The Marshall Tucker Band - This Ol' Cowboy - 11/29/1975 - Sam Houston Coliseum (Official)

The Marshall Tucker Band - This Ol' Cowboy
Recorded Live: 11/29/1975 - Sam Houston Coliseum - Houston, TX
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[@RCHeath]

People have no idea what an outstanding and underrated musician Toy Caldwell was. And never with a pick.

[@frankcrockard6902]

He was fantastic. Great memories of a great band. Grew up in the 60's and 70's listening to and watching, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels, Skynyrd, Allman Bros, Wet Willie, Amazing Rhythm Aces, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Sea Level and Dixie Dregs. What a great time for music. Great southeastern bands that were fantastic, but never made it to the true big time were the likes of Locust Fork Band, Telluride, Hotfoot, the Mortals, among others.

[@tomgarrett6303]

Rockstar.

[@user-hy7up1zn1l]

Marshall Tucker band is at the top for bands that didn’t get enough credit. I’m 33 and I remember when I was a kid and my dad turned on mtb i felt that shit. Still jam it today.

[@debbiebeccia9277]

Good for you! I ❤ to hear this kind of stuff!

[@Alpharizzchad]

Both brothers.

[@therussiandragon616]

R.I.P. Caldwell Brothers. True talent. While working backstage security in the mid 1970s, I met Tommy Caldwell when he came up to talk to me after the sound check. He asked me if I knew of their music, and I said, yes, I thought "Where We All Belong' was a great mix of country, blues, jazz and rock & roll. He seemed surprised that a Midwesterner knew of them. He convinced me to walk back to where their dressing room was, to have a beer and a sandwich, since, as he aptly put it, I "looked like a skinny college boy." I told him I was working, but he insisted I have a cold beer with him. Unable to resist, I had just cracked a cold one when the security supervisor turned the corner with Al Bashara, the promoter. Both gave me a look, and Tommy Caldwell put his arm over my shoulder and said, "Hey, I made him do it -- he's providing security for the band." The miracle was that I wasn't fired.

[@deksea]

Love this band. Incredible talent. What a great story, Tom, thanks for sharing.

[@greglarry11]

Why can't I read the rest of Thomas Saxe comments?

[@thomasmallow9053]

While working backstage security in the mid 1970s, I met Tommy Caldwell when he came up to talk to me after the sound check. He asked me if I knew of their music, and I said, yes, I thought "Where We All Belong' was a great mix of country, blues, jazz and rock & roll. He seemed surprised that a Midwesterner knew of them. He convinced me to walk back to where their dressing room was, to have a beer and a sandwich, since, as he aptly put it, I "looked like a skinny college boy." I told him I was working, but he insisted I have a cold beer with him. Unable to resist, I had just cracked a cold one when the security supervisor turned the corner with Al Bashara, the promoter. Both gave me a look, and Tommy Caldwell put his arm over my shoulder and said, "Hey, I made him do it -- he's providing security for the band." The miracle was that I wasn't fired.

[@boneholster7096]

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@maryrogers8088]

I met Toy after one of their concerts one night. This was after Tommy passed. He was with another guy, we had a party going till 4am. Gosh what a great guy. Just an average Joe.

[@charlesbraun8867]

Man there was something in the water down south in the 60s and early 70s , just so much great music came from that part of the country.

[@kyleharrington1228]

favorite marshall tucker band song ever

[@joeyricefried9621]

They have SO MANY underrated songs!!

[@danl166]

I went to school in the 70's...this was my theme song. All the girls I met, loved, left.... this was what got me through to the next week, day, girl. Soooo Thankful for the Caldwell Brothers and Marshall Tucker Band. Now, in my late 60's, I listen to this with my heart and soul, and tears in my eyes for the perfect sound they developed. The lyrics we exactly my life. So much fun, so much heartbreak, and so much promise for the next relationship....Thomas, Toy, Jerry, George, Chris, Stuart, Rick...thank you for a GREAT LIFE AND MUSIC...!

[@markpowell4082]

Went to school in the 70's, in my early sixties now. and I hear ya brother!!

[@brucewehner9677]

I got a dear John letter yesterday afternoon. This was the first song that popped into my head. Couldn't help but play it.

[@danl166]

@@brucewehner9677 Hey Brother, There's always another one around the bend. Mark hears you, and me too....it'll get better, and we'll all thank the MTB for the boost to our souls. Always give your best effort and you'll never feel badly in end! Play it over and over.

[@jimcourt6220]

Love the original mttb

[@kitsmith806]

One of my favorite bands! I miss the sound , driving as I play their music on my car radio. They remind me of a time when my life was less complicated and before many of my family members were still alive. ❤️🙏🏽

[@iandehner3232]

I’m still young, but my parents used to play this when I was a child and it has stuck with me ever since. What an incredible song made by an extraordinary group of talented people, R.I.P Caldwell brothers

[@TheDude0fLife]

What a great underrated band.

[@vulgarresponse7080]

I,m an English man and they have been my favourite band for over fourty year's

[@Strimbles]

I didn't fall in love with MTB until I moved to Yorkshire, UK recently from California.... It sounds very good in the peak district & surroundings!!

[@billmcpheeters1888]

What a truly great band and unique sound. I loved their music from the first time I heard "Can't you see" and bought every album. What's really unique is that most of the original members were Viet Nam veterans who served their country, unlike most coward politicians today.

[@vincelong3132]

True, brother

[@steveb931]

I didn't realize marshall tucker band were politicians. That's good to know

[@timc844]

I hope someone noticed the drumming by Paul Riddle. Listen to the studio version. The man is laying down runs, playing ghost notes, giving it a frenetic feel. That's what lifts the song.

[@tomlovinggood265]

Never gets old

[@bobby33x97]

I think these guys were the greatest of the Southern Rock bands!

[@bishlap]

I don't know about BEST, that's a lot of talent to be called best(anything) but, Marshall Tucker LIVE were as good as anyone!!

[@mikefields4136]

I agree. Musically, they was the best of all of them, and by far the most diverse

[@banjominer9682]

Drunk as a skunk on this night?

[@gtc1961]

Agreed, along with CDB.

[@Beemer917]

The song is a gift to men. When she turned your heart into steak tartare, you've always got this old cowboy.

[@porfiriocanojr4249]

Man this song reminds me of my buddy Charlie Harris each time he'd hear it he break into a funny little dance God rest his soul

[@mkr4922]

My wife and I went to see Marshall on our honeymoon…45 years ago…We still love this band

[@GMBogart]

So lucky to have seen these talented musicians several times.

[@SpiralArchitect74]

Jerry Eubanks was such an integral part of the original band. God Bless THE MTB!

[@fuzzybutkus3951]

Agreed he didn’t get the credit he deserved. Planning all wind instruments that made them different.

[@phillipoverstreet9077]

This was my favorite song. When Marshall Tucker came to Macon, Georgia in 1975, I was there to hear them and my favorite song. While they was setting up after the band before them I made a run to the restroom. When I got back to my seat they was already on stage performing. I waited for "This ol Cowboy".and never heard it. After the concert I told a friend I couldn't believe they didn't do my favorite song he said they did. It was the first song when they came on stage, I missed it.

[@karaDee2363]

I feel lucky to have gone to their concerts in 1976 & 78...

[@maryannvitelli5818]

Been loving these guys for 40yrs. 💛💛💛

[@scorpiousantares]

I was there. miss the old Sam Houston Coliseum. small place but good times there.

[@martymaceda6829]

2020 lockdown, good time for this great cowboy spend the night alone song.

[@johnthompson5319]

Amen Brother

[@TravelinBoneSC]

Right on! My new band's covering this tune for future gigs. Love it!✌️

[@wrightchix]

Time for the South's Gonna Do It Again, oops that Charlie, their buddy.

[@omahahaha]

2021 and I am just now checking out their music. I love it!

[@joanjett8814]

Fond of the flute .. my daughter played for years now.. such a beautiful place in my heart .. love this amazing song

[@mlm8081]

there will never be another like these guys! Toy we miss you

[@rawcoyote]

Paints such a picture, and been there and such, so, means something too. Always will be one of my favs, since way back then, as a matter fact, I have the "cassette". lol

[@michaelnivens6267]

rest in peace Tommy one of my all-time favorites

[@sheilabarron4526]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Always Loved them AWESOME AMAZING BAND(RIP BROTHERS)✌💙

[@vanmorrison915]

Man i was born and raised right next door to these guys spartanbhrg s.c im in greenville s.c been here all my life bout 30 mins if that away from where the original marshall tucker band formed getcha all a pull off that shit beers shots and bottoms up to all you badassed cats that love this music

[@stewartwilbanks4294]

Beautiful song. Never gets old

[@WildBill1911]

I saw this band live many years ago. Great musicians. Listen to the drums. Very jazzy.

[@FUGYOO]

One of my very favorites from MTB. Thanks for sharing.

[@darrellgrady3624]

Such a great song and cool southern band, I got my first casssett tape of them in 1975 for a birthday present, I admire the band from then on I wish I got to see them play in their early years back when Tommy Caldwell was alive I’am thankful I got to see them (3 times total out here up in northern Ca. ( Kelseyville Konocti resort ) first time was 1995 two years after the talented Toy Caldwell passed away , love his guitar thumb picking and that he was a two term Marine Vietnam Veteran! ( respect that) Doug Gray did his best to carry on the great songs, he cool ! ( I got a standing picture of him next to me and my wife when we got to hang out with backstage with the band members ( Konocti Resort )before they Perfomance ( talk about great night ! I’ll never forget (phenomenal!!

[@sandrat6058]

I was there!

[@TWayneD1020]

REAL TALENT !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!

[@Strimbles]

FEELS LIKE SUNSHINE... GREAT SONG!!!

[@philsmith2489]

02-20-2023 in St. Pete. I hope to see you there.

[@philsmith2489]

Well, I found these cats still have it. God bless the MTB. Great show.

[@fuzzybutkus4699]

Jerry never gets mentioned but he is a great wind player and his harmonies a bang on.

[@maureenweber6932]

Nothing but the BEST!!!

[@vanmorrison915]

Just went to see them in spartanburg this past summer they kicked ass big time

[@carringtonritchie8154]

no comments. you gotta be kidding me. This is an all time love lost song. "soon as I kiss the lips of another women I'm gonna forget all about you" Sparkle City's finest

[@BifMcAwesome]

+Carrington Ritchie - SOUTH CAROLINA REPRESENTIN'!! (Fav line from Idiocracy). Eat a extra helpin' of chili cheese fries at the Beacon for me - I'm on the road and can't get back before February.

[@johnprekurat6960]

In this version he's getting back, not to Dallas, but to Houston; and he cunningly alters the lyrics to - "As soon as I spread [rather than kiss] the lips of another woman, I'm gonna forget about you." (Notice his mischievous smile.) 0:05

[@HelloitsmeTara]

I love this song always have and always will ❤🎸🎻🎼📻

[@tombonaroo4417]

🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@michaelolson9881]

this song got me through a hard breakup. thanks MTB

[@johnskorupa1364]

I went to a small club in Chicago around 1989 or 1990.Toy Caldwell on his own.He had to walk thru the crowd while playing,no stage.Fantastic to see and hear him twenty feet in front of me.

[@farmalltractor]

Spartanburg, SC where you at???

[@erichanhauser3190]

This Band Is Awesome.

[@dadoodadaa6282]

RIP Toy and Tommy, we miss you 💗

[@aaronbeltrancabron79]

Made my day!

[@boneholster7096]

"As soon as I spread the lips of another woman, I'll be forgetting all about you." That's not the studio version! LOL

[@Strimbles]

YES!! & Doug's expression is priceless

[@Jp-hv9zj]

As soon as i spread the lips of another woman im gonna forget all about you.... Damn first time ive heard that improvised lyric.

[@dontbringmedown1900]

fabulous ...Thanks

[@tommissouri4871]

This was my work philosophy for many years. I worked on a contract basis, and was no different than rental furniture. So when they needed a scapegoat, I was gone. Or when the job turned into a nightmare, from internal politics or whatever, I took it in stride and found something else in a few weeks. Work a week, and hit the road again was often like 3 or 4 months, but same idea. Or maybe it was "Take the Money and Run" because I did that. Bargain for high rates, since I knew most weren't going to last. I never kidded myself that they might want to hire me permanently. Well, several did, but only to cut my high rates down to cheap salaries. There is a tremendous amount of independence in this song.

[@markpappas9858]

Great story, Thomas!

[@frankpalumbo8384]

The boys of Spartanburg SC

[@tomgarrett6303]

Who plays a flute other than jethro tull … and this is a kickass southern country rock jam band. Legends.

[@darinkelley116]

Great song

[@Michael-fi2bt]

Amen and Amen

[@ShaunPanzer]

How can a person thumb down this ? The band is so jamming and cool and that guitar is great !

[@scott25624]

this is top shelf.

[@tomgahagan7095]

Hell yes

[@therevelshome]

Right.This is from post 1980. Franklin Wilkie (Formerly of Garfield Ruff) is on bass.

[@albertrehlander1542]

This was an great concert. Very smoky though. The audience was very aromatic back then. Toy Caldwell's intro on the guitar hooked me for life.

[@gramps7056]

Raw talent.

[@Bildad1976]

Before retiring, I worked in both live sound & studio recording (small time, except for one gig for the first Pres. Bush). I say that to say this: for some strange reason, a few minutes ago, this song just popped into my head and I just had to hear it! However, the first two search results were the studio cut. I could not believe how awful the audio was! ...on BOTH of them! I don't remember it being that bad when I used to listen to the vinyl, so I suspect they were just poor dubs. The third option was this live cut, but if you're familiar with the audiophile preference for studio cuts over live cuts due to the poor audio quality of so many live recordings, you'll understand why I wasn't very hopeful. Obviously, I was happily surprised with the quality of the initial recording, AND the dub! Thank you for caring about good audio, and thank you for uploading this music that is near and dear to my heart, as it was part of the soundtrack of my "coming of age"! God bless!

[@Bildad1976]

And, oh yeah, SUBSCRIBED!

[@keithfitzgerald3536]

This was my unforgettable experience at the New Haven Coliseum on July 14, 1979: A friend and I, who'd earlier in the day gone to the SunFest at Yale Bowl to see The Beach Boys, walked into the Coliseum in the late afternoon through the backstage/loading dock entrance and hid separately until ticket-holders started coming in. We had at least two hours to kill. At one point, I took a stroll. A Hell's Angels "security" goon saw me, got pissed off, and escorted me out. I was walking in front of that scary guy. At one point, just before we reached the exit, he hauled off and slugged me in the back of the head. It was vile and really hurt. I went straight to the Sheraton Park Plaza Hotel where the bands stayed and asked at the front desk for Marshall Tucker's manager. I was given a room number and told I could go up to see him. His name was Joe McConnell. I told him my story. He was so empathetic and angry. He told me "I'll take care of you. Let's go back there. I want you to show me the guy who attacked you." We went back shortly before Orleans ("Dance with Me" and "Still the One") came on stage to open. I found the gang member and pointed at him. He saw me do it. The manager then found the head thug of the Hell's Angels and demanded that the goon be kicked out of the venue. That was done. Then the manager gave me a great floor-seat ticket and a backstage pass. One of the worst things that ever happened to me turned out to the most moving experiences I've ever had in achieving justice.

[@montysloungetv]

caldwell is letting his inner george benson to the surface - at a time when breezin was in the charts

[@markrobinson488]

Favorite song

[@lindsey9630]

I can't help but laugh when someone tells me they like Southern Rock, but they don't mention Marshall Tucker. Guess their Mamas didn't raise them right...

[@stevenmetzger3385]

Lindsey I'm from northeast Kansas 🇺🇸 & my momma raised me right! MTB is legendary

[@jaimtime]

Shit I’m from Tolleson Az and even we absolutely know The Marshal Tucker Band . One of the greatest in my book

[@stevenmetzger3385]

@@jaimtime We live in Tempe Arizona Now 🧔🏻👩🏻🐈🐈🐈🏠 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌵🍀 🤠🇺🇸

[@tompaul2591]

We know them up in Michigan, well at least some of us do

[@feltongailey8987]

I love this...but I like Toys voice on this one particularly.

[@RCHeath]

MTB just the best. Toy is sadly missed.

[@greydinimagicman]

Saw them bout 10 yrs ago

[@Gem0674]

Love you Doug! ❤️

[@sandrawadsworth5173]

Love♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@freedomfrom6827]

Hell ya! The best by far

[@philippiranian7107]

Outstanding show @ CW Post, opening act 4 Charlie Daniels 👏.

[@Condorman12]

me too , guys .

[@44musher]

Thems was the good olde dazes.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

yes sir..

[@RCHeath]

Give it hell Toy Caldwell. RIP.

[@garyhoward863]

O my....😎

[@willardarmbruster8111]

Paul Riddle!

[@markanthony1425]

Notice Toy playing guitar with his thumb.

[@hermangahn6353]

Can those SC boys play!

[@thomasgarman4295]

Thunder thumb

[@brianmackey6923]

This band never got the full credit they deserved they where outstanding imo . Also wet willie imo was the same way

[@underdoggo9064]

Legend has it Toy Caldwell could knock a sumbitch out with that thumb.

[@debrawardlaw4558]

The mixing of this version is not what Marshall Tucker sounded like. There is another live version of this song in 75 that will sting your eyeballs. MTB from Spartanburg SC. Plus the way Doug acted

[@barbarabrooks5009]

Debbie Wolf-Seymour

[@bishlap]

that's some ripping guitar !

[@therussiandragon616]

Playing a Byrdland with his thumb, too.

[@bishlap]

@Fuzzy Butkus late response here, BUT, so damn true... his tone along w/ his voice, what can't be said about such a true talent. A shame that his brother died so young and Toy never got over it either. A great band that will never get their due except by the people that saw them.

[@bishlap]

@@therussiandragon616 even on the Les Paul his thumb picking sound was like no other - add to that a fine voice... a true superstar that was blindsided by fate. Toy was never able to overcome Tommy's passing, and who could blame him. MAN, They were so good live - my friends and I loved all styles of music, and when I say we saw skynyrd and zeppelin and Aerosmith, the Who, floyd, ELP and Humble Pie in the 70's, The Marshall Tucker Band was up there w/ all of them. RIP

[@deeznuttz315]

I can’t figure out how he plays with his thumb like that.

[@rangerdanger4.074]

he’s fucking magical, nobody plays like him

[@garyrasberryjr.552]

I love this song, but I've always been partial to the studio version because Toy sang the lead. Nothing against Doug, but Toy's vocal is amazing.

[@billslaughter7651]

Dan are speaking of Toy Caldwell? The lead guitarist and singer? He died February 25, 1993

[@keithallen2791]

Dan is talking about Tommy Caldwell the bass player, died in 79 I believe

[@brianmackey6923]

Man Jerry could play flute

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

Boomer anthem. Never gets old.

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

Toy clearly listened to Wes Montgomery.

[@ventifamily]

Reminds me a little of Clay Cook! Guess he gets it from his Uncle Doug!

[@Demon-rq5de]

Pretty damn good

[@danmeisner7680]

This is NOT from 1975, more likely from 1980 after Tommy Caldwell died.

[@todtod5163]

Dan Meisner Dude Tommy Caldwell is in this vid with the cowboy hat on. He is playing lead guitar.

[@todtod5163]

Lear Driver Sorry about that , Thats Toy with the cowboy hat on. My bad.

[@CheetahMacX]

My husb said the same thing this was definitely not from 1975..this is Doug Gray feeling real good

[@Care960]

This was on their very first album. Except toy Caldwell sang this

[@davidshepherd7750]

Did he say, “...as soon as I spread the lips of another woman...”??!

[@josephaceto4087]

Just soooooo good! In my opinion, I'll take MTB over LS any day of the week!