Back in 1977 I toured the studio where the Midnight Special was taped. It was much smaller than it looked on TV. There were three stages and no seating for the audience. The audience sat on cushions on the floor. This video is a good example of what I saw during my visit.
That is really cool and something I am sure you won't forget. Did the audience turn to face whatever stage had an artist performing or did they just use one stage per taping?
Check out his RCA albums "Feliciano" (1968) "Fireworks" (1970) and "And The Feeling's Good"(1974 - featuring Theme From Chico & the Man) His versions of tunes by Elton John and Stevie Wonder are amazing.
So beautiful, his version, love him. A few years ago I saw a video clip of JF in concert playing Purple Haze, iirc, on an electric guitar. I had no idea how well he could play smokin’ psychedelic-prog style, blues rock lead guitar, too. He’s fantastic!😎🎸
If JF had had the same background of managers and record companies behind him as Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Neil Young and many others who in reality are not worth an inch and an iota of the soul of Jose, today he would be an incredible million-record superstar. Unfortunately she just had it all wrong around him..
The Intro to me is beyond depressing, it just makes you think of Jim, Jim had been gone for 2 years already and still would’ve been in his 20’s. RIP Jim Morrison 🙏
It's not important what you think, it's important what happened when Jose released this song and the entire "Feliciano" LP in 1968, a large group of musicians were amazed by a sound and fusion never heard before in the pop-soul world. . and everyone imitated Jose's arrangement for this song (from Stevie Wonder onwards all over the world), Robbie Krieger himself, author of the song, has always declared "I owe a big debt to Jose, when he rewrote Light My Fire everyone around the world they imitated him and we (doors) only earned thanks to him)
@@daybrd916 Whatever...I still don't like his version, I never was a Jose Feliciano fan. But he did have a #3 hit with it and I don't doubt that Robbie Krieger liked that nice Big Fat Royality Check he got from Jose's having recorded his song. I would have liked that too had I been Robbie!
It's not important what you think, it's important what happened when Jose released this song and the entire "Feliciano" LP in 1968, a large group of musicians were amazed by a sound and fusion never heard before in the pop-soul world. . and everyone imitated Jose's arrangement for this song (from Stevie Wonder onwards all over the world), Robbie Krieger himself, author of the song, has always declared "I owe a big debt to Jose, when he rewrote Light My Fire everyone around the world they imitated him and we (doors) only earned thanks to him)
He's so awesome! I love his version just as much as The Doors! 😍💜😎🔥
He did a mean California Dreamin' version as well.
Always loved this fabulous rendition!
José Feliciano probably made the best version of this song!
Jackie Wilson also has a great one.
@@fretfix1 thanks for the recommendation, I never heard that version before. The Al Green's version is awesome too!
You obviously haven't heard the Mae West version!
Actually I have that album on vinyl. I recommend listening to it naked:) Thanks for the reminder!!@@williambaxter4628
No way holmez.....The Doors by far! ❤ VIVA FELICIANO! Y JIM TAMBIEN❤
José Feliciano is always on top of my list! What a talented and skilled musician!
Jose had something special. Not my type of music, but I always enjoyed hearing him perform, and still do.
Jose has such a cool voice...
Back in 1977 I toured the studio where the Midnight Special was taped.
It was much smaller than it looked on TV. There were three stages and no seating for the audience. The audience sat on cushions on the floor. This video is a good example of what I saw during my visit.
That is really cool and something I am sure you won't forget. Did the audience turn to face whatever stage had an artist performing or did they just use one stage per taping?
Cool
Jose is the best! What a performer!
As a Gen xer I only know Jose from Feliz Navidad. I wasn't aware he was cool. Nice rendition !
Check out his RCA albums "Feliciano" (1968) "Fireworks" (1970) and "And The Feeling's Good"(1974 - featuring Theme From Chico & the Man) His versions of tunes by Elton John and Stevie Wonder are amazing.
Respect
I love this version
So beautiful, his version, love him. A few years ago I saw a video clip of JF in concert playing Purple Haze, iirc, on an electric guitar.
I had no idea how well he could play smokin’ psychedelic-prog style, blues rock lead guitar, too. He’s fantastic!😎🎸
I used to fall asleep to this 😂
Jim would have been proud.
Can’t go wrong with Jose feliciano
JF’s entire 1968 album, Feliciano, which includes LmyF is a keeper. Not one clunker on the record.
If JF had had the same background of managers and record companies behind him as Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Neil Young and many others who in reality are not worth an inch and an iota of the soul of Jose, today he would be an incredible million-record superstar. Unfortunately she just had it all wrong around him..
Much talent...bet he tried to get much higher
The Intro to me is beyond depressing, it just makes you think of Jim, Jim had been gone for 2 years already and still would’ve been in his 20’s. RIP Jim Morrison 🙏
Espectacular ✨️✨️✨️👏👏👏
It’s been rumored that this was Paul Kenneth Keller’s favorite song. But he’s not currently available to comment.
Truly tasteless joke………
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Jeezus……
I can’t believe you went there. I know you are trying to make a joke out of it…… but
RRHOF ..Unsung
His biggest hit was a Christmas song.
Feliz Navidad was his best seller. Light My Fire was his highest chart position at #3. Take your pick...
@@fretfix1 The Doors remake for the win. Feliz Navidad wasn't a million seller
I don't like his version of Light My Fire. I can't believe he had a hit with it.
#3 on the charts...
It's not important what you think, it's important what happened when Jose released this song and the entire "Feliciano" LP in 1968, a large group of musicians were amazed by a sound and fusion never heard before in the pop-soul world. . and everyone imitated Jose's arrangement for this song (from Stevie Wonder onwards all over the world), Robbie Krieger himself, author of the song, has always declared "I owe a big debt to Jose, when he rewrote Light My Fire everyone around the world they imitated him and we (doors) only earned thanks to him)
@@daybrd916 Whatever...I still don't like his version, I never was a Jose Feliciano fan. But he did have a #3 hit with it and I don't doubt that Robbie Krieger liked that nice Big Fat Royality Check he got from Jose's having recorded his song. I would have liked that too had I been Robbie!
@@jimmyleon2983 not all songs are best with the original version...
The very worst version of this song👎🏻
Actually my version is waaay shittier. Ask my wife! 🤣💩
It's not important what you think, it's important what happened when Jose released this song and the entire "Feliciano" LP in 1968, a large group of musicians were amazed by a sound and fusion never heard before in the pop-soul world. . and everyone imitated Jose's arrangement for this song (from Stevie Wonder onwards all over the world), Robbie Krieger himself, author of the song, has always declared "I owe a big debt to Jose, when he rewrote Light My Fire everyone around the world they imitated him and we (doors) only earned thanks to him)