Episode #277 – James Gang Live on TV (1974)

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James Gang TV Appearances (1974):

Full Episode:Ep 52 – The Midnight Special | January 25, 1974

James Gang – “It Must Be Love” @ 5:09

• 00:00:00 – Intro
• 00:01:13 – Steve Miller Band – The Joker
• 00:05:09 – James Gang – It Must Be Love
• 00:09:52 – Brownsville Station – Smokin’ in the Boys Room
• 00:14:09 – James Cotton Band – Rocket 88
• 00:17:33 – Tim Buckley – Dolphins
• 00:21:02 – Steve Miller Band – Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma
• 00:27:38 – Genesis – Watcher of the Skies
• 00:35:20 – James Cotton Band – Big Boss Man (with Steve Miller) 
• 00:38:50 – Steve Miller Band – Fly Like an Eagle
• 00:47:03 – Genesis – The Musical Box
• 00:55:22 – Tim Buckley – Honey Man
• 01:00:42 – Steve Miller Band – Sugar Babe

January 25, 1974 – “It Must Be Love”

• Midnight Special – February 22, 1974
• The Devil Is Singing Our Song – James Gang | The Midnight Special

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Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert:

JAMES GANG – Don Kirshner’s rock concert 1974 ( with Tommy Bolin)

February 23, 1974

1. Walk Away 0:05
2. The Devil Is Singing Our Song 3:28
3. Ride The Wind 7:40
4. Little Jam 11:48
5. Funk #49 12:43
6. Standing In The Rain 15:33

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