Smokin' in the Boys Room - Brownsville Station | The Midnight Special

January 25, 1974
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[@aisforapple2494]

You can't fool me! That's Geddy Lee wearing Harold Lloyd's glasses. 🤣

[@thor6580]

The nose isn't big enough

[@mowler8042]

It is weird how similar the bands look

[@johnnynephrite6147]

@@mowler8042 early 70's 3 piece with John Rutsey on drums.

[@timguzz8844]

First thing I thought was 'goddamn, Geddy Lee,'..good on you

[@timguzz8844]

And it can't be Geddy coz he doesn't sound like snip & fix time at the kennels

[@MarkEvanWhite]

Wow! I remembered this song from when I was about 9 years old. Watched out of curiosity. Absolutely jamming!!

[@pmccachren]

Still a hit fifty years later. So glad I grew up in the 70's. REWIND!

[@delano62]

Hell. He was 50 when they did this show.

[@michaelprice1216]

Met Cub Koda the first time in the Spring of '94 at the Austin Record Convention. We chatted for a few minutes and he signed my YEAH album with the 'newspaper' included. He was back a year later and was walking my way during Friday Morning setup. As he got nearer he greets me with, "Hey, Blaine. How are you"? I couldn't believe it! A brief chat with him a year before and a year later he remembers my name! Got to visit with him more that weekend. He was a great guy.

[@TimEric4d3d3d3]

great story!

[@thomaswenger7943]

What a classic! Brings back memories of a great era!!! Only Midnight Special can deliver these classic performances.

[@jerrydillard2430]

That was some good times!

[@RyshusMojo1]

It's irksome when the band lip-syncs to the studio recording of their song. This one is where they didn't do that. Probably because they didn't have to.

[@vanessalutz154]

I loved the Midnight Special and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, they were our MTV back in the day.

[@jwbru2531]

They both rocked were totally live. None of that lip syncing BS!

[@bakercarl8518]

Believe or not I still have this hit on a K-:Tel greatest hits album.

[@robcreel4257]

I had a couple of those. They didn't survive the 70s however.

[@ericschuppert9011]

I had that album as well!

[@Peak2Creek1]

Me too! K-Tel Sound Explosion.. 22 Explosive its by 22 Explosive artists! LoL

[@PatchworkAndNuance]

That sounds like an interesting collectible 😊

[@rosskstar]

5, count em FIVE 8-Tracks for a Penny!!

[@smashism]

When you gotta play the Midnight Special at 12:30, but gotta be at your job at Foot Locker at 1:00.

[@johnsoos6907]

😂

[@cindyiritano9910]

My coffee shot right out of my nose after I read that 😂😂

[@jacolen3791]

LOL!

[@StephanieJeanne]

I never get tired of this performance. He was so lively and cute with those glasses. Fun song! 😀💜

[@kbrewski1]

Cute!!??? The man looks like a crazed munchkin refereeing a mud wrestling match! Those glasses belong in the "what were you thinking?" File! 🤪 🤪

[@Supermanscave]

The crowd was asleep,but they did the best they could with that song

[@uncleremus64]

Nice Les Paul Deluxe w/ mini humbuckers. "Spread mayonnaise and Kao pectate all over it" is a nod to Frank Zappa and a direct quote from Magdalena from Just Another Band from LA.

[@paulreese3071]

@uncleremus64 Those Deluxes get a fairly unique tone for a LP! Somewhere between a PAF and Fender single coil!

[@sherylcoburn585]

My older sister played that album relentlessly, nothing like Zappa to shake things up!

[@pop_o_matic]

Studebaker Hawk..yeah yeah!..Studebaker Hawk Stu-de-ba-ker-hawk!

[@sherylcoburn585]

@pop_o_matic Magdalena, don't you treat me like this ! 😆

[@pop_o_matic]

@@sherylcoburn585 do you have any ideeeaaa…

[@chester_hobbs]

Am I the only one who assumed these guys were from Brownsville TX for the past 50 years? I need to rethink my life now.

[@jerrydillard2430]

I thought they were too.

[@SpacecityEDC]

Nope…😮

[@EricHeffner]

I am from Michigan and had know idea until now and I’m 63yrs

[@KyleShiflet13666]

Same here

[@harrybrooks8514]

Hate to say it but I thought they were from B-ville too. A friend who was actually from B-ville set me straight.

[@chrispile3878]

That is rock'n'roll like it's supposed to be played, boys and girls!

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Another great tune I had on 45 rpm as a child in the 1970's😁ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This is a great, for sure. Cheers, Fred and ROCK ON! ✌️

[@70srocknroll]

Me too 😊

[@Jerry-sr9kq]

Yup, same here!!

[@BjManberries]

The B-Side with "Barefootin" was a kicking version too.

[@jeffyoung3635]

that they wouldn’t let us play at Cinnabar School in Petaluma California in the 6th grade - Mrs.Yates class Principal Mr. Sheehan

[@charlestruby5094]

I sneaked into the living room after my parents went to bed to watch Midnight Special. That night, Brownsville Station blew my face off. Cub Koda Was amazing.

[@kbrewski1]

Did you sneak a smoke in the bathroom afterwards? 😜

[@toddfoster828]

@@kbrewski1 Garage. ;-)

[@user-pi6ro7ye5q]

We sneaked into the Jr. High bathrooms to grab a smoke between classes.

[@kbrewski1]

@@user-pi6ro7ye5q Smoking in junior high. Man, I'm glad I never smoked. I remember how I hated that stale smoke stench from the burnouts. If you had a locker next to one, it really sucked. Their clothes always stunk.

[@g-man7938]

You poor, poor thing, it must have been a traumatic experience for you.👎

[@PatchworkAndNuance]

Now that’s a performance! Classic ✌🏼

[@kelllyfostier984]

This song was such a classic in the 70’s along with Alice Cooper’s School’s Out

[@larrytrejo1882]

Saw these guys with Earth Wind and Fire at Hollywood paladium long time ago

[@chester_hobbs]

I remember it came out when I was in middle school. Grand Funk's We're An American Band was also stuck in my head around that time.

[@stepanbandera5206]

and Tubes "White Punks on Dope!"

[@dabhidhm4093]

I've heard this song a hundred times and never knew what the band looked like. What a great performance! Half-expected the bassist to slide off the stage in those heels. Cub Koda was a great rock'n'roll guitar player!

[@davidday8417]

I was in Jr.High School when this song came out it was 1 of my favorites !! Great music in the 50’s 60’s and 70’s glad it was in my youth !!

[@janicetrimmell6897]

Just as fun this morning as it was in 1974! Thanks Midnight Special guys.

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

I grew up the 70's - lighting up a cigarette in the bathroom at school was the epitome of rebellion! Love this!

[@handmadehearts]

1970. My high school had a smoking lounge for the students and a separate one for staff. Times have sure changed.

[@timothya2742]

I lit the fuses and flushed M-80's down the toilets in highschool. Never thought of smoking lol

[@charles56737]

Hell Yeah

[@byrd1dog]

Those were the days! Too bad it can't be like no more 🫠

[@jwbru2531]

I was there too. Class of 1979. Those were magical times indeed. Never again. The world has completely changed and NOT for the better.

[@secretdaisy6484]

Wow! That is fresh. I know the song but never saw the band perform. Awesome 👏. 👍☮️🌞🎸🎵🎤

[@williammcmillan1160]

Saw them live at spectrum in Philly. 1974 along with Slade. And Jo Jo Gunn. Great show then also. Jammed packed with favors from all. Am 66 now over 50 years ago. Jan. Something like the 11th. 1974. With my Baby Blue 1964 Mustang Fastback sitting in the Parking lot waiting to go back home. Chilly and cold while I'm Rock'n inside the Spectrum. Partying and smoking in the boys room. Kinda a dance concert not real seating. Just wandering around, partying and Jamming out. Fun at 16.Whoa!! 👍🎶🎵🎵✌️😎

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

I heard you got your a$$ kicked in the parking lot and some Puerto Rican stole your car.

[@Sharronneedles13]

Wow not only did they play at the spectrum they're way way on the spectrum as well.

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

Boy did I just travel back in time

[@catsofsherman1316]

Motley Crue has got nothing on these guys

[@rosskstar]

At least they put some $$ in the writer's pocket ~hopefully

[@dwave81]

MC turned it into a pussy song.

[@jamescouture3293]

Totally agree very underrated band imo

[@michaelpolo6117]

They were ahead of their time & sound great. But the Crüe made this song their own. I don’t care w anybody says about Theater of Pain. That album is a classic one of my all time favorites. Mick’s bluesy riffs & Nikki’s lyrical was amazing. I like this album way more than Dr. Feelgood. Feelgood has some good hits but a lot of filler….;€

[@Suddsy.]

Plus they are actually playing the song instead of a track

[@DG-sf9ei]

What rock n roll is all about. Loud, heavy AF and in your face

[@michaelmapes4119]

That was a lot of early 70's rock at the time - Alice Cooper, Mott The Hoople, Humble Pie James Gang, Nazareth, ...

[@barrysmith8920]

@@michaelmapes4119 and Grand Funk pre “We’re an American Band”

[@paulcook7888]

This is still an amazing song ❤

[@traildoggy]

My high school (mid 70s) had a smoking court. Teens were allowed to smoke at school between classes.

[@Bargle5]

Mine (early 70s) had 2 designated smoking areas. Now gone.

[@chrislestermusic]

Same here. Outside of the cafeteria. The teachers would go out and smoke with students.

[@Dr_Paul_Proteus]

That's a lot of sound for 3 people. I never knew what they looked like. The solo was a nice twist.

[@seed_drill7135]

They and their label mates, Diamond REO (not the country band) were kind of doing a US spin on glam rock.

[@henryhoward8341]

One of the hardest working bands on the touring circuit (1972-79). A shame they never got to release a live album.

[@Onteo1]

They did. The first two were “Yeah” and “School punks” good stuff

[@kbrewski1]

They actually lasted 7 years!? I knew only this tune on constantly on AM radio in 8th grade/freshman year HS, and then never heard from them again. Classic 70s 1 hit wonder.

[@henryhoward8341]

@@kbrewski1 They released 7 albums (1970-79). "Yeah" was their biggest seller. Yet, they toured relentlessly. Finally got a headlinig tour in 1976. Like I said they should have did a live album. But their label dropped them. They switched labels and released perhaps their best album in 1977.

[@kbrewski1]

Did Cub Koda wear those goofy glasses all through the 70s, or did he vary his look with the times (punk, disco)?

[@jwbru2531]

​@@kbrewski1 1 hit wonder? Martian Boogie?

[@timothyweiss619]

Awesome memories. Seen them in 1977 open for Aerosmith and they blew them away, great band. Take Care

[@chuck62891]

The great and sorely missed Cub Koda is on guitar and vocals.

[@mjrydsfast]

Saw Cub and The Points open for ZZ Top at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, 1980. Fun show on Deguello tour.

[@kurtb8474]

I was in the 8th grade when this song hit the radio. It was popular because we all did it.

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

Your kidding. Did Motley Crew cover this? Wow! I can't believe how many songs were covers.

[@larrycooper7261]

I remember this episode! "Spread some kaopectate" has been living rent free in my brain for over 50 years.

[@danielpollak6075]

1975, rockyriver ohio, 7th grade, last day of middle school, start of summer, I lit a few packs of firecrackers in the boys bathroom, just as I walked out, the principle grabs me "I smell smoke, whats going on?""Boys smoking in the bathroom!" I said, he runs in- 💥 💥 💥 🚬

[@rjs2005]

I saw these guys at Marina Municipal Auditorium in Panama City, FL in 1978. One of the most fun concerts I've ever attended!

[@valerieschoen7494]

Clearly remember this one blasting out of my radio on CKLW.

[@IantaylorCanuck]

Michigan spawned the best rock.

[@BarneeFife]

Between Michigan and Illinois, they owned domestic rock in the 60’s and 70’s…

[@kbrewski1]

​@@BarneeFife St Louis and Cleveland said "hold our suds".

[@PeterSokol-bl5vz]

Either that or crap…I go with the crap portion of the night.

[@martinmiller7623]

When I saw them live so long ago Burton Cummings showed me what an artist does. What a band two unfortunately Bachman and Turner left. Now Burton has to fight again . Well I wish him nothing but the best. Thank you Burton and what you did love you all. Peace❤🎉😊

[@academyofshem]

Saw them back in March '74 when they opened for Johnny Winter. Kick-ass band.

[@70srocknroll]

Watched this every week

[@Sunshinecoastphotography]

Remember them well and I still have the original album. Very nice to see that Hayman 4040 bass! I still have a Hayman 2020 guitar in excellent shape, from 1973.

[@anakina1]

Animal on the drums is great for this classic footage.

[@martinhowerton9038]

The only thing missing at the beginning was him tapping on the microphone, hello, tap tap, is this thing on? whoa tough crowd!! Was beginning to wonder if that audience was awake .Glad they got off their hands at the end. Great 70's anthem!! We dug it then and still dig it now!!

[@RayTuttle-of5qd]

Sophomore year in HS got caught smoking in the boys room and I earned myself a three day vacation from school seems like a weird punishment for smoking in school so now me and a couple buddies had three days off smoking drinking and getting high out of school lol weren’t the 70s great

[@douglascampbell1483]

Saw these guys in 1973 with Grand Funk Railroad at Niagara Falls Convention Center. What a party!

[@michaelsternberg1597]

When I went to high school there was a cigarette machine in the student lounge. This song is still a lot of fun

[@Alex-xn8pq]

Somehow they got booked for an ice cream social event over Labor Day weekend about 1970 in my hometown of Dayton OH. We kids were impressed. I don't know how the parents felt about it🙂. First concert I went to that I could get to the front of the stage. It was a blast.

[@harveydilworth7140]

Graduated high school in 1972 always smoked in the Boys Room

[@chriswalford9228]

Only rock and roll if you smoked in the girls room

[@pgustunes]

I was a bass player and used to play this song in my high school band in 1972...!!

[@Fotosaurus56]

It was recorded in 1973

[@roberttosa2560]

Smoking ain’t allowed anywhere in 2024.

[@jeffpadgett1339]

I hope so

[@gus4u2c]

Vaping in the non-gender bathroom is

[@jeffduggan387]

Except in the White House

[@sog4646]

HMMM. I must be a rebel. ☕🚬 😁

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Smoking is a very bad habit if we're being honest.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This is epic. Dig this tune. Cheers! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️🎸🎸🥁

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Hey Dwayne😃The good ol' days😁ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻✌🏻

[@stringbender57]

Brings back some great memories. I probably saw this very performance. I never missed an episode of the 'Midnight Special".

[@Axeman428]

Saw these guys in Little Rock. Great live band.

[@luciovids9208]

Loved the song but did not know what they looked like until I saw them on the M Special all those years ago. Thanks

[@user-pg3dk5fx9e]

This is an absolute treasure!

[@keithfinsley330]

Saw this when I was a kid. Still love it. Henry "H-Bomb" Weck, a human windmill behind a set of drums! RIP Cub Koda.

[@RonaldJFrump]

Saw these guys open for Skynyrd, who was opening for Mountain. Sadly, Brownsville Station was booed off the stage. Cub flipped the audience off as they walked off.

[@KMC544]

3rd and 4th grade listening to bruins games and AM radio under my pillow like a lot of you guys out there. Fond memories…

[@keithhackett4252]

I was one of those kids back in 3rd grade listening on my transistor radio as well. Great childhood to spend in the 70s decade.

[@SteveKraus]

Gotta love the glasses. Great 70's memories.

[@DrGargani]

hail to the live! energy plus.....

[@ReverendSoupbone]

Only the ‘70’s could produce those glasses and those bangs! There has to be some regret behind it now😅😅😅

[@TheSteveSteele]

Regret that they signed a bad contract and never had another hit. That’s all they regret.

[@murdockscott]

OK, I have heard this song countless times for many decades but I had never seen them perform until just now and I was kinda shocked. I half expected handle bar mustaches and fringe suede jackets! What I did NOT expect was a “glam rock, proto-hair metal by way of Cheep Trick” visual vibe! I guess they were ahead of their time. I am even more shocked to discover that they were a three piece! Neat.

[@mchlwilson1]

Wow - singer is a TOTAL GEEK!

[@stevewest3908]

Isn’t the singer one of the Hansen brothers from slap shot?

[@marktele8061]

I saw BS open for Johnny Winter around 1975. They lasted about 2 songs - they were pelted with bottles, shoes & spare change.

[@karaDee2363]

A song I'll never forget❤

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for sharing.

[@alanedmonds4272]

CLASSIC!🎸

[@sir.fender6034]

RIP Cub Koda. Cub died on this day 24 years ago.

[@kbrewski1]

Drugs?

[@jimwagner60]

​@kbrewski1 I saw Cub play locally here in Michigan about a year before he passed. He looked really grey, but his playing was fantastic . He suffered from kidney disease.

[@1sttvbn]

@@kbrewski1Kidney disease, he was only 51. Cub was a scholar of music history. He wrote a fantastic reference book on the blues, as well as a book called “Blues For Dummies”. I still have the former somewhere in my house. Sorely missed.

[@Vangremlin81]

I saw Cub fronting local band Mugsy at Second Chance in Ann Arbor in the late seventies. Great performance, great venue.

[@user-yg8dh1fw6l]

​@@Vangremlin81Cub Koda and the Points. I saw them at Studio Lounge in Westland.

[@dondee5439]

The lead singer looks like Donnie Iris. Donnie had a hit in 1980 called AH! LEAH!

[@VallinSFAS]

70's 🌟GLAM🌟 INVENTED 80's Hair Metal!

[@Sharronneedles13]

Shit is gay asf litterally

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

ROCK & ROLL DOESN'T GET ANY CORNIER THAN THIS. 🌽😂🌽😂🌽

[@jacolen3791]

Perfectly stated🤣

[@recordguy4321]

The Cub-Master an american treasure, we miss you Cub and the Del-Tino's miss you!

[@denvergrantz2480]

This was on my 2nd birthday! Aw yeah!

[@Granddad56]

I saw them live in 74. Loudest 3 guys I've ever heard.

[@user-yv3xr1qc6t]

That’s what Rock-N-Roll was meant to sound and look like. FUN!

[@eflows]

I started high school the year this song came out.

[@Marksleftboot1]

This brings back memories! I still got the album!

[@BobbyMidnightRocks]

This was the first 45 single i ever bought when i was in grade school. Never seen them before till now. Some times it takes 50 years to see something. Im like, "This is them?" i didnt know they were a 3 piece.

[@djtut_clt5236]

Never knew they were from Ann Arbor!! GO BLUE!!!

[@michaelingram-dp7qd]

brownsville station a true great awesome rock n roll band

[@leeinoregon1326]

Take notes kids, that's how a bass player rocks a mullett, heels, and a bad-ass onesie.

[@toddbishop1139]

Henry banging it out on the drums! Whoot Whoot. Great memories of School House Rock studio.

[@miketelles1]

Wow! Brings back memories 😂 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@shirlysmilesmusic6919]

Loved this song but never seen them! Wow thank you!!

[@erestube]

I love the way the audience just sits back cool and takes it all in. None of that "Get up on your feet" hype. However, he did mention guacamole . . .

[@kbrewski1]

They were probably confused when he came out looking like he was going to referee an oil wresting match!

[@babavanga4369]

hell yeah.....when music ruled

[@LithaJones-td2jx]

I remember this song

[@Slammy555]

That's awesome, much better than the more popular remake. I guess that happens a lot, songs ahead of their time.

[@garyprusha3883]

What a badass guitar tone!!!!!!

[@karldettling5981]

I taught cub how to play jailhouse rock in my bedroom one day and he turned that into smokin as a way to thank me for teacher him. I am the guy that was smokin with cub and i am fang in the song. And that's history !!

[@lamplighter2085]

These guys are feeling it, and it feels real good!

[@chumbels]

First concert opened for johhnny,winter. Florida. 74?

[@timcarter7833]

The original and the only version worth listening to!!

[@TheSteveSteele]

Such a Michigan band.

[@quiteright623]

Saw them open for the J. Geils Band back in 1974 .. GREAT SHOW !!

[@stevesarvis5464]

Seen them back up James gang in mitchell so. Dakota. Was great.

[@unclekennymusic]

God they were loud, miss ya Cub Coda...!!!

[@lancegerrish2616]

Love it.

[@michaelfiend7842]

Those glasses are quite a choice.

[@vanessalutz154]

No lip synching. No band in a box. The 70s were the best.