@@wildestcowboy2668 Toy was a Marine , combat vet wounded in Vietnam, refused medical discharge and went back to his unit for the rest of his enlistment.
Quite possibly the most underrated band ever. Not only that but when the call came most of these boys answered and joined the military when other bands would enroll in college to get a deferment. Not sure about the others but Toy put his musical dreams on hold and went to Vietnam as a Marine.
@@paulles1377 Well I'm bloody confused now because we thought gray was their frontman. I had it blasting one night when a bloody Joey caused me to wreck.
@@wildestcowboy2668 Doug Gray is the lead singer. That's all he does. Toy is the main guitar player and sang lead on a few songs. Tommy is the bass player. He only sings backup except for the song that I mentioned earlier. Paul Ridfle us on drums, George McCorkle is on rhythm guitar and Jerry Eubanks plays the flute and saxophone.
I'm 44 and of course I heard this song...but it wasn't until I stumbled upon this live performance did I truly realize how FKN AMAZING this song is. EASILY in my personal top 10
One of the great 'white-boy-blues' vocalists ever! Damn shame that he flamed-out early..he and Gregg Allman .. they gone now, but man, they were great!!!
Can't you see! They are not all there! Have to be! Good ole boys that served their country and then came home and wrote some of the best tunes ever! 😊😊
I thought I was bad, when this was recorded in 73 I was 13, MTB didn't become my #1 band until about 76 or 77, then I saw them live in 79 or 80 I think. Good times, great music. The great thing about really good music, it doesn't lose anything over time, as they say, it wears well. The Band, MTB, so much great country rock from that era.
Never knew the tragedy that hit this band. Never knew the lead singer also played those sick, wonderful guitar riffs. What a style, too, with the thumb picking. Always loved this song so I had to look up a live performance. They sure left their mark with this one ! Thanks brothers for your great songs !
@Anthony hfe yea pretty cool huh. Lol toy wrote pretty much everything and Doug sang everything when the line up was original. "Can't you see" and "hillbilly band" are the exceptions. Toys brother, Tommy sang hillbilly band.
Obviously one of the best songs of the MTB and of all time. Should be in the top 100 without question. Thing is, these guys have some other gems if you want to take the the time to listen to them.
Toy Caldwell would have been 74 today-99 percent of the notes he plays on lead guitar are played with his thumb-his brother,the late Tommy Caldwell used the thumb on the bass,too.Adding Jerry Eubanks on the flute took a band that was already a 10,to an 11!!Toy wrote this and they put it on their debut album,1973's The Marshall Tucker Band. "Well my life ain't the same and I had to change and I hope this music will show A little bit less of cryin' in the beer and a little of my own soul Waylon and Toy and all of them boys I wanna say thanks to you Your fiddle and your steel make me play what I feel and I don't feel Lovesick Blues.'' Hank Williams,Jr. Feelin' Better.
Thank you Weldon for posting this. This was on the tape player in my car when my son was killed in 1992. I honor Toy and Tommy as Marines and veterans this Memorial Day. Thank you again, for all the pleasure and peace this video has brought me.
Das ist das größte, was Rockmusik zu bieten hat, das Beste an Southern Rock, absolut klasse, dank Toy Caldwell!!! Und nicht nur überragender Songschreiber und Komponist, auch ein höchst dekorierter Vietnam Veteran! Hut ab, Toy Caldwell!
my El Camino,. 12 pack going down country with this blaring from my 8 track-maybe cassette. I was happy as could be . got to seem the live in "75. Blew the house down.
"Toy Caldwell", "Ride In Peace My Friend", (RIP) !!! " The Marshall Tucker Band", " Greg Allman" (RIP) !!! " The Allman Brothers Band" !!! Play On & Live On Through Your Music FretBro's . . . 👍😎🎸🤘☺️🎼🇺🇸♥️🌹🙏 DDH 7-11-2023
I'm manufactured, born and raised in the Lone Star State of Texas and I grew up the MTB...I have all their cd catalog. MTB has a special place here in Texas. Damn right!
Went to concert. That was supposed to feature Mt b but toy broke his leg. Band was a no show.Eric. Burden took their play .still a great concert. Saw Lynard Skynard!😀😀 ppl
I have listened to an insane amount of music over the years, both bad and good, a lot of it even great! But this track right here, this very performance has to be one of the greatest of all time. I might be my imagination, grainy image aside, I could swear that one can see it on their faces, they know this nights performance is special. Can't you see?...
@@daniellinsinbigler5961 I see some people refer to Toy Caldwell as "Thunder Thumbs".I've never seen another one like that.Just brilliant, authentic ,and gripping performance.
I recently found this song I. Can't remember listening to this song . before a few days ago but I plays it at least 10 times a day .the way he sing with his heart and soul.
They got their name from a key chain that the piano tuner had left in the place where they practiced. Did you know that Toy and Tommy picked only with their thumbs? I saw them twice, once with CDB, once with Skynyrd. One of my favorite bands EVER!
This is when they were The Real Marshall Tucker Band. Today even though they're touring under their name it does them no justice. The concert in Charleston WV I witnessed last week was undoubtedly the worst performance I've ever attended to date. Remember em when Toy was there and the rest of the originals... When Marshall Tucker was a pure positive influence in the Country Rock 🎸Blues Circle. ~ MTB ~ R-I-P ~
To anyone who grew up in Georgia at this time it's a seminal moment . . . Everyone came through Atlanta but many of those great groups were listening to the beautiful sound coming out of the deep South as if in response to what the British were dong . . . we were reclaiming,or those bands were reclaiming blues rock in answer. to the Who and Cream and the others . . . and these boys led by the Allman Brothers and later Lynard Skynard changed American music . . .
I can't believe how rich the music is live. These days, 10 producers with 10 mixers wouldn't be able to replicate it
You nailed it! 💯
The best version of this song I’ve ever heard. No other reproduction compares to this one. ❤️👏🏻😎
Yes!!
I couldn’t agree with you more. Toy absolutely nailed it. Just fantastic!!
For sure positively without a doubt. Only 1 toy and 1 tommy and what a voice on toy, wow wow wow
You were the man, Toy... and thank you for your service to this country...
Yes, Toy was a US Marine and he served in Vietnam
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His musical service was more important.
@@justinh5076 Toy was a soldier you have info wrong!
@@wildestcowboy2668 Toy was a Marine , combat vet wounded in Vietnam, refused medical discharge and went back to his unit for the rest of his enlistment.
Toy was a Purple Heart recipient in Vietnam and will always be a Marine
i am 81 , this is the best ever. i have heard all.
76 ME TOO!
Quite possibly the most underrated band ever. Not only that but when the call came most of these boys answered and joined the military when other bands would enroll in college to get a deferment. Not sure about the others but Toy put his musical dreams on hold and went to Vietnam as a Marine.
This was one of my absolute favorite songs in the seventies through troubled times. Forever in my heart ! ❤️
One of the best songs that's ever been written. R.I.P. Toy Caldwell, Tommy Caldwell and George McCorkle.
Is Tommy the one that is singing this?
@@wildestcowboy2668 no, that's Toy. Tommy only sang lead on one sing and that was Melody Ann off of the Running Like The Wind album.
@@paulles1377 Well I'm bloody confused now because we thought gray was their frontman. I had it blasting one night when a bloody Joey caused me to wreck.
@@wildestcowboy2668 Doug Gray is the lead singer. That's all he does. Toy is the main guitar player and sang lead on a few songs. Tommy is the bass player. He only sings backup except for the song that I mentioned earlier. Paul Ridfle us on drums, George McCorkle is on rhythm guitar and Jerry Eubanks plays the flute and saxophone.
@@paulles1377 bloody good information mate. Which one is your favorite?
I listen to this song at least 10 times a day, anybody else?
yes
Yes.me
and me!
I'm 44 and of course I heard this song...but it wasn't until I stumbled upon this live performance did I truly realize how FKN AMAZING this song is. EASILY in my personal top 10
this is like a religious experience. chills each time
this is very true
So sad, very sad.
Hey I watch you restore stuff on youtube
Everytime ! Caught a few shows down in Austin....Quite a Ride ...ol vet way down in TX.. Amen..jd
Same. I can watch this every day...and when I do I always have to watch it at least 3x in a row
One of the great 'white-boy-blues' vocalists ever! Damn shame that he flamed-out early..he and Gregg Allman .. they gone now, but man, they were great!!!
Doug or toy?
I can't believe 22 people disliked this. These guys had amazing God given talent. RIP Toy.
How can you dislike this it is mind blowingly good🤗🐻👍
Can’t they hear?
Can't you see! They are not all there! Have to be! Good ole boys that served their country and then came home and wrote some of the best tunes ever! 😊😊
I'm 52. I just discovered this. Holy fricken Christ...
I discovered this last year at the age of 25, rock on brother
I thought I was bad, when this was recorded in 73 I was 13, MTB didn't become my #1 band until about 76 or 77, then I saw them live in 79 or 80 I think. Good times, great music. The great thing about really good music, it doesn't lose anything over time, as they say, it wears well. The Band, MTB, so much great country rock from that era.
Wow. Excellent. Thanks.
OMG Toy Caldwell at his best!!
Them. BOYS. Was so great RIP. TOY AN TOMMY
That song is almost a spiritual experience
Pure rock! Still hits hard almost 50 years later.
🤘🤘
Best version of this song that was done.
+horseman528 Agreed! Toy's vocal on this was outstanding.
Can't agree more. Better than studio or other live versions.
I can’t believe I only recently found these live versions. What can you say that would add anything. I’ll just shut up and listen
we are so very lucky to have recordings of such wonderful talent!
What a voice, what a sweet young thing, what a band, damn. I grew up with the best, keep this music alive.
Toy was one of Hank Jr's. best friends.
dont think Toy ever used a guitar pick.....freakin amazing
Never knew the tragedy that hit this band. Never knew the lead singer also played those sick, wonderful guitar riffs. What a style, too, with the thumb picking. Always loved this song so I had to look up a live performance. They sure left their mark with this one ! Thanks brothers for your great songs !
Toy is not the lead singer, he sang this song but Doug gray is the lead singer.
@@keithstone1321 Thank you !!
@Anthony hfe yea pretty cool huh. Lol toy wrote pretty much everything and Doug sang everything when the line up was original. "Can't you see" and "hillbilly band" are the exceptions. Toys brother, Tommy sang hillbilly band.
RIP Tim, Toy and Tommy Caldwell
This is and always will be my favorite and best song (version) of ALL time...
How does this video not have 180 million views!?
Just a beautiful, stunning song. Lyrically, and musically. Stunning...
Obviously one of the best songs of the MTB and of all time. Should be in the top 100 without question. Thing is, these guys have some other gems if you want to take the the time to listen to them.
Yep, I ain’t gonna argue with that pal 👍👍
Every man on the planet can relate to this song. Truly a gem. The music is fantastic too.
Toy Caldwell would have been 74 today-99 percent of the notes he plays on lead guitar are played with his thumb-his brother,the late Tommy Caldwell used the thumb on the bass,too.Adding Jerry Eubanks on the flute took a band that was already a 10,to an 11!!Toy wrote this and they put it on their debut album,1973's The Marshall Tucker Band.
"Well my life ain't the same and I had to change and I hope this music will show
A little bit less of cryin' in the beer and a little of my own soul
Waylon and Toy and all of them boys I wanna say thanks to you
Your fiddle and your steel make me play what I feel and I don't feel Lovesick Blues.'' Hank Williams,Jr. Feelin' Better.
Thank you Weldon for posting this. This was on the tape player in my car when my son was killed in 1992. I honor Toy and Tommy as Marines and veterans this Memorial Day. Thank you again, for all the pleasure and peace this video has brought me.
Hank Beukema So very sorry for you loss Hank. Prayers for your peace sir.
Sorry for your loss.
Das ist das größte, was Rockmusik zu bieten hat, das Beste an Southern Rock, absolut klasse, dank Toy Caldwell!!!
Und nicht nur überragender Songschreiber und Komponist, auch ein höchst dekorierter Vietnam Veteran! Hut ab, Toy Caldwell!
I'm loved the MTB and I'm also proud to be born and raised in Spartanburg, SC.... They were also the first concert I ever when to...Good Times.
NC here, love MTB
Me too!! SC born & bred!
Hubby is from Spartanburg and I’m sure he’s probably related to you. Man MTB can’t be described in words. You just feel it.
Bad ass song one of my favorites.. Love classic rock best music ever.. I know I’m not that old but heart of old classic rock.. Be safe Rock on 🤘
Love this song and Toy's voice
RIP, Toy Caldwell. You're certainly missed with that fantastic style of thumb pickin'! Semper Fi from another old Marine. :-)
So glad this is back on TH-cam in color! Thanks.
This is a GREAT version of Can't You See!
Dave Jones this is the one and ONLY, ORIGINAL!!!
Dave Jones the best
What a masterpiece!!
16 people who gave this a 👎must be nuts! My favorite song of ALL time. Toy was the BEST! Love & miss him! ❤
my El Camino,. 12 pack going down country with this blaring from my 8 track-maybe cassette. I was happy as could be . got to seem the live in "75. Blew the house down.
Real talent playing real music. Perfect!
One of my favorite groups and songs of all time.
I really wish they were still here. Miss them!
Great video. Toy at his best. Thanks for posting.
One of the timeless classics.
You can see Toy age by looking at all the You tube all along to 1993.Toy is the best rock star ever.
First heard this when I was buying head phones back in 1973 it was AMAZING
"Toy Caldwell", "Ride In Peace My Friend", (RIP) !!! " The Marshall Tucker Band", " Greg Allman" (RIP) !!! " The Allman Brothers Band" !!!
Play On & Live On Through Your Music FretBro's . . . 👍😎🎸🤘☺️🎼🇺🇸♥️🌹🙏 DDH 7-11-2023
His voice was so clear in those early days. The life style got to him pretty quickly.
I'm manufactured, born and raised in the Lone Star State of Texas and I grew up the MTB...I have all their cd catalog. MTB has a special place here in Texas. Damn right!
Went to concert. That was supposed to feature Mt b but toy broke his leg. Band was a no show.Eric. Burden took their play .still a great concert. Saw Lynard Skynard!😀😀
ppl
Thanks for posting this.The b&w version of this brilliant authentic performance has over 21,000,000 views with 7,000 comments.Says something I guess.
been listening to this song for 40 years, until this moment never knew what the MTB looked like.
now here you go good times great music
The best songwriter and guitar player ever rest in peace my brother
Absolutely love this version of this song..
Thank you. What a great song. I just love that guitar. Very good band.
Saw MTB many times in 70’s 80’s. But got to see Toy in Naples Fl not sure what year late 80’s. He was just as awesome. So sad he is gone. 😢
Fantastic! 🎙️💀🎸
outstanding! Great video production and a sweet song from my youth! Thanks Weldon, hope yer still out there... ah, the 70s were just awesome!!!
best song ever
Driving by myself with the windows down...... and this at full volume. Nothing is better
Mike Croft Except your kid in the car belting it out with you because they love the music as much as you do.
Aye, a hearty sigh of enjoyment from the past!
I can FEEL this time again; magic just magic
Awesome band 👍👍
I have listened to an insane amount of music over the years, both bad and good, a lot of it even great! But this track right here, this very performance has to be one of the greatest of all time. I might be my imagination, grainy image aside, I could swear that one can see it on their faces, they know this nights performance is special. Can't you see?...
Marshall Tucker Band the Song it's Such a Awesome Song Thank you for put back for me a Song with No MEANING 🖤💙
This guy is the best country flutist I've ever heard.
beautiful
All that great picking with just his thumb.
bacsi19461 i know right, all that, with just his thumb. I thought i was the only one who noticed that for years..lol
@@daniellinsinbigler5961 I see some people refer to Toy
Caldwell as "Thunder Thumbs".I've never seen another one like that.Just brilliant, authentic ,and gripping performance.
Just like Wes Montgomery thumb only
fantastic，r.i.p. toy !
Simply fantastic....even the bump-off at the end is impressive, Toy didn't even have to look up and they all knew when to do it.
Numero uno on my list - all time
I've seen them many times with Toy...back in the day!! Great memories
The absolute best!! Never get tired of it!
try bringing that many players together together and scaling the musical walls...poetry
Addicted
long live the south,and i am from the north wish you guys won the cival war
Nothing compares to that 1973 toy caldwell
A rare video with Tommy Caldwell on bass before his early passing.
Toy and Tommy were great, I loved this group especially that gray double album.
I've always liked this song but this version is my favorite. It's a nice stripped down sound any it was early enough that Toy's voice was still clear.
I recently found this song I. Can't remember listening to this song . before a few days ago but I plays it at least 10 times a day .the way he sing with his heart and soul.
Toy rippin' that Les Paul a new one ain't he!
cityslick007 lmao. Hell yeah he is...
They got their name from a key chain that the piano tuner had left in the place where they practiced. Did you know that Toy and Tommy picked only with their thumbs? I saw them twice, once with CDB, once with Skynyrd. One of my favorite bands EVER!
I am so please you posted this. Thanks!!!!!!!!!
BHT MLH I meant I am so PLEASED you posted this. Thank you.
This is when they were The Real Marshall Tucker Band. Today even though they're touring under their name it does them no justice. The concert in Charleston WV I witnessed last week was undoubtedly the worst performance I've ever attended to date. Remember em when Toy was there and the rest of the originals... When Marshall Tucker was a pure positive influence in the Country Rock 🎸Blues Circle.
~ MTB ~ R-I-P ~
I love this my life story !
at approx. 1:09ish....Tommy looks over at Doug Gray and see's that he is genting down, and smiles!
Toy Talmadge Caldwell Jr.
13 dislikes have no taste in good music
They must be dead inside.
Maybe they like Lady Gaga or Sumpin hehe
Fuck ‘em
thank you for the video
RIP from NY
A bar band standard that no bar band can ever pull off correctly.
Combat wounded Vietnam veteran ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Reminds me of my I am separated with . She never told me goodbye !
I look at this young fresh faced kid before he did drugs and you could just see each video every year later what drugs can do to someone
To anyone who grew up in Georgia at this time it's a seminal moment . . . Everyone came through Atlanta but many of those great groups were listening to the beautiful sound coming out of the deep South as if in response to what the British were dong . . . we were reclaiming,or those bands were reclaiming blues rock in answer. to the Who and Cream and the others . . . and these boys led by the Allman Brothers and later Lynard Skynard changed American music . . .
guerillatraveler don't forget CCR.
Sing your heart out, bang those strings. rip
.... opening act... at RFK in Washington... probably 72?... maybe 73? Next up Allman's.... had a really good time!