Dan Baird is just a terrifically nice guy. I'm in the band Scott Manery & The Barnburners out of Sarnia Canada. We've had some good luck, a bit of success and a few CD's out. On our last CD we reached out to Dan, and sent him a MP3's of Scott's original named "Steel Driving Man". We'll Dan got back to us quickly, liked the song, and sang harmony and played acoustic on it too!! A nicer guy that get's mentioned at every show we play. Thanks Dan, and Otis for this one!
Dan has always had great guitar tones. His guitar sounds on his home recordings are better than most major release stuff. He has great instincts for what rock and roll guitar should sound like.
I've had that tone in the back of my mind forever. Last year, I finally bought my first Tele and a Fender tube amp at age 54. Didn't know about the Echoplex - but will now be investigating. When Dan speaks you gotta listen! The Satellites, John Hiatt and Los Lobos basically saved rock n roll for this Canadian boy in the 80s.
I’ve had the pleasure to grace…and in some cases, disgrace the very same stages as some of my heroes. Meeting one’s heroes can be pretty sketchy, it doesn’t usually turn out as one would hope, but that’s another story. Me and the boys were fortunate to open for Ol’ Uncle Dan Baird and his band. It was in one of those old school road houses that are pretty much extinct now a days. On that particular night, Dan Baird carried himself with dignity, grace, and respect. Then he, and his mates proceeded to absolutely blow the roof off that joint, rock n roll at its best! The little snapshot of that night, as well as this video…reaffirms the joys that rock n roll can bring. Thanks,
I saw the Satellites with JATS on that same tour at a theater in St. Louis, the name of which is lost in the mists of time. It was a theater in the round, featuring a slowly rotating stage. Dan was not by any means a stationary figure while on stage. During their set, Dan, either because he failed to appreciate the round stage or that it was moving, or both, was racing around during a particular song and crashed off the stage in a rather dramatic fashion. He climbed back up with a sheepish grin and went right back to work, none the worse for wear. The band did not miss a beat. Another great highlight of that show was Jason handing the mic over to a fan who was singing along with the opening to Broken Whiskey Glass. He said “here, you sing it” and the kid nailed it perfectly. Warner even shook his hand. Hail, hail, Rock and Roll!
I've always thought that "I Love You, Period" is one of the greatest examples of Rock and Roll poetry out there; it stands up there with those 2-minute blasts of energy from Chuck Berry or the Rolling Stones. "Short and Screech" instead of Short and Sweet is the way to go. I wish I could hear Danny talk about some old Atlanta groups like Hydra or the Fans. I lived there for a decade a lifetime ago, and I heard LOTS of great stories. Love when YOU share stories, Otis. Thanks for sharing these treasures with us.
In the late '80's, I led a band in Wilmington, North Carolina. We did my originals and a select group of covers, including "Keep Your Hands To Yourself" which was always a crowd pleaser. I'm pretty sure we learned "Battleship Chains", too, as the USS North Carolina was docked just down the street.
I adored "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" the moment I heard it, simply because it sounded like the great song the Rolling Stones had tried to record for about 15 years. This is how much appeal it had -- even my mom, who's no big rock fan, loved it.
One of my top 10 lifetimes favorites and I was 17 in 69 when me and a friend hitchhiker to Woodstock so you know I crank it up to 10, and sing along whenever I hear it
Many years ago in Portland, Or, the Sattelites were opening a (coliseum venue) show for Hank Williams Jr. This obviously did not satisfy their appetite for a full evening of RnR exercise! So they played a show a bit later at a nefarious and infamous venue in Portland's Old Town district. It was either a $1.00 or $1.99 cover. The band played their asses off for nearly three hours. Within just a song or two you may as well have been in their own garage! Total abandon, the only people that may have had as much fun as this gnarled, overly seasoned sonic mercenary, was the band!! Thank you guys for a glorious night that still keepss me jumpin'!!!
Dan I hope you keep on doin fine. Keep Your Hands to Yourself was played at my wedding, my request, and I still play it several times a week. It's one if my proud-to-be-a-redneck songs :)
this man is a enlightened by rock and roll, there isn't a purer player, or better writer or human being on earth that understands what rock and roll is, what it can do, and how to do it. i wish he'd right a book. he is a zen master because of rock and roll. fact. i could prove it in a court of law.
I saw the Satellites at Illinois State University around 1988. I think they opened for The Outfield that night. He busted his lip on the mic the first song and bled the whole show. They ROCKED!!!
I was a mobile DJ for 33 years and Keep You Hands was one of a handful of songs that was a valuable tool to get people motivated in almost any situation, wedding reception, bar, whatever. So my thanks to Dan for providing that resource to use in my work. I am glad it allowed him to realize a comfortable living, he deserves it.
I've played" keep your hands to yourself " a thousand times. It's one of those songs you have to play to keep the dance floor going. Played it this past weekend and of course dance floor packed. And got paid. Lol
Man this song.... I got introduced to it from friends older sister in Perth Australia late 80's early 90's. It got played at every Friday/Saturday "piss up". Fun times, great memories.
Was getting another beverage at the bar at Hedgens when M E the bartender said "come on let's dance". The Satellites were playing "I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll" and Dan pulled us both on stage to sing the chorus. I remember the front window behind the stage was covered with a big piece of plywood because someone had broke it the week before while fighting. The back parking lot was a lot of fun too, the Satellites took long breaks between sets.
One night at about 9:30 my buddy backed his van right up to my front door with his rear doors wide open and blasted Keep your hands through his monster system. Scared the shit out of the wife- but it only took me about 10sec to lock onto the groove...changed my life that night. We just covered it the other night at our local Blues jam- NEVER FAILS to drive the crowd insane...LOVE YOU GA SATellites
I'm 63 and I have the same retirement plan as Ole Dan here,... it's more than enough to stay at home and collect a few guitars and play the bars when you can finally get musicians to pay attention long enough to learn a few songs,... listening to Dan telling the story is delightful fer sure,... especially how he got Steve Mariott's Tele,... what a lucky guy! I build guitars now and Teles are fun to experiment with,... (not real Teles,... never real ones),... just the partscastors...!
When I saw Dan and Homemade Sin in Atlanta around 2014-2015, he introduced this classic by saying, “It’s time to pay the mortgage.” Also, my wife would like to jokingly thank Dan for hearing loss she suffered upon seeing the Satellites play at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano in the late ‘80s.
"We're not gonna extend it or anything like that". THANK YOU! That's how you do it, folks. Almost every artist has worn out the extended thing. Nothing worse than a 10 minute drum solo or "crowd participation" in the middle of a good groovin' song.
"The One I am" is the title of my favorite song Dan did. Love songs for the hearing impaired is the one of my favorite albums of all time. I used to wonder why every song on it didn't become a legendary track. ( They did to me! ) I bought the cassette when it came out because my girlfriend liked "I Love you, Period." After hearing the whole album, it became the only cassette I listened to while driving for years. That cassette bit the dust and time wore on. Sometime around 2000 I went to buy a new copy and found no one had it. A record store clerk tried ordering it and found out it was out of print. I spent a few years looking in pawn shops and thrift store discount bins for a copy , but could never find it. It had been twenty years since I had heard anything except "Love you period." I never quit looking for that album. When the internet became a thing, I looked for it there and couldn't find it. Finally found it on the web around 09. The first listen after all those years was great. It was better than I was capable of knowing back in the eighties. It's back out there now. It seems it took the world at large awhile to figure out that was a classic album. Something I knew the first time I heard it. Dan Baird is one of a kind. He caught lightning in a bottle and Im glad he made it to a comfortable retirement. Rock til you drop, Y'all. Thanks Otis. You're a treasure, man.
Our band started doing this song about 3 years ago and it quickly became a crowd favorite. When I come to the punch line my keyboard player sings it in a falsetto girlie voice and everybody cracks up. I love it!
I Played This Song When It Was Released in 1986 In A Band I Was In and It Was Always A Crowd Favorite !!! This Song Is One of Those Standards That Will Never Get Old !!!
Dan has such a great perspective on the success of the George Satellites and especially Keep Your Hands to Yourself. There are so many musicians who achieve some level of success and then get a real snobby attitude towards what helped them break through. Dan is humble, grateful and has a sense of humor about all of it.
Awesome video, Otis! I'm very happy that Dan has a retirement plan thanks to KYHTY. And I love his attitude of "always play the hit song". He is the real deal, one of my heroes indeed.
On a similar note, I saw a Steve Earle interview wherein he said to the fans (I'm paraphrasing), "Don't worry, we WILL play Copperhead Road. We play it every single gig. Relax. You don't have to scream for it through the rest of the show. We will play it, I promise."
My FIRST CONCERT!!! GEORGIA SATELLITES and HEART at Sandstone in Kansas i was 12!! Friend drummer Shane Goade went w me I had won tickets on the radio it was the amazing BAD ANIMALS Tour! Never will forget seeing Dan with the YAHOOS for an awesome show in St. Marks or so lower Manhattan a few days after 9-11 2001, i was one of two people at the show! Great album all around KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF was a massive video on MTV as well, still probably one of the all time greats..
Saw the the Georgia Satellites play at the Reading festival in 87. 30 years later I saw Rick Richards play a couple of songs with Lucinda Williams at the Playhouse in Atlanta. Back in 87 I never thought I would be living in GA. Rick still had great hair!
Love this Dan Baird stuff. Nights of Mystery still gets me every time. Otis, next time you get with Dan for another interview would you please ask him about the old Dunk 'n Dine in Atlanta and also his Frank Sinatra story. Best wishes.
Having lived in Atlanta and waitressed in music clubs in the seventies, I'd love to hear musicians from Atlanta talk about that era Because of the predators and psychopaths out there, I wisely chose to eschew a music career. Hearing these tales would be great. Watched it from the sidelines by choice. Love to hear others perspective. So...any old stories about Buckhead, Stein Club, Alex Cooley's, Richards on Monroe Etc As a writer it's always great to listen to others stories. Appreciate you sharing .💯🐦💐🌹🪶
Dan is one of my favorite people on Otis' channel, for sure. He can really put you in the place when something happened. A great storyteller but probably also has something to do with his artist/writer's mind. Always liked the Georgia Satellites, you could tell even back then they were a real band with real people in it, not a plastic imitation. A great song I still have in rotation today, always wanted to hear the backstory. Always good to know and see a simple song from humble beginnings can still provide a decent livable wage (or maybe a little more lol) for a songwriter (as it should be). Thanks again Otis and Dan
Dan Baird is one of my "Holy Trinity" of my songwriters, with Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson being the other two. Just an incredible songwriter and one of the most underrated ones, at that. "Don't Open That Door" is one of my favorites that only die hard Dan Fans really know of. It's such a funny song and the guitar playing on it is just perfect.
Red Light or Battleship Chains…but that’s today. That album was the soundtrack to a summer for me so I have moments with every single song on it. Hard to believe not only that it has been so long…but I was actually a kid once!
I used to play bass in a cover band, we would always do "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" in the 1st set... I LOVE the bassline, it has that fat & greasy groove that got them booties shakin' !!!
Such a cool guy, being interviewed by a cool guy. For my generation, every stripper danced to "Keep your Hands to Yourself", and "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles...at least that's what I'm told. Peace.
Dan was a big influence on me. That first Satellites album came out just before I got my first guitar at 13. The band was kinda done by the time I was able to start going to concerts, so I never got to see them live. Finally got to see Dan with Homemade Sin in 2019. Told my boss not to schedule me that night because I was going to the show. She said no one gets days off during that time of year, so I reiterated I was going to the show regardless. She then said I wouldn't be working there anymore. To which I replied a 3rd time that I was going to that show. I felt kinda bad for the band because it was a Thursday, and the place was empty. Maybe 25 people. It was just basically not promoted. I got to talk to Dan for a bit and got some pictures with everyone in the band, but the dj was just too damn loud to talk comfortably. I did get to ask what amp he was using hidden behind a 2x12 cabinet(Orange Tiny Terror), and a few other gear related questions and compliments. To me, Dan has the best Telecaster sound since Don Rich, and I've stolen a lot from him(and Rick Richards) to develop "my" guitar sound. Thanks Dan!!!
Love Songs For the Hearing Impaired tour. circa 1992-ish. Me & a buddy sat at the bar with him at after a show @ The Vogue in Indy on a cold, snowy December night. It was so bad outside, the venue just stopped selling tix at the door and began letting ppl in for free due to the terrible conditions and scarcity of day-of-show attendees. I think my ears still bleed from that twin telly attack! Julie + Lucky, I Love You Period, Knocked Up, Dixie Beauxderaunt....Lyrical Genius!
One of my Favourite G.S. Songs is Second Chance, It was once described as the best Ronnie Lane song he never wrote, I Truly Love That Song , Maybe Do a talk with Dan about that tune ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏🌞
I fell in love with that album and especially Battleship Chains. One of the best concerts I ever saw was shortly after this came out the Satellites and the Del Fuegos opened for Tom Petty.
My all time favourite song. I have the lyrics to it framed on the wall. My band covers it (the crowd always loves it). It was even the “first dance” at my wedding!
I had been waiting for this…..great self control in how you have doled out these great stories. I remember going out and buying this record in the 80’s. It worked because it made sense; it sounded like it was time for this song. They were a great sounding band. It’s good to know you are both in the world.
Gotta say Keep Your Hands to Yourself is my favorite. But I also love Open All Night, Battleship Chains and Another Chance so much! A little after the Satellites I loved Dan's song I Love You Period. Used to play it, sometimes sing (for) and sometimes with this girl who was way outta my league I had a crush on. Never did get any.
2 of the best gigs I've ever seen have involved this man. The Georgia Satellites at The Town And Country in London and him solo plugging the Love Songs album in a tiny club just outside Reading in '92/93. Can't remember it's name, anyone reading this there as well and can remember what it was called?
Dan would say-If you got a drink in your hand just stomp your foot. These guys did their thing in their terms. You don’t like it, don’t buy it. I was crazy about. Every time they hit Bogarts in Cincy, I managed to scrape together enough coins to get in and get drunk
It may or may not be Great Art (whatever the hell that means)... but I'll tell you what, bar crowds *love* to hear it played live. One of those great simple songs that really gets people on their feet.
It's an obscure one I suppose, but my favorite of theirs is "Golden Light" from the first album, which I think was the B-side to the "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" 45.
Otis you are the man ! Love this Dude from, The satellites, Homemade Sin, and Solo. I was born 61 Dad raised me right on High Octane RocknRoll. This man and his bandmates were one of the very few bright spots in those days , the MTV New Years Eve show was Insane ,love Rick Richards too ! I gotta go railroad steel for my favorite ! Thanx Otis I've been diggin your Jam too Keep doin what you do Brother p.s. love the Kenny Vaughn stuff also
The first LP was the one that started it big time, KYHTY and Sheils favorites. Fortunate to attend the last DB&HMS show @ Bannermans in Edinburgh. DB and band were sensational
Chub The Temple played this song for 5 years, it was just so much fun and people danced every time. Not just a little, but packed the dance floor. I loved singing this blues rock tune, it just fit my style. I have a couple live versions that kick ass. This is a great story from the writer. Thanks Otis >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Luv Dan Baird's music. I buy as much as I can come across. Hiis music always satisfies! I also saw a 3+hrs interview he did with (I think)Everyone Loves Guitar. Keep Rockin' Dan!
That was a great song he wrote, and I've just seen the vid where he tells how he met my hero, Steve Marriott, and eventually bought that guitar off him for $250. It was Steves's when he wrote and sang the classic 'Tin Soldier.'
That was a great interview. I'm a musician, and a casual fan of his music, but I could totally hang out with Dan Baird. He reminds me of a lot of my friends, he'd fit right in.
Great to hear Dan is doing good, and he can hire a lawn guy. There are so many great songs on that first album, going to have to back and review to choose.
I saw Dan Baird and Homemade Sin at the White Rabbit Cabaret there in Fountain Square in the fall of 2019. Man they were great! He had Warner E. Hodges playing guitar with him.
I was still living in Nashville, so I missed that one. That was the first time Warner played a gig in Indiana since the mid 80s. Jason and the Scorchers played the Arlington Theater in 1985-ish. There were about 15 people there and I was one of them. I'm glad Warner had a good time in Fountain Square. : )
My favorite Satellites tune? Easy. Red Light. My favorite Satellites show? At the Hideaway in Murfreesboro, TN shortly before there first album was released. Tiny, tiny room with a great opening act, the Blind Farmers from Hell.
The Georgia Satellites were one of the greatest Rock N Roll bands of all time. They influenced lots of artists that ended up become way bigger and more well known than Dan and the guys. " In the Land of Salvation and Sin" is my favorite record by The Georgia Satellites. It's in my top 5 greatest Rock albums ever. The liner notes of the album mentioned several other bands and artists that the guys liked or had toured with Drivin N Cryin, Ramones, Replacements, The Del Lords, etc. I bought records from all of the band's and artists and they were all great and that helped form my musical tastes to this day.
Like many commenters below my band always included this song in our repertoire (1st song 2nd set - the now it's time to dance set) and it never failed to please. It's a classic rock staple, and I never tired of playing this tune. Dan is clearly a regular guy who had a regular job who had that Divine Intervention we wanna be song writers pray comes our way. I love any story about how the "song wrote itself". Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Thank you Otis!!!
67?Wow!You look great Dude,I saw you do this in L.A.in the ole days,on a Scorchers tour.All,Y'all were great ,Id Love to hear about my favorite by you,Battleship chains.
There's really to many to name one but 'All over but the cryin' comes to mind I could listen to Dan tell stories all night as well as the Georgia Satellites definitely one of the bands I listened to a lot back in the 80's.
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"I didn't know the Ball would go that far."
Great quote.
Dan Baird is just a terrifically nice guy. I'm in the band Scott Manery & The Barnburners out of Sarnia Canada. We've had some good luck, a bit of success and a few CD's out. On our last CD we reached out to Dan, and sent him a MP3's of Scott's original named "Steel Driving Man".
We'll Dan got back to us quickly, liked the song, and sang harmony and played acoustic on it too!!
A nicer guy that get's mentioned at every show we play. Thanks Dan, and Otis for this one!
That's tremendous! : )
Aw, you're choking me up here!
There are a few guys I’d like to spend a day just hanging out and Dan is one them.
That guitar tone he talks about is one of the best sounding on any album.
Dan has always had great guitar tones. His guitar sounds on his home recordings are better than most major release stuff. He has great instincts for what rock and roll guitar should sound like.
Battleship chains is my go to Satellites song
I've had that tone in the back of my mind forever. Last year, I finally bought my first Tele and a Fender tube amp at age 54. Didn't know about the Echoplex - but will now be investigating. When Dan speaks you gotta listen! The Satellites, John Hiatt and Los Lobos basically saved rock n roll for this Canadian boy in the 80s.
"Hell, I've even broken down and gotten a yard man!" Awesome.
I love Battleship Chains big time!
Killer tune. Underated band. I love em.
Written by Terry Anderson of, The Woods, Fabulous Knobs, and Olympic Ass Kicking Team I do beleive.
I always liked that tune.
Damn right ..In my bands its I always sang and played...
Me too ❤
I love their version of the Beatles “Don’t pass me by”
I’ve had the pleasure to grace…and in some cases, disgrace the very same stages as some of my heroes. Meeting one’s heroes can be pretty sketchy, it doesn’t usually turn out as one would hope, but that’s another story.
Me and the boys were fortunate to open for Ol’ Uncle Dan Baird and his band. It was in one of those old school road houses that are pretty much extinct now a days. On that particular night, Dan Baird carried himself with dignity, grace, and respect. Then he, and his mates proceeded to absolutely blow the roof off that joint, rock n roll at its best!
The little snapshot of that night, as well as this video…reaffirms the joys that rock n roll can bring.
Thanks,
I saw the ‘GA Satellites’ w/‘Jason and The Scorchers’ at the LONGHORN BALLROOM in Dallas,TX in 87’. What a show!
I saw the Satellites with JATS on that same tour at a theater in St. Louis, the name of which is lost in the mists of time. It was a theater in the round, featuring a slowly rotating stage. Dan was not by any means a stationary figure while on stage. During their set, Dan, either because he failed to appreciate the round stage or that it was moving, or both, was racing around during a particular song and crashed off the stage in a rather dramatic fashion. He climbed back up with a sheepish grin and went right back to work, none the worse for wear. The band did not miss a beat. Another great highlight of that show was Jason handing the mic over to a fan who was singing along with the opening to Broken Whiskey Glass. He said “here, you sing it” and the kid nailed it perfectly. Warner even shook his hand. Hail, hail, Rock and Roll!
I've always thought that "I Love You, Period" is one of the greatest examples of Rock and Roll poetry out there; it stands up there with those 2-minute blasts of energy from Chuck Berry or the Rolling Stones. "Short and Screech" instead of Short and Sweet is the way to go.
I wish I could hear Danny talk about some old Atlanta groups like Hydra or the Fans. I lived there for a decade a lifetime ago, and I heard LOTS of great stories.
Love when YOU share stories, Otis. Thanks for sharing these treasures with us.
I have to agree with on “I Love You, Period”.
Thanks for the mention...I looked it up to listen to and love it...greetings from South Africa
Have a listen to the channel Professor of Rock...he is excellent at annalizing Rock music of old. The backstories are riveting to me.
that was written by terry anderson, so was battleship chains. they played together in the yahoos.
In the late '80's, I led a band in Wilmington, North Carolina. We did my originals and a select group of covers, including "Keep Your Hands To Yourself" which was always a crowd pleaser. I'm pretty sure we learned "Battleship Chains", too, as the USS North Carolina was docked just down the street.
Wilmington, home of Ryan Adams, the greatest singer songwriter of his generation.
Did you know a guy named Bobby Nichols at all?
@@al1665 Actually he's from Jacksonville, NC if I'm not mistaken.
@@elliottcrews4997 You are correct, he's from Jacksonville NC. I just saw him last Friday night in Atlanta doing an acoustic show. Such a talent.
I adored "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" the moment I heard it, simply because it sounded like the great song the Rolling Stones had tried to record for about 15 years. This is how much appeal it had -- even my mom, who's no big rock fan, loved it.
One of my top 10 lifetimes favorites and I was 17 in 69 when me and a friend hitchhiker to Woodstock so you know I crank it up to 10, and sing along whenever I hear it
Otis and his interviews are excellent. Otis lets people with real stories and educated opinions speak without playing interview celebrity.
Many years ago in Portland, Or, the Sattelites were opening a (coliseum venue) show for Hank Williams Jr.
This obviously did not satisfy their appetite for a full evening of RnR exercise! So they played a show a bit later at a nefarious and infamous venue in Portland's Old Town district. It was either a $1.00 or $1.99 cover. The band played their asses off for nearly three hours. Within just a song or two you may as well have been in their own garage! Total abandon, the only people that may have had as much fun as this gnarled, overly seasoned sonic mercenary, was the band!! Thank you guys for a glorious night that still keepss me jumpin'!!!
Dan I hope you keep on doin fine. Keep Your Hands to Yourself was played at my wedding, my request, and I still play it several times a week. It's one if my proud-to-be-a-redneck songs :)
this man is a enlightened by rock and roll, there isn't a purer player, or better writer or human being on earth that understands what rock and roll is, what it can do, and how to do it. i wish he'd right a book. he is a zen master because of rock and roll. fact. i could prove it in a court of law.
I saw the Satellites at Illinois State University around 1988. I think they opened for The Outfield that night. He busted his lip on the mic the first song and bled the whole show. They ROCKED!!!
I was a mobile DJ for 33 years and Keep You Hands was one of a handful of songs that was a valuable tool to get people motivated in almost any situation, wedding reception, bar, whatever. So my thanks to Dan for providing that resource to use in my work. I am glad it allowed him to realize a comfortable living, he deserves it.
Setting aside "Keep Your Hands", I totally love "Battleship Chains."
Dan is a super cool dude, have very much enjoyed getting to meet him.
I've played" keep your hands to yourself " a thousand times. It's one of those songs you have to play to keep the dance floor going. Played it this past weekend and of course dance floor packed. And got paid. Lol
Georgia Satellite defines Atlanta on the 80’s. Thank you!
Man this song.... I got introduced to it from friends older sister in Perth Australia late 80's early 90's. It got played at every Friday/Saturday "piss up". Fun times, great memories.
As I sit here near 60 stumming your tunes on a 335 knock off .. thanks Dan .. you da best
That’s a great song, but that whole album really rocks. One of my favorite of all time.
Was getting another beverage at the bar at Hedgens when M E the bartender said "come on let's dance". The Satellites were playing "I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll" and Dan pulled us both on stage to sing the chorus. I remember the front window behind the stage was covered with a big piece of plywood because someone had broke it the week before while fighting. The back parking lot was a lot of fun too, the Satellites took long breaks between sets.
My fave Georgia Satellites song is their cover of The Woods Terry Anderson's Battleship Chains
One night at about 9:30 my buddy backed his van right up to my front door with his rear doors wide open and blasted Keep your hands through his monster system. Scared the shit out of the wife- but it only took me about 10sec to lock onto the groove...changed my life that night. We just covered it the other night at our local Blues jam- NEVER FAILS to drive the crowd insane...LOVE YOU GA SATellites
I'm 63 and I have the same retirement plan as Ole Dan here,... it's more than enough to stay at home and collect a few guitars and play the bars when you can finally get musicians to pay attention long enough to learn a few songs,... listening to Dan telling the story is delightful fer sure,... especially how he got Steve Mariott's Tele,... what a lucky guy! I build guitars now and Teles are fun to experiment with,... (not real Teles,... never real ones),... just the partscastors...!
All Over But the Cryin is definitely my favorite Georgia Satellites song.
Every guitar player has one song they play really well, Thanks, Dan...that's Dan and myself in my profile picture, London ontario 1988
A good survey crew is like a good power trio. It is similar to jamming. Cool to hear Dan's day job was surveying.
When I saw Dan and Homemade Sin in Atlanta around 2014-2015, he introduced this classic by saying, “It’s time to pay the mortgage.” Also, my wife would like to jokingly thank Dan for hearing loss she suffered upon seeing the Satellites play at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano in the late ‘80s.
"We're not gonna extend it or anything like that". THANK YOU! That's how you do it, folks. Almost every artist has worn out the extended thing. Nothing worse than a 10 minute drum solo or "crowd participation" in the middle of a good groovin' song.
"The One I am" is the title of my favorite song Dan did. Love songs for the hearing impaired is the one of my favorite albums of all time. I used to wonder why every song on it didn't become a legendary track. ( They did to me! ) I bought the cassette when it came out because my girlfriend liked "I Love you, Period." After hearing the whole album, it became the only cassette I listened to while driving for years. That cassette bit the dust and time wore on. Sometime around 2000 I went to buy a new copy and found no one had it. A record store clerk tried ordering it and found out it was out of print. I spent a few years looking in pawn shops and thrift store discount bins for a copy , but could never find it. It had been twenty years since I had heard anything except "Love you period." I never quit looking for that album. When the internet became a thing, I looked for it there and couldn't find it. Finally found it on the web around 09. The first listen after all those years was great. It was better than I was capable of knowing back in the eighties. It's back out there now. It seems it took the world at large awhile to figure out that was a classic album. Something I knew the first time I heard it. Dan Baird is one of a kind. He caught lightning in a bottle and Im glad he made it to a comfortable retirement. Rock til you drop, Y'all. Thanks Otis. You're a treasure, man.
Awesome! Ive loved this song since I was a teen. Im 54 lol. Makes me happy every time I hear it!
Our band started doing this song about 3 years ago and it quickly became a crowd favorite. When I come to the punch line my keyboard player sings it in a falsetto girlie voice and everybody cracks up. I love it!
I Played This Song When It Was Released in 1986 In A Band I Was In and It Was Always A Crowd Favorite !!! This Song Is One of Those Standards That Will Never Get Old !!!
Dan has such a great perspective on the success of the George Satellites and especially Keep Your Hands to Yourself. There are so many musicians who achieve some level of success and then get a real snobby attitude towards what helped them break through. Dan is humble, grateful and has a sense of humor about all of it.
Awesome video, Otis! I'm very happy that Dan has a retirement plan thanks to KYHTY. And I love his attitude of "always play the hit song". He is the real deal, one of my heroes indeed.
On a similar note, I saw a Steve Earle interview wherein he said to the fans (I'm paraphrasing), "Don't worry, we WILL play Copperhead Road. We play it every single gig. Relax. You don't have to scream for it through the rest of the show. We will play it, I promise."
My FIRST CONCERT!!! GEORGIA SATELLITES and HEART at Sandstone in Kansas i was 12!! Friend drummer Shane Goade went w me I had won tickets on the radio it was the amazing BAD ANIMALS Tour! Never will forget seeing Dan with the YAHOOS for an awesome show in St. Marks or so lower Manhattan a few days after 9-11 2001, i was one of two people at the show! Great album all around KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF was a massive video on MTV as well, still probably one of the all time greats..
Saw the the Georgia Satellites play at the Reading festival in 87. 30 years later I saw Rick Richards play a couple of songs with Lucinda Williams at the Playhouse in Atlanta. Back in 87 I never thought I would be living in GA. Rick still had great hair!
Love this Dan Baird stuff. Nights of Mystery still gets me every time. Otis, next time you get with Dan for another interview would you please ask him about the old Dunk 'n Dine in Atlanta and also his Frank Sinatra story. Best wishes.
Bertram, I'm with you...Nights of Mystery/Every Picture Tells a Story was the coup d'etat on that album. Amazingly overlooked, under appreciated!!!
Having lived in Atlanta and waitressed in music clubs in the seventies, I'd love to hear musicians from Atlanta talk about that era
Because of the predators and psychopaths out there, I wisely chose to eschew a music career.
Hearing these tales would be great.
Watched it from the sidelines by choice.
Love to hear others perspective.
So...any old stories about Buckhead, Stein Club, Alex Cooley's, Richards on Monroe
Etc
As a writer it's always great to listen to others stories.
Appreciate you sharing .💯🐦💐🌹🪶
Dan is one of my favorite people on Otis' channel, for sure. He can really put you in the place when something happened. A great storyteller but probably also has something to do with his artist/writer's mind.
Always liked the Georgia Satellites, you could tell even back then they were a real band with real people in it, not a plastic imitation. A great song I still have in rotation today, always wanted to hear the backstory. Always good to know and see a simple song from humble beginnings can still provide a decent livable wage (or maybe a little more lol) for a songwriter (as it should be).
Thanks again Otis and Dan
Thank you, Adam!
Great story. Great song. Seems like a great dude. Happy it's all gone so well for him.
Every song on the first album👍 I would always go back n forth on who was my favorite band, my mom would verify, Georgia Satellites & The Black Crowes😝
My favorite Georgia Satellites song is Railroad Steel... great tune ✌️
Thanks Otis. Railroad Steel is another killer
Thanks, Michael!
that's my favorite satellites tune... rocks like a mutha...
I've chatted with Dan briefly at some of his shows throughout the years. Incredibly nice, talented guy. Hope he's enjoying his retirement.
Dan Baird is one of my "Holy Trinity" of my songwriters, with Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson being the other two. Just an incredible songwriter and one of the most underrated ones, at that.
"Don't Open That Door" is one of my favorites that only die hard Dan Fans really know of. It's such a funny song and the guitar playing on it is just perfect.
I had to find it in my 'Dan Baird' song storage but, Yea! Cool song. Gonna listen to 'Out of Mothballs' all the way thru.
@@funkfan1751 One of his best albums, for sure.
Red Light or Battleship Chains…but that’s today. That album was the soundtrack to a summer for me so I have moments with every single song on it. Hard to believe not only that it has been so long…but I was actually a kid once!
Love the Georgia Satellites
Battleship Chains my Fav
Every song on that first album is pure gold! Thanks, Otis, for all you're doing with the videos!
I used to play bass in a cover band, we would always do "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" in the 1st set... I LOVE the bassline, it has that fat & greasy groove that got them booties shakin' !!!
Such a cool guy, being interviewed by a cool guy. For my generation, every stripper danced to "Keep your Hands to Yourself", and "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles...at least that's what I'm told. Peace.
Congratulations on making an all-time classic
Dan was a big influence on me. That first Satellites album came out just before I got my first guitar at 13. The band was kinda done by the time I was able to start going to concerts, so I never got to see them live. Finally got to see Dan with Homemade Sin in 2019. Told my boss not to schedule me that night because I was going to the show. She said no one gets days off during that time of year, so I reiterated I was going to the show regardless. She then said I wouldn't be working there anymore. To which I replied a 3rd time that I was going to that show. I felt kinda bad for the band because it was a Thursday, and the place was empty. Maybe 25 people. It was just basically not promoted. I got to talk to Dan for a bit and got some pictures with everyone in the band, but the dj was just too damn loud to talk comfortably. I did get to ask what amp he was using hidden behind a 2x12 cabinet(Orange Tiny Terror), and a few other gear related questions and compliments.
To me, Dan has the best Telecaster sound since Don Rich, and I've stolen a lot from him(and Rick Richards) to develop "my" guitar sound. Thanks Dan!!!
I love this story!!! who could not love this song?
Love Songs For the Hearing Impaired tour. circa 1992-ish. Me & a buddy sat at the bar with him at after a show @ The Vogue in Indy on a cold, snowy December night. It was so bad outside, the venue just stopped selling tix at the door and began letting ppl in for free due to the terrible conditions and scarcity of day-of-show attendees.
I think my ears still bleed from that twin telly attack!
Julie + Lucky, I Love You Period, Knocked Up, Dixie Beauxderaunt....Lyrical Genius!
One of my Favourite G.S. Songs is Second Chance, It was once described as the best Ronnie Lane song he never wrote, I Truly Love That Song , Maybe Do a talk with Dan about that tune ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏🌞
I fell in love with that album and especially Battleship Chains. One of the best concerts I ever saw was shortly after this came out the Satellites and the Del Fuegos opened for Tom Petty.
My all time favourite song. I have the lyrics to it framed on the wall. My band covers it (the crowd always loves it). It was even the “first dance” at my wedding!
I had been waiting for this…..great self control in how you have doled out these great stories. I remember going out and buying this record in the 80’s. It worked because it made sense; it sounded like it was time for this song. They were a great sounding band. It’s good to know you are both in the world.
Thank you!
Seen these guys at Dapto leagues club ( Wollongong Australia 🇦🇺) back in the day , Awesome 👌 👏
Keep you hands to yourself is a banger!
Got to hand it to guys like this who are smart with their money.
Gotta say Keep Your Hands to Yourself is my favorite. But I also love Open All Night, Battleship Chains and Another Chance so much! A little after the Satellites I loved Dan's song I Love You Period. Used to play it, sometimes sing (for) and sometimes with this girl who was way outta my league I had a crush on. Never did get any.
2 of the best gigs I've ever seen have involved this man. The Georgia Satellites at The Town And Country in London and him solo plugging the Love Songs album in a tiny club just outside Reading in '92/93. Can't remember it's name, anyone reading this there as well and can remember what it was called?
i absolutely love "Another Chance" 🤩
I love how they used to cover “its only rock and roll” in the middle of it when they played live. SUPER COOL!! It fits the song perfectly!
Dan would say-If you got a drink in your hand just stomp your foot.
These guys did their thing in their terms. You don’t like it, don’t buy it.
I was crazy about. Every time they hit Bogarts in Cincy, I managed to scrape together enough coins to get in and get drunk
It may or may not be Great Art (whatever the hell that means)... but I'll tell you what, bar crowds *love* to hear it played live. One of those great simple songs that really gets people on their feet.
It's an obscure one I suppose, but my favorite of theirs is "Golden Light" from the first album, which I think was the B-side to the "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" 45.
Absolutely oh my God yes.
Otis you are the man ! Love this Dude from, The satellites, Homemade Sin, and Solo. I was born 61 Dad raised me right on High Octane RocknRoll. This man and his bandmates were one of the very few bright spots in those days , the MTV New Years Eve show was Insane ,love Rick Richards too ! I gotta go railroad steel for my favorite ! Thanx Otis I've been diggin your Jam too Keep doin what you do Brother p.s. love the Kenny Vaughn stuff also
First time i heard this song i fell in love with and that style of music.
Cool story. That song is perfect. A perfect rock song.
I saw Georgia Satellites open for 38 Special in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The first LP was the one that started it big time, KYHTY and Sheils favorites. Fortunate to attend the last DB&HMS show @ Bannermans in Edinburgh. DB and band were sensational
Chub The Temple played this song for 5 years, it was just so much fun and people danced every time. Not just a little, but packed the dance floor. I loved singing this blues rock tune, it just fit my style. I have a couple live versions that kick ass. This is a great story from the writer. Thanks Otis >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Great story of one of my all time favourite tunes from my all time favourite band, that band changed everything for me. Dan is the man.
Luv Dan Baird's music. I buy as much as I can come across. Hiis music always satisfies! I also saw a 3+hrs interview he did with (I think)Everyone Loves Guitar. Keep Rockin' Dan!
Fun song, a bar band classic, I know I played it a ton...wasn't Dan Baird in Bobby Keys' band at the end of his career ?
That was a great song he wrote, and I've just seen the vid where he tells how he met my hero,
Steve Marriott, and eventually bought that guitar off him for $250. It was Steves's when he wrote and sang
the classic 'Tin Soldier.'
That was a great interview. I'm a musician, and a casual fan of his music, but I could totally hang out with Dan Baird. He reminds me of a lot of my friends, he'd fit right in.
Great song. I did it for years, just as close to the record as I could.
Great to hear Dan is doing good, and he can hire a lawn guy. There are so many great songs on that first album, going to have to back and review to choose.
I saw Dan Baird and Homemade Sin at the White Rabbit Cabaret there in Fountain Square in the fall of 2019. Man they were great! He had Warner E. Hodges playing guitar with him.
I was still living in Nashville, so I missed that one. That was the first time Warner played a gig in Indiana since the mid 80s. Jason and the Scorchers played the Arlington Theater in 1985-ish. There were about 15 people there and I was one of them. I'm glad Warner had a good time in Fountain Square. : )
" I didn't know the ball would go that far." LOL. Great story. Nice shirt there Dan!! Love the Gear chat!!!
Dan Baird is one of the Best frontmen I’ve ever seen live!!! I love this story!!!!
Awsome story. Good for him.
I love ya period!
My favorite Satellites tune? Easy. Red Light. My favorite Satellites show? At the Hideaway in Murfreesboro, TN shortly before there first album was released. Tiny, tiny room with a great opening act, the Blind Farmers from Hell.
My karaoke song every time here in Australia I remember when it was number 1 in New Zealand for weeks in 1986
Thank you for posting Otis, great to hear how Dan wrote the song on the bus. My favorite from Dan and the Satellites is All Over But The Crying.
The Georgia Satellites were one of the greatest Rock N Roll bands of all time. They influenced lots of artists that ended up become way bigger and more well known than Dan and the guys. " In the Land of Salvation and Sin" is my favorite record by The Georgia Satellites. It's in my top 5 greatest Rock albums ever. The liner notes of the album mentioned several other bands and artists that the guys liked or had toured with Drivin N Cryin, Ramones, Replacements, The Del Lords, etc. I bought records from all of the band's and artists and they were all great and that helped form my musical tastes to this day.
Great story
Couldn't pass this one up
I've been lovin that song since the minute it came out
"Hell, I've even broken down and gotten a yard man!" Laughed out loud at that one...
Like many commenters below my band always included this song in our repertoire (1st song 2nd set - the now it's time to dance set) and it never failed to please. It's a classic rock staple, and I never tired of playing this tune. Dan is clearly a regular guy who had a regular job who had that Divine Intervention we wanna be song writers pray comes our way. I love any story about how the "song wrote itself". Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Thank you Otis!!!
Always love hearing these stories where a special song seems to be a gift that writes itself. That’s a rockin song too.
67?Wow!You look great Dude,I saw you do this in L.A.in the ole days,on a Scorchers tour.All,Y'all were great ,Id Love to hear about my favorite by you,Battleship chains.
There's really to many to name one but 'All over but the cryin' comes to mind I could listen to Dan tell stories all night as well as the Georgia Satellites definitely one of the bands I listened to a lot back in the 80's.