This ☝🏻 is how I got my name. My father seen them in concert, jammed with them, and I truly love this song. Everytime I hear it, I think of my Dad singing it to me. I miss you Dad. Rip.
My condolences for the loss of your father. This is how I got my name too, oddly enough. My dad is PPL's steel guitar player and they screwed up his name (John Dennis Call) on all the record sleeves and put John David Call. And lo and behold, that's what I was named when I was born.
My oldest daughter (Amy) spent the 1st 5 days if her life in a NICU...she is healthy and fine now--but the song still makes me cry and want to hug her!
You need to get out (or at least around YTube) more if you think there's no more good music. Blackberry Smoke Alabama Shakes Tedeschi-Trucks To name just a few
I knew that Vince was in the band, but I was pretty sure that he didn't sing on the studio version (which I prefer, although this version is good also). Thanks for clarifying that!
Craig Fuller sang the version you hear on the radio! Vince didn't join PPL till 1979, and this song first aired in 72. It was sold as a single starting in 1975. \m/
@@muffs55mercury61 I used to go see Mountian Smoke all the time when Vince was in High School and playing banjo for them. I will never get used to seeing a bearded long haired Vince.
He's a good guitar player for sure if like great or the best ever watch Stevie Ray Vaughn I was turned on to him in 1999 I was hooked im a player but no we're close to srv steve wariner is a good 1 too.but no we're like SRV.
@@darrellwalker5203 i will put Duane Allman up against SRV any time, when someone Blows Clapton away so much he calls to find out who it is and them works a album thats is one of the best ever made with Duane i think the guy is a little bit good
@Jim W nothing at all against Brad Paisley but he’s not even in the same stratosphere as Vince on a guitar. I’m sure Brad would be the first to tell you that as well.
Rock on! Bought this album back in high school with my minimum wage from being a carry out boy at the local grocery store. I listen to it now on my phone while putzing in my garage as an old man.
@@sergeantmasson3669 Early morning riser's a keeper, but it's no Aime. Amie, was the best tune Craig Fuller ever wrote (according to him). PPL's sales concur...
@@sergeantmasson3669 Amie is pretty played out, but in its full version it's really a strong track. After many years a friend encouraged me to give Bustin' Out another listen and Early morning riser stood out most, so we share the same opinion on that one. I'm not the biggest fan of country rock. Little Feat is the exception...I love their stuff. Lowell George was under-recognized for his fabulous voice and songs...his life of excess led to his death at 34 (seven more years than Jimi. Janis and Jim). I really wish I could have seen him...
I was thinking that it's too bad there isn't something like it today, but it wouldn't work out anyway since most of today's "artists" probably wouldn't be able to sound good live. It would most likely be lip-synced.
@spencergroup the reason all of today's music sounds the same is because it is the same and 90% of it is written and produced by one guy................Max Martin he's written music hits for Backstreet Boys Britney Spears Pink Usher Avril Lavigne Jessie J Katy Perry Christina Aguilera Taylor Swift Ariana Grande The Weeknd and others. and it all comes down to a formula, find a beat that everyone likes to listen to play around with it and add different words and choruses to it and everyone will automatically like it people today have been brainwashed into listening to the same song, only the words change and all of the words are written to entice the same outcome you will like this song! it has no originality or soul, it's the McDonald's of music. "the day the music died" wasn't when Buddy Holly died, it died sometime in the 80's and Max Martin killed it
In 1972 when this song was a hit, this was one of my favorite songs from the 1970s. This song not only topped the pop charts, it also topped the country charts. I was 14 at this time.
Love this particular video because Vince looks exactly like he did when we were in high school together. Invited me over to his house one day, and said, "you probably won't like this song" as he put a 45 on the record player. It was Hank Williams (don't remember the tune now) and I said no, I love country music! Little did either of us know that he would make country singing a career! That was 1972 or 1973, I forget for sure. Always liked him and am so proud of him.
I'm a guitar player and bartender of 30 years old. I've played this song in a number of places since my rythem guitar guy suggested it. It takes me to a place of happiness ... an ego free and safe peaceful state of time. Obviously I wasnt around for this era but something tells me there was a better sense of unity and things didnt matter so much the way they do in 2021.
Sounds like me, when i played this in a couple of bands..both acoustical and electric. Loved dearly playing it..Even did the "Falling In & Out Of Love" intro/outro..was lots a fun!!
Dude you are correct. This song is magic. I turned 13 in 1975. I was too young then to be conscious of unity verses polarity, then. Regardless of how things are these days, this song lights me up. I have been aware of the song since the 70’s and always knew it was a great song. It seems to be much more powerful than I had thought.
This was one of those vinyls that every song was great on. I still have it of course. I've also played it on my guitars forever brian, and enjoyed it every time. Always have been a follower of Vince Gill. This is the first time I've seen him play an Ovation.
With as much airplay as this song got in the spring of 1975 and beyond I thought it would be a sure top 10 hit but rather it spent a mere three weeks in the top 40 and peaked at #27. Doesn't matter though as one commenter said it's a time machine to the spring of 1975.
There was a lot of competition in the 70s for top 10 in any given week of any given month of any given year. There was just so much good music made back then. Pure prairie league is just one of hundreds of bands of their era. All writing the best music ever put to vinyl.
Friend, if you know the first two albums with Craig Lee Fuller you might agree they're right up there with any of America's or the Eagles' early work. All that PPL lacked was the acclaim.
So I was today years old when I learned Vince Gill was the lead singer for Pure Prairie League and I've loved this song since it came out as a single in 75...
Vince wasn't the lead singer or even in the band when this came out. However, "Let Me Love You Tonight" was a big hit with Vince singing lead after he joined the band.
Vince does a really good job of covering this for Craig Fuller. However, there is something special in the original that can't be emulated. Now, that said, the ending of this is literally soulful. Vocally moving. I bet people in the audience cried, as I just did listening to it. Thank You..
I saw Vince in September of 1977 for the first time at a Festival in Glen Rock PA. He was playing mandolin and singing lead for Byron Berline and Sundance. Had hair down to his shoulders.
Very cool clip. Beginning in the Seventies, The Midnight Special was the show to watch on Saturday night for easy listening AM radio hits by acts like Helen Reddy, Neil Sedaka and The Captain and Tenille. Meanwhile, Don Kirschner's Rock Concert managed to capture the true cutting-edge musical pioneers like The Allman Brothers, The Eagles and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
TH-cam has given us the gift of reliving many epic moments from The Midnight Special. It’s surprising it hasn’t been rebooted. NBCs Saturday Night Live has been an unwatchable nightmare for 15 years.
This song reminds me of a young lady back in 89 that I taught her how to 2 step to this song. We were both getting over broken hearts. That a long time of ago. But I often think of that night back home in Corpus Christi, TX. out on Prade Island. Amy if you ever see this, I hope your remember the nights out dancing. Keith
This song reminds me of a very sweet time in my life and a group of people who would be some of the best friends I ever had. Like I wlways say music truly is the mile markers of our lives
Thanks for putting this up! This bring's me back to when I was younger! Couldn't remember who sings this! A favorite that my parents had on vinyl. Oh the times!!!
I heard this song for the first time in the fall of '76, at the time, I had a girl friend in high school named, Amy. Earlier in the day, she said, I got something really cool to share with you later. After school, we went to the local diner, sat down in a both and she played this song. It was such a special moment in my life...thanks guys...
From the album "Bustin' Out", combined with "Fallin' in and out of love" is/are simply one(2) of the most perfect song(s) ever written, IMO! Not complicated, by any means, but perfect in it's simplicity. I hardly ever listen to the radio anymore, thanks to TH-cam premium! Mainly because they play the 2 songs separately. Sacrilege, I tell you! Very much like the way they break up Journey's "Feelin' That Way", and "Anytime"... Back to this song, I dunno, I guess that since I heard it "correctly" on an old AOR station back in the day for the 1st time, it struck such a "chord" in my guitar playing soul, I felt that I could only dream of writing something as good! Keep in mind, this is my own opinion, don't judge, lol!
I saw them on this tour, they opened for The Charlie Daniels Band. A new star was born and we hadn't a clue how brite Vince would become. For a while he "fixed their flat tire"!
While Vince Gill is young in this amazing performance his talent is fully mature. His captivating voice and tasteful guitar playing put a big smile on my face. The whole band is great too. And you can see they like each other.
Yeah I agree it's too bad they couldn't have Stay Together longer. Yet there were misfortunes and mishaps. And that is life. And like someone's head you can definitely see and hear the talent of Vince Gill. And now he is an icon.
@@sergeantmasson3669 I know. They had a guy who was their lead singer, he left the group and they continued for a while and then Vince left, and a group went downhill from there Into Obscurity. More or less. They seem to exist and no more anyway.
@@sergeantmasson3669 maybe they do still exist yet they are not popular anymore, at least in my point of view. Because without the first lead singer who left, and then Vince Gill filled in and then he left. They don't have any hits anymore. At least none are being played on the radio or TH-cam music channel. Like I said The more or less have fallen Into Obscurity without those two major components to the group.
I'm 48 and grew up listening to this song. Love this live version. Its better than the studio version. His subtle riffs and runs are placed beautifully.
Yes, you're right. That is definitely Vince Gill. How can anyone ever mistake his voice for someone else, I have no clue. He even looks the same today. He hasn't changed at all. I've always said, if someone really changed, you wouldn't even recognize them for a second, even with 20-20 vision. Vince has always been a huge favorite of mine & both of my parents like him too. He is one of the best singers, songwriters & entertainers of all time. I have always nicknamed him the world's version of what real bluegrass, country, rock, gospel, etc... should sound like period. He is the 90s version of The Eagles sound & style, having a soft, high-pitched voice similar to that of Timothy Schmit. He is the 90s version of Ricky Skaggs sound & style, being able to sing bluegrass, country, gospel, etc... with no problem whatsoever. And he is the 90s version of my very 1st favorite Country hero from birth & that is The Possum, George Jones. When you think of & listen to George's songs, I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair, (which Vince & many others sang backup on), it will remind you of the Jones-like style that Vince too has. His songs, One More Last Chance, Little Liza Jane & What The Cowgirls Do are the 3 songs of his that resemble George's I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair. Just like his duet with Reba called, The Heart won't Lie, I have always said is their version of the George & Tammy song, ONE. Amazing indeed. Vince also has another thing in common with Ricky Skaggs. Between both Vince & Marty Stuart, they are 90s version of being the 2 country singers who have worked with more people than anyone. Hosting shows, doing interviews, performing with people of all styles & all decades of artists in existence too. They along with Ricky Skaggs, Willie Nelson & my biggest hero of all, George Jones, hold the record for that. That's just a small list of what I know & remember as a lifelong fan of Vince & many others.
I had a close set of friends in 1974. Started with 8 of us and with marriage and meeting new friends it grew to over 60. We'd all get toghter on New Years Eve. The one song we played at every reunion that everyone sang as loud as we could was "Amie" the long version. It gave you a chill. Still does when I hear it. We were very close over the years, I'll be 70 next year, and all but 3 of the original friends have passed on, and lots of the rest too. It was an incredible time to be young in America.
@@clay523 well not really, Larry Goshorn replaced Craig. Vince Gill , came later when the band transformed from a class country rock act into a bland AOR band . They've never come back from that and thats a great shame .
Saw Vince with the Eagles last night at the Forum. Bittersweet because Glenn wasn't there, but Vince and Deacon Frey did a wonderful job singing for Glenn!
Original "Amie" singer/songwriter and Pure Prairie League co-founder Craig Fuller had to leave the band in 1973 to fight a legal battle over his Vietnam War draft status. He would re-emerge in 1987 as the lead singer for the band Little Feat.
@@pauljeffries5678 Yes, 2 albums released in 1976 and '77. Some of the vocal harmonies on those songs are as impressive as Poco or The Eagles from that period.
Fuller is fabulous. The American Flyer, Spirit Of A Woman record with Kaz is a classic. And Let It Roll with Little Feat is crazy good. Voices On The Wind from that Little Feat record with Linda Ronstadt is a masterpiece.
Don Kirschner's rock concert. So many late saturday nights watching this back in the day. Early mid 70's. Great song. You could turn on FM radio and hear so much great stuff then. It's so sad where music has gone. We are putting Eminem in the rock and Roll hall of fame. Tells you all you need to know. Its gone and I dont think its coming back.
And that was before there was real product! 😇 Hopefully, to u folks that still have it, u'v been able to define your curls a smidge more - thankfully iiiii have! ✌💙
@@kellymac1212 I don't know what you mean by "product". My curls have diminished but are still considered, and I quote, " beautiful". It's just a way that I wash it combined with the way I brush it. Lol I guess I kinda make a science of it 🤣
So that’s Vince Gill huh. Wow I have been stuck listening to this song since realizing it’s greatness the last few weeks. Yard work, driving around just listening to songs like this on repeat. Outlaw Band, Marshal Tucker Band and these guys Pure Prairie League were it. Glad I decided to check the live stuff out on TH-cam.
He wasn't with the band when it was recorded, but took over when Craig Fuller had some problems related to the draft. But yeah, his voice was and is so pure and gorgeous. (Saw him 4 nights ago)
Man, this Vince guy should seriously consider making singing his full time profession! Just kidding. Vince is a living legend and was a shot in the arm for PPL in the late 70s/ early 80s. What a marvellous career this man has had and recently he took over from the late great Glenn Frey in The Eagles!
@@mickeywhitlock162 Exactly..This is a Craig Lee Fuller song, written, sung, guitar-ed by him, bef. Vince Gill joined up with this bunch. As stated earlier, most people don't know, don't care to know..I was one who did!
Is that a very young Vince Gill? I heard that he was ince in the band. Great pop country song. This type of music was started by the group PoCo when the Byrds broke up.
When Craig Fuller had to leave Pure Prairie League due to draft issues, they sure managed to find a not too shabby replacement. Vince looked really thin back then, but of course still sounded great and has always been able to play the guitar like few can.
I went to the same small college Craig went to in the early’70s and actually had a date with the REAL Amy. She was very pretty. She was short and had straight black or brown hair. Pretty.
I was in college in 1976 and would drive through a small town named Prairie Lea, Texas playing this song full blast thinking of my gorgeous woman who became my wife. I was on top of the world and this song takes me back to that time and place. Fantastic time in my life!!!!
I have very vivid memory of this song playing in a tractor cab while I was disking ahead of my Dad who was planting. About 1976. Dad has been gone thirteen years and I don't farm anymore.
We were all blessed beyond measure to live in these times and I thank God Born in 61 and told my family don't feel sorry when I die I lived in (the absolute best of times)
If I remember correctly I saw him being interviewed about this part of his life and they were in LA becoming famous and he found himself expecting his first child and decided he needed more it needed a more stable life so he moved back to Nashville. I remember when this song came out and I really liked it. I never paid attention to bands are the band members and never connected Vince Gill to Pure Prairie League until probably 20 years later when I started listening to country music. Vince Gill is one of the most giving musicians in the industry. He’ll go and sit in on sessions just to help bands out. He’s probably on more recorded songs than any other artist in history. I love his Collabs, I love the life that he’s built with Amy Grant and their daughter together they do some really great charity work. They’ll never be another Vince Gill. In my mind the only person close was Roy Clark. I like almost everything Vince Gill puts out and that’s saying a lot because I’m not a trend follower.
I'm 76 and damn we had the best music
snooze fest
I'm 56. I love this music. My 16yr old son is into the music we grew up on.
I'm 50 and you had the best music.
I'm 49 and grateful for the seventies
I'm 35 and I agree!! This music needs to comeback mainstream!! Cmon
This ☝🏻 is how I got my name. My father seen them in concert, jammed with them, and I truly love this song. Everytime I hear it, I think of my Dad singing it to me. I miss you Dad. Rip.
Me too, spelled, Amy
My condolences for the loss of your father. This is how I got my name too, oddly enough. My dad is PPL's steel guitar player and they screwed up his name (John Dennis Call) on all the record sleeves and put John David Call. And lo and behold, that's what I was named when I was born.
This song is how my daughter got her name
How I got my name too :D
sweet! I'd love to see them in a reunion concert right Aimee?
Vince Gill is as good of a musician as you can possibly get. Total package and a class act.
some guys were just born to play lead breaks like V can
Amen.
Vince Gill , absolutley the Best Male Vocalist of his time !
He sucks here.
Vince is Country Music Royalty imho.
Vince Gil ... before anyone knew who he was ... amazing musical talent and gifted on so many instruments and with that perfect pitch voice.
My oldest daughter (Amy) spent the 1st 5 days if her life in a NICU...she is healthy and fine now--but the song still makes me cry and want to hug her!
your comment really brought tears to this old mans eye's .. out ... P.S. thank you .....
❤❤❤
@@aurthurodonnell6707 good man
This is her song now. Now… PLAY IT FOR HER and record her reaction to it then post it on your TH-cam channel for us all to see 😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Some old friends named their little one Amy , and her older sister is Melissa . Good old times, I sure miss them.
Can you believe all the amazing talented musicians that we had in the 70s & 80s ? We where spoiled and now we have shit for music!!!!
Well, Vince is still around!
@Kai Ariarti - here's a crazy idea - don't listen to it!
We sure had more hair back then! Must have been a lot of unemployed barbers.
There were a lot of us. Statistically a few of us should have been great singers. I was a great listener.
You need to get out (or at least around YTube) more if you think there's no more good music.
Blackberry Smoke
Alabama Shakes
Tedeschi-Trucks
To name just a few
FYI: Vince Gill was not the original singer for this band, & did not sing on the hit. That was Craig Fuller.
Craig Fuller who later moved on to Little Feat.
😯!
Wow! So right I thought it was just missing something and Craig Fuller was it! Thanks!
However, that is in fact Vince Gill singing it in this video.
I knew that Vince was in the band, but I was pretty sure that he didn't sing on the studio version (which I prefer, although this version is good also). Thanks for clarifying that!
For those of us of a certain age, this song is like a time machine. Really brings it all back to mind.
Testify brother
@@TexasScout Or sister!
Or one of 50 other he/she/its ☺️
May god bless is all
@@3fsw3 LOL 👍😂
Baby Vince. He's only improved!! This song is one of my all time favorites. Those harmonies are amazing here!!!
Craig Fuller sang the version you hear on the radio! Vince didn't join PPL till 1979, and this song first aired in 72. It was sold as a single starting in 1975. \m/
18 years old in 1975. What a career he has had.
@@muffs55mercury61 I used to go see Mountian Smoke all the time when Vince was in High School and playing banjo for them. I will never get used to seeing a bearded long haired Vince.
@@mikemccoy3430 The good and fun old days !
Never realized that was Vince Gill
Big applause for Conan bringing all us together here.
I don't watch Conan
Haha that's why I'm here
Same here-Conan podcast (which is hilarious). This was a popular song in the 70s and even 80s.
Exactly.
Can’t wait for the new podcast!
You're not gonna find a whole lot of guitar players/musicians better than Vince Gill...that's just a fact. That dude is a monster.
He's a good guitar player for sure if like great or the best ever watch Stevie Ray Vaughn I was turned on to him in 1999 I was hooked im a player but no we're close to srv steve wariner is a good 1 too.but no we're like SRV.
@@darrellwalker5203 i will put Duane Allman up against SRV any time, when someone Blows Clapton away so much he calls to find out who it is and them works a album thats is one of the best ever made with Duane i think the guy is a little bit good
@Jim W nothing at all against Brad Paisley but he’s not even in the same stratosphere as Vince on a guitar. I’m sure Brad would be the first to tell you that as well.
Vince Gill is one of the most talented dudes on the planet.
Vince has the purest singing voice of any rock/country singer.
Rock on! Bought this album back in high school with my minimum wage from being a carry out boy at the local grocery store. I listen to it now on my phone while putzing in my garage as an old man.
Let me guess, $1.65 an hour?
Corn Belt, IMHO, that album was the best that PPL ever did. I preferred "Jazzman" and "Early Morning Riser" over "Aimie."
@@sergeantmasson3669 Early morning riser's a keeper, but it's no Aime. Amie, was the best tune Craig Fuller ever wrote (according to him). PPL's sales concur...
@@fenwayify I prefer Jazzman and Early Morning Riser instead.
@@sergeantmasson3669 Amie is pretty played out, but in its full version it's really a strong track. After many years a friend encouraged me to give Bustin' Out another listen and Early morning riser stood out most, so we share the same opinion on that one. I'm not the biggest fan of country rock. Little Feat is the exception...I love their stuff. Lowell George was under-recognized for his fabulous voice and songs...his life of excess led to his death at 34 (seven more years than Jimi. Janis and Jim). I really wish I could have seen him...
don kirshner's rock concert was awesome, they actually sang, nothing lip synched or cleaned up
I second that. Love to watch real singing. Spent many hours watching Don Kinsers Rock Concert when I was a kid.❤️
I was thinking that it's too bad there isn't something like it today, but it wouldn't work out anyway since most of today's "artists" probably wouldn't be able to sound good live. It would most likely be lip-synced.
@spencergroup the reason all of today's music sounds the same is because it is the same and 90% of it is written and produced by one guy................Max Martin
he's written music hits for
Backstreet Boys
Britney Spears
Pink
Usher
Avril Lavigne
Jessie J
Katy Perry
Christina Aguilera
Taylor Swift
Ariana Grande
The Weeknd
and others.
and it all comes down to a formula, find a beat that everyone likes to listen to play around with it and add different words and choruses to it and everyone will automatically like it
people today have been brainwashed into listening to the same song, only the words change and all of the words are written to entice the same outcome
you will like this song!
it has no originality or soul, it's the McDonald's of music. "the day the music died" wasn't when Buddy Holly died, it died sometime in the 80's and Max Martin killed it
Don Kirshner AND The Midnight Special... Loved 'em ✌💙
@@kellymac1212: Don't forget ABC's In Concert series. It was all recorded live concert footage. It wasn't around long but had some quality stuff.
In 1972 when this song was a hit, this was one of my favorite songs from the 1970s. This song not only topped the pop charts, it also topped the country charts. I was 14 at this time.
Born in 53 this was the best era music ever
Likewise great lp artwork inside pictures have these l long hairs possibly drinking Canadian beer at a farmhouse somewhere in Ontario ?
I have memories of this song being 3 years old.It was always one of my favorites.I'm from the seventies
Love this particular video because Vince looks exactly like he did when we were in high school together. Invited me over to his house one day, and said, "you probably won't like this song" as he put a 45 on the record player. It was Hank Williams (don't remember the tune now) and I said no, I love country music! Little did either of us know that he would make country singing a career! That was 1972 or 1973, I forget for sure. Always liked him and am so proud of him.
I saw him many times in '76-'77 when he played with Mountain Smoke. I grew up in Edmond.
Liar.
@@James-if3kc Do you have proof? If you don't, that makes you a liar.
@@JeffLeasure I got your proof right here.
@@James-if3kc Ok... I don't speak in code. Let's see it.
Much as I love Vince as an artist, this song is and will always be Craig Fuller's masterpiece.
True, but Vince was killing it on guitar here.
I agree, but this was first. Craig came later.
@@shawnevans8278 Craig wrote Amie in 1972, and sang lead on it with the group. Vince didn't join Pure Prairie League til 1979.
@@shawnevans8278 Huh?
This is from 1977 so Vince joined b4 79
THAT ENTIRE ALBUM - KICKS PATOOOT !
GREAT cover art
Fantastic Country/Rock
I'm a guitar player and bartender of 30 years old. I've played this song in a number of places since my rythem guitar guy suggested it. It takes me to a place of happiness ... an ego free and safe peaceful state of time. Obviously I wasnt around for this era but something tells me there was a better sense of unity and things didnt matter so much the way they do in 2021.
Sounds like me, when i played this in a couple of bands..both acoustical and electric. Loved dearly playing it..Even did the "Falling In & Out Of Love" intro/outro..was lots a fun!!
Dude you are correct. This song is magic. I turned 13 in 1975. I was too young then to be conscious of unity verses polarity, then. Regardless of how things are these days, this song lights me up. I have been aware of the song since the 70’s and always knew it was a great song. It seems to be much more powerful than I had thought.
This was one of those vinyls that every song was great on. I still have it of course. I've also played it on my guitars forever brian, and enjoyed it every time. Always have been a follower of Vince Gill. This is the first time I've seen him play an Ovation.
It was good days... Good music... Good times.... Good people! What happened?
Biden
I think this was one of the greatest songs of the decade. It never fails to transport me back to the time of my youth with a smile.
Yet I could argue it's not even the best or second best song on the album...Boulder Skies and Call Me Tell Me might be better.
This song instantly transports me to a special place of my youth in the early 70's
He was even singing about Amy way back then...and then .. fate
LOL
Yep, homewrecker in the making
This was a heck of a performance. No one player overshadowed anyone else.
*_That was absolutely perfect ~ what a beautiful voice !!!_*
With as much airplay as this song got in the spring of 1975 and beyond I thought it would be a sure top 10 hit but rather it spent a mere three weeks in the top 40 and peaked at #27. Doesn't matter though as one commenter said it's a time machine to the spring of 1975.
You got that right!!
There was a lot of competition in the 70s for top 10 in any given week of any given month of any given year. There was just so much good music made back then. Pure prairie league is just one of hundreds of bands of their era. All writing the best music ever put to vinyl.
I agree. It sure got played at lots of parties.
Conan brought me here
That was such a good band. I've always regretted they didn't get more great songs like both America and The Eagles did.
Friend, if you know the first two albums with Craig Lee Fuller you might agree they're right up there with any of America's or the Eagles' early work. All that PPL lacked was the acclaim.
@@prairiedan Poco had the same problem at the same time as PPL.
@@andyinoregon Yeah, despite both bands touring for years and years!
@@prairiedan Dan, most exactly..This is a Craig Lee Fuller song, orig. written, played, sung by that gentleman. .and very well indeed, too!
@@andyinoregon Plus they kept losing their bass players to the Eagles ha ha.
So I was today years old when I learned Vince Gill was the lead singer for Pure Prairie League and I've loved this song since it came out as a single in 75...
Also remember that Vince wasn’t the writer or original singer of this song. That would be Craig Fuller whose on the record.
Yup, me too...never knew!!
Same!
Vince wasn't the lead singer or even in the band when this came out. However, "Let Me Love You Tonight" was a big hit with Vince singing lead after he joined the band.
Smoothest vocals ever, and only gets smoother as time goes on.
Vince is one of the greatest... and I'm proud to see the Eagles to add him to their lineup ! Gill and Walsh... don't get no better !
If you can see them, I'd recommend! Vince and Joe haven't lost any of their guitar chops
One of my favorite old bands. Vince Gill was young, but he's still today got that smooth voice
Craig Fuller was a much better singer.
Vince does a really good job of covering this for Craig Fuller. However, there is something special in the original that can't be emulated. Now, that said, the ending of this is literally soulful. Vocally moving. I bet people in the audience cried, as I just did listening to it. Thank You..
I have the original album and agree that the Fuller version ha a little something extra in it.
I prefer Fullers version much more although I love Vinces solo career songs imencely .
Pure prairie league was an awesome group alot of folks didn't even know Vince Gill from Oklahoma. Love y'all
I knew Vince Gill. He lived next door to me...
Oh I never knew that was Vince Gill until now. Sweet voice.
@@Lisarata me neither!! I love this song..
There's a ton of talent that comes out of Oklahoma.
@@buckhorncortez on 24th? Last I heard his mama still lived there. You must’ve been a Cleveland Bulldog too!
ironic he married amy grant
You need to look up irony
Coincidently, but not ironic.
Why?
They wrote Amy before Vince joined up
And different spelling... different girl.
Such a great song, and I love the way he sings it.
I saw Vince in September of 1977 for the first time at a Festival in Glen Rock PA. He was playing mandolin and singing lead for Byron Berline and Sundance. Had hair down to his shoulders.
Very cool clip. Beginning in the Seventies, The Midnight Special was the show to watch on Saturday night for easy listening AM radio hits by acts like Helen Reddy, Neil Sedaka and The Captain and Tenille.
Meanwhile, Don Kirschner's Rock Concert managed to capture the true cutting-edge musical pioneers like The Allman Brothers, The Eagles and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
TH-cam has given us the gift of reliving many epic moments from The Midnight Special. It’s surprising it hasn’t been rebooted. NBCs Saturday Night Live has been an unwatchable nightmare for 15 years.
Really one of the great guitar players of country music (and there’s a lot of them)
Here from the Conan Needs A Friend podcast.... this song slaps!
I had no idea Vince Gill was in Pure Prairie League. Always loved this band.
This song reminds me of a young lady back in 89 that I taught her how to 2 step to this song.
We were both getting over broken hearts. That a long time of ago. But I often think of that night back home in Corpus Christi, TX. out on Prade Island.
Amy if you ever see this, I hope your remember the nights out dancing.
Keith
I saw this band, along with The Outlaws and The Marshall Tucker Band, in 1976 😊
This song reminds me of a very sweet time in my life and a group of people who would be some of the best friends I ever had. Like I wlways say music truly is the mile markers of our lives
That kid might have a bright future!!
Can’t keep a guy with talent down. Go Vince !!!
About to see a load of people here from Conan O'Brien's podcast :)
I was slinging beers a🍻 in a bar called The Peanut Barrel in East Lansing when this was a hit.
Good times!!! ❤
Peanut Barrel still serving beers in 2024. The house band back then, twin guys , I think, have moved on!
Pure Prairie league, is what you are going to do. A
Beautiful song.
My fave tenor voice in the whole world, Vince Gill.
Mickey Thomas and Steve Perry too
Thanks for putting this up! This bring's me back to when I was younger! Couldn't remember who sings this! A favorite that my parents had on vinyl. Oh the times!!!
I heard this song for the first time in the fall of '76, at the time, I had a girl friend in high school named, Amy. Earlier in the day, she said, I got something really cool to share with you later. After school, we went to the local diner, sat down in a both and she played this song. It was such a special moment in my life...thanks guys...
From the album "Bustin' Out", combined with "Fallin' in and out of love" is/are simply one(2) of the most perfect song(s) ever written, IMO! Not complicated, by any means, but perfect in it's simplicity. I hardly ever listen to the radio anymore, thanks to TH-cam premium! Mainly because they play the 2 songs separately. Sacrilege, I tell you! Very much like the way they break up Journey's "Feelin' That Way", and "Anytime"...
Back to this song, I dunno, I guess that since I heard it "correctly" on an old AOR station back in the day for the 1st time, it struck such a "chord" in my guitar playing soul, I felt that I could only dream of writing something as good! Keep in mind, this is my own opinion, don't judge, lol!
insanely great - i'm an Indian dude born in the old country and raised in America. Game recognize game.
Those harmonies! Fantastic!
I saw them on this tour, they opened for The Charlie Daniels Band. A new star was born and we hadn't a clue how brite Vince would become. For a while he "fixed their flat tire"!
Bob Ross on guitar no accidents just happy little music 😁😁😁
This is the second song I learned on my banjo- so many years ago. I played this song may times with my partner Cookee (RIP) - I miss that guy
While Vince Gill is young in this amazing performance his talent is fully mature. His captivating voice and tasteful guitar playing put a big smile on my face. The whole band is great too. And you can see they like each other.
Yeah I agree it's too bad they couldn't have Stay Together longer. Yet there were misfortunes and mishaps. And that is life. And like someone's head you can definitely see and hear the talent of Vince Gill. And now he is an icon.
@@douglashall2141 When Vince left PPL, their popularity began to fade.
@@sergeantmasson3669 I know. They had a guy who was their lead singer, he left the group and they continued for a while and then Vince left, and a group went downhill from there Into Obscurity. More or less. They seem to exist and no more anyway.
@@douglashall2141 The group still exists, but they're nowhere near famous like they once were.
@@sergeantmasson3669 maybe they do still exist yet they are not popular anymore, at least in my point of view. Because without the first lead singer who left, and then Vince Gill filled in and then he left. They don't have any hits anymore. At least none are being played on the radio or TH-cam music channel. Like I said The more or less have fallen Into Obscurity without those two major components to the group.
I'm 48 and grew up listening to this song. Love this live version. Its better than the studio version. His subtle riffs and runs are placed beautifully.
Blast through the past!
One of my first guitar conquests, I still keep it fresh in set list rotation. ❤️
I didn't recognize Vince till I read some of the comments. Everybody loves this song, thumbs up.
I didn't know he was in this group, but as I watched the video, I wondered if that was him just because of his beautiful eyes. Now I know!
Check out Vince's PPL song Jany Lou It is AWESOME !!!
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I've never seen this, even though I was in college when this song first surfaced. An amazing, authentic performance. Vince had it back then, too.
Vince Gill was the FREAKIN man back then. He's not to bad today. What a talented man.
That's Vince Gill, not Craig Fuller. Fuller wrote and sang the original. Craig was so underrated, yet so talented.
Underrated? Do you surf sights waiting to use that dumb ass term?
yeah, i was wondering why the vocals sounded different, not bad, but not the original, thanks for pointing this out!
Yes, you're right. That is definitely Vince Gill. How can anyone ever mistake his voice for someone else, I have no clue. He even looks the same today. He hasn't changed at all. I've always said, if someone really changed, you wouldn't even recognize them for a second, even with 20-20 vision. Vince has always been a huge favorite of mine & both of my parents like him too. He is one of the best singers, songwriters & entertainers of all time. I have always nicknamed him the world's version of what real bluegrass, country, rock, gospel, etc... should sound like period. He is the 90s version of The Eagles sound & style, having a soft, high-pitched voice similar to that of Timothy Schmit. He is the 90s version of Ricky Skaggs sound & style, being able to sing bluegrass, country, gospel, etc... with no problem whatsoever. And he is the 90s version of my very 1st favorite Country hero from birth & that is The Possum, George Jones. When you think of & listen to George's songs, I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair, (which Vince & many others sang backup on), it will remind you of the Jones-like style that Vince too has. His songs, One More Last Chance, Little Liza Jane & What The Cowgirls Do are the 3 songs of his that resemble George's I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair. Just like his duet with Reba called, The Heart won't Lie, I have always said is their version of the George & Tammy song, ONE. Amazing indeed. Vince also has another thing in common with Ricky Skaggs. Between both Vince & Marty Stuart, they are 90s version of being the 2 country singers who have worked with more people than anyone. Hosting shows, doing interviews, performing with people of all styles & all decades of artists in existence too. They along with Ricky Skaggs, Willie Nelson & my biggest hero of all, George Jones, hold the record for that. That's just a small list of what I know & remember as a lifelong fan of Vince & many others.
I had a close set of friends in 1974. Started with 8 of us and with marriage and meeting new friends it grew to over 60. We'd all get toghter on New Years Eve.
The one song we played at every reunion that everyone sang as loud as we could was "Amie" the long version. It gave you a chill. Still does when I hear it.
We were very close over the years, I'll be 70 next year, and all but 3 of the original friends have passed on, and lots of the rest too. It was an incredible time to be young in America.
I have always loved this song and seeing it played live is amazing. I had NO idea that was Vince Gill on lead!
It's Craig Fuller on the original recorded version. Vince replaced him in PPL.
@@clay523 well not really, Larry Goshorn replaced Craig. Vince Gill , came later when the band transformed from a class country rock act into a bland AOR band . They've never come back from that and thats a great shame .
Conan O Brien brought me here on 28/10/22
Saw Vince with the Eagles last night at the Forum. Bittersweet because Glenn wasn't there, but Vince and Deacon Frey did a wonderful job singing for Glenn!
Original "Amie" singer/songwriter and Pure Prairie League co-founder Craig Fuller had to leave the band in 1973 to fight a legal battle over his Vietnam War draft status. He would re-emerge in 1987 as the lead singer for the band Little Feat.
And some really good stuff with the Fuller Katz band...
That's interesting. The draft ended in 1973, a year after I went to Vietnam...as a volunteer. I wonder why it took him so long?
I think he was also part of another band, American Flyer, for a few years, as well.
@@pauljeffries5678 Yes, 2 albums released in 1976 and '77. Some of the vocal harmonies on those songs are as impressive as Poco or The Eagles from that period.
Fuller is fabulous. The American Flyer, Spirit Of A Woman record with Kaz is a classic. And Let It Roll with Little Feat is crazy good. Voices On The Wind from that Little Feat record with Linda Ronstadt is a masterpiece.
Timeless musical magic, Amie to me is as strong as in '78.
Actually, song was recorded in 1972. Didn't do much at first. Got airplay on college radio stations around 1975, and then was re-issued as a single.
A- M- I- E! :) tks conan for the flashback before i was born
Hello ,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?
Happy, fun, good vibe, just the way music is meant to be.
Pure Prairie League reminds me of Marshall Tucker Band! The 70's was The Decade of Music! So Much Great Music!
Don Kirschner's rock concert. So many late saturday nights watching this back in the day. Early mid 70's. Great song. You could turn on FM radio and hear so much great stuff then. It's so sad where music has gone. We are putting Eminem in the rock and Roll hall of fame. Tells you all you need to know. Its gone and I dont think its coming back.
Wasn't quite sure it was Vince Gill until he started singing.
Me too I was like what the VG is badass
Can we all pause, just for a moment and marvel at their glorious hair.
2021 and my hair still looks like that
Same here
And that was before there was real product! 😇 Hopefully, to u folks that still have it, u'v been able to define your curls a smidge more - thankfully iiiii have!
✌💙
@@kellymac1212 I don't know what you mean by "product". My curls have diminished but are still considered, and I quote, " beautiful". It's just a way that I wash it combined with the way I brush it. Lol I guess I kinda make a science of it 🤣
Au naturel. Let it grow, let it blossom, let it flow. ✌️🤘
So that’s Vince Gill huh. Wow I have been stuck listening to this song since realizing it’s greatness the last few weeks. Yard work, driving around just listening to songs like this on repeat. Outlaw Band, Marshal Tucker Band and these guys Pure Prairie League were it. Glad I decided to check the live stuff out on TH-cam.
He wasn't with the band when it was recorded, but took over when Craig Fuller had some problems related to the draft. But yeah, his voice was and is so pure and gorgeous. (Saw him 4 nights ago)
Classic...love this song 🎶
Conan O’Brien sent me here 😆
Man, this Vince guy should seriously consider making singing his full time profession! Just kidding. Vince is a living legend and was a shot in the arm for PPL in the late 70s/ early 80s. What a marvellous career this man has had and recently he took over from the late great Glenn Frey in The Eagles!
This song was a bit in 1972 when Vince Gill was still in high school. Vince became a member of PPL in 1977.
Vince loving !!!! Saw them on concert my sophomore year of college. Vince was lead singer them. Oh wow 🤩. 1979
@@jkiser5143 You've seen Pure Prairie League live in their heyday!? I'm jealous!
@Mark Ehrlich everyone comments like this are part of what makes youtube
@@mickeywhitlock162 Exactly..This is a Craig Lee Fuller song, written, sung, guitar-ed by him, bef. Vince Gill joined up with this bunch. As stated earlier, most people don't know, don't care to know..I was one who did!
This is vince gill singing lead not the original singer
You are correct !
Closing time.... Oshkosh, WI... 1982
Thank you for the beautiful song Craig - the Aimster
I came here from Conan's podcast. Thank you conan for this great song.
I had the same reaction as Sona at the intro
"There's so much guitar"
CONAN O BRIEN PODCAST BROUGHT ME HERE 10/27/2022
That smooth vocal and harmonic trio.
Brings back high school memories.
This is one of my Dad's favorite songs, I love it!
Vince has one of those singing voice that just makes you listen to what he is saying. A true singer/songwriter/musician
Vince PPL, then later The Eagles. He can sing with anyone.
Is that a very young Vince Gill? I heard that he was ince in the band. Great pop country song. This type of music was started by the group PoCo when the Byrds broke up.
Yes indeed that is the great Vince Gill.
You mean Buffalo Springfield
I loved Pure Prairie League
The kings of soft country rock!
When Craig Fuller had to leave Pure Prairie League due to draft issues, they sure managed to find a not too shabby replacement. Vince looked really thin back then, but of course still sounded great and has always been able to play the guitar like few can.
I went to the same small college Craig went to in the early’70s and actually had a date with the REAL Amy. She was very pretty. She was short and had straight black or brown hair. Pretty.
Always did love them short, brown haired ladies. Married one and almost 50 years later, we're happy old folks!
I was in college in 1976 and would drive through a small town named Prairie Lea, Texas playing this song full blast thinking of my gorgeous woman who became my wife. I was on top of the world and this song takes me back to that time and place. Fantastic time in my life!!!!
My name is Amy.. Not spelled the same way and I am a blonde. This is MY jam!! Everyone sings it to me- I love that.
I always thought this song was about Amy Grant, am I mistaken?
@@TheCousinEddie - I doubt it, she was 12 yrs old when the song was written.
One of my favorite tunes of all time.
I have very vivid memory of this song playing in a tractor cab while I was disking ahead of my Dad who was planting. About 1976. Dad has been gone thirteen years and I don't farm anymore.
Years later, Vince Gill got married to a girl named Amy. .
We were all blessed beyond measure to live in these times and I thank God
Born in 61 and told my family don't feel sorry when I die I lived in (the absolute best of times)
Vince Gill looks much better clean shaven, but this was wayyyy in his younger days! The voice is unmistakable!
I had a friend name his daughter Amie because of this song. The fact she's now as old as he was when he named her says it all!
If I remember correctly I saw him being interviewed about this part of his life and they were in LA becoming famous and he found himself expecting his first child and decided he needed more it needed a more stable life so he moved back to Nashville. I remember when this song came out and I really liked it. I never paid attention to bands are the band members and never connected Vince Gill to Pure Prairie League until probably 20 years later when I started listening to country music. Vince Gill is one of the most giving musicians in the industry. He’ll go and sit in on sessions just to help bands out. He’s probably on more recorded songs than any other artist in history. I love his Collabs, I love the life that he’s built with Amy Grant and their daughter together they do some really great charity work. They’ll never be another Vince Gill. In my mind the only person close was Roy Clark. I like almost everything Vince Gill puts out and that’s saying a lot because I’m not a trend follower.
Hello ,how are you doing,how is the weather today?
I wonder if way back then Vince had any idea just how good he was and just how long a career he'd have? I always loved this song!