Elvin is on guitar, that's Mickey Thomas on vocals. Straight fire. 😊✌️
@laurakali65223 жыл бұрын
Always a good trivia question.
@deltabravo2873 жыл бұрын
I believe Mickey Thomas went on to song with Jefferson Starship. He’s got a great voice.
@danabryant88153 жыл бұрын
In end 70s n 80s my dad was drummer with local up in coming band. They did all hot charts n cover alot bands. This was in top line up. "Four Play😎" they were cool Katz. This takes me back, crosslegged in carport listening to practice. Love that Slid of Steele guitar. 💖😎✌
@jdoe19883 жыл бұрын
Yes, but they were then prevented from using the name (I think), necessitating the change to the name Starship. Sara, We Built This City, and Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now were all big hits for them. Mickey voice is unmistakeable.
@laurenpeck36093 жыл бұрын
Find Your Way Back is a great song!!!!
@csp58133 жыл бұрын
Very underrated. One of the best singers ever in my opinion
@lilpoohbear653 Жыл бұрын
no tricks, smoke or autotune...just TALENT and hard work...great one!
@jettechdonatkins Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this great song written by Elvin Bishop and sung by Mickey Thomas and Reni Simon.I saw this live in '76 and loved it.Elvin was also a singer but knew Mickey had the voice for this one.Peace to you and maybe you can do a reaction to a great guitar player,Robin Trower,you might like him.
@deltabravo2873 жыл бұрын
Elvin Bishop is mentioned in a Charlie Daniels song called The South’s Gonna Do It Again. The lyric goes “Elvin Bishop sitting on a bale of hay, he ain’t good looking but he sure can play”
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
😁, I got to hear that
@deltabravo2873 жыл бұрын
The song is about a bunch of different southern rock groups - Marshall Tucker band, Allman Brothers (their guitarist Dickie Betts is mentioned), Lynryd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Wet Willie, CDB(Charlie Daniels Band) are all mentioned in the song.
@calliedavila25173 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song!! Bumped into that Lead Singer one time in a Clothing store at a shopping mall (I pretended not to know who he was, coz I didn't wanna blow his cover & start drawin' attention to him while he was tryin to shop) & he spoke to me first & wanted my opinions on a couple articles of clothing he was thinking bout buying, then he chose my choices & thanked me for my help & I walked away & went to pay for my purchases & he hurried behind me & told the salesperson that he wanted to pay for my items too!! 😊 Then we both walked out together & he thanked me for my discreetness & asked if I wanted to meet the rest of his band (Jefferson Starship)--they (& a couple of their wives) were all in their Tour Bus out in the parking lot. I spent about 30 min talkin' with all of em in the bus & they gave me some of their merch & signed it all. They were the most down-to-earth guys. Made ME feel like the "star"!! Pure gentlemen! Mickey even walked me to my car & gave me a hug goodbye & thanked me once again! Pure gentleman!! I was a fan of their music for years before this & a Life-long fan after!! Abra, will you please do one of their songs "Jane"?? It's always been one of my faves!!😊❤️😊
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
That was cool
@calliedavila25173 жыл бұрын
1 of the coolest experiences of my life, Abra, that's for sure!!!!!! Yeah Mickey had long hair at the time and he had tucked it up under his hat trying to disguise who he was while he was shopping in the store that day but before I walked away from him I walked up closer to him and he leaned down because he could tell that I wanted to whisper something in his ear and I whispered, "I know who you are, Mickey & I've always loved your band, but don't worry I'm not going to blow your cover, ok?" & He said, "oh honey thank you so much!" & And gave me a big hug & then I winked at him & smiled as I walked away to pay for my purchases.... that he ended up paying for!!! What a nice guy!!! 😊❤️😊 Please hear his vocals on "Jane"---Jefferson Starship. The guy can really sing his ass off!!
@jacqueline45143 жыл бұрын
What a great story!
@calliedavila25173 жыл бұрын
@@jacqueline4514 Thanks Jacqueline!!! One of the coolest experiences of my life!! This happened 20-some years ago, but I remember every single detail of it, like it happened yesterday!! Mickey & all of em truly are very nice down to earth guys....treated me like they had known me for years!! 😊👍💕😊
@barrycohen3113 жыл бұрын
Dude has a wicked set of pipes... Soulful.
@sherryarflin7263 жыл бұрын
Mickey Thomas’ vocals are ridiculously good, his range is crazy good. Elvin Bishop is the lead guitarist and one hell of one on top of it !
@Tall-Cool-Drink2 жыл бұрын
The incredible voice of Mickey Thomas and the talented Elvin Bishop.
@kellysteele43113 жыл бұрын
You're the first reactor to comment on the back up vocalist. I love that!! I thought the exact way you did. She really just adds a vibe. Her vocals are nothing to play with!! All of it was great!!. Very nice analysis of the total performance!
@richardmodglin39003 жыл бұрын
You picked the right version. The outfits seem pretty funky but them vocals are solid gold! I dont know why more reactors don't react to this video. Mickey belting out this soulful version is absolutely incredible.
@garykelly74223 жыл бұрын
"used to be when I'd see a girl that I like, I'd get out my book and write down her name" . How many people out there remember the little black book. Awesome ☮️
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Lol, I know right
@dianaspears5712 жыл бұрын
Now everyone has one - a cell phone, lol.
@ddyodaman55152 жыл бұрын
It’s a kool jam! Back in the day! Real instrumental’s and no electronic interference! Pure soul!
@Kim-hc5si3 жыл бұрын
Mickey Thomas was the singer (with Grace Slick, of course) for Jefferson Starship. No one else sounds like him.
@pamelascott57023 жыл бұрын
I was a little girl jamming & singing to this song. Love it still, never gets old.
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
😎✌
@TheDivayenta3 жыл бұрын
Elvin is the guitarist- Mickey Thomas is the singer- incredible! It’s so much fun to watch him singing.
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@erich8265 Жыл бұрын
I could listen to this song over and over..loved it then and still do! The 70's were bumping!!😁
@sdpadrefan3 жыл бұрын
Powerful, expressive and soulful vocal by Mickey Thomas.
@realjaxon3 жыл бұрын
I bought this vinyl back in the day specifically for this tune only. I saw Elvin Bishop in concert when this was a new tune. The guitarist is Elvin Bishop.
@jllucas393 жыл бұрын
If you turned on a radio in this era you would have heard this song !! 🤩✌
@jeffmorrison21473 жыл бұрын
The guitarist is Elvin Bishop The singer is Mickey Thomas
@lisamorrison21493 жыл бұрын
This song from Mr. Bishop, the bluesy guitar playing singer came out in 1975. It was very popular on the radio, and even though I was too young to relate personally with the lyrics, the song was lyrically enjoyable, and Alvin's voice was beautiful. Thanks for bringing back good memories. Great reaction!❤👍
@lisamorrison21493 жыл бұрын
My mistake, its Mickey Thomad on the vocals, and Alvin on guitar
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Thank you ✌🏾
@TheCornishCockney3 жыл бұрын
mickey thomas singing,elvin on guitar.
@razorsharpe33713 жыл бұрын
No auto-tune here, just pure God given talent! The Starship had two of the greatest voices in rock, Micky Thomas and Marty Balin. Your reactions are great man, keep them coming. I think you might like this one Les Dudek , Old Judge Jones studio version because there are no quality live versions sadly.
@deeberwill513 жыл бұрын
Three of the greatest voices. Don't forget Grace Slick!
@razorsharpe33713 жыл бұрын
@deeber will Absolutely correct! Love Grace Slick, I was meaning male vocalist although I failed to specify it. One of my fav songs is Stranger and the way she sings that with Mickey is pure gold.
@TwistedSither3 жыл бұрын
Elvin Bishop is a legendary guitarist among blues/southern rock musicians. Travellin' Shoes and Don't You Lie to Me are other notable songs by Elvin.
@195511SM3 жыл бұрын
The crazy thing is....back in the late 1970s....someone gave me a ticket to one of his shows. I was living up at South Lake Tahoe, but had no car & it was snowing like crazy. I missed the concert. In the late 1980s, I won a pair of tickets to see him, in a raffle at my company picnic. I had to work that night....& missed THAT show. Finally in the early 2000s, he was playing in Reno, at a hotel I happened to be visiting for the weekend. I bought a ticket....waiting to here THIS song. But he just did it as an instrumental. It was only a few years ago, that I discovered he was never the vocalist to begin with. It was after seeing this same video.
@alohakittymon3 жыл бұрын
That gave me chills… such a great jam … still stirs that hope of love in me ….
@TheLeylander2 жыл бұрын
Mickey Thomas is a amazing singer , one of my favourites he sings is a song called (Jane) when he was in the band Starship , would be great if you could include this one on your channel . Thanks for sharing 👍
@richardvincelette97413 жыл бұрын
Always loved this song. Check Mickey’s vocals on “Jane” Jefferson Starship. Well worth the trip
@calliedavila25173 жыл бұрын
Richard, I requested the same song to Abra, "Jane", that you did too!!! Ive always loved how that song showcases Mickey's vocal range, as well!! He's a Great singer & a Great guy too!! Did you read my story of meeting Mickey one time?? It's in this same thread here. Check it out!! Hopefully Abra will honor our request, Richard!!🤞😊❤️🤞
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
I will
@calliedavila25173 жыл бұрын
@@abracadabra3033 thanks Abra!! You truly are the best brotha!!! 😊❤️😊
@EJ-tm1fe3 жыл бұрын
Yeah... I don't really like Jefferson Starship, but "Jane" really rocks out and kicks ass!
@thatmanstumototours22703 жыл бұрын
It is the guitar players band(Elvin Bishop) Singer is Mickey Thomas, was also Jefferson Airplane's vocalist.
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
I see now , i got them mixed up
@scram81883 жыл бұрын
And that was live.
@noracola52853 жыл бұрын
I think that lady singing backup was walking that way because she has really high platform shoes on under those bell bottoms (btw I love that rainbow jumpsuit and need to get one just like it!) But you're right, she's grooving!
@chriscarr16593 жыл бұрын
We've ALL "Fooled Around" and then fell in love, OR was it "LUST" 😂😂
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
😀😀😀, true indeed
@roberttaylor70643 жыл бұрын
Just a chemical imbalance 👍😎
@anaolguin26043 жыл бұрын
His voice is perfect live this was way before auto tune and the mess this artists today.
@laurafowler1142 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your beautiful reaction to an awesome performance!
@olddrummerguy3 жыл бұрын
This song was in The Devils Rejects. I think it was on the radio when they were in the van and he was ranting "admit it you love this song".
@2869may3 жыл бұрын
This was great! but you should hear the studio version too... So smooth and clean..!
@Saturday2883 жыл бұрын
Killer! I love this song. The vocals are fresh, but it's the drum line that really hooks me.
@davidkeller61563 жыл бұрын
You might like Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart. Joe opened for B.B. King when he was 12 years old. Beth is a great blues singer. This woman reminded me of her with the way she moved. Check out “I’ll Take Care of You” live at Beacon Street and “I’d Rather Go Blind”. Great performances.
@davisworth51142 жыл бұрын
Get real Joe can't touch Elvin Bishop, Elvin has funk and soul.
@porkfrog27853 жыл бұрын
Them birds acting a mess in the background...this song is the epitome of 70's cool-it's groovy, soulful, a little bluesy, true lyrics with pop catchiness...and yeah, man can sing
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Those birds stay that way lol, this is one of those cool as songs
@porkfrog27853 жыл бұрын
@@innit8376 I speak Bird, and them birds was fightin' and bitchin', not singin' 5:33 that one is pissed
@ranman4336Ай бұрын
Reni Slais is female singer and she deserves credit, she's soooo into it!
@justjudijjb34553 жыл бұрын
You gotta check out Miranda Lambert covering this with a group of Country superstar women! Such an amazing collaboration!! Love your energy man. I can tell you got a good soul.
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Thank you , and i already like Miranda , so i will for sure check it out
@lisaannbarriner96333 жыл бұрын
It’s an amazing cover, the harmonies are great.
@EJ-tm1fe3 жыл бұрын
The guitarist (orange Gibson guitar) is Elvin Bishop and the (great) singer is Mickey Thomas. This is a great tune and a GREAT concert performance which I (almost) never recommend!... oh, and great commentary on the song! Huge hit in the mid-'70s.
@Spazzmatazzz3 жыл бұрын
Elvin Bishop's parents lived about 4 blocks from my parents in Tulsa about 50 years ago when I was in high school. lol And ya just gotta love that denim jumpsuit! LOL
@barryroberts67963 жыл бұрын
Traveling Shoes Elvin Bishop, rocks dude!!
@tracythehippiechick3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha reminds me of going to the skating rink..Alas, it happens to us all...😉 Was she the wrong one though? Or was she the right one???? Funny how you worded that...I think she was the right one and that’s just the end of that.
@Golddust4273 жыл бұрын
Elvin from my town, used to go see him play the clubs.
@deltabravo2873 жыл бұрын
Dang , that backup singers got some lungs too! 😳😂😂
@fidge543 жыл бұрын
That's not all she had a pair of
@deltabravo2873 жыл бұрын
@@fidge54 innuendo escapes you. That’s what my comment implied.
@fidge543 жыл бұрын
@@deltabravo287 Nothing escapes me. Just clarifying for the masses
@fidge543 жыл бұрын
Reni Slais
@deltabravo2873 жыл бұрын
@@fidge54 ahhh I see . You’re one of Those kind of people. Got it.
@cynergy43 жыл бұрын
Any comments that I would make have already been made, hehe! I remember watching this on TV when I was working the graveyard shift one night, and was blown away by Mickey Thomas's vocals. Yes, he went on to sing for Jefferson Starship. Guitarists are unique people, and with very few exceptions, the guitarist is always my fave member of any band
@33MarciS3 жыл бұрын
Mickey Thomas, the guy singing, is from Cairo, Georgia. His stepbrother, who was a good friend of mine, was in my husband's fraternity. I thought you'd like knowing he was a Georgia boy. ☺️
@Ricky-ug4wo3 жыл бұрын
Elvin Bishop is the guitar player. Micky Thomas is the singer. Micky went to Jefferson Starship and sang hit after hit after hit. Micky voice is amazing and I’ve seen him sing many times in Starship
@josephpowell39493 жыл бұрын
That's Elvin Bishop on the guitar!
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
I got them 2 mixed up
@ronaldolson10453 жыл бұрын
This song along with the video you can't get enough of
@chuckyoneil28532 жыл бұрын
Straight Soul! Mackey has one of the great voices.
@ericmartin64573 жыл бұрын
Back to the old stuff. Magic Carpet Ride.. Steppen wolf..
@Teresia123 жыл бұрын
Elvin is the dude playing the red guitar. He is an awesome blues guitarist.
@bobmarley82703 жыл бұрын
Great tune, great reaction! Rock on brother!
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
✌
@lewis97022 жыл бұрын
I love the birds/nature's accompanying vocals
@buza13003 жыл бұрын
Hi from Norway, You hawe to move indoors some day, winter are coming😁👍
@edwinanglin44903 жыл бұрын
I can see it now Abracadabra 303 driving down the road with this song on and him singing. # Love it.
@jayeell1253 Жыл бұрын
Mickey Thomas was also in the group - Starship (hits - Sara and Nothings gonna stop us now)
@LesSmith453 жыл бұрын
Abracadabra I just love your reactions. As a hip hop artist who did not grow up listening to these types of old classic rock songs it is really cool seeing you enjoy these great classics. All these classic rock reactions are my life’s soundtracks. Songs I have heard all my life. Just enjoy seeing you enjoying them too
@terryross10322 жыл бұрын
You're the first one to mention the girl. Spot on.
@jimgrisham60542 жыл бұрын
You speak the truth about this one
@KillerInstinct20063 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your videos. I don't know if you do requests, but it would be cool to see you review Dope Lemon. Either "home soon" or "coyote".
@aeskes19783 жыл бұрын
lots of great tunes out there...keep'em coming. Enjoy your take on these decades old performances. Try some Blues - Muddy Waters...live version "Long Distance Call", I know you'll love it.
@lizbrown69432 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this. The woman grooving made the song better to me. She is feeling it in 70s rainbow halter top.
@nancymatheus77533 жыл бұрын
Another soundtrack from my youth❤️ would love for you to visit some Grand Funk Railroad songs!!!!
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Grand Funk Railroad , got it , thank you
@astelbele3 жыл бұрын
I have liked this song....The birds in the back ground are singing up a storm.....
@sydneysmith68233 жыл бұрын
Your seeing it straight for sure. The song touches me and I'm a 77 year old dude'
@patriciab8253 жыл бұрын
Hey Abracadabra! Nice one, quite unexpected! Hey maybe check out some Annie Lennox (“Money can’t buy “it or “Little Bird”) also Sinead O’Connor - some Celtic women soul singers! 🥰💃✌️
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
I promise they are coming , thank you
@ronaldowens50253 жыл бұрын
Daily reminder about The Reverend Horton Heat, Devils Chasing Me or Wiggle Stick.
@seancromwell3277 ай бұрын
You sir, are absolutely fuckin’ smooth! Nice reaction!
@jameshedgecock7043 жыл бұрын
Been listening to that song since it came out Love it still
@andydavies18102 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, Andy Uk. Great track!
@sidneycrossley78023 жыл бұрын
Check out George Thorogood "One Whiskey, one scotch, one beer. The 10 min. 64 second version. Lots of good guitar. George and the destroyers rock and there's a really cool Elvin Bishop guitar solo. Try it, you'll like it!
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Ok 😎✌
@everykneeshallbow3 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@sarahzentexas3 жыл бұрын
This is an oldie for sure. I guess I was a tween when this was a hit. But it was a HUGE hit back in the day.
@veracinicola4354 Жыл бұрын
Love Mickey! what a set of pipes! handsome too😊😍
@sonjabarnett17543 жыл бұрын
Her name is Reni Slais, and she has a fantastic voice.
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love her , thank you
@jamesedwards95443 жыл бұрын
Love your channel and your attitude. If you like guitarist you should check out one of the greatest blues guitarist ever stevie ray vaughn Texas flood live from elmacambo. THANKS
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Thank you , i will react to it
@michaeltaylor88353 жыл бұрын
SOUL MUSIC
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
It is , definitely
@chadstapleton85973 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! I completely agree with u. This is a song that u can absolutely vibe out too!!
@suedyment5113 жыл бұрын
Elvin Bishop is the guitar guy ♥️😎
@sallyramirez59803 жыл бұрын
Oh man that brings back memories 🦋✌🦋
@chuckyoneil28533 жыл бұрын
Elaine is the guitarist,Mackey Thomas is singing,great job.
@garyeason84743 жыл бұрын
Another bad ass reaction Bro.thanks man.
@mark501w3 жыл бұрын
Bishop played a lot with Paul butter field, historic figures in Chicago blues,”travlin’shoes”
@SARA-11-13 жыл бұрын
Thank you I enjoy your reactions.
@ronaldolson10453 жыл бұрын
The lead singer in Fooled Around and Fell in Love Mickey Thomas used to be with the Jefferson Starship back in the day
@ZelbeQahi Жыл бұрын
Haven’t seen you in months? Is it me? Love your reactions and put you at the top still! Word of advice. Don’t let politics run your website! Yes, we all need a voice but it’s your musical prowess that attracts people, not ideology. We get enough of that from all sides?
@aprilcorbett3 жыл бұрын
Would LOVE for you to react to Mickey & Grace in Starship "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" : )
@hpb54953 жыл бұрын
Another classic, another good review. Damn they all had it goin' on back in the day..
@lindaaugone62943 жыл бұрын
wow didn't know what a horror he experienced in real life makes you wonder where hes at now I remember this song very well
@violinmke3 жыл бұрын
2017 Album- Big Fun Trio ' and 2020 shows a song with Charlie Musselwhite called -What the he'll 'the harmonica legend on KZbin music.
@markbishopmusic3 жыл бұрын
If you like the guitar vs vocal vibe, I highly recommend Save Your Love by Jefferson Starship
@jerryjeromehawkins17123 жыл бұрын
I dig you bro... Subscribed! This is MY music. 👍
@legendhasitstudio3 жыл бұрын
ELVIN BISHOP ON GUITAR 👍
@Palinckx59073 жыл бұрын
You might like terry reid. The song seed of memory. Love the soul you hear out of his voice 🖤🤍
@michaeldinsen76413 жыл бұрын
This cover of this song by Morgan James is superb
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Will check✌
@michaeldinsen76413 жыл бұрын
If you've never heard Morgan James sing you are definitely in for a treat...her vocals are amongst the greatest on Earth
@sharibryant4583 жыл бұрын
Love your cool calmness! I'd really love to see you do some STEVIE RAY VAUGHN, in my opinion he's the GREATEST GUITARIST EVER, but just overall great man. You could start with his most popular stuff like VOODOO CHILD liveinAustin, and of course his famous live at EL MOCAMBO "TEXAS FLOOD " STEVIE RAY Was a huge catalyst in the BLUES REVIVAL in the 80s he was the first white man to receive the W.C. Handy awards, 2 in the same year!! Check him out if you like guitarist and Blues you will be impressed I promise. Thank you for your great reactions 🥰😘
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Thank you i truly appreciate it , and whats crazy is i have him saved because others have suggested him as well , but somehow it keeps slipping my mind , but i will , i just made a note of it , thank you
@shirleymongold94913 жыл бұрын
You've got to react to Miranda Lambert's version of this. She has some serious talent singing along with her. You'll love it
@abracadabra30333 жыл бұрын
Definitely I will
@shirleymongold94913 жыл бұрын
@@abracadabra3033 I think this is the link www.youtube.com/watch?v=87u5S...might be a commercial to begin with tho
@jacqueline45143 жыл бұрын
I've seen some of the comments reference Jefferson Starship; I really think you would like hearing their song "Miracles"; it has great vocals and an ethereal ambiance. Same general time period. :) Love your reactions!