The most underrated band of all time they could really play. Most of the time they were blitzed but sounded amazing so many different people in this band that can sing lead vocals. Love this band one of my all time favorites. 🤘
@David Filer - Elvis, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles were underrated ????? The influence these three had on music in general is immeasurable. Dr. Hook shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence as the icons you'd listed. Ever hear a successful modern musician say " I got into music after the first time I heard Dr Hook ? Yeah, me neither .
One of the reasons that Dr Hook were so popular during the 1970's in the UK, was that the public 'just liked them as people'. They were always gracious in the live performances and their songs had a sense of mischief held within - Great band and very fond memories of the band.
I think the same thing is true about their success in Australia. They had two number 1 singles and their Greatest Hits album went number 1 here as well. A lot of that popularity was fueled by their appearances here on the Don Lane show - the massively popular late night show that went out live in those days - they came across as spontaneous, fun and unpretentious. The show had a somewhat anarchic structure and would run way over time if something special was happening. Dennis and Ray were responsible for some of those memorable moments, chatting, taking part in skits and performing well after the scheduled end time. Australia just loved them.
I get tickled with my grandchildren's reaction when they realize that this was ( and is ) one of Grandma's favorite bands. I still have the albums to prove it.
Dr Hook's music and live performances are what legendary bands are all about. To entertain our minds and soul. And that's exactly what Dr Hook did, without missing a heartbeat even when 'stoned' out of their minds! Now that's what you call True Musicianship. If you're over 60 (like I am) then you may recall the music from the 70s with fond memories because that was a time of innocence. Watching bands like Dr Hook perform live is a pleasant stroll down memory lane - they bring back wonderful recollections. So when someone asks 'Whatever happened to Dr Hook?" Well then, you can tell 'em they are alive and well in the responses from folks all over the world like these ones that you're reading!
Silvia’s Mother was a hit when I was in grade 7 in school. I’ll be 70 next week. And I’m a retired nurse. The first time I heard Doctor Hook’s version of Sylvia’s Mother on the radio, I was smitten! Had several record LP’s which are now CD’s. Listen to them regularly. Great band, great tunes thanks to Shel, and still going strong at my house! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
They were an amazing concert. So talented and a laugh a second. Comedic showmen and amazing music. I can still remember the show 40 years later. :) I still laugh when I remember it.
I saw them yesterday at Bexhill in East Sussex,the last gig of their 50th Anniversary Tour.Dennis was brilliant and the band and experience just great. I do hope they continue to entertain us, Wow!!
As soon as I heard Sylvia's mother, I was hooked. Been a fan since 1972 and seen them in concert three times, more than any other band. Saw Dennis as a solo artist in Bristol. The audience barely in the hundreds, but Dennis did a truly professional performance. Love their songs. First album I ever bought Sylvia's mother.
Loved DrHook! All the songs were just beautiful! No other band had voices so good! Went to their concert in New Zealand and found myself shouting and crying with the lot!
I started dating a girl in September 1979 and when your in love with a beautiful woman had just charted, I bought the single and played it all the time😂😂😂. 43yrs later and were still together. Years from now is one of my favourite songs ever.
I don't know what was wrong with people back in the '70s they were one of the best groups out there that should have spent more time buying and listen to their music
We had a tremendous amount of great music (Bands) back in the seventies. Dr Hook was one you’d hear on the radio. Still love their music today and takes me down memory lane. ✌️
Since 2020 when i first got to understand Dr Hook on u tube they are now my favourite band of all time & i am 56 of age. I’m just an average music person who likes all sorts that catches my attention. When i got to hear Dr Hook then it was a different ball game, only through u tube i got to get the privilege of knowing this amazing band, totally changed my mind set…. It’s the greatest guilty pleasure I’ve ever had. I never go with out a Dr Hook fix, its the only real thing in my life i get a real kick out of. Got to say Dennis Locorriere has the most wonderful voice, but all in all the band & with all the musicians over the years were spot on. What a joy to listen to this kind of music ❤️ some people look forward but i look backwards, thats where the real music started ✊ Thank you for the music Dr Hook & never forget Ron Haffkine & Shel Silverstein they made them 🥰❤️
Sylvia's Mother , Only Sixteen, and In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Cover Of The Rolling Stone, my favorites in that order !! They seem to have so much fun on stage !! Thank you !!
What kind of story about Dr. Hook is this, that doesn't even mention the last name of the lead singer, only 'Dennis'? Dennis Locorriere, you are the best!
I believe Dr Hook were more popular in Australia ( per capita) than anywhere else in the world. One of my favourite bands, deserved more recognition than they received!
Australia has had that effect on a few bands. Abba being the main one. Blondie had their first #1 hit in Oz ('In the Flesh'), Johnny Cougar (as he was then) was saved from being dropped from his label thanks to 'Hurts So Good' being a hit here, Dire Straits were bigger in Australia than anywhere else, and more recently P!nk has broken a lot of touring records.
I caught Dr. Hook sometime in the 90s (I wish I could remember when more accurately); they played a mid-sized bar in Amarillo, Sneakers. I'm not sure of the lineup they had at the time, although I do know Ray was there with his iconic eye patch. After they played my gf Gretchen and I waited for them at their bus. A little more than a handful were there waiting as they walked to the bus with Gretchen now stating she was Gertrude to the emerging band. Those that know their music will get it. Gretch..., uh Gertrude was asking Ray for an autograph failing at the moment to realize she had neither pen or paper. Smooth as can be Ray asked for a dollar, that was quickly produced signing it for the beautiful young lady. On the one dollar bill, Ray had given George Washington an eye patch and signed his name. I lost Gretchen/Gertrude a long time ago, I wonder if she still has that dollar bill...?
Well it was a long time ago, can't remember if Shel was there but enjoyed hanging with Ray and Dennis, we were the support band and Ray did everything he could to give us a good sound because we had to use their rigs ,great memories, can't tell you everything that happened haha
I remember Sylvia's Mother, how can you forget it? I was a kid when these guys were starting out. There was fun music for everyone's taste back then. You have a great channel. Must be very difficult to compile all this info. Cover of the Rolling Stone will be in my head for days. Thanks.
"Roland the Roadie", "Cover of the rolling stone" "Baby makes the blue jeans talk" and "Freaking at the freakers ball" are my favorite songs from Dr. Hook
That's a sound list. Lots of good songs with two very different feels to their music. Hard to beleive the same band gives you I got stoned and sexy eyes but they do.
I first heard their music from my older brother who was a DJ for our local radio station. I was born in '60. So had excellent exposure to all the many great groups of that time 70's to current. Love this band , great music.
Loved these guys! I'm 56 now and I've turned my teenage granddaughters on to alot of my favorites from the 70's. We love to dance around the house and sing the oldies just like my kids did with me when THEY were young. Can't think of a song of theirs that I didn't like and thankfully I found "Ronja's Dr Hook channel" so that I can enjoy them anytime I want. Lost my husband in 2021 and I can't tell you how many times I've watched the "carry me Carrie on Shel's houseboat" video. Got me thru some pretty rough times....
I have been a very huge fan of Dr Hook since the 70’s. In the 80’s, I seen them in concert and shook hands with all the band. In the 90’s I seen them again in concert. Have a framed photo of Dr Hook giving me a kiss on the cheek. I would gladly see them again if possible. They are definitely one of my favorite bands!! ❤️☮️😎🌏
Australia gets a few mentions near the end, but they were huge in Australia in the mid 1970s. Our hit music show "Countdown" played their videos often, and the energy and fun of their live performance was very popular. They did at least two tours. As I recall their biggest hit was "Only Sixteen", and maybe "Walk Right In". "Cover of the Rolling Stone" was well known, but only as one of their early hits, before they were known in Australia.
@@NewFalconerRecords I didn't see that! Thanks for telling us. Sums up why we loved them - "They'd basically just sit around and jam, very loose and low-key."
I went to see Dr. Hook when I was 14 in 1977. My friends & I got to go back stage & party with the band. They were very nice & loved having a good time. I just wish I could have seen them again but never got the chance. Love their music.
Man... that way pure gold. Any stories from that day? Was shel Silverstein around too? How was it? Lol would love to read from you and that experience. I am a huge fan and grew up listening to them even while in Europe
I-saw them perform in June 1973 at Annapolis, Maryland naval academy, June week, graduation ceremonies. It was a great show! I really enjoyed it. What a memory!
There were many popular bands at the hight of their popularity who's music can still be heard through radio and television. If someone wants to hear Dr Hook they literally have to search for it. No one hears them anymore. That's only 1 of a few reasons why they are underrated. There sound was like no other, as common as that sounds, it's true
@@gogoyubari366 That's also my question. They had their fortune and fame during the '70 and even '80's. Big hits even when they were wimpy. So I think rated at value.
I grew up riding around in an old 65 chevy truck with an 8 track tape player under the dash and listening to Dr Hook. One of the most underated musical acts ever.
I saw them back in the early eighties at the Cape Cod melody tent it was my first concert and was forever turned on to live music! They were phenomenal!
Great overview of the band ! Thoroughly enjoyed it . Sylvia's Mother is one of my favourite songs & I named my daughter after it . When I sing it too her she tells me to shoosh cause it's so sad 😂 ❤❤
Dennis came from my hometown. He was a great guy we went to the same high school. He was a friend of my husband. I remember him from school. I wish I seen them perform.
@@billsmarysam1238 i am trying to get him to do an interview about shel silverstein since shel was such an important part of dr. Hook as well... i bet those were the days! One can only imagine how nice it had been to grow up during that time around those areas 🌈
I'm 45. I remember going to a Dr Hook concert when I was still young enough (and small enough lol) to sit on my Dad's shoulders. They were throwing maracas into the crowd. It was fun and I was raised on Dr Hook songs, unfortunately I never was able to catch a maraca.
April Wine is still touring . Myles also has put out a Blues Album and is doing a Just between You and Me tour with Jim Henman ( original Member of AW ) and Bruce Dixon . All 3 living in the Halifax Nova Scotia Area
It would be great to interview these guys from the band and come up with a documentary about the band... Dennis is also around. One should never neglect the great shel Silverstein... his contribution was vital from what I know to the band. And he is rarely mentioned as a songwriter, poet, etc... I am sure the boys from the band would have a lot to tell us about it black then, and about shel. There is a nice footage of all of them in shel houseboat in Sausalito. I guess those were the days! A challenege - for someone with ability and resources to do a documentary about the band and interviewing the members 😊
I saw them in 1979 in Greensboro, NC. Sadly, they were opening for Sha Na Na, but in my opinion they easily upstaged Sha Na Na. It was my first concert, and when my dad bought the tickets, he had no idea who Dr. Hook was. He bought the tickets for himself, my brother, and me, because of Sha Na Na. My dad was standing up singing "I was stoned but I missed it," before he realized what it meant.
extremely fond memories of this band of fine gents. my parents and aunties / uncles would play their vinyl / s frequently., glorious times we all had.! ☺️😊😃 ✌🏻🌏🇦🇺🤘🏻
Hey!!!, thank you 🥰, I grew up with Dr Hook being played at family parties, good memories, and now my boys listen to it , they have no choice!🤣🤣🤣, much love and kindness always Tracie from Australia ❤
Thanks for this, so glad I found this, fantastic band great individual members all with their own bit to offer to the line-up. Great music and great characters, sad that they seemed to gradually leave the limelight as a group.
Met Ray several times , I live in Nova Scotia , and Sound a lot like Ray , My favorite song is Carry Me Carrie , but love them all !! Soup stone is another favorite , And I also like every ones making it big but me and Millionaire !!! Last time I saw Ray was in 04 at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax , Mr Francis was living on the South Shore of Nova Scotia as was Ray . I got a couple more years on on ya Baby is another favorite . An very under rated band . And Radio was not their friend !! They had so many good tunes that never saw the light of radio !! And if I am not mistaken Ray toured Canada with a band called Ray Sawyer and the Canadian Connection . And even though not "Political Correct today , I want Freakers Ball played at my funeral
Wish I had met the man... did he ever shared stories about being around with the band? What about shel Silverstein? He is a character I am always fascinated about... did ray ever Mentioned shel or any stories about shel?
I went to see Dennis Locorriere on his 50th anniversary of Dr Hook tour with my old dear and step dad and he was brilliant. Loads of classics and some songs I'd not heard before which were still enjoyable. Hope to see him again.
Sitting in a bar near San Diego State University called "The Back Door" my friend and I were sitting in a booth and this guy walks up to us and offers a pitcher of beer and proceed to sit down and chat for serveral minutes. He then stands up and saids "well I've got to go now" and stolls down to the stage and the band starts playing "Sivia's Mother" ...it was Ray Sawyer
I've had some online interaction with Rik Elswit, so I've been checking out a lot of the band's stuff. They were a bit "before my time", and the first thing I can remember hearing from them when it was current was "When You're In Love With a Beautiful Woman". I only heard that because it was frequently played on the country music radio station my dad listened to. I didn't really like the song at the time (hey, I was probably 12 or so), so I didn't investigate the band any further at the time. Wish I had, because their music is a lot of fun, and they seem to be a great bunch of guys.
I graduated in 74 and Dr. Hook and company helped me get thru my formative teen years. Still have a best of cd and listen to it often. Just a side note, a good friend of mine got to spend a concert backstage with them and said it was the best time of his life. They were fun and easily accessible I think his words were.
They played in a small bar/club in Louisville, maybe 150 people. We stayed after the show drinking and wowing about the show.. there was 4 of us. After about 20 or so minutes, they came back on stage, invited everyone still left, about 20 of us and we sang, drank, etc… had an awesome blast with Dr. Hook!
Remember going to see them at the old Apollo in Glasgow 1981 or 82 a magical night the band were amazing and just seemed to enjoy what they were doing never a dull moment on stage and the harmonies between them in that old venue were amazing.
I love the video of “ When you’re in love with a beautiful woman” when he sings “ Watch your friends” and he looks at the other band members in a suspicious manner. 😂
Got to see Him in 2015 in London Ontario Canada, Sounded just like the albums. Will never forget that little old man getting on stage and blowing us away.
The very first concert I ever seen, early 80's Paducah Kentucky , it was an amazing experience , as a young lady, Had the Albums . Little bit more and pleasure and pain knew every song, what a loss of an amazing band with iconic amazing music
Thank you..saw them in Ft myers florida...back in 2008?..the show was put on by a radio station oldies 95...it was a great show!! a crowd of about 2000 people showed up..long live the music of Dr Hook!
I was in high school late ‘70’s to early ‘80’s and Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show was our go to for tunes when we got high. Really got into Shel Silverstein as well. The Great American Smoke Off was awesome and at one time I had it memorized. Great stuff here man. ✌️✌️✌️
Saw them at the Alladin in Las Vegas I wanna say around 1978. i was 12 years old. When Vegas was fun. The Alladin was where you saw Concerts. And Dr. Hook, was great.
I saw Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show live at a concert in Walnut Creek, CA. sometime in the early 70's. They are still one of my favorite bands. We had lots of great bands that were based in the SF Bay Area.
I saw them in 1982 in Louisville Ky for the Derby Eve Jam. I still have the ticket stub, a pick and a hand written set list. On the back of the set list you can see it was from a page of rolling stone magazine.
The first time i ever heard Dr. Hook was at a Presbyterian summer camp in the mid 80s.. one of the camp counselors had a couple of tapes, one being a mix tape, the other being "sloppy seconds".. that was a great summer.. when I hear "when you're in love with a beautiful woman ", it takes me back to the cut, in a bunkhouse, and a battery powered tape deck. Good times!
My favorite Dr Hook song at the time was Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk...... They had so many fun songs and I can say they have albums that you can enjoy every song making them a driving faverite.
Oh wow I out and about having fun at a outdoor bar / restaurant with live music 🎶 This is a place of older folk loving old school Rock and Roll music. People in the crowd were dancing their bums off and yelling out, hey let’s hear some Dr. Hook 🪝 We were talking about the great times of the 70’s & 80’s. We were sharing all the stories about the great concerts we were at. I actually met a woman who was at Watkins Glen in 1973. Talking about how many people hitchhiked to that 3 day outdoor concert. In this current time of division, we were enjoying the music 🎶, we did not have time to talk about all the craziness happening. No we were dancing our butts off and talking about TH-cam and all the amazing videos that are still available to be saved and shared ! Rock on TH-cam 🎶🎼🍄💪🎤🎵🎸🎧🎸🥁🎹🎻🎶🍄
Dr. Hook band is full of beautiful history... it’s members, the involvement of shel Silverstein as a song writer with them and their appearance in the Dustin Hoffman movie, the involvement of guys like Clive Davis and Ron affine, their connection to the folk and country band influence of the that time (with whom shel Silverstein worked with), the exotic locales they would go and where Dennis and ray and billy started back in union city, New Jersey... in fact, a challenge... a documentary should be made about the band. It would be great. So,e of the members are still alive
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The most underrated band of all time they could really play. Most of the time they were blitzed but sounded amazing so many different people in this band that can sing lead vocals. Love this band one of my all time favorites. 🤘
My feelings about them exactly!👍
I'm so sad I never got to see them perform. I love all their music
They were consistently big in Australia in the 1970's, always on the radio, always making more hits.
Followed by Elvis, with the Beatles and Rolling Stones in joint third on the all time so so underrated list.
@David Filer - Elvis, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles were underrated ????? The influence these three had on music in general is immeasurable.
Dr. Hook shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence as the icons you'd listed.
Ever hear a successful modern musician say " I got into music after the first time I heard Dr Hook ? Yeah, me neither .
One of the reasons that Dr Hook were so popular during the 1970's in the UK, was that the public 'just liked them as people'. They were always gracious in the live performances and their songs had a sense of mischief held within - Great band and very fond memories of the band.
Interesting take
That’s why i got to like them, just so true to them selfs… genuine & realistic no Bull !! 👍
I think the same thing is true about their success in Australia. They had two number 1 singles and their Greatest Hits album went number 1 here as well. A lot of that popularity was fueled by their appearances here on the Don Lane show - the massively popular late night show that went out live in those days - they came across as spontaneous, fun and unpretentious. The show had a somewhat anarchic structure and would run way over time if something special was happening. Dennis and Ray were responsible for some of those memorable moments, chatting, taking part in skits and performing well after the scheduled end time. Australia just loved them.
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Dr. Hook is one of the reasons the 70's & 80's were the best decades for music.
There is not another voice which is so recognizable. Brilliant, lovely, mega talented.
your so right!!!
I get tickled with my grandchildren's reaction when they realize that this was ( and is ) one of Grandma's favorite bands. I still have the albums to prove it.
I remember growing up in the 70s. And Dr hook music was being played everywhere on the radios.
Dr Hook's music and live performances are what legendary bands are all about. To entertain our minds and soul.
And that's exactly what Dr Hook did, without missing a heartbeat even when 'stoned' out of their minds! Now that's what you call True Musicianship. If you're over 60 (like I am) then you may recall the music from the 70s with fond memories because that was a time of innocence. Watching bands like Dr Hook perform live is a pleasant stroll down memory lane - they bring back wonderful recollections. So when someone asks 'Whatever happened to Dr Hook?" Well then, you can tell 'em they are alive and well in the responses from folks all over the world like these ones that you're reading!
Silvia’s Mother was a hit when I was in grade 7 in school. I’ll be 70 next week. And I’m a retired nurse. The first time I heard Doctor Hook’s version of Sylvia’s Mother on the radio, I was smitten! Had several record LP’s which are now CD’s. Listen to them regularly. Great band, great tunes thanks to Shel, and still going strong at my house! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
Yep this band could make it in any and all generations I guess you call them timeless
They were an amazing concert. So talented and a laugh a second. Comedic showmen and amazing music. I can still remember the show 40 years later. :) I still laugh when I remember it.
I saw them yesterday at Bexhill in East Sussex,the last gig of their 50th Anniversary Tour.Dennis was brilliant and the band and experience just great. I do hope they continue to entertain us, Wow!!
Not the same at sll
You saw Dennis
As soon as I heard Sylvia's mother, I was hooked. Been a fan since 1972 and seen them in concert three times, more than any other band. Saw Dennis as a solo artist in Bristol. The audience barely in the hundreds, but Dennis did a truly professional performance. Love their songs. First album I ever bought Sylvia's mother.
You were Dr Hooked !
Sylvia’s mother was written by Shel Silverstein who wrote a hell of a lot of their “hits”. Not my cup of tea at all but hey ho
Grew up listening to these guys…still listen now. I’m 44
Loved DrHook! All the songs were just beautiful! No other band had voices so good! Went to their concert in New Zealand and found myself shouting and crying with the lot!
What other band had a hit every time they whether the hit the 1 one spot they were number one just amazing bunch of guys that were simply amazing❤❤❤❤
Wish I could watch them one more time WOW I HAVE A PLAY LIST OF ALL MY FAVORITES RHERE ARE FIVE OF THEIR SONGS ON IT NO ONE ELSE CAME CLOSE
I was a teen in the 70's and loved Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show. Had some of their songs on vinyl. Still like the music they came out with.
I started dating a girl in September 1979 and when your in love with a beautiful woman had just charted, I bought the single and played it all the time😂😂😂.
43yrs later and were still together.
Years from now is one of my favourite songs ever.
my husband of 41 yrs, and i started dating in 1980.love all their music, for sure!
I don't know what was wrong with people back in the '70s they were one of the best groups out there that should have spent more time buying and listen to their music
I agree !!
I did!
A lot of talent in the 1970s. I like them, but Lynyrd Skynyrd were the same but probably better in many regards.
We had a tremendous amount of great music (Bands) back in the seventies. Dr Hook was one you’d hear on the radio. Still love their music today and takes me down memory lane. ✌️
No they weren't.
Since 2020 when i first got to understand Dr Hook on u tube they are now my favourite band of all time & i am 56 of age. I’m just an average music person who likes all sorts that catches my attention. When i got to hear Dr Hook then it was a different ball game, only through u tube i got to get the privilege of knowing this amazing band, totally changed my mind set…. It’s the greatest guilty pleasure I’ve ever had. I never go with out a Dr Hook fix, its the only real thing in my life i get a real kick out of. Got to say Dennis Locorriere has the most wonderful voice, but all in all the band & with all the musicians over the years were spot on. What a joy to listen to this kind of music ❤️ some people look forward but i look backwards, thats where the real music started ✊ Thank you for the music Dr Hook & never forget Ron Haffkine & Shel Silverstein they made them 🥰❤️
Oklahoma loved them 70 s on ….
They got golden fingers.
What a wonderful and concise review. Every one of the band and crew that were Dr. Hook would find great pleasure in these words I believe.
The music on shels houseboat, makes me want to go back to that time, I miss it so much
2020? Dang, Ray had been gone 2 years already by then!
I seen them in California when I was 18. They were fantastic. One of the best memories I have.
This was a great band, the lead singer has a great , very unique voice loved their songs.
They never wrote any of their own songs, Shel Silverstein takes all the credits, pretty much a gimmick band, certainly not for me
Glasgow Appollo theatre 1981 . Dr Hook . Best live concert I have ever attended . Great night never forgotten
Sylvia's Mother , Only Sixteen, and In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Cover Of The Rolling Stone, my favorites in that order !! They seem to have so much fun on stage !! Thank you !!
I forgot about how many hits they had until I was doing research for the video.
You forgot to mention Only Sixteen Sam Cooke's remake.
What kind of story about Dr. Hook is this, that doesn't even mention the last name of the lead singer, only 'Dennis'?
Dennis Locorriere, you are the best!
I believe Dr Hook were more popular in Australia ( per capita) than anywhere else in the world. One of my favourite bands, deserved more recognition than they received!
Australia has had that effect on a few bands. Abba being the main one. Blondie had their first #1 hit in Oz ('In the Flesh'), Johnny Cougar (as he was then) was saved from being dropped from his label thanks to 'Hurts So Good' being a hit here, Dire Straits were bigger in Australia than anywhere else, and more recently P!nk has broken a lot of touring records.
I caught Dr. Hook sometime in the 90s (I wish I could remember when more accurately); they played a mid-sized bar in Amarillo, Sneakers.
I'm not sure of the lineup they had at the time, although I do know Ray was there with his iconic eye patch.
After they played my gf Gretchen and I waited for them at their bus. A little more than a handful were there waiting as they walked to the bus with Gretchen now stating she was Gertrude to the emerging band. Those that know their music will get it.
Gretch..., uh Gertrude was asking Ray for an autograph failing at the moment to realize she had neither pen or paper. Smooth as can be Ray asked for a dollar, that was quickly produced signing it for the beautiful young lady. On the one dollar bill, Ray had given George Washington an eye patch and signed his name.
I lost Gretchen/Gertrude a long time ago, I wonder if she still has that dollar bill...?
I shared the stage with these guys back in the 70s in Copenhagen great bunch of friendly blokes and great musicians
Soooo cool! Any fun stories from that time when together? Was shel Silverstein around too? How was it? Would love to read from you about it
Well it was a long time ago, can't remember if Shel was there but enjoyed hanging with Ray and Dennis, we were the support band and Ray did everything he could to give us a good sound because we had to use their rigs ,great memories, can't tell you everything that happened haha
"I got stoned and I missed it", was, and still is, one of my favorites
I remember Sylvia's Mother, how can you forget it? I was a kid when these guys were starting out. There was fun music for everyone's taste back then. You have a great channel. Must be very difficult to compile all this info. Cover of the Rolling Stone will be in my head for days. Thanks.
Dr. Hook and the Medicine show sure had a lot of soulful rhythm. AMEN ❤ I hope they made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . They deserve it!❤
They never will. They don't meet the criteria according to the powers that be. 😡
"Freaking at the Freakers Ball" is my all time novelty song
One of my favorite bands of all times! Love the song Last morning
"Roland the Roadie", "Cover of the rolling stone" "Baby makes the blue jeans talk" and "Freaking at the freakers ball" are my favorite songs from Dr. Hook
“When you’re in love with a beautiful woman” loved that song.
That's a sound list. Lots of good songs with two very different feels to their music. Hard to beleive the same band gives you I got stoned and sexy eyes but they do.
I first heard their music from my older brother who was a DJ for our local radio station. I was born in '60. So had excellent exposure to all the many great groups of that time 70's to current. Love this band , great music.
Thanks for listening
Loved these guys! I'm 56 now and I've turned my teenage granddaughters on to alot of my favorites from the 70's. We love to dance around the house and sing the oldies just like my kids did with me when THEY were young. Can't think of a song of theirs that I didn't like and thankfully I found "Ronja's Dr Hook channel" so that I can enjoy them anytime I want. Lost my husband in 2021 and I can't tell you how many times I've watched the "carry me Carrie on Shel's houseboat" video. Got me thru some pretty rough times....
Back in the 1970s they were one of my favorite bands. I just loved their music.
I have been a very huge fan of Dr Hook since the 70’s. In the 80’s, I seen them in concert and shook hands with all the band. In the 90’s I seen them again in concert. Have a framed photo of Dr Hook giving me a kiss on the cheek. I would gladly see them again if possible. They are definitely one of my favorite bands!! ❤️☮️😎🌏
Australia gets a few mentions near the end, but they were huge in Australia in the mid 1970s. Our hit music show "Countdown" played their videos often, and the energy and fun of their live performance was very popular. They did at least two tours. As I recall their biggest hit was "Only Sixteen", and maybe "Walk Right In". "Cover of the Rolling Stone" was well known, but only as one of their early hits, before they were known in Australia.
Remember their appearances on the Don Lane Show? They'd basically just sit around and jam, very loose and low-key.
@@NewFalconerRecords I didn't see that! Thanks for telling us. Sums up why we loved them - "They'd basically just sit around and jam, very loose and low-key."
I went to see Dr. Hook when I was 14 in 1977. My friends & I got to go back stage & party with the band. They were very nice & loved having a good time. I just wish I could have seen them again but never got the chance. Love their music.
Man... that way pure gold. Any stories from that day? Was shel Silverstein around too? How was it? Lol would love to read from you and that experience. I am a huge fan and grew up listening to them even while in Europe
I-saw them perform in June 1973 at Annapolis, Maryland naval academy, June week, graduation ceremonies. It was a great show! I really enjoyed it. What a memory!
Now that must have been a blast lol any fun stories about it? Managed to talk to them?
Saw them years ago. Fantastic show! They performed at Cowboys in Tullahoma! Dennis had a great voice. Such emotion.
This band is so underrated!
What makes you believe they're underrated? Please explain.
There were many popular bands at the hight of their popularity who's music can still be heard through radio and television. If someone wants to hear Dr Hook they literally have to search for it. No one hears them anymore. That's only 1 of a few reasons why they are underrated. There sound was like no other, as common as that sounds, it's true
@@gogoyubari366 That's also my question. They had their fortune and fame during the '70 and even '80's. Big hits even when they were wimpy. So I think rated at value.
They were on the cover of Rolling Stone...
I grew up riding around in an old 65 chevy truck with an 8 track tape player under the dash and listening to Dr Hook. One of the most underated musical acts ever.
Rik Elswit is still alive & kicking! Lives in California.
Oh, Rik Elswit, the most underrated member of the most underrated band. But I think he preferred it that way. Not everybody want to be stars.
I saw them back in the early eighties at the Cape Cod melody tent it was my first concert and was forever turned on to live music! They were phenomenal!
I love live concerts. I’ve been to over 100 concerts and hope to see many more. I haven’t seen Dr hook but I’d love to see them if I get a chance.
Great overview of the band ! Thoroughly enjoyed it . Sylvia's Mother is one of my favourite songs & I named my daughter after it . When I sing it too her she tells me to shoosh cause it's so sad 😂 ❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it
71 years old now , and can still sing along with every lyric ! Dr Hook the best ever !
Dennis came from my hometown. He was a great guy we went to the same high school. He was a friend of my husband. I remember him from school. I wish I seen them perform.
It means you are from union city, New Jersey lol
@@Zheugma Yes! He was always in my neighborhood. I remember seeing him around when we growing up since we went to the same schools.
@@billsmarysam1238 i am trying to get him to do an interview about shel silverstein since shel was such an important part of dr. Hook as well... i bet those were the days! One can only imagine how nice it had been to grow up during that time around those areas 🌈
Had the great pleasure of seeing this group in 1984 in Halifax Yorkshire Amazing night
Excellent. So educational and interesting. And a sad ending, sort of, at the end.
They were a great band . Loved Them. Thank You and Best Regards.
Glad you enjoyed it
More of the best songs of my younger days. Thank you. ❤
I'm 45. I remember going to a Dr Hook concert when I was still young enough (and small enough lol) to sit on my Dad's shoulders. They were throwing maracas into the crowd. It was fun and I was raised on Dr Hook songs, unfortunately I never was able to catch a maraca.
They were pretty big down here in Australia in the late 70s, early 80s also....Only 16 was a pretty decent hit in our market.
They where very popular in Denmark. In a particular concert they dropped their close and performed naken 😄
You beat me to it
My mom loved Sylvia’s Mother more than the other songs on the Greatest Hits album.
I seen them live in 1980 best concert ever been
My first concert same year in 1980
they're still on my playlist....eternally.
I say, what happened to April Wine??
April Wine is still touring . Myles also has put out a Blues Album and is doing a Just between You and Me tour with Jim Henman ( original Member of AW ) and Bruce Dixon . All 3 living in the Halifax Nova Scotia Area
@@wayneschnare4019 nice! Love them. Sign of the Gypsy queen...
It would be great to interview these guys from the band and come up with a documentary about the band... Dennis is also around. One should never neglect the great shel Silverstein... his contribution was vital from what I know to the band. And he is rarely mentioned as a songwriter, poet, etc... I am sure the boys from the band would have a lot to tell us about it black then, and about shel. There is a nice footage of all of them in shel houseboat in Sausalito. I guess those were the days! A challenege - for someone with ability and resources to do a documentary about the band and interviewing the members 😊
I saw them in 1979 in Greensboro, NC. Sadly, they were opening for Sha Na Na, but in my opinion they easily upstaged Sha Na Na. It was my first concert, and when my dad bought the tickets, he had no idea who Dr. Hook was. He bought the tickets for himself, my brother, and me, because of Sha Na Na. My dad was standing up singing "I was stoned but I missed it," before he realized what it meant.
extremely fond memories of this band of fine gents.
my parents and aunties / uncles would play their vinyl / s frequently.,
glorious times we all had.!
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I am in the UK, and thank my Mum and Dad for introducing me to them all through my early years. Legends ! Still listening to this day
That's awesome!
Hey!!!, thank you 🥰, I grew up with Dr Hook being played at family parties, good memories, and now my boys listen to it , they have no choice!🤣🤣🤣, much love and kindness always Tracie from Australia ❤
That is awesome!
Great memories growing up, Big rock singers we got golden fingers and we're loved everywhere we go!
Thanks for this, so glad I found this, fantastic band great individual members all with their own bit to offer to the line-up.
Great music and great characters, sad that they seemed to gradually leave the limelight as a group.
Glad you enjoyed it
Met Ray several times , I live in Nova Scotia , and Sound a lot like Ray , My favorite song is Carry Me Carrie , but love them all !! Soup stone is another favorite , And I also like every ones making it big but me and Millionaire !!! Last time I saw Ray was in 04 at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax , Mr Francis was living on the South Shore of Nova Scotia as was Ray . I got a couple more years on on ya Baby is another favorite . An very under rated band . And Radio was not their friend !! They had so many good tunes that never saw the light of radio !! And if I am not mistaken Ray toured Canada with a band called Ray Sawyer and the Canadian Connection . And even though not "Political Correct today , I want Freakers Ball played at my funeral
Ray and Mr.Francis lived on the South Shore? I had no idea. Cool.
saw these guys playing in a little dive bar thirty years ago. they were awesome.
TY for sharing this. I liked this group. Nice to know most are still living. God Bless You and stay safe 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it
Ray was a great friend, showed me the ropes on the road. MISS HIM.
Wish I had met the man... did he ever shared stories about being around with the band? What about shel Silverstein? He is a character I am always fascinated about... did ray ever Mentioned shel or any stories about shel?
I went to see Dennis Locorriere on his 50th anniversary of Dr Hook tour with my old dear and step dad and he was brilliant. Loads of classics and some songs I'd not heard before which were still enjoyable. Hope to see him again.
Sitting in a bar near San Diego State University called "The Back Door" my friend and I were sitting in a booth and this guy walks up to us and offers a pitcher of beer and proceed to sit down and chat for serveral minutes. He then stands up and saids "well I've got to go now" and stolls down to the stage and the band starts playing "Sivia's Mother" ...it was Ray Sawyer
That had to be great my man lol hey we’re damn nice and cool for sure
I was a big fan and still love all their music. I wish I could find guitar music for what I considered some of their greatest songs.
I love dr Hook. They make the best songs to play guitar and sing along to!
❤ no other groyp has ever put as much energy into perfoŕmances as DR hook.
I never saw them but their hits I knew the words to all of them ! I loved dr. Hook
My mother introduced me to Dr.Hook we named our cat Dr.Hook he made it 17.5 years 😢 great times!
Sorry to hear that
I've had some online interaction with Rik Elswit, so I've been checking out a lot of the band's stuff. They were a bit "before my time", and the first thing I can remember hearing from them when it was current was "When You're In Love With a Beautiful Woman". I only heard that because it was frequently played on the country music radio station my dad listened to. I didn't really like the song at the time (hey, I was probably 12 or so), so I didn't investigate the band any further at the time. Wish I had, because their music is a lot of fun, and they seem to be a great bunch of guys.
An interview with him and the other band members would be great... a documentary. Pass him the idea please lol
They were the perfect group to perform Shel Silverstein's songs. Such fun
I graduated in 74 and Dr. Hook and company helped me get thru my formative teen years. Still have a best of cd and listen to it often. Just a side note, a good friend of mine got to spend a concert backstage with them and said it was the best time of his life. They were fun and easily accessible I think his words were.
They played in a small bar/club in Louisville, maybe 150 people. We stayed after the show drinking and wowing about the show.. there was 4 of us. After about 20 or so minutes, they came back on stage, invited everyone still left, about 20 of us and we sang, drank, etc… had an awesome blast with Dr. Hook!
Saw them in Bexhill last month, brilliant show, Dennis still rocks.
Great memories, great band
Love Dr. Hook, beautiful voices and music. No fovourites because I love all of their songs.
Enjoyed the story. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Did you know shel Silverstein?
Rik Elswit is also still alive and playing. He plays in a couple bands in the Bay Area. Super nice guy, too.
Thanks for the info!
An interview with him and the others about the band would be a great thing to do while we still have them with us .... someone ?
Remember going to see them at the old Apollo in Glasgow 1981 or 82 a magical night the band were amazing and just seemed to enjoy what they were doing never a dull moment on stage and the harmonies between them in that old venue were amazing.
Posting 6-16-24. Rik Elswit is still living, and will be 79 on July 6. Thanks so much for this!
Thanks for listening
I love the video of “ When you’re in love with a beautiful woman” when he sings “ Watch your friends” and he looks at the other band members in a suspicious manner. 😂
I had Garfats father as a 5th grade math teacher. He had us learn "cover of the rolling stone" by heart. He was a very well liked teacher
Got to see Him in 2015 in London Ontario Canada, Sounded just like the albums.
Will never forget that little old man getting on stage and blowing us away.
Who? Ray or Dennis?
The very first concert I ever seen, early 80's Paducah Kentucky , it was an amazing experience , as a young lady, Had the Albums . Little bit more and pleasure and pain knew every song, what a loss of an amazing band with iconic amazing music
Thank you..saw them in Ft myers florida...back in 2008?..the show was put on by a radio station oldies 95...it was a great show!! a crowd of about 2000 people showed up..long live the music of Dr Hook!
Rock on!
Penicillin Penny was hilarious, but got little radio air time! Great band.
I was in high school late ‘70’s to early ‘80’s and Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show was our go to for tunes when we got high. Really got into Shel Silverstein as well. The Great American Smoke Off was awesome and at one time I had it memorized. Great stuff here man. ✌️✌️✌️
I saw Dr. Hook live in 1981 & 1983. They put on a fine show
Saw them at the Alladin in Las Vegas I wanna say around 1978. i was 12 years old. When Vegas was fun. The Alladin was where you saw Concerts. And Dr. Hook, was great.
Love them. Thanks for their memories,
I saw Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show live at a concert in Walnut Creek, CA. sometime in the early 70's. They are still one of my favorite bands. We had lots of great bands that were based in the SF Bay Area.
I saw them in 1982 in Louisville Ky for the Derby Eve Jam. I still have the ticket stub, a pick and a hand written set list. On the back of the set list you can see it was from a page of rolling stone magazine.
The first time i ever heard Dr. Hook was at a Presbyterian summer camp in the mid 80s.. one of the camp counselors had a couple of tapes, one being a mix tape, the other being "sloppy seconds".. that was a great summer.. when I hear "when you're in love with a beautiful woman ", it takes me back to the cut, in a bunkhouse, and a battery powered tape deck. Good times!
My favorite Dr Hook song at the time was Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk...... They had so many fun songs and I can say they have albums that you can enjoy every song making them a driving faverite.
Played Hickory, NC Octoberfest in 1994. I danced with my husband and little girl. Such fun! Husband is gone now. This is a great memory!
Oh wow I out and about having fun at a outdoor bar / restaurant with live music 🎶
This is a place of older folk loving old school Rock and Roll music.
People in the crowd were dancing their bums off and yelling out, hey let’s hear some Dr. Hook 🪝
We were talking about the great times of the 70’s & 80’s.
We were sharing all the stories about the great concerts we were at. I actually met a woman who was at Watkins Glen in 1973. Talking about how many people hitchhiked to that 3 day outdoor concert.
In this current time of division, we were enjoying the music 🎶, we did not have time to talk about all the craziness happening.
No we were dancing our butts off and talking about TH-cam and all the amazing videos that are still available to be saved and shared !
Rock on TH-cam 🎶🎼🍄💪🎤🎵🎸🎧🎸🥁🎹🎻🎶🍄
I LOVED their first album, Sloppy Seconds! So much good stuff on there!
Dr. Hook band is full of beautiful history... it’s members, the involvement of shel Silverstein as a song writer with them and their appearance in the Dustin Hoffman movie, the involvement of guys like Clive Davis and Ron affine, their connection to the folk and country band influence of the that time (with whom shel Silverstein worked with), the exotic locales they would go and where Dennis and ray and billy started back in union city, New Jersey... in fact, a challenge... a documentary should be made about the band. It would be great. So,e of the members are still alive
They were great live. Saw em a couple of times.. always fun..