Slow Ride - Foghat / Mia Morris /full version drum cover/ Nashville Drummer, Musician, Songwriter

Slow Ride - Take it Easy… I heard this song two weeks ago on a classic rock radio station and I loved how it felt like a concert. It’s got dueling guitars, bass solos, break downs, screaming high vocal parts… What’s not to love?!! It even has a race to the end with a tempo climb, (which is particularly difficult to match the record as you never really know when the next bpm is coming.)
So when I got home, I started pulling up videos and there just really isn’t much out there of the band playing the song. I found some live footage of when they were quite a bit older and it looked like the drummer might be using a double kick pedal, but who knows if that’s how it was recorded so I had more fun trying to do all of the really great kick work with just one foot.
I’m 14 years old and I want to be a musician when I grow up. I’ve played many instruments but the one that I feel at home on is a drum set. Drums have always felt natural to me somehow even when I was very young and even though I play lots of other instruments, it’s generally just an excuse to get to eventually record a drum track. I would say the only thing that impresses me more than a great musician is a great song writer so I also spend some of my time trying to learn the magic of songwriting along the way. I thought it would help me keep focused if I started a drum series where I learned a new song every couple of weeks. Hopefully, I will keep doing it, keep loving music and keep getting better.
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[@FOGHATOfficial]

Great drumming Mia! Thanks for choosing our song....and for the compliment! Keep on rockin!- Roger Earl

[@miamorrismusic]

WHAAAT??? Alright, it's the internet so I may be getting trolled but I don't care. I would LOVE to think that Roger Earl just sent me a comment so I'm gonna pin this bad boy until someone crushes my thrill. Thank you man!!! I love how you use space, just as much as you use notes to create an awesome feel :D Ha Ha! - Yo Roger :)

[@johngerson7335]

@ MM Way to go Mia.

[@stacstevenson2109]

Thanks Foghat you guys Rock🎼😎

[@randolphcirilo4800]

Damn.. You got Foghat to comment.. Holy shit!!

[@jrizzuti]

@@miamorrismusic My sources say "legit." That's a BINGO!

[@spiff2776]

I'm in my 60's and i teach at a high school. None of the teenage girls in my classes know anything but current pop, hip hop, and obscenity laced rap.. Sometimes I play rock videos on the smart board when they come in to class, but they think it's weird or ignore it..1960 through 1990 music doesn't exist as far as they're concerned. I weep for the future. You are so talented and like REAL music. Ballroom Blitz blew me away. Keep it up, Mia!

[@kurtstahl4829]

Ha! I am just a few years behind you and also teach high school. I play a lot of 70's music for them. They usually don't say much, but I've noticed that there aren't too many objections because I think deep down they realize just how good the music actually is to listen to. Now to be fair, I don't really do a lot of hard rock like this, but just this morning I was playing some Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles.

[@garyscandle]

Well gents I'm 63 I announce football game's plus play music and it's 70's and 80's rock. Nothing else matters 👍✌️

[@phillipstar7500]

Don’t worry as dads mothers know and hopefully will steer them, away from technology..not a bad thing just roots mean more. Than the now…what we have to teach 😊. Don’t worry as this generation’s talent will be awesome.

[@drdouble2518]

Teach them the spf rule and cbgb typographic cedilia. All p and f are typographic errors diverging from s. Slow ride, flouride, take it easy...

[@mxbadboy263]

God Damn! I just ran across this video and have so much more appreciation for what talent it takes to be a drummer. I've always loved Foghat starting in the seventies. Young lady, you rock!

[@jessicascorpio1]

Right?!! ♥️

[@stevenporter6445]

Even some of us old fogies who grew up with this song know talent and when we hear it keep on drumming mia

[@Greenhornet204]

This one isn’t exactly the Black Page

[@lrkk3698]

At 64 foghat was some of the best concerts of my youth. This has me digging out those old albums, yes I still have all of my vinyl the original releases not reprints and at least 3 turntables to play them on. Keep classic rock alive. Best drumming ever in sync to the original track.

[@paulwilliams8555]

Her confidence has improved so much it is evident in her music.

[@MickeyValenz]

What people don't realize about drumming along to classic rock is that most old songs didn't follow a metronome, so there are tempo changes all over. So for you to stay in sync as the song slows down and speeds up is super impressive.

[@chriszelez7970]

One year later and this cover was still damn good! Great job.

[@allennoble9264]

Holy crap!! Foghat higher this girl for your backup I've heard this song many times it's like listening to it in the studio she didn't miss a freaking beat. The girls got talent, somebody hire her. Mia you go baby!!

[@miamorrismusic]

:D thanks Allen

[@paultisme]

Still bloody epic Mia.. five or so years has passed in the blink of an eye.. you continue to grow in musical stature, but brilliant to have captured all of this.. 😊

[@timothytaynor1538]

rock and roll will never die as long as there are young people listening to it

[@miamorrismusic]

I certainly hope that's true.

[@franklynch7458]

Well Mia I have been playing for 48 years and I am a foghat fan and all I can say is I am impressed with your playing you handled that song like a champ keep on rockin Mia you will go far!!!:)

[@ConsciousCreation123]

Well done young lady!! I'm 58 yrs old and this is 1970's gold. My older brothers had these albums.

[@stanvangilder9006]

Me, too. Agree!

[@Hammah29]

wow! how could 519 people give this thumbs down? I have played the drums for 45 years and I think that you totally rock Miss Mia. I love your passion and how you make it look so easy and not even missing one beat. You and Sina have a wonder future ahead of you. Rock on sweetheart.

[@miamorrismusic]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I hope I can do just that.

[@ohiohvac]

Dave Snyder I, agree! Foghat even loved it and shared it on their page!!! (The thumbs down) people have been TRYING to play a fraction as good as Mia does!!! And can't and never will! 😉🤣

[@davebeck8973]

Dave Snyder Others that are jealous gave her thumbs down. Only explanation.

[@jackpayne3996]

Anyone who would give a thumbs down to your performance, is clearly full of themself and obviously "JEALOUS!!!" I'd like to hear you rock the whole "Foghat/ Fool for the City" album , twice and then start over!!! 😁👍 In all seriousness though, "YOU ROCK 🎸!!!" 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kennithmorella2693]

Thank you 🙏 Mia my wife and I are 61yrs of age We have been together 45yrs and slow ride is one ☝️ of our favorites from back in the day. We wish you the best life has to offer. You deserve it 👧😀

[@miamorrismusic]

That is very kind and I think it's amazing that you've spent your lives together, thank you.

[@sergioamayajr.5868]

Kennith sir, those are very kind words you've used to compliment her.

[@megasonify4800]

Take it slow bro.

[@benjaminbrown1856]

@@sergioamayajr.5868 I agree with you

[@nickdellecave6468]

We need this kind of music back the music today sucks great job . How about molly Hatchett??

[@danoesq2]

Nice, I saw them three times in the 70's those concert days were so cool and today's concerts will never be the same.

[@salconsiglio3218]

puff puff pass

[@EricWest93454]

Thanks Mia for your incredible, entertaining drum-along to "Slow Ride", which is one of my all-time favorite Rock-Pop songs.

[@jamesfarmer6648]

Women drummers have always been the best. They're a blast to watch. "WISH THERE WERE MORE OF THEM"

[@miamorrismusic]

Nice!!!

[@jamesfarmer6648]

@@miamorrismusic what a talented woman you are. You are the kind of person that is an inspiration for others. Thank You.

[@davebeck8973]

James Farmer I couldn't agree with you more.....I really love female drummers since I first came across Sina and now Mia! I completely understand you!

[@timthegunguy47]

Holy crap girl, you made that look easy! So calm and cool all the way to the end!! I've been playing for 44yrs and I'm impressed with your abilities. Great job, now I'm gonna check out your other videos.

[@miamorrismusic]

Thank you very much Tim. The videos go back to the beginning and I was, ..sorta am, pretty goofy sometimes and all over the place with musical interests. Hope you like some of it :)

[@drummerdunne3490]

She makes EVERY drum part look easy!

[@bobstiger435]

Been playin drums for 56 yrs and you do a fantastic J.o.b loved it mia your one of the best

[@ws678ta]

Mia, great job, never give up. Grew up with bands like Foghat, so many....

[@chrisfreeman4740]

My wife and I saw this video before and had to find it, I'm old enough to have saw foghat in the 70's . You make it look easy 👍

[@jbshave]

This young lady is amazing!! I use to play in jr high and part of high school in the early 80's, but was NEVER at this level!

[@miamorrismusic]

Thank you for taking the time and for the kind comment.

[@SuperP1ggy]

She's gonna break a lot of hearts, and she knows it. Great drumming.

[@SuperP1ggy]

@Bill Rock you're an idiot. I didn't even think that way, but you went right there, didn't ya. Bill Rock...lol. keep on rocking sport.

[@classicrockvideos4800]

Only the ones that can break

[@josephszymanski809]

Keep on rockin young lady….simply terrific,👍🏼

[@mohammedcohen]

...she prolly already has...

[@onyourmarkphoto]

I just played this to the record and the drumming is 99.9% dead on. Incredible. The foot work is phenomenal and how you kept to the speed up at the end is magical. Great job. And thank you to Foghat, especially the drummer, mr Roger Earl, who I have air drummed this song since my youth. Even my dad liked it when I turned it up. Thank you,!

[@mecheljohnson6628]

GREAT DRUMMING MIA. OH MY GOODNESS. I'M TIRED JUST WATCHING YOU. YOUR AN AMAZING YOUNG WOMAN. YOUR AN INSPIRATION TO YOUNG GIRLS THAT THINK "NO SELF WORTH" . WOOOOOWWWWW I'M BLOWN AWAY BY YOUR PERFORMANCE.

[@andrewstreeter3352]

Foghat brilliant British band, Slow Ride superb track and Mia does a fine job on the drums.

[@miamorrismusic]

Thank you very much!

[@christianbavan2083]

british you are sure? from us NO ?

[@laryon]

I'm surprised that a girl so young even knows who Foghat is. I am 62 and that is one of my all time favorite tune. Good job! Can you do a cover of Radar Love by Golden Earring? That was huge back in it's day. Keep up the good work.

[@shanekranz3945]

I'm 24 and love this song, it's knew of the first songs I mastered on (guitar hero), if anyone knows the game lol

[@fordhamdonnington2738]

Me too. All-time favorite song. She heard it on the radio, so I guess there's a redeeming value to classic rock radio. Now, if they would just play some David Gilmore, solo stuff from 1978.

[@scottr6394]

66 & ditto

[@bobthebuilder9553]

Glad you are covering this one. I'm 60, not as old as some, but remember this one well as a teenager!

[@jeffpeterson5564]

As an active Bassist, this is one of my all time favorites, i love playing live. Great Job on the drums,Mia

[@MDJ-wb1pn]

One of the greatest rocks songs ever composed.

[@robbythegrapes]

Foghat was my first concert. You did it right. I love watching this video. Good memories.

[@wilburrrrr742]

Slow ride was my very first song I heard at my very first visit to a topless bar in Memphis circa 1975. That's the kinda stuff that stays in your brain. Kinda funny now, though!

[@ronaldmerwine8572]

All i can say is thank you it's so great to know that there are still cool new generations out there

[@lindawalters4009]

Great job Mia keep Rock and rolling that makes me happy

[@johndom4451]

You DONT look stupid! See I watched til the VERY end!! :) You looked incredible, sounded amazing and played with that passion that made me a subscriber!! You truly are an inspiration to watch and I hope you bring forth another future generation of female drummers!! Keep Rockin Mia!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@miamorrismusic]

Right on! Thank you very much. I'd love to bring on a return of musicians in general back to popular music :)

[@halkael2317]

I laughed when I seen this comment! Haha I did too... awesome song! Awesome talent and better to watch than Tommy Lee!

[@nickalkire1187]

This is my favorite Foghat song!! I have “Fool for the City” on vinyl lp!!! It was released in 1975 (the year I was born!!) Great drumming, Mia!!! You rock!! 🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@miamorrismusic]

:D What's wild is I hear the long version on the radio more than the short one. It really is a great song and performance with all the cool little features and that awesome bass section.

[@nickalkire1187]

Mia Morris Wow!! I gotta see if I can play the drums on this song!!!

[@rossrubino9080]

Yeah it's a great song, although everyone seems to be missing what it's about 🤔

[@rossrubino9080]

@@davidignatiusbalestreri1737 ok fine, seems to me it's the elephant in the room, but that's Rock and Roll

[@sephp]

I am SOOOOO glad this girl called Foghat classic rock. What some of the kids these days call "classic rock" is NOT what I think of when I think of classic rock. Awesommmmme!!!!

[@joewarusz6897]

WOW! I fell in love with this song when first released > yep I am 64 and started playing the drums about 3 years ago. Will add this song to my list to cover. Nothing better than seeing a lovely young lady rocking on her kit! Cheers!!!!!!!!!!

[@MI-qz6is]

Thanks for keeping the classics alive. Great drumming Mia!!

[@miamorrismusic]

My pleasure! This is a really cool version.

[@robg2347]

Ahh one of my favorites 😁 beautiful performance Mia. You rocked it 👍.

[@YaYaPaBla]

I’m gonna show this to my grand daughter, she’s only 2 but has a good ear for music and loves dancing.

[@kevinknight470]

Great job Mia, that song is an oldie but goody, and you were in the pocket all the way. Thanx for sharing.😃

[@bobbiejean7369]

Foghat was one of my favorite of all times in the 70s I was like partying hearty I was sitting back just meddling out to the beat a joint one hand and a beer in the other lol keep On rockin in the Free world

[@PatrickLacy]

To quote Jack Black from School of Rock Mia, "nailed it!"

[@alongward4707]

This is and has been my favorite song since it came out in the 70's

[@davidparavati9201]

If someone told me a teenager from Nashville would play drums to Slow Ride I would have never believed it. It is great to see someone play classic songs! Rock On Mia!

[@henryturcotte3309]

This young lady may have a future here! Great job.

[@tjworker5482]

You ~ROCK~N~ROLL! Very Talented!

[@joefran619]

Saw Foghat with Montrose in 1976. Was my very first concert I attended. Nice drumming. Brought back memories. thx

[@Drivapete]

My first trucking job: A 1965 Peterbilt with a 275 iron lung Cummins motor an a 4x4 transmission, nicknamed 'SLOW RIDE'. This song was cool !

[@lenpowell1664]

Love the song. Great choice and your drum playing is spot on.

[@rockemcclung4512]

You don't have to wait until you grow up to be a musician. You are one.

[@miamorrismusic]

:) Thanks, If that's the case then, I want to stay a musician when I grow up!

[@bryangregory7544]

@@miamorrismusic praise Jesus

[@jwquarry51]

she is grown up, she even writes music and plays pro in nashville

[@darrinlee1989]

I made it to the end nice job Mia, drums were spot on. this song brings back memories when i was a teenager.

[@alejo9368]

Whole lotta beauty! I've found another reason to be in love with hard rock! Awesome lady drummer.

[@randallgillson7801]

Amazing Sound, Great Drum Cover, Rock On!

[@cuitlahuacantonioortizsand9060]

One of my favorite songs. I love it.

[@russeli1941]

Wow, Just wow........... I grew up on this vinyl LP and I gotta tell ya, the memories came flooding back for me! Thank you!!

[@miamorrismusic]

You are very welcome.

[@cindymclain9552]

OMG! I LOVE THIS LONG VERSION OF FOGHAT, MIA, YOU ARE FANTASTIC ONE OF THE BEST DRUMMERS I'VE HEARD YOU ROCK GIRL, I LOVE THE DRUMS, ALWAYS HAVE, IM 65 NOW, BUT WOULD LOVE TO PLAY THE DRUMS LOVE FROM TEXAS 🇺🇸❤️

[@rufusrock3207]

Young Lady keep doing what your doing!! Great job! You will get to your final goal and the great part is you enjoy what your doing. Keep on rockin and rollin!! Excellent Job!

[@fonsecorona]

A big big thank you for choosing the original whole version..😎🤘That's a plus!

[@jayspargur8161]

Yes! incredible and aways a awesome song from back in our days! Classic song in history!!!

[@JReb71]

That was awesome. Spot on and got Foghat to comment on it pretty cool

[@angelaracino6236]

Great job Mia You look like you’re having fun, thus it’s not work and you’ll be the best at what you do God bless you

[@miamorrismusic]

I know what you're saying. It's really fun for me to work at this so.. it's just, fun :)

[@adopequeenatyrantkingaboss8057]

Girl, you're a credit to the sisterhood! i love seeing a female love this song as much as I do. Great job!

[@pamelahinchee8012]

Excellent choice my Dear. I saw Foghat in 1976 open for Peter Frampton at The Kingdome in Seattle. I was 13. You kick Ass Sweetie so keep going and fulfill the dream. Show those Boys how it's done. I also chose the snare drum as my instrument when I joined Band in 5th grade. I was always 1st chair and earned nearly all the solos on other percussion instruments for concerts. I LOVED IT! Loved beating out all the Boys! I only played for 2 years but I kicked Ass too. You Rock GIRL!

[@kennethhedden1846]

Wow!!!! Never knew that it rock my world like this!!!! Women drummers Rock!!!!

[@davycrockett3230]

Girl you are better than most Drummers out there.You do a Awesome job of Controlling the tempo and walking into another dimension of Drumming!

[@koovacs1]

Outstanding! Your cover also made me see the genius of Roger Earl in composing this drum part.

[@sharonjacobs5351]

Keep it up chika , you got it , someday people will be bragging that they used to know you ! ! . . 🎶. . 😲 . . 🥰

[@jaythesurfskater]

WoW - - so well done and so confident. I just LOVE her SASS!!

[@petefoots381]

I've been seeing more and more female drummers they should take over

[@DUCKY2018]

U are just AMAZING !! And wise beyond your years! Kudos to u- never stop!!

[@raywilliamson769]

I've watched this at least 5 times. She is really the total package. Foghat even gave her complements. But I noticed 1.1K dislikes. I don't see how anyone if they like music give her these dislikes. She is the real deal. Keep it up Mia.

[@smb7647]

Super groovy bass line, and that ending vocal~slooooooowwwww rrrryyide

[@alleykitty2131]

Awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mia, your drumming is PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!

[@miamorrismusic]

Thank you very much and thanks for taking the time. :D

[@zacharyjohnson6453]

Every time I hear this song I always think of Dazed & Confused.., you totally nailed it note for note 🖒 Keep doing what you're doing and just keep Livin'.., L-I-V-I-N 🤘

[@brianvandever143]

This young lady blows my mind. Thanks sweetie

[@frankkaminsky9496]

Love this song and the drums...amazing job!!

[@johnkeim8377]

Dang girl, that was awesome. Foghat never got the recognition that it deserved I think. I saw them in concert in Austin. Tx in the early eighties.

[@miamorrismusic]

Man... That song just jams. I love that bass part too. Not ready for it, but someday...

[@daniellaber1386]

Super bowl halftime for sena

[@gregoryviers7722]

Wow Im a drummer that use to play this song live and refuse to play this version because it would wear me out. You did not miss a single lick !!! Anywhere!!!! I tried to find a mistake and I promise you as a Foghat fan and a drummer. "I'M NOT WORTHY" AWESOME JOB

[@knlsnelson]

Great Choice Mia, I always thought that song Rocked, and you rocked also, Thanks for sharing.

[@ksimprovements5852]

Great job. It was my first concert back in the day and my eyes were glued to the drummer

[@robertschaller3263]

Yes I agree she's got the gift the rythm is perfect.

[@AtomicProf]

And the work ethic

[@funnydylan9834]

I love the song Slow Ride by Foghat. I grew up listening to it. I first heard it in gym class and fell in love with it to the point I can actually play it on my guitar and bass. I love rock and roll songs. Awesome cover Mia! 😉👍🏻

[@miamorrismusic]

Nice - Thank you - I do too :)

[@whiteninja9481]

The Foghat bass player Tony Stevens and guitarist Rod Price were awesome to see play live! Simply the best--they gave it their all.

[@papaowl13803]

Every time I watch this it amazes me. Thank Mia for doing this. Iconic

[@johnwyckoff8283]

You’re awesomeness Mia!!!! Greatest memories!!!!!! Greatest Tune ROCKS!!!!!

[@johnwyckoff8283]

❤️💕🇺🇸

[@miamorrismusic]

:)

[@jamessignor6922]

Nice work. Thanks for showing that you don't need 15 drums and 10 cymbals to be good. Also thanks for doing your part to keep classic rock alive.

[@miamorrismusic]

I like that comment :) I love this music and would love to see musicians find there way back into popular music.

[@frankmccollum1443]

James Signor. I salute you on that one my friend.

[@747Durango]

Mia, great work. You've got skills and a smile to match. Yes, the right foot was an amazing part and you nailed it. I grew up on this song.

[@miamorrismusic]

..and now it's still part of the music I get to grow up on, that's cool.

[@rustycarter1784]

So cool to see the younger generation playing the greatest rock and roll of all time. Great job

[@ronaldwade7857]

Thank "YOU", for sharing your talent with us!!!

[@garydeal7520]

You look like your having so much fun when you play. And that grin of yours cracks me up.

[@pr1v1]

Mia is "God's gift" to music!

[@rockinrabbi]

You received the most important compliment possible!... that of Mr. Roger Earl. Great job. Killer song.

[@miamorrismusic]

Thanks - It was really cool of him to take the time!

[@paulagne7525]

@@miamorrismusic Roger is a really nice guy, and one of the greatest drummers. Not surprising that he would take the time to watch and then comment.

[@jlo1195]

FLAWLESS GODDESS!

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

That brings me back to the 80

[@jimsox881]

Best jam EVER. And u totally rock it. Right on girl . Keep on keeping on. 💪🥁👍🥁👍🥁👍🥁👍🥁 Slowwwwwwww Ride

[@miamorrismusic]

Thank you Jim!

[@pr1v1]

Thank you for keeping the “good” music alive! Mia you’re the best ! ! ! :-)

[@miamorrismusic]

:) I listen to a pretty wide range and keep finding songs I love..

[@davebeck8973]

John Privitera When you said "Mia, your the best" Yes that is in many ways of character, not just music.

[@solomonkane223]

Well done young lady. Keep doing oldies classics... Gives us old farts hope for the younger generation.

[@stacstevenson2109]

Spot on Mia👍🎼 Roger Earl would be proud of ya😎

[@miamorrismusic]

I hope he comes across this video someday :) I had a blast learning from him.

[@stacstevenson2109]

I follow them on Facebook, I sent a message for Roger to check out your video. Hey it's worth a shot🙏 Have a great weekend Mia👍

[@davebeck8973]

Stac Stevenson Check back with Roger to see if that was his comment to Mia, let her know, she's thrilled. Thanks...have a great week.

[@whiteninja9481]

YOUR wish came true!! Ha! ;-)

[@Terminator-ow5oe]

He actually is, theres a comment by him here

[@Mia-pb8cy]

You are so AMAZING you've got me Rock'n in my chair! I tried to push the drums on my daughter when she was very young and she wanted nothing to do with it and seeing you do this just really touched me.

[@albacore101]

Greetings from Oregon. Just brings years to my eyes. I had to get my daughter away from my old Slingerlands and do her homework. Now, she's a commander in the Navy. She had faster feet than her 'ol man. Thanks! Peace and Love..

[@FQNetwork]

Excellent. An old favorite for sure.

[@kerrymartin707]

You're a really good drummer, and you look like you are having so much fun playing this song. Keep smiling!

[@miamorrismusic]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and for the kind comment.