Caroline's Spine - Sullivan - Grand Rapids, MI 12-30-1998 (opening for KISS)

[@leemahoney5131]

There is no bad version of this! Epic, iconic song for those who know it and what its about. This is my favourite version of it. The best band i re-discovered in 2023! Keep spreading them. The world needs to know this band existed.

[@Royalpucky]

One of the greatest underrated bands ever I was the first promoter that ever put their name on the Marquee became good friends with them

[@officermatt6369]

We saw them several times In Tulsa. I always wondered what happened to them?

[@Bearded_Toy_Guy]

Was it you who booked them to the Lapeer Bowling alley? 😬

[@ToddAutry]

@@officermatt6369 same. Caught them in Tulsa sad they didn’t stay together.

[@Angel-xn1bz]

I miss them, so much. Me too,...

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Im from Tulsa and I remember how Hondo at z104.5 The Edge used to LOVE this band.

[@tony.kmullinsstudio818]

Anybody else here watching in 2021? I'm a veteran, and this song hits me every single time. One of my favorites.

[@thepagnaet6361]

Army vet, we jammed this song hard.

[@travismiles5885]

Army vet. Heard this song for first time when I was stationed at Ft Stewart, Ga in 1997 I think it was. Took me another few month to find out who they were because the DJ never said and I didn't hear the song again until I was on leave in Detroit. Bought the CD the next day and took it with me back to Germany for my 2nd tour. Everyone in the Barracks loved it. I ETS in 2000 and moved to NC. Caroline Spine played this dive in Raleigh shortly after that. Got a guitar pick from Scotty. I still show people this song when I get the chance and my cousin, who still lives in Michigan, and I play it on acoustic when we see each other. Welcome home brother.

[@WhisperedDelightsASMR]

Thank you & your family for your service. 🙏🏽 I first heard this song when my older brother decided to join the army then go on to get deployed. It’s 2022 but this song is unfortunately still relevant.

[@bobnoxious1630]

Navy vet. Saw the band play this live on their Monsoon tour. Still chokes me up

[@williamholmes9195]

one of the best songs from the 90's

[@WhisperedDelightsASMR]

When a band sounds just as good if not better than the album. God, can we go back to that time?

[@Fixxer315]

I caught this tour, and was amazed by Sullivan. Such a great, passionate song. It's a shame that the band didn't get more attention since they definitely had the chops to become something big.

[@Alkivar]

this was on KISS's Psycho Circus tour wasnt it? We had Econoline Crush as our opener.

[@jenniferpowell1582]

These guys are from my home Town of Tulsa! Awesome live band

[@lynnister]

It's 2020 and I'm walking down memory lane. Caroline's Spine is always a bittersweet experience. I miss the 90s!

[@NMAfreak]

new EP on 2/14!

[@PGeorge61]

I was there. At his 3 0'Clock, about 10 rows up. I remember this concert vividly! KISS reunion tour! I had the Spines new win him, and if course who doesn't feel something for this song. They rocked hard, with Sullivan as there closing tune. I say in that side of the stage, so I could get one of Gene's pics. I did get one, but gave it to my girlfriend (at the time). Awesome concert at the Van Andel!

[@melissaking804]

This song hits as hard now as it did back in the day

[@jenniferjones3273]

I fell in love with their music when I bought the CD after hearing Sullivan Song. I saw them open for Kiss in Detroit and I saw them at the park in Toledo. I saw Jimmy play at a club in Flint a few years later. There is so much and so many emotions that come through their sound let alone the lyrics. VERY Special work!!

[@AlanGurling]

This song still give me goosebumps, from the first time I heard and listened to it, to finding out there was a live video right now. Goosebumps I tell you.

[@NMAfreak]

Here's an added treat for you. I've hired Jimmy to play his fantastic songs in my living room 7 times now, pack the house with friends and have an amazing night of music, enjoy! soundcloud.com/toddvanhammond/jimmy-newquist-carolines-spine-sullivan-crazy-todds-house-concert-12-15-2012

[@mattman237]

Damn that was good. What an underrated band!

[@jamieleigh1535]

was lucky enough to see them when they opened for Kenny Wayne Shepherd , very underrated

[@40thCapeRifles]

I'm from Iowa...got to see them IN Waterloo. I love this song.

[@toddbarrow3613]

That was epic. Thank you for sharing!

[@noahnothing333]

My dads good friend is the drummer. Thankful I was raised on good music. I couldn't ask for better parents.

[@TheMonadnockShootist]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@speedon1000]

I don't recall if I heard this song back in the '90s. I did however hear it on the radio this morning. What an awesome song!!!

[@andrewross9024]

My favorite band. Love their music. They played for free in madison Wisconsin.

[@NMAfreak]

Many times!!

[@robertrodriguez9298]

Great song thank u for your service

[@lexcabguy2004]

A conversation about WWII battleships brought me here...again. Saw these guys in the 90s in Lexington Ky at Memorial States Day, and they were awesome. Love the You and Me song. As a veteran, this songs resonates with me and brings tears to my eyes. So horrible.

[@johnnyrabbitslaughing5761]

They open for Kiss in San Diego in October of the same tour! These guys we're good!

[@jamieleigh5125]

hits home for all of us veterans as to what could happen to us , so underrated it is pathetic

[@MatthewLocke-b5l]

Saw them live in 06 in Tulsa. Great show.

[@lisaknell1809]

I’ve never heard this band until a local rock station played them. The DJ said he knew them back in the day. This band kicks a$$ and this singer’s voice is awesome! What a song!!

[@NMAfreak]

New EP coming soon!

[@lisaknell1809]

@@NMAfreakthanks! I love all kinds of music so am surprised I haven’t heard of them. However, I had a newborn daughter about the time they hit the airwaves so was in nerdy Mom mode lol

[@richardmelissaelenbaasjr549]

I was at this show. Ironically, just out of the Navy having served on the USS FAHRION FFG-22 94-97. This show was at the Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Michigan. On the Kiss Psycho Circus 3D tour that at this show had all original Kiss Band Members. Paul, Gene. Ace, Peter

[@jamiemoffatt50]

Such a great song!

[@julespilapilacosta2763]

Love this song. The Sullivan brothers were the inspiration for Saving Private Ryan.

[@randyhaight7202]

I do like a nice 24 count at the beginning.

[@beatsbyblues6900]

24 is the new 4

[@1ston3]

Great song 🎸

[@NMAfreak]

@Fabstar101 you are right, they did tour with them more than once. That first time was early in the band's history and KISS stumbled across them at the Whiskey in L.A. and asked them to open some shows right off the bat. And yes, Jimmy use to have short hair back then.

[@lupus2252]

Saw them many times on New Model Army's Eight Tour in Germany 2000, they were an excellent support band.

[@NMAfreak]

you probably recognize my icon and my name as a NMA fan :-)

[@lupus2252]

@@NMAfreak sure I do

[@nic6597]

I was just wondering when I saw them as opener for nma. I've loved those army concerts in Cologne close to Christmas 😊

[@KAHJIRAH]

This is the third song that has ever made me cry

[@picathedoberman]

I still love this band! Big Jimmy fan!

[@NMAfreak]

You should check out the website and attend one of the online shows via Zoom, they are fantastic. Or checkout the new album.

[@angw8419]

SLC again this Friday!! Cant wait!!

[@tentenoffsuit]

Jason is/was a great drummer. Annette Funicello is actually his mother (random shinfo).

[@NMAfreak]

+Curtis Brodzina yep, she is sorely missed, Jason does fundraisers for the ailment she had (I think MS)

[@royalallred4236]

yup old friends good people great fucking band

[@Royalpucky]

Curtis Brodzina yup when they was playing a my bar I had him call her so I could talk to her it was way cool great band great guys

[@jasongilardi2036]

Thank you :)

[@judd.l.thompson6671]

Grey Moose in O-town, UT, first time, sometime in 94' -95'? Anyway, got to know them, a little. They were/are great with the fans. Maybe they will end up in somebody's book?

[@lorenczojames9119]

I wonder where are they right now so underrated band so rare

[@NMAfreak]

New concept EP last year and something new in the works for this year.

[@NMAfreak]

Https://carolinesspineofficial.com Sold out online/Interactive concert tonight with Jimmy, tonight he's doing the entire Attention Please album from start to finish

[@Stuffcom]

Me and Mrs Sullivan can cry together. I literally cannot sing this song as I tear up really bad. Hits hardest at 4:39 the way the lead guitar brings it togeher right after "blue star to gold".

[@PullStartStables]

I’m pretty sure they played a small gig the night before, I want to say the Intersection but I don’t think it was there. My bro’s band opened for them. Those were the days… 13-15 years old and being the roadie hauling equipment around!

[@benjaminrneal]

This is a great video, audio mix is weird. Like they sourced just SBD with no crowd noise. Leaves it lacking.

[@NMAfreak]

yep, but when you are given a nugget like this when so little video exists, I just take it and am happy I found it

[@JazGalaxy]

This was practically the Stone Age. I'm just happy I can both see and hear them at the same time.

[@smallblockchevy1022]

@@JazGalaxy You must really be impressed when you see stuff from Elvis' era. And down right blown away with video of jazz and swing bands performing 60 years earlier than this, in the 30's.

[@jonnysherouse1552]

What an ending!

[@michaeljones-hj1yi]

say good bye Ms. Sullivan

[@smallblockchevy1022]

She already did.

[@thewizard6770]

Just discovered. Wow

[@NMAfreak]

www.carolinesspineofficial.com

[@PearlJamfansaresmart]

Turn them to gold

[@margaret-katherineegglesto910]

That hair flipping though

[@NMAfreak]

When you got it, you flaunt it :-) LOL Hell, 20 years later, Jimmy still has it, ha!

[@jbsjunk]

I was there. Nugent was ok and KISS was good but this was more memorable.

[@happy_fecker]

I'm not sure which show you were at but Ted Nugent was not at this show. It was Caroline's Spine and then Kiss at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

[@Fabstar101]

They must have toured twice with Kiss cause i saw Kiss with c pine like in 95 or 96 before there album was even out and he had short hair... hmmm

[@MrCokken69]

Sorry guy's that time I stage dove to this song. I believe I knocked over speaker. Good concert in Cedar Rapids!

[@kylebubar69]

Grew up with my dads band covering this song, to eventually learn it on guitar

[@shawnbradshaw9842]

Love this song

[@kevinrockwell6442]

I have always a tattoo that says "And although it turned okay, I will always miss the day when everybody sang my song"