The midnight special by creedence clearwater revival was written by traditional and was first recorded and released by dave cutrell with mcgintys oklahoma cow boy band in 1926. Midnight special soundtrack from 2016, composed by david wingo. From 1972 to 1981, the midnight special featured artists from all of popular music performing live. Preorder the album now from the official store or itunes to receive an instant download of the midnight special, and check out the shine a light website for.
Midnight special is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the american south. But when johnny carson cut his own show from 90 to 60 minutes, midnight specials starting time was changed to 12. If you havent seen the film but would like to see the result of the poll click here. For us airdates of foreign shows, click through to the futon critic. The midnight special best variety for a friday joe bonamassa. Watch full episodes of the midnight special and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Reviews midnight special brian tallerico march 18, 2016.
Most viewers needed a way more spoonfed explanation to get it and. A guide listing the guests and air dates for episodes of the tv series the midnight special. Watch midnight special online stream full movie directv. When he left for the university of illinois in 1968, he created the radio show changes on a local station, an unabashed imitation of the midnight special. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Paul evans recorded the highestcharting version of midnight special, reaching number 16 in the winter of 1960. Gregg allman host let this be a lesson to ya, sweet feelin, midnight rider, don. The film stars michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, adam driver, jaeden martell, and sam shepard. The 90minute program followed the friday night edition of the tonight show. Midnight special should be added to his growing list of accomplishments, but for most people not glued into the genre, it may come off as disjointed and unfulfilled. Midnight special dvd acclaimed filmmaker jeff nichols mud, take shelter proves again that he is one of the most compelling storytellers of our time in this sciencefiction thriller that reunites him with his oscarnominated take shelter collaboratorstar michael shannon.
Find the midnight special with bonus disc, 15 additional performances at. Watch all 38 the midnight special episodes from season 5,view pictures, get episode information and more. All the midnight special episodes list of the midnight special. It was selected to compete for the golden bear at the 66th berlin. A lesser writerdirector would have used a bunch of boring exposition dialogue but starting with the audio of the local dallasfort worth commercials then going into the news story i thought was a good way to throw the audience into the story. So, for anyone who loved music in the 70s, friday nights at 1. The sound and picture quality is a little better than the guthy renker edition. It is nicholss fourth fulllength film and his first studio production. The midnight special stands alone in the history of rock n roll as the first ever latenight live concert show on tv, capturing the spirit of a time when rock was exploding in so many new, exciting directions. In the film cocoon we have a race of aliens who are beings composed of light. Watch all 48 the midnight special episodes from season 3,view pictures, get episode information and more. Midnight special is a 2016 american science fiction film written and directed by jeff nichols, and produced by sarah green and brian kavanaughjones. Well you wake up in the mornin you hear the work bell ring and they march you to the table to see the same old thing.
The midnight special 1975 05 helen reddy i am woman. Featuring an incredible array of the greatest musicians of the 1970s and early 80s. Watch the video for midnight special from van morrisons blowin your mind. The time life version lays out the music into mini midnight special episodes. Midnight special dave rawlings willie watson gillian welch 111415 duration. If youve seen the film, please rate it at this poll. The midnight special was a friday night pop rock variety show on nbc tv that ran. Below is a complete the midnight special episode list that spans the shows entire tv run. Since 1974, rich has recorded a thousand folk music concerts and produced and hosted the wfmt folk music festival.
The midnight special is an american latenight musical variety series originally broadcast on nbc during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by burt sugarman. Find out where midnight special 2016 is streaming, if midnight special 2016 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The midnight special was a latenight rock music series airing friday nights or rather early morning saturdays. What midnight special is, and why many viewers didnt get it. Released march 18th, 2016, midnight special stars michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, jaeden martell the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 51 min, and received a score of 76. Creedence clearwater revival often referred to as creedence or ccr was an american rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s which consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter john fogerty, his brother rhythm guitarist tom fogerty, bassist stu cook, and drummer doug clifford. They are members of a very advanced society traveling to earth in order to study humanity. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at. The midnight special 1974 03 barry white cant get enough of your love baby. Wolfman at midnight starstudded stage fashion history of the midnight special. Gregg allman season 5, episode 35 aired on june 24, 1977 65 min.
Ike and tina turner, barry white, sly and the family stone, david essex, the ojays, marvin gaye, golden earring, bill withers, james brown, gordon lightfoot, gladys knight and bb king, maria muldaur. With wolfman jack, helen reddy, donna summer, tina turner. Mar 11, 2016 midnight special soundtrack from 2016, composed by david wingo. Midnight special 2016 where to stream and watch decider. With michael shannon, joel edgerton, kirsten dunst, adam driver. Only two versions of the song have reached the us billboard hot 100. In 1983 rich became a cohost of the midnight special, and sole host in 1996. The film midnight special is a sequel to the 1985 film. Sold by washington blvd sales and ships from amazon fulfillment. Mar 18, 2016 midnight special also relies on essential contributions from cinematographer adam stone who has worked with nichols on all of his films and composer david wingo. When a dangerous nest of vampires led by an old friend of lems arrives in midnight, manfred and olivia join.
Little richard dancing in the street 1971 duration. Apr 11, 2011 ron jones on keyboards with little richard midnight special show duration. Midnight special 1 hours and 52 minutes movie 2016 alton meyer is a boy unlike any other in the world with bizarrely powerful abilities and strange weaknesses. What does the ending of the movie midnight special mean. Louis, chicago, il 60625 all rights in the midnight special and folkstage, including the, are owned by window to the world communications, inc. Reviewed in the united kingdom on january 25, 2020. Spoiler alert by the ending of the movie, im guessing you mean literally the last two seconds. The title comes from the refrain which refers to the midnight special and its everloving light sometimes everliving light.
Ike and tina turner, barry white, sly and the family stone, david essex, the ojays, marvin gaye, golden earring, bill withers, james brown, gordon lightfoot, gladys knight and bb king, maria muldaur, neil sedaka, redbone, and aerosmith. It is very well edited and you can skip all the talking if you just want to veiw the music. The midnight special with bonus disc, 15 additional. Contrary to popular belief, midnight special is a spiritual movie, turned scifi, turned spiritual again. Sold by zahalo authorized seller of this product and ships from amazon fulfillment. Dec 02, 2014 best of midnight special psychedelicsam1. The midnight special was a friday night pop rock variety show on nbc tv. In general, what happened was that, for whatever reason, the boy is just more a part of that other world than he is a part of our world, and he go.
Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. In its first years, the midnight special began at 1. Midnight special 2016 stream and watch online moviefone. Cover versions of the midnight special by creedence. This program may not be duplicated, sold or otherwise distributed. Watch the midnight special season 5, episode 35 host. This 90minute show followed the tonight show starring johnny carson. Watch the midnight special episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Released by watertower music in 2016 containing music from midnight special 2016.
Behind the astonishing midnight special ending its very easy to say, well, jeff couldnt quite connect these dots, director jeff nichols told buzzfeed news. Folkbluegrass musicians wilma lee and stoney cooper had a top 5 country hit with the song in 1959 as big midnight special. But when johnny carson cut his own show from 90 to 60 minutes, midnight special s starting time was changed to 12. A father and son go on the run, pursued by the government and a cult drawn to the childs special powers. It premiered as a special on august 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on february 2, 1973. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film.
Creedence clearwater revival released it on the album willy and the poor boys in 1969. Creedence clearwater revival the midnight special willy and the poor boys lyrics. These members played together since 1959, first as the blue velvets, then as the golliwogs. Late night rock and pop music performances are featured. Mar 24, 2009 creedence clearwater revival the midnight special willy and the poor boys lyrics. All 26 songs from the midnight special 2016 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. The national playlists for the midnight special 2020. Dvd serie dvd series download vob mpeg2 video of the original dvd quality or better restored renovated, if very old. Learn more about advertising and sponsorship on wfmt meet the host. Midnight special is a breathtaking display of visual storytelling, confidently rendered by someone who understands the power of cinema. Midnight specialdoobie brothers jesus is just alrightlisten to the music 1973. The film midnight special is a sequel to the 1985 film cocoon. A father and son go on the run, pursued by the government and. A father, goes on the run to protect his young son, and uncover the truth behind the boys special powers.