The Story Of 'Can't You See' by Marshall Tucker Band | The Big Interview

Some of the best songs ever made.

MARSHALL TUCKER BAND By far, the GREATEST southern rock band, EVER!!!

I had the distinct honor of photographing the Marshall Tucker Band last night in Beaumont, Texas. They closed with “Can’t You See” and as I was packing up my photography gear Doug Gray walked to the front of the stage and thanked me for photographing them and gave me his tambourine. 📸📸📸

In 1987, the first date with the girl I eventually married, was to an outdoor concert that MTB played at (among several bands). 10 years to the day later, we took our 2 nieces and nephew to their very first concert. That girl and I were soulmates, she left us 3 years ago, and 'Can't You See' now brings me to tears every time I hear it. All my love, always, Babe...

Absolutely love THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND! Doug has seen em come and go but he’s remained loyal to the fans. Keeping the dream alive all these years later. He’s looking great! Great interview! And by the way my 18 year old niece is into the MTB also! Now that’s the lasting legacy of a great band!

Can't you see stops me in my tracks every time i hear it.

Toy Caldwell has been gone for over 30 years now. RIP.

Underrated band with great music.

George McCorkle and Toy Caldwell were two of my favorite guitar duos in the '70's.

I'm a fan of the MTB. Great songwriting and good music. Cheers!

Thanks to Doug for the perseverance in keeping Toy Caldwell's musical legacy and wisdom alive. The great voice of my heroes from better times There aren't too many people who are remembered well for peace and love from 50 plus years ago. Toy, Tommy, George, Jerry, Paul & Doug will never be forgotten for that tasty slice of True Americana.

Went to school with Doug, Tommy and Jerry back in 67 and 68. We were all in Ms.Gosnells Chorus and music class. Heard Toy, George and Franklin Wilkie while playing with the Rants at Club Jamarta in Greenville, S.C. in1966. Doug and Tommy played our Home coming dance in a Band called the New Generation in1967. They had just released a 45 rpm named " it's all over" of which Doug sang on. Doug could sing like Tom Jones and Lou Rauls.

A wonderful night seeing MTB in Plattsburgh NY 1975.. seating was just sitting on the floor..beautiful music time!

Doug was the voice that you just didn't mistake for anyone else. I still marvel at what he did on the old MTB records and thank him for it.

From my old home town. Toy Caldwell's daughter waitressed at a pool hall where we often hung out. Sweet girl. I remember when he passed. Such a sad time. He was a local hero. There were, and still are, I heard the played in the town square last year and drew more than 10,000 people. Everyone knows those early songs. Great band, great people. Dan does such an amazing job with these interviews. He could have been (should have been) a music journalist.

What a treasure Doug Gray is. Toy Caldwell was a genius.

Doug Gray is one of the nicest most down to earth men I’ve ever met. I was fortunate to meet him back stage a few years ago and he went out of his way to wave me over to shake my hand and carry on great conversation.

I was stationed at F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne, WY in 1977. During an exploration in the foothills west of Cheyenne one day I found a large set of mule deer antlers. I was showing them to another airman I had just met on base and he wanted them for his father. I traded them for a concert ticket at the Mile High Stadium in Denver. Heart came out and started playing but claimed they were having equipment difficulties and left the stage. MTB came out and played the rest of Heart’s time and their own. Talk about a Rocky Mountain high. First time I ever heard of them. To this day I still can’t listen to Heart’s music but can’t thank them enough to have left the stage early.

I went to see them in concert back during their prime. I went with my friend because he wanted me to go. I was blown away. One of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. They came back onstage for four encores because the fans just would not let them leave.

First time I ever saw the Marshal Tucker Band, had never heard of them, 1974 in San Diego, went to see them at a hall of about 400 downtown. They opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd. When Toy Caldwell sang “Can’t You See,” my elbow was on the stage. A powerhouse band and Toy one of the best front men I ever saw—singing, playing, his presence, and he wrote most of those songs. Will have to open up 2024 today with some Tucker . . .