I will never forget the night I watched Jim Croce play midnight special. I was in shock when I heard about his plane crash 3 months later. Jim was a major loss to the music world. Similar to losing Buddy Holly.
A real loss. He was so good. Same with John Denver. Taken in their prime, perhaps they were meant to be crystallized in their time like that. May all 3 R.I.P.
@@KittyGrizGrizFor some reason I was thinking of Bell's Amusement park. Do you remember the Phantasmagoria ride? We used to get out of the cars and walk around, we would swap seats, it was a blast!😂
@@robmatlock7675 Yes! I loved that ride too! Always wanted to get in the part of seat closest to the inside of the wheel so I wouldn’t get squished. Remember the ride operator asking “Do you want to go faster??!” 📢 over the loudspeaker, in a crazy laughing voice with “Wipe Out” song in the background. “Zingo” the wooden🎢 was my favorite as well as the “Round Up”, the big wheel where everyone is standing up in separate compartments and facing each other. The g force would make you climb up higher as it spun. The “Bullet” ride too. Have you been to Elitch Gardens in Denver? On a summer vacation driving back to Tulsa from WY, where I had flown out earlier to stay with grandma-girl cousins at age 14, me/parents visited & I rode the roller coaster by myself. We are “thrill seekers” haha, thanks for the memories reminder.
Oh, the memories this brings back , I was nineteen in 73. I miss the seventies and everything aout them, the cars, the clothes, the hair, the music, my youth, and the girls. If I could only go back to the beautiful, happy, seventies.
When I was 10, Drift Away was constantly on the radio. I was too young to appreciate his talent at the time, but I can now recognize how amazing Dobie Gray is. What a voice!
We opened for Billy Preston in 1972 in Atlanta. Back then we actually played our instruments. No overdubbing, no autotune, no gimmics. You had to know how to play. Those days are all gone.
wow such a flashback ! i totally remember this show ! Billy Preston🎉❤ Gladys Knight are you kidding ? what a time to be a teen in great music 🎉 thanks everyone for shaping who i am as an old timer now❤❤❤
A show like today and not just music videos would be awesome I cant believe no one did it again over the years it’s a shame music is not that popular as it once was
Was Teenager @ Wolfman Jack was all that we could get on the radio at nite, and he would play all these great music.. Lots of parking /partying to Wolfman Jack..... 😊😊😊😊 hese
THIS best of was a showcase of the great music spanning generations, and capturing the many different styles. And what did they all have in common? Great hooks, lyrics, melody and playing/singing. Close your eyes and your back in time to right before you got your driver's license, hip to coming of age yet still riding in parent's car and listening to these great hits on the radio. Great stuff!!
Man imagine if a show like this existed today with all the current acts. The music isn’t the same anymore but this is what we need music isn’t a thing anymore
Aaaand we’re on to 1974!!! Only 4 more weeks until the episode I’ve been waiting for: episode 53!!😍😍😍Can’t wait!!! Also excited for episode 54!! Thank you so much, Team Midnight Special, for these amazing weekly full episodes!! They are amazing and I hope you’ll do these for the entire series!!👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@@PhilDietzHahaha right!! And what do we have to blame it on?? Laziness of TPTB?? No market for that many episodes in a season anymore?? The world may never know🤣🤣.
@@maxthepupp Helen Reddy (host), Franklin Ajaye, The Impressions, Curtis Mayfield, Kenny Rankin, Rare Earth, and Ike & Tina Turner. It’s the 1st Anniversary Show, which is an episode that hasn’t been seen in 50 years! I’m personally most excited for Ike & Tina. I’m a huge Tina fan and seeing an appearance that has never been seen in my lifetime (I’m in my late twenties) is really exciting!
Thank you lord for being 13 years old in 73 I'm 63 years old now I'm from Memphis TN the missippi delta country Shelby county west tennessee it's on the missippi river I'm a army combat veteran and a Christian man
I can't help but cry my eyes out every time I remember watching these timeless classics with family and friends no longer here like Wolfman Jack.He's to my prepubescent years as what Captain Kangaroo/ Mr.Rodgers was to my adolescence.
Please send me back in a time capsule to that year so I can relive the decade again along with my friends, and the good times and all my old girlfriends and all the muscle cars we used to drive I’ll be ready in 30 seconds to go back
Jeez the performances here are all over the top. But the Brother Louie by Stories hit a cord with me. Haven’t heard the song in a long time on the air waves let alone seeing them playing it live. The guitar work is exceptional. Now I’m ready for the weekend.
I could listen to Gladys all day. You could tune into this show every weekend and listen to real music. Plus your parents hated it which made it even better.
The show went down easy, like 100-year-old whiskey with a smooth Al Green kick. Then, goosebumps from the Spinners... gone ' Superfly' by Cutis Mayfield. Thank you Midnight Special for the Million Dollar Sellers.
Best of yhe best sellers of the year. I remember listening to the New Years countdown of the year's top selling hits, this episode reminded me of that. For non members, Million Seller's 2 is also Awesome! 😊
I was 14 when this series started, turned 15 during the season. I've watched 49 episodes and don't remember seeing any of them when they originally aired. Saturday swim practice (or meets) came early in those days; I think that's what kept me from staying up late Friday. And not disturbing Mom's sleep. I do remember seeing some episodes of this series in maybe 1975 and beyond.
The dingdang Keytar is 50! We were wearing digital watches 50 years ago! Although I was wearing a 'divers watch' I'd just gotten for my 8th birthday on the October 13th, 1973 that had just past. It was a beautiful time. I have a memory like a sieve, but I remember how I felt and can go back to any time in my life instantly...we all can. That's why it's best to own your own perception and don't ever let anyone preach it different, sell or hustle you.
I been looking for this episode for years!!! I thought it was lost in the wind. I will never forget that particular Friday night for as long as I live!!🎉😊!!!
Yes yes yes I remember this episode like it was yesterday. I was 14 and wanted to watch Midnight Special just bc the Spinners were on it and I think i was trying to record it on my radio cassette player, and i think i got it just b4 the tape ran out. I was crazy about "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love " when it was released in '72 and still love it to this day. Though the guys may have left this earthly sphere, their music will last always in our hearts. Rest well fellas. You were definitely 'one of a kind ' who gave us a 'mighty love'of your musicianship.
Saw Jim Croce in the thumbnail and thought I would have a quick listen. This is gold. So many great songs, artists and so much talent in one show. And so many memories.
Luckily I got to see Jim Croce open for Loggins and Messina at the Mississippi River Festival a few months before he died in the plane crash. A truly memorable experience.
I watched Midnight special in television over RPN 9 Channel in the Philippines in the 70's. These singers are very popular then I couldn't forgot their names until now!
The next one from the following year sounds interesting. The episode for January 11, 1974 was hosted by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, and also features appearances from Canned Heat, El Chicano, Jo Jo Gunne, Leo Sayer, The Spinners, and Livingstone Taylor.
Has anyone else noticed while on this channel (I’ve seen it elsewhere too), that almost immediately after posting something, the “poster” has several likes or very closely after writings? Hmmm…just wondering as I’m a very curious Kitty 🐈⬛.
While all of these performers are great, Dobie Gray is always impressive live. Another one of his performances I would highly recommend is "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Dobie was always able to perform live exactly like or even better than he performed on his records. He had a very crisp, clear, and strong voice whenever he performed. Truly one of the great live performers of the 70's. Even when he did the remake with Uncle Kracker, his voice was still strong and clear and the two performed exceptionally together.
Hi Stephanie, Part 2 aired, December 20, 1974. That's the million sellers of 1974. I think there is a part 0ne of million sellers 1974. If there is I would like to see it.
So many great songs. Especially enjoyed Jim Croce. Such a shame he died not long after this was taped. The Spinners were amazing, too, that was a SHOW. Love the dancing. Gladys Knight sang that song like her heart was broken just yesterday. Dr Hook was a scream. Glad they finally made it to the cover of Rolling Stone.
This is the best channel that I have ever subscribed to. So glad I did. I am having the time of my life. Enjoying a trip to the past. Thank you Midnight Special!
Gladys Knight ❤️🥰🙏💯. Shes one of my favorites for years. Omg that lady can sing. Shes definitely Top Tier. Indeed. Amazing ❤️❤️💯. Thank you Gladys 😊😊
I will never forget the night I watched Jim Croce play midnight special. I was in shock when I heard about his plane crash 3 months later. Jim was a major loss to the music world. Similar to losing Buddy Holly.
I hate it I never been on a plane but you know what they say peace man
A real loss. He was so good. Same with John Denver. Taken in their prime, perhaps they were meant to be crystallized in their time like that. May all 3 R.I.P.
Also Ricky Nelson in a plane crash. I'm 71 and used to watch him on TV.
Thank you Lord for turning 16 in 1973 and for carrying me through as I turn 66 this year.
Math not quite adding up. You sure you didn't turn 15 in 1973?
@@shyman99Did you use your handy dandy radio shack calculator, just to question his answer. Dang.
@@KittyGrizGriz - No, I have always been good at math, so it immediately did not compute in my head.
@@KittyGrizGrizFor some reason I was thinking of Bell's Amusement park. Do you remember the Phantasmagoria ride? We used to get out of the cars and walk around, we would swap seats, it was a blast!😂
@@robmatlock7675 Yes! I loved that ride too! Always wanted to get in the part of seat closest to the inside of the wheel so I wouldn’t get squished. Remember the ride operator asking “Do you want to go faster??!” 📢 over the loudspeaker, in a crazy laughing voice with “Wipe Out” song in the background.
“Zingo” the wooden🎢 was my favorite as well as the “Round Up”, the big wheel where everyone is standing up in separate compartments and facing each other. The g force would make you climb up higher as it spun. The “Bullet” ride too. Have you been to Elitch Gardens in Denver? On a summer vacation driving back to Tulsa from WY, where I had flown out earlier to stay with grandma-girl cousins at age 14, me/parents visited & I rode the roller coaster by myself. We are “thrill seekers” haha, thanks for the memories reminder.
True music.Not garbage today.
Oh, the memories this brings back , I was nineteen in 73. I miss the seventies and everything aout them, the cars, the clothes, the hair, the music, my youth, and the girls. If I could only go back to the beautiful, happy, seventies.
the best music
Wolfman was the man
Right On!! His voice is incredible 💜
Take that Taylor Swift. This is REAL MUSIC.
WORD ❤️🩹 ❤️🩹 ❤️🩹
I am 61 years old and remember watching The Midnight Special. Not only is this era of music my favorite, but I think it was the greatest.
So much entertainment from top artists at the time for 90 minutes! never see that again
When I was 10, Drift Away was constantly on the radio. I was too young to appreciate his talent at the time, but I can now recognize how amazing Dobie Gray is. What a voice!
I was eight in 73’
Midnight special is The soundtrack of my youth! R.I.P Wolf man Jack.🎶
We opened for Billy Preston in 1972 in Atlanta. Back then we actually played our instruments. No overdubbing, no autotune, no gimmics. You had to know how to play. Those days are all gone.
wow such a flashback ! i totally remember this show !
Billy Preston🎉❤
Gladys Knight
are you kidding ? what a time to be a teen in
great music 🎉
thanks everyone for shaping who i am as an old timer now❤❤❤
Going to be a good night. To remember an awesome, 1973.🎹🎼🎵🎶🎧
I absolutely love seeing nothing in their ears. Just pure committed vocals and music.
In-Ear monitors are more accurate than floor monitors, something live performing artists greatly rely on.
I am 724 years old and live in another galaxy. we like present day music going back 4000 years.
I could watch Curtis all day long. Fabulous.
So many tight bands, graduated H.S. 1974, loved my time on this planet mostly for this era
I understand artists no longer need shows such as the Midnight Special to reach the masses…at least we have them saved for prosperity!
Not the "Word Police." But, I think you meant" posterity!"
A show like today and not just music videos would be awesome I cant believe no one did it again over the years it’s a shame music is not that popular as it once was
“Brother Louie” by the Stories band is so FINE! I love that song and this performance especially, a rare treat.
We'll never see this kind of entertainment again ... a long-gone era. Thank God for MNS.
I can NOT get enough of this show!! I was a little girl early 70s and all this just makes me feel like I'm at home. So much love!
I remember watching the midnight specials on Saturday night back in the day as a 15 year old. Music was better back then for me. 😁
"The Midnight Special" was on Friday nights.
Loved all the songs presented on here. My childhood was the best in music
Was Teenager @ Wolfman Jack was all that we could get on the radio at nite, and he would play all these great music.. Lots of parking /partying to Wolfman Jack..... 😊😊😊😊
hese
Fantastic to relive spectacular performances through Midnight Special. Thank you.
THIS best of was a showcase of the great music spanning generations, and capturing the many different styles. And what did they all have in common? Great hooks, lyrics, melody and playing/singing. Close your eyes and your back in time to right before you got your driver's license, hip to coming of age yet still riding in parent's car and listening to these great hits on the radio. Great stuff!!
Wow childhood flash backs when i hear this song. I heard it on the radio and would sing it. Memories!!!!!
Bands performing on "Midnight Special" were at their prime! Great show!
Born in 1969, here today 2024 and this is still the best music!!
Dr hook always had a blast when they sang, you can see the joy they get when they perform
damn, Gladys... you rocked that train !
Man imagine if a show like this existed today with all the current acts. The music isn’t the same anymore but this is what we need music isn’t a thing anymore
“Brother Louie” was EVERYTHING back in 1973! Truly the anthem.
I remember. Great memories. 😊👍
Aaaand we’re on to 1974!!! Only 4 more weeks until the episode I’ve been waiting for: episode 53!!😍😍😍Can’t wait!!! Also excited for episode 54!! Thank you so much, Team Midnight Special, for these amazing weekly full episodes!! They are amazing and I hope you’ll do these for the entire series!!👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@@PhilDietzHahaha right!! And what do we have to blame it on?? Laziness of TPTB?? No market for that many episodes in a season anymore?? The world may never know🤣🤣.
@@PhilDietz The John Denver hosted show from 1972 wasn't a season -- it was presented as a special, which was basically a series pilot.
Who's on episode # 53?
@@maxthepupp Helen Reddy (host), Franklin Ajaye, The Impressions, Curtis Mayfield, Kenny Rankin, Rare Earth, and Ike & Tina Turner. It’s the 1st Anniversary Show, which is an episode that hasn’t been seen in 50 years! I’m personally most excited for Ike & Tina. I’m a huge Tina fan and seeing an appearance that has never been seen in my lifetime (I’m in my late twenties) is really exciting!
@@logantyrelle97I LOVE Rare Earth band! Ty, hope they play “Get Ready” song, cause here I come, Whew!!
Wow! This takes me back! Wayyyyy back! 50 years back!
GOD BLESS AMERICA - - AND GOD BLESS THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL -
Oh my Loggins and Messina! What talent! BILLY!
I remember going to the all-night skate back in the day and skating to this!
Omg! I was 14! I loved Jim’s Croce!!
I could watch this stuff all day!! From Edgar Winter Group to Al Green, just f*cking amàààzing!!!
I saw most of the episodes. In Black and white until 1975. When I finally got a color tv. It's good to finally see them in color.
I didnt realized how short twenty years is until I was double that age. I was 15 when this aired.
Thank you lord for being 13 years old in 73 I'm 63 years old now I'm from Memphis TN the missippi delta country Shelby county west tennessee it's on the missippi river I'm a army combat veteran and a Christian man
I can't help but cry my eyes out every time I remember watching these timeless classics with family and friends no longer here like
Wolfman Jack.He's to my prepubescent years as what Captain Kangaroo/ Mr.Rodgers was to my adolescence.
Please send me back in a time capsule to that year so I can relive the decade again along with my friends, and the good times and all my old girlfriends and all the muscle cars we used to drive I’ll be ready in 30 seconds to go back
I heard most of these songs in the 90s when I was in university. Got me through my hours of homework and essays. ❤❤❤
Just fell in love with AL Green,,,again, the man is so so smooth and handsome, I melt just like soft cocoa butter, in his hands…
Wow!! That Edgar winter Group was off the hook... They were making Dub sounds before i was even born.... Respect....
Edgar invented the strap on keyboard FYI
Jeez the performances here are all over the top. But the Brother Louie by Stories hit a cord with me. Haven’t heard the song in a long time on the air waves let alone seeing them playing it live. The guitar work is exceptional. Now I’m ready for the weekend.
Eleven years old at the time all of this great music played on the radio. Great memories🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍
This one is packed with the hits! Frankenstein blew me outta my chair
I could listen to Gladys all day. You could tune into this show every weekend and listen to real music. Plus your parents hated it which made it even better.
The show went down easy, like 100-year-old whiskey with a smooth Al Green kick. Then, goosebumps from the Spinners... gone ' Superfly' by Cutis Mayfield. Thank you Midnight Special for the Million Dollar Sellers.
Yes, yes!! That's how it is!
Midnight special was the bomb back then 14 then and loving it!
No auto tune here just pure talent…
Best of yhe best sellers of the year. I remember listening to the New Years countdown of the year's top selling hits, this episode reminded me of that. For non members, Million Seller's 2 is also Awesome! 😊
I need to go to sleep but Edgar Winter will not end the song! 25:40
Billy Preston had the best afro I've ever seen in my life
He was wearing a Afro wig... I was friends with his nephew!
The best music of the 70's showcased on the Midnight Special. Thank you.
Sad seeing Jim and how he lost his life in a plane crash and how wife just had a baby son.
Was this really ONE show? Incredible. I used to watch every week. Nothing like it today, or ever, which is sad.
Great talent singer great songs.
Edward Bear live with Last Song 🤩. Can't believe I finally found a clip on UA-cam. Music from my childhood.
That's the answer to autotune, people who can actually sing!!
Puras joyas de la musica eterna❤❤❤
This was an awesome show back in the day! !!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
These singers and bands on "The Midnight Special" were at their peak It's one of my favorites. thank you very much.
I was 14 when this series started, turned 15 during the season. I've watched 49 episodes and don't remember seeing any of them when they originally aired. Saturday swim practice (or meets) came early in those days; I think that's what kept me from staying up late Friday. And not disturbing Mom's sleep. I do remember seeing some episodes of this series in maybe 1975 and beyond.
Welcome to 1974!🎉
The year i graduated college😊
Los buenos cantantes los maestros dela música
Let's see entertainers now a days sing anything live like these great people did.
I tell you I remember this episode! I recorded it on an audio cassette and played it for years!!
Love this channel.
The dingdang Keytar is 50! We were wearing digital watches 50 years ago! Although I was wearing a 'divers watch' I'd just gotten for my 8th birthday on the October 13th, 1973 that had just past. It was a beautiful time. I have a memory like a sieve, but I remember how I felt and can go back to any time in my life instantly...we all can. That's why it's best to own your own perception and don't ever let anyone preach it different, sell or hustle you.
Thanks for bringing on the memories! Frankenstein was unbelievable, what talent Johnny had!
That was music. Born in 67 what innocence it was to grow up back then
I been looking for this episode for years!!! I thought it was lost in the wind. I will never forget that particular Friday night for as long as I live!!🎉😊!!!
Best music ever!
Wow. I had forgotten the number of GREAT acts the show featured! We need good variety and musiç shows bavk on nowadays!
Yes yes yes I remember this episode like it was yesterday. I was 14 and wanted to watch Midnight Special just bc the Spinners were on it and I think i was trying to record it on my radio cassette player, and i think i got it just b4 the tape ran out. I was crazy about "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love " when it was released in '72 and still love it to this day.
Though the guys may have left this earthly sphere, their music will last always in our hearts. Rest well fellas. You were definitely 'one of a kind ' who gave us a 'mighty love'of your musicianship.
No auto tune or signal processing in here.
I got to see Dr Hook live back in the 80's and they were just as nuts when I saw them.
The 70s Dr. Hook was good. I did like the change in Dr. Hook's music in the 80s.
Saw Jim Croce in the thumbnail and thought I would have a quick listen. This is gold. So many great songs, artists and so much talent in one show. And so many memories.
Luckily I got to see Jim Croce open for Loggins and Messina at the Mississippi River Festival a few months before he died in the plane crash. A truly memorable experience.
I watched Midnight special in television over RPN 9 Channel in the Philippines in the 70's. These singers are very popular then I couldn't forgot their names until now!
The next one from the following year sounds interesting. The episode for January 11, 1974 was hosted by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, and also features appearances from Canned Heat, El Chicano, Jo Jo Gunne, Leo Sayer, The Spinners, and Livingstone Taylor.
I was seven years old and in the hospital at Karie Tingly children, Truth or consequences I remember the show Bad times for me 😢
Wow ! Never knew the lead singer for Stories was a guy...heard the song for years but never saw the video. Great song !
Louie, Louie, Louie, An anthem for the Civil rights, coming from a most unlikely place. Yeah, with God all things are possible.
EWG absolutely awesome!
Who says one cannot incorporate rock and funk has not heard of Frankenstein by Edgar Winter.
Has anyone else noticed while on this channel (I’ve seen it elsewhere too), that almost immediately after posting something, the “poster” has several likes or very closely after writings? Hmmm…just wondering as I’m a very curious Kitty 🐈⬛.
TEWG. That just plain kicks butt!
Can't beat the spinners !
While all of these performers are great, Dobie Gray is always impressive live. Another one of his performances I would highly recommend is "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Dobie was always able to perform live exactly like or even better than he performed on his records. He had a very crisp, clear, and strong voice whenever he performed. Truly one of the great live performers of the 70's. Even when he did the remake with Uncle Kracker, his voice was still strong and clear and the two performed exceptionally together.
All sounds pretty cool!! If you're a member and saw part 2, it was sensational! Can't wait!🤩😎💜
Hi Stephanie, Part 2 aired, December 20, 1974. That's the million sellers of 1974. I think there is a part 0ne of million sellers 1974. If there is I would like to see it.
@@DannyHaralson-ol1io Ahh, gotcha!
I would like to see it too. Barry White's in it.
@@DannyHaralson-ol1io It aired as the first show of 1974, but this is the Million Sellers of 1973.
@@gregoryduncan3067 Oh yeah??!!🔥🔥😸
Can't wait, The Midnight Special! This is gonna be an awesome show!
1973 was a great year The Midnight Special. Wolfman Jack---- Oh Yeah.
except for the Croce crash
@@jimb408 True.
💔💔💔
So many great songs. Especially enjoyed Jim Croce. Such a shame he died not long after this was taped. The Spinners were amazing, too, that was a SHOW. Love the dancing. Gladys Knight sang that song like her heart was broken just yesterday. Dr Hook was a scream. Glad they finally made it to the cover of Rolling Stone.
TGIF!
Thank You Midnight Special!!
In this case it's TMSIF 😂
@@robmatlock7675 hahahaha!
This is the best channel that I have ever subscribed to. So glad I did. I am having the time of my life. Enjoying a trip to the past. Thank you Midnight Special!