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In the mid 70s, whenever I'd have this song cranked on my stereo, my mom, a 5' Japanese woman who loved going to the dance clubs in the late 40s and 50s, would break out doing the jitterbug to this tune! Yes, the jitterbug!! I'd bust out laughing and ask her, "Why do you always start dancing whenever I play this song?" and she replied, "I can't help it, It makes me do it!!" She's been gone since 2000, but every time I hear this song, it reminds me of her and I can't help but laugh and smile. P.S. Love the fact that the lead has a missing tooth and not giving a damn! Real life...real music.
This is a beautiful story. Hold on to memories like this. It will keep you heart warm when you are lonely. My own mother would dance at the top of the stairs to, of all people.. Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen , whenever I played them on our stereo in daylight basement. Parents can be hours of fun!
100% love what you said. WIsh we you had a VHS tape of your mom doing the jitterbug to "MISSISSIPPI QUEEN", I'd watch that everyday. And AMEN about missing a tooth and not giving a damn < That might make a great song :) Throw that in "MISSISSIPI QUEEN, "MISSIN A TOOTH AND NOT GIVEN A DAMN".
Band was named Mountain cuz the lead singer, Leslie West, is a mountain of a man. He was also my neighbor in Santa CRuz, Ca in the mid-70s. Me and my friend were teenagers we'd go over to his place, smoke a bowl, and he showed us his extensive butterfly collection. Man had over 100 preserved butterflies and knew all their names!
The ONLY time I ever called a radio station to request a song was the summer of 1970, I was 11yrs old. As soon as they played it I'd call right back and say "Play it Again!"
Thats interesting...I always heard they got their name, at least partially. Because back in the day Leslie West was the size of a mountain. Over 300 pounds at one point, but then lost enough to look perfectly "normal", you know what I mean i'm not fat-shaming. Anyway I think that lifestyle contributed to him getting diabetes & losing a leg later in life, not sure. Anyway, sorry for rambling, your comment just got me to thinking, thanks man!
Freddy, the name came from two musicians who went to visit Leslie West at his mother’s house. She said he was two doors down that mountain of flesh on the bed.
Guitarist Leslie West suffered from weight problems and drug addiction for many years , he lost a lot of weight later in life but diabetes took a hold and he lost the lower part of one leg but kept touring despite it and passed away in 2020 aged 75. After Mountain split he and drummer Corky Lang formed a band with Jack Bruce of Cream, imaginatively title West Bruce and Lang
Aww. So sad. I didn't know that. Thanks for the info. My brother in law loved, Mountain. Actually, loved Leslie. I'm just now listening to his records.
Are you daffy!?? One of the most important bands in history!!! Influenced SOOOO many bands, UFO being one of the biggest! Leslie West's guitar tone is second to NONE!!! Felix Pappalardi was a GENIUS Arranger & Producer, he Produced CREAM for God-sake! Not to mention drummer Corky Laing, the human metronome..
Never seen this live version--outstanding as hell, with Leslie West doin that cool-ass scat singing at the end, and his unreal guitar tone and playing--sweet!
This was from Hershey Pennsylvania from The Show, a program put on by the newly formed PBS television company. They gathered 57 artist who were popular and invited high school-age kids to attend and listen to the artist to address the political and social issues of the day. This was in the fall of 1969 and is the same program that the Grand Funk Railroad live performance of Inside Looking Out was from, as well as the first television appearance of Jerry Jeff Walker singing Mr. Bo Jangles, which he wrote as well as Deon singing Abraham, Martin and John, and too many other great acts to list. I have four parts of the show saved that I found on RU-vid.
In Miami back in 1970 our band opened up Janis Joplin, BB King, Jethro Tull, Mountain and a few others. We opened for Mountain twice. Felix, the Bass player, also worked for Atlantic/Atco as an East coast talent scout. Long story, but he was going to sign our band in 6 months, but two months later our singer was killed. Still some great memories. I recall that Lesli's little finger seemed as big as a normal persons thumb, but he kicked ass on guitar. This version isn't the same as the record and other live versions which, to me are quite a bit better.
@@jacqueline4514 Thanks. That was as close as we got to "making it." The story behind it is a tad long but interesting, doing half an album at Criteria Recording Studios, walking in and seeing Greg Allman sitting in the lobby, etc, etc.
I saw them 1974 New Years Eve Felt Forum NYC. One of the best shows ever (and one hell of a New Years Eve). They ended the show with Mississippi Queen and Corky Lang the drummer on the downbeat would ping his stick off his cymbal at an angle that it would shoot out into the audience...grab another and keep doing it...aiming where he wanted it to go. And just to prove he had full control of where it went on the final note of the song he pinged it off the cymbal and it went straight up came down and Leslie West with out missing a beat reaches behind himself with his right hand ..catches the stick....gives it a spin and tosses it out in the audience. 😲🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
I actually road a train with them from Portland to Seattle back in 2004. Got to talking to them before even knowing who they were. After a wile I was like you guys are in a band. They said yes laughing. I said who are you. They said Mountain and I was like 🤔 huh. They said Mississippi Queen and I was like no way! I love that song. Great bunch of guys
This is the group that Ritchie Blackmore, Jimmie Page and others from Britain were blown away by, and wanted to emulate, this was the hardest rock that set the standard for the rest of the world to follow.
I saw Mountain at a huge nightclub in North Tampa in 77. Leslie West was so big his guitar strap kept coming off his guitar. He got so pissed he smashed his guitar on stage.
Saw Mountain in Houston, Texas as the main headliner with Black Sabbath as the opening band, when really, no one knew of Black Sabbath. Somewhere around 1970 or 71.
From 1969, Leslie West, one of the great Rock guitarists of the "Classic Rock": era. Great song. He just passed away at 75 I think, a couple of years ago. All of these great artists are passing away, and all are from the same era, and age group. At least we'll always have their music to enjoy. Thanks guys, keep em coming.,
Awesome! As good as this live performance was, the studio version is Iconic with a capitol "I" ! You'll definitely want to add it to your song library. It has to be one of the most hard hitting intros of all time!
This is Leslie West on vocals and lead guitar. This track is an absolute Rock Classic. It is partially attributed to the Heavy Metal which followed a few years later.
Now your talking! Muscular music. This is a man's band. I enjoy the melodic bass playing. What a combiation. This year I ordered their expanded Best of album a few days ago which was released 50 years ago this month. Should be arriving today. What a crazy coincidence. Last surviving member is the durmmer Corky Laing.
Leslie "Mountain" West - guitar, vocals, Felix Pappalardi - bass, vocals, Corky Laing - drums, and Steve Knight - keyboards. They were a New York (Long Island) band. The band lasted from 1969-1972 before breaking up (drugs and road fatigue). West reconstituted the band in 1973 with Allan Schwarzberg - drums and Bob Mann - bass Consider the tracks, "Nantucket Sleighride," Theme from an Imaginary Western," "Land of Milk and Honey," or "Once In My Life"
Leslie West, this has always been one of my top 5 Rock and Roll songs. Leslie got his tooth fixed and lost a lot of weight. Because of his weight he had diabetes and had to have one of his legs amputated. He died a few years ago.
Saw them do this live back in the late 60s. Leslie West the singer, guitarist, writer, said that it was the first time playing this song live. Some of us were that close and were totally blown away. Thanks for another enjoyable video.
See what I mean gents? Everyday something new and great was coming out. It was a glorious time for music. Rock, R&B,Motown, Soul, mixed in some bad ass blues. When the booze and drugs ran out( temporarily ) could always get high on the music.
Riding with the bros and Mountain! Tremendous song. Love your guys channel. You mentioned you want more Allman Brothers . Well I got the song with a money back guarantee. It's called worried down with the blues. Make sure you see the live video version. Butch Trucks (drummer) his nephew Derek Trucks plays a ferocious slide guitar reminiscent of Duane! Warren Haynes( Dickie Betts replacement) absolutely destroys it on lead guitar. Interplay between him and Derek is smoking hot! I hope to see you check it out, I promise you,it's a gem!
I love this reaction! I can’t believe those people were sitting on the floor in front of the performance. Like you, I’m wondering how their eardrums aren’t blown out. lol. Mountain was going crazy!
Mountain was one of the very first HARD rock bands. Pioneers. Leslie West killer on guitar and vocals. Bassist Felix Pappelardi was great songwriter; wrote several tunes for Cream. He was shot dead by his wife. Now that’s rock n roll for ya.
I saw Mountain at the Fillmore East in 1970 & they were so loud & heavy. I was sitting close to the stage, and was blown away by them. The album version is shorter & different. Their album Mountain Climbing had some good songs on it. So long ago...
My dad said this was the loudest band he's ever seen. That included Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, AC/DC and Zepp. Said in a gig there was so much smoke in the room, when they played the first note the smoke flew back in a shock wave
Back in the day, 'Power Trio' was a term used to describe bands like this (no disrespect to the keyboard player). The bass player did eventually go deaf, then he was shot dead by his angry wife after coming home late at night. I would not be surprised if the Muppet drummer was inspired by this drummer. A terrific classic.
Felix Papalardi is the bass player. He was also producer for the band Cream. Leslie West is the gifted shouter and guitar beast. Corky Laing is a spirited drummer. Like Cream they operate as a power trio. Some of their recordings use keys.
I saw mountain in 1970 and was less than 6 feet away from him. He had the fattest fingers U have ever seen. He did a lot of blues numbers too. Knocked my 16 year old socks off!! Lee michaels at the same gig did ‘Stormy weather’ worth a listen.
Supposedly the loudest group in the world at the time. I saw them in London and when Felix played certain notes on the bass guitar you could feel your stomach move in and out with the sound waves.
If it hasn't already been mentioned, the drummer Corky grew up in Montreal, and was in a local band called Bartholomew plus 3... who opened for the Stones in Montreal in the 60s if I remember correctly.
