Does Anybody Remember The Midnight Special?

[Kagord]

The 70s, right before the TV stations played the National Anthem and shut down and Wolfman Jack was a thing, there was this gem, The Midnight Special. A time capsule of varied music from the era, most performances are not lip synced.

It's being re-released on YouTube a day at a time, not sure if this is actionable, but this is special...I'm sure there's quite a few on here who would enjoy selections from their genre immensely, so here you go....

https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightspe ... how/videos

[uaeebs86]

Could just post here in this thread: viewtopic.php?p=7553824

[abner kravitz]

The 70s, right before the TV stations played the National Anthem and shut down and Wolfman Jack was a thing, there was this gem, The Midnight Special. A time capsule of varied music from the era, most performances are not lip synced.

It's being re-released on YouTube a day at a time, not sure if this is actionable, but this is special...I'm sure there's quite a few on here who would enjoy selections from their genre immensely, so here you go....

https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightspe ... how/videos

Thanks, there were some great artists on that show, and the the lack of lip-syncing is wonderful and pretty rare for its time

[WhitePuma]

Isn’t that a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival?

[abner kravitz]

Isn’t that a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival?

Among others, they covered it. It goes way back.

[bob60014]

Fwiw, episodes of American Bandstand, Hullabaloo, Shindig, Don Kirchners Rock Concert and a few others can be found on YouTube too.

[bluelight]

Loved the Midnight Special. Thanks for posting that link.

[uaeebs86]

Isn’t that a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival?

Yes, and it always reminds me of the Twilight Zone movie.

Want to see something really scary?

[Doom&Gloom]

Isn’t that a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival?

Among others, they covered it. It goes way back.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Special_(song)

In addition to the info in the linked Wikipedia entry, I have heard claims that it originated in prisons in Huntsville TX, Angola LA, and Parchman MS.

[tetractys]

Thanks, that’s very cool! I remember the Wolfman! Back when he was an old guy, now the countenance in my memory is a young guy! 

[JonFund]

In the summer of 1976, a friend and I were visiting L.A., and we went to a live taping of "The Midnight Special". The guests were Aretha Franklin, Dr. Hook, and Lou Rawls. Aretha was amazing as always, but what we remember the most was Lou Rawls singing his hit at the time, "You'll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine)". The song was playing constantly on the radio every day, yet it took Lou about 3 or 4 takes during the show taping because he kept messing up the lyrics.

[baconavocado]

Thanks for this. No lip syncing and no dancing, hard to believe.

[Pacific]

Thanks a gadzillion for this. Boy does this bring back memories. This was in the day when one would put their hand up to their ear to make sure they were singing on tune. Check out the young BeeGees!

[dcabler]

The 70s, right before the TV stations played the National Anthem and shut down and Wolfman Jack was a thing, there was this gem, The Midnight Special. A time capsule of varied music from the era, most performances are not lip synced.

It's being re-released on YouTube a day at a time, not sure if this is actionable, but this is special...I'm sure there's quite a few on here who would enjoy selections from their genre immensely, so here you go....

https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightspe ... how/videos

Yes, been watching the videos on youtube for years...

[kobbiemandd]

They would simulcast concerts on FM radio. I remember seeing (and hearing) Electric Light Orchestra and it really was like being at a concert.

[surfinagin]

Thanks for the link -a blast from the past!
Kept scrolling down and finding more to listen to-
So many great songs forgotten by me -Chi Coltrane "Thunder And Lightning" for example!

[Tdubs]

Isn’t that a song by Creedence Clearwater Revival?

Leadbelly made it a hit. Earlier versions too.

[OpenMinded1]

The 70s, right before the TV stations played the National Anthem and shut down and Wolfman Jack was a thing, there was this gem, The Midnight Special. A time capsule of varied music from the era, most performances are not lip synced.

It's being re-released on YouTube a day at a time, not sure if this is actionable, but this is special...I'm sure there's quite a few on here who would enjoy selections from their genre immensely, so here you go....

https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightspe ... how/videos

Thanks, there were some great artists on that show, and the the lack of lip-syncing is wonderful and pretty rare for its time

Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is another rare-for-the-time example of live performances without lip-synching. This thread is taking me back.

[Sandtrap]

Johnny Rivers
1964
on YoutTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TXfcsFhc7A

It seemed that there was a time when anyone with a guitar was going to get asked to play this.

j

[vnatale]

Johnny Rivers
1964
on YoutTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TXfcsFhc7A

It seemed that there was a time when anyone with a guitar was going to get asked to play this.

j

Thanks for that!

I put Johnny Rivers in the Most Underrated Performers category.

[Sandtrap]

Johnny Rivers
1964
on YoutTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TXfcsFhc7A

It seemed that there was a time when anyone with a guitar was going to get asked to play this.

j

Thanks for that!

I put Johnny Rivers in the Most Underrated Performers category.

+1
used to have all his albums/vinyl records

j