Dr Hook - "Yodel"

From Don Kirchner Rock Concert 1976
Album : Live from Denver
Utgitt : 1976
Låtskriver : Ray Sawyer
Ray Sawyer (February 1, 1937 - December 31, 2018)[1] was an American singer and vocalist with the 1970s rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show.[2] Though primarily a backing vocalist and occasional percussionist on congas or maracas, he sang lead on their hit song "The Cover of Rolling Stone" and was a recognizable presence in the band owing to the eyepatch and cowboy hat he wore.
Sawyer lost his right eye in a 1967 automobile accident. He said the following about his life around the time of his accident: "I must have played all the clubs from Houston to Charleston until I decided I was going insane from too much beans and music, and I gave it up. I saw a John Wayne movie and proceeded to Portland, Oregon, to be a logger complete with plaid shirt, caulk boots, and pike pole. On the way my car slipped on the road and the accident left me with the eye patch I now wear. When I recovered I ran straight back to the beans and music and vowed, 'here I'll stay'."
Dr. Hook (shortened from Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show in 1975) was an American rock band, formed in Union City, New Jersey. They enjoyed considerable commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles including "Sylvia's Mother", "The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" (both 1972), "Only Sixteen" (1975), "A Little Bit More" (1976), "Sharing the Night Together" (1978), "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" (1979), "Better Love Next Time" (1979), and "Sexy Eyes" (1980). In addition to their own material, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show performed songs written by the poet Shel Silverstein.
The band had eight years of regular chart hits, in the United States, where their music was played on top-40, easy listening, and country music outlets, and throughout the English-speaking world including the UK, Canada and South Africa. Their music spanned several genres, mostly novelty songs and acoustic ballads in their early years, though their greatest success came with their later material, mostly consisting of disco-influenced soft rock, which the band recorded under the shortened name, Dr. Hook.
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[@oktwella]

Without a shadow of a doubt. Dr Hook were the best god damn entertainers that ever lived. They brought that western tradition of singing for your supper into the 21st century.. And you know what. The world is a duller place now without them..

[@gothicwolffreak]

100% agree ! 💖 I'm English and I LOVE them. They were/are absolutely BRILLIANT ! 💖💖

[@CindyFosterclark-vp2lk]

Dr.Hook is the boooom, no one can ever be like them one of a kind!!!

[@ckGan-id9fw]

I shed a tear for their absence at 32 (I take a lot from them in my silly life)

[@s.greasey7654]

I’ve never seen a band have as much fun on stage than Dr Hook. You gotta love it!

[@bethklecha5945]

Doing what they like 😁.

[@kathryngoulden9053]

First of all how could you perform a song, for instance like Freakin' at the Freakers Ball and not have a blast doing it. But the other thing is that when you are relaxed and comfortable with your performance the delivery comes through the best.

[@Oldiesmann]

@@davidblagg2576 More talent than anything. There may have been drugs involved, but the on-stage shenanigans were all part of their act, and it takes real talent to clown around while still performing flawlessly like this.

[@handymanm]

I love these guys, but man the coke must have been flowing freely that night lol, goodshit...

[@lukepittle8961]

I agree but they’re all so cooked it’s hilarious

[@danielcraft3727]

Oh for the days of my youth as a Cali Arkie Show Me hillbilly dairy farm boy. Yodeling calling in the cows with my grandfather. Precious Memories.

[@vionagalak7654]

i love their moustache, their side burn, their hair, their fashion.🥰😍😍

[@kurtfoulke5130]

When you went to a Dr Hook Show, you got your $ 7 worth ! This was an All Star Band with personalities that rivaled anyone in Hollywood.

[@darickymeister]

I once saw Dr Hook in concert and they were so drunk they were knocking stuff over on stage....but they managed "cover of the rolling stone" and "sylvia's mother" June 24,1980 - Halifax Forum, Halifax Nova Scotia

[@stevespencer5158]

Its easy to feel sorry for the kids today as far as music goes. We really had it good.

[@sarahdisorbo9279]

You have no idea! My daddy showed me this band and I'm 27 and they're my absolute favorite music. They make me feel wrapped in a warm hug or like partying or like stomping my bare feet. They have so many genres in 1 and I hate that I missed it in action

[@jackienuttall7549]

Steve they have nothing today..Full stop

[@languagetruthandlogic3556]

These guys must be brilliant live! God knows we need some fun like this these days. Great entertainers!

[@languagetruthandlogic3556]

Thanks for posting this channel - I live in the UK and there is not much to sing about these days. These guys were long before woke or politically correct drivel - I watch them regularly - they keep me sane. All the best from the UK and thanks again for posting. 😄😄😄

[@border2beachwithchipleach63]

These guys were absolutely genius entertainers. Possibly THE most underrated band.

[@gogoyubari366]

What makes you believe they're underrated?

[@border2beachwithchipleach63]

@@gogoyubari366 It’s just a feeling. It’s an art not a science. I also feel that Earth tones don’t get enough love.

[@tibsno]

Every time I ever watched these guys they were having a good time. Always seemed loving and kind toward one another and having one helluva good time. R.I.P Ray. Good memories and music that gave me a lot of joy.

[@dboots133]

well said

[@prese3223]

That's life should be 😜

[@romena1765]

Rest easy Ray...thank you for the laughs!

[@richardwillingham9652]

And. Talent? You won't to.? My pants got up to Dance!!!now im sitting here naked .😆 nobody ask A Naked man to Dance. Oh yea my underwear is dancing to.✔😈😍😁😝😊

[@richardwillingham9652]

Love You Ray Sawyer.

[@karenshaw7807]

Such great entertainers! Can't help but smile watching them.

[@burnyerbra7900]

No words can describe the feeling of watching Dr Hook, I seen them live in Dublin 1982, Carry me carrie is my favourite on Shels houseboat 😅

[@robertarnold7187]

Ray had more talent than anyone really ever saw with Dr. Hook. Dennis was super talented as well, and both had great voices in their own way.

[@jeffscott8323]

In my opinion. This is real entertainment. Nothing like the crap now.

[@albertarseneau848]

Makin music is about having fun! Dr. Hook were the masters.

[@aaron1081]

I never get tired watching this, Ray's yodeling is great, Dennis is so funny, and Billy's dance is hilarious, What a great band, best EVER!!!

[@glen7318]

yeah how can you not love Bill's insane dancing

[@chasptrs.4922]

+Glen :: That's what I thought, they are a good bunch of crazy guys and talented as well. Love it !

[@chrismadden7728]

+Glen saw them here in Savannah back in the 70's Billy kicked Ray in the balls. It was funny and painful

[@glen7318]

+Chris Madden Accidentally I hope!! LOL!

[@chrismadden7728]

Oh it was Bill would get crazy on stage and all the guys always said when he gets goin theres no tellin what can happen. They really knew how to make their shows fun

[@ClarenceTaylor-zb8vk]

I grew up listening to all of Dr Hook songs

[@insurrectionrebel]

38 year old here. Never heard of this band until today. Pure unadulterated Bliss! Thank God I'll die having listened to Dr. Hook!

[@realcanadiangirl64]

Well you're in for a treat! I've loved them since I was a young girl in the 70s

[@kathryngoulden9053]

Oh! I'm happy for ya! There's nothing compares to Dr. Hook. There's a biker bar called Nick's Waterfall House in the Catskill mountains in NY. I'd go inside, put $5.00 in the juke box and play every Dr. Hook song on there. Oh yes. Everybody had a good time! ROCK AND ROLL! 🤣

[@bufordg6231]

Yes, you truly missed the heyday of the music. I'm 59 and saw them in concert over 2 dozen times. If you get the time machine working, save me a seat. We're heading for Jackpot, NV, summer of 1985. I don't know who was drunker, us or them. 🤣

[@mikebeck2097]

Man great times. My pops loved the band. And hearing it much times as dad rocked it. It sunk in.

[@kylelewis9230]

Welcome to the medicine show brother

[@madm0078]

I love the yodeling! An almost extinct art form. Ray kept it alive, true to his background.

[@Rita_654]

They were all good friend's you can tell, Dennis told they performed 300 day's a year because there was no internet or social media, no band good survive that without friendship.

[@kylelewis9230]

From Rays yodeling to Bills dancing, this video is a treasure, Rest In Peace gentlemen

[@robertbush7290]

Dr Hook was so great, Wish there was such a thing as a time machine so I could go back and see them live in concert. RIP Ray and Billy. Y'all may be gone from this old earth but you guys and your music will live on.

[@Seanybiker]

I love how they interact with the crowd. Would have loving to see them live. Excellent band

[@davegiebner2580]

Cheech and chong with Dr.hook Akron civic theater 1976... been listening ever since

[@mikebeck2097]

Very good show. Saw them in 90s. In Illinois. Was one of the greatest. A plus was they was my dad's favorite and got yo take him

[@marilynbarnes1204]

I have seen them live and they are awesome, seen many bands but they were the best fun

[@buzzardsbass1137]

THIS is when they were the GREATEST!

[@rhondawilliams5859]

I LOVE THE TIGHT JEANS ❤️❤️ GUYS!!!!!!!😁🎼🎤😍🎵🎶😘😘😘😘😘

[@teresagoodwin8124]

These guys were so funny and awesome musicians singers. Grew up with their music. Loved them. RIP Ray. Your legacy will live on.

[@waterandtipper]

I am now 61, when these blokes at prime I was not privy to TV as a Wringer , Jackaroo out Bush. I thanks KZbin, and am so sad these blokes could become 20yrs younger and come back. AJ.

[@user-vy7di7gi9p]

Billy's dancing is hilarious!

[@detlefwagner2579]

Ray Sawyer, my sincere condolences to the group dr. hook, the singer is and remains an idol

[@bethklecha5945]

Heaven has a Hell of a band, and one wild dancing man 🕺🤣.

[@karmaleglass2168]

These guys are nothing but fun fun fun. Wish I would have known these would be the good old days.

[@BethyKable]

They always had so much fun on stage usually because they were SO stoned !

[@johncupo7129]

That’s the true meaning of having a good time shit today is so commercial

[@karenoconnor9649]

Commercial! ?! Never again. ...you've got your crap yap... We've got musical history...WE. had the best ..younger children. .folks will still love this shit as we'd say ....freddie mercury sang it "those were the day of our lives. ....it was true for us 55 plus...I'm 67 hopefully soon...I'm happy are you kids like we were???? An my fave CLUB. ...don't go there.

[@kevinmckenney7190]

I don't think I ever saw a band on stage that had more fun up there than this one...

[@CarefulWithThatAxeEugene]

So underrated what an amazing band. Love their music.

[@liviebarreca5230]

I miss these men. Billy is hysterical however what a voice. Ray and Dennis just beautiful. All of them extremely talented I listen every day to my fond memories

[@kentaylor3319]

Hello Livie. How are you doing?

[@jamesboston7457]

These guys are fantastic sadly most are gone now rip ray sawyer you were one in a million

[@darrelljones1903]

Rest in peace Ray. Thanks for the memories

[@wilfredgon64]

This was recorded a lllloooonnnnnggggg time ago and it is now March 3rd 2022 and I am just loving these guys who I grew up with and I am CRACKIN THE FUCK UP!!!!!!! Man they just had so much fucking fun together. Wish I was there. But since I can't be there..ON TO THE NEXT DR HOOK CLIP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vangersmith8650]

So would have loved to seen them in person.

[@olddogcitypound5859]

How can you not love these guys?

[@williamdobbins4264]

DR> Hook was a GREAT BAND & ever better making you feel good!!!!

[@Slartie24]

This band truly talented and really like to have a good time

[@frankgilpatrick2201]

I'm 69 now , I remember the old days and these dudes are makin me smile all over again :P

[@emanuelboresch5208]

wahnsinns song, super band, alle lieder muss man immer wieder höhren

[@geraldkriemer7667]

👍👍

[@timblack1304]

That was the Best! Right in the middle of their Hey Day!

[@anjobrendel3604]

Greatest band ever, such a good dancing moments on their music, i'm 69 now. was 17 that time.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Anjo, How are you doing?

[@jiwbink]

I'll have what they're having!!WHAT A GREAT TIME THEY SEEM TO BE HAVING!!

[@jeffscott8323]

I believe. If the whole world saw this. World. Would be a whole lot calmer. And less violence.

[@petermarkovic8837]

Their energy never ceases to amaze me :)

[@AltonJones-sh2sb]

Ray Sawyer was the true face of Dr Hook and the medicine Show,such an awesome band,beautiful music 🎶, it calms the Heart,and relaxes the soul.

[@JL-iu7fk]

Yodeling is quite difficult. Much love for the entertainment!

[@cynthiataylor1425]

Awesome that band is fantastic 👍👍👍👍👍❣️😍🤩☀️

[@cynthiataylor1425]

Thank you.

[@cooks1757]

they were all born to entertain, just amazing.

[@KickyJeanie]

TOP! Ray, Dennis and Billy fantastic cool... 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼

[@chrisefc3579]

Goodness me, that's pure entertainment right there. Incredible.

[@rswilson5207]

How high are these dudes! Bang on with harmonies and music, though. Love these guys.

[@robertofontiglia4148]

In an other performance of this song, Ray sings "I went to my dealer to get me a lid." -- that's an OUNCE of weed.

[@emanuelboresch5208]

wunderschöner ( genialer Song ) song und Spass, 10 von 10 sternen

[@MillermaticS]

One of the greatest bands ever!

[@arh948]

I wish I had grown up in this time period and seen these guys in concert. As amazed as I am now , I couldn’t even imagine being there live. Billy laughing looks like Cheech from Up in Smoke. Awesome 👏

[@johnatkins4561]

They were my first concert ever, it was a free show in Wytheville, VA when I was Like 12 years old. It was awesome!!!

[@pixiestyx1766]

I use to hate being old... but I look at all these old videos....I remember all the fun we had back then... Thank you for posting them. It’s been a great ride🌸

[@rhondawilliams5859]

Pixie Styx a Hello my friend 😊,I'm old too.😘😘But we are still GETTING DOWN TO DR HOOK!!!!!!!😎😁🎵🎤🎶🎼😘😘😘😘

[@charleneevans96]

I agree lol..

[@roserollins9471]

@@rhondawilliams5859 Still "Doing It " Nearly "69 yrs of Uninterrupted Love " and hopefully 69 more

[@arthurguerra1079]

I like your attitude bro

[@johndillinger8424]

It was fun though!

[@valeryj6099]

Did any band ever have so much fun as this one. I love it!

[@Jammergirl68]

Still watching Billy's Buck Dance in 2020!! This never gets old.....love these guys 💜💜🔥🔥🔥

[@treasureseeker8489]

RAY, DENNIS, AND "HUNKY BILLY" WERE THE BEST TRIO EVER!!!

[@TheMetalhead678]

These guys knew how to have fun on stage, awesome stuff!

[@ianpick3218]

Always liked Dr Hook right from a teenager, they are brilliant ! Sylvia's Mother brings a lump to my throat , the desperate horror and finality of it all. The quality and comradeship really shines through.xxxx

[@hermannogoeri5988]

FANTASTICCCC...The joy of music..Absolutely fantastic..I'm happy very happy when I watch this video...Amazing

[@davidcook921]

I miss real hippies

[@lyndah9185]

Rock on Ray.... you'll be sadly missed :(

[@mildwillow]

Oh, my God, I would like to be at this concert!

[@nickycavuoto2929]

Dennis is so funny 😂 Love it 🥰 Rays so great 💙💙💙

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Amazing song Ray Sawyer was such a gentle Soul and I feel his words in the song's and his abilities to yodel. I love these Guy's so much🥀 🥀RIP Ray Sawyer We Love You🥀✌🥀☝️

[@jeffscott8323]

These are the kinda folks I like to hang out with. Real people havin fun.

[@jimcowan8770]

Hahaha! Just Gotta Love It! Best Band Ever!!! I mean Seriously! Has Anyone Ever heard the King of Rock n Roll yodel? No you haven’t! Have you ever heard Steven Tyler yodel? Or Mick? Or Anyone besides Ray? I haven’t! Elvis didn’t yodel people! I think it’s very impressive! Dr. Hook is just Fantastic!!! RIP Ray,. Such a Great Band & So underrated!!!

[@TheRecords101]

I got a Yodel.

[@MickD1916]

They all had their own talents which made them Great... Brilliant Band.

[@greenfingersgardener822]

There are some songs I wished they never ended. This is one of them, it's comedy & singing all thrown together. Brilliant

[@graemeb847]

Name one vid nowadays that u see havin this much of a laugh. Just makes u smile 😁

[@cron205]

Graeme B music now a days is garbage

[@graemeb847]

@@cron205 couldn't agree more m8 👍

[@GratefulBamboo]

Awesome buckdancing by Billy. Ray was first class yodeler. Miss that band and the fun they brought to music.

[@ronaldscott1101]

1976 was a great year!

[@SH-th4wy]

My wife walked in and said "That's the biggest smile I've seen in quite a while! Whatcha watching'?" :-)

[@rhondawilliams5859]

Ray you are so cool!!!!!!! Sing it son!!!!!!!!

[@TeriLaFaye]

I could watch this over and over! How awesome !

[@kentaylor3319]

Hello Teri. How are you doing?

[@luckyman3988]

Rest in peace to the legendary triple-yodeler, Ray Sawyer.

[@cheypam]

Hahaha now I know where my big brother got that "dance" from! Haha everytime my mom put country music on the radio that big goof would clap and stomp like Billy. God he was funny. I miss him every day

[@nicolettemitchell3146]

This is so crazy and funny and I love it 😍 yodeling is incredible

[@busybee4436]

Ray Sawyer was so talented.....and darned sexy!!!

[@MelinaAcosta569]

Yes he was!!

[@lesslisilverman]

Pretty sweaty too.

[@jeanbuchanan1660]

Yes

[@thatonethere9858]

Thank the innumerable gods - I thought I was the only one who thought he was as hot as firework's *rse!

[@susanterry4698]

So ❤Clever. Whatever they were “High” On - I want some..

[@tonyadye3505]

I seen them years ago and there still as good as they was year ago

[@kurtmcconnaha7771]

I wish i could have watched these guys in concert. I have all their record s. And in the eighties i did not realize how much fun it is too watch them. Now that i can see their concerts. What a very talented bunch of fun people

[@dannystorm856]

We miss you Ray 😢

[@ruthboykin9873]

A friend shared this on Facebook and I had not heard it in a long time!! So glad I found it here today! Never know what shenanigans will show up with Dr. Hook! Wanted to share with group today. Thank you Ronja! 😂❤🎶

[@DairyAirGunners]

I've been listening to these guys since the 70's.

[@rolandmcdonald7313]

They put on one hell of a live concert

[@virginiafults8220]

Amazing group

[@teejaypavitt6519]

Just incredible!! Plus the pure joy in the performance. Amazing. Xxx

[@lindahueckstedt2695]

I laugh everytime I watch this! They were so fun to watch period!

[@maritezlim2095]

Rest In Peace Ray ‘funny man’ Sawyer you will be missed 😞😔😥

[@mizzmead8077]

Awesome Band, that will live on as long as we're out here enjoying their music and humor!

[@nickthenewfie100]

RIP Ray..Thx for the memories

[@ronserps8489]

I still remember my loving aunt that would yodel and I always loved listening to her as a kid. RIP Zia Nilda you taught me to love music and enjoy yodeling..

[@gogoyubari366]

Wow!