They also had another hit, “The Witch Queen of New Orleans”. I’m a 65 yr old Indigenous man and I was in grade school when this was a hit! Music brings people together and we are all humans. Thank you for the memories Cliff. Love your channel. Aho’!
Didn't have this on 8 track but I the day I got rid of my 8 track player & about 60-70 tapes I remember thinking, don't do it! But I moved so often as a teenager & in my 20s I was sick of moving everything. Should've kept it all- just for the memories.
Back in the day, we never knew what the artists looked like until they did The Midnight Special. I remember watching this when it aired. I had no idea either, but I loved it then and now.
@@jeangrissom1071An older cousin went to a Charlie Pride concert and was surprised that he was black. To his credit he stayed because he enjoyed his music. We need a new Midnight Special where a band/performer is given 45 minutes to perform they music they want to perform.
I don't get that. Which is the Red and which is the Bone? I'm guessing Red is for the Native Americans, being the derogatory term is based on the fact they all supposedly have red skin. Which they don't! Just like Asians aren't yellow. Etc.
Redbone was one of my favorite groups of the early 1970s. I saw them in concert at William and Mary College on Jan 21, 1972. They rocked the house. They were all dressed in native outifits, white leather leggings with fringe, naked from the waste up with breast plates and turquoise arm bands. They had a number of hits, this, and probably Witch Queen of New Orleans were their biggest hits. You can hear the Native American musical influence in all of their songs. Come and Get Your Love has become such an iconic song of the period. I've heard it in movies and TV again and again. I think the most fun and satisfying thing I've ever seen is Christopher Walken dancing to this song. BTW, I think the moustache is called a 'fu manchu', but I think this was face paint.
Your reaction is a common one. And it does matter because they were out there representing 50 years ago. Happy you got to “see” this additional piece of rock history. ❤
@@TheCpage66 I’ve been introducing my grandkids the oldest is 12, to music from the 80’s back, they all love Dio, I took the oldest to see Ted Nugent. She had fun though near the end it got to be a little much for her because of how loud he is.
About nine years ago I did a cover of this song (vocal). One day I was shocked to see a comment complementing me on it, because it was from one of the band members, Butch Rillera (drums, percussion, backing vocals 1973-1977). That really meant a lot to me.
That was a form of charcoal on his face. Native Americans use what is called smudge sticks for purification ceremonies. They are bundles of dried herbs which they burn and then smudge some of the ashes on their face. Just like they would use war paint, they had other ceremonial traditions which were offerings to the spirits.
My people usually do country but Redbone is magnificent Motown. I want this played at my funeral. And hey. Thanks for something you said. We are one. I think my wars are over. I'm looking forward to folks like you improving on things. Keep the good. Trash the bad. Never be ashamed of your ancestors. Be ashamed if you repeat their mistakes. They made those mistakes so you could learn from them, so they did you justice.
I've always loved this song! It's sooo good! Pat Vegas (backing vocals/bassist) is the only living original member left of this group. The lead singer (Lolly Vegas) is his brother
Redbone was a term used by the cajuns to describe a native american and european half-breed. The native tribes used it to describe people of two tribes.
There is a great Native music scene in the US and Canada ranging from rock, hip-hop, rap, blues, country and traditional that people never hear about because it's not mainstream. Hugely talented people combing cultures.
There is a mustache called a Fu Man Chu (sp?) That is from centuries ago Asian countries ( primarily China) that looks similar to that, but this gentleman was the one who did the native dance, and that is "painted" on. (possibly they used soot).
My Man Cliff, it is 4:am Saturday morning and I'm sitting in my recliner drinking coffee jamming my ass out!! I'm surprised you have never heard this song before. I'm also native American!! What a way to start my day!! Come and get your ❤️ Love!!☕️🫶
Man, I was 14 when this came out. And, if it makes you feel any better, I didn’t not know they were natives either for a loooonnnnggg time. Radio doesn’t let you see who you’re listening to.
You need to keep going down that '70s rabbit hole some of the best music ever! Midnight Special was something we all looked forward to every week just to see what bands were going to be on there playing live.
Fun reaction. I just Loved the look on your face when the realization hit. Been a hit in my life since the days of the transistor radio. But now I'll forever have StarLord dancing in my head, and that's OK too!
I sang and danced to this song when it first came out so I'm way behind you. I found out they were a Native/Mexican band a few years ago. In the 70s there was no such thing as youtube or even computers or MTV. 😂
There was a song written by another Native American artist, Jim Pepper, the more popular version was recorded by Brewer and Shipley in the late 1970’s. The song title is: Witchi-Tai-To. It was more a FM hit, meaning that it was played more often on the progressive FM stations of the time line when Scott Muni ran WNEW-FM in NYC.
horseshoe mustache. We're actually leaving in a couple weeks to New Mexico. My auntie is 92. My dad was the babe of 17. My grandparents were Mexican & Native American. Before my auntie brings her spice to heaven, my Littles are finally old enough to soak up all her stories. Glad you found redbone. ☺️
I'm 65, and this was such a popular song back in the day. Midnight Special, and shows like it back then, were our form of being introduced to the actual artists. You had to wait until a certain time and day to see them on TV. We're older than you, so of course you're "late to the party" - us older folk love watching people discover what we already were blessed with! 😊
My Junior year in high school and this was my jam forever! (Is still one of my favorites). I think they are Native American & some Mexican/Native American. ❤
I remember this episode of Midnight Special a childhood staple. There are many amazing performances on this show. Great reaction as usual my friend and Peace ✌️ 🙂
That mustache/beard I’ve always called the “Fu man chu” not sure if that’s right or the spellings right but that’s what we always called it. Redbone was awesome, loved this song and some of their others. Witch Queen From New Orleans is also great! This song just makes me happy!❤
Have you heard of Snotty Nose Rez Kids? Native Hip Hop duo, kind of fun. It's always good to see a new guy meet Redbone - authentically indigenou. Others used it as a gimmick but were not actually native Also, great meaningful lyrics on Cherokee People from Paul Revere and The Raiders. This was in the time of those great Billy Jack movies I loved as a kid.
Chief Joseph Riverwind dances (worship dance) in full native, often. He'll be opening (again) for Aaron in Florida this year. The chief is the one who does songs like War Dance. Beautiful video. He explains what the dance song is about, during one of his live chats. No, he ain't no Redbone, but the spirit is close. There's only one Redbone. There's only one Chief Joseph. They both rock.
This is so awesome! We all need to love each other and be kind. This is a not a good world we live in right now. Cling to your faith and pray. Love your reaction!
Don't feel bad. With The Midnight Special if you missed it, it was gone. I missed this performance until a couple of years ago and was delighted to see it. I've known this song since I was a teenager.
There is a French phone commercial that uses this song and it touches my heart every time. Back in the day we called that mustache a Fu Manchu. Not sure if it has an updated name.
This is so loop/repeat all day long worthy. I love it!! ❤️ and ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💕 😍 It's so sad how politics has twisted their message into the opposite feeling. I agree, we need to get this song 🎵 & band out there again! Barbarosa stache? (Charles Bronson)
To (kind of) put things in perspective (think of the NFL) imagine if Redbone had called themselves The Redskins. Right or wrong or indifferent, it'd be enough to get everyone up in arms, arguing & fighting & speechifying so vociferously that eventually they'd forget what they were arguing about! Cliff, you've got great instincts, great song that I haven't heard since, idk, before you were born anyway. Keep up the good work!
They also did another song that was popular Witchy woman of New Orleans, give it a listen, I am almost 72 and still rock out to them with my herbal meds.
Redbone has a lot of great songs. I suggest checking out more of Redbone when you get a chance. I can't and won't suggest just one, I have no particular favorite, they are all so good.
Did anyone tell you this is the opening song to guardians of the galaxy? Love your channel thanks for all you do I look forward to watching every day❤❤
They also had another hit, “The Witch Queen of New Orleans”. I’m a 65 yr old Indigenous man and I was in grade school when this was a hit! Music brings people together and we are all humans. Thank you for the memories Cliff. Love your channel. Aho’!
I had that....on 8 track
Didn't have this on 8 track but I the day I got rid of my 8 track player & about 60-70 tapes I remember thinking, don't do it! But I moved so often as a teenager & in my 20s I was sick of moving everything. Should've kept it all- just for the memories.
I don't know anyone that can listen to this song and sit still. Even my mom, at the age of 70, gets up and dances when this comes on.
Back in the day, we never knew what the artists looked like until they did The Midnight Special. I remember watching this when it aired. I had no idea either, but I loved it then and now.
So true. We never knew until we saw them on TV or concert. Some record albums we bought would have pictures on tbe sleeve.
I loved The Midnight Special, too❤
@@jeangrissom1071An older cousin went to a Charlie Pride concert and was surprised that he was black. To his credit he stayed because he enjoyed his music. We need a new Midnight Special where a band/performer is given 45 minutes to perform they music they want to perform.
They are a Native / Mexican mix. That is why the group is called Redbone.
I don't get that. Which is the Red and which is the Bone? I'm guessing Red is for the Native Americans, being the derogatory term is based on the fact they all supposedly have red skin. Which they don't! Just like Asians aren't yellow. Etc.
@@michaelbraum77 Red Bone is the name of lead singer
Redbone was the first Indigenous Group that got national recognition!
Redbone was the first Indigenous Group that got national recognition!
@michaelbraum77 The name Redbone is reference to their mixed-blood ancestry.
Redbone was one of my favorite groups of the early 1970s. I saw them in concert at William and Mary College on Jan 21, 1972. They rocked the house. They were all dressed in native outifits, white leather leggings with fringe, naked from the waste up with breast plates and turquoise arm bands. They had a number of hits, this, and probably Witch Queen of New Orleans were their biggest hits. You can hear the Native American musical influence in all of their songs. Come and Get Your Love has become such an iconic song of the period. I've heard it in movies and TV again and again. I think the most fun and satisfying thing I've ever seen is Christopher Walken dancing to this song. BTW, I think the moustache is called a 'fu manchu', but I think this was face paint.
U are correct on the fu Manchu...😊
Your reaction is a common one. And it does matter because they were out there representing 50 years ago. Happy you got to “see” this additional piece of rock history. ❤
these guys were awesome and they're proud of their cultural history.
They're Shoshone just like me. I grew up listening to these guys.
They were Yaqui, Shoshoni and Mexican Descent.
The dawning realization on Cliff's face.
Quill, like that thing the pen eventually replaced.
That was the best part!! 🙌
The amount of talent that was on the Midnight Special is just incredible
True...I tell young folks now about it and they just don't get it.
@@TheCpage66 I’ve been introducing my grandkids the oldest is 12, to music from the 80’s back, they all love Dio, I took the oldest to see Ted Nugent. She had fun though near the end it got to be a little much for her because of how loud he is.
Nothing like those native drum beast, at the beginning of song. Redbone ❤️❤️❤️. Memories 👵🏼 Gmaw
impossible to sit still when this song comes on
About nine years ago I did a cover of this song (vocal). One day I was shocked to see a comment complementing me on it, because it was from one of the band members, Butch Rillera (drums, percussion, backing vocals 1973-1977). That really meant a lot to me.
I'm Cherokee I love this band.😊😊. ......and 💔Lolly🙏
@OfficialCliffBeats1 by the way....I am a lady😊😊😊
Chickasaw here
That was a form of charcoal on his face. Native Americans use what is called smudge sticks for purification ceremonies. They are bundles of dried herbs which they burn and then smudge some of the ashes on their face. Just like they would use war paint, they had other ceremonial traditions which were offerings to the spirits.
Thank you for that information!
My people usually do country but Redbone is magnificent Motown. I want this played at my funeral. And hey. Thanks for something you said. We are one. I think my wars are over. I'm looking forward to folks like you improving on things. Keep the good. Trash the bad. Never be ashamed of your ancestors. Be ashamed if you repeat their mistakes. They made those mistakes so you could learn from them, so they did you justice.
Awesome words, sir, I may borrow them from time to time
@allenwhitmer8192 of course you can. I'd be pleased if anything I said could help some folk. But thanks for asking.
They are Native American and Mex mix. That is why the name Redbone. They start their shows honoring their Native heritage with the dance.
I've always loved this song! It's sooo good!
Pat Vegas (backing vocals/bassist) is the only living original member left of this group. The lead singer (Lolly Vegas) is his brother
I was class of '74 and this takes me back big time. Always loved the fact that they were an American Indian band
Redbone was a term used by the cajuns to describe a native american and european half-breed. The native tribes used it to describe people of two tribes.
The Red Sticks movement. Baton Rouge is named after them!
There is a great Native music scene in the US and Canada ranging from rock, hip-hop, rap, blues, country and traditional that people never hear about because it's not mainstream. Hugely talented people combing cultures.
I love your reaction to this Native American band
I was only 16 then. I miss the 70s so much
Another great Native american band Blackfoot had a killer song called Train Train.
I loved this song forever, didn't know it was a Native American band until a reactor..I think BP...reacted to it..the begining was amazing!
There is a mustache called a Fu Man Chu (sp?) That is from centuries ago Asian countries ( primarily China) that looks similar to that, but this gentleman was the one who did the native dance, and that is "painted" on. (possibly they used soot).
My Man Cliff, it is 4:am Saturday morning and I'm sitting in my recliner drinking coffee jamming my ass out!!
I'm surprised you have never heard this song before. I'm also native American!! What a way to start my day!!
Come and get your ❤️ Love!!☕️🫶
Man, I was 14 when this came out. And, if it makes you feel any better, I didn’t not know they were natives either for a loooonnnnggg time. Radio doesn’t let you see who you’re listening to.
You need to keep going down that '70s rabbit hole some of the best music ever! Midnight Special was something we all looked forward to every week just to see what bands were going to be on there playing live.
Absolutely!!! It was magic, back in the day!
Fun reaction. I just Loved the look on your face when the realization hit. Been a hit in my life since the days of the transistor radio. But now I'll forever have StarLord dancing in my head, and that's OK too!
That is a Foo Man Choo mustache.
I loved the lead singers voice. They had several other songs that I loved.
I sang and danced to this song when it first came out so I'm way behind you. I found out they were a Native/Mexican band a few years ago. In the 70s there was no such thing as youtube or even computers or MTV. 😂
This was a good choice!
Blackfoot is another awesome native band .train train and highway song are their most popular hits
There was a song written by another Native American artist, Jim Pepper, the more popular version was recorded by Brewer and Shipley in the late 1970’s. The song title is: Witchi-Tai-To. It was more a FM hit, meaning that it was played more often on the progressive FM stations of the time line when Scott Muni ran WNEW-FM in NYC.
U definitely need to dive into all of the old classics!! We have BP going down that rabbithole, and he's loving it!! ❤️
It’s Quill! Only Thor can call him Quail. 😂
That's paint on his face, not a mustache. 😂
Wow! I never thought I’d see a reaction to Redbone! You are the BEST! 🥰🥰🥰
Miss the days of "The Midnight Special" on the weekends.
horseshoe mustache.
We're actually leaving in a couple weeks to New Mexico. My auntie is 92. My dad was the babe of 17. My grandparents were Mexican & Native American. Before my auntie brings her spice to heaven, my Littles are finally old enough to soak up all her stories. Glad you found redbone. ☺️
I have heard this song many times growing up in the 70’s and 80’s but never knew the band name or that they were Native.. super cool
I'm 65, and this was such a popular song back in the day. Midnight Special, and shows like it back then, were our form of being introduced to the actual artists. You had to wait until a certain time and day to see them on TV. We're older than you, so of course you're "late to the party" - us older folk love watching people discover what we already were blessed with! 😊
My Junior year in high school and this was my jam forever! (Is still one of my favorites). I think they are Native American & some Mexican/Native American. ❤
I remember this episode of Midnight Special a childhood staple. There are many amazing performances on this show. Great reaction as usual my friend and Peace ✌️ 🙂
That mustache/beard I’ve always called the “Fu man chu” not sure if that’s right or the spellings right but that’s what we always called it. Redbone was awesome, loved this song and some of their others. Witch Queen From New Orleans is also great! This song just makes me happy!❤
Have you heard of Snotty Nose Rez Kids? Native Hip Hop duo, kind of fun. It's always good to see a new guy meet Redbone - authentically indigenou. Others used it as a gimmick but were not actually native Also, great meaningful lyrics on Cherokee People from Paul Revere and The Raiders. This was in the time of those great Billy Jack movies I loved as a kid.
Chief Joseph Riverwind dances (worship dance) in full native, often. He'll be opening (again) for Aaron in Florida this year. The chief is the one who does songs like War Dance. Beautiful video. He explains what the dance song is about, during one of his live chats.
No, he ain't no Redbone, but the spirit is close. There's only one Redbone. There's only one Chief Joseph. They both rock.
Cliff has checked out a few Snotty nose Rez kids songs.
@@Emilie-one didn't know, I will look for them
Ah, the memories...
This is so awesome! We all need to love each other and be kind. This is a not a good world we live in right now. Cling to your faith and pray. Love your reaction!
Anything from The Midnight Special is fire
Every time they play live the blessing, good luck dance is done
Don't feel bad. With The Midnight Special if you missed it, it was gone. I missed this performance until a couple of years ago and was delighted to see it. I've known this song since I was a teenager.
Woovaka by Red Bone is awsome.
Embarrassingly mind blown. 🤯 ❤ 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
There is a French phone commercial that uses this song and it touches my heart every time.
Back in the day we called that mustache a Fu Manchu. Not sure if it has an updated name.
Cliff, give this doc a look - it's fantastic! RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World
This is so loop/repeat all day long worthy. I love it!! ❤️ and ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💕 😍
It's so sad how politics has twisted their message into the opposite feeling.
I agree, we need to get this song 🎵 & band out there again!
Barbarosa stache? (Charles Bronson)
This song is still being used in JC Penney commercials.
Thinking "mustache ' is War Paint. Fun song. Thx for the reaction. ✌🏻
Love this song. I had no idea they were native american.
I remember when this song came out
I hadn't heard this song until I started watching F is for Family. It has such a good vibe about it.
❤❤❤ LOVED SEEING YOUR MIND BEING BLOWN!!! Dude I can't help but to subscribe. Great reaction!❤❤❤❤
To (kind of) put things in perspective (think of the NFL) imagine if Redbone had called themselves The Redskins. Right or wrong or indifferent, it'd be enough to get everyone up in arms, arguing & fighting & speechifying so vociferously that eventually they'd forget what they were arguing about! Cliff, you've got great instincts, great song that I haven't heard since, idk, before you were born anyway. Keep up the good work!
Check out a young Journey on Midnight Special, Lovin touchin squeezin.
I was a freshman in Kansas the, it was so fun on AM radio, brings back so many memories. Thanks for the trip down this
They also did another song that was popular Witchy woman of New Orleans, give it a listen, I am almost 72 and still rock out to them with my herbal meds.
It's Witch Queen of New Orleans. Great song!
I can't believe you uploaded this and freebird from Oakland back to back. I could literally listen to them back to back all day.
Redbone was the first all native North American band to hit the top 20 or 10. I forget which one.
Cliff, You know I’m down for Native a musicians!!!!
F is for Family :)
Anyone else hear the death rattles of the music industry? Independent for the win 😉
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎
RedBone is the only Native American band that I know of...and this is such a hit all the way through to now
I love when people finally find out 😂👍
Redbone has a lot of great songs. I suggest checking out more of Redbone when you get a chance. I can't and won't suggest just one, I have no particular favorite, they are all so good.
It's been said that Jimi Hendrix talked them into forming Redbone.
Did anyone tell you this is the opening song to guardians of the galaxy? Love your channel thanks for all you do I look forward to watching every day❤❤
Foo Manchu is the mustache…
My dad loved rebone and a few others from the rez.
fantastic tune. I had the same reaction as you the first time I saw the video. lol
It’s only half a moustache cause we can’t grow full facial hair haha
I wonder if they played this tuned to the PROPER Hz...which is 432...instead of 440...which would give you a good feeling throughout your being.
Way back in the day it was called a Fu Man Chu.
Classic ❤❤❤❤
Great song and I was surprised as well.
I think that stach is called a "Fu Man Chu"
Love the scatting!
I'll always love this not because I'm only American I'm half American native
There are so many really great native groups coming out of Canada right now.. Look up a tribe called red or Halluci Nation..
"Witch Queen of New Orleans" if you please! ❤
Mexican too
They are actually Mexican Native
If you want spiritual from them , try their song Wovoka
Im 54 and I just found out they are Native American about 2 mos ago! 🥰
the mustache is called a Canton Floss probably spelled rong
Check out Paul Revere and The Raiders INDIAN RESERVATION. ❤❤❤❤❤
Brewer and Shipley also had songs with Native American references. Seneca for one. Witchi-Tai-To was one of their hits.
You should see supaman song Why
Redbones reels Guardians of the Galaxy
Great song. You should check out a song called change by Kodi Lee. Pretty sure you'll love it