All the members were there except Tommy Caldwell and Tim Laughder was on the bass!!1990 in Knoxville ,TN
Turn it up!! Great song. :) Live version off of off 1973's "Searchin'" cd is my fav. Here ,sorry to say, the maestro was a little tired out. Still great though.
Miami around 1990. Marshall Tucker Coconut Grove festival. First time seeing Toy Caldwell lay it down live. I was taken away, left to want more and remain that way today. The MTB even had a sound check song. Sound check, chucka chucka, shooka shooka, check, check. shoulda been put on a album.
@Ritchie I think you are right. Thx for that. I especially remember the sound check song if i didnt already mention that. Who writes a sound check song?
Rest In Peace ..>Toy Caldwell decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. In 1966, he reported for recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina. After being wounded in Vietnam in September 1968, he was evacuated for two weeks, then returned for duty. Caldwell was discharged in 1969 and once again began playing music with his high school buddies. The Spartanburg chapter of the Marine Corps League is named the Hutchings-Caldwells Detachment in honor of Toy, his brother Tommy and another Marine, Pvt Nolan Ryan Hutchings, who was killed during the Iraq Invasion in 2003. 😥 ✝ Toy Caldwell was found dead in bed by his wife, Abbie, on February 25, 1993, at his home in Moore, South Carolina. The cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory failure due to viral myocarditis, by Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett. Nevertheless, a toxicologist's report found that the cause of death was a cardiac arrest brought on by cocaine use. ✝ Randy A Carlisle -- KSGV DJ Real Oldies Show - Seagoville Tx
Remembering TOY CALDWELL - Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr. (November 13, 1947 - February 25, 1993) The MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Caldwell died on February 25, 1993, at his home in Moore, South Carolina. The cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory arrest due to cocaine use, according to Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett.
3:43 Is toy bending off the bridge or the tail? I don't see a tremolo arm on that Gibson. I don't play guitar but his sound and style just blows me away.
@@ronaldstokes4841 I'm very aware of that! Both my grandpa's and both uncles served! One uncle purple hearts 💜 so I am very much aware!!! And I loved Toy Caldwell, Gregg Allman!
Toy Caldwell,... Awesome,.. This song played not long after he lost Tommy,..look close, you can see the pain in those eyes of missing him & not being able to look yo his left & see him,,, But still bowed his neck & pushed through it,... Thats what Marines Do,.. Semper Fi forever Toy,... you earned it
Doug Gray should have just sang harmonies and not try to takeover the whole song. This was Toy's song all the way. And the best Marshall Tucker Band song in my opinion. Those Caldwell brothers are missed !!
That must have been cool to hear some stories....Just learned of the fact Toy was in Vietnam...Interesting to go from 'Nam' to being such a successful band so soon. This song I love playing on my guitar. Yet watching him "Feel" the emotion in this particular performance, yeah. It's like that, not crying, whimpering, but more pissed off.
@Ritchie I know ... this is what makes it even more special for us , but I am sure it is very hard for her ... To have such a incredible experience with her life and this band and her dad , I am sure it’s bittersweet for her, but that would be a great idea to be able to interview her and her friends to get that side of his life .. not all about the music but the family side .. I would love to be able to get a hold of this one lol.. thank you
You got that right. Oh and it was for certain drugs. From Wikipedia Death Toy Caldwell was found dead in bed by his wife, Abbie, on February 25, 1993, at his home in Moore, South Carolina.[1] The cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory failure due to viral cardio myocarditis, by Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett.[7][8][9] Nevertheless, a toxicologist's report found that the cause of death was a cardiac arrest brought on by cocaine use. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Caldwell
Yes the powder. It does it. You can't feel the strain on your vocal cords and you rip your voice up. Stevie Nicks comes to mind. She had a voice like honey when she started.
Just imagine how great heaven sounds Ronnie,Toy,Greg, all the greats sitting round picking and singing I bet it's a beautiful concert every night I hope I can see and hear them when I get there
Saw the Tucker Band on their 1st Tour out West. Toy to this day remains in my favorite list of 10 Guitarist all time. That includes all styles of music-Jazz,Blues,Rock,Country etc. check out the UA-cam Video of him playing- ‘Milk Cow Blues’ in a Smokey Bar!!! It’ll blow your mind.
I was so fortunate to have seen Toy ,i can,t remember the date but it was in St PETERSBURG, FL. , And this is and always has been one of my favorite songs.
Toy Caldwell, shot in Vietnam, would not come home, went back to the front to finish his tour. True hero! God bless you Toy! Semper Fi Marine!
That is awesome.....
Semper Fi, Marine !!!!!
RESPECT,,,
LEGEND❤,,,,,,,,
Hell yeah brother
And most likely joined the Marines because of his lost cause hatred of the US Army
Toy Caldwell was certainly one of America's greatest guitar talents. He is in the league of Hendrix, Ry Cooder, and Wes Montgomrey. He straddled all sorts of genres and should be remembered as the artist he truly was. Long live Marshall Tucker Band and Toy Caldwell!
Ahhh, you sir know guitarists! How refreshing and agreed.
Love you toy and your contribution to the greatest music of the 70's & 80's
Amen brothers. I would have taken a bullet for him!
Wes Montgomery? Wes is a class all by himself.
Saw the original band with Tommy when they first broke, the energy was just overwhelming. Those first three LP's were absolute magic!
Phenomenal performance, can you imagine what heaven sounds like, Toy, Gregg ,Tommy, Duane and Ronnie🎶🎸🎤🎶❤️❤️🥰
RIP Toy and Tommy Caldwell. Sad endings for great musicians. Thanks for awesome music and memories.....
From Spartanburg SC, the Marshall Tucker Band 🎸
Amazing band, amazing guitar player, did what he did without a pick. That always impressed me. RIP Toy.
Agree! Amazing sound without a pick. Love this song!!!!
The greatest southern rock song EVER. Period.
Greatest anything is always debatable but it's definitely up in my top faves
Nothing like live music of the 70s and 80s. It was raw, real, and authentic. I dont blame today's music, they're trying to capture that magic, but it just isnt organic. Different times that were so simple yet so amazing
when I attended KU I had some really good dudes who were from outside of St; Louis area who introduced/turned me onto - this city slicker, to Marshall Tucker ... and they have been one of my favorites ever since ... beautiful sound and musicianship!
thank you ty for the great music and the memmories. rest in peace brother.
Best guitar player the USMC ever had. Joined not drafted.
Semper Fi my brother. I saw MTB in concert 12 times in high school. This is how I will always remember my favorite band. I will never forget watching Toy shred with just his thumb. I never saw anyone else do that. Rest in peace.
Thumb picking was a family tradition with Toy, his brother Tommy, and their father.
Never be another or has been with that THUNDER THUMB
J J Cale
It's the Wes Montgomery style.
Reminds me of my husband….who also wrecked his voice, opportunity, and lively hood! Soo sad!
Love it. My favorite MTB song. RIP Toy. ❤❤❤
Saw MTB on their early west coast Tour 1973/4 This song was topping the charts. Memorial Auditorium SAC Town. There were still Boys over in NAM. Toy and Tommy were True American’s that enlisted served, Came Home and Gave us one of the greatest musical collaborations of all time. Toy- Monster player, songwriter. RIP Boys❤️🇺🇸thanks for your service
R.I.P. TOY, TOMMY & GEORGE..... You're all LEGENDS!!
Toy and Tommy's brother Tim was not in the band, but he died a month before Tommy.
heartbreaker, I met Toy just before he died. Hard to see how long it has been... He sounded better than this then. I remember getting goosebumps when he played... time sucks
Rest in peace Toy.see you again one of these days, and playin' that Ax...
Saw Toy and the MTD Band down at Lakeland Colliseum, Florida way, way.... back in 1976. Southern Lightning in a bottle right there!!
I think I may have been there myself.Loved Marshall Tucker Band!Lived in Pinellas Park ,Fl. at the time. ..
Glen:: Was a great show.. Toy had that way of making a Gibson sound like what it should sound like..
I saw them in 75 in Tampa along with the Doobie Brothers and the Outlaws.
I got to see them years ago at The Front Row in Cleveland. I want to say they were there with Gregg Allman. Toy's voice-like in this video -was to me-shot-Still a concert I'll never forget!! They were up first. I was sitting next to the aisle, and I remember like yesterday- two security guards literally dragged Greg Allman down to the stage-he couldn't walk. But man-when he got behind that organ- was pure magic! RIP to them and thanks for the great music!
I remember meeting him playing under 83 Jones Falls Expressway in Baltimore that one of the toys runs had a great old time
Carolyn, what a wonderful memory. I too am from the Baltimore area and certainly missed that one...
SEMPER FI MY MARINE BROTHER YOU LEFT SOME GREAT SONGS
Most underrated guitar player of all time
Fact: I was with him when we hit a land mine in a six-by truck on our way to check a bridge for explosives (1967)!
He was it shot!!!!
After the truck landed I got him and the driver out, kept them in the bushes, afraid of a possible ambush, until I could get a med-o-vac chopper in to get them out and to the ship hospital! It was his right arm that took a lot of shrapnel. I thought he was going to lose it, which he had hanging out of the truck doors window.
We found each other 15 yrs later….he’d named his Rottweiler after me.
God knows I missed him…
PS: he was then living in Pauline SC❤
One of the best bands EVER! Saw them many times in the early days.
Hard to believe it's been 25 years...
Dude was amazing. What a gift he had.
To me this is a blues song about it all gone wrong!
Toy was the best. R.I.P. Toy
Now this is how ya do it ya’ll!! Amazing with no guitar pick!! Incredible
I saw Marshall Tucker, even went back stage, and got an offer to go to Myrtle Beach for the show the next night. I should have quiT my job and went. I lost it anyway! All the members were there except Tommy Caldwell and Tim Laughder was on the bass!!1990 in Knoxville ,TN
I LOVE YOU TOY CALDWELL & THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND. 😘😘😘😘😘
Woohoo. Can't You See!!!!
The "partying" really took its toll on Toi Caldwell. RIP you Proud Military man!!! RIP True American, Toi Caldwell. Semper fi
Turn it up!! Great song. :) Live version off of off 1973's "Searchin'" cd is my fav.
Here ,sorry to say, the maestro was a little tired out. Still great though.
i love this song, wish i could have seen the band live i was born the day toy died :.( rip toy
Miami around 1990. Marshall Tucker Coconut Grove festival.
First time seeing Toy Caldwell lay it down live.
I was taken away, left to want more and remain that way today.
The MTB even had a sound check song.
Sound check, chucka chucka, shooka shooka, check, check.
shoulda been put on a album.
@Ritchie
I think you are right. Thx for that. I especially remember the sound check song if i didnt already mention that.
Who writes a sound check song?
Toy Caldwell is one of the greatest southern rock guitar players ever. He and Betts were the best...
His voice was going but his touch and tone remained as soulful as always. Most guitarists would give there soul for his vibrato and touch
Yep, no matter what guitar he played it always had that sound and feel, miss you man!
Stunning!!!
Thank you for the great music!❤
Hello how are you? Thanks for accepting my challenge on here
Interesting fingerstyle technique with only thump! R.I.P Toy..
Semper Fi, Marine Caldwell!
Rest In Peace ..>Toy Caldwell decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. In 1966, he reported for recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina. After being wounded in Vietnam in September 1968, he was evacuated for two weeks, then returned for duty. Caldwell was discharged in 1969 and once again began playing music with his high school buddies. The Spartanburg chapter of the Marine Corps League is named the Hutchings-Caldwells Detachment in honor of Toy, his brother Tommy and another Marine, Pvt Nolan Ryan Hutchings, who was killed during the Iraq Invasion in 2003.
😥 ✝ Toy Caldwell was found dead in bed by his wife, Abbie, on February 25, 1993, at his home in Moore, South Carolina. The cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory failure due to viral myocarditis, by Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett. Nevertheless, a toxicologist's report found that the cause of death was a cardiac arrest brought on by cocaine use. ✝
Randy A Carlisle -- KSGV DJ Real Oldies Show - Seagoville Tx
Toy is southern rock.....period!
Remembering TOY CALDWELL -
Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr. (November 13, 1947 - February 25, 1993)
The MARSHALL TUCKER BAND
Caldwell died on February 25, 1993, at his home in Moore, South Carolina. The cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory arrest due to cocaine use, according to Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett.
My cousin got shot and took shrapnel stayed and finished his tour plenty of heros to go around army strong 💪☮️
RIP TC💐
My favorite guitar player rip toy
I named my Horse after Toy!!!!!!!!!
Charlana is beautiful
Super
And the Moorefield Clan.....
This is not Toy Caldwell of Marshall Tucker Band. It is just The Marshall Tucker Band.
❤😊🙏👍
👍😎❤️
3:43 Is toy bending off the bridge or the tail? I don't see a tremolo arm on that Gibson. I don't play guitar but his sound and style just blows me away.
I think New Jersey would rather be part of the south. Visited some friends up there once just got that feeling.
Chong on flute! Just kidding...love these dudes
So cool love it . Was that from the old garden state arts center ?
THAT"S THE SHIT....
What concert was this and what year was this?
@Ritchie you are correct.
Ron Burgundy on flute.
Ever heard of Troy Tom or Tim Caldwell?
+Brian Thompson - Troy or Toy?
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last of the flat thumb pickin southern boys
Fact: Toy was a Vietnam War veteran and a wounded one at that! Thanks for all you gave us Toy!
He won the Bronze Star with Valor
@@thomasblailock5067 never knew that
Also Purple hearts
@@pamelaknowles9647 You don't 'win' a Purple Heart... you are awarded one.
@@ronaldstokes4841 I'm very aware of that! Both my grandpa's and both uncles served! One uncle purple hearts 💜 so I am very much aware!!! And I loved Toy Caldwell, Gregg Allman!
Toy Caldwell,... Awesome,.. This song played not long after he lost Tommy,..look close, you can see the pain in those eyes of missing him & not being able to look yo his left & see him,,, But still bowed his neck & pushed through it,... Thats what Marines Do,.. Semper Fi forever Toy,... you earned it
Doug Gray should have just sang harmonies and not try to takeover the whole song. This was Toy's song all the way. And the best Marshall Tucker Band song in my opinion. Those Caldwell brothers are missed !!
Actually met one of his daughters this past weekend.. incredible experience just to hear about her experience with her father .. such a amazing gift..
That must have been cool to hear some stories....Just learned of the fact Toy was in Vietnam...Interesting to go from 'Nam' to being such a successful band so soon.
This song I love playing on my guitar. Yet watching him "Feel" the emotion in this particular performance, yeah.
It's like that, not crying, whimpering, but more pissed off.
@Ritchie I know ... this is what makes it even more special for us , but I am sure it is very hard for her ... To have such a incredible experience with her life and this band and her dad , I am sure it’s bittersweet for her, but that would be a great idea to be able to interview her and her friends to get that side of his life .. not all about the music but the family side .. I would love to be able to get a hold of this one lol.. thank you
Any fan of Toy Caldwell and MTB is a Friend to Me
I saw Toy in a show the week before he died. An amazing talent and the band was so ground breaking in the day.
Toy still lives in our hearts to this day!! ;)
Nothin like this song when you have a broken heart.........♥
Saw The Boys Aug. 27, 1983 on my birthday, Dorman High football field, Spartanburg, SC, only hometown outdoor concert I know of. Great show
Remembering Toy Caldwell on this day of his passing in 1993. Hard to believe it's been that long.
sad sad day 💔
How much I love the voice and performance of this legend. It will always remain in my memory, for you are a piece of precious diamond
No pick. Just amazing. RIP Toy.
Toy was the Real Deal, through and through! Long Live MTB - RIP Caldwell Brothers!
we can clearly see what you did to all of us and we are grateful for your music!
Greatest song ever written n Toy served in The USMC VIETNAM
The first band I ever saw live. Ended up seeing 10 times at Saratoga Performing Arts. Still one of my all time favorite bands.
rest in peace my musical crush. love love Toy. 💜 your the best 🎶🎵🎸💔😘
Is this a love song
"going to that great State of New Jersey" wooo hooo Toy , we loved you too!
Friggin drugs...taking all our hero's to early...
Toy Caldwell died of cancer...not drugs.
You got that right.
Oh and it was for certain drugs. From Wikipedia
Death
Toy Caldwell was found dead in bed by his wife, Abbie, on February 25, 1993, at his home in Moore, South Carolina.[1] The cause of death was reported as cardio-respiratory failure due to viral cardio myocarditis, by Spartanburg County Coroner Jim Burnett.[7][8][9] Nevertheless, a toxicologist's report found that the cause of death was a cardiac arrest brought on by cocaine use.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Caldwell
@@davejackson6444 true.. Wikipedia is always correct
He was never the same after Tommy died Still tremendous throughout just heart break
He played without a pick.... undertatted player
Got that right.. Toy a fellow Vietnam Vet.. R.I.P. Toy !
Stuart Richards Thank you sir for your service to our great Country. Hopefully it will not have been be in vain. Infantry here.
Thank you for you service
Thank you for your service gentlemen!!!
You may be gone but never forgotten!
God bless you toy for all you done
I saw Toy perform a solo at a small bar in Lodi, New Jersey a couple weeks before he died !
Man should never have destroyed himself. God damn.
Its Not by Choice
Thank you Marshall Tucker Band Rest in ☮️ Toy 🖤these Southern Boys 💙
ONE OF THE GREATEST OF THE GREATS. THANKS TOY R.I.P. BROTHER
Toy's voice became hoarser and hoarser over the years. Check out the bands earlier videos to see if you agree.
somerville99 the unfortunate side effects of years of cocaine use.
Yes the powder. It does it. You can't feel the strain on your vocal cords and you rip your voice up. Stevie Nicks comes to mind. She had a voice like honey when she started.
You're right...this performance is a mess...a travesty of what he once was
@@PoppysGuitar Yes, but thankfully, she cleaned herself up.
Only two things can kill a man's spirit: A crazy lady and drugs.
He loved playing in NJ and we sure loved him back
Great bunch of guys. Thanks for the great music
Just imagine how great heaven sounds Ronnie,Toy,Greg, all the greats sitting round picking and singing I bet it's a beautiful concert every night I hope I can see and hear them when I get there
Me too. Just a bunch good old southern boys picking and playnig music. ,,
Saw the Tucker Band on their 1st Tour out West. Toy to this day remains in my favorite list of 10 Guitarist all time. That includes all styles of music-Jazz,Blues,Rock,Country etc. check out the UA-cam Video of him playing- ‘Milk Cow Blues’ in a Smokey Bar!!! It’ll blow your mind.
I was so fortunate to have seen Toy ,i can,t remember the date but it was in St PETERSBURG, FL. , And this is and always has been one of my favorite songs.