This music is my favourite music, honestly. S&D in front of the MGs is one of the greatest noises. Quite a few of these records are timeless classics that will be remembered for a long time. Thanks to Sam for his part in that.
He married his wife, Joyce, in 1982, and she helped him get treatment for his addiction that he credited with saving his life.
“I did a lot of cruise ships, I did a lot of oldies shows,” during those struggles, he said, adding that he once opened for a group of Elvis impersonators.
“That’s funny to think back to it now. And I did a lot of shows where if I did a show with an oldie show, I had to actually audition,” he said. “But you know what? You keep your mouth shut and you get up there and you sing as hard and perform as hard as you can, and get the little money and go on about your business and try and pay those bills. I’m laughing about it now, but at that time, man, it was really serious.”
Watched this so many times over the years and I think it’s one of the best live performances/clips ever. Wonderful stuff, RIP.
Moore
Sad, sad news. Whenever I think of Sam & Dave I think of this clip, first and foremost. Wonderful.
The loss of a major talent, for sure. But, until this morning, I didn’t realise he was still alive.
Who can remember this 1986 duet with Laughing Lou?
A film that could not be made today
Another brilliant track from Sam and Dave.
This music is my favourite music, honestly. S&D in front of the MGs is one of the greatest noises. Quite a few of these records are timeless classics that will be remembered for a long time. Thanks to Sam for his part in that.
Can’t argue with that.
And it raises another question – were the MG’s the greatest ever backing / house band ? (Maybe this should be another thread).
No need – the answer is ‘yes’.
For once, all the superlatives are completely justified.
Here’s an obituary from the Guardian.
Sad to read of his struggles in the twilight years.
“https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jan/11/soul-man-singer-sam-moore-dies-aged-89-from-surgery-complications
He married his wife, Joyce, in 1982, and she helped him get treatment for his addiction that he credited with saving his life.
“I did a lot of cruise ships, I did a lot of oldies shows,” during those struggles, he said, adding that he once opened for a group of Elvis impersonators.
“That’s funny to think back to it now. And I did a lot of shows where if I did a show with an oldie show, I had to actually audition,” he said. “But you know what? You keep your mouth shut and you get up there and you sing as hard and perform as hard as you can, and get the little money and go on about your business and try and pay those bills. I’m laughing about it now, but at that time, man, it was really serious.”
I love all the bangers of course, but this…