I’m Native American and was a teenager in the 70’s. I didn’t even know they were an all Native American band until I seen this on TH-cam, lol, always loved this song
I was a teenager in the 70s I remember seeing them on the midnight special thought it was cool but honestly we didn't care what the artists looked like as long as they played good music
Yup, Native Americans were the first to Crip Walk. Actually, it's called the Fancy Dance. The song was released in 1974 but it was featured in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014 which revitalized its popularity a second time. Redbone is a Cajun term for a person of mixed-race "half-breed". The members applied the word to name their band which signified their mixed ancestry of Yaqui, Shoshone, and Mexican heritage
A lot are saying this is from the Guardians of the Galaxy ... and yes it is. But it was wayyy popular in the day. I love how they did some traditional dancing in this vid. The Midnight Special was one hella cool show.
Sure it was. But how you going to remind them that they remember it from the 70's? They aren't time travelers so that's why we envoke Guardians. That's the cultural reference that Lex may know.
Redbone decided to embrace their culture instead of hiding it when Jimi Hendrix (who was their friend and part Cherokee) told the brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas (the one in black in the middle and the one singing) to "Do the Indian thing." Lolly Vegas was also Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarist. According to what I read somewhere, the term "redbone" is a Cajun word used to refer to a mixed race person. The one dancing (Tony Bellamy) was Yaqui Native American and Mexican. The brothers Pat and Lolly are/were Yaqui and Shoshone Natives and Mexican. The drummer is Filipino and Chicano. I have a few more facts about them that I talk about in an upcoming video.
Redbone was inducted into the Native American Music Association Hall of Fame in 2008, as well as the legendary NY Smithsonian in 2013.They were also honored with vein painted on the largest mural in the U.S. in Fresno, California. On August 30, 2014, Pat Vegas was honored with the Lifetime Achievement "Legend" Award from the "West Coast American Indian Music Awards.
@@loudog2326 yeah, and ABC in concert was brought back again in the 90s, although I don't know if Don Kirshner had anything to do with that later version.
No this was their song, and I remember it as a kid and loved it but will tell you did not find out till later when saw this on Midnight Special that they were Native Americans and I thought it was the coolest thing ever to see them dance and wear thier authinic clothes. Everyone loved Midnight Special you had to watch and go to school and talk about it , you were the cool kids . We could stay up and watch it on weekends . Loved this show for you saw Wolfman Jack and original groups
Actually something I briefly studied in Grad school for History- "Redbone" was originally Cajun (Louisiana) slang for racially mixed person. Because of the use of "red" to describe Native Americans it was commonly used to to described racial mixed with at least half being Native American in the western US. However, as you went east it was used to described white and black mixture.
@@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER. WTF are you talking about? And what does this have to do with "Redbone" and the origins? Oh yeah, nothing. Acadians have not lost their dialect and many Cajuns still speak French even if they don't know they are - cher!
@@melissas4874 PREACH!!! And if a Cajun were called Canadian? 😉 A ride down to the Bayou on a guided tour...them gators gotta eat too.🐊 ~Lesa (on my husband's account)
I just wanna cry. We had it all in the 70s. There was so much more LOVE and acceptance from everyone. It seemed everyone live gratefully day to day. I guess we were simpletons who made ALL THIS TO LISTEN TO.
It was the opening song in Guardians of the Galaxy :) as well as being in hundreds of commercials and other movies. Redbone in the south usually means a black woman with Native American blood.
I’m half native, we have so many native bands but never get played on the radio, we even have the Native American music awards every year for the past 25 years, lots of great band that will leave you speachless, start with Robert mirabal music from a painted cave, you will be amazed
Happy Independence Day! I liked how you chose the Midnight Special version of their song. Visuals work great especially when it's the first time seeing a singer or group. Great reaction guys. Oh, Brad do you realize how beautiful Lex is? She's a keeper. Take care guys
Jimi Hendrix (part Cherokee himself) was a big supporter of these guys. He asked for one of albums he asked for an Indian design, and instead of Native American designs he got stuff inspired by classic representatives of gods of India!
Once again, I got such pleasure from watching Lex's beaming face and wonderful couch dancing .. Absolutely adorable ! .. And I love how she loved this song, which I really like too .. Hope you guys do Redbone's "Witch Queen of New Orleans" at some stage .. That's their other well known hit..
I am over 50 and I never knew this was a Native band. I’ve always loved this song, it was used as the theme song for a Netflix show called F Is For Family.
I'm so glad you found this song! One of my all time favorite summer songs.. and yes you're right they were an all native American band! Now they chorus idea for this song from the "ladies" working on Wilshire BlVD in LA.. yelling "come and get your love".. Now Redbone.. please look this up.. is used in African American slang.. but it's roots is more in black and native Americans mixing hundreds of years ago.. matter of fact (look it up) there is an ethnic pocket of "Redbones" in Louisiana, and Mississippi.. and there is a movement to have them and other "pockets" of Americans that evolved into their own American ethnic group.. for example.. my mother's people were Mulungeons.. they are tri racial people who hid in the hills of Appalachia prior to the revolution.. they were runaway slaves, people who were of different races who lived in the colonies that intermarried and left because of persecution by mainly the Puritans.. and even Jews.. they were already living there for a few Generations before Daniel Boone came along... This world is made up of all kinds!!
So true. I was a teen in the 70s. At live stadium venues, as well as theatres, and auditoriums, when the lights went down, it was like everyone arrived in the same car. Sharing, understanding, respect, etc.. I tend to think more about that time than present day. No us and them feeling that is splitting our country in half. I don't remember all that hate I'm seeing now. I'm from Cherokee County, North Ga.. My first school was Ball Ground Elementary, named for its township and the location where the Cherokee Indians were known to use the area as its name implies. The Etowah river runs through the county. Sadly, a Walmart was built near my childhood home and atop the site of an Indian village. When crews began uncovering artifacts, construction was "slowed" and some precious artifacts were salvaged. Cherokee and other trnative Americans became aware, and understandibly protested. How could they not. A nearby college, Reinhardt, has an exhibit that includes some of the history. Also, the county nextdoor, Bartow, has a huge burial mound and nearby museums. As a child, a close relative I'd see often at my two Great Aunts home, carried himself much more towards his mothers heritage. Physically more recognizable as Native American. His mother was full Cherokee from the Walking Stick tribe. I cherish every minute I can recall spent with him. He is listed on our Henson family tree (Tom), which dates back to 1730, Culpepper Virginia. It's truly sad what we've done to a culture (Native Americans including Cherokee) known for creating their own alphabet, often of wealth, stikingly attractive in their dress and appearance, and in cases, living in houses with beautiful gardens, when their aggressors did not. Each summer our county holds the Cherokee County Mother's Day Pow Wow and Indian Festival, a weekend event at the Etowah River's edge. Next May will be the 32nd annual. Indians come from around the country to camp, dance and present traditional demonstrations. With the world itself seemingly at threat and hate manifesting itself in the form of multiple mass murdering of children, long range bombing of hospitals, etc., we should all remember change starts with us. Didn't intend to get on a soapbox like that (or write a book).
The Midnight Special is so iconic. I remember staying up late with my older step siblings watching the show when I was in like 3rd and 4th grade. SO many amazing performances. The 70's had so many truly gifted performers, and the show was live. So looking back, in comparison to the music of today, these acts were incredible. We didn't even realize how good we had it in the 70's and 80's. I love watching the two of you react to the music of decades past. Always a great experience!
Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special was great. Burt is still alive and kicking along with his wife Mary Hart (Entertainment Tonight). See them all the time on TV at Los Angeles Dodger games sitting right behind home plate in the 1st row.
It's been used in so many movies and TV shows. The most recent is the Netflix show 'F is for Family', as the intro song. You should also check out 'Witch Queen of New Orleans' from them. If you've never heard of Marie Laveau, she was a light skinned free black woman (white father) who dealt in spells and voodoo (and some midwifery among other things) and garnered quite a reputation in the 1800's. I think their band name choice was more about the 'Red' man, than than the Redbone term you're familiar with, though there might be a slang connection somehow.
Your smile lights up the world, Lex...never lose your joy! You guys made me feel the way I did when I first heard this song as a kid...you both are the best and I love being able to share your journey again
I grew up in the 70's and must have heard this song 1000 times. It was all over the radio. In the days where we only had 3 channels on TV, and no internet... I didn't know it was an all-Native American band until just now. Cool. Thanks.
Oh my! Only time I was ever a member of an official fanclub. Still have some of their albums stored in the basement. Goosebumps all over! Awesome video!
There is an outstanding documentary on Prime Video / Showtime that covers the critical role of Native Americans in the shaping of american rock and blues music. It is a shame that these artists don't receive all of the acknowledgement and thanks they deserve. Prime Video / Showtime (2017) 1h 43m Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World This powerful documentary about the role of Native Americans in contemporary music history-featuring some of the greatest music stars of our time-exposes a critical missing chapter, revealing how indigenous musicians helped shape the soundtracks of our lives and, through their contributions, influenced popular culture.
The small amount of NA in me (more than Elizabeth Warren) gets pumped whenever I hear the transition from tribal pow wow to tribal funkiness and old time rock n roll. Happy Independence Day to all Americans.
Yall for sure heard it on movies and stores. Lex, there are many Native American bands, also Mexican American bands (many are mixed with Spanish and Native American, mestizos). Redbone was a '70s band from California. All Mexican Americans and Native Americans. They had this song , "We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee", "The Witch Queen of New Orleans", etc. Check those out. They were kind of a funk, soul rock, swamp rock, etc band. Brad/Lex. Redbone is a slang used for pretty much anybody mixed with Native American (reddish tone of skin) . Example: Mexican Americans, Creoles/Cajuns of Louisiana/East Texas/Missisiippi (African, Native American, French/Spanish mix), AfroLatinos (mixed race Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, etc), Melungeons (mixed race Appalacian Mountain people in the Carolinas), etc. High yellow, yellowbone is normally a slang for light skinned African Americans (light tan, yellowish tone) normally mixed with Europeans.
When they started performing, they were advised to downplay that they were native american. The Midnight Special was known for doing things their way and actually encouraged the intro.
Oh and another little bit of trivia.. look up the band Romeo Void.. they were a punkish' band from the 80's.. their lead singer was the first native American female to ever get a gold record! I recommend Girl in Trouble.. or I might like you better.. (if we slept together)
The brilliant "Witch Queen Of New Orleans" was Redbone's only hit in the UK. This song never charted here but is still very well-known and was, of course, used in Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy". As was Blue Swede's "Hooked On A Feeling" that you reacted to a few days ago.
The Witch Queen of New Orleans was a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That song peaked at the #21 spot during the spring of 1972. That song was Redbone's debut hit.
Yeah, homebody didn't seem to understand what he was watching & Listening to and how important Redbone is to Native Americans. Ill tell you now, She sure as hell got it.
If you want to go off in another direction I recommend Buffy Sainte-Marie, a member of the Cree Nation she emerged in the 1960's as a folk singer/songwriter who wrote of the plight of indigenous tribes as well as social issues!! The U.S. government had her blacklisted due to her songs about the Viet Nam war. She did win an Emmy for writing the theme song for the movie "Soldier Blue". At 80 she still performs and is relevant!! A good place to start is her song "Now That the Buffalo's Gone"!!
Redbone is Cajun for mixed-race...Pat (bass) and Lolly (singer/guitar) Vegas were First Nation and Mexican-American...It was in the Guardian of the Galaxy 2 I believe.
Remember reading the 70’s Southern Rock Band Blackfoot consisted of 3 Native Americans in their quartet. They are best known for the fm staple “Highway Song”
Great song. About 20 years ago i was contacted by someone who said they were a member of Redbone. They were doing a tour and he wanted me to play lead guitar on that tour. I had never heard them so i looked them up and i knew this song. Come to find out this guy was not a part of Redbone. He was an imposter. He was Native American but not a part of this band. I called him out on it and he left very quickly. He was trying to make money off this band's name. Never heard from him again lol. That's my Redbone story. Always love your reactions.
Brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas (Lolly is the lead singer) shook up the 70s and this song became the classic we all knew it would after the first listen back in 1974!
Thanks, Kids! Redbone was a Native-american band.. this was a big hit for them, but at the time, not many knew about their heritage -- this live version is awesome.. appreciate it! (what you heard, Lex, was probably the studio hit - little different from live)
When I was a little younger, back in the 60s. I used to go to the drag races all the time, in California. And one night after the races were over. These guys played a few songs. And this was one of them. Man this really brought back some memories. I think I was 9 or 10 at the time. I can still picture them, on stage at the starting line.
This is a great song! If you're interested, there are a lot of Native American artists out there...multi-genre ones like Nahko and Medicine for the People (both Nahko's solo stuff and with MFTP), Native hip hop artists like the young man who spoke at the Paris Climate talks as a teen and helped found the Earth Guardians organization (can't recall his name and can't multi-task on mobile at the moment, my apologies). There's so much good talent out there that's simply not mainstream.
Thank you Brad & Lex for listening to Redbone - "Come and get your Love," Tony Bellamy Guitar/Vocals; Pat Vegas/Bass/Vocals, Peter Depoe/Drums and Lolly Vegas/Guitar/Vocals. They had hits with "Witch Queen of New Orleans & Wavoka." Tony dancing in the beginning is beautiful. Tony also played Guitar on my Bros LP "Black and White Raven," by Archie James Cavanaugh Jr. Tony also Charted all the Music for the Band "Tony Bellamy Guitar/Vocals; Peter Depoe/Drums, Tagg Henning/Bass, Kenny Day/Keyboards/Vocals, Jim Pepper/Saxophone and Grant Reeves! Archies Style is Jazzy, we jammed alot before he passed away. Archie loved my Dad and Uncle Cyril - Both were Jazz Musicians!
I have listened to everything they have recorded, everything is awesome! pick any song of theirs and you will be glad. And yes "wounded knee" is so important to hear. It was even banned by the government! actual title, We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee
If you look up this band , Redbone, they were influenced and worked with black musicians and bands in the beginning of their music career. They were excellent musicians and singers.
Was around in the 70’s when this came out. Loved it then and still love it. Played this video for a twenty something year old Native American friend and she was in shock.
Redbone were the only band that I ever heard of who openly and PROUDLY shared their Native American heritage. I was a teenager in the 70s and they had a great sound that was just a bit different from the other bands out there. I always thought they should have gone further than they did. I hope they're all retired now and enjoying their place in American Rock History.
This song was a huge hit despite being banned in several markets for the line "get it from the main vine". They eventually relented and played the song due to its popularity and Lolly Vegas explanation of the meaning. It was about connecting with Mother Earth and not main lining or so he said. Great song and great group of guys.
AWSOME vid! That is old school vibes. It was (to the best of my knowledge) the ONLY Native American music group to hit the mainstream radio charts back in the 70's.
I’m Native American and was a teenager in the 70’s. I didn’t even know they were an all Native American band until I seen this on TH-cam, lol, always loved this song
I was a teenager in the 70s I remember seeing them on the midnight special thought it was cool but honestly we didn't care what the artists looked like as long as they played good music
I'm an Indian who was a teenager in the 70's too, and all the 'skins knew this was an Indian band and it was played a lot on the rez.
@@JustMe-gn6yf you can't be what you can't see.
I was a teenager in the 70`s living in the Netherlands and in our charts this was number one for 5 weeks th-cam.com/video/AvZbmLJlSoM/w-d-xo.html
Got to get these two to listen to Buffy StMarie and The amazing Pura Fe ... both stellar first Nation artists.
🇬🇧🧙♂️.
Redbone are such an underrated band. These dudes were funky as hell.
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Yup, Native Americans were the first to Crip Walk. Actually, it's called the Fancy Dance. The song was released in 1974 but it was featured in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014 which revitalized its popularity a second time. Redbone is a Cajun term for a person of mixed-race "half-breed". The members applied the word to name their band which signified their mixed ancestry of Yaqui, Shoshone, and Mexican heritage
A lot are saying this is from the Guardians of the Galaxy ... and yes it is. But it was wayyy popular in the day. I love how they did some traditional dancing in this vid. The Midnight Special was one hella cool show.
Yes, this song was on the radio a lot back in the day. At least in Southern California.
Sure it was. But how you going to remind them that they remember it from the 70's? They aren't time travelers so that's why we envoke Guardians. That's the cultural reference that Lex may know.
@@mgordon1100 True. I have nothing to counter that. :)
@@dennytaylor1005 That's a damned shame. I was kind of hoping you would, because I'm bored. 😉 Happy 4th! 🎆✨
@@mgordon1100 the 70s is culture history. Reminding people that there was a world before they're born is important.
Redbone decided to embrace their culture instead of hiding it when Jimi Hendrix (who was their friend and part Cherokee) told the brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas (the one in black in the middle and the one singing) to "Do the Indian thing." Lolly Vegas was also Jimi Hendrix's favorite guitarist. According to what I read somewhere, the term "redbone" is a Cajun word used to refer to a mixed race person. The one dancing (Tony Bellamy) was Yaqui Native American and Mexican. The brothers Pat and Lolly are/were Yaqui and Shoshone Natives and Mexican. The drummer is Filipino and Chicano.
I have a few more facts about them that I talk about in an upcoming video.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_DePoe
This song was used in the openings scene of Guardians of Galaxy . Next from them: "Wounded Knee" . You'll love it too.
Also F is For Family.
This song was also featured in an episode of Hulu's 'Reservation Dogs'.
Buffy StMarie sang the theme song for Soldier Blue.. as well as the classic Universal Soldier.
It was in The Postman too.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665Yes, but she is 100% Italian.
Redbone was inducted into the Native American Music Association Hall of Fame in 2008, as well as the legendary NY Smithsonian in 2013.They were also honored with vein painted on the largest mural in the U.S. in Fresno, California. On August 30, 2014, Pat Vegas was honored with the Lifetime Achievement "Legend" Award from the "West Coast American Indian Music Awards.
love this song.
Still sounds as new now as in 1974
Man The Saturday night special was it and all artists always brought their "A" game .
And Don Kirchner's rock concert
Midnight Special
@@ronzimmerman268 ABC In Concert on Friday Nights in The Early 70's, Don Kirchner Was The Executive Producer !!
@@loudog2326 yeah, and ABC in concert was brought back again in the 90s, although I don't know if Don Kirshner had anything to do with that later version.
Im 53 and I miss the MIdnight special....from then...I dont think id want to watch it now though
The smile Brad gets when he sees Lex enjoying herself is heartwarming.
Agreed. They are so genuine.
No this was their song, and I remember it as a kid and loved it but will tell you did not find out till later when saw this on Midnight Special that they were Native Americans and I thought it was the coolest thing ever to see them dance and wear thier authinic clothes. Everyone loved Midnight Special you had to watch and go to school and talk about it , you were the cool kids . We could stay up and watch it on weekends . Loved this show for you saw Wolfman Jack and original groups
This song is a part of my childhood!! This and George McRae's "Rock Your Baby", REALLY put a smile on my face. Happy times...
Same here!
George McRae's "Rock Your Baby" is the song that inspired Bjorn and Benny to come up with Dancing Queen for ABBA.
two songs that shaped 13 year old me
@@Zaroubi Same here!
Actually something I briefly studied in Grad school for History- "Redbone" was originally Cajun (Louisiana) slang for racially mixed person. Because of the use of "red" to describe Native Americans it was commonly used to to described racial mixed with at least half being Native American in the western US. However, as you went east it was used to described white and black mixture.
Cajun was actually Canadian,it lost its dialect because it could not be pronounced PROPERLY.
@@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER. WTF are you talking about? And what does this have to do with "Redbone" and the origins? Oh yeah, nothing.
Acadians have not lost their dialect and many Cajuns still speak French even if they don't know they are - cher!
@@melissas4874 PREACH!!! And if a Cajun were called Canadian? 😉 A ride down to the Bayou on a guided tour...them gators gotta eat too.🐊 ~Lesa (on my husband's account)
@@treydixon5966 and down here in Louisiana, the term that is mostly used is coonass. When describing folks in South Louisiana.
@@jeffjohnston2141 I've heard that one. It's kinda like Mountain Folk being called Hillbilly. The meaning depends on who's doing the calling. ~Lesa
I just wanna cry. We had it all in the 70s. There was so much more LOVE and acceptance from everyone. It seemed everyone live gratefully day to day. I guess we were simpletons who made ALL THIS TO LISTEN TO.
It was the opening song in Guardians of the Galaxy :) as well as being in hundreds of commercials and other movies. Redbone in the south usually means a black woman with Native American blood.
Oops I'm sorry.. the name of the other song by Romeo Void is Never say Never.. what I said previously is the chorus..
I’m half native, we have so many native bands but never get played on the radio, we even have the Native American music awards every year for the past 25 years, lots of great band that will leave you speachless, start with Robert mirabal music from a painted cave, you will be amazed
You would remember it from Guardians of the Galaxy and the fancy dancer is Tony Bellamy.
The song peaked at #5 and stayed in the top 10 for 18 weeks.
The 70s were amazing and eclectic. Yall need to review their first song to get real airplay: "Witch Queen of New Orleans "
Redbone is the most underrated band in the history of rock music!
That style of mustache is called a Fu-Man-Chu
This was a VERY popular song in the '70s Love, love, love this song. It always makes me happy! Once again, thank you for happy memories!!!
So many different sounding songs from the 70s. Always loved this one. :)
Happy Independence Day! I liked how you chose the Midnight Special version of their song. Visuals work great especially when it's the first time seeing a singer or group. Great reaction guys. Oh, Brad do you realize how beautiful Lex is? She's a keeper. Take care guys
He's too busy deciphering the lyrics lol
Thank God for the 70's music!!
Red bone stands for the "red man"
i loved this song so much! my mom was a full blooded Cherokee Indian!
Lex,you and Brad ARE the Midnight Special now.
Jimi Hendrix (part Cherokee himself) was a big supporter of these guys. He asked for one of albums he asked for an Indian design, and instead of Native American designs he got stuff inspired by classic representatives of gods of India!
Once again, I got such pleasure from watching Lex's beaming face and wonderful couch dancing .. Absolutely adorable ! .. And I love how she loved this song, which I really like too .. Hope you guys do Redbone's "Witch Queen of New Orleans" at some stage .. That's their other well known hit..
Beautifully subtle use of the wah-wah peddle on that rhythm guitar. Serious musicianship at work.
I am over 50 and I never knew this was a Native band. I’ve always loved this song, it was used as the theme song for a Netflix show called F Is For Family.
I'm so glad you found this song! One of my all time favorite summer songs.. and yes you're right they were an all native American band! Now they chorus idea for this song from the "ladies" working on Wilshire BlVD in LA.. yelling "come and get your love"..
Now Redbone.. please look this up.. is used in African American slang.. but it's roots is more in black and native Americans mixing hundreds of years ago.. matter of fact (look it up) there is an ethnic pocket of "Redbones" in Louisiana, and Mississippi.. and there is a movement to have them and other "pockets" of Americans that evolved into their own American ethnic group.. for example.. my mother's people were Mulungeons.. they are tri racial people who hid in the hills of Appalachia prior to the revolution.. they were runaway slaves, people who were of different races who lived in the colonies that intermarried and left because of persecution by mainly the Puritans.. and even Jews.. they were already living there for a few Generations before Daniel Boone came along...
This world is made up of all kinds!!
Fantastic bit of history, thank you for sharing that!
So true. I was a teen in the 70s. At live stadium venues, as well as theatres, and auditoriums, when the lights went down, it was like everyone arrived in the same car. Sharing, understanding, respect, etc.. I tend to think more about that time than present day. No us and them feeling that is splitting our country in half. I don't remember all that hate I'm seeing now. I'm from Cherokee County, North Ga.. My first school was Ball Ground Elementary, named for its township and the location where the Cherokee Indians were known to use the area as its name implies. The Etowah river runs through the county. Sadly, a Walmart was built near my childhood home and atop the site of an Indian village. When crews began uncovering artifacts, construction was "slowed" and some precious artifacts were salvaged. Cherokee and other trnative Americans became aware, and understandibly protested. How could they not.
A nearby college, Reinhardt, has an exhibit that includes some of the history. Also, the county nextdoor, Bartow, has a huge burial mound and nearby museums. As a child, a close relative I'd see often at my two Great Aunts home, carried himself much more towards his mothers heritage. Physically more recognizable as Native American. His mother was full Cherokee from the Walking Stick tribe. I cherish every minute I can recall spent with him. He is listed on our Henson family tree (Tom), which dates back to 1730, Culpepper Virginia. It's truly sad what we've done to a culture (Native Americans including Cherokee) known for creating their own alphabet, often of wealth, stikingly attractive in their dress and appearance, and in cases, living in houses with beautiful gardens, when their aggressors did not.
Each summer our county holds the Cherokee County Mother's Day Pow Wow and Indian Festival, a weekend event at the Etowah River's edge. Next May will be the 32nd annual. Indians come from around the country to camp, dance and present traditional demonstrations.
With the world itself seemingly at threat and hate manifesting itself in the form of multiple mass murdering of children, long range bombing of hospitals, etc., we should all remember change starts with us. Didn't intend to get on a soapbox like that (or write a book).
The Midnight Special is so iconic. I remember staying up late with my older step siblings watching the show when I was in like 3rd and 4th grade. SO many amazing performances. The 70's had so many truly gifted performers, and the show was live. So looking back, in comparison to the music of today, these acts were incredible. We didn't even realize how good we had it in the 70's and 80's. I love watching the two of you react to the music of decades past. Always a great experience!
Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special was great. Burt is still alive and kicking along with his wife Mary Hart (Entertainment Tonight). See them all the time on TV at Los Angeles Dodger games sitting right behind home plate in the 1st row.
It's been used in so many movies and TV shows. The most recent is the Netflix show 'F is for Family', as the intro song. You should also check out 'Witch Queen of New Orleans' from them. If you've never heard of Marie Laveau, she was a light skinned free black woman (white father) who dealt in spells and voodoo (and some midwifery among other things) and garnered quite a reputation in the 1800's. I think their band name choice was more about the 'Red' man, than than the Redbone term you're familiar with, though there might be a slang connection somehow.
Yes! They do a great cover of Marie Laveau! Country Singer Bobby Bare done the version i heard first but Dr. Hook done it originally...
Your smile lights up the world, Lex...never lose your joy! You guys made me feel the way I did when I first heard this song as a kid...you both are the best and I love being able to share your journey again
I grew up in the 70's and must have heard this song 1000 times. It was all over the radio. In the days where we only had 3 channels on TV, and no internet... I didn't know it was an all-Native American band until just now. Cool. Thanks.
Oh my! Only time I was ever a member of an official fanclub. Still have some of their albums stored in the basement. Goosebumps all over! Awesome video!
There is a French Christmas commercial using this song... my son and I used to dance in the kitchen to this when he was a little boy.
I loved this song and I never knew for the longest time that the band was Native American. This song was huge in Hispanic communities in Los Angeles.
Us Boarding school kids here in Oklahoma listen to them all the time in the 1970s and it gave us someone to look up that was Native like us..
Lex, you make my day Girl! Your enthusiasm for the music is infectious!
I was unsure Guardians would be a decent flick until this song came on. "Yep, we're good."
This song was a huge hit on R&B radio in 1973/74. I was 8 or 9 years old.
One of the best songs from the 70's! SO glad that you chose to react to this live performance so that their heritage is on full display!
Your reaction conveys all the joy this song brings me. Y'all seriously give me hope for the planet.
There is an outstanding documentary on Prime Video / Showtime that covers the critical role of Native Americans in the shaping of american rock and blues music. It is a shame that these artists don't receive all of the acknowledgement and thanks they deserve.
Prime Video / Showtime (2017) 1h 43m
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World
This powerful documentary about the role of Native Americans in contemporary music history-featuring some of the greatest music stars of our time-exposes a critical missing chapter, revealing how indigenous musicians helped shape the soundtracks of our lives and, through their contributions, influenced popular culture.
Cool! Thanks for the info. Definitely checking that out.
LOVED this band! Youthful magic memories...
Brad looks like he's having fun.. lmao.. geez
The small amount of NA in me (more than Elizabeth Warren) gets pumped whenever I hear the transition from tribal pow wow to tribal funkiness and old time rock n roll. Happy Independence Day to all Americans.
Yall for sure heard it on movies and stores. Lex, there are many Native American bands, also Mexican American bands (many are mixed with Spanish and Native American, mestizos).
Redbone was a '70s band from California. All Mexican Americans and Native Americans. They had this song , "We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee", "The Witch Queen of New Orleans", etc. Check those out. They were kind of a funk, soul rock, swamp rock, etc band.
Brad/Lex. Redbone is a slang used for pretty much anybody mixed with Native American (reddish tone of skin) . Example: Mexican Americans, Creoles/Cajuns of Louisiana/East Texas/Missisiippi (African, Native American, French/Spanish mix), AfroLatinos (mixed race Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, etc), Melungeons (mixed race Appalacian Mountain people in the Carolinas), etc.
High yellow, yellowbone is normally a slang for light skinned African Americans (light tan, yellowish tone) normally mixed with Europeans.
Esta canción la vuelven a lanzar y vuelve a ser éxito con la nueva generación.
When they started performing, they were advised to downplay that they were native american. The Midnight Special was known for doing things their way and actually encouraged the intro.
Oh and another little bit of trivia.. look up the band Romeo Void.. they were a punkish' band from the 80's.. their lead singer was the first native American female to ever get a gold record! I recommend Girl in Trouble.. or I might like you better.. (if we slept together)
This song is used on the JC Penney commercials too. Love this song so much 💙💙💙
The brilliant "Witch Queen Of New Orleans" was Redbone's only hit in the UK. This song never charted here but is still very well-known and was, of course, used in Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy". As was Blue Swede's "Hooked On A Feeling" that you reacted to a few days ago.
Where's "here?" It definitely charted in the US.
@@jaye4485 In the UK. I said that in the original post!
The Witch Queen of New Orleans was a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That song peaked at the #21 spot during the spring of 1972. That song was Redbone's debut hit.
Yeah, homebody didn't seem to understand what he was watching & Listening to and how important Redbone is to Native Americans. Ill tell you now, She sure as hell got it.
The word "redbone" is a Cajun term for a mixed-race person, which the band adopted to signify their mixed ancestry
If you want to go off in another direction I recommend Buffy Sainte-Marie, a member of the Cree Nation she emerged in the 1960's as a folk singer/songwriter who wrote of the plight of indigenous tribes as well as social issues!! The U.S. government had her blacklisted due to her songs about the Viet Nam war. She did win an Emmy for writing the theme song for the movie "Soldier Blue". At 80 she still performs and is relevant!! A good place to start is her song "Now That the Buffalo's Gone"!!
They've sped up this performance--trust me, I've listened to it a hundred times. It's so much funkier when they slow that baby down.
This song is ICONIC!
Jimi Hendrix encouraged the brothers, Pat & Lolly Vegas, to form an all Native American rock group.
A great song and huge hit, in the day. Still hold’s up all these years later. Excellent reaction,guys!
Redbone is Cajun for mixed-race...Pat (bass) and Lolly (singer/guitar) Vegas were First Nation and Mexican-American...It was in the Guardian of the Galaxy 2 I believe.
Back in the seventies I was 15 yrs old listening to this song. It is a great song.
Remember reading the 70’s Southern Rock Band Blackfoot consisted of 3 Native Americans in their quartet. They are best known for the fm staple “Highway Song”
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Great song. About 20 years ago i was contacted by someone who said they were a member of Redbone. They were doing a tour and he wanted me to play lead guitar on that tour. I had never heard them so i looked them up and i knew this song. Come to find out this guy was not a part of Redbone. He was an imposter. He was Native American but not a part of this band. I called him out on it and he left very quickly. He was trying to make money off this band's name. Never heard from him again lol. That's my Redbone story. Always love your reactions.
Brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas (Lolly is the lead singer) shook up the 70s and this song became the classic we all knew it would after the first listen back in 1974!
Lolly had such a great voice!
Thanks, Kids! Redbone was a Native-american band.. this was a big hit for them, but at the time, not many knew about their heritage -- this live version is awesome.. appreciate it! (what you heard, Lex, was probably the studio hit - little different from live)
Midnight Special deserves more reactions. The music from that time was meant to be played live.Best time for music !
I watch midnight special on TH-cam often. 💕
When I was a little younger,
back in the 60s.
I used to go to the drag races all the time, in California.
And one night after the races were over.
These guys played a few songs. And this was one of them.
Man this really brought back some memories.
I think I was 9 or 10 at the time.
I can still picture them, on stage at the starting line.
This is a great song! If you're interested, there are a lot of Native American artists out there...multi-genre ones like Nahko and Medicine for the People (both Nahko's solo stuff and with MFTP), Native hip hop artists like the young man who spoke at the Paris Climate talks as a teen and helped found the Earth Guardians organization (can't recall his name and can't multi-task on mobile at the moment, my apologies). There's so much good talent out there that's simply not mainstream.
Yeah, NAHKO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The very first all Native American rock band in history.
Thank you Brad & Lex for listening to Redbone - "Come and get your Love," Tony Bellamy Guitar/Vocals; Pat Vegas/Bass/Vocals, Peter Depoe/Drums and Lolly Vegas/Guitar/Vocals. They had hits with "Witch Queen of New Orleans & Wavoka." Tony dancing in the beginning is beautiful. Tony also played Guitar on my Bros LP "Black and White Raven," by Archie James Cavanaugh Jr. Tony also Charted all the Music for the Band "Tony Bellamy Guitar/Vocals; Peter Depoe/Drums, Tagg Henning/Bass, Kenny Day/Keyboards/Vocals, Jim Pepper/Saxophone and Grant Reeves! Archies Style is Jazzy, we jammed alot before he passed away. Archie loved my Dad and Uncle Cyril - Both were Jazz Musicians!
I'm a "70's child", grew up in the southwest...I so LOVE seeing the younger generation React to Redbone. Literally puts a smile on my face.💕🥰
More indigenous musicians out there than most of us are aware actually
Love these guys! I had this album on 8 track tape when it came out , played it constantly.
This song - got a lot of airplay in 1974 - it's a classic.
I had heard the lead singer was a great guy,. heard he lived in California and would sit on his front porch, and teach kids how to play guitar
I've got the studio version and listen to it all the time. Love it.
Lee Michaels "do you know what I mean" pleeeease 🙂
Redbone is basically like redskin. A term that a lot of cultures did not know was rude. They are the original band to do this song.
I have always loved this song. Hearing makes me smile.
I have listened to everything they have recorded, everything is awesome! pick any song of theirs and you will be glad. And yes "wounded knee" is so important to hear. It was even banned by the government! actual title, We Were All Wounded at Wounded Knee
Haven't heard this in a long time. Great pick!
love love love redbone....listened to them when i was little....my native people rock....
If you look up this band , Redbone, they were influenced and worked with black musicians and bands in the beginning of their music career. They were excellent musicians and singers.
They might have been a one hit wonder but what I hit it was!
Exactly !!
The Witch Queen of New Orleans hit the music charts but not number one
first band i ever saw Live
classic rockin song! ♥
Was around in the 70’s when this came out. Loved it then and still love it. Played this video for a twenty something year old Native American friend and she was in shock.
Monstrous hit back in the day. Classic.
The days of the Midnight Special and Don Kirchner Rock Concert on TV. People who did not grow up in the 70s missed out.,
Preach!
I've never heard this live before, this is incredible!
One of my favorite songs. If I’m down this song lifts me right up.
The way you look at Lex is so adorable!!! And great song! We jammed this at all our family gatherings.
Redbone were the only band that I ever heard of who openly and PROUDLY shared their Native American heritage. I was a teenager in the 70s and they had a great sound that was just a bit different from the other bands out there. I always thought they should have gone further than they did. I hope they're all retired now and enjoying their place in American Rock History.
Too bad you never got to hear Buffy Sainte-Marie...
I’ve heard this song loads and never knew they were a Native American group. This is brilliant!
Nope not a cover. They also had a great hit in Witch Queen of New Orleans!
This song was a huge hit despite being banned in several markets for the line "get it from the main vine". They eventually relented and played the song due to its popularity and Lolly Vegas explanation of the meaning. It was about connecting with Mother Earth and not main lining or so he said. Great song and great group of guys.
AWSOME vid! That is old school vibes. It was (to the best of my knowledge) the ONLY Native American music group to hit the mainstream radio charts back in the 70's.