M.A.M.I. in the U.S.A

John Sebastian and Friends, from a 1986 TV show called "Deja View".



The lineup:
Guitar, harmonica, vocals: John Sebastian (of the Lovin' Spoonful)
12-string guitar, vocals: Roger McGuinn (of the Byrds)
Keybords, vocals: Felix Cavaliere (of the Young Rascals)
Vocals: Ronnie Spector (of the Ronettes)
Drums: Richard Manuel (of the Band)
Bass: Al Anderson (of NRBQ)

Five future rock & roll hall of famers on the same stage. With all that talent, this song is wrong on so many different levels! Firstly, the title is grammatically incorrect (it should be "You and I Go Way Back"). Also, it has one guitarist (Al Anderson) playing bass and another one (Roger McGuinn) dancing like Mr. Bojangles. And finally, this was probably the last performance footage of Richard Manuel. One of the all-time greats reduced to being a hired hand (he isn't even featured in the archive footage). RIP Richard. I only hope he was compensated well!