I never knew they were a band of Native Americans. I always assumed it was a group of African-Americans. I guess that's what happens when one assumes. Huh, I am blown away.
I've always told my daughter over the years that there's nothing that brings people together, usually no matter how high the barrier, than sharing food and music. It may be that most would include "dance" under music's umbrella. But, I'm Native American, like these guys... and to look at me, people people would say I'm Caucasian. I know enough that "dance" most certainly should be included. Because, contrary than most would believe, the majority of "dance" done over the millennia was done without any music at all. All that said, these dudes are badass. Been diggin on their stuff for most of my almost fifty-five years of life. In a way, it doesn't get much more "American" than this.
I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I understand what a hard loss it is. I remember watching this on TV. I had the biggest crush on Lolly Vegas the lead singer in white. Tops off on my Trans Am loaded with friends blasting the radio, turning the volume all the way up on this song. The 70's was a wild fun ride.
I remember a couple of months ago when I first saw this video. I didn't have a clue the musicians were native Americans. Thanks for another classic! (And thank you for sharing the sweet memory of your momma's smile with us!)
The Midnight Special was on NBC following The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson on Fridays from 12:30 AM to 2:00. Wolfman Jack was the announcer and sometime host. Helen Reddy was the host for about 9 months and later they had a different weekly host. The acts were varied, pop, disco, harder rock, and rock that could be jazzy or blues based.
Drama, these guys were great, they have a Message to the world, Peace once and for All To The World, People need to get thier Shit togeather to live with each other, I cannot believe that we still have all this Bullshit going on after 200 Years, Lord Have Mercy on our Souls man, Cousin Figel
Jimi was the one who encouraged them to showcase their culture in the music. If you ever get a chance to watch Rumble, there's a good segment on Redbone in there including interviews with Pat Vegas.
The song came about when they were driving past some girls and the girls were yelling Come and get your love. True fact. It's in their interview. Redbone means "Half breed", as they were Native American Indian and Mexican.
Drama, This Band Recorded a Song that was Banned here in America, the Record Company didn't want to give the Money to Record the Song, so they raised the Money themselves and took it to Europe where it was a Number one Song in some Counties. When it was finally released here in America no radio station would Play the Song, the name of the Song was "We Were All Wounded At Wounded Knee"
It was so hard for me to stay up for the midnight special but I always did it because they always had great acts. I watched solid gold too as I got older but nothing compared to the midnight special.
The Midnight Special was on every Friday night and had every band or singer you could think of! It was must watch TV. Burt Sugarman produced the show and it ran for 9 years on NBC from 1972 to 1981!
You really missed out being too young to have caught the Midnight Special. There were other music programs, but I believe the Midnight Special was the only one with genuine live performances rather than lip synced. I was 12 when this came out. It was a big deal for me to be allowed to stay up to watch the Midnight Special so I watched it religiously. I remember this episode very well. That intro was something I never forgot. It doesn't feel like it was almost 47 years ago. Song has aged very well. Glad to see younger people finding good music.
aww sweet memory of your mom! that's how i see most 70's music though i was born in the 70's , my mom had the best speakers her money could buy and she liked that music loud we had some disco, some jazz, and eventually Luther and even mc hammer during that time hahahaha but i remember mom had the whole house bumpin' with that bass and we'd both be dancing around!
Groups that do covers can be great and all but seeing originals done by the artist especially those from my younger years brings me back. I love these classics. Thanks Michael, great reaction as always. Seeing artists like Buffy Saint Marie and Redbone helps you see how hard it was for exceptional artists who weren't "HWG's" (Hairy White Guys (huge hair, big staches or beards etc.)) to break through back in the years. Just thinking about Buffy makes we want to go back to my collection and play more of her stuff too.
The bassist was killing’ it! Midnight Special was IT for a few years. Lots of big acts appeared on that show. I remember seeing SD on there! Great to hear this again. 👍
WolfMan Jack on The Midnight Special was VERY badass for those times! RedBone is definitely a blast from the past! Always diggin your reactions DramaSydE! Peace!🌹
Midnight special was a Friday night staple I would hope to have to babysit so I wouldn't have to beg my parents to watch it every one was on there country, rock,soul
Yes! Thank You Mr. Dramasyde! Yes! The Midnight Special is still the bomb! I used wait late night for this show! This is one of my all-time favorite songs!
Well Drama you have done it again made me a very happy person, this is one of my all time favorites and yes I have watched a couple of times now and will only admit to singing once. Thank you
Now you've got me memory-tripping ... many late Saturday nights in the 1970s, holing up in the basement rec room after the parents went to bed, watching Midnight Special and Don Kirschner's Rock Concert, and having my mind opened to all sorts of amazing music. I remember this segment with Redbone, complete with the fabulous fancy dancing intro. Also Ike and Tina Turner doing Proud Mary their way
You should give Voiceplay's "The Heart of Life" a listen! Earl (the first tenor, beard guy) has unfortunately left the group, but Voiceplay sang this beautiful rendition Mayer's piece wonderfully shortly after his departure. Edit: You also might enjoy Geoff's solo cover of "The Bare Necessities" from The Jungle Book! He gives a lot more than just bass in it :)
