They were definitely the most versatile. They could play rock, blues, straight country, western swing, R & B and jazz and countless combinations of all those.
I was at this concert in 1981at the Garden State Arts Center. The Marshall Tucker Band was my favorite band. I think it was my 10th time seeing them. God bless Tommy, Toy and George. I think they were the band that did not get the credit they deserve. When my 4th child was born I went away from naming him after someone else. I named him Tucker. I went to a graduation party 2 years ago. I met a lady from Spartanburg, SC. She was the great aunt of the graduate. She was in their class in Spartanburg. She asked me: "You remember the Marshall Tucker Band?". I said "I sure do". I remember being in that crowd loving life. Their energy and music will live on for ever!
I miss both my old friends Toy Caldwell ( and Tommy) and George McCorkle. May they rest in peace. Toy's style was so unique, It cannot be compared to ANYONE!
ALL the Great Bands are better LIVE, and The Marshall Tucker Band is a great LIVE band. RIP. Oh my the talent of southern rock that passed away too young/before their time. RIP All
I've known of The Marshall Tucker Band forever, but have only really started listening to and appreciating them over the last couple of years. I was lucky enough to see them with Skynyd and Charlie Daniels on their last tour.
@ Kim: I am a Guitar player for about 45 years now. When it came to learning my craft, the guy I studied was indeed Toy Caldwell. Unlike those that you mentioned, he had the uncanny talent to draw you in to his music, using tremendous dynamics. He truly had a gift for that. He used no pick, none I agree, he was the most under-rated guitarist to come along. Had he lived you may have had a different opinion.
No fancy props, no pyros, no smoke machines, no auto tune, no lyp-sync, just some great music that is truly "live" and a whole lot of folks who have southern rock in their blood. Long live the music of Marshall Tucker, Skynrd, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Tangier, Allman Brothers, Mason Profitt. And God bless TEXAS!! and all my southern neighbor States.
Fuzzy - Mason Profitt was fronted by the Talbot Brothers [John and Terry]. A few years back Wounded Bird Records released their music on cd. I got them quickly..now they are out of print and very expensive on Amazon and Ebay. Search them out brother...they are worth the owning .
these guy fell off my radar though the yearsso glad i found you MTB again! ,i cant stop listening to the original lineup! Toy and company were the best,still are.
Lordy lord...does it get any better than this? I've been all around the world for the last two decades and this song has stuck in my mind where ever I've been. It would behoove today's digital generation to have a listen to this...its part of my son's musical education. Carpe diem to the Tucker boys!
MTB are the most down home humble guys you will ever meet. They never miss an opportunity to shake a hand, give a hug or take a photos with their fans before the shows and after when time allows. Everyone is their friend and treated like family. Their shows are filled with favorite songs, with Doug Gray leading the pack and getting the audience involved. Always telling jokes and stories of days gone by. BB rocks out on the drums like no drummer I have ever seen before. He means for you to feel every beat of those drums. Tony helps hold down the bottom. A talented musician and looks great on stage. Marcus is one multi-talented individual! Whether it's keyboards, flute, sax...he is a master. He sings pretty good too! Rick's singing and guitar playing is pretty awesome. Truth be known, he has the best hugs of them all ;-) Chris' heart and soul is put into everything he does whether it singing or playing the guitar. My review, I am a friend and not a pro at writing, but I do know what I like and I dearly love these guys. Take your butt to a show and check them out! Over 45 years strong and still got "it".
110 percent agree ... met them a few times my favorite band... the magic thimb Mr Toy and always has times for there fans ...story's are always interesting to say the least... great memories from times past. God bless MTB
Can't think of a better way to spend my evening tonight......slept to long today and wide awake ....so why not spend the night with Paul and Doug and the guys
this is why Toy was one of the best,I've seen him destroy that hollow body many times,his solo shows at Cristines on cape cod proved this.he passed away shortly after that.god rest his soul.
country , way before the country now . Lost in their own country music . Played on some rock stations [can"t you see ] never on country stations . they would be hits now days on any country station . They exsisted in their own world , and some of us experienced it , they were something ! Ask Charie Daniels ......or Hank Williams Jr.
perhaps the BEST version (on video), of the BEST song they've ever done. In my book, that is. Just sayin'...If you love this song (and you are here cuz you do), I highly recommend getting the single disk CD called Stompin' Room Only. It's the best live recording of any MTB concert that I know of...
I love that band I'm 57 when I was 26 I found the old poster that my brother got when he watched them play in Indianapolis Indiana it was 5 $ And 50 cents $6.50 day of show and Babcock and somebody else sponsor it I believe it was at market square arena Had the poster restored and put on a piece of plywood with polymere I think it called 75 bucks back then turned around he snacks wife he married that was her favorite band and he ended up buying it from me for a $150 didn't really want to sell it but he talked me into it so all I got is the picture Still got a VHS type of the Calderon brothers I think it's called longhard ride and it shows them riding horses with the song
Frank Wilkie is playing bass so it's after Tommy passed away as you know, I would say this is around 1983. I grew up in Spartanburg living not far from Toy in the Walnut Grove community he sure was a hoot to be around. This is a real group of guys nothing fake or star struck about them. Just good down home country boys.
This lineup was and is there best in my opinion unfortunately I was too young to see them live! But I did get to see Toy live in a 3 piece band he had in Rochester back in 91 and he was awesome and I did see Doug and his lineup also but without Toy ir Tommy and Paul it just wasn’t the same 🤷♂️ but I have their first 10 years in vinyl and cds so I can relive that beautiful music they created every day what a great generation to grow up with 😊
Never the same after Tommy Caldwel died and I wouldn’t pay a dime to go see them nowadays Doug Gray give it up you’ve had your time Marshall Tucker is nothing without toy Caldwel Tommy Caldwel and George McCorkle
Wonder quality - great song "but his shotgun got too rusty, and his beagle dog got a little too old" ................ ode to a lot of us from the 1970's
HAVE SEEN COUNTLESS TIMES WITH ALWAYS FOND MEMORYS ALWAYS ON MY TOP #3 of all times case in point allmans marshall tucker &MUDDY WATERS IN JERSY CITY ? totally asskicking night
I don't always listen to The Marshall Tucker Band, but when I do - my neighbors do too.
lol. The ONLY way to really appreciate it!
lol. The ONLY way to really appreciate it!
+1 ! FUNNY!
lol lol lol i love you thats great lol
I can hear it from here. Turn it up!
One of the greatest bands in the history of rock music, but underrated.
+Dale Adams easily best Southern band.
They were definitely the most versatile. They could play rock, blues, straight country, western swing, R & B and jazz and countless combinations of all those.
Amen
not by me!
Great song from a great band, question, who was the bass player, I know it was not tommy caldwell
I was at this concert in 1981at the Garden State Arts Center. The Marshall Tucker Band was my favorite band. I think it was my 10th time seeing them. God bless Tommy, Toy and George. I think they were the band that did not get the credit they deserve. When my 4th child was born I went away from naming him after someone else. I named him Tucker. I went to a graduation party 2 years ago. I met a lady from Spartanburg, SC. She was the great aunt of the graduate. She was in their class in Spartanburg. She asked me: "You remember the Marshall Tucker Band?". I said "I sure do". I remember being in that crowd loving life. Their energy and music will live on for ever!
Miss you Tommy Caldwell and Toy Caldwell.. This was Southern Rock at it's best.. I remember when all this started. May Southern Rock live forever!!!!!
Paul Riddle is the best Southern Rock drummer hands down and is in my top five all time!
Dave Dobson, that should not be argued with.
Yes indeed. Smooth as glass. The best jazz drummer in rock and roll!
I miss both my old friends Toy Caldwell ( and Tommy) and George McCorkle. May they rest in peace. Toy's style was so unique, It cannot be compared to ANYONE!
Live versions of the Blue Ridge Mountain Sky solo are among the greatest ever in rock + country history.
Toy, the thumb and this band of renegades with brass and sax and flute. Country rock at it's finest with a horn section. Brilliant~! Sweetness~!
Guitar playin doesn't get any better than that. Thank you Toy Caldwell!
AmaZing Toy
I appreciate his understated solo and how he builds it up. Good stuff.
Toy is my Hero! 😁🎸❤
Just a great song by a great band! Miss them so much!
God I miss this music Southern Rock
Allman Betts Band, 3 of the ABB kids in this band....incredible
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One of the finest rock bands and finest songs ever recorded. USA baby~!
Spot on
ALL the Great Bands are better LIVE, and The Marshall Tucker Band is a great LIVE band. RIP. Oh my the talent of southern rock that passed away too young/before their time. RIP All
Just realized how good George McCorkle was, it shifts the whole band.
I've known of The Marshall Tucker Band forever, but have only really started listening to and appreciating them over the last couple of years. I was lucky enough to see them with Skynyd and Charlie Daniels on their last tour.
You know I really do believe they're one of the greatest bands in rock history that is for sure
Not in the R&R HOF, disgraceful
Got on to them fairly late in life but since them Ive been hooked. They were definitely an American super band.
@ Kim: I am a Guitar player for about 45 years now. When it came to learning my craft, the guy I studied was indeed Toy Caldwell. Unlike those that you mentioned, he had the uncanny talent to draw you in to his music, using tremendous dynamics. He truly had a gift for that. He used no pick, none I agree, he was the most under-rated guitarist to come along. Had he lived you may have had a different opinion.
Toy is a guitar legend! 🎸😁❤
No fancy props, no pyros, no smoke machines, no auto tune, no lyp-sync, just some great music that is truly "live" and a whole lot of folks who have southern rock in their blood. Long live the music of Marshall Tucker, Skynrd, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Tangier, Allman Brothers, Mason Profitt. And God bless TEXAS!! and all my southern neighbor States.
Fuzzy - Mason Profitt was fronted by the Talbot Brothers [John and Terry]. A few years back Wounded Bird Records released their music on cd. I got them quickly..now they are out of print and very expensive on Amazon and Ebay. Search them out brother...they are worth the owning .
My home grown hero’s .. love these amazing guys.. absolutely some of the most amazing talent in my life
RIP Toy, Tommy, Jerry. George. Your music lives on....
***** Jerry is not dead sir, just retired.....
+Daniel Kelly ...and Timmy
Indeed and Jerry Eubanks was never mentioned enough. He was a bitch on sax, horns, flute etc.
The band at their peak in all their glory. Awesome.
So much tone from the thundering thumb. Loved to see these guys. Growing up in Macon, Ga. , got to see them often. Damn I miss those days.
One of the things and life I feel so grateful for is B&R live during the Marshall Tucker years. Thanks for the Memories Marshall Tucker Band.
Great song. Great band. Jerry Eubanks never talked about that much. Outstanding work on the sax. Also background vocals on this.
these guy fell off my radar though the yearsso glad i found you MTB again!
,i cant stop listening to the original lineup! Toy and company were the best,still are.
1981
So lucky to have seen them several times during their still prime time.
Now finally in the R&R Hall of Fame?
Not a chance. The HOF seems to hate Southern Rock for some reason.
phenomenal sound mix, especially for 1981. George showing how to play rhythm guitar... perfectly complementing Toy's lead.
Lordy lord...does it get any better than this? I've been all around the world for the last two decades and this song has stuck in my mind where ever I've been. It would behoove today's digital generation to have a listen to this...its part of my son's musical education. Carpe diem to the Tucker boys!
MTB forever! Toy solo is epic. What a humble genius. Thanks for posting
MTB at their best! Good music is felt. And you can feel in this song what they felt in their souls about something they loved.
MTB are the most down home humble guys you will ever meet. They never miss an opportunity to shake a hand, give a hug or take a photos with their fans before the shows and after when time allows. Everyone is their friend and treated like family.
Their shows are filled with favorite songs, with Doug Gray leading the pack and getting the audience involved. Always telling jokes and stories of days gone by.
BB rocks out on the drums like no drummer I have ever seen before. He means for you to feel every beat of those drums.
Tony helps hold down the bottom. A talented musician and looks great on stage.
Marcus is one multi-talented individual! Whether it's keyboards, flute, sax...he is a master. He sings pretty good too!
Rick's singing and guitar playing is pretty awesome. Truth be known, he has the best hugs of them all ;-)
Chris' heart and soul is put into everything he does whether it singing or playing the guitar.
My review, I am a friend and not a pro at writing, but I do know what I like and I dearly love these guys. Take your butt to a show and check them out! Over 45 years strong and still got "it".
Saw them in ‘78 and twice with Skynyrd in the past two years. I’m glad that Doug had tried to keep it alive, but it just ain’t the same.
Fake Marshall Tucker Band is fake.
110 percent agree ... met them a few times my favorite band... the magic thimb Mr Toy and always has times for there fans ...story's are always interesting to say the least... great memories from times past. God bless MTB
The finest music on earth 🌍. MTB thankyou for leaving us with a musical masterclass. You are truly masters of your craft. 👌
Can't think of a better way to spend my evening tonight......slept to long today and wide awake ....so why not spend the night with Paul and Doug and the guys
I thank you Country Boys for leavin this.
Loving this rainy day........ And Paul is killing it on the drums .....love these guys....
Seen them at the Tennessee valley fair in 1986
You haven't lived until you have heard this guitar solo LIVE, and they usually freestyle it a little anyway, but its still amazing!
Thank you Southern Boys Love it 🖤💙
Great times..Great band..Great folks...💜🎯🤗
Such great dynamics. Toy really knows how to work it.
Marshall tucker should be in the rock and roll hall of fame
I can remember in 76 I thin seeing Doug Gray and his 67 Chevy ll at Rockingham Dragway.
It was agreat moment in time with u tube not forgotten love you guys.❤
I had to double down on this one. Fantastic.
This from the dvd LIVE FROM THE GARDEN STATE 1981. It was broadcast live on MTV,back when MTV actually played music. Excellent DVD.
this is why Toy was one of the best,I've seen him destroy that hollow body many times,his solo shows at Cristines on cape cod proved this.he passed away shortly after that.god rest his soul.
Christines? Never heard of it. Where on the Cape?
Been a guitar player all my life. Toy did everything with,his, thumb.
1981-from their DVD "Live From The Garden State" go out and buy it.Great concert!!!
country , way before the country now . Lost in their own country music . Played on some rock stations [can"t you see ] never on country stations . they would be hits now days on any country station . They exsisted in their own world , and some of us experienced it , they were something ! Ask Charie Daniels ......or Hank Williams Jr.
perhaps the BEST version (on video), of the BEST song they've ever done. In my book, that is. Just sayin'...If you love this song (and you are here cuz you do), I highly recommend getting the single disk CD called Stompin' Room Only. It's the best live recording of any MTB concert that I know of...
Agreed ... and entire album is SPECTACULAR
This is an incredible post -- thanks -- from Pittsburgh #CrankItUp
this is such a great jam....
I love that band I'm 57 when I was 26 I found the old poster that my brother got when he watched them play in Indianapolis Indiana it was 5 $ And 50 cents $6.50 day of show and Babcock and somebody else sponsor it I believe it was at market square arena Had the poster restored and put on a piece of plywood with polymere I think it called 75 bucks back then turned around he snacks wife he married that was her favorite band and he ended up buying it from me for a $150 didn't really want to sell it but he talked me into it so all I got is the picture Still got a VHS type of the Calderon brothers I think it's called longhard ride and it shows them riding horses with the song
Paul's drumming is stunning
+Doviderus Vernara He really gave them that jazzy groove. Great drummer.
MTB still puts on an ass-kickin' show...catch 'em in a town near you! Timeless jams from some incredible musicians!
Jerry Eubanks blowin on the sax !
Makes that Gibson sing!
Frank Wilkie is playing bass so it's after Tommy passed away as you know, I would say this is around 1983. I grew up in Spartanburg living not far from Toy in the Walnut Grove community he sure was a hoot to be around. This is a real group of guys nothing fake or star struck about them. Just good down home country boys.
I’ve often wondered what it was like for Toy to look to his left and not see Tommy
This lineup was and is there best in my opinion unfortunately I was too young to see them live! But I did get to see Toy live in a 3 piece band he had in Rochester back in 91 and he was awesome and I did see Doug and his lineup also but without Toy ir Tommy and Paul it just wasn’t the same 🤷♂️ but I have their first 10 years in vinyl and cds so I can relive that beautiful music they created every day what a great generation to grow up with 😊
The magic thumb....Toy.
This is real music, no the bs being play these days
+101frisbee A nice representation of the good-natured talent these guys had... So unique and great. Thanks for posting!
RIP Tommy, Toy, George
its an mtv special and concert is available to buy on dvd
LOVE MY HOME BOYS!!!
Fukking awesome from the New Life album~!
Toy rippin
Definitely love this video.
Carolina is where I am at and I always hang my hat...even tho I live in TEXASS!!!!
Toy Caldwell ladies and gents
Never the same after Tommy Caldwel died and I wouldn’t pay a dime to go see them nowadays Doug Gray give it up you’ve had your time Marshall Tucker is nothing without toy Caldwel Tommy Caldwel and George McCorkle
Doug does a good job of keeping the music alive! It’s still a great band! No one will ever replace Toy and Tommy, the music lives on!
Good Sound!Wonderful!MTB Forever!
MTB did a concert New Years 1978 in New Orleans. Warping up 77 & Smoking 78 taped it live off the radio on a 8 track had it for years
LOVE Toy Caldwell! So Unique!
RIP Tommy and Toy
Wonder quality - great song "but his shotgun got too rusty, and his beagle dog got a little too old" ................ ode to a lot of us from the 1970's
Indeed! 😁
Sucks you cut the ending off !!! Other that that , the best Southern Rock band to hit the grooves of so many albums.
jaw-dropping. so great.
they one great song!
The Best stuff Ever!!!!
Southern Rock!!!
The 3 people who gave this a thumbs down are jealous of Toy's thumb.
They have no taste in music! 🙄
Saw them many time in concert
I was in the 3rd row
people of America USA were good
I was a guest of all of them
i've learned many thing of them
Loved em then,love em now, even though a lot are RIP,still the best out of South cacky lacky
My fav song by MTB!
So amazing! :)
What a jam!
Tommy was my favorite, but Frank did a great job,he was the perfect choice
Great stuff
HAVE SEEN COUNTLESS TIMES WITH ALWAYS FOND MEMORYS ALWAYS ON MY TOP #3 of all times case in point allmans marshall tucker &MUDDY WATERS IN JERSY CITY ? totally asskicking night
I bow to you my friends.
The original members still not in the R&R Hall? Weird.
my god...Thank You!!!! MTB!
My fav. MTB song
Sublime
Nur amerikanische Musiker haben ein Gespür dafür was wirklich geil klingt! Trucky.
And just think, Two thumbs started all this commotion...
where the hell is this gem from ? this is priceless,thanks for posting !
marks favorite band