Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille | The Midnight Special

[@midwestconcertvideo]

She's not only singing and selling the hell out of the vocal, but she's playing a lead piano line with one hand and an amazing bass line on the minimoog with the other.

[@allthingsclassicrock]

Love how you phrased it “selling the hell out of the vocal.” So true! It’s easy to become too focused on playing a instrument when singing and vice versa. And she’s doing a hell of a job at both here!

[@pauljoseph8338]

Hell yeah!!! I remembered C&T as a novelty talk show act…not anymore! She killed it.

[@jazzpunk]

...always loved that mini-Moog bass line on this.

[@PhilMoskowitz]

Drummer's like- "Hey what about me!".

[@BK-ju6rb]

You couldn’t fake the Midnight Special, all of it was live real time!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

If you were around in the 1970s, you will recall the great music that was on the radio. This song is almost 50 years old. It's great. Time does go by so fast. Cheers! ✌️

[@StephanieJeanne]

It sure does! ✌️

[@lipsticklezy]

I have this album I loved them . This version sounds slightly rushed compared to the original.💯💛

[@otto8049]

Remember Muskrat Love. I mean the song. Lol

[@StephanieJeanne]

@@otto8049 I was just thinking about that song. 😸 And that was a remake of America's song, that was a remake of someone else's.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

⁠@@otto8049Haha! That was a funny reply! 🤣 thanks for the laugh. Always disliked Muskrat Love song no matter who did it, such goofy lyrics.

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

When this gigantic hit song came out in the 1970s, I didn't like it all. I thought it was corny and dumb. What did I know...I was into Deep Purple, Alice Cooper and Jethro Tull, ha ha. And i still love all of those bands, but today I listen to Love Will Keep Us Together and I think it's one of the greatest pop songs of my time. It's so perfectly written and performed, with melody, a beat, a hook and a keyboard riff that immediately captures your ear. Plus the lyrics: "Young and beautiful / Someday your looks will be gone."....very unusual for a love song at the top of the charts. Neil Sedaka and co-writer Howard Greenfield created an enduring classic (one of many).

[@FrankBailey-mg9uo]

Same here. I was into Judas Priest and heavy metal and dismissed so many great songs and bands in my teens.

[@kevingoins9858]

Toni is no joke on the keyboards and played them on the early Capt. and Tennille recordings. Here she is on the bass synth and of course the acoustic piano while Daryl (RIP) is on synth melody and organ. All keys and drums, no other instruments.

[@johnstrawberriusfields]

in addition to toni's moog bass, there is a hidden bass player somewhere playing insane pick bass lines all over the song. not sure why they're off camera.

[@testodude]

folks lose track of her musicianship because her voice was a force of nature.

[@Hillbilly001]

Growing up in the 70's, turned 18 in 1978, Midnight Special was the soundtrack of our lives. Cheers from Tennessee

[@clinttaylor3779]

I was 18 in 78 to

[@Hillbilly001]

@@clinttaylor3779 As Dumas wrote, It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. LoL.

[@SteveKraus]

70's music is timeless. This music is still great today.

[@sgg6927]

It really is. The golden age of musical creativity. And all the greats from the 60s were in their peaks !

[@Modernaire]

They were both talented and wonderful, but she’s often overlooked. Tenille was incredibly talented with one of the most beautiful voices. And here you see, and playing a synth and piano at the same time. Live. 🤩 I was expanding into more of Captain and Tennille’s albums recently, and they have an incredible body of work. Worth exploring they were so wonderful. Rest in peace Captain! Thank you Midnight Special!

[@StephanieJeanne]

A lot of folks didn’t like them (too poppy), but I did. This live performance was great! Toni had a great charisma. She made up for Darryl's apparent lack thereof. 😂 The only thing missing here was some backup singers. I was waiting for "Sedaka is back" at the end. Hahaha💜

[@BrianKliewer]

"The Way I Want to Touch You" is brilliant, both lyrically and musically. But this is a favorite of mine as well.❤

[@recordguy4321]

i agree they could have used a couple background singers like Clydie King and Vanetta Fields who regularly appeared on the midnight Special backing up groups.

[@aidanflynn1577]

So underrated. They did really well in the 1970s but their vibe didn’t translate into the 1980s. She had a powerful voice.

[@rman52]

Didn't know she played keys too. Seems all live too. Very impressed with Tennilles talent I didn't know before. She always had a big full voice. PS RIP my good friend Mark who was a big fan of hers before we lost you so young. And to the Captain of the keys.

[@josephroman8568]

I fondly remember so many car rides when I was a boy with this song on the radio! 📻🎶😃

[@keleonicky]

I was 3 years old and remember this song playing while riding with my Dad to the grocery store.

[@darrenrunning5415]

Daryl (The Captain) Dragon was the Beach Boys touring keyboardist for a number of years in the late 60s/early 70s before hooking up with Toni.

[@Jbones72]

Toni sang back up with them too.

[@nicsfan4ever]

@@Jbones72she was hired to play piano though. Rarely did she ever sing with them.

[@I_Fight_Instacart]

His dad (conductor Carmen Dragon) came to our house once when I was a little kid, but I fell asleep.

[@cb1606]

3 person band, absolutely live. Take that 2024!

[@jenbloom6848]

The perfectly crafted pop song.

[@AccurateCrabLegs]

The Captain oozes dynamic confidence and formidable sexuality in this performance

[@that70sgirl90]

I would really love to revisit the 70s! I remember when this song was big! ❤ Her enthusiasm is infectious! Happy Sunday 🕊 Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@etiennecfourie777]

Same here .. peace!

[@StephanieJeanne]

Yes! She was great!😊

[@hugginkissinfiend]

This song is my symbol of 🇺🇲 pop music and I play it out of my ears every day at all times. From a 31 year old 🇯🇵 male who is a captive of 🇺🇲 music from the late 50's to early 80's…

[@postie64]

Of course I remember this song but wow a live performance with Tenille playing piano and synth and singing....next level talent here...best part- performing as a trio!

[@Hendrixtanell13]

I’m a 70’s baby 1973 and folks from school use to call me captain and Tennille but my name is Tanell

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

I had no idea Toni could play great keyboards as well. her joy for singing and entertaining is an inspiration...

[@GeeBee909]

She attended Auburn University and studied classical piano

[@moorlock2003]

I’ll take “Love will keep us together” over “Love will tear us apart” any day of the week.

[@gregsuarez5205]

I was 10 in 1978 and loved C&T. They played this song for years after it was written on the radio. In the 70's I had the best exposure to all kinds of music. I loved disco, rock and yes, even punk all at the same time. So Love will Tea us apart from Joy Division was on the top of my list as well around 1979 . Also can't forget about KISS :)

[@kevin6667]

My first favorite married musical keyboard oriented ensemble! 🌟🌟🌟

[@darrenpm9604]

Rolling Skating To This Song When I Was 11yo.

[@ChuckSchickx]

I admit, that as a young teenage boy listening to Grand Funk Railroad and Black Sabbath...I had a hard time telling my friends how much I Ioved the Captain and Tennille . 😂 They killed it❤️

[@im_agine852]

I i learned the words to that song when it came out and I still know them. Good times thst are lost, except on my mind.

[@howardbarish]

I liked this song 50 years ago and still like it today

[@davidclay2339]

Total classic. #1 song of 1975

[@jeremycline9542]

Toni Tennille on playing two separate lines and singing it's so amazing.

[@EdL-m3b]

This song was all over the airwave in 1975! What a great decade that was! ! The Midnight Special was like our MTV then.

[@frankb8652]

Toni is Incredibly talented. Very few if any of today's female artists could compare. And that's putting it nicely:)

[@KittyGrizGriz]

A truly Feel Good - Happy Song!!! Love Toni’s chorus: “I Will, I Will, I Will” 🎶❤️

[@I_Fight_Instacart]

Listen to _Push_ by *Matchbox 20* and I think you'll agree they stole that bit from this song!

[@acme.videos]

The legendary Jim Gordon on drums

[@BIZARBIES]

He was a monster player. The end of Layla wouldn't exist with Jim Gordon.

[@cherigayles6087]

I think it’s Hal Blaine, who actually played on the record.

[@recordguy4321]

IT AINT BLAINE not even close! JIm was 30 years old in 1975 and Hal would have been around 50@@cherigayles6087

[@kevingoins9858]

@@cherigayles6087 it is Hal.

[@recordguy4321]

@@kevingoins9858 no way Kevin, Hal would have been 50 years old in in 75. It's Gordon who is 30 yo here

[@MostlyElectrolytes]

I think that she may have been my first childhood crush.

[@captjack2112]

I remember when they first came on TV and singing this all the time as a youngster. A time I would trade to go back to at the drop of a hat for all reasons. Ty whoever is using AI to revise these ancient videos ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️❤️🙏❤️

[@edsanders9605]

That was CRAZY impressive!

[@davejonsson3440]

They're playing 1000 keyboards! OMG, what talent!

[@etiennecfourie777]

Wow, what a vibe!

[@777noirkat]

Pop Perfection-performed live,damn my heart breaks for the roadies that moved the Cpts massive keyboards!!

[@victorkreitner754]

I remember as kid my parents having their albums and playing them in the house, now I'm here in 2024 listening to them on You Tube. You Tube is what keeps these memories alive in the 21st century.

[@DELSTAR1]

Love Did Keep Them Together. One of few acts to chart on all major charts.

[@nicsfan4ever]

Well no…on her part yes but they divorced in 2014 after almost 40 years of marriage. So sad.

[@DELSTAR1]

​@@nicsfan4ever The divorce was for asset protection due to Daryl's illness. Toni took care of Daryl as his illness progressed. They were together up to Daryl's time of death. Love really did keep them together.

[@nicsfan4ever]

@@DELSTAR1 wrong. Read her book. Assets had zip to do with it.

[@bene.divinocordeiro6196]

Grande Captain ( RIP )

[@joeyd3324]

This song and Crocodile Rock by Elton were the first songs I really noticed...

[@pamcornelius9122]

Sedaka is back!

[@StephanieJeanne]

Hey! I was missing that, too! 😄

[@bsquared4604]

😄

[@kamuelalee]

My favorite song when I was 6 years old way back in '75.

[@frankcolumbo4481]

What a set of pipes she has! 🎉

[@doudouromeo]

J'ai adoré.... j'adore encore 50 ans après....

[@gordoh7634]

Some fun facts... This song spent 4 weeks on top of billboard Top 40 (summer of 1975). It was the number one song of the year 1975. I remember Casey Kasem raving about it and the artists. Written by Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka 2 years earlier. Neil was a great songwriter and singer in the 1970s as well. Toni's playing piano and synth bass. The Captain is playing everything else, I so love the Hammond B3 organ with a Leslie speaker. It just gives a band such a full sound.

[@AmesGaltine]

Yes, perusing other songs that went to #1 in 1975, there was a grab bag of variety: Elton John (three times), Bee Gees, John Denver, Eagles, Van McCoy, Neil Sedaka (twice), David Bowie, Glen Campbell, Olivia Newton-John...what a time for music just before disco took over for a while.

[@sjoeld57]

This song was out the summer after I graduated from high school. The best era to grow up! Great music in the 60's and 70's!

[@edwardruff7927]

A Number One song full of synthesizers that wasn’t a novelty popcorn/frankenstein !

[@mrlafayette1964]

Every note sung perfectly in tune.

[@louiebee6745]

This aired the same week it went to US#1.

[@JerryOrbachFan]

I can't believe 1975 was 50 years ago. I'm nearing 50 myself and can hardly believe it.

[@anton1990]

Exquisite! An immortal pop classic. And Toni Tennille’s voice and smile could melt the coldest of hearts. R.I.P Captain, I salute you.

[@jordanvictoria5]

She is playing two instruments at one time and making it look easy! Love the talent energy and song.❤🔥

[@4speedpony]

actually 3, if you're counting her voice ;-)

[@niltonbartalini9837]

Sensational.I never seen before. Great song.❤

[@jefflahr5159]

The first of many great hits from this classic duo!

[@dncqrs1258]

The first time i heard this song was on July 20, 1975, Sunday, on radio. This song was number 1 that week.

[@paulwilson1331]

I got to meet them many many years ago so many great memories

[@radish6691]

Brits sing, accent disappears. Toni sings and ‘bama comes right out! 😍

[@thepeterchannel3230]

Her vocals on this song are perfect. . Great pitch She and Darryl "Captain " Dragon were excellent keyboard players. . ..

[@Blues.Fusion]

The late great and tragic Jim Gordon on drums.

[@obesetuna3164]

A blast from the past and absolutely brilliant.

[@michaelnicholas2417]

Always sounds great and she has so much soul. Her voice reminds me of a lead from a girl group in the 60's, with a little more bass.

[@randyinman7897]

Love this song! I have always loved their music, I was in Middle school when this song was on the radio, I just started listening to Top 40 then. Love Will Keep Us Together, was the very first song that I fell in love with. This song just brings me such great memories & how I became a huge fan of Captain & Tennille, that has never changed. I'm just an even bigger fan today.

[@alexnejako777]

Two keyboards is an Emerson level musical skill. The organ flourishes are lovely

[@keymusic]

I had no idea that Toni even played keyboards? This is pretty impressive. She’s killing it on the Minimoog bass.

[@fullthrottlejeffry]

@keymusic She majored in music and vocals in college...

[@fullthrottlejeffry]

She did keyboards on the Beach Boys 1972 tour, without the Captain.

[@mecin123]

My first 45! I still have it!

[@veekatore8983]

This takes me back to some of the best times as a teen... Loved Toni... sigh..

[@radtech71]

Whoa--I'm exhausted after watching that!!!

[@LarsonGuitarPlayer]

I heard this song back then, didn't think much about it. Heard it recently for the first time in some 30+ years and was struck by it's geniousity. Now I'm obsessed with it! And this was a fantastic performance, especially the vocals. It feels good to know that she's still with us. She's turned into a sweet old lady now. ❤❤❤

[@aviatorjoe4153]

Amazing live performance. They both had great keyboard chops. I like this better than any of the later TV appearances, where she just sings and he's obviously faking it. In a Keyboard magazine interview, he really hated the faking and even the editing which showed his hands playing something different that what was on the track! I loved The Midnight Special, In Concert and all that ilk from the 70's because 99% was actually played live.

[@hamerplayer1229]

Toni sang background vocals on The Wall!

[@mrkennethj7232]

and on elton john's Dont Let the Sun Go Down on Me

[@pisces363]

I had a HUGE crush on Toni Tennille in the 70’s. I used to imagine that she was singing this song to me. Oh, did I mention I was about 13 or 14 years old?

[@恵子軽部]

❤❤❤この歌大好きです、懐かしです❤

[@lwskiner]

The first concert I ever went to !! 1976 was the year, right before entering 7th grade. Went with my buddy next door, his mom driving us there in a customized van !!

[@Winterstick549]

Why did The Midnight Special end? The only music show that was truly live.

[@kevinfitzmaurice4072]

It was a '70s relic that became a victim of the MTV-era. After ending in 1981, "Midnight Special" was soon replaced by "Friday Night Videos."

[@reversefulfillment9189]

Born in 68, I recall the captain and tennile show. Kind of had a crush on the Tennille because she was so full of happiness.

[@fullthrottlejeffry]

She was full of coke! 😍

[@rossanamesias7815]

Me encantaban ke fue de ellos magníficos ella con una voz 💖 💖 💖

[@daveandrade8189]

Add to this, Tony Tennille had her right hand index finger amputated at the fingernail from a childhood accident. Amazing performer!!

[@waynedexter]

That outro sounded so good. I wish they’d continued it for another minute

[@brigham2250]

I'm a heavy metal / hard rock guy, but I really like this song. Of course, in the end, love didn't keep them together...

[@Lance37a]

This is before Toni got glamed up. I liked this version because she's kind of nerdy here and talented

[@clapolla]

I was thinking ... shouldn't she have put on make-up before appearing on TV. Looks washed out .... but it didn't take away from the talent.

[@大倉渓彦]

懐かし過ぎるぅ 受験勉強と称して、 深夜ラジオ齧り付いてた。

[@bn0102]

Top of the tops!

[@maszalfaz705]

Very nice singer and the song!!

[@DELSTAR1]

LOVE REALLY DID KEEP THEM TOGETHER! Their divorce was a very thinly veiled asset protection move due to Daryl's illness. Toni took care of Daryl herself as his illness progressed. They were together up to his time of death. "He'll always be my Captain." was her statement afterwards.

[@chrishendrickson9035]

Fantastic keyboard action by both of them.

[@PamelaJohnson-h9q]

Toni tennille is the only one left of the group of the captain and tennille watching the captain beat up the keyboard 🎹 plus Toni tennille singing and playing the piano at the same time. I have record album s CDs and cassette tape s of the captain and tennille in my collection of music 🎶 on my shelf plus I have been a listener of the captain and tennille since I was in 6th grade now 61 years old and still listening to them . Pam Johnson McPherson ks

[@keymusic]

Would’ve been nice if they occasionally showed Toni’s left hand killing it on the Minimoog bass. I guess in 1975 no one even understood what was going on there. Very impressive.

[@supertrouper2550]

This song was so well produced, arranged, sung, etc. I love how complex the music is, and I always remember Toni singing and playing her two keyboards, with the Captain playing his. They were SO well in synch, I didn't know which keyboard sound was which. I love this performance, but as someone here said, I miss the fantastic backing vocals (believe they were her sisters) and the fabulous "Sedaka is Back." Never knew what that meant until I read that Neil Sedaka was making a helluva comeback with "Laughter in the Rain."

[@RocchiG33]

Great vocals 👑👍

[@peterblack3665]

Mega Hits played over and over and over on the radio formate in your car and house driving this hit deep into your brain forever.......

[@lindawhite5006]

Fell in love with my husband to this music....47 years later and I'm still the one turning him on!!!

[@edflynn3281]

This is the first time I've seen this and all these years I thought The Captain played all the keyboard parts.

[@danielj1642]

Probably my all time favorite song. Brings back memories of going for ice cream with the family on a hot summer night and this blasting on the radio. I guess i would've been around 4 or 5.

[@zkxe-mr6vy]

Years ago I worked with a lady who looked a lot like Toni Tennille. Made going to work much more enjoyable.

[@ClintonWatrin-sv8lm]

I call my boss (more my best friend) Nancy Nancille because she can sing this song exactly like Toni here

[@tanatp655]

Dat voiiiiceee

[@Henrik_Mikkelsen]

Real singer and great musician.... playing bass and chords WHILE singing totally great

[@johnkeith2450]

Had such a crush on her

[@michaelspilman5220]

a neil sedaka classic . from michael from Yorkshire and proud of it .