Mahogany Rush: "Dragonfly" Studio Version 1976

[@lonelyboatman]

Saw Frank at the Birmingham Odeon, late seventies, awesome.. feel privileged now

[@rdhudon7469]

My favorite insect . Such a cool song .

[@chelseacanadian]

Frank Marino, probably the most underrated guitar player in the history of guitar playing.

[@tonyvalle794]

I absolutely agree. I think there were many underrated musicians.

[@chelseacanadian]

@@tonyvalle794 indeed and with a slight bit of Canadian bias, Randy Bachman, legend in BTO and the Guess Who.

[@miagothful]

​@@tonyvalle794så är det,en jävla massa,men Marino är 'one of a kind' . Karln' är ett unikum,så det så....

[@ianstevenson6426]

I'm just discovering that

[@Fathertyme-z2c]

@@chelseacanadian Well said !!!

[@cdngrampster]

Frank Marino, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Robin Trower are my favorite Hendrix inspirations. Respect.

[@axxellein]

Trower WAS TRES Heavy

[@bennymartinez5532]

I been lucky enough to have seen all three..dude from Texas

[@Vincent-fo7xp]

@@bennymartinez5532 me 2

[@johnthonig8832]

SRV 12 times Marino 5 times Trower 2 times Austin-San Antonio ☮️

[@danielandrews86]

All of those are me and my dads top players too and can’t forget Johnny winter

[@mikehygj9221]

One of the great guitarist of ALL TIME

[@jeffhamilton6766]

A Canadian legend that doesn’t get any shout outs...

[@michaelwenzel1682]

A top ten for sure

[@andydelany8760]

@@jeffhamilton6766 He is loved and respected all over the globe.Low key Genius.. I knew Francesco back in the day..Still Rockin...Peace...

[@jarikarppinen4405]

The Best ever!

[@The_Power_and_the_Glory]

Over 40 years later and still love this song

[@roquefortfiles]

Absolutely bad ass!!

[@michelbeck2179]

good classics never die

[@The_Power_and_the_Glory]

@@michelbeck2179 that’s right Michael. A good song is a good song is a good song :)

[@raymondcharron5225]

2

[@kh-ve4cn]

We do too

[@lincbond442]

There was so much great music in the 1970's that great songs like this are often overlooked. This is so much better than anything being produced today.

[@michelbeck2179]

right on my freind 70s music was the best still played on radio and by cover bands even the 70s disco music is better than todays music

[@olskool339]

Afuckingmen!

[@wolfpackman3175]

That Ain't Nothing But A FACT My Friend..ROCK ON !!

[@greasedog]

I remember seeing Mahogany Rush in St. Louis in ‘77 or ‘78. So much is a blur from back then if you know what I mean.

[@ottohesslein3230]

1976 was the greatest single year in music, if you ask me. This song has a lot of Trower influence in it, doesn't it?

[@ponzo1967]

His voice is almost as cool as his guitar playing. Just a cool ass musician, I can't believe I'm just now getting into this 2023.

[@ronfrey5327]

FUCK YES WELCOME AND BUCKLE THE FUCK UP FRANK IS THE CATS MEOW...

[@That70sGuitarist]

Hang on tight, 'cause you're in for one Hell of a wild ride! I've been into Frank Marino/Mahogany Rush since they first shot to stardom in the 1970s. For whatever reason, they went from being world famous in the 70s to almost forgotten by the 90s, after which the band broke up for a while. In the early 2000s, however, Frank and the boys learned that they had a very large number of fans online, so they reunited once more. Frank has since had to give it up due to medical reasons (I can relate) but at least people are still finding and sharing his incredible musical legacy. Rock on!🤟

[@adamdiazjr9526]

Almost sounds like Billy Gibbons eh?

[@adamdiazjr9526]

Er Dusty-dammit o get their voices mixed up in my old age

[@adamdiazjr9526]

And my vowels

[@buddylove346]

The first time I ever saw Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush was at The Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas back in the 70's it was cool. If you got to grow up in the 50's through the 80's you were blessed!😎

[@MrWolfalfred]

I was there that night on acid. What a show!

[@johnthonig1692]

1975 Armadillo I was there on mushrooms ☮️

[@Simonsteele-uo5hc]

I was there on my. Arse😂🎉😅

[@Latu6666]

Frank Marino est un Maître guitariste que J'adore.

[@grasshoffers]

Frank Marino (and Mahogany Rush) was huge in San Antonio...saw him live and he really put on an astounding show...his whole band was amazing. Jammed endlessly...he did not disappoint.

[@olskool339]

Was Mahogany Rush one of the bands brought to San Antonio by 99.5 KISS & Lou Roni(sic)?

[@grasshoffers]

@@olskool339 my guess would be yes at Joe Anthony’s influence...but do not know for a fact.

[@juantremillo4820]

Yes to both. Saw him headline the summer jam in 80 or 81 with Angel, Humble Pie, Mothers Finest, and I think Blue Oyster Cult. Black Sabbath was supposed to headline, but I think either Ozzy or Dio just left the band.

[@grasshoffers]

@@juantremillo4820 wow…that would have been an awesome set of bands to see!

[@grasshoffers]

@Rock n Roll Kid I used to have cassettes of my recordings of Joe Anthony’s Battle of the Bands at midnight. Unfortunately, they disappeared over the years. I keep hoping to find actual archives. There are playlists on KZbin, but I hope someday to find the original recordings. One of the battles included Frank Marino, I think.

[@markboller4313]

I like this song. ❤❤❤

[@EBaker0129]

I seen this dude at the Santa Monica civic the night the Santa Monica pier colapsed. It was like in the 80s.

[@Mynamesalexa]

Frank, I'm sorry you rarely toured Metro Philly You are part of my Hendrix Triumverate nevertheless Saw Jimi Hendrix May 1970 Saw Robin Trower Nov 1976 Never saw you. Sad Sort of a synthesized Hendrix

[@johnstaiano5913]

Bought this on vinyl when it came out in 76 when i was 16.....Being a guitar player from way back, Frank Marino, Robin Trower, Alex Lifeson, Rory Gallager were all guitarists we wanted to sound like.

[@jfelect4edwuardo283]

Hear and feel ya on that dogg!!

[@charliejamz.]

Awesome! Don’t forget about Uli Jon Roth!

[@RestrictedAirspacePodcast]

Plus Pat Travers and Nugent

[@alhill4495]

John Staiano you got that right bro

[@IronreaverVII]

Boutta' turn 24 here, and you listed some of the biggest influences on my own approach to the guitar. Especially Marino.

[@hamhead2765]

Bought the live album in '78 cuz it had the name Rush on the cover. Lol. I loved Rush. And instantly was hooked on Frank and Mahogany Rush

[@adamdiazjr9526]

It was a ‘fly by night’ purchase that you didn’t regret ha ha!

[@teddywah]

I absolutely LOVE the groove of this tune. Phenomenal!

[@buttwaggen4201]

Rhythm section is tight Jimmy Ayoub plays a double bass drum kit In Paul Harwood stays tight with the drummer there are great rhythm section. They're definitely locked in with each other that makes it phenomenal for guitar player when you have a great rhythm section and they sound bad-ass for a. Three piece

[@Kraybones]

I remember(sort of) picking up this lp from a record store in Killeen Tx , right down the road from the main gate of Ft Hood. Kept the album from 76 to 97 when I lost everthing in a fire. The guitar was just so amazing, I would listen to it when I was alone and with my headphones. Even now I feel the way it relaxed me and take me away...

[@mhartung8335]

gut wrenching deep music...not many relate to it...but god its great if you can feel it!

[@samanthamurdock3752]

M Hartung I can feel it!

[@alansmith7626]

how can One not feel it? still kicks my ass and I am 65...is always new

[@dorseyromano5812]

I love the way this song makes me feel!

[@alanhayes6929]

@@alansmith7626 Agree 100%!! This Alan is 70 and Frank and Pat Travers are my go to artists !!!

[@johncarlson6472]

Ahhh yes, the 70's...hanging with my running buddies, smoking herb, chasing girls and listening to Mohagany Rush, Zeppelin, Judas Priest, the list goes on...so many great bands making great music back then. No autotune and other studio trickery...just raw talent.

[@Flowerchild778]

Yessss, and Pat Travers too. SO MANY

[@LolaCrazy2221]

The biggest crime is they never got the recognition they deserved. I remember listening to this riding in a car through Atlanta back in 1977.

[@miaknapp8371]

My favorite 🎸

[@martinlegare8750]

Best in the world

[@chriscampbell9191]

Awesome guitar sound, being that Frank was plugging his SG into Acoustic brand, solid state amps -- which were sort of frowned upon in guitar circles at the time. But the sound he got was impressive. And listen to those drums! The Canadians knew how to record drums! And Jimmy Ayoub's drums and Paul Harwood's funk-tinged bass really make this song work. Frank's ethereal, jazz-tinged guitar work are the icing on the cake.

[@deborahsmith4175]

Not only is this music from my time I was 16 in 1976. that's when I graduated from high school and that's when I met mahogany rush. On my way to California, we met at the Holiday Inn in Medford, Oregon June of 1976. I won't go into detail on how we met that's a story all on it's own. but know every time they came to the west coast I would get a call from Elliott to let me know they were coming and where they would be staying. and where to pick up my backstage passes. I always say music from back then can not be compared to any music today., no one makes music like that anymore nor will they ever be able to . music from era had feeling and had depth and soul. you could feel the music flowing through body and pulling you into the music. can't say that about any music today. because for one thing there isn't any heart or soul in their music. i feel sorry for those of you that weren't around in the 70's and 80's. not talking about being born then. doesn't count ... talking about being able to enjoy the music scene. i am now 60 going to be 61 in a few weeks and i will never ever forget those days. and i remember them down to the very details of what i was wearing and _______. best time of my life. can't ever replace those memories. as nothing can beat it.

[@t10k7]

I feel the same way you do, i seen Mahogany Rush at the Omni in Atlanta, he did the long version of this song and this song is stuck in my head. And you're right the 80's will never be matched ever again i seen alot of concerts back then and I'm fixing to turn 57 years old. I posted this comment on October the 26th 2019. Take care 🎸

[@t10k7]

Well if there is along version? If not i was just high it sounded good though 🎸

[@michelbeck2179]

you are so right ! long live mahogany rush and the 70s music

[@doncaughron4119]

Seen mahogany rush twice was awesome/awestruck. Frank is a no 1 guitarist up there with Hendrix

[@davidranger13]

Same Here, Saw Them In San Diego Many Years Ago, Smoking Hash Through Out Their Show... God Blessed Mahogany Rush!!!

[@Ardu.H]

goood !!!!

[@FloridaGirl6523]

I'm almost embarrassed that I'm not more familiar with more of his music. He's absolutely fantastic.

[@atlantaguitar9689]

He was most active in the 70s when he had the same management as Aerosmith. But he kind of went low key after that for a number of reasons. But he still recorded and played but just not as much.

It's a shame he's not more recognized. Absolutely a guitar God. Spread the word!!

[@ericapallaron3379]

Funk, Blues, Rock. Love it - Miss the 70's so much

[@pizzadudeman9146]

Also has a prog feel too. Amazing song and band!

[@roquefortfiles]

Fuck yeah. This song is Bad Ass. They are dialed in

[@meghankemp3478]

I listened to this about 30 times tonight Effing Amazing

[@ronfrey5327]

JUST READ THIS ON MY 2ND PASS ALL THE STUFF I MISSED FRANK IF YOU READ THIS YOU SIR ARE HUGE IN MY DNA OF CHOPS I CANT PLAY PURPLE HAZE WITHOUT TRYING FOR THE LIVE VERSION BOMBS AND ALL I WAS AT THE SHOW IN HOUSTON IT WAS RECORDED AT I THOUGHT ALL THOSE STONERS WERE GONNA STOMP THE BUILDING INTO RUBBLE.. THIS SONG RULES ITS FUCKING GREAT IM GLAD TO BE ALIVE TO HEAR IT OVER AND OVER.

[@craigmclachlan4891]

Amazing riff and tone !! The almighty Frank Marino !!

[@chrisglendinning8899]

This is beyond awesome ... i just discovered these guys ... damn

[@mhartung8335]

You discovered a gem lad . Saw him 3 times between 75' and 79. If you get a chance go see him ; even better live. Be well young man and check out his song , He's calling....

[@nickpavlovich2312]

EPIC SOUND THANKYOU. SOUTHEAST , MICHIGAN. NOV. 20, 2024

[@MontrealMan1970]

Criminally ignored Greatness.

[@submersible7]

totally agree

[@andrearitchie6464]

Well put!

[@THETOASTYTOASTEROMEGA]

like ronnie montrose and pat trevers

[@Mynamesalexa]

I have this on vinyl. I've seen Jimi Hendrix live I've seen Robin Trower live But not Frank. Sort of a synthesized Jimi Hendrix Frank's not just good. He's really good.

[@Mynamesalexa]

@@THETOASTYTOASTEROMEGA I saw Montrose Rush Montrose Robin Trower Phila Spectrum Nov 1976

[@afadingmirage]

Just listened to their live performance. They're absolutely tight. Sounds just like the studio version. Amazing band. Love you guys

[@kimikoskinen8299]

What a great piece of music! Thank you Mr Marino!!!

[@LuisRomero-uq1zw]

Great playing guitar

[@christopherwall444]

Wow...Mahogany Rush!! So big in the record collecting long hair mid 70’s...honestly had completely forgotten that band....so many fun bands to listen to then...smoke weed...no responsibilities....bands like Mott the Hoople...and Mahogany Rush!

[@arturogalindo5269]

Has that Jimmi Hendrix sound

[@tomobradovic7994]

I'm 65 and I figure there are 5 genius lead guitarists among us. After years of daily listening I KNOW Frank is one of them. Seen him 5 times live and I'd do it again if I could

[@flowerchild777]

He has his own yt channel, official frank marino

[@georgedejesus6929]

One of Frank's iconic tunes and one of the tunes that introduced me to him back in the mid seventies. My first Mahogany Rush album was Mahogany Rush IV that I got while I was a teen in high school. I did not know then just how great he was but I sure know how great he is now. Frank Marino one of the greatest guitarists that will ever live.

[@submersible7]

One of the BEST rocking grooves EVER - its a crime to ignore it!! as MontrealMan1970 said ......

[@davesaraway3252]

One of the true greats,it was a privilege to have witnessed,God bless you Frank Marino,never,will you be forgotten....

[@jerryoutlaw3396]

Frank Marino is the reason I became a musician.

[@dennissweeney6774]

My first concert was to be SABBATH and van Halen at MSG NYC but it was FRANK MARINO AND MAHOGANY RUSH AND KANSAS about a month earlier 1978 a good year of music

[@SergeChartrand]

❤❤. Montreal. Natural. Rock. Artist. Mr.frank. Marino❤❤

[@downsouthherc6638]

Used to street race with Frank, incredibly humble human being. Listen to finish line, song dedicated to him living a quarter of a mile at a time, long before Dom. A masterclass musician.

[@themcgeachys]

First heard this band when I was 19 years old in Sweden ,1977 ,came back home to Scotland bought the vynil album ,got the cd noo

[@AromiErotici]

I'm grateful to have been a teenager in the 1970's. The best music was created then because labels signed EVERYBODY and many great artists were signed because of this. Come the 1980's and beyond, you would've never heard of them because they would have never gotten the chance.

[@tonyvalle794]

I still have all the LPs 40 to 45 years old LPs still in great condition. I took care of my music. Rock n Roll will never die.

[@junored8834]

Very poetic. Thanks for sharing.

[@outoworkdreamer]

Love this one. Can't say enough about this guy's talent and abilities. This song has a great progressive quality. One of the few artists or bands that in my honest opinion would be in the same league with Pink Floyd. Seriously, I believe FM&MR definitely reached greatness (musically) on their level. Unbelievable vibes to their music, especially songs like this.

[@brucea550]

I fully agree, and only wish it went on for at least 15 minutes. Does the same thing for me as Pink Floyd.

[@carcajoupatient2982]

What a player, what a guy that i've seen 3 times in smaller venues. Scraper of paint on the walls with terrific guitar power. He signed all of my albums. One of them twice. So much pleasure and excitement of listening that music. It's a mantra.

[@Thomas-dz4eg]

Saw Frank open for Nazareth in 74/75! He blew them off the fricken stage!! Been a fan ever since :)

[@geraldwest3428]

Sixteen in 76....this rocked our jukeboxes....3 songs for a quarter....20 for a lid...zigzag-n with killer rock coming from every point haha salute the dragonfly. Thanks for the upload man!

[@bruce3102]

Around 1977 When I heard “land of a thousand nights” I was a FOREVER fan.

[@ssonic3861]

Saw Mahogany Rush at Day on the Green in either '80 or '81. They were fantastic. This song just sounded out of this world there.

[@davida.705]

Man..those were the days..killer music..Rush/Triumph/Scorpions/Judas Priest were all comin' up...

[@KatieScanlan]

I want my whole life to be how this song sounds.

[@deniscassista496]

what a rush full blast in my ears jbl headphone

[@cypan1]

KICK ASS ...lol lets get together lol Miss Katie WOW !! Hot !

[@mhartung8335]

Too fucking sexy ; Happy ; but dead by 50. when I hit seventy ; Let us dance.......

[@cypan1]

UTOPIA lol........we all Wish

[@mhartung8335]

@@cypan1........Son ; that's a vain , fucked up picture of more then likely someone else. You couldn't get laid in a morgue with a fist full of hundreds. Wearing women's panties is a severe behavioral disorder.......

[@butterflywing61]

This song is like some kind of drug for me.

[@philvigil6128]

I forgot. My uncle had these albums in the early 70ss. Wow u tube is a time machine.

[@micklaynemusic5039]

Always loved this tune. I remember hearing it on CHOM FM and thinking, "WOW, what a great tune, and there from my home town Montreal! Gave me hope!" Thanks Russ

[@axxellein]

CHOM FM The Voice of Montreal!!

[@vincenttovar9938]

Maaaan, this takes me to another time and space! Dressed to the 9s, cruising in my 69 with my woman and blowing the speakers up with this. Don't have the car or the clothes but the woman is still with me. Thank you Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush!

[@reneegunter7238]

Just as good in 2020 as it was in 1976. Thanks Frank.

[@get1rocstartim5]

They do NOT make the likes of his kind anymore.

[@NicholasSedar]

Fuck no

[@pjay951]

I knew of them in my younger years but didn’t know much of their music, since my son lived in Montreal and became friends with Danny Marino I have taken a renewed interest.

[@nancya19]

No, they sure dont❤

[@nancya19]

@@get1rocstartim5❤️

[@jomamackdaddy]

Performed this at a gig in 1988, didn't remember the lyrics, just freeformed and threw in some " dragonfly." The crowd loved the groove despite my shitty lyrics.

[@julieanneaddison5033]

I enjoyed playing his music in the 70,I was a Zeppelin kind of guy.

[@kevinkinnu341]

This is simply one of the greatest songs ever. And the guitar playing... Far beyond this reality

[@jimmyperkinsCHS1984]

1978 Headed to a Little Dribbles State Tournament in Lubbock Tx and my brother told me he saw these guys at the Corpus Christi international Airport heading out. Crazy shit!

[@miaknapp8371]

Love it 🎸

[@wesleybradford7381]

This song draws me in with the funky beat then guitar and vocals float me higher. What an experience!

[@tapiomakelainen328]

Super good. Marino is one of the most underrated guitarist

[@michelcoutu6332]

Was 9 years old when this hit my brain from airwaves on the best rock station in Montreal. Still in Awe of this song Today 🤟🏼.

[@davexxx5175]

Only one word: Amazing! I was kid when Mahogany Rush IV° was published ...I was totally crazy for this song! And... obviously now! Frank Marino remains a great talent! ps: for years he has a big problem with his shoulder ... I wish him to get well as soon as possible ... from the heart!

[@wm.errolduboseusafretired7208]

Marino R U L E S ! ! ! - We Are All In The Presence of GREATNESS ! ! !

[@wtsherwin9759]

I bought the LP back in the day and play it

[@johncarusone5635]

Dislikes??? Haha. Come on, seriously?!?!? This is F'nnn amazing stuff, even by today's standards.

[@susannau.3535]

Loved this band...1975/76 in Indianapolis IN...amazing...so underated

[@thomasconway6843]

This is more badass than we'll ever know!

[@andrewcox7159]

Been a long time since I last heard this and how good is it!! Seriously under-rated in every respect

[@winnerkatt]

Robin Trower, Pat Travers, Doug Markley, Frank Marino four of the most underrated guitar players in my book and among anyone who is anyone in the music world.

[@Zepster77]

The audio in this vid is fantastic! Great job however you did it... thanks!

[@danmar007]

Indeed. It sounds rich and full.

[@randyschlesinger4467]

The first time I heard this as a teenager. Was always in the front row at his shows when he would come my way through San Diego and elsewhere. Used to ride my skateboards endlessly in the Bowls to this song too.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Was at the concert where parts of the live album were taken from back in the day. The Wharehouse, New Orleans, La. Another one of the great players back then who could just burn the house down. Legendary!

[@danielfalcon450]

If you were lucky enough to see him live , let me just say that he never EVER disappointed his fans . In fact he always went above and beyond that you couldn't help yourself but stand in utter awe .

[@kennyfinnigan9184]

Seriously underrated, dragonfly could have been recorded yesterday, so fresh still now. 35 years ago i first heard of mahogany rush, but hard to get hold of in England, praise be to you tube and how did i remember the name Frank Marino after all these years. Yeahhh baby!!!!!!!!!

[@joelhoulette3508]

Great song. Marino's guitar playing and vocals are superb. I also really like the drumming in this song.

[@michaelgriffin691]

This was the song, Navy Exchange, Meridian Mississippi, November,1976 this was playing, I was entranced, been a fan ever since

[@mhartung8335]

amen brother......be well

[@bangcolt]

I was in Meridian at YN “A” School six years later.

[@pacogarcia8903]

Sensacional en los 80,compre mucho de marino, su estilo era de admirar, que gran hard rock 🤟

[@bluesdriver6354]

Takes me back...Thanks!!!

[@rkb2092]

I've only known the live version after all these years. Other than the difference in ambiance, this sounds identical. Fantastic!

[@brucegordon7248]

I'll never look at a Dragonfly in the same way. Great song.

[@WayneOReilly]

Mahogany Rush drummer Jimmy Ayoub has passed away RIP

[@alandenis8969]

Credit the impeccable drumming a bit as well ... Jimmy Ayoub.

[@mhartung8335]

Amen.......

[@rythymsection7335]

Absolutely and with Tex ! So tight...

[@mmusicman11]

Was he 17 when he joined Frank?

[@DaveBrownBrutus]

Always been a fan of the way he played this song and how it was recorded. Now that I listen to it again - after years of not hearing it in a long time, I wouldn't change much (as a drummer).

[@brucegordon7248]

Superb.

[@gavanhillebold3131]

Master & Commander Of The Guitar 🎸 Extraordinaire !! Grab you by the jugular lift you up and shake all the loose change out of your pockets. Frank took no prisoners. He was all business

[@cameddy4081]

Thanks for dredging this up little masterpiece ! What funky rhythm and beautiful vocals with Frank’s usual guitar fireworks - almost unprecedented high notes for the time - making that SG cry with the stars - god bless you Frank - your music lives forever 🙏

[@hamhead2765]

Master of ghost notes

[@a.ritchie1525]

A magnificent guitar player and band. They should have received more notoriety. I'd like to see him before he retires for good!

[@patrickdevinelntervention2683]

The awesome 2nd song off his classic Live album ! Love that version.🎸🔥

[@ronfrey5327]

GOOD SWEET LORD THIS IS SOOO GREAT MASTERPIECE IS CORRECT ITS SO KILLER AND TIMELESS AND THEY SAID JIMI WOULD WANT US TO GO AHEAD AND GRAB THAT TORCH AND HO LEE KAOW .. STUDIO GREATNESS JUST UNREAL.

[@adrianbenalak274]

Me suscribí al canal Porque admiro a Frank Marino ( su estilo es tan definido , que no se parece a ningún otro guitarrista , a pesar de interpretar también a Jimmy Hendrix , y abordar su estilo para crear esa otra nueva visión , de ese concepto musical ! Un saludo desde Mexico con afecto y admiración !👍😃🇲🇽🎸