First Time Hearing Elvin Bishop - “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@johnhulen8170]

Mickey Thomas is the singer in this song. You may remember him with Starship (We Built This City, Sara, Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us Now). Very under appreciated singer!

[@ralphfiligenzi6180]

Also their song "Jane".

[@itchyandred4131]

@@ralphfiligenzi6180 My all time favorite song from them ❤️✌️

[@Jamesd1861]

Yep Mickey ole boy from Cario Georgia 👍

[@bryozoa23]

His vocals On “Jane” And “find your way back” Are also stunning

[@joebabe302]

Holy cow!! I never knew that! That’s amazing!! Lol thx for the fun fact!!

[@janetf23]

Between Elvin's guitar and Mickey's voice I know I'm caught and will never get away! This song never gets old🔥

[@dimedraweriv258]

Yeah but this is the wrong version. The definitive version is the live on the Midnight Special.

[@randlnickel9196]

Agreed

[@razorsharpe3371]

@Janet F You obviously have great taste in music. Cheers!

[@dystar112]

💯💥

[@billhill4929]

Right?

[@jamesrobertson2361]

Isn't amazing that in 1976 songs like this would just come on the radio. Instant hit. Instant classic.

[@FUBAR1986]

Yeah, it didn’t matter what station you were listening to what genre of music you were listening to the quality and quantity of musicianship was off the charts

[@patches6309]

Yeah, I was 9 years old & instantly fell in love with this tune!

[@stevestarr6395]

Absolutely and the song is put together perfectly! ❤️

[@jamesdantonio7235]

Don Kirchners late Saturday night ah the good old days 😊😊😊😊😊

[@teensymom1420]

I just love Mickey Thomas's voice. He was also lead singer of Jefferson Starship. Great singer.

[@denroy3]

One of the lead singers of Starship...

[@allenwhitmer8192]

He was one of the lead singers in both Jefferson Starship and Starship

[@jasontaylor6005]

Oh man yall should of did the live version at the Midnight Special.

[@tyson9583]

I know man, I’m so upset they didn’t 🤣

[@FUBAR1986]

@@tyson9583 doesn’t mean they can’t do it sometime. It’s more important to start with the recorded version. That way you hear it the way the artist intended it.

[@CaboChris333]

The Midnight Special HAS to be done now.

[@dimedraweriv258]

Agreed

[@samanthanickson6478]

mickey was in his 20’s when he sang that, wasn’t he?

[@jasontaylor6005]

Elvin Bishop is actually the guitar player. The singer is Micky Thomas.

[@MARKB3946]

This song never gets old, timeless classic.

[@steviemccormick3762]

This song is timeless !!!!

[@ryanmartin4053]

Aww man yall gotta see the live version (midnight special). The vocalist (Mickey Thomas) sounds even better live!

[@montalbans]

Yes -- a lot of people think Elvin Bishop is the singer since the song was released under his name. He wrote it and played guitar on it, but Mickey Thomas is the singer.

[@kellysteele4311]

Yes Yes and Yes!!

[@christyb3128]

Yes! They got to re-watch & react to the live! They need to see it!

[@charlesc7950]

The amazing Mickey Thomas on vocals. He's in his 70's now and can sing just as good. He truly is a marvel.

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Yes this is "CLASSIC" and sho'nuf "SOULFUL" to the bone!!!

[@faithnyou1732]

This song came out in 1975, the year I graduated high school. It was a huge hit then. I always loved this song, and loved your reaction! Thank you! ✌💙✌

[@ptrlxc]

Was a good year huh … I too was just fresh outta high school and a whole world to conquer, started going to a lot of concerts.

[@SteveWilliams-y6q]

The whole album is fantastic! I play the same one I bought when it came out on my new turntable

[@davehess1019]

Mickey Thomas lead vocals are incredible, he went on to sing for Starship.

[@TheCornishCockney]

The 70’s. WHAT a decade for good times,parties or clubs every week,no one staring into little boxes,just having a damn good time,and of course,music like this made it all easy. Damn I miss those great days.

[@stevestarr6395]

Yes good times and miss them too!

[@UncleCharlie111x2]

The live version of this on the Midnight special was outstanding!

[@no2all]

I think this song is a hybrid of blues and rockabilly. Definitely a strong vibe with the phenomenal voice of Mickey Thomas leading the way.

[@davisworth5114]

Rockabilly??????? Really?

[@funkster007]

It's more a combination of classic R&B and rock. Also blue-eyed soul.

[@markd5067]

Mickey Thomas...Jefferson Starship...The song is "Jane". What A jam...

[@Ben-xs7tb]

Their version on Midnight Special is one of the best live performances I've ever listened to.

[@johnrogan9729]

One of all time favorites. Mickey Thomas could kill it with the high notes. What a great song. Check out “Jane” by Jefferson Starship. So so good.

[@romancturner]

Love that jam!

[@digzat]

Asia and BJ… y’all give love to this song!! To see y’all loving this 70’s song is GOLD ❤

[@NightD71]

Watch the live version as well! You'll see how really good they were, the singing is phenomenal. Mickey had the pipes for sure.

[@jaythompson5102]

The slide guitar on this song is sublime.

[@kevinvernon5851]

You need to watch them perform this on the Midnight Special.

[@scottmurray3490]

Mickey Thomas, the power vocalist of Jefferson Starship is one of the finest of all time & amazing live💪

[@stacymoore9836]

I’m 62 years old now, but when I was a teenager and I asked the DJ if he would play it again. He laughed and said I can’t do that. 😂 I love this song.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Right on Stacy. From a fellow traveler. 🤘😎

[@greg2976]

63 here. Agree with you!

[@michaelasay8587]

Stacy....same!

[@nedeast6845]

I know.....I used to love "Instant Replay" at the nightclub, but the DJ would smile at my request and say "oh no not that again":)

[@heshtesh]

@@greg2976 63 here and agree.

[@michaeltveten8458]

When Asia breaks out the lip-gloss, you know the song is ❤️‍🔥

[@chazrjr]

Haha. Yeah right

[@richardjimenez7467]

When you watch the live version of this you see that Mickey Thomas effortlessly delivers this song, even that high note - ridiculously talented vocalist!

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

I was 11 or 12 when this song came out. To this day, if I hear it on the radio, I turn it ALL the way up. This song is timeless. Love it! ❤️

[@timmistorey5989]

Watch the live video. It's fantastic. And you get to see him singing x

[@patriciameyer8798]

Ànd he has fantastic stage presence. He's into it!

[@americanaforever6725]

Mickey Thomas’s vocals are legendary! Jefferson Starship’s “ Find Your Way Back”, “Familiar Stranger” and “No Way Out” are more hits 🔥

[@deborahcornell171]

That's the great Mickey Thomas & now you need to hear him sing "Jane" with Jefferson Starship. 💙☮💙☮💙☮💙☮💙☮💙

[@luanahazlett9251]

I remember when this song came out, when I was a teenager in high school, and still love it. I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction. Have a blessed day

[@kenpatton8761]

Thanks to the movie „The Guardians of the Galaxy“ for the renewed interest in these songs of my youth! The class of 1975 sure had a load of kickass tunes to listen to. Cheers

[@makkimontoya7330]

This song reminds me of my childhood. I was born in 68 and my parents used to take me to the local bars with them and I'd sit at the bar with a bowl of pretzels, a shot glass of maraschino cherries, and a Shirley temple along with a fast stack of quarters to play pinball with everyone adding to them when the stack would run low. Lol, a WAY DIFFERENT time and a LONG LONG time ago😁🫨

[@clarity8]

Such a different time. We were so lucky!

[@stevedouglas1654]

Asia it’s 70’s rock. That’s why you like it ! 👍

[@markdicesare7936]

this song has some blues and soul combined, a perfect blend.

[@kimberleymonari3560]

********** "Fooled Around" charted in the Top 5 on Billboard in 1976. ELVIN BISHOP, from the LA suburb of Glendale, was an original member of the PAUL BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & the Blues Hall of Fame.

[@willlockler9433]

Heard this song a couple of years ago for the first time in decades, and, aw man, it was instant time travel. Love this tune. Never gets old.

[@vincerussell6893]

You need to watch the live version that they performed on the Midnight Special..

[@davehess1019]

Elvin Bishop is the guitar player, Mickey Thomas was the lead singer , great song

[@daledodson1279]

You’re right, Asia. This was a great jukebox song! It was on constant rotation! 😊

[@ericredlefsen5554]

Good song choice. The '70's were a great time for songs like this that have universal appeal. There's something in this song for everybody to like; melody, soul, rhythm, blues, rock and roll, country, etc.

[@nidiasmith7367]

Love this song bring me back 💕 ❤️

[@allanrose2964]

What a Friday morning! You guys react to two of my favorite songs.....this one right here and the Eagles...One of these Nights! Be sure and see both live versions of both songs. The live version on Midnight Special is really, really good of Fooled Around......my best to you guys.

[@charlessarver8350]

Elvin Bishop is actually the guitarist or one of them. The guy singing was Mickey Thomas who also sang with Jefferson Starship later in his career.

[@TheSlimpic]

I'll never forget the first time I heard this song I was 16. I thought WOW. Elvin Bishop's guitar solo is classic, and Thomas' vocals bring it all together perfectly. What a great song.

[@surlechapeau]

Asia & BJ, This reached #3 in the US, his only hit. Elvin on guitar, Mickey Thomas on lead vocals. Elvin was in Paul Butterfield Blues Band for their first 4 albums, and they are in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@jeffreiland7463]

Dr Hook and the Medicine Show made a living with these tunes with the same vibe. Love it.

[@jackempson3044]

Oneof the most heartfelt guitar leads in rock music.

[@reneemaciag3084]

My mom and dad were great dancers, but they were mesmerizingly cool when they did The Stroll. This song came out when I was in junior high school and I bought the 45 (rpm). I was cranking it up on the stereo and when I went into the kitchen to get something to drink, there they were dancing The Stroll to this across the linoleum. Haha!

[@tylerhackner9731]

One of my favorites

[@glennburch1081]

The lead vocal on this song is Mickey Thomas and was released in 1975....... a banger of a song. It was on the Billboard charts for 17 weeks and peaked at #3. As always, loved your reaction, TY.

[@johneldridge8678]

You guy's HAVE to watch the live version of this on the show "The Midnight Special." It's an absolutely incredible performance.

[@stevestarr6395]

This song reminds me so much of when I met my wife! Such a great song and guitar solo done by Elvin! You guys were right on with your description of the song and exactly how I feel. Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@denisetowe895]

Always a fav since the 70’s! Such a smooth vibe and feel good song. Lots of dancing to this one 😉 one of my favs!

[@shawnyoung8752]

Kids. Look up this live! You will be happy!!!

[@somersetcace1]

Amazing to me after all this time you guys are still finding these gems. This was one of my favorite songs as a kid.

[@robertpope2591]

That voice is Mickey Thomas, and the guitar is Elvin Bishop. That made a winning combination!

[@rayhanks8529]

This song has, great singer, great harmony, and that guitar was on 3 levels up, the great package!!!!,,, Pops here!!!

[@scottwhite6040]

You have 2 see the live version it will blow u away. ❤️

[@williamjamesayers7719]

This was a major HIT for Elvin Bishop. Still is a monster of a hit song.

[@antarcticorb9197]

One of your best reactions! I had the frigging chills with this one!!!

[@liftme225]

one of the best slide guitarists ever. See clip of him live with George Thorogood

[@scotto.4832]

Bishop's guitar solo is so simple, but melodic, precise, & so very very tasteful. It's my favorite part of this song. Mickey's voice & the drum fills are 2nd & 3rd.

[@stevestarr6395]

Yes that solo is so emotive and beautiful with his 345 going through a 50watt Marshall and fender cab with some echo. One of my favorites!!

[@bradrook3919]

This is why boomers are so critical of today's music..we were extremely blessed to have born in this era...I was 16..when this song came out.. Soulfulness should tickle the soul and move you emotionally... peace y'all ♥️

[@SRGots]

One of my favorite songs of all time. I loved this when I was little.

[@danjones3878]

Asia you need to record this song girl. I heard you singing.

[@RS-ww8jo]

I love to watch the young people’s reaction to the great songs I grew up with. I was in high school in 1976 ready to graduate.

[@bobcalvert7194]

That song really put a smile on Asia's face! Loved it! It's just a pretty song.

[@josephkriegel3162]

Asia and BJ what blows me away about you is you two get into so many genres and it is so welcome. Keep it up! Great job! You make me smile!

[@CCDzine]

I have heard Mickey Thomas sing in a living room at a Christmas party and he has a powerful voice.

[@paulstudley299]

i was 15 yrs old when that song came out ,and fell in love with my wife,every time i saw her my heart would get so excited , damn wish i could go back there , great song loved your reaction to it .

[@betsyhenderson1964]

This may be the best reaction I’ve seen ever! I love watching you guys enjoying this great music!

[@tinahairston6383]

So glad someone suggested this one! It's another of my favorites! Being a kid of the 70s, teen of the 80s was a great time to experience so much great music! Luckily my parents exposed us to all of it from Motown, to country, rock n roll, blues, pop, disco and every other in between, lol.

[@cesarnarro6013]

This song has one of my favorite guitar solos ever.

[@debbiemccain5850]

Thats Elvin Bishop on guitar and Mickey Thomas singing🎸🎶 Mickey also sang for Jefferson Starship and they have a song "Jane" thst showcases Mickeys powerful voice, so please listen to it!!🎶🎵🎤

[@NotThatLittleJohnny]

Skating rinks across the country Fooled around and fell in love. ;-)

[@hookstomper7322]

The singer Mickey Thomas can flat BLAST. One of the all-time greats. Check him out on "Jane" by Jefferson Starship.

[@woodjohn1562]

You need to hear the live version of this! kickin!

[@dantean]

Always great to hear songs from back when the CRAFT of songwriting was still a thing. This tune's perfect--from clearly distinguishable verse/bridge/chorus construction to Elvin's perfectly situated guitar solo as well as the build-up to Mickey's BIG high note near the end. Perfect.

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

Hi A & BJ! Love Mickey’s voice, and as others said, he moved to front the old Jefferson Airplane when it changed its name to Jefferson Starship, and eventually jus Starship. My band used to do a song of theirs called ‘Jane’ which is a solid rocker with a great vocal by Mickey… man could he sing !

[@scottodonnell7121]

What a great song. can't. I help but slow dancing with someone when I hear it.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

Mickey Thomas is the singer ,, he joined up with Jefferson Starship or just Starship by the time he joined the band that use to be Jefferson Airplane ... Elvin was in The Paul Butterflied Blues Band back in 1967 at the Monterey Pop Festival ..Elvin has tons of great songs . Check out Struttin' My Stuff , he and Mickey both sing on that one

[@efrangarcia4338]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS...BY LISTENING TO ELVIN. YOU WOULD THINK HE IS BLACK...HE MIXES ROCK WITH BLUES. BUT WITH A SOULFUL. BUT THIS IS MICKEY THOMAS' VOICE. A GREAT SINGER TOO...GREAT SONG ASIA & B.J AND GREAT REACTION .LOVE YOU GUYS .

[@patriciablumenstock8784]

You need to look at the live version of this song and you can see these two people to us make wonderful music together

[@wordword6039]

Micky Thompson's voice was a voice very familiar to that generation. He was also the lead for Jefferson Startship for a while and was lead vocal on "Jane"

[@andreaschmall5560]

Watch the Midnight Special live version.

[@chrishadorn9272]

An Okie that got his blues chops in Chicago! Outstanding vocal range in Micky Thomas and just KILLER execution all around. A very underrated and, somewhat, unknown band.....more please?

[@joe2thesequel]

Good for you whoever requested this one. I haven't heard this in years!

[@jjowen2012]

Great voice, fun song. Makes me think of my teenage years... I am old, hahahahahaha!

[@susanelkins3068]

we ain't old- we are seasoned !

[@michaellombard894]

The influences of blues, Soul and R&B are honored so well by Elvin and Mickey. They paid tribute to those originators!

[@robynmatheson7687]

One of my all time favorite songs. I’m so glad that you chose the “correct” version, the longer, album version. There is a short, chopped version that was for radio play. The entire 2nd verse is missing, and so is the extended guitar solo.

[@redindenver6666]

Having grown up in the mid 60's and into the early/mid 70's -- I've got a LOT of great songs in my head. What a time to be alive -- in terms of music. And THIS song is one of my all-time favorites. It's absolutely well crafted and produced. Then when you add Elvin's guitar work and Mickey Thomas's soaring vocals -- you just can't beat it.

[@bryansimmons4550]

Elvin Bishop is the bandleader and lead guitarist, and his guitar solo in this song is classic. That great guitar solo was cut in half to make the record more "radio friendly." Now you MUST do his song "Travelin' Shoes" which is actually sung by Elvin.

[@jasongraham5648]

Should of listened/ watched the live version. Mickey Thomas is amazing

[@philpartynski3125]

LOVE your smiles and reactions! I have always loved this song! Keep up the good work! 😎🎶❤

[@karenhaeata4493]

Great to see the generations of this ERA reacting to 60s 70s n 80s music the best years of my life n this was such a cool song like a lot of them that came out back then n still play to this day love love love 🤗🥰💜💜💜

[@keithyoung7065]

Baby you are right! It was a great juke box hit! One of the great songs of the best decades of music...... The 70s, especially early 70s. Y'all guys are great and I'm glad you are being exposed to the best music of my life!! I love it that you appreciate it!

[@rayhanks8529]

you both obviously loved that song, but also not just this song , but in all of your posts, when great guitar gets to going, ASIA'S face just lights up, LOVE you both so much, PAPA RAY !!

[@biskygiver]

I remember the year that song hit the airwaves, and we all have those songs where as soon as you hear it on the radio the reflex just takes over and the volume gets turned up, and this was one of those songs for me as well as a lot of people in that time. It surely was.