Ep 62 - The Midnight Special | April 5, 1974

[@LesleyHeavey]

Bobby Hatfield is undoubtedly one if not the greatest singers to ever perform live….❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@spoodlew]

His solo was phenomenal. It should have been released as a single. It would have been a hit . He doesn't get the credit he should

[@billfraser8189]

I was at this taping! I won the tickets in highschool. I was 14 and my brother came with me. I just saw myself and my big brother on this taping. It was like seeing ghosts. I miss you big brother Jerry. I'll be seeing you in a bit.

[@billfraser8189]

"I'll be coming home. Wait for me."

[@spoodlew]

Wow you were so lucky. Was it electric in person? Bobby had so much stage presence. Question was Bobby solo in the order that it is in. It looks a little out of order .

[@billfraser8189]

@@spoodlew hey spoodlew! I won the tickets in highschool for knowing the song "as time goes by" from the movie Casablanca. I was in the 4th row. The righteous brothers were the best. Interacting and shaking hands with the crowd. Wolf Man Jack did the same. My first concert. Magical .

[@byerly6]

@@billfraser8189 were you guys sitting on the floor ?

[@billfraser8189]

Yes. A few rows back

[@isrberlinerin4063]

Unchained Melody is Bobby Hatfield's eternal signature song , every time i hear him singing that unforgettable song i get chills his voice was absolutely incredible . I also saw the Righteous Brothers in Las Vegas live in the 90's it surely was a treat .

[@paulrob55]

The Righteous Brothers sang some of the greatest songs of all time and Bobby is one of the greatest singers of all time!

[@spoodlew]

Yes, and doesn't get the credit he deserves.

[@Wolfncsupack42]

I knew Bobby could sing but, my God, he was an absolute monster of a vocalist. Great fun watching this

[@spoodlew]

He was very underrated and never got the credit he deserved. Look up Summertime and Stay with Me by Bobby. They are phenomenal.

[@GillianWard-e1g]

​@@spoodlewabsolutely spoodlew, couldn't agree more! 😍

[@christownsend-q3s]

​@@spoodlew Agree 💯 per cent about both Summertime and Stay With Me (baby), my particular favourite. It absolutely blew me away, it beats all other versions hands down. I've been on a journey of discovery for both Bill and Bobby and my only regret is Bobby never got the recognition he deserved as a soloist. Love that Bill is still performing and his blues recordings after Bobby died are just incredible.

[@spoodlew]

@christownsend-q3s have you seen them hosting The Midnight Special? (Its on KZbin) It's fantastic. Bobby sings "He Aint Heavy" and it's another outstanding performance.

[@Judy-mf5cw]

So happy the Righteous Brothers reunited. Love these guys forever ❤ the best due ever.

[@Judy-mf5cw]

Best duo ever 🥰

[@alrightbal9190]

Love seeing the Righteous Brothers in this! Bobby's redition of He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother was wonderful! Have watched it several times now and end up bawling my eyes out being reminded just how wonderful and special Bobby was and knowing he's gone!

[@marymichael1211]

Bobby Hatfield left us much love and healing when he left that life, and I have faith that "somewhere" somehow however spirituality functions he shall receive much love and healing. What a wonderful treasure with pleasure this concert is for us to enjoy! 💜🎶✨

[@spoodlew]

@alrightbal9190 yes I find my self crying also. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame makes me cry. Also the videos of Bill singing unchained melody with the video in the back. It's when the video hits the young Bobby that it gets me. It's like I compartmentalize Bobby into different ages. The video puts them all together.

[@wcooke1957]

I shed a little tear myself...

[@utatriebel2211]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@utatriebel2211]

allright

[@bennyadler5882]

If you look closely you’ll notice two things, 1. Excitement level of those two reuniting was off the chains from Wolfman to the man back stage reaching out to Bill , to Paul Williams asking ‘Bros “why they broke up”, (Bobby just glossed over that). Mesmerising, Bobby still had his handsome looks intact. I recall this episode.

[@waynearbogast6877]

I love Bobby , so a humble Singer, never pushing to be out front......yet being the BEST SINGER EVER ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@spoodlew]

He was very underrated. He never as of yet, to get the recognition he deserves.

[@GillianWard-e1g]

​@@spoodlewAmen to that pal !! With a voice like that (plus those looks❤) he never was rated enough.

[@spoodlew]

@GillianWard-e1g so much so! Go listen to "And the Party Goes On" from the Re-birth lp. It's heart wrenching. He is really singing his heart out. It doesn't quite sound like him he sings almost guttural. But does say his name in it. He wrote it also.

[@spoodlew]

@GillianWard-e1g hey this was just uploaded....it's the whole episode and great quality. Their performance besides the intro is in the middle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKPLmGWpecd2qtUsi=38Lns_o2WWE3vl2X

[@GillianWard-e1g]

Hey spoodlew, am trying to find this but no luck so far😢 Will keep looking - anything to find something new about this gorgeous, dreamy, sexy, tender guy! 🥰😇💗

[@utatriebel2211]

In jedem Gesang von Bobby, steckte immer sein ganzes Herzblut.❤

[@edwardruff7927]

43:53 who knew the Righteous Brothers had one of the best guitarists in the world? RIP Barry Rillera

[@RustyCrawford-cc1zy]

He didn't seem very talented to me.Judging by the example of this

[@suzannelocke6296]

Barry Rillera died, when?

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

Sept 11, 2022 ​@@suzannelocke6296

[@spoodlew]

It's so nice when we get new videos of the boys. It's like we have Bobby back for a bit.

[@alrightbal9190]

@@spoodlew that's a great way of putting it.... having Bobby back for a bit! Would love to have a time machine and go back when he was that age and see him sing in person!

[@spoodlew]

@@alrightbal9190 I would love to have been there. He had such great energy live

[@jayjay5729]

Did he die of a drug overdose?

[@spoodlew]

@jayjay5729 No, he had 95% blockage. The miniscule amount found in his system is suspect and not an overdose. There was nothing found in his room. His family, friends and Bill never saw him take anything or under the influence. It doesn't add up.

[@alrightbal9190]

@@jayjay5729 no he did not. He died from a heart attack. His coronary arteries were 95 % blocked. The toxicology report said there was a trace of cocaine but Bill ( his Righteous Brothers partner) nor his family or friends ever saw take any drugs nor under the influence. Bobby could not have performed as well as he did if he was taking cocaine. I believe the test was a false positive.

[@spoodlew]

This is such a gift to Righteous Brothers fans and Bobby fans especially!❤

[@marymichael1211]

Yes, it is! I've been waiting and looking for this. Thank you to all who made this concert show 50 years ago and available now. I love it! 🎶✨

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

Absolutely, agree with you. Dang, he was a looker. 🤩

[@spoodlew]

@@Aurora-tp3dy he looked good in those jeans.😍

[@marymichael1211]

I've loved watching Bobby's hips moving with the music. There's lots of movin' and lookin' in this concert! 🤩

[@spoodlew]

@marymichael1211 yes he was even jumping at times, at the end of My Babe and O Happy Day. 😄 He is lucky he didn't turn his ankle in those platform shoes .

[@CarmenNarvaez-x8r]

I love them so much. RIP Bobby, you are special.

[@raysmusic49]

Absolutely incredible! Great singers…with charisma… God bless KZbin!

[@yeslets6049]

Geez Bobby, what a beautiful voice.

[@พิชามนดํารง]

ตามหามาจนอายุ64❤❤❤❤❤

[@nitahiltner3348]

Bobby and that voice. I couldn't believe it when he passed. Lovely voice.

[@DannyHaralson-ol1io]

I have waited years for these shows to be posted on KZbin. Still have to wait 7 more years for all to be posted.

[@mainrmdj]

Agreed - and they look and sound great!

[@DannyHaralson-ol1io]

@@mainrmdj Agree, to be as old as they are.

[@dopeytripod]

crazy when I say 1974 was 50 years ago..................DAMN IM GETTING OLD

[@sharpecomrognet5537]

Yeah you are hahaha😂

[@rogerpr364]

You are not alone😂

[@RustyCrawford-cc1zy]

Are you in diapers yet

[@harrietthowever3351]

Me too 😮​@@sharpecomrognet5537

[@rescuingmodernity]

The Staple Singers are MAGNIFICENT here! It makes me feel happy to be alive seeing this performance. That’s real artistic ability!

[@madlyoddnews]

The Righteous Brothers deliver an unforgettable reunion on The Midnight Special in 1974. Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield's soaring harmonies on classics like "Unchained Melody" will transport you straight back to the 60s.

[@gutheywillie7888]

Mavis Staples sure can sing, this lady is as good as anyone and better than most

[@kylehanson4717]

Absolutely beautiful. Smooth as silk. Love her. The highlight of the show

[@loilt5091]

I recall seeing her & Taj Mahall on my 50th birthday...amazing show!!

[@marymichael1211]

The great guitarist with the solo Barry Rillera and his beautiful shirt almost stole the show for awhile. Barry introduced Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley to each other -- who were each in different groups, then Bobby joined Bill's group The Paramours in 1962, and then they soon became the duo -- the Righteous Brothers. Barry played with them in recordings and touring for over 30 years. He also played with other musicians, including his brothers and also Ray Charles. Bobby and Bill cared about the music and their musicians, both professionally and personally. 🎶✨

[@waukivorycopse2402]

Exactly correct!! Barry Rillera is one of those unsung rockers who played their hearts out for decades. Barry is the man. Nice to see him get some credit here and also in the book " Land of 1000 Dances" by David Reyes and Tom Waldman.

[@lindalandry2519]

Luv me sum Bobby! RIP Bobby aka: Robert Lee Hatfield 1940-2003

[@waynearbogast6877]

Wow Bobby , you were amazing, the whole world misses you and your amazing voice ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@WheresBrötz]

I love these shows!

[@robmatlock7675]

My Pisces Bro! Master of Disguise like Inspector Clouseau 😁

[@WheresBrötz]

@@robmatlock7675 I created this in the hopes that we do see Brötz. He's been missing 3 weeks in a row. See you in the chat, my brother.

[@robmatlock7675]

@@WheresBrötz Brotz is the encyclopedia of rock knowledge, I love picking his brain!

[@WheresBrötz]

@@robmatlock7675 I really am concerned that he missed three in a row. I hope he's ok.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@WheresBrötz I’m concerned too, we miss our dear friend, maybe he just needed a break. All the political garbage 🇺🇸 is kinda getting to me tbh. I’m not gonna talk shop here, this isn’t the time nor place. I come here to listen to good music and socialize. Well, that was until my apple earbuds that I’ve had for 5 years, decided to give out 2 weeks ago, new ones are on back order with no ship date, Hmmm, Grrrr…🐻🐻. “Like a bridge over troubled water, it will ease my mind” 🎼 ha! It’s fun to be goofy 🤪

[@us1fedvet]

They remain as good of a team as ever took the stage.

[@vincentdavis3453]

Wow. This takes you way back when the days were longer and the grass was greener. Great show and Super hosts.

[@billharden7127]

We were also more united as a people.

[@curtisphilumalee1447]

Hell Yeah The Staple Singers with Pops TY for this upload MS

[@LaurelT1948]

So great to see the Righteous Brothers! I've been waiting for this one!

[@spoodlew]

It's so great! Bobby's voice is so great and his dancing. Of course he looks gorgeous. I like Bill's hair here better than when it gets longer. It's the most I have seen Bill smile. I want the other episode of theirs so bad now.

[@DonnaJohnstone-f8b]

Laurel, is this just before Bill lost his voice? He's sounding very stressed here. But how wonderful to see this clip! I love me some Bill Medley!

[@spoodlew]

@@DonnaJohnstone-f8b I thought he lost his voice before they got back together. I think that is the reason they got back together so he wouldn't strain his voice singing the whole time.

[@LaurelT1948]

@@DonnaJohnstone-f8b I’ve never been clear on the chronology. I’ll talk with a very knowledgeable friend and see if we can piece it together and let you know! He did sound very strained, though he got stronger as the show went on.

[@LaurelT1948]

@@DonnaJohnstone-f8b Yes, Spoodlew is right. He said he lost his voice in 1974, but since he and Bobby were very active from 1974-1976, Bill must have lost his voice earlier that year. His voice was still recovering when they did this show.Fortunately he’s still singing today. I really enjoyed meeting him in March. He’s so nice!

[@Sincopare]

So talented. Blessed to hear them live!

[@superorangeish]

They are the real deal!!Wow! That Loving feeling..one of thee best recordings ever made!..nice version!

[@random__joe]

It kind of reminded me of the Elvis version. Absolutely fantastic. It's cool to put faces to the voices

[@LaurelT1948]

Bill has such a sexy voice!

[@paulj0557tonehead]

What a GREEEEEEAT EPISODE!!! The Staple Singers are pure bliss! I was a little 4th grader in '74 and the teachers dressed cool like those Staple Singers ladies...I feel like a kid again, so innocent and respectful of these elders. The Righteous Brothers reunion before our eyes is a cherishable moment. Oh' Happy Day was stompin!! It's never too late to play an instrument, or too early. The electronic organ is an instrument that can fill your room with these now music standards. The Righteous Brothers Ebb Tide sounds so amazing on an electronic organ 1939-present. Sadly Lowrey was the last of the home organ market to fold just recently, but they finally nailed digital sounding great instead of fake. The great models of the 1960's should be as cherished and preserved just as much as all of the multi-thousand dollar electric guitars. The 60's and early 70's models use basic abundant discrete electronic components ( transistors, resistors, capacitors). SAVE THEM! see- the 1986 Organ Bluebook, and Jan Giradot's Master Organ List. The Organ Forum is a great place for research.

[@StephanieJeanne]

Righteous! We got the Righteous Brothers tonight! 😄🎉💜

[@WheresBrötz]

Unless Brötz shows up tonight, I'm having a hard time enjoying it. The live chat family makes the show.

[@StephanieJeanne]

@@WheresBrötz Hey Royale, I know what you mean. I do hope he's all right, wherever he is.✌️🙏

[@WheresBrötz]

@@StephanieJeanne No matter how I go incognito, you folks figure me out. Thats the love in this MS family 😉

[@StephanieJeanne]

@@WheresBrötz Haha, that's because your personality comes through.🥸 Plus, he's your buddy, so it wasn't too hard. 😄

[@WheresBrötz]

@@StephanieJeanne That speaks to my saying that we're a family here. You recognize the connections between us all. Happy to be here with you and the rest every week. ❤

[@michaelrochester48]

Rock ‘n’ roll Heaven is one of my favorite songs of all time

[@John60s70s]

I loved that song back then. ❤

[@EloiseCate]

Love this ❤Righteous Brothers were great.

[@johnbaird8805]

Funny seeing The Righteous Brothers decked out in 70’s style, because I am so used to seeing them more clean cut in the 60’s.

[@loraa3873]

Sideburns and platforms ☮️

[@Pieps.22]

Die Stimme von Paul Williams finde ich besonders schön.

[@HelloThere-t7x]

I really wish this duo was still around. I seriously can’t think of a pair to match their vast and focused talents.

[@axeelll]

The Righteous Brothers are great - love them

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Beyond great. Highly skilled vocalists. Big influence on my singing. You have truly live singing with no autotune! His rendition of Summertime, live, on the Andy Williams Show was mesmerizing!!!

[@barbaral8973]

I didn't know Bobby sang "Summertime" on the Andy Williams Show. Do you have a link for that?

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

@@barbaral8973 Just type what you wrote.

[@barbaral8973]

@@VIDEOHEREBOB That's just it. I asked because I cannot locate Bobby Hatfield singing "Summertime" on the Andy Williams Show. There is the 1965 "Unchained Melody" and "What'd I say" sequence, but no "Summertime".

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

@@barbaral8973 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGKTl36PpquAjrcsi=UkESOZsFgBfWK4H5

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

@@barbaral8973 KZbin deleted the link I sent you.

[@paulj0557tonehead]

Former Byrd's Bassist SKip Battin is playing bass here for New Riders of the Purple Sage. He is from Gallipolis, Ohio ( where I currently live). Check out his great solo with the Byrds last Concert at the Fillmore East. The New Riders... played a great Halloween show on youtube ( b&w) in 1975 iirc. It's whole show.

[@rjddurhamnc]

That Medley baritone gets me every time............swoon..........

[@LaurelT1948]

Yes! Mercy!!!

[@buffalospringsteen460]

Saw the Staples in Austin a couple years ago. Mavis hasn't lost a beat! 💖

[@spoodlew]

Love Bobby! Thanks so much for posting this. Please post their(The Righteous Brothers) other episode!

[@GeeBee909]

Paul Williams WORLD PREMERE of the song "You and Me Against the World" (first time it was heard anywhere). It later became a big hit for Helen Reddy (she most likely heard it here first). However, I prefer this version with the beautiful sting section. Paul delivers the good yet again on the Midnight Special, A+ performance with a FULL band of professional musicians. Finally, I see it again after all these years

[@tylerthompson1842]

I love these time machine videos. Every once in a while I get j the mood to watch full episodes of of this Fantasy Island, the love boat, Starsky and hutch, the fall guy etc. lol

[@spoodlew]

Now we need Season 3 episode episode 16, January 9, 1975 The Righteous Brothers other Episode. Please !!!

[@howardlevin2753]

That has "Rock and Roll Heaven" that I was expecting when I spotted this, right?

[@spoodlew]

@howardlevin2753 this is when they first got back together. R&R heaven and Dream On is a lil later. But this has Bobby singing, He aint Heavy which is phenomenal.

[@teazzer44]

The New Riders of the Purple Sage is one of my favs. I was 14 when this show aired did not see it, thanks for giving us a chance to watch it

[@davidclements7696]

Some generational voices on this episode: Pops, Mavis, Bill, Bobby...

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Some blue eyed soul

[@speedracer2336]

Bobby sang high, Bill low, great combo! Excellent cover.

[@celialopes1692]

Amo Bobby ❤

[@Judy-mf5cw]

Love the skit Bill and Bobby did, the song they did as the DA's gave me a giggle. It looked like Roberto (Bobby) was about to bust a laugh too. They were having so much fun.

[@spoodlew]

Bobby wrote the song. It was on the Rebirth lp with Jimmy Walker singing it. It was a little rougher on the lp. I like this version. I think he got tickled by the voice Bill used. Also I wonder if the hat that the other "Bobby" wore was one of his. He loved hats.😂

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

Well, his nickname was Hats😊

[@spoodlew]

@Aurora-tp3dy yes, it's close to the one he wore in that interview video from San Diego in 1996.😁

[@lauriebarnes2999]

Can't wait, The Midnight Special!

[@debrawucik826]

They sure appeared to be having a good time. They still have the sound, the voices, a more mature duo. Righteous Brothers making good music!

[@user-zu4cc6pb9x]

Fantastic show

[@DannyHaralson-ol1io]

New riders of the purple sage never were a big fan in the 70s. But hearing them tonight. I'm sorry I missed out. They sound great!

[@utatriebel2211]

Bobby's Solo ist Atemberaubend.❤

[@LaurelT1948]

Einfach wunderschön. Er war einer der Größten

[@Zebra_3]

Paul Williams was referring to his role as Swan in Phantom of the Paradise.

[@sherigrow6480]

Love seeing Bobby here. Seems like I saw NRPS in concert with Pure Prairie League about this time, too

[@neilmartin99]

Wow, the brothers went and got all groovy in the 70's. 😁

[@loraa3873]

Them sideburns ☮️

[@GillianWard-e1g]

The jeans!!!❤

[@spoodlew]

​@GillianWard-e1g yes the jeans😍

[@spoodlew]

@@GillianWard-e1g oh and the dancing hips😁

[@LaurelT1948]

Bill!!!!

[@thomashding]

พอเข้าสู่ยุค 70s แฟชั่นทรงผมและการแต่งตัวของคนทั่วไปนี่นะบ้าไปเลยนะ 😅❤

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

Was lucky enough to meet Bill 2 years ago nice guy thanks midnight special fun episode

[@LaurelT1948]

I met him earlier this year. Just as nice as he can be!

[@waukivorycopse2402]

Holeee moleee!!! Brother Barry Rillera smokin' that goodtar solo at 45:00, that's really righteous, brother!

[@EdKazO-Vision]

The Staples hold up. Mavis is timeless and one of the greatest voices in music.

[@popev3887]

The New Rider of the Purple Sage !!!! Love It!!!

[@lib556]

Highlight was the guitar solo @45 min.

[@LaurelT1948]

Barry Rillera!!!

[@waukivorycopse2402]

Big bad Barry. Love him

[@robmatlock7675]

Wow another great line up! I'm loading the snack and drinks into the Way Back Machine, though as exciting as the show looks, I might be too excited to eat them, lol. Righteous Brothers are bringing a lot of good songs, New Riders of the Purple Sage - Panama Red (Can anyone else testify to Panama Red's potency?) Paul Williams hit writer, actor, singer, the man has it all! The Staple Singers, yum! 😋 Obscure Alert 🚨 Rosemary, possibly one of those songs that never gets played on oldies radio but will transport me back to 1974 with a memory. Can't hardly wait!

[@WheresBrötz]

Guess who?

[@robmatlock7675]

@@WheresBrötz They were on last week, 😄

[@StephanieJeanne]

Too bad Rosemary did a remake. We'll never know if she had a hit of her own (unless we google it, lol).

[@WheresBrötz]

@@StephanieJeanne I just tried to look up Rosamary. Nothing. Zilch. Bupkis. Nil. Nyet. Goose egg. Zero. Nein!

[@jetson328]

@@StephanieJeanne Hi I looked her up but cannot find anything about her like her last name etc

[@utatriebel2211]

oh je.........da schmilzt man ja so was von dahin...👌🏼 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@utatriebel2211]

Bei Bobby's Solo....

[@ruddle17]

Staple Singers rule

[@ericburkhead6371]

Two powerful voices right there!

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Great show!! 🤠

[@terringuyen8736]

😍 Looking forward to it

[@shaboom362]

Don’t know the song Panama Red but I love how they are playing their instruments and having so much fun up on that stage.

[@Lisarata]

Rosemary! Lovely singer. There ought to be a Midnight Special compilation of these women singers who got the runt end.

[@jetson328]

Yes I have listened to this song about 20 times now, trying to find some info on her nothing at all?

[@topangasunrise]

Same here, I wish she had a last name, I can't find anything on her.

[@jetson328]

@@topangasunrise Me also nothing about her, the righteous brothers did say she toured with them just before she sang this song so maybe I can find something with them and her on stage on youtube from the 1970s. If I find her last name I will post, how could someone so good be someone that is an unknown

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Great Idea!! ❤

[@LaurelT1948]

Look for the documentary, 20 Feet From Stardom, about these wonderful backup singers. Prime has it.

[@GillianWard-e1g]

Loved the chat before and don't they just look gorgeous!!❤❤❤❤ Both really easy and loose.😍

[@spoodlew]

Bobby was so gorgeous, and the jeans!😍

[@GillianWard-e1g]

0h yes! He wears them well🤩. He has fantastic rhythm and can certainly move those hips!! 🕺💋

[@spoodlew]

@user-fq2ux7wu3q If he and his hips were hooked up to the power grid, he could have powered the whole city. 😆 I love when he was jumping/ stomping during the guitar solo on My Babe and during O Happy Day. He was hitting some high notes at the end of O Happy Day. And his solo was phenomenal!😍

[@GillianWard-e1g]

​@@spoodlewLordy - you got that right! 😜 I'm from the U.k. and have to admit all I knew were the three biggest hits over here so I'm seeing all these scrumptious videos for the first time! I did catch sight of Bobby singing on the Andy William's show and fell in love like a love-sick teenager!!! (Yes, even at this age!!) Definitely think Bobby in "Those" jeans are about the best I've seen!! 💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@spoodlew]

@user-fq2ux7wu3q me too, I discovered all their other work a year ago. Bobby's voice smile, humor and charisma won me over. Andy Williams performance got me going and the Little Latin Lupe Lu video sealed the deal. I love the Shindig Performances. The Midnight Special is just the top tier of his Performances.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Never saw the Righteous have such super high energy as here...OMG! Oh Happy Day got to me...little known fact: The Righteous Brothers were one of the three opening acts for the Beatles first full tour of the USA in August of 1964. They left after a few weeks, to go on to record with a new contract and wound up with their breakthrough hit You've Lost That Loving Feeling reaching #1 in January of 1965. This whole show is absolute proof what great entertainers and singers they were. We lucky to have this all on tape/ computer, history preserve din a live performance. this was just before they released Rock and Roll Heaven that year and the follow up hit Dream On...

[@clapolla]

Really enjoyed this episode. At 84, Mavis Staples is still out steadily touring.

[@LaurelT1948]

And Bill Medley, the tall Righteous Brother, Is 83 and still singing, too, though he’s retiring from touring this year.

[@bennyadler5882]

Stunningest girl at Star, Pops had his hands full.

[@matthewbaduria]

I have been waiting for these episodes to be uploaded on YT, and I still have to wait a while for all to be posted.

[@covers_girl]

"Nice to be around" is a lyric in the first song by Paul Williams which is then the title of the second song he sings. Artistic license

[@71rcode72]

Love the univibe on the guitar during rosemary song the end. 😊 There's a Van Morrison show on KZbin from probably 71 or 72. it's the almost same guitar tone univibe set up. Love it

[@brycekirk5529]

Roy Clark will be the host next week. This episode was a reairing. Randy Newman will be on EP 86 or 87.

[@bluebird925]

Bill Medley with them sideburns.

[@rosskstar]

"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is a ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Although Russell was dying of lymphoma and the pair met only three times, they managed to collaborate on the song. In his 1884 book The Parables of Jesus, James Wells tells the story of a little girl carrying a big baby boy. Seeing her struggling, someone asked if she wasn't tired. With surprise she replied: "No, he's not heavy; he's my brother." ~wiki

[@marymichael1211]

Thank You for the information.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

I love that song it always brings me tears, thanks for the backstory, here, The Hollies did it justice. My oldest brother died last year and my dad died from non Hodgkins Lymphoma at 67, many years ago when I was 32. I visited the Hollies song site to memorialize my sweet bro, and grieve, music can be so healing in times of sorrow.

[@rosskstar]

@@KittyGrizGriz The Resurrection is very real as will soon be attested ~ lost my mom at 4 and am quite looking forward to seeing her -one of the first-fruits. My crazy brother as well... albeit sans the crazy.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@rosskstar Ha, about your brother! I’m so sorry your mom died when you were so young, it must have been very hard.🤍🤍🤍 Me too, we’ll see them again; “Someday soon, going with them, someday soon.”❣️🎼❣️ My take on ~ Judy Collins lovely song.

[@rosskstar]

@@KittyGrizGriz MLK will also be one of the first-fruits, the visions do not lie. That's going to freak out a few. I like your take on that pretty song

[@shaboom362]

Bobby Hatfield was so cute. Bill Medley wasn’t bad looking either. Loved Mr. Hatfields falsetto.

[@barbaral8973]

No falsetto! That was his natural voice, as he was a countertenor, the highest of the male voices.

[@shaboom362]

@@barbaral8973 learned something new thanks.

[@LaurelT1948]

I’m a total Medleymaniac. I got to meet him this year. So nice and genuine!

[@johnfleming4276]

That pedal steel playing is impressive (on New Riders of the Purple Sage’s first tune). Reminds me of ‘High In the Middle’ from Honk’s ‘5 Summer Stories’ album.

[@spoodlew]

I love them being silly in the skit. When Bobby picked up Bill, I just about lost it. lol

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

🤣 And, when he got on the floor and grabbed his leg.

[@spoodlew]

@Aurora-tp3dy Did you notice he was cracking up afterwards. Like couldn't believe they just did that.🤣

[@alrightbal9190]

@@spoodlew that was hilarious! But what cracks me up the most is when they are singing the gospel segment and Bobby is hopping up and down on both feet like a little kid! Gets me every time. He had such a sense of fun.

[@spoodlew]

@alrightbal9190 he hops then leans back and stomps during the guitar solo in My Babe also. He is lucky he didn't rip those tight jeans🤣

[@Aurora-tp3dy]

@@spoodlew 😆

[@utatriebel2211]

Süsser Bobby❤

[@kathryn8304]

Oh wow 🫠🤩🤗

[@richardflores237]

I dig those sideburns!

[@DannyHaralson-ol1io]

Another 12 🔈🔈🔈🔈🔉🔉🔉🔉🔊🔊🔊🔊 night of good music!

[@WheresBrötz]

That's far-out, righteous and groovy; not to mention soundelicious, but can we really enjoy the show without Brötz in the live chat? Boy, I hope he's with us tonight. Been three weeks in a row without him.

[@marcelosaba1969]

Nesse dia, minha querida e saudosa mãe fazia 26 anos de idade, e eu faria 5 anos, 26 dias depois. ❤

[@_Fake_Rolex]

Tu madre nació en un gran año. 1948. Falleció demasiado joven. Feliz cumpleaños a tu madre y por tu próximo cumpleaños. Bendiciones para ti amigo!

[@marcelosaba1969]

@@_Fake_Rolex obrigado! Deus abençoe 🙌

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Nobody sings “ Oh Happy Day “ as good as Elvis Presley

[@alexnejako777]

Paul wrote many of the big hits when i was a kid. what a guy

[@LaurelT1948]

My favorites of his are the remarkable songs he wrote on Michel Colombier’s album, Wings. Bill sang two of the songs, and got a Grammy nomination for one of them, Freedom and Fear. I asked Bill to autograph my copy of the CD. Paul sang one of the songs, too. Also Lani Hall and Herb Alpert, and Vermettya Royster (beautiful voice).

[@QiG-l9i]

I can't believe it was fifty years ago.

[@mattskustomkreations]

I think the movie Paul Williams was talking about was “Phantom of the Paradise”. Great music in that flick written by Paul.

[@GeeBee909]

Nope, the movie he is refering to is Cinderella Liberty. The song he sang is in the movie

[@mattskustomkreations]

@@GeeBee909 So… Paul was in a bathtub in that movie too? Somehow I doubt that. He may be singing a song for this other movie, but unless he went on a string of movies with him soaking in a tub, I’m going with POTP.

[@GeeBee909]

@@mattskustomkreations ok, I see what you were refering to (his comments before singing the first song). Yes, that is Phantom. I thought you were refering to the 2nd song he sang where he made comments before singing it. The second song was from Cinderella Liberty

[@ylekiote99999]

Hatfield was a pretty good actor. He could have done some serious comedy if he wanted too.

[@marymichael1211]

They did some short skits when they were regulars on the great Shindig television show of the 1960s. He had a small roll in the 1969 TV drama "The Ballad Of Andy Crocker". His family shares some of his creativities on his Facebook page. He could have been an actor or a comedian. 🎭

[@tylerthompson1842]

The Staples singers song come go with me sounds a lot like their other one, I’ll take you there lol

[@pamelahaldane2317]

I was 12 years old...😂❤🎉