Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show - Copenhagen 1974

Broadcast Date: April 11, 1975
Probable Personnel:
Lead Vocals -- Ray Sawyer
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica -- Dennis Locorriere
Bass -- Jance Garfat
Drums, Vocals -- Jay David
Guitar, Vocals, Pedal Steel -- George Cummings
Guitar, Vocals -- Rik Elswit
Keyboards, Vocals -- Billy Francis
1. The Wonderful Soup Stone
2. All About You
3. Acapulco Goldie
4. The Cover of the Rolling Stone
5. Freakin' at the Freakers Ball
6. Bullfrog
Penicillin Penny

[@BobbieLGray]

I love the way they touch or look at each other as signals They were so good together ..I miss them so much..😢😢😢

[@anamerican1776]

Good God. How can musicians be this high and still play?

[@scottbriggs1792]

Seen them back in the 70's at the Agora in Columbus and it was the craziest ass show I ever saw. I've seen Zeppllin, the Stones ,Kiss AC/DC, Floyd , every band from the 70's you can think of and never had a better time than Dr. Hook. These guys put on a show you'd never forget. We sat 2 feet from the stage and passed joints and whiskey back and forth all night. One night I'll never forget.

[@markwalker8589]

I think I was there too, at least know I know they were really there! .lots of great shows, dicky Betts reo speedwagon the godz! Good times

[@LDM662]

Every video I watch of Dr Hook, they stopped the music and just flat entertained folks. High or not, they're awesome.

[@trudilm3864]

I saw Dennis play live, solo, years after this. He was as high as a kite but he didn't miss a note.

[@JohnDoe-qu5wy]

Underrated band. What I like the most is that they don’t try to be cool. They just are naturally cool.

[@forcryingoutloud23]

Artists saying "f-it" made it cool :P

[@gogoyubari366]

What makes you believe they're underrated? Please explain.

[@JohnDoe-qu5wy]

@@gogoyubari366 No thanks. If you don't see it, you won't get it. Obviously I think they deserve more attention, popularity, and awards than what they got, and you think they got exactly (or more than) what they deserved . We will not agree, no matter what. This type of online debates always end up like children arguing :' Who is better superman or batman?"

[@BlackAndWhiteBand]

@@gogoyubari366 If you had to ask the question, you likely won't understand the answer.

[@tats7859]

Did you even grow up at the height of their popularity??? They made the cover of rolling stone mag, I was 13 when Sylvia mother came out.. it sold over a million copys it was in the top 5 along with cover of the rolling stone. People like you always want to remark about how this band or this person was underrated.and you have absolutely no idea what the hell you're talking!! About or you would have answered the dude that just wanted your opinion on why you made such a stupid comment..

[@bethglenn8515]

there is a reason Ray Sawyer was considered the front man even if he didn't do all the singing. w/o Ray there would be no Dr. Hook. I could watch videos of these guys all day.

[@debibrewster9080]

O think they all sang

[@bethglenn8515]

@@debibrewster9080 yes they did but Dennis was their main singer. Part of why they spit up I believe because Ray was the most recognizable one and Dennis felt he didn't get the credit he deserved. I love them.

[@debibrewster9080]

@@bethglenn8515 they were a hot mess. But they were good. Looked like they were having a lot of fun. I never got to see them, but I bet they were fun to see in person. They did all or part of at least one concert completely naked...never could tell what would happen. It's on KZbin. I'm not posting it

[@kimcutts6153]

And w/o Dennis Lecorriere there would be no Dr Hook either.

[@chrissyklidonas9590]

​@@bethglenn8515sssssßsqq

[@BobbieLGray]

My grandmother told me and .my brother of the magic soup stone...we are Cherokee Viking and Irish..i wonder lots time where story originally came from... thank you Ronja for adding this with Ray and Dennis songs ..im 78 and love them !!!❤

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

Cherokee Viking and Irish? And I'm an Apache Cossack and Congolese. With a hint of Druid

[@bigdog593]

I can remember listening to this song one night on duty at fort Sam and loved it others looked at me like I was crazy like I say once a rocker always a rocker I'm 70 plus and still listen to all the great music back then I try not listen to music today all trash no meaning

[@joanmcclelland1820]

A very funny and talented band of loveable hippies ! The connection between Ray and Dennis is undeniable. Every time they look at each other, they laugh. Watching Ray sashay and boogie across the stage a la Mick Jagger brings tears to my eyes. These guys epitomized COOL !! Thanks for the memories !

[@Leslie....]

First 45 record I owned was Sylvia's Mother...years ago....haven't stopped listening 🎶 I Love this band and play On The Cover of the Rolling Stones ever day....Leslie

[@bazzbazzley]

They might have appeared a complete shambles but musically they were outstanding...a truly great band.

[@mistersunshine509]

Complete shambles? Pure excellence I see 🌈🎸✨

[@maraogden4647]

My thoughts exactly!!! Love them sooo much!!!

[@donwayne1357]

@@maraogden4647 He said 'appeared'. They looked like a bunch of stoned noobs. But their sound was impeccable.

[@suandunfee4512]

L

[@perkalov]

@@donwayne1357 Atleast Dennis is clearly stoned beyond belief... But noobs, nahh. Only reason they managed is because they are professionals. Noobs this drugged up would have made a mess of it.

[@glargard]

I was there at that concert! We were young and immortaæ. It was a fabolous concert once in a lifetime experincence 3>

[@garykelly7422]

R.I.P. Ray Sawyer what a showman and a great musician you will be missed but never forgotten. Great band who really knew how to have a good time.miss those days.

[@candicewitzkoske3155]

Gary Kelly Just a sexy guy!

[@annetteronaasen1116]

stoned or not - they are just crazy awesome performers on stage

[@deborahc.crawford256]

Big time ​@@candicewitzkoske3155

[@bobbisimon8416]

Love watching Dennis and Ray have fun on stage! RIP Ray! 💖💖💖

[@sylviafinnegan1714]

What I wouldn't give to have been around to see these guys in my 20s. It's just not the same anymore. Absolute talent, the best craic and makin the most of life! Proud to be named after one of their songs ❤️

[@vogelfrau2425]

How good your name isn't bullfrog. Sylvia is much better 😄

[@sylviafinnegan1714]

@@vogelfrau2425 it definitely could be worse 😂👌

[@ElaineMurley]

Me too i.lovem

[@davebeach2343]

This is the kind of band that could only come from the U.S.. Better musicians than they get credit for, and really dedicated to having fun onstage while getting the audience to follow along. Thanks for posting

[@Dantegrey1]

Six months later, I was born about 60 miles away, and I became a fan.

[@RubyStandingDEER]

These guys had no fear of being different. Love them!

[@shanty4590]

Compilation of great music, what a legacy they have left. I salute the music mistrals as long we got u tube we got the best in the business DR HOOK, Take note take it in & enjoy the party is never over with DR HOOK 🤘❤️❤️😍 this is why i fell so much in love with this band, talking about how to treat frogs amazing, they so true to them selfs tell it how it is. It’s not politics its the truth, most genuine band you’ll ever engage period. Take a look at all the videos then you’ll understand. Great musicians their instrumentals are second to none. Hall of fame for sure. . DR HOOK is the Best of the Best 😍

[@MonsterKidStudios]

I fell in love with this band when I was about 12 years old. My Dad brought their first record home just because of Silvia’s Mother. I made sure we bought everything they put out after that. They never disappointed me.

[@lindachartier1410]

Soup stone is one of my favorites.

[@CharlotteDrager]

I was young and I was there! Fantastic! Love from Copenhagen ❤️ (In danish; København).

[@PamBoyling]

Saw twice as a group amazing- seen Dennis a few years ago still amazing. Hope to see again if coming locally. My daughters grew up with me playing their music and will come with me if lucky enough to see Dennis again ❤

[@granthutcherson4510]

Who wouldn't have wanted to see these guys back in the day absolutely f****** amazing and funny as hell

[@joshuaaustin3922]

Probably the most underrated of all time! You want to talk about not giving a fuck. These boys were doing that before you were born! Such a great band!!

[@michaelronquillo3842]

Shit you go through a war together getting your ass shot at???? Good reason not to give a shit here. Glad to see them enjoying themselves.

[@ronaldpellet854]

Dr hook from the heart one of the best bands ever…..

[@davidlalremruata]

These guys really do deserve to be on the cover after covers of the Rolling Stone magazine.

[@richardlittle4053]

Heck with the magazine. Should be cut on gold and sent to space

[@davidlalremruata]

@@richardlittle4053 and on the covers of Time n Newsweek, too

[@1tylerose]

@@davidlalremruata rock and roll hall of fame

[@CONEHEADDK]

They were...

[@TC-dw6wg]

All garbage media now!

[@conservativeme]

A truly one of a kind group of musicians and showman! RIP Ray, Billy, and John.

[@debibrewster9080]

Everyone is gone now except Dennis, Rik and Wild Willard

[@Rosebud2503]

And I like to mention Jance Garfat the Bassist too. 😢

[@stevemagnusson7356]

What a great band! hippy dippy freak out at its best love it!

[@deborahc.crawford256]

Ray has the moves❤

[@deborahc.crawford256]

I miss Ray too much to even watch.

[@Pakadeva]

Love their dancing & antics, so much fun to watch! 2020

[@jefferyashmore6477]

Agree all was fun!!!

[@danylofamily6984]

I agree! 5/11/2024 ❤❤❤❤

[@dawnkeener9836]

This deserves way way more views

[@DeclanDoocey-bw4ey]

I have seen Ray and Dennis ❤but not at the same time ⌚ it was a privilege to see them ❤XOXO trevdec singer songwriter XOXO declan ❤rip Ray lol 😂 ❤declan ❤

[@clavesseptem7223]

Celebrating Dad's birthday with this tonight. Happy birthday, Dad -- William "Billy" Francis, Jr. I'm chasing the dream just like you did.

[@clavesseptem7223]

He passed away on May 23, 2010. I found out that day at 9:30 AM.

[@sherryrobillard6651]

Good luck and never give up on your dreams ❤️

[@richardwillingham9652]

Can I CHASE IT WHITH YOU ?????? I HAVE NOWHERE TO GO.? NEVER KNOWN ANYONE WORTH A CRAP . CAN I PLZ CHASE THE DREAM.???????????????? I WOULD LIKE TO BE SOMETHING BEFORE I DIE.!!!!! I DON'T HAVE LONG. PLZ FORGIVE ME & UNDERSTAND.

[@vascoemyer]

God bless you dad, Billy. Ray's there, too and I think where they are they're just fine.

[@owl369]

Never give up!

[@thomasdbrady3696]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve retyped this sentence seven times now…ffs. This band is unimaginably underrated, they crossed every style with ease.

[@douglasconniff595]

When my dad dropped me off at my grandma's house we only had Lima beans and bread and ice tea and outside sulfur flow well. Douglas Connifff, and my Indian name is Searskee, or KING OF THE SEMINOLE

[@douglasconniff595]

I know

[@djgene5621]

Why do I always find myself listening to these guys once I'm wasted?

[@LDM662]

Because they are?

[@SoulUpgrade]

The Soup Stone has always been my FAVORITE of all of their favorites, lol. I know that I won't ever stop listening. Why is it that so many of us who grew up in the 70's seem to still be living there. I've liked a lot of bands/songs since then, but my love stays and my mind stays right there and then.

[@marymueller8311]

Who knew then this would remain (the) STORY of OUR ENTIRE BLESSED ALIVES

[@susanhelwig1468]

Talk to my husband,he agrees!

[@debbiewebster9999]

I agree with Tammy my husband is always telling me I can come out of the seventies now. No Thanks great music great time of my life. In my opinion one of the best cutest bands going. R I P Ray Billy and John I wish I could have seen them in concert meeting them would have been Awesome.

[@patsampson6990]

They have heart and magic I would give them what ever they need to hear more.

[@tinaohlrogge4685]

Dr.Hook & The Medicine Show Was a heck of a band.They made so many memories for thier fans.Through the years,laughing and leaving thier fans laughing.These guys were Truly one of a Kind !!!!☺️😊🤣Tina from Ks...💙🎶❤️

[@buffer0179]

Epic performance! These guys knew how to rock !

[@1stand2ndtimearound67]

Holy SHIT!!! that must have been a hell of a show!!! would love to have been there...

[@horaceparlor2577]

I think this is the first time I've ever seen a complete band run across a stage in the raw.

[@joanmcclelland1820]

@Veronica A. Well, good for you! You're honest !!! HAHAHA

[@taurinecat]

This is nuts and I love it.

[@joycebenefield3833]

They make your bad day a happy one with there craziness me and my two brothers behind me would laugh have a good time listening to them

[@billijomccallum5269]

I wish I could have been there to see it live ,but I wasn't born til a year later, they were on one drinking on stage, high af but sang perfect none the less what an amazing collection of beautiful true talent.

[@gregoryproctor6907]

Truly a great band!!!

[@grantearlson6358]

ty so much for this posting... Ray and Dennis .. never saw this concert in full. AWESOME !!

[@dawnpatrol700]

Still the most entertaining show out there. Keeps you wondering who's gonna flip out next lol

[@vascoemyer]

This is fantastic, the undiluted joy of life and music is there. Sure their performance isn't technically together throughout the entirety of the performance but this is what live performance should be - random, fun and never too polished that's it's predictable. A gem - just like the musicians themselves.

[@billneice3747]

Was lucky enough to have seen them live. Their show was a nonstop party.

[@Denscaff82]

Imagine being in the same room when they were writing these songs 😄

[@twincitiestara]

Shel wrote their songs. These cats brought them to life.

[@TC-dw6wg]

Shel Silverstein

[@bassjumpblues3631]

Just like I imagined, They are all demented. That's why I love them.

[@bastienclee9744]

So wild and free. Love

[@laberlaban]

They played two concerts in a row, I was at the first, I think this was the second. The good danish beers and excellent hash did put they marks on the band. Of course. Truly a freakers ball !! Dr.Hook & the Medicine Show & Shel Silverstein, what a team !! I'm happy to have been part of that time. :o)

[@billmcclintock9826]

Do you have an actual date of the show(s)? Just says 1974 above and broadcast on television in 1975. Thanks!

[@laberlaban]

@@billmcclintock9826 No, I'm sorry, my memory isn't that good, too many beers and too many joints...

[@billmcclintock9826]

@@laberlaban Thank you anyway! I found a reference to this show taking place on 22 March 1974. Cannot find any info there were two shows that day/night other than in a comment here, so not sure about that.

[@laberlaban]

@@billmcclintock9826 Yes, they played two gigs, afternoon and evening. I was at the afternoon gig.

[@greenhouseceltic1903]

@@laberlaban Amazing that they pulled off another show after that.

[@adelehands3989]

Oh so sad that I had to see the comments on here to find out Ray has passed!!!! Have a pic of him from when I saw him live in a small bar hanging on my wall! Love this band!

[@sophiar6996]

Greatest band that ever!!!!! 🕺💃🎵🎼🎶🎤🎸

[@wesleyblisard5416]

Wish I had seen them live, had to been a blast. You can tell they enjoyed entertaining. Thank you for uploading.

[@tinahicks2542]

I love this band so much, I grow up with them and there are real n there music and very good and funny, they make u happy, even now after all these years they videos r still great, thanks for there family and friends of them to have posted these great songs and Ray who is still alive and singing, I want to say we love you and keep on rocking and keep your band members memories alive, now showing all the kids now what r great music y'all made. RIP to them and to Ray keep on rocking and being happy and thank you for making us happy. Tina Hicks. Yes I got stoned, the good ol days , Thanks for that.

[@roserollins9471]

Tina Hicks they are more than a band but a part of our family and showed it time and time again

[@maxibradshaw]

I saw them live in 1976. I was 10 years old. My mother took me... Evansville Indiana. My first concerts. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MozillaFireFox1967]

0:11 The Wonderful Soup Stone 4:17 All About You 9:00 Acapulco Goldie 12:25 Cover Of The Rolling Stone 17:35 A Surprise. 18:02 Freakin’ At The Freaker’s Ball 21:29 Bullfrog spoken intro 22:52 Bullfrog 29:00 Penicillin Penny

[@belljimette]

One of my favorite Dr Hook songs.... His used to bring tears to my Dad's eyes when this song would play....

[@sherryrobillard6651]

belljimette Reminds me so much of my mom who never had much but could always make us a soup god bless her and thanks Dr. Hook 🙏🏻❤️🇨🇦

[@damageincorporated8558]

Soupstone was my family's anthem, beautiful 🙂

[@JeffMcLeod]

Glad to have run across this. Dudes were on it.

[@corrievanwetten9302]

Jeff McLeod

[@marymueller8311]

Pretty fancy footwork there. Thought I'd stumbled into the Holy Rollers Conversation

[@denisehedden13]

🥀Beautiful🥀I love all of there song's! I 1st saw them in Atlanta Ga in the 70s They always stayed Gold they never changed that's what makes it so Beautiful I love These Guys my 2nd time watching this video it's priceless and unbelievable🥀✌🥀☝️

[@marcvdv6358]

simply fantastic. Takes me way back, ooh sweet memories

[@nicholasisaacs6689]

Yip correct...a great band and fantastic songs from DECADES ago...one can dance to the music...

[@tinahicks2542]

They are so good at every thing they do

[@richardwillingham9652]

ALL ABOUT YOU.

[@denisehedden13]

🥀Amazing Song's I have them all albums and I'm from Atlanta, Ga. didn't stop me from buying your albums in fact I was living close to Stone Mountain, Ga. & most of my family and friends bought your albums I promise you that lmbo & so true so I know in the 70s your albums were sold in our store's.🥀✌🥀☝️🥀✌

[@Stevethemechanic]

Great upload, like all of yours, Ronja! Thanks a lot! This was a classic live performance of their best period. I saw them live on that tour in Vienna (1974) - my first rock concert, in fact. Brings back all those great memories!

[@Maacus70]

Im a new fan from Sweden and im loving the song and the personalities, what a song treasury.Love Marcus

[@cathykirkland2926]

Hi Marcus, greetings from Wilmington, North Carolina USA

[@multiannette12]

In 1991, Ray Sawyer told that Dr. Hook had always had a special relationship with Denmark and Norway; They broke through in Scandinavia before they became known in the USA, probably because their humor suited the Danish and Norwegian mentality better than the American in the 1970s.

[@SpiralArchitect74]

Damn... I love the OG Medicine Show, man.

[@robertdarling6513]

Seen these guys 3 times...never a disappointment

[@kurtmcconnaha7771]

I grew up listening to these guys. and yodel live is the best example of their energy

[@ElaineMurley]

Im 75 such good memories of these guys

[@thomasryder4486]

I grew up and I enjoyed everyone that songs my dad come in the room while we were listening to get my rocks off and he said I bet y'all don't even know what they think they saying or what that means

[@nikkiok2508]

Can't watch this video without cracking up😂. If they can sing about a Bullfrog & make it sound interesting & fantastic, they can sing anything. They are brilliant musicians, singers, entertainers, Ray's dancing, of course, hilarious, fun & all the other adjectives you could add, what's not to love

[@stephsq]

Holy shomalamadingdong!!!! I always thought Dr. hook went from clean cut to shaggy! My mistake. It makes sense now that I see they went from late 60’s to 70’s. I’m so amazed they went from stoners to soft rock geniuses!!!! Lol

[@tats5880]

Like Joe cocker..

[@matthewbudzinski8320]

Yacht Rock Kings

[@aliceriggs7857]

They had moves,music,voice,humor What more da ya need?

[@kimberlysmith8299]

Stone Soup...love that folktale.This song just gets to me....what wonderful storytellers.

[@johnnywise2498]

One of a kind,brings me back

[@roserollins9471]

They are sure enough passionate about that soup stone as Dr Hook is about all their songs and their fans

[@mickb44]

saw them on this tour amazing played well over 90 mins

[@RobinHarrison-c3n]

Started listening to these guys when I was a junior high but the music is undeniably some of the best of any genre or generation. I don't think they got the credit they deserved.

[@lillianshaffner2873]

Love it

[@MrAmartin8]

Lucky to have seen these wonderful showmen in there hay days in the mid 80's in summerville SC . Yes i do have a copy of the rollin stone with there picture on the cover ...

[@joanmcclelland1820]

What a keepsake, Armond ! Hang onto it !!!

[@СергейСироткин-т6ъ]

Люблю эту команду с тех пор, как впервые услышал. Без малого пол века. By Ray.

[@1963spacecowboy]

best song ever

[@craigallen5963]

Saw them live at "Great Adventure" in NJ in the ;ate 70s. They were awesome. Wish they had (A):Never cut their hair and 'cleaned up, as they was the beginning of their disco phase, and (B) never broke up. Wish theyd have worked out their differences, OR, reformed while the rest were alive. Just a great band,and one prime example of what great, unprocessed, 'real' music can be. I wish music would take a turn towards this again, instead of "Auto Tune" and drum machines. I cant think of one album (CD) by one band or performer that you can play, start to finish, like with Dr Hook, Led Zeppelin, ect anymore.that has good songs start to finish. Now, its all about getting one 'hit' song, slapping it on a CD, and everybody is happy. I think music has sucked since the 80s, with a few exceptions (Soundgarden, Nirvana, maybe a couple others who sounded 'different than everything else' at the time)...just my opinion....

[@keithr.higbee724]

we were at that show. The drummer was sitting on a round pillow. Wht a great show.

[@scottconnors8419]

Great adventure whatta memory there,my uncle worked there we had ton summer fun there..runaway train...spine still hurts..

[@WARRICKTYLER]

Wish I had been old enough to see them at this time

[@sandymartyn5410]

Ah yayaya yeyeye these guys were awesome,,

[@peterolsson3662]

What a great Liveband. Wish i would have visited their gigs.

[@mikeflannery7905]

Never did two voices match as well

[@auriemma1727]

As real as it gets.

[@bobvedder2451]

I love this song, it reminds me of my childhood.

[@pinkster803]

best band ever

[@deborahc.crawford256]

Ray lived through the depression as a child. Lord love him he knew what he was singing about.

[@thepreposterich3553]

Anyone know where the full video is? Used to be able to watch the whole glorious concert in one vid, but I can't seem to find it anywhere!