The World Is a Ghetto - War | The Midnight Special

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  • @hawkflys55
    @hawkflys55 8 місяців тому +878

    Who’s watching & listening in 2024👍🏽

  • @leonjj39
    @leonjj39 8 місяців тому +679

    No computers, pure talent we grew up in best era of music . Still love live music

  • @c.k.185
    @c.k.185 8 місяців тому +617

    Remember when talent was a requirement?

  • @BIZARBIES
    @BIZARBIES 11 місяців тому +237

    Lee Oskar can make a harmonica talk.

    • @shotelco
      @shotelco 8 місяців тому +8

      Sooo underated.

    • @BIZARBIES
      @BIZARBIES 8 місяців тому +4

      @@shotelco not amongst harp players! But yeah, he is very underrated.

    • @shotelco
      @shotelco 8 місяців тому +1

      @@BIZARBIES Didn't know that. Thanks!

    • @carlosarturo4816
      @carlosarturo4816 8 місяців тому +12

      One of my all-time favorite harmonica players, up there with Toots Thielemans, Stevie Wonder, and Maurício Einhorn.

    • @morrisparrish76
      @morrisparrish76 8 місяців тому +7

      With the possible exception of James cotton lee Oscar is about the best I’ve heard on a harmonica!

  • @jostokes937
    @jostokes937 8 місяців тому +164

    Sad thing is the world is still a ghetto in 2024 WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PEOPLE

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому +8

      U got that right 👍

    • @kaa6734
      @kaa6734 5 місяців тому +5

      Thank you for that amen

    • @cajuneramona4613
      @cajuneramona4613 4 місяці тому +4

      Amen, from Indian Country.

    • @johnkeller5163
      @johnkeller5163 4 місяці тому +3

      Frankly, the world has always been a "ghetto" since the beginning of humanity. Still, this is my favorite song by the immensely talented War!

    • @Ronald-hx6zn
      @Ronald-hx6zn 3 місяці тому +1

      To quote the late Rodney King.
      Why can't we ALL get along..😊

  • @donhosmer8159
    @donhosmer8159 8 місяців тому +273

    Grew up during the 70's
    So much good music

    • @baronvonronskisapp
      @baronvonronskisapp 8 місяців тому +3

      Me too Donhos, love that time, but we got to experience it.

    • @shotelco
      @shotelco 8 місяців тому +8

      We were spoiled rotten by the talent. We enjoyed an _Embarrassment_ of Treasure. Some new and _meaningful_ jam almost every other day. Wouldn't trade that time for anything.

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому +3

      U got that right 👍

    • @dahby2724
      @dahby2724 7 місяців тому +3

      Pure talent no auto tune 😊😊😊

    • @aaronjohnson8832
      @aaronjohnson8832 7 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely the BEST ERA of Popular music

  • @phynessea247
    @phynessea247 8 місяців тому +200

    RIP Charles Miller and B.B. Dickerson. You will never be forgotten.

    • @DavyWycoff
      @DavyWycoff 8 місяців тому +6

      I loved War
      From Davy Wycoff ❤

    • @michaellangford5815
      @michaellangford5815 8 місяців тому +23

      And don't forget the great Papa D. Allen

    • @RobertFullerjr
      @RobertFullerjr 8 місяців тому +3

      😢

    • @Memo-nd6fj
      @Memo-nd6fj 8 місяців тому +5

      I got to watch War back in the 80's at a bar in Rocklin Cal. By that time only Harold Brown, Howard Scott, Lonnie Jordan were the only remaining members. Charles Miller was murdered, Papa D Allen died of a heart attack, and BB Dickerson had left War and Lee Oskar was not there that night. Not very memorable with the other band members missing, and also Harold Brown could not stop saying the F word every chance he got. I thought it was embarrassing for the band and even Howard Scott told him to mellow out.

    • @RobertFullerjr
      @RobertFullerjr 7 місяців тому +4

      @@Memo-nd6fj It's super cool that you at least got a chance to see my boys Lonnie and Howard and whatever Harold Brown was on but there's nothing like seeing the original 7....it's outta sight 😊

  • @bootoxkikka
    @bootoxkikka 8 місяців тому +366

    I got the chills listening to this man! Listen to it at least once a week, every day of life. I grew up on this. My world is no longer a ghetto, but my heart is still in there. Cisco kid, Spill the wine, Me and baby brother, must I go on?

  • @andredoracle6326
    @andredoracle6326 8 місяців тому +172

    The absolute definition of a "live" band. Superb musicianship and exquisite, authentic vocals.

  • @markgigiel2722
    @markgigiel2722 11 місяців тому +123

    A nearly 10 minute live masterpiece.

  • @darrylherman916
    @darrylherman916 10 місяців тому +61

    Saturday's after cleaning; the house is neat and fresh, and momma got the windows and doors open, glass of wine, smoking a joint and this music blaring. kids outside playing, adults laughing and communing - ahhh, the happy hippie days

  • @douglasolomon5191
    @douglasolomon5191 8 місяців тому +169

    Midnight Special showcased some great performers.

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому +1

      U got that right 👍

    • @alexforest1
      @alexforest1 8 місяців тому +2

      They had some live music was absolutely amazing.

    • @reggiedean615
      @reggiedean615 6 місяців тому +1

      all live at that

  • @rodneyjohnson8827
    @rodneyjohnson8827 6 місяців тому +58

    Children. That's called instruments.. it's also called talent. TRUE TALENT. TRUE MUSIC!!!

  • @neolamotter8472
    @neolamotter8472 8 місяців тому +183

    This is one of the best bands ever

  • @Garyjazz567
    @Garyjazz567 23 дні тому +8

    I am watching young men performing a prayer that touched me 50 years ago, and still touches me in 2024!

  • @ipman2754
    @ipman2754 11 місяців тому +770

    Real music , live performance. Voice cracking , sweating 😂😂 . They just dont do this anymore on tv .

    • @donwillis9103
      @donwillis9103 11 місяців тому +68

      Midnight special was unique, because most shows back then didn't perform live either. The best part is they didn't use backing tracks on live performances then. Everything you hear is a person behind an instrument making the sound.

    • @coreyoliphant3268
      @coreyoliphant3268 9 місяців тому +36

      That's why this music will 4'Ever remain timeless. Glad I was able to experience these great groups from back then in concert.

    • @smokingred5813
      @smokingred5813 9 місяців тому +31

      I 100% agree. Everything has to be "perfect" now. Takes the soul out of the music.

    • @JodieRichardson-wf3qp
      @JodieRichardson-wf3qp 9 місяців тому +11

      I ACTUALLY saw And WATCHED the very first SNL ,..... Please forgive me

    • @thecapricorn11
      @thecapricorn11 9 місяців тому +22

      no lip sync, no auto tuned bs........

  • @michaelleonard4826
    @michaelleonard4826 8 місяців тому +94

    Groups today could learn a lot from these talented artists.

    • @MIKECNW
      @MIKECNW 8 місяців тому

      Why do you even care about that?

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому

      U got that right 👍

    • @jasonliebenberg7918
      @jasonliebenberg7918 7 місяців тому +1

      These modern groups are too tallentless,imo...❤❤😊😊🫡🇿🇦

    • @Jawn-t9p
      @Jawn-t9p 5 місяців тому

      @@MIKECNW doesn't it sound obvious?

    • @MIKECNW
      @MIKECNW 5 місяців тому

      @@Jawn-t9p shut up!

  • @wmrustycox
    @wmrustycox 8 місяців тому +120

    What a fantastic band... so many epic hits that are still around and worth listening to today

  • @archangelvvv
    @archangelvvv 8 місяців тому +125

    Classic 70s! One of the best groups of all time! Great lyrics, Great musicians!

    • @beverlyhoward3512
      @beverlyhoward3512 24 дні тому

      I think the original his name was Lonnie who are they

  • @dyrldouglas2087
    @dyrldouglas2087 8 місяців тому +121

    One of my all time fav 70's bands. You had to see these guys live. No pyrotech, costumes, or special effects just some amazing kick ass music.. Lee Oskar on harmonica !!!

  • @Upandaktive
    @Upandaktive 8 місяців тому +200

    I was blessed to grow up hearing all this great music ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🤎🤎🤎💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

    • @theresapickett2178
      @theresapickett2178 8 місяців тому +2

      😮❤🍺🍷💯💋

    • @Kamama21
      @Kamama21 8 місяців тому +1

      Ditto😎

    • @joseHernandez-xc4ix
      @joseHernandez-xc4ix 8 місяців тому +1

      I Agree 💯% good tunes with real musicians 😊

    • @irisgardner925
      @irisgardner925 5 місяців тому

      My dad use to play this in the basement for parties. I remember and love it all so much now. It makes me cry just listening to it.❤️❤️🔥🔥👌🏾

  • @eric_in_florida
    @eric_in_florida 11 місяців тому +80

    Walkin' down the street, smoggy-eyed
    Looking at the sky, starry-eyed
    Searchin' for the place, weary-eyed
    Crying in the night, teary-eyed
    Don't you know that it's true
    That for me and for you
    The world is a ghetto
    Wonder when I'll find paradise
    Somewhere there's a home, sweet and nice
    Wonder if I'll find happiness
    Never give it up now I guess
    Don't you know that it's true
    That for me and for you
    The world is a ghetto
    Don't you know that it's true
    That for me and for you
    The world is a ghetto

    • @JohnPoremski-j2w
      @JohnPoremski-j2w 6 місяців тому +1

      Paradise is in Heaven defending not gonna find it here on this flat earth

  • @EarthWindandFirepower0990
    @EarthWindandFirepower0990 8 місяців тому +88

    IF YOU HERE AND ANYWHERE CLOSE TO MY AGE OF 60 NOW,I KNOW YOU JAMMIN AND GROOVIN TO THIS JUST AS HARD AS I AM ALL OVER AGAIN.IF YOU HERE AND NOT CLOSE TO MY AGE OF 60 NOW,I HOPE YOU JAMMIN AND GROOVIN TO THIS JAM AS HARD AS I AM ALL OVER AGAIN.

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому +2

      U got that right 👍 !! Man l know this album is the sh***t 😂 . The album cover 📔 to 😅.

    • @horaciodortona574
      @horaciodortona574 8 місяців тому +3

      I'm 60 years young, and yes, we groved to the same tunes. Peace.

    • @EarthWindandFirepower0990
      @EarthWindandFirepower0990 7 місяців тому +1

      @@horaciodortona574 RIGHY ON

    • @williamdaniels4013
      @williamdaniels4013 7 місяців тому +1

      FOR SURE FOR SURE MY BROTHER (AND SISTERS)!!! ✊️🤝👏

    • @aaronjohnson8832
      @aaronjohnson8832 7 місяців тому +2

      53...70s music is absolutely LEGENDARY

  • @that70sgirl90
    @that70sgirl90 11 місяців тому +90

    That harmonica and sax solo... Hauntingly, beautiful!
    Happy Thursday... thank you for sharing! 💖

    • @traines51
      @traines51 8 місяців тому +2

      Even the few squeaks were beautiful. They proved it was live !

    • @martyemmons1859
      @martyemmons1859 8 місяців тому +1

      Playing the harmonica like that is rare.

    • @that70sgirl90
      @that70sgirl90 8 місяців тому +1

      @martyemmons1859 Agree! I love to hear it. It's one of those instruments we don't get to hear enough of. Thank you for sharing! 😊

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому +2

      U got that right 👍 . I love 💕 it

  • @Belluser-we1uc5cb2l
    @Belluser-we1uc5cb2l 11 місяців тому +222

    This is a real, live concert. No lipsinc. I was a kid and loved this in the 70's ❤. Lucky few.
    Does anyone do 💯 live anymore?

    • @KingRich616
      @KingRich616 11 місяців тому +6

      Yeah, at least 99.9% of live bands are live.

    • @martinrice9190
      @martinrice9190 10 місяців тому +4

      Everyone using auto tune now. It's all computerized music. It sucks. This is the real deal.

    • @UncleGhoulieTv313
      @UncleGhoulieTv313 8 місяців тому +4

      Yes. It happens every weekend in small clubs all over the country.

    • @Haitislays
      @Haitislays 8 місяців тому +4

      No it's all BS, since they took music out of school kids don't play musical instruments anymore thanks to call phones. From an old-school musician
      I'm teaching my grand kids to play some kind of instruments.

    • @keithfisher5860
      @keithfisher5860 8 місяців тому +2

      @@HaitislaysActually through social media you can learn how to play instruments, record and mix, and learn theory. Couldn’t do that in the 1970s from your phone.

  • @davidrippy1605
    @davidrippy1605 8 місяців тому +65

    This is the Real Deal!!! No fake studio cover up here...

  • @Cypeadelic1
    @Cypeadelic1 10 місяців тому +55

    No auto tune or delayed responses. Just good ass music

  • @shotelco
    @shotelco 8 місяців тому +52

    ..Can sing in tune, play a guitar in perfect rhythm, AND manage a Wah-Wah pedal perfectly - all simultaneously.
    A total lost Art today.

    • @Afrowarrior55
      @Afrowarrior55 3 місяці тому

      I didn’t even realize the freaking wah wah this whole time holy moly !!!!!

  • @TheKristyle79
    @TheKristyle79 4 дні тому +3

    What a beautiful performance, they sound amazing. The harmony is perfect. ✨💫✨🫶🏾War

  • @stevenwelp7165
    @stevenwelp7165 10 місяців тому +29

    Yes, the sax, harmonica and Hammond great trio.

  • @Memo-nd6fj
    @Memo-nd6fj 8 місяців тому +79

    I have listened to this song hundreds of times. On the long version of this song, Charles Miller plays the most hauntingly beautiful sax that I have ever heard, coupled with such a beautiful melody. One of my all time favorite tunes from a band that is so unique. I hope they make it to Paradise and play for us all!!😊

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому +2

      U got that right 👍 !! I think 🤔 my father still has this album 😅

    • @mellisb
      @mellisb 8 місяців тому +2

      Going to find the long version
      BRB

    • @Memo-nd6fj
      @Memo-nd6fj 8 місяців тому

      @@conniemoore3848 Ha ha I still have mine, I have "WAR Live", "All day music", "Deliver the Word",
      "Why cant we be friends", "Galaxy" and I think "The Music Band". For a real treat, listen to War Live, song "Sun O Son" one of their best live recordings.

    • @janicestayshich9108
      @janicestayshich9108 7 місяців тому +2

      Charles was a fantastic sax player and a really nice guy! I lived in Santa Ana in the late 60s and before he joined War he played with a band called Señor Soul who used to play at a local R&B there. He dated my roommate for a while. Unfortunately he was murdered in a robbery attempt in 1980. It's too bad that the group split up in a contentious legal battle later.

    • @Memo-nd6fj
      @Memo-nd6fj 7 місяців тому +2

      @@janicestayshich9108 True...so sad. He was considered a musical child prodigy from what I read of his bio.

  • @punnola
    @punnola 9 місяців тому +87

    Man that sax solo takes you to a whole different place

    • @thorntonwilliams3851
      @thorntonwilliams3851 8 місяців тому +7

      Charles Miller

    • @bklee2720
      @bklee2720 8 місяців тому

      Damn... I just read on Wikipedia that Charles Miller was murdered in 1980 while living in Hollywood, two days after his 41st birthday.
      He was stabbed in a robbery on the street. No one has ever been arrested or charged for his murder.
      He played saxophone, clarinet, and flute.😔🙏🏽👍🏿💗

  • @kenhill9625
    @kenhill9625 5 місяців тому +46

    My Father passed away in August 2002.
    He love this song!!!!
    I love you Dad (I miss you so much) 💕
    I pray we can all get along 🙏🙏🙏🙏
    In this WORLD 🌎
    IN JESUS CHRIST NAME AMEN 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @colinprincipe6293
      @colinprincipe6293 5 місяців тому +6

      My condolences. I lost my Dad in 2019 and he introduced me to War. Like you I miss him terribly.

  • @keidiawadu4333
    @keidiawadu4333 8 місяців тому +40

    Unquestionably, on of the defining songs of the era. Blacks in the USA made absolutely great music. What an honor it has been to know this era in real-time.

  • @joshbelis2376
    @joshbelis2376 11 місяців тому +32

    My favorite war album without Eric burden. Just wow. Didn't think I'd be able to see such performance.

    • @Joshua-l7g
      @Joshua-l7g 11 місяців тому +4

      Platinum jazz ain't too shabby either

    • @1970sBestMusic
      @1970sBestMusic 9 місяців тому +2

      The band had much more success AFTER his stint... Record sales, touring and every measurable metric

    • @malcolmpayne-hu2gd
      @malcolmpayne-hu2gd 8 місяців тому

      When did Eric Burden pass?

    • @1970sBestMusic
      @1970sBestMusic 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@malcolmpayne-hu2gdI'm sure he is still alive, living in the Los Angeles area.

    • @b14m23
      @b14m23 8 місяців тому +3

      This was one of the best albums start to finish of all times. PERIOD.

  • @RN_BSN_PHN
    @RN_BSN_PHN 8 місяців тому +262

    *Who is still in the Ghetto 2024!*
    *Shaoooooooow!* 👏

    • @randyhilton6629
      @randyhilton6629 8 місяців тому +6

      One of my all-time favorites.

    • @SaberMuslim
      @SaberMuslim 8 місяців тому +6

      Right witcha Bro! That's my HS Theme Song!💪🏿

    • @RN_BSN_PHN
      @RN_BSN_PHN 8 місяців тому +4

      @@SaberMuslim
      Hell to the yea! Class of 80 Bro

    • @proqb1
      @proqb1 8 місяців тому +12

      All day Music

    • @NousSommesduSoleil
      @NousSommesduSoleil 8 місяців тому +10

      May 2 , 2024

  • @mikehurtubise4115
    @mikehurtubise4115 8 місяців тому +50

    Love War...all day music is the most chill song of all time

    • @EddieWilliams-pe3ez
      @EddieWilliams-pe3ez 8 місяців тому +1

      WAR AND EARTH WIND&FIRE THE BEST CLEAN 8TRACKS TAPE I EVER HAD

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому

      U got that right 👍

    • @verbalswagrawkey1932
      @verbalswagrawkey1932 8 місяців тому +1

      Was trying to think of All Day Music but couldn't. Had to go to comments and there you were. Thanks

  • @johnnyflipp
    @johnnyflipp 11 місяців тому +36

    Talk about a bunch of dudes in the zone my goodness!!

  • @larrygross745
    @larrygross745 8 місяців тому +27

    This is the kind of music that just brightens up your day. Don’t matter what’s going on. Imma 70’s baby for life

  • @RedBud315
    @RedBud315 8 місяців тому +29

    WAR is one of the tightest bands out there that can do natural fade in and outs.

  • @StephanieJeanne
    @StephanieJeanne 11 місяців тому +88

    Wow! That performance gave me chills!! The instrumental part, especially!! I love this lineup of War. B.B. Dickerson had a great, soulful voice, and their harmonies were beautiful!😊💜

    • @BIZARBIES
      @BIZARBIES 11 місяців тому +18

      Lee Oskar on harmonica too. Great performance.

    • @StephanieJeanne
      @StephanieJeanne 11 місяців тому +8

      @@BIZARBIES Oh yeah! He's incredible!!😎

    • @kevin6667
      @kevin6667 11 місяців тому +8

      I’m virtually speechless. Absolutely stunning.

    • @steveprudell9976
      @steveprudell9976 10 місяців тому +5

      Great harp every thing I did not appreciate or realize how how good this is.

    • @keithbannister9271
      @keithbannister9271 8 місяців тому +3

      There is another live version that is recent, on UA-cam. Look for "The Low Rider Band" The World is a Ghetto Live. It's better... As Adrian Monk would say, "You'll thank me later." Enjoy ✌️

  • @leobutlerjr543
    @leobutlerjr543 8 місяців тому +56

    Real Soul Music fan's

  • @guadalupemarquez2710
    @guadalupemarquez2710 Місяць тому +10

    Original WAR members can not be beat. This is GOD given talent.

  • @MrRichieOtti
    @MrRichieOtti 11 місяців тому +44

    what a great live performance ❤

  • @executivewoman678
    @executivewoman678 7 місяців тому +10

    They were speaking to us now, from back then. Look at the world NOW and this song is not just for the folk in the ghetto, it's for EVERYONE!!!!!

  • @CHAYCE18
    @CHAYCE18 8 місяців тому +54

    When music was real 😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌😌

  • @mikelisacarb
    @mikelisacarb 6 місяців тому +10

    Their harmonica player, a Danish guy named Lee Oskar, was amazing in the way he used his instrument as an inside voice of the "War" R&B fusion horn section. Nobody else has ever really done that, and it absolutely makes so much musical sense. Once you mic the "harp", the sound can be colored in many ways, but the breathiness is always there in the background. Every once in a while, it peeks up out of the inner texture, but he seldom has it in your face as a constant solo instrument, the way that most blues harp players do. Through most of their songs, you'd swear it was a saxophone.
    Sometimes you really hear it more as a harmonica, like in this one .... but it always serves the needs of thesong! A real musician's musician!

  • @freemanmanfree5719
    @freemanmanfree5719 9 місяців тому +10

    How in the hell did he make that alto sound like a soprano? I have been playing sax for over 40 years, and I've never been tricked by a saxophonists' sound so much

    • @leonguisburg413
      @leonguisburg413 9 місяців тому +4

      I thought the same thing. Kudos to the late-great Charles Miller!!! Reedman extraordinaire!!!

  • @largo5348
    @largo5348 8 місяців тому +25

    As a teenager in the 70s, The Midnight Special was the best please to listen to music of every genre from country and Western, the blues, Hard Rock to rhythm and blues, rock and roll, "The Midnight Special" showcase them all. Host by the late great; (Wolfman Jack)! THAT'S WHEN MUSIC WAS AT IT'S BEST!

    • @kathleenmancle8450
      @kathleenmancle8450 8 місяців тому

      Excellent performance from WAR! Midnight Special was a great show because it showcased so many different artists. (Tower of Power was a great show too )
      So far, WAR doesn't have plans to do any shows in the NY-NJ-PA region this summer.

  • @billylongnights6205
    @billylongnights6205 8 місяців тому +22

    War is seriously one of the finest bands ever, period!
    They need to be in the r&r hof!!!

    • @lightshadow44
      @lightshadow44 3 місяці тому

      They’re not?
      hOF is bs….if they never made a hit….they have as much talent as any band in history !
      And they had dozens of monster hits !

  • @leestamm3187
    @leestamm3187 11 місяців тому +24

    A terrific live performance of the title song to a great album it was my privilege to own back in those days. A pleasure to watch them doing their thing.

  • @timotheewilliams9086
    @timotheewilliams9086 8 місяців тому +28

    One of the GREATEST bands of all time👏👏👏👍

  • @idjdb710
    @idjdb710 8 місяців тому +13

    War had the best chemistry of any band, one man's perspective.

  • @exmarine268
    @exmarine268 8 місяців тому +28

    I remember that album - The World is a Ghetto. Great album. Part of the Soundtrack of my youth in the early 1970s.

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому

      U are so right 👍. I love 💕 that album cover 📔 l think my father still has that album 😅

  • @RonnyMorgan-g4l
    @RonnyMorgan-g4l 2 місяці тому +7

    I remember five years old crying myself to sleep to this song every night still no justice and this song now has a whole new meaning. 🎉 strong on my own! Bypassed survival I am a LIVING THE DREAM. Stuck in America...😢

  • @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921
    @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 8 місяців тому +31

    This is unbelievable. Incredible live performance.

  • @grahamthompson2594
    @grahamthompson2594 8 місяців тому +19

    The title track from one of the best albums ever recorded.

  • @ChristopherRaymond-zs6wv
    @ChristopherRaymond-zs6wv 7 місяців тому +10

    I was 14 in '73 and this played on the radio and at high school dances...life was very good...🎆🌹💖🌌☀️

  • @FriendM2010
    @FriendM2010 8 місяців тому +37

    Screaming at my IPAD, “Give them a standing O, people!”, You just witnessed a Masterpiece! I graduated HS in ‘76. Have the vinyl album. Let’s Go! How do you write sheet music for what we just witnessed, you don’t. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. 🤓🥳🤘

  • @scottamori3188
    @scottamori3188 11 місяців тому +31

    Nine minutes of network airtime. This is a masterwork!

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому

      U got that right 👍

    • @johnkeller5163
      @johnkeller5163 4 місяці тому +1

      I was a kid then, but to my memory, War chose to play this song in its entirety rather than the usual 2 song medley of bands on Midnight Special allotted about 10 minutes uninterrupted. This footage is incredible of the immense height of War with original members live in concert recorded.

  • @AlkebulanLion67
    @AlkebulanLion67 8 місяців тому +29

    A truly beautiful song. I grew up on this as a teenager. Now in my 60s, this song can be sad. Well you understand the truth that you didn't understand as a kid

  • @MOS650
    @MOS650 11 місяців тому +26

    A great performance

  • @leslieflunoy857
    @leslieflunoy857 5 місяців тому +24

    Watching in 2024

  • @vickiebonner4181
    @vickiebonner4181 8 місяців тому +21

    💥💥 "The Midnight Special" wad the BEST LIVE FREE CONCERT in the days of great Concerts

    • @Dr-Funkenstien
      @Dr-Funkenstien 7 місяців тому +1

      The midnight special didn’t care what color you were if you were good you were on there

  • @SRambo-hx8sl
    @SRambo-hx8sl 23 дні тому +6

    Back in the 70's, this was the warning for us to see what is happening now with all of the CHAOS going on. 😮

  • @TimJohnson-x2i
    @TimJohnson-x2i 24 дні тому +2

    I'm 62 I still listen to this today I am going to keep listening to I die great music great music they don't have any kind of music no more

  • @LarryGonzalez00
    @LarryGonzalez00 9 місяців тому +443

    How in the name of all that is holy is this band not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame yet?

    • @sidvicious647
      @sidvicious647 8 місяців тому +22

      Absolute stupidity on their part !!!

    • @andrethompson2034
      @andrethompson2034 8 місяців тому +54

      Because they are full of 💩. Shouldn't be a RRHOF if you don't recognize a band like WAR who has numerous hits and longevity in addition.

    • @basilshahid2905
      @basilshahid2905 8 місяців тому

      It’s called RACISM!😡

    • @keithbannister9271
      @keithbannister9271 8 місяців тому +16

      ​@@andrethompson2034
      AGREED 💯

    • @stevesundstrom7867
      @stevesundstrom7867 8 місяців тому +33

      The hall is kind of a joke, really. Lots of bands that should be in like Jethro Tull. Really?! No Tull? 🙄 But Kate Bush is in? I wouldn't even classify her and many others as rock and roll.

  • @TedSinclair
    @TedSinclair 4 місяці тому +6

    When i was a young kid growing up, in Fayetteville Nc, my mom pop played these songs. I was too young to appreciate the soul music that encapsulate your body, music that touches your inner soul! Now i have become my dad at a ripe age of 63”. I love oldies but goodie’s. A lifetime of memories

  • @rufusmedrano2962
    @rufusmedrano2962 8 місяців тому +25

    Reminds me of my high school days. Awesome band

  • @Johnny.G7
    @Johnny.G7 3 дні тому +1

    These cats tore it down. That was a tv show performance. Not the Grammys! These fellas left it all out there on the stage that day. Amazing performance. Bert sugarman had an awesome idea in creating that show. So many amazing LIVE performances on that show.

  • @brötzmannsax
    @brötzmannsax 11 місяців тому +23

    A timeless five star classic that made #1 in 1973 and contains top musicianship with added genius lyrics that hold true thru all these decades.

  • @AndresManosalvas
    @AndresManosalvas 11 місяців тому +20

    That is the best performance ever of WAR

  • @horaciodortona574
    @horaciodortona574 8 місяців тому +31

    I love the music of the 1970s. It was raw, and it was real. ❤

  • @cleanbowled1767
    @cleanbowled1767 Місяць тому +2

    Acoustically, melodically moving musical gem by an elite and talented group of musicians!!!

  • @ericrandle3300
    @ericrandle3300 9 місяців тому +22

    Wow! These brothers did their thing. Thanks for sharing this footage.

  • @patrickgregory4851
    @patrickgregory4851 2 дні тому +1

    Beautiful lament. None of today's music comes close.

  • @michaelbyrne8860
    @michaelbyrne8860 8 місяців тому +11

    War was a Tight Band and made Great Music! Love The World is a Ghetto! And it still is!

  • @cawiltu
    @cawiltu 3 місяці тому +3

    That saxophone playing is something else ❤❤❤

  • @jazzpunk
    @jazzpunk 10 місяців тому +11

    ...and bands jammed. War even got a little noisy & outside...and had the ears to reel it back in. Great band!

  • @howardtennenhouse7849
    @howardtennenhouse7849 8 місяців тому +15

    What a treat.The mood,lyrics,vocals and of course the sax solo.Love it

  • @derrickdavidson4848
    @derrickdavidson4848 8 місяців тому +14

    This is one of the best groups of the musical 70's, that has 🎶 that you want to listening to!!💿

  • @dallasrealestateagent09
    @dallasrealestateagent09 23 дні тому +2

    There is nothing like the music from my era!

  • @324cmac
    @324cmac 8 місяців тому +6

    Along with everything else that was perfect about this performance, I loved how the cameraperson spent just about equal time on every musician when it was their time to shine.

  • @emmanuelwilliams6004
    @emmanuelwilliams6004 8 місяців тому +11

    Born in the 60s I grew up in this/ my era the best 60s & 70s I remember this like yesterday!

    • @324cmac
      @324cmac 8 місяців тому +1

      I feel like part of me is still back there. I lived in San Jose, CA from 1965 through 1975 (9 years old until 19 years old). The San Francisco Bay Area was the best place for the best music ever!

    • @emmanuelwilliams6004
      @emmanuelwilliams6004 8 місяців тому

      @@324cmac Me to 💯

  • @jamalljones37
    @jamalljones37 8 місяців тому +21

    One of the realist songs ever 🙌

  • @Mystique2u
    @Mystique2u 2 місяці тому +2

    War, Mandrill, New Birth, and EWF were the BEST BANDS of the 70s. Real music and great memories!!! 🎶💖

  • @coreyoliphant3268
    @coreyoliphant3268 9 місяців тому +17

    Powerful tune. One of my favorites.

  • @CLARKaka
    @CLARKaka 8 місяців тому +10

    So far ahead of there time real musicians like me can so respect them

  • @egoggins8389
    @egoggins8389 3 місяці тому +3

    OMG I was 13 yrs Old, the horns, guitar, drums, flute, that sound it’s like that took you to a high point, did a low pitch, then those instruments made you too mellow then it slowly brought the beat back up with their smooth vocals! I had the windows open with summer air flowing in and DAZZ flowing out to those who wanted to hear! Mom came home and broke my 45”, I went out and brought it again…. Yes a lil girl digging those drifts my fav band…👧🏽

  • @randolphpatterson5061
    @randolphpatterson5061 17 днів тому +2

    This listening experience is indescribable! Just magical! (BTW I'm 70 and have loved this band since they first came out.)

  • @feliciacoby5321
    @feliciacoby5321 8 місяців тому +9

    War❤❤❤❤Watched this as a teenager Fantastic show Phenomenal Group should have been inducted into Music hall of fame❤😊

  • @Pigeon317
    @Pigeon317 22 дні тому +2

    WAR has always been my favorite band, especially when Eric Burden was with them! ❤ 2024

  • @vivianwade3185
    @vivianwade3185 8 місяців тому +15

    REAL MUSIC 💯💯💯 Thank God that I saved all my records and albums!!!!

    • @conniemoore3848
      @conniemoore3848 8 місяців тому +1

      U got that right 👍. I think 🤔 my father still has this album 😂 .

    • @vivianwade3185
      @vivianwade3185 8 місяців тому

      @@conniemoore3848 Right on 👍👍👍

  • @oldschoolfunkster1
    @oldschoolfunkster1 4 місяці тому +3

    I saw these guys live at my college as a freshman. They introduced a young lady named Sheila E who really jammed on the timbales with them. Man! it was magic!! Just like they sound right here. Next band to play...was Rare Earth. We had it made in my generation's music.

  • @edgarsnake2857
    @edgarsnake2857 8 місяців тому +16

    Love this band. One of many great performances on MS.

  • @MichaelGloth-f7j
    @MichaelGloth-f7j 9 місяців тому +21

    Pure Fire

  • @Mo_Taser
    @Mo_Taser 11 місяців тому +15

    That is absolute magic.

  • @eugeneewings9522
    @eugeneewings9522 20 днів тому +1

    The Greatest 😢 performance i have seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing your beautiful music and talent🙏

    • @juanlamaupin4213
      @juanlamaupin4213 15 днів тому

      Bumping frog aka your host the one that loves you the most bumping frog aka woilio jumbo cloud uno aka the goat taboo ❤❤❤❤😅😢

  • @sekhemasaru5718
    @sekhemasaru5718 7 місяців тому +10

    YOU ARE WITNESSING THE STRENGTH OF REAL MUSIC 💪🏾

  • @brendastevenson8521
    @brendastevenson8521 2 місяці тому +2

    I had the honor of catching this group at The Warehouse here in New Orleans on Tchoupitoulas Street in the 70's . What a great night and performance .