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: The classic song "The Midnight Special" is a traditional folk piece believed to have originated from prisoners in the American South . The "ever-loving light" refers to the headlight of a passenger train that inmates hoped would shine on them, signaling their freedom.

: It was NBC's first major foray into post-1:00 AM programming, premiering in 1972 to capture the younger audience right after The Tonight Show . midnight_special

: For movie buffs, the 2016 film Midnight Special stars Michael Shannon and Adam Driver. It follows a father and son on the run after the father learns the child possesses supernatural powers . It has been described by reviewers as a "mysterious sci-fi" that feels more like The Twilight Zone than a typical blockbuster. Midnight Special (1981) on Sandwiches of History : The classic song "The Midnight Special" is

: While covered by many, only two versions ever hit the US Billboard Hot 100: Paul Evans' 1960 version at #16 and Johnny Rivers' 1965 version at #20. Sci-Fi & Cinema : For movie buffs, the 2016 film Midnight

: Unlike most 1970s variety shows, The Midnight Special was famous for having its musical acts perform live , which was a groundbreaking shift for television at the time.