Focus tells the story behind Hocus Pocus - interview video free download

paul elliott

So glad this wonderful song became the World Cup tune Bonkers and brilliant 

ChaldeanCauldron

That's one of the most virtuous songs and rock bands of all time. Very mature, and seasoned artists.

Bruno Haine

This was the first gig I ever went to, Stretford in Manchester in 1973, it sounds just as good now as it did then, the drummer wouldn't leave the stage at the end with the rest of the band and just kept drumming, it really was Dutch magic

Sparky P

14 maart 2015 naar Vlaardingen (Kroepoekfabriek) om je weer te zien Jan...... :)*voor de zoveelste keer*

CusterFlux

Dutch, one of the closest languages there is to English ... but still, I couldn't make out anything but "wereld" ( world ).

Zabba Doo

A very popular song on Montreal FM radio for many years...I first heard it as a kid in the 70's..Still like it today.

Jay Peek

Hate Nike. Love Hocus Pocus.

GoldenShaolinNutz

and i bet the 10 micro dots before each gig helped=)

dhadleyray

Hi Jan,I opened for you in Holland a few years back. Your wife is a beautiful person and thanks for letting me see a great gig!

Earthlinked

Talk about your one hit wonders!!!!!!!!!!! Did they even record anything else?????

Eric jones

love it. it's used on F1 'the one' film soundtrack. Shown on Espn.

Kingsley Zissou

The video shouldn't be titled "Focus tells the story..." because only Thijs van Leer is interviewed here, we don't hear from Focus, which is a group of guys.

Peter Marshall

Thijs was there, the song came through him... and fortunately Jan Akkerman and Pierre van der Linden were also around and able to contribute. This song was far more than about Thijs...

Patrick Brown

It turned out that "Hocus Pocus" started off as an improvisation, a jam session, if you will. I suspected that was the case for decades.After 40 plus years, it STILL kicks ass!

teerexness

Well, obviously a much better choice was made than the Black Eyed Peas!

Jan Akkerman

Just talking about himself, but I composed the song .....and play the bass too.Thank you very Dutch :-)

Pamela Sebby

Anne S., I don't know how that could possibly be seen as a spoiler alert. Elaborating on the scene where they used Hocus Pocus as background (fabulous song, by the way -- brings back such great memories) music would be a buzz kill. Find the flick & watch it, if you're into sci-fi.

Terrance Kozak

I bought Moving Waves back in 1973 and everyone I knew was blown away by the album. It is a blessing to see the attention after all these years. Welcome back.

Chris Hansen

1:36 hsh Jk fuck me

Chris Hansen

When I was like 10 I found this song on the ol windows 98 and just loved jamming along to it on my acoustic

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