Orleans - USA "Hot Spots" - 1983

In the wake of recording our "One of a Kind" album in 1982, Orleans headed back out on the road with a lineup that consisted of founding members Larry and Lance Hoppen, younger brother Lane (on keys, vocals) newcomers Michael Mugrage (guitar, vocals ...who had been added during the recording of that album) and drummer Nick Parker.
Among the endless stream of club gigs done was this one, videotaped at the Tally-Ho Club in Wilmington, Delaware for the then-TV cable network, USA. "Hot Spots" was a series devoted to capturing live performances at local venues for new and established artists alike. As you'll see, it's no Midnight Special. Still, in retrospect, it's fortunate that somebody offered to record the band during this short-lived stage of its long and winding journey.
One of the things that stands out the most to me (besides the embarrassing 80s hair styles) is how THIN we all were! Oh, well ...
This version of the band with Michael, Lane and Nick lasted until September of 1984. For a much more complete backstory, please visit us at
orleansonline....
/ orleansmusic

[@edwrightguitar]

Fabulous! Thanks Michael

[@daveparsons7756]

God you guys are great......happy memories.....positive, inspirational music!

[@ambersalcove]

Love these guys I was hooked from the moment I heard the song dance with me after that I bought a Best of album of their songs

[@mikeburton5600]

Great! Thanks for sharing, Lance.

[@cindievans9127]

Loved you then, love you now!!!

[@reneefreeman7995]

That moment you are at work busy as ever but sick of the quiet in the office - You thank God for KZbin and Orleans videos!!! Once again you have placed a smile on my face!

[@johncolling673]

Wow...cool vintage stuff here! Thanks for sharing. Lance!

[@judithmurphy4338]

An amazing “Orleans “!!! LOVED 💞🦋. Every event has its uniqueness. Despite that John was absent you guys preserved. Enjoyed all the new songs never heard.

[@russellsmith5861]

Fantastic! Love the new guitar player! 🔥

[@daveparsons7756]

Great concert👍🏻

[@irenewitoski7804]

i love Applebys commercial where they play Still The One ! One of a Kind is great !

[@chrimarichrimari5166]

Been listening and sharing one of a kind in our yacht rock purist discord channel (we discuss from the personnel, style, etc from the originators). Saw you guys tonight in Dearborn. Great show!

[@donnakeith7580]

This was one good looking and great sounding group! Lance is still a hunk with that hair!!! Lol

[@StringFingersBand]

Good Stuff!

[@tammytroutman950]

It would have been great to have been there! This footage is the next best thing! Takes me back....and that is a good thing!

[@RolfMaibaum]

Oh, already at the End. Could have been watching much more longer. Love it!

[@hofnerbass1963]

Thanks for sharing this bit of Orleans history. Sounding great as always!

[@caesarfiorini1728]

great

[@willthetrill4849]

@29:14 Still The One

[@tovarisch2788]

Strange to hear a Gibson-y guitar sound for a band that always (to me) had epitomized the Strat sound. Always great, nonetheless.

[@donnakeith7580]

That guitar player better than Van Halen!