Johnny Winter performed on The Midnight Special July 6, 1973 Follow us on Social Media: / themidnightspecialtvshow / themidnightspecialtvshow / themidnightspecialtvshow / tmstvshow
First time I heard Johnny was at a friends who had just bought this new album, “Johnny Winter And, Live”. Absolutely incredible. Been a fan ever since. They always talk about Clapton, Beck and Hendrix as the Guitar Gods, but Johnny was right there. Ialways got the feeling he just wanted to play. Fame meant nothing to him. A sad day when he passed.
It was the same for me.....a friend's brother bought that album and then I borrowed it........first song I ever played at age 14 on my parent's stereo.......that was the beginning for me........
The 'Live Johnny Winter And' album was worn out at our parties when we were teenagers.It was continously on rotation.RIP Johnny and Randy Jo Hobbs and a shout out to Rick Derringer and Bobby Caldwell.
Johnny just loved this song. He usually always played it at some point during his concerts. To be honest he takes this Rolling Stones cover to a WHOLE other level.🔥❤️🔥♨️🎸
@@onatdolekoglu his Columbia deal? It’s probably in his book raisin cane. I don’t recall where I heard it. Steve Paul recognized his immense talent, highest $$ deal of a solo guitarist at the time
You think he spent some of that record deal money on the bands stage attire? Johnny went all out with the jewels. Probably said “ if we’re gonna be live on national television we’re going to be looking good while kicking ass”.
That's hard to believe. With all the stiffs they put in there. I don't think Edgar is either. The both of them together would surely draw attention to the hall in Cleveland. With those two, Rick Derringer would be appropriate.
I was lucky enough to meet Johnny at LAX, as we were on the same flight. He was so gracious. Maybe because we were both from Texas... but think because he was just a genuinely good person.
Probably because Johnny is a bluesman and the Rock and roll Hall of Fame don't recognize black people much or the art of Blues music. Probably because they don't know anything about Blues. 😎
My older stepbrother introduced me to the awesomness that was Johnny Winter through this song, as performed on "Johnny Winter And- Live"- still one of my all-time favorite live albums. As others have said here, he's on fire here- as usual.
Mid-70's, I was a DJ at a small radio station in my hometown. We had a couple of singles from Johnny Winter And - Live, "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and " Johnny B. Goode". That was my introduction to Johnny. I'm quite thankful that, just a couple of years or so before his death, I was able to see him perform live at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Birchmere's a different kind of venue, basically dinner theater style, and only seats about 200 or so. You sit at tables, and can order food before the show and drinks. First come, first seated, people line up at the door before opening. As you file in, you get a number (whether you pre-bought a ticket or buy at the door). When they open the actual venue, you're seated in that order. So, come early and wait to have your choice of seating. Small place, though, so any seat is closer than you would be anywhere else. We went early for Johnny, got a seat at one of the tables next to the stage. The far end of the table, so we were about 4 seats away from the stage. Johnny's stool was centered on the table that was behind me. Sadly, at that point he wasn't moving very well, nothing at all like in this video. He hobbled out on stage, led by an assistant, who seated him and handed him his guitar. However, once he settled in, he came alive playing. Hadn't lost a lick. Just did it all sitting down. Awesome show. They even went through the encore pantomime of "leaving the stage". Except, he just hobbled over to the corner and huddled up with the others. Then returned to center stage for the encore. However, even as bad as his physical health appeared to be, he still kicked ass playing that guitar, and I'm very thankful I got to see him.
@brolinofvandar I also saw Johnny Winter late in his career. He was the headliner at a Blues Festival in the Midwest. He could barely move, and needed help getting to his chair. Once he sat down and they handed him his guitar 🎸 he rocked us all, like nobody else can.
Some of those guitar licks were unreal. Lots of times when I hear Johnny play, I want to throw my guitar in the trash. I always bitch at it and say, stupid guitar, why can't you do that 😆
I listen him 1976 constantly one year in Library. I was ten and not knowing one word in english. Songs energies was great. Live in Finland. But that yell "Rock and Roll got me😂😎.
I took Johnny Winter and live-to school for record day when I was in the fifth grade; when the drum intro to 'Good Morning Little School Girl' played by the underrated Bobby Caldwell, led into those twin lead guitars my teacher looked like he had just seen a ghost!
Totally awesome! In 1973 I was 17, I listened to 2 albums of Johnny Winter, ans also to huge albums of the Stones, Doors, Hendrix, Dylan, Rory Gallagher etc.
I bought Johnny Winter's very first album, "The Progressive Blues Experiment" in 1969, which of course was the year he played Woodstock. Rolling Stone magazine ranks Winter 63rd of the world's top 100 guitarists. IMO, Johnny Winter is one of the greatest guitar players of all-time...much better than RSmag's ranking. With his unbelievable guitar work, plus his lead singing whilst playing, A N D his great song-writing, l consider Johnny Winter to be a music genius. R. I. P. Johnny 🎸🇨🇱 Winter
Thanks for this nice version. Since 50 years I am listening to a lot of music of almost any style. But from time to time there is a moment where I need just pure and raw music, no glamor and no glitter but played with devotion and excellence and than I play Johnny Winter. I had the honor to watch him live 3 times and he always was at 100% from first moment on. I always thought he and his guitar are one piece. RIP Johnny and thank you so much for your music.
No lip syncing here kiddies. This was from back when bands had to know how to play their instruments. Doubtful many of the popular bands today could pull this off. Balls to the wall!!
Although there are far fewer rock and roll bands now, there is less lip syncing now than back then. A lot of shows wouldn't have bands on unless they synced. And the only bands that lip sync now are bands from around this era, KISS, Motley Crue, etc. Theres tons of good music around today, you just have to look.
@@tylerthedestroyer5723 Few bands today have the energy of Johnny Winter right here. And whether they lip sync'd or not back then they could certainly pull it off. Nowaday with protools and cubase and logic etc most studio recordingds are all edited and cut and pasted together. I'm not sold on no lip syncing going on these days at live shows either. Not arguing with you but the classic bands grew up in the analog world. No studio gadgetry to fix stuff. They could play their instruments with no safety net under them
@@JQ127-c4e rock bands today do the same thing these guys did. Earthless, the Struts, the goddamn foo fighters and literally hundreds more bands that aren't ever on TV play all their own instruments, all their parts, and all their songs unassisted, high energy performances. Go to a show today, any rock show other than bands like motley Crue or KISS and you'll see it. People in the 60s and 70s used tons of studio effects and vocal manipulation. They invented it. They used to literally cut tape and put pieces together. Protools isn't magic. Players like Johnny still exist today, they're just in bars on Friday nights and not on the radio.
It's very cool seeing Susan Warford in the band. Great idea by Johnny to have her on stage with him. Thank you for posting this fantastic Midnight Special footage.
l looked her up and did not realize they had been married for several years. I like how she looks at him most of the time. You can tell she cared for him.
When I was in high school in the early 70's. Me and some friends were all into the music of the day. We started doing top ten lists for vocalists and guitarists and bass players and drummers and keyboards. Johnny Winter was always in my top ten for guitar. Awesomeness just oozes out of him. I love it. 😁👍🍺🇺🇸
I went and saw Johnny Live in 1986 in Melbourne Australia. I was still in High school!.My Younger brother came with me.. I had a choice that week of seeing Santana and Buddy Miles LIVE or JW. I chose JW. I made the right decision. He was very good and played about 6 songs over two hours. He played long guitar solos!
@@jaidanmckeich6883 Randy got treatment and counseling for his drug addiction and became active in his local church in Union City, IN. He is buried in St. Mary's Cemetery. Johnny Winter remained friends with Randy until his death and stated that he thought Randy had stopped doing drugs. Who knows for sure but the medical examiner report said his death was due to heart failure, he wasn't in good health. But, he was one heck of a bass player and made awesome music with many top notch musicians!
on the johnny winter and album, randy Jo just walks the dog on jumping jack flash, I saw randy jo, richard hughes with Johnny at the Greensboro coliseum in Jan '74. phenomenal concert. the loudest I ever heard. my ears rang for 3 days. super clean too.
I saw Johnny every chance I got! He was so great! I thought, as I did with Stevie Ray, they were better when they had a keyboard with them. The power trio just didn't work with them like it did with Cream. Clapton's better when he has people around him. Johnny was EASILY the BEST blues slide player of all time! He had NO peer when it came to that. He was the best! R.I.P John Dawson Winter! You will be missed!
Not sure Randy Jo Hobbs was underrated. Johnny Winter said he was great, Rick Derringer said he was great, and Jimi Hendrix said he was one of the best. Randy played with great musicians who were the center of attention. He didn't try to outshine them but played awesome, loud bass!
@@NH-ox1gr I wasn't talking about Randy.. But since you brought it up. A very low percentage of people watching this clip know who he was. I'm sure that if you don't consider Randy underated simply because Johnny, Rick and Jimi gave him a stamp of approval you feel the same way about Johnny. I won't go into why I think he's underappreciated but I do. He was incredible.
Great musician and sharp dresser JW! Who's the girl in the band ? Susan Warford Winter passed away at home with her family on October 3, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. Susan was 69 years old. Susan passed away due to metastatic lung cancer. Susan was born in Tampa, Florida to Earl Fleetwood Warford and Aileen Sayers Warford. She was the oldest of twins born on February 16, 1950. Susan spent her youth in Miami, Florida before moving to New York City in 1971. In 1972, Susan met the love of her life, Johnny Winter. Susan met Johnny while working as a personal driver for his manager, Steve Paul. They lived in New York City until 1999, when they moved to Easton, Connecticut. They had a happy life together traveling, nesting, and enjoying their home in Easton. Susan toured with Johnny in 1973 and played tambourine onstage as well as other percussion instruments. Touring was not the life for her as she enjoyed quieter pursuits. Susan was a talented photographer, ceramic artist, gardener, cook and rug hooker. Susan had a witty sense of humor and was intimidating to play at any card or word game. She had a smile that lit up the room. Susan volunteered as a candy striper in her youth and also volunteered at her church in New York City. Susan had a soft spot for cats and always adopted senior felines
Johnny was a guitar shredder, before they called that kind of playing shredding. I always say go back and listen to his performance at Woodstock, it was epic. ☮️🎸🎸🎸🎸
Saw him first on my 17th birthday at Manchester Free Trade Hall, we were front row and he obviously had the hots for my girl, we threw a big joint of weed up for him, he nodded for the roadie to get it and he stood at the side and blew it while Rick Derringer played an awesome solo, can't tell you how cool that memory is even now :)
What a great performance. Magic. I personally prefer the Johnny Winter And Live version, where Dobbs does the work of 2 drummers and you trade up from a cowbell player to Rick Derringer.
@@Onteo1 Thank you, I was wondering who that might be. I have seen her in another video from this period. I just realized that I meant Hobbs, not Dobbs, as I posted above.
@@ernestodelaserna9494 yes, thank you. I've had that backwards for decades, somehow. No glory for sidemen, I guess. It doesn't seem like that important of a bit of information, but I'm glad to have it set straight in my mind.
@@wjniemi Yes, the lineup for Live was Johnny Winter, Rick Derringer, Randy Jo Hobbs, and Bobby Caldwell on drums. Great group! The trio of Johnny, Hobbs, and Richard Hughes was awesome too!
That's what happened to mine! Saw him live about 6-7 times, starting in late 1970. First time he opened, followed by Small Faces, and the headliner, Three Dog Night. Haven't been the same since!
To me, it's Johnny and SRV and then everybody else. Not taking anything away from all the greats like Jimi, Page, Beck etc but I always felt Johnny and Stevie were on another level
