Ep 2 - The Midnight Special | February 9, 1973

Hosted by Johnny Rivers with special guest appearance by The Ace Trucking Company, Albert Hammond, Merilee Rush, The Spinners, Steely Dan, Paul Williams and Wolfman Jack.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:03 Blue Suede Shoes - Johnny Rivers
00:04:47 Do It again - Steely Dan
00:09:44 Out In The Country - Paul Williams
00:13:18 Comedy - Ace Trucking Company
00:19:30 Could It Be I’m Falling In Love - The Spinners
00:30:15 Start again - Merilee Rush
00:33:47 It Never Rains in Southern California - Albert Hammond
00:40:10 I Ain’t Ever Seen a White Man - Wolfman Jack
00:43:54 Rockin’ Pneumonia, Boogie Woogie Flu - Johnny Rivers
00:47:30 I Won’t Last a Day Without You - Paul Williams
00:51:30 I’ll Be Around - The Spinners
00:55:11 If You Gotta Break Another Heart - Albert Hammond
00:57:50 Comfort and Please You - Merilee Rush
01:00:23 Reeling in The Years - Steely Dan
01:04:12 Got My Mojo Working - Johnny Rivers

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[agumperz]

Johnny Rivers doesn't get much mention these days but he was an excellent singer and a talented musician.

[Wildlonesome]

Being a teenager in the 70s was really something special. The music was out of this world. It seems like yesterday, very grateful to have lived it. A galaxy far, far away.

[RickMahoney]

Watching this at the end of 2023 and I can’t believe it has been 50 years seems like yesterday.

[sofieweb]

Johnny Rivers is a Legend. These were the days when the artists had actual talent!

[ThomasGreco-hq]

Johnny (ramistella) rivers for the rock & roll hall of fame! Thomas greco / kissimmee, florida

[TheNickster]

This Steely Dan performance was what made me a fan. I just turned 30, and I was definitely born in the wrong generation. Such an incredible band.

[toterola]

The Midnight Special show was the highlight of my week, when I was a kid.♥️

[joymiller-fite]

Johnny Rivers is under Great singer and all around great entertainer!!!!

[chestnutfieldmas]

I am feeling great that I can hear "I won't last a day without you" in live by Paul Williams.

[lornestein]

Still diggin' The Spinners soulful classic all these years later - just pure class.

[CoCotheTurtle]

Congratulations to the Spinners for making it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[Bluebird]

This has really brightened my spirits tonight! I am 73 and my husband is having some memory problems. I needed this!

[richardchambers]

Real talent on this show. No lip synching, or auto tune

[Patriot-American]

I was 14 years old when this came out in February 73. I tried to watch every show that I could. I believe I was so lucky to have been living in the 70's as it gave us some of the best, most iconic music. I appreciate this YT Channel for keeping this show and the music current and available for a new generation of listeners...

[Redeemed_]

It was amazing watching Steely Dan live. The lead guitarist was effortlessly so clean!

[dianad]

The Spinners=pure class and wonderful music. So thankful I was a teenager in the 70s. Such an awesome decade for music. Loved all the music on this show.

[michaeldspencer]

Thank You Midnight Special for letting me time-travel back to a great time in music.

[thatsgirl]

For me, each and every one of these Midnight Special shows is just pure gold. I was so young at the time of the original airing. Now, as an adult, being able to see all these episodes is truly phenomenal. I can truly appreciate how really wonderful this era of music and television really was. These were they days growing up, good times, and great music. Wonderful memories! 💖
Happy Friday 🥳 Thank you for sharing! 💖
Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🍻 🥳

[DianaJG]

Loved and STILL love Paul Williams! He's 83 and STILL working!! When you look at his music bio, you can't help but notice the HEART in all his songs - which could ONLY come from a big, warm, insightful, loving heart!! ❤❤❤

[watogo]

Thank you Burt Sugarman for these great memories.