Maria Muldaur's 1973 hit "Midnight at the Oasis" isn't just a Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 tune (peaking at No. 6 to be exact); it features the unforgettable work of Amos Garrett, an underrated guitarist who helped shape the sounds of pop, blues, and classic rock.
The Story Behind "Midnight at the Oasis"
The song's history begins with its writer, David Nichtern, and his more, erm, intimate activities.
After helping Muldaur land her deal with Warner Bros. with a different track, Nichtern was already on the producer's radar. He flew out to L.A. and played "Midnight at the Oasis" for Lenny Waronker; he liked it so much, he wanted to include it on the record. Nichtern recalled playing rhythm guitar on the track but gave most praise to Garrett.
Garrett spent the rest of his career as a studio session artist and worked with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray, and Bonnie Raitt. He also released five albums with his hilariously named Canadian band Eh! Team under the Stony Plain label.
“On a totally different style—the control, the guy who played on the Maria Muldaur single, ‘Midnight at the Oasis’. Amos Garrett,” Page once praised, according to Far Out Magazine. “He’s Les Paul-oriented and Les Paul is the one, really. We wouldn’t be anywhere if he hadn’t invented the electric guitar.”
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