No auto tune he’s live and singing in perfect pitch and sounds just like the recording

The entire performance is so soulful but the lead vocals are on another level .... his timing on the delivery and vibrato are just mind blowing ..

One of the most underrated singers of his generation. He felt the songs he sang, he has so much soul and he can SANG!

Fun story: I was browsing your videos with my dad (70) when he was visiting a few days ago. He saw this song and said, “hey that’s my college roommate - let’s watch that one”. His roommate in college was Mickey Thomas, who sang lead on this track. Eventually Mickey joined Jefferson Airplane and sang/wrote big hits for them as Jefferson Starship/Starship, but I never knew he sang this tune. My dad saw him play a few months ago and got to go backstage and the two caught up for a while and had some laughs...it had been nearly 50 years since they had hung out.. edit - my dad said he can still hit all those notes at 70

Seventies music is stll the gold standard of rock. When you positively had to do it live and be good.

Mickey Thomas is actually a backup singer in this band. Elvin Bishop is the guitarist with the badge on. He didn’t have the vocal range for the song so he gave Mickey the lead. This song propelled Mickey to the lead vocal in Starship.

Mickey Thomas deserves an award for that performance alone. What an amazing singer!

One of the most stellar live male vocal performances you'll ever find. Dude is criminally underrated.

The singer here is Mickey Thomas who would later join Jefferson Starship and stay on when the band became Starship in the 80s

Mickey Thomas seriously knew how to throw down some jaw dropping vocals.

Singer not only has a killer voice and killer range but he has soul!!

Those of us lucky enough to have grown up in the golden age of popular music - the 60s, 70s and 80s - are truly privileged, and will never forget.

Mickey is one of the greatest live tenor singers in recorded history. He is in his late 60s and can still hit these notes.

The story behind this is Mickey Thomas was in the same studio recording, and Elvin Bishop was playing this but just could not get the vocal down. Mickey heard it down the hall and popped in and asked Elvin if he could give it a shot. He did and nailed it perfectly. It took off and it showcased Mickey's voice and Elvin's guitar together even today they both still play together..

I could hear that song everyday for the rest of my life, period…..

One of the best live performances I've ever seen, Mickey kills it

The Midnight Special never fails a body. Mickey Thomas can indeed sang.

Him singing JANE with Starship is octave transcending.

As Charlie Daniels said, “Elvin Bishop sitting on a bale of hay, he ain’t good lookin’ but he sure can play”. It’s hard to believe, but back then The Midnight Special & Saturday Night Live were about the only places to actually see the artists you heard all the time on the radio, except for maybe some music variety shows. This was way before MTV.

"Just a straight SAVAGE" bout killed me laughing :) So, Mechanic on Vocals, Sheriff on Lead, Cowboy on Base, Aerobic Girl on Backup Vocals and Off the Top Rope on Drums. Gotta love the 70s.

The great Mickey Thomas on vocals. He also sang with Jefferson Starship.

Elvin was so underrated as a guitarist and songwriter, Mickey on vocals needs no introduction. Real Music.🤘🏼

"Dude is gonna go change your damn oil!" LMAO! You crack me up!! That was fashion in the 70's alright.

Mickey Thomas, one of the greatest singers in the history of rock n roll, hands down.

Mickey's got one of the greatest voices in Rock & Roll ..

Mickey Thomas from Jefferson Starship on lead vocals, Elvin Bishop and Dickie Betts (Allman Brothers) on Guitars !

Mickey Thomas is a HIGHLY underrated,totally kick arse vocalist! Always has been

Reni Slais on very cool back up - What a laid back performer

The lead singer went to Jefferson Starship. Check out “JANE”

Here’s what I love about old school. Shows were mostly spontaneous energy created by the performer rather than a choreographed exhibition of a stage producer. In other words, you got to see the heart and soul of the performer that gave their all for their fans.

I love not just this song, but those vocals from Mickey are fantastic. I had the privilege of interviewing him multiple times and saw him as he toured as Starship back in the late 90's and it just amazed me how clear his vocals truly were. He had no trouble hitting all those high notes. Man those were some great shows back in the day.

This song has special meaning to me. Not the part about breaking girls heart. When I when out with my future wife, I fooled around and fell in love. I have been married 42 years to her.

"Smoke From a Distant Fire" (studio version) by Sanford Townsend Band. Wow, I'm all about old school; grew up on all of it, as a 70s kid, and until just now, I didn't know that was Mickey Thomas singing. Imagine my shocked face. Lol. Great vocalist.

The drummer is Donny Baldwin, who also joined the Jefferson Starship family.

Mickey Thomas one of the best voices I've ever heard 💯, top class.

The Midnight Special was IT! Staying up late to catch it on TV. Keeping it down low so my mom didn’t hear me. So much good music back then. When you hear people my age say there will never be a time like that again, it’s 100% gospel truth.

I always feel like music from the 70’s had so much heart, much more than other decades.

His vocals are just out of this world. ♥️

Just a absolutely fantastic song. This live version is the best

Elvin wrote this song, but he asked MIckey to sing it because didn't think his voice could do it justice. Mickey went on to sing lead for Jefferson Starship, and Starship.

The voice control is like no other -ever

There's nobody these days who can do this with the feel and soul Mickey did it. Shout out to the smoking hot backup vocals chick...!!

So glad I was a teen in the 70s. So much talent!!

Mickey Thomas one of the greatest singers of all time. I love his vocals on "Jane" by Jefferson Starship! Great live singer!

Elvin Bishop is the Sheriff with the red guitar. Mickey had some pipes.

I'll tell you what man... I always thought and I will always think that this is the best voice... Raw and genuine.. smooth as silk, and hits you like a ton of bricks!

In 1976 I was working in a huge music store in Hartford Conn. In March 1976, the radio and clubs were pretty much wall to wall disco. I was invited by a dee jay to come by this club and guest DJ and to bring any record I wanted to play. I brought "fooled around and fell in love" with me Dropped it after "Dim All The Lights" The place loved it.

Dude you gotta just do a FULL HOUR stream of Midnight Special episode songs. The best music ever made

Miss these harmonizing love ballads from the late 70’s/early 80’s,,,,

Straight up soul! And the rainbow jumpsuit on the harmony singer is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Elvin is in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame from his work in Paul Butterfield Blues Band. This may be the best overall live performance on the net.

The "sheriff" is Elvin.Check out "One bourbon, one scotch, one beer", where he supports George Thorogood.

Your "singer getting ready to change my oil" comment is Gold. Haha! It's why I continue to come back here. That and the fact that you are cool and have a good heart. Keep up the good work Jamal.

Heard this song in the Wal-Mart the other day and sang my little heart out. I can't hear it though without thinking about "Boogie Nights".

1976...junior year in HS two songs change my life forever. One being this one and the other is THE THRILL IS GONE King of the Blues, BB King. Fortunate to see BB in concert three times. Also enjoyed your reaction of Morgan on this one! The original will always be my fav but Morgan is a very close second. Keep on Rockin Jamel, love the channel!!!

Gino vaneli -just wanna stop, and walter Egan- magnet and steel

I was a child of the 70's. You've got to love it!

The guy singin is Mickey Thomas. He sings for band Starship. Hits: Jayne, Nothins gonna stop us now, We built this city,

One of the most beautiful rhythm and blues ballads ever made

Excellent song Jamal..I wasn't a big fan of Bishop.I believe Elvin is the guy with the red guitarist .those smokin vocals come from Micky Thomas ..a triple A singer who had great success with Jefferson Starship and Starship in the 80s..check out Jane by Jefeerson Starship ..when ya get time..awesome banger of a song!

Soft rock 70’s with soul ... let’s go!

Mickey Thomas is a great singer, moved on to sing for Jefferson Starship, then just Starship. Great high tenor

Wow. I’ve always loved this song, but I didn’t know he had THAT much talent in his arsenal! Beautiful 🤩

When you got on "The Midnight Special" you turned it up to 11. Such great performances. Brings back memories of my childhood seeing these bands for the first time away from the radio. The clothes are the best and still look normal to me. That's how we dressed. And we LIKED it! You could do a Midnight Special Special where you react to the show through the years. There's lots of material to work with there. Thanks for these reactions. They always make me smile. Peace

Jamal: You should do Fire On the Mountain", "Heard It In a Love Song", & "Can't You See" all by Marshall Tucker

Looks like this is from The Midnight Special. Artists on TV typically lip sync to the recordings. But on that show, nearly all performances were live.

Never ever heard this song but now im hooked what voice this guy has wow

One of my favorite guitar solos ever...don't know why, just always takes me there

"Elvin Bishop sittin' on a bail of hay. He ain't good lookin' but he sure can play." CDB The South's gonna do it again

One of the best male singers of the 20th century.

I was in my twenties, stll love it at 69 years of age!

You're the second guy I saw review and respond to this performance. 💜 Glad you all love it as much as I do. Can't get enough, NEVER grows old. 🌿 Most of us did not realize all these years that it was Mickey Thomas singing those lyrics (a background singer) and Elvin Bishop is on guitar here (singer-songwriter, guitarist). Seems like in the big picture Mickey did not get the recognition and I bet he didn't get the paycheck either (royalties ++) that is besides his pay as a backup singer. Glad he's finally getting his due now. You're so right, he can S. A. N. G.!

My man is getting down on that guitar. Elvin Bishop straight up showed out on this performance.

This was my high school days. Loved it then. Love it more now. Such soul and what a voice. The whole band is talented.

What an awesome set of pipes Mickey had in his prime. Beautiful, strong and clear , effortless vocals. One of the best of his generation and one of the best in pop history. PS- - I grew up in this era. Hated those jump suits then and still do. Tommy Shaw used to wear one on stage as well.

Elvin Bishop on guitar and Mickey Thomas on vocals, this song made me love the blues when I was a kid listening to AM radio in the '70s.

We need a Midnight Special today.

Those bell bottomed jumpsuits were IT! The woman singing harmony needs a nod too! He got me when he says he'll just "tear out that page!" Just tear it out! So cold, so cold..

"...and then you got the dude on the drums who looks like he's about to jump off the ropes...like he's in the WWF or something..." straight killing me with this sh*t; you got me literally laughing out loud with that...

I am just old enough to remember watching The Midnight Special when I was a little kid....had to be up kinda late to catch it, but little did I know how much that show would have an impact on me as an adult, haha.

You might take a listen to the songs Jane and Find your way Back by Jefferson Starship. Micky kills it on the vocals! 🎤🎵🎶

Elvin Bishop on guitar is one of the best!

You got me crying talking about their outfits

I just wanna say that you do the more reaction videos than any other channel. You don't keep us waiting keep em coming. And I love that you do a wide variety of music

Elvin Bishop started out as rhythm guitarist in the Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Mellow Down Easy is my favourite song of theirs.

One of the best live performances on the midnight special

Omg Mickey Thomas. That voice is ridiculously and crazy good

I was a little kid during this time. My mom had a top like lady has on. I am glad you played this. Thanks and stay safe 😷

Always loved Mickey's vocals - couple big pop/rock hits featuring his vocal talent with Jefferson Starship you need to check out : Jane ( a seriously fun rocker ) and No Way Out

Never seen this live version of this amazing song before. 2 legends: The great Southern Blues guitarist Elvin Bishop, and the amazing blue-eyed soul of Mickey Thomas, a good ol' boy from Georgia, who would of course join Jefferson Starship just 3 years later.

I fell in love real bad when I was younger and it was sad, heavy, dangerous, good, sweet and righteous all in one. This song captures it and is the only way I could explain it.

What a great voice Mickey Thomas was!

Billy Vera and the Beaters " At this moment". Great voice and great song. A real tear jerker.

This tune is like a fine wine... just gets better with age. Beautiful

I was 8 years old when this song came out and being 54 years old it has even a stronger impact!Mickey Thomas performance was groundbreaking for the time his vocals where something to be reckoned with he went on later just sing for Jefferson Starship and has earned the reputation as one of the purest Rock voices ever

Music was just better back in the day.

Elvin Bishop .... He ain't good lookin', but he sure can play. - Charlie Daniels

I am still in amazement. I always loved this song but never knew until a few months ago that Micky Thomas was the singer. Mind blown! I'm 54 years old. Check out the song Jane from Jefferson Starship.

I saw him in concert when the song was new. they we're so good. incredible live. Elvin was so good on the guitar that it was an extension of his own hands. great stuff

Love love love your reactions. My husband and me just started watching and cannot stop. It is one of the things we do together. We have watched most of your reactions and him and me both that you would love reacting to "ONE" by U2 featuring Mary J Blige. Sorry if you have already and if not then try it you will not be sorry.