Little Feat,Bonnie Raitt- Dixie Chicken

June 1977 Midnight Special with:
Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris & Jesse Winchester.

[@Jellybeantiger]

Whenever I feel depressed,whenever I don't care about the world all I need is a Little Feat record to make me feel on top off the world again. Great great band!

[@aasoder1]

I was watching this show on a Friday nite in 1977. So awesome...I still can't keep still when I hear their music. For those of you who find them dull, I hope you have some taste other than what's in your mouth. If you listen to them and hear the level of skill that every one of the band members displays, you'll at least appreciate them, whether you LIKE them or not. But OMG, DULL, they ain't!

[@jananney]

How anyone could give this a thumbs down is a sad shame. Those folks don't understand. Lowell George was a superstar, he just died before we realized it.

[@enwurds]

Lotta talent on this stage. A young Emmylou lookin good in her prime. She was makin some of the best country albums ever at this time. Bill Payne, the keyboard player, was on a lot of her records.

[@tedbissell7277]

I remember first hearing this in Blues Seas Studios. A floating studio built on a houseboat, built on an old ocean barge, floating in Baltimore Harbor by my friend Steve...Boone...Thx Steve for affording me the OPPORTUNITY to play with these BEAUTIFUL musicians and carvers of common faith! And thanks ALL who have listened to the music since then!! :-)

[@eddievas]

LOWELL needs to be in the rock and roll hall of fame.

[@Dialoquese]

I remember thinking, (at the time this tune came out) wishing that the cadence was a little hap-hazard and that the whole thing wasn't tight enough. Now I can simply appreciate the energy of true Americana time.stamped and preserved as part of an age we'll never see again.

[@MingyaZarda]

What a classic. I always thought these guys were from New Orleans (think 2 were) but mainly Topanga Canyon California. So much funk and soul!!!!

[@ABlackCountryWoman]

absolutely!!!

[@BluesHonkey]

slide guitar, bongos, singing drummer, real emotion, so much beauty -- and to think -- Little Feat wouldn't be able to make it in this day and age. makes you ill.

[@oldsoftee]

It's hard to believe that there was a time that you could just turn on your TV and see this kind of talent. Man, are THOSE days gone. God bless Lowell and the Feat!

[@KittyCarlile-490]

Usually on PBS

[@Jackle61]

Anyone born later than 1970 really needs to get the Midnight Special DVD set. You don't know what you missed,, everybody that was anybody did the Midnight Special.

[@fmcgucket3076]

I'm not kidding when I say I watch Redbone's intro at least weekly. Fellow folks born after 1970: do you love music? Do you want to seem cool to any rad boomer you meet? Are you homeschooling a kid and you want to introduce them to decades worth of the most genre-creating, influential music they won't otherwise be exposed to on TikTok or the radio? Get the Midnight Special set.

[@musicmakesmydaybetterwhats2553]

The Best Live Band EVER. Period.

[@rca88]

After Lowell died, I went to a huge benefit concert for his family at the LA Forum. They packed the arena. Bonnie, Linda Ronstadt, Little Feat, Jackson Browne, and more. Bonnie took a couple of Lowell's slide parts, which was very cool.

[@dopeymark]

Unbelievable!! They are playing the Alexandria waterfront festival tomorrow night! 12 bucks!! I saw em twice in 1978. I am so happy. Thanks!!

[@donmussell12]

Whata great show this was. Lowell George, Emmylou, Bonnie, Jesse, geez, what a lineup!

[@kimberlylongman1241]

I am so glad little feat wrote this song

[@camdenmonkey]

Excellent band in their day.. Lost moocho when Lowell George sadly died.. I loved this band in the 70's and still luv em today...

[@dcshecky]

I saw my first, of many, Feat shows in Virgina Beach, VA in a small local baseball stadium in 75 or 76. bonnie Raitt opened and then jammed with Feat at the end. Amazing!

[@facerstacer]

I've listened to Little Feat for years now but never watched any of the live performances on here. Lowell is a fucking god. I couldn't take my eyes off of this video.

[@TheJedgeworth]

Sometimes in my dreams I see The Bright Lights of Memphis. God Bless Dixieland, and all the chicks & roosters that walk along the rivers there.

[@lauryliepolito52]

"Dixie Chicken" I've seen the bright lights of Memphis And the Commodore Hotel And underneath a street lamp, I met a southern belle Oh she took me to the river, where she cast her spell And in that southern moonlight, she sang this song so well If you'll be my Dixie chicken I'll be your Tennessee lamb And we can walk together down in Dixieland Down in Dixieland We made all the hotspots, my money flowed like wine Then the low-down southern whiskey, yea, began to fog my mind And I don't remember church bells, or the money i put down On the white picket fence and boardwalk On the house at the end of town Oh but boy do i remember the strain of her refrain And the nights we spent together And the way she called my name If you'll be my Dixie chicken I'll be your Tennessee lamb And we can walk together down in Dixieland Down in Dixieland Many years since she ran away Yes that guitar player sure could play She always liked to sing along She always handy with a song But then one night at the lobby of the Commodore Hotel I chanced to meet a bartender who said he knew her well And as he handed me a drink he began to hum a song And all the boys there, at the bar, began to sing along If you'll be my Dixie chicken I'll be your Tennessee lamb And we can walk together down in Dixieland Down in Dixieland, Down in Dixieland

[@npspec34]

2 yrs and counting. The slide has started towards that great abyss. This IS a high point. And Bonnie would pick up the Strat and the sound would continue. Guess that guitar player sure could play.

[@bluesborn]

The stellar collected talent on stage more than makes up for the shaky sound quality. Thanks for this wonderful historic document.

[@rezlerken]

A LIMEY who lived in the states IN AN ILLEGAL WAY no green card for 3 years LITTLE FEAT, blew my mind away loved them i was nearly an american at one point thanks to them ! cheers people

[@timjmoran]

just got some sad news today ..... Richie Hayward, L.F.'s great, great, drummer, passed away not too long ago. RIP Richie.. and thanks for all the great music.

[@fronabulax73]

One of the best classical"rock" songs! What an amazing showcase of talent on the stage! ... and I am still waiting for Columbus! R.I.P. George"Little Feet" Lowell

[@Magicbrianwood]

LG was one of THE greats and so were Little Feet (LG era). I saw them a couple times live around this period in the UK. Nice to see LG's daughter doing her own different thing these days too.

[@crushedvelvet1]

I saw these two mega stars in Norfolk, Va. in 1973. I think that was the year, anyway, it was at MET BALL PARK. They set up on home plate and played to us in the stands. The ball fence was a major distraction. The cost was like three bucks. One of my first outdoor concerts. The ball field is now a buisness park. Years later they came up with a new ball park downtown on the harbor, home to the Tidewater Tides. Rockon ya'll...

[@rocker53zero]

I remember this show very well. Lowell brought these great artists on stage and then had their mics turned down, so that he was the only singer who could be heard.

[@rickrocksout]

I saw Little Feat with Melissa Etheridge, when little feat came out they gave her a standing ovation, she backed them up on a couple songs later on, overall it was a great show - at Tanglewood in Lenox Massachusetts. They rarely let anybody any good play there any more, but that was a good one. Then again - that was a long time ago- over 20 years actually.

[@cwebsterk]

In 1977 I saw Linda Ronstadt in Columbus, Ohio. She sang a couple Little Feat songs and was totally plugging them saying they were "the best band in America." Next day I went out and bought two of their albums...been hooked ever since. Thanks for uploading.

[@lolangford1]

So glad I was able to see Little Feat live, Bonnie Raitt was opening act; amazing night. Was supposed to be @ Red Rocks Amp. due to rain was at Nichols Arena, no matter the arena the sounds & atmosphere was great.

[@dharmadove]

Saw this back in the day. Nice to see this treasure!!!

[@oldsoul247]

22 years old hearing this for the first time and dancing off da walls!

[@sp0ttedp0ny330]

PERFECT PICK for what could be an INCREDIBLE movie!!!!!

[@bbacko]

I remember seeing them when they toured downunder, I guess It would have been about '75. Man they were the tightest, funkiest rock n roll outfit that I had ever seen. Still applies.

[@deanhallett3696]

Best singer in rock - ever! Just beautiful.

[@ponytoes]

thank you for putting it on the line for all of us back here at home...hugs...kat

[@potrezeb1]

Feat at their best and some funky friends ...a big hand for all the girls and boys in the band !!

[@jayeburney]

me too, didn't know what I was witnessing...until later and I realized... Saw Bonnie at Red Rock, what a show...luv Lowell, miss him way to soon to meet his maker... : (

[@chuckberry57]

I don't know how long this vid has been up but it's been viewed over half a million times. The babes are HOT! I catch the current version of the band whenever they come through town. They continue to ROCK THE HOUSE!

[@dixieken]

I remember my sister letting me stay up late and watch this when I was 6yrs old. I really wanted to see Kiss or Alice Cooper, but I do remember Little Feat and Dixie Chicken on Midnight Special. My sis and I were talking about old stuff recently and she said I used to bug her to play "that Chicken song" all the time when I was in her car, lol. Funny how she got me into great music, and now I get her son into Motorhead and Black Flag!!! Its all a great big circle, with great music to boot!!!!

[@Howinoshawa]

Got to hand it to jellybeantiger,who must be one of my kindred spirits.Damn!,I miss Lowell,but if we keep up appreciating,we'll push this great stuff into the next century...Long Live Little Feat!!!!!

[@snicky58]

RIP, Lowell George. This is one of my all-time fave songs. BTW, the Little Feat concert I went to in '77 is still the best concert I've ever been to. Thanks so much for sharing this clip!

[@skeymoson]

what a great band .. Lowell George had something special .. I've seen these guys a bunch of times and they're still kickin' .. I'll always miss Lowell though .

[@aronws]

Great video of some of the best rockers of the 70s

[@93sparker]

This one is for my Mama!!!! Love you!!

[@deadfungi1]

suprised the stage didn't collapse from all this heavyweight talent... long live lowell ...rip

[@monsterchuckblues]

I saw then for free in East Lansing in the mid 70's with Bonnie, Emmylou. ,and Linda Ronstad as backups.

[@shcrus00]

Love it. I Just saw Little Feat in Lexington KY, different band members, some older but music still rocks !

[@chrisnolemusic]

this is one of my favorite tunes from the '70's - Billy Payne was a huge influence on me as a piano player - thanks for the great video!

[@GrooveDoctor77Musician]

what a legendary band !!1, it was sad to hear that drummer Ritchie Hayward died , his drumming was nearly impossible to replicate ,..a great drummer in a band full of great musicians,I was lucky enough to see this band with Lowell George.... and Bonnie Raitt opened in 1976 at the Fox theatre in Atlanta ,a night I wont ever forget,

[@louswire]

... when TV had stuff worth watching... great post, I missed this one...

[@fuzzarelly57]

I used to live to watch The Midnight Special! Oh, my, those days before there was music available at the touch of a button!

[@mrake]

I dare you to try to listen to this song and not be happy. What talent and what a song. little feat will always be awesome. No matter who is left in it.

[@tennisbumojai]

My favorite Little Feat song. Pretty good backup singers.

[@ripple10]

I'm a younger guy and I love feat- its a shame that they don't get as much recognition as they should- one of my favorite bands

[@monsterchuckblues]

I saw them for free in East Lansing in the mid 70's with Bonnie, Emmylou, and Linda Ronstad. I'm can still picture Bonnie and Linda in their miniskirts.That's some talent.

[@Tom6093]

Little Feat have always been one of my Favs of all time. Same with Bonnie Riatt, Susan Tedeschi, The Derek Trucks Band, and skynard, Allman Brothers. All music like this is soooo underated it's sad !!!! Todays pop culture doesn't know music the way it's meant to be.

[@inatizzy2]

EVERY SONG Lowell George done was exceptional! RIP Lowell. U still rock on in my heart and soul!

[@constancelena]

love this one....oh yeah...back in the day....nothin finer!

[@louswire]

YOU DOG!!! I envy you. I never got to see Renaissance, and have yet to catch Little Feat... thank goodness for you tube, and generous contributors...

[@fcowey]

Saw Feat in Nashville opening for Dave Mason's "Split Coconut" tour. Michael Murphy and his "Pony Called Wildfire" got two friggin encores, and Feat was limited to about 45 minutes...damn Murphy to hell and back!

[@Channelsnature]

oh yeah jammin Sunday morning! Makes me smile too! Peace.

[@Jellybeantiger]

One of the greatest bands that ever lived. R.I.P. Richie Hayward. Can't help but tap my Feat listening to this mighty band.

[@canthesoda]

Bunch of favorites, Lowell, Emmylou, Bonnie and big fav Jesse. Thanks for posting. Back in a seventies groove now.

[@Route166NJ]

Sooooo Gooood!!! Talent like them is sorely missed by us old folks ;) Hell, maybe someday again.....

[@mooniacful]

i heard a version of this song on NPR last nite and was stopped in my tracks. i too thought they were from N'awlins.

[@tmf945]

I miss Little Feat more than I miss being 10 years old....

[@philliptucker1429]

Simply !! WOW !!Phillip W. Tucker

[@Mrlifto1000]

verrrry cool to see jesse winchester in that crowd.

[@PeteLewis1917]

You know you're good when you can have Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris as backup singers. Best band ever

[@asherrapp9997]

Lowell was my hero....I remember exactly where I was the day he died...he will be forever missed.

[@UncleLudie]

There was the Commodore Lounge at the Vandy Holiday Inn - but no Commodore Hotel in Nashville in 70's,80's. Richie was a huge part/soul of that band - still is.

[@seurat2]

I remember seeing this on tv, never been able to forget it actually. Remarkable performances and I never thought I'd see any of it again. Thanks for posting.

[@vegaspoet]

little feat with lowell george was one the all time great bands...and to see them in concert was just amazing!

[@ChrisDan915]

Holy cow! This is so great! What a treat nutbrook. Thanks

[@mcleanartists]

I remember my brother calling me to watch this in Oakville. God, how I loved Lowell!

[@glen922]

Fantastic. One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands, with awesome surprise help.

[@Cameragirl803]

Just incredible! thanks for posting it.

[@1952FMS]

commodore hotel was in nashville @ this time (70's) dixie chickens still available;) love me some feats

[@kdguy1126]

hands down, the greatest live band EVER....

[@FatherCoughlin]

Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou and Lowell..!..Jesus Christ! Who watched Midnight Special then?

[@alphuez]

Oh to have been there! :-) Thanks a ton for sharing, nutbrook...

[@classof80extant]

What a voice! Rockingood post!

[@Amsterhammer]

Three of my biggest all time favorites together, absolute magic!!!

[@xOLDxCOWBOYx]

i love this song thanks for posting

[@shaman683]

Emmylou and Bonnie...I love y'all!

[@CHOZENProductions]

What music. Guitars as percussion. Emmy Lou looks like she is 14 and Bonnie hasn't aged. Those were days.

[@keithlutman5611]

Man, that is so good.

[@filhohi]

Wow, I never knew they were on Midnight Special. The idiots never put feat on the dvd, not on any of the 9 as I double checked my eBay supplies. What a shame. Unfortunate that the cameraman couldn't focus on Barrerre's guitar. And with Bonnie Raitt to boot. Very cool video, thanks!

[@jsmcguireIII]

tremendous. thanks for the post.

[@winki07]

Wow... love this song. Little Feat was A GREAT BAND.

[@guitarRLC]

My favorite women and favorite band!

[@OmniOwl]

Thanks 4 clip, but MERCY, there was Emmy & Bonnie! Hardly heard a peep outta them! All that I dream?

[@billbazinet5075]

Saw em all brother! Meters ans Stones 4th of July 1975 Memphis man it was HOT!

[@HarpLips]

Damn....that gave me goosebumps!!!

[@dlaginess]

Classic performance of Dixie Chicken by Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, and Emmylou Harris from 1977.

[@mmaurer76]

An interesting situation. I saw Feat live about 10 times while living in the DC area-they got a lot of playtime early on in the area and were very good to that area. AND almost anyone you could mention would probably play back-up to them ain that venue. I saw group after group with number 1 selling songs being the warm-up band-and happy to do so for the exposure. Always gave a great show in my opinion.

[@jahdonkey]

lovely stuff. the feat absolutely rule.