Green Eyed Lady - Sugarloaf | The Midnight Special

April 19, 1974
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[@guillermo3564]

Nothing like the sound of a Hammond in 70's rock.

[@VirtualLiveShow]

Yes, sounds so amazing!

[@kaybee4143]

...with the Leslie

[@robcreel4257]

💯

[@michaelmaher4328]

When i saw them live and there was a box next to the hammond that had a horn speaker that spun around inside the cabinet, on a speaker stack, always wondered what it did, sound wise, i was hypnotized watching sound come out of it though. Lol

[@richardshansky3040]

@@michaelmaher4328That’s called a Leslie speaker and is responsible for that swirling sound and you could control the speed of the spin with a pedal. As a keyboard player, I always wanted one but they take up a lot of space. I knew a guy I could borrow one from, but it was a BEAR to move. I think I only brought it to a gig once.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

I'm 68. I've played guitar for 52 years and have heard this song...thousands of times? But, this is the first time I've actually seen Sugarloaf on film/video! Seeing them rather than just hearing them is a huge revelation. What a red hot group of players they were! Thanks for this;)

[@michaelrodak3182]

Same here. Great band.

[@baselinesweb]

@@michaelrodak3182 Same - I went immediately to wikipedia to see what happened to those special musicians.

[@mikestewart7338]

Same here. But I’m 69.

[@The_OneManCrowd]

@@mikestewart7338 I had this on a mix tape back in the day. It was wedged in between Creeping Death from Metallica and another song I just can't remember right now, and probably never will lol. I used to bad-ass my Ford Escort on the back roads to my job @ McDonald's blasting the shit out of this song. It was 1987 and I was 16 years old.

[@petesmith5092]

Hopefully you still listen to badass Rock and roll, and have matured enough to know that friends don't let friends Drive Fords ​@@The_OneManCrowd

[@OblivionAviator]

I was in a really decent cover band playing club gigs for many years. As a drummer, this was always one of my favorite songs to cover. Mostly for the reaction it would get from patrons in the clubs. No one else that I was aware of was doing this in 2010s. We always did this in our first set. You could be having a lame night with a so-so crowd & as SOON as the keys & bass would open this up ...heads would immediately turn (even before the first cymbal splash) & a moment later the dance floor was filling. So much fun. Great band, great song. "Ride Captain Ride" by Blues Image was another incredibly memorable song like this. People would just freak when we did that, too. I'm sorry, but I'm not sorry ....music was just simply better "back then". It just ...was. Played by humans, no auto-tune, no click-tracks...just raw talent & great vibes!

[@TheDKServices]

Yeah kids. Those shiny things are called instruments and unlike today, they don't play themselves

[@ront769]

I always thought of this song and Ride Captain Ride as a pair. I guess great music minds think alike.

[@larryherbert252]

I like your comment, and yes no doubt this a great song Green Eye Lady, l have the live version of this song and just as it sounds great here on T M S, its sound great too on the cd- No not be sorry about the music not sounding great today, your right , it doesn’t, like you said musicians back then played their respective instruments, and singers could really sing, they all honed their craft regardless of what style of music etc not this just that’s put out today, and the lady singers dressed well, didn’t have to show everything to sell a record etc, Again l like your comment

[@WilliamJones-bg2on]

Same with me in cover bands. I’m a bass player and people always reacted well to the iconic bass line.

[@Hippityhop-13]

9 out of 10 covers are just criminal and unnecessary. They might be a bit more tolerable if the bands put their own fingerprints on the songs but to just do a very similar, copy of the original is just Ugghhh

[@kristopherdetar4346]

When I was a kid, I would pretend to be asleep so I could stay up long enough to sneak into the TV room and catch these performances on that show. My mom was cool because sometimes she would catch me and instead of sending me back to bed, she would watch it with me and sometimes dance to the music. She passed away 25 years ago and now I’m 62. So glad these are performances are assessable to us. Brings back memories of happier times. Miss you mom, love to you from me.

[@artkazyak3242]

Great story young man RIP to your mom

[@Jim-zt1hl]

I'm 61 and used to watch the Midnight Special wuth my mom too!...she also passed away....miss those days

[@tulkusherdor4616]

me too! But I never got caught. I am also 62

[@vincea66]

You Mom was more than a Mom she was a super Mom, what great memory of her that you shared, thanks

[@miguelmaldonado4433]

I'm 62 as well and that post brought back great memories of my mother God bless her soul those parents were real parents

[@jackoman1959]

Damn, these guys were good, Jerry Corbetta great lyrics and stellar hammond keyboard player.

[@deanl0]

Yes Man the Rockies all the Way 🏔 R.i.P

[@pmccachren]

The Midnight Special was such a special show. Live performances all the time.

[@597158madroofer]

Midnight Special was a saturday night thing EVERYBODY watched.

[@daleanderson440]

All the musicians in this band are amazing. That bass line is outstanding.

[@acehandler1530]

Yup learned it. Played it nearly everyday to warm up 🙂

[@khkartc]

One of the truly great pop songs of the early 1970s-and a band that deserved greater success than it ended up having.

[@RickMcCargar]

came out in August of 1970, but really sounds like a song from the 60s. Great tune!

[@davidstepro7486]

They did have two killer hits.

[@keithjohnston5936]

More and better airplay was the way to go.

[@TexTom1981]

Always thought the singer had more interest being behind the board than on a stage....is that a wrong impression?

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

@@TexTom1981Agreed!!!! A fantastic keyboardist and continued you on with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons for a few years after.

[@aretelivingarts]

50 years later I still love this song.

[@havlicekeys]

At a time when audiences were open to all kinds of music, Sugarloaf landed this mic-drop hit. "Green Eyed Lady" had all kinds of influences...funk, jazz, rock, layered over a cooler than hell groove tighter than a clam's keister. In this live (*yep, bands actually played and sang in those days) version from The Midnight Special TV show, Corbetta and the band are absolutely on fire. They make it look easy, and that's the point. Corbetta's Hammond solo here is taken to another level, even beyond the recorded version. Astonishing!

[@jimshipp7776]

Spot on! Those were the days when I was a kid, staying up to watch Midnight Special and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert!

[@Adept179]

I like how it’s slightly faster than the studio version. It’s so in the pocket and energetic. That first organ chord before the vocal starts gives me chills

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

The way the Hammond 'clacks' is such a cool sound.

[@boomerguy9935]

Yeah, wonderful band but the tempo is just a bit too fast in this video. I prefer the studio recording, which I still have.

[@unclekennymusic]

My first rock concert, Cactus, Sugarloaf, and Badfinger...!!!

[@ericaward702]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! That’s truly incredible ❤️🙏❤️

[@steverherb]

Great lineup! Badfinger!

[@alexpavchinski]

Where was that?

[@martinbrenner6664]

Sounds forgettable.😅

[@unclekennymusic]

@@alexpavchinski Duluth Arena...

[@jamesbrice6619]

One of the greatest rock songs ever written

[@YaoEspirito]

Yo, rein it in. It's a fine rock song.

[@jamesbrice6619]

@@YaoEspirito no

[@loraa3873]

This is probably the only live video in existence fr the time period. What a treasure!!

[@wahiawamang6622]

They’re called musical instruments. That’s how great music was made back then 😏😆

[@mccloysong]

not a single plug-in in sight. :D

[@larryherbert252]

So True, what you said

[@gonedark]

My mom was a go-go dancer and clearly my father loved it. She sang this song and danced to it all throughout my life. She was gorgeous w green eyes.

[@philchristensen2787]

That B3, that groove, those lyrics. Mysterious and satisfying rock'n'roll.

[@meganh4011]

Can never switch away from this song that baseline is fire

[@sunnystormy4973]

🔥

[@StephanieJeanne]

Absolutely! Great song!

[@SimirJohnson]

Agreed. Killer base line. Foundation of the funk!!

[@1965RonnieP]

Back when real talent was truly appreciated

[@larryherbert252]

Let me say l love this song,Sugarloaf is laying it down!!!! they are not joking around, I’m telling you the drummer is laying the timing down for the rest of the band to follow, this is 1 of my favorite songs by Sugarloaf, the musicianship is SUPERB!!!! I like it too, when they go into that jazz thing, absolutely brilliant arrangement etc This is music, and musicians knew how to play their respective instruments and singers could sing- Great ERA for music, the junk that’s put out today cannot compete

[@chipper2462]

Outstanding..Real live music...Something today's industry knows nothing about.

[@toddkalbfeld]

Great Musicianship! They do play really well in Nashville today!

[@philipadams4343]

Or very little.

[@ssdtrain1]

Right, almost every live performance these days starts by the artist saying: "push play for me"..

[@paulvincer199]

Awesome performance! Can't wait to see their February 28, 1975 performance of this same song with their other big hit "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You". Some call this song their one hit wonder song, but their catalog contains many great songs. Thanks for The Midnight Special for posting this 1970's gem!

[@sunnystormy4973]

cheers !

[@paullevine1813]

All you had to do was listen to the rest of the album as it's as good as the song that made them famous, these guys could play their asses off. Only the media & radio of the day held them back.

[@donaldellis-wt6xl]

My fav has always been Tongue N Cheek

[@tyeeslayer]

If I'm not mistaken Jerry Corbetta even wore the same blazer in '74

[@edmondutleyjr.4504]

I was not a big fan of this song. It just wasn’t my cup of tea. Nevertheless, seeing this, I recognize the appeal. Well played, tight band made up of very good musicians. Live I dig it. Wish I could have seen this iteration.

[@animemanganet]

Gotta love that bass! So addictive! Thank you Midnight Special for sharing these wonderful live performances!

[@brucesmith9144]

One the great bass riffs of all time.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Bass-line, Organ and Vocals. ICONIC song of the early 70s. Damn, it is good.

[@DP-wi6hm]

What A fantastic band, killer band. Chops for days ! Love it.

[@marknjp]

This is the first time I've seen a Sugarloaf performance. You're right, totally blown away with their mastery of their instruments. And this song alone shows great talent in the craft of song writing. I know they had one other hit with Don't Call Us, but why weren't they a bigger presence back then? They should have been one of the big 70s groups IMO, but I guess something just didn't work out for them.

[@stringbender57]

Bad-ass tune! Brings back some great memories of the 70's when I was learning to play guitar.

[@crlaw75]

Great performance.

[@PolyQuasi]

Straight dope pop song with badass jam in the middle

[@edwardfabela2200]

A true classic, everything you could want in a song.

[@BassByTheBay]

Crikey, these guys can shred! Every one of them is a fantastic player. 😎

[@Stonewall1861]

One of my favorite songs of all time.Brings back plenty of memories. Thank you for sharing this great song with us.

[@AspenTruth]

These guys were ridiculously good. Damn!!!

[@wereleeroads9311]

This and "Never Been Any Reason" are definitive of that era for me.

[@dougpeters1625]

What a stunning live performance!

[@Magnetron33]

didn't realize what an incredible keyboard player he was

[@dougpeters1625]

@@Magnetron33 same! an absolute monster on the keys.

[@WayneChurch-we5bd]

That song is pure creative genius. It is like a gift from another realm. It continues to blow me away, from the day it was first released until now.❤

[@Rubytheblueeyedwolf]

Iconic song..... my dear husband used to sing this to me ❤. How I miss him......

[@yancyjenkinssr1824]

Sorry Ruby..hope time is healing

[@Rubytheblueeyedwolf]

@@yancyjenkinssr1824 ❤️

[@jimperry4420]

Prayers.

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I loved to watch the Midnight Special every Saturday night. They put the most amazing musicians on there. It was a musical treat every Saturday night. Wolfman Jack was simply awesome.

[@lqr824]

you mean when Wolfman Jack came out and did the DJ lines in Don't Call Us, We'll Call You?

[@larryeckerdt9750]

I’m so glad these are available to watch. I was playing every Friday and Saturday night with my own band, and never learned to tape in absence, so these take me back. Great bass line, and I love the Hammond sound!

[@ronricherson6685]

One of the most underappreciated songs/riffs/lyrics/organ solos ever. This song was one of the reasons I got a Hammond with a "souped up" Leslie speaker (nobody knows what a Leslie speaker is, but it's what makes the Hammond so exciting). Great memory from a great summer growing up in SoCal.

[@acehandler1530]

Oh, there are many of us who know what a ROTATING Leslie speaker is. Can be mic'd top and bottom and spin in opposite directions (Doppler Effect).

[@ronricherson6685]

I don't think "many" is the right word. I've worked with rock musicians who don't know what a Leslie is, but I remember so many people seeing this piece of furniture behind me with a rotating horn go, "What is that thing?!" ha. Mine was souped up (Altec 15" speaker and a massive JBL driver for the upper horn) and it spit and screamed. And someone stole it. Still bummed about it

[@acehandler1530]

@@ronricherson6685 That is very sad 😞 I've been using a software version connected to my Yamaha plastic keyboard (GG Audio Blue3) w/3 different (40 watt) Leslie options - and it sounds really amazing for low budget! Only 180MB and runs on my 2009 laptop! Keyboard has USB out to the laptop.

[@deansley174]

That's like saying nobody knows what a wah pedal is.🤡

[@caseykittel]

Everyone has heard it, but most didn’t know what it’s called. I have a small t series Hammond from the 70s with a real tone wheel generator and a built in rotating speaker. Still sounds awesome, but not exactly a b3 with a giant Leslie or two.

[@JohnnyJimsAZ]

LOVE IT!! Green eyed lady and don’t call us we’ll call you were both great hits for the band.

[@sunnystormy4973]

" dont call us we'll call you " 🔥🤘💯

[@paulstranahan]

I’ve always loved this tune but this is the first time I’ve ever seen a live version of the band playing it. Cool!

[@diffdrmr884]

What a fantastic song and better performance! Bravo fellas !

[@chrisbodi6470]

Mining for gold here!! 🎶 What a great segment to post!! That keys solo is killer….

[@2012Kapu]

Man, we had so many great bands back back in those days!!!!!!

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Great song great group. When this aired, April 1974, I was stationed at Camp LeJeune. We never missed "The Midnight Special." Loved it. Semper Fi from an old Marine and greetings from Charleston, West Virginia

[@kevinwooldridge8261]

Oorah and thanks for your service brother 🤠🇺🇸

[@TexasHxcx1965]

Thank You for your service Sir!!

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@TexasHxcx1965 Thank you. I tell people the same thing. It was an honor to serve our great Nation and beloved Marine Corps. Thank you again. Semper Fi

[@sqmus]

I played at a club near there a few times around then. I think it was Pappy's Pizza, or something like that. A lot of guys from the base used to go there. It was a nice crowd.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@kevinwooldridge8261 Thank you Kevin. I'd do it again.

[@TK-ro5nn]

Nice to see real musicians actually playing... Bringing it together nice and tight, not using backing tracks or auto-tune.

[@rickseuferer5418]

One of my Mom’s favorite songs. She’d play her 45 over and over.

[@10000jims]

I still have the 45 of this song.

[@louiebee6745]

Yep same here!👍

[@festeradams3972]

@@10000jims I did once, but where it got lost I haven't a clue. I do seem to remember that the flip side was "West Of Tomorrow".

[@mccloysong]

Live. No backing tracks. No Autotune. Nothing but talent. Solid pocket. We need a lot more of that…human feel.

[@MrNathan791]

The bass line first attracted me to this song. Rockin’ it.

[@devildawg1065]

Wow. Just magnificent

[@Alan_Page]

Normally I don’t like keyboards (or an organ) in rock, but that guy was tearing it up. The guitarist is good. This is a kick ass live rendition of the song by skilled musicians.

[@thomasbonnett4800]

Same here, except for the Doors. But I agree with you, this was amazing.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Definitely

[@BILLRANDO]

REMEMBER WHERE THE TELEPHONE SOUND CAME FROM IN THE SONG DON'T CALL US WE,LL CALL YOU THAT WAS A SYNTHESIZER.

[@theonemanbandit7374]

I can’t believe this is the first time I have seen this recording of them playing live. SNS is a priceless timeless archive of the best years of songwriters and bands in the 70’s.

[@markdesmarais8720]

Wow ..what a performance.they really rocked it out!

[@acircharo]

Great song! I always loved the bass line in this!

[@vincecino44]

Fantastic Performance of a truly Great song ! And it was on the Midnight Special 04-19-1974, my 18th Birthday and I remember it very well!🎹🎸🎸🥁

[@EvertPanam-xl2qq]

Musical leadership where everyone knew their place. Organic and awesome.

[@williamdejeffrio9701]

Puts me right back in early high school. I hated high school but loved this song...

[@ryderbond472]

😆

[@cambium0]

Appeared to be the real deal, and that's no surprise these guys were real musicians. Cool tune and everybody was good (including the guitar player!)

[@SteveKraus]

A great song bringing back great memories of a great decade of music.

[@meshackgaolathe6492]

The bassist is on another level

[@RayBecker]

What a killer band. I was eleven when this came out and the radio edit did no justice to this song. We got the album and the extended solos were right there. Those unison bends and octaves have stuck with me since I first heard this song. Killer bass, drums, keyboards are really awesome and that guitar. Great vocals. Great arrangement. One of the few songs that will never get old.

[@JamesHowe]

The album version was so much better. Fortunately we had an AM radio station that would play the long version at times.

[@anakina1]

This is gold footage. They sound great, and that Hammond, man sounds good.

[@ztdaddy2319]

I love these forgotten tracks from the early '70's! The guitar here is very unique, adding great counterpoint to the main bass & keyboard riffs. This song was heavily played on both FM and AM radio.

[@that70sgirl90]

I haven't heard this song in a long time. Some awesome finger work on the keys. Happy Sunday 🕊 Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@sunnystormy4973]

cheers !

[@dancingtrout6719]

what about the song Barabajagal By Donovan .. remember that one .. hadnt heard it in 40 years

[@GerardFrenchy59]

Never heard it at all 😊Thanks to MS for making me discover this 🙏Cheers from 🇫🇷

[@that70sgirl90]

@@GerardFrenchy59 😊

[@GerardFrenchy59]

@@that70sgirl90 It's 12 noon here, I'm gonna take my cat and have a good night 's sleep😘

[@djstallone3000]

I bet this song gets forgotten so many times as an all time classic. One of my favs and all the members are extremely talented 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@planomathandscience]

Just fantastic stage performance.

[@birage9885]

I had this single when I was a kid, and after all this time, this is the first I have ever seen this band. Thanks for posting.

[@johnferreira7419]

Classic. They don’t write songs like this anymore. And yes I knew a green eyed lady who had a lot of passion.

[@StephanieJeanne]

Excellent live performance!! Wow! I love e erything about this song from the lyrics to the bass to the keyboard and the guitar parts...all brought together with those killer drums! 🤩😎💜

[@leefreed2060]

Iconic one of my favorite songs from the 70s

[@RW-ob4en]

Always been an absolute joy to hear this piece. Great harmonies, intricate rhythmic interplay, and cool colors/timbres. ❤❤❤

[@johntilson2535]

Man, that was cool. Completely live and off-the-cuff!

[@pat5882]

I knew at 9 years old, that this was one bad ass song!

[@DRUMMINMOFO1]

Great quality sound and video for 1974 , love this song , Perfect performance.

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

Green Eyed Lady-1970 Aw, the 60s are now officially over. In steps 1970 the beginning of disco, funk, R&B soul, jazz fusion, glam & punk. This decade will change music forever.

[@lifestudent2472]

True but there was also southern and western rock Lynard Skynard / Eagles ect .

[@robintrip1]

We worked with Jerry Corbetta for a couple of weeks back in the day. He produced some demo's for us, and we were so fortunate to get to know him and share some quality time. RIP Jerry

[@ScottRice-vo6lh]

I played in a band back in that day, and our practice garage was right up the street from where Jerry lived. He stopped in and jammed with us a couple times…KILLER. We had a VERY good keyboardist, but….😊 I cannot tell if that’s Bob Weber on guitar. Can anyone help me?

[@ScottRice-vo6lh]

Bob Yeazel? Bob Weber? Hello…is there anybody in there? God bless you Joe M., Tony D., Jim N., Jerry A.!!!

[@JamesBrown-js3lm]

One of my favorite songs from the day, it was so cool back then.... today is squat compared to then.

[@RandyFricke]

What a unit. '70s music is still the best music.

[@spyderlogan4992]

Tight.

[@LeeBergerMediaProd]

Great song and fantastic live mix.

[@BKellyS]

Jesus Christ I had no idea! Sugarloaf kicks ass! that band is out of this world, first rate organ and guitar solos, and the whole shooting match as dear old dad used to say.

[@sjm5482]

Thanks for uploading! Memories of heading home in the eve with dad driving, a.m. radio playing this song... ah, the early 70's.

[@davidtromsness6494]

Underrated song....so much going on here...fantastic....loved growing up in the 70's...love it

[@unique74muzik]

Heavy Jazz Progressions 🔥

[@Phatdog5607]

I saw them on the CU campus when they were just starting out. It was a very cool concert. This has always been my favorite song by them.

[@turner3d1]

Holy cow! I had no idea that Sugarloaf was so tight live! Outstanding.

[@Barracuda71-ln3jr]

RIP Jerry Corbetta not only was he a good singer but an excellent keyboard player to.

[@zigman8550]

Great song!

[@Gk2003m]

Killer track. Great playing, great instrumental sounds. Tonewheels and rotary cabinets spinning in my head….

[@paulplack490]

They had a hit, and toured a bit, with this song he said he couldn't use, and got to perform it on The Midnight Special! I got to see Jerry live in the 90s with the Classic Rock All-Stars tour, and he was still this tight. Phenomenal keyboard player.

[@rikosborne1212]

When I was much younger, I'd see pictures of rock acts from back in the day, and wondered why they all used the same lettering for their names behind the stage. It wasn't until KZbin came along and I started seeing these Midnight Special clips that I figured it out :D

[@ikefork2606]

Very talented musicians playing a great tune live! Heh '70s saw an explosion of highly talented rock bands whose members came up through the system and achieved success by working hard, putting in the hours, and honing their craft. Sugarloaf exemplifies what's great about '70s classic rock 'n roll music. BTW, I'm biassed as hell cause this is my generation and I'm proud to have been there. Rock On!

[@artkazyak3242]

They are badass live` you can not beat that the 1970s i love it SUGARLOAF GREEN EYED LADY

[@hodell82]

One of my favorites songs from the 70s - I can remember hearing this on AM radio back in the day. I'm not usually a big fan of live performances because they often don't sound much like the studio song. But THIS performance - outstanding. The musicianship in this is excellent, and it sounds almost like the album.

[@kele5181]

That rhythm section is amazing - what an awesome groove

[@mikesullivan5219]

I heard sugarloaf perform this in 1971 I believe at the Littleton high school auditorium! Great inspiration! When I was 14 or 15!

[@JasonT-xp3kh]

What cool tune. That bass line is EPIC.

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

so hypnotic and driving, loved this song and the B-side back in the seventies...

[@jeffsaginaw1769]

Another example of the superior musicianship of players in the 70's. Like YES, ELP, Genesis, Chicago, Blood-Sweat &Tears, R&B bands, Led Zeppelin, Frampton, Boston, all the jazz & fusion bands and so many more. They were all playing their a$$es off. Glad I got to see and be a small part of those years. So much fun but you had to be good to work.

[@GrayWolf3334]

One of them one hit wonders great song 🎶🎵🥁🎹🎤🎸👍

[@larbueno]

Maybe the greatest organ solo I've ever heard in Rock. This performance is amazing and each one of those guys a master at his craft. That the lead singer was also the keyboard player just blew our minds in this room tonight. The really difficult instrumental parts were played just as well if not with even more creativity than the album.

[@silentlou4375]

Oh I love this tune so much, been too long since hearing, and this live version is outstanding!