Ep 39 - The Midnight Special Episode | October 26, 1973

[@HDZoXy]

It's incredible to have such thing for free on youtube

[@xbob]

I'm reading the Sly memoir right now and man, what a talent he is. I'm glad Sly Stone is getting the chance to be appreciated and honored for his large place in the history of modern music. Glad to be able to see this again!

[@chriskroll4166]

It's cool that he's performing on the show but the guy is too cracked up to host it . I mean he just talks s*** and meanders all over the place . You don't give a microphone to a crackhead. Sorry 😐

[@CardsAT]

Leave it to you, we would've never heard of 95% of rock music history's greats smh@@chriskroll4166

[@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc]

​@@chriskroll4166come on all that is not even necessary bro and first of all crack wasn't even out in 73 so what the hell are you even talking about

[@stephenowens3687]

​@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc Chris obviously wasn't cool, even in 73. Personally, I think he epitomizes the 70,s and his music will live forever.

[@cherylreaves253]

@@RonaldWilliams-qh7zcmy sentiments exactly.

[@andydixon2980]

Sly Stone and his band were just incredible. The arrangements, the grooves, the backing singers, the joy of it all.

[@gregoryduncan3067]

Any new episode of this gets an automatic thumbs up from me regardless of whether I've seen it yet ❤.

[@StephanieJeanne]

💯 For sure!!

[@standaman1963]

Yes indeed.

[@humanactivated1017]

That’s so woke !

[@Dr_Paul_Proteus]

Nice. I use the Like to mark episodes that I've seen.

[@gregoryduncan3067]

It's not woke. It's merit based because the show is so f**king good.

[@GailWeisman]

Right on, I also just read the Sly book, what a read, what a dude, what a band, what an era. There will never be another. Pure gold.

[@scottjohnson3226]

Sly Stone is the cool of cool! An American icon. Many thanks to him and his band for all of the wonderful music! ❤

[@lisazinn866]

🆒

[@StephanieJeanne]

This is going to be a blast! Sly and the Family Stone have always been one of my '70s favorites!🎉💥

[@sharonstark1014]

I watched the MIDNIGHT Special every weekend as a teenager in the early 70s. It was one of the best shows on TV

[@ChuckSchickx]

Sly and the Family Stone are total 🔥💯

[@TheRealPynkPanther]

more artists i have never heard of before...i can't WAIT to see and hear them❤❤❤ it's like the best wrapped gifts🎁

[@KittyGrizGriz]

I wanna take you Higher, baby baby baby LIGHT my FIRE!!! 🔥🔥🔥, you just can’t sit still when Sly is performing. It’s just not possible. A very catchy tune. Peace.

[@vincentdavis3453]

Wow, that was fun. Awesome trip back in time. Sly the Man. Great Show.

[@John60s70s]

I'm happy to see this again over 50 years later. Love Sly and Family Stone. Love his girl group Little Sister too.

[@robmatlock7675]

Another wonderful lineup 🎉. Sly and the Family Stone are the whole package as far as talent goes. Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons with their smooth harmonies and Melissa Manchester will bring it. I don't recognize the rest of the names, but I bet when I hear them I will recognize the music, probably those middle of the charts songs that Oldies channels don't play i love

[@Fiveandime]

I watched this as a toddler!!! Wow!! thanks for this. Now I know why my musical palette is so rich and diverse. Thanks Burt Sugarman

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Before media became scattered into millions of little ‘curated’ pieces, there were shows that put a real variety of styles together: Sly Stone, Melissa Manchester, Franki Vallee, Atlee Yeager. Something for everybody. It’s good to see names that faded alongside with ones that we still know. The musical past isn’t made up of just the hits we hear brought back in movie scores.

[@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc]

Boy Melissa Manchester got down on this episode wow the whole entire band and the way they were harmonize in oh wow damn I wish I could go back to the seventies I really miss that era heaven how you changed me

[@Fiveandime]

As a 3 year old this is all I wanted in my life ... watching back in 73 helped shape my musical pallet!!!

[@bcfreeman]

And what a show it was. Great performances by Sly and thr other bands. So glad Sly is still around.

[@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc]

👍🎛️😆🎸🎛️🎵🎶🎹🎼

[@MPKleiman]

Thank you Burt for sharing this great, great music series!!! Nothing better than Sly & the Family Stone to get you feeling happy!!!

[@rickhiggins4007]

Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons... The BEST!!!

[@AllTheBestCO]

Frankie is celebrating the big NINE-O this year! 90 years old! WOW! The old skavoots! ha

[@wdrsys3086]

In 1973, Frankie Vallie was already 39 yo. What a beautiful voice!

[@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc]

They had some serious classic tunes big girls they don't cry damn I remember that when I was a kid back in the seventies and the 80s I used to hear that a lot ha ha 👍💯

[@blessedandhappy3921]

As successful as Frankie V. and the four seasons were at the time of this performance there was much much more success and fame to come with December 1963,Oh what a night peaking at #1 on billboard hot 100 in 1975, Grease (is the word) #1 billboard hot 100 and more! including a broadway musical and movie (Jersey Boys) , a recurring role in The Sopranos and on and on and on. There was just no stopping a gutsy guy with a big heart , a good mind and an incredible voice.

[@forgottensage-o5o]

Frankie Valli has a one in a million voice combined with a signature uniqueness.

[@musicalSFCat]

One of my all time favorite Midnight Special episodes...hosted by legendary S.F. Bay Area's favorite band, Sly and the Family Stone.

[@battlecat4791]

Interesting....October 26 1973 was my 18th birthday. I signed for my own surgery (to repair a left leg that was shattered in a motorcycle accident two weeks earlier) early that morning. I was in traction in the hospital bed when this aired (this show actually aired at 12:00am on Saturday, October 27th). I was in no condition at the time to watch it, so I have never seen this show before. Such memories... Anyway, I am a true Sly and the Family Stone fan (to me he is one of the greatest pop/funk/soul/r&b geniuses) and live music on the Television was relatively rare back in those days, so The Midnight Special was quite a big deal. Thanks for uploading this so I can get a chance to actually see it...by the way, I think I have a bit of a crush on Sly's little sister Vaetta to the left at 5:37, the way she breaks into that funky little dance during the vamp...

[@andreaskallenbrunnen2614]

Sly, the real Pionier of all funky stuff!

[@jkdrummer9585]

A couple awesome drummers on this one. Sly’s new drummer Andy Newmark - totally ignored by the camera btw - and the truly great Danny Richmond with Mark Almond.

[@CoCotheTurtle]

Yeah, it was as if they had never heard one of their songs, done any blocking, or thought of some way to better present the band on TV.

[@claudearthur4532]

Danny Richmond! Mingus’ favorite drummer!

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

This show is iconic even after 51 years marking it's debut

[@janicetrimmell6897]

Another great one to come. I had not thought of Freddy Weller in decades. I listened to Paul Revere and the Raiders when I was in elementary school. My aunt supplied me with "16" magazines. I don't remember the exact timing, but sometime around 1967 Phil Volk (Fang) and another two members left the group. Freddy Weller joined then. I remember listening all the time to his solo endeavor, "Games People Play" a couple of years later. This will be a hoot. Of course I'm a fan of the Family and Mark-Almond. Can't wait.

[@AlmostReady504]

Every episode is just incredible I had forgotten some of these names. I was 10 years old when this originally aired

[@AllTheBestCO]

Ginko Biloba?

[@golds04]

Saw a lot of music in the 60’s and 70’s- Sly: was something truly special. Raucous- funky -playtime. ❤❤❤❤

[@garysmith8073]

Keep em coming !!!!!!! Love these shows. DONT STOP DONTSTOP!!!!!!!

[@TheZappawizard]

Mark-Almond's drummer is Dannie Richmond, he played with Charles Mingus! Stellar drummer.

[@luvbasses5487]

When I was little during the seventies, Frankie’s 45’s were in the pile…and I listened to em! That voice! I couldn’t believe it but it was true. Dawn and Sherry were the two that I always listened to…with those huge 70’s headphones. I loved it!

[@seanclark2531]

Oh yeah..this one is gonna rock!

[@lauriebarnes2999]

Can't wait, The Midnight Special!

[@TheTempleOfBoom]

Man we had PERFORMERS ! back then , and TALENT !

[@lencampa9049]

Thank u for showing us these artist and groups man does this bring bac memories what a good variety mix try to do this into to days world. a time GONE bye 😊

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

Never been a huge fan of Frankie Valli but damn, he knows how to entertain. His band was great, too. I also enjoyed Melissa Manchester. Mostly I know her hits. Never heard that song and really loved it. The harmonies were amazing.

[@lisamac00]

I love the four seasons!

[@lisamac00]

Sly and the family stone! Yes!!

[@StephanieJeanne]

Loved them!

[@MosheHaMayim4591]

Sly and the family good stuff - good memories. In the 70's we were all getting along before the politics of division got in the way.

[@lisamac00]

Hello all!! Another night at the Midnight Special!

[@StephanieJeanne]

Fantastic show!! I got my workout done, dancing! Thanks, Midnight Special!!😀😍💜

[@robmatlock7675]

Me too, though my rat terrier freaked out when I slow danced with her to that last Frankie Valli song

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Oh Yea!! 💃🔥💃🔥💃 Me Too!!

[@matthewbaduria]

Melissa Manchester is one of my favorites,what a voice.an pop icon.

[@therealcoolbert]

Now this is a show ! Freddy Weller of Paul Revere and the Raiders ! Sly & the Family Stone ! Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons (Joe Long, Demetri Callas, Gerry Polic & Lee Shapiro) HOLY CRAP!!!!! Someone slap me now!

[@QueenTings392]

Thank you 🙏🏾 for posting this. I love classic TV and have been wanting to watch this and The Flip Wilson Show. Man my parents and grandparents knew how to get on into it. Glad I grew up on good music and organic fun. 👌

[@JayBird911]

TGIF...thank you Midnight Special!!

[@lisamac00]

Melissa Manchester is amazing!

[@bluebear1985]

The next show from November 2, 1973 is a good one as well. It was hosted by Chuck Berry, and it also features appearances from Rick Derringer, The Edgar Winter Group, Fleetwood Mac, Shawn Phillips, Johnny Taylor, and Muddy Waters.

[@HM-LoveDylan]

I love it❤❤

[@notinmyUSMC]

It doesn't appear that Sly could have gotten any higher! 😉

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

Was just about to say that! :D

[@robmatlock7675]

LoL 😂

[@mham1330]

Can't wait. I'm clearing my calendar for this. Sorry Bob Ross.😗😀🤗

[@shable1436]

The lady Singer on the left, OMG she could have been time warped from 2020s, her style, her looks, her everything was so futuristic that it's insane. Just look at her wardrobe to her hair, that's all I'm going to say

[@agold1702]

Sly Stone = genius

[@chriskroll4166]

There are so many other groups out there that are way better than Sly . Isley Brothers and Parliament funkadelic blow him away . 😊

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@chriskroll4166I like the bands you mentioned, also Greenwood-Archer-Pine streets in Tulsa, OK = the GAP Band, they’re great also.

[@davidmccall4776]

Opinions vary.....​@@chriskroll4166

[@KTakahashi999]

Mark-Almond!!!

[@robinbolton6064]

WOW ! Mark Almond what a band !!!!!!

[@billfletcher7602]

Wow, Dannie Richmond, Charles Mingus's long time drummer playing with Marc-Almond here!

[@TheMrturn1]

Any mingus fan deserves a salute. Danny was amazing, MEDITATIONS at Town Hall.!

[@billfletcher7602]

@@TheMrturn1 He's one the greats in jazz and didn't really get the recognition that he deserves

[@kerbygator]

Back when black and white folks partied together more.

[@jsims149]

Thanks very much.

[@fumanchu1977]

Sly's the Guy. Funk as F*** a real big time musician and showman. The Family is in great shape. Andy Newmark is a driving force on drums

[@fernandoperdomomusic]

Atlee Yeager is insanely cool

[@joshjohnson753]

Found a blog talking about him, but seems like a tough guy to nail down!

[@Справедливыйчеловек-у3и]

So funky

[@adamklasicki]

Awesome version of U're The One

[@2_thumbs_up_baby]

Magic captured for the future

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Frankie Valli singing “ The Scalawag Song “ from his Motown recordings around this time.

[@barrymurphy1337]

OMG Atlee Yeager, where have you been all my life!

[@RalfHusch-cp5fl]

Vielen Dank!

[@gregoryduncan3067]

I like how they take 🗽 s with the thumbnails and switch positions and let Wolfman Jack have 1st position every once in a while. TMS people aren't mechanical robots.

[@themidnightspecialtvshow]

It's more about what's the best screen shot we can pull from old footage and positioning Wolfman based on the eye line of the host. We don't think much more than "cool picture"

[@gregoryduncan3067]

​@@themidnightspecialtvshowI didn't know it was that methodical. Interesting 🤔.

[@gregoryduncan3067]

If Gladys Knight and the Pips was blocking the logo, you can bet it was for good reason 👍.

[@ChrisStokes07]

Boom shackalacka boom shackalacka boom shackalacka!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

So good and so funky, love it!!

[@bene.divinocordeiro6196]

Adoro Melissa ❤

[@drfreud65]

Don't leave the live chat to hit the like button until it's over if you're on a phone. You can't get back into the live chat.

[@kerry_flynn]

awesome

[@pamharris990]

Sly rocks!❤❤❤

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

Wish I could take a trip back in time

[@hollygolightly7475]

Slys the funkiest man on this sweet swingin sphere ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@darrenrunning5415]

It's past peak Sly, but it should still be entertaining.

[@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc]

Station identification damn people don't say that anymore I remember that slogan back in the days 😂👍💯🎵🎶🎹🎼

[@bene.divinocordeiro6196]

Estou na expectativa ( como sempre )

[@rgs4x]

Last I heard Sly was living in a van near Venice Beach.

[@gregoryduncan3067]

Maybe he was in the chat room tonight watching it with us. Who knows?

[@MissMovieStar]

Love freddy Wellers music ❤

[@bene.divinocordeiro6196]

Sly Magníficos ❤

[@MaxStax1]

I bought the Sly and the Family Stone Greatest Hits Album back in the day. Say what you want, but try smoking a joint and listen to that album cranked up ,lol.

[@Zoetropeification]

Have to say I have never heard of Atlee Yeager until seeing line up here. And I was old enough to turn on the radio in 1973. Curious as to what his song will sound like.

[@ShawnStradamus520]

Sly Stone and James Brown invented Funk music. There was no Funk before them. We are eternally grateful…

[@loilt5091]

Homework time; NOLA & The Meters‼️

[@mikejones-qk2ou]

Good Drummers this show!

[@thatgirl7609]

No lip syncing like today

[@BoomerLicks]

Before there was Prince.......

[@straycatsean]

Atlee Yeager is why you watch this, nobody knows about that guy and it rules.

[@josephcalderone9687]

Manchester steals the show!!

[@ItWentChunkaCHUNK]

"Talk like a man" in falsetto has always hit me kinda funny...

[@AccurateCrabLegs]

Nobody wants to be alone with you, Atlee Yeager. Absolutely nobody.

[@pattiespetitetanks6181]

Far Out

[@robmatlock7675]

My birthday is coming up in March, I'm mentioning it now, so that is someone wants to buy me that Beautiful Belt Buckle for my birthday, you can save up to get it for me, LOL🤣🤣

[@StephanieJeanne]

Good luck with that. 😂

[@robmatlock7675]

@@Royale_with_Cheeze Lol

[@robmatlock7675]

@@Royale_with_Cheeze oh yeah, 1960 born member of Generation Jones, those who were to young to protest Vietnam, and went to high school on the 70s

[@robmatlock7675]

@@Royale_with_Cheeze Yep, my high school girlfriend and my 1st wife, (not the same person) were born in February and were Aries. My daughter was born on 31 March and is Tauris, as was my dad born on March 28th, My Gransons were born on 4 and 7 March and joined us in the Pisces club.

[@robmatlock7675]

@@Royale_with_Cheeze My ignorance shows, thanks for straightening that out, could fall into the "Senior Moment" arena, lol. 10 March for me.

[@tonyt8805]

"Stand" ❤❤❤

[@motnosniv]

l lived close to NBC studios in burbank, calif. l could have seen the midnight special live every week. tickets were free. but l figured why should l when l could just watch it at home. silly me as a teen...

[@rodney.tromiczak]

Freddy Weller from Paul Revere and the Raiders

[@JorgeCarlosGómez-r9n]

Correction: Sly & Family Stone: Prince & The Revolution, the previous generation. Cool!

[@bene.divinocordeiro6196]

Frankie Vallie um grande Show !

[@lazlomattachine8334]

Franki Valois sounds great here! Oh, the days of live singing and actual instruments. Sigh

[@JorgeCarlosGómez-r9n]

SLY: Prince, the previous generation.

[@jaidanmckeich6883]

Look at all you cats and kiddies out there!

[@williamrogers4556]

Was that Doc Severinsen on the trumpet?