The Doobie Brothers - South City Midnight Lady (live)

[Paha Sapa]

Nostalgic. A nice performance that mirrors the studio recording. Worth it for the “Chad” guy in the front row getting down. Nice smooth sing-along.

Up all night I could not sleep
The whiskey that I drank was cheap
With shakin' hands I went and I lit up my last cigarette
Well the sun came, night had fled
And sleepy eyed I reached my bed
I saw you sleepy dreamin' there all covered and warm
South city midnight lady
I'm much obliged indeed
You sure have saved this man whose soul was in need
I thought there was no reason
For all these things I do
But the smile that sent out returned with you
When day has left the night behind
And shadows roll across my mind
I sometimes find myself alone out walkin' the street
Yes, and when I'm feelin' down and blue
Then all I do is think of you
And all my foolish problems seem to fade away
South city midnight lady
I'm much obliged indeed
You sure have saved this man whose soul was in need
I thought there was no reason
For all these things I do
But the smile that sent out returned with you
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Pat Simmons / Patrick Simmons
South City Midnight Lady lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc

[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. Note on youtube says performance is from 1996

Given its vintage, the sound quality is pretty amazing.

Hell Freezes Over and The Dance don't even sound this good, though they are from the same era, and really big budget productions from bands with a lot more $$$ and label support than the Doobies.

Good stuff (shout out to the sound crew)!

[lark]

2. Pat Simmonds was an amazing songwriter, singer.

He was also a very centered, good person who lived in the country and had no pretensions. My ex knew him and gave him raving props for being a good person and major talent as well.