AMOS BURKE - Don Nix with Leon Russell (1971)

[@andrewbarrientes4127]

I’m 31 years old and discovering Don for the first time. It is 6:37am on October 10th. Whoever sees this message years from now. You’ve come to the right place. Also, please do have a look at Freddie King- Going Down which was written by Don as well. This is just my minor research in a span of an hour. Don is a legend!

[@ninjavigilante5311]

So was jim horn and kathi McDonald.

[@sealisa1398]

There a many great covers of Going Down. Check out Bob Tench on vocals with Jeff Beck Group.

[@grandpajohn3745]

I walked into a White Front Department Store in 1971 and heard Don Nix being played over the store's PA system. I was instantly hooked. I've purchased every album since! Gotta Love Don Nix!

[@lifeeternal9823]

I honestly think I've watched this 15 times in the past 12 hours. I can't get enough of don. Why is he not just as big as Leon

[@twobrothers2798]

I remember seeing this originally on a Leon Russel PBS special when I was a kid. Never could get it out of my head. One of the great, obscure and unforgettable songs from that era. Some one recorded the whole show on cassette and released it as a bootleg. Yes, I bought it!

[@joevs21001]

Damn, this is some incredible music. Don and Leon with friends are absolute true gold. These musicians know how to make some incredible down home true music. Reminds me of an old log cabin up in the hills of Tennessee or something where a whole family is just having a good time and makin' some music, sittin' and talkin', singin', eating some good food, drinking some good drink and just being friends and family. Too bad there aren't many gatherings like this in the world anymore!

[@shirleyannaiken]

God give us that music again

[@AgTigress]

Imagine what it must have been like to have been at that jam/recording session!

[@finaprcs]

Put this in the KZbin search box and there it is, another of Don's delights: Don Nix - The Shape I'm In (1971)

[@gregmorris2509]

72 years young. 1970, '71, '72 were the best to be able to see so many groups and performers. I had the opportunity to see Leon, Joe Cocker, Allman Brothers Band (original) Leon and Shelter People and Johnny Winter And on same night at South Carolina University,, Delany and Bonnie and friends with Eric Clapton, Black Sabbath, Hendrix at Atlanta Pop Festival, Lynard Skynard at Ocean Drive Beach, Rod Stewart and Faces at Ashville NC,.Yes I am so greatful able to hold onto these memories with all the drugs, Booze and other things

[@EDaleno]

I'm listening to this song and this artist for the first time, and I'm already loving.

[@pattischell7975]

Check out Don's book:Road Stories & Recipes also called ( Memphis Man, Livin' high & layin low!

[@ragman0696]

How could anyone not like this shit

[@rocktogo8]

I´ve still got the vinyl of this. Bought it at a truck stop in Tennessee. And, if you can find a copy, read Don´s book, "Road Stories and Recipes"- just excellent!!

[@itwasntmeboningbivvy181]

My brother bought me this for Christmas present, and damn near wore the grooves off it.

[@DirkDillingerBlues]

2021 and this session is still a favorite of mine ✌

[@nanimoon2733]

Happy Birthday, 9/27/17, Don Nix

[@dreamfable]

Thanks for finding this one. Most if not all the Leon Russell & Friends Soundstage tracks, with Don Preston, the great '20 Feet From Stardom' backup singer Claudia Lennear and other Shelter People, are now out in youtube. Leon, in an intro to a 1975 re-run of the show, said the group assembled at the KCET-TV Homewood studio on LA's Vine St. originally to do a commercial. It turned into the first nationally telecast stereo rock show, Leon Russell & Friends on PBS, the first Soundstage show.

[@alpriester1289]

Fleetwood Mac opened for Leon Russell the first time they played San Diego. Both Great Bands!!!

[@ariellyn7253]

Another classic from Leon. Love it. And Don Nix is a hoot!! Good times!!

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Amos Burke was a friend of mine, love to dance before his time. 🎸

[@patjepatatje1958]

is this country? Soul? Gosple? A very tasty mix of all genres, I believe... great song!

[@DORINDA67]

What a great vibe!

[@dafbdirks]

love Don Nix and Leon

[@jenniferstokes3281]

Homewood Sessions, PBS special in December 1970.

[@suzanneh8430]

LUV y'all!!! People who matter know I'm going f*cking HOME!!! '

[@JackWellJr]

Great edits and sound for this time period.

[@Polly6761]

Oh Mr. Don Nix ! What joy you bring to the world ! I have the vinyl Alabama State Troupers. The genius baby of DNix.....

[@petermcculloch4933]

In God We Trust is one of the great albumns!

[@matthahn6463]

Thank you

[@kduuenisn]

I gave the tapes to Lonnie Knight (one of Don's guitar players from the past) who had the tapes digitized. He said he would get the tapes to Don) I'll check with Lonnie to find out how that's going.

[@jackdeanisaac]

You can get a glimps of the great Claudia Linnear singing back up, standing next to Don...she is so good !!!!

[@55Mizzou]

I have both this album and living by the days. Good stuff.

[@judecreek2]

featuring a rather cool piano player/back-up singer by the name of Leon Russell!

[@OtherTwin]

brilliant every thing under control love and peace j vincent edwards

[@vc23]

This wasn’t the one shown on Leon’s 60 minute special as Emily was dancing with Kathi’s baby and her rolling pin so this version must be really rare. I love it, I just wish it was a longer song

[@msjenjenp]

Long live Tulsa sound then.

[@robcassels5215]

Great!

[@raleighsquare]

yeah, man! Muscle Shoals Stompers!

[@MrAlow23]

If I had a time machine

[@derrichoward91]

I am feeling Sweet Emily

[@gardenlady00]

@redkelly I want to know too. I think I saw an old video where he is a musician too. Can't remeber where.

[@cielo27rah]

I love this - How do ou know when a back-up singer's at your door?

[@56BUICKRiviera]

We had a guy named Don Nix at Langendorf,

[@skinman1967]

Don Nix Rocks !!!

[@Internume]

This song is so beautiful, but too short :(

[@billiemook]

I believe that's Fury Lewis in the chair

[@davidringo1399]

+billiemook it is...

[@rickanna]

wish this album was in CD

[@thedeadbeats2257]

@jwalker277 lol yeah i was thinkin the same thing.. hey does anyone know why this song isnt that popular? ive looked for lyrics.. cant find none... its not in the jukebox at the bar.. maybe the name of it's not 'amos burke'?

[@Tdgonline]

The song kinda reminds me of "Take a Load Off Granny" by The Band.

[@swordfish52]

MM, Hey,thanks for that ... Jimmy ...

[@JShortmail1]

Any one know the lyrics for the chorus? I can't quite make out that 3rd line.

[@psycofloyd]

I wish I could find the lyrics to this song. I just want to know how the chorus goes.

[@tabber87]

@MattHatter Yeah. It's on Nix's first solo album In God We Trust.

[@tubberduckie]

Black Crowes ‘hard to handle’ takes the intro as it’s own

[@bgould1756]

This songs supposed to be to Furry, its about him! Great stuff from the Leon Russell Homewood sessions kzbin.info/www/bejne/apPafqSinrGLkLM there's the whole session!

[@headwall07]

He must be the model for Robert Shelton's Freewheelin' Frank character in the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers

[@redkelly]

Does anyone know who the black gentleman is that's pictured hanging out throughout these 'Homewood Sessions'? Furry Lewis?

[@swordfish52]

RIP Kathi ....

[@judecreek2]

@bullysmom74 I agree with you completely.

[@janechapman6448]

Your description incorrect. It was Leon Russell's Homewood Session on public broadcasting. Don Nix was one of the Shelter People, a player in Leons' band. Do your homework Great music nevertheless

[@BaronTurco]

Look them up

[@davidsalazar1128]

where can I find this show with a better quality?

[@airndn66]

Did you ever get ahold of Don? I've got mutual friends.

[@rsgguala901]

That’s my uncle 🔥🔥❤️

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Which 1?

[@rsgguala901]

@@ninjavigilante5311 Don Nix

[@ninjavigilante5311]

@@rsgguala901 that's pretty awesome, he looks like my step dad lol.. except I'm sure Mr nix is alot nicer :)

[@ragman0696]

Look at Emily shaking her goodies

[@SilvinaBlues]

Where's Kathi McDonald?

[@ninjavigilante5311]

In the red dress

[@TheBasenjiman]

Her name is Claudia Linnear

[@tendanfer8466]

Lyrics?

[@ghiafreak62]

@patjepatatje1958 It's the Tulsa sound Google it.

[@nathanfrigerio3473]

Who is the black gentleman?

[@grandpajohn3745]

Nathan Frigerio I believe that's Furry Lewis.

[@SilvinaBlues]

IS KATHI MCDONALD ANYWHERE?

[@ninjavigilante5311]

She is the white girl next Claudia.

[@SilvinaBlues]

@@ninjavigilante5311 dressed in red

[@ninjavigilante5311]

@@SilvinaBlues yes, only 22 at the time