My opinion,mickey thomas' performance in this song is one of the bestrock performances of ALL TIME! crazy good.

I wonder if the audience understood they were present for one of the greatest, live rock vocal performances in history? Mickey Thomas can send chills up your spine on this rendition of "Fooled Around and Fell in Love". I never get tired of seeing and hearing this video.

As a teenager, I stayed up late to watch the Midnight Special. It was great, no glitz or light shows or pre-recorded backing tracks. The musicians played it like it was a club gig, and the results were fantastic.

Oh my. My husband used to sing this to me. I’d try to harmonize and we would end up laughing. He’s since passed away. At first it hurt to hear this again but it also made me smile. Thank you for this bitter sweet memory.

Arguably the finest male voice in R&R from the 1970's and 80's and there's plenty of talent in that category. It is extremely interesting to watch the reactions of those today hearing Mickey Thomas for the first time. He was never your typical male diva and went through time unnoticed and unknown by far too many. It's nice to see and hear that he's still going in 2022. His voice hasn't lost much and he still sounds great. Thank you for this tremendous video!!!

His voice is "clear as a bell", and as "smooth as silk". So much power also.

They don't call him The Voice for nothing. Guy could sing. Amazing talent. The greats always have better live versions than their studio versions.

Mickey Thomas has a heck of a voice!

I've heard Mickey sing in person, without amplification or effect, and I can say that he is pure talent.

I have listened to this song for years. I love it! Mickey nails the vocals and Elvin on guitar, he's bad ass! One of my favorite oldies 💙

He looks like he's just talking to a friend.. That's having music in your soul.

I lived this song when it was a hit. But not until the Summer of 1980, I fooled around and fell in love. We were married 21 Mar 81. This coming 21 Mar 21, will be our 40th Anniversary.

Real Music, Real Singing, Real Life, from the heart, no computer enhancements. Kick Ass vocals.

Mickey Thomas’s voice still stands the test of time. He can even tailor his voice to this song depending on how it is played. He did an acoustic version on Howard sterns show in 1995 and it was amazing. Mickey is in his 70’s now and still sings great today!

Thank You India. I loved this song in the 70's. Still do.

Mickey Thomas was a no joke vocalist. His range was killer. He went on to sing with Jefferson Starship I believe.

Still one of my favorite songs. He's gorgeous and that voice

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS OF ALL TIME!!!

As much as you appreciate music, I wish you could have grown up when there was music. At least you can dig them up and hear them now. No autotune, just pure talent.

Later became the lead singer of Jefferson Starship.

I was absolutely blown away by this particular performance. No auto-tune, no form of voice enhancement, natural and passion... Influences for today's vocalists.

Imagine being 21-22 years old. Just old enough to start going out and hearing this stuff. I was. The chick can sing her face off too.

I *cannot* get enough of Mickey Thomas on this song! 💜💜💜 You are so right, amazing levels of talent, soul and blues. Elvin B. wrote the song but Mickey belted out the lyrics the way it had to be done! A song of perfection forever. Thx for your reaction, so glad you felt it that way too. 🎵✌😉

Mickey Thomas is actually the lead vocalist on this song, Elvin Bishop wrote it and is playing guitar.

I used to sing this song like I knew what it was all about. I was in elementary school I think when it came out. One thing I knew was I loved the song, the groove of it.

I saw Mickey Thomas a couple of years ago at a music festival in Chattanooga, his voice is still great.

There are 2 guys that never get enough credit. Mickey is one of them. The other is the great Allan Clarke from The Hollies. This is one of the great live vocal performances in history.

I love that you appreciated the song. I’ve loved it since 75’.

I got chills watching you get chills. Glad you’re checking out genuine zero-autotune talent!

I can't ever get this performance and his voice out of my brain. Runs like a locomotive every time I listen to it... LOL, sometimes wakes me up in the middle of the night. No BS!

Listen to him singing "Jane" as the lead singer of Jefferson Starship - fabulous vocals.

Sheer vocal talant being displayed here . Mickey belting out loud, solid and effortless class AAA vocals with soul. Outstanding! Bravo! Great reaction!

Just wanted to say how much I dig watching young people react and experience the music I grew up on . Keep on . Need this right now more than ever

This song gets me every damn time. Makes me wanna drunk dial my high school sweetheart.

I have a crazy association with this song. My mom fell out of bed during fun time with dad, and she broke two ribs, and my sister and I would tease her and sing "Fooled Around and Fell... in Love!" and she would grab her side and get all Fred Sanford on us, saying "You two are going to kill me." Ah the fun days of youth. Great song, and great memories.

What a great live version! Great song.

Mickey Thomas went from this group to sing lead for Starship. Go check ot his singing on Jane by Jefferson Starship. You will love. It!

That vocal is off the charts. And so effortless and soulful. Dude is criminally underrated.

Great song, AWESOME performance!!! Love your appreciation ❤️

Still one of my favorites from the 70’s! I just love your reactions.. pure and genuine ❤️

Elvin is such a fine man, the one on the guitar girl, the guy who wrote this. My brother had just died before I got to see him the last time, and I sorta lost it getting a CD signed, he asked what I wanted written, and I said; "To Brother Chuck". He was so cool, and said something to get me to pull it back together. He's a fine man. Catch his new stuff! Catch one of his shows, whenever that happens again!

LOVED this song. I was given a ticket to one of his shows in '76.....but couldn't make it. In the 1990s, I won a pair of tix to see him, in our company picnic raffle, but missed him again, because I had to work that night. Finally....in the early 2000s, he happened to be playing at a casino in Reno that I was visiting. And then when he played this song that I'd waited so many years to hear 'live'.....it was as an instrumental. I only found out a few years ago, that he was never the vocalist, but that it was Mickey Thomas......& that was from seeing the video on KZfaq....LOL.

I met Elvin Bishop and his band in Cocoa Beach Florida....after a show I went n partied with them and the party lasted for a whole week ! What a cool cool week ! He called his wife every night and sang to his daughter until she went to sleep ! An amazing man and great band !

Elvin had the awesome guitar solo. Mickey Thomas IS a fantastic singer & headed Jefferson Starship with Grace Slick. Alwaz loved this song...nothing's better than 70s music!

Micky also sang lead on "Jane" with Jefferson Starship. He was a towering talent.

Elvin, whose daughter was murdered, is still making music. One of his songs from about five years ago, ""Can't Even Do Wrong Right," shows he still has gas in his tank.

I don't know how I missed your reaction to this one! Back around the early 2000s I met a man named Rob. He became such a great friend! Honestly, my best friend. He was ALWAYS singing this song! In 2011, he passed away. And a mutual friend told me, that he was singing about me. I cry every time I hear this song. Or think about that. Never thought of him that way. But I honestly believe he loved me. And I just wish I knew to what degree before he was gone. Rest in peace Rob Roy. I still love you, miss you, think about you. Till we meet again...

This is the best reaction channel IMO. You get off the beaten path and find some unique songs most people aren't reacting to and I appreciate that! Billy Joel - "And So it Goes" is a wonderful song.

Crowded House- something so strong.

Mickey is still singing great and this song is usually in his Jefferson Starship set. This version was like 45 years ago as of 2021 and he is still touring. Some of the newer recordings are on YT.

That's a true song! Beautiful song!

Great performance,great voice.

🥀 I absolutely loved this song back then !!! To me this was one of only a handful of songs that I could hear anytime I felt love might be stirring in my young teenaged heart ! I'm so happy you stumbled upon it and love it, & that you can hear that uniqueness, as well !! 🌹🙋🏻‍♀️

Mickey just nailed it in this heart felt soulful rendition and it's so nice to see your reaction and amazement. - you were genuinely touched by the performance ... priceless ...

Epic performance, really nice appreciation. Thanks for doing a such a nice job of articulating what's magical about this performance!

Classic Live Performance! Everyone on point, and that Blue Jump suit!

That’s what happens when you fool around 😊. 🎧🎶 the ole bell bottom jumpsuit

Just shows that you can miss great songs, thats why you doing a great service!🥰👍

Great tune vocals superb even the lady singing the harmony awesome perfect song

LOOOOOOOVE This song, LOVE LOVE LOVE IT, ooooooooh yes!

I remember slow dancing to this. Wow what a great song! Mickie’s vocals are so great! 💓💓

Something about this song makes me really want to taste the rainbow

Just awesome watching her reaction to hearing Mickey for the first time some of us are lucky to have experienced this long ago and still marvel over him

Love this even more now, reflecting on the natural- no- augmentation great soul singing, Mickey's charm and Elvin Bishop's blue's guitar mastery...

Crazy how I grew up listening to this song and never knew who sang it! I have never heard of Elvin Bishop!

If you haven''t done it yet, can you do a reaction to a great song called Sad Eyes by Robert John. I would love to hear your thoughts on it. I like how you break down songs with your own thoughts and feelings. It's a classic and he has an amazing voice! Thanks India 💕

Omg! This song is absolutely pure quality! It grips u at the heart and his vocals are like BUTTER!!!

It’s easy to see the sincerity in your face. Watching your reaction to the vocals was a treasure. Thanks

"He ain't good lookin', but he sure can play" ….. RIP Charlie Daniels

“Liked” before watching and listening 😄

Gives me chills everytime I hear this

Elvin Bishop is the guy with the hair on the guitar solo. It is his band. The other guy singing is Mickey Thomas

Mickey was such a cutie pie back then! You can't help but smile every time you watch this video! 😍👍

I absolutely love your reaction! Your stank face when hearing Mickey's voice is priceless! And you're right..he sings effortlessly(I should say Sang, cuz he is Sangin!!!) Smooth and soulful and powerful! Amazing 🤩 Great reaction luv!!!

Remember, this is a LIVE performance, and so are those vocals - no studio tricks, he just stepped up to the mike and let it all out.

Love it! Hey, a big fan and subscriber here. This was from my time, the 70's, and ...well was he cute or what? Ha!! What a voice. Thank you for featuring them. He was a cutie pie, bet he still is, lol! Thanks for your wonderful channel and attitude. The seventies were so different from any other decade. I guess all decades are, but, such talent, such talent everywhere back then. Who would have thought that this type of performing would be gone now? Not us, I can tell you. It was our norm and it just got better and better. Weren't the guys cute with their long hair and facial hair? Still love it, lol. Too cute. You are so much fun to watch. We love your reactions and the music you feature. Thanks for sharing and for putting all of this great musc out there, from generations ago, for young people to experience. I think people like you are making a big difference, in such a positive way now. Thank you, it's perfect timing. Love you girl, and thanks again. It's such fun to watch your reactions. God bless, E. 🙋😇👍😊

Girl I have a good one I think you’ll like. Philip Bailey and Phil Collins - Easy Lover. Philip’s voice is to die for!

"Can't You See" by Marshall Tucker Band is a must reaction song. You'll love analyzing that one.

Loved the “feels” you got and the insight to your heart interpreting the DEEP relationship message in this tune …. 😎👍. (And I agree, his voice flowed like honey.)

Your facial expressions while listening to this - you feel it girl. BTW you look so pretty

I love your reactions 🤗

I knew the song, but not the singe. he has a great voice. Blue-eyed soul.

One of my favorite preformances!!!!

Back 2 yrs. later to enjoy your reaction again - because - it is the right reaction! Haha! Love this song, ❤️ love Mickey and ... great writing by Elvin.

Ah, Mickey was a cutie pie back then. You should check him out in Starship singing Sara.

My husband says this is his song about me..... ❤️

My GOD this is about THE best love song Ever

I've seen him at Disney Epcot concert series many times over the years. His voice is still flawless and incredible, with Starship

Check him out on "Jane" by Jefferson Starship. I love the look of joy on his face when he sings, he knows that he's damn good and makes it look so easy

I love your channel. You're reactions are so genuine. I love to see people turned on to cool new and old grooves. You should check out Billy Joel- The Entertainer Fabulous Psychedelic jam!

Wow, I have always loved this song growing up in the 70s, but man I didn't realise what a voice, and something alot of this generation singers can not do is sing live brilliant.

one of my all time favorite songs .....

This was a great song to react to. You need to react to Sad Eyes by Robert John. If you think the Bee Gees sing high and I do, you won't believe guy.

I think you’d like some Little Feat....try “Dixie Chicken”....

Watched this live on TV as a young kid. So great. And Jefferson Starship: "Miracles" one of the best soulful tunes ever.

Holy Hannah this is off the charts vocal CONTROL 😮 WOW !!! Jaw on floor

He’s not bad to look at either!!

Check out Mickey Thomas with Jefferson Starship Jane Find your way back

So glad you loved this song! Me too. He’s got that voice that just grabs hold of you. The entire arrangement is a masterpiece, never tire of hearing it. Loved how you told the story of the lyrics. So true!

Forgot about this. Haven't heard it in so long.