Thanks for doing this great song written by Elvin Bishop and sung by Mickey Thomas and Reni Simon.I saw this live in '76 and loved it.Elvin was also a singer but knew Mickey had the voice for this one.Peace to you and maybe you can do a reaction to a great guitar player,Robin Trower,you might like him.
In end 70s n 80s my dad was drummer with local up in coming band. They did all hot charts n cover alot bands. This was in top line up. "Four Play😎" they were cool Katz. This takes me back, crosslegged in carport listening to practice. Love that Slid of Steele guitar. 💖😎✌
Yes, but they were then prevented from using the name (I think), necessitating the change to the name Starship. Sara, We Built This City, and Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now were all big hits for them. Mickey voice is unmistakeable.
I've always loved this song!! Bumped into that Lead Singer one time in a Clothing store at a shopping mall (I pretended not to know who he was, coz I didn't wanna blow his cover & start drawin' attention to him while he was tryin to shop) & he spoke to me first & wanted my opinions on a couple articles of clothing he was thinking bout buying, then he chose my choices & thanked me for my help & I walked away & went to pay for my purchases & he hurried behind me & told the salesperson that he wanted to pay for my items too!! 😊 Then we both walked out together & he thanked me for my discreetness & asked if I wanted to meet the rest of his band (Jefferson Starship)--they (& a couple of their wives) were all in their Tour Bus out in the parking lot. I spent about 30 min talkin' with all of em in the bus & they gave me some of their merch & signed it all. They were the most down-to-earth guys. Made ME feel like the "star"!! Pure gentlemen! Mickey even walked me to my car & gave me a hug goodbye & thanked me once again! Pure gentleman!! I was a fan of their music for years before this & a Life-long fan after!! Abra, will you please do one of their songs "Jane"?? It's always been one of my faves!!😊❤️😊
1 of the coolest experiences of my life, Abra, that's for sure!!!!!! Yeah Mickey had long hair at the time and he had tucked it up under his hat trying to disguise who he was while he was shopping in the store that day but before I walked away from him I walked up closer to him and he leaned down because he could tell that I wanted to whisper something in his ear and I whispered, "I know who you are, Mickey & I've always loved your band, but don't worry I'm not going to blow your cover, ok?" & He said, "oh honey thank you so much!" & And gave me a big hug & then I winked at him & smiled as I walked away to pay for my purchases.... that he ended up paying for!!! What a nice guy!!! 😊❤️😊 Please hear his vocals on "Jane"---Jefferson Starship. The guy can really sing his ass off!!
@@jacqueline4514 Thanks Jacqueline!!! One of the coolest experiences of my life!! This happened 20-some years ago, but I remember every single detail of it, like it happened yesterday!! Mickey & all of em truly are very nice down to earth guys....treated me like they had known me for years!! 😊👍💕😊
Elvin Bishop is mentioned in a Charlie Daniels song called The South’s Gonna Do It Again. The lyric goes “Elvin Bishop sitting on a bale of hay, he ain’t good looking but he sure can play”
The song is about a bunch of different southern rock groups - Marshall Tucker band, Allman Brothers (their guitarist Dickie Betts is mentioned), Lynryd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Wet Willie, CDB(Charlie Daniels Band) are all mentioned in the song.
Mickey Thomas is a amazing singer , one of my favourites he sings is a song called (Jane) when he was in the band Starship , would be great if you could include this one on your channel . Thanks for sharing 👍
You picked the right version. The outfits seem pretty funky but them vocals are solid gold! I dont know why more reactors don't react to this video. Mickey belting out this soulful version is absolutely incredible.
You're the first reactor to comment on the back up vocalist. I love that!! I thought the exact way you did. She really just adds a vibe. Her vocals are nothing to play with!! All of it was great!!. Very nice analysis of the total performance!
"used to be when I'd see a girl that I like, I'd get out my book and write down her name" . How many people out there remember the little black book. Awesome ☮️
I bought this vinyl back in the day specifically for this tune only. I saw Elvin Bishop in concert when this was a new tune. The guitarist is Elvin Bishop.
This song from Mr. Bishop, the bluesy guitar playing singer came out in 1975. It was very popular on the radio, and even though I was too young to relate personally with the lyrics, the song was lyrically enjoyable, and Alvin's voice was beautiful. Thanks for bringing back good memories. Great reaction!❤👍
The crazy thing is....back in the late 1970s....someone gave me a ticket to one of his shows. I was living up at South Lake Tahoe, but had no car & it was snowing like crazy. I missed the concert. In the late 1980s, I won a pair of tickets to see him, in a raffle at my company picnic. I had to work that night....& missed THAT show. Finally in the early 2000s, he was playing in Reno, at a hotel I happened to be visiting for the weekend. I bought a ticket....waiting to here THIS song. But he just did it as an instrumental. It was only a few years ago, that I discovered he was never the vocalist to begin with. It was after seeing this same video.
No auto-tune here, just pure God given talent! The Starship had two of the greatest voices in rock, Micky Thomas and Marty Balin. Your reactions are great man, keep them coming. I think you might like this one Les Dudek , Old Judge Jones studio version because there are no quality live versions sadly.
@deeber will Absolutely correct! Love Grace Slick, I was meaning male vocalist although I failed to specify it. One of my fav songs is Stranger and the way she sings that with Mickey is pure gold.
Richard, I requested the same song to Abra, "Jane", that you did too!!! Ive always loved how that song showcases Mickey's vocal range, as well!! He's a Great singer & a Great guy too!! Did you read my story of meeting Mickey one time?? It's in this same thread here. Check it out!! Hopefully Abra will honor our request, Richard!!🤞😊❤️🤞
I think that lady singing backup was walking that way because she has really high platform shoes on under those bell bottoms (btw I love that rainbow jumpsuit and need to get one just like it!) But you're right, she's grooving!
Check out George Thorogood "One Whiskey, one scotch, one beer. The 10 min. 64 second version. Lots of good guitar. George and the destroyers rock and there's a really cool Elvin Bishop guitar solo. Try it, you'll like it!
The guitarist (orange Gibson guitar) is Elvin Bishop and the (great) singer is Mickey Thomas. This is a great tune and a GREAT concert performance which I (almost) never recommend!... oh, and great commentary on the song! Huge hit in the mid-'70s.
Any comments that I would make have already been made, hehe! I remember watching this on TV when I was working the graveyard shift one night, and was blown away by Mickey Thomas's vocals. Yes, he went on to sing for Jefferson Starship. Guitarists are unique people, and with very few exceptions, the guitarist is always my fave member of any band
You might like Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart. Joe opened for B.B. King when he was 12 years old. Beth is a great blues singer. This woman reminded me of her with the way she moved. Check out “I’ll Take Care of You” live at Beacon Street and “I’d Rather Go Blind”. Great performances.
Elvin Bishop's parents lived about 4 blocks from my parents in Tulsa about 50 years ago when I was in high school. lol And ya just gotta love that denim jumpsuit! LOL
Them birds acting a mess in the background...this song is the epitome of 70's cool-it's groovy, soulful, a little bluesy, true lyrics with pop catchiness...and yeah, man can sing
You gotta check out Miranda Lambert covering this with a group of Country superstar women! Such an amazing collaboration!! Love your energy man. I can tell you got a good soul.
Abracadabra I just love your reactions. As a hip hop artist who did not grow up listening to these types of old classic rock songs it is really cool seeing you enjoy these great classics. All these classic rock reactions are my life’s soundtracks. Songs I have heard all my life. Just enjoy seeing you enjoying them too
Elvin Bishop is the guitar player. Micky Thomas is the singer. Micky went to Jefferson Starship and sang hit after hit after hit. Micky voice is amazing and I’ve seen him sing many times in Starship
lots of great tunes out there...keep'em coming. Enjoy your take on these decades old performances. Try some Blues - Muddy Waters...live version "Long Distance Call", I know you'll love it.
Mickey Thomas, the guy singing, is from Cairo, Georgia. His stepbrother, who was a good friend of mine, was in my husband's fraternity. I thought you'd like knowing he was a Georgia boy. ☺️
Hey Abracadabra! Nice one, quite unexpected! Hey maybe check out some Annie Lennox (“Money can’t buy “it or “Little Bird”) also Sinead O’Connor - some Celtic women soul singers! 🥰💃✌️
Ha ha reminds me of going to the skating rink..Alas, it happens to us all...😉 Was she the wrong one though? Or was she the right one???? Funny how you worded that...I think she was the right one and that’s just the end of that.
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Elvin is on guitar, that's Mickey Thomas on vocals. Straight fire. 😊✌️
Always a good trivia question.
no tricks, smoke or autotune...just TALENT and hard work...great one!
Thanks for doing this great song written by Elvin Bishop and sung by Mickey Thomas and Reni Simon.I saw this live in '76 and loved it.Elvin was also a singer but knew Mickey had the voice for this one.Peace to you and maybe you can do a reaction to a great guitar player,Robin Trower,you might like him.
I believe Mickey Thomas went on to song with Jefferson Starship. He’s got a great voice.
In end 70s n 80s my dad was drummer with local up in coming band. They did all hot charts n cover alot bands. This was in top line up. "Four Play😎" they were cool Katz. This takes me back, crosslegged in carport listening to practice. Love that Slid of Steele guitar. 💖😎✌
Yes, but they were then prevented from using the name (I think), necessitating the change to the name Starship. Sara, We Built This City, and Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now were all big hits for them. Mickey voice is unmistakeable.
Find Your Way Back is a great song!!!!
Very underrated. One of the best singers ever in my opinion
It’s a kool jam! Back in the day! Real instrumental’s and no electronic interference! Pure soul!
I've always loved this song!! Bumped into that Lead Singer one time in a Clothing store at a shopping mall (I pretended not to know who he was, coz I didn't wanna blow his cover & start drawin' attention to him while he was tryin to shop) & he spoke to me first & wanted my opinions on a couple articles of clothing he was thinking bout buying, then he chose my choices & thanked me for my help & I walked away & went to pay for my purchases & he hurried behind me & told the salesperson that he wanted to pay for my items too!! 😊 Then we both walked out together & he thanked me for my discreetness & asked if I wanted to meet the rest of his band (Jefferson Starship)--they (& a couple of their wives) were all in their Tour Bus out in the parking lot. I spent about 30 min talkin' with all of em in the bus & they gave me some of their merch & signed it all. They were the most down-to-earth guys. Made ME feel like the "star"!! Pure gentlemen! Mickey even walked me to my car & gave me a hug goodbye & thanked me once again! Pure gentleman!! I was a fan of their music for years before this & a Life-long fan after!! Abra, will you please do one of their songs "Jane"?? It's always been one of my faves!!😊❤️😊
That was cool
1 of the coolest experiences of my life, Abra, that's for sure!!!!!! Yeah Mickey had long hair at the time and he had tucked it up under his hat trying to disguise who he was while he was shopping in the store that day but before I walked away from him I walked up closer to him and he leaned down because he could tell that I wanted to whisper something in his ear and I whispered, "I know who you are, Mickey & I've always loved your band, but don't worry I'm not going to blow your cover, ok?" & He said, "oh honey thank you so much!" & And gave me a big hug & then I winked at him & smiled as I walked away to pay for my purchases.... that he ended up paying for!!! What a nice guy!!! 😊❤️😊 Please hear his vocals on "Jane"---Jefferson Starship. The guy can really sing his ass off!!
What a great story!
@@jacqueline4514 Thanks Jacqueline!!! One of the coolest experiences of my life!! This happened 20-some years ago, but I remember every single detail of it, like it happened yesterday!! Mickey & all of em truly are very nice down to earth guys....treated me like they had known me for years!! 😊👍💕😊
Elvin Bishop is mentioned in a Charlie Daniels song called The South’s Gonna Do It Again. The lyric goes “Elvin Bishop sitting on a bale of hay, he ain’t good looking but he sure can play”
😁, I got to hear that
The song is about a bunch of different southern rock groups - Marshall Tucker band, Allman Brothers (their guitarist Dickie Betts is mentioned), Lynryd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Wet Willie, CDB(Charlie Daniels Band) are all mentioned in the song.
Dude has a wicked set of pipes... Soulful.
Mickey Thomas is a amazing singer , one of my favourites he sings is a song called (Jane) when he was in the band Starship , would be great if you could include this one on your channel .
Thanks for sharing 👍
Mickey Thomas’ vocals are ridiculously good, his range is crazy good. Elvin Bishop is the lead guitarist and one hell of one on top of it !
The incredible voice of Mickey Thomas and the talented Elvin Bishop.
I could listen to this song over and over..loved it then and still do! The 70's were bumping!!😁
Thank you for your beautiful reaction to an awesome performance!
You picked the right version. The outfits seem pretty funky but them vocals are solid gold! I dont know why more reactors don't react to this video. Mickey belting out this soulful version is absolutely incredible.
You're the first reactor to comment on the back up vocalist. I love that!! I thought the exact way you did. She really just adds a vibe. Her vocals are nothing to play with!! All of it was great!!. Very nice analysis of the total performance!
I was a little girl jamming & singing to this song. Love it still, never gets old.
😎✌
Powerful, expressive and soulful vocal by Mickey Thomas.
Mickey Thomas was the singer (with Grace Slick, of course) for Jefferson Starship. No one else sounds like him.
"used to be when I'd see a girl that I like, I'd get out my book and write down her name" . How many people out there remember the little black book. Awesome ☮️
Lol, I know right
Now everyone has one - a cell phone, lol.
The guitarist is Elvin Bishop
The singer is Mickey Thomas
I have liked this song....The birds in the back ground are singing up a storm.....
Not a bad backup singer to have.
indeed
And that was live.
Elvin is the guitarist- Mickey Thomas is the singer- incredible! It’s so much fun to watch him singing.
Indeed
If you turned on a radio in this era you would have heard this song !! 🤩✌
I bought this vinyl back in the day specifically for this tune only. I saw Elvin Bishop in concert when this was a new tune. The guitarist is Elvin Bishop.
That gave me chills… such a great jam … still stirs that hope of love in me ….
SOUL MUSIC
It is , definitely
This song from Mr. Bishop, the bluesy guitar playing singer came out in 1975. It was very popular on the radio, and even though I was too young to relate personally with the lyrics, the song was lyrically enjoyable, and Alvin's voice was beautiful. Thanks for bringing back good memories. Great reaction!❤👍
My mistake, its Mickey Thomad on the vocals, and Alvin on guitar
Thank you ✌🏾
mickey thomas singing,elvin on guitar.
The crazy thing is....back in the late 1970s....someone gave me a ticket to one of his shows. I was living up at South Lake Tahoe, but had no car & it was snowing like crazy. I missed the concert. In the late 1980s, I won a pair of tickets to see him, in a raffle at my company picnic. I had to work that night....& missed THAT show. Finally in the early 2000s, he was playing in Reno, at a hotel I happened to be visiting for the weekend. I bought a ticket....waiting to here THIS song. But he just did it as an instrumental. It was only a few years ago, that I discovered he was never the vocalist to begin with. It was after seeing this same video.
Elvin Bishop is a legendary guitarist among blues/southern rock musicians.
Travellin' Shoes and Don't You Lie to Me are other notable songs by Elvin.
No auto-tune here, just pure God given talent! The Starship had two of the greatest voices in rock, Micky Thomas and Marty Balin. Your reactions are great man, keep them coming. I think you might like this one Les Dudek , Old Judge Jones studio version because there are no quality live versions sadly.
Three of the greatest voices. Don't forget Grace Slick!
@deeber will
Absolutely correct! Love Grace Slick, I was meaning male vocalist although I failed to specify it. One of my fav songs is Stranger and the way she sings that with Mickey is pure gold.
Back to the old stuff.
Magic Carpet Ride..
Steppen wolf..
Traveling Shoes Elvin Bishop, rocks dude!!
Always loved this song. Check Mickey’s vocals on “Jane” Jefferson Starship. Well worth the trip
Richard, I requested the same song to Abra, "Jane", that you did too!!! Ive always loved how that song showcases Mickey's vocal range, as well!! He's a Great singer & a Great guy too!! Did you read my story of meeting Mickey one time?? It's in this same thread here. Check it out!! Hopefully Abra will honor our request, Richard!!🤞😊❤️🤞
I will
@@abracadabra3033 thanks Abra!! You truly are the best brotha!!! 😊❤️😊
Yeah... I don't really like Jefferson Starship, but "Jane" really rocks out and kicks ass!
It is the guitar players band(Elvin Bishop) Singer is Mickey Thomas, was also Jefferson Airplane's vocalist.
I see now , i got them mixed up
His voice is perfect live this was way before auto tune and the mess this artists today.
This was great! but you should hear the studio version too... So smooth and clean..!
I love the birds/nature's accompanying vocals
Mickie Thomas vocals merked it! Elvin was guitarist
This song along with the video you can't get enough of
One of my favorites
Straight Soul! Mackey has one of the great voices.
I think that lady singing backup was walking that way because she has really high platform shoes on under those bell bottoms (btw I love that rainbow jumpsuit and need to get one just like it!) But you're right, she's grooving!
I loved it lol , and you’re probably right about the shoes , but she rocked it 😀✌🏾
@@abracadabra3033yep, that's what we wore under the bell bottoms back then !!! Can't wear them now though lol
@@TheRealSweetcherryo The girl singing harmony is Reni Slais she has a set of pipes also!
Check out George Thorogood "One Whiskey, one scotch, one beer. The 10 min. 64 second version. Lots of good guitar. George and the destroyers rock and there's a really cool Elvin Bishop guitar solo. Try it, you'll like it!
Ok 😎✌
Great video.
The guitarist (orange Gibson guitar) is Elvin Bishop and the (great) singer is Mickey Thomas. This is a great tune and a GREAT concert performance which I (almost) never recommend!... oh, and great commentary on the song! Huge hit in the mid-'70s.
Killer! I love this song. The vocals are fresh, but it's the drum line that really hooks me.
Elvin Bishop is the guitar guy ♥️😎
We've ALL "Fooled Around" and then fell in love, OR was it "LUST" 😂😂
😀😀😀, true indeed
Just a chemical imbalance 👍😎
Elvin from my town, used to go see him play the clubs.
This song was in The Devils Rejects. I think it was on the radio when they were in the van and he was ranting "admit it you love this song".
Any comments that I would make have already been made, hehe! I remember watching this on TV when I was working the graveyard shift one night, and was blown away by Mickey Thomas's vocals. Yes, he went on to sing for Jefferson Starship. Guitarists are unique people, and with very few exceptions, the guitarist is always my fave member of any band
Hi from Norway,
You hawe to move indoors some day, winter are coming😁👍
You speak the truth about this one
You might like Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart. Joe opened for B.B. King when he was 12 years old. Beth is a great blues singer. This woman reminded me of her with the way she moved. Check out “I’ll Take Care of You” live at Beacon Street and “I’d Rather Go Blind”. Great performances.
Get real Joe can't touch Elvin Bishop, Elvin has funk and soul.
That's Elvin Bishop on the guitar!
I got them 2 mixed up
Elvin Bishop's parents lived about 4 blocks from my parents in Tulsa about 50 years ago when I was in high school. lol
And ya just gotta love that denim jumpsuit! LOL
Thank you sir, Andy Uk. Great track!
Love Mickey! what a set of pipes! handsome too😊😍
Been listening to that song since it came out Love it still
Them birds acting a mess in the background...this song is the epitome of 70's cool-it's groovy, soulful, a little bluesy, true lyrics with pop catchiness...and yeah, man can sing
Those birds stay that way lol, this is one of those cool as songs
@@innit8376 I speak Bird, and them birds was fightin' and bitchin', not singin' 5:33 that one is pissed
Reni Slais is female singer and she deserves credit, she's soooo into it!
You gotta check out Miranda Lambert covering this with a group of Country superstar women! Such an amazing collaboration!! Love your energy man. I can tell you got a good soul.
Thank you , and i already like Miranda , so i will for sure check it out
It’s an amazing cover, the harmonies are great.
Great tune, great reaction! Rock on brother!
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Abracadabra I just love your reactions. As a hip hop artist who did not grow up listening to these types of old classic rock songs it is really cool seeing you enjoy these great classics. All these classic rock reactions are my life’s soundtracks. Songs I have heard all my life. Just enjoy seeing you enjoying them too
This cover of this song by Morgan James is superb
Will check✌
If you've never heard Morgan James sing you are definitely in for a treat...her vocals are amongst the greatest on Earth
Yes sir! I completely agree with u. This is a song that u can absolutely vibe out too!!
Elvin is the dude playing the red guitar. He is an awesome blues guitarist.
I can see it now Abracadabra 303 driving down the road with this song on and him singing. # Love it.
Elvin Bishop is the guitar player. Micky Thomas is the singer. Micky went to Jefferson Starship and sang hit after hit after hit. Micky voice is amazing and I’ve seen him sing many times in Starship
Oh man that brings back memories 🦋✌🦋
Daily reminder about The Reverend Horton Heat, Devils Chasing Me or Wiggle Stick.
This is an oldie for sure. I guess I was a tween when this was a hit. But it was a HUGE hit back in the day.
Mickey Thomas was also in the group - Starship (hits - Sara and Nothings gonna stop us now)
Your seeing it straight for sure. The song touches me and I'm a 77 year old dude'
You sir, are absolutely fuckin’ smooth!
Nice reaction!
You're the first one to mention the girl. Spot on.
I remember watching this. The woman grooving made the song better to me. She is feeling it in 70s rainbow halter top.
Thank you I enjoy your reactions.
Another bad ass reaction Bro.thanks man.
Another soundtrack from my youth❤️ would love for you to visit some Grand Funk Railroad songs!!!!
Grand Funk Railroad , got it , thank you
lots of great tunes out there...keep'em coming. Enjoy your take on these decades old performances. Try some Blues - Muddy Waters...live version "Long Distance Call", I know you'll love it.
Dang , that backup singers got some lungs too! 😳😂😂
That's not all she had a pair of
@@fidge54 innuendo escapes you. That’s what my comment implied.
@@deltabravo287 Nothing escapes me. Just clarifying for the masses
Reni Slais
@@fidge54 ahhh I see . You’re one of Those kind of people. Got it.
Midnight Special the best of Americana .
Mickey Thomas, the guy singing, is from Cairo, Georgia. His stepbrother, who was a good friend of mine, was in my husband's fraternity. I thought you'd like knowing he was a Georgia boy. ☺️
Her name is Reni Slais, and she has a fantastic voice.
I absolutely love her , thank you
Hey Abracadabra! Nice one, quite unexpected! Hey maybe check out some Annie Lennox (“Money can’t buy “it or “Little Bird”) also Sinead O’Connor - some Celtic women soul singers! 🥰💃✌️
I promise they are coming , thank you
Ha ha reminds me of going to the skating rink..Alas, it happens to us all...😉 Was she the wrong one though? Or was she the right one???? Funny how you worded that...I think she was the right one and that’s just the end of that.
The lead singer in Fooled Around and Fell in Love Mickey Thomas used to be with the Jefferson Starship back in the day
Nice one Man, SMOOOTH
Another classic, another good review. Damn they all had it goin' on back in the day..
You nailed the song down perfect! A cool relaxed song to listen to.
Elvin has a great live album,great blues!
Great Reaction!
✌🏾🙏
Elaine is the guitarist,Mackey Thomas is singing,great job.
ELVIN BISHOP ON GUITAR 👍
Bishop played a lot with Paul butter field, historic figures in Chicago blues,”travlin’shoes”
Elvin Bishop was the guitar player.
Boss Guitar!!
"Sauvacito by Malo.