Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love (live 1977)

[@danielrose7052]

Mickey Thomas is one of the most underrated vocalists in rock. He is truly great.

[@williambarnes4612]

Yup

[@kenwatson5562]

No she's not!

[@jackflash5659]

Agreed!

[@142horizon]

I don't think he's Ever been 'underrated'🤷‍♀️.

[@joycebruhn1346]

agreed

[@StevePershing-t2w]

Elvin Bishop was born to write and perform this song and Micky Thomas was born to sing this song. My life has been blessed by that confluence of incredible talents

[@tonybrown8006]

You are so right!

[@jussitikkuri6991]

That's so true.

[@RetroClipArt]

It's "Mickey" (not "Micky")

[@timmyjones1921]

No One could have done it better other than God so God sent Elvis Bishop & Micky Thomas.

[@jimmclaughlin5930]

Mine too I agree whole heartedly.

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

One of the greatest voices of the rock era!!!!

[@vincentberte7675]

That's Micky Thomas from Starship, it's an Elvin Bishop song but he knew vocally he couldn't pull off this song, but he sure knew Micky Thomas could and damn he hits a Home run with this TIMELESS CLASSIC

[@vincentberte7675]

Nice share by the way, thank you

[@andrewlonghurst5110]

Very reminiscent of an early Graham Bonnet while with The Marbles

[@vincentberte7675]

@@andrewlonghurst5110 I'm so sorry Andrew I never heard of him before, my Godson's name is Andrew I call him Drew for short, thank you very much for sharing that as I like to learn something new like that, thank you very much and have a great summer

[@stickman55100]

Yes, Mickey Thomas had an iconic Rock voice!

[@yanuriroschev7270]

Ahhhh......the incredible voice and vocal range of Mickey Thomas! Still one of my favorite voices of the 70's!

[@vincentberte7675]

He's great isn't he?

[@dandomangue3507]

Next to Steve Perry one of the best voices of the 70s

[@michaelphillips8055]

Elvin Bishop sitting on a bail of hay he aint good looking but he sure can play

[@tbartels9821]

Frankly, I was disappointed in his performance here. E.B. shows why he headlines the band.

[@vincentberte7675]

@@tbartels9821 I read the story about this song, Elvin Bishop of course wrote it but didn't feel as though he had the chops singing wise to do the song justice, so he asked one of his backup singers to do it and that's how we have a very young Mickey Thomas singing this song and I think Mickey hit it out of the ball park, but Elvin's guitar licks and his overall playing I think he's awesome but this song Mickey killed it, there are a bunch of much better live ones than this one I found a few their definitely on here

[@Pam-t8s]

It hurts so bad

[@socadream]

The year I changed boyfriends…the old was a player that discovered he loved me, but the new one and I fell in love fast! Engaged, then married…45+ years of making my heart flutter still💕💕💕

[@daveweed2765]

What did he play? Guitar? Bass? Drums? Keyboards?

[@briansandefur5712]

Fantastic

[@CraigWilliamson-wm2zm]

He looked good theen

[@DonaldFisher-df4df]

This tune gave me goosebumps at 15. Your hubby must be a pretty lucky dude!

[@barbaranowman8031]

Omgosh that's such a great story

[@ArchangelCrusader-he3gg]

I was 13 riding in the back of our station wagon, no seat belts, the windows down, the smell of summer, this song on the radio. The absolute best memories of being alive.

[@sandykarsten218]

Sounds so great! I remember those days!!😢

[@JamesKenneally-le1zd]

Exactly same memories! Except the Ford green station wagon had a window that didn't roll down. Got hot.🌞🥵✌️

[@markgonzales8302]

Mickey Thomas……..Awesome singer.

[@PizzaGuy93]

The person singing is actually Elvin Bishop, Mickey Thomas left for starship before ‘77

[@markgonzales8302]

@@PizzaGuy93 Not so…. That’s Mickey Thomas.

[@PizzaGuy93]

@@markgonzales8302 either way, both are phenomenal singers

[@JudyBenson-t8e]

Elvin Bishop is the guy on guitar Mickey Thomas is the singer.Mickey joined Starship in 1979

[@carolmadden1152]

Mickey Thomas is one of the greatest singers of his age!

[@hmackie6823]

Elvin was to sing this and said,NO this song deserves a better voice than mine and they got THEE best voice...Mickey Thomas

[@daphneduryea9136]

Agree. Mickey's THEE best but Rod Stewart does a great rendition of it & the lyrics are just spot-on for his image. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGW1npp6lpqSmqs

[@daniellamantia7324]

LUV it sweetie great song God bless you 💜💜💜

[@Noelle0026]

The smooth sound of Mickey’s voice and that dirty sounding guitar-pure Heaven!!

[@kenwink6353]

Micky Thomas has best voice period!!

[@cmissshelleymichelle]

One of the best voices. And so does Brad Delp.

[@tracyperez1755]

@@cmissshelleymichelle So many great voices of that era. Steve Perry, Freddie Mercury, now what do they have? Auto tune. These kids don't know what good music is if they don't listen to these old songs.

[@carolmadden1152]

NO AUTOTUNE! PURE TALENT!

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

Mickey Thomas waiting on a Starship

[@jimmybrown3263]

The vocals and range of Mickey Thomas are so incredible. I was an instant fan of his when I first heard this song. He also has incredible songs he sang with Starship including the mega hit from the movie Mannequin. He always seems happy and fun every time I see a performance of him. Keep it up Mickey you are truly awesome!!

[@chcsservice1382]

What a voice!!! Takes you right back to the AWESOME 70's

[@loydkline]

Love ❤️ 1970s music greatest music era ever

[@70sladyalways25]

Yep…best times ever!

[@williamslais2548]

I believe that's us on Don Kirschner's Rock Concert...been looking for this video for quite a long time.. my horn arrangement..

[@amg.llghr.768]

Godbless

[@dougmidkiffsr.2333]

Grew up listening to Elvin, always a pleasure 2 hear again.

[@jamesdantonio7235]

Don Kirshner Saturday night loved it great memories Thank you 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉 back in the 70s Wow awesome 👌 👍 💖 😍

[@lisamoroney3036]

Nice 👍

[@jamesdantonio7235]

Thank you William you guys rocked it in the 70s and still today love this song awesome 👌 👏 👍 😊😊😊😊😊

[@gilhernandeziii4031]

Just one of my many favorites of the 70's😊 We definitely had the best music and bands ... Still listening 🎧🎶 in 2023 😊

[@brianlanglois4086]

This is an amazing song. The more you listen to it the better it gets.

[@russellchastain841]

Amen brother, been listening since 1976

[@tellofiriometto5810]

Mickey Thomas, the most underrated vocalist in Rock music !! The guy still has a great voice in 2023

[@isabelbarragan2799]

Was he part of the 80's band Starship? He looks like him a lot and his voice as well.

[@martron1962]

@@isabelbarragan2799 Yes, he replaced Grace Slick in 1979 for the Freedom At Point Zero album, and then Grace Slick rejoined shortly after and they made some iconic songs together, there’s voices blend amazingly well. Listen to Mickey’s voice on “Jane”

[@isabelbarragan2799]

@@martron1962 Thank you Martron for the info and for pointing out to this "Jane" song, I've never heard it before and it's awesome. I love Mickey's voice. Cheers.

[@janice369]

YESSS he was!!😊​@@isabelbarragan2799

[@obscurecelebritynooneremem6876]

​@@isabelbarragan2799 Yes he was

[@misspeplo3387]

ARE WE LISTENING TO THIS IN 2023 ? SHOULD BE.

[@redspice55]

And 2024! 😊

[@RonBroste]

2024

[@kamuelalee]

2024!!!

[@sherrynalder1359]

How about 2024?

[@jesseserna8424]

2025 🎤🙌🏻

[@billharden7127]

Back when music was great.

[@markgoostree6334]

One of the greatest songs in the history of rock!! Just step up to the microphone and blast out a song... with pure talent and style!

[@Gpacharlie]

That guitar solo was so raw. It made this song. Soul music here.

[@tjodogify]

I now understand the meaning behind “while My Guitar Gently Weeps”…..

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Elvin Bishop is da bomb 🎸!! 😅

[@Snoopy7666]

An instant and enduring classic! Mickey Thomas is amazing!

[@jesseserna8424]

Happy New Year Mickey 2025 greatest voice 🙌🏻

[@ginasurber5684]

I had the pleasure of seeing them at Knott’s Berry Farm, right after this came out. They rocked the house!

[@GeneCannon-qf6hu]

I am 77 years old and I love this song. A CLASSIC. Still today and forever.

[@LazaroMesaSaez]

This is real music, great musicians, a beautiful era where only talent was worth it and not technology.

[@lewisc215]

Downer snark. grow up.

[@1986Phoenix29]

It's amazing that most people who like this song think that Elvin is the singer.. He's the lead guitarist.. Mickey Thomas is the vocalist.. Just like Jeff Beck, Elvin understands his limitations..

[@michaelmonahan7340]

indeed. one of the best vocal recordings in rock history.

[@chamuco1550]

2023 and Mikey Thomas still does it, you got to love him, amazing!!!

[@melissafarmer4149]

Hell yeah My Brother!!!!!🥰♥️♥️

[@phineasyoungs6643]

Great show in Tulsa last year

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@phineasyoungs6643Really?? Wow I missed out, darn it, very happy for you though…

[@sunnyramsey2753]

Elvin Bishop was a underrated guitar player. I saw him in the 76 outdoor concert warm summer night. Excellent concert brought back good memories. Thank you for sharing

[@vincentberte7675]

Thank you Sunny

[@Teelirious]

Few people had the FEEL that deep. Many feelings in very few notes. Saw him every time he came near me in the 70s.

[@MarthaDowdy-ei2fm]

Well this song brings me to when I was 17 in1977 wow what fun I had

[@davidb7358]

What was it about 1977 Martha? Was so fun then. Different times...

[@kennethconner7664]

Yes these years will never be out done . This music will undoubtedly live forever in so many hearts ❤

[@ChrisSmith-bm5gg]

I gotta go back to the 70s and mail myself in a box to this guy

[@joestike8133]

Mickey is a bad ass. Can still sing

[@broadcasttttable]

Don't know how many people would put Mickey Thomas as one of the all time best rock singers but after this performance I surely would. And EB just killing it on the lead is icing on the cake.

[@CeceliaSpores]

Michigan Alvin on this song are just truly amazing I wish we could go back to that time and place

[@gardengirl7446]

Great singer ❤

[@USMC-Veteran73-77]

I agree. I lived this song when it was a hit. I was stationed at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, when I was in the United States Marine Corps and so in love with Teri......

[@edwardthompson5820]

I definitely fell in love with many women. Love this song. Wish I was many years younger.

[@robert2628]

a lot of people Lost their virginity to this tune back in that Bicentennial Year 1976 😎

[@DeannaKlahr-i5s]

Ooh yeah 😊

[@CBGBs323]

Often I fooled around and fell in Lust. I'm nearly 70 and still trying to figure out what Love is.

[@freddiem73]

That is singing the fuck out of a song. Fantastic vocals

[@Rose-m8q7j]

Love this song meet my husband in 1977 this how I felt about him we have been 40 years still love this song

[@brendakilgore6482]

He is totally 💯 awesome in doing this beautiful song! This was one of mine and my husbands songs when we dated and got married back in 1977! He recently passed away and left me but these songs like this bring his presence even closer to me! Thank you elvin Bishop group this song put you on the map where I came from! ❤❤just totally beautiful ! This will forever be one of greatest songs ever! Just absolutely love it 🥰 ❤️❤❤

[@Thataintnothing]

Sorry for your loss ,My wife and I Married in 77 also ❤

[@jpcoll2011]

😢😢 At the end of the day all we have is our memories and damn it hurts.

[@litedawg]

Sorry for your loss….😢

[@James-rr5xf]

Great song from a great lead vocalist & Elvin Bishop's sitting on a bale of hay,ain't good looking but he sure can play!!! Thanks & RIP CHARLIE DANIELS!!!

[@janice369]

I completely understand.. Got married in 81. I lost mine too. For many years I couldn't listen to a lot of music. It just hurt way, way too much😪

[@tracyberthot9949]

Highly underrated singer

[@scott3744]

I've seen the recording from The Midnight Special lots of times (much clearer video than this one), but this is the first time I've seen this performance... and they KILLED it, just like on The Midnight Special. What an amazing performance, and they must have been able to do it every time. I could barely see Reni Slais, the female back up singer, but I recognized her voice and then I could see her a little better near the end. She's outstanding, she's singing her heart out with Mickey on this song. Just amazing, such great music! 👍😁

[@erivers71]

That red Gibson 355 is a legend! Guitarist is awesome!

[@ApeLikeCreature]

That’s Elvin. 👍🏻

[@bradleycrouser]

Can you believe this classic never made No. 1 on the charts? Mickey did this on the FIRST TAKE!

[@71rcode72]

Killer in every way. What a band!!

[@obscurecelebritynooneremem6876]

Can you imagine Mickey Thomas and Steve Perry singing to getter, WOW

[@R4_1898]

I'll settle for Reni Slais...

[@michelleacunzo4980]

That's a song that you never get tired of hearing!!❤

[@deborahmoyer8416]

Happy 13th anniversary to my boyfriend whom I met at the Tucson Blues Festival in 2011. Elvin Bishop was the headliner.

[@markd63]

Only Mickey Thomas can pull these vocals off the way the song was suppose to sound!!❤❤🎸🪘🎼🎤

[@giles-df9yu]

The young lady backing him helps . She passed from cancer way too early

[@MikeyParks]

I loved Mickey in Starship!

[@csutton161]

one of the best songs of my teenage years, so many memories go along with this song. Mickeys voice, so good and nice to watch too.

[@phylliscurtner5578]

what an amazing voice Mickey Thomas has!

[@redindenver6666]

My GOD! Mickey Thomas' voice is UNBELIEVABLE!

[@Steelwings19658]

That one note he hit, oh my lord...

[@patriciameyer8798]

It seems impossible, doesn't it? 😮

[@cawilson5357]

incredible What a note from one of the greatest and super underrated singers. Love all his songs. Thanks Elvin you picked out the best......

[@saraphinn]

Yes, Mickey Thomas is killing this. Honestly, why is he not lauded as one of the greats? And this guitar solo is next level. What an outstanding performance by this band. Playing it live and being better then the recorded version is an actual thing that only exception bands can do.

[@johnnygonzales1314]

Mickey Thomas, one of the greatest voices. This song is very awesome along with the other songs he has sang.

[@FionaEm]

Mickey Thomas = one of the best voices in rock 😊

[@Pamer21]

My absolute favorite song of ALL time! Ahhh Mickey! That voice! (Swoooon) 😂

[@gurinapsait8602]

This is my favorite song ever.. Mickey Thomas is amazing..

[@vincentcanipelli9659]

Mickey's voice is still as strong as ever !!! From Cairo , GA !!

[@davev3559]

The song cut across America and hit every heart's sweetspot. How this impeccable song and vocal and band did not hit number 1 is simply tragic. Every kid knew this song if they were music lovers. It was certainly in contention for the song of the decade. I loved it than and I love it even more today. This performance was live folks and it sounds like a studio recording. You can't touch this song with anything today in my opinion because it's iconic!

[@cherylpetrosino9681]

Your so right! I actually thought it hit No. 1. One of the best songs ever to me!

[@RonKwiatkowski-jh7zf]

My band Second Nature played for micky Thomas wedding at Cairo country club mick sat in and we played a lot of elven bishops band songs with micky what a great voice we got to harmonize with him it was a night to remember

[@gordoh7634]

Look there is just so much going on musically in this live version. Holy cow! You really can't single out anyone. They're all performing at extremely high levels they're on pitch. They're in time unbelievably playing well all in concert unbelievable.

[@jamesdantonio7235]

Absolutely 💯 💯 💯 💯 ❤❤😊😊😊

[@johnsmith-mn2pl]

I feel so lucky to have grown up in that time. Best decade for music before or since. I was 6 in 1970 and didnt miss a second of those great rock tunes and MoTown for that matter. . .

[@gregdolecki8530]

Elvin Bishop was no one hit wonder.

[@wayneu1233]

Agreed! One of THE GREATEST blues guitarists!

[@user-il2pm4zn3e]

@@wayneu1233 I'm goin' fish fish, fish fish, fish fish fishin'. I'm goin fishin'; hook sinker and line! Now some folks say that fishin' on a Sunday's a sin. If a fish bites my line on Sunday, I'm gonna reel him on in...... Classic

[@jimratliff2753]

I am so thankful to have grown up as a teenager and then into my early 20's back in the day in the late 60's and early 70's to the best music, best bands, hottest looking and cool chicks ever to be seen in the whole wide world. Times I will always cherish and miss. Man, there was nothing like those times-babes-music and there never, ever will be again.

[@Dee530Luvz2BeLoved5555]

A GEM …. I ♥️ this 😘 Mickey Thomas, Elvin Bishop.. Memories 🎉

[@chrish4130]

I hear this song and I'm 16 in my old Ford again. I absolutely love it!!

[@jamesdantonio7235]

Amen Brother 45 years ago ahh memories Love it 😊😊❤❤❤🎉

[@GeneCannon-qf6hu]

This happened to me in 1976. Fooled Around And Fell in Love. We have been married for 45 years now. WoW

[@pundamilia1191]

I saw them at the Santa Barbara County Bowl that year. I was a Southern boy myself living in Ca at the time and Mickey's wailing Georgia voice made me homesick

[@marniebrayshaw-bayer2457]

Ahhhh real music 🎵 ❤❤❤😊

[@bradyount242]

Great Song! Damm I love the 70's music one of the greatest decades of hits!

[@TheCHAGO77]

Mr Thomas had an amazing voice.

[@patriciameyer8798]

Still does.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

Awesome live performance. This is music.

[@robertandersen2318]

The 70s was the best that ever happened

[@jeffj9322]

Happy Birthday Mickey Thomas born on December 3, 1949. he is an American rock singer. He is best known as the male lead vocalist of Jefferson Starship (from 1979 to 1984) and Starship (since 1985). Prior to joining Jefferson Starship, he was a member of Elvin Bishop's band as a backing and occasional lead vocalist. He was the lead singer on Bishop's best-known song, "Fooled Around And Fell In Love." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Thomas_(singer)

[@lanatabor2187]

Great song love the way Micky sings

[@denmac19]

The quintessential 1970s song.

[@DragerPilot]

Elvin bishop’s band, but it’s Mickey Thomas who sings the hit version. Mickey has a voice that has never been appreciated by the millions that should. He is the vocalist, along with Grace Slick and their band, STARSHIP.

[@kevindigo22]

So great to see an old classic like this with the real vocal and not something dubbed to the studio version...what a great performance, this takes me back .....

[@RustyStagg]

Great talent such an artist

[@RedPaloma996]

Dear lord I love this song 😍

[@jussitikkuri6991]

Me too hunnie... I'm gonna play it a few more times.

[@loydkline]

❤️ this1970s song

[@edandmjohnson8636]

because we did.

[@DustyBalz]

Best song ever!!

[@maudevans5551]

I was 19 living in Germany. So many good memories. People knew instruments, no autotune.

[@leftyMOTIVguy]

I've seen a few performances of this song, live, from the 70's to the 2000's and every time Mickey Thomas is solid and consistent in every performance. His voice doesn't seem to age. A lot of today's singers need to take notes on how he does it. That's how you sing live.

[@dribobler]

Confidence and presence along with talent… incredible!

[@shanenichols1052]

I’m so familiar with this but the joy never fades. Damn, mickey, you are the best.

[@Duffyinthebronx]

Without question a tremendous vocalist

[@USMC-Veteran73-77]

Memories of being in love with a local young lady in Jacksonville, NC. When I was stationed at Camp LeJeune, NC.

[@vincenzotesoro4211]

This kid can sing he rates with the best of all time and lays it down, right he knows how to sing a song. Unbelievable.

[@vincenzotesoro4211]

The extra you put in all the lyrics in the extra humming little vocals, it’s brilliant a lot of soul nobody ever will ever be able to sing, fooled around and fell in love like Mickey Thomas just like nobody will ever be able to say he ain’t heavy. He’s my Brother, like the guy in the hollies like nobody will ever be able to do behind blue eyes like Roger Daltrey and one of my favourite songs is Jane Mickey’s just a natural talent with a great vocal depth, and makes it look so easy

[@DavidMcAtee-eb9xi]

I was just back from VN and in love for the first time. This song hits me right in the heart. I’m so old and used up now. Just sayin …………..

[@marklucas343]

That range @ 3:30…. Mickey Thomas had a range that other singers dream of having! An all time fave! He’s on the Mt. Rushmore of vocalists!

[@frankpropri540]

I was dancing with my girlfriend at the time at a bar and this song came and I said to her watch out this might happen to us. And we got married three years ago so be careful this is a great song

[@pbenson56fran]

Here so much soul coming out of that voice.

[@freebirdexpress339]

Mickey Thomas is the best period

[@helbitkelbit1790]

Please take me back to this time...I will behave , I promise .

[@kathyshimata1202]

Well, then it won't be much fun, will it?

[@helbitkelbit1790]

@@kathyshimata1202 umm , ah , well um , yeah , you gotta point there...