Poco - In The Heart Of The Night - Original Promotional Video

Poco performs Heart Of The Night, a promotional video made to promote this song when it came out. Vocals by Paul Cotton. 1979.

[@FreidaCotton]

Paul Cotton and lived together in the mid 70’s until we decided to get married in 79. We loved each other very much but as you can imagine it’s not an easy way of life or existence. But, looking back on it, I wouldn’t change a thing. I often joined them for weeks if not months on tour and as you can imagine, there was many disputes to put it mildly. within the band. So I did all that I could to support him and and any insight. We would always take walks around the neighborhood and that’s where Indian Summer came about. He sure wrote some of the best music. We all miss him as you do. Our family takes great pride in the beautiful songs he wrote. We all have our favorite stories and memories of Paul Thank you so much for your love for him and his music.

[@kvfrank]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I remember when "Legend" was released in the late '70's, I bought it right away on the strength of this song alone. Now that I've gotten back into vinyl, it's one of the first I re-purchased. I also bought "Poco Collected".

[@harveychristenson8307]

In the Heart of the Night Paul Paul cotton amazing voice great guitar player and no doubt he knew how to love anybody that could write such a beautiful song in the words to it and the Dixie moon is loving you in the Heart of the Night tremendous Talent and Rusty young they were two great artists together the steel pedal guitar sincerely Harvey from Iowa loving Paul's music everyday as long as I live

[@FreidaCotton]

Thank you so much for the beautiful words and praises. Paulie absolutely loved his fans as much as his music. You all made him keep pushing to be his very best. That’s why he always had a guitar in his hands 🙌❤️❤️

[@kvfrank]

@@FreidaCotton You're welcome Freida. Another fabulous artist from my younger years gone. Thank God for recorded music.

[@CindyRamirez-gl2pk]

It’s magic when a song that was made so many years ago can still be loved ! That’s real music and real talent ❤

[@philipbaldwin2078]

Some of you younger folks may not know, but both Randy Meisner and Timothy B Schmit, both who later came to fame as members of the Eagles, were once both members of this band. So were Richie Furay and Jim Messina, formerly of Buffalo Springfield. I love how so many times great artists intertwine due to their pasts.

[@doloresm7396]

Can't forget Kenny Loggins & Firefall & it's endless how many of these artists were together at one point in time. Mick Fleetwood & on & on.

[@philipbaldwin2078]

@@doloresm7396, I did not know Kenny Loggins had any affiliation with Firefall.

[@fredstriker2042]

Sadly, most younger folks don't know who the Eagles are now, no way in he11 Buffalo Springfield

[@philipbaldwin2078]

@@fredstriker2042, truth

[@fredstriker2042]

@philipbaldwin2078 hey brother, I'm doing all I can to help. Retired Military. Now in a Cover band til my last day! Cheers and best wishes Brother

[@christinephillips6271]

I don't know why, but this song always makes me feel extremely emotional. I am struck with a strange combination of wistful sad nostalgia and a wild joy at the same time. There is something unfanthomable and.soulfully deep about it. It's intoxicating. I want to go cry in my beer...

[@edjsho]

You are so right...haunting almost, but great.

[@edjsho]

listen to POCO's "Down on the quarter" if you want great and haunting

[@billmaher4631]

Christine Phillips Thank you for expressing the way I feel when I hear this song better than I ever could. Never get tired of hearing it!

[@Longhammer37214]

Hearing this song drags up old times and old emotions of young love and giddy nights. Those days haunt my soul to this very day. We only have words here to try to describe the feelings and they fall short.

[@daschundloverable]

Agree Christine, wish I had a beer to cry into.

[@philipbaldwin2078]

If you can listen to this and not have some serious emotional movements, you’re dead.

[@markhickey3254]

I'm now 63 and this is one of my favorite songs. Takes me back to better days.

[@donnakoster9795]

I'm also 63, and Yes it does for me too.

[@michaelbrown7028]

Takes me back to the heart of the njght

[@tmcmurra63]

60 here...and I'd give nearly anything for it to be 1979 again.

[@rpm1219]

Just turned 70! Funny but when I hear this "Masterpiece" I'm 19 again! 😂

[@chadlosch5506]

I was born in the early 80s first time hearing this song love it

[@jeffheck5559]

Some songs put you in a special place, this is one of them for me. The 70's was a great decade to come of age.

[@colette282]

So true!

[@Classicjack228]

Yelp I remember this when it was fresh great music!

[@kb9788]

@@Classicjack228 I remember the Summer of 1979 listening to this song with my girlfriend at the time. Bittersweet memories of an innocent era.

[@Care960]

I love this song, one of my favorites, just saw where he passed away 2021

[@Care960]

HAD THE ALBUM

[@conniebauer4128]

RIP Paul Cotton. You wrote and sang this most special and beautiful song of all time. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talent with us.

[@WriterandPhotographer]

And Rusty Young

[@mcstratoman]

Indeed, RIP Paul Cotton. This song and "Standing In The Midnight Rain" were my two favorite songs by Paul. His voice, ...his tone was like no other. Loved his writing as well. A true and complete artist!

[@bloomfrieda7234]

OMG I didn't know that he passed away may god bless his soul and give him a eternal rest 🙏🌹

[@rickp2996]

@@mcstratoman and Indian Summer ....

[@louispapp7722]

Goodbye Rusty Young too!

[@brainscott8198]

That opening pedal steel guitar....gives me chills some 45 yrs later...still.

[@philkenzie6980]

Don't know where I was when they shot this video but that's me playing the alto sax solo. Still gets AirPlay and it gave them what I believe was their only platinum album.... Legend.

[@gacj2010]

That Sax makes a strong statement .... sooooo good Love it man

[@gacj2010]

listened again to that speaking Sax WOW I love it

[@chs7516]

Superb work Phil, this is an all time classic tune, so much a part of the soundtrack to my life, along with the other Poco albums of that era. I enjoyed your insudemusicast interview recently too, it was great fun to hear you recounting all the session stories. Can you tell us what happened to Charlie & Stephen (post 1985)? Never heard much of them after Poco....All the best from a fellow Brit :-)

[@laynewest639]

How could you Not know where you were playing?? This is a Classic!!

[@gacj2010]

Layne Sedita maybe because they performed hundreds of times.

[@davidvanzant2019]

We that grew up in these amazing years yessir lord we were so blessed 😢

[@auroraband5039]

Was driving over the Ponchartrain one night with my girlfriend and this of all songs comes on the radio. Talk about a great feelin

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Makes me miss lake ponchartrain and Ive never been

[@susanboeing8583]

EPIC GO ON EAGLES

[@thomasdupre3263]

Causeway blvd.

[@matthewbratton3825]

@@susanboeing8583 More like other way around.

[@ardylang8467]

Poco w paul n rusty.. cant be beat. N they were before the eagles who are one of my favs also. Glenn always gave them respect.

[@brucespringsteen9550]

They deserve a lot more credit than they're getting. Because their influence on the West Coast music scene is immeasurable.

[@PatriciaSilva-oj3hf]

Rest in eternal peace Paul Cotton, thank you for this beautiful song.

[@royeblack3337]

Yeah Rest in Peace my friend Patricia and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, I'm Roy from happy camp California and you where are you from ?

[@royeblack3337]

Hope you don't mind me asking my friend

[@kimnelson9910]

paul was to country rock just like bob marley is to reggae............

[@1martuska]

Beautiful song but sad for me . So many memories of our beloved pets … family members and friends no longer with us ❤

[@DavidJohnson-tn2py]

R.I.P. Rusty Young and Paul Cotton. You guys were amazing!

[@susanbezio1529]

Still love this band 50 years now. Paul was a very underrated singer/songwriter. Still love him after all these years.

[@alexandermarkie1317]

I came to Poco through Crazy Love, followed by Rose of Cimarron, Indian Summer and this - all great tunes. Diabolically underrated band IMHO.

[@chefafischer]

Rockin' Chair in St Louis plays all four of those songs

[@thomasspoerli4659]

I'm 62, I am a swiss citizen. I love Poco since I discovered them in 1972 in the high school times. It was in Lausanne, Switzerland. These guys helped me to learn english, like so many other bands. Byrds, Beatles, Beach Boys, Canned Heat, Moody Blues, ....Pocos best song? Bad Weather.

[@jamesclarke8205]

🇨🇭🎶🎵

[@angelacaudill537]

Amazing...a love song to New Orleans 💜🌹😎

[@royeblack3337]

Yeah so amazing song my friend Angela and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, I'm Roy from happy camp California and you where are you from ?

[@royeblack3337]

Hope you don't mind me asking my friend

[@dannybottoms5594]

Never gets old. Love this song so much. From 1978 when I was 15 years old to now when I am 52. Still gives me that wonderful feeling I felt the first time I heard it.

[@karaclarke701]

Don't you just love when it's played on the radio and you catch it??!! Loved it as kid and now as an older person lol...and I turn it up loud!!

[@jasonoliver9050]

Me also. I can remember the girl I was with when it came out.

[@michelepfaff5363]

Poco will always have my ❤

[@sarahstephens9982]

I am heading to New Orleans tomorrow. I have this song on repeat!!!!! Oh, so many memories, and eager to make new ones. I met my husband in New Orleans 31 years ago. I cannot wait to walk through the Quarter with him again, hand in hand.

[@GereDJ2]

This song always makes me feel like it's nice to be alive. I must hear it frequently.

[@randallwilliams595]

One of the greatest songs ever...

[@AugTheDog11]

R.I.P. Paul Cotton

[@semmcstevenson]

The sweet voice of Paul Cotton. So relaxing .

[@SamSanders072764]

One of the hits Rusty didn't sing.

[@bitterellaselectricgroove8544]

Man this song takes me back. They'll never make songs like this again. Still listening in 2021.

[@ricka684]

Takes me right back to my 1979 trans-Am trip.

[@PeteAranda-sy4ml]

Greetings from Detroit Michigan. I haven't heard this song in years! Real music!!! I grew up in the 70's. Best time of my life. We used the pay phone. Played outside till it got dark. Wish I could turn back time! God bless.😂

[@sammyscotch9945]

This song makes me homesick for New Orleans and Ive never been there..

[@suzanneengland8978]

Brings back so many memories. RIP Paul Cotton.

[@royeblack3337]

Yeah this song bring back so much memories me friend Suzanne and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, I'm Roy from happy camp California and you where are you from ?

[@royeblack3337]

Hope you don't mind me asking my friend

[@lloydsmith522]

Takes me back to the 70s growing up wonderful times

[@billybarrett2778]

Best of times

[@janetmiller2980]

This was without a doubt their best. It’s still beautiful!

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

This song is so beautiful...so moving...that it makes this boy from Westchester County (suburban NYC) wish he had grown up in the South!

[@no834]

maybe you should move to Los Angeles since that's where the band originates. but feel free to move south.

[@aldosigmann419]

@@no834 It's a song of New Orleans - I got his sentiments but your sour cynicism is sad...

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

@@no834 I was stationed at several southern Army posts (KY and GA) so I'm somewhat familiar with the South...and Southerners.

[@michaelsokolowski2547]

One of rocks greatest horn players. Played on a couple of the more memorable hits from the seventies, Al Stewart's Year of the Cat, Time Passages, and Poco's Heart of the Night. Story I heard was Poco toured with Al Stewart opening up for him. When he disbanded Rusty Young and Paul Cotton were looking for a band and they stepped right in to Poco. Phil Kenzie is a maestro.

[@Podnilable]

That’s not Phil on the video though, I think that’s Kim Bullard the keys player miming the sax parts 😂

[@mcstratoman]

I've never heard a voice like his, before or since. RIP Paul you gave us some wonderful music while you were here!

[@drummers.a.a]

RIP Paul. May God rest your soul. Your music is still and will be here forever.

[@mikemartin1133]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and recorded. A 16 year old me and my 43 year old mother loved this song very much. I heard another song on the radio the day by LaRue (New Orleans Ladies) and I was immediately reminded of In the Heart of the Night so I have been listening to both and remembering the good old days. Mom has been gone since 1997, but these songs help me hold onto her in my heart. RIP Paul Cotton and Rusty Young. You struck a chord in my heart that will last forever with your music.

[@fomoco1454]

Badass sax solo! Remember this time & song well!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

the great Phil Kenzie. best known for wailing away on classic Al Stewart albums

[@alleykitty2131]

I can hear this song on a continuous loop all day long! I so ❤ this song!

[@carolynehrbar5603]

Special and nice!

[@donnahuntley3420]

so soothing and catchy!

[@harveychristenson8307]

Norman Paul cotton is my favorite songwriter artist lead guitar oh and he joined polka and Rusty young and him got together it was so fantastic it was incredible those two were in separable I was their greatest admirer Harvey Henry c h r i s t e n s o n they were Poco they made that so wonderful I enjoyed their music from Young and now I'm older like they are most enjoyable talent in the world sincerely Harvey

[@robbygaume600]

I woke up with the chorus to this one in my head this morning. I haven't heard it since I was a kid, and it came to the surface of my memory for some reason. They set a deep hook in my brain way back then, and I've listened to it a dozen or so times in a row so far today. What a bad ass jam.

[@sylviaperez8785]

Me, too! Mine started a week ago; same thing - awoke with chorus playing... "In the heart of the night...". And I've done the same - keep asking Alexa to play. What's happening???

[@larryprimeau5885]

i doubt many rock stars had a more challenging task ahead of him than when Paul replaced the legendary Jim Messina, but he did it and in his own style. I always thought there was something taciturn but very sweet about Paul. this song captures him perfectly.

[@justinw6658]

This is one of my most favorite songs by Poco. I love this song very much. The words in this song are very beautiful. Even the break in the song is neat when they play the saxophone. This is a very nice song. I heard it on the radio and then I bought it on CD.

[@terrabeardall2378]

Love this song, this is one of my favorite songs

[@davidvanzant2019]

Why is this not a staple on a radio network today

[@richardbarron8869]

This is as good as it gets! Paul Cotton doing one of the most romantic songs of the times! i never tire of hearing it! RIP! We all love your work!

[@tonycanaris1778]

One of my favorite bands and songs . I live Pure prairie league and Firefall too. Best music.

[@ManillaHeep]

My girl and I spent a week in a beautiful cabin in the mountains. This song frequently came on Yacht Rock Radio as we shared some of the most wonderful, memorable moments of our lives.

[@wayneo1269]

The late 70's to the mid 80's there was a unique sound that evolved that combined country,soul and rhythm and blues this song is a perfect example of that sound,it no longer appears on pop radio but when we hear it we lament the fact that sound for all it's qualities is gone.

[@cashdalton9958]

I'm 54. I remember the first time I heard it on the radio

[@thebugman2007]

Same

[@WilliamNeish]

So do I !

[@antwars2857]

Great song!

[@alexanderjentes]

Pouring a stiff one now and raising a glass of bourbon to these boys for striking the right chords when needed. Beautiful music and a beautiful song that has the ability to make any bitter moment bittersweet!

[@63ritchie]

One of Rocks? greatest tunes.

[@dickpful]

damn is that tune cool! Always loved it.

[@georgeegermayer6528]

a true masterpiece

[@michaelpayne8000]

I love this song so much I was 15 when this hit the airwaves...R.I.P. Paul Cotton and Rusty Young..😢🎶🎸🎵

[@bobdean931]

There are classics and then there are.....CLASSICS!!!

[@LordofDublin4]

Never ever fails to move me .... great Poco classic.

[@danapekarchick906]

I have this ALBUM!! Bought it at The University of Tennessee Knoxville book store at the University Center my freshman year...seems like a lifetime ago. Lots has happened since that innocent age!!

[@charlesedelen3017]

This song still moves my heart after 40 plus years. It makes me feel alive!

[@glennevans5824]

Love this after the sax solo the way the keyboard strings come in is right to the soul.Very underrated band with great vocal harmonies

[@renekackline2377]

Good looking singer

[@kimberlymann9228]

RIP Rusty Young my brother. You made your mark. Miss you so much already. You will never be forgotten by Kim & Kevin Mann😥

[@royeblack3337]

Yeah RIP well my friend forever in our heart and my friend Kimberly and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, I'm Roy from happy camp California and you where are you from ?

[@royeblack3337]

Hope you don't mind me asking my friend

[@dondee5439]

Nice to see Rusty Young on the steel guitar here. The film THE BIG EASY (1986) was set in New Orleans. The song THE HEART OF THE NIGHT by Poco was released in 1979. It is a song about New Orlens. How could the film not have the song in the film and in the film's soundtrack. It would have been a great move for everyone.

[@larrymitchell5169]

I am 54 years old and have heard this many many times. I cannot stop listening to it now! On a loop! Beautiful song beautiful voice! 🙏

[@Classicjack228]

Totally!

[@paularmendariz3163]

God I love this song! Takes me back to a good place

[@donnakoster9795]

I was thinking abour this song so I had to download it. This brings me back to happier times. RIP, Paul Cotton, you gave us Wonderful music.

[@GeeB1]

Ohhhhh....the memories!!! I remember this song from the summer of 1979.....It was out the summer of '79....I had just graduated from 8th grade and ready to begin my freshmen year in high school.....that summer with so many friends and this great song. Ohhhhh.....the memories!!! This song never gets old!

[@deborahhigh7509]

I saw them at Carter Finley stadium in Raleigh in 1979 was a wonderful night

[@craigschepers714]

I love this band and every thing they did..Amazing always first on my playlist every night after work.GOD bless you all

[@irenegazdziak3127]

Rest in peace Paul...... Thank you for the music 💖

[@royeblack3337]

Yeah rest in peace Paul and Irene my friend I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, I'm Roy from happy camp California and you where are you from ?

[@royeblack3337]

Hope you don't mind me asking my friend

[@robertcraig9872]

the 70's and early 80's produced some the greatest music and growing in that era was the best

[@Irisheyes490]

This song makes me want to move to New Orleans. Love it!

[@janhotz9039]

Nice thought, but I wouldn't advise it. Let me put it like this~it's a great place to visit, but not to live. I know, because I did.

[@willdoody4645]

weird but I agree. I heard it today and I don't usually don't get emotional but when he says " she so full of surprises she reminds of you" tears came down and I think of my beautiful daughter.

[@veg4ev]

My fav. of Poco

[@muddtrack6969]

Wore a bar out to the wee hours In Panama city fla.40 years ago played this song 50 times wide open you could here It for blocks, law came three times just to be sure we were allright owner an me rocked on till daylight!

[@cynthialangley7338]

Legendary!❤️

[@paulausherman727]

When music was music love This song

[@millerdaleman]

How many all male bands with this talent and creativity and passion for music and instruments like this exist today? Not many. So sad. Its just about victimhood painted in rainbow colours.

[@tod3msn]

I saw Poco twice in 1990 and in the early 2000’s and was not disappointed. Great band! Love “Heart of the Night” and the LakePoncetrain reference.

[@elizabethcurrie4920]

A masterpiece.❤️

[@jpwoods9625]

I was 15 when this masterpiece was on the radio. I love this song - so much wonderful music from those days. This song is extra special!

[@alyceashwell4519]

RIP Paul Cotton. You will always be in my heart.

[@christinacaruth4894]

I remember going to This heart of the night concert back in 1979!! Time just froze in tje Meadowsland N.J. 😇😇😇

[@budweiser93]

So special for me. RIP both Paul & Rusty. Their music such a big part of me.

[@margaretalexander4645]

Nothing like some good ole' Timeless Music

[@mitchellhall2507]

Simply amazing.

[@brianpetrick7512]

Love this song! Brings back lots of sweet memories, reminds me of The Eagles! Love them too, btw.

[@nancyeveritt6495]

It should. Timothy B Schmidt and Randy Meisner went on to join the Eagles.

[@sushibar777]

Always surprised this song didn't get more airtime or general awareness by the public. It is a beautiful song--great melody, arrangement, vocals, lyrics, etc. Poco did a lot of good stuff, but this is their best.

[@bensantiago4557]

This song hits you deep.Gorgeous

[@kimberlymann9228]

Christine said it all SIMPLY FABULOUS

[@royeblack3337]

Yeah so simply fabulous my friend Kimberly and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, I'm Roy from happy camp California and you where are you from ?

[@royeblack3337]

Hope you don't mind me asking my friend

[@josephnaldi3467]

11 when this song came out it reminds me of a completely different 🌎 great song.

[@WilliamNeish]

Love this song! Brings back great memories.

[@Siegy99]

I heard this song over the loudspeaker while pumping gas at a convenient store today. I was immediately hooked. I came home and looked it up and found it here. Such an awesome song. I can't stop playing it.

[@danballard1671]

40 years later still love it!

[@pocanuck2741]

Very cool. The album "Legend" gave us two of the best love songs ever written - "Heart of the Night" and "Crazy Love"

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Man, this song takes me back in time to a better era.

[@cliftop3]

One of my all time favorite Poco songs

[@glassncobalt]

RIP Rusty Young. These vocals are really exceptional.

[@BrentMFisher]

The steel guitar and saxophone really help make this song the gem that it is - kimie

[@stephaniemartin-ward4578]

One of my all-time favorite songs. ❤

[@jag136]

With passing of Rusty Young, these great songs bring me back to my 50 years of listening and watching one of my favorite bands. RIP Rusty.

[@jag136]

And the river she rises, RIP Paul. Your music and particularly Indian Summer and Heart of the Night will always ring in the heart of my life. NOLA forever.