Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Cover ‘Midnight Rider’ By Allman Brothers Band

Soul superstars Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings recorded and filmed an inventive take on The Allman Brothers Band classic “Midnight Rider” for a Lincoln Motor Company commercial that started airing a few days ago. Lincoln has shared an extended version of the band’s cover for our viewing and listening enjoyment:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5uNxudzDM8

Jones and the band are aided by additional musicians including a string section for their funky “Midnight Rider.” We don’t want to spoil it, but a famed actor appears at the end of the commercial. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings played the first night of Celebrate Brooklyn on Wednesday at Prospect Park in New York City. Relix publisher/Brooklyn Bowl proprietor/Lockn’ co-founder Peter Shapiro was honored during a ceremony as part of Wednesday’s opening night festivities.