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Music Appreciation

BootinUp

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5. Is this not the single version from the early 70's?

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #4)

Thu Dec 11, 2025, 09:16 PM

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If it is then the lead singing on the Midnight Special tape I shared is not the same. I would have to spend more time analyzing the tracks to come to a conclusion regarding the instruments and backing vocals (you may be right in that regard). But on the Midnight Special you only need to go 54 seconds to ..."make it" to easily tell the difference from the studio recording as far as the lead singing. And the lead singer is either the best lip syncer of all time or he is singing on the tv show tape.

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Hold Your Head Up - Argent The Midnight Special [View all] BootinUp Dec 9 OP

Well, I'll Be Darned! ProfessorGAC Wednesday #1

Hmm, I wasn't paying close attention. BootinUp Wednesday #2

I don't see lip syncing (in the first minute), in fact, I am ehhh 90% sure it is not. :) BootinUp Wednesday #3

Definitely Is ProfessorGAC Thursday #4

Is this not the single version from the early 70's? BootinUp Thursday #5