Had the pleasure of seeing these guys open for Al Kooper and the Car Show in NYC. Must have been in 1969. Have been looking for their albums for a long time. Thanks for this video
Saw them on Smothers Brothers Show around 1969 .- went out the next day and bought their album Fusion - I still have it. Very powerful counter culture stuff even in 2012.
I saw them on the Today show in 1968, and wondered, "What the hell is this?" I saw them shortly thereafter on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" doing an anti-war song, "I'm Going to Prison So I Can Be Free" (or something like that)... and then I saw them two years later (and for several successive years after that) at Marietta College (Ohio), and they put on one of the 10 best concerts I have ever seen. The entire show was in mime, except for the music. N.D. Smart III was on drums (a "Runt-"era Todd Rundgren sideman, even then), and the flute player, who also played electric alto sax (the first time I had ever seen such a thing; I'd never heard of Eddie Harris at that point), who was also the best mime, was a guy named Mike Sagarese, who went on to teach Music Ed. at the Manhattan School of Music. (He also convinced me, in a conversation after the show, not to try to be Rock Star, or even a Full-time Professional Musician, until I finished college... Thank you, sir.) Addendum: They came to Marietta for shows in four successive years: Between the third year and the fourth year, they were signed to a MAJOR label, given the benefit of high-level direction... ...and the fourth year's show was, by far, the worst. Further Addendum: Look at the opening credits... all the kids dancing are black... Look at the show itself... you see not one young American of African descent, not one...
The Hello People were, to some extent, a novelty act with the mime shtick and that probably limited their popularity. But if you listen to their first two albums, they made pretty damn good music for the day.
In 67 my buddy Steve and I hitchhiked to San Fransisco to see The Paul Butterfield Blues Band play at the Fillmore. There were two unknown bands also playing in the line-up. Santanna and Hello People.
One of the band members was from Athens, Ohio, where I went to school(Ohio U.) They actually were really good in their day-- used to see em a couple times a year down there.
Wow, I must be having an acid flashback! First, an offscreen announcer introduces the show. A 100% black audience is dancing. A few seconds later the host says they're running out of time...and Whooosh! Completely new scenery, an all white audience, and the most un-black band in history appears out of nowhere - a troop of ghosts singing a haunting and catchy melody from another world. Then Whoosh! Cut to Booker T and the MGs and some bored teens! Loved it - thanks for posting.
I'm always intrigued by groups with unusual off-brand guitars, instead of the usual Fenders and Rickenbackers. That 12-string is interesting, as is that bass.
I have one of their albums from 1970. The album is called FUSION and has a lot of folk and jazz influences in it. A little of new left politics in the lyrics. They all had painted faces and went by nicknames. I will have to dig up the album and put a song or two on the youtube.
My goodness, why was the tape stopped? After that performance, I needed to hear some Booker T and the MGs! Loved the host's raised eyebrows when he introduced the band...
That is NOT Todd Rundgren. Todd produced them, but the guitar player was on the first couple albums, but had to go to prison for protesting the war and left the band... I saw them a lot, mostly after he left, and eventually the flute player as well. Couldn't really see if the drummer was ND Smart, but the rest are the original members
You're being a bit unfair. True, this is not one of Hello People's better stuff and not a reflection on their true grit. They had a great 45 in 1968 called "Jerusalem" and hat an edgy anti-war "Anthem" on the Smothers Brothers show, which fortunately someone found and shared on UA-cam...I think put in a search "Hello People Anthem" and you'll find it.
Gettin Freaky in Ohio! Those hillbillies must've lost their minds when they go a load of these guys. I dig it! Look like a precursor to Be Bop Deluxe in the 70s. Folk rock meets acid.!
the host's eyerows rais comicly when he says the name of the band, sort of like he thinks the name is stupid or something. lol. btw, WOW, what eyebrows! lol
Had the pleasure of seeing these guys open for Al Kooper and the Car Show in NYC. Must have been in 1969. Have been looking for their albums for a long time. Thanks for this video
Saw them on Smothers Brothers Show around 1969 .- went out the next day and
bought their album Fusion - I still have it. Very powerful counter culture stuff even in 2012.
The Hello People are singing "Let's Go Hide in the Forest," that was released a a single in late 1967 (Philips #40481). It was not part of any album.
I saw them on the Today show in 1968, and wondered, "What the hell is this?"
I saw them shortly thereafter on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" doing an anti-war song, "I'm Going to Prison So I Can Be Free" (or something like that)... and then I saw them two years later (and for several successive years after that) at Marietta College (Ohio), and they put on one of the 10 best concerts I have ever seen. The entire show was in mime, except for the music.
N.D. Smart III was on drums (a "Runt-"era Todd Rundgren sideman, even then), and the flute player, who also played electric alto sax (the first time I had ever seen such a thing; I'd never heard of Eddie Harris at that point), who was also the best mime, was a guy named Mike Sagarese, who went on to teach Music Ed. at the Manhattan School of Music.
(He also convinced me, in a conversation after the show, not to try to be Rock Star, or even a Full-time Professional Musician, until I finished college...
Thank you, sir.)
Addendum:
They came to Marietta for shows in four successive years:
Between the third year and the fourth year, they were signed to a MAJOR label, given the benefit of high-level direction...
...and the fourth year's show was, by far, the worst.
Further Addendum:
Look at the opening credits... all the kids dancing are black...
Look at the show itself... you see not one young American of African descent, not one...
The song you heard is titled 'Anthem'. I first saw that performance when E! re-aired 'The Smothers Brothers' Comedy Hour'.
The Hello People were, to some extent, a novelty act with the mime shtick and that probably limited their popularity. But if you listen to their first two albums, they made pretty damn good music for the day.
In 67 my buddy Steve and I hitchhiked to San Fransisco to see The Paul Butterfield Blues Band play at the Fillmore. There were two unknown bands also playing in the line-up. Santanna and Hello People.
One of the band members was from Athens, Ohio, where I went to school(Ohio U.) They actually were really good in their day-- used to see em a couple times a year down there.
The song they're singing is "let's go hide in the forest" and it's a Sunshine Pop Gem! :)
+AstroMockerSelector Any idea if this is available as an MP3?
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Wow, I must be having an acid flashback! First, an offscreen announcer introduces the show. A 100% black audience is dancing. A few seconds later the host says they're running out of time...and Whooosh! Completely new scenery, an all white audience, and the most un-black band in history appears out of nowhere - a troop of ghosts singing a haunting and catchy melody from another world. Then Whoosh! Cut to Booker T and the MGs and some bored teens!
Loved it - thanks for posting.
It is indeed quite a hodgepodge, but that was par for the course in the late 60s! You describe it so well!
Drummer ND Smart was the drummer in Gram Parsons touring band the Fallen Angels with Emmylou Harris.
ND Smart played with Barry and The Remains too
Boy, they were a much better group than this song shows. The album they made with Todd Rundgren producing was a amazing.
I'm always intrigued by groups with unusual off-brand guitars, instead of the usual Fenders and Rickenbackers. That 12-string is interesting, as is that bass.
wow...hilarious! LOVEIt!!
Thanks for introducing me to the Hello People!
What a treasure! Thanks for uploading this, whoever you are
Don't evn think of those buffoons KISS while watching this
I have one of their albums from 1970. The album is called FUSION and has a lot of folk and jazz influences in it. A little of new left politics in the lyrics. They all had painted faces and went by nicknames. I will have to dig up the album and put a song or two on the youtube.
This feels like "Star Trek' meets "American Bandstand", directed by Russ Meyer.
My goodness, why was the tape stopped? After that performance, I needed to hear some Booker T and the MGs! Loved the host's raised eyebrows when he introduced the band...
i like the way the host raises his eyebrow just before the song starts as if to say "yeah, i know this is bullshit!"
That is NOT Todd Rundgren. Todd produced them, but the guitar player was on the first couple albums, but had to go to prison for protesting the war and left the band... I saw them a lot, mostly after he left, and eventually the flute player as well. Couldn't really see if the drummer was ND Smart, but the rest are the original members
I don't think that was Norman, but definitely Larry, Bobby and Greg.
The singer is named Sonny Tongue. He was jailed for draft dodgery not long after this. He wrote their famous anti-draft song called 'Anthem'.
interesting.. thanks for sharing...
ALRIGHT !! Who slipped ACID to The Association !!
Perfect. I enjoy this band very much. What's the song's title?
I love this video but wish they were doing one of their better songs. This one isn't particularly hot. "Jerusalem" would've been great.
PERFECT!
Anyone know what the make of the 12 string guitar is?
Thank you.
All three of the guitarists are left-handed?! The odds are astronomical!
Ha! No, they're not.
Greatest comment ever
OH MY GOD!!!!!!! hahahahha!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!
pre a clockwork orange as well
I had a white Kent guitar like that red one
didnt they have a minor hit with a song called i love you ?
"I Love You" was a Zombies remake by People, a California band that included Larry Norman. Hello People is a totally different band.
I wish I´d been there.. It remind me a little about Genesis early years. Maybe they inspired each other.
Is this available on any compilations?
You're being a bit unfair. True, this is not one of Hello People's better stuff and not a reflection on their true grit. They had a great 45 in 1968 called "Jerusalem" and hat an edgy anti-war "Anthem" on the Smothers Brothers show, which fortunately someone found and shared on UA-cam...I think put in a search "Hello People Anthem" and you'll find it.
Gettin Freaky in Ohio! Those hillbillies must've lost their minds when they go a load of these guys. I dig it! Look like a precursor to Be Bop Deluxe in the 70s. Folk rock meets acid.!
Oh shit I'm going to have bad dreams....
Listen To the Flower People!
Same here: Hunh?!?!?
the host's eyerows rais comicly when he says the name of the band, sort of like he thinks the name is stupid or something. lol.
btw, WOW, what eyebrows! lol
Unsung, slept uypon(by me (smile)) group-a-dope-grouyp hosted by David Zwirner.
Did Kiss steal their makeup act?
@poptopia1 no you're thinking of People...
@MusicDude86 thanks for the info...two bands in whiteface and they have similar names, go figure.
Singing mimes?! WTF?!?!
Ummm... okay, yeah.
wow, you can't make up shit this funny. at least not anymore.
these guys were dead serious
cool, but truly strange stuff
umm...
Kiss started out pretty wimpy.
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Yuhwry
what's up with the hiddious makeup?
Truly genius with their make-up and ahead of the times. I bet Kiss got their idea for their make-up.
@@karenheckmann4661 Ahead of their time? Should we keep waiting for mime rock to go mainstream?
Oh, HELL, no, Todd!
My gaydar is bleeping off the chart......
este video es un poco perturbador...
not a fan of the tune.. but the sounds and harmony are good... need a better song tho...
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@zzzxxyy Dance or Die!
Not my style at all! Typical Haight-Ashbury influenced Peace Love Hippie Junk! SIXTIES PUNK RULES! 1966 FOREVER!
Creeeeeepy.
Good music, but man am I glad that the whole mime thing had pretty much died out by the time I came of age.
WTF??!!?
Garbage from my era.