Just goes to show that Bread wasn't all about sappy love ballads. They could really rock when they wanted to. Just wish they had done it more often. Very talented band. Botts's drumming was always top shelf.
Just to show you how far down the music business has fallen, watch this, then realize in 'seventy one it was a "minor hit." Now it sounds like inspired freaking genius on fire with inspiration from above.
@@NoOne-kr4jc That's another guitarist playing the solos. I don't recognize him, but James Griffin was their normal lead guitarist on most songs. Jim wrote a rocker, or two on almost every album Bread recorded.
@@schuberttim I think his name is Dean Parks. He had more of a career than just touring with Bread. Check his history. Great guitar player and I like that he toured with them.
@@NoOne-kr4jc I remember a Dean Parks who did session work with Steely Dan among other acts, so that sounds like a good possibility. Many session players in the 1960s-1970s would play live with acts when they needed an extra musician for a tour. It was a great way to get the love of a live audience without joining a band long term. Thanks.
Session guitarist Dean Parks and the late great trio of Larry Knechtel, Mike Botts and Jimmy Griffin... today 12/11/20 David Gates celebrates his 80th birthday, thanks for all the great music guys you were the best!!!
BISPDon yes Bread sure can rock. I’m an America fan and had a friend say to me America you like elevator music? I said find Green Monkey on RUclips where they’re live on Musicladen and then tell me that Green Monkey is not a rocker. He was surprised and took back that elevator comment🤣!
I always loved this tune...and still do. The lyrics are absolutely timeless as they are still very applicable and always will be. And musically, this song was a departure from the other Bread songs which became so popular because this one is such a rocker instead of a ballad. Lovin' me some Bread!
@JamesGriffinMusic Mother Freedom hit the charts in '71 and was the first song on "Baby I'm - A Want You" ('72). This concert was filmed in either '76 or '77.
@@joannepeterson892 David Gates wrote Mother Freedom. It was released in 1972. David is, in my opinion, one of the best lyricists, songwriters in modern times.
Bread were an incredible band....labelled as soft rockers because of the David Gates ballads but, as this track proved, they could seriously rock as well as anyone as David himself proved by writing this track. Check out their albums...fantastic eclectic mix with David writing half the songs and the massively underrated James Griffin providing most of the others.....absolutely brilliant!!.......on this particular track I love the fantastic drumming of Mike Botts
I saw this line up in 1977 at Avery Fischer Hall in NYC. It was a well balanced concert with great acoustics and the tour was supporting the Reunion album with Lost Without Your Love and Hooked on You as the typical Gates singles. Dean Parks was there "filling in" the sound as Gates referred to the fact that their studio albums had many overdubs that could not be reproduced without another guitarist. Larry Knechtal played a lot of those leads on the original recordings including Guitar Man. He was better known as the keyboard player who did many LA sessions in the 60's for acts such as the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas,Monkees, etc. He also received a grammy for his part on Simon's Bridge Over Troubled Water. Griffin, also known as Arthur James, received an Academy Award for the song, For All We Know. Botts went on to record with many great artists including Ronstadt, Andrew Gold, Karla Bonoff and others. A very talented bunch.
+kamb196 So true! One correction: Griffin received an Academy Award for 'For All We Know' along with former Bread bandmate Robb Royer (under Rob Wilson) and Fred Karlin. It was a Gold record for The Carpenters, but it was never nominated for nor won a Grammy.
EVERY...SINGLE...FRIEND I had who had a sister in the 70s, whether younger or older, they ALL had Bread records LOL! And the one Bread song that every one of us dudes totally dug, and snuck & played whilst sis was out, was Mother Freedom... Never figured out how they could put out such a fantastic, straight ahead rocker-just one of them-with their base being so firmly in soft rock... I'd like to know the story behind it, it's got to be a good one LOL! ANYway...this classic has held up very, very well and is still addictively crankable!
As much as I hate to admit it, I went to a Bread concert in 1972, motivated by my date who loved them and I wanted to keep her happy (ie: wanted to get in to her pants afterwards). David and the band were as boring as expected with a few uptempo tunes mixed in, then at the end of the concert they played "Mother Freedom". My god! They could have have been one of the best rock bands ever if they had only played more music like this instead of the ballads!
This was the first Bread song I ever heard. Mom and Dad had their greatest hits record. I always thought they were a rock band. Only later did I learn that they were more famous for their ballads. Love this song. Great musicianship.
Freedom, keep walkin' Keep on your toesand don't stop talkin' 'bout Freedom, get goin' Lots to be learned and lots to be knowin' 'bout People, gotta reach 'em Sit 'em right down and then you gotta teach 'em 'bout Freedom, gotta win it Gotta put yourself smack dab in it Hey tomorrow Now don't you go away Cause freedom Just might come your way Freedom, keep tryin' People stay alive and people keep dyin' for Freedom, so don't lose it Ya gotta understand ya just can't abuse it Freedom, get movin' Never gonna stop till everybody's groovin' on Love for, one another Callin' some friend and callin' some brother Hey tomorrow You're not so far away Mother freedom We'll know you well someday
If it wasn't for this song I probably would not have listened to bread. But this song turned me on to all of their music and I am so glad it did. Still listen to best of bread to this day. Wish they would have done a few more rockers though.
What an absolute great post: Bread is rocking out! I try to tell people that Bread did it all great, but they always want to slap the "soft rock" label on so many great groups from Dan Fogelberg to Ambrosia--but true fans know the truth about their artists! This is a super awesome post, and I thank you again JamesGriffinMusic! Sincerely, BobbyK
@@craigbutterfield592 The River (Home Free), As the Raven Flies (Souvenirs), The Last Nail ( Captured Angel), Power of Gold, Our Last Farewell( the finale), I'm Missing You
Dean Parks adds a better guitar solo than what Griffin laid out on the original recording which is probably why it didn't score very well on the charts. Griffin is a great musician and added good guitar riffs, but Dean Parks really makes this come to life switching it up making it very interesting.
Bread, not afraid to rock out...with authority! Would love to see a live version of "Down on my Knees", too. Cannot seem to find, alas. But thanks for posting THIS.
My very favorite song back in late 1971 after I finally got my own radio to listen to at 11 years of age. Totally rocks out, and the lyrics are more important now than ever.
I love you guys!!! OMG I found the best of bread album in my aunts basement back in 1977.....Listened to it every day front to back after I got home from school.....
This was one of the earliest songs my first band learned. Must have been around 1973....it would have helped if I'd heard the real song. This is great !
great live shows how hard bread could rock .i think rhino should bring a cd out of breds live recordings or remaster all of bread's cds with bonus live or out take songs would be great
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Just goes to show that Bread wasn't all about sappy love ballads. They could really rock when they wanted to. Just wish they had done it more often. Very talented band. Botts's drumming was always top shelf.
The 70's when even Bread had to rock sometimes !
Just to show you how far down the music business has fallen, watch this, then realize in 'seventy one it was a "minor hit." Now it sounds like inspired freaking genius on fire with inspiration from above.
The original recording didn't have this fantastic lead guitar tone and the fire here. That's my opinion.
I heard the same thing immediately... I would have put him into a marshall plexiglass stack!! All on 10. @@NoOne-kr4jc
@@NoOne-kr4jc That's another guitarist playing the solos. I don't recognize him, but James Griffin was their normal lead guitarist on most songs. Jim wrote a rocker, or two on almost every album Bread recorded.
@@schuberttim I think his name is Dean Parks. He had more of a career than just touring with Bread. Check his history. Great guitar player and I like that he toured with them.
@@NoOne-kr4jc I remember a Dean Parks who did session work with Steely Dan among other acts, so that sounds like a good possibility. Many session players in the 1960s-1970s would play live with acts when they needed an extra musician for a tour. It was a great way to get the love of a live audience without joining a band long term. Thanks.
Yes they should be in the rock and roll hall of fame.
Session guitarist Dean Parks and the late great trio of Larry Knechtel, Mike Botts and Jimmy Griffin... today 12/11/20 David Gates celebrates his 80th birthday, thanks for all the great music guys you were the best!!!
My favourite tune of all time, to hear and more so to play!!!
Whoever said Bread couldn't jam?! Rock on brothers!
God damn right you are.
This was fabulous 😍🤩
As proved by this ruclips.net/video/rHBMSeh_6H0/видео.html
BISPDon yes Bread sure can rock. I’m an America fan and had a friend say to me America you like elevator music? I said find Green Monkey on RUclips where they’re live on Musicladen and then tell me that Green Monkey is not a rocker. He was surprised and took back that elevator comment🤣!
I have to dedicate this awesome song to all US Veterans, thank you all for your service to our country🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day 2019
Well today isn't Veteran's Day but I love n appreciate them n this isa Great Song for them n our active duty military 🥰🥰🥰
Oct 6 2022
Amen!
I always loved this tune...and still do. The lyrics are absolutely timeless as they are still very applicable and always will be. And musically, this song was a departure from the other Bread songs which became so popular because this one is such a rocker instead of a ballad. Lovin' me some Bread!
Should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame l!
Does anyone know drummed in this video, please?
(Thanks in advance for an accurate reply)
Mike Botts
Always loved this tune. Recorded it with my band.
Here is our version.
ruclips.net/video/txn3EtEMHro/видео.html
R&R eschews concepts like halls of fame. Real halls of fame are in the hearts of the fans.
They were inducted in the vocal hall of fame in 2006. Shame on the group of people who decide this.
God Bless Bread!!!!! Phenomenal Band ! Thank you David, James, Mike, Larry!!! Musician/Artist USA...... Peace All
@JamesGriffinMusic Mother Freedom hit the charts in '71 and was the first song on "Baby I'm - A Want You" ('72). This concert was filmed in either '76 or '77.
It is great. Never planned to post but loved Jimmy from the Remingtons!
I think is David the one who wrote this song. Not James.
RIP Mike Botts, James Griffin, and Larry Knectel.
Linda Nadeau Three of the best musicians, too.
The song 'Down on my Knees' rocks too! Love it!
Feels like the Eagles and Bee Gees had a fight and this masterpiece rose from the ashes to our EARS!!! CARBS ARE GOOD FOLKS
Good Gawd! Larry Knechtel roars this to a whole new level live.
I think this is Dean Parks.
@@NoOne-kr4jc True, with Parks on guitar, I was referring to Knechtel's incredible job on bass. Just a fantastic rendition.
I saw them on this tour in '77 in Norman, Oklahoma!
Those guys could jam and without computer technology - just raw musicianship....
The musicianship on this track is off the charts… Parks, Botts and Knechtel nailed this tune along with Jimmy’s vocal.
David Gates was on lead vocal while Dean Parks was on lead guitar.
When this song came up on the album I would lift the needle and play it over and over again.
Me too.. I was under the impression it was written by another member of the band.. not Gates.
ME, TOO! STILL DO!
@@joannepeterson892 I do too!! ❤
Also Down On My Knees
@@joannepeterson892 David Gates wrote Mother Freedom. It was released in 1972. David is, in my opinion, one of the best lyricists, songwriters in modern times.
Bread were an incredible band....labelled as soft rockers because of the David Gates ballads but, as this track proved, they could seriously rock as well as anyone as David himself proved by writing this track. Check out their albums...fantastic eclectic mix with David writing half the songs and the massively underrated James Griffin providing most of the others.....absolutely brilliant!!.......on this particular track I love the fantastic drumming of Mike Botts
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Nice to see these soft rockers rocking out a live riff and tune
This is my anthem, my creedo. has been from the first day i heard it when it was new.
I saw this line up in 1977 at Avery Fischer Hall in NYC. It was a well balanced concert with great acoustics and the tour was supporting the Reunion album with Lost Without Your Love and Hooked on You as the typical Gates singles. Dean Parks was there "filling in" the sound as Gates referred to the fact that their studio albums had many overdubs that could not be reproduced without another guitarist. Larry Knechtal played a lot of those leads on the original recordings including Guitar Man. He was better known as the keyboard player who did many LA sessions in the 60's for acts such as the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas,Monkees, etc. He also received a grammy for his part on Simon's Bridge Over Troubled Water. Griffin, also known as Arthur James, received an Academy Award for the song, For All We Know. Botts went on to record with many great artists including Ronstadt, Andrew Gold, Karla Bonoff and others. A very talented bunch.
+kamb196 So true! One correction: Griffin received an Academy Award for 'For All We Know' along with former Bread bandmate Robb Royer (under Rob Wilson) and Fred Karlin. It was a Gold record for The Carpenters, but it was never nominated for nor won a Grammy.
+Debra Ivy I STAND CORRECTED !
kamb196 Do u kno Whois the guitarist in the back with the striped top? Wow, he did great!
Heaven sent, that is Dean Parks.
Bread as about an UNDERAPPRECIATED band as there's EVER been
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My college room mate had this album. I got the bread thing, but this song, was my favorite by many light years
Great old song!
EVERY...SINGLE...FRIEND I had who had a sister in the 70s, whether younger or older, they ALL had Bread records LOL! And the one Bread song that every one of us dudes totally dug, and snuck & played whilst sis was out, was Mother Freedom... Never figured out how they could put out such a fantastic, straight ahead rocker-just one of them-with their base being so firmly in soft rock... I'd like to know the story behind it, it's got to be a good one LOL! ANYway...this classic has held up very, very well and is still addictively crankable!
The song Let Your Love Go by Bread also rocks. Check it out.
Fancy Dancer rocks almost as hard - check it out!
And Dream Lady and Blue Satin Pillow and Tecolote
As a kid growing up in the 70s this was one of my favorites always wanted them to rock it out more than they did, clearly where capable as shown here
Same here. I loved the mushy stuff but this was one of my faves. Conversely I loved Foghat’s Third Time Lucky for the exact opposite reason.
As much as I hate to admit it, I went to a Bread concert in 1972, motivated by my date who loved them and I wanted to keep her happy (ie: wanted to get in to her pants afterwards). David and the band were as boring as expected with a few uptempo tunes mixed in, then at the end of the concert they played "Mother Freedom". My god! They could have have been one of the best rock bands ever if they had only played more music like this instead of the ballads!
Always loved this rocker from BREAD. Fabulous footage thanks a lot.
Another hidden gem in the vault!
We got millions
Depends on the vault. As a teen when it came out it was in my vault on day one debut in '71. Glad others are finding it. 👌
😁 The drummer is really loving this....he finally gets to let loose ! 😄
This was the first Bread song I ever heard. Mom and Dad had their greatest hits record. I always thought they were a rock band. Only later did I learn that they were more famous for their ballads. Love this song. Great musicianship.
1 of best bands in 1970s. - Agreed w/ all your positive comments below, y'all. Skilfull, COMPELLING chord progressions (like Beatles ...) - GREAT LYRICS. No wonder those 4 guys were hits solo, too. THANKS, BREAD!
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Wtf? This is a jam. I was so used to the softer side, which were excellent. Nice to see this.
Freedom, keep walkin'
Keep on your toesand don't stop talkin' 'bout
Freedom, get goin'
Lots to be learned and lots to be knowin' 'bout
People, gotta reach 'em
Sit 'em right down and then you gotta teach 'em 'bout
Freedom, gotta win it
Gotta put yourself smack dab in it
Hey tomorrow
Now don't you go away
Cause freedom
Just might come your way
Freedom, keep tryin'
People stay alive and people keep dyin' for
Freedom, so don't lose it
Ya gotta understand ya just can't abuse it
Freedom, get movin'
Never gonna stop till everybody's groovin' on
Love for, one another
Callin' some friend and callin' some brother
Hey tomorrow
You're not so far away
Mother freedom
We'll know you well someday
A fantastic guitar !!
If it wasn't for this song I probably would not have listened to bread. But this song turned me on to all of their music and I am so glad it did. Still listen to best of bread to this day. Wish they would have done a few more rockers though.
What an absolute great post: Bread is rocking out! I try to tell people that Bread did it all great, but they always want to slap the "soft rock" label on so many great groups from Dan Fogelberg to Ambrosia--but true fans know the truth about their artists! This is a super awesome post, and I thank you again JamesGriffinMusic! Sincerely, BobbyK
Loved Dan Fogelberg, but cannot think of any songs where he rocked out.
@@craigbutterfield592 The River (Home Free), As the Raven Flies (Souvenirs), The Last Nail ( Captured Angel), Power of Gold, Our Last Farewell( the finale), I'm Missing You
@@kamb196 Great tunes.
@@craigbutterfield592 forgot about Face the Fire
@@kamb196 None of them are rockers. All great songs, but definitely not rockers
@jt20042 hi, the song mother freedom is from 1972. it,s on the album
baby i.m a want you. the footage is from 1977.
One of the top 3 songs I've ever played in a band!
It's Dean Parks, although he didn't play on the recording of this song. He is an excellent guitar player.
@MrDanlennon3 - This song came out in (I believe) Mid-1971 or thereabouts.
i always loves the drumming on this one
Takes me back to my HS graduation and freshman year of college...halcyon days.
The guitarist in question is Dean Parks. One of LA's top session guitarists.
Played with Dan too
Would love to see this whole show!
but first listen to that in my Uncle Richard's souped up orange Camaro with an 8-track player and it was awesome great childhood memories
Derek Munson, glad you could be a part of that era. It rattled the Jensens in my '69 GTO as well. 👍👍
Were there Crager's on the Camaro and what year was it?
I didn't know they could rock like this!
Dean Parks adds a better guitar solo than what Griffin laid out on the original recording which is probably why it didn't score very well on the charts. Griffin is a great musician and added good guitar riffs, but Dean Parks really makes this come to life switching it up making it very interesting.
One of my favorite groups as a teen...these words are so poignant now!!!
They nail this
Bread, not afraid to rock out...with authority! Would love to see a live version of "Down on my Knees", too. Cannot seem to find, alas. But thanks for posting THIS.
This is freakin awesome!
David 's and Jimmy 's voices harmonized so well. It's a shame they didn't stick together and keep Bread longer.
So,, good. One of the best bands ever!!
Love that sound miss these special guys💞💞💞
My very favorite song back in late 1971 after I finally got my own radio to listen to at 11 years of age. Totally rocks out, and the lyrics are more important now than ever.
Awesome!! First time I've ever heard this song and it kicks my ass. Now it's time to explore their catalog.
While talented, 80% of their catalog will put you to sleep! This song is a rare treat not to be confused with the rest of their music!
PS - Thanks hugely for posting this!
One of my all time favorite bread songs. This just kicks it.
Solid gold from the sweet romantic guys!
a song that is sorely missed on anthology of bread, should have definitely been included
I love you guys!!! OMG I found the best of bread album in my aunts basement back in 1977.....Listened to it every day front to back after I got home from school.....
Wicked Good Band!
Always have loved this song by them.
One of my favorites. I agree with 49harpman,incredible mix of talents, able to make from rock to soft melodys with the same taste and elegance.
Always did enjoy this song.
Love you JIMMY!!!! Mom would crank this song on the stereo early 70's.... hard rock tune!!!!
Hey. This was Dean Parks on the solo.
love this song!!!
Heard this today on the radio...Great memories!
this song is awesome the band bread in my opinion is the best soft rock band ever.
I agree but after seeing this video you could leave out the term "soft" and still be right!
Great song and Great band!!!!
Love Love Bread
These guys are great.
Silly little song is the best song I have ever heard, ever. Truth.
ブレッド、昔、レコードでしか聞くことが 出来ませんでしたが、動画で見るの初めて、涙が出るほど嬉しいです、感激😍
様、I.titless.song🎸
this is my personal favorite by BREAD
This was one of the earliest songs my first band learned. Must have been around 1973....it would have helped if I'd heard the real song. This is great !
These guys were sooo good!
I remember seeing them at The Arie Crown Theatre in Chicago in the 70's and they sounded great live.
great live shows how hard bread could rock .i think rhino should bring a cd out of breds live recordings or remaster all of bread's cds with bonus live or out take songs would be great
love their music
This is a quick, tight jam. Respect!
I used to listen to this great song when I was 7 or 8 years old from my older brother LP, 1972 Aprox., and I still love it
The first band I was ever in covered this. Ah, youth.
AMAZING ROCK BY BREAD!!
love this song and band
This song rocks.
this was my very first record I ever bought, real music ahhhh, thanks for posting :) !!!!!!
this is the absolute best of soft rock before whatever the hell has now followed it!!
Cool to see Larry bump Jimmy at 2:27..having a good time!
SO RELEVENT today 2022....MOTHER FREEDOM
this was a very good band!!!
yes!
ROCK ON!!!! LOVE THIS BAND!!!
Many thanks to ex brother in law Ernie Burger for letting me rock out to this on your reel to reel , had a great childhood thanks to you !
This was my first 45rpm record I bought in 1971, cool to see it live definitely rare gem. : )
Love this!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bread Rocks !!!
Can Bread rock? :-) YES