Happy Together - The Turtles | The Midnight Special

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

I went to high school with the guys from the Turtles back in 1965, in Westchester, California, but back then the band was called “The Crossfires” they were supposed to play for the senior prom but they never showed up, they were playing at a club down in Hermosa Beach for some REAL money! lol

[@KittyGrizGriz]

What a cool story-experience there! Thanks for sharing, love to hear real life experiences with the musicians-bands 😃

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

@@KittyGrizGriz 👍👌✌️🎶

[@Frankie5Angels150]

They were The Mothers of Invention for a while.

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

@@Frankie5Angels150 Yes, when the Turtles disbanded in 1970, The two singers, Mark Volman & Howard Kaylan formed a duo called, Flo & Eddie, they earned their primary living as session musicians & back-up singers. They first played with Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, as Phlorescent Leech & Eddie, (shortened to Flo & Eddie) later they worked with such acts as Blondie & The Ramones before making records of their own. They stopped touring in 2018 because Kaylan required heart & back surgery.

[@Nowhere_Man_1953]

Great memory. Thanks for sharing. How good were the Crossfires back then ?

[@russf6572]

The great thing about Sugarman's Midnight Special is the fact music was actually live. No lip sync.

[@random__joe]

It's so cool to see. Nothing lamer than seeing a cool band performing a live song only to realize they are lip syncing the studio version. So many great performances on this show

[@xScooterAZx]

@@random__joe Sometimes they werent given aa choice but to lip stync.

[@random__joe]

@xScooterAZx I've thought about that before, and I'm sure like you said, they had no choice but it is still nice to see actual live performances

[@xScooterAZx]

@@random__joe Oh,I do agree 100%!

[@fredsalter1915]

super agreed!!!!!!!!!!

[@thinkbeforyouvote]

That dude was WAYYYY ahead of his time. Holy cow. It doesn't get much better than this. Nearly 60 and I have never seen the song performed live, until now.

[@BriantheLionNZ]

same here - always loved the song, I think I love the video more.

[@josealbertogarcia9211]

Hubo varios videos de la misma canción A fines de los años 60 pero en casi todos hacían playback... Ver esto en vivo es increíble para los que tenemos más de 60

[@oldiesgeek454]

@Think Before. Have you seen their live Performance of the song Elenore? If not, it's here on YT from the Kraft Music Hall in 1968.

[@kevinarmstrong8237]

1st time as well 61 years old

[@philbrown1474]

KZbin search it from the 1967 or so on Ed Sullivan. They were on it several times.

[@tomatopie34]

They'll be remembered forever for this classic, but both the Turtles and Flo & Eddie had so many other amazing songs. Howie is one of the great voices in rock, an overlooked gem.

[@BritIronRebel]

My sentiments exactly! Saw them with The Doors at the Whiskey A Go Go way back when. Their lesser known songs are some of the best of their time. Awesome with Frank Zappa too.

[@ppw2393]

I saw Flo and Eddie back in the 70's on the same tour as someone else, maybe Wishbone Ash and Yes. I could be wrong. They were wonderful! They stayed in my head for weeks following the concert.

[@KingOFuh]

She Is My Grrrl, You Know What I Mean, Elenore, It Is Not Me, Babe. I also liked A Guide for the Married Man.

[@arnoldpillay3989]

Why me lord, why me lord , everytime I listen to this song , I tear uncontrollable, thinking of my late wife of 40years happy together 😥, now lord wat can I do, it's a great song n a sad world, enjoy the ride god bless

[@catherinerosewell5067]

me too I know exactly where I was when I first heard this song and I'm right there!!!!! And crying

[@arnoldpillay3989]

@@catherinerosewell5067 hi Catherine, I first met my wife to be in 1967 when she was 2years old, 18years later I married her, god bless a memorial journey of 40years, we were very, very close, one bank account, one health care provider, always together doing things, shopping, traveling, I will always cherish those moments we had together, falling in love , we cared for each other in good times n bad times , after two years my only daughter is also gone, now being a widower, single I am am managing my life day by day, thank you, pray n hope you also coping , especially loosing love ones, 🙏

[@arnoldpillay3989]

Thank you it means the world to me, god bless

[@JohnBarrylizard]

I’m very sorry

[@lesweizman388]

so sorry for your loss

[@davidv.3135]

Used to watch the Midnight Special when I was a kid. We will never see such great music again.

[@oneanddone7992]

That is a fact.

[@davidhoffman1302]

I have ALL the Midnight Special episodes on DVD ....

[@tdvcleve]

The more I tune into these midnight special videos, the bigger the smile is on my face. Thank you.

[@debrahanks1964]

Where do you watch these? Ty..I loved him and this song

[@tdvcleve]

@@debrahanks1964 On my phone. When I’m parked, between rides. …I drive a taxi

[@gerrydooley951]

well how nice for you

[@AustinLCampbell]

1:27 "Come on, sing along like a big Three Dog Night concert!" 🤣🤣

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Yep! That was so funny and stuck out for me too! 😝 😂 My 1st concert was Three Dog Night, in ‘70.

[@robertriteman3227]

I had the pleasure of spending some time with them when they became known as Flo and Eddie which also overlapped with the Zappa period . They were just born comedians.

[@bengalboy61]

no one was clapping or singing along so sad they just sat there emotionless

[@heggy_69]

​@@bengalboy61maybe the coke had worn off lol

[@Beepbopboh]

My spirit animal….this guy and I are the same …..

[@moisesperez4659]

One of the greatest singles ever.

[@namur1962]

The ultimate sixties song.

[@loraa3873]

It was rejected by a variety of groups so thankfully the turtles recorded it

[@MrVulcanbomber]

👍❤️

[@ParkerPlaza]

Real music doesn't go away. Long rock!

[@gregoryduncan3067]

That's as good a Christmas 🎁 as any that TMS can give to us. Thank you, Midnight Special.

[@johnt.4947]

Well said, I concur!

[@tonycanaris1778]

Wow that turtle tossing the tamberine up in the air and catching it. Great harmonies, stage presence, unique apparel sixties.

[@kb6kgx]

Mark Volman

[@Squairus]

They were known for their wit and over-the-top satire of the biz (hence the $ on the jeans). One more time!

[@peterbland7227]

They are having fun on stage. So important. And LOVE the backup singers!

[@Sheba-bh7lc]

They didn’t fit this song at all, they were awful.

[@labluvver]

@@Sheba-bh7lc 100% correct

[@Sheba-bh7lc]

@@labluvver worst version I ever heard-nothing like it was. I’ll stay with the original.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Love this song and the “ hippie “ Turtles, the lady backup singers are so cool! A major blast from the past and a Three Dog Night concert reference to get audience interactions, wow; they were my 1st concert at a wee age of 11 in 1970.

[@thomasthomsen4902]

Ich war gerade 20 Jahre alt und höre es noch immer SEHR GERN!!! Was für eine Ära!!!!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@thomasthomsen4902It was a fantastic time to grow up! 😃

[@thomasthomsen4902]

@@KittyGrizGriz oh jeah!!! In 1970 i was 20 Jears old and that were the days!!!!!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@thomasthomsen4902 What country are you from? Noticed the language etc… I’m from the USA 🇺🇸

[@thomasthomsen4902]

@@KittyGrizGriz i am from Germany!

[@wendymudkins8208]

Very under estimated band I grew up listening to the turtles they sound just as good now as they did when they were younger loved this

[@kevinkilduff2064]

This is one of the most iconic songs of the 60s. These guys had a unique sound that stood out among so many great harmonizing bands that made the late 60s a wonderful time for “happy” music!

[@GStraitKISS1]

Totally underrated! Trippy and Melodic! GOD BLESS the 60's!!

[@gerrydooley951]

no not underrated at all they had a lot of hits and were on TV a lot, they even went to the White House

[@redbarchetta8782]

Now that's a TIE.

[@DanielSanchez-og4ox]

Looks like trump’s.

[@MattGoldstine]

I find it funny that I didn't notice the tie until I read this comment.

[@blueshorecreative3146]

Love Flo and Eddie. Funny, down to earth guys. This song is so great. I never get sick of it.

[@carmenhanna7867]

Yeah, me too.

[@eldrinod]

Wow, still got it, fantastic to hear again, and not altered at all👍🏻❤️

[@putinkhuylo]

This song saturated the airwaves when it came out. Heard it everywhere, alla time. Great memories. 😁

[@beckiebuist803]

It still gets loads of radio airplay, thankfully.

[@MimiJoys]

My Husband and I got to see the Turtles in Concert in 1982 while we were living in South Korea! It was so wonderful! They were there with the Grass Roots! We went out to Dinner and we got surprised they were all there!

[@jrowdygi1837]

Love it. That's how you play the tambourine.

[@eranzilber1]

that's Lee Sklar on bass in the back!!!

[@gustaaf1892]

From the Wrecking Crew? Are you sure? The bass player I'm thinking of had less hair and was more grey than this player.

[@DrummerPainterDogNutPGH]

Yes, that is Lee on bass, and Ansley Dunbar on drums. Absolutely killer rhythm section.

[@kb6kgx]

@@gustaaf1892 The one and only. BTW, for those who may not know, Lee is quite active on Facebook.

[@robertriteman3227]

No one ever accused him of drinking too much coffee.

[@sharonlee4773]

And Nona Hendrix on backing vox

[@shanenichols1052]

A great performance of a wonderful song. Awesome.

[@justinjoseph6966]

One of my all time favorite tunes! Absolutely timeless in my book!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

The clothing people wore in the 1970s was something else. I remember it. A great song. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas. Cheers! ✌️

[@garydavis9361]

I wore some weird clothes back then - plaid bell bottoms and stuff like that but nothing quite like that.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

It was a great time of individual expression of all kinds from clothes-accessories-music, loved and lived it!

[@DeptOfRevenue]

Men with spiked hair, tiny suits with tennis shoes gonna look REAlly weird in couple years.

[@jmont8943]

If you're still around in 50 years you'll be saying the same thing about today's clothes.

[@Um_Pe_em_Tudo]

Midnight special always surprising us. This time with an exotic presentation! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!

[@tylermcay6676]

(0:58) I'm sorry, but did that guy just pull off the coolest tambourine trick I've seen.

[@newstarcadefan]

Oh yeah, he did pull it off.

[@attygarland6909]

I was watching a KZbin video of an interview of Warren Zevon recorded shortly before his death, and I could have sworn he took credit in it for having written this tune for The Turtles. I see though the writing credits actually belong to Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner. Is one of those an early pen name that Zevon used, or did I mishear him in the video?

[@thomasbendowski2226]

I saw them in Scranton in the 70's. Awesome concert!

[@fattymatty5380]

hmm..wonder if the Scranton Strangler was there?

[@jenniecosio3654]

Love you guys thanks for good music 🎵🎶🎶🎶 back in the days me and you🎉

[@beckiebuist803]

2 of the best in the business...and Ansley in the driver seat, this is killer !!! :)

[@robertriteman3227]

Saw them as The Turtles , with Zappa and as Flo and Eddie. Since we have Ansley is on drums it likely was really a special gig as The Turtles" because he was working with them as Flo&Eddie

[@anthonyangeli256]

Forever a Classic

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

So thankful that I grew up in this time. Such sweet memories of a great era.

[@sharpguitar]

Midnight Special, I salute you for these wonderful performances. In the future, please post more songs from Flo & Eddie’s MS performances-they are magic!

[@eileencastillo6323]

Great performance. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I recognize the Backberries, back up singers too.

[@kevingoins9858]

Yup!!

[@charleskadletc2431]

Love this song, The Turtles always blend well singing ❤️.

[@FrankS-d5j]

I always liked The Turtles, now this beyond cool. I'm so glad I found this today.

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I loved seeing these amazing groups on the Midnight Special. It was an amazing part of my teenage years. I lived for Saturday night. I couldn't wait to see who was going to be on the show. You Tube,Ty for bringing back a part of my teenage years when music 🎶 🎵 was music 🎶 🎵 and it brought back good times and memories.

[@nrich5127]

This song came out in 1967 ... what a year .... what a song ... I was 16 .....

[@markcbb]

Tremendous , such raw power in this performance

[@landonlewsaw1762]

Clydie King on BGVs closest to the drumkit - one of the best ever. She killed it on this show three years earlier with Linda Ronstadt doing "You're No Good".

[@KittyGrizGriz]

I love Clydie King too, especially on Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen ‘70 tour w/Leon Russell. She’s so beautiful and sexy-a great voice-stage presence.

[@kevingoins9858]

I was about to point out Clydie! She put out a slew of Phil Spector-inspired singles in the 60s before becoming one of the industry's top session singers. Sadly Clydie passed away a few years ago. Thanks for remembering.

[@lesschoenberger3070]

She did some things with John Kay of Steppenwolf with his solo stuff, some of it on here now too!

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Good stuff. Thanks. Did you notice that Leland Sklar is playing bass???

[@garydavis9361]

I didn't. I went back and looked and I didn't see him but I think I saw his Frankenstein bass behind the lead singer!

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

@@garydavis9361 It was right at the very end. His hair & beard was not white. Between 2:34 and 2:40 you can see him under the first "T" in Turtles when the tambourine is thrown.

[@beckiebuist803]

And Ansley in the drivers seat.

[@bettyparker3317]

Great catch. I went back and saw him, but would not have caught it without your prompt.

[@StephanieJeanne]

Love The Turtles! This song is one of my favorites! They sure grew their hair out! 😄💜

[@executivedecision6141]

Long hair was a big thing in the 1970s, and the same can be said for Mark's tie! 😬

[@StephanieJeanne]

@@executivedecision6141 Yep, I know. I was there. 😸✌️

[@executivedecision6141]

@@StephanieJeanne You were in The Midnight Special audience that day ?

[@StephanieJeanne]

@@executivedecision6141 No, I grew up in the 70s. Hehe

[@executivedecision6141]

@@StephanieJeanne Ah... I grew up in the 80s but I remember the 70s well from watching the old shows! I wasn't old enough for my parents to let me stay up late to watch SNL or Midnight Special. My earliest memory of watching rock acts was on American Bandstand in the mid 1970s and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in 1979 going into 1980.

[@christinamitchell7356]

Love these guys. Saw them in concert,they are awesome

[@joseiturra8083]

Me encanta la canción no había visto la versión de ellos hippies . Muy buena saludos desde Valdivia Chile

[@shipsahoy1793]

Man, 10 years aged those dudes a lot !!

[@frankabler]

OK, but 47 years after this performance and they're both still alive.

[@frankabler]

Actually, it was only 9 years since "Happy Together" was released (1967, this was 1976). But yeah, 9 years completely changed them.

[@shipsahoy1793]

@@frankabler Agreed!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

The music “business” is rough, and not for the faint of heart

[@ronfowlermusic]

Howard, yes. Mark is ageless.

[@mikerowe3901]

Good to see them here young and healthy. As a stand up,I opened their shows a bunch of times during the early 80s in NYC at the Bottom Line nightclub.

[@GuitaristPAX]

Most people don't know that Happy Together by The turtles has been the most played single in recorded music history .. over 200 MILLION plays on radio worldwide ✌️

[@carmenhanna7867]

Yes, worldwide as well.

[@figmo397]

Love those guys! You can see they were having a great time up there.

[@fredericriter4146]

Great job of live entertainment. Love Flo & Eddie Cleveland Band!!

[@amymeier1239]

A fun, happy song! I also LOVE the tie!!

[@anaisabelesparza6641]

Me canta esta mucho cancion 🙂 👍

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

I saw Flo and Eddy at a Labor Day bash thing in Naperville Il. Like, mid 80s? After Happy Together, they started jamming with Mothers riffs and little FZ didys, and it was incredible.

[@larrygrant-hy8sk]

Loved this show. Midnight was a time for lovin.

[@edgardtorres6162]

Happy to see the turtles together ♥️♥️♥️🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢♥️♥️♥️

[@Truckngirl]

It's Flo and Eddie! But the background singers are mic'd up a tad too much.

[@charlesdemelia6322]

Great Voice!!

[@gilwood7530]

Oooooo HOWIE , Play us your big hit record ! the one in the charts , WITH A BULLET !!!!

[@beckiebuist803]

STEAMROLLA !!! :)

[@magneto7930]

The Midnight Special, our KZbin in the 70s!

[@MatthewBennell]

This has always been one of my favorite songs. ❤

[@larryvermeer6170]

Good morning my friend I was 21 yrs when they did this concert here to Am still listening to this music in July of 2024

[@markydkiehl]

man that chorus still gives me the goose bumps a lot of the time lol. so good.

[@MrVulcanbomber]

Just amazing ❤❤❤❤😁👍

[@jamesconnors5653]

Trust- this is live. Terrific musical group.

[@DLFfitness1]

Excellent performance… 👍🏽

[@tomallen5837]

"Come on! Sing-along like a big Three Dog Night concert!" OMG. This is so wonderful to watch.

[@ErikShen2907]

THE MAESTRO LELAND SKLAR ON BASS!!! NO MORE NEED BE SAID EVER

[@kb6kgx]

Lee is active on Facebook, in case you didn't know.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

His voice was amazing

[@Marcel1978dt]

Music changes everything! This makes the difference...

[@barryscott230]

Fantastic group

[@suewright1299]

Fantastic and really takes me back years😊

[@WilliamNast-v1g]

FANTASTIC. PURE JOY!!!

[@alanforrester1401]

Ahh, Howard .....what a GREAT voice

[@lauriebarnes2999]

One of my favorite groups, The Midnight Special, as well as one of my favorite songs by them. Always brought a smile to my face even if I'd had a rough day. And, to this day, it still has the same affect on me. I'm beaming from ear to ear! Can't you tell? 😂

[@jazzpunk]

If you wanna a great read...Howard Kaylan's book. Lotta info, history, & humour. The preface by Penn Gillette is comedic gold.

[@Columbiana777]

The hype man is everything ❣️

[@luishumbertovega3900]

I cant stop loving this song !!! ❤

[@ottohesslein3230]

Howard Kaylan was everywhere unseen in the 60's and 70's. A great musician. This is the time when Howard and Mark were getting their chops, touring with Zappa.

[@chazblitz]

This was 5 years after they were with Zappa.

[@wantsomecoffee]

I went to a reunion concert about 15 years ago and it remains the best concert I’ve ever been to!

[@olddrummerguy]

Really good performance of one of my favorite songs.

[@adrianbenalak274]

Todo un clásico del rock de los 60”s una excelente interpretación años después ! Me gustó el canal y decidí suscribirme ! Ha de haber un arsenal de sorpresas reservadas, para mi ! Muchas Gracias por compartir yo tenia 7 años cuando escuchaba esta balada rock. ! ☝️😃🇲🇽saludos desde CDMX!

[@okrajoe]

That tie is amazing. So is the song, but that tie!

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Fantastic, Thank You!

[@dkbsoulman]

I watched the Midnight Special when I was very young, but somehow I missed this performance. Awesome!

[@executivedecision6141]

The Turtles as a band ended in 1970, so Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan began peforming as Flo & Eddie on albums and with Frank Zappa. Although Kaylan retired in 2017 due to health issues, Volman and Ron Dante continue to tour to the present day. In this 1976 show they're billed as both The Turtles and "Flo & Ed". Mark Volman has the beginnings of dementia, but he's not retiring yet!

[@shaunfuesdale4305]

Dollars on his leg. Ripped off like most bands back then.Merry Christmas wonderful performance ❤

[@uncleswan3896]

Flo and Eddie! The Turtles song is golden. They were also great lead singers for the Mothers and backing singers for T.Rex. Please tell me there is a Zappa episode of The Midnight Special.

[@rickykay9516]

Wow! What an awesome performance!

[@mozdickson]

Huge in my little New Zealand beach town back then, I guess I was 8 or 9....memorized the lyrics, sing it often.....the secret DNA of many of these 60s Pop hits??? It's the brass section baby!!❤

[@lafayettesaucier1595]

They played with Zappa! My posse did a reggae version of that "you show me the way" tune 30 yrs ago.

[@luvmyflowers123]

Love this song 🎵 ❤️ 💕 ♥️

[@WesleyEMARD-ih8gl]

I like the turtles they are a great band band 😊

[@stuartmargolis2914]

It’s their big hit record with a bullet. And don’t forget the enchilada with the pickle sauce.

[@maraluciaduclosduclos7496]

Muito genial a banda com esse lindo clássico. Os tartarugas mereciam ter mais renome por aqui na minha terra Brasílis.

[@6468May]

I love this song reminds me of a summer I spent with my cousin.

[@cheriamour2429]

This lead singer is still awesome!

[@7flag]

Real artist!

[@davidcaldwell4953]

Great song loved that tie . This takes me back