LITTLE FEAT - SPANISH MOON | REACTION

[@kmitch41]

Little Feat were backed by our friends the Tower of Power horn section for this set Believe me there is more on the 2 disc set, much more.

[@stillstanding8286]

They used to call Little Feat “the best band that you’ve never heard of”. Unfortunately, it’s still a true statement. I’ve been listening to them for over 50 years, and they’re definitely one of my top five favorite bands.

[@RolandTumble23]

My top 5 shifts around. LF isn't always in there, but they are a lot of the time--and they're NEVER our of my top 10.

[@ronaldelliott4373]

“Old School” never sounded so good. Bought this when released and I still can’t put it down. A personal favorite as well.

[@fractuss]

I have also heard them referred to as "the loosest tightest band", I completely agree.

[@battyjr]

Or NRBQ

[@Missy756]

I still listen to them.

[@ziggylarkdust]

Little Feat are so underrated. Some of the greatest musicians ever. Lowell George was a raging ball of fire that quickly burned out too soon.

[@ricknblueridge]

One of the greatest live albums ever. Sadly, Lowell George is another of the great musicians who left us way to soon.

[@GB-ez6ge]

Ritchie Hayward too RIP :-(

[@kootab]

Just found your channel! Little Feat (and especially "Spanish Moon") has been a long time favorite of mine! Here is another song that might leave you breathless and speechless but in a good way! Snarky Puppy - Lingus (We Like It Here). I would love to see your reaction to that my friend!!!!

[@sandrariley5338]

I'm a 78 year Grandma and have Dixie Chicken as my ringtone, I love the looks I get when I'm out and someone calls me. Richie Hayward was a great great drummer.

[@christophsporkmann1256]

I'm a 54 year boy and have Two Trains as my ringtone. Greetings from Germany

[@lisap8862]

I have opening lyrics from Willin' as a screen name in places. I'm still waiting for someone to say "hey, Feat! Feat!"

[@Missy756]

65 here. Back porch summer night drink in hand sing along.

[@Joethedrummer]

The greatest!

[@MichaelB12345]

Ritchie Hayward. Phenomenal drummer

[@oldgrizz8720]

The Horn section was Tower of Power. They helped to make this a kick ass song.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

Tower of Power - the brass section on this tune - is another band you need to dive into - one of the tightest bands ever!

[@keef7224]

Little Feat were master musicians and absolutely phenomenal on stage. They were like the Allman Brothers crossed with Steely Dan.

[@minkhollow]

"Fat Man in the Bathtub" is my forever favorite. "Rock and Roll Doctor" also smokes. And "Dixie Chicken" and "Tripe Face Boogie" as a set will be 15 minutes well-spent - it's magic. (Has to be both of them together.) My mom met Bill Payne (the keyboard guy) backstage at a concert once, and said several years into touring he *still* had nasty stage fright before going out.

[@maryellenazack4466]

FAT MAN IN THE BATHTUB-CANNOT BE MISSED! ❤❤❤

[@skinyviny1]

That's the keyboard wizard named Billy Payne. Sadly the drummer Ritchie Hayward died a few years ago. The feat were unbelievable

[@scurvybro8850]

"Real musicians playing real music." Amen, brother!

[@davidgale7384]

Walking the dog here about 50 miles from the Spanish border, saw that moon last night! The vocals reminded me so much of Jeff Healey. Great time, great band!

[@mrmockatoo6786]

No other band like them. So good. You're dead inside if you listen to this without, tapping your feet, dancing in your chair or banging your head on a table. I'm doing all three!

[@144bob]

I'm a musician of over 60 years, and a huge Little Feat fan. Your observations are spot on. A quick story. I saw Little Feat opening for Fleetwood Mac at the Forum in Los Angeles. Lowell George was still with them then. When they came onstage, you could tell that there were maybe a couple of hundred Feat fans in the audience. But when they finished their set, there were about 17,000 new Little Feat fans, on their feet, going apesxxt. They are musician's musicians. In every position. With groovemaster, Richie Hayward on drums. An absolute master of second line drumming. Enhanced by Sam Clayton on percussion. Kenny Gradney on bass, Bill Payne on keys, Paul Barrere on guitar, and of, Lowell George, on slide guitar and vocals. And on this recording, the Tower of Power Horns. Wow! This is the real deal folks.

[@theheepster]

This live Album belongs to the best Live Albums in Music History, so goooood.

[@colincampbell4862]

Great band, been listening to them for over 40 years. Great band led by a genius

[@robertcussins2807]

Ah, man, that album is sooo good. Others from it to check out: Mercenary Territory, All That You Dream, Day or Night, Fat Man In the Bathtub...yeah, all fire.

[@Shawnjuan54]

Great reaction to the most talented band in the world! I know you are a great musician by your reaction to each of these geniuses!

[@davelafferty5728]

One of the great live albums of all time. Mercenary Territory off this album is the song I strongly suggest.

[@richeaton7436]

RIP Lowell, Paul, and Ritchie. Thank You!

[@joanmayfield4791]

The band is out on tour right now if you check out their schedule. Layered funkability!!

[@barrycohen311]

Sick band. Those brothers can lay down the groove...

[@paulprendergast3184]

Tower of Power horn section was with them on this tour. Fantastic choice Chod 👌

[@alleneh]

It's about damn time... So many great tunes by these guys. I've seen them many times in concert. More please... and it's time they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

[@thesoundship]

I can only agree.......One of the greatest live albums ever.

[@jimm7803]

Bill Payne had the "Dirtiest" Organ in Rock, This is the best band ever with the Tower of Power backing them up on this perhaps the greatest Feat song!

[@VIDSTORAGE]

One of the best live albums ever ,it has great production sound quality that is as good as studio production .. The songs are uplifting and so funky ..

[@old_hippie1969]

73 years old, grew up in Baltimore, they played 3 shows at the Lisner Auditorium in DC recorded this over a 3 night span. Was lucky to have been there

[@Greg-bz2bf]

LOL. You had the same reaction as I when I heard this album as a teenager in the 1970's. AMAZING. This music transcends generations, Cheers mate. We have met through this music. AMAZING.

[@jackndew2]

You're hearing the Tower of Power horn section, this is the best recording of this song. Also, in the live video version, each band member walks off the stage one at a time until just the drummer is left. Great upload Chod!

[@mrgoneshouse3663]

little feat equals.....heavev on earth...5 times live I saw them...all back in the 70's....you can't go wrong

[@bluetopguitar1104]

My favorite little feat song. So funky, jazzy and cool!

[@GrowingUpJersey]

YAY! Finally Little Feat I know you would love it! it has everything you love... organ, horns, thumping bass, and kick-ass funky drums This album is probably one of the best recorded live albums ever. please do more!

[@timwanwick179]

You could easily argue " Waiting For Columbus " is THE BEST double live album EVER !!! 😎

[@Stretchgood366]

Def one of the best live albums and live bands there is!

[@briangoldman8209]

I listened them them non stop back in the early 70’s. I think wore several of their 8 tracks out.

[@Murp268]

My absolute favorite from this album. What a funky groove!

[@davidhunter801]

Lowell George is one of my top three favorite musicians. Multi-instrumentalist (especially that sweet, sweet slide guitar), singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, engineer, front man, band leader --- he could do it all. Unfortunately, he was a compulsive workaholic and had a great appetite for many things.

[@vickihirsch8340]

The flavor your looking for is a Gumbo! A funky mixture of horns, rhythm and a soulful voice

[@Steakfrie]

"Flavor I can't describe" was part of their appeal. "Sophistifunk" became their best descriptive. Glad you found them and enjoyed.

[@ianhepplewhite8334]

Little Feat played the Newcastle City Hall on 26th & 27th July 1977; I was at one of those concerts, in a seat quite near the stage, and they were one of the best bands I ever saw! Unfortunately Lowell George died in 1979, which was hammer blow! What a shame, he had so much to offer. RIP Lowell 🙏

[@debbieplato5107]

Love Little Feat!! ❤ This whole album is fantastic!!

[@fractuss]

I love the contrast of the restrained keyboard parts with the raucous horn section.

[@WMalven]

It's so funky. At one time the opening of Spanish Moon was the most sampled piece of music in the industry...allegedly.

[@darrellreed2589]

Considered to be one of the best recorded albums - EVER - and I agree. Loved it when it came out - love it today. AND thank you for not stopping the music every 20 seconds to say something....you just listened and smiled and let the music do what it does.

[@joelong7448]

I love that you don't stop the music. You just let it flow over you like we did when it was first coming out. You rock.

[@sharonmaberry-bourke7013]

Yay~ ditto !

[@Macilmoyle]

I love Waiting For Columbus and was at all their concerts at The Rainbow which form part of the LP. There's a fair bit of post-production and overdubbing/retakes on the finished product but it does show a great band at their peak. There's also a DVD available from this tour when the band played in Germany which is well worth checking out. Most of the show, (if not all) is available on KZbin. Look for Little Feat Rockpalast 1977

[@davewardell5616]

So glad you hit this. If you want to hear the best sax ever… Check the song Mercenary Territory off the same album.

[@henriporter5686]

Talking about the organ. Mr. Payne is channeling his love for Garth Hudson, Professor Longhair, Al Kooper, Billy Preston like Gumbo!!

[@kenennis6287]

I first heard this band in 1975. My college roommate got Feats Don't Fail Me Now for Christmas. Next thing I knew local bands were doing their songs. And of course we picked up their other records. I was lucky enough to see them at a small venue in Charlotte shortly after Waiting for Columbus came out. Was devestated after Lowell George's death. Saw them again at the same venue on the Let It Roll tour. Still a great band

[@marksimpson1991]

YES! One of THE BEST live albums EVER!

[@thomasjurgensen2086]

That whole album is great

[@lathedauphinot6820]

I remember the original, Lowell George-led Little Feat playing at Will Rogers Auditorium in Ft Worth when I was a kid, but he died of a heart attack at 34, and it was the reformed, Craig Fuller Little Feat that I saw play in the late 1980s, early ‘90s at La Zona Rosa in Austin. They played around a lot for a few years, released some very good records, and had a cult following based on the original band but excited about the new stuff. I saw them open for the Allman Brothers Band in Austin and at Six Flags Over Texas, and those were excellent shows, but I remember best the shows at La Zona Rosa, a Mexican restaurant with a bandstand in Austin, because they were so intimate. I just looked them up. They’re going to Jamaica, then touring the Southeast, and they’ll be in Sacramento, CA August 10th.

[@tomhartley9001]

I saw them mid 80s at the Austin Opry House. Unbelievable show.

[@roymoore3156]

This is how Little Feat started their show as the pre-band before The Rolling Stones at Stuttgart in 1976. This album is what they played, promoted, and knocked outta the stadium. Stones were a show. Little Feat was an experience! I still have it too!

[@roymoore3156]

The Tower of Power Horns were there too.

[@elliottberry5317]

The first 60 seconds of "All That You Dream" is pure funk gold! 👍

[@aasoder1]

I like your appreciation of the great music!

[@chriskneller]

MERCENARY TERRITORY from this same album please! It’s so lit

[@neonpark1874]

A few things about this... The current configuration of Little Feat (which is really good - probably the best they've been in a good while) is touring for the 45th anniversary of this album. They'll be playing the whole thing from beginning to end. Depending on the particular city, they'll have different opening acts with them. For the Los Angeles shows, Hot Tuna is with them (another group you should explore). Bill Payne is the Keyboard player. He's worth the price of admission. While Little Feat was figuring out who to add to the current configuration of the band (a couple of long term members died in recent years), Bill occupied his time touring with the Doobie Brothers. He's back with Little Feat now. You enjoyed the horns on this - I'm not surprised. That's the Tower of Power horn section. They're not fooling around!

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

I have tickets to see them in Chesterfield, MO is a couple of months. I only wish that Craig Fuller could be with them. He has always fit nicely into Lowell's considerable shoes. I think Pure Prairie League is playing in St. Louis around the same time.

[@davidhattman7649]

unfortunately they now have a major hole in their lineup (Paul Barrere) and missing Ritchie Haywood and of course Lowell. Doesn't matter what lineup they have now it will never be the same. Bill Payne is the only original member left. :(

[@Cheryworld]

One of the very best live albums. Waiting for Columbus. They could play

[@rhwinner]

My fave track of theirs is _Willin'_

[@rogerdarby908]

Great, great Lp. Little Feat might be one of the most overlooked great bands of the 70s. So much talent that fused together to create a wonderful catalog of diverse musical genres.

[@eileendobbs8009]

I loved this album so much I had it on vinyl; cassette; 8 track and CD.

[@mdhj67]

Best live album ever! Band is tight.

[@abmqa]

This is one of my all time favorite songs! ❤

[@Blinkerson55]

Their best studio album is Sailing Shoes! The best boogie beat country band!

[@jimcole9751]

What a Travisty should be in the hall of fame

[@jimcole9751]

Richie Haywood one of the most underrated drummers in the history of rock and roll

[@artlabus3387]

You end up with just the drum because they have each walked off stage one by one. He also introduced the Tower of Power Horns at the end

[@falcon215]

The greatest party band of the seventies.

[@hog7203]

That is a live album you should own. It's right up your alley. I bought it the first week it came out. Always had a copy of it in some format, since then. Richie Hayward is my favorite drummer of all. Check out "Rock and Roll Doctor" and "On Your Way Down" from their studio albums. Glad you finally checked this song out. We told you it was great! 😄

[@dans5595]

I love your face, Wilburn. It shows exactly how I feel every time I play this record. For the past 44 years.

[@aquariusdawning]

I was glad they played this one when I saw them last summer. I was sad they didn't play rock and roll doctor though but it was still a great show. Not quite Dead and Company but still rocking..

[@ajschroetlin2196]

One of the greatest live albums ever. Ever!

[@joelmiller1839]

You want a current organist who is tearing it up today, don’t forget about Mr. Reese Wynans from SRVs band, killing it with Joe Bonamassa’s band now.

[@edvinlaine]

Finally Little Feat. Saw them live, yes l did.

[@clifton8929]

Thank you Chod, I've requested this tune many times, and praised this entire album hoping you play some songs. I appreciate you taking all the time to bring so much joy and special music into this world. You make dreams come true on your channel. MERCENTARY TERRITORY, ALL THAT YOU DREAM and OH ATLANTA are great tunes too. One of the best live records ever recorded.

[@angielofton6372]

Finally! I've asked every reactor to react to this tune. I'm very happy it was you who did first, Chod. Always love your insight.

[@ricknblueridge]

I keep asking and waiting for reactors to discover Little Feat..

[@DrTramp-uu1hh]

This song always reminds me of partying at the Boys Town in Ojinaga Mexico back in the early 70s. Wild times. LOL

[@MichaelB12345]

Sophisticated New Orleans funk played by fabulous musicians

[@lancecornell9978]

Perhaps the best live album ever. Old Folks Boogie applies to me.

[@OzarkTroutBum]

The Feats were one of the greatest live shows to ever occupy a stage. If they were in town there was a party going on.

[@surinaam1186]

Mercenary territory from this album would be a fantastic next pick.

[@MichaelB12345]

There are so many layers to MT. It’s like an onion, so just keep listening. It gets better and better.

[@donnabruhn6907]

One of my favorite groups Bonnie Raitt used to perform with them and had a real thing for the singer , Lowell George

[@alva1370]

Parliament, before Tower of Power there was Parliament.

[@dragonfly1153]

YESSSSSS!!!! I am ecstatic to see this song on your channel. This album does NOT get old. Saw LF in 78, the year after it came out. The one and only Lowell George in his white overalls with that VOICE. (Sadly,he died a year later.)Thank you for the joyous surprise!

[@Alewifes_Husband]

Now that you have heard Little Feat, and are amazed by Bonnie Raitt -- her song I Feel the Same is backed by Little Feat! Great song.

[@brookslarry730]

Another spot on reaction! Thank you.

[@susanstein6604]

Little Feat is a New Orleans based band. You can hear it in the music.

[@albertguibert6276]

You have now completed my holy trifecta, Allman Bros., Feat & Steely Dan. My era produced so many great bands, but these are my favorite three for all the reasons you have mentioned.

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

Glad you got here. The 2nd best live recording, ever.😉

[@kengregory6026]

The great Lowell George singing/guitar and Richie Hayward on drums...their performance of Rock and Roll Doctor, performed live on The Old Grey Whistle Test is fantastic..the story is they came to the UK,stepped off the plane in the morning, were driven straight to the studio and banged it out before lunchtime..one of my fav live performances of anybody, anywhere, anytime..would love you to react to this bud...

[@battyjr]

King Warbler, Dead Animal, Choctaw Wildfire, Black Red Black, Abram Shook -- just a few Austin bands with organ that I can think of off the top of my head.

[@greggrunthaner5134]

You are the only reactor that introduces me to new music! Keep it up!

[@144bob]

I enjoy seeing your reaction to who many consider the finest example of gourmet Rock and Roll available. I saw this lineup live. They were opening for Fleetwood Mac at the Forum in Los Angeles. When they came onstage, you could tell that there were maybe a couple of hundred Little Feat fans in the audience. When they finished their set, there were about 17,000 new Little Feat fans, on their feet, going ape shit. "Waiting for Columbus" is considered by many to be one of the best live albums ever produced. Sadly the bands founder, lead singer and master of slide guitar, Lowell George, Richie Hayward, one of the baddest second line drummers on the planet, and guitarist and singer, Paul Barrere are no longer with us. But they created a groove as deep as the Mariana Trench.

[@biff9999]

"Dixie Chicken" by Little Feat - wry lyrics, rocking beat, and funky.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

But not the cut version.

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

Chod has already reacted to Dixie Chicken. It was that bastardized video version from either DK's Rock Concert or The Midnight Special. Not knowing who Little Feat are (were) Chod was more focused on the fact that Bonnie Raitt was relegated to background vocal duty (the sound mix was crap and Bonnie and Emmylou Harris's vocals were virtually none existent). He should hear the WFC Dixie Chicken/Tripe Face Boogie because he essentially missed hearing the music the first time.

[@biff9999]

@@MidwesternCornbilly Apologies; didn't know any of that - I am not keeping up here. Thank you for the info. In that same vein, I personally always try to listen to the studio track when I hear music that's new to me. Better sonic quality, better production quality, etc. Sometimes a live recording is better than the studio version, but not very often, in my experience. It's unfortunate he heard such a poor version of that great song.

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

Biff: No worries. His initial reaction was actually quite genuine. He had reacted to Bonnie Raitt before. He had now idea that at the time the show was taped was more than a decade before she would become the superstar that she is with the release of Nick of Time. In Chod's frame of reference Bonnie is music royalty and ...who the hell is Little Feat?. The many comments he received from that reaction went to great pains to explain the historical circumstances. It is great that he is finally dipping his toes into the very deep well that is Little Feat.

[@mikededo9455]

When I was in highschool band we spontaneously broke out playing this at a football game in the stands. I rocked the bass line on a tuba! It was good fun!

[@jahdonkey]

I heard a definition of Little Feat which went, nobody's playing what you're hearing. Makes sense to me.

[@SamKnause]

I saw them in small venue of about 2000. I was in the 10th row from the front on the floor. They were amazing. The Tower Power of Horns was with them. It was long ago.

[@bobschenkel7921]

First Sam Clayton on the Congas, then Richie Heyward on the Drums, then Kenny Gradney on Bass, then Bill Payne on Keyboards, then Paul Barrere on Guitar and lastly Lowell George on Guitar and Vocals, and don't forget the Tower Of Power Horns, sorry I don't know all their names. One of the greatest live albums ever, I had the opportunity to see them on the Waiting For Columbus tour, with Lowell, and as the openers The Fuller-Kaz Band, with Craig Fuller from Pure Prairie League on Vocals. He would take over for Lowell a couple of years later after Lowell passed, ironic. Amazing show, about twenty joints went flying up onto the stage during the song "Don't Bogart That Joint, My Friend". The crowd was ready.

[@cometogether999]

For my money this album, Allman Brothers "Live at the Fillmore East" and "Frampton Comes Alive" are the best live recordings ever.