Hold Your Head Up - Argent | The Midnight Special

Argent performed August 19, 1972
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[@mikeveis9188]

This song is and still is in 2024 a rock anthem. Long live rock and roll.

[@Fireflame80srocker]

My workplace plays this song from time to time. I wish my workplace would play more classic rock than this nowadays crap.

[@marklanier8657]

I’m 68 now and seeing these fantastic videos from the Midnight Special in such clarity is wonderful. I watched this and Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert every time they were on. Looking back, I realize how you don’t appreciate how good you have until it’s gone. This was great music performed by great musicians.

[@OofWillis]

It wasn’t until recently that I understood “these are the good ole days”… too bad it wasn’t during the good ole days

[@maineiacts]

Well? Same age myself, and have and STILL Appreciated/ LOVED these Masterpiece "Time Machine" Songs!! Where are all the great tunes now ? Never hear anything worth a Crap on FM these days...I'm sure its not because of my age! Mostly the demographic ( Upper Midwest) where I reside. Glad this channel came up in my feed!!👍👍🎶🎸🎹 Good Stuff!🙋‍♀️

[@magneto7930]

Midnight Special, Rock Concert, and In Concert, that was our KZbin back in the day!

[@OeditpusRex]

​@@magneto7930I loved "Rock Concert" on ABC because it showed actual bits of concerts instead of one or (maybe) two songs per group, and it wasn't largely "the hits" such as "Midnight Special." Kirshner also introduced me to Glam, which I instantly loved.

[@magneto7930]

@@OeditpusRex absolutely, it was awesome! I learned about a lot of album oriented Rock songs that I wasn't familiar with until I seen them performed on that show. Great music, great memories!

[@donnysarian]

I was at this performance. It was shot at the Warner Bros lot in Burbank, CA for the pilot episode of MNS. My friend's dad was one of the cameramen. That whole day was so much fun! We saw Argent, War, Harry Chapin, Linda Ronstadt, David Clayton Thomas, Mama Cass, The Everly Bros, etc., and it was hosted by John Denver . What great days they were back then.

[@andyinoregon]

Lucky you! I know all the performances were pre-taped and aired at a later date. Do you remember if any of the artists did more than one take, in order to get it just right?

[@donnysarian]

@@andyinoregon Artists didn't, but some of the music was synced. Argent, here, was synced

[@andyinoregon]

@@donnysarian Thanks!

[@donnysarian]

@@andyinoregon My pleasure

[@donnysarian]

@@andyinoregon They were taped in August of 1972.

[@handerson8150]

"And if they stare, just let them burn their eyes on you moving..." Such great lyrics!

[@provost5752]

Back when people had talent.

[@henryhoward8341]

RIP bassist Jim Rodford. Love his double neck Fender.

[@Lance37a]

He didn't use the guitar neck on this song, I wonder which songs he used the guitar neck on.

[@henryhoward8341]

@@Lance37a I have no idea. Unfortunately, I never got to see Argent live. Next time I listen to the live CDs, I'll listen for it.

[@henryhoward8341]

@@Lance37a Hi Lance. I found this. Rodford playing the guitar neck at the beginning of "It's Only Money Pt. 2". It's at the 100:01 mk. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXrGpmudpruSaMU

[@keithmorgan742]

What's the point in having a double neck if he only used the bass guitar? Seems kinda stupid.

[@johnsilva9139]

@@keithmorgan742 Exactly what I was thinking. Guess he uses the guitar neck for other songs.

[@mr.brenman2132]

Russ Ballard is one of the most underrated song writers ever. Wrote so many hits for so many artists.

[@rafael16759]

ironically he didnt write this song rod argent the guy from zombies who also wrote shes not there,tell her no and time of the season, ballatd wrote 2 songs in the album maybe they didnt know his talent yet(?)

[@delmedeiros3570]

@@rafael16759 Rod Argent is the keyboardist in the video.

[@suerobinson5937]

@@rafael16759 This song was written by Chris White of the Zombies, also attributed to Rod Argent.

[@audibletapehiss3764]

@@Sam-qm1io Step off.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

‘Underrated’ again?? Here’s your prize 🏆 🤭

[@sagedrummer]

His look so timeless, he could walk into the present and still be the coolest guy in the room.

[@suerobinson5937]

I can tell you…..he does and he is!

[@robertduggan6367]

That's right ✅️ "Hold your head up!" There is Strength in Jesus!!! Much love, Robert Duggan 🌄 ❤️

[@farabovetheclouds16]

This song should be the anthem for international women's day ❤

[@Thadmotor1044]

women march us to victory to save our Democracy from the puty assets . VOTE Blue

[@foto21]

It's great to write a hit song, but to write a song that is inspirational to people about taking better care of themselves, that's something special.

[@janicetrimmell6897]

I remember loving them when this pilot episode aired. It was right at "back to school" time when I was a junior in high school. Very cool stuff then and I think I appreciate it even more 50 some years later.

[@leskern1539]

NOBODY missed this show when I was in high school. And thank goodness for the Internet, where I can see the shows all over again.

[@marvinalancornell8275]

Burt Sugarman's The Midnight Special loved it back in THE GOOD OLE DAY'S. Damn time sure is flying by......

[@RythmicIntentions]

Tell me about it man. I am still waiting to wake up one morning and be 21 again while saying WHOA!!! what a F@$#ed up dream!!

[@mikeveis9188]

I was 14 years old when this song was a big hit in 1972. I was in the 8th grade. Classic rock.

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Trippy. I watched this show on TV at my best friends house...my parents wouldn't let me stay up that late. We were 12. 😅. Seems like last week.

[@twistoffate4791]

I wish it WAS last week all over again, my friend. I would go back in a heartbeat

[@Dan-nt2yb]

What you said.😄👍🏾

[@johnshields6852]

I was 12 in 72, huge rock fan, this was very popular for that year, playing often on rock stations for good reason, classic

[@Jeffrey.Seelman]

So true, this was all over the radio in Milwaukee when I was growing up. Loved it. Even better with age.

[@Lisafallgirl420]

I was 7 in 72 and loved this song. My mom and aunt used to watch Midnight Special and I remember trying to stay up to watch.

[@drumsnbass]

Same age tuned into all the great music on WLS & WCFL in Chicago!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

I had the 45 record 🎉

[@bigcatfish5029]

I was 14 in 72

[@lovingirl0077]

Russ Ballard. Ahh, how I love his voice. Such an amazing artist and song writer. And so so handsome.

[@dougphelps6917]

Simple, but powerful.

[@brucekuehn4031]

There’s a long version too. That has an extended organ solo as I recall.

[@dougphelps6917]

@@brucekuehn4031 Yeah... it is about 17 minutes long.

[@brucekuehn4031]

@@dougphelps6917 Just looked - the song’s length on the album is 6:15.

[@dougphelps6917]

@@brucekuehn4031 trust me you can find a 17 minute live version

[@KittyGrizGriz]

VERY 💪💪

[@mirandaclidinst7211]

I'm 27 and have loved this song since I was a kid. They don't make music like they used to

[@rwfrench66GenX]

My brother Randy used to babysit me and he’d bring over his friends and they inhale some giggle smoke and this was the first song they’d play on the Montgomery Wards record player!

[@Dc7383-f9u]

Hold your head up👊

[@KittyGrizGriz]

“Woman” 💪

[@rebeccawagner4167]

I remember watching this on the Midnight Special. This is a remarkable performance. I loved the groups that they had on there. My generation kicked ass.

[@that70sgirl90]

Great song... I haven't heard this song in a long time. Good lyrics!! Happy Friday... thank you for sharing! 💖

[@delmedeiros3570]

I see we have a lot of 70's boys and girls here 🙂✌️Happy Friday

[@that70sgirl90]

👌

[@joelhjbaljr910]

Quintessential rock song. Perfection start to finish. Sounds like studio cut

[@Edward-or8wc]

62 loved midnight special don kersner concert rom 72 through 79 was stationed in mannhiem germany seen every pertinent band fron77to 1989

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

2:28 one of the greatest chord progressions in rock.

[@brinsonopinion]

This song helped me get through some horrific experiences in elementary school. Kids can be vile. I love it to this day, thank you @themidnightspecialtvshow

[@silentwatch1]

❤

[@pgdarling301]

Postive and powerful message I miss this kind of music. Thank goodness for KZbin and Sirius XM radio ❤

[@Dan-nt2yb]

I was born in ‘62 and grew up through the 70s (with a front row in front of our TV) late at night watching this amazing stuff.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@mickylawless1941]

This song came on the radio this afternoon when I got in the car. I was 12 when they put this out. 51 years later this song still holds up!

[@bradsense7431]

Rod Argent on keys and bands namesake formerly of the Zombies.

[@RobertRindfleisch-s9y]

Argent rocks

[@ronrice1931]

Nailed it. Was inspired by this song. Loved the Hammond, especially the bridge. Always thought it was "woe", not "wo-man"! That's alright. :)

[@oolongoolong789]

Inspirational song by Argent. Love it!

[@cheryllynmc]

This song got me through puberty in the 1970s.

[@unclekennymusic]

Wow, the real deal RIGHT THERE~~~ probably the most played AM radio song, ever!!!

[@magneto7930]

I can't get enough of the Midnight Special! It reminds me of when I was a kid laying down on the living room floor watching it while everyone was asleep.

[@HenroyPinkney]

Ron argent bad man ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jimmybekis7823]

Glad to have been born in the 70's. January of 76. I still remember late night drives with my pops and twin sister, playing name that tune. I know my dad always gave us a few.

[@NackDSP]

Seems like the vocals are live and recorded with a backing track. Still pretty amazing.

[@dylanadams1455]

Yeah i noticed a distinct lack of mics...

[@MiaDumontMiaDumont]

I was lucky enough to meet RUSS BALLARD

[@Cards-In-The-Closet]

After all these years I never knew they singing Hold Your Head Up WOMAN!

[@kittyplay9410]

Don't feel bad. I was today yrs old when I realized it. Been listening to this since the 70's.😮

[@andrewc4612]

Epic early 70s tune. Love it, songs like this never get old.

[@dwayneard5997]

Amazing song.. Great Rock and Roll.. With a timeless message!! Rod and Da boys.. Heck Yeah.. Mr Dilly.. Approved 👍🎸😎

[@phoenixtypewriter2136]

. Hardwired Bass - The crowd needs to be ON THEIR FEET !! .

[@SteveKraus]

Awesome. I almost forgot this one. Midnight Special Rocks

[@rjs2005]

Still a great rock anthem 50 years later- one of my biggest influences in my musical direction during my formative years. The Midnight Special is still the gold standard for live performances on KZbin.

[@sogggyyy]

The audience is very chill

[@donaldperrotta8514]

I remember this so well …. Fond memories of cruising around in my buddy’s 1961 Pontiac in high school - 1973 !!!!!

[@mariebennett6331]

Amen to that !

[@robnalu6436]

Anotha Banger!!!!!!!!!!!! Bess Believe it!!! Bess Believe it! Aloha~~ from Hawaii~~ 🍍🤙🤙

[@helenlarsen9211]

How many fans. People know they are singing Hold Your Head Uo “ Woman” not Yeah.? R I P BASSIST. What an Awesome Song he wrote.

[@Jlipnicki]

I saw them at a small club above a pub in Leytonstone in East London. Great band very loud in a small room. All good musicians and gave it their all.

[@fredstriker2042]

When rockers were anti-establisment/Government, knew how to play an instrument, and looked the part... sure miss those days

[@dannyray1959]

First record i ever bought 45 speed think i was about 10 years old.😮

[@TimEric4d3d3d3]

This is a damn fine performance

[@maddkatter7948]

Popular song when i was a kid. I still like it.

[@andylaws4247]

The Zombies still play this track on their live tour. Utterly fantastic!

[@mikemccreary4966]

Great harmony with the voices 65 and love this song

[@KevinR1138]

All these decades of listening to this song, and I never realized they were saying “hold your head up woman, hold your head up woman.“ I always thought they were saying “hold your head up, go on and hold your head up, Go on and hold your head up.”

[@mikemccreary4966]

This should be our national anthem in Canada

[@diamonddog7613]

And if they stare just let them burn their eyes on you moving -- what great lyrics

[@darrensiegel6651]

Many drummers from the 70s loved overalls and hockey jerseys

[@thrak9]

I was a BIG Fan of the Midnight Special. I knew of King Crimson, but when I saw them on there I went out the next day and bought Larks' Tongues in Aspic. They are still my fav group!

[@mikegendron3723]

I almost forgot how great this music was when I git to enjoy first hand....Almost!!!!

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Fantastic song, love that double neck guitar & lead singer’s 🥵. Always thought lyrics were “Whoaa” not “Woman” in the chorus. Nice surprise & changes the meaning of song in a really big way . . . Yea! “Women’s Empowerment” song & I totally dig it!! ✊ Had the 45 record as a little girl.

[@kennywatkins8762]

So many bands you could enjoy not now this is what we're giving you and take it

[@stevenholland3821]

EXCELLENT SONG EXCELLENT GROUP

[@Jeffrey.Seelman]

Beyond Cool.

[@PoundTown595]

The preferred song of chiropractors everywhere.

[@kenrogers7369]

Excellent tune from a good band

[@barbarantia4621]

Killer ass song!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rixar139]

☘ Irish Honey Badger - My Uncle Bob swiped his daughter's boyfriend's entire music collection which he gave to me at age 14. This was the top album on the stack.

[@rikk1546]

In this version you can more clearly hear the correct lyric "Hold your head up *woman* ". For decades I thought the last word was "whoao", but I was wrong! Anybody else mis-hear it?

[@carlubambi5541]

Fantastic

[@paulaschwartz8265]

Thanks folks

[@LexisScott-i7j]

❤LUV THE MUSIC ONLY❤ SINCE THX MON 2016 BEEN TRYNA RUN 2 THE SOUTH 4 THE REST OF ME LIFE. STILL HAVENT MADE IT.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

Love their hair!! 🥵

[@sirrealistic5625]

The best Wings song that Paul McCartney never wrote.

[@nothing-b2n]

Yep

[@tamcaplan3552]

Love it

[@merlinsclaw]

😍😍😍😍

[@timhalloran8337]

I make a Friday night concert playlist and this is now my first stop! Thank you again so much for doing this. It's a breath of fresh air to get all this unreleased or previously only bootleg etc. material.

[@christinerobottom9444]

Dreaming of pans people dancing to this fab times.

[@richardwarren1718]

Let's not forget Rod and Gary Wright back in the Spooky Tooth era.

[@zackkohler511]

a bruxa da cozinha das receitas mágicas

[@rosskstar]

Saw Rod with The Zombies few years ago... this is missing his brilliant B3 solo

[@martinrice9190]

I don't think the instruments are being played live but they are using the backing tracks from the record. The vocals are live. This was done quite a bit because some bands had trouble replicating the recording on live performances. We complain about how music is performed today but it wa also done to some extent back in those days as well.

[@andyinoregon]

I thought the instruments sounded exactly like the studio recording here. This was rare for the first 5 years of "The Midnight Special," when almost everyone played absolutely live.

[@paulpennington-mv7rt]

Okay i am a little bit surprised! 😮 The strat with the holes in it, Rod's i guess... and the Precision/Strat doubleneck, i never saw any of those as far back as '72! And it was just a few years later i began building/modifying them. There was no ESP, there was mo Schecter or ALLPARTS or Mighty Mite yet, Those all came later.

[@dantean]

Terrific vocal performance from Rod.

[@delmedeiros3570]

The one singing is Russ Ballard.

[@hinjurock70]

​@@delmedeiros3570 Who went on to become a highly successful songwriter.

[@delmedeiros3570]

@@hinjurock70 yes

[@gregoryduncan3067]

Well, I'm not the only one that made that mistake.

[@edselljr]

To all the Woman out there. You are all better than Man. It must be tougher to make the best choice for all. Mother Earth.

[@Ken-nk6tk]

Midnight special pissed me off as a kid. The local omaha TV station stopped playing Creature Feature because of it.

[@Thadmotor1044]

Rick Wakeman said Rod Argent was the best , groundbreaking

[@edcollins9377]

The band should have been called BALLARD!

[@moorlock2003]

ah, The Zombies were a hit group ok?

[@JacindaChamplin-dk4ey]

Jacinda 💖💖💖😊😊👍👍😄😄😄😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@gracebarzyz]

Fuckin Awesome 💜☮️✝️💋

[@HEAVENTWA]

Haven't you noticed that whenever there's a guy playing one of those guitars with two necks, there is only one other guitar player and not the usual three???

[@Merylstreep1949]

The guy in sunglasses looks like Bill Paxton.....never knew he was a time traveler

[@gregoryduncan3067]

Rod Argent wore his sunglasses at night long before it became stylish in the '80s.

[@delmedeiros3570]

​​@@gregoryduncan3067The guy with the dark glasses is singer and guitarist Russ Ballard. Rod Argent is the keyboardist and he has no glasses lol But that's interesting. Irish guitarist, singer and songwriter, Rory Gallagher wore All Star sneakers, checkered lumberjack shirts...since the 60s...things that became fashionable much later.

[@KittyGrizGriz]

@@delmedeiros3570 Thank you for giving Rory Gallagher a shout out! Just discovered him 3 years ago ~ late to the party ~ absolutely love his music!! The Irish 🎸 ☘️ wizard, fabulous musician!! 😅

[@delmedeiros3570]

@@KittyGrizGriz ✌️

[@foto21]

Thank God Don Kirshner existed and Musikladen in Germany.

[@furyiiiplate]

I remember so well watching this episode. I was like 13 and never missed this or 'Rock Concert' and my 50+ yr old mom would stay up watch all concerts with me. She thought all these hippies were ridiculous, but yet she wanted to be there with me cause she knew I loved the stuff. I miss her everyday.

[@Sam-qm1io]

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