Ep 56 - The Midnight Special | February 22, 1974

Hosted by Gordon Lightfoot with special guest appearances by Eighth Avenue, The Guess Who, The James Gang, Byron MacGregor, Maria Muldaur, Redbone, Ravi Shanker, and Wolfman Jack.

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:05 Gordon Lightfoot - The List
00:04:27 James Gang - Standing in the Rain
00:09:24 The Guess Who - Share the Land
00:14:36 Redbone - Come and Get Your Love
00:19:40 Maria Muldaur - Midnight at the Oasis
00:24:05 Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind
00:29:11 The Guess Who - Star Baby
00:32:19 Ravi Shankar - Raga Jogiya
00:36:49 Maria Muldaur - Don't You Feel My Leg
00:39:38 James Gang - The Devil Is Singing Our Song
00:43:42 Gordon Lightfoot - Don Quixote
00:47:50 Gordon Lightfoot - Affair on Eighth Avenue
00:42:13 Byron MacGregor - Americans
00:55:59 Redbone - Maggie
01:02:26 Gordon Lightfoot - High and Dry
01:05:08 Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown

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[theodoregray]

So I was a Yankee kid who had just moved to Toronto in 1977. Some kids in my class invited me to a Halloween party and gave me the address. I was so excited that maybe I made some new friends. I showed up at the house in my costume and rang the doorbell. The door opened and it was Gordon Lightfoot. There was no party. I had been pranked. I think Gordon could see the disappointment on my face and was very kind to me. He gave me a quick little tour of his home and showed me his practice space and guitars. I'll never forget that moment of kindness. Thank you Gordon.

[andied]

I came here for Gordon, my #1 man. He is my favorite folk-rock singer songwriter. A voice like velvet, deep & soulful, a master of words. Grateful he left so many treasures for us to remember him by. The performers tonight were top notch, a wonderful trip to my past. Thank you!!!!💖

[stevenrandolph]

I'm thankful for YouTube so that I can go back in time and listen to these great leagues.

[rogerpr]

No autotune, just pure singing, real voices, only Mic and amps!
Not todays crap!!
Thank you YouTube, thank you The Midnight Special and thank you for posting these great memories
❤🎉😊

[PsychoThirteen]

Wow - Burton Cummings and Gordon Lightfoot REALLY bring back the memories. Two of the greatest voices from the 70s!

[gregoryduncan]

This one might be the record breaker for the watch party attendance.

[katec]

Saw Gordy in June 2022, he was weathered and rundown but the magic was still there. I was so happy that night.

[davidtoups]

RIP Gordon. A true Canadian national treasure

[NevadaBoss]

Love that Guess Who all have hockey jerseys on...and none of them are Leafs or Canadiens. And godspeed the great Gordie Lightfoot. I had the high honor to meet & interview Gordie, and he was exactly who you'd want him to be, humble, funny and honest as the day is long. One of the truly great artists of our times...rip..#CanConRules

[cyclesmoking]

Burton Cummings and Gordon Lightfoot!! Two of my all time favorites!

[beaumontmichaels]

REDBONE!!!
Quickest way to transport to 74...
Midnight at the Oasis!

[se]

Gordon is a true poet. Every lyric is meaningful. Every lyric is masterful.

[mikemorrison]

Gordon Lightfoot a true legend. Fantastic!

[kat]

Wow! My sister and I would watch midnight special in Saturday when our parents were out on date night. We always made popcorn 🍿 TFS

[mattgillespie]

I have been waiting for this episode for a long time. Not only do you have Gordon in his prime but I get to see my guitar hero Tommy Bolin. What a treat. A good way to end a birthday week.

[DannyHaralson-olio]

Every Friday night keeps getting better and better.

[StephanieJeanne]

Nice lineup! Gordon, The Guess Who, The James Gang...all good music! 😎

[dwaynewladyka]

Canada has such great artists and bands, and Gordon Lightfoot is among them. I did see Gordon Lightfoot live, front row center, and I met him and his band, after the show. Cheers to everyone who enjoys these great artists and bands! ✌️🇨🇦

[peterwalenta]

What a terrific lineup. Sultry Maria Muldaur, transcendent Ravi Shankar, a very hard rocking James Gang, the ever versatile Burton Cummings & The Guess Who, funky Redbone & master folksinger from the Great White North, Gordon Lightfoot. This show brought back wonderful memories. Thank you for uploading this gem.

[JayBird]

What a show!...SO damn good!
Thank you Midnight Special!