Three Dog Night - The Show Must Go On

[@stanleyhenry2687]

"The Show Must Go On" is a song co-written by Leo Sayer and David Courtney and first recorded by Sayer.

[@TheRedWaltz24]

"One" is a must listen to from them.

[@autumnphillips151]

They seriously have a song called “One”? That’s so weird... When I saw the title of this video, I had to do a double take, because the song I always think of when I see “The Show Must Go On” is the one by Queen. And the only “One” that I know of is the one by Metallica. The only Three Dog Night song I’ve listened to before is “Joy to the World”, but I really do love it. I’d honestly *love* to start some kind of petition to replace the meaningless Christian song of the same name with Three Dog Night’s awesome song that actually has a positive message to it.

[@ericshinault3628]

It's the lonliest number

[@ericshinault3628]

Oh yeah. Eli's coming.

[@jimeiden2360]

One and Eli’s Coming are epic.

[@jaimechiarini8782]

One was written by Harry Nilsson. Has Jamel discovered him yet?

[@ExpectTheSpanishInquisition]

After watching you and a few other YT "reactors" for about a year now and feeling your appreciation and love for the music of my youth, this is how I feel. It is so so so SO worth being old now, to have been young then. And you can't beat that with a STICK!

[@woodlark391]

I'm with you, Shelley! Class of 1964...

[@bju194422]

I agree! We actually went out with our friends & had fun instead of spending all our time glued to cell phones. 😉

[@alohakittymon]

Wow... that’s a real...

[@buggss653]

amen

[@susanoneill370]

Wow! Shelley. That is so, so , so SO profound! Cannot wait to use that expression when next hangin with the 'older' friends - all singers. It was a special time!

[@deborahcornell171]

You gotta hear "Easy To Be Hard" "One" & "Cowboy" for their beautiful, sensitive side. "Try A Little Tenderness" & "Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)" for their soulful side. "Never Been To Spain" & "Black & White" were also huge hits, great songs. This band was versatile!💙

[@ffjsb]

The version of "Easy to be hard" should be the one from the movie musical "Hair". That's the best version.

[@deborahcornell171]

@Natalia You're right. I love that one!💙

[@bobthebear1246]

Amazing songs. Of course, "Never Been To Spain" was written by the late, great Hoyt Axton.

[@michaellomax2]

Also listen to the original version by Leo Sayer who wrote the song. He performed it dressed as a Pierro clown and was a big hit in 1973. But he sang "I won't let the show go on"...

[@kathiepatterson8023]

The keyboard player in makeup is Skip "The Wizard" Konte.

[@bighuge1060]

I love this song. The circus intro confuses first time listeners but man, when the singing kicks in it's a whole lot of fun.

[@michaelyork4554]

"Old Fashioned Love Song" is Beautiful. Perpetual Change Live from Yessongs

[@timothysarris9742]

Chuck Negron’s vocals are superb! He has now become one of my favorite singers. And I have many favorites!

[@TheEcoGuys]

Jimmy Greenspoon was the keyboard player. He liked to look over the top allot, but this was I believe a Halloween show, but he was known to wear makeup and be a crazy guy. RIP he is no longer with us, but will be known as one of the best. -DJ of the 80's John Wild

[@terryconnelly484]

Incorrect he is undead.... Music lives on

[@kathiepatterson8023]

Jimmy Greenspoon was the keyboard player for Three Dog Night, but at this point in time they had added another keyboard player. The guy in all the makeup is Skip "The Wizard" Konte.

[@tonyalfano2479]

Kathie Patterson you are absolutely correct. It’s in Chuck’s book “Three Dog Nightmare.”

[@bryansimmons4550]

​@@kathiepatterson8023 Yes, you can tell that isn't Jimmy. His hair was very wavy. Konte's is straight. 3DN went through so many personnel changes over the years it's hard to know who was in the band when. Even Danny was kicked out for a while.

[@tuneman4557]

@@terryconnelly484 Jimmy Greenspoon died in 2015

[@pollynicklas5220]

Eli's Coming, Black And White, Out In The Country, Easy To Be Hard, still many more besides those!!

[@MariaM-qm1cl]

I LOVE 'Out in the Country'; most people don't know that one because they don't play it on the radio.

[@MariaM-qm1cl]

@William Kahley or Cowboy

[@ajo9477]

I LOVE this song! Remember hearing it at the age of 10 (1974) and fell in love with the group, Three Dog Night.

[@bigbow62]

See back then Jamal when you went to a concert you got more than a few songs you got a whole "SHOW" and a good 2 or 3 hours of greatness for the headliners alone never mind the opening act that sometimes were as good or better ! The Bands back then really loved the music , it wasn't a job it was a lifestyle and put everything into it ! Thank you for doing one of mine and many other requests ✌😎 The next TDN, Never Been To Spain 😆 They remind me of The Band... a group with so many unique & talented artists it's really amazing , all of that magic in one band ! Those were the days..... my friend 😉 ( I thought they'd never end ) Yes I borrowed that last line ! 😆

[@jstube36]

The memories this song brings back. It brings me back to being a little boy growing up in the 70's. I don't remember if we had the record of this piece. I certainly remember listening to it on the radio plenty of times. One of my favorite happy tunes from that time.

[@timpwhit]

First album I ever bought was "Around the World with Three Dog Night," a 2-disc compilation of their performances from every corner of the globe. Still have it. Love these guys. Gonna request "Never been to Spain." Great vocals, also covered by Elvis, written by country legend Hoyt Axton.

[@DriveHead]

Time travel is discovered... All of my friends...**"Holy crap! What historical event can I go witness? What things could I change? What financial gain could I make, knowing what I know now?"** Me...**pulls out a list of rock concerts to see from before I was born...**

[@nettiemac]

Andrew Reeves same! Sooooo much the same. Or ones from when i was a wee lass and WAY too young to be there! 😁

[@michlkwitz]

If I could time travel, the first thing I'd do is stop the idiot executives from ABC records from trashing all of Three Dog Night and the Mamas & the Papas' master tapes.

[@davidmazon7516]

This song and Mama Told Me Not to Come came out around the same time. I could wait for both of these songs to come out on the radio. This was back in the early seventies I'm talking about. My brother ended up buying the album and I used to steal it from his room all the time and play it and put it back without him knowing.😉

[@ashleymagdalene]

A song originally written and recorded by Anglo-Australian Leo Sayer, who had later hits, in the US from 1976 to 1980.

[@nataliemosher4272]

I won tickets to see these guys in concert about 10 years ago, and they still rock it out! One of the best shows I've seen!

[@stewartberger7734]

Love this song so much...Thank you Jamal, you are the best !!

[@Mr54nomore]

Chuck Negron the lead singer here was a great basketball player that could of been drafted into the NBA. This song was written by Leo Sayer and first performed by him too. Three Dog Night does a great cover of this song here. Brilliant! Great reaction as always.

[@americanaforever6725]

Saw them in an oldies concert in the early 90’s and they blew the crowd away live.

[@annsteiger3531]

More Three Dog Night. Loving the band choices!!!! Absolutely love these guys!!

[@ym61]

Jamel loving the Three Dog Night with a song title he’s living by! Same era, you may want to try the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Mr. Bojangles

[@marejojohnson4902]

@@rachel-in-the-208 AGREED!

[@leehanson1416]

If you like 3 Dog Night, try "Spinning Wheel" by Blood, Sweat, and Tears. From the same era.

[@franciscomoliner1296]

Ir you do,Spinning Wheel, rollo up with "You make me so very happy" and "Lucretia McEvil". Singer David Clayton Thomas is magnificent. Cheers

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

I was only 6 when "Spinning Wheel" came out, but I remember it well, and it's one of my favorites.

[@ldbagwell]

Love me some Blood Sweat and Tears!

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

@@ldbagwell Me, too. "Spinning Wheel" and "Hi-De-Ho" :)

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

@@ldbagwell Also "And When I Die". In this order, I like "Spinning Wheel", "And When I Die", and "Hi-De-Ho".

[@richardkeegan9970]

Oh, and you should check out “Everybody’s Talking” by Nilsson for 2.5 minutes of pure pop bliss.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Richard Keegan it’s early in the morning an I can’t get right, had a little fight with my baby last night 🎶 an I ain’t got nuthin but ain’t got nuthin but I ain’t got nuthin but the bluuuueeeesss. Nilsson “Early in the morning “

[@benredmond6636]

This was my dad's favorite band and now I understand... Keep the fire coming

[@dhihosilver7419]

Three dog night had 19 top ten and number 1 hits in the 70's!! Amazing!

[@Defmusicman1]

There you have it. The best 3 Dog Night song! It will play in your head for a long time.

[@rockster7676]

Never been to Spain another great tune by three dog night

[@sassymessmess9110]

What I love is that you listen to songs I haven't heard in YEARS.

[@bonesjackson81]

Never Been To Spain 🤦‍♂️

[@deborahandrade406]

My absolute favorite song of TDN I saw them live several years ago at the Heritage Fair in Dundalk MD was awesome 😎

[@michaelr4063]

“Black and White”!!! GREAT song, and Floyd Sneed’s drumming on it is amazing. Check the studio/album version for that one first.

[@MySherry10]

This song was so good and I remember listening to it so much , love it as a kid , Three Dog Night had such great hits and loved Shambala

[@tamafaiga2938]

This is why I loved 3 Dog Night. They just had so much fun. The first album I bought was Naturally by 3 Dog Night.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

It was a great album.

[@rebeccamcvey8600]

Yes, I like Liar, Heavy Church, and I'Ve Got Enough Heartache. I have Naturally and Golden Biscuit.

[@jimmayors2315]

They call him "The Keyboard Player" ;-) btw, my favorite Three Dog Night song, althougth they all run close, is Out In The Country (written by Paul Williams)

[@ffjsb]

That distinctive "organ" sound is a Calliope (ka-lie-oh-pee), which was used a lot around the turn of the century, and was air or steam powered to make the notes.

[@oceanelove6502]

I always listen to this exact video without the dubbed vocals. It’s absolutely amazing! And Chuck is crazy good.

[@clydeb7713]

Brother you HAVE TO DO "Eli's Coming!"

[@QBAN2010]

Yup

[@ginnyboetel2891]

Seriously, one of my favorite songs. Bar none!!

[@karenmiller9928]

Best song

[@johngarcia7774]

YES

[@debbeborders5762]

Every song by Three Dog Night is different and also good.

[@brendavink1656]

I had 5 brothers, my 3rd brother was my favorite. He had me listen to them...I've liked them ever since.

[@ozambesi]

Leo Sayer did a cover of this, in costume. Sounds like the original but Leo's voice , can't go wrong

[@racinnut77]

You have to do "Black And White" and "Easy To Be Hard".

[@Reddog7937]

Lyrics: THE Show Must Go On Baby, although I chose this lonely life It seems it's strangling me now All the wild men, big cigars, gigantic cars They're all laughing at me now Oh, I've been used, ooh, used I've been a fool, oh, what a fool I broke all the rules, oh, yeah But I must let the show go on Baby, there's an enormous crowd of people They're all after my blood I wish maybe they'd tear down the walls of this theater Let me out, let me out Oh, I'm so blind, oh, I'm blind I wasted time, wasted, wasted, wasted time Walking on a wire, high wire But I must let the show go on Oh, I'm so blind, oh, I'm blind I wasted time, wasted, wasted all too much time Walking on a wire, high wire But I must let the show go on Baby, I wish you'd help me escape Help me get away Leave me outside my address Far away from this masquerade 'Cause I've been blind, oh, so blind I wasted time, wasted, wasted all too much time Walking on a wire, high wire But I must let the show go I must let the show go I must let the show go on

[@davidgoldstein1526]

This may be my favorite Three Dog Night song.

[@wallacewhipps1206]

"Eli's Coming" and "One" is a must. Two of their best songs!

[@crookedman5896]

i LOVE how you slowly get into the groove and then the song lyrics come on and its like WHOA!!!

[@flubblert]

Loved loved loved this song. Three dog night were so great. "Out in the Country" next

[@vannacee26]

This might have been the month & the band that Jamel fell head-over-heels in love with the 70's. 😊✌

[@raytull3922]

"Never Been To Spain" is their best song, but this is my personal favorite.

[@Eowyn187]

It doesn't get any better than that!😍

[@kenperk9854]

One Man Band was a helluva rocker!

[@bethepperson5363]

I was listening to these guys back in the early 70's. How many bands do you know that have 3 lead singers???? I even played trumpet in school and we played their song Black And White in many performances. You should really listen to that one. And the organ player was Skip... The Wizard......

[@lenwoodtaylor6899]

Great music from my youth years

[@matthatter2849]

You've got to hear the ORIGINAL by Leo Sayer that came out in 1973. Three Dog Night's version came out the following year.

[@lifesagamble3742]

I'd be so happy is one of my favorites of all time.... That man has a unique voice

[@loyalamerican8776]

People back then lived life man and they experienced alot of different things!... then they wrote songs about it and the diversity of music back then was tremendous

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

I saw this when i was 2, that dude scared the crap out of me needless to say... Stuff of nightmares.... lol

[@bevieann61]

I absolutely love Three Dog Night!

[@lauragriffin6512]

One of my favourite 3 Dog Night songs.

[@freebirdtony]

Please check out "Black and White", it's a beautiful song.😊

[@josephstremel3400]

I have been watching your reactions to music for a year. Thank you for see one the positive way music unites us as humans. Seeing “ no color” especially as our government continues to try and divide us. Here is a suggestion that I think shows that unity. Purple Rain- Prince (blues cover) Miche Braden. GOD IS LOVE !!

[@susanbrynt]

I really enjoy your reactions because you find the best music of the 70s and appreciate it. I mostly listen to music of the 60s, 70s, and early 80s. Some of the music I didn't appreciate until I got older. I remember hearing Three Dog Night, some time in the early 70s at a New Year's Party. I was young and spent time with the children. I didn't appreciate their music until I was older (60 years old now). I have enjoyed your reactions immensely as you delve into retro music. I've been working on learning about newer music myself. I'm more stuck in the 90s with Radiohead and Portishead. But I search for great music wherever I find it. I appreciate those who explore music before their time (I appreciate a lot of big band music (long before my time). Music is something to always explore. And there is always something to learn from any era. I love your reactions.

[@scottlaplantelaplante990]

Jamel...appreciate all of this mid-70's rock. This is right in my HS and College days. Suggestion...look for music played live on the Midnight Special programs. It is the best stuff.

[@timothysarris9742]

Chuck Negron has a 4 octave vocal range which is just phenomenal!

[@philtarbox8256]

Two Three Dog Night songs that were great but not many heard of them... "Its For You" is a great example of their amazing harmony... "Id Be So Happy" is a love song for the ages... both worth listening to even if you don't do a reaction video

[@jmathieson15]

The intro piece (circus music) is actually called Entry of the Gladiators (sometimes Entrance instead of Entry🤷‍♂️) It was written in the late 1800’s I knew you’d dig this song

[@sdeea8621]

MY DADDY'S FAVORITE SONG💙🥰...MIND U WE NATIVE AMERICAN 😄 ..IM DADDY'S ONLY GIRL N HE GREW ME UP ON 60s,70s,80s MUSIC 💙💙💙 KNOWING WHO SANG IT, WHAT SONG, N THE YEAR IT CAME OUT

[@lloydholland9522]

Watch three dog night when they're older playing on the stage with the Tennessee Orchestra really freaking amazing

[@aeh8446]

Co-writer Leo Sayer. Keyboards, among other instruments and vocals, Howard Laravea... Loved, loved 3 Dog Night when growing up.... I was 11 when this one hit the scene...their last really big hit...

[@danadesimone9322]

Thanks for putting this up..3 Dog Night was a huge band who were never appreciated by so called critics

[@seriesscratchx9807]

This is one of my favorites by them--so underrated!

[@yolandajohnson8685]

This is my favorite Three Dog Night song. Jamel, you would love their version of: A Change Is Gonna Come. try it!!!!

[@randybarnett2308]

Everytime I hear circus music, for some reason I think of Hulk Hogan !!!👍💪😂Brother

[@bluelily67]

I think you'd really like King Harvest- Dancing in the Moonlight (1973) too, but if you're wanting more TDN , Never Been To Spain is a good one!

[@bapples]

You will love Van Morrison In the garden live 1988 And it stoned me live 1980 Bulbs live 1974 Into the mystic live 1974 This man brings it.

[@brianmasinelli9694]

Out in the country is absolutely beautiful. You will see a side of this band u thought didn't exist. Huge catalog of great music

[@rodyodo]

I have always loved "The Show Must Go On", and "Brickyard Blues" by Three Dog Night. "The Show Must Go On" reminds me of "Tight Rope" by Leon Russell. "Tight Rope" and "Masquerade" are both great Leon Russell songs.

[@charliestilton1680]

Out in the Country! Black & White! Never Been to Spain! Singer Man! Happy Song! Play Children Play! MORE Three Dog Night please. Love your videos, brother! Stay safe!

[@cliffferrell5797]

My very 1st record(45), was "Joy to the World"! My Dad read that the band got thier name due to thier earl poverty! If it was real cold, it was a "3 Dog Night", which was how many dogs they had to sleep with to keep warm!

[@theangryaccountant0]

I saw Three Dog Night on the tour that supported this album. Jimmy Greenspoon, that keyboard player, wore a Rainbow Afro the size of a large beach ball.

[@craigreid7178]

The keyboard player is Frank "Skip" Konte formerly of Blues Image (Ride Captain, Ride). He was an incredible keyboard player. I don't think the audio was dubbed.

[@denniselliott880]

I was playing this song about like 10 years ago in this little girl about eight-years-old came up and kept asking me to play the circus song

[@DeidreL9]

I wasn’t sure if this was the Leo Sayer song, but it is. He’s a great songwriter, this song was about an ongoing nightmare he’d have of going onstage and stuffing it up and everyone laughing at him. Jamal check out his song Moonlighting and also Just a Boy (Giving It All Away). He’s an Australian now, too, which I love. Naturalised. Bless him! This is just so much damn fun❤️

[@pennymcneela7095]

Leo Sayer had a hit with the show must go on in 1973.

[@JMS158]

Eli's Coming (1975) is another real good song of Three Dog night

[@marejojohnson4902]

These TDN videos are really bringing back my high school memories! Thx, man.

[@kenbruno9784]

One of TDN's last new releases (2009) is a song called Heart of Blues. And it doesn't disappoint. The fellas were a bit older then but Cory's voice was never better. Seeing them perform it live was even more amazing (2012 at the Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA).

[@kwanshiyin]

That was Skip Konte. He joined the band as second keyboardist from 1973-1976. He was billed as "The Wizard" during performances and dressed accordingly.

[@Crazywater1976]

I believe Three Dog Night still holds the record for most consecutive Top 40 songs... 21

[@sharonblack61]

Just get their greatest hits and listen to every track. No two sound alike. Trust me. 💜

[@realjaxon]

I remember watching this on TV back in the day. Chuck Negron is lead on this one. Cory welles has the light colored hair. Danny Hutton is the last one. The rest of the band are for the most part unknowns, meaning that I've never heard their names. TDN is Welles, Hutton, and Negron. They performed at our local state fair one year. A great band for sure.

[@bevieann61]

One and Never Been to Spain! Must listen 🎶 you will love them!

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Love it, Walking Dead mets Dracula. Great video. 1974, great year for music. Send me back, love to be a 19 yr old United States Marine again.

[@josephlampe851]

Check out Leo Sayer's version (I think the original) where he's dressed like a dutch clown. AMAZING performance!!

[@lisawayment3186]

Hahahahahahaha walking dead meets Dracula!!Hahahahaha good one I sooo enjoy you Jamel LMAO!!!

[@DanaTheInsane]

I have been a Three Dog Night fan since the 70s I have NEVER seen this video.

[@tccharleston8669]

TDN: Momma Told Me Not to Come

[@snitzel1955skrm]

Three Dog Night....always the best. Chuck Negron, was the lead singer in this, He is now doing :The Happy Together Shows" with the Turtles, Gary Puckett & the Cowsills. Plus others. Sometimes, Mark Lindsay from Paul Revere & The Raiders. Now THOSE shows are something to react to....and my favorite line in this song, 'Leave Me outside my address...far away...' such a neat thought to get away...

[@dmc898]

Love this song!!!

[@robertmiller1655]

This was written by Leo Sayer, which kinda launched his successful musical career.

[@lauracorriss9538]

Written and originally sung by Leo Sayer after he was screwed over a recording contact (same company who screwed DEVO, by the way). Made him feel like a fool (a clown). Both versions are good, but I particularly love Three Dog Night's version. Brings back interesting memories.

[@ChesaCreative24]

My favorite from there's dog night is brickyard blues. Love your breakdowns Jamel