Bobby & The Midnites ~ 1-26-83 ~ Easy To Slip
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Bob Weir - Guitar, Vocals | Dave Garland - Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals | Billy Cobham - Drums, Vocals | Bobby Cochran - Guitar,Vocals | Alphonso Johnson - Bass, Vocals
When I first started seeing the Grateful Dead in the early 80s, I became slightly obsessed with what Bob Weir was doing as a rhythm guitarist. There was a lot of clicking and chucking and chiming, harmonics here and there and power chords too. Jerry got the crowd excited but Bob was working his fucking ass off up there. When I saw the Wolf Bros project a couple times last summer, he was still doing it. I turned to my son and said, "If you're wondering what Bob Weir's been doing up there for the last 55 years, this is it." It wasn't obscured by what a bunch of other musicians were doing. The guy is probably one of the most creative guitarists who's ever lived.
Bobby kicks ass , and he carried the band through the mid 80s. Yes he was called Rock Star Bobby , but he earned his way . Shit he carried the band through the 90s as well.
That Dew on Europe 72 is all Bobby. He's a mad genius.
Well said. As a guitar guy myself, you're right.
For about a year I questioned why Bobby was so revered as a guitar player. I never heard him, but that was because I had been SO hyper focused and lasered in on Jerry (or John). Then, I was listening to the Sugar Magnolia from The Closing of Winterland 12/31/78 and all of a sudden I heard him clear has day doing his thing. Clinking and clanging and jangling and it’s so wonderful. I’ve never heard another guitar player like him. God bless the Dead.
And dyslexic at that (can't read sheet music).
I come back to this song once every couple of months and lament the fact it is not on streaming services
This one and bombs away those chord changes are crazy
agreed. someone needs to be arrested
It only took me 40 years to hear this… holy shit I’m so glad I finally did.
Little Feat and Lowell thanks❤️
So many comments...none about Lowell...😊
I did❤😊
That solo is outrageous ❤
dude absolutely unleashes, soooo cathartic
@@benl5407 he unleashed mel0dic fretboard carnage
40 years ago sounds so good.
THIS CREW CAUGHT FIRE IN A BOTTLE. HOLY SHIT.
Bobby's version of the Jerry Garcia Band. His own Amazing side project!
What an Incredible ensemble of musicians! God Damn Billy Cobham!
Amazing the reverence the crowd has for the musicians
Bobby Cochran!!!
Written by the great Lowell George!!
I didn't know that! Wow!
Thank you, Lowell George!
Dear Ol' Dad
Right on Forrest!
Rip Paul Barerre
I remember an interview with Jerry about Bobby. He said "Bobby just doesn't play the way most guitarists play, and we're good with that.
This is so Godamn good , been on repeat constantly Cobham crushing it
I think all Bobby fans and most Dead fans are happy with the awesome professional level of performance with the players of Bobby and the Midnights.
@carlpatterson2827 even Bobby's haters can't deny the quality of musicianship
So glad he covers a Lowell George song.
Billy Cobham is by far the best drummer i've ever seen in my lifetime. There is no second place
Well, ya, if you only saw one that makes sense.
maybe Buddy Rich
Shit yeah
@@merryprankksterbuddy is the GOAT the debate after is up in the air imo
@@atravelerofbothtimespace4172 but are you an Intrepid Traveller? 🤨🌹💀🌹
Simply one of the best videos on TH-cam. Great cover, great band. Bobby fans are people, too!
One of my favorite live performance videos of all time...
Hey now
Can you answer my comment
Such an amazing jam......I wish I wasn't 6 when this was filmed.....seen Bobby dozens of times in my life but this is a special song.......hits hard and is still very relevant in weird world we live in today.
So much better than little feat original
That's why you gotta hit every show. Ya never know...
that was a fan freaking tastic solo
OK.. that solo was absolutely SICK!!!!
Dak TirQue You could not be more correct.
+Dak TirQue I think that every time I hear it. Then after that fantastic solo he just goes back to singing like nothing happened.
randall scott burress yes. It happens to everyone. But theres more. Its not gone forever.
Are you a player or just a critic?
Fuck you, Troll!
Bobby Cochran is a shredder
He was MEANT to play that solo. 🙏👍💙✌
It was wonderful picking myself and my girlfriend out in the 7th row on the aisle. A WONDERFUL show definitely!!
I saw this show at Club Casino in Hampton Beach New Hamster. That's a few hundred miles North by Northeast of New Gerbil. Max Creek opened the show. Then we drove all night to get to Camp Creek in Richmond Maine. Labor Day Weekend Max Creek on the farm. 1983.
Sick ass solo!❤
What a stunning Bobby version of a perfect Little Feat song. WOW! Thank you for sharing!
Squiggy Wigginz you couldn’t have said it any better
One of my favorite guitar solos right there.
What an amazing performance. If i dont go back to it every once and awhile i wonder if it exists at all
The dynamic control that this group had is absolutely amazing. This was played as if telling a story. Set it up, build it up, climax, recovery and epilogue. Wonderful
Rt Carolina I am very impressed by that line-up. As someone who likes jazz as well as anything Grateful Dead related, I would count Cochran, Johnson, Cobham, and Garland as one of the best jazz combo line ups ever!
Jim Grady Well said Jim. We seem to be like minded, check out our channel if you have a minute. I would love to have a subscriber who is also a Deadhead, I need the reinforcement. Thanks, "Rt"
Rt Carolina subscribed
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALPHONSO JOHNSON!
Man, Billy back there. Amazing.
bobby is in his prime! such great vocals.
Everytime I watch this, I get a chill right down my spine, and a tear or two drop. So beautiful. And then...You get to see the absolute JOY in playing music from Bobby Cochran! What a treat this is. I watch this at least once a year to remind me of what it's all about.
See you soon?
Bobby and the Midnights are top 3 of best performance of all time in my music world. Its actually an 84 show, but these guys were always on absolute fire.
Bobby in his prime love these lyrics so relevent to todays world
Lowell George wrote this song
Bob's best ensemble ever. Seriously. Billy Cobham? Al Johnson? And Bobby Cochran's bluesy leads are insanely good! This should be re-released (internally by GD if necessary)...
Yes.. I made a comment can you answer it
can't stop watching it either....it's so easy to slip...........so easy to faaaallllll......
I saw them a few times, and they were fantastic! Bobby Cochran is an amazing guitar player! Throw in Billy and Alphonso and you've got a supergroup. And no, that's not Brent, it's Dave Garland.
didn't they meet Brent through side projects though?
@@joshuajohnson8991 yes, Brent was in Bobby's side band Kingfish in late 70s and was brought in after Keith and Donna's departure, late 1979.
Saw them live in 1982 in Dallas. Best group that Weir assembled, and Bobby Cochrane may be the most underrated guitar player ever. Watch Alphonso's head when Bobby starts riffing and Billy Cobham is the very best.
Listening to this brings tears to my eyes for all my friends who died suddenly...
How fricken great is this?! best Feat cover ever I reckon...
Feat, for sure.
Seems like some have had the “Black/White” “thing” solved for years.
Well, I just had to watch this a couple of times after watching the I want to live in America music video! I do feel better now, hehe!
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I’ve got a smile just as big as his during that solo!! What a heater!!
Bob is so under-rated.
I'm still obsessed..born 1956 lofl
This is my favorite thing ever. Especially the giddy up guitar solo.
Ya it might be the greatest guitar solo of all time... History of humanity
All-star rhythm section !!!!
Phenomenal
That might be the best guitar solo I have ever seen. Man he just lets it go and smokes it!!
That might be the best guitar solo ive ever heard in my entire life
Man, l totally agree,... Just an absolute work of art !!
Does it with ease too!
Bobby is awesome and is carrying the torch
Cant imagine the Dead without our beloved Bobby
So different than the Little Feat original 1972 studio version. Nice!
I love how Bobby Cochran just takes completely over and lays down the shred of his life!
3:05 a perfect shot of Billy's triple bass triple snare Tama kit with custom paint... AWESOMENESS
Monster!!!!!!
One of my fav songs and top it off with how fantastic Bobby always looks in his periwinkle blue shirt makes this even more Heavenly.
Listened to the midnites along time ago and never were my thing , just too light at rhe time but i get it now and theyre amazing. This aint just another yacht rock band 😅
gotta love all the Peavey gear on stage :)
I think there are some songs Bobby "gets", a personal thing, This is one that is amazing. I also love to hear him play Stuck Outside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues again. Looking for to 2016 Ratdog
I saw him on this tour.... it was great 🎵🎶🎵... thanks again bob!! You are one of Dedicated musician!!🔥💥🔥💥🔥
Listen too those drums and bass. This is one heck of a supergroup.
SO awesome. thanks for posting, rhis is a beacon !! so good thanks bob weir and thanks midnites and thanks for all who keep this alive
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I used to see Bobby n the Midnights a lot!! Thanx for the memories....!
What a great ensemble this was. So lucky to have seen them
Man Bobby's one off bands were some of the best
i can't stop watching this.
Great cover
Bobby and the Midnites Reunion 2024
Fabulous collection of musicians.
OMG I remember...THANK YOU FOR Postsing THIS..
Last night 9-10-2012 I saw Bobby do this again ,AT the TOWER in Philly it was acoustic but in The 80'S i WOULD see him play in cali At the Country Club in Reseda Cali or the Golden Bear in Hunington Beach...Bobby such mad love for you..
Bobby is beautiful!
Well I wasnt quit born yet 4 this but I do love this song. All the love that u missed n all the people that u cant recall............
Thanks for posting this. I was lucky enough to see Bobby and the Midnites at Sheffield Dingwalls in England - fortunately got suspended from school which meant I was free to travel the 60 miles to the gig. Unforgettable
What year was that? It is the same tour we did Lugano Switzerland, and Paris, also.
Hi Bobby....is it really you? It must have been 1983. Such a fantastic gig. @@bobbycochran8427
Bobby Cochran would be good with the Boys in Furthur!!! I'd love to see that!! GD Forever!!
I miss Further.
I love the original Feat version but in some ways I like this more. Bobby and the band seem to put more into it here.Always liked Bobby's singing since I saw the Dead back 100 years ago. ;)
I ❤️ this. This was an amazing set. I bought it when it came out on vhs (& promoptly taken off the market a week later after the Dead’s lawyer sent a cease & desist) . IMO the biggest highlight of this excellent set was “Bahamas Mama” an instrumental which was a showcase for Alphonso Johnson.
I love this set too lol. That BM is great but this one hits emotionally for me. Bahama is just fun!✌
Wow, wonderful! I didn’t know that Ron Santo could play like that.
Great lineup
Thanks for posting. In my favorites.
yes thank you for posting this video! stuff like this gets lost...
I saw an interview with bob weir say bobby and the midnites was him and his slick friends this my first time watching footage of them I can definitely agree in a good way I really enjoyed that
Great show at Warner theater in DC.
Catfish hodge blues band opened.
Some great vague memories!
This might be the sickest video I have ever seen
still rockin in 2016.... yeah bobby, keep it going brother!
Bobby Weir, Lowell George, same song, so different, so similarly perfect.
I agree. Ive easily watched this over 25 times in a few years. It really is a very solid version.
I wish I could have have seen some of there shows. Bobby & The Midnites tour all the way. Pefect sounds way ahead of there time
I know he's old now, but darn. This makes me want to be a 60s 70s chick
You've got good taste in men. (And music, evidently.)
Not his Song..
Its Lowell you want lol
I know he’s old now, but darn. This makes me want to be a 60s 70s or 80s chick. And I’m a DUDE!
It was freakin great be a 5een in the 70's to catch a smile at cha
thanks bobby
This is one of my favorite songs!! You Bobby!!
Love the guitar riff at 4:09 !!!
Bobby Cochran is the guitar god. I'm gonna play guitar in my next life and be in a band.
Came back for more....This song is so meaningful, so well played. Get goosebumps down my spine at about 4:30 on
retrospect...I dig bobby! A great artist..!!
Thx! Senor'
Keeping the thread alive... AMAZING!
LOVE THAT GUITAR SOLO AND HIS FACE HAHA!!
Bill in the best shape of his life. Shoulders and Boulders man !
Like the great Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir is a true rock and roll warrior.
This is such an awesome band.
Awesome.
love this version the best...ty for this