The band was ask to speed up the act, because time was short. Thus you have this hilarious performance by Focus. I think it was magnificent what they did. All of these musicians are masters of their art.
@terryconnelly4843 ай бұрын
I think it was even better than the original with sped up tempo
@JackNapierDe2 ай бұрын
I've read they were asked to shorten the song to fit a given time window. They refused doing so and played the song faster to make it fit
@THEPATRIOT10003 ай бұрын
The look on your face..priceless 😮
@JBLETHALTV3 ай бұрын
I didn’t expect this at all 🤣🤣
@frame50983 ай бұрын
One of the best reactions to this song I have seen.
@Suldog292 ай бұрын
Song brings joy to almost everybody who hears it. Amazingly talented group, one of my favorites. Thijs Van Leeer - Organ, Vocals, Flute, etc., Jan Akkerman - Guitar, Bert Ruiter - Bass, Pierre Van Der Linden - Drums. Nobody who hasn't seen it before has any idea what awesomeness they are about to see :-) Love this. Thanks!
@agegroot5666Ай бұрын
More than 50 years later the performance still causes confusion. This performance was thanks to its speed the ultimate version of the song.
@galandirofrivendell47403 ай бұрын
That deer-in-the-headlights look on your face spoke volumes! Loved your reaction!
@Stranglethroat3 ай бұрын
Initial instrumental: Jamming, slight headbanging. Jodeling starts: Stunned, wide eyed. Jodeling turns to screaming: Mouth hanging open, look of disbelief, some fear
@fredscott5644Ай бұрын
Love your reaction! The band was told they have 4 minutes of tv time for a little over 6 minute long song. The band decided to speed the tempo up to make it fit in the time allowed. The only standing ovation on the Midnight Special. Just incredible.
@Robert-tj3qq3 ай бұрын
1973 Baby !!! I was 8 years old .. Real Fun times !! You were focused !! Great reaction 👍
@Robert-tj3qq3 ай бұрын
That was the Great Gladys Knight the Host of the show introducing the band .
@lightningbug2763 ай бұрын
I was 11 😊
@Eurynomea3 ай бұрын
You just witnessed one of the most prolific examples of progress rock. I would get into such trouble as a kid for sneaking out of bed to watch Midnight Special, lol. I was maybe 10 years old when this was broadcast...well worth getting into trouble over!
@kellystanoyevic863 ай бұрын
That was crazy, fun and wild ..
@farrellrouse48203 ай бұрын
OMG...your expressions of stunned shock. Your reaction is priceless!!
@JBLETHALTV3 ай бұрын
Very stunned 🤣🤣🤣
@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv2 ай бұрын
They did play +- 300 meters from my Dutch home back in the day,s. Great time to grow up,saw so many great bands near my parents home.
@ursarex3 ай бұрын
I love to watch people reacting for the 1st time to the great music I grew up listening to.
@juliacarlstad44373 ай бұрын
As a teen ager in the 1970s I can say back them bands had real talent.
@WilliamEdwards-ko8scАй бұрын
And speed metal was born, lol
@bpwarrior533 ай бұрын
Great reaction. I was lucky enough to see this talented band when they visited Sydney Australia in the 70's.
@tamarleigh3 ай бұрын
You know what’s really wild? Hocus Pocus (as epic as it is!) isn’t even in my top 5 Focus songs. They are incredible. 🙌
@mickgoddard3 ай бұрын
It doesn’t make my top ten Focus songs, they are still amazing live…
@renedekkers-gm8nj3 ай бұрын
They (Focus) did 4 or 5 songs at this show. All great. ! They can be found now, plus the longer version of this song: hocus pocus. (Better quality also)
@wqnamisanthrope22 күн бұрын
You're watching an edited, shorter version of the song; It's worth finding the full-length version, because his vocals get even more amazing...
@clintonshepard61073 ай бұрын
Love this video! Thanks
@JBLETHALTV3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@gpreactions31943 ай бұрын
James, your reaction is fantastic haha. What a mad rendition of the track. Prog Rock at it's most manic. For a change of mood a little, try listening to Renaissance - Ashes Are Burning (Live studio 1974) 😊
@StanCostello-q3o3 ай бұрын
If you listen to the original version the extended version you’ll understand this live version better and I understand that they were given only so much time on the midnight special show, but love you reaction
@THEPATRIOT10003 ай бұрын
😅😅😅😅
@jbs2563 ай бұрын
James! This was a huge hit at that time. Like you spotted, having Gladys Knight introduce you is also epic. What a performance, it was faster than the actual single, which is also epic. You can’t go wrong. Maybe listen to an original audio to see the difference off camera? It’s worthy. Good to see you back and operational! I’m gonna ask for another Tori Holub song if you are ready. I think the shock and awe has passed and we can safely explore her range. You’ve heard the low end with her Karen covers. Let’s ask you to explore her other end. Oh as I write this on 9/2, it’s her 21st birthday! It is another song with Dan Wesley. This is a duet titled “Suddenly.” It is from the 1980 movie Xanadu. The original singers were Cliff Richard & Olivia Newton-John. Are you familiar with this? Dan is much more active in this one as you will see and Tori does 2 things new here. Her first full length Olivia cover and another thing I’ll leave for you to discover, I don’t want to spoil it. Have fun with this one, it’s more a joy than serious. Joe kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqOummyml9V3d6ssi=9z49-J_sDBFu49LM .
@kathycardiff77193 ай бұрын
Ludicrously good Never the like to be repeated
@genemaurillo4162Ай бұрын
Love it!!
@chrisbanks59253 ай бұрын
Epic
@Stranglethroat3 ай бұрын
When you fuck around and accidentaly invent folk metal.
@glassontherocks3 ай бұрын
My Father said he was clinically insane.
@Thor_75773 ай бұрын
If you want to indulge in something even crazier, check out hot smoking sassafras by bubble puppy.
@erwinweijers32753 ай бұрын
You haven't seen it all,the origional verion is even longer. If this blew your socks off,the origional will even more. Try to find it!! It's Epic!!
@module79l283 ай бұрын
The full version of this live performance is even better but unfortunately most people react to this edited version. They don't know what they're missing.
@hetwade772 ай бұрын
This was the short version of the short version.
@Thorum133 ай бұрын
Love this song. Thanks for this!
@leahmollytheblindcatnordee35862 ай бұрын
This is my first time hearing this band. Very different. I would think this might be a good background music for a Halloween special, but everyone has different tastes and it was interesting. Guess I am showing my age. But thanks.
@flowersnyams3 ай бұрын
Hamburger concerto Live on BBC its wonderful
@kimberlinibambini19683 ай бұрын
🤟🏼✌🏼🙂👍🏼💜
@williamschrom15843 ай бұрын
Hamburger Concerto
@lightningbug2763 ай бұрын
😮😂😅
@digger65uk2 ай бұрын
💟That was great, thank you so much. PLEASE could you consider the following?…. Love is strange by Paul McCartney and wings People Say by The Meters Love is Like Oxygen by The Sweet Rat Trap by the Boomtown Rats Some Velvet Morning by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood The whole of ‘Concerto for a rainy day’( 4 songs) by ELO 1952 Vincent Black Lightning by Richard Thompson Killing of Georgie by Rod Stewart Expressway to your Heart by Margot Thunder I contain multitudes by Bob Dylan Don’t Answer Me by Alan Parsons Project Babies by Pulp A Girl Like You by Edwin Collins Tearz by El Michels Affair Atlantis by Donovan Kow Tow by Mick Jagger Bon Under a Bad Sign by Jimmy Hendrix Funky Train by The Poets of Rhythm Your the one for me Fatty by Morrissey Hot Burrito #1 by Flying Burrito Brothers Everyday by Slade Is it like today by World party Feel Flows by the Beach Boys What’s that You’re Doing? by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder Who knows Where the Time Goes by Fairport Convention Shakin all over by Johnny Kid and the Pirates Teasing’ by King Curtis (ft Eric Clapton) Reasons to Be Cheerful Part 3 by Ian Dury Vienna by Ultravox Ray Stevens- Bridget the Midget Think I’m going mad by The Rolling Stones Can’t Take My Eyes of You by Andy Williams Alone Again Or by Love You’re Gorgeous by Babybird Motherless Children by Eric Clapton So Fine by ELO Angie by Bert Jansch Life has its little ups and downs by Charlie Rich Burning buildings by Elton John there will never be another by Jimmy McGriff
@StoonBloggins3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately you listened to the wrong version of that performance. Whoever posted that edited out about half the verses. This is the full version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/farbhKmQhMesa5Y