STEVE MILLER BAND - Mercury Blues

Live at Pine Knob, Detroit, 1983
Steve Miller (Vocals & Guitar)
Byron Allred (Keyboards)
Norton Buffalo (Harmonica, Percussion, Backing Vocals)
Gerald Johnson (Bass)
Kenny Lee Lewis (Guitar)
Gary Mallaber (Drums)
John Massaro (Guitar, Percussion,Keyboards, Backing Vocals)

[@ant-1382]

Dad had A 39 mercury, that was one kick ass fine car. Suicide doors, huge car. Drove my sister and her wedding party, in style to her wedding!! Brilliant red, with wide white wall tires. Greeted by a piper playing Marries wedding,( my sisters name) Sadly that car was sold, still in the local area though. But never get it back.

[@gnawbabygnaw]

My Dad got a new Mercury every two years. We weren’t rich or even well off. He was a pipefitter. He just did it. Every two years like clockwork. Through the 60’s and 70’s.

[@sarahshanahan3341]

I love Steve miller. I love this song. It takes me back to college days. My boyfriend had a Mercury. Steve Miller and I have the same birthday

[@brianfurry9542]

It sucks to think that greatness like this is pretty much a lost art. Steve is the opitomy of cool and he doesn't even have to try!!!

[@frenchwah2750]

I was at this concert. Just lived down the road from pine knob. It was my very first concert. Steve gave my school some free lawn tickets.

[@heliodeassisdomingues7134]

Bons tempos quando ainda tinha boas músicas

[@55ou812]

Best version of this song, hands down! Steve Miller Band has got this one!

[@kimmcintire4993]

Alan Jacksons version

[@ElronHumpperdink]

@@kimmcintire4993 AJ’s is cool but this one has that slowed-down swagger.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

David Lindley and El Rayo X

[@AC-gw4qu]

@@lastnamefirst4035 David Lindley kills

[@tomabel2166]

Saw him on my 65th birthday in Waikoloa. With Dave Mason and John Mayer....it was a fantastic party...if you keep on dancing you'll never get old...

[@Lrat-ey5di]

I wish I was you.Steve Miller,bigger than Texas.

[@jjiacobucci]

Vastly underrated as a blues musician. He was doing it in the 60's.

[@ElronHumpperdink]

2:18 That blues harp takes my breath away and I’ve even learned to play it myself and then you’re breathless from how complex and in the soul Norton is playing here.

[@mickkollins]

Mr Norton Buffalo..a. SF icon back in the day. RIP mate

[@hirepimike]

Listened to rock for 40 plus years. His voice is one of a kind, instantly recognizable.

[@1mattadams]

And I never tire of listening to it.

[@djfedezaza]

Yeah.. so elegant

[@ElronHumpperdink]

It’s like it’s never lost that “young gun proving himself” tone. Makes you believe he truly lives and loves it.

[@blisteredblues1255]

I've loved Steve Miller for over 40 years. These killer tunes got me thru a lot of shit! Steve Miller goes on every road trip. Oh hell yeah!

[@PaulSmith-pz9eq]

A young Steve Miller . Sounds great !

[@fazlurbaksh5969]

I saw Steve Miller in concert twice and in both concerts every single second of each show was enjoyable. The man knows how to put on a show. You never have to wait for the hit single they play on the radio because every single song was so commercial and you could rock out to each song. Plus he seems like a pretty smart and down to earth guy, not like some of these rockers who abuse themselves with excessive drugs and alcohol and end up dying young. I definitely look forward to seeing him perform live again because I know I would always enjoy myself at his shows from beginning to end.

[@MissAstorDancer]

Lord have mercy, this is HOT! The studio version is killer, but OMG, this is so hot. Steve really learned how to use his voice! He has almost perfect pitch, and MAN, does he have all the feels! What an amazing performance!

[@gerald.lynnbradley1595]

Wish the country guy wouldn't have

[@gerald.lynnbradley1595]

Wish the country guy wouldn't have

[@luluwinke6581]

yavo! that man be a Libra...

[@daveylee4677]

Steve’s take on this classic 70 year old song is EPIC. This tune has been evolving with Steve’s understanding of the blues and this may be the best take yet

[@mbogucci1]

Well....to be clear, this song was 35 years old when this video was recorded.

[@mbogucci1]

@@daveylee4677 Thanks, Google User. This song (Mercury Blues) was written in 48, this performance was in 83. Not sure where Crossroads/Cream came into play (or why).

[@philipbooe9290]

He had great influence dad friends with T-Bone Walker and and Les Paul

[@SuperMCFIVE]

Going to see Steve Miller on Thursday at Comerica Park in Detroit.. he could just play all blues and I'd be happy

[@robshell5367]

Love how the harmonica solo is cut short, especially when it is a big reason why the song rocks.

[@schniffu]

Best Harp playing I've heard in a long time.

[@johnlarkin1752]

People loved Norton wherever he went. What a great guy

[@Joel_Powell]

I saw Steve when I was late teens and early 20s several times.... .....and just saw him earlier this year at 66.......we've cruised up and down that road a few times between then

[@redhot7190]

Thanks, This song is one of my all-time favs, my mother had a Mercury Murader. it was bright yellow and she loved that car and had it for years. this song also reminds me of her. :D good times.

[@BlueSardinia75]

his guitar... his sound... his music... a legend... a man...a great!!!!!

[@simoneric8183]

I was a teenager, just finishing up college time and discovering hi-fi, enjoying my first stereo system and looking 100 times a day to my freshly installed speakers queening in the room... real music coming out of it... and Hendrix... CSNY... Steve Miller ... pure and never ending joy !!! ( dont bugger that joint my friend...)

[@dennyshonda]

bogart that joint

[@simoneric8183]

@@dennyshonda Oh yes... sorry (I'm french) (and trying to brush up my English through KZbin). Big hug from Paris !

[@NARROWGUT]

Thanks for the 5:48 minutes of pure cosmic blues bliss....now I'd better get back to earth and back to work!

[@cosmopolit670]

What a great blues rhythm, stevie at his best. As a young boy at the age of 14 in 1977 i became miller fan. Greetings from northern germany, County and free old Farmer republic dithmarsha.

[@chaoszen1]

The harmonica work in this song is good. I have played the harp since I was just a youngster. After about 50 years of playing it I can say that. Playing this particular instrument well is not easy. It also involves knowing when to stop in a particular song. That can be difficult. Because you want to wail. But that is not always a good thing. It is a backup instrument after all. Playing the harmonica on it's own however is quite rewarding. Then you can wail. And it is an expression of your mood. I always feel better after a session on the harp by itself. It is good therapy.

[@musiclover9361]

"It is a backup instrument after all." Not if you're Charlie Musselwhite, Kim Wilson, Little Walter or Sonny Boys Williamson I and II, it isn't.

[@andrewz4537]

Paul Butterfield definitely played harp as a lead instrument.

[@mapsan1]

A just big WOW - I did``t knov this at all. Brings him a even new sight of awe - amazing!

[@craigmoore9837]

Steve Miller is beyond cool!

[@martytruelove5026]

I won't buy a Mercury BUT...I LOVE this song !

[@gregtaylor9862]

This has the flavor of the first cut, I'm gonna buy UUU a Mercury!!!

[@Wuei108]

Steve Miller - underated Rock musician.

[@kixigvak]

I went to the Fillmore almost every weekend in '67 and '68. The Steve Miller Band was one of the best or all of them. They really cooked!

[@Blackscorpion1963]

Amen to that 1 bro

[@neildavis2999]

He's is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@randalleasley31]

Saw him at Sandstone Bonner Springs, KS 1997 what a blast

[@Wuei108]

@@neildavis2999 And he deserves it.

[@colesauer5440]

Mr Miller is a Master of the guitar and song writeing !and a great singer as well !

[@cymbula]

Written by K C Douglas I believe....

[@Lee-gg7px]

Makes me glad to be alive! God he is good. Mmmmmmm.

[@rogeroeae578]

LESLEE MATHIESON8 fortunately fou all 3 of us

[@HappyHermitt]

Before going solo, Steve with some big blues names.. I love the blues

[@haro82]

Best version ive ever heard of this song.

[@sunking2001]

I grew up in Santa Clara and sometimes on Saturday nights we would go to downtown San Jose and...cruise up and down 1st and 2nd streets. This tune is "America"...American culture...no matter where you are in America.

[@strandwolf]

remember when the police ticketed people for that?

[@sunking2001]

I never witnessed anyone getting a ticket for cruising. In later years cruising in Santa Clara became such a problem the SCPD would block off the "main strip" to discourage cruising. Maybe they passed out tickets during those times. I wasn't there.

[@joinedile]

And fantastic harmonica too

[@kevemmert]

One of the best concerts I've EVER attended was Big Head Todd and the Monsters open for Steve Miller Band at OKC Zoo Amphitheater. Very special evening.

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Indeed, love Miller and Buffalo. Norton isn’t mentioned much these days. There are so so many amazing harp players now, and Norton should be cited as a major influence.

[@calnonhardy4002]

Norton Buffalo, a killer on the harmonica. Maybe the best ever.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

RIP Norton

[@royalbert4252]

I agree, Norton Buffalo could go where other harmonica players couldn't get to musically. He was equally talented on chromatic and diatonic harmonica. I was heavily influenced by his playing ability. R.I.P. Norton Buffalo aka phillip Jackson

[@Sincopare]

That was awesome

[@Bonddm2002]

Blew my mind when I saw him in Australia in 1993 with Roy Rogers!

[@ersemfranpin9787]

Mickey raphael 🫣

[@tedsilversyeager840]

there are many, many version of this little ditty, but IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, this is the best.....

[@Roadhouse1999]

Absolutely Still Here In 2023 !!!! 🎸🎸🎸😎

[@goldeneaglevideo]

The best at what he does!!!MAGIC!!

[@chrisscross9966]

Had the album back in the day , would like to find the CD. STEVE ROCKS

[@nesiani2584]

GUITAR OUTSTANDING...WOW

[@mitchgawlik1175]

How I wish Steve had given us much more in the way of blues guitar. He has it in him. By the way, Norton Buffalo is pretty badass here.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

RIP NB

[@scottknabb2927]

When I was in 6th Grade the Fly Like an Eagle came out, and even though I bought the album for the title track, I instantly loved this blues tune and it was always my favorite track

[@michaelharrington5914]

Lucky to catch shows from the 70s to the 80s. Some of the best music I've ever heard. Remember the bass solo with the Popeye theme. Hilarious! Love you Steve...

[@jimmyjennings4089]

The coolest voice in Rock and Roll.

[@MissWobbles]

This has always been my favorite version!

[@1blastman]

I like this, but love Ry Cooder and David Lindley's.

[@timothytrainful]

I like the funk Steve did to this song

[@jeanmarcks6792]

Thanks 😊 I love the song ❤️ too

[@murraypuna9951]

Man I had the dvd of this concert it was the f😢😮😮ING bomb AWSOME

[@35sixer]

One of the great musical talents.. period! Top 5.

[@hab9609]

Damn that sounds good. My first concert was 1977 Steve Miller with the Norton buffalo stampede. I’ll never forget it. Get this ...tickets were $11

[@klaus3579]

In loving memory of David Lindley.

[@paulauvray1948]

Loved it thank you mister Steve Miller !!!

[@gregcrowe8885]

Awesome ❤. Treasure

[@kenpoulson]

got to love buffalo on the juice harp!

[@alanriley9474]

love the ad lib chops. thanks from Oz.

[@rrpeg2562]

I've always loved this song. 😛🤘🤘

[@dennisdevine3382]

Dedicated to my man Mirk, who liked to hop in his Mercury & cruise up & down the road.

[@terrancewolf2160]

Wow! So good...and to see the whole band...well, almost. Not a single closeup of the bass man drivin' tha thang.

[@georgetaylor669]

Love it!

[@virginiaallison7110]

I love this video, Miller looks so cool in it. And of course the song is cool. As is his playing & singing & all. And of course Norton Buffalo as always is great & cool. TY for the post.

[@heatherhammond6120]

Digging this! Awesome Aug.14th. 2021

[@tracyporter5471]

Saw Steve recently, it was a fun show!

[@michaelrizun3403]

Thanks for posting great Version.

[@jina-rb1ch]

Super!!!!💕

[@monmixer]

yea baby, soo easy and so good. My favorite version of this song that was covered by many. Of course we have to thank the great writer and original performer of this song Mr. K. C. Douglas.

[@surfgod509]

Iconic...

[@jsaintr.i.r4018]

Just 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊 Spasiba 🤟🔥

[@stephengaydos4346]

Les Paul was best man @ Steve Miller's father wedding. Les also taught Stevie Guitar Miller how to play the guitar.

[@richardallison1355]

REALLY SUPER COOL

[@sergioreynoso3058]

Norton, just great harmonica!,,together best!

[@tbublz]

My Fav

[@jamestburgess6372]

In my top 10

[@pacogarridorocicar]

espectacular

[@MrUhwoody]

Es verdad.

[@cindydufala7646]

Bravo ⚘

[@HammyTechnoid]

Steve Miller is soooooo freakin' Cool.... air conditioners bow to his prowess..

[@johnrunion7258]

Mercury Marauder comes to mind.

[@andrewz4537]

I first heard this song done live by the Steve Miller Blues Band with Curly Cook on rhythm guitar, probably about 1966.

[@j.guadalupelimonesortiz1521]

Unos de los temas favoritos que me laten de esta banda es mercury blues ......

[@MrUhwoody]

Muy bueno, amigo.

[@chrissiegle1065]

SWEET

[@danielnordeen8410]

Got me a Mecury 2008 just before the ended it. A Volvo designed M3 Platform awesome car Premier AWD, traction control, Sync, leather, sound system, navigation best car I ever had. 265 HP v-6 with a 6 speed auto very fast and comfortable car with lots of room and trunk space.

[@blue-fj9ky]

I saw the Steve Miller band in 1968. Steve apologized " Boz Scaggs was afraid to fly so we can't do the regular set. Is it OK if we just do a blues jam?" It was OK!!!

[@lawsontroya]

Oh yeah!

[@musiclover9361]

Just consider: this song is 72 years old!

[@musiclover9361]

@@evansteidtman962, yes it is. K.C. Douglas, the co-writer, recorded it in 1948.

[@musiclover9361]

@@evansteidtman962, ah, I see! No worries. 🙂

[@diggerthegroundhog8799]

Stevie Mullet Miller on guitar. Don't say nothing. Been a fan since 67.

[@susannegeorge6243]

Lots of covers on this one don't blame Stevie

[@carollaw3445]

Thus is favour band of all which that they would come to bend Oregon rock on with the Steven miller band Penelope

[@jameskey4633]

Norton Buffalo!

[@goodun6081]

James Key, R.I.P. Norton.....

[@derkommissar785]

Miller recorded this song for the soundtrack of the movie Revolution (1968)

[@RickLipinski]

Mr. Stevie (Guitar) Miller. Yep

[@rickslayton4790]

1977 saw Steve Miller but before Norton Buffalo was starter band when Steve Miller be came on stage everyone hollared Buffalo Buffalo San Diego back in the day USMC Camp Pendleton

[@nj1639]

'49 Merc? You betcha! Add the '53 Studebaker in "Going to Mexico" too and this man knows my heart. A little "Midnight Tango" now and the world is perfect.

[@chrispile3878]

I knew that was Norton blowing harp as soon as I heard him.

[@vincentrobinson9325]

DANG BLUES E AF 🤘🏻

[@thomassvantesson3479]

Detta gillar jag✌️👌🤟

[@thomassvantesson3479]

Steve Miller band ❤️

[@taprenniks6536]

Fly down the highway

[@petergrattan3509]

nice how he put in the extra beat to get them clapping on 2 and 4....