No BeeGees were harmed during the filming of this tv show, despite scooting backwards on the slippery floor, getting crowded on stage right, and singing Chuck's wild and crazy song! It is cool to see all these guys on stage together. You sure have an eye and ear for what's going on with the guitar. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
This is a collaboration that I didn't know existed or could have imagined would work so well! This was a lot of fun to watch. I love seeing collaborations like this, when the artists may not be in the same genre, but you can see that the music transcends all of that, and they just respect and enjoy one another's talent and it just works. Thanks for this!
FUN indeed!!!! What lyrics and what charismatic iteration between Berry and the Bee Gees! The "good old days" certainly do not feel so "OLD"! Thanks Fil!
I don't think I ever thought of this song being risque back then. But Wow! What a performance! And, the BeeGees. OMG!!! I had the same pair of jeans that Chuck is wearing here! Music was so much fun back then and everyone danced. Thank you, Fil for your great analysis.
Another great video and analysis! I remember watching Chuck coming onto the Johnny Carson Tonight Show. He was the first act and was only supposed to play one or two songs. There were three other guests booked on the show (the second guest was Robin Williams), but everyone was so into the music that all the guests gave their time over to Chuck and he played the entire show. It was one of the greatest things I've seen on unscripted TV.
I broke all land speed records in liking this video and tuning in to see your analysis, Fil! Thanks you so much. Love anything with the Bee Gees. LOL! It was such a fun video to watch!
Holy Cow!!The hilarity factor was out of the ball park with the Bee Gees' participation!! I thoroughly enjoyed watching your wide-grinning analysis and their performance with Chuck Berry. This Midnight Special episode is one for the ages.
Chuck Berry always stayed true to his form, this song Reelin' and Rockin' is one of those Chuck Berry songs he could change the lyrics to at the spur of the moment live and still sound great. You could tell the Gibbs brothers were having a blast up on stage with the groove Chuck Berry was laying down.
Always loved Midnight Special but I don’t think I ever saw this collaboration. It’s truly Chuck Berry doing his thing. The Bee Gees are an interesting mix. What gets me when I see music from back then is how the audience can just sit there. So glad they finally got into it! What an enjoyable performance. Thanks Fil!
Hi Fil, this was a fun analysis video, I just love Chuck Berry and The Bee Gees! It was great to see you tonight and I hope all is well with you! Take care! ROCK!! 🎸🤘😘
Me, too, Tammy, me, too! If you haven't checked our guys out singing a Beatles medley from the "Midnight Special", promise me you will. You won't be disappointed. I really wish Fil would do an analysis on it!
Great memories of the 50’s, 60’s....I am beginning to realize just how much fun I had with this kind of music and how appreciative of the time of my teen years.. Thanks for the fun and expert comments. ❤
This is a huge & very delightful surprise, to see this oh so excellent & fun collaboration with Chuck & my most favorite & idolized group, The Bee Gees. I love how they are all having so much fun together. Chuck is obviously a positive influence & inspiration to the brothers Gibb, because look at em GO!, dancing like I've never seen them dance before. I wonder if they've recorded any more videos together? Your joyful & skilled analysis ads even more to love. To sum it all up: A good time was had by all😅
I was once on stage with Chuck in Wolverhampton Friday 13th November 1992 when he sang this as his last song of the night. He did the duck walk coming right at me, I quickly moved out of the way.. he went past turned around and did it again. When he was centre stage I walked out there and put my arm around him. Memories I’ll always treasure. Nowadays it would be all over TH-cam the next day but sadly I don’t even have a photo!! 🥲
The Midnight Special is such a treasure trove of music. Your big grin says it all Fil! Found an episode where The Bee Gees did covers of Beatles song that is SO good.
The Bee Gees were all over the map in their musical history. I must have heard them singing Heartbreaker, and it was on “repeat” in my mind, but I heard Dionne Warwick, not the BGs, and after a while, I was thinking, that song really sounds like a Bee Gees tune but couldn’t remember ever hearing them sing it. So - looked it up. The lyrics are amazing. Verse after verse. It’s still playing in my poor noggin. 😂 It is a great song.
You know what, I had no idea that the Bee Gees overlapped with Chuck Berry! This was loads of fun to listen to and watch. It’s always interesting hearing a guitarist’s perspective on other guitar players, as well. Thanks, Fil!🤘
@@Bookhart2 That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing that info. Indeed, two distinct styles…which made their performance together so surprising and fun. Some mutual admiration going on…talented performers, all!
I know Chuck Berry as the Father of Rock n Roll thanks to the John Lennon, but this performance was definitely past my bedtime when it aired originally. 🤣 So thanks for introducing me to the delectable combination of The Bee Gees and Chuck Berry. Mr. Berry was 6' 2" and had long fingers according to a quick online search. Glad to see you looking well! 🖤🤘
My dad brought me to my 1st Rock Concert in July 1964, 4 months after I turned 7. On the bill were: Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Little Richard and Fats Domino.
Never seen this one with Bee Gees & Chuck! So much fun to watch. Chuck Berry was an original. Go Johnny Go with The Bee Gees. Thanks for analysis Fil !
I took my then wife, who wasn’t a fan of Chuck, to see him live at Batley Variety Club, in the 70s. £1 to get in. He did 2 shows, 6pm to 9pm and 10pm to 1am. He opened with Roll over Beethoven, because, he said, he always liked to start with a Beatles song. I don’t know what time the second house got in, because it was nearly 11 pm when we left. Near the end of his set people tried to get on the stage, the bouncers were stopping them, till Chuck stepped in, and let them up. They were dancing all round him, till he eventually stopped. As he left the stage, he turned and said “THANK YOU BEATLES, THANK YOU ROLLING STONES”. Great night out, and even my wife enjoyed it. It’s a shame now, that people hardly get to see the big stars anymore. In the 60s and 70s it was common place to see the big stars in small clubs, like Manchester’s Twisted Wheel, for a lot less than £1. Yardbirds, Stones (52p), the Move, Kinks. Live is definitely best. One more thing, I believe Chuck travelled with just his guitar, and left it to the venue, to provide the amp and, a backing group that knew his songs.
You should have a look at the Bee Gees Beatles medley from The Midnight Special. Their voices and harmonies shone! Lovely! Minnie Ripperton's performance of "Loving You" was amazing. So glad the videos of these shows are being released. So many great artists and strange combinations of artists. One amazing combination was Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, Doctor John, Etta James, Tom Scott and George Benson.
Yes Fil I try to tell non Guitarists all the time. The length of your fingers is huge in playing Guitar. The guys that do all those 5th's 6th's 7th extensions have long Fingers. Chuck Berry ,Ronnie Wood, George Harrison, John Mayer, Keith Richards etc. Like you I can't comfortably Stretch 5 frets especially if trying to sing. I love how Berry updated the lyrics to this song. I will play this on Saturday for my Friends . Thanks Fil your knowledge of all types of music including 50's thru todays music is a gift to us all
Chuck Berry is in my top 10 list of my favorite guitarists. He has a very distinctive picking style, and he also incorporates blues, country and jazz elements into his music. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
I remember Chuck having a concert in town and he had the local band play with him... they had no preshow practice and didn't know the songs he was planning to play until he started the song. I'm told they sounded great... wish I would've been there.
I've read things about his later years when the musical stars of the day wanted to play with him, and he'd 'misbehave', for fun (?) There was an all-star concert honoring him which included Keith Richards, Springsteen, etc and he'd suddenly change up the key of the songs partway through, just to mess with them when they couldn't keep up. . He also punched Keith Richards in the face once
Fil..!🌟see you again..in shape, with Chuck ,Bee Gees boogie ! The rock of the good mood guaranteed .!! I love you, in rhythm and Rock, you are still a wonderful.🌹
It's so great to see you relaxed and truly enjoying getting into your review of Chuck Berry and the BeeGee's collaborative performance. Fil, you are in your element as you press on doing one of the things you do best! Thank you for your analysis. Just an aside: In the movie "Back to the Future," Michael J. Fox was so committed to his craft that he trained intensively in the style of Pete Townshend, Chuck Berry, and Jimi Hendrix just so that he could convincingly perform the guitar solo in style! What fun! Fil, keep on keeping on, and most importantly, have fun while you do what you do!
Chuck no doubt met his back-up band the night before at a local roadhouse and paid them $25 a piece to play with a legend. That's how Chuck rolled in those days.
And no rehearsal. Just told them, when I call out a song you better know it. Chuck pulled into town in his caddy, got paid in cash and carried a gun to make sure he got paid.
I realized just last weekend that My left hand reaches more keys on the piano. I instantly attributed that to guitar; the right hand was just pick all those years. Fil is a gem.
Great analysis as always Fil. Chuck Berry had a load of suggestive lyrics that drove parents crazy but as kids we loved them and seeing him perform was always a special treat.
"Chuck is in the wrong place on his guitar but he just keeps on playing because it doesn't matter. Because it's about having a good time. Nobody really cares if you mess stuff up when your having this kind of fun because it's not an exam ... it's music." Oh, man. That is what I miss. Always a good video when Fil plays and sings.
I watched this when it originally aired, while babysitting, which I did every weekend, in high school. The 70s were a fabulous time for music. And Fil, your eyes are smiling again.
Wonderful analysis! Thank you. Chuck Berry is so freakin' funny. And talented. And yep, he's got a signature sound for sure. Plus, for those below who say they didn't realize the lyrics were risque, might be because the version that got air play was totally different. This one is tons more fun!
Risque, indeed, for its time. But, how fun..he was really rockin it! He influenced so many of the greats. Thanks for this, Fil; very much enjoyed, as always. Rosemarie 💖
I don't think the Bee Gees ever had that much fun again. Robin finally found a dance he could do, the goofiest dance ever, of course! Oh, the joy! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 This type of saucy lyric liberated people from unnatural restrictions. I think that's why it became so popular.
Thanks Fil what a show I love the BeeGees and have never seen this vid before it is great. BTW thanks for the smile first one of my day. Just have to watch your face and smile and Boom I get one too. Thankfully I hit the alarm so I will not miss any of your vids and analysis.Enjoy the rest of your day
Wow! Great you found this, I was at this taping! (Midnight Special, NBC Studio, Burbank CA). The best part was after the taping, Chuck did a 30 minute set for the studio audience.
Look Chuck was a awesome story teller and he knew how to turn it into music, just like Gordon lightfoot and cat Stevens,,, Chuck put humor and fun into what he was doing, he loved the audience and laughing and enjoying his playing and music,,,,, and I'm sorry its really heart breaking,, but we will never ever get to such performances like that again,😢
Hi Fil, What a fun video. Two class acts, giving us a fun, entertaining performance. Chuck is amazing on his guitar and just his overall musical ability and charm. Add the BeeGees and you have kismet! Just showing that music has no boundaries and you might not think these two acts could perform together but … together they are great! Thank you for demonstrating on your guitar, as an adult relearning guitar it is helpful to know and understand the subtleties of Chuck’s Playing. A fun groovy analysis to this awesome performance. Great job, and SO good to see you and your smile that lights the world! Love this analysis and you! Rock…. Debbie☮️🥰😍
This is only the second time I’ve ever seen a Standing ovation on the Midnight Special. [ Focus with their Hocus Pocus is the only other time I’ve seen]. This is a killer performance. Chuck Barry played at a restaurant/ bar/ club in St.Louis, called Blueberry Hill - University City. “The Loop”. I grew up very near there, and had been there a number of times. Chuck NEVER disappointed ‼️ Cool video ‼️ 📻🙂
Didn’t realise these were risqué lyrics - I was too busy dancing. The Bee Gees didn’t normally dance like that either. Would have been fun for the audience.
You seem very happy and relaxed. More than usual. I hope the bit of time to yourself has been beneficial. We all need time for ourselves. This was such a great video. Thank you.
Fil, every time I think I've seen all you can do with a guitar, I see you do something unexpected. Thanks for the analysis (which is always awesome) and letting others know that even if they don't have the "ideal" finger reach, they can make exceptions to create their own style (within their genetic ability) and still make a guitar sing! I have loved watching you over the years and beyond your own exceptional talent, you just have that innate ability to translate what you (or other artists) do - so that an ordinary human can comprehend it. Keep smiling and I hope everything you're dealing with is being resolved because "we" can't make through the week without our informative, creative and fun dose of Fil!! A very enjoyable, unexpected collab/jam session!
Fil, thanks for the video here, it is Tooo Much Man, I May catch some flak here, but I don't Care, To Me Chuck is The King Of Rock & Roll, Chuck was asked one time about what he thought of Elvis, Chuck said, We were doing this stuff, long before he came along, Chuck said this, Not Me, Cousin Figel
Always lovely to see your videos and this was an eye opener. I remember seeing a film of little richard,,sang i think..tutti fruitti twice coz it was so quick and such fun! Magic ❤
I love this video so much. I especially love the way Chuck's music & presence really gets the Bee Gees going! I wish there was more tracks of them with Chuck. I love your point about how nobody cares if they mess up because this is not an exam etc. PS: I still didn't notice anyone messing up anything😂 It was just pure Rock n Roll Bliss! & A good time was had by all😊❤
My favorite Chuck Berry videos are the one when he played a set with Keith Richards and the one when he was with his lady friend and he was suffering from some G.I. tract issues. Yeah, you know the one.
I always knew Chuck Berry was a pioneer of Rock and Roll and liked his material. An I interview with Paul McCartney opened my eyes to how special Mr. Berry was Paul explained how difficult it is to write such seemingly effortless lyrics and melodies. I *guess* Paul knows what he’s talking about 😏.
Now there’s a Bees Gees performance I’ve never seen. Thanks, Fil. It was fun seeing it. And I’d never noticed Mr. Berry’s hands while he played. Interesting.
No BeeGees were harmed during the filming of this tv show, despite scooting backwards on the slippery floor, getting crowded on stage right, and singing Chuck's wild and crazy song! It is cool to see all these guys on stage together. You sure have an eye and ear for what's going on with the guitar. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Hi
For information,this is not the duck walk;)
Chuck and Jerry Lee Lewis were absolutely wild. I got to see chuck berry in person, as an elder he still rocked like a rocket.
This is a collaboration that I didn't know existed or could have imagined would work so well! This was a lot of fun to watch. I love seeing collaborations like this, when the artists may not be in the same genre, but you can see that the music transcends all of that, and they just respect and enjoy one another's talent and it just works. Thanks for this!
I love your insights & observations that I feel might not occur to many observers Fil.
FUN indeed!!!! What lyrics and what charismatic iteration between Berry and the Bee Gees! The "good old days" certainly do not feel so "OLD"! Thanks Fil!
I don't think I ever thought of this song being risque back then. But Wow! What a performance! And, the BeeGees. OMG!!! I had the same pair of jeans that Chuck is wearing here! Music was so much fun back then and everyone danced. Thank you, Fil for your great analysis.
The original lyrics to "Reelin' and Rockin'" were very different from those being improvised here - not risque at all!
@@promerops You ae right. I didn't keep in mmind that this was improvised. Thannks for your reply.
Another great video and analysis! I remember watching Chuck coming onto the Johnny Carson Tonight Show. He was the first act and was only supposed to play one or two songs. There were three other guests booked on the show (the second guest was Robin Williams), but everyone was so into the music that all the guests gave their time over to Chuck and he played the entire show. It was one of the greatest things I've seen on unscripted TV.
Too bad it's lost and that most musical performances didn't clear for the Pluto TV channel.
I broke all land speed records in liking this video and tuning in to see your analysis, Fil! Thanks you so much. Love anything with the Bee Gees. LOL! It was such a fun video to watch!
Wilson Picket with The Bee Gees singing Hey Jude on The Midnight Special is great as well!
That was a great performance with lots of energy and so much fun to watch. I enjoyed this analysis and your breakdown of the notes on the guitar. 😊🎸🎵
Thanks Fil, Check and the Bee Gees. That was so cool. Be well and safe! Blessings!!!
Holy Cow!!The hilarity factor was out of the ball park with the Bee Gees' participation!! I thoroughly enjoyed watching your wide-grinning analysis and their performance with Chuck Berry. This Midnight Special episode is one for the ages.
It was funny enough just watching them try to get up the stairs in those shoes...the dancing was a whole other thing. 🤣🤣
Chuck Berry always stayed true to his form, this song Reelin' and Rockin' is one of those Chuck Berry songs he could change the lyrics to at the spur of the moment live and still sound great. You could tell the Gibbs brothers were having a blast up on stage with the groove Chuck Berry was laying down.
Always loved Midnight Special but I don’t think I ever saw this collaboration. It’s truly Chuck Berry doing his thing. The Bee Gees are an interesting mix. What gets me when I see music from back then is how the audience can just sit there. So glad they finally got into it! What an enjoyable performance. Thanks Fil!
Hi Fil, this was a fun analysis video, I just love Chuck Berry and The Bee Gees! It was great to see you tonight and I hope all is well with you! Take care! ROCK!! 🎸🤘😘
Me, too, Tammy, me, too! If you haven't checked our guys out singing a Beatles medley from the "Midnight Special", promise me you will. You won't be disappointed. I really wish Fil would do an analysis on it!
@@lauriebarnes2999 I sure will! 🙂
@@lauriebarnes2999 isn't it fantastic??❤
Great memories of the 50’s, 60’s....I am beginning to realize just how much fun I had with this kind of music and how appreciative of the time of my teen years.. Thanks for the fun and expert comments. ❤
I miss the days when it wasn’t at all odd to turn on the tv and find talent like this
This is a huge & very delightful surprise, to see this oh so excellent & fun collaboration with Chuck & my most favorite & idolized group, The Bee Gees. I love how they are all having so much fun together. Chuck is obviously a positive influence & inspiration to the brothers Gibb, because look at em GO!, dancing like I've never seen them dance before. I wonder if they've recorded any more videos together? Your joyful & skilled analysis ads even more to love. To sum it all up: A good time was had by all😅
Robin, is in his element!! So much fun, watching this!
I was once on stage with Chuck in Wolverhampton Friday 13th November 1992 when he sang this as his last song of the night.
He did the duck walk coming right at me, I quickly moved out of the way.. he went past turned around and did it again.
When he was centre stage I walked out there and put my arm around him.
Memories I’ll always treasure.
Nowadays it would be all over TH-cam the next day but sadly I don’t even have a photo!! 🥲
The Midnight Special is such a treasure trove of music. Your big grin says it all Fil! Found an episode where The Bee Gees did covers of Beatles song that is SO good.
The Bee Gees were all over the map in their musical history. I must have heard them singing Heartbreaker, and it was on “repeat” in my mind, but I heard Dionne Warwick, not the BGs, and after a while, I was thinking, that song really sounds like a Bee Gees tune but couldn’t remember ever hearing them sing it. So - looked it up. The lyrics are amazing. Verse after verse. It’s still playing in my poor noggin. 😂 It is a great song.
You know what, I had no idea that the Bee Gees overlapped with Chuck Berry! This was loads of fun to listen to and watch. It’s always interesting hearing a guitarist’s perspective on other guitar players, as well. Thanks, Fil!🤘
Ya know what? Mr. Berry and The Bee Gees both got started in the 50s. It’s just their wildly different styles that threw you off.
@@Bookhart2 That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing that info. Indeed, two distinct styles…which made their performance together so surprising and fun. Some mutual admiration going on…talented performers, all!
I know Chuck Berry as the Father of Rock n Roll thanks to the John Lennon, but this performance was definitely past my bedtime when it aired originally. 🤣 So thanks for introducing me to the delectable combination of The Bee Gees and Chuck Berry. Mr. Berry was 6' 2" and had long fingers according to a quick online search. Glad to see you looking well! 🖤🤘
It's like looking at a man and his prepubescent sons. They all look pleased and sound wonderful. ❤
Fun to see The Bee Gees join Chuck Berry!
Haha! Might as well play some more, it goes right along with the theme of the song! Wonderful analysis!
Thanks Fil for your great analysis of Chuck Berry and the Bee Gees. Chuck Berry rocked - it's so much fun watching him play!
My dad brought me to my 1st Rock Concert in July 1964, 4 months after I turned 7.
On the bill were: Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Little Richard and Fats Domino.
Never seen this one with Bee Gees & Chuck! So much fun to watch. Chuck Berry was an original. Go Johnny Go with The Bee Gees. Thanks for analysis Fil !
Chuck was one of my first concerts in the early 1980's. He played at an amusement park in my hometown. Still such a good memory
I took my then wife, who wasn’t a fan of Chuck, to see him live at Batley Variety Club, in the 70s. £1 to get in. He did 2 shows, 6pm to 9pm and 10pm to 1am. He opened with Roll over Beethoven, because, he said, he always liked to start with a Beatles song. I don’t know what time the second house got in, because it was nearly 11 pm when we left. Near the end of his set people tried to get on the stage, the bouncers were stopping them, till Chuck stepped in, and let them up. They were dancing all round him, till he eventually stopped. As he left the stage, he turned and said “THANK YOU BEATLES, THANK YOU ROLLING STONES”. Great night out, and even my wife enjoyed it. It’s a shame now, that people hardly get to see the big stars anymore. In the 60s and 70s it was common place to see the big stars in small clubs, like Manchester’s Twisted Wheel, for a lot less than £1. Yardbirds, Stones (52p), the Move, Kinks. Live is definitely best. One more thing, I believe Chuck travelled with just his guitar, and left it to the venue, to provide the amp and, a backing group that knew his songs.
Yes, many big stars like Billy Joel, Jimmy Hendrix and many more have backed Chuck!
and get paid before he went on !
Great memories!
You should have a look at the Bee Gees Beatles medley from The Midnight Special. Their voices and harmonies shone! Lovely! Minnie Ripperton's performance of "Loving You" was amazing. So glad the videos of these shows are being released. So many great artists and strange combinations of artists. One amazing combination was Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, Doctor John, Etta James, Tom Scott and George Benson.
Great analysis Fil. Keep them coming! 👏 Love some rock & roll!
Yes Fil I try to tell non Guitarists all the time. The length of your fingers is huge in playing Guitar. The guys that do all those 5th's 6th's 7th extensions have long Fingers. Chuck Berry ,Ronnie Wood, George Harrison, John Mayer, Keith Richards etc. Like you I can't comfortably Stretch 5 frets especially if trying to sing. I love how Berry updated the lyrics to this song. I will play this on Saturday for my Friends . Thanks Fil your knowledge of all types of music including 50's thru todays music is a gift to us all
Chuck Berry is in my top 10 list of my favorite guitarists. He has a very distinctive picking style, and he also incorporates blues, country and jazz elements into his music. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
Chuck Berry defined R&R. What a gr8 video... thanks for sharing.
If I was there or watching it on T.V I couldn't have stayed in my seat I would be dancing.
I remember Chuck having a concert in town and he had the local band play with him... they had no preshow practice and didn't know the songs he was planning to play until he started the song. I'm told they sounded great... wish I would've been there.
I've read things about his later years when the musical stars of the day wanted to play with him, and he'd 'misbehave', for fun (?) There was an all-star concert honoring him which included Keith Richards, Springsteen, etc and he'd suddenly change up the key of the songs partway through, just to mess with them when they couldn't keep up. . He also punched Keith Richards in the face once
Fil..!🌟see you again..in shape, with Chuck ,Bee Gees boogie ! The rock of the good mood guaranteed .!! I love you, in rhythm and Rock, you are still a wonderful.🌹
Thanks, never saw this before ! ☮️💜
It's so great to see you relaxed and truly enjoying getting into your review of Chuck Berry and the BeeGee's collaborative performance. Fil, you are in your element as you press on doing one of the things you do best! Thank you for your analysis. Just an aside: In the movie "Back to the Future," Michael J. Fox was so committed to his craft that he trained intensively in the style of Pete Townshend, Chuck Berry, and Jimi Hendrix just so that he could convincingly perform the guitar solo in style! What fun! Fil, keep on keeping on, and most importantly, have fun while you do what you do!
What a treat! Thanks for featuring a video with the Bee Gees. I just love them! My favorite band since 1970, when I was a little girl.
Thanks Fil! the analysis...
I've always liked Chuck Berry's songs I danced to a lot of them. I also like those pants Chuck has on.
First time I hear this... that was hilarious, both lyrics and moves ! Lol love it! XD
Talk about an eclectic mix!!
Just came across this gem.
I’m a Bee Gees fan and don’t believe I’ve ever heard Robin using his chest voice.
The difference is pronounced.❤
Chuck no doubt met his back-up band the night before at a local roadhouse and paid them $25 a piece to play with a legend. That's how Chuck rolled in those days.
And no rehearsal. Just told them, when I call out a song you better know it. Chuck pulled into town in his caddy, got paid in cash and carried a gun to make sure he got paid.
Many times he payed his back up band nothing. Great performer but not very ethical.
This is a real gem! 😍
I realized just last weekend that My left hand reaches more keys on the piano. I instantly attributed that to guitar; the right hand was just pick all those years. Fil is a gem.
Yes it is! So much fun to watch.
@@Lilah1754 I'm sure Mr. Lennon would approve(Yes It Is).
Great analysis as always Fil. Chuck Berry had a load of suggestive lyrics that drove parents crazy but as kids we loved them and seeing him perform was always a special treat.
"Chuck is in the wrong place on his guitar but he just keeps on playing because it doesn't matter. Because it's about having a good time. Nobody really cares if you mess stuff up when your having this kind of fun because it's not an exam ... it's music." Oh, man. That is what I miss. Always a good video when Fil plays and sings.
Fun collaboration. Yes can tell Barry and Andy were straining to do that style but no complaints from me, always 💙them. Thanks Fil😊✨️🎶🎸🎼🎤
Andy? Who is Andy?
@@53philp sorry error meant robin
I watched this when it originally aired, while babysitting, which I did every weekend, in high school. The 70s were a fabulous time for music.
And Fil, your eyes are smiling again.
Wonderful analysis! Thank you. Chuck Berry is so freakin' funny. And talented. And yep, he's got a signature sound for sure. Plus, for those below who say they didn't realize the lyrics were risque, might be because the version that got air play was totally different. This one is tons more fun!
Great fun going on 'live ' Fil, awesome footage 😂👍
Risque, indeed, for its time. But, how fun..he was really rockin it! He influenced so many of the greats. Thanks for this, Fil; very much enjoyed, as always. Rosemarie 💖
It's so much fun to see you enjoying the music as much as we are
So enjoy your commentary,
Appreciate the gifts you have. Great perspective to support your own creativity. It's also great to see how much fun they are having.
I don't think the Bee Gees ever had that much fun again. Robin finally found a dance he could do, the goofiest dance ever, of course! Oh, the joy!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This type of saucy lyric liberated people from unnatural restrictions. I think that's why it became so popular.
Great to hear chuck's guitar upfront.
us mortals need a 3/4 sized guitar to do those chords. I think there were a few piano players that had a natural wider spread too
Goodness I adore you and your channel! :)
Berry's style/sound seemed like a collab stretch for B Gs, but with their vocal flexibility the performance worked.
I hope you were able to get things straighten out with the rude or out of line commenters, no matter what Fil keep Reelin' and Rockin' through life!
I'm so glad to see you!
My range of musical tastes is extensive and I love old Rock and Roll and Disco! I have the greatest hits CDS of both of these amazing artists!
Absolutely fantastic and thank you
Thanks Fil what a show I love the BeeGees and have never seen this vid before it is great. BTW thanks for the smile first one of my day. Just have to watch your face and smile and Boom I get one too. Thankfully I hit the alarm so I will not miss any of your vids and analysis.Enjoy the rest of your day
Got to see Chuck live in the mid 70’s when I was a teenager. I had to sit thru a 3 hour oldies show. He was the headliner act.
I LOVE this! Watch all the time on TH-cam. 💜🎼
Hi FIL. Good day and selections. 👍❤
Bo Diddley has a signature sound too.
I saw Chuch when I lived in Reno in the 80s, and what a show he put on. He played for a couple of hours❤
That is some good music, love it!!❤
Fantastic... Thanks
This was really fun! Thanks!
They look like they are having fun together. Great video.
Beautiful ❤
Wow! Great you found this, I was at this taping! (Midnight Special, NBC Studio, Burbank CA). The best part was after the taping, Chuck did a 30 minute set for the studio audience.
What fun! Thanks for the analysis.
Oh wow i didnt know this existed. Thanks for sharing and the analysis ❤
What a performance and an encore by chuck and the bee gees. But an even better analyses. 🤘🏼
It is cool to see someone who was instrumental in starting the rock genre.
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Shocking both lyrically and you had fun so did I. Quack quack quack on the Bee Gees! 🦆🦆🦆🦆
Look Chuck was a awesome story teller and he knew how to turn it into music, just like Gordon lightfoot and cat Stevens,,, Chuck put humor and fun into what he was doing, he loved the audience and laughing and enjoying his playing and music,,,,, and I'm sorry its really heart breaking,, but we will never ever get to such performances like that again,😢
Hi Fil,
What a fun video. Two class acts, giving us a fun, entertaining performance. Chuck is amazing on his guitar and just his overall musical ability and charm. Add the BeeGees and you have kismet! Just showing that music has no boundaries and you might not think these two acts could perform together but … together they are great! Thank you for demonstrating on your guitar, as an adult relearning guitar it is helpful to know and understand the subtleties of Chuck’s Playing. A fun groovy analysis to this awesome performance. Great job, and SO good to see you and your smile that lights the world! Love this analysis and you! Rock…. Debbie☮️🥰😍
This is only the second time I’ve ever seen a Standing ovation on the Midnight Special.
[ Focus with their Hocus Pocus is the only other time I’ve seen].
This is a killer performance.
Chuck Barry played at a restaurant/ bar/ club in St.Louis, called Blueberry Hill - University City. “The Loop”. I grew up very near there, and had been there a number of times. Chuck NEVER disappointed ‼️
Cool video ‼️
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I really enjoyed this review and performance! Thanks.
I got to meet him . He was a very nice man.
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Didn’t realise these were risqué lyrics - I was too busy dancing. The Bee Gees didn’t normally dance like that either. Would have been fun for the audience.
You seem very happy and relaxed. More than usual. I hope the bit of time to yourself has been beneficial. We all need time for ourselves. This was such a great video. Thank you.
Fil, every time I think I've seen all you can do with a guitar, I see you do something unexpected. Thanks for the analysis (which is always awesome) and letting others know that even if they don't have the "ideal" finger reach, they can make exceptions to create their own style (within their genetic ability) and still make a guitar sing! I have loved watching you over the years and beyond your own exceptional talent, you just have that innate ability to translate what you (or other artists) do - so that an ordinary human can comprehend it. Keep smiling and I hope everything you're dealing with is being resolved because "we" can't make through the week without our informative, creative and fun dose of Fil!! A very enjoyable, unexpected collab/jam session!
So fun!!❤
Barry is the only one still alive . What a shame and a loss
Fil, thanks for the video here, it is Tooo Much Man, I May catch some flak here, but I don't Care, To Me Chuck is The King Of Rock & Roll, Chuck was asked one time about what he thought of Elvis, Chuck said, We were doing this stuff, long before he came along, Chuck said this, Not Me, Cousin Figel
Always lovely to see your videos and this was an eye opener. I remember seeing a film of little richard,,sang i think..tutti fruitti twice coz it was so quick and such fun! Magic ❤
I love this video so much. I especially love the way Chuck's music & presence really gets the Bee Gees going! I wish there was more tracks of them with Chuck. I love your point about how nobody cares if they mess up because this is not an exam etc. PS: I still didn't notice anyone messing up anything😂 It was just pure Rock n Roll Bliss! & A good time was had by all😊❤
My favorite Chuck Berry videos are the one when he played a set with Keith Richards and the one when he was with his lady friend and he was suffering from some G.I. tract issues. Yeah, you know the one.
Gawd! I never realized Chuck was so tall!!! And, until you pointed it out, I never noticed how huge his hands were, either!
I always knew Chuck Berry was a pioneer of Rock and Roll and liked his material. An I interview with Paul McCartney opened my eyes to how special Mr. Berry was Paul explained how difficult it is to write such seemingly effortless lyrics and melodies. I *guess* Paul knows what he’s talking about 😏.
Now there’s a Bees Gees performance I’ve never seen. Thanks, Fil. It was fun seeing it. And I’d never noticed Mr. Berry’s hands while he played. Interesting.
Loved this Fil. I have been watching some great shows on The Midnight Specials. You can't beat live. This was great,
That was so much fun, and accompanied by an instructive analysis.
Thanks Fil.
I really enjoyed it.
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Yeah, live performances just have that joie de vivre vibe. My favourites are often bands playing just after a gig.