Saw them last night with the Outlaws Patchogue Theater Long Island N.Y. Doug Gray only original member. Took my daughter. Want her to experience what music was when it was performed by musicians with raw talent keeping the music alive. Another time, another place. Thankful for God's timing. I was a teen in the 70's. Wouldn't trade it for the world. This country has its best days behind it. It's over. Healthy minds are a thing of the past. People today are fucked up.
This is what southern rock was all about. Always incredible guitar playing. The 70s were full of bands that gave incredible concerts. Guaranteed hearing loss after before you left the arena. Just don’t have that kind of music anymore. Miss those days.
I saw them twice before Tommy died. In 1973 and 1977. They stole the show the first time and played for 3 hrs the second time cause the Little River Band brokedown getting to the show. They played every song they ever wrote including A New Life.
They werent just a southern rock band, but crossed genre's into Pop, Jazz, and Country, depending on the songs. Such versatility which is why I've always loved them..
1974 mile high stadium Denver Colorado. Didn't even know who they were. Played before The Allman brothers band. They had the stadium rocking, no one wanted them to stop. Allman brothers next. What more to say, greatest concert ever.
I hear what you're saying. Don't forget George Mccorkle or Jerry Eubanks, they were a big part of that MTB sound.Grew up in upstate SC where these boys are from. To me, they will always be our boys. Saw them in concert. Toy was the strength and Tommy the heart. Never the same when Tommy was in the accident. Never was the same after that.
I saw Marshall Tucker 5 times. They were great and a little different each time and Toy Caldwell playing that Les Paul with his thumb was really unique and special. RIP to all our great guys who have passed on. God's band is killer !!!!!!
There are Artists in many genre's and forms that created true magic in their works!!!!! These guys did that ,to say the very least !!!! God bless em !!!!
Absolutely astounding. A rarely seen video of the band only a few years after its formation, and already at its peak. The talent, tightness and power are incomparable. The flute (Jerry) helped make their sound so unique, the rhythm created by Tommy, Paul and George propelling them like a locomotive engine, and Doug's soaring vocals providing so much emotion on top of it all. Speaking of emotion, did I forget to mention anyone? Oh yeah . . . I remember. But I don't have words to adequately capture Toy's passion and genius, expressed through . . . his freaking thumb. There was no one like them. I was fortunate enough to see and hear the original band the very last time they played together, in April 1980. Thankfully, recordings like this allow the memories of our love for them to linger on.
The BEST ORIGINAL MEMBERS, M.T.B. AND THIS 1973 TAKE THE HIGHWAY WAS PHOENOMINAL .JAM WAS FULL AND NOT AT ALL LIKE THE 2ND M.T.B. , WHICH WAS SLOPPY AND BROKEN .
This was such a great band I can't believe there are not more people that are fans of this music I was listening to this when I Rear-ended a state policeman trying to adjust my cassette tape. I will never regret the crash. Because the soundtrack was so great.!
While I never saw Toy or Tommy play, I was fortunate to see the 90s version of the band. Their music sounds as good as always.Thanks to Doug for keeping the band going and keeping their music alive. This is Southern Rock at its finest.
Know Doug personally. All those guys are, and were great people. Highly talented, and even more friendly. Have seen several shows back stage, and mingled with the band. These guys are the epitomy of Southern Hospitality
Saw them in south Florida Jan.1,1979, they blew it away ! They are above awesome ! Lets see, I was 39 then so I guess that makes me 74 now and I still listen to them ! Greatness never gets old !
The night before , New Years Eve '78 , they played a live broadcast from The Warehouse in New Orleans . We had it on in the background during a rather rambunctious party !
Saw them OPEN for the guess who in 1973. Was absolutely stunned...I mean slackjawed. The next day their first lp was on my turntable. I never bought a guess who album.
Man sometimes i miss the old days so bad. Both my good friends have passed , far to young. I will see them again someday hopefully they have tucker on the radio and some smoke. I’ll bring the flame.
Happy birthday Doug I got to see the original band way back 40 years ago at the bayfront center st Petersburg fl tucker boys were great couldn't touch them in their hay day
I was thirteen when this came out and already developed a love for southern rock. It just fit my lifestyle then. Small town,a lot of country me and my buds to explore on our bikes,and the girls werent plastic,blue haired,tatooed lard azzes like today. It was a much better time
Toy Caldwell the founder, main songwriter and lead guitar player for the MTB has always been my favorite musician. WAtching him play the blistering lead guitar with such original rifs was breathtaking. He "picked" with his thumb. This is very unusual and to watch that those strings is amazing. I cried when two people died. He was one of them.
Saw these guys outdoors on a hot, summer day in Minnesota in 1983! 16 years old and just my 2nd concert. They opened for Charlie Daniel's and spent the better part of 3 hours 10 feet from center stage with no water Just a few ice cubes that security handed out. I didn't want to lose my spot. Glad I stayed!
How I miss music from the 70s! I think more and more of today's kids are realizing that today's music is nothing but noise. These were real musicians who actually played their instruments and sang live. No lip-syncing and auto-tune here!
Very true. I feel so blessed that my dad had me listen to Marshall Tucker Band, Steely Dan, Toto, The Allman Bros. etc. Listening to music like this is an experience. You can't compare it to anything else. Nowadays music is just like you mentioned "noise". It's sad really how far off it's gotten away from the brick and mortar of building music.
I agree. I love the interview with George McCorkle where he's smiling and talking about the band's influences: George as big into blues, Toy's heavy Wes Montgomery influence, likewise Paul Riddle's heavy jazz influence in the drumming, then how Doug and Jerry were big into R&B. It all made for a great musical stew, and I'm rediscovering one of my original musical loves lately, with big smiles on MY face now.
Most excellent, my favorite, I saw Marshall Tucker and Lynyrd Skynyrd in Columbia SC about this year and they all came out at the end of the show and played together, I'll never forget....
I saw the Marshall tucker band for the first time in 1977 they opened for the grateful dead at Englishtown , New Jersey , with the new riders of the purple sage , what a great show ! One I'll never forget !
What a great band. Everyone in the band were/are amazing musicians. Perhaps the most difficult band to emulate in my opinion. One reason is because they played their hearts out night after night.
I miss talking music with people my own age, il be 56 next month, and its kind of sad that this 70;s music is dying like the rest of us, but im going to do my best not to let that happen, im taking the highway, thanks guys for the great songs
keith welsh The good news ,Respectfully all that we grew up with 40 plus years later is embraced by 4 generations after us.. We do not have to hang our hats on where they are all now ,,As their gifts are already here, All of the kids who grew up with the 80s and 90s bands Are all now asking "Dad can I borrow your albums" So many youth wishing they were there? I reply and say okay but you would have been oblivious as the rest of us ,,until years later
Brian Penick I had to go on this trip and had a young person to go with me,he asked what kind of music I had... :), I subjected him to 3 hours of the likes of Marshal Tucker, Pure Prairie League, Black Foot, ect,and the like. his response was,"MAN! where can I get music like this?!" Its not a hopeless cause.
keith welsh Right there with you brother! I remember oh so well the first time I heard this song. Yep, we're older but there are still a few of us around! :)
I was one of the fortunate ones to see these guys in their hey day. The most awesome group of musicians I have ever seen. I saw them several times in the 70s. Not long before he died, Toy and the band he had put together played at a small bar in Buckhead, GA. called Backtracks. Of course I was there. It was incredible to see "Mr. Thumb" play his music in a small bar and then after the show I got to sit at the bar and have a beer with him while he talked about the good old days of southern rock. One of the most memorable days of my life.
Saw these boys multiple times in Greenville-Spartanburg in 1973 and 1974. Actually we used to hook up a PA system to the turntable at Furman University and broadcast their albums all over campus!
Absolutely awesome. I have to play this every day. Doug Gray's voice is superb and I love the way the rhythm section work so well together. It's so tight.
The Allman Bros were the greatest in my book, but MTB were/are definitely underrated. This track particularly, as its is vey ambitious and strays into the realm of jazz and progressive rock. This is my fav MTB track.
Went to see the Allmans at RKF Stadium in73 and found an event booklet on the ground , looking through it I came across an advertisement for Marshall Tucker & their first LP. Never heard of them but figured they are on Capricorn records like the Allmans were after leaving ATCO I wonder how they are. Bought that record a few days later & WOW !!!!! these guys are freakin hot & have their own sound not like the Allmans at all. I still think next to the brothers they were the best of all the bands that came after. I went to see them many times throughout the early to mid 70s and every time they just ripped the roof off. Great to see these old clips & like everyone else miss the shit out of them.
@@douglayton3498 Sorry it's a long time since i've come back to watch this gem, to answer your ? no i'm from MD. Seen MTB many times back in the day & the Allmans with Duane & Berry back at RFK in 1970 when they played what's known as The Berlin Airlift. Grand Funk was the main act up till the evening when Duane & the boys stole the show. I only mentioned ATCO as that's the label the first two Allmans Lps were on. By the way i am a guitar player & i would be happy to share one of my own tunes with you or anyone that cares to give a listen. It's just audio but at 67 i'm still playing & i stared in 67 -68. Feel free to leave a comment if you like what you hear. czcams.com/video/RHj04fFTrZI/video.html ROCK ON !! Please leave comments on my site as i won't be back here for a long while even if this is additive as hell & they were one hell of a band.
Saw them live Feb. '74 - not long after this concert, so same lineup and vibe. John Hammond opened. Ocala Jai-Alai Fronton $4 admission - and the best concert I ever attended. Blown Away! Next best was Midnight Oil at the Hard Rock Cafe in Orlando late 90's....again Blown Away!
I was a teenager in the 70s and I was able to see them every time I could and that was many times in the Bay Area. I loved them then and I love them now. Great memories that make me cry. The good old days!
This was recorded for the very first Don Kirshner's Rock Concert and it was called Saturday Night in Macon Georgia. Marshall Tucker also played with Wet Willie that weekend in Central City Park and the Wet Willie video is on youtube also. What a show. Don Kirshner was the guy who invented The Monkees and The Archies.
I saw them several times in the 70s. Once at the Ga Southern auditorium in Statesboro Ga playing with the Allman brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1974. And all three for $3.25 cents. They rocked the house down! Now days it cost 30 bucks just to park! Oh and I met my future and still present wife at that concert. Don't know if u should be happy or sad about that part, but we sure had a great time then!😏🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃
Going to see them tonight. I think I've seen them in about 7 different states.for a total of 9 times over the years. Grew up listening to them. Never gets old. When traveling everytime I enter Wyoming or montana I put the CD and drive in jamming to them.
I just bought MTB greatest hits last night. As someone who thought he knew classic rock, I am STUNNED. I had no idea that this band could rock so hard!
I was born nine years after this performance but I’ve always loved Marshall Tucker Band and would’ve loved to have witnessed this. I love the still photos from the beginning that capture the crowd and that era. Underrated song from an underrated band!
I've always liked this band . This is one of their better songs for certain . I saw them play two sold out shows in one day at Six Flags Over Mid-America near St. Louis in May of '82 . Outstanding ! I remember that they had a blind piano player with them. They had the crowd eatin' outta their hands. Another thing I remember was a fire behind their stage set and roadies scrambling with fire extinguishers putting it out . The band didn't even flinch or miss a beat .
Went to dinner show at Sahara Tahoe and they were git down kicking it for a couple of hours. Walked over to Harrahs Cabaret for Paul Revere and the Raiders. Had planned on dancing till near sun up and still buzzed from earlier concert. Late fall, snow started falling for we ski freaks. The best time of year at Tahoe. A few minutes into 2nd set Toy and Tommy stalk down the aisle holding guitar plugs as Paul Revere launches into, "Can't you see..." Sublime on overdrive lasted till about noon.
Toy Caldwell! I’m 60, and my favorites in the 70’s were southern bands like Outlaws, ZZ Top, Skynyrd, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, AllamannBros, and of course Marshal Tucker Band. So cool that back then, there was this group of equally killer bands like Zeppelin, Foghat, Aerosmith, Who, Stones, Blue Oyster Cult, UFO, and so many more rock bands. Then the Genesis, ELO, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Supertramp, etc. more artsy/synthesizer type bands...Best time in history for truly talented rock groups of all genres. KMET and KNAC in LA were great stations for us rock fans back in the day...
1973 Selland Arena Fresno California. Went to see The Guess Who. These guys opened. They should've closed. The next day this lp was on my turntable. I've never bought a Guess Who album. What I liked about them was their willingness to infuse so many different styles and instruments into the song structures. Their bridges are truly breathtaking journeys because of an underated member...Jerry Eubanks flute and sax playing as well as backup vocals gave Marshall Tucker THE most unique sound in southern rock.
Saw these guys this same year open for the Guess Who. Blew the lid off the place. Easily stole the show. Couldn't wait to get out to go over to midnight records and buy this lp.
How cool, this is a local for me. Toy was and is an awesome no pick style. His ability to bend chords and Tommy Caldwell on the bass like hell yeah,. There is a Caldwell County in NC
An underrated band. Man, these guys could cook. Toy Caldwell rates with any of those so-called guitar gods. Loved being a teenager in the 70's.
You are correct
Zomby Woof Toy Caldwell was a brilliant guitarist and musician 👍🏻
I see a lot of Allman brothers in this band. Guitar playing and vocal style.
That would be the deep southern rock touch. You’ll see a bit of that touch in Skynyrd too.
@@cliffbrown2566 the Allman Bros. didn't have Jerry Eubanks. For that matter neither did Skynyrd
Man the 70s realy was a good time growing up .and jamming out to southern rock .it just don't get any better than that
Almost forgot the party's was just as good
Born an raised spartanbug! Byrnes H.S. gods country!
Live from Spartanburg South Carolina The Marshall Tucker Band! Never gets old..
Fact moore sc
Saw them last night with the Outlaws Patchogue Theater Long Island N.Y. Doug Gray only original member. Took my daughter. Want her to experience what music was when it was performed by musicians with raw talent keeping the music alive. Another time, another place. Thankful for God's timing. I was a teen in the 70's. Wouldn't trade it for the world. This country has its best days behind it. It's over. Healthy minds are a thing of the past. People today are fucked up.
Entirely agree.
110%
Not Everybody but a large percentage!
Fact
Love the outlaws green grass an high tides
This is what southern rock was all about. Always incredible guitar playing. The 70s were full of bands that gave incredible concerts. Guaranteed hearing loss after before you left the arena. Just don’t have that kind of music anymore. Miss those days.
This is a fricken’ masterpiece of a band. 🎶✌🏼🍄
Yep. Won't see this stuff nowadays
Miss these days big time!
THIS IS THE REAL TUCKER BAND!
I saw them twice before Tommy died. In 1973 and 1977. They stole the show the first time and played for 3 hrs the second time cause the Little River Band brokedown getting to the show. They played every song they ever wrote including A New Life.
AMEN!
They werent just a southern rock band, but crossed genre's into Pop, Jazz, and Country, depending on the songs. Such versatility which is why I've always loved them..
Rock Pop Jazz and Country all mixed together!!!
I’m 67 and the 70’s stuff, southern fried of course is my daily go to. They were musicians!
Imagine if they were all up there rapping.🤪
I remember being so joyfully peacefully happy back then. Southern music rocked my soul.
1974 mile high stadium Denver Colorado. Didn't even know who they were. Played before The Allman brothers band. They had the stadium rocking, no one wanted them to stop. Allman brothers next. What more to say, greatest concert ever.
I saw that combo bill a few times and the bands jamming at the end, great musicians.
I saw that tour at Texas Stadium with Joe Walsh too
I was at that concert....I'm 76 yrs old now...great days.
That's right
1974 hits right 🆕 I often think about new lyrics to our favorites
Keep truck’n
This is the way I want to remember MTB. Dougs, voice, Toy & Tommy playing their hearts out Paul Riddle beatin it up. I miss these guys
I hear what you're saying. Don't forget George Mccorkle or Jerry Eubanks, they were a big part of that MTB sound.Grew up in upstate SC where these boys are from. To me, they will always be our boys. Saw them in concert. Toy was the strength and Tommy the heart. Never the same when Tommy was in the accident. Never was the same after that.
I'm so happy we have these great recordings and memories of an absolutely legendary band. Great times.
Absolutely.
Such a crazy good band. Paul Riddle on drums. One of those guys no one knows about and he just kills it.
And he kills it perfectly.
Yes, Riddle was outstanding. And I believe he was either 19 or 20 years old in this video.
One of the great Southern Rock bands and down to earth friendliest gentlemen I've ever had the pleasure to meet...Ron
I saw Marshall Tucker 5 times. They were great and a little different each time and Toy Caldwell playing that Les Paul with his thumb was really unique and special. RIP to all our great guys who have passed on. God's band is killer !!!!!!
There are Artists in many genre's and forms that created true magic in their works!!!!! These guys did that ,to say the very least !!!! God bless em !!!!
Semper Fi Tommy and Toy. Brothers forever.
Semper Fi.
Stuck in traffic the other night and the guy next to me had this cranked up. I stayed right beside him till it was done
Absolutely astounding. A rarely seen video of the band only a few years after its formation, and already at its peak. The talent, tightness and power are incomparable. The flute (Jerry) helped make their sound so unique, the rhythm created by Tommy, Paul and George propelling them like a locomotive engine, and Doug's soaring vocals providing so much emotion on top of it all. Speaking of emotion, did I forget to mention anyone? Oh yeah . . . I remember. But I don't have words to adequately capture Toy's passion and genius, expressed through . . . his freaking thumb. There was no one like them. I was fortunate enough to see and hear the original band the very last time they played together, in April 1980. Thankfully, recordings like this allow the memories of our love for them to linger on.
Well said
The best all around southern rock bar none Toy was amazing
The BEST ORIGINAL MEMBERS, M.T.B. AND THIS 1973 TAKE THE HIGHWAY WAS PHOENOMINAL .JAM WAS FULL AND NOT AT ALL LIKE THE 2ND M.T.B. , WHICH WAS SLOPPY AND BROKEN .
This was such a great band I can't believe there are not more people that are fans of this music I was listening to this when I Rear-ended a state policeman trying to adjust my cassette tape. I will never regret the crash. Because the soundtrack was so great.!
While I never saw Toy or Tommy play, I was fortunate to see the 90s version of the band. Their music sounds as good as always.Thanks to Doug for keeping the band going and keeping their music alive. This is Southern Rock at its finest.
Damn! These guys are absolute badass rockers! Love this live version of this classic MTB tune! We sure had the great bands come out of the 70's!
Know Doug personally. All those guys are, and were great people. Highly talented, and even more friendly. Have seen several shows back stage, and mingled with the band. These guys are the epitomy of Southern Hospitality
I knew tommy an toy I lived right down the road spartanburg!
Toy & Tommy Caldwell can smoke their guitars. Paul Riddle is my favorite Southern Rock drummer. I wish they were all alive and doing this still
Paul is an amazing drummer
I lived in Spartanburg in the mid-seventies and that town just loved their homegrown. (Band).
Saw them in south Florida Jan.1,1979, they blew it away ! They are above awesome ! Lets see, I was 39 then so I guess that makes me 74 now and I still listen to them ! Greatness never gets old !
The night before , New Years Eve '78 , they played a live broadcast from The Warehouse in New Orleans . We had it on in the background during a rather rambunctious party !
Saw them OPEN for the guess who in 1973. Was absolutely stunned...I mean slackjawed. The next day their first lp was on my turntable. I never bought a guess who album.
REAL PROPLE, REAL INSTRUMENT, REAL MUSIC!!!!!!!!!
Man sometimes i miss the old days so bad. Both my good friends have passed , far to young. I will see them again someday hopefully they have tucker on the radio and some smoke. I’ll bring the flame.
Happy birthday Doug I got to see the original band way back 40 years ago at the bayfront center st Petersburg fl tucker boys were great couldn't touch them in their hay day
It takes me back to my teenage days from this era to sit and watch the amazing "thundering thumb" of Toy Caldwell again on this song!!
I was thirteen when this came out and already developed a love for southern rock. It just fit my lifestyle then. Small town,a lot of country me and my buds to explore on our bikes,and the girls werent plastic,blue haired,tatooed lard azzes like today. It was a much better time
Toy Caldwell the founder, main songwriter and lead guitar player for the MTB has always been my favorite musician. WAtching him play the blistering lead guitar with such original rifs was breathtaking. He "picked" with his thumb. This is very unusual and to watch that those strings is amazing. I cried when two people died. He was one of them.
Toy's brother was a great bass player who also played with a magical thumb.
I loved Tommy's playing, he was a groove master. He was inspired by Barry Oakley, but took it to his own level.
Jeff Beck influenced
stevie ray was the other. i cried too.
@@x00p3 toy was the greatest finger piker ever, brother tommy great bass, RIP old friends
Saw these guys outdoors on a hot, summer day in Minnesota in 1983! 16 years old and just my 2nd concert. They opened for Charlie Daniel's and spent the better part of 3 hours 10 feet from center stage with no water
Just a few ice cubes that security handed out. I didn't want to lose my spot. Glad I stayed!
holy crap I haven't heard this song in 40 years , sounds amazing live.
giddyup mo-fo!
Me either. Not sure if I have it. Great jam.
God I miss the seventies. And time just raced like a shooting star.
How I miss music from the 70s! I think more and more of today's kids are realizing that today's music is nothing but noise. These were real musicians who actually played their instruments and sang live. No lip-syncing and auto-tune here!
C. Holland You got that right C , I seen them 8 or 9 times in the 70's and they all'way,s put on a good show !!!!!
+Mike Hand Me too brother, saw them play with Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, Allman Bros. they were and are my favourite band from that time!
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These dudes hit the bed rock and tried to roll with it. Really a remarkably great band.
Very true. I feel so blessed that my dad had me listen to Marshall Tucker Band, Steely Dan, Toto, The Allman Bros. etc. Listening to music like this is an experience. You can't compare it to anything else. Nowadays music is just like you mentioned "noise". It's sad really how far off it's gotten away from the brick and mortar of building music.
Love these old originals. Went to see them so many times. Thank God.
I agree. I love the interview with George McCorkle where he's smiling and talking about the band's influences: George as big into blues, Toy's heavy Wes Montgomery influence, likewise Paul Riddle's heavy jazz influence in the drumming, then how Doug and Jerry were big into R&B. It all made for a great musical stew, and I'm rediscovering one of my original musical loves lately, with big smiles on MY face now.
Most excellent, my favorite, I saw Marshall Tucker and Lynyrd Skynyrd in Columbia SC about this year and they all came out at the end of the show and played together, I'll never forget....
I saw the Marshall tucker band for the first time in 1977 they opened for the grateful dead at Englishtown , New Jersey , with the new riders of the purple sage , what a great show ! One I'll never forget !
The southern boys did jazz,soul,blues,country, funky dudes
Thank you Weldon.
Perfect. We're there
Saw these guys with Sea level in Charleston West Virginia 73 and still think it as good as it gets.
2020 June... Who's still jammin this?? I am!!
42 years now. Lol.
Me always ! Then Ill go Heavy Metal ! I switch back and forth!!
What a great band. Everyone in the band were/are amazing musicians. Perhaps the most difficult band to emulate in my opinion. One reason is because they played their hearts out night after night.
I miss talking music with people my own age, il be 56 next month, and its kind of sad that this 70;s music is dying like the rest of us, but im going to do my best not to let that happen, im taking the highway, thanks guys for the great songs
keith welsh Agree. It was golden, wasn't it?
keith welsh The good news ,Respectfully all that we grew up with 40 plus years later is embraced by 4 generations after us.. We do not have to hang our hats on where they are all now ,,As their gifts are already here, All of the kids who grew up with the 80s and 90s bands Are all now asking "Dad can I borrow your albums" So many youth wishing they were there? I reply and say okay but you would have been oblivious as the rest of us ,,until years later
Brian Penick I had to go on this trip and had a young person to go with me,he asked what kind of music I had... :), I subjected him to 3 hours of the likes of Marshal Tucker, Pure Prairie League, Black Foot, ect,and the like. his response was,"MAN! where can I get music like this?!" Its not a hopeless cause.
james garrity ...It may have helped being in a 1970 Chevell SS :)
keith welsh Right there with you brother! I remember oh so well the first time I heard this song. Yep, we're older but there are still a few of us around! :)
Always my favorite song. One of best songs ever 👍👍👍
Thanks. Should have said my favorite highway song
Flute run is mind blowing...
Jerry Eubanks-flute
The rhythm guitar plaing behind his flute solo is masterful.
Flute is iconic.
Self taught on flute too. Trained on sax but not on flute. Crazy good.
Flute is ok, not great.
I was one of the fortunate ones to see these guys in their hey day. The most awesome group of musicians I have ever seen. I saw them several times in the 70s.
Not long before he died, Toy and the band he had put together played at a small bar in Buckhead, GA. called Backtracks. Of course I was there. It was incredible to see "Mr. Thumb" play his music in a small bar and then after the show I got to sit at the bar and have a beer with him while he talked about the good old days of southern rock. One of the most memorable days of my life.
Same here Front Row Theater in Cleveland. The stage rotated. Great venue and lots of great music. The authenticity of it all.
As long as I'm a. Around I will be listening to the marshall tucker band
Saw these boys multiple times in Greenville-Spartanburg in 1973 and 1974. Actually we used to hook up a PA system to the turntable at Furman University and broadcast their albums all over campus!
I completely agree man I seen that guy play guitar a few times and he was without a doubt in my opinion one of the best
those folks don't know how lucky they were to see this great band.
Terry they are playing for you. .RIP Bro.
These guys were absolutely tremendous
Absolutely awesome. I have to play this every day. Doug Gray's voice is superb and I love the way the rhythm section work so well together. It's so tight.
I absolutely have to agree this what's one of the greatest rock performances of all time! Absolutely unbelievable!
That Thumb!!! Thats all that needs to be said!
If you ask me (opinion based) they’re the best southern rock band to ever do it... in a way they’re very looked over
Agreed, Marshall Tucker, Almond Brothers, Lynard Skynard, ZZ top. All phenomenal bands in their own right...
The Allman Bros were the greatest in my book, but MTB were/are definitely underrated. This track particularly, as its is vey ambitious and strays into the realm of jazz and progressive rock. This is my fav MTB track.
@@BBaldwin Speaking of which, remember these bad boys: czcams.com/video/3z-GwdaKrn8/video.html
@@BBaldwin I agree with both statements, Allman Brothers were best and this is my favorite song of theirs.
Blodwyn Pig who I saw several times were certainly under appreciated and overlooked!
Went to see the Allmans at RKF Stadium in73 and found an event booklet on the ground , looking through it I came across an advertisement for Marshall Tucker & their first LP. Never heard of them but figured they are on Capricorn records like the Allmans were after leaving ATCO I wonder how they are. Bought that record a few days later & WOW !!!!! these guys are freakin hot & have their own sound not like the Allmans at all. I still think next to the brothers they were the best of all the bands that came after. I went to see them many times throughout the early to mid 70s and every time they just ripped the roof off. Great to see these old clips & like everyone else miss the shit out of them.
I'm back my friend
Are you from Jersey? Saw the ATCO reference.
My first concert was in April of 1973. Marshall Tucker, on their first national tour, opening for The Allman Brothers. AWESOME!!!!!
@@douglayton3498 Sorry it's a long time since i've come back to watch this gem, to answer your ? no i'm from MD. Seen MTB many times back in the day & the Allmans with Duane & Berry back at RFK in 1970 when they played what's known as The Berlin Airlift. Grand Funk was the main act up till the evening when Duane & the boys stole the show. I only mentioned ATCO as that's the label the first two Allmans Lps were on. By the way i am a guitar player & i would be happy to share one of my own tunes with you or anyone that cares to give a listen. It's just audio but at 67 i'm still playing & i stared in 67 -68. Feel free to leave a comment if you like what you hear. czcams.com/video/RHj04fFTrZI/video.html ROCK ON !! Please leave comments on my site as i won't be back here for a long while even if this is additive as hell & they were one hell of a band.
Thanks for posting this. It’s getting so bittersweet seeing stuff like this...what a great time for music and to be a kid that was
Saw them live Feb. '74 - not long after this concert, so same lineup and vibe. John Hammond opened. Ocala Jai-Alai Fronton $4 admission - and the best concert I ever attended. Blown Away! Next best was Midnight Oil at the Hard Rock Cafe in Orlando late 90's....again Blown Away!
I was a teenager in the 70s and I was able to see them every time I could and that was many times in the Bay Area. I loved them then and I love them now. Great memories that make me cry. The good old days!
This was recorded for the very first Don Kirshner's Rock Concert and it was called Saturday Night in Macon Georgia. Marshall Tucker also played with Wet Willie that weekend in Central City Park and the Wet Willie video is on youtube also. What a show. Don Kirshner was the guy who invented The Monkees and The Archies.
I saw that show...back then, shows like "In Concert" & "Rock Concert" were a couple of avenues to actually see & hear live bands.
After watching this for easily the 50th time...thanks, again, Weldon.
Damn, just friggin damn... these boys just have always made my soul fly, fly like an eagle.
They knew how to do it right. Nothing else needed but their talent
All the gusto we needed to encourage ourselves
I saw them several times in the 70s.
Once at the Ga Southern auditorium in Statesboro Ga playing with the Allman brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1974. And all three for $3.25 cents. They rocked the house down!
Now days it cost 30 bucks just to park! Oh and I met my future and still present wife at that concert. Don't know if u should be happy or sad about that part, but we sure had a great time then!😏🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃
I my perfect world, all these guys are alive and still together so they could get their rightful respect.
Going to see them tonight. I think I've seen them in about 7 different states.for a total of 9 times over the years. Grew up listening to them. Never gets old. When traveling everytime I enter Wyoming or montana I put the CD and drive in jamming to them.
I just bought MTB greatest hits last night. As someone who thought he knew classic rock, I am STUNNED. I had no idea that this band could rock so hard!
One of my art teachers in high school said this is her favorite song. This is for you.
The early seventies come to life here😊
The world needs more Marshall tucker band
Tucker Boys are cookin' down in Caroline. One of the best bands ever.
Saw them in 1973 at the Spectrum in Philly Pa!! ✝️🎼🎼
Treasure this clip, I saw them as openers many times back then and this is by far the best version of this song I have ever heard recorded!
yes, but broken hearts are for assholes, yes, no?
+brotzmannsax I agree 100%....I love this song and never hear anyone do it as good as they did back then....
I was born nine years after this performance but I’ve always loved Marshall Tucker Band and would’ve loved to have witnessed this. I love the still photos from the beginning that capture the crowd and that era. Underrated song from an underrated band!
Always love to hear the Marshall Tucker Band. Like the instruments and vocals a lot. Their music perks me up immediately.
Saw 'em live in '75. The Long Hard Ride tour. November 1975, Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, Shreveport, LA.
I love this vid. Seeing the audience as well as the band really brings those days back. Great band! Great music!! Great times!!
I've always liked this band . This is one of their better songs for certain . I saw them play two sold out shows in one day at Six Flags Over Mid-America near St. Louis in May of '82 . Outstanding ! I remember that they had a blind piano player with them. They had the crowd eatin' outta their hands. Another thing I remember was a fire behind their stage set and roadies scrambling with fire extinguishers putting it out . The band didn't even flinch or miss a beat .
Was the blind piano player Marshall Tucker?
@@anthonymessina2834 Marshall Tucker was a blind piano tuner. He wouldn't have been there playing.
Finger picking at its best! No one but Toy could do that. Doug’s vocals in the 70’s unparalleled to anyone else!
FABULOUS! I love this. Long Live the 70s! :)
Rest in peace,toy, Tommy Caldwell,u guys were great.
Went to dinner show at Sahara Tahoe and they were git down kicking it for a couple of hours. Walked over to Harrahs Cabaret for Paul Revere and the Raiders. Had planned on dancing till near sun up and still buzzed from earlier concert. Late fall, snow started falling for we ski freaks. The best time of year at Tahoe. A few minutes into 2nd set Toy and Tommy stalk down the aisle holding guitar plugs as Paul Revere launches into, "Can't you see..." Sublime on overdrive lasted till about noon.
It ain't 70s rock without a flute!
Traffic, Firefall, MTB, Jethro Tull,
Or Cowbell
Genesis (Peter Gabriel!)
Burton Cummings said this song is what made other bands incorporate the flute in their songs...including them..the guess who
I was there - at that concert. I even recognize a friend in the crowd. The CDB also played.
I was going to see them with CDB in May at Westbury Theatre on LI. It was canceled bc of covid19. ..sucks!
Karl, I am so envious of you!!! You saw the originals. So cool. Hey... are we cousins? Lol
@@mickconnor7929 And of course - no Charlie.
@@steve_anderson I have a cousin Steve Anderson I have not seen in 50 years. He has brothers Jade and Mark.
this is all I listen to...I'll be 55. The best music ever made!
me 2
Saw them in Nashville a long tineago. Late 70's. Could have been the War Memorial in Nashville.
went to see them at brogden hall wilmington north carolina in 1973 aint nothing like them never will be!!!!!!!!!!!!
they were truly incredible. Rest In Peace, men. muchas gracias y saludos desde Tokio.
Toy Caldwell! I’m 60, and my favorites in the 70’s were southern bands like Outlaws, ZZ Top, Skynyrd, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, AllamannBros, and of course Marshal Tucker Band. So cool that back then, there was this group of equally killer bands like Zeppelin, Foghat, Aerosmith, Who, Stones, Blue Oyster Cult, UFO, and so many more rock bands. Then the Genesis, ELO, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Supertramp, etc. more artsy/synthesizer type bands...Best time in history for truly talented rock groups of all genres. KMET and KNAC in LA were great stations for us rock fans back in the day...
People in the audience look amazing ! I really miss those days
I saw 'em in 1975; Doug Gray was one of the best singers out there!
Toy Caldwell, fastest picking thumb in the West! Love this tune :)
One of my favorite bands! MTB, Pure Prairie League, The Band, Eagles. What an era. Great video production. Thanks.
Now that's music folks; plain & simple!
1973 Selland Arena Fresno California. Went to see The Guess Who. These guys opened. They should've closed. The next day this lp was on my turntable. I've never bought a Guess Who album.
What I liked about them was their willingness to infuse so many different styles and instruments into the song structures. Their bridges are truly breathtaking journeys because of an underated member...Jerry Eubanks flute and sax playing as well as backup vocals gave Marshall Tucker THE most unique sound in southern rock.
Saw these guys this same year open for the Guess Who. Blew the lid off the place. Easily stole the show. Couldn't wait to get out to go over to midnight records and buy this lp.
Seen them over seven times; and each time was more enjoyable than the last........Can't beat the Carolina's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've seen their concerts and I also feel that they should be in the rock and roll hall of fame. They are alot better then some who are in..
How cool, this is a local for me. Toy was and is an awesome no pick style. His ability to bend chords and Tommy Caldwell on the bass like hell yeah,. There is a Caldwell County in NC