So I was a Yankee kid who had just moved to Toronto in 1977. Some kids in my class invited me to a Halloween party and gave me the address. I was so excited that maybe I made some new friends. I showed up at the house in my costume and rang the doorbell. The door opened and it was Gordon Lightfoot. There was no party. I had been pranked. I think Gordon could see the disappointment on my face and was very kind to me. He gave me a quick little tour of his home and showed me his practice space and guitars. I'll never forget that moment of kindness. Thank you Gordon.

@janicetrimmell6897

21 күн бұрын

That is exactly they way I picture him.

@KittyGrizGriz

20 күн бұрын

Oh My! Thank you for sharing this story it’s very personal and not everyone can tell this COOL tale! I’m very jealous and lucky you! Peace.

@lindamcd1217

20 күн бұрын

Guess your friends got pranked! Love it.

@janetsampson1779

18 күн бұрын

Those kids got what they deseved,nothing but you got to hang out with Gordon Lightfoot!,and good for you!,ha,ha!,they were probably kicking themselves when they found out!,absolutely love it! Bob

@jeffersonwilliamson6225

17 күн бұрын

Could it be, that these kids knew that Gordon Lightfoot lived there? In a way, they gave you a real treat by introducing you to a celebrity. That's something really special.

I came here for Gordon, my #1 man. He is my favorite folk-rock singer songwriter. A voice like velvet, deep & soulful, a master of words. Grateful he left so many treasures for us to remember him by. The performers tonight were top notch, a wonderful trip to my past. Thank you!!!!💖

@MakingFunOfBusiness7in

21 күн бұрын

Wasn't he gay?

@andied9641

21 күн бұрын

@@MakingFunOfBusiness7in first of all, why would that matter? Second of all he was married a few times has about five kids. Check your glasses. I think your vision is off a little bit.

@aaronsmith5433

21 күн бұрын

::""Frankenstein say; ...not that there's anything wrong with that: 1st in w/Seinfeld quote

@janetwilhelm4435

21 күн бұрын

Awesome!

@russblack443

21 күн бұрын

I was actually lucky eno to see him in January of 22 before he passed away. I had bought the tickets before COVID and it was rescheduled like 19 times but I got lucky and they finally performed. Granted his voice wasn't anything like this it he was in his mid 80's. Couple of fun facts about Gordon the song sundown is about his ex girlfriend Kathy who was cheating on him with his so called friends. She later went on to inject coke and H into John Belushi and cause his overdose. Also the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald was recorded live in the first take. It was the first time his band had ever played the song and they were just watching him for the changes and improvising. he told the drummer to hold of and he would let him know when to come in and he came up with that badass little fill for the drum intro and the guitar riff was made up on the spot. They tried to recording it around 10 time and couldn't ever even come close to the first one. It was just magic

REDBONE!!! Quickest way to transport to 74... Midnight at the Oasis!

I'm thankful for KZread so that I can go back in time and listen to these great leagues.

@nascarnbroncosfans6055

21 күн бұрын

Leagues?

@johniverson7393

15 күн бұрын

No kidding. Compared to the current times, if I didn't have this time machine escape hatch I'd be a casualty

Saw Gordy in June 2022, he was weathered and rundown but the magic was still there. I was so happy that night.

@cherylimeson3006

21 күн бұрын

I saw him 4 times in the mid seventies in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

@russblack443

21 күн бұрын

I saw him in January on the same tour I bought the tickets in February of 2020 and it was cancelled like ten times

@SaraSmiless

17 күн бұрын

Same. Saw him about 10 years ago. Made me so happy. He was music magic.

Wow - Burton Cummings and Gordon Lightfoot REALLY bring back the memories. Two of the greatest voices from the 70s!

What a terrific lineup. Sultry Maria Muldaur, transcendent Ravi Shankar, a very hard rocking James Gang, the ever versatile Burton Cummings & The Guess Who, funky Redbone & master folksinger from the Great White North, Gordon Lightfoot. This show brought back wonderful memories. Thank you for uploading this gem.

Wow! My sister and I would watch midnight special in Saturday when our parents were out on date night. We always made popcorn 🍿 TFS

@robmatlock7675

21 күн бұрын

My brother and I would stay at a friends house, he was on ok guy, but the best part was he had a color TV and a mom who liked to go out dancing on Fridays. LOL

Love that Guess Who all have hockey jerseys on...and none of them are Leafs or Canadiens. And godspeed the great Gordie Lightfoot. I had the high honor to meet & interview Gordie, and he was exactly who you'd want him to be, humble, funny and honest as the day is long. One of the truly great artists of our times...rip..#CanConRules

@janicetrimmell6897

21 күн бұрын

That's amazing. It felt the same way when he talked to the audience in concert. Straight talk, self deprecating and very relatable; like you were friends.

@robmatlock7675

21 күн бұрын

This week's MS brought to you by the Canadian Tourist board, and Shop NHL/retro jerseys, 😁

@bo-rale584

21 күн бұрын

Tim Horton had died the previous day, and the members were looking for jerseys by his NHL teams, they couldn't find a Leafs or Rangers jersey in LA at the time. Burton Cummings mentioned this in the RPM Magazine in the mid-1970s

@robmatlock7675

21 күн бұрын

@@bo-rale584 I would love to try Tim Hortons, heard it's great!

@JamieAndersonMusic

21 күн бұрын

I noticed the jerseys too. Cool.

I have been waiting for this episode for a long time. Not only do you have Gordon in his prime but I get to see my guitar hero Tommy Bolin. What a treat. A good way to end a birthday week.

This one might be the record breaker for the watch party attendance.

@TheRealPynkPanther

24 күн бұрын

absolutely!

@mham1330

24 күн бұрын

Lets hope so.🤗✨️🎼🎼🎵🎵

@recordguy4321

23 күн бұрын

WHY?? not the original James gang or Guess Who and boring Ravi Shankar

@gregoryduncan3067

22 күн бұрын

Ah, but Gordon Lightfoot's in it and that's enough!

@EliteWorksATeBay

21 күн бұрын

I don’t see how this very mediocre lineup is going to outdo Mott the Hoople and the NY Dolls.😊

Every Friday night keeps getting better and better.

Gordon is a true poet. Every lyric is meaningful. Every lyric is masterful.

@robmatlock7675

21 күн бұрын

I can believe that Gordo lived every one of those songs, they seem so personal, I know Sundown was about his suspicion that his wife and drummer were fooling around, the rest seem just as autobiographical

Gordon Lightfoot a true legend. Fantastic!

Hey, I can make it after all. Can't wait. Gord has always had my heart. My next door neighbor gave me my copy of "Sundown" as a high school graduation present. Love everything about it. And..."Don Quixote" is a masterpiece in lyric and acoustic sound.

Nice lineup! Gordon, The Guess Who, The James Gang...all good music! 😎

@vinnis1660

24 күн бұрын

TOMMY BOLIN!!!!!

@gregoryduncan3067

21 күн бұрын

And if that wasn't enough, ♥️ 🦴 and "Midnight at the Oasis" is going to be on it on top of that 🫢.

@StephanieJeanne

21 күн бұрын

@@gregoryduncan3067 Yes, indeedy!! Love them both!! So send your 🐫 to 🛏️🎶

@clinttaylor3779

21 күн бұрын

I like both to

@neilschroeder7854

21 күн бұрын

Dont forget Redbone. Come And Get Your Love is timeless.

Thank you for the entertainment on a Friday folks 🎉🎉❤❤❤😊

Canada has such great artists and bands, and Gordon Lightfoot is among them. I did see Gordon Lightfoot live, front row center, and I met him and his band, after the show. Cheers to everyone who enjoys these great artists and bands! ✌️🇨🇦

@robmatlock7675

21 күн бұрын

Gordo seems like a down to earth guy, I bet talking to him was a hoot

@dwaynewladyka577

21 күн бұрын

@@robmatlock7675 Gordon Lightfoot was very nice. May he rest in peace. Cheers!

@crlaw75

21 күн бұрын

His main place was Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario.

THE GUESS WHO!!!!!! 😁😁😁😍😍😍

@recordguy4321

23 күн бұрын

without Randy Bachman

@fullthrottlejeffry

21 күн бұрын

​@@recordguy4321Kurt Winter, on stage here, co-wrote with Burton Cummings, many of The Guess Who hits.

@jeffdziak6455

21 күн бұрын

Guess Who w/o Randy is far better than James Gang w/o Joe Walsh‼️

@tonystevenson26

13 күн бұрын

With Burt Reynolds on killer vocals !

@recordguy4321

12 күн бұрын

@@fullthrottlejeffry not the pre 1971 hits

Canadian lead singer/songwriter Roy Kenner had to have been a gymnast - ask me how I know 🤸‍♀️ Love his shiny silver pants! Here for Tommy B.! But “Share the Land” by the Guess Who took me back to my childhood - what a lovely song! 💟☮️💖

Gordon absolutely beautiful 🇨🇦😭🙏🤍🕊

What a show!...SO damn good! Thank you Midnight Special!

Great show!!! Fantastic quest list. I remember the days watching the Midnight Special very well. I sure do miss that time!!! Thank you, Midnight Special!!!

I get to join the gang in the Way Back Machine this week, I've missed it SO much! Got the family fun over early today, my 3rd Grandchild graduated high school today, he's going to be an apprentice electrician. This week is outstanding, Gordon Lightfoot was a large part of the soundtrack of my time in Denver. Redbone was always good to dance to. The Guess Who lived on my radio, as did "Midnight at the Oasis". Tommy Bolin will burn the place down with the James Gang. Wall to Wall entertainment, can't wait!

@Royale_with_Cheeese

21 күн бұрын

Welcome back, Rob

@circusbrains

21 күн бұрын

peace and love

@KittyGrizGriz

21 күн бұрын

Congratulations in order for your grandson!!My 1st serious boyfriend was an Alaskan who made it to OK with his best friend, they were journeymen electricians in the IBEW Union - he gave me his “pin.” Worked at Black Fox Nuclear Power Plant in Inola, remember it? Got shut down by Norma Mankiller I believe. They were paid very well. I’m Happy for you Rob - it was fun tonight in chat!

@robmatlock7675

21 күн бұрын

@@KittyGrizGriz Thanks, my Aunt lived next to Black Fox, it tanked their property values. It's always a party in the chatroom, regulars like you keep it lively, it's nice to have someone who speaks Okie in the room,😊

@janicetrimmell6897

21 күн бұрын

Glad to see you Rob. I wasn't sure I was going to be here tonight, but didn't want to miss Gord or the Friday Friends.

What a wonderful collection of 70 music. Thanks Midnight Special.

Tommy Bolin!!! All time great guitarist and coolest cat in the room. Gone too soon.

Blown away by the Guess Who performance.

@lisachauvin

21 күн бұрын

The harmonies on “Share The Land!”

@thedietersprocket

21 күн бұрын

And the hockey jerseys!

@modularmuse

21 күн бұрын

@@lisachauvin Top notch.

@Bookmarkerer

21 күн бұрын

Unfreakin’ believable performances; absolutely amazing sound and camera work by the Midnight Special crews; glad to be alive and glad to have a time warp machine, February 22, 1974 was a very Special Day.

@janicetrimmell6897

21 күн бұрын

Hard to pin down a favorite Guess Who tune, but "Share the Land" might be it.

Hard to believe this is from a half-century ago. Great times back then.

@maccesandholm

21 күн бұрын

So true

Really looking forward to Gordon Lightfoot in his prime, hosting the Midnight Special. Hopefully we don't have to wait 3 more years for his other 1977 appearance. Would love to see songs from that episode including "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald" sooner than 3 more years

extremely rare video of Tommy Bolin, wow!

Oh wow! This episode happened on my birthday. 14 year old pimply kid who couldn't stay up until 2:30 AM to watch it. Glad I can stay awake until just after 9 to watch it now 😜

@robmatlock7675

21 күн бұрын

This came out 2 weeks before my 14th Birthday, oh but you knew that Pisces Bro, LOL!

@tedgray1115

21 күн бұрын

My 10th birthday! lol I used to watch this show all the time. I wonder if I watched it that night?

@mikeobryan1

20 күн бұрын

Ahh! 4 weeks before my 14th birthday! Don’t believe I was a regular watcher until 1976. I saw Gord the 1st time in the summer of ‘76 and remember mowing lawns so I could buy the albums from Gord and Liona Boyd! (They were $3.99) I saw him 6 times over the years (the highest number by at least 2 shows)

@Royale_with_Cheeese

20 күн бұрын

@@tedgray1115 At 10 years old, you were able to stay up until 2 30 in the morning? Wow! You had liberal parents.

@tedgray1115

17 күн бұрын

@@Royale_with_Cheeese I don't remember it being on that late? I was east coast time.

Oh man, this was a great episode I love Gordon Lightfoot - the man slays me with romantic lyrics. Redbone “Come and Get Your Love”. Maria Muldaurs pretty voice-lady and especially Tommy Bolin and his groovy hat/clothes - what a fabulous guitarist!! We were belly dancing tonight while listening to Ravi’s Sitar - after putting our Camel to Bed…Great Times my friends !! 🎉😁💖

I saw this as a rerun on Vh-1 in the 90s. I was in love with Maria Muldaur. Her fashion sense and sexual energy rearranged my brain forever. What a gorgeous woman and incredible singer.

@tennesseeridgerunner5992

17 күн бұрын

Really? I like her "hit" as well but dadgum alot of those notes were sour for Ms Muldaur.

Gordo at the peak of his popularity. "Sundown", the title track from his recently-released album, would go on to top the Billboard Hot 100 later that year. Amos Garrett's jazzy guitar solo in Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis" is one of my all-time faves. [Edit: Amos _wasn't_ the soloist in this performance, though. 😕]

Unfreakin’ believable performances; absolutely amazing sound and camera work by the Midnight Special crews; glad to be alive and glad to have a time warp machine, February 22, 1974 was a very Special Day.

One of Gordon's cousins had a trucking company outside of Alvinston, Ontario, Canada called "Lightfoot Trucking" (it was pretty well across from the Brooke Central School, where I went to) and back then, he was always giving away tickets to his shows. Rest in peace, Gordon.

RIP Gordie....the eternal poet laureate of Canada. Thanks for all the great songs.

What a lineup! All great. Cool Redbone intro to 'Come and Get Your Love'.

Holy Cats!! What an episode. I'm cueing up Gord's Gold in a minute. His lyrics and melodies are so well constructed. "Share the Land" is one of my favorites from The Guess Who, and really had a good time hearing Redbone.

ALL of Burt Sugarmans Midnight Specials are solid rock golden!!! Anyone disagree? Well lets take my time MOE-SHEEN back to the 70's.

Can't wait, The Midnight Special!

Redbone was amazing! I had no idea they were such accomplished musicians. Love how they celebrate their cultures, too. The dancing at the top of their first song was great.

@KittyGrizGriz

20 күн бұрын

Love his dress-outfit / dance too, he has gorgeous legs I might add ha! Just like being at a Native American powwow, I went to one in Santa Fe, NM years ago and loved it. My teen granddaughter has a Cherokee Nation tribal card from her fathers side, she’s tall and beautiful with blue eyes.

Actually remember watching this. I was 14. Good old days!

I LOVE THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL!!!

When you look at the other artists getting around in 1974 it's no wonder Kiss seemed like they were from another planet.

Dear Lord, what a lineup!!! And the opener by Gordy...no drums, no huge amps, just great songwriting and storytelling... Then Tommy and the James Gang boys reminded me, yeah. I like it loud even more!

Gordon Lightfoot is one of Tatay's all-time favorites, Redbone and Maria Muldaur in this episode same as The Guess Who. it's worth watching. Thank you Midnight Special and Burt Sugarman.

IMO, Gordo missed a trick in choosing to perform both “The List” and “High and Dry” from his new _Sundown_ album on the show - but _not_ "Carefree Highway"! Released as the followup single to "Sundown", "Carefree Highway" peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November '74.

@robmatlock7675

21 күн бұрын

Carefree Highway reminds me of a fiancé who got married while I was away at Air Force training. Kay broke my heart so bad it took me 30 years to reconcile with her, I'm glad we did before she passed. The 1st real love of my life will always have a place in my soul.

Gordon hit it really big at the start of '74, only months after the Jim Croce tragedy, folk/pop needed another hero and although Gordon had been around writing and recording for over a decade (songs like Early Morning Rain for Peter, Paul & Mary), he seemed to fill the musical gap from Croce's loss for the mid '70's ('74-'76). Pat & Lolly Vegas of Redbone had been working since the early '60's and appeared on Shin-Dig...that's how far back they go. They had a minor early 1972 hit with 'Witch Queen Of New Orleans' and they initially fused rock with Cajun pop/rock and lots of funky grooves (like CCR but dirtier and funkier). 'Come and get your Love' from their 1973 LP 'Wovoka' would be their biggie, reaching #5 in April of '74. They continued to record and tour but never had another follow-up hit. I didn't think Ravi Shankar was still a big draw by the mid '70's, I always think of him as a late '60's/early '70's artist due to his George Harrison association. The late great Tommy Bolin with the James Gang. Tommy played on the popular jazz/rock fusion album Spectrum w drummer Billy Cobham in late 1973, he would leave J.G. and tour w Deep Purple before an all too brief solo career that ended tragically in Miami in Dec. '76. His song 'Someday We'll Bring Our Love Home' is so haunting and telling.

Enjoyed! Love Gordon Lightfoot! Was great seeing The Guess Who and Redbone, too!

Man what fantastic talent and performers we had back then. This was fantastic!

Thank you for this unbelievably rare footage of the Late, Great Tommy Bolin with James Gang. A true guitar giant he would Ritchie Blackmore the following year in Deep Purple and release the criminally underrated classic " Come Taste The Band" before his fire was extinguished in Dec. Of 1976.

This season of Midnight Special really was the peak of the entire series, before it devolved into almost total MOR and Disco (though even in that later, much lesser period there were still occasional musical highlights). There was some very fine stuff that came out during the post-hippie 70s, much of which, thankfully, MS managed to showcase. A time capsule of an era that I can guarantee you will never see again.

Man, Redbone could frickin' cook! The song "Maggie" is a jam on the album but their live version was incredible. And that drummer and his kickass 16th note syncopation that won't stop - damn!

Great live camera work

The Guess Who in hockey jerseys, classic.

@rickpetroske891

21 күн бұрын

This was considered the best live band lineup for the Guess Who by Burton .

@riverraisin1

15 күн бұрын

Hockey sweaters is the proper name. Just sayin' 😁

Fun Fact: Star Baby by The Guess Who is about Bonnie Bramlett from Delaney & Bonnie, younger generations may remember her as Roseanne's friend/co-worker Bonnie Watkins on Roseanne

Wife & I love Gordon. He was The Canadian Trubador. RIP, Gordon.

Enjoyed this Midnight Special Gordon was great as were the other performers. But gotta love Gordon.

The Midnight Special is by far the best ever, source of great music on the planet currently.

Watching the James Gang perform and singer Roy Kenner leap off the stack of amps and hit a split landing made my fellas hurt

@toomuchinformation

21 күн бұрын

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅Yeah, I cringed too.

@inwoodliver

6 күн бұрын

They are a mess

@KittyGrizGriz

4 күн бұрын

@@inwoodliver His “fellas,” after the splits landing? 😂

RIP Gordon. A true Canadian national treasure

Stellar Episode, hosted by Gordon Lightfoot. James Gang "Standing In The Rain" & Ravi Shankar footage...really inspired my musical day.

'Affair on Eighth Avenue' is one of my favorite GL songs. Gorgeous.

@janicetrimmell6897

21 күн бұрын

Unbelievable acoustic performance, and beautiful, vulnerable, exposed vocals.

@KittyGrizGriz

21 күн бұрын

Tearjerker for sure the part about the perfume / scents from lovers in the past - that we cannot forget - still.

If there was only 1 episode of Midnight Special to survive and represent the show, this is the one! the definitive episode. What a lineup! The Guess Who, James Gang, Redbone etc.. wow! And the legendary Gordon Lightfoot as host and performing as well!

Just amazing performers and not always lipsyncing

True Hockey Fans, The Guess Who

This is an incredible lineup! Can’t wait 🎶🍿

Gorden Lightfoot has an amazing sound from both his voice and guitar! Toped off with great lyrics!👍

read my mind one of the great all time songs, such imagery and emotion--top stuff

So many styles of music back then and most of it excellent.

Danny Gare's #18 Buffalo Sabres jersey. Rock it!

Beautiful show, great memories…2 days before my 13th birthday…😎

Another great episode. I especially like Share the Land by the Guess Who and If You Could Read My Mind by Gordon Lightfoot. They both have great singing voices.❤🙂

This seems like yesterday I watched this on TV. It was 50 years ago now, so crazy. So many of these wonderful people are gone now. At least their music will live forever.

Came here for Gordon Lightfoot and memories. Only part way in so far but what a show. Gordon is great as always, Tommy Bolin with the James Gang(!), and The Guess Who. I love it when Burton Cummings hits those high notes and gets that "rough edge" to his voice. Just great.

Man, I was born a little over a year after this...I wish I was around for good stuff like this live, but at least I get it on video! Jam!!!

Lightfoot and Redbone (Pat and Lolly Vegas) with "Maggie at the end were tremendous!

@KittyGrizGriz

11 күн бұрын

Yep! They were sure ROCKIN’ OUT!! 😅 I’ve never seen this before - flat out Kickin’ it into HIGH gear! Made me kinda think of Edgar Winter & his otherworldly “sounds”, at the very end part.

Gordon Lightfoot what a legend from Toronto Canada! RIP!

If You Could Read My Mind gets me every time.

@KittyGrizGriz

20 күн бұрын

Me too. 🎶 “ What a tale my thoughts could tell ” 🥺💔❤️‍🔥

Redbone and drummer Butch Rillera - whoa!

Its so great having the chance to see this episodes every week.

Love the James Gang!

Great episode!

Redbone wins the Rhythm Section of the Night award. (:

One of probably the best lineups on TMS. RIP Gordon Lightfoot and Lolly Vegas (Redbone)

Damn ....I remember Thank You!

Burt Reynolds sounded great singing Star Baby.l !....their sound was magic 🎩 and btw, dont feel my darn leg !

Great show!!

Another fantastic episode, but how would we expect anything less from such a diverse and stellar lineup? This is one American who loves the Canadian representation: Gordon Lightfoot and Guess Who are both all-time greats.

1974 standard issue was Levi's, Hang Ten shirts & sporting Van's shoes . . .

You kids from the 60's and 70's were spoiled rotten. You had some of the best folk, blues, hard rock, psychedelia, soul, reggae, jazz, funk, etc. I was born in 1980 but I cherish this era with all my heart.

Wish they had more Canadian night specials. Thanks for putting up with us neighbor☮️☯️maybe we can get or sheeeet together and not pay someone to read how great we are and become a uniter and not a divider someday.

Unfortunately I missed the live stream. I had to come back later and watch the show. Hope to be live again next Friday. Peace. ☮

Gordon and the Guess Who.... Just wow. I wish I could have been there.

TOMMY BOLIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mxxjss

23 күн бұрын

Tommy’s band Zephyr appeared on American Bandstand in early 1970. I think Kirshner’s Rock Concert, Midnight Special & Bandstand were the only American national music shows Tommy appeared on. Would be cool to see the Bandstand appearance clip even if Zephyr didn’t actually play “Cross The River” live.

Living in the era this weekend. Missed the live watch last night because I attended trubute band Brit Floyd concert. Now watching Gordon and gang first thing Saturday morning. In a couple days will go see Neil Young and Crazy Horse perform. 39:45 my fave James Gang tune. Thanks Burt.

@MichaelKurse

16 күн бұрын

I need to see them! I've seen Australian Pink Flyd, as well as, the real thing.😄😄😄...They sent us along as a surrogate band...

Enjoyed Lightfoot's music but as an emcee it was like he just woke up from a nap.

What a speech!

That show was on my 16th birthday.

@riverraisin1

15 күн бұрын

Well, happy belated birthday!