I'm 70 and used to play this at the club in the 70's. Packed over 100 on the dance floor.. One of my all time favorites.
@williammcbride5706
6 ай бұрын
74 years old and I still can't get enough of got a line...
@tomtrana3449
6 ай бұрын
I know what you mean ...
@ahole5388
6 ай бұрын
the song is infectious
@phayzyre1052
6 ай бұрын
Age is just a number, keep on rockin’! 🤘🏽😎🎸
@JBacon1698
6 ай бұрын
Yep, just got finished listening to The Blues Magoos another great band from the same era as us and Spirit too... kzitem.info/news/bejne/rJyp4IiNjGieeJg
@mortalclown3812
5 ай бұрын
Spring chick 66 in Jan, honey. These guys and Quicksilver Messenger Service were my favorites. We had the best music. Nothing close. Rock on. Paz y luz 💫🩵
@dennisguttrich7442
3 ай бұрын
I'm now 68 and always loved this song and this performance is MAGNIFICENT!
@awesometraveler
2 ай бұрын
I've watched this about 300 times and will keep coming back.
@thow5836
Ай бұрын
ikr?!
@Patricia-pq4jq
Ай бұрын
Me too
@JuanVasquez-gx2pu
Ай бұрын
I love these guys! Guitar 🎸 Land Holmes 🎸⚡⚡🎇🥁🎸🏜️🇺🇲
@nick56677
5 күн бұрын
So u watched it once for every band member?
@dmlong56
5 ай бұрын
This just never gets old. Love this! Jeff “Skunk” Baxter playing some rhythm and lead guitar. Great session musician! I look at Randy with bittersweetness. Lost in a riptide saving his son..son survived. What a hero! Wish these guys could have given us more brilliant music. Thanks for the music🎶❤️🕊️
@krisjay1558
4 ай бұрын
why is he sitting down? very unusual
@dmlong56
4 ай бұрын
Well,he sits for a short time but his legs are dancing! To me he’s just doing something out of the norm so peeps will say, “Why is he sitting down”?!😆❤️🎶
@BowdenSpace
4 ай бұрын
Yeah I THOUGHT that was Skunk. Great tune !
@harrisfoster1066
4 ай бұрын
Keith K from the Doobies
@dianegodbout2356
3 ай бұрын
it's sad because one can escape a riptide swimming parallel across it to get free
@510dani4
Ай бұрын
Class of '74 here, taking a walk back to the days of REAL rock and roll MUSIC.
@edgough9539
Ай бұрын
Class of '75 here, and yes REAL rock and Roll
@Robert-vs4sm
Ай бұрын
Thanks for giving me the details of coming out for my top 1000 songs
@robertferguson533
Ай бұрын
73 here. Same damn thing
@jimshoe402
Ай бұрын
Me Too 😁😁😁😁😁😁
@thinkingtoomuch7680
Ай бұрын
Also class of 74. Some boss music on all rock, R&B , soul, progressive stations around that time.
@KoolKevDev_67
19 күн бұрын
Was dreaming with this song playing in my head when i woke up! Too Cool, what a good dream!
@simba30
Жыл бұрын
Why this wonderful original group is not in the Hall of Fame. Randy California was a superstar and in the end a real life giving his own life to save his son from drowning. One of my favorite groups
@kb9788
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, Frank. If it was really about Rock n Roll he would be in there along with many others. BTW your In Love In Vain album is one of my favorites, love to crank that up on road trips, swings!
@jmharmon
Жыл бұрын
Damn straight on that!!!!!!!!!
@Mat_Gomez23
Жыл бұрын
Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame is a joke, they had rappers inducted in it… not Rock N Roll, just absolutely embarrassment
@phillip01ish
Жыл бұрын
During the Taurus trial with Led Zeppelin, I heard Spirit referred to as a "minor" and "forgotten" band that no one knows about anymore. I'm so glad there are many others beside me that appreciate their enduring music. You are right, Randy is a super-hero in his life and death
@shaunmcdonough9016
Жыл бұрын
People need to stop hoping for rock artists to be in the Hall of Fame in Cleveland. It's a total joke nowadays and not about rock and roll. If it was real, acts like Spirit and many others would be in it. Jann Wenner and Jon Landau (read his review of "Are You Experienced" some time for laughs) don't really like real rock and roll (except that which lines their own pockets) and they are the two people who have had the most influence on who gets in.
@bobmurray6697
2 жыл бұрын
Saw a concert in the 70’s Montrose, Spirit. Spooky Tooth and Humble pie.
@billwolgamott1910
2 жыл бұрын
I passed up Humble Pie & Frampton’s Camel in the early 70’s. What a mistake
@thomasburrow783
2 жыл бұрын
Probably for less than 10 bucks too...
@jaysantos536
2 жыл бұрын
@@billwolgamott1910 May 1973 I saw Frampton's Camel open for Slade at Majestic MOVIE theatre for $6.00 FRONT ROW!
@jaysantos536
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomasburrow783 May 1973 I saw Frampton's Camel open for Slade at Majestic MOVIE theatre in Dallas for $6.00 FRONT ROW!
@blairsterling6141
2 жыл бұрын
Those were great times !!! 70's..60's... girls were so loving and free.. girls were so kind and giving..... the world is so cold now..
@danabuch324
11 күн бұрын
Only Randy California could gather a group of musicians like this. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter absolutely rockin it and shredding the plexiglass.
@sierraseven3680
8 күн бұрын
He's the madman in the black shirt and light blue jeans, right? The video quality isn't very good, but it looks like him.
@danabuch324
8 күн бұрын
@@sierraseven3680 Yep, and notice he's playing a Plexiglas Telecaster
@lindabergman3127
Күн бұрын
It’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@stdio44.32
8 сағат бұрын
Skunk Baxter might have been doing a friendly nod to Randy California's Dan Armstrong lucite guitar. Not sure if he recorded the song with it, but there's a 1970 Spirit TV appearance on YT where California is playing it.
@barbarabeesley7451
Жыл бұрын
This is my #1 favorite song of all time by one of the most underrated groups ever to grace the stage! These guys were way ahead of their time, and their songs sound as fresh and wonderful today as they did many decades ago! ❤️
@ae2yosemitesamvp48
Жыл бұрын
I graduated from high school in 1966 and I remember Spirit and this song from the 60s. Is this the original band? I remember Fresh Garbage as well. Slap on the Ass and a hard hand shake too?
@barbarabeesley7451
Жыл бұрын
@@ae2yosemitesamvp48 yes....this is the original band
@KittyGrizGriz
Жыл бұрын
“Underrated” again? 😛
@barbarabeesley7451
Жыл бұрын
@@KittyGrizGriz what does that mean?
@JusSteve53
Жыл бұрын
Clear Spirit and 12 Dreams of DR Sardonicus
@VIRGONOMICS
2 жыл бұрын
3 Maraca Players 3 Cowbell 5-6 Drummers 13 Guitars 2 Basses 2-3 Keyboards , you can’t go wrong ….
@douglasslater5192
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. We had so I'm many great groups back then. We were so lucky.
@kenhuth1762
2 жыл бұрын
When the royalty checks went out they each got $1.50.
@mikerieck306
2 жыл бұрын
@@kenhuth1762 My thought exactly.
@The_Timinator
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah this had to have been one of those "Benefit" Concerts that were the "thing" in the 80's. (30 mid level musicians looking for FAME, I KNOW Jeff Baxter was AWESOME , but why was he here?) I'm pretty sure this was Rick Derringer 1:29, 1:57... the others players were probably from Blackfoot, Uriah Heep, Nazareth... bands I never paid attention too but, they opened for Rush, or Ted Nugent, even Robin Trower, so I kind of recognize the faces.
@The_Timinator
2 жыл бұрын
@T0r0nt056 The Worlds GREATEST Tambourine player is Ray Cooper and he plays in England with the Legends of Rock, Clapton, Beck and Page... here he is in all his glory. kzitem.info/news/bejne/qnmm3puujZp4aqg
@patrickconnaghan5117
9 ай бұрын
The guitar player playing behind Randy California is Bob Welch from Fleetwood Mac. Spirit lives 2023.
@KittyGrizGriz
7 ай бұрын
Love his “French Kiss” ‘78 album I still have it!
@mpojr
Жыл бұрын
Im 74 now and believe or not this was my generation
@giovanni2075
7 ай бұрын
Real musicians No gimmicks No auto tune no pre-recorded backing tracks Just kick ass Guitars Bass Drums percussion great harmonies Great lead singer Keep on Rocking !!
@jimburdin
Ай бұрын
i believe it! and it was mine too
@jmitch623
5 ай бұрын
74 yo and I listen once a day. Great rendition.
@heydadd
5 ай бұрын
72 and I play it often. o/
@hudly83
4 ай бұрын
Me too😂
@teanytraciable
3 ай бұрын
I'll be 54 soon and had forgotten about this song till a new friend about 10 years my senior ( wait , I said that right ,right ? 😂 Anyway he put it on the smart TV and I said ahhh Yes! Blasty from the pasty and I prob most assuredly was not a twinkle in my parents eyes yet when this came out but ❤ I love them. This. That. 😊 Everyone have the best day 🤘🤩
@PattyHamilton-kv1pz
2 ай бұрын
1984 what a party! Great performance. ❤Randy California we miss you. RIP
@jeffreykabik
2 ай бұрын
We lost Dickie Betts today
@PattyHamilton-kv1pz
2 ай бұрын
@@jeffreykabik Dickie Betts was a great talent. He lived to be 80 yo, not bad. RIP Mr. Dickie Betts.
@jerrynamirowski6713
2 ай бұрын
Love this song Wow
@andythelovely8053
4 ай бұрын
Ah…the soothing sounds of Mr. Randy California and Spirit. He had a silky smooth voice. Great stuff here!
@porgy
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I grew up listening to music like this.
@Patricia-pq4jq
3 ай бұрын
Me too
@bobthebear1246
2 жыл бұрын
This is what happens when you have written and recorded one of the greatest songs in Rock and Roll history: You get an incredible mega collab version years later that itself is a legendary classic. RIP Randy California. 🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻
@unclefuggly7149
2 жыл бұрын
Did I see Jeff Lynne in there?
@philcig
2 жыл бұрын
@@unclefuggly7149 Don't think so. But I saw Jeff Baxter, Bob Welch, and, I believe, Brian Setzer in the crowd.
@jaysantos536
2 жыл бұрын
EASILY a TOP TEN rock song of the 60s,
@normanbuffett4642
2 жыл бұрын
@@philcig I thought I saw Mick Ronson too
@1leadvocal
Жыл бұрын
@@normanbuffett4642 I don't think so. None of his mannerisms (he never looks down at his guitar) and I haven't seen him ever in a suit like that. Not to mention, stop the video andlook at his face. Not Mick. I wish I knew who it was, I think it's Howard Leese from Heart.
@DH-kl5rx
7 ай бұрын
I had the original back in 1968 while in high school. Always thought this was a great but wholly underrated song. Really liked this 1984 version.
@austinteutsch
Жыл бұрын
Having Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on stage with you ain't no bad deal either!!
@vaman5591
Жыл бұрын
That, my friends, is what I'm talkin bout!! Anybody that graduated from high school in the 70's danced to that one! Thank God it's still alive today! I"ma watch that again!
@williamdan7269
2 жыл бұрын
Jimi Hendrix named Randy Wolfe "Randy California". Randy perished when a riptide sucked him out to the sea. He saved his son during the ordeal. A real hero! And a Rock and Roll hero too!! I love Spirit! Dr. Sardonicus is a legendary album that is ingenious. This song "I Got A Line On You" is and will always be awesome!! The Zeps liked these guys allot too!!
@moritz0911
2 жыл бұрын
Randy want to save his son in Hawai- in the sea- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_California
@bikeman123
2 жыл бұрын
Page loved Spirit's Taurus so much he nicked the riff for Stairway.
@joeolson9251
Жыл бұрын
Led Zeppelin was the opening act for Spirit and Vanilla Fudge here in Denver CO 12-26-1968
@greeremalachi926
Жыл бұрын
I did too.............😀
@JohnnyNation
Жыл бұрын
I've read somewhere in the past that Hendrix actually wanted Randy C to come to England with him but his parents refused as he was underage at the time !!!###
@GaryHagar-or1gd
2 ай бұрын
At 63, this is one of the best if not the best music video ive ever seen. Every instrument definable and perfect continuity!!
@ginaquarles3476
Жыл бұрын
❤ Randy California one of the BEST voice's I've EVER heard... not to mention a "SUPER" cool guy & a totally RAGING guitarist!!! ❤❤❤❤ Greatful for these life long KILLER memories!!!
@angelaallen340
11 ай бұрын
Me also
@jackdavis8616
6 ай бұрын
I second that ❤
@steveludwig4200
3 ай бұрын
100%
@KittyGrizGriz
Жыл бұрын
Oh man, loved this song as a young teen growing up. This performance is firing on all cylinders!!! 👀 🍭 for dayyss too 😘! Whew!!!
@briansauer6695
Жыл бұрын
I loved the original as a kid, but I'm liking this version of it too, just not as much as I like the speeded up version. Sometimes it's nice to hear an alternate version. Motorhead has a few versions of their song "Motorhead". Lemmy, I believe, wrote it for Hawkwind when he was in the band and their version is sooo different, utilizing Saxophones and violins in it. Sounds REALLY cool!
@olly8
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like they're doing SLOWER version of a real Rocker. Tempo just way slow. Will listen a few more times to see if I like it or pass.
@lindabergman3127
10 ай бұрын
@@olly8might be because they’re kinda loaded😂
@surferpam1
7 ай бұрын
TURN IT UP!
@Toddzirra
Жыл бұрын
13th Dream (aka Spirit of '84): Randy California - Guitar, Vocals RIP (Spirit) Ed Cassidy - Percussion, Drums RIP (Spirit) Bob Welch - Guitar, Vocals RIP (Fleetwood Mac, solo) Joe Lala - Timbales RIP (Blues Image, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Bee Gees, actor in movies & TV) Bobby LaKind - Congas RIP (Doobies) Keith Knudsen - Percussion, Drums RIP (Doobies) Jerry Jumonville - Saxophone RIP (Rod Stewart, Doobies) Bruce Gary - Percussion, Vocals RIP (The Knack, session drummer) Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - Guitar (Steely Dan, Doobies) Jay Ferguson - Guitar, Vocals (Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne, solo) Howard Leese - Guitar (Heart, Paul Rodgers, Bad Co.) Gary Myrick - Guitar (John Waite, solo) Mark Andes - Bass, Vocals (Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne, Firefall, Heart) John Locke - Keyboards (Spirit, Nazareth) Neal Doughty - Keyboards (REO) Curly Smith - Percussion, Drums, Vocals (Jo Jo Gunne, Boston) Alan Gratzer - Percussion, Vocals (REO)
@witoman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@michaelwolf6424
Жыл бұрын
Didn't recognize Gary Myrick. He later formed a band called Gary Myrick and the Figures. Remember, "She talks in stereo".
@teanytraciable
3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤❤
@patrickpoland9223
2 ай бұрын
Awesome song !!
@DoofsterDan
Ай бұрын
Thank you!! Thought that was Baxter jumping around, later of the Doobies. Steely Dan, and a consultant to the Dept of Defense.
@jims5922
2 жыл бұрын
That's a whole lot of guitars! Love how animated and into it Skunk is! Loved Spirit and this song since I was a kid.
@brianbytheocean
2 жыл бұрын
this looks like 4 different bands met in the parking lot, smoked some weed and said let's see if we can ALL play at the same time.
@wjewell63
2 жыл бұрын
Ditto man. ..
@timbonczyk4116
2 жыл бұрын
I like blackfoots cover better
@PAKiller1
2 жыл бұрын
I liked Alice Coopers version best
@tcat7576
2 жыл бұрын
Skunk Baxter playing an old Dan Armstrong plexi! How cool is that?
@markcarrillo2445
Жыл бұрын
Keith Knudsen, Jeff Skunk, and Bobby LaKind from The Doobie Brothers assisting. You can't go wrong. Wonderful.
@donv21pa
Жыл бұрын
thank you - knew Skunk couldn't ID others
@PalmerEldritch23
Жыл бұрын
Bob Welch, Joe Lala, Bruce Gary (The Knack), and Howard Leese (Heart) too!
@catheline51
Жыл бұрын
I remember and loved that song, but don't remember anything else they did. Then they disappeared, or I stopped paying attn, maybe. This video shows there were some great musicians in that band. Are any of them now playing in other groups, anyone know? One last note: if captions did not indicate....there's no mistaking that was done sometime in the 80's, haha. The Big Hair Decade. Anyway, thank you for posting this!
@jmharmon
Жыл бұрын
Phukin A!!!!!!!
@harrisfoster1066
Жыл бұрын
Bob Welch...Joe Lala
@dennisoconnor-ol3hu
7 ай бұрын
holy cow - I haven't heard this song in years. This is AWESOME
@1blastman
2 жыл бұрын
"You know the winter's almost over and the summer's she's comin' on strong." One of my favorite lines of all time.
@ladyofthecreek279
2 жыл бұрын
Poetry 👏🏼
@anthonynelson9136
2 жыл бұрын
Just think how much more of a favorite it would be if you actually used the correct words instead of what you posted.
@Lg-cd5ls
2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonynelson9136 LOL
@dr.jamesolack8504
Жыл бұрын
@@anthonynelson9136 What’s your problem?
@anthonynelson9136
Жыл бұрын
@@dr.jamesolack8504 What do you mean?
@bagdadbob3391
6 ай бұрын
Newsflash. Spirit is officially inducted into the "People's" Hall of Fame. ❤❤❤❤❤
@hermanmunster714
Жыл бұрын
Full out rock. NO gimmicks here just lots of musical talent and a real groove. Bands today are not musicians they just ramble ballads. Spirit and real rockers like them have immense musical skill.
@msjoanofthearc
9 ай бұрын
SPIRIT...one of musics' finest!
@jimmyhobbs5029
8 ай бұрын
This hits like a sledgehammer!! Love it!
@marvinbellomy3874
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Those were the days when there was really great music that meant something and they played with heart and soul.
@debbieedwards711
9 ай бұрын
That's what I call Rock n roll! A real all star band! Rock On!❤
@edgough9539
Ай бұрын
One of the badass tunes of the decade and beyond, i crank this up big time, and hell im 67 years old
@lindabergman3127
Ай бұрын
Yep can’t listen to this Too loud❤❤❤❤
@marywatson4832
7 ай бұрын
Still an awesome song today.❤
@MrTomengle
7 ай бұрын
God Bless Randy California!
@lindabergman3127
7 ай бұрын
Loved him n this group of excellence singers n musicians 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@rebeccawagner4167
13 күн бұрын
This music 🎶 🎵 is straight up bad ass.This is what real rock and roll is supposed to sound like 🎉🎉. I'm so glad that I grew up with this type of music. It's simply the freaking best🎉🎉
@dave7015
Жыл бұрын
I forgot how clean and crisp this was! Randy California's vocals are just divine!
@rgsxyz1105
Жыл бұрын
I always thought it said... "I got a lot on you, babe"......like inside info, gossip etc....kind of liked it better that way....lol.....
@KittyGrizGriz
Жыл бұрын
@@rgsxyz1105think the “line” meant; in his line of vision…kinda sexy and to the point but who really knows…
@nick56677
Жыл бұрын
@KittyGrizGriz Yeah, that's what line meant. In other words, he has her in his sights locked on.
@Athena-999
10 ай бұрын
@@nick56677 Yes, that's what it means.
@rgsxyz1105
10 ай бұрын
@@KittyGrizGriz , yea but got and lot rhyme better... :)
@marlenedivia3994
Жыл бұрын
This is the best version of “I Got a Line on You” that I’ve heard so far! Love this!
@garyfowler6928
Жыл бұрын
FYI...there's a longer version of this same video out there somewhere. It last about 7 minutes and continues where this one ends. Seen it a number of years ago but it musta got yanked.
@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x
Жыл бұрын
Y E S, I agree. 😊
@lalremtluangakhawlhring8639
10 ай бұрын
@@garyfowler6928 this is the 7 minute version kzitem.info/news/bejne/t4uu0KyafqmWZGk
@marksauce2383
2 ай бұрын
Ditto...
@dwayneard5997
5 ай бұрын
Man..what an ..Awesome.. lineup...Jeff on guitar... Kenny on drums , Randy and all the 100 other guitarists .. Plus...Cowbells...Damn.....Mr Dilly love... Spirit !!! 👍🎸😎❤️
@Rich915
Жыл бұрын
Saw Spirit, Traffic & Moby Grape at SF’s Winterland 😱 We sure had it good…
@vegasaxeman
Жыл бұрын
There will NEVER be such heartfelt, soulful music produced like the music of the 60's and the 70's! There were NO STUPID RULES and everyone listened to everything! That's before the "powers to be" decided that we would be more controllable if they divided to conquer us... God bless and take care...
@timwebber8630
6 ай бұрын
Skunk: "Going live in 2-minutes. If nobody wants these last three lines on the mirror, can I finish them before we start?"
@mortalclown3812
5 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@virginiagrundman4012
Жыл бұрын
Changed my mind. This is one of the best versions ever.
@kimberlygraeber9215
Жыл бұрын
Check out jeff healy band. Their version is really rockin
@km6675
5 ай бұрын
Never tire of this song. Play the CD in my truck a lot. Never gets old.
@whiplash8277
Жыл бұрын
As a drummer, I was blown away to see all the percussionists rockin out on this song. Great band, great song.
@ronitennant5253
Жыл бұрын
Just the right amount of cowbell!
@rickhibdon11
10 ай бұрын
As a drummer..... how much would you have paid to shared the stage with this crew?
@fmmaj9noname332
10 ай бұрын
That old bald dude playing the drums was Randy's stepfather, Ed "Cas" Cassidy. He was known for those huge orchestral bass drums tilted on both sides. He was an ancient 44 years old when he started playing for 16 year old Randy's new band Spirit (after Randy had already been playing with Jimi Hendrix for a year or two). He passed away in 2012 aged 89, and is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest rock drummer.
@whiplash8277
10 ай бұрын
@@fmmaj9noname332 I did not know he'd passed recently.
@RobertHasselle
9 ай бұрын
Cassady was an awesome (and underrated) drummer!
@denabergman6543
8 ай бұрын
So much passion in their performances. The gift of joyful music to my ears.
@muffs55mercury61
8 ай бұрын
Song sounds just as great as the original recording 15 years earlier.
@patmcfadden6996
10 ай бұрын
My husband loved this group. He gave me the album in 1970. Every time I hear this song it makes me smile
@williemiller9793
Жыл бұрын
If I could I’d list this as the best rock video of all time !
@TCKiddd
Жыл бұрын
You can and it is.
@darrylevans520
Жыл бұрын
Randy was a Jimi Hendrix protégé' as you know. That in itself is a great story and how he almost went on tour with Jimi. You can hear Jimi's influence on the "Kapt. Kopter and the (Fabulous) Twirly Birds" album. "Downer" is one of my favorites, but "I Got A Line On You" is one of my ALL time favs. It one of those songs that reminds me of Summer and "girls". Thank You Randy.
@b.w.barbee2269
Жыл бұрын
AN ALLSTAR group of GREATS!!!..................Outstanding!!!.......PLAY...it...LOUD!!!.....RIP, My Good Buddy, Bob Welch!!!
@michaellazzeri2069
Жыл бұрын
What a rocker ! RIP to Randy, & all in this vid who have passed . Skunk's goin off the chain & I love it . -------------MJL, 75 y/o
@terrylemonde7049
Жыл бұрын
skunk gets into the musis and his guitar! always movin😁
@thomaswatt8995
Жыл бұрын
We were house band in aclub, summer of '69, doing Rascals, Hendrix, Cream, etc When we played this song, the place would go nuts!
@xaspirate8060
9 ай бұрын
Coulda knocked me over with a feather if you told me Jeff Baxter in this bandj !!!!! I love all his stuff--- hate to admit but if you told me he played on this I would have argued with you because it is too hard to distinguish on this particular song. IMHO.
@pepp4560
Жыл бұрын
I saw Spirit at the Circle Star Theater in San Mateo, CA in circa 1978 and again at a club in San Francisco in circa 1982. Great venues! And God, I loved that group! Their albums included some pretty crappy songs, but they also had many, many terrific songs, and they played their best songs in concert. A vastly underrated band with a wonderful legacy of music.
@KittyGrizGriz
Жыл бұрын
So Lucky!! Randy C. is a great frontman, absolutely love his voice, performance! Great band!!
@tixximmi1
Жыл бұрын
I loved Circle Star.
@chipusas1161
Жыл бұрын
That was at Stow Lake Boathouse in SF. Cassidys' birthday I remember, seems like seventy something at the time. Ahhh the good ole days
@pepp4560
Жыл бұрын
@@chipusas1161, thanks for your comment, but no, that must have been a different concert. The one we saw was in North Beach. I think it may have been at Bimbo's 365 Club.
@user-xi9kp8dg4n
7 ай бұрын
@@pepp4560 i remember the Bimbo's show...i can't remember if it was 82, maybe 83 as i was still drinking alot then..great show though
@TheRobbs
Жыл бұрын
Pure gold! What a performance!
@brianstelter7067
2 жыл бұрын
When Rock and Roll was fun. I lived it.
@glennhfriedman4571
14 күн бұрын
Skunk BaXTER on guitar and his chair was a treat .. Saw them in 1970 in London.. Hung with Randy for a couple of days.. Great guy
@Halfhyde
2 жыл бұрын
The version of this song played on the radio was good but this is amazing!
@haroldackermann7592
Жыл бұрын
Wow !!!! What a hoot !!! Some of the best collaborative percussion ever ❤️ Seen Deep Purple; Rory Gallagher and Fleetwood Mac in 73. Edmonton Alberta Canada. When Morrocan Gold Hash was aplenty. Acid, too.
@micheledubois6249
9 күн бұрын
63 and still dig this! Makes me dance around the house..
@SuperTallulah
5 ай бұрын
I got this album in High School way back in the day. It fell and broke and this was the only time in my life that I went right out and bought another one. What a great band.
@mortalclown3812
5 ай бұрын
I definitely understand. These guys and Quicksilver Messenger Service were sooo underrated ❤❤❤❤❤
@guyleffel5674
Жыл бұрын
This track is one of the first digital recordings of all time = why the sound is spot on. The singer, Randy Wolfe, was named Randy California by Jimi Hendrix while in his 1st band: Jimmy James and the Blue Flames. Interesting that Randy California wrote the guitar intro to Stairway To Heaven as the song "Taurus" which was copped by Jimmy Page after he saw the transfixed crowd reaction when Spirit was opening for Zeppelin and performed it (Zep of course never stole anything). Spirit was scheduled to open for Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock but was nixed by mgr. Lou Adler who must've been smoking something (he did discover Cheech Chong). The complete list of musicians performing live with Spirit are: Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Jimi Hendrix, Steely Dan, Doobie Bros.) - guitar Bob Welch (Fleetwood Mac, Bob Welsh) - guitar, vocals Joe Lala (Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr,,,) - percussion Matt Andes (Heart, Spirit, Jo Jo Gunn, Firefall) - guitar, vocals Howard Leese (Heart, Bad Company) - guitar Gary Myrick (Stevie Wonder. Eagles...) - guitar Neal Doughty (REO Speedwagon) - keyboards Jerry Jumonville (Doobie Bros, Rod Stewart...) - saxophone Curly Smith (Boston, The Who...) - percussion, drums, vocals Keith Knudsen (Doobie Bros.) - percussion, drums Bruce Gary (Rod Stewart, Johnny Lee Hooker...) - percussion, vocals Alan Gratzer (REO Speedwagon) - percussion, vocals Bobby LaKind - (Doobie Bros.) - percussion
@juansurfcity1605
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the complete list, Guy! sure you noticed jay ferguson and john locke are not there... I spotted skunk, welch and lala, and some i couldn't name... grew up in santa monica/malibu area and saw spirit a few times; (including at the Corral there in the canyon) definitely great! they lived in topanga right near the center by the creek... I was at the "reunion" show at the santa monica civic theater when a drunken (apparently) neil young wandered on to the stage and tried to sing harmony, and randy pushed him away, not knowing it was neil, and the resulting broo-ha-ha was said have have broken up the group for good...
@AlmostReady504
Жыл бұрын
Jumpin Jerry Jumonville Yeah yeah
@StandingStones1776-vb6zn
11 ай бұрын
hi Thank you for the list who is playing drums the bald dude in black ? he was in the original band right? i shoudl know more about this band then just a couple songs but they didnt get air play here back in the 70's like they should have just like Arthur Lee and Love.. two LA bands. Another band that was just underthe radar was the Music Machine but they were considered a One Hit Wonder but had some great music...
@KittyGrizGriz
11 ай бұрын
@@StandingStones1776-vb6zn Ed Cassidy is the powerhouse drummer. He was Randy C’s step~father.
@StandingStones1776-vb6zn
11 ай бұрын
@@KittyGrizGriz thanks Kitty.. appreciate the answer
@johnstarke3081
Жыл бұрын
Thank you to the genius folks who had sense enough to film this back in the day. Magnificent!!!!
@The-Contractor
Жыл бұрын
An awesome band that personified great music for any era.
@1fastfoot1
Ай бұрын
Whoa….some depth to that sound there!!!
@hauntedhighway2166
2 жыл бұрын
Just a TOTAL CLASSIC song!! Love THIS rendition.....
@kyliemartinagamos9787
8 ай бұрын
Spirits " natures way" of creating songs way ahead of their time. Loved these group
@nick56677
Жыл бұрын
Band manager: "How many musicians do we need to do this song? Spirit: "Yes"
@MaySecond07
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! The Coke was flowing freely that night!!🎉
@Adulteducation8
6 ай бұрын
As an 11 year old, I discovered Thunder Island by Jay Ferguson, which stands as my all-time favorite song. His Shakedown Cruise a little over a year later in ‘79 is way up there too. Then I discovered Jo Jo Gunne because I had heard Run Run Run. Then, it was Spirit. I remember seeing this video on MTV, and I recognize Bob Welch, Jeff Skunk Baxter, and I think that was Graham Nash in the video as well. And Jay has gone on to so much success writing music for movies and tv - he wrote the theme to The Office and played all the instruments I believe. This video is a delight to see after so many years! And Spirit belongs in the Hall Of Fame, no doubt about it.
@dbeaus
Жыл бұрын
One of my top 5 and play at my funeral. Real Rock & Roll, no BS. I saw then in Chicago in a smaller venue and there was only 3 people in the band. Didn't matter, when they cut into this song, everybody was up and moving. They played it 3 times and no one wanted them to stop.
@lindabergman3127
10 ай бұрын
I know I would have been on my feet for this🔥🔥🔥🔥
@johnny69ify
8 ай бұрын
Was it at the Aragon Theater perhaps? I saw a lot of great shows there.
@dbeaus
Ай бұрын
@@johnny69ify no, it was small club pretty much at the end of their ride. Maybe 600 people. The Aragon was called the Cheetah.
@jeffreymars8062
10 күн бұрын
at bar venue. I got the warmest reception of all on this song!
@chilimacsting
5 ай бұрын
Saw em' in Albuquerque, 1968. Rocked.
@nickcupkovic5721
6 ай бұрын
These musicians are lots of fun that's what it's all about
@billbernhard3582
2 жыл бұрын
How much fun is this ? Git 'er dun ! Is anyone up there NOT smiling ?
@user-uq9rs8mr4w
6 ай бұрын
I’ve listened to Spirit for ever it seems. 12 dreams of Dr. Sardonicus is amazing
@mikefobear589
4 ай бұрын
This band didn't get the attention or repect that it deserved. America's top 40 culture.
@carlisle3469
2 жыл бұрын
Great performance Great Song Nice guitar riffs, all of it ROCKS!!!! Thanks Spirit!!!
@brianmiller2877
2 жыл бұрын
Randy’s voice is clear, strong, and with a range that hadn’t lost anything 15 years after the song’s release. He is missed. His song still rocks and always will!
@kaysmith5495
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I love his voice!
@ptownscribe1254
Жыл бұрын
Can't believe I don't know this, but Jay Ferguson didn't sing this song?
@brettrick8100
Жыл бұрын
Yeah,he was hitting his prime there.
@georgehopkins8139
9 ай бұрын
Yea, this song knocked it out of the park.... great musicians---SPIRIT!!
@gregfarnham5651
Жыл бұрын
The cow bell really makes this rock! :-)
@duffgordon9005
2 жыл бұрын
Randy LOVED sharing the stage!!! He knew what he had,,,,,
@rickhibdon11
Жыл бұрын
Randy was a showman of the highest order... Remember when music was THIS good?
@Longrider1
2 жыл бұрын
38 years and this still Rock 'n Roll!!!!
@rahkinrah1963
Жыл бұрын
Is that your age? If so congrats. This came out in 1969, 1970? It is 53 years now!
@vaman5591
Жыл бұрын
@@rahkinrah1963 And we were there! Sweet rockin on the fm dial!
@ellensugarmag3759
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely..................
@Longrider1
Жыл бұрын
@@rahkinrah1963 the video was 38 years old at that time. Yeah I know when the original release was, I lived that era, what I can remember of it!
@john-dz6wk
7 ай бұрын
I think this song was out in 1969 54 yrs.
@dennisrockbottomskelly7948
Жыл бұрын
OUR band covered this song in about 1975...always brought down the house! What Memories!!
@Christopher_Bachm
Жыл бұрын
I remember the song. I had no idea that they had so much talent. It must have been remarkable to hear live.
@stevenperry9400
2 жыл бұрын
Love this jam
@user-vi4lr6mg9g
6 ай бұрын
Saw Spirit at Reading rock in 77 or 78 they were a stand out. Great days. Never forgotten that moment. Stand tall guys. Legends.
@maryben-mcd6562
Жыл бұрын
Man fellas be jammin😆💯💖✌️love it!💗 TY for sharing👌😁
@kevinf4606
Жыл бұрын
That sure brings back memories. That's what rock was. What you just witnessed. Gives me a feeling inside that I can't explain. Wish I could do it all over again. Rock on!
@robinlewis5374
Жыл бұрын
Gm They are great! Zeppelin insisted they wrote the riff to Stair way to Heaven, good article from Rolling Stone article where Robert Plant let every body know all songs had doe, ray, me in them and he was very. O Zeppelin is one one of several bands thatdicbf .
@jamestonguet1737
2 жыл бұрын
I got to see them several times and chat with Randy after the show, miss him
@debtisgreat
6 ай бұрын
WOW, have I been in a cave or what! First time I've heard this rocker and blown away. Will now listen to their other music
@GettingOldBites420
8 ай бұрын
Love that song. Lead singer has great voice.
@KittyGrizGriz
8 ай бұрын
Randy California 🤩 he looked a lot like my college boyfriend w/some young John Travolta thrown in for some good~handsome measure! 😂
@RATCLIFFE-LISTENS
Жыл бұрын
From the 1st Lp Spirit with so many absolutely great songs to Dr. Sardonicus “we’ve got nothin to hide we’re to the same bride” Not only a good band but a truly great one. Lou Adler again finds talent and it kicks ass. Randy you just kept going with Ed ( a classic) RIP. Love em
@joelewing4498
2 жыл бұрын
I was in 7th or 8th grade when this tune hit the airwaves....LONG before this 1984 Video. I have NEVER heard it so ballsy in my life.....what a stroke of luck to have stumbled into this by accdt. OK.....who are the players here....got a mix of 2 or 3 bands I see. Damn this sounds so good.....even to a 67 yr. old rocker who still has that burning, rock SPIRIT. God Bless us all. jbeinarizona
@roadking99jokerst60
2 жыл бұрын
Always cool to run across a great tune that's been in your head for decades.
@maxp9793
2 жыл бұрын
I've been singing this song in my head for the last few days and I had to hear it, so I came here. This version is better than the original. Love the energy. 😀
@tundrawomansays5067
Жыл бұрын
68 gonna be 69 soon. Remember when we went to concerts and they actually sounded like the tune we heard on the air or the record? You can “OK, Boomer” all ya want: Admit it, some songs are simply timeless.
@randyanderson2161
Жыл бұрын
@@tundrawomansays5067 -- +1. I'm almost 72 and rockin' without a chair.
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