Past Blast Music: Band Hocus Pocus’ Incomparable “Focus” Live Performance

A Far‑Out 1973 Midnight Special Moment You Won’t Forget

Focus performing “Hocus Pocus” on The Midnight Special in 1973. — **Focus performing “Hocus Pocus” live on The Midnight Special in 1973.**

Talk about taking a trip on the magical mystery tour. The 1970s delivered some of the wildest, most psychedelic rock moments ever televised — and this one is a certified gem. Enter Focus, the Dutch psych‑alt‑rock group known for their genre‑bending, yodel‑laced, prog‑rock chaos.

Captured on The Midnight Special on October 5, 1973, the band unleashes a performance of “Hocus Pocus” that is nothing short of dynamite. It’s hippy‑dippy, far‑out, and absolutely electrifying — the kind of live TV moment that feels impossible to replicate today.

Press play on this unforgettable blast from the past and let Focus take you on a ride only they could deliver.

Watch Focus Perform “Hocus Pocus” Live on The Midnight Special

Past Blast Music

FOCUS TURNS “HOCUS POCUS” INTO PURE PROG-ROCK PANDEMONIUM

This one still feels gloriously unhinged in the best way — all speed, swagger, flute-fueled chaos, and the kind of live-wire musicianship that makes classic TV performances feel almost unreal.

The mood calls for full prog immersion: vintage vinyl energy, heady rock essentials, and a few rich throwback picks that keep the room feeling loud, strange, and legendary.

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