The Midnight Special TV Show

“Barracuda” – Heart, live on The Midnight Special (1977) ⚡️🎸 Fierce, fast, unstoppable. Trivia: Released in 1977, it hit No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100—written as a response to industry rumors about the band. #Heart #ClassicRock #70sRock

“Secret Agent Man” – Johnny Rivers, live on The Midnight Special (1976) 🕶️🎸 Cool, gritty, iconic riff. Trivia: Written for the U.S. airing of Danger Man, Rivers’ 1966 version hit the Top 10 and became a ‘60s rock staple. #JohnnyRivers #ClassicRock #60sMusic

“Domino” – Van Morrison, live on The Midnight Special (1977) 🎤 Loose, joyful, pure groove. Trivia: Released in 1970, it hit No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a live favorite. #VanMorrison #ClassicRock #70sMusic

“Everybody Plays the Fool” – The Main Ingredient, live on The Midnight Special (1974) 🎤 Smooth soul, timeless truth. Trivia: Their biggest hit (1972), it reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, led by Cuba Gooding Sr.’s signature vocals. #SoulMusic #70sMusic

“You’re No Good” – Linda Ronstadt, live on The Midnight Special (1973) 🎤 Smooth, soulful, unstoppable. Trivia: Originally cut by Dee Dee Warwick (1963), Ronstadt’s 1974 version hit No. 1—her first chart-topper. #LindaRonstadt #70sMusic #ClassicHits

“The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” – Joan Baez, live on The Midnight Special (1975) 🎤 Haunting, powerful, unforgettable. Trivia: Written by Robbie Robertson for The Band (1969), Baez’s 1971 cover hit No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. #JoanBaez #FolkMusic #70sMusic

“Sin City” – AC/DC, live on The Midnight Special (1978) ⚡🎸 Raw, gritty, and loud—AC/DC in full flight. Trivia: A Powerage deep cut that became a fan-favorite live staple in the late ’70s. #ACDC #ClassicRock #70sRock

“I’m Eighteen” – Alice Cooper, live on *The Midnight Special* (1979) 🖤🎸 Teenage angst turned all the way up. Trivia: Released in 1970, it was Cooper’s breakthrough hit and helped define shock rock. #AliceCooper #ClassicRock #70sRock

“Evil Woman” – ELO, live on *The Midnight Special* (1976) ⚡️ Fun fact: Jeff Lynne wrote it in just 30 minutes—and it became a Top 10 U.S. hit. #ELO #ClassicRock #70sMusic

“Jesus Is Just Alright” – The Doobie Brothers, live on The Midnight Special (1973) 🎸 Fun fact: Originally a gospel track, their 1972 version became a radio staple. #DoobieBrothers #ClassicRock #70sMusic

“Goodbye Stranger” – Supertramp, live on The Midnight Special (1979) 🎹 Fun fact: From *Breakfast in America*, it became one of their biggest U.S. hits. #Supertramp #ClassicRock #70sMusic

“Come and Get Your Love” – Redbone, live on The Midnight Special (1974) 🔥 Fun fact: The 1974 hit reached the Top 5 and found new fans via Guardians of the Galaxy. #Redbone #70sMusic #ClassicRock

“I Got A Name” – Jim Croce, live on The Midnight Special (1973) 🌅 Fun fact: Released just before his passing, it became one of his most beloved songs. #JimCroce #70sMusic #ClassicRock

“These Eyes” – The Guess Who, live on The Midnight Special (1974) 💔 Fun fact: Their 1969 breakthrough hit cracked the Billboard Top 10. #TheGuessWho #ClassicRock #70sMusic

“Can’t Get Enough” – Bad Company, live on The Midnight Special (1979) 🔥 Fun fact: Their 1974 debut single hit the Top 10 and helped define ’70s hard rock. #BadCompany #ClassicRock #70sRock

“My Sweet Lord” – José Feliciano, live on The Midnight Special (1974) 🎸 Fun fact: Known for reimagining hits, Feliciano turned classics into soulful, guitar-led performances. #JoseFeliciano #70sMusic #Acoustic

“Natural High” – Bloodstone, live on *The Midnight Special* (1973) 💫 Fun fact: Their biggest hit, it cracked the Top 10 on both the Hot 100 + R&B charts. #Bloodstone #70sSoul #SlowJam

“Do It (’Til You’re Satisfied)” – B.T. Express, live on The Midnight Special (1975) 🔥 Fun fact: The 1974 hit reached No. 2 on the Hot 100 + No. 1 R&B, becoming a funk/disco classic. #BTExpress #Funk #70sGroove

“To Love Somebody” – Bee Gees, live on *The Midnight Special* (1973) 💔 Fun fact: Originally written for Otis Redding, it became one of the Bee Gees’ most-covered songs. #BeeGees #ClassicBallads #70sMusic