Sammy Hagar recently opened up about his most special collaboration during an episode of ‘Storytime with Sammy Hagar.’ The Red Rocker has worked with numerous musicians throughout his career, but one collaboration that stood out was his work with Sam Moore of the soul and R&B duo Sam & Dave.
It’s clear that Hagar and Moore’s shared name and close birth dates played a role in creating an instant bond between the two musicians. Both artists have enjoyed successful careers in their respective genres, and their paths eventually crossed, leading to a memorable collaboration.
The performance that Hagar mentioned during the episode took place at a Gala Saturday Night event. It was there that Hagar and Moore shared the stage, treating the audience to a one-of-a-kind performance that showcased their combined talents. The chemistry between the two was evident, and their shared energy elevated the performance to new heights.
The night before the gala, Hagar and Moore also rehearsed together, working on their rendition of ‘Soul Man,’ the hit song by Sam & Dave. Hagar recounted this experience as the second-best collaboration of his career. He felt goosebumps for ten minutes after they finished rehearsing to emphasize further the powerful connection they shared while performing together.
Sammy Hagar’s words about his favorite musical collaboration read:
“People always ask me if there is a collaboration that is really special to me with another artist, and I have done so many. I have sung and played with so many people in Cabo over my lifetime and, of course, an acoustic for Cure but Sam Moore from Sam & Dave. The guy who sang ‘Hold on I’m Comin’,’ ‘Knock on Wood,’ ‘Soul Man.’ He was the sweetest guy on the planet. His birthday is October 12th mine is October 13th. He was born with the name Sammy Moore, not Sam, not Salvador, not Samuel, Sammy Moore. I was born Sammy Hagar, not Samuel, not Salvador, but Sammy Hagar, and we both had this; we went just like this (crossed fingers).”
He added:
“I’m telling you, the sound check alone was, at that time, the most special performance I’ve ever done with another artist, and for the night, the event became number one. My first special performance, first on my list, is Sam Moore at the Gala Saturday Night. Second, to best was a Friday night at rehearsal with Sam Moore singing ‘Soul Man.’ I walked around for ten minutes and felt my arms; I went, ‘Oh my God, you should see a dermatologist.’ I thought I was going to have to have the goosebumps removed. They wouldn’t go away; it was that good.”
Hagar’s heartfelt account of his collaboration with Sam Moore highlighted the deep connection between the two artists that transcended genres and generations. The story served as a reminder that sometimes, the most memorable musical moments arise from the genuine bond between musicians, creating a timeless experience for the musicians and their fans.
