Anytime I feel like I need to really connect with him, not just with a jump up or fun song, this takes me back to the days, when music meant putting miles on the road and the duties of everyone in the band that made a real connection to the fans. I can feel them hitting site after site, loving what they're doing, but also being exhausted at times while they play their hearts out.
I moved from Cleveland to Arizona three years ago. But I’ll always be a Clevelander❤️❤️❤️. Michael Stanley was a blessing and still a blessing to the “The Land”. I still miss him!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶
So so many memories of Michael Stanley Gee and his music. Loved those days. The Palace, the Agora, the Coliseum and of course Blossom Music Center. This by far is my favorite song. The Lord uses the good ones and the bad ones use the Lord. Look forward to his concert in heaven.
MSB used to play to sold out clubs throughout the midwest and the "North Coast" they rocked the joint. If you grew-up in the late 70's that whole area was a treat back in the day. Jokers, Lincoln Park, the Agora, Cyrus Erie, MSB rocked it hard.
Hell yeah ! The Flats were rocking hard back then . Michael played a lot of openings for te more famous bands too in larger arenas. I remember a "thank you" concert by WMMS in the old Muni parking lot , and he brought down the house. Damn good times. :)
This is the acoustic format I was first introduced to msb at stambaugh auditorium and was never disappointed no matter how many times I saw them.RIP MICHAEL and the man who brought me in the fold,, RIP THOMAS
63 yrs old, new life for me in Panama starting in 2016, have some problems with my new lover, she has to make a difficult change. Struggles for me, pero, pero I remembered this song from my life in Akron as a young man..... it helps, and I know HE has a plan for us! Thanks MSB...
Happiness wrapped up in Music. MSB and Cleveland put the Music in me. Long live this Type of Artistry. Micheal is one of the finest writers and stage performers the world has not know. I could not figure out why most of the country has overlooked this Legend. I now live in Tampa and have for 16 years. I tune in Daily online to 98.5 NCX, Clevelands Classic rock to Hear this legend as a DJ in the Afternoons 2-7. Love this Live acoustic set. So much sentiment displayed by the 3 of them. Good Post!
Amen. There was something about his music when I first heard and saw at Agora - early 70's. Now I listen from Bocas DelToro, Panama - mucho otras have heard ahora tambien!
Gonna miss your presence on Earth 🌍, Loved the Moments too w/ Kenny Passarelli * Joe Vitale & Joe Walsh as a side kick 🦵. Dang shame I missed every concert w/ you & Jenn up at the plate ! R.I.P
I remember being at the battle of the bands at I think Solon High school, and I really fell in love with this music. I was at a party where Michael Gee attended in Chagrin Ohio. His real name being Michael Gee and his Father Stanley Gee started his career. I'll never understand why he never made it Nationally or even world-wide. The band was far beyond some of this crap that made it so much farther then him and for No "Good Reason"! Love MSB and I think this will also play at my funeral...lol
I had to walk away and cry. I first heard of the Michael Stanley Band because I lived in Yoselmite National park and my boyfriend was from Ohio. I fell in love with the Michael Stanley Band right away. I LOVED them!! Listening to th ese songs honeslty makes me cry. Great band. Great memories! Such an impact that after 30 years, I still looked them up on utube!
I adore this band. Northern Ohio signature and so much more. It was so nice to see Bob Pelander on a piano rather than an electronic keyboard. The violin was awesome, too. #cannevergetenough
just a rendezvous to take you to a lover who was then but never now. This song is one of the jewels of MSB. They used to play at the New Years Eve concerts for a time. Stage Pass has to date the most incredible recording of this song. I ponder if this song is about holding on to the past.
Many thanks for sharing this brilliant acoustic version of one of my all-time anthems of this crazy business we call "show". MSB always rocked, and always will.
This was part of the soundtrack of my college years in Cleveland in the 1970s. I was a pretty good rock and ice climber by the standards of the day, but "You'd better know the way back down" would pop into my head unbidden when I pushed my limits too hard and got into a scary situation. 😃
While at Baldwin-Wallace I was studying broadcasting. Had my own show on the college station and did an internship at WMMS. I met MSB at their height. Saw them many times. The girls were mad about Michael.... envied that dude!
Thanks for posting this, first time I've heard it played acoustically, absolutely outstanding! I love the version on the lp Stage Pass, not quite sure but I think I like it even better acoustically! Love the MS band! 😀 PS: The more I listen to this acoustic version the more I like it, I think this version is better than the one on the album Stage Pass! 😁
I know why we in the Heartland got it. I don't understand how nobody else got it. It was very good music, a very good voice, and face it!... Incredibly recognizable musicians. Joe Walsh, Todd Rundgren, Clarence Clemens, Joe Vitale, David Osborne!
Same version he played before it was MSB. He played at Mennor (Mentor) High School in the early 70's as a solo act. This is in my opinion the best version of this song.
Back in the day when I was youg Cleveland was pure rock n roll. Now it's bullshit an era lost. As long as I live I am that rock n roll spirit Cleveland Ohio style.😐
It takes luck in addition to talent, Michael had tremendous talent and great band members as well, I guess he lacked the "luck." However, to really understand why Michael never made it "BIG" you really need to look at the competition he was up against at the time. Chicago, Kansas, Boston, Moody Blues and many many more.
I think their songwriting was a bit uneven, to be honest. But, as well, they were too diverse and musically talented for their own good. They did this opus, long and with all kinds of instruments, plus they did a lot of songs that were more pop rock. So, back then, those that liked pop rock didn't want to go to a more pure rock concert, and vice-versa. But, at any rate, the harmonies between the powerful blues-rasp of Stanley and the smooth, soulful tenor of Kevin Raleigh were some of the best in rock and roll, and worth the price of admission alone!
The north coast rocks, why did he move out of a great sound, I don,t care for his new stuff.May be a groupie, saw him many times and heard a song cut the bull---- and play a little rock and roll, I wish I could find it!!!!
After being bummed out Saturday, took a drive Sunday and hiked in North Florida then ended up for dinner at Stinky's Fish Camp in Santa Rosa Beach #30a and noticed a sign on the wall for Widespread Panic, for some reason it caught my eye and today I stumble across this comment watching a Michael Stanley video. Strange world sometimes. Now I gotta see Widespread Panic version.
