Focus performed on The Midnight Special October 5th 1973 Follow us on Social Media: / themidnightspecialtvshow / themidnightspecialtvshow / themidnightspecialtvshow / tmstvshow
My parents had a Focus album when I was growing up in 70s south London and Sylvia and Hocus Pocus were on LOUD a lot when parents were at work. Me and my brother used to do the whistling bits really loud. I was about 7 and loved Focus ever since!
A year or so after this came out, me and my mate were at a pub disco. My mate requested the DJ play this. About 10 mins later the DJ pointed to us and said this record is for those guys, and promptly played Sylvia - Y Viva Espana. We were that embarrassed that we left in shame. 😂
That was some wild and crazy rockin'! Watching the singer, he's amazing with that operatic/almost yodeling style!! Great performance by this very unique band!
I have not really listened to much Focus, aside from Hocus Pocus, but I must say that Sylvia is very good. I respect Thijs Van Leer's flute and organ solos.
Thijs is amazing!! Incredible vocalist! What a spectacular individual! Jan is a very under-appreciated guitarist! Bert Ruiter was magnificent on bass. R.I.P. March. 24, 2022. Pierre Van Der Linden is outstanding on drums. What a wonderful, talented group of people! ✌️
So good--on steroids! When I first heard this song come on the radio I pictured in my mind an older female opera singer. Then when I saw this episode in 73 I was blown away!
That's so funny, because I thought the same thing at first glance of the thumbnail. But I know Dr. Hook sings that one, so I wasn't surprised, but I didn't quite expect this either. Lol.
And then they return to Hocus Pocus ind the end ... please hear them in that order - first Hocus Pocus then Sylvia ... what have been great to be in the audience that evening !!!
Awesome channel! i subbed, all music from my youth, but i went to become a more jazzfusion drummer later on, greets, Levi in Sweden (but a native Finn..)
Akkerman went a little ahead in the beginning, Leer took it down right away! ;) we used to play this in our jazzrock group in the 70.ies, Focus was right on spot! wonderful musicians! - best studio recording of Sylvia is on the album "Focus 3" - but this is awesome too!
On the evening of *October 6, 2023,* that I am watching the video-clips of the songs "Slyvia" and "Hocus Pocus" from the appearance of the band Focus on The Midnight Special - , it is the *5oth anniversary* of the *initial broadcast* of that episode of the show.
I think I'd like this song better if it weren't for the vocal noise being made by the keyboardist. Seems really unnecessary. Otherwise, the arrangement was very good.
The talent in this band is off the hook! Jan Akkerman is one of the best guitarists few folks out of Europe ever heard of. More, please!!!!
They've given us the whole enchilada of this band, I think.
He is good, the drummer is solid as hell to boot
The Singer Is a real phenomena 👏👏👏🤪
My parents had a Focus album when I was growing up in 70s south London and Sylvia and Hocus Pocus were on LOUD a lot when parents were at work. Me and my brother used to do the whistling bits really loud. I was about 7 and loved Focus ever since!
A very special, special. Great performance.
I can never get enough of Focus- they were such a unique, talented and exciting band to watch and listen to. Another Midnight Special gem!
A year or so after this came out, me and my mate were at a pub disco. My mate requested the DJ play this. About 10 mins later the DJ pointed to us and said this record is for those guys, and promptly played Sylvia - Y Viva Espana. We were that embarrassed that we left in shame. 😂
This band was amazing. Their improvisations were mind blowing.
They're still rocking, man. And better than ever. :)
That audience couldn't believe what it had just seen. Focus should have been huge in America
Can't believe this was uploaded six days ago. I just educated my ten year old daughter on this gem of a band.
God I miss the 70s.
Me too
God I miss Jan Akkerman 😞
No words can describe just how fantastic this is ! Dutch masters.
Finally, the other song from this performance!!!
What a song, what a group!
I was 13 and I watched every show back then in the 70's, the music was incredible, so many great songs and bands.
That was some wild and crazy rockin'! Watching the singer, he's amazing with that operatic/almost yodeling style!! Great performance by this very unique band!
I thought everyone thought this was yodeling without question.
Hocus Pocus to boot! Love Focus; I have Focus 3 on vinyl and it's great end to end. Just great music by any measure. 70's ruled!
I have not really listened to much Focus, aside from Hocus Pocus, but I must say that Sylvia is very good. I respect Thijs Van Leer's flute and organ solos.
Listen to their great albums. They’re mindblowing
Amazing song and great band I miss the 70s
That snare drum tone! What a freakin band this was my god!
thiys and jan get all the hype. perre is very underated. was this bert ruiter on bass?
I honestly don’t know.
@@dougmphilly Yes, Bert Ruiter, RIP.
I think I missed that show. Right out of high-school I hitch-hiked across Canada. Shucks, I am so devastated to have missed this performance.
These guys Rock hard....❤❤❤
Omg amazing
Thijs is amazing!!
Incredible vocalist!
What a spectacular individual!
Jan is a very under-appreciated guitarist!
Bert Ruiter was magnificent on bass.
R.I.P. March. 24, 2022.
Pierre Van Der Linden is outstanding on drums.
What a wonderful, talented group of people!
✌️
Shook Pierre's hand after a gig on may 1st 😎
You are the best love that song bad ass
Эпитет СУПЕР этого мало! Непрезвойденны, Уникальные в своём Таланте!
Awesome
WOW!🎤🥁🎸🎹🤯💥🤘
Old Dutch Masters.
So good--on steroids! When I first heard this song come on the radio I pictured in my mind an older female opera singer. Then when I saw this episode in 73 I was blown away!
wow, excellent
I forgot about these guys. Love it!
Fukin brilliant!.
veri musicisti mi svegliavo il mattino andavo ascuola e ascoltavo house of the kinge poi prendevo il tram
They were the first rock group to introduce opera music into rock n roll music before Freddie Mercury of Queen existed.
Came for the "Sylvia's Mother" song. Surprise!
😁.....Same!! What a Frigging Surprise!😅
That's so funny, because I thought the same thing at first glance of the thumbnail. But I know Dr. Hook sings that one, so I wasn't surprised, but I didn't quite expect this either. Lol.
Just a little different, then?
Akkerman is still one of my fave guitarists
TMS gave us a 2 for 1 today.
3:19 INSANE chaotic energy
カッコ良すぎるなぁ…
Focusの動画漁ろ
😊 big fire !!!!❤
And then they return to Hocus Pocus ind the end ... please hear them in that order - first Hocus Pocus then Sylvia ... what have been great to be in the audience that evening !!!
Awesome channel! i subbed, all music from my youth, but i went to become a more jazzfusion drummer later on, greets, Levi in Sweden (but a native Finn..)
Is this the show where they were told they only have time for one song, so they played both superfast?😅
Akkerman went a little ahead in the beginning, Leer took it down right away! ;) we used to play this in our jazzrock group in the 70.ies, Focus was right on spot! wonderful musicians! - best studio recording of Sylvia is on the album "Focus 3" - but this is awesome too!
The song "Harem Scarem" from 1974 "Hamburger Concerto" album on ATCO failed to chart & their last swan song in US.
o mai fakin god
On the evening of *October 6, 2023,* that I am watching the video-clips of the songs "Slyvia" and "Hocus Pocus" from the appearance of the band Focus on The Midnight Special - , it is the *5oth anniversary* of the *initial broadcast* of that episode of the show.
Always entertaining
holy shit
Boy that sure sounds and looks like a Dallas Rangmaster to me on that Marshall.
Akkerman = Unbelievable
What do you get when a classically trained operatic/yodeler does to much acid…😂
Next up ? Hamburger Concerto !
Akkerman. The best guitarist I ever saw.
if they only had talent at the mixing board like they do onstage.....
Everyone looking at him thinking 'slow the fuck down!'
What the... This is from 1973?
While "Hocus Pocus" was a comic masterpiece, I always preferred the musically superior "Sylvia".
Akkerman just rips it to fk.
I think I'd like this song better if it weren't for the vocal noise being made by the keyboardist. Seems really unnecessary. Otherwise, the arrangement was very good.
Welp, I gotta second that opinion! Could've done without that insane weird noise!😣😁
what a stupid and ignorant comment.The vocals are magnificent.
Thats like saying Mondrian would be better without all the stripes 😂
@@martijn_yt WTF are you talking about? What the hell is a mondrian?
This is horrible☝🤢🤮