@@ValeskaTruax I agree. There was a time in his later, still active years that he was treated almost dismissively by the press, not acknowledging his huge influence on the then current popular stars. I really appreciate reading comments like yours that put it into perspective and hope more viewers read them.
I love reading these comments too. It’s a damn shame. I, myself didn’t realize how much talent was there till much later. Weirdly, I think it had a lot to do with the bands name. I know when I was younger, I always thought it was always confusing with the Who. I could be way off base buts it’s always what I thought.
Top 5 Rock Voices Imho,Burton Cummings, Robert Plant,Steve Walsh,Steve Perry,Freddie Mercury,and Peter Cetera. Just my opinion.,if I'm missing any please let me know, thanks
Only a flautist could develop this kind of vocal support and control. I should have known he played the flute on this one! Multi-talented man with a one-of-a-kind voice! ***CHEERS***
Still one of my favorite singers and bands. Im about to try to play the flute again as Ive tried a handful of times in the last 30 years.. Its just much easier to get air for a sax then it is for this breathy crazy flute.
Classic song that will never ever fade away!! Love this song and the more I hear it, I play it over and over and over until my husband says for me to give it a break!!! Love it!!!
Burton Cummings played the piano and sang that's it. Then Randy Bachman says to him, What, you don't play the flute? Burton, says no, Randy says, Well you should. So Burton Cummings learned to play the flute. Amazingly talented man.
He already knew the sax from when he was with the Deverones and the finger work between that and the flute is pretty much the same so it was easy for him to pick it up. Randy also taught him rhythm guitar. Amazing talent all around.
I play both sax and flute and you are right that there are some key fingerings that are the same but the embouchure and everything about making a decent sound on a flute is completely different. It is not by any stretch easy to "pick it up". Most people do not see the thousands of hours most musicians struggle to learn their craft to make that 4 minute video look easy.
Burton Cummings sang this song on our cruise ship in Bodrum, Turkey. Couldn't believe we were so lucky that night to have him performing with his beautiful songs.
This is an excellent live version of a song that is not easy to play or sing. Very excellent job! I had no idea that Cummings played the flute. Very cool.
That what I call HONEST music!! It does not belong to any pop trend created by only-for-profit recording companies. It is the expression of their own musicality, their own musical feelings... It's simply their own music, and it was and it is fantastic!
i was wondering how he kept his breath control singing,now i know he plays a wind instrument,his voice has mellowed and still sounds top tier,excellent driving music
Guess Who played at my high school graduation in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 1969. Have followed them for decades and Burton Cummings is probably one of the most talented musicians ever , be it guitar, harmonica, flute, a master pianist or vocals. The man is a master and it is a travisty if this man and the rest of the Guess Who is not yet in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
@@hstevens7125 I have the very same opinion! The "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame " is an independant ''entity'' that mainly caters to American ''artists'' and ''bands''. I don't want to pin-point and denigrate some of the laureates but there are many in the list who most certainly don't deserve to be there, laureates with hardly any oustanding talent and achievements. Personally, I certainly do not take this ''entity'' seriously and anyone who does should take the time to sit down and look at what it's worth.
Burton Cummings learned to play the flute for this song. In his old band The Deverons he played saxophone. Randy Bachman encouraged him to play the flute for some of their songs, to give them a spacier feel. Right after Randy wrote Undun, The Guess Who played a YAMAHA music store opening where they had a flute in the display case. Burton learned from the dealer that the fingering for the flute was the same as a sax (except for C), and a classic was born.
@Linda V Johnson, several years ago, I downloaded an FM broadcast from 1970, a concert done in St Louis. There were technical problems in spots on the broadcast, and the announcers were doing play by play in the difficult spots. 'Button has picked up a flute. . .' He also plays harmonica, which you will hear in Running Back to Saskatoon from the Live at the Paramount album.
I first heard you just as you broke up. It is SOOOO wonderful that a lot of people also loved and missed you!!! Thank you for giving us back some of your magic! BTW, I hope you never get tired of singing this song, because I will never get tired of listening to it!!!
I used to sneak up into my dad's bedroom when I was a pre teen (1970s)-- while dad was at work and play a Guess Who "Eight Track" tape! That really dates me. Dad died 2 years ago at age 70. I also saw these guys play a Free Concert at the American Music Festival in Virginia Beach in 1997.
Don't concern yourself about the music or 8-tracks dating you,lol....at least we were there when this music was out there and real,which is more than I can say about much of what's out there today. 45 years from now this music will still be rockin' and relevant....today's stuff...not so much. :)
kaewonf8 Absolutely.And I wouldn't have it any other way.I've got an ear for just about any music,but it would have been a shame to not have grown up to such masterpieces as this....an era of the coolest music and hottest cars ever!
This is one of my FAVORITE songs of all time! Such incredible talent! I LOVE the original Guess Who! I went to College with the music of these guys!! Good times! I pray all the time that they will reunite and do a Reunion Tour! Wow! THAT would be a great day if it were to ever happen! Even though it is now 2018, it is never too late! So, come on guys, get together again for a Reunion Tour! Make your fans the happiest they can ever be! We love ya'll!
We all had their records back in the day in the U.S. God, this song gives me the chills. Don't nobody say their they were underrated; they were definitely appreciated.
I love this song, I remember I had the the album this song was on I listened to all the time. Man his vocals was crazy good and the music. The lead singer was one of the best I ever heard and I agree he doesn't get the credit he deserves as well as the band The Guess Who . 😘
When you hear a singer that can so flawlessly sing live like Burton does, it truly shows why he has one of the greatest voices of all times.
Yeah he doesn't get enough recognition.
@@ValeskaTruax I agree. There was a time in his later, still active years that he was treated almost dismissively by the press, not acknowledging his huge influence on the then current popular stars. I really appreciate reading comments like yours that put it into perspective and hope more viewers read them.
Absolutely!
He sure doesn’t get enough recognition.
I love reading these comments too. It’s a damn shame. I, myself didn’t realize how much talent was there till much later. Weirdly, I think it had a lot to do with the bands name. I know when I was younger, I always thought it was always confusing with the Who. I could be way off base buts it’s always what I thought.
One of the most underrated singers in rock history
Top 5 Rock Voices Imho,Burton Cummings, Robert Plant,Steve Walsh,Steve Perry,Freddie Mercury,and Peter Cetera. Just my opinion.,if I'm missing any please let me know, thanks
He gets much more respect in Canada
1000%!!!
@@stephanteboul598 Ronnie James Dio.
@@rikk319 he was great
THE Guess Who!?! An absolutely timeless classic! AMEN!
So was bachman Turner overdrive
Take note, millennials: This is talent. This is real music. Your "music" smh, bless your hearts. Thank goodness for RUclips.
I’m a millennial and I whole heartedly agree with this comment!
Should be right up there with Freddy Mercury, Robert Plant, Tom Jones etc.
Rest assured he is in the opinions of many!
When I was a little kid, this song captivated me. And still does decades later.
I was 7 when it came out. The year Woodstock happened.
This tune was one of those magical soundtracks of my early childhood days….
Underrated song !
I had a crush on Burton when I was a kid ❤
I’m 74 …I still have a crush on him! ❤
Music back then had soul and good writing. Not just three words constantly repeated
I’m 73 and I’ve been so blessed to live through incredible music. Being Canadian talent is a bonus!
DITTO ON ALL COUNTS!
@kendrawilton6914 .I'm almost 75, live in South Africa, and fully agree with you.
great jazz chords by Bachman.... impeccable Cummings vocals. just a great tune period.
Yes.
And Randy also had a band that did amazing as well
Randy Bachman way underrated
Bachman and Cummings were just so much better together than as individuals.
Superb lyrics, music, relevance for it’s time. Fucking Genius Shit this
The way he held it for the final 15-20 seconds. WOW, nobody these days can even come close. Great song!
The record version has to be one of the smoothest sounding songs in the history of recorded music.
yes
I love when the live sounds even better than the original, what a voice!
Wonder where this concert was done?
I ❤too
agreed
Especially when he holds that last note on "come" ("she's come... undun!") for the song's climactic ending (starts at 3:38).
@@ClassicTVMan1981X I think I had an O.
Just had the pleasure of seeing BC . Voice, piano, flute and guitar and above all else, fantastic songwriter…..a national treasure Canada.
Canada has produced Cummings and David Clayton Thomas, two of the best voices ever in Rock and Roll
I love folk rock singer Denny Doherty from the Mama's and the Papa's. He was from Halifax.
Burton, if you ever read these comments... Thank you for your beautiful voice. Thank you to the rest of the band...
Only a flautist could develop this kind of vocal support and control. I should have known he played the flute on this one! Multi-talented man with a one-of-a-kind voice! ***CHEERS***
What is the. Name of the flautist?
The Man playing the flute and singing is Burton Cummings 😊😊😊
He taught himself to play the flute for this song!
Burton could already play the saxophone, and apparently; the fingering of flute is the same. Or very similar. Wish I could cite the article.
This guy is a brilliant singer!
Still one of my favorite singers and bands. Im about to try to play the flute again as Ive tried a handful of times in the last 30 years.. Its just much easier to get air for a sax then it is for this breathy crazy flute.
Now! That's when Music was Music! Thank You boys!
Burton Cummings, one of the best rock singers ever, in my opinion! Love the Guess Who! ❤😊
Classic song that will never ever fade away!! Love this song and the more I hear it, I play it over and over and over until my husband says for me to give it a break!!! Love it!!!
They made such great music in the 60's and 70's. Pure vocals and music.
Yup. That was my era too. Nothing to replace it.
I love all of Guess Who and Burton Cummings, but "Undun" is my absolute favorite!!! In my top Twenty of about 300 favorites!
Burton Cummings played the piano and sang that's it. Then Randy Bachman says to him, What, you don't play the flute? Burton, says no, Randy says, Well you should. So Burton Cummings learned to play the flute.
Amazingly talented man.
Awesome comment!
Pianoman 70s style So cool to know this! I really love Randy!
He already knew the sax from when he was with the Deverones and the finger work between that and the flute is pretty much the same so it was easy for him to pick it up. Randy also taught him rhythm guitar. Amazing talent all around.
I play both sax and flute and you are right that there are some key fingerings that are the same but the embouchure and everything about making a decent sound on a flute is completely different. It is not by any stretch easy to "pick it up". Most people do not see the thousands of hours most musicians struggle to learn their craft to make that 4 minute video look easy.
Agree. You don't just "pick up" the skill to play a flute. Thanks for making that understanding quite clear.
I loved this song when I was young. I was born in 66, but I love this song and all the music from the late sixties.
No auto tune, just a good voice singing.
incredibly only reached #22 in summer 1969.....in my top 10 list of all time!
USA was afraid of a Canadian being best
I totally agree!
This is hands down one of the coolest songs I've ever heard. Masterful.
Burton has such a great voice.
He sounds as good as he did 30 yrs ago
I know him, he sounds the same still.
He certainly does!!!
One of the most distinct voices ever, not to mention the talent.👍🏻
Burton Cummings sang this song on our cruise ship in Bodrum, Turkey. Couldn't believe we were so lucky that night to have him performing with his beautiful songs.
how are they doing this without computers and backing tracks, gizmo's, etc,? I think they called these type of people "musicians"
Hmmm...Yes, I think I heard someplace too, that they used to be called that ('musicians').
Now they're on the endangered species list :(
@@142horizon not these guys, the guess who is still making music. plus cummings and randy bachman are touring right now lol
Damn few of them left, every day.
What? Musicians? What are those?
Through radios. Imagine this album went to top globally.
Burton Cummings is a great musician, indeed! He plays the piano, the flute, the guitar and sings superbly!
ONE OF THE BEST VOICES EVER....GUESS WHO, A REAL LEGENDARY BAND...
This is an excellent live version of a song that is not easy to play or sing. Very excellent job! I had no idea that Cummings played the flute. Very cool.
I think they might b lip syncing it cuz the flute kept on playing even after Burton took it away from his lips lol!
That what I call HONEST music!! It does not belong to any pop trend created by only-for-profit recording companies. It is the expression of their own musicality, their own musical feelings... It's simply their own music, and it was and it is fantastic!
+George David Herrera Very well put my brother. And this was the pop music of the day. Wow what a change. What a decline.
Great post , George ...
Cummings voice is spot on. The bass work carries the line beautifully. This is a great song. I miss these guys work.
Their self-proclaimed favorite song by the group...and I agree!
One of the greatest bands of all time. Saw them live when I was living in California in 1971.
Rock n Roll Fame material and then some. Who does that? Sings and plays the flute amongst other instruments. And plays them awesomely.
i was wondering how he kept his breath control singing,now i know he plays a wind instrument,his voice has mellowed and still sounds top tier,excellent driving music
Guess Who played at my high school graduation in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 1969. Have followed them for decades and Burton Cummings is probably one of the most talented musicians ever , be it guitar, harmonica, flute, a master pianist or vocals. The man is a master and it is a travisty if this man and the rest of the Guess Who is not yet in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
This is 2024 saying that they still aren’t in the Rock and Roll hall of fame. Crazy!
I wouldn't take that seriously...The "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame " is pretty much a joke
@@hstevens7125
I have the very same opinion! The "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame " is an independant ''entity'' that mainly caters to American ''artists'' and ''bands''. I don't want to pin-point and denigrate some of the laureates but there are many in the list who most certainly don't deserve to be there, laureates with hardly any oustanding talent and achievements. Personally, I certainly do not take this ''entity'' seriously and anyone who does should take the time to sit down and look at what it's worth.
Randy's cool jazz chords really make this song. Nothing like it from 69. Of course, Burton's vocals are out of this world.
70rs old. I loved them then & I love them now.
What a sophisticated ,well constructed , dynamic , jazzy piece of work this is. I didn't know Berton played the flute on it
Burton Cummings learned to play the flute for this song. In his old band The Deverons he played saxophone. Randy Bachman encouraged him to play the flute for some of their songs, to give them a spacier feel. Right after Randy wrote Undun, The Guess Who played a YAMAHA music store opening where they had a flute in the display case. Burton learned from the dealer that the fingering for the flute was the same as a sax (except for C), and a classic was born.
He was fabulous in his 50’s TV series, “Love That Bob”
My respect for Burton, which was already through the roof, just went even higher. I had no idea he played the flute also. What a talent.
Flute is a new discovery for me too… I have seen him perform live and he was on keyboard !
@Linda V Johnson, several years ago, I downloaded an FM broadcast from 1970, a concert done in St Louis. There were technical problems in spots on the broadcast, and the announcers were doing play by play in the difficult spots. 'Button has picked up a flute. . .' He also plays harmonica, which you will hear in Running Back to Saskatoon from the Live at the Paramount album.
But he basically had just stRted on it right b4 this song
Yes. Burton’s voice seems to be as good as it ever was. Whatta gift. Whatta guy to share all this with his fanatics!
Best live performance I've heard ,sounds like the studio version Great band.
Makes you feel good to be a Canadian of that generation
I LOVE BURTON CUMMINGS!
One of the best songs ever, always loved it and still do after 40 years
Me too. I'm 69 now and was fortunate to see them live in 1969!
They should have done a jazz album. That would have turned the music world on its head.
Like the Doors with the Soft Parade
Wish We still had Artists like this!
One of the best Rock singers ever!!!!!
Rock simplicity, at its finest. ❤
So many great songs with great music and great vocals and great guitar music ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The Guess Who were Great! I wish their were bands like this now. 70's was best decade in music.
There should never be a cover of this . You cannot top perfection !
My favorite singer of all time. Musician as well. His voice takes me on a journey, It’s amazing
He scats just like a jazz singer. Love the jazz flute too. The whole song is great.
Man, he killed it. So good.
What a voice! I'm definitely not into classic rock, but this song is just amazing. His voice is so smooth and clear.
Hello Cynthia, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹
Ah, real music by real musicians! Thank you!
I first heard you just as you broke up. It is SOOOO wonderful that a lot of people also loved and missed you!!! Thank you for giving us back some of your magic! BTW, I hope you never get tired of singing this song, because I will never get tired of listening to it!!!
I loved this in 1969, was 9 years old, still do! XOXO
Hello Dianne, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹
I used to sneak up into my dad's bedroom when I was a pre teen (1970s)-- while dad was at work and play a Guess Who "Eight Track" tape! That really dates me. Dad died 2 years ago at age 70. I also saw these guys play a Free Concert at the American Music Festival in Virginia Beach in 1997.
Cool man...yea,had this on 8-track in my '71 Pinto.....sorry about your dad my man
wayne hoffman 8-track? Pinto? These terms date you dangerously sir. ;)
Don't concern yourself about the music or 8-tracks dating you,lol....at least we were there when this music was out there and real,which is more than I can say about much of what's out there today. 45 years from now this music will still be rockin' and relevant....today's stuff...not so much. :)
kaewonf8 Absolutely.And I wouldn't have it any other way.I've got an ear for just about any music,but it would have been a shame to not have grown up to such masterpieces as this....an era of the coolest music and hottest cars ever!
Eight tracks were under rated and beautiful to listen to on the right machine. Mine was like a small t.v. And I controlled the tracks.
I've been listening to the Guess Who since I was 9 years old and love every single song they did. Every song they did was a hit.
The first album I ever purchased was Wheatfield Soul when I was 14
Me too! I just LOVE all their songs! Brings back wonderful memories!
@@ilenestarr9770 Before The Guess Who, a friend of mine turned me on to Tommy James and the Shondelles.
Simply magic.
Wonderful Voice!!!! Then & NOW!!!
AWESOME!!
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Incredible voice….like the original cut! Amazing
He is awesome
that was bad ass and they are still true to their original sound
Scarlett Begonias
I always thought Burton Cummings had an incredible voice. Even live it sounds like a studio. And the flute playing was beautiful.
Good.
Very smooth.
Confident.
Something told me to pick this video.
Great talent.
I just have to say that i think Burton Cummings is magnificent. He never got the credit he deserved.
Talent coming out the ears! What an awesome composition!
Epic classic. And so classy.
Impecable
Incredible
Beatiful! The original was great and this live version still is
Great ❤!!!
One of the BEST songs ever! Thx Randy for writing it and using some great jazz chords and to Burton for singing it (nice flute too)!
flautist...and you are right about "classic"...the singer and performer included.
Hello Elizabeth , how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹
This is one of my FAVORITE songs of all time! Such incredible talent! I LOVE the original Guess Who! I went to College with the music of these guys!! Good times! I pray all the time that they will reunite and do a Reunion Tour! Wow! THAT would be a great day if it were to ever happen! Even though it is now 2018, it is never too late! So, come on guys, get together again for a Reunion Tour! Make your fans the happiest they can ever be! We love ya'll!
Hello Judy, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹
Smooth stylings!!!!
one of the high water marks of the 60's and beyond!
Hell Yes!
Great Winnipeg talent. Your the best at piano and singing...1 more hit song please...Your #1 Burton.
We all had their records back in the day in the U.S. God, this song gives me the chills. Don't nobody say their they were underrated; they were definitely appreciated.
Another great song from Guess who...
Ms K. Johnson pk
Hello 👋 , how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹
I'm glad he cleared up that A.D. thing I was getting it confused with the 1969 B.C. version :-)
Great comment
stewart quark ....smart ass
That flute takes the cake. It makes me think so much of Jethro Tull.
Wow, that was an awesome performance.
I love this song, I remember I had the the album this song was on I listened to all the time. Man his vocals was crazy good and the music. The lead singer was one of the best I ever heard and I agree he doesn't get the credit he deserves as well as the band The Guess Who . 😘
I call it genious. God, what a sound, makes me funky