There's SO much incredible stuff from these cats, I'll try to narrow it down... Spinning Wheel Go Down Gambling Snow Queen- ( incredible prog feel, with a stratospheric keyboard solo...) They also did a fantastic cover of Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage" I seem to recall that you already did God Bless the Child, otherwise it would be at the top of my list.
"Hi-de-ho", "Smiling Phases" live version from Ed Sullivan show is over the top awesome, the bass player Jim Fielder has a crazy solo. Also, "Sometimes in Winter" written and sung by their guitarist.
Sometimes in Winter off this album is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written, truly. "Now you're gone girl, and the lamp posts call your name. I can hear them, in a spring of frozen rain. Now you're gone girl, and the times slow down 'till dawn. It's a cold room, and the walls ask, where you've gone?"
Oh dear lord, the first album, Child is fathers to the man, with Al Kooper, blows this album away. Any track from it is far superior to anything on the second. It’s like two completely different bands. Favorite is I love you more than you’ll ever know and I can’t quit her. Raw emotion.
"Sometimes in Winter" is a gorgeous, exquisitely produced lament written and sung by BS&T guitarist Steve Katz. One of my favorite recordings by anybody ever!
Laura Nyro was quite prolific back in the day ..... she also wrote "Eli's Coming" which was a hit for Three Dog Night .... another group from the period that deserves a look ....
Blood Sweat & Tears is one of my all-time favorite Music Bands!!!! Love this song. When I first discovered BS&T was through this song You've Made Me So Very Happy." which I heard on the radio in 1968. Being surrounded by Jazz, Blues, & Soul music or Motown music which you young folks call, R & B, I immediately identified with the music and the soulful singer in the band. His name was David Clayton-Thomas who was the lead singer/songwriter/musician. I saw the band perform in 2004 at the Sacramento Jazz Festival. they performed for two hours. Two hours of Jazzy soulful bliss!!!!I have 3 albums by the band.....and I play their music each year. This band was formed in New York City in 1967 and influenced other bands like Tower of Power. Earth Wind & Fire. Chicago. KC& The Sunshine Band and Ives of March band. They are pioneers of this Big Band Jazz(which was prominent in the 30's and 40's)/R & B/Blue-Eye Soul/Country/Rock fusion of genre. I refer to them as the pioneers of Big Band Jazz/Rock. So glad you returned to do a reaction to this extraordinary Band.
This is the world's first Hi-Fi album, being the first release that was mastered on Ampex 16 Track Tape - great quality and clarity - to go along with awesome musicianship, volcals and production...
Well, this their second album is the one that made them world renown. You've Made Me So Very Happy along with Spinning Wheels played on most radio stations around the world for years after this album release. And God Bless The Child is possibly one of the most memorable Billie Holiday covers ever recorded. Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie, Smiling Phases and More And More were all more moderate hits for the band. After this album, go listen to BS&T:4, their last with this formation. Their first album is with founder Al Kooper and although it has a different overall feel, it is one great album by this vibrant new band.
WOW! Just WOW! How do you keep finding such awesomeness after doing over two thousand songs? Both of these songs hold special places in my heart and it's great to see you appreciate them. One of these is even on my potential "play at my funeral" playlist. I'll let people guess which one! ☮❤🎶
There is so much good music out there it boggles the mind. Even after 2200 videos I’m still not even a quarter way through it all from just this era lol. THAT is crazy. lol
There’s a very good reason they remind you of Chicago, and it isn’t just the horns. Both groups were discovered and produced by James William Guercio at around the same time. His fingerprints are all over the especially the early albums of both.
another Laura Nyro masterpiece covered. listen to her version. listen to this album the whole thing. Then listen to their first album. Two very different gems.
Lee… I was 7 years old when my parents bought me this album for Christmas. I wore the grooves off it! I know you are a drummer, there is some killer drumming by Bobby Colomby 😊
Blood, Sweat & Tears' first album "Child Is Father to the Man" features Al Kooper as lead singer instead of David Clayton-Thomas. It is an excellent album, well worth investigating.
Love BS&Ts. David Clayton-Thomas had the voice of an old soul, none to compare at that time. And they had a different sound than Chicago, even with the similar instruments. Or maybe that's just me. "And When I Die" always gives me goosebumps at the end. Great reaction, L33. Blessings all.
BST = Jazz-rock fusion. Chicago - Rock with horns. While both exhibit jazz chops, BST is much more jazz oriented. I love both! The musicianship of both is awesome.
The bands name derived from the famous speech by Winston Churchill in which he said to the British people during WWII "I have nothing to offer but blood, sweat, toil, and tears."
BS&T were great but I’m really excited that you’ve been made aware of Laura Nyro. Laura has a very devoted fan base. Her music changed lives. I hope you like her. She did not enjoy fame at all and after a few years of selling out large halls she withdrew for quite a long time. When she reemerged she only played small clubs. Her songs are unique in style and her lyrics are poetry. She left the world far too soon.
PS not a lot of people know that Laura almost became lead singer of BS&T! From what I heard her management urged her not to and David Clayton Thomas got the gig.
I remember in 1973 driving my '68 GTO with the after market 8-Track player in it. Back then stereo shops actually sold bootleg tapes, and one of my favorites was the greatest hits of both BS&T and Guess Who. I played it til it wore out. Thanks for this. @L33Reacts I laughed my arse off at the "what am I, 12?" remark then a fail on trying to say his name again!! I'm curious how many others caught that. Thanks again - loved it!
Thank you, Lee!! I forgot how good they were. Laura Nyro ⭐️ I was a 14 year old when I bought this album in 1969, one of my very first. You Made Me So Very Happy, I love so much. I haven’t heard it in years! The gratitude in it reminds me very much of Chicago.
The founding members of Blood Sweat & Tears are: Bobby Colonby>>>Producer/founder/drummer/songwriter; Al Kooper>>>Songwriter/Producer/Founder; Jim Fisher>>>guitarist/founder; Fred Lipsius>>>Saxophonist/Arranger; David Clayton-Thomas>>>lead singer(1968-1971)/songwriter/musician/Harmonica player; Lew Soloff>>>Producer/Founder/Trumpet player/composer; Steve Katz>>>guitarist/Founder/Producer;Dick Halliigan>>>Founder/composer; Jerry Fisher>>>lead singer(1971-1975). the band mutually broke up in 1976 to spend more time with their families..and pursue solo careers.
Both of these songs came off of Blood, Sweat and Tears' second album, titled simply "Blood, Sweat and Tears". It was produced by James William Guercio who had already produced albums for The Buckinghams from Chicago. He was already friends with woodwind player Walter Parazaider who he met when attending DePaul University in Chicago. Parazaider, along with bassist Terry Kath and drummer Danny Seraphine had been in a band called the Missing Links. They left and, along with trumpeter Lee Loughnane, trombonist James Pankow and keyboardist Robert Lamm, formed a band that was briefly known as The Music Foundation on February 15, 1967. For this band, Terry Kath played guitar and Robert Lamm handled the bass lines on his pedals. Shortly after forming, they changed their name to The Big Thing and began making a name for themselves around Chicago. Later that year, they added bassist Peter Cetera to the lineup. Parazaider contacted Guercio who came out to listen to the band and really liked what he heard. In early 1968, he moved the band out to LA so the band could continue to develop their sound. He also changed the name of the band to The Chicago Transit Authority (or CTA) and became the house band at the Whisky-A-GoGo in LA. Columbia approached Guercio to produce BS&T, but the guys in CTA didn't want him to do it. Guercio has said that he didn't want to produce the album either, but it would give him the chance to learn the best ways to record a brass section. Guercio told Columbia that he would produce BS&T, but only if they were to sign the Chicago Transit Authority. Columbia reluctantly agreed and this album was released in December of 1968. It would become, by far, BS&T's most successful album. In January of the next year, Guercio went into the CBS recording studios and recorded CTA's first album which was released in April of that year. Shortly after it was released, CTA shortened their name to simply Chicago. And the rest is history. Guercio produced the band's first eleven albums for Columbia (nine studio albums, one live album from Carnegie Hall and the band's first greatest hits album). Toward the end of 1977, the band ended their relationship with Guercio. That, and the tragic death of Terry Kath in January of 1978, ended Chicago's classic years.
Right, they won 1969 Grammy album of the year, awarded in 1970. They beat out the Beatles. Chicago was nominated as best new group for 1969, and lost. Lauro Nyro dated the bass player at the time.
❤❤ CONGRATULATIONS 👏 36K LEE!!!! what a voice, I have this album, wore it out, my oldest son, 47 now, would dance and sing to all of these!! 😂💕🤣 Such memories of You Made Me So Very Happy 😌🥰
Al Kooper was the keyboard player in BS&T when he left the band he heard Lynerd Skynerd in a bar at the time Skynerd was turned down by every label and Kooper got together with Frank Zappa where they started songs of the south label
The guitarist is Steve Katz. He hand his brother had a band called The Katz and Katz Circus who both joined BS & T. Of course it was good. They were of the 67 to 72 era. the Golden Age of music.
Hi, Lee. I was in 11th grade when this album was released. It’s the first non-classical music album I ever bought, and I absolutely adore it! I’ll be requesting some more BS&T over the next couple of months, my friend.
BS&T 3 Hi-do-ho. Lucretia, Fire and Rain, Symphony for the Devil/ Sympathy for the Devil, Somethin comin on most arranged by Dick Halligan except hi de ho by Fred Lipsius
To me the difference between BS&T, and Chicago was the appeal to the differing audience. At the time they both came out I was early teens, and my parents who were Depression/WWII era went for BS&T, my older sisters who were late teens/20s definitely Chicago. Chicago were in my parents eye’s, that “rock noise” I guess Terry Kath made the difference to my folks. But I loved both, and eventually my parents in later years liked Chicago, without realizing the inception years of both groups
This album was in my stack of LPs between Cream, Jimi Hendrix and Jefferson Airplane. One of the few non-rock albums I had back then. Loved David Clayton-Thomas’ voice and the incredible band. Nice to see it here getting appreciated. Well done, Lee. Lucretia McEvil is a good song to check out.
I agree and Al was the founder of the group, coming from The Blues Project. But they wanted to make hit records and thought Al didn't have a hit-making vocal skill in him...although he was a great songwriter and musician. The Clayton-Thomas stuff is really good but Al's group was revolutionary.
BS&T was started by Al Kooper - he came up with the name - but he left after their first album, Child is Father to the Man. The album cover had the musicians heads superimposed on children's bodies. I thought it was grotesque. He brought Steve Katz from his earlier band, The Blues Project. I don't see the similarities with Chicago apart from the horns. Chicago was far more original. And Katz was a fine guitarist but he was no Terry Kath. Nobody was. And When I Die is a great song though. They performed at Woodstock
David Clayton Thomas' vocals were PERFECT for this band. Don't know why so many people don't like him. He also wrote a few superlative songs. He probably should have written more. "You've Made Me So..." is such a brilliant production/arrangement. In my mind, easily the definitive version of this song.
They were blacklisted at the peak of their popularity due to being booked and playing in Russia during the Vietnam War. At Woodstock, but not filmed. Documentary is either out or due out.
Laura Nyro is my favorite female artist. She had about 8 big hits, all done by others. The LP Eli and the 13th Confession is, in my opinion, her best and is brilliant. Poverty Train, Lonely Women, Emmie, along with the hits: Eli, Sweet Blindness and Stoned Soul Picnic are all standouts…and I prefer her version on all the hits!
Their first album has Al Kooper on vocals. Try "I Can't Quit Her'. It's fun watching you getting your musical education. In my dreams, I can sing like David Clayton-Thomas. Ya I wish. 🤣 Wikipedia says Laura Nyro is pronounced NEER-oh.
This is one of my desert Island albums. Having said that, Lucrecia MacEvil absolutely rocks, and Go Down Gamblin has the best tuba solo in all of Rock and Roll
I'll try to be short. Blood sweat and tears, along with. Van morrison, We're both an integral part of me getting involved with horns during the rock era. And they are the 2 groups that led me to Chicago, which to me was the ultimate in terms of their use of horns and the amazing use of guitar in a few of their live performances, especially. But, anyway, that was just a accredit that I personally give them because they were the early stage of my latter teens and I loved the direction I get into because I used to think, like many people in the 60s that rock was a certain thing, and it was all about guitars and the. Drums.
Go Down Gamblin' and Lucretia MacEvil, for sure.... Bobby Colomby kills on the drums, doesn't he? These guys played those horns live in the studio. Awesome! Clayton-Thomas is one of the great rock vocalists of all time.
I can't pick a fav from these two. I love this whole album. I like it as much as Chicago 1, 2, 5, and 7. These are all top tier favorites of mine. I recommend that you continue through this whole album. I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of it. Even the long epic last track is jazz/blues, which I think you like jazzy stuff, right?
What other tracks by these guys should I check out? As usual, these guys blow me away lol.
There's SO much incredible stuff from these cats, I'll try to narrow it down...
Spinning Wheel
Go Down Gambling
Snow Queen- ( incredible prog feel, with a stratospheric keyboard solo...)
They also did a fantastic cover of Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage"
I seem to recall that you already did God Bless the Child, otherwise it would be at the top of my list.
"Hi-de-ho", "Smiling Phases" live version from Ed Sullivan show is over the top awesome, the bass player Jim Fielder has a crazy solo. Also, "Sometimes in Winter" written and sung by their guitarist.
Snow Queen/Maiden Voyage as a pair, it was produced to transition with awesome drum solo.
Sometimes in Winter off this album is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs ever written, truly.
"Now you're gone girl, and the lamp posts call your name.
I can hear them, in a spring of frozen rain.
Now you're gone girl, and the times slow down 'till dawn.
It's a cold room, and the walls ask, where you've gone?"
Oh dear lord, the first album, Child is fathers to the man, with Al Kooper, blows this album away. Any track from it is far superior to anything on the second. It’s like two completely different bands. Favorite is I love you more than you’ll ever know and I can’t quit her. Raw emotion.
David Clayton-Thomas. His voice ruled the airwaves back then. They were a huge part of my teen years.
A member of the Canadian Music Hall of fame.
Mine too.
Lucretia MacEvil'
Go down gambling
"Sometimes in Winter" is a gorgeous, exquisitely produced lament written and sung by BS&T guitarist Steve Katz. One of my favorite recordings by anybody ever!
God Bless the Child. Best BST song ever.
Great songs from a great band. 'You Make Me So Very Happy' is such a wonderful love song.
Two great classics from an awesome band. 🎶🎶👍
Laura Nyro was quite prolific back in the day ..... she also wrote "Eli's Coming" which was a hit for Three Dog Night .... another group from the period that deserves a look ....
Grew up with them, one of my first albums !
*_THEY ARE AWESOME !!!!!_*
Blood Sweat & Tears is one of my all-time favorite Music Bands!!!! Love this song. When I first discovered BS&T was through this song You've Made Me So Very Happy." which I heard on the radio in 1968. Being surrounded by Jazz, Blues, & Soul music or Motown music which you young folks call, R & B, I immediately identified with the music and the soulful singer in the band. His name was David Clayton-Thomas who was the lead singer/songwriter/musician. I saw the band perform in 2004 at the Sacramento Jazz Festival. they performed for two hours. Two hours of Jazzy soulful bliss!!!!I have 3 albums by the band.....and I play their music each year. This band was formed in New York City in 1967 and influenced other bands like Tower of Power. Earth Wind & Fire. Chicago. KC& The Sunshine Band and Ives of March band. They are pioneers of this Big Band Jazz(which was prominent in the 30's and 40's)/R & B/Blue-Eye Soul/Country/Rock fusion of genre. I refer to them as the pioneers of Big Band Jazz/Rock. So glad you returned to do a reaction to this extraordinary Band.
I got this album when I was in my teens. Columbia record club! 12 albums for a penny, or something crazy like that. Killer album to this day!
This is the world's first Hi-Fi album, being the first release that was mastered on Ampex 16 Track Tape - great quality and clarity - to go along with awesome musicianship, volcals and production...
Well, this their second album is the one that made them world renown. You've Made Me So Very Happy along with Spinning Wheels played on most radio stations around the world for years after this album release. And God Bless The Child is possibly one of the most memorable Billie Holiday covers ever recorded. Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie, Smiling Phases and More And More were all more moderate hits for the band.
After this album, go listen to BS&T:4, their last with this formation. Their first album is with founder Al Kooper and although it has a different overall feel, it is one great album by this vibrant new band.
David Clayton, what a voice.. and the band weren't slouches either.
A fav of mine is" Lucretia MacEvil"
WOW! Just WOW! How do you keep finding such awesomeness after doing over two thousand songs? Both of these songs hold special places in my heart and it's great to see you appreciate them. One of these is even on my potential "play at my funeral" playlist. I'll let people guess which one! ☮❤🎶
I guess "You've made me so very happy"? To all your family and friends who supported you through your life?
@@olias056 🥲
There is so much good music out there it boggles the mind. Even after 2200 videos I’m still not even a quarter way through it all from just this era lol. THAT is crazy. lol
I couldn’t wish for better folks to go on this journey with either. Thank you you Richard 👍🫡🙏
There’s a very good reason they remind you of Chicago, and it isn’t just the horns. Both groups were discovered and produced by James William Guercio at around the same time. His fingerprints are all over the especially the early albums of both.
I love And When I die
another Laura Nyro masterpiece covered. listen to her version. listen to this album the whole thing. Then listen to their first album. Two very different gems.
DCT'S voice is incredible, but that background bass is fantastic! Great reaction.
Blood, Sweat & Tears are a great band, "Go Down Gamblin" is another great tune from them you should check out
Lee… I was 7 years old when my parents bought me this album for Christmas. I wore the grooves off it! I know you are a drummer, there is some killer drumming by Bobby Colomby 😊
The band Blood Sweat & Tears is like Yes in a progressive Jazz fusion. Spinning Wheel's songwriter is David Clayton-Thomas and "Lucretia MacEvil."
Always loved both of these songs! They’re awesome!
Blood, Sweat & Tears' first album "Child Is Father to the Man" features Al Kooper as lead singer instead of David Clayton-Thomas. It is an excellent album, well worth investigating.
BETTER !
Love BS&Ts. David Clayton-Thomas had the voice of an old soul, none to compare at that time. And they had a different sound than Chicago, even with the similar instruments. Or maybe that's just me. "And When I Die" always gives me goosebumps at the end. Great reaction, L33. Blessings all.
BST = Jazz-rock fusion. Chicago - Rock with horns. While both exhibit jazz chops, BST is much more jazz oriented. I love both! The musicianship of both is awesome.
And Earth, Wind & Fire - Jazz-Soul/R&B, with horns.
The bands name derived from the famous speech by Winston Churchill in which he said to the British people during WWII "I have nothing to offer but blood, sweat, toil, and tears."
BS&T were great but I’m really excited that you’ve been made aware of Laura Nyro. Laura has a very devoted fan base. Her music changed lives. I hope you like her. She did not enjoy fame at all and after a few years of selling out large halls she withdrew for quite a long time. When she reemerged she only played small clubs. Her songs are unique in style and her lyrics are poetry. She left the world far too soon.
Man I’m hooked after two songs from her! Her video was excellent and she blew me away… can’t wait to hear more. I can see why she was/is so impactful.
PS not a lot of people know that Laura almost became lead singer of BS&T! From what I heard her management urged her not to and David Clayton Thomas got the gig.
Well for some reason my reply seems to have disappeared but yes she was amazing. Her video went very well. I look forward to hearing more from her
YOU GOTTA HEAR EARLY BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS
"I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW"
EPIC HIT, BETTER VOCALS, BLUES BANGER!!👍🏼🔥
Thanks Lee, such fun musical memories! ❤❤
Great songs. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for the tunes.
Two great BS&T tracks in one video. Thanks!
I saw them in concert right after this album came out. The first concert I ever went to. I’m 68 now and still listen to this album.
My parents played this album sooo much, it's like church. They were so different, love them. Thank you for another awesome reaction Lee, you rock!
I remember in 1973 driving my '68 GTO with the after market 8-Track player in it. Back then stereo shops actually sold bootleg tapes, and one of my favorites was the greatest hits of both BS&T and Guess Who. I played it til it wore out. Thanks for this. @L33Reacts I laughed my arse off at the "what am I, 12?" remark then a fail on trying to say his name again!! I'm curious how many others caught that. Thanks again - loved it!
BS&T was the forerunner to Chicago. These guys really got the genre started.
One of the best albums every. Still listen to it regularly after 55 years. Thanks Lee!
Thank you, Lee!!
I forgot how good they were. Laura Nyro ⭐️
I was a 14 year old when I bought this album in 1969, one of my very first. You Made Me So Very Happy, I love so much. I haven’t heard it in years! The gratitude in it reminds me very much of Chicago.
Yeah I hear the Chicago too. I love the horns… I’m glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching as always 😎
@@L33Reacts Nice intuitions, Lee!
🙂
I loved these guys growing up. Happy to see them on the channel Lee. This entire album is fantastic.
One of the Best songs🎉
The founding members of Blood Sweat & Tears are: Bobby Colonby>>>Producer/founder/drummer/songwriter; Al Kooper>>>Songwriter/Producer/Founder; Jim Fisher>>>guitarist/founder; Fred Lipsius>>>Saxophonist/Arranger; David Clayton-Thomas>>>lead singer(1968-1971)/songwriter/musician/Harmonica player; Lew Soloff>>>Producer/Founder/Trumpet player/composer; Steve Katz>>>guitarist/Founder/Producer;Dick Halliigan>>>Founder/composer; Jerry Fisher>>>lead singer(1971-1975). the band mutually broke up in 1976 to spend more time with their families..and pursue solo careers.
They played this a lot at the arenas where I roller or ice skated as a young teen.
Nowadays, the second a person dies, there are on average 4.3 people born to carry on.
I'm so very happy!
Nature Boy is a Nat King Cole song. He wrote it after meeting a very particular guy once...
These were huge back in the day. Them and Chicago dominated the early 70s 😮
Both of these songs came off of Blood, Sweat and Tears' second album, titled simply "Blood, Sweat and Tears". It was produced by James William Guercio who had already produced albums for The Buckinghams from Chicago. He was already friends with woodwind player Walter Parazaider who he met when attending DePaul University in Chicago. Parazaider, along with bassist Terry Kath and drummer Danny Seraphine had been in a band called the Missing Links. They left and, along with trumpeter Lee Loughnane, trombonist James Pankow and keyboardist Robert Lamm, formed a band that was briefly known as The Music Foundation on February 15, 1967. For this band, Terry Kath played guitar and Robert Lamm handled the bass lines on his pedals. Shortly after forming, they changed their name to The Big Thing and began making a name for themselves around Chicago. Later that year, they added bassist Peter Cetera to the lineup. Parazaider contacted Guercio who came out to listen to the band and really liked what he heard. In early 1968, he moved the band out to LA so the band could continue to develop their sound. He also changed the name of the band to The Chicago Transit Authority (or CTA) and became the house band at the Whisky-A-GoGo in LA. Columbia approached Guercio to produce BS&T, but the guys in CTA didn't want him to do it. Guercio has said that he didn't want to produce the album either, but it would give him the chance to learn the best ways to record a brass section. Guercio told Columbia that he would produce BS&T, but only if they were to sign the Chicago Transit Authority. Columbia reluctantly agreed and this album was released in December of 1968. It would become, by far, BS&T's most successful album. In January of the next year, Guercio went into the CBS recording studios and recorded CTA's first album which was released in April of that year. Shortly after it was released, CTA shortened their name to simply Chicago. And the rest is history. Guercio produced the band's first eleven albums for Columbia (nine studio albums, one live album from Carnegie Hall and the band's first greatest hits album). Toward the end of 1977, the band ended their relationship with Guercio. That, and the tragic death of Terry Kath in January of 1978, ended Chicago's classic years.
The best jazz-rock Singer ever-....
Since 1970, I've only ever heard it pronounced "Nero", like the emperor of Rome.
Right, they won 1969 Grammy album of the year, awarded in 1970. They beat out the Beatles. Chicago was nominated as best new group for 1969, and lost. Lauro Nyro dated the bass player at the time.
Not just the Beatles but Abbey Road specifically.
❤❤ CONGRATULATIONS 👏 36K LEE!!!! what a voice, I have this album, wore it out, my oldest son, 47 now, would dance and sing to all of these!! 😂💕🤣
Such memories of You Made Me So Very Happy 😌🥰
Al Kooper was the keyboard player in BS&T when he left the band he heard Lynerd Skynerd in a bar at the time Skynerd was turned down by every label and Kooper got together with Frank Zappa where they started songs of the south label
Whoa. Will look for it. Tempo changes of hers blew me away in 1968.
The guitarist is Steve Katz. He hand his brother had a band called The Katz and Katz Circus who both joined BS & T. Of course it was good. They were of the 67 to 72 era. the Golden Age of music.
Dad introduced me to BST.RIP Dad.
One of my all time favorite albums.
Check out God Bless the Child off the same album. BADASS!
he has already
Hi, Lee. I was in 11th grade when this album was released. It’s the first non-classical music album I ever bought, and I absolutely adore it! I’ll be requesting some more BS&T over the next couple of months, my friend.
BS&T 3 Hi-do-ho. Lucretia, Fire and Rain, Symphony for the Devil/ Sympathy for the Devil, Somethin comin on most arranged by Dick Halligan except hi de ho by Fred Lipsius
Another vote from me for Lucretia McEvil from the same album. Clayton-Thomas's vocals on that track have always floored me. Great vids, Lee!
To me the difference between BS&T, and Chicago was the appeal to the differing audience. At the time they both came out I was early teens, and my parents who were Depression/WWII era went for BS&T, my older sisters who were late teens/20s definitely Chicago. Chicago were in my parents eye’s, that “rock noise”
I guess Terry Kath made the difference to my folks. But I loved both, and eventually my parents in later years liked Chicago, without realizing the inception years of both groups
Great reaction! This was another band that was the soundtrack of my youth.
Excellent album!❤ Great Songs by Blood Sweat and Tears. The soulful vocals of Canadian David Clayton Thomas. ❤ Both Songs Big hits.
This album was in my stack of LPs between Cream, Jimi Hendrix and Jefferson Airplane. One of the few non-rock albums I had back then. Loved David Clayton-Thomas’ voice and the incredible band. Nice to see it here getting appreciated. Well done, Lee. Lucretia McEvil is a good song to check out.
And When I Die is my favorite BS&T song
Both of those songs were so good! Play more 😊
I kinda like the early Al Kooper stuff better.
I agree and Al was the founder of the group, coming from The Blues Project. But they wanted to make hit records and thought Al didn't have a hit-making vocal skill in him...although he was a great songwriter and musician. The Clayton-Thomas stuff is really good but Al's group was revolutionary.
BS&T was started by Al Kooper - he came up with the name - but he left after their first album, Child is Father to the Man. The album cover had the musicians heads superimposed on children's bodies. I thought it was grotesque. He brought Steve Katz from his earlier band, The Blues Project. I don't see the similarities with Chicago apart from the horns. Chicago was far more original. And Katz was a fine guitarist but he was no Terry Kath. Nobody was. And When I Die is a great song though. They performed at Woodstock
2 excelent songs
They were actually one of the big acts that headlined Woodstock
James William Guercio produced both Blood Sweat and Tears and many Chicago albums.
I’ve always loved them
David Clayton Thomas' vocals were PERFECT for this band. Don't know why so many people don't like him. He also wrote a few superlative songs. He probably should have written more. "You've Made Me So..." is such a brilliant production/arrangement. In my mind, easily the definitive version of this song.
They were blacklisted at the peak of their popularity due to being booked and playing in Russia during the Vietnam War. At Woodstock, but not filmed. Documentary is either out or due out.
Real music.
Great band ❤❤ enjoy the ride 😊😅😮🎉😂❤❤
Classic!!👍😎
chicago is a rock band with jazz horns bst is a jazz oriented band with rock overtones
Superb! Mocong legendsry vocals eitj incredible instrumentals!
Laura Nyro is my favorite female artist. She had about 8 big hits, all done by others. The LP Eli and the 13th Confession is, in my opinion, her best and is brilliant. Poverty Train, Lonely Women, Emmie, along with the hits: Eli, Sweet Blindness and Stoned Soul Picnic are all standouts…and I prefer her version on all the hits!
I just did a video for her today with Eli’s coming and the stoned soul picnic. It was excellent!
I just about wore out my 45’s of Spinning Wheel. Wasn’t Color My World on the other side?
Mixing up BST with Chicago. Color My World was a Chicago song.
@ You are correct! My memory fails me after 50 years!
My mother belonged to Columbia record club and got this record for my brother's and i amongst many more new releases back in the daze.
Traffic "Forty thousand Headmen" covered by BS&T is amazing.
I had this album. Thank you Columbia Record Club.
Laura Nyro is pronounced Knee-row or a softer Near-O ✌️
Their first album has Al Kooper on vocals. Try "I Can't Quit Her'.
It's fun watching you getting your musical education.
In my dreams, I can sing like David Clayton-Thomas. Ya I wish. 🤣
Wikipedia says Laura Nyro is pronounced NEER-oh.
This is one of my desert Island albums. Having said that, Lucrecia MacEvil absolutely rocks, and Go Down Gamblin has the best tuba solo in all of Rock and Roll
Lucrecia McEvil
A great David Clayton-Thomas solo track is "Magnificent Sanctuary Band" ...
"Go Down Gamblin'" is my favourite BS&T track. Just saying.
I'll try to be short. Blood sweat and tears, along with.
Van morrison, We're both an integral part of me getting involved with horns during the rock era. And they are the 2 groups that led me to Chicago, which to me was the ultimate in terms of their use of horns and the amazing use of guitar in a few of their live performances, especially. But, anyway, that was just a accredit that I personally give them because they were the early stage of my latter teens and I loved the direction I get into because I used to think, like many people in the 60s that rock was a certain thing, and it was all about guitars and the. Drums.
Great album 👏👏👏👏 We had a embarrassment of riches when it came to music ☮️
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You should listen to LaCresia Mac Evil. Sorry, I know the spelling is off on this one.
Nice choice.
Go Down Gamblin' and Lucretia MacEvil, for sure.... Bobby Colomby kills on the drums, doesn't he? These guys played those horns live in the studio. Awesome! Clayton-Thomas is one of the great rock vocalists of all time.
Love the horns!
It's pronounced Near-row. She was a great singer songwriter who lot's of groups had big hits with their covers. Died way too long...
I can't pick a fav from these two. I love this whole album. I like it as much as Chicago 1, 2, 5, and 7. These are all top tier favorites of mine. I recommend that you continue through this whole album. I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of it. Even the long epic last track is jazz/blues, which I think you like jazzy stuff, right?
Sometimes In Winter.