Poco - Heart Of The Night (Live-HQ)

Poco live in 2004 with one of their three biggest hits. "Heart Of The Night" is from their most popular studio album "Legend", released in 1978. It is also my favorite Poco tune.
Poco is an American country rock band originally formed by Richie Furay and Jim Messina following the demise of Buffalo Springfield in 1968. The title of their first album, Pickin' Up The Pieces, is a reference to the break-up of the Springfield and is the only debut album ever to receive a perfect rating from Rolling Stone Magazine. A favorite of AOR FM stations in the early 1970s, Poco was considered to be a highly innovative and pioneering band.
Although the band charted a handful of Top 20 hits, overall their Top 40 success was uneven, and many of their most innovative records were commercially unsuccessful. Throughout the years Poco has performed in various groupings, with the latest version still active today. With 24 original albums and 26 "Best of" and anthology collections, the band boasts a total catalog of 50 releases.
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[@FreidaCotton]

My real name is Freida Cotton and Paul wrote that song for us, which was played on the radio the night we got married. I have such fond memories of this time in our life. It was the best!!!And Thank you rusty for your incredible play , it has always brought tears to my eyes. Thanks Guys, you know I love you and miss you!!!!

[@bullwinkle57]

That is so sweet, Freida. I saw Poco at the old Symphony Hall (Now known as the Brady Theater) in Tulsa when they were touring the "Legend" album. Paul said that that band was his favorite, with Charlie Harrison on bass and Steve Chapman on drums, and of course, Rusty. I suppose that you know that "Philip Hartman" designed that wonderful album cover back when he was a graphic artist. This clip was great--being old does not mean that you cannot rock!

[@brookeclay5979]

Freida, this is one of my top 5 all time favorite songs. I never get tired of hearing it!

[@dudleyvandergriff8174]

Such a beautiful song. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@Thresholdmoment]

70s magic..songs like this make people feel good, growing up with it on am radio and vinyl way back when... it's one of the 13 vinyl albums I got for a penny from the Columbia Record & Tape Club, I was ten years old then

[@loboblue5441]

How sweet. Thank you for sharing a fond memories. This song is one of the greatest ever written, and sung so beautifully.

[@avengernemesis7990]

Rest in Peace Paul Cotton Rusty Young Randy Meisner.. Thank you for giving me such pleasure listening to your great music. Over many years.. Australia ❤

[@MarkEastman]

Sad

[@bobstange4192]

George Grantham's drumming and voice were integral to Poco's success. They're all having a great time.

[@jtfinan]

Poco - the most underrated band in music history.

[@pauleka1]

Dear Jim Finan, Sorry, I don't think so! They simply weren't so popular like The Eagles, for instance, but they were THE GREATEST AMERICAN COUNTRY ROCK BAND of all time! For all of us big fan of theirs, we are blessed for listening to such great musicians, singers and songwriters. They were for blessed few ones, like us, NOT for everybody! ! R.I.P. Rusty Young and Paul Cotton your beautiful songs and great voices will live on forever! Kind regards from Brazil.

[@jimschulz1109]

No doubt

[@riffmaster5805]

​​@@pauleka1 but once.. Long ago Glen Frey impressed about their voice...he said that on their album "LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN"By eagles

[@pauleka1]

@@riffmaster5805 Where?

[@riffmaster5805]

@@pauleka1 if you have the original cd in title LONG ROAD OUT OF EDEN of Eagles you can read there👍

[@RDM-346]

The great Poco stood the test of time. About 1970 in New Orleans, the best concert I have been to. RIP Paul and Rusty!

[@zyx7478]

RIP Rusty Young and Paul Cotton May you soar with the Angels

[@donwilson7312]

God Bless You Freida. How fortunate that you have these memories

[@brookeclay5979]

The joy on Paul Cotton’s face during this performance is amazing. RIP Paul and Rusty Young…

[@LisaHam-kj3sw]

Boy That was a Great Song back then & still is today !!! ❤❤❤

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

Blows my mind that PC would have been 80 this year. Thanks for the music!

[@robinlewis5374]

He sounds so good! Crisp, clear, and clean!

[@sweetcaroline2060]

I just found this live version and I've been binging on it ever since. I love the fade out where Paul says "please don't wake me, don't shake me if it's only just a dream".....etc. I bought this album in College and this is how the fade out was on my record. I'm so glad I found this. God bless everyone here who recognize timeless masterpieces, like this. Thank you. 😇

[@jetbluesr9714]

Great song been listening to poco since 18 yrs old now 63❤

[@debbydoo2008]

If only we could keep our 18 year old bodies and have our 50's + brains! And the memories and experience that go with them. "Youth is wasted on the young..."

[@janecarbone1504]

It's March 2023 and I'm still listening to Poco and enjoying them❤

[@christopherphillips6164]

The music here is so beautiful that it passes into the spiritually sublime.

[@CLICKER237]

takes me back to a better time in my life when seemed like everybody got along with life and man we had some great music back in the 70s, poco was and is still a great band, thanks guys for the music and for taking me back in time.

[@vincentparry4315]

Very well said! I understand all too well! What happened to our beautiful country and way of life?

[@Funckyification]

I opened up for them in Commerce City in Denver Colorado on July 4th 2001. They sounded fantastic. Rusty Young even asked if he could get up and play a song with our band since we were from New Orleans. He wanted to play Jumbalaya with us,and we did. He sat in on a few songs with us. Later when they played, the bassist had issues with the equip. from the rental company, so he even used my equipment.....WITH POCO. Thas my claim to fame with them. Class acts all of them. Sounded fantastic! Plus Im from New Orleans so the song is significant to me!

[@joeygonzo]

+Funckyification Great story bud. Thanks for sharing.

[@lindaliamoran5502]

Funckyification Westwego, here...❤️❤️❤️. LOVE it!!!

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@rameyseeno9173]

Fantastic share ... I think that’s cool ... Great life accomplishment... Thanks My Brother ...

[@gustaaf1892]

Now there is an experience and memory to hang on to. Also proof that music forms bonds as long as egos don't get in the way.

[@sweetcaroline2060]

I was in College when this came out and it still gives me goosebumps just like it did 45 years ago. God bless these guys and for those gone: Eternal rest grant unto them, O' Lord.🙏🙏🙏

[@jeffreyshelton8194]

RIP Mr. Rusty Young! One of the best pedal steel guitar players ever

[@winnerkooties123]

That's Phil Kenzie on soprano sax. He is incredible! He's played for lots of the big bands from the Beatles to the Eagles, to Rod Stewart, to Al Stewart and much more. He is fantastic.

[@mobiledrummer]

I definitely hear the sax from "The Year Of The Cat" in this :)

[@lindaliamoran5502]

I love love love it. Born & raised here in ‘Nawlins.

[@jimestus7506]

Nice, thanks for the info!

[@PatrickGalbraith]

is he the one who played on the original recording?

[@ericagitzel51]

@@PatrickGalbraith yes

[@michaellombard894]

One of my all time favorite ballads. The lyrics make me nostalgic for a place where I've never even lived- that's sayin' something! and that sax! that pedal steel guitar! that guitar solo! lovin' it.

[@rdavis1962]

About a week ago Richie Furry was on Peter Boyles talking about their history. Let me know if you want to listen to the podcast.

[@michaellombard894]

Oh Thanks Robert, I just got this comment from you today. Lets chat soon. Mike

[@pameddy9726]

still a great song - stands the test of time

[@bradcrosier1332]

Indeed it does, a true classic! Back from the days when bands were made of actual musicians who could sing and play their instruments AND write songs!

[@SteveCarrDrivesAPrius]

I feel the universe hugging me. I was meant to be born so I could hear this song and it could guide my days with its easy goodness. Simpler times.

[@ralphflores4422]

Thank you Paul Cotton & POCO for the gift of this song. Love the song and it'll be heard in my heart & soul forever!

[@douglasmotley3105]

Poco is my favorite country-rock band, right up there with John Stewart. I saw them many times over the years, first at Santa Monica Civic back in the 70s, where they had fans standing on their seats and where Rusty lied on his back on the stage and played the pedal steel upside down. What an amazing talent! Also saw them several times at the Fox theater in Riverside. Last time I saw Poco was in 2019 at the Golden Nugget in Vegas, where I got to chat with Rusty and the boys after the concert and they signed their latest Legend CD, Rusty even posed for a photo of me holding the cd. A copy of it hangs on the wall next to my desk where I have a collection of John & Buffy Ford Stewart photos. So sad to learn of his passing earlier this year! May he rest in peace. As John Stewart would say, "Keep it flyin'"

[@csheets40]

I loved hearing that! They were a one of a kind talent in music, and I'm so sad to hear of both Paul and Rusty's recent passings. I'll never get tired of hearing their music. I've also heard that they were some of the most genuinely nice people to fans.

[@user-cu9ow6ux5e]

I have goosebumps listening to this. ❤

[@Bbendfender]

My band used to play this song back around 1979. For a country band, we got a great response when we did this song.

[@ThatCreditGuy1]

Great music, great memories.

[@MrDeterioration]

Sing it,Paul. Sing for all that lost innocence.

[@lindaliamoran5502]

Flike 🙌

[@louisezbras6289]

love the song and the band paul what a great singer

[@bradcrosier1332]

What a great song! I’d somewhat forgotten this classic, but now it’s at the top of my playlist!

[@lawdog1301]

Love the steel guitar in this song.

[@jeffhockett2985]

ANY song!

[@Vanasse1]

I did the same thing... watched the 1979 version from the show "Solid Gold" and then watched this one.... couldn't agree more, how time steals our youth... lead singer was a very good looking man back in the day... still looks pretty good, but time is not kind to any of us.... Beautiful song, though, as you said!

[@CodeBlue_EMT-P]

Rusty just laying into that pedal steel guitar..love it!

[@protrudamus]

Rusty Young. R.I.P.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@protrudamus and Paul too

[@beckymanross3801]

Saw them outside, at Laguna Beach, back in late 70's. Legend is one of my fav albums--luved every, every song. Poco .... ah so many memories their songs evoke.

[@johnestep5271]

Seen them in Tulsa, Ok.,in 76 or 77 great band

[@KouklaK]

At the Laguna Bowl on 9/5/79? That was my first concert. Fell in love with the steel string guitar and with keyboardist Kim Bullard. Decades later, I learned Kim and I share a mutual musician friend and I was able to write directly to him via Facebook. Never thought I'd ever get the chance to thank him for being part of one of my happiest teenage memories. Gutted by the back-to-back losses of Rusty and Paul this year.

[@beckymanross3801]

@@KouklaK so sad on the passing of two of the greats. You're lucky you made a connection. At least we have our albums, & memories, to keep them alive

[@stevencarlill5919]

poco . little river band and america > starlight theatre in kansas city mo. a night under the stars i,ll never forget

[@AddieAFife]

WOW!!!! HOW DID I MISS THAT CONCERT HERE IN kC?? What year was that? I saw them several times in KC. Always loved Poco since I was 16!!!! I'm 66 yrs old!!50 years! they were KICKASS!!!!

[@vanstaley8999]

They really don't make music like this anymore.

[@stevoschannel4127]

Wow! Epic playbill

[@stevencarlill5919]

@@AddieAFife i beleive it was 1998

[@kennybrown504]

Oh WOW

[@chrissiegle1065]

Takes me right back to being 12... Camping at the lake, the local fairs, holding hands with a crush... I'm so sad he's gone. Great song. ❤💙💜

[@csheets40]

Exactly, and this playing in the summertime on my FM radio while suntanning with Baby Oil in the backyard. Wish we could go back!

[@williamneumann6483]

Rest in peace Rusty Young.

[@dwayneedwards2045]

Great music always reminds me of New Orleans. Listen to that sax off the chart!!!

[@Bluegeek1]

very nice....it's so nice to see and hear a group that sounds as good or better than their studio songs.....and I love the guitar work.....gretsch and steel ....love it.

[@gregorymunson998]

Love the band and this song - wish Paul was still playing it on his Gretsch White Falcon - saw them live at the Bitter End in 1980 - one of the best concerts ever.

[@ericagitzel51]

R.I.P Paul Cotton, Rusty Young & George Grantham, you are MISSED.

[@Userf451]

George is still with us.

[@ryanOzirk]

I can only say what an incredible group and awesome sound. I can still imagine 2 people falling in love to this song even today. What an endearing lovesong.

[@lindaliamoran9373]

Grew up in New Orleans. And YES, this song truly is the story of my life! ♥️

[@trysometenderness7466]

The guy playing the horn is the same guy who played sax on "Year of the cat" by Al Stewart in 1976. I saw one of the old videos and it took me a few moments to make the connection. I thought it was cool. Musicians run in the same circles.

[@Frankiarmz]

He kicked ass on Year of the Cat, and rocked it out to the very end ! One of my favorite songs, thanks for the info.

[@ericagitzel51]

Phil Kenzie also plays sax on Al Stewarts's " Time Passages ", it's a treat.

[@winnerkooties123]

Paul Cotton died this year on July 31, 2021. He was 78. He wrote In the Heart of the Night. Here is a comment from the Internet: "Among the songs Cotton wrote for Poco was one of the band's biggest hits, Heart Of The Night,” which reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978. Inspired by his love for the city of New Orleans, Cotton claimed to have written the song in 20 minutes." RIP Paul.

[@KenSiefert]

everyone has a memory tied to this song

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Yes and this song goes out to Lisa R. Lawson, Class of 1983, Terre Haute North High School.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Mine is having lunch w the band

[@lukefender2394]

An amazing underrated band

[@chancevonfreund9145]

Great song! One of my all-time favorites. Many memories. Paul you had an amazing voice. R.I.P. 🎸

[@janetmiller2980]

This is my favorite version of my favorite song by them. Was saddened to discover Paul Cotton passed away last summer. Thank you for the music, and Rest In Peace.

[@jhnpizz]

RIP Rusty Young....love watching this video to hear that great steel guitar cry in the background and in the bridge......

[@cynthiamarshall13]

Deep in the Heart of the Night!

[@lindaliamoran5502]

Cindy Marshall Deep. 🙌

[@julierauthshaw8556]

I was lucky enough to see them in a little Florida town, Paul's birthday, and his first concert since his heart attack and subsequent stents surgery. He played better than I ever heard him play. I went down to Key West and heard him play after he split from Poco, too. After the hurricane, he moved with Caroline, his lovely wife, to Oregon. Haven't heard anything from him since. Hope he is okay. Glad he has Caroline.

[@sweetcaroline2060]

I'm Caroline and I'm from Oregon but I'm not lucky enough to be THAT Caroline. Love these guys. I bought the album when I was in College. It still gives me goosebumps. ❤❤❤

[@sunnymonkey2389]

Just hearing this for the first time in years. Wowww! After all these years, this song still brings a smile to my face. 🥰

[@stormrider7098]

this is SO much better than the BS that passes for country these days

[@jrock2264]

Is this country?

[@musicfanhawk4523]

@@jrock2264 not at all, soft rock. Great song and group!

[@rachellandig6879]

@@musicfanhawk4523 That's what I thought.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@jrock2264 no

[@jrock2264]

@@lastnamefirst4035 Yeah, that's what I thought.

[@johnestep5271]

Saw them in about 77 in Tulsa, one of my favorite groups and song

[@heavenslaw1]

This takes me back to a girl I once had a huge crush on in high school. This was our song, but I never got to tell her because we never dated. LOL Still love the song and never tire of hearing it.

[@lindaliamoran5502]

heavenslaw1 It’s never too late!

[@katsuyawatanabe5544]

What a song !! It never fades. Beautiful melody. Lyrics with some nostalgic air. This song brings me back to 1978 whenever I listen to it. My all time favorite.

[@greypossum1]

Another great recording of this is on the No Nukes concert album from 1979. Superb.

[@lokomusic1971]

It's so hard when you have to learn that so many talented peolpe have to leave us. Their voices and their songs are so related to us, and they touched our lives, in such an incredible way, that until this day it feels so good when you listen to them ... RIP Paul Cotton and Rusty Young!!!

[@jimschulz1109]

Rusty Young GOAT of steel guitar players

[@that70sguy74]

This song ALWAYS soothes my soul. If I have the capacity, I'll play this one last time before I die.

[@K1Michael]

I saw them Live years ago, guess who I want to take to see them now?❤

[@dhinojos6486]

RIP Rusty Young... Great song and memories

[@BarbaraM-ro3xq]

I love Poco! But Pauls songs and voice are my favorite. I like his Illinois Speed Press music as well!

[@jeffcoupland4355]

RIP Paul... It was great knowing you...

[@patriotsdesign]

That is so incredible! It brings a tear to my eyes. Great memories of a great song and band.

[@billturner2370]

One of the greatest songs of all time!!!! Thank you for posting it!

[@LovingLife-333]

STILL LOVIN THE OLDIES.........LOVE THIS ONE :)

[@notofthisworld37]

No one gives credit to that wonderful guy on the steel guitar! If you listen carefully, you’ll realize his part in this song is why it’s so hauntingly beautiful 😊.

[@pameladloyd]

Blows me away everytime I see this video...so incredible

[@remysmith9903]

So many beautiful songs from Poco, here at its best, dream on...

[@terrymitchell8065]

I wish I was at this concert!

[@jramirez3889]

I worked with Paul and Rusty in the 90s, rest in peace brothers see you down the road.

[@TheToastmlt]

Just love Poco...have you ever heard a sweeter sorano saxophone player in your life!! Probably not! Rock on boys1 Love ya!

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Voice sounds fantastic here!! Absolutely love this song!

[@tonydibble8495]

This piece would reign on, in the annals of its genre

[@peteperez6034]

Everytime I drive by Lake Ponchatrain I think about this song.

[@CodeBlue_EMT-P]

What a wonderful step back. The guys haven't lost a step.

[@thomashutton1963]

beyond awesome - epic

[@dickpful]

such a great band

[@laynewest639]

This is my favorite version I keep coming back to. I Love this song!!!!

[@davidtempleton1963]

I bought a Double Disc cd years back, Titled True Love the 2nd CD track #7 was Poco-Heart Of The Night.. same version great song..oldie but goodie🎙️🎶🎼❤️

[@glennevans5824]

One of my favorites great tune

[@SteveCarrDrivesAPrius]

Richie Furay was long gone when Poco released this, so good to see him enjoy the hell out of this song.

[@yarply12]

Poco, you can see their influence on many bands of that day.

[@drewnogy]

"that big-city moon and lovin' you, in the Heart of the Night" Excellent.

[@elanawyman-koehling8783]

I Love this song from my younger days and had forgot all about it till just now! Thank you Poco ❤

[@skyemac8]

RIP Paul and Rusty, what a band!

[@BestfarmerBill]

Wow! They never got the recognition they deserved. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So many good memories revolve around this song. Thank you!!!

[@acousticshadow4032]

Close as it gets to a perfect live performance ~ every one of them dead-on great!

[@jeffhockett2985]

I cant believe there's no mention of Paul's passing this past summer....7/31/21😥😥...another fantastic musician lost to our generation. R. I. P., Paul Cotton!

[@GildedEntertainmentGroup]

😩

[@lindaliamoran9373]

“It’s the only place that I can face, that feels so right...Ya know, that Dixie Moon, & Loving you. Deep in the heart of the night..” Whew!!! Got me all in my feelings!!! ♥️🥂. ClassOf83, KPT/LMV

[@patriciakimbrell5688]

Love the Music of Poco ♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️🎸♥️

[@atty4349]

My favorite group.

[@markhaus1329]

Always loved Paul Cotton!

[@larrybush4847]

This song is great. We love the sound. My wife and I look forward to seeing you in Clearwater, Florida this Saturday (August 31, 2019).

[@peaceiscoming]

Wow. This stuff (fine music) just gets all over me. This is the best performance of this song I have ever heard them do and Phil Kenzie is also stellar on the Clarinet as is the steel guitar. Fantastic guys. I listen to it over and over. Thank you for your dedication to great music for all these years. Andre'

[@judyyoung1167]

Looks more like a soprano sax

[@pameladloyd]

Love Pauls passion for signing this song....and omg Furay justs gets down on it!!! Bills is awesome too....these guys rock!