Seals & Crofts Hummingbird Live February 6, 1973 Tonight Show

[@justinquaylepate1358]

Hummingbird and Diamond Girl are my absolute favorites from Seals and Croft

[@DrGargani]

with their intricate mixture of chord changes, total mastery over their instruments and perfect harmony, Seals and Crofts represented a high mode of music making that will seldom be seen today.

[@potiswad]

Not many bands today can sound this good live.

[@debishelton9647]

Loved their gifts of harmonies, music and, their writings then~and still in 2023. GOD is EXCELLENT. ♥

[@discoveryman59]

Seals & Crofts thank you for being a part of my life! I feel sorry for the youth of today not having the pure messages of these amazing artists. RIP Jim, you helped SO many people navigate the complex passages of life!

[@jerrymcfarland56]

..how pure and beautiful...thank God I experienced this era...because now it its gone folks

[@bbaraider]

R.I.P. Seals.😔 This group was part of my childhood. This is my favorite song of theirs. Reminds me of my grandmother because we both watched hummingbirds at her house when this song was released.

[@Rainman18]

That is so beautiful, what a great memory. My favorite song of theirs as well, the journey that song takes me on is breathtaking.

[@garryfrost9100]

Authentic talent without auto tune or any other performance enhancing equipment.

[@Rainman18]

As a singer back in those days you had to have your shit squared away and be able to sing your shit!

[@jasoncarman9656]

What makes them even more impressive is singing in the same note and pitch. Their voices sounded so unique it’s incredible!

[@cassieboroski4369]

I absolutely love this song. LOVE IT! I could listen to this all day and just relax the day away.

[@wheatproject3967]

Rest In Peace Jim!! Thanks for all the great music!!

[@MCRD2211]

RIP Jim Seals. Music took a big hit with your passing.

[@BrendaBaBoom]

🙏🏽

[@showtimecharlie6734]

I'll say it again, WOW ! What a beautiful song sung and played beautifully by very, very talented musicians...a masterpiece !

[@rft2001]

It continually amazes me that so many hit songs of the Aquarian Age are not only so well written & played and drip with authenticity but have such deep spiritual messages. That sorely missing from much of today's music. What a performance. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@jackiepaul7224]

Their harmony was amazing- one of my favorite duos!

[@ssnoc]

They were incredible - what beautiful harmony - it’s rare to hear such a perfect mixing of voices - Simon and Garfunkel were another…

[@arielsea9087]

The Seekers another good group.

[@GeorgiaPresti]

They were a magnificent duo. Always reminds me of my childhood. My older sister had this album and I loved playing it on the turntable.

[@skiadikt]

just an amazing composition. the intro & outro are incredible. very few "pop" tunes approach this level of sophistication. obviously a flawless performance. incredible vocal harmony and the 3 of them sound like a mini-orchestra. nothing but superlatives.

[@dcool2u2]

My Lord what a flawless live performance of this song! The studio version is produced with so many lush strings and such a warm sounding mix of instrumentation. I saw this video here wondering how they could possibly do it live this stripped down. Wow! I didn't even miss the recording! So beautifully done! 🎤🎸🎼🎶🎵🎶❤️

[@funktron4]

The arrangements on the studio verson are so perfectly done, when I saw the beginning of this clip, I was disappointed that it wasn't a full band----but holy cow, I didn't miss any of that----this was incredible. Amazing harmony and rich, full sound from what appears to be a trio.

[@pkane5472]

I saw them at a tiny club in San Diego "before" they made it, and sat front row and listened to this song and will never - ever forget it! It took us soaring just as a hummingbird.

[@HawtMeltedChocolate]

So uplifting….hearing this when age 12 made me appreciate harmonies and the instrumentation of Seals & Crofts. And this live performance is 1000% to the nth power. I loved this duo.

[@toddnunn2012]

Pure talent done so effortlessly

[@guitarkis4969]

When artist could actually sing and play .....RAW. Great performance!

[@johnhorton4089]

I have listened to their music since they first started and its more beautiful over time. Bless you guys

[@michealtomelloso3912]

This was a spiritual song for me,it helped me to relieve stress, this group is up there with Santana as a fantastic group,yes my brothers, rest in peace.

[@jimmyjames6267]

Real absolute talent right here...

[@scottmeeker9971]

Incredible harmonies, simple and elegant. A lovely message.

[@DaveVelo1]

Nothing better than raw Seals & Crofts with an added bottom... superb!

[@joeviara8769]

Best live song ive ever herd. Awsome

[@piddles11]

I agree

[@eriksundstrom6826]

My mom had their records. As a teenager I would sit for hours listening to their records. Brings me back.

[@tick7146]

The talent of Seals and Crofts is amazing - masters of their craft(s). Wow!

[@gautamdas1048]

RIP Jimmy Seals. There is no doubt your soul is rejoicing in the next world. "O SON OF THE SUPREME! I have made death a messenger of joy to thee. Wherefore dost thou grieve? I made the light to shed on thee its splendor. Why dost thou veil thyself therefrom? - The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh"

[@stephenliptak2035]

Had the opportunity of seeing them twice. First, as an opening act at the Filmore East. Was so impressed by their talent made sure to get tickets for a show they did at Princeron Universiry. Their harmony and laid back style borders on perfection. Sadly, their career was short lived.

[@jamescressey3390]

The Title cut of this album and "Hummingbird made this album a solid gold hit

[@zorrpop]

One incredible vocal performance !

[@boblewis1187]

Love that song.. Lord, that's a beautiful song.

[@stevemartin4249]

My favorite of several of their great songs ... particularly for the ending chord progression.

[@bonniebairn844]

Who couldn't love this? Great performance!

[@jjalexg82]

I envy those in the early 70s experiencing this masterpiece for the very first time..

[@David-f2p5m]

SEALS AND CROFTS WILL BE FOREVER MISSED...THE MUSIC HAS BEEN FOREVER PLANTED IN MY HEART AND MIND...MANY TEARS OF GOIDBYE!!!😢😢😢❤❤❤ YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT ALWAYS REMEMBERED!!! R.I.P. JIM...REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE.

[@travisporco]

Seals and Crofts on the Tonight Show...as cool as it gets.

[@rickjeren147]

Of course in their early days they used a bass guitarist to complete their live sound ....and he was very good !

[@MrBoston6666]

Two words: SHEER TALENT!

[@MrMarkar1959]

I remember taking some Strawberry Mescaline and listening to this album,,what a Trip🙏🏼 Awesome Music🎸

[@josephbertie8373]

This is amazing. Thank you .

[@josephliptak]

Beautiful

[@maxxmasson4263]

That was beautiful

[@stevejorfi9086]

This is actually 3 songs in one song. Incredible. Johnny sure liked it.

[@BigWojo]

Thanks for your art, Jim!

[@comingatchu]

Until now I’d only heard the album version. This is nice.

[@3wrs001]

Beautiful!

[@rickeywayne3903]

I also am so very blessed to have grown up with this music in the background to my life in Hawaii.

[@lee215]

I love this live version ❤️

[@richardlouisnewman1064]

Live on The Tonight Show. No pressure.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Pure Bliss! My fave, Jim was a accomplished Musician & played Sax on Tequila for the Champs

[@RatelleRules]

UNREAL Beautiful! Bless you!

[@gabbiemmccarty420]

I agree 100% with KZbin member showtimecharlie here when he said this song is a masterpiece. Darn tootin' it is! 💯

[@sharonbell8895]

J Seals God loves your soul ,,R.I.P In the Light Amen

[@frankmorin2043]

I love it till I die

[@brianvail9212]

RIP Jim Seals 🕊️

[@dannolson6661]

We have no one like these anymore 😔

[@danielduenez714]

Rip brother Jim u brought us love and light God bless

[@dennismartinez5938]

That's absolutely beautiful

[@alanparedes2427]

Incredible performance!

[@gastoragejobs3288]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@johnz4412]

Nice harmonies and mood.

[@mianrodu]

Descansa en paz Jim Seals, tu música siempre en mis recuerdos de adolescencia.

[@mellotronn]

Practically impossible to play on acoustic guitar the way Seals plays it. Very complicated chords.

[@joanntobolik4519]

My first 8 track! Still love it all these years later.

[@andrewlaitres9080]

A classic performance!

[@speechgirl9647]

Other worldly

[@dougthePogingguitarist]

Great song

[@donnadanielson883]

AWESOME!!!!!

[@gregb7595]

Looks like sound man cut off the bass player... they power thru! True talent! Great performance! Love

[@shaystern2453]

what a song!

[@lostsoul3154]

R.I.P.

[@patrickpierce8104]

1973 I remember

[@annettehollister9805]

Sad there aren't good harmonies and true talent in music anymore. Electronically perfected is not true talent.

[@samuelkeithparrott158]

Just as ai is not intelligence.

[@StayingBack71]

And it's actually a blessing that there isn't.... Because if there was, We wouldn't be able to enjoy this magic That's solidified it's greatness And can never be Duplicated.

[@reps138]

I love the musical genius of this song ..the melody ..its so uplifting sounding yet not super bright and poppy..a little dark

[@viciouskelly8707]

RIP Mr. Seals 😥

[@SunshineSusan45410]

In the early, 70’s Seals & Croft were very popular in Japan. They had a hit song they sang in Japanese about Butterflies (Chou). Is anyone aware of this song. I’ve been looking for it. Thanks

[@fasteddie9529]

RIP Jim Seals

[@countrymann5040]

Why isn't that ending longer!! It's insane

[@josephballerini3730]

All time great album

[@josephballerini3730]

And the outdo to this song is so good.

[@SarmadGarmroud]

Love this!

[@TheArtur1959]

Exelente cancion recordar a un gran amigo que ya partio el tenia el lp

[@joejones9497]

superb

[@dinidj]

Epic....

[@showtimecharlie6734]

Wow...

[@netoluna1]

Que mas se puede pedir, excelencia al maximo.

[@TradIrishHarper]

True masters as song

[@peterymson2340]

Awesome..

[@piddles11]

Brilliant

[@sarashaw3625]

❤️

[@wallacecallow2255]

I got to see them in Hawaii at a free concert. Waikiki Shell. But my memory isn't the greatest. Might have been another venue.

[@mikehancock5744]

🙂❤👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

I didn't know it was related to a religion. Love the studio radio version.

[@camelamcclain8286]

Their voices…

[@thanksfernuthin]

A beautiful song. Expertly performed. I always thought it was kind of creepy though. Even as a kid when I first heard it. I think there are a few reasons but "I love you and I don't even know the reason why." didn't make sense to me then... or now.

[@stevenking6129]

Sometimes its hard to explain a persons love for God. Or Gods messenger as this was intended to be.

[@arlenethomas1167]

@@stevenking6129 Yesss!👏🏼🕊️💛✨🙏🏼

[@duanehall2213]

💙 👍👍👍👍

[@Runemaster293]

An American TREASURE.