Mike Finnigan "Let Me See the Light" Live

[divad111352]

And that's Richie Hayward - drums, LITTLE FEAT

[BeavertailBadDog]

One of the people that was not mentioned in the opening credits was Randy Newman look about the 0:51 mark and you will see him.

[hibrassmann]

My brother... you make it look easy. 

[TangoAndrea]

Pam that is Chris Finnigan.

[grooveinvader]

It's GADSON.

[ARLVA1]

I have two things to say: One..Mike Finnigan's talent..well, I can't put it in words. Two: Session musicians are ,,,well, ehfun' underpaid, under appreciated, love what they do far more than the music 'fameotrash" they work on, in general and if I won the lottery, I damn sure would straighten things out...who is the cart and who is the horse and who comes first...thx for all your contribs Mike, and a lot of others like you in the rock blues industry of the last forty or so years. oxo.

[4to88strings]

@ARLVA1 Well put Would loved to have been there Mucho positive energy at that session.

My guitarist Ron Diego Johnston can be seen at 0:38-0:42. Not in the credits, as are many others.

He has played with Mike, Joey, and Gerald and others there. I wouldn't know about this vid if it weren't for Ron. It's now one of my favorites. Huge voice, huge talent. I haven't seen Mike since I met him touring with Dave Mason. SO many people need to know his music. BTW check Diego's Diner on OURSTAGE :>)

[pestman38]

MF still has the range, I wonder if he learned to play by ear or by notes? Love his talents

[donnaaustin]

bravo mike

 donna

[donnaaustin]

bravo mike luv your way,

 donna

[john9944]

I have listened to Finn for over 40 years, since the early days in Wichita. He has never bored me or let down even a bit. He only gets better. His chops are legendary. One of the truly great instrumentalist/vocalist in the history of recorded music.

[garhead52]

@john9944

Saw Finnigan and Wood in Dodge City in the early 70's and was lucky enough to witness a little jam after the concert with members of a local band by the name of Freedom Express. Didn't know Mike's success until I saw him with CSN in Seattle many years later. I agree with your assessment.

[john9944]

@garhead52 If you are on facebook friend Mike he always post great videos of other artists. I love his taste in blues and blues flavored pop music. 

[TangoAndrea]

Baron Raymonde on Sax

[THEEsaxmaniac]

Who is the sax man?

[TangoAndrea]

Baron Raymonde is playing sax.

[kasponya]

I love this s much!

[bmurraygroove]

Bravo!

[HansDelbruck1]

Incredible!

[jlhana]

Authentica!!!

[1958wvpicker]

Mike that sends chills up and down my spine

[kasponya]

GOOSEBUMPS !!!!

[vegasguitarman]

Mike Finnegan is probably the finest blue eyed sould singer to ever walk the planet. Kudos Mr. Finnegan! You Rock!

[KlintBeatswood]

@vegasguitarman I couldnt agree more but just so you know my friend its Finnigan not Finnegan

[DocBogus]

Proud to say I've known Mike since 1970, when we worked together briefly. He was playing in the Jerry Hahn Brotherhood at the time, but moved on after that to Finnigan and Woods with Jerry Woods. Saw him most recently on the Joe Cocker tour last summer backing up Joe. He is also a prolific blogger on a site called Crooks&Liars.

[jojosings2u]

Always a big fav of mine, another example of hidden vocal treasure along witth cats like David Pack, Paul Carrack & Bobby Kimball...... People hear them......but never hear the name.

[futsal1958]

Superb! Mike is awesome.

But what on earth is this? "We Are the World" in a parallel universe?

[olhuzzy]

Wow. Just Wow...

[boocooray]

What a singer! One of my favorite favorite singer anywhere.

[tedstilles88]

Killer vocal performance! Absolutely superb! I've been a huge fan since Electric Ladyland.

[erin3594]

erin finnigan here (:

im so preoud of my uncle, hes my hero.

my dad is the middle child of mike (oldest) and sean (youngest)

my sister and i have been around this musical trio since birth and if they wouldnt have gotten us into singing, we would have never dicovered our voices.

since 5th grade ive been on bari sax and my sister plays the piano,

its a true blessing to be a part of the finnigan family (:

i love you uncle mikee <3

[dclate62]

way to go Michael ! That is awesome. Such power !

[kperk014]

In 1984, his voice on the Stephen Stills single "Can't Let Go" steals the show from Stills.....well almost.

[scottpearce55]

Was that Shawn in the video? I haven't seen him since I used to run around in Troy.

[TangoAndrea]

Yes, that is Sean.

[Purpledaydreamer77]

WOW! The goosebumps this raises! Mike is one of my very favorite people in this world to see 'live' in concert. Incredible!

[JBTG33]

I'm a big Dave Mason fan, I can see Mike was under utilized....wow, what a voice....i didn't know.

[john9944]

Aside from his relatives I have probably followed Mike longer than anyone on this blog. His first band in Wichita in 1965 "The Serfs" was made up of members of a band that I followed closely, "The Camelots." He went on to play with Arthur Brown "Knock on Wood" and Hendrix. Seeinghim play at Deermores was like watching Mickie Mantle play on the sandlots. A fabulous player that could (and) can sing like a bird. What a talent.

[mitchdwm]

I first saw Mike in Emporia when he was still at KU (Lawrence KS) on a basketball scholarship (he's about 6'3". This was before he came to Dearmore's his 1st Wichita club. His guitarist Ed Macy Sr. (deceased) Ed's sons stil play in the area.

[roccovaselino]

I knew Mike back in 1968, when my bands played at the same place on Rush Street in Chicago that the Cerfs played. He was a gentleman, and one of the greatest American musicians. On off nights, the audience at Barnaby's consisted of all the big Chicago players, and he would knock us OUT with "Evil Days." He may remember me as Marv Jonesi's drummer, or later the drummer with The Shadows of Knight (also recorded at The Record Plant where they did their album.) Miss Kenny and the boys. Cheers!

[stillastillsfan]

Joe Cocker is a natural match for him.

I always liked him working with Stills for all those years - he is great vocal complement for Stills (I guess he is just great, period!).

[blblacks]

I saw this on Rock n Roll tonight in the mid 80's and was blown away. What a talent!!

[rao4sos]

Erin...Yes..there are many of us who cherish your Uncle Mike. He is all soul and I count myself blessed that I got to know and love him back in the day. He made Stephen Stills sleep peacefully back then. What a monster.

Back in 80, Stills did a solo album that was never released [legal stuff] produced by Barry Beckett from Muscle Shoals. He knew how to use Finns.. and it is a crime that isn't music to our ears.

Thanks for this Andrea...here's a kiss..xxx

[stillastillsfan]

I have always been a huge Mike Finnegan fan and in earlier days I wanted to know if someone had ever assembled an album of some of his great moments including 'Barrel of Pain' with CSN (Allies), other work with Stills, and work he did with Crosby on 'Lady of the Harbor'. A voice and singing style that is stunning.

He worked with Stills and CSN for many, many years. I don't quite know why he is not working with them these days - maybe you do.

[rao4sos]

SaSF..great to know you. I could write a book about Mike. When everyone in the band was losing their minds..me included, Mike was solid as a rock. I was new to setting stages and tweaking and I couldn't have worked with a better master.  He has a treasure trove of stuff nobody will ever hear. Some of the DFK band stuff would have Top Ten stuff. He's had a similar impression on everyone who's witnessed the Live Jive.

[stillastillsfan]

...I also remember him quite well with Dudek, Finnigan, Kreiger as well as with Dave Mason. I wondered if he would become the next Michael McDonald who was this incredible unknown voice with Steely Dan before becoming the revised voice of the Doobie Bros. Mr. Finnigan never really broke out on his own and that is probably good for all the folks he has played with. In the early 80s during all of Crosby's problems, along with Stills and Nash, he really rose to the occasion.

[KlintBeatswood]

When CSN took a little break and slowed down around late 2006 Mike was picked up by the great Joe Cocker and just finished an 18 month world tour with him. He still has and always will have a great relationship with CSN, and if schedule permits will play with them again...hope that helps.

[erin3594]

my dad; Chris Finnigan, my uncle; Sean Finnigan, my nana; Evelyn Finnigan.

This is my uncle mike, and everytime he opens his mouth he still amazes me, and i was so young the last time i saw him but its amazing to see his fans talking bout him like this.

(: -Erin Finnigan

[grahamclews]

Finns is an awesome talent.. Thanks for adding this.. A lot of great musicians were at that session including some who are sadly missed like Willie Dixon and Bobby LaKind from the Doobies..

[kansaschappie]

This gives me goosebumps and tears every time I see it. Finnigan should have been a star years ago.

[atam94]

This is totally incredible. If we live long enough to see the light, then we've lived long enough ... end of story!

[beedoe51]

Incredible!!!

[jolenekay777]

Whew! AMEN! Wish I was part of this chorus...What a singer and what a sax player!

[papermooncafe]

Incredibly moving! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!!!

[twicetreasured]

This is so beautiful...brings tears to my eyes. Wow!

[LasColinasMusic]

Finnigan and Raymonde/Soul plus Soul=Now I'm saved brother!

[te1e]

No other word for it: just Awesome! Nobody sings better than Mike.