Ep 49 (repeated as #73) - The Midnight Special - MILLION SELLERS | January 4, 1974

[@Brandysky1]

Thank you Lord for turning 16 in 1973 and for carrying me through as I turn 66 this year.

[@shyman99]

Math not quite adding up. You sure you didn't turn 15 in 1973?

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@shyman99Did you use your handy dandy radio shack calculator, just to question his answer. Dang.

[@shyman99]

@@KittyGrizGriz - No, I have always been good at math, so it immediately did not compute in my head.

[@robmatlock7675]

​@@KittyGrizGrizFor some reason I was thinking of Bell's Amusement park. Do you remember the Phantasmagoria ride? We used to get out of the cars and walk around, we would swap seats, it was a blast!😂

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@robmatlock7675 Yes! I loved that ride too! Always wanted to get in the part of seat closest to the inside of the wheel so I wouldn’t get squished. Remember the ride operator asking “Do you want to go faster??!” 📢 over the loudspeaker, in a crazy laughing voice with “Wipe Out” song in the background. “Zingo” the wooden🎢 was my favorite as well as the “Round Up”, the big wheel where everyone is standing up in separate compartments and facing each other. The g force would make you climb up higher as it spun. The “Bullet” ride too. Have you been to Elitch Gardens in Denver? On a summer vacation driving back to Tulsa from WY, where I had flown out earlier to stay with grandma-girl cousins at age 14, me/parents visited & I rode the roller coaster by myself. We are “thrill seekers” haha, thanks for the memories reminder.

[@mikestroud9969]

Gladys Knight ❤️🥰🙏💯. Shes one of my favorites for years. Omg that lady can sing. Shes definitely Top Tier. Indeed. Amazing ❤️❤️💯. Thank you Gladys 😊😊

[@merryedwards6505]

This is when music was music no black no white just talent real talent. ❤

[@dougrogers956]

I will never forget the night I watched Jim Croce play midnight special. I was in shock when I heard about his plane crash 3 months later. Jim was a major loss to the music world. Similar to losing Buddy Holly.

[@davidallen527]

I hate it I never been on a plane but you know what they say peace man

[@defaultusername123]

A real loss. He was so good. Same with John Denver. Taken in their prime, perhaps they were meant to be crystallized in their time like that. May all 3 R.I.P.

[@Pashasmom1]

Also Ricky Nelson in a plane crash. I'm 71 and used to watch him on TV.

[@michaelseibold9977]

We opened for Billy Preston in 1972 in Atlanta. Back then we actually played our instruments. No overdubbing, no autotune, no gimmics. You had to know how to play. Those days are all gone.

[@donnielcarter792]

True music.Not garbage today.

[@jeffpaul6351]

I am 61 years old and remember watching The Midnight Special. Not only is this era of music my favorite, but I think it was the greatest.

[@kenmericle409]

Wolfman was the man

[@CC-nl1bo]

Right On!! His voice is incredible 💜

[@logantyrelle97]

Aaaand we’re on to 1974!!! Only 4 more weeks until the episode I’ve been waiting for: episode 53!!😍😍😍Can’t wait!!! Also excited for episode 54!! Thank you so much, Team Midnight Special, for these amazing weekly full episodes!! They are amazing and I hope you’ll do these for the entire series!!👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@logantyrelle97]

⁠@@PhilDietzHahaha right!! And what do we have to blame it on?? Laziness of TPTB?? No market for that many episodes in a season anymore?? The world may never know🤣🤣.

[@executivedecision6141]

@@PhilDietz The John Denver hosted show from 1972 wasn't a season -- it was presented as a special, which was basically a series pilot.

[@maxthepupp]

Who's on episode # 53?

[@logantyrelle97]

@@maxthepupp Helen Reddy (host), Franklin Ajaye, The Impressions, Curtis Mayfield, Kenny Rankin, Rare Earth, and Ike & Tina Turner. It’s the 1st Anniversary Show, which is an episode that hasn’t been seen in 50 years! I’m personally most excited for Ike & Tina. I’m a huge Tina fan and seeing an appearance that has never been seen in my lifetime (I’m in my late twenties) is really exciting!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@logantyrelle97I LOVE Rare Earth band! Ty, hope they play “Get Ready” song, cause here I come, Whew!!

[@michaelmitchell5098]

“Brother Louie” was EVERYTHING back in 1973! Truly the anthem.

[@craigbrown8984]

I remember. Great memories. 😊👍

[@JosephCunningham-q1c]

Thank you lord for being 13 years old in 73 I'm 63 years old now I'm from Memphis TN the missippi delta country Shelby county west tennessee it's on the missippi river I'm a army combat veteran and a Christian man

[@mikestillwagon5675]

When I was 10, Drift Away was constantly on the radio. I was too young to appreciate his talent at the time, but I can now recognize how amazing Dobie Gray is. What a voice!

[@whiterussian75ohs]

the best music

[@wagnerrichard2043]

I absolutely love seeing nothing in their ears. Just pure committed vocals and music.

[@paulrosebush9137]

In-Ear monitors are more accurate than floor monitors, something live performing artists greatly rely on.

[@buck546]

Oh, the memories this brings back , I was nineteen in 73. I miss the seventies and everything aout them, the cars, the clothes, the hair, the music, my youth, and the girls. If I could only go back to the beautiful, happy, seventies.

[@JackCooper-ix1su]

What a wonderful music! 70's music is the best music ever.

[@helicopterhorsemom5485]

I can NOT get enough of this show!! I was a little girl early 70s and all this just makes me feel like I'm at home. So much love!

[@clapolla]

We'll never see this kind of entertainment again ... a long-gone era. Thank God for MNS.

[@Gratefulman1965]

I was eight in 73’ Midnight special is The soundtrack of my youth! R.I.P Wolf man Jack.🎶

[@nibsvkh]

I understand artists no longer need shows such as the Midnight Special to reach the masses…at least we have them saved for prosperity!

[@TheTommyboy63]

Not the "Word Police." But, I think you meant" posterity!"

[@Coolcat3]

A show like today and not just music videos would be awesome I cant believe no one did it again over the years it’s a shame music is not that popular as it once was

[@Clasof1976forestviewhighschool]

Please send me back in a time capsule to that year so I can relive the decade again along with my friends, and the good times and all my old girlfriends and all the muscle cars we used to drive I’ll be ready in 30 seconds to go back

[@DannyHaralson-ol1io]

Going to be a good night. To remember an awesome, 1973.🎹🎼🎵🎶🎧

[@deathproofpony]

I could watch Curtis all day long. Fabulous.

[@alro11]

wow such a flashback ! i totally remember this show ! Billy Preston🎉❤ Gladys Knight are you kidding ? what a time to be a teen in great music 🎉 thanks everyone for shaping who i am as an old timer now❤❤❤

[@KittyGrizGriz]

“Brother Louie” by the Stories band is so FINE! I love that song and this performance especially, a rare treat.

[@lindashipman8253]

Bands performing on "Midnight Special" were at their prime! Great show!

[@karenwright-o4o]

Was Teenager @ Wolfman Jack was all that we could get on the radio at nite, and he would play all these great music.. Lots of parking /partying to Wolfman Jack..... 😊😊😊😊 hese

[@pejaguilar30]

Fantastic to relive spectacular performances through Midnight Special. Thank you.

[@michaelbglovier1116]

I remember watching the midnight specials on Saturday night back in the day as a 15 year old. Music was better back then for me. 😁

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

"The Midnight Special" was on Friday nights.

[@yknowgirl]

So many tight bands, graduated H.S. 1974, loved my time on this planet mostly for this era

[@Sapphyrecross]

Omg! I was 14! I loved Jim’s Croce!!

[@Yankeededandy62]

Edward Bear live with Last Song 🤩. Can't believe I finally found a clip on KZbin. Music from my childhood.

[@MaidenCanada]

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[@MaidenCanada]

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[@SteveKraus]

The best music of the 70's showcased on the Midnight Special. Thank you.

[@LastTree]

Oh my Loggins and Messina! What talent! BILLY!

[@DStuart-s1q]

I am 724 years old and live in another galaxy. we like present day music going back 4000 years.

[@vk7408]

THIS best of was a showcase of the great music spanning generations, and capturing the many different styles. And what did they all have in common? Great hooks, lyrics, melody and playing/singing. Close your eyes and your back in time to right before you got your driver's license, hip to coming of age yet still riding in parent's car and listening to these great hits on the radio. Great stuff!!

[@ChrisCaster-tl1pf]

Billy Preston had the best afro I've ever seen in my life

[@steelcurtainsteeler2249]

He was wearing a Afro wig... I was friends with his nephew!

[@loraa3873]

I knew it!!😅!​@@steelcurtainsteeler2249

[@nojimmyray]

damn, Gladys... you rocked that train !

[@Shesthrilled1860]

Eleven years old at the time all of this great music played on the radio. Great memories🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍

[@cheypam]

Wow! This takes me back! Wayyyyy back! 50 years back!

[@steveh575]

Born in 1969, here today 2024 and this is still the best music!!

[@deingirl1183]

Loved all the songs presented on here. My childhood was the best in music

[@DannyHaralson-ol1io]

I saw most of the episodes. In Black and white until 1975. When I finally got a color tv. It's good to finally see them in color.

[@fueledbylove]

I didnt realized how short twenty years is until I was double that age. I was 15 when this aired.

[@curiousgeorge8438]

Dr hook always had a blast when they sang, you can see the joy they get when they perform

[@hojo70]

This one is packed with the hits! Frankenstein blew me outta my chair

[@HaroldWayneThompson]

5:07 This is when music was music just listening to the songs of greatest music ever made brings back fond memories of growing up listening to this music

[@joenania]

GOD BLESS AMERICA - - AND GOD BLESS THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL -

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Just fell in love with AL Green,,,again, the man is so so smooth and handsome, I melt just like soft cocoa butter, in his hands…

[@AdrianDeVore]

Welcome to 1974!🎉

[@normatible9795]

The year i graduated college😊

[@markinmemphis]

Love this channel.

[@Jay-nq2jl]

No auto tune here just pure talent…

[@michaelmitchell5098]

I tell you I remember this episode! I recorded it on an audio cassette and played it for years!!

[@pelk1957]

So much entertainment from top artists at the time for 90 minutes! never see that again

[@curtisphilumalee1447]

Jeez the performances here are all over the top. But the Brother Louie by Stories hit a cord with me. Haven’t heard the song in a long time on the air waves let alone seeing them playing it live. The guitar work is exceptional. Now I’m ready for the weekend.

[@vincentdavis3453]

The show went down easy, like 100-year-old whiskey with a smooth Al Green kick. Then, goosebumps from the Spinners... gone ' Superfly' by Cutis Mayfield. Thank you Midnight Special for the Million Dollar Sellers.

[@helicopterhorsemom5485]

Yes, yes!! That's how it is!

[@josephpowell3949]

I remember going to the all-night skate back in the day and skating to this!

[@lukehauser1182]

I need to go to sleep but Edgar Winter will not end the song! 25:40

[@JM-jh8vx]

WOLFMAN JACK!!!

[@Dubme2poss]

Wow!! That Edgar winter Group was off the hook... They were making Dub sounds before i was even born.... Respect....

[@kevinwalsh4652]

Edgar invented the strap on keyboard FYI

[@tbskeet]

Louie, Louie, Louie, An anthem for the Civil rights, coming from a most unlikely place. Yeah, with God all things are possible.

[@markboller4313]

I heard most of these songs in the 90s when I was in university. Got me through my hours of homework and essays. ❤❤❤

[@standarlenetichko1887]

Memories oh so many great memories listening to this music. Smoking a doobie behind Buttons Arcade.

[@FERNANDOGONZALEZ-pb6re]

I can't help but cry my eyes out every time I remember watching these timeless classics with family and friends no longer here like Wolfman Jack.He's to my prepubescent years as what Captain Kangaroo/ Mr.Rodgers was to my adolescence.

[@JayBird911]

TGIF! Thank You Midnight Special!!

[@robmatlock7675]

In this case it's TMSIF 😂

[@JayBird911]

@@robmatlock7675 hahahaha!

[@ELMATADOR-o9d]

That was music. Born in 67 what innocence it was to grow up back then

[@steveker5084]

1973 was a great year The Midnight Special. Wolfman Jack---- Oh Yeah.

[@jimb408]

except for the Croce crash

[@steveker5084]

@@jimb408 True.

[@FERNANDOGONZALEZ-pb6re]

💔💔💔

[@cvbart434]

Thanks!

[@roxannreyell7149]

Midnight special was the bomb back then 14 then and loving it!

[@joeapicelli8367]

Take that Taylor Swift. This is REAL MUSIC.

[@secondace]

WORD ❤️‍🩹 ❤️‍🩹 ❤️‍🩹

[@matthewbaduria]

These singers and bands on "The Midnight Special" were at their peak It's one of my favorites. thank you very much.

[@kurtweiand7086]

Thanks for bringing on the memories! Frankenstein was unbelievable, what talent Johnny had!

[@Shesthrilled1860]

Wow childhood flash backs when i hear this song. I heard it on the radio and would sing it. Memories!!!!!

[@Sapphyrecross]

Best music ever!

[@JamieAndersonMusic]

So many great songs. Especially enjoyed Jim Croce. Such a shame he died not long after this was taped. The Spinners were amazing, too, that was a SHOW. Love the dancing. Gladys Knight sang that song like her heart was broken just yesterday. Dr Hook was a scream. Glad they finally made it to the cover of Rolling Stone.

[@lashumbah]

Can't beat the spinners !

[@michaelmitchell5098]

I been looking for this episode for years!!! I thought it was lost in the wind. I will never forget that particular Friday night for as long as I live!!🎉😊!!!

[@duradim1]

Great talent singer great songs.

[@paulj0557tonehead]

The dingdang Keytar is 50! We were wearing digital watches 50 years ago! Although I was wearing a 'divers watch' I'd just gotten for my 8th birthday on the October 13th, 1973 that had just past. It was a beautiful time. I have a memory like a sieve, but I remember how I felt and can go back to any time in my life instantly...we all can. That's why it's best to own your own perception and don't ever let anyone preach it different, sell or hustle you.

[@robertchavez9205]

I was seven years old and in the hospital at Karie Tingly children, Truth or consequences I remember the show Bad times for me 😢

[@secondstring]

Saw Jim Croce in the thumbnail and thought I would have a quick listen. This is gold. So many great songs, artists and so much talent in one show. And so many memories.

[@MMH7071]

Luckily I got to see Jim Croce open for Loggins and Messina at the Mississippi River Festival a few months before he died in the plane crash. A truly memorable experience.

[@peringolfgjvag4681]

Love Dr.Hook ❤

[@thelmaconnolly6002]

This was an awesome show back in the day! !!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@freddielong-hu3ch]

This is the best channel that I have ever subscribed to. So glad I did. I am having the time of my life. Enjoying a trip to the past. Thank you Midnight Special!

[@robertsole9970]

No auto tune or signal processing in here.

[@whodidit99]

Was this really ONE show? Incredible. I used to watch every week. Nothing like it today, or ever, which is sad.

[@robmatlock7675]

Best of yhe best sellers of the year. I remember listening to the New Years countdown of the year's top selling hits, this episode reminded me of that. For non members, Million Seller's 2 is also Awesome! 😊

[@kenmericle409]

Let's see entertainers now a days sing anything live like these great people did.

[@johnnyzoom7andthenoisekeep514]

TEWG. That just plain kicks butt!

[@pariaheep]

I could watch this stuff all day!! From Edgar Winter Group to Al Green, just f*cking amàààzing!!!

[@someguy5708]

I was 14 when this series started, turned 15 during the season. I've watched 49 episodes and don't remember seeing any of them when they originally aired. Saturday swim practice (or meets) came early in those days; I think that's what kept me from staying up late Friday. And not disturbing Mom's sleep. I do remember seeing some episodes of this series in maybe 1975 and beyond.

[@Coolcat3]

Man imagine if a show like this existed today with all the current acts. The music isn’t the same anymore but this is what we need music isn’t a thing anymore

[@lauriebarnes2999]

Can't wait, The Midnight Special! This is gonna be an awesome show!

[@StephanieJeanne]

All sounds pretty cool!! If you're a member and saw part 2, it was sensational! Can't wait!🤩😎💜

[@DannyHaralson-ol1io]

Hi Stephanie, Part 2 aired, December 20, 1974. That's the million sellers of 1974. I think there is a part 0ne of million sellers 1974. If there is I would like to see it.

[@StephanieJeanne]

@@DannyHaralson-ol1io Ahh, gotcha!

[@gregoryduncan3067]

I would like to see it too. Barry White's in it.

[@executivedecision6141]

@@DannyHaralson-ol1io It aired as the first show of 1974, but this is the Million Sellers of 1973.

[@StephanieJeanne]

@@gregoryduncan3067 Oh yeah??!!🔥🔥😸

[@digitalfutur]

Wow ! Never knew the lead singer for Stories was a guy...heard the song for years but never saw the video. Great song !

[@OFLHLGZ28]

EWG absolutely awesome!

[@FERNANDOGONZALEZ-pb6re]

Who says one cannot incorporate rock and funk has not heard of Frankenstein by Edgar Winter.

[@bluebear1985]

The next one from the following year sounds interesting. The episode for January 11, 1974 was hosted by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, and also features appearances from Canned Heat, El Chicano, Jo Jo Gunne, Leo Sayer, The Spinners, and Livingstone Taylor.

[@rubenzamorano5194]

Puras joyas de la musica eterna❤❤❤

[@iamladeegee8032]

Yes yes yes I remember this episode like it was yesterday. I was 14 and wanted to watch Midnight Special just bc the Spinners were on it and I think i was trying to record it on my radio cassette player, and i think i got it just b4 the tape ran out. I was crazy about "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love " when it was released in '72 and still love it to this day. Though the guys may have left this earthly sphere, their music will last always in our hearts. Rest well fellas. You were definitely 'one of a kind ' who gave us a 'mighty love'of your musicianship.

[@jamesmack3314]

That’s a fantastic song from a fantastic group

[@raulmajendie8230]

Los buenos cantantes los maestros dela música

[@reviewer8778]

I could listen to Gladys all day. You could tune into this show every weekend and listen to real music. Plus your parents hated it which made it even better.