Sammy Hagar - Rock Candy - 5/19/1978 - Winterland
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- Опубліковано 13 лис 2020
- Recorded 5/19/1978 - Winterland (San Francisco, CA)
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It’s not that we are old. It’s that our music is better than yours. Always will be.
Say it loud; say it proud! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
You said it Bra...I am a 70's child. So much great Rock n Roll. Now I'm 62 and still ROCKIN....MAKE IT LAST!!!!
100% Shout it out loud ! the 70"s were and will always be awesome ✌
Couldn't have said it better myself
So TRUE!
Crazy thing is that Sammy STILL sounds the same! Never lost it!!!
LEGEND....
He definitely doesn't sound the same lol
Uh.... no. I just saw him with The Circle here in Clearwater, FL two months ago and he sounded great for his age, but not this good.
just saw him summer of 2022 in Bridgeport, CT and will again Summer 2024 in Bridgeport, CT.
In my mind he still sounds the same until I see an old video and realize how great he sounded back then.
Man, we were skinny in the 70's
First Montrose album was one of the greatest debut LPS of all time!
Boston wasnt far behind. Van Halens either.
The amazing thing is that very very very few people know that. Put on your headphones and crank Montrose Montrose and it's simply BLAST OFF! Now all these years later I play it for my high school students...so fun to watch their little minds get smoked.
Amen!
This is what real musicians do. They just play, and play live. They don't need auto-tune and all the synthesizer computer controlled crap. I'm so glad I grew up during this era. Sammy still sounds this good to this day. The man is legend.
You gotta love those impromptu jam sessions in the middle that turn a 3 minute song into a 10 minute party
Ozzy used auto tune
@@drcrayray6269 Ozzy used ozzy-tune.
Neal comes out plugs in and nails it . The 70s were a great time for music . No auto tune no amp modelers , you had to get by on talent .
Get by on talent.
That's funny, love it.
You’re wrong. Today is the best time for music. You have the entire library of music at your disposal. Any song can be listened to now. You don’t have to wait for it to play on the radio. You don’t have to wait until you get home to play vinyl. You don’t have the interruption of an 8 track slowing down. And what’s wrong with auto tune and amp modelers? They are just tools. They can be used in different ways. Some ways appeal to you, some don’t. Just like acoustic and electric guitar. So stop being such a disgruntled boomer and learn to enjoy and appreciate the technology we have.
@@AG-lm5uf he's talking about the quality of the music not the accessibility to the music.
Today's "popular" music is garbage, lyrics written at s 3rd grade level with no depth.
The music itself is played through or by a computer.
Most of it is trash, and that's being disrespectful to trash.
Talent and hard work, that’s something to respect
@@bgifford1969 Popular music is just music some executives manufactured and packaged by the record label to sell. Of course it’s gonna suck. Which is why today is the best time for music. Accessibility to less popular music means better music. So yeah, popular music sucks, but so do most people.
H.S.A.S. To come shortly after Standing on top ......Top of the Rock ! Who rememberes
Wow. I'll be 67 on 3-9. I haven't been that excited in years. 😎
It was just a better time back then. That’s not me sounding like an old fart, it’s the truth.
But we are getting older because only older people say that I feel the same way you do I’m 57 or 56 I guess I forget sometimes a great music and it will never get old
Agreed. Even disco music around 1978 1979 sounds amazing
Video killed the radio star
True That!!!
I'm 22 and I think the 70s kicked the most ass, music doesn't age.
Back when music was great and life was simple and just better. Man I miss the 70’s more than ever.
@@paulkey8721 I'm sorry but you make yourself sound like some amateur with that statement. The fact that you hear wrong notes is proof of that. Can you point me to any moment in this video where he plays a wrong note? You can't, because there is none. Just because he uses more than the pentatonic scale doesn't mean it's wrong or out of key. It means your ears are not used to the scales he's using.
Me too, so bad.The sweet freedom. This sounds so good !
Sammy Hagar has always been comfortable on stage with any of the greats, turning them loose to do their thing. No fragile ego in that man.
fuck yeah! he does his thing :)
well said man! he is one cool kat!
It certainly helps that he can sing with the greats & play the guitar with the greats. He is one of the greatest himself.
@@st0n3ymontana He was giving Neil some tips
Saw him last night at the Ryman in Nashville, the original Grand Old Opry venue. 2500 seats and I have a new found respect for Sammy. Loves what he does and it shows, hasn’t lost a step, and voice has held up remarkably. No ego, glad to share the stage and Bob Weir joined him for a couple of tunes. He still rocks, but is the same age as Sammy, and looks old enough to be his father! Forgot how much he is a part of the music history of my life. He is inspirational and I mean that sincerely. He’s deserving of any accolades that he receives and more.
No sponsorship interference . No political B.S.. Just straight up rock and roll fun. Man do I miss those days!
Hedonism and consumerism was the undercover intrinsic propaganda of pop music, once the job was done, they added advertising
And tickets were $20 at the most.
@@bubbadano1508 Try 4 bucks....
Yep, no wound up, uptight, stupid Republican types at all...or tolerated, like those Nazi's are now.
@@ww2remembered983 Lot of great rock bands came out of Russia, right Komrade?
Man, that is a guy who is absolutely loving what he’s doing.
Neal Schon. One of the greatest guitarists of all time!
I have 3 Bay Area Guitarist in my Top 10 of All Time. Santana, Neal & Ronnie in that order
Not even top 200
Correction! The best ever!
@@tmklunk Said no one ever
Preach!!
Man, 45 years ago and he still kicks ass!
Those were the days people!!! Just great rock n roll...no politics...no cancel culture....no $400 tickets....no auto tune....I was born in 1966...I remember the 1978 rock scene well thanks to my older brother!
He took me to journey with Van Halen as the opening act in 1978!!!
The Montrose record was a killer record. A doozie.
A humdinger
That Montrose lp was a must in any record collection . Every song kicks my ass.
@@richardtaylor8595 indeed @Richard! Fantastic record start to finish. Make it last a very cool number I’d always liked from that album. 👍
@@Itelkner you bet! 👌
Sammy wrote bad motor scooter when he was like 17.
Good times. When everything was rude and wild and people used to love rock.
And NOBODY got Offended except Parents!!!!
Sammy was a legit rockstar before he ever joined Van Halen.
We slay here in Chicago still. Rock is very much alive. State of mind. Kids aren't fools. I always took candy from strangers
I was at Winterland for this, but I was always at Winterland. The 70's were the best
Good for you! Seriously, Good for you. Lived in Texas, never got to go.
Neal Schon with that fro man, that was the 70's right there.
Neil...(no?).
@@brianjob3018 you know what he meant, what are you the proofreader today?
45 years and still SMOKIN'
Sammy is just simply amazing. I was critical of VanHagar at first but anyone can tell 5150 was one of the greatest rock albums of all time.
David Lee Roth was Van Halen ,never like van Hagar, but I like the Red Rocker,
I love Sammy w VH!! Some of my fav songs of all time!
funny you say that because 5150 only sold 6 million copies , 1984 sold over 10 million copies, in the best Van Halen album of all time is Van Halen also sold over 10 million copies in 1978
@@user-rd8vp6nq8b It just goes to show Van Halen didn't die when Dave left. Looking back, Sammy was the only singer who could take the ball and run with it and they made some memorable music fron 1986-1991.
@@CodeBleu724 yeah but they sold half the albums
I'm as old as Sammy and i warn you all about him the king of singing love you brother Sammy Hagar
think about all of the world class guitar players Sammy has played with ... and he’s still got it after 50+ years
And he is no slouch on lead.
This is how it was done in the 1970s. Full, all out energy....live and raw!!! Best decade for rock & roll.
I’ve always liked Sammy for his straight forward approach to Rock & Roll. No BS. The party time atmosphere always surrounds him.
Wow … that’s deep
Thank God I grew up when rock n roll had some BALLS.
Oh man. This is specifically why I NEVER dissed "Van Hagar". The man is a freakin legend!
About 70 yrs old and still has the pipes.
Fuck yeah, he is!
I'm a huge VH fan..love Dave..but Sammy is the man🍻🎸🎶🎵
he only got loose on one song, to bridle such a bad ass is criminal
I hear you, but Van Hagar never sounded like this……ever.
Ol' Sammy has been rocking a long time, and he's still got it!
FUUUKN A HES GOT IT ROCK SOLID ALWAZE!!!!!!
Fun fact. This is about the exact same time Van Halen released their debut album. Great time to be alive.
Sammy is older but in 2023 he is still the same as 1974 rock star all day every day love this guy
I will be 70 , in July 24 …and this was da ..shit , back in the day ! But back then , I was only 24 ,and was makin , money , hand over fist , and I went to at least , one good show every week , and there were really great bands , back then , I was a metal head , and the shows just got better and better , saw Sammy , with Montrose , and every other band he played in like at least 6 times , but just like the times , the 70’s thru early 90’s , that was the best time , to see a great band , and the tickets , was , cheap as dirt ! ❤🎉, but just like that it all changed , and so many of the great bands , are dying off , hell , we are all old guys , BUT THOSE WERE THE DAYS , That’s fer , damn sure !
Winterland was the place to be in the Seventies & I feel sooo lucky to have been a part of that time !! Every weekend was just the best goddamn music Trower , Montrose , Ufo , Humble Pie , Joe Walsh , B O C , Sabbath , Journey , Earthquake , Y&T , The Tube's , the list is endless not to mention the Last Waltz oh & when the Who played solo & you had to send in the cash for your tickets damn those were the greatest times in my life & I'm overwhelmed with the memories of it all really thank you for posting this
"Time Machine" & for the inspiration I get from going back there !! JR
Long Live Winterland!!!! I miss that old building, I was at those shows too!!!!!!!!
@@mrfunacidrock4264 yeah it was my favorite place to be hands down , just watching the videos before the shows was so cool I mean where else would that happen HA !! And I really dig yer handle am I assuming that the numerals are yer B-day if so I'm not that far off at 1 23 60 & the shit we've been witness to is pretty parallel & I hope you have really great day today & all rest you got rock on !!!!
@@jrnash5329Great place to Rock, all the live footage was black & white before the shows, Bill Ghram put on the best shows.
Just the best memories of all time , hell I wish I could go back in the past if only to stand in line HA ! That would be really stupendous & all the rest of the over the top references RNR will go on forever & I'll never change !
Sammy never disappoints.
I love this Montrose classic it's a national treasure ❤❤
Takes me back to great times. Music is the ultimate time machine. Schon is a amazing guitarist and Sammy can play with anybody. Great rock music of the 70’s and then metal of the 1980’s. So many greats from those two decades. Back when music had meaning. Today is a joke in comparison.
Brothers There... Sammy and Neal , "Through The Fire" together ! Some of the best music ever recorded revolves around these two !
Great observation. So true.
So glad I was going to shows in this era. Rock and roll was complete chaos and excitement. I miss those days of $7.00 gets you a floor ticket and nite of fun. Today is different, it's still fun, but those days of olde... bedlam baby!
They played on my birthday, fantastic
Saw Hagar twice in my younger "On Fire" days. First time was in 74 when Montrose and Foghat, opened for J Geils. Second time was in 1980 when Hagar was a solo act playing at the very first Roklahoma in Norman, OK. He, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, and The Doobie Brothers played at the south endzone on Owen Field. It was September in Oklahoma, and God was it hot. They had a first aid tent set up on the 50 yard line, and as people passed out from the heat, they would be carried to the tent for aid, and if needed, they would send them to the hospital in an ambulance. My wife and several friends sat up in the shade of the press box and drank adult beverages watching the entire thing unfold. Great memories.
You got that RIGHT BachRocķ! Look at how much of "their" music has already faded away! I'm a fan of most music, GOOD MUSIC that is! Now, we all have our own opinion. And I realize we're all ENTITLED to that. It's just that your opinion happens to be wrong! Long Live Bowie, Eddie, Tom &, all of our KICK ASS PERFORMERS who played & sang from their SOUL! RIP Can't wait to see that "Helluva Band" in Heaven! Thank you, Dawn ✌️ ☮️
I saw Sammy Hagar 6 months and 1 day later after this show on 11-20-1978. Great show he opened for Boston
A bunch of kids having a great time. While Sammy isn’t a kid anymore, he’s still having a blast playing.
Haven't had a smile in weeks.... ear to ear after hearing this classic again! Thanks Sam I needed this.
Sammy and whoever he plays with just kicks ass!!!!! God i love listening to this guy. I'm 61 and sometimes i feel i should branch out to other music because i don't want to limit myself but why do i always fall back to this music. BECAUSE IT'S THE BEST AND ALWAYS WILL BE!!!! That other shit is just that....... SHIT!!!!! ROCK ON BABY!!!!!!
Those were the days when you appreciated a singer but you also appreciated the other players in the band. The greatest years!!
Damn I miss the 70's! A simpler time, nearly everyone got a long, people loved their country, loved to party, the corporations and media didn't rule the world. The people were truly free.
The corporations ruled then too just harder back then to see the evidence
~~ my how people love to forget what really went down - by 1975 we were tucking our tails and scrambling out of Saigon as the VC laughed at us - Nixon had ruined all faith in government and all folks could do was get baked and try to forget it all at a good rock show.
@@billyz5088 look I get it. Shit went down in every decade - the 50's - Korea, Atom bombs..etc, the 60's - riots, Altamont, Manson...etc. I'm talking more about a mood, an attitude, a way of life. Today is depressing, confusing and the general sense of hopelessness feels like it's going to be with us for a while. I haven't forgot what really went down and I sure as hell can't ignore the shit show that is today's America.
@@BD-xn2dp ~~ agreed - overall I did prefer that era of much better music and people actually talking to each other instead of just texting - skyping etc. - and now our tech utopia is killing us - ransomware - widespread cyberwarfare coming - it could make the bad stuff of the 70's look quite tame if we don't get a handle on it fast.
@@billyz5088 Well said, sir. Couldn't agree more
When Neil travels from show to show he just stashes his guitar and amp in his hair.
The mushroomhead hair is bound to make a comeback
@@skeezix8156 gbggghghgh GC tv TV go
Just imagine how many proud mary's were hidden throught that magnificent fro!
No tapping, no appreggios, no whammy.
Neal's a pure six string Gunslinger!
He definitely hasn't lost his touch, thanks Sammy.
To really appreciate this band’s work, listen to the albums. Hager and Ronnie Montrose are amazing!
The guitar tone and performance was unreal.
Love this Song! What a Rocker! Saw Sammy Hager when he opened for the Cars in ‘79, I hadn’t heard of him before. My older brother had this Montrose album and I liked it before seeing Sammy, had no idea he was the singer in Montrose.
Damn I was 6 years old here. Two of my favorites in the 80s Sammy Hagar and Neil Schon
I was 13
If any of you were around in the 70's Winter land on Steiner St. in San Francisco had concerts every other week with on the average Four upcoming bands and it was so loud , you would leave with your ear's buzzing. I saw so many good shows and I didn't miss many. I'd save up my paper route money every other week and me and a couple of friends would have a blast. Just for instance I saw Johnny Winter band, Foghat , ZZ top and the other band I can't remember but ZZ top were the loudest three piece band I ever heard. I wish everyone could enjoy the fantastic concerts Bill Graham put on and I saw this concert. Nothing like the 70's, ask anyone that experienced it. Rock on.Peace.
I grew up in Hayward Çalif, Seen many shows at Winterland first concert ever was Bad Compàny there I was hooked, Seen Montrose with Sammy, seen him on same gig when Sammy went solo when he came out with 9 on a ten scale. Bill Ghram put on the best shows in the Bay area.
@@larrybailey408 Hi Larry, the acid was good back in the day too, lol. Did you know that Bill Graham died in a helicopter crash too with another musician but can't remember who. Peace 🕊️.
It doesn't get any better than this. REALmusic Done the right way With the red Rocker live😅❤
This was the first concert I ever went to. Was amazing.
Neal Schon said "I’d been jamming with Sammy forever, you know? If he was in town, I’d go play with him, whether it was Winterland or even the Cow Palace in San Francisco. We usually would jam on a Montrose song like ‘Rock Candy.’"
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I was a huge Montrose fan back in the days .... and still am!
Think of the music released in the70s. Probably the best decade.
Oh the good ol' days.....Sammy looks 16 and Neal looks like Lionel Richie. They both sounded great then and still do to this day. I don't think Sammy ever ages.
You know, when he stopped wearing the honky fro I thought they had a new lead guitarist. I didn't realize until later it was still Schon.
Neal DOES look like Lionel Richie
His autobiography “Red” was a great read,couldn’t put it down.The guy is a survivor.
Amen to that brother
He also did a television segment a couple of years back with Dan Rather. Sammy took Dan for a ride in his million dollar Ferrari and had a great conversation. What surprised me is Sammy said he has made much more money with investments outside of his music career than ever for music itself. It’s a great interview you should look it up.
Man those were the days ! Every time we turned around we were heading to a concert ! 😊
Saw Hagar open for Boston in 78. That begat a life long love affair. I’ve seen him more than a dozen times…hardest working dude out there…
Neil is one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Journey never quite highlighted his awesome abilities.
He's among the greatest
NEAL!!
Then you haven't listened to Journey's first 3 albums without Perry.
oh I agree look at the project he did with Sammy HSAS? a the groups Hardline and a little of Bad English
@@jaycareaga9929 oh yes that's what I liked about the tour they're on a bring Greg Rollie on for a couple old songs before perry 10 min jams wasn't made for radio lol but I'd listen to the station that played it anyway I get your point have a good day Rock On
Just listen to the first song on the first album. That’s all it would take.
Those 70’s records he made Nine On A Ten Scale through Danger Zone are pure hard rock genius
Met Sammy in a beach front restaurant on the island of MAUI in 1993. Talked to him for about 10 minutes. It was like talking to a friend I've known for years. He was so down to earth. Glad I got to see him about 3 months before with Van Halen In Honolulu.
3 days until I see Sammy & The Circle live. Can't wait...
Neal has always loved playing this type of music. Fast and hard.. love it!
It was straight up. It was raw. It had mistakes. Who cared? It was REAL !
EXACTLY!!
That is rock n roll!!👍👍
Sammy is 31 in this... he looks like he's 16. Dude is ageless... and talented AF...
i think he was 31 in 1921....dude is a wizard or some shit
@@mikeb2611 Damn straight!! Perfect...
Maybe his alien abduction story is true?🤔👽
@@rogermercer8750 Haha!! You could be on to something...
31 is still young. Why do people act like 25 is young but 31 isn’t?
Montrose/ Sammy song Rock Candy was played heavy on its release on KSJO and KOME radio stations in San Jose, CA, wow just wow I miss those times days.
I was at this show. Incredible
One of the best artists to front a band always.This guy loves to entertain people and it shows.He gets off on people getting off on him I have been lucky enough to follow him his entire career all the way back to Montrose and all the way forward to current time.He will do it until he can't do it justice anymore.Well done Mr.Hagar !
43 years ago and still sounds the same, Just as Great, maybe even better!! The guys a F-ing Vocal Machine!!!
I loved it when he talked to Paul Rodgers on his show. He said Paul was his fav singer. And Paul said the same back to him.
Sammy was already famous and rockin all over while VH were promoting that soon to be classic hard hitting self titled debut lp of theirs. RIP Ronnie Montrose and Eddie Van Halen.
Great, but he should give props to Ronnie Montrose, right? Rock Candy is arguably the greatest rock song of all time. I about wore that Montrose album out on vinyl, tape and CD. Glad I found this video! 👍
Just damn it. For those who haven't yet seen Sammie live in any capacity, make it a bucket list item; he's a generational talent. I saw him at the San Diego County Fair about five years ago...one of the top five live shows I've seen in a few hundred. He's now a 70 y/o version of this energizer bunny self.
Saw him with Montrose in the early to mid 70's..Detroit
I've seen him several times as just Sammy Hagar. I didn't know he sang for Ronnie Montrose until years later .As far as his Van Halen gig was concerned, it was all good rock n roll but I think they should've either kept it strictly ( Sammy Hagar/ Van Halen) or they should have let Sammy do some of his original work live with the band. Why??? Because Sammy couldn't play his music or play his guitar but he had to sing the songs that they wrote for David Lee Roth. Total bullshit. Just before Sammy joined Van Halen he put out a song called " Remember The Heroes " about our war veterans. If you havnt heard it your missing out on who Sammy Hagar is.
@@gildog391 I have everything solo Sammie has done...was that "Remember the Hereos" on Three Lock Box ? I had that in vinyl, and cassette tape, and wore it out. I couldnt stomach Van Hagar. As great as the music was, and I am glad they came together and made all of that money, it wasn't Sammie, and it wasn't Van Halen. At least with respect to these two groups, I've remained a purist - and the stuff apart stands on its own, and my favorites. Sammie is a accomplished guitarist, and did give up a lot of his creativity and ability to express himself with VH. The child they created together was amazing, but just not for me. Montrose was the creative springboard to his solo stuff.
@@dw2367 yes it was " Three Lock Box" I saw Hagar in Houston in the late 70s just as I was learning to play the guitar, Bad Motor Scooter is still one of my favorites, and again, I didnt know that Ronnie Montrose taught Sammy how to play untill years later. But man, imagine as an aspiring guitarist, Ronnie Montrose is your teacher!!
I got to see him play at an Indian casino in E. San Diego. In an open air amphitheater with only about 5000 people.
That's the best way to see rock concerts with small intimate crowds
Winter Land was the place to go every weekend
Omgosh...😂This is extremely extraordinary. I was so impressed with the sound. This was just so wild. Sammy's voice just blew this thing into inanity!!! The guitar rock was phenomenal.
Omfg gotta love it Neil's playing always blows me away and Sammy's singing always does as well this is the shit
Who’s watching in 2021? I saw Sammy for the first time in 79. Blew me away!!
Sammy is one of the best Rockstar for All time
I was 12 years old! Rock on!! 😊
Sammy is in his 70’s now and looks like he’s in his late 40’s. Great video Neal and Sammy kicking ass.
He still sounds great too.
It must be all that pickle juice.......
Always been a health nut and runner
That dude IS ROCK AND ROLL!!!! Total energy 😍👍
ONe of my favorite rock stars of all time. Just because he's a nice guy.
AH yeah the days I grew up in! No bull, just straight jammin it out!
What a tremendous song from a time when artists were simply talented. And Neil Schon is one ffing underrated player, what a talent. Damn, do I miss those days……
Sammy, doing it for decades!
Wow, this is my stomping ground and I missed this.
Glad we got to live in a time of actual great music. Unlike the present .
Guess I'll give myself a f****** thumbs up since nobody else f****** will
Awesome group of musicians! Love this song and the entire first Montrose album!!!
Ben Stiller crushed it on that solo…
😆😆😆👍
The Internet has been won.
After the show, Sammy troubled him for a hot cup of "shut the hell up."
Damn dude, that was funny!!!!!
I knew I recognized him from somewhere
THIS IS GOLD. as a huge Van Hagar fan I cannot believe I’ve never seen this footage. SAMMY YOU ARE A LEGEND
In 1978 I was 18, drove a really nice ‘72 firebird, had a fro like the lead guitar player and probably had this on 8 track. I know I had other Montrose 8 tracks. Fun times.
OMG 😲!!! Look how young Sammy is! He has always been a rocker true and through!! 😍✌🎤🎶
I'm down there in the front somewhere trippin balls. Winterland was a great venue. Saw many a show there. Sammy, Nugent, Trower, Marino, Beck, Mahavishnu spring to mind
You saw some good shows
Yikes...you are the fortunate son!
Right there with you on all those shows. What a great time winterland was. $4.00 a show. The tshirts cost more than the concert.
Keep tripping balls.
Good day, I too saw Soooooo many great shows back in that era. General admission and 4 to 5 dollars a show. I remember seeing Mahogany Rush before they changed it to "Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush" and saw them many times afterward. Saw Sabbath 8+ times with Ozzy, including their "Never Say Die" tour where an up and coming band called "Van Halen" was the opening act. And let's not forget early Priest, before all the leather, UFO with Michael Schancer,(sp), Foghat, just Soooooooo many greats back then. 😃
If I just had a dollar for every time I spun this album.