The Meters 1974

[@SKB_puppets]

God bless whoever had the task of captioning whatever he said in whatever language that is

[@rockets4kids]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2e3o5SCf8tpn9k

[@firstrax]

Incredible introduction by Dr. John

[@toddberger8611]

This is some of the best music EVER!

[@pretorious700]

That's pure organic analog funk right there, brothers and sisters.

[@judyengle7728]

Saw them at Tipitina’s many times. Was aware we were in the presence of greatness.

[@TimInSeattle]

George Porter Jr is still laying down the groove at the Maple Leaf bar Monday Nights. They have a great stream.

[@ptrgreeny]

Glad they subtitled Dr. John for Japanese....how about in English too. 😉

[@keithieboy61]

Did he even know? RIP Mac - funkin hero!

[@stukksmith122]

LOL! RIP Doc Mac. We miss dat dude!

[@hermanstewart1463]

Whenever and wherever the Meters were performing in New Orleans we made sure we got tickets early before they were all bought.

[@stephendenton2985]

The whole concept of pocket.. throw it away and luxuriate in this good shit.. so far behind the beat it’s almost criminal, I love it ❤

[@deanrispler1923]

That transition into Jungle Man with Ziggy slowing down is fucking NASTY! What a drummer! What a band! Rules.

[@99rpm]

Nice to see a percussionist front and center and guitar & bass in the back

[@HoneyWindbutton]

Priceless footage of some of the greatest to ever do it

[@jcm78]

I love the Meters and dig Dr. John as well so seeing him was a plus. I forever called him Mac rebonak(sp?) because he was introduced by his full name during the Last Waltz. Later on I got hip to Nola funk by looking for him and discovered these guys in the process. I still keep both on constant rotation in my playlist.

[@orkoong8694]

those guys are not joking .. best funky rythm band.

[@jmgmarcus808]

One of the greatest bands EVER!!!!!!!

[@matsnilsson565]

Almost right there my funk friend. They are the BEST!

[@fordtruck4512]

jmgmarcus EVER!!!!

[@cedriclashar8905]

One of the greatest most underrated bands ever

[@matsnilsson565]

You got it!

[@jhassett2]

No.. not really...just another 70s bar band.....

[@bilhamcobly1]

These guys were simply one of the greatest bands ever and they difined a genre. How many bands can say that?

[@matsnilsson565]

Well put, this is a band that is sooo underappreciated. For us who know our way around rhythm already got it, but the mainstream will never get this!

[@matsnilsson565]

It sounds like you're one of us "Funkateers" who totally understand where the FUNK came from. THE METERS surpasses JAMES BROWN and THE JB'S in a different way. JAMES BROWN laid the bricks but THE METERS originated the all-familiar pattern of FUNK!!! The "JOSIE" years from the number one FUNK group ever are regarded in my book as the pinnacle of funk!

[@jokervienna6433]

I´d say that Mr Brown defined the genre - he is the kitchenfloor. The Meters added more ingredients, threw some other ingredients out and where really good - but we have to mention Mr Brown. What he did to soul & funk is again simply the kitchenfloor.

[@MattDobson1991]

listening to this on google play music. The recordings are so clean it sounds recent. What a band.

[@matsnilsson565]

ALLEN TOUSSAINT & MARSHALL E. SEHORN is the answer, the production is outta' this world and was years ahead!

[@Aerodupont]

Saw them opening for the rolling stones in 1978 they totally nailed it I didnt know them then ... I found the Stones Pales & tasteless

[@AndersTornqvistsvedbergh]

Dr John feeling just fine!

[@kavityphiller4891]

It doesn’t get any better than this- feel good music for sure.

[@wolframhohmann1300]

Zigaboo is a killer drummer

[@mattc.883]

The Meters are the unsung heroes of funk. Clearly have been influential for 40 years. Jungle Boogie by EWF is really a sped up Jungle man for example.

[@mikefinney423]

Even if instructed to do so for the TV production, how in the Hell could people sit for this? That place should looked like a motherfunkin' Soul Train studio.

[@PeterElz]

It is such a pity there aint so much video recordings of the Meters.

[@matsnilsson565]

Just think if a live recording from an outing around 70' with THE METERS was ever found, this would surely be called a holiday by me!

[@Harold710]

Probably before good video equipment was made.

[@serious_cheese]

@@Harold710there was definitely good equipment it was just very expensive so the meters just didn’t go out of there way to record anything.

[@johnstuchlik5828]

There is an audio recording of meters set at n.o. jazz fest.recorded about 1970.heard it on wwoz festing in place,internet stream.

[@matsnilsson565]

Dr. John is some character that got some of the meters magic included in two of his albums, need i tell you that these were some baaaad FUNKY outings? Give me more live footage from the best and funkiest band ever, when they were in their prime!!!! Edit: GEORGE PORTER JR and JOSEPH "ZIGABOO" MODELISTE was and still is the unquestionable rhythm duo EVER!

[@Randomoccurences1]

Look up a picture of Dr. Teeth from the Muppet Band and tell me that that puppets character wasnt based off Dr. John.......

[@chilblain1]

@@Randomoccurences1 It is known.

[@samok.8861]

Plastered.

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

@@samok.8861smacked out and walked out

[@gmanluto]

RIP Art Neville, go in peace good Sir.

[@robertvonfindevogel6985]

Vorgruppe der Rolling Stones in Bremen Mai 1976! War ein Super Concert damals! Als junger 19 jähriger Hering, heute 60J.

[@svbarr]

Those SG System amps were called KNEE KNOCKERS. Great amps but heavy as hell - all tube beasts. But they had those sharp aluminum frames that cut the shit out your legs if you didn't carry them JUST RIGHT. Amazing Band though...lol

[@jwardbass4452]

By far the greatest introduction I’ve ever seen

[@mikefinney423]

Yep, definitely great. Another good one is the intro to The Clash's 1982 Kingston, Jamaica performance. It's a good one, given the situation at hand. Look it up.

[@talktalk2]

Yes, Lawd!

[@doorag_nationwide]

that cat wuz high

[@jwardbass4452]

@@doorag_nationwide Maybe so. I don't think I realized at the time I made the comment that that was the legendary Dr. John, which just makes it that much better. However, it's fair to say that he remained weird in the best way possible, on drugs or not, throughout his life.

[@doorag_nationwide]

@@jwardbass4452 yep that guy rules

[@TuxedoCatCartoons]

Dayum. Talented musicians and some super phat grooves.

[@JamRealm]

How in the world are all those people in the audience just sitting there like idiots? I can't help my body from gettin' down to this every time! RIP Mr. Neville.

[@TDC5]

because they're not allowed to get up and dance. pretty typical for a lot of studio broadcasts back then. try even coughing or clearing your throat on carson. you'd be kicking rocks in seconds.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Its because it's a euro audience

[@bobevans2329]

@@GUITARTIME2024 They're in Chicago. This particular crowd didn't have the funk yet.

[@JoeMicroscope]

@@bobevans2329 Lets just hope they have the funk now!

[@talktalk2]

@@GUITARTIME2024 That's exactly what I thought, until I got to searching online and discovered that this was taped in Chicago. I saw a few heads bop while the camera went from left to right facing the band.

[@shawnmcginnity3786]

Great days of music

[@feinblaeser]

Some of the most grooooovin' tracks I ever heard!

[@ernestbutler4141]

Man it was Crazy Growing up in New Orleans and Attending High School Dances With THE METERS Performing,I'd try to be All Cool like,No I don't Dance fast,But they'd Play Songs Like LOOK A PY PY and JUNGLE MAN and My Feet would Dance Anyway.😁😎✌🤘💙🖤luv ya byo eJ da junga min

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

dr. john: the best compere since bob hope. saw this lot in 74 -- lotta noddin' going on.

[@whocaresboutdat3972]

Never forget seeing them in Tips back in the early days.....

[@THESTIG-cc7fq]

Well l must have been living under a rock for the last 65 honestly never ever heard of this group.l thought l knew all my soul funk bands, apparently not 😂😂

[@nikolaosmosxakis3395]

very very good...................................................................

[@Rastafarian1882]

Zigaboo is the best drummer EVER as far as I am concerned. Is it "correct" playing? Nope! But it sure is perfect to me!

Yes.. at least in terms of how far and wide he influenced drummers. I've heard punk drummers say he's their fav.. I've heard Ringo say he can't come close, I have heard Purdie.. say nothing about him LOL.. (purdie loves his own image haha) .. Steve Gadd loves him. And since like 1955 or something rediculous like that Zig helped create the dance beat of the last 60 years. Next to James Browns drummers.. most sampled. Correct is subjective. Every drum teacher has a different outlook and influence. One wants to be Buddy Rich the other wants to be Geddy Lee. It should be about the personality.

[@allrequiredfields]

@ You're thinking Neil Peart, rather than Geddy.

[@groalerable]

it's not wrong, he's just shifting levels of straightness/swing, which is what the music intended.

[@MicrophonicFool]

The sweet Lord of syncopation to be sure

[@matsnilsson565]

@@MicrophonicFool This is the best way of describing the one and only syncopating drummer god!

[@kimzombik6821]

so crazy to see the audience sitting down! i am like popcorn listening to this: up and funking!

[@Mr223P]

Incredible footage...

[@yup171]

ya man drogba plays an awesome bongo. So many talents...

[@radiodiffusionfrancaise1591]

congas too

[@rhno3842]

Look! It’s the New Orleans Beatles!!

[@zayneunderwood1488]

I was bouncing by the fourth beat love it!!!

[@toddrunt]

RIP ART! YOU RULE!

[@emlonify]

R.I.P Art Neville Legendary!

[@catdaddy3302]

RIP Papa Funk and Dr. John.🙏🏻

[@stanleydubroca2626]

😢

[@bigsby19]

Killer guitar tone!

[@trouty65]

What a Band !

[@wabankik]

...Picked Up -Ka py py On Spring Green Remastered, Half a century gone and it Still Sounds Solid! , The Meters Had A distinctive Sound that was untouchable...was That Mac Rebennack introducing Them, sure sounded Like Him!...

[@hugostahlbaum8714]

Sound of my youth in the 70s. Funk like that you could only hear in Germany in small clubs, no 24/7 Hits on airplay.

[@claudecat]

Wow! I've loved this band for most of my adult life - I'm 61. Never thought to look for video until now. This is the shit... The real NO funk from the best band ever to do it. My favorite drummer ever, sounding just like the early records as opposed to the WB stuff where they kinda ruined his drum sound with the production trends of the time (deadened snare mostly). Music gets no better than this.

[@matsnilsson565]

I'm sorry to tell you, this is what we "METERS" have to cope with, there are no other live performances (prove me wrong) from this legendary and mostly seminar group ever. I have searched my whole life for anything regarding "Live" and "1969-1970" and came up with...🤷

[@guitarglue]

RIP Art and Mac!

[@bteitleman]

They are together!

[@lastfirst4246]

cant get much more broken down than this..

[@tvacchino]

That some FUNK right there!

[@edgook]

Thanks, man! Fantastic band!!

[@TheSweep12]

This sound...💚 something like the wailers...catch a fire era

[@matsnilsson565]

Ahh another rhythm addict! The BARRET brothers are in my top five list of "Rhythm duos".

[@claudecat]

There are parallels between reggae and NO music for sure. Older NO artists were quite influential in Jamaica.

[@claudecat]

@@matsnilsson565 Agreed! Tom Ardolino/Joey Spampinato on your list?

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

Jamaicans could pick up New Orleans radio stations and it made an impact!

[@n2myblk57]

The almighty funky Meters.

[@nosaintntx]

Very Cool! Thanks for postin! Gives me goosebumps.Dr John and The Meters!George Porter Jr is God!

[@jacquesleruth9155]

+nosaintntx GPJ is the funkiest dude to ever walk this planet

[@matsnilsson565]

I totally agree, but someone like "BOOTSY" would have something to say about our statement!

[@jacquesleruth9155]

lol no doubt, but George is God!

[@matsnilsson565]

Especially the tracks he played on with "the man" around 70´ are next to rhythm perfection and almost not human, he was the relentless "machinery" (too much for JAMES to cope with) at the time for JAMES BROWN and his universe of super bad FUNK! But, there's always a but right? GEORGE PORTER JR. and "ZIGABOO": the rhythm undisputed gods, played in a whole different league! They are soo synched, tight and they interlock each other on the verge to become one essence! I have never to this day heard anything like THE METERS, my time spending listening to rhythm-based music must be counted in decades rather than hours and years, so I have a pretty solid foundation to back up what I love! Sorry, almost slipped my mind. Never forget the accent to the rhythm (the other way around than all other genres) LEO and ART provided, without them, THE METERS wouldn't have to be! My two cents anyway :)

[@jacquesleruth9155]

i'll have to check that out.... but yea you right! cannot beat the rhythm section of George and Zig. They are the undeniable GOATS! long live the funk baby

[@nadavshelly7008]

1. set video to 3:14 2. speed playbak on 1.25 3. GOOD LORD

[@treythompson3083]

How the crowd sits still is beyond me!?

[@MrAMO73]

Has the camera man got something against guitar players or what?!

[@allrequiredfields]

How about the audio mix for the first tune? It's BONGOS! With The Meters as their backing band 🤣

[@raserx63]

Camera man’s credo : “Guitar solo.... quick show the bass player !” 😅

[@Kevin-kr5ok]

Dr. John is fryed right there my son !

[@sourbis]

Awwwe my mom much have been funy to cause she was born 1973...why could i have been there

[@isaiahsroom9781]

😂😂😂

[@Simonsmukke]

Jimi Hendrix on the congas :)

[@craigberry4051]

Some serious funk.

[@jadefamousartist5242]

Hi From The Sky ✨✨✨

[@ernestbutler4141]

I said once i'll say it again.growing up listening to this everday of my life,you'd think i could dance better,huh EJ. yuo dinse lik yo byo dat udder nerd labra,nerds cnt dinse dumiy.😁😎🤘🖤💙✌luv ya byo eJ

[@shawnmcginnity3786]

Great group

[@patdug286]

holy fuck, i love this shit

[@SixTenVisuals]

Dr. John??

[@fffradioalcatrazjohntrudel1889]

Fantastic

[@Agnos66]

Art Neville died at 81, July 22nd, 2019

[@gregoryfrancis3899]

Pocket bursting from deep fat funk shit. Groove has no hope of going anywhere else. Damn!

[@hardhoagie3809]

Man that announcer was feelin it, in a crowd full of stiffs lol

[@KBRblues]

Pretty sure that was DR. John lol

[@captainbart]

Trombone Shorty is working on a reunion, and if any can make that happen, its Shorty Andrews.

[@mikastu]

Wow heroin is amazing.

[@sticktrik]

Stuart Or LSD!!!!!

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Given the year, I'ma say qualuuds, weed, and bourbon to set the mood, and bumps of coke to keep it going. Vivé le cocktail!

[@Shizzmonger]

just curious, why do you say that?

[@daviddawson1718]

Bourbon and weed I'm sure, since they played music in the '70s, but not enough to make it sloppy. Nothing against drugs, I just think "good show " and leave it

[@hundredsandmillions]

You see in Japan, it is illegal to show the guitarist.

[@ST-xg3gy]

Dr. John. Was that an act? That voice and everything?

[@salrodriguez51]

I would've call the fire department !

[@jag2039]

FAR -OUT in bringing back the FUNK So cool 😎🎸✌🏻️

[@katrinauribe8087]

Nice.

[@MChristina]

is this the original tempo or is it slowed down a bit?

[@arabiandiscofunkeleventh9167]

great

[@slaprakshas]

Snarky Puppy wouldn't exist if these guys weren't there...

[@NFRMRY]

Man just daaamn!

[@admarhermans1]

❣️

[@VitoMusic88]

How is everyone sitting down...oh, this isnt SOULTRAIN.

[@秀夫高間]

ビートが強烈‼️

[@shapshooter7769]

I can feel DEA and USADA knocking on my door

[@drissaudia1323]

0:26 who talks like that? He sounds either high or drunk! That’s not an accent!

[@daveburnham9111]

Thats Dr John !!!

[@rogerrice5325]

You better recognize!!!

[@阿部太郎-q2d]

ネビルブラザーズにも全盛期があったかと思いますが、ミーターズの全盛期も、この頃のはず。だとすると、アートネビルには、ミーターズ以前のソロ時代も含めて、3回の全盛期があった。そんな人、なかなかいない。

[@jbstein]

Did Dr. John have his own TV show??

[@jeppebredahl6668]

Is that a Rogers Dynasonic snare??

[@chilblain1]

Dr John is young and high as hell. Meters relaxed nasty as usual.

[@jhmorgan72753]

I hear Little Feat !!!

[@shawnmcginnity3786]

Saw dr John twice

[@jackharkins1689]

Doesn’t get better with the Dr and his wooden staff.

[@robertozambelli9110]

R.I.P.

[@dp3580]

That Hat... 👍🏼