i was playing in a hard rock band, late 80's. We rehearsed in the garage of an old hippie. He would always have us smoke a joint and listen to stuff from his record collection after we were done practicing, probably in hopes to broaden our influence. Well one day he put's on "last train to hicksville" and I was absolutely freakin' out. He say's "You'll NEVER find this record, anywhere" At the time there was not much going on with Dan and no way to "Google" Dan Hicks. So, he was a mystery. And then one day I find "last train..." on vinyl and then I find the Epic, Original Recordings lp and I never stopped. Now I have Everything (CD's DVD's Vinyl) All the Surfdog releases and I was lucky enough to meet Dan at the El Capitan theatre before a show, he signed my freshly opened copy of Striking it Rich". Saw him at Mc Cabe's as well. I can't say enough about my love for this Artist. His songwriting is so unique, his sense of humor is up there with the greats, i.e Groucho. He will always be special to me.
No joints required it was just silly little band who would I guess would be trendsetters obviously there's lovely people to deal with next up service for the effort night Thompson Twins how about that?
Dan Hicks was a friend of mine, a musician like me... I saw him in the 70's & 80's... He was talented!!! He had a the groove... I'm so sad to hear of his death Feb. 6th, 2016... Long live his music... I miss this cool music... Velva Merrick from Santa Fe, N.M. 2-11-16
I'm from the UK and saw him by chance in SF in 1972 while I was on a dream journey around America on a Continental Trailways Visit USA ticket. I loved his work and bought all his albums but he was pretty much unheard of in the UK. Not until I discovered the Hicks List mailing list about thirty years later did I ever meet anyone else who knew about him. I was incredibly excited when he was due to play in London in 2005 but he called it off because of the July 5 attacks there. In the end he never came to London, but in December 2017 I flew to California to see him on almost his last ever gig, in Auburn CA. He looked really ill but I was thankful to have seen him just once again before he died.
Reet dot doo dah! Isn't that the Austin City Limits set? Dan brought his band to Phoenix/Scottsdale about 2013, and played at the now defunct, and sorely missed Compound Grill. He was extremely gracious, and I was lucky enough to get a chance to chat with him for a bit after the show, and to tell him I'd been a big fan since I got his first album - "Original Recordings - in 1969, and he and Symphony Sid Page and Jaime Leopold and the Lickettes turned me on to awing, and led me to Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli, then Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys -> Asleep At The Wheel, et al, and I became a much hipper dude than I would have been had I not got swung by Dan and his Hot Licks. So, I got to tell Dan what a gas it was to see and hear him play after all these years, and he seemed to appreciate hearing that. I am proud to say that I stifled the urge to say, "This is an opportunity, isn't it?" ("You said it, Jimmy!"
I knew Dan; worked on his car, a 1985 Cadillac Seville that had seen better days, but we kept it going 'cause he loved it. It was a POS but comfortable for him, so we respected his desire to keep it going. He could have afforded a better ride... He kept knocking off the driver's door armrest and inner door panel. I had put so many sheet metal screws into it, there was nowhere left to screw into.and then, that was the last we saw of the Seville and Dan at B and G Auto on Montford ave. in Mill Valley.... Saw him at the Sweetwater club in Mill Valley just before he passed. Amazing show....Would not have suspected his condition at all. But I knew... Will NOT forget it... I scare myself is his song I will never forget either...
Thanks Chris, glad to see this. It was actually 1992. They reunited the year before at The Paramount Theatre but without Leopold & Girton. This was the first full reunion in 18 years. They were magical. Steve Clark
Again I was blessed to have this group at my club same with the Great Cat Stevens George Thorogood before the group Destroyer if they lived in Marin County they played at my place you see the talent that played at Rancho nicasio in Marin County California Mary Wells Cat Stevens sleep at the wheel and stone-ground to name a few Jesse Colin Young
I was just turned on to Dan Hicks yesterday by an older gentleman who was selling some song books. I’m so sorry that I missed him during his heyday in the 70s and 80s. His music sounds so fresh and alive today. I can’t wait to explore and find out more!
Saw them at the Santa Cruz auditorium around that same time period. I agree with your assessment. Excellent musicianship and great music served up with a unique dry sense of humor.
I have seen so many of my favorite bands live, and for that I am grateful. I never got to see Dan Hicks. Either he played in regions in which I didn’t live, or we must have been like ships passing in the night. A regret.
In 1971 the troupe would come down to Escondido and practice/perform at a small coffee house a couple times that year..maybe 20 people there..it was so awesome..they were soooo good, thankful to be there.
I saw them live at the little Escondido club "In the Alley", a couple of times in fact. I seem to remember the place being packed with hip North County music freaks. Fantastically wonderful venue, and DH&HHL completely blew our collective minds. One of the best musical acts of all time. Hilarious shtick, but the music stood on its own. Brilliant. thanks for reminding me of those gooooood old days.
We may never see his like again, but I think that's a good thing. Dan was an absolute original, and if anyone tried to copy his act, it would be blasphemy and kind of like painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa. Let it be, and enjoy the hell out of Dan for life in his recordings and videos. I will!
Thank you so much for posting this!!! I got to see DH and the HL's in 1972 after which they became a permanent part of my personal music history. DH and the HL's forever to my death!
Really enjoyed this scatting version!. I've always been a fan of his music but this really puts his craft over the top. Way to go, Dan! Glad it was here for us to relive his performance.
1989 Austin City Limits Reunion of Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks (including the Acoustic Warriors) Sid Page-violin John GIrton - guitar Brian Godchaux-mando Paul Mehling -guitar Maryann Price-vocals Naomi Ruth Eisenberg -vocals Dan Hicks if you have more of this I hope you post it
Saw them in 2000, I think, in nearby Virginia City. It was an old unfinished train station. He had just reformed The Lickettes (though I think the singers were new). We were right up front - pure magic; a top ten concert in my 65 years of concert-going.
Scat Master. Sweet stuff....Hellava vision & band leader. Followed his own ...Thank you for introducing me to small combo swing when I was a punk. I smile when I hear your name... who could ask for more?
Bless you for recording this, Chris. Part of me will always be part Dan Hicks and his beautiful rendered songs. If anyone can get the angels swinging, it's Dan.
Thanks Chris... I feel like singing right now! Love, love, love everything Dan Hicks... thank you so much for posting this, especially Dan's gone now. Such a perfect showman, musician and lyricist. Wise, funny, clever, talented... true original. Never will be anyone like him.
dan and the hot licks changed my life when I was 14 i discovered their music and although I was rocker still but learned a total appreciation of dan's genre and acoustic/folk/jazz/swing
Thank you, Chris. Great quality, considering the age! Saw them a time or two back in their heyday and enjoyed their albums inbetween. Hicks was an original member of the Charlatans, which forever implants him in SF Musical History. I heard him on the radio a few years before his death. I remember wondering if he might have been failing. I hope he didn't suffer much later in life. He brought a lot of joy into the world. Can't believe those wonderful years are so far gone, now.
A fan sonce the FIlmore Where's the Money show with Sid and the origina[ Lickettes.Thanks for posting this Chris and keeping the man and his music much Alive & Kicking ..I'm channeling Dan right now , and smiling ..
I would have killed to be at that concert. I think their "Where's the Money" album is one of the tightest live performances I've ever heard recorded, in any genre, and I'm 70!
I remember seeing this live on TV. The show was Austin City Limits. You can see the capital building in the background. He was really original. Great tunes and funny lyrics
The first time I saw Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks (his "Lickettes" lol) was in the early 1970's in the Santa Cruz (CA) Auditorium. All the members of his band are excellent jazz/blue grass musicians. His sense of humor (dry) is legendary... just before he was to go on stage he was quietly walking amongst a standing room only crowd with dark sunglasses and his loose jacket/suit... what was funny is not many of us seemed to notice. Great concert playing all his hits (before hitsville album) - including "how can I miss you when you won't go away" and "I scare myself". FYI he is a musician's musician... for example: one of his biggest "big name fans" is Bette Midler. He eventually parted from his "lickettes" and didn't seem to gather any momentum. The video here is like a reunion. Never the less he will always be appreciated and one of my favorites.
Thanks. Had no idea who he was. Started with Brian Setzer, ended up at one of Setzer's promoter's site (Surfdog). That site mentioned Dan and now here I am. Thanks!
Rick Whitaker I went to over 40 performances. Last year the Hot Licks sang with a guy looking a lot like Dan. There was a meet and greet first and I had a front row seat at Yoshi’s in Oakland. He was nervous to do Moody Richard, but he did it to please us! Just plain fun!
5 sadly rip the big guy every time I use my microwave I don't know this is good here issues in remembrance there's no time to look back because there's no time to look forward because we all in the universe every second love you Dan doing anybody they can fill your shoes and and the Hot Legs girls
I loved this group! We heard them outdoors at the Band Shell in the Texas State Fair grounds, with Cheech & Chong as opening act. The air was scented with a pleasant herbal fragrance.
Dan had a good sense of humor and more than pleased he found his gift again after years of self destruction...his last 30 years were powerful! He is my poster child for Austin city limits
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i was playing in a hard rock band, late 80's. We rehearsed in the garage of an old hippie. He would always have us smoke a joint and listen to stuff from his record collection after we were done practicing, probably in hopes to broaden our influence. Well one day he put's on "last train to hicksville" and I was absolutely freakin' out. He say's "You'll NEVER find this record, anywhere" At the time there was not much going on with Dan and no way to "Google" Dan Hicks. So, he was a mystery. And then one day I find "last train..." on vinyl and then I find the Epic, Original Recordings lp and I never stopped. Now I have Everything (CD's DVD's Vinyl) All the Surfdog releases and I was lucky enough to meet Dan at the El Capitan theatre before a show, he signed my freshly opened copy of Striking it Rich". Saw him at Mc Cabe's as well. I can't say enough about my love for this Artist. His songwriting is so unique, his sense of humor is up there with the greats, i.e Groucho. He will always be special to me.
I'm a Hickkster from way back..great musician...feisty...hilarious...Will always be in my brain/heart
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No joints required it was just silly little band who would I guess would be trendsetters obviously there's lovely people to deal with next up service for the effort night Thompson Twins how about that?
Ahhhhhhhhhh! Last Train to Hicksville THE most pure music and lyrics ever.
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MaryAnn and Naomi were the two BEST Lickettes.....hands down, SO talented....
Sometimes you hear music that is so fabulous it makes you laugh out loud. Know what I mean?
I met Maryanne tonight at a show in someones house.She gave me superstar vibes I loved watching her singing.❤she is such a vibe love her.🎉
Dan Hicks was a friend of mine, a musician like me... I saw him in the 70's & 80's... He was talented!!! He had a the groove... I'm so sad to hear of his death Feb. 6th, 2016... Long live his music... I miss this cool music... Velva Merrick from Santa Fe, N.M. 2-11-16
I'm from the UK and saw him by chance in SF in 1972 while I was on a dream journey around America on a Continental Trailways Visit USA ticket. I loved his work and bought all his albums but he was pretty much unheard of in the UK. Not until I discovered the Hicks List mailing list about thirty years later did I ever meet anyone else who knew about him. I was incredibly excited when he was due to play in London in 2005 but he called it off because of the July 5 attacks there. In the end he never came to London, but in December 2017 I flew to California to see him on almost his last ever gig, in Auburn CA. He looked really ill but I was thankful to have seen him just once again before he died.
Reet dot doo dah! Isn't that the Austin City Limits set?
Dan brought his band to Phoenix/Scottsdale about 2013, and played at the now defunct, and sorely missed Compound Grill.
He was extremely gracious, and I was lucky enough to get a chance to chat with him for a bit after the show, and to tell him I'd been a big fan since I got his first album - "Original Recordings - in 1969, and he and Symphony Sid Page and Jaime Leopold and the Lickettes turned me on to awing, and led me to Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli, then Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys -> Asleep At The Wheel, et al, and I became a much hipper dude than I would have been had I not got swung by Dan and his Hot Licks.
So, I got to tell Dan what a gas it was to see and hear him play after all these years, and he seemed to appreciate hearing that. I am proud to say that I stifled the urge to say, "This is an opportunity, isn't it?" ("You said it, Jimmy!"
Dan. An American Treasure. And the Classic Hot Licks and Lickettes. A gift for the ages.
I used to wear out their first album on vinyl
RIP - Dan Hicks
+ShikataGaNai100 - Broken-hearted. We lost a great musician!
You people might think it's easy standing up here singing and playing, it's not, it's not easy, thank you.
I was about 17 and saw this band and it has stayed with me for 45 years - just how good they were live. Cool daddyo.
They are pretty darn good on record as well!
I'm having a Dan Hicks day, so many wonderful memories
Much appreciated. They were so great live. So sad many today will never know of them. A real pleasure to see Maryann and Naomi showing off again.
I knew Dan; worked on his car, a 1985 Cadillac Seville that had seen better days, but we kept it going 'cause he loved it. It was a POS but comfortable for him, so we respected his desire to keep it going. He could have afforded a better ride...
He kept knocking off the driver's door armrest and inner door panel. I had put so many sheet metal screws into it, there was nowhere left to screw into.and then, that was the last we saw of the Seville and Dan at B and G Auto on Montford ave. in Mill Valley....
Saw him at the Sweetwater club in Mill Valley just before he passed. Amazing show....Would not have suspected his condition at all. But I knew...
Will NOT forget it...
I scare myself is his song I will never forget either...
Thanks Chris, glad to see this. It was actually 1992. They reunited the year before at The Paramount Theatre but without Leopold & Girton. This was the first full reunion in 18 years. They were magical. Steve Clark
This is so great I almost burst into tears. I wish I'd seen them live.
Again I was blessed to have this group at my club same with the Great Cat Stevens George Thorogood before the group Destroyer if they lived in Marin County they played at my place you see the talent that played at Rancho nicasio in Marin County California Mary Wells Cat Stevens sleep at the wheel and stone-ground to name a few Jesse Colin Young
I was just turned on to Dan Hicks yesterday by an older gentleman who was selling some song books. I’m so sorry that I missed him during his heyday in the 70s and 80s. His music sounds so fresh and alive today. I can’t wait to explore and find out more!
Thank you for the music Mr. Hicks. You were one of a kind. xxoo
RIP. Loved your music for 50 years.
It feels like yesterday I saw them perform at Winterland SF circa 1976. They defined a time and place like no other. Sweet dreams Dan.
Saw them at the Santa Cruz auditorium around that same time period. I agree with your assessment. Excellent musicianship and great music served up with a unique dry sense of humor.
I have seen so many of my favorite bands live, and for that I am grateful. I never got to see Dan Hicks. Either he played in regions in which I didn’t live, or we must have been like ships passing in the night. A regret.
In 1971 the troupe would come down to Escondido and practice/perform at a small coffee house a couple times that year..maybe 20 people there..it was so awesome..they were soooo good, thankful to be there.
I saw them live at the little Escondido club "In the Alley", a couple of times in fact. I seem to remember the place being packed with hip North County music freaks. Fantastically wonderful venue, and DH&HHL completely blew our collective minds. One of the best musical acts of all time. Hilarious shtick, but the music stood on its own. Brilliant. thanks for reminding me of those gooooood old days.
Farewell Dan Hicks! Off to the great jazz club in the sky
Best women voices around at time … fabulous
One of a kind and the music biz don't let his kind shine no more. We'll never see his like again and that's a damn shame.
We may never see his like again, but I think that's a good thing. Dan was an absolute original, and if anyone tried to copy his act, it would be blasphemy and kind of like painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa. Let it be, and enjoy the hell out of Dan for life in his recordings and videos. I will!
Loved these guys.....incredibly talented and one of the tightest groups I've ever heard. Miss 'em!
His music endures well beyond any fashions !! The female duo made his sound even more distinctive
Happy to say that I saw this amazing group of musicians live!
God Bless and Godspeed The Quirky and Swingin' Soul Of Dan Hicks.......
RIP DAN....from Mill Valley, back in the day...u and your music will b missed.
This is a sad day. What a great talent. RIP Dan.
Thank you so much for posting this!!! I got to see DH and the HL's in 1972 after which they became a permanent part of my personal music history. DH and the HL's forever to my death!
One of the Best!
Thanks for posting this, Chris! Never seen it before and-except for MaryAnn being there, I'd say it's Priceless! ;-)
RIP Dan Hicks, we are heart broken!
I recorded some tracks with Maryann Price and the Millionaires. I was so love with Dan Hick's band/music and Maryann
Bill Thompson Maryann is a national treasure few people know about. Such a funky lady. Did you produce tracks with her, or play on them?
What a great surprise! Last time I browsed youtube for Dan Hicks material I didn´t find these gems you´ve uploaded now! Big thanks!
I absolutely LOVED Dan and the Hot Lic
ks(and Lickettes!) Very sad to hear about Dan.A wonderful personality,songwriter and bandleader
Really enjoyed this scatting version!. I've always been a fan of his music but this really puts his craft over the top. Way to go, Dan! Glad it was here for us to relive his performance.
God bless you, Dan Hicks! Your music will live with me forever! One of the greatest.
1989 Austin City Limits Reunion of Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks (including the Acoustic Warriors)
Sid Page-violin
John GIrton - guitar
Brian Godchaux-mando
Paul Mehling -guitar
Maryann Price-vocals
Naomi Ruth Eisenberg -vocals
Dan Hicks
if you have more of this I hope you post it
Maryann price
THANK U
ACL gave them the whole hour for this show in 1989...
Thanks. Saw the building in the back ground and thought it was. I appreciate your additional info too.
Saw them in 2000, I think, in nearby Virginia City. It was an old unfinished train station. He had just reformed The Lickettes (though I think the singers were new). We were right up front - pure magic; a top ten concert in my 65 years of concert-going.
Scat Master. Sweet stuff....Hellava vision & band leader. Followed his own ...Thank you for introducing me to small combo swing when I was a punk. I smile when I hear your name... who could ask for more?
Thanks for all the great musical fun, Dan!
Major tears over here. Miss you Dan!
Bless you for recording this, Chris. Part of me will always be part Dan Hicks and his beautiful rendered songs. If anyone can get the angels swinging, it's Dan.
Thanks Chris... I feel like singing right now! Love, love, love everything Dan Hicks... thank you so much for posting this, especially Dan's gone now. Such a perfect showman, musician and lyricist. Wise, funny, clever, talented... true original. Never will be anyone like him.
dan and the hot licks changed my life when I was 14 i discovered their music and although I was rocker still but learned a total appreciation of dan's genre and acoustic/folk/jazz/swing
Aw, marvelous. Just like everything he did. Love you, Dan.
Thank you, Chris. Great quality, considering the age! Saw them a time or two back in their heyday and enjoyed their albums inbetween. Hicks was an original member of the Charlatans, which forever implants him in SF Musical History. I heard him on the radio a few years before his death. I remember wondering if he might have been failing. I hope he didn't suffer much later in life. He brought a lot of joy into the world. Can't believe those wonderful years are so far gone, now.
So glad I got to see him and the Lickettes once, it was an unforgettable evening at the Turning Point, Piermont, NY circa 2010.
loved this band live ... great dance music with humor in the lyrics+performance both
and attitude to spare in all of it
A fan sonce the FIlmore Where's the Money show with Sid and the origina[ Lickettes.Thanks for posting this Chris and keeping the man and his music much Alive & Kicking ..I'm channeling Dan right now , and smiling ..
I would have killed to be at that concert. I think their "Where's the Money" album is one of the tightest live performances I've ever heard recorded, in any genre, and I'm 70!
Chris.... many, many thanks for allowing these to see the light of day. We lost a great when Dan left us.
I remember seeing this live on TV. The show was Austin City Limits. You can see the capital building in the background. He was really original. Great tunes and funny lyrics
The first time I saw Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks (his "Lickettes" lol) was in the early 1970's in the Santa Cruz (CA) Auditorium. All the members of his band are excellent jazz/blue grass musicians. His sense of humor (dry) is legendary... just before he was to go on stage he was quietly walking amongst a standing room only crowd with dark sunglasses and his loose jacket/suit... what was funny is not many of us seemed to notice. Great concert playing all his hits (before hitsville album) - including "how can I miss you when you won't go away" and "I scare myself". FYI he is a musician's musician... for example: one of his biggest "big name fans" is Bette Midler. He eventually parted from his "lickettes" and didn't seem to gather any momentum. The video here is like a reunion. Never the less he will always be appreciated and one of my favorites.
John, you might not know that Bette Midler is featured on his last album, Beatin' the Heat. It's a good'un!
Thanks. Had no idea who he was. Started with Brian Setzer, ended up at one of Setzer's promoter's site (Surfdog). That site mentioned Dan and now here I am. Thanks!
When music, was music. Great jazz!
Thank you.can tell the quality of an artist by the quality of the comments. Lots of real love. Thank you.
I feel so very lucky to have been able top see him with The Hot Licks before he passed.
brilliant group
I only saw Dan once at Womad in the UK but they played so many sets around the site. They were utterly fabulous.
Never got over Maryann
I remember her singing radio ads in sanfrancisco.
Saw him in SF...had a loyal following with all the hep cats - one of a kind
It's not the statute of limitations, it's copyright law. And no, it hasn't expired. Great to hear this, though.
Love Dan. Always smile-making.
been listening regularly now for over 40 years. luv it
Rick Whitaker I went to over 40 performances. Last year the Hot Licks sang with a guy looking a lot like Dan. There was a meet and greet first and I had a front row seat at Yoshi’s in Oakland. He was nervous to do Moody Richard, but he did it to please us! Just plain fun!
Saw him on the Mike Douglas show, been a fan ever since
5 sadly rip the big guy every time I use my microwave I don't know this is good here issues in remembrance there's no time to look back because there's no time to look forward because we all in the universe every second love you Dan doing anybody they can fill your shoes and and the Hot Legs girls
@@claysnyder7300 'scuse me, but, huh???
Great work by the Lickettes( yes I know,inappropriate, apologies to the ladys.
Love you Naomi Eisenberg.
So glad I got to see Dan many many many times. Just not enough I miss you Dan
Brilliant arranger great front man uncompromising and above all funny
Damn damn daaaamn.
Great musician.
I loved this group! We heard them outdoors at the Band Shell in the Texas State Fair grounds, with Cheech & Chong as opening act. The air was scented with a pleasant herbal fragrance.
Sooooooo Smooooth!
sooooo Good!
Thank you for posting this! Such sad news.
What a treasure!
RIP Dan
And thank you for that! I got to learn this wonder joy of a song to sing.
Thanks for posting!
Playin that scat in heaven. Rest In Peace Dan
And most of it was acoustics and great vocals!
R.I.P. Dan, so hard to believe your gone. I know the Angels know how to scat now.
R I.P. Dan
Will love you forever.
Man, tihs has been a bad year (2020). But the existence of this creative spirit means there's still some good out there. Let's keep at it.
SO great
One of the best groups out there bar none I love them Nando
Dan had a good sense of humor and more than pleased he found his gift again after years of self destruction...his last 30 years were powerful! He is my poster child for Austin city limits
So long Friend
Looks as if At Austin City Limits - GOOD!
Thanks for putting this out there!
at a public library... I AM SINGING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you...bob
Miss Maryanne Price!
RIP DANNY ♡♡♡
Awesome!
Maryann!!!,...best!!..
Thanks for sharing!!
So glad to see Hicks hot licks posts.
Fabulous!
superb!!!