THIS WAS AWESOME!| FIRST TIME HEARING Stillwater - Mind Bender REACTION

[@springfieldprogressive8951]

Let us not forget the movie Almost Famous. Where the name of the fictional band was named Stillwater

[@sloebone7399]

“Fever Dog”, great tune!

[@Ronatorf]

Great film, worth a watch on their movie channel.

[@LarryNeie-lj7zc]

Well damn! I'm 73 and had totally forgotten this band cause I had not this song in 40 yrs. Thanks

[@DayRoom-o8y]

"My Daddy was a Gibson, my Mama was a Fender, that's why they call me Mind Bender...that's my name."

[@notedrockhistorian4382]

And yet no OUTLAWS on this channel???????

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

Daaaaaaang, yall, this is one from the deeper recesses of the rock-n-roll catacombs! Props 🤘

[@notedrockhistorian4382]

And yet they still have not reacted to THE OUTLAWS. I know you have heard of them.

[@notedrockhistorian4382]

And yet they keep bypassing the OUTLAWS.

[@carlzimmerman4341]

⁠@@notedrockhistorian4382yes Green Grass and High Tides around the same time as Freebird

[@mikeharris3733]

Unbelievable! Never expected to see the hometown Boys on any reaction channel, much less my favorite. Yes, Stillwater is from my hometown, Warner Robins GA. Of course, they're legends around here and they had some fame in the late 70s. Mindbender was their biggest hit, reaching the top 40, but they have some pretty decent southern rock on their resume. Glad you liked it and thanks for listening.

[@mattbecham597]

I grew up in Macon and didnt remember they are from Warner Robins.

[@carolynmorrissey1630]

​​@mattbecham597 Me 2, I think Rehab is from Warner Robins to

[@notedrockhistorian4382]

Not their best song. They missed I RESERVE THE RIGHT.

[@johnbeech6940]

@mikeharris3733 the band "Stillwater" is from Troy, Michigan

[@notedrockhistorian4382]

So why have they not reacted to the OUTLAWS. I have requested them at least a dozen times.

[@tristrambescher8677]

I was a youngster when this song was released. I loved the talk box stuff-Rufus (Chaka Khan), Peter Frampton, Joe Walsh, etc…but, Stillwater made the story song with the guitar talking! Such fun, and it absolutely does rock!!!

[@denniseaton8136]

In 1978, this album on 8-track was sold out EVERYWHERE! There's a lot of good music on that album. April Love is a beautiful song about time to say goodbye.

[@mikeharris3733]

@@denniseaton8136 Sam's Jam, Universal Fool, and Rock 'n' Roll Loser are other great titles on that album. April Love is an undiscovered gem.

[@jeffmodlin4195]

First off, glad to see your both back. Ya‘ll taught this 60 year old dog a new trick!! Never heard this band or this song and I love Southern Rock. These guys killed it! What a great song. Thanks to whoever recommended this tune. ❤

[@TheAcarch2]

Wow! These is indeed a very nice surprise. Never heard this before.

[@KenRoerden]

Great song and reaction. Glad someone pointed you to Stillwater. I do think Mind Bender is the perfect introduction to the band. It is the one I first heard on the radio. Huge for us in high school at the time.

[@Illustrator-dq3nv]

Haven’t heard this in years! Thanks guys!

[@theodoreritola7641]

This 70s song needs some COWBELL Along with the Voice box.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Reminds me of Grand funk rail road in the 70s

[@barrybrazil1246]

Mothers finest song piece of the rock

[@mikeharris3733]

Love that jam. Baby Love is my favorite of theirs.

[@Hobodeluxe007]

@@mikeharris3733 Baby Love, Piece of the Rock, Mickey's Monkey......

[@mikeharris3733]

@@Hobodeluxe007 you named their best and the three songs of theirs that go on most of my playlists

[@Hobodeluxe007]

@@mikeharris3733 I love the story behind Mickey's Monkey too. Turns out the guitar player stole the guitar licks from Zeppelin's "Custard Pie" by Jimmy Page. He stole it intentionally because Page had lifted a lot of his licks from black blues artists and MF dared them to sue )

[@hog7203]

​@@Hobodeluxe007 while I love the Mother's Finest cover of Mickey's Monkey, lots of folks don't know that the Miracles released it first back in 1963. My favorite MF tune is Truth's Gonna Set You Free, from that same album. I have that album listed in my top ten favorites. They're still touring. And such nice people too. I have a buddy, whose wife usually performs with them whenever they come to town

[@MelvinMcKinney-v8c]

Thank you so much for playing that request. I knew you two would love it. Have a great evening. Love y’all.

[@johnlong9534]

Wow, this is one of those songs that hits it big and then you never hear it again. I remember it well, thanks.

[@johnbeech6940]

Thank you, Stillwater is one of my favorite forgotten groups !

[@alicecoulter8103]

WOW!!! I just flashed back to discovering this band when they opened for The Little River Band in, of all places, Waukesha, WI. Fan ever since. That was in 1976?

[@stormy8207]

woah

[@seanswinton6242]

​@@stormy8207 This band is awesome! I'm a huge Little River Band fan. I only saw them on 3 tours. I last one was when John Farnham joined.. I wasn't impressed. I prefer the original line-up. I wish I got to see Stillwater. Is this the band referred to in "Almost Famous" film?

[@KenRoerden]

How did I miss that one? I was only next door in Brookfield. I bought this album when it came out in '77. Maybe that concert was before I had heard of them. Still have the album, still play it.

[@alicecoulter8103]

@@KenRoerden I went to the show because I had free tix to Little River Band. I really don't remember their performance! Stillwater blew me away and that's what I decided to remember.

[@kenharness1417]

​@@seanswinton6242No this band is not connected to Almost Famous. The band in the movie was based on Dr. Hook. They were the band that Cameron Crowe (William in the movie) followed on your as a teen to write an article about for Rolling Stone.

[@HeavyMetalBluegrass]

I always enjoy your reactions. Usually I've heard the songs before but today you introduced me to a band I'd not heard before. Keep up your great reactions.

[@RabbiSteve1]

Same here. And this piece is fire. And I came of age in the 70’s and I thought I knew all the best that came out that decade. But somehow, I missed this one.

[@sisterdebmac]

LOVE this song. Such an underappreciated gem. I still remembered almost every word of the lyrics, even though I haven't heard it in years. I knew you'd love it as soon as I saw the thumbnail.

[@bobdonegan3452]

The movie "Almost Famous" they were the 70s band that was being followed by James Cameron's character for Rolling Stone magazine.

[@rmac8008]

True but not the same as this southern rock band from Georgia

[@NolaLee]

True but the character was not played by the same James Cameron who directed 'Titanic.' 'Almost Famous' follows the young main character who is based on Cameron Crowe's experience at that age as a freelance writer following an up-and-coming band on tour. Cameron Crowe also wrote & directed the film- which could be regarded as an autobiopic.

[@frankshaffer7645]

​@@NolaLee The Stillwater in the movie is an amalgam of several bands Cameron toured with or reviewed. Much of it was based off touring with the Allman Bros. The airplane scene specifically.

[@rickgougeon5216]

I watched it again on the plane last night🎉

[@Jude_196]

WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! FIRE, YA'LL!!! Can't BELIEVE I'm HEARING THIS!! AWESOME TUNE!!! :)

[@karnsfan]

Haven't heard this in ages, remember the first time I heard it, over 40 years ago. Glad you all found it, sounds as good now as it did then.

[@memorylane7068]

One of my ALL-TIME Favorites!!! I may have even suggested this one at some time.

[@stldg01]

I love when I get to experience new songs along with ya two!!

[@davemcbroom695]

I forgot about this. Thanx for the memories!

[@DavidRold-pt3ng]

Great choice Jay & to whoever suggested Mind Bender, just a great, great song. Up next for Stillwater guys, same album, Out On A Limb.

[@jasonhobbs9636]

Good buddies of mine! Some of the most humble and gracious musicians you ever want to meet or play with on stage. Awesome choice!

[@chipdamutt108]

You should get them to let Jay and Amber do a reaction session with them!

[@albertrhodes6476]

Get into it ! Woooooow it’s my first time with Stillwater it’s great song

[@johndbrandhorst4434]

I can't believe yall reacted to this,thank you 🎸🎶

[@DebraJohnson-k3z]

They occasionally played at Flaming Sally’s a club in Macon,Georgia. I briefly worked there during that time.

[@douglas8213]

I remember that place. Wasn't the owners name Carlton?

[@mikeharris3733]

@@DebraJohnson-k3z Flaming Sally's... man, I had some good times in there.

[@DebraJohnson-k3z]

@@douglas8213 Carlton Barker

[@douglas8213]

​@@DebraJohnson-k3zmy mom knew him well, she was a bartender in Macon in the mid to late 70s.

[@DebraJohnson-k3z]

@@douglas8213 what is your Mom’s name? I might know her. You don’t need to give full name if you don’t want to. First name with last initial or just last name.

[@RabbiSteve1]

Wow. I came of age in the 70’s and I thought I knew all the best that came out that decade. But somehow, I missed this one. And this band! And this piece is fire! Thank you for reacting to this. As others have said, the fictional band in ALMOST FAMOUS is also named Stillwater. Must be partially a tribute to this band.

[@brucesabourin3575]

Saw Stillwater live in the early 70's, great stuff, I have that album too. One of the very first if not the first to use the talk box. Frampton and Joe Walsh used it later on.

[@markbiggs6302]

Stillwater, out of Warner Robins, Ga., was like an edgier Atlanta Rhythm Section. This was their biggest regional chart hit. 1970s Georgia Southern Rock was awesome. Great memories.

[@allanlangdon7237]

Wow! Kind of an obscure hit, but an awesome jam!! Had the album back in my HS days. Thanks J&A!! What a treat!

[@b0wl3r300]

Y'all hit a gem here! Under rated band

[@BillHeIsRisen]

Now, THAT'S Blues Rock!

[@tomhoffarth8876]

Still have this album in vinyl. Love this tune!!

[@gpxo11]

Couple of obscure bands you may like-one hit wonders-Starbuck-Moonlight Feels Right(has an unexpected xylophone solo), Tomorrow-My White Bicycle (Steve Howe of Yes in group) the Bubble Puppy-Hot Smoke and Sassafras (one of the last psych rock songs of the 60s), Nazz-Open My Eyes (Todd Rundgren's first band) and finally The Winstons-Color Him Father-a great soul group from Washington DC-one of those story songs.

[@BogeyDopeYT]

Hell yeah! Our hometown band here in Georgia. There are some good live videos of this song here on YT.

[@chipdamutt108]

I remember when this first played on my local radio station. Still cool as ever!

[@theodoreritola7641]

Its for you Amber 70s rock 🔥 This song came out in 1977 baby,

[@r2aul]

This is diggin’ in the crates!!! So glad you guys did this one.

[@patswanson2870]

There is no need for computers and autotune when musicians are talented.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Absolutely 💯 right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

@@jeffreyflint6286 Now this is a 70s Jam i dont REMEMBER LOL. Needs Cow bell though

[@jeffreyflint6286]

@theodoreritola7641 Right on brother! Bringing back my high-school memories. 👍👍🤘🤘

[@sheleenmaish479]

Never heard them before. I like them thanks for introducing them to us..

[@jdw5678]

Thanks for this one, I haven't heard it in a long time! Stillwater was one of those cool underrated groups from the Capricorn Record label out of Macon, Georgia. Capricorn was the home of the Allman Brothers, its best known act, but also featured other wildly creative artists such as Wet Willie, the Marshall Tucker Band, Eddie Hinton, Elvin Bishop, the Dixie Dregs, Widespread Panic, Vigilantes of Love, and two of my favorite bands on the label, Sea Level ("That's Your Secret") and Captain Beyond ("Thousand Days of Yesterday"). Check out those two songs for a great musical experience.

[@ssRocker-nn3tp]

Don,t forget Hydra and Two Guns.

[@ken7531077]

Danzig - Mother Queensryche - Silent Lucidity The Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long

[@izzonj]

Stillwater was the name of the ficticious band in "Almost Famous", i had no idea there was a real name by that name!

[@paulbarton3399]

Another very good tune of theirs Out On A Limb.

[@richsalm7474]

"Sam's Jam" from the same LP is another good one.

[@jimangela4589]

Rob Walker on the talk box is the best. There are a few YT of the band live with Walker showing his skills.

[@JosephThornburg-w3u]

It's been 30 years since I heard this song

[@frankmarx8997]

Very cool, this was my first time hearing this, Thank you

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

They flat laid some smack down in that song !

[@anthonyblakely399]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! Absolutely Great Stuff!!! I am so glad to be introduced to new band to me....absolutely great discover!

[@meguro-shima]

For some reason, along with Point Blank, they have been underrated compared to other Southern Rock bands and have received almost no attention at all. I'm very happy that they were featured this time. Other song "Sam’s Jam" is a jamming-style song at nearly towards the end, and it's included in the same album as this one, so I'm looking forward to see and hear the next reaction.

[@ticnatz]

As a European, a baseball fan, & a Cardinals fan, love the cap....also, great tune !!

[@LearningJeff]

I had forgotten about this classic. My daddy was a Gibson… my Mamma was a Fender 🎶🙂 Great groove

[@paulpeacock1181]

This song reminds me of Guy Clark’s (great singer/songwriter) song called The Gutiar.

[@davidharris2519]

the guy who invented the gutair talking is called the heil talk box after Heil sound in belleville il

[@mrsteve3527]

I had forgotten this song- very cool!

[@volkerthienenkamp9720]

Wonderful. „Fantasy Park“ from the same album is another banger from Stillwater.

[@darrylvonrokk]

love that you did this!!!

[@warrenfoil6851]

In case you missed it the guitars Daddy is a Gibson, the Mama is a Fender! A Mindbender!

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Yezzz indeed. So glad you listened to them!!❤❤❤. You love guitar so check out Cactus-- Parchman Farm as well. Also Screaming Cheetah Wheelies -- Shaking The Blues.

[@paulpeacock1181]

Great guitar playing: REO Speedwagon 157 Riverside Avenue live plus some great scatting as bonus.

[@hog7203]

I had that album, the one with the water drops on it. Also had it on 8track. I think back when I was in college, I may have had a Volunteer Jam concert on tape, that had them performing a live version of Mindbender. But I can't be sure. For some reason, my memories of my college days are kind of blurry 😆

[@markwilhelm168]

😳 Dang! I don't think I've heard that song for a good 40 years!

[@shakawhenthewallsfell8570]

I'd like to throw in few suggestions for future listen-to's: Cinephile "What becomes of us." - Good for Female Friday as main lead is Susan Wallace. Labeled as trip hop, as most of their songs are really chill and psychedelic . (This one was used on a CSI episode) Jessie Ware "Wildest Moments" - Sister to actress Hanna Ware, another good chill one for Female Friday. Morcheeba "Otherwise" - Yet another one for Female Friday. Chill, and the music video is really cool. One Republic "Counting Stars" - One Republic generally has really good songs, but this one is my favorite. Chain Gang of 1974 "Sleepwalking" or "Forget" - Really great music is all I have to say about this one.

[@williamkidney6031]

I'm with ya here never heard of this group before, not bad

[@POWER-LINKS]

Stillwater【Mindbender】Lyrics (Guitar Intro) While browsing through a pawn shop I saw this old guitar It's keys were bent and rusty It's body scratched and scarred Holy- Moses Would you believe that guitar began to talk (I swear it did) Now it's not like your thinkin I wasn't stoned or drinkin When I heard that talkin guitar say (Talk Box) My daddy was a Gibson My mama was a Fender That's why they call me, Mindbender Mindbender, that's my name You better believe it It was a mind-bending thing (Guitar Lead) I said now listen Guitar What you tryin to do People will think I'm crazy If they see me talkin to you He said (Talk Box) "What's that you say" I said you better hold your tongue Now it's not like your thinkin I wasn't stoned or drinkin I swear I heard that Guitar say (Talk Box) My daddy was a Gibson My mama was a Fender That's why they call me Mindbender Mindbender, that's my name my name You better believe it Brother It was a Mind Bending thing (Guitar Lead And Talk Box)

[@SCUBASUEReynard]

I had forgotten about this one thanks

[@DK-ng8yh]

a couple more songs from Stillwater- "The Big Payback", "Fantasy Park"

[@jasonweston1273]

Still you have not had anything from the multi million album selling group "MARILLION" such as "MISPLACED CHILDHOOD"..."A SCRIPT FOR A JESTERS TEAR" ..."THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS"..Sooooo many great hits from this legendary rock group!.

[@brownie1341]

A great swimming pool hit back in the day! I wish this band had stayed together.

[@glennk1931]

Have the single of this cool tune. Glad you are playing it. 👍

[@raylopez-xe2ru]

Awesome song The way the music moves you guys I love to see your chair dance, but I’d also love to see you stand up and dance with each other when you get a good song playing like that and it moves you

[@donalddeberry9653]

Saw them back in 1976 with Charlie Daniels Band. I was BLOWN away by this group. If you are looking for great guitar AND saxophone let me suggest Tommy Castro, High on the Hog studio version. You will not be disappointed 😊😊

[@skelecaster]

I saw them in a bar in Roanoke VA in 1980 when I was 17

[@mitchelljernigan4771]

If you want more Stillwater, try out their second album, I Reserve The Right. The title song is a good one if you really want to hear some good Southern Rock jam.

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

Have this very album in my vinyl album collection 👍

[@larryoneill7432]

Saw these guys about a thousand years ago with Triumph lol

[@dprphoto]

Great reaction! I notice that you haven't done any reactions to Delain! They are symphonic metal with a synthe twist. There are two versions. Old Delain with singer Charlotte Wessels who now does her own work and new Delain with singer Diana Leah. Both have amazing voices! Try Masters of Destiny with Charlotte and Queen of Shadow with Diane! You will love them both!

[@kims.schinkel8212]

I'd forgotten about this!

[@richardmather1906]

Another classic. BTW: you want some excellent guitar, you need the live version of Fleetwood Mac's "Jumping at Shadows" from the Boston Tea Party concert. It's Peter Green's finest playing on record. And that is saying something.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

You guys would love "My Own Fault" from the Johnny Winter And Live album. Best slow blues guitar ever. As opposed to "Mean Town Blues" from the same album, which is the best fast blues guitar ever.😂

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

Awesome jam!

[@ASKWITH100]

Great to see you back mate.

[@glenndespres5317]

Right out the gate, getting Black Velvet vibes… then into Do You Feel Like I Do?

[@jessecenteno1051]

Ultimate guitar song Tender Surrender live by Stevie Vai!!!!!!!!

[@stewartsnape2936]

You guys do theee best song reviews 👍

[@memorylane7068]

Yes, I've had guitars talk to me to the point where I purchased them. So, I have to reset my # of guitars equation, x=n+1.

[@johnvalentine9575]

Dust off the memory banks of my mind. An old favorite. Follow up with Fresh Air by Quicksilver Messenger Service.

[@eluv9660]

Hilarious!! You went from reacting to Almost Famous on your movie channel with the fictitious band Stillwater to the real deal on your music channel. 🤣😂🤣

[@GeraldH-ln4dv]

This band had chops and was set to really hit it big in the 70's. The music industry messed it up. But right after the band's second album released, Capricorn records went bankrupt. They tried to get a deal with some other producer, but the market was just not hot for more Southern Rock at the time. It's a shame, because these guys could put to shame some of the other bands which had better, longer-lasting contracts.

[@mikepaz6783]

In this moment....The Promise

[@JenoFletter]

Stillwater always reminds me of the movie Almost Famous

[@thebuzzman13]

Sometime Sunshine and Sam's JAM !!

[@jimmymac4559]

“Life in Still Water” by Fates Warning. Thought of the song because of this band’s name.

[@LiberalsArePoop]

I met a couple of the Fates Warning guys at a club in West Hartford, CT back in the late 80's. They were rude dicks.

[@stormy8207]

Never heard it. Love it.

[@andreasoice5905]

Love!!!!😍

[@michaelwarren1538]

If you guys want more talk box, check out Joe Walsh and Peter Frampton. For something newer and funkier, check out Roger Troutman and the Zapp Band. "Heard it the Grapevine," "More Bounce to the Ounce," and "So Ruff, So Tuff" are songs that have been sampled by other artists MANY times.