Moby Grape live on Steve Paul Scene, 1967

Complete performance on the Steve Paul Scene!
1967

[@fluppy2540]

I was still a baby when my grandpa skip passed so this is really awesome to see him rock out.

[@Vaultovinyl]

He was quite the rocker too! You have a great musical legacy to be proud of.

[@stephenpatt952]

lovely band, and a sweet guy. Hope you are well, stay safe, s

[@cameronrbrown]

are you living in canada?

[@RobHollanderMusic]

Know that he is loved and remembered by many. Good luck on your journey, you have talented genes.

[@edshellard145]

Yeah man you must be so proud/ Skip one of the greats!

[@jerrynebel4905]

Jerry Miller passed this week. Feel blessed that I heard him and his band recently in Brmerton. Such a talent on guitar.

[@BlindArthurBlake]

I was very saddened to hear of his passing. A phenomenal guitarist and unbelievably underrated. Guys like Eric Clapton and Mike Bloomfield loved him. That's not nothing, that's really something.

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤ jerry miller was a wonderful person, and a prodigy on his guitar. I had a privilege to sit in with him three days before his passing. We’re all gonna miss him like crazy.😊

[@petelogan8185]

I met Skip when I first moved to Ca. in 1962, he was my neighbor. We stayed friends until his death.

[@photonotavailable7936]

Pete Logan City?

[@fluppy2540]

Would love to hear any stories you might have with skip I never got to see him

[@mchorchos]

Any story you can share?Im a big fan.

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

@Pete Logan-thank you for that comment. Glad that you remained true to him.

[@rodbottomley4514]

@@fluppy2540 Count me in too. I'd love to hear more about skip.

[@simonagree4070]

Love the bass-forward sound. All those 6-strings, yet the 4-string still stands out with its own melody.

[@steveweiss6442]

My Father is the late Stan Weiss, a recording engineer for Columbia Records in the 60's and 70's.and worked on one of the Moby Grape albums. I was a little boy of 11 years old when he came home from work and told my Mom that Skip Spence freaked out in a session at the studio on LSD and came after Jerry Miller with a fire ax. It took 7 people to hold him down before the EMS arrived. Skip was sent to Belleview Mental Hospital and stayed for 6 months. He was one of rock and roll's most talented musicians.

[@robertpearlman6089]

Moby Grape is a band that could have had the world. They were unique in several ways. Each member sang lead vocals, and they had 3 guitarists, which was a bit unusual. They were managed by a scoundrel named Matthew Katz who stole all of their money, and even the band name. They are still playing today, minus two members. Had that been managed and promoted properly, they would have been huge.

[@chikkipop]

At the time, they were the most exciting live band I'd ever seen. I still remember watching this show when it was originally aired.

[@salanzaldi4551]

An old and far too common story in the rock business. The manager got all the money and the band members got zilch!

[@salanzaldi4551]

This band was big when I was in my late teens. Despite hearing people talk about how good they were I didn't give them a listen. Back then I figured if I wasn't hearing them on the radio then they couldn't be that good. Little did I know how wrong I was.

[@littlecrow6484]

If the record company doesn't get , then the manager will !

[@chrisshenzo2594]

If there ever was an American band whose even lesser works maintain their powetful impact it's right here in glorious view👏👏

[@1blastman]

Can a band have too much talent? Moby Grape was so amazingly talented that everytime I catch a video by them I'm blown away........

[@mgdarenz]

The first record came out about 3 weeks after I was born. Looking back, I don't see anything special here. Recycled blues licks, a bit of folk and country influence, but nothing legendary, or remotely legendary. If you look at bands that were contemporaries, like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience, they don't measure up anywhere close to those artists (and many more), so it must be something personal that resonated with some people.

[@1blastman]

@@mgdarenz You were too young to see them live at their peak, but this was a great band. They were like "the world's greatest garage band". It seemed like the smaller the venue, the better they played.

[@mgdarenz]

@@1blastman And I'm glad I was too young, because there is nothing special going on in their music. Now Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, and Black Sabbath are a different story. ;) I grew up in a great time period. 1967- to present day. Randy Rhoads, Eddie, Metallica, Fates Warning, Savatage, thrash metal, etc. ;)

[@billfaulkner548]

They were good, but not as good as SF contemporaries like Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead or Big Brother & The Holding Company. Those bands had staying power. MG broke up before they showed what they might have been.

[@donaldgehre5964]

@@billfaulkner548 I was there and into the scene quite seriously. The Avalon was my favorite venue from the Fall of '66 until Spring '68-too many people. I did see the Airplane, Dead, Messenger Service, Paul Butterfield, Youngbloods, Steve Miller, Chambers Bros.,Buffalo Springfield and many others too. They ALL had great musical energy and only varied by form and function. Moby Grape was exciting and put on a great show. In 1967 they were as good and as exciting as ANY of the bands. And considering that transformative musical universe was happening that is saying a whole bunch.

[@genebrenner855]

A perfect first album.

[@beanotraffini681]

Saw these guy at at Fillmore '67; I was 15; totally blew my mind how amazing they were live!!!

[@scottdanielson1855]

They really suck

[@LateNotes]

​@@scottdanielson1855 ​@@scottdanielson1855

[@edshellard145]

@@scottdanielson1855 lol u need to get that stuff syringed out your ears boy, from the sounds of it it might be your brains melted into there. MOBY GRAPE ROCKS SCOTT DANIELSON SUCKS

[@fredskolnick1183]

They had so much potential! Great Band in every respect! Sad that they didn't get all the recognition they deserved!

[@hammer44head]

Kinda hard to get recognition when your busy shooting holes in the boat you're riding in.

[@avondale39]

Fleetwood Mac also had three lead guitarists and was the first popular band to do so - just around the same time as Moby Grape.

[@dmr9767]

The sound was smooth and rounded, vocals are nearly perfect. This is a band

[@waynesilverman3048]

Too right ,sounds like the rec almost

[@christopherlucas4125]

I’m so happy to know this exists. The most well-put-together band from the SF rock scene at the time in my book.

[@frankmaier5367]

First album is exceptional, great harmonies!

[@steventanner9834]

I was 14 when I first started listening to MB. I still dial up their tunes from time to time. 8:05 is an amazing song

[@aboutsoundandvision]

8:05 is a timeless masterpiece, even today it resonates and is beautifully melancholy. Similar thoughts on the bitter sweet sadness of Sittin' by the Window, probably my favorite on the album I almost see it as an end credits song.

[@Joseph-ax999]

When I saw that finger on their first album I had to buy it. It was in he stores for quite some time before they put out a censored version.

[@robtomaro5171]

My favorite band. Hands down. Why is Bob Mosley not recognized as one of the best bass players, ever? Listen to the way he's driving the whole band on "Hey, Grandma."

[@jamesschmitt7736]

a most unique & pioneering band - They came in & went out like lightning - i was lucky to catch them at the Fillmore East & managed to hang with them for the week end - they were definitely a mad bunch & a lot of fun - they left an everlasting impression on me - It always grieved me to count all the drug casualties who fell to the wayside - Skip was not the only one - i was lucky to have lived through those times & not having gotten too bent out of shape - Thank you Lord it was a great ride & bless those times & memories

[@frankmetzger6879]

One of favs..saw them at Fillmore East when they opened for BB King..still listen to them..owned the non airbrushed album

[@TheArk420]

awesome! i'm so jealous!!

[@frankmetzger6879]

@@TheArk420 I maybe old but I got to see all the great bands..stay well..teach peace

[@tacey505]

The most under rated SF band ever

[@billiam3367]

I agree. I saw almost all of them in that era and I thought they were the best. Only got to see them once though as by 1968 things were falling apart. I did not see them as a quartet, only the original five. Outstanding vocals and rich sound; great song writing.

[@johnshields6852]

Born in 1960 Boston Rock-'n'-roll was in my blood since the Beatles in 1965 so I grew up a huge rock fan, I not only knew most bands but my little pastime was learning the origins of the bands names, I'd never heard of this band until I watched Dr Katz show when he mentioned Moby grape. It's interesting to learn of these guys. Thank you.

[@geneahart5607]

That's amazing! I love this band and have been watching episodes of Dr. Katz for about two months, do you know which episode?

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

There were a small cadre of bands, when I was a kid, that signalled if you knew anything. The Beatles aside, Moby Grape, MC5, the Stooges, 13th Floor Elevators, Chicago Transit Authority, that bent the air a bit more....

[@dlanodrelda]

5 guys who could sing, play and write and extremely well

[@thegreatchain7112]

The best guitarist in a psychedelic band. 1- Cipolinna Quicksilver Messenger Service 2- Dead/ Airplane 3 - Moby Grape 1 saw their reunion at golden gate park 2007 50th anniversary of the summer of love - they only played 20 minutes ! Blue 🔵 cheer was also there

[@randalclarke5487]

Yes!! Quicksilver gets no love these days 😊

[@joeshoe6184]

I don't think Cipollina sang.

[@sammuniz5360]

I was barely 15 when I first heard this song which blew me away. Yes, I did survive the 60s and everything else since then. Ahhh... Youth! Where did it go?!

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

brother, If I could tell you that, I would be a wizard. But we do seem to live in sort of a muitiverse timewarp, being able to revisit past ages.

[@sammuniz5360]

@@A_Pa-Plainjane On a certain level I'd have to agree because our dreams lead us to into areas where our subconscious becomes the gateway to the infinite. Forgive me for being so esoteric.

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

@@sammuniz5360 no forgiveness necessary for referencing the miracle we are in.

[@wrath6158]

Skip Spence, a relax and hectic artist.

[@joebear3771]

I was at this taping in NY! Had no idea this was on line. Steve also had the Chambers Brothers, Staple Singers. What a show!

[@johnmitchelljr]

I will always find time to watch Moby Grape. Great video and group. Thanks for sharing.

[@edf13]

I was friends with Marty Balin. Gave Skip his first opportunity in JA.

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

Hard to describe the time before now

[@davidwhardinglll3568]

In my world this music resonates over and over , never changing what I get in my soul when I listen to Mobey Grape . M.B. Has influenced my heart and soul to the core, I was blessed to see

[@codybluetarp]

You can see by this gig why we used to talk about Moby Grape being The American Beatles. But no; Really they were for as long as one is sitting by the window, Moby Grape. I'm there right now. And sure you are too.

[@disintegrationnation9352]

Kick ass bass!

[@MrWitchman1967]

Located just slightly west of 46th.st. and 8th.Ave., the Scene was also the scene of the Jimi Hendrix bootleg "Woke up in the Morning and Found Myself Dead;" where a very drunk Jim Morrison crashed the stage after spilling a tray of drinks on Janis Joplin's lap....

[@larrywax3638]

Overlooked and underrated.

[@mitchgawlik1175]

I really dig these two clips. The song choices were excellent. I regret that I never had the chance to see them perform.

[@johngiraldi1150]

I saw that show when it aired on TV back then. I'm pretty sure they played Omaha which is not on this tape.

[@jerrydennis6275]

I remember it well. Moby Grape played Omaha to close the show.

[@spacepatrolman]

Yes Skip wAlked up to the mike scratched his balls and played OMAHA

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

Thank you, gentlemen

[@michaelkaiser5994]

I'm sure you are right. This show made me a lifelong fan.

[@RobHollanderMusic]

Yes, they did.

[@reidwroth7726]

....FABBULOUS FIND! Thanks a HEAP fr sharin it w/ th whirled...(no, really, thanks!)...cheers...

[@izzygitletz5699]

Such a tight band

[@charlycazaletmusic5791]

I was there that night.

[@TheArk420]

Awesome! Tell us the story!

[@charlycazaletmusic5791]

@@TheArk420 Got to see a lot of bands at the Steve Paul the Scene. I remember Moby Grape was a really tight band and the vocals were great.

[@TheBorjamz]

so fine

[@joshpettibone8167]

55 years after the premier of the album

[@josephlemko3027]

If my memory serves me right I saw program in 1967. It was picked up by Ch.5 in NYC(Now FOX). THE Blues Project also appeared. Great music! PEACE

[@randybackgammon890]

This music,and feeling,was doing just fine till 'heavy' rock came along✌️

[@georgegilbert7485]

This is not the complete SPF tv show performance. The Grape closed the show with a thunderous performance of Omaha that is sadly not on any clip online.

[@LLYMYNT]

I think Skip is totally tripping here on the first song ❤

[@ClueSign]

Peter Lewis was such a total babe.

[@cojaysea]

This is great man thanks .

[@larrybuxton4614]

Effing Bob Moseley!!!

[@KINGCONN990411]

LOVED EM !!! OMAHA!!! was my favorite 8:05 second !!

[@LouieCaporussoJr]

Robitussen and elderberry wine...

[@kitkat914]

peter lewis is kind of cute, I know his mom was Loretta Young and she was gorgeous when she was young

[@GeorgReiterer]

sehr gut!

[@seabertotter4325]

Sounds like Greg Allman took the main melody of this song, changed the words and got The Midnight Rider.

[@romankalyniuk2596]

In 1968 I thought they'd become the next super group. Their 1st album knocked me out. And then...nothing.

[@lionelpatterson1436]

Very hip

[@DougieNelson82]

Make some noise for Skip Spence

[@giveittomikey9094]

Why is sitting by the window not available on iTunes?

[@stevescontriano860]

If they were on AGT, they’d get buzzed

[@drrbrt]

These lads were horribly mistreated by their record company.

[@williamcurtin5692]

No, more their manager. Columbia's lawyers weren't able to get them out of their Katz contract. Of course, the five simultaneous singles thing was all on Columbia.

[@slimshine953]

If I close my eyes during the second song, I could imagine it being The Doors

[@lynnallen1585]

slimshine918 I was thinking more like Love, circa 1967, but, Love and The Doors were both LA bands.

[@Mellotron63]

it does sound like the Doors, only thing missing is the sound of Ray's organ lol

[@kevinparsley6806]

similar style but better. i never liked the doors

[@pennya.5892]

Peter Lewis wrote the song and sings it here. He is the son of actress Loretta Young.

[@photonotavailable7936]

Steve Paul sounds like Art Garfunkel.

[@vincenttallarida6861]

Is Danny Fields doing the voice over?

[@jasonsenator6144]

Somebody please edit that speech in the intro!

[@MrRhmccabe]

....they released 5 singles at once....it ruined them.

[@pgh45rpms]

What are the song titles?

[@BigSky1]

Hey Grandma! And Sitting By The Window.

[@AmpasaurusWrecks]

The Grape were a great band, but they got a bit overexposed as Columbia released their whole first album as singles at the same time, and then Skip Spence sadly disappeared into the world of acid, never to return totally.

[@RiffMusic1970]

Does everybody want to?

[@BOBBOTO]

Most of their stuff sounds the same.

[@cardtrix1970]

One of the more stupider band names and...not a very good sounding band, either. The got their "15 minutes" & then some.

[@RobHollanderMusic]

"Most stupider" would accurately describe... you.

[@edshellard145]

fuck me if you don't think moby grape are a very good sounding band you must have access to some space alien music that enters via the male g-spot or something bruv because theres maybe a handful of bands on this planet that sound as good as the grape, to those who have refined taste

[@cardtrix1970]

@@edshellard145 Just my opinion. A lot of bands from that ERA were kind of schlocky; Moby Grape was one of 'em.

[@davidhigginbotham5451]

Learn to spell and get some grammar lessons and I still won't agree with you.

[@janewhite4486]

No way were they schlocky ! You are probably not as old as those of us who witnessed the impact of San Francisco music explode on an unsuspecting world in 66 and 1967. Those musicians set so many themes loose that still resound in 2023 and will probably go on forever ! Long live das Grape !!!

[@MultiStats]

RIP Jerry. What an annoying video. The dumb narrator talks over too much of the performance, saying nothing worthwhile. The images block lengthy parts of the first song--why? I want to see them play! Skip was the energetic performer. The other four were more of the stand-in-one-place and play. Skip would get excited.

[@jamesrippner672]

Peter Lewis was soon handsome

[@harvey1954]

as opposed to being "late handsome" ?

[@BOBBOTO]

​@@harvey1954get hip, man. Get with it.

[@harvey1954]

@@BOBBOTO Looks who's talking. Mr. L-7 himself.

[@BOBBOTO]

@@harvey1954 you ain't got what it takes, jive cat.

[@harvey1954]

@@BOBBOTO Whatever you say hodad.