We used to take for granted shows like this. We were spoiled. Shows like this were on every week. The talent that was on Smothers Brothers, Sonny n Cher, Hee Haw, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Bandstand, Soul Train... I could go on and on. I miss those days.
I can only laugh at how much for granted I took all those gigantic talents appearing on all those network and syndicated TV shows. I was not unappreciative, but rather, grossly underappreciative. I see now how we were all so fortunate to have been around in that TV era, where so much weekly talent on display it was easy to be dismissive.
Phil here! How come it's always "WE"? I never took anything Fer granted. I was into music Blues, R/B, Country, Rock, and I still am at 63 yo. Every facet of music I love. You all took it for granted without understanding it. I paid close attention and studied every department of it. N E W L I T E 🕊 MUSIC 4/16/24
@@phillipshosie9233 what I mean is that there were tons of great shows. As I grew up I had nothing to compare it to. I just thought that's the way it was. Sorry to include you in my nostalgia.
The experts say that Glen Campbell had perfect singing pitch throughout his entire life…even when he was performing during those last very difficult Alzheimer’s years. That’s amazing. 👏
What they’re NOT doing is thinking, “How am I sounding?” Or “They’ll take care of it in the mix”. What they are doing is LISTENING to each other... in service of the song... in service of the performance.
I really miss shows like Glen Campbell’s back then. He hosted so many great musicians. It was like a concert every week right in our living room. These guys are great together. ❤
In 1976, I took a course in entertainment law at USC. David Gates was our guest speaker one evening. He shared his experiences as a performer and songwriter, and then he took questions. He was really intelligent and well-spoken, and he came across as a genuinely down-to-earth person with his ego well under control. After the class, he hung around and talked with us. I was already a fan of his music, but I really respected him after that class.
nor should great talent rock their ego: it's not 'theirs' anyway, it's on loan, or given, they didn't 'work it up'. . .that kind shows out as forced and there's a lot of that around
I used to play Bread tunes just a couple and took months to learn how to position ones fingers on the fret Board just to learn a couple of songs versus a song one can pick up in 10 mins. Gates was a genius chord man.
“Make It With You” was David Gate’s breakthrough #1 hit. Soon after it hit the charts, he was back home in small town Kansas to see his mom. Proud of her son, she ambushed him with a promise to appear at her local ladies garden club. Of course, none of the women that age followed Top 40 radio, and arrangements played out with a quick verbal, same as how we all half make up our own lyrics while singing to the radio. David - and his mother - were horrified when the ladies garden club president made the introduction, “Today, we welcome Mrs. Gates’ son David who will sing his #1 National Hit, “Naked With You.”
@@mrbaker7443 Since you don't seem to know who....let's set some sort of baseline....Whitney was the consummate singer, a singers singer, in spite of her Barbie Doll good looks. For a "gospel" girl, she was fairly restrained, as far as avoiding too many runs. What do you mean by warbling? You really don't know much about singing if you say Houston was anything but pristine. (Maybe you've confused her with someone else?) Watch that National Anthem she pulled off on National TV, prior to some sort of important football game. None better than that.
Beautiful. Just two amazing musicians singing great songs. Quality. No crazy costumes, no jumping around, no auto tune or recorded backing tracks. Just pure talent. They’re enjoying playing together.
Glen Campbell having started out as a session player made him such a versatile and adaptive performer. Plus, his down-home humble persona made him a perfect host of his variety show.
He was an accomplished musician before being a session player. Usually session players must have proven and honed skills. There are pre-wrecking crew videos availabe with Glen Campbell.
I graduated from college in 1975, and these two guys were among my favorites. But TV’s and schedules didn’t always let me catch all of these shows. Nice to see so many videos turn up! I did see Bread in 1972, and Glen much later, live. Fantastic musicians.
Grew up on this stuff, but it was of its day, Ed Sheeran and Adele are the best there is now, its as good as it gets now...but maybe its not as good.@@earlgrey691
I love what you do with the analysis, Fil, but I want you know how rare is it to find a young person like yourself who has such appreciation for older artists and their skills. You are much appreciated.
And very much a hidden gem in the bigger picture of it all ? Possibly viewed as a tad....'vanilla' maybe when rocks fellow travellers descended into the deeper troughs of narcotics abuse arround those times ?.We Bread heads know different.
@@FilkusNMyep! I was crazy about his voice, just wished he had made more songs and stayed in the business longer.. anybody know what ever became of him.. I think they had bad management he should had been in the industry longer with that voice .. 🎤🎼🎹🎼🎸💞😢
@@earlgrey691 One of the gems of Bread as a group though was lesser known Jimmy Griffin who was an amazing singer/songwriter/guitarist. Gates had more hits but some of my favorite Bread songs were penned and sung by Griffin. He was Glen Campbell level of talent.
Lovely analysis, FIL. I feel fortunate to have been a teenager in 1975, when stellar musicianship and vocal ability were everywhere and iconic songs were being made. The delight in each other's artistry is evident here, with Glenn and David trading off lines effortlessly. Wonderful time!
Glen was an all around great entertainer, and his talent wasn't contained to one style. Week after week on his Goodtime Hour he would sing along with his musical guest....when he did, he had no ego, he would accompany them to make the guest shine, and the music was fantastic! He could harmonize with anyone.
The year I graduated highschool, my father died and my Mom moved us from the only home I ever knew. It was tumultuous, the incredible music of the era really helped me through it all.
I understand lost two of my older brothers after my parents died and I had to leave the only place that was ever home I have love and a roof over my head but I miss my old home town
Glen Campbell and Bread dominated the airwaves back then. So much so that I took them for granted. Looking back, it's incredible how many fond memories are brought to mind when I hear their songs - that were in my mind or on my lips as I strolled down the road or through fields or woods.
Hello Fil, I was still in highschool in 75 & the music of that era was incredible!!! Both David Gates & Glen Campbell were at the top of their game!!! Thanks for bringing back some great memories!!! 👍👍🙂
Listening to David Gates and Glen Campbell sing together, takes me back to the years when songs like this made you feel good and brings back good memories. David and Glen were some of the best singers/musicians around, and their voices blended beautifully together. It's analysis's like this that brings people to your channel and thats why it continues to grow. Congrats on getting 337k subs! You're the best! 🙂❤️
This performance does exactly what it should do. It touches my heart and takes me back to a time when so much was new. These guys knew what they were doing. Thank you so much for this amazing analysis Fil.
I don't know, but Andy Williams might be in there in the smooth category.. along with Tony Bennett, and Bing Crosby. Obviously, these 3 have lower natural voices.. but when smooth is mentioned, these were blessed with it.
Dean Martin was probably the smoothest of them all. Effortless. Very good but not necessarily the greatest singer or my favorite, but probably the smoothest.
Fil, no one comes close to you when it comes to reaction or analysis videos. Your knowledge, talent and sincerity are unmatched. You make it about the subject matter. Unlike so many others who 1. Don't have a clue and 2. Are all about mugging for the camera, and are not as "Charismatic" as they think they are.
Fil smile of joy and innocence, pure soul, if infectious medicine. I'm going to screen shot his smile, print it and put it on my wall for when I'm feeling like I'm on the dark side of the moon. He is a Sunshine Summer man. Rock on Fil!
David Gates ... Bread ... in 1974 I was married in Sydney and the honeymoon/trip was. asia. and then catching the trans siberian railway back to London Via. Moscow. while in Hong Kong we bought a cassette player. and some cassettes .. one was. Bread and do to restrictions in Siberia. and Russia there was no news at all So we listened to. David all the way through Siberia and Russia on. the train... what a trip. I still. remember the Ship The Baikal from Yokohama to Nakhodka and the. cities. we stopped. at ..April. 1974.we got. the. cassette and player nicked. out of the hotel. in Warsaw poland..
How right you are. Excellent analysis. Aside from being so talented, Glen was incredibly multi-faceted. He could sing pop, country and folk songs so convincingly and was one of the great guitarists of his era..
As far as I am concerned, I grew up in the greatest music era ever. I graduated high school in 1980. Bu 1990, I was pretty much done with commercial radio of any genre. God, I miss the 70's!
You missed the best of the 1960s in real time, but I agree, by 1990 everything had changed for the worse in commercial music. My favorite years are 1964-1974. Long before MTV ruled and made music too much about looks and presentation.
@@justintime42000 interesting enough, what the mid 60s through the mid 70s was to rock music, the mid 70s through the mid 80s was to country music, which is what I mostly followed. Country even had its own version of Woodstock. It was called The Dripping Springs Reunion, which was the start of Willie Nelson's Fourth of July concerts. I wish the recording industry would forget about pitch correction, punch-in, sampling, and MIDI, and get back to analog recordings without digital enhancements. all this digital crap hasd stripped music of it's humanity and soul.
What a treat to hear David and Glen sing and play together. Both voices are perfectly controlled to convey this beautiful medley. You found the right words for David's gentle sound, "David's voice floats into you ears". They certainly could have been mistaken for a band that had been playing together for years, as you pointed out. Maybe someday we'll get back to music like this. Thanks for analyzing and showing the graph for this performance.
David Gates was a very special talent as a songwriter and singer and Glen Campbell was one of the best guitarists of his era ( a member of the famed Wrecking Crew). Bread is a largely forgotten group but they were very popular for years, a band whose members had been among the best session players of that time. They are known for the quiet ballads but they could rock too. Listen to Guitar Man and Freedom, for example. Sadly, they will never get the recognition they deserved but fans of the group will always remember them fondly.
David Gates and Bread did not in later years get the recognition they deserved but just about every song they wrote and released was a hit at the time. One after another. So it is clear that their lyrics and music was so pure and true that everyone resonated with these songs. And looking back at them now, it is undeniable that these two singers/writers were very special.
Two great artists I grew up with. I am a big fan of David Gates from "Bread". They had so many great hits. I have not seen this duet before, but their voices blend really well.
I have watched this performance by David Gates and Glen Campbell multiple times glad that you got around to your analysis of this performance. what a way to start the New Years off having two well-known artist that blend their vocals and guitar strumming together. thanks Fil.
This brought tears to my eyes. I graduated HS in 1975 and the music was AMAZING back then. Another gifted artist was John Denver. Of course there were many other talented artists as well. Thanks for your analysis.
Wow! Big fan of both of these amazing performers but never seen/heard this footage. You really nail this...why Davids voice is so hard to emulate, that falsetto/head voice is really difficult for many vocalists, his is so flawless. Same with Glen, he really understands mic perception as you say, backs off just right and comes in when needed, its incredible really how well he is working the mic! Thanks for spotlighting and analyzing such quality performances such as these.
Was a kid, but my older brothers exposed me to some great music. Also remember one had a 69 Super Bee and the other had a Road Runner. They lived in some great times. I was their age in the mid 80’s cars weren’t the same and we had the invasion of Boy George and the like. Thank God for older brothers!
I make no apologies when I claim the 1970s saw the perfect intersection of technology and creativity. Recording tech reached maturity with stereo, multitracks, headroom, fidelity, synths, and other production techniques. However, you still had actually play the instruments and sing in order to create a performance. The skill needed on both sides of the production process was a barrier to entry that kept all but the most talented people out of the industry. Digital killed everything. Anyway, great video!
Damn, I'm 62 and remember all of this. Incredible songs, voices, and overall ability. Glen was a brilliant Guitarist too, in and out of the studio. Beautiful songs Man.
Nobody is trying to outdo the other one. Just the joyous blending of two great vocal talents. Where has all the talent gone, long time passing (apologies to PP&M). ❤
I've listened to these two 50-60 years. On the second song, Glen is in his normal lead voice while David is also singing his normal lead vocal on the original recording. They just naturally blend perfectly.
Just wow !! They sound so good together. Glen Campbell's name turns up so often in music and live TV around this time and yet I feel he is so underrated. A great musician and singer.
@@clydekimsey7503 you cannot pull up an older video on TH-cam without seeing at least one “underrated “ comment. They were superstar millionaires, but yet somehow underrated.
HI FIL! You are such a very bright spot in my life! Presenting artists that I grew up with... in real time. You're younger and from the UK so I have no idea what music you were turned on to over there as you were growing up. The fact that you choose to showcase these artists and step by step (and with just the right amount of steps, I might add!) show us how talented they truly are...well, it just warms my heart. I can see and feel your joy and enthusiasm. A joy and enthusiasm that I personally hold as well. Thank you for making feel that I'm not crazy! Most people have a passion for SOMETHING. Unfortunately, I'm surrounded by people who, for music, is just another song. ❤ Carrie... "ROCK!"😊
Another similar performance is Jerry Reed and Glen Campbell doing Guitar Man from the Elvis movie Clambake. They're both excellent guitar players and they work so well together just off the cuff it really shows off their talent. It's on TH-cam.
@@bigjohnson7415 oh, absolutely! I once saw a survey for the best country guitar pickers (10-15 years ago?), and not only did they leave off Jerry Reed, they ignored Sonny James, and Dolly Parton. I nearly had a stroke. Dolly picks a mean banjo, too.
Because I was never a country music fan at all, I never really appreciated what an absolute pro and all around talent Glen Campbell was before watching your analyses Fil. Thanks for opening my eyes/ears to that. Well done on those high notes too!
Blew my mind that Eddie Van Halen, through Alice Cooper, sought out Glen Campbell for help on guitar (it was not shared what specific help was wanted, Alice Cooper tells the story). Of course, when you see Glen play guitar, anyone would step in that line...
Glen was my very first concert at the old Hilton in Las Vegas. It was a dinner show. There were 4 entrées to choose from. I had the capon. I was in 3rd grade.
Glen and David were complementary performers. They did it because they loved the music and the feelings the music evoked in their audience and fans. It meant something to them and we could see ourselves in the story of the lyrics. That is why their music is so timeless. Well done Fil. I really like the fact younger artists like you appreciate the absolute talent and dedication that artists like Glen and David brought to the music world.
massive respect and honor to the old school musicians... in 2024 it looks and feels like deep magic, especially when compared to what passes as music/performance today... but this is just what master musicians and sound tech people did in those days. problem solving to create wonderful presentations of the art and craft of music within the limitations of available technology was their job, and all the algorithms in the universe will never allow contemporary performers to surpass them. glad to have been born in 1952!
Both David and GLEN are so confident, understanding and respectful of their individual musical talents that they synergistically harmonize through musical cooperation rather than competition. True measures of rare and natural talent.
I really appreciate the energy and emotion you bring to these videos. I grew up in the 70's -80's. I remember listening to Glenn Campbell every week. I liked his music, but never took the time to truly appreciate his talent. Your videos are appreciated more than you know. Thank you.
Thanks for once again for turning on the way back machine and helping us better understand the genius and intricacies of the music we love. You’re the best!
Hi Fil, These guys are both equally talented on their own, but together are phenomenal! This performance is such a beautiful arrangement of songs masterfully played and sung by David and Glen. I do so miss these variety type shows where one musician would host and be joined by other musical artists. Their matching of vocal harmonies were outstanding. You did a great job on this analysis and demonstrating their vocal abilities. One not out doing the other, but just singing and playing for the sake of good music. Thank you for doing this video Fil, so many good things to take away from this performance! You are Amazing.. Debbie☮️
Such great music back then, and catching it on TV was a real treat at the time because you only heard it on the radio and record player. I feel so lucky to have grown up with a mom and dad that loved music like mine did with their huge record collection. Including a lot of Glen Campbell. I was probably not even 5 when Make it with You was a hit, but I remember it on the radio.
Fil, what a wonderful analysis this is! David Gates and Glenn Campbell are performing together ! They blend their voices so well. This just sounds heavily, and you have explained exactly why it is so lovely to listen to ! Thank you for educating us and pointing out the details of each of their voices ! ❤
Very True! Analysis tends to break things down to their lowest constituent qualities, but Fil uses it to examine why and how the music goes *beyond* the “perfect” to reach our emotional/supra-rational selves. Very zen.
These Songs Seemed Corny to my Teen Ages Self ,but These days I can See how Great the Pop tunes of the 70's were . David wrote some amazing Tunes and sang so well and Glen...was just incredible !!
❤️These we’re the best times of my life…..I didn’t know it then and now, I wish I could just go back and stay there forever! 🙏🔥❤️ Moving on, looking forward, change is good…..I cry BS!! They lied to us!!!❤️🙏🔥 I’m tired of playing in this “movie” now. The music was pure heaven and will live on in my dreams forever!❤
Campbell worked in the studio with The Beach Boys when they recorded Pet Sounds and was a widely sought out studio session guitarist and backing vocalist by SO many artists across multiple genres. Not surprising at all he was able to play 2nd here and have perfectly timed and tuned fills. One of the more talented musicians ever. Wildly underrated here in the States.
I miss the time of variety shows that often featured the star plus someone else. Comedy (Carol Burnett, for example) and Glen Campbell, John Hartman, Sonny and Cher, Hallmark Summer replacement show, where I first saw George Carlin...so much goodness... There's a reason Glen Campbell was so sought after as a studio player before he broke out....he played lead guitar on "Good Vibrations" with the Beach Boys for example.
What is amazing is, back then, people were actually musically talented and had to consistently perform honestly, without having to rely on the click tracks and stuff. We still have actual musicians nowadays (Lady Gaga, for instance), but back before digitized music, you had to rely on your musicianship, and not on “fix it later.” You had to be a top-level performer. Not lazy about it. You had to actually know what you were doing.
I always enjoy your insightful observations. It adds to my original experience of oldies like this one. I probably watched this clip live when I was a teen. Miss these guys so much. I miss riding in my orange Pinto (yeah, I had one before they lit up) with the radio on, windows down, volume up, musical favorites blaring and a thumbs up from the car next to me at the light. The diversity of music gave me a wide range of favorites. Loved David Gates and Bread, the Carpenters, the Temps, Tommy James, Gladys Knight and the Pips, the Stones, Guess Who, the Who, and on and on. Never bored and always eager for the next masterpiece! And believe me, we knew who the legends were while they were creating their stories. The 60s and 70s music set the bar for soothing the hurt and stirring the soul. Might go listen to some Chicago and Joe Cocker. Both bring back such fond memories of those turbulent years.
We were so musically spoiled back in the 70's. This is a perfect example of why. 💙💙
We really were.
Amen ❤
Yes, I was just thinking the same thing.
Are you forgetting Disco lived in the '70s?
So? Love it or hate it disco was music. Its existence does not take away from other genres.
We used to take for granted shows like this. We were spoiled. Shows like this were on every week. The talent that was on Smothers Brothers, Sonny n Cher, Hee Haw, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Bandstand, Soul Train... I could go on and on. I miss those days.
I can only laugh at how much for granted I took all those gigantic talents appearing on all those network and syndicated TV shows. I was not unappreciative, but rather, grossly underappreciative. I see now how we were all so fortunate to have been around in that TV era, where so much weekly talent on display it was easy to be dismissive.
Additionally, we had such access to live performances, as well as those televised.
@@BrownEyedGirl1367 and one could afford those shows, too.
Phil here! How come it's always "WE"? I never took anything Fer granted. I was into music Blues, R/B, Country, Rock, and I still am at 63 yo. Every facet of music I love. You all took it for granted without understanding it. I paid close attention and studied every department of it.
N E W L I T E 🕊 MUSIC
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@@phillipshosie9233 what I mean is that there were tons of great shows. As I grew up I had nothing to compare it to. I just thought that's the way it was. Sorry to include you in my nostalgia.
The experts say that Glen Campbell had perfect singing pitch throughout his entire life…even when he was performing during those last very difficult Alzheimer’s years. That’s amazing. 👏
GC was such a badass! My uncle was his bass player from 67-76.
I was blessed to see Glen Cambell last Grammy's performance live. What a legend.
@@bigjohnson7415I'm sure he has some great stories.
@@BloodySoup74 Yes, he did. Sadly he passed in 2019.
@@bigjohnson7415 Oh sorry to hear that.
What they’re NOT doing is thinking, “How am I sounding?” Or “They’ll take care of it in the mix”. What they are doing is LISTENING to each other... in service of the song... in service of the performance.
I was going to say " this is how it works when you listen to the person you're accompanying...but you said it way better 😊
A great observation and insight.
Perfectly put. So refreshing to see this performance. Aloha!
Two true vocalists.
100% correct. We have lost so much in today's music. God bless the greatest decade in modern music, the stunning and magical 70s.
I really miss shows like Glen Campbell’s back then. He hosted so many great musicians. It was like a concert every week right in our living room. These guys are great together. ❤
In 1976, I took a course in entertainment law at USC. David Gates was our guest speaker one evening. He shared his experiences as a performer and songwriter, and then he took questions. He was really intelligent and well-spoken, and he came across as a genuinely down-to-earth person with his ego well under control. After the class, he hung around and talked with us. I was already a fan of his music, but I really respected him after that class.
nor should great talent rock their ego: it's not 'theirs' anyway, it's on loan, or given, they didn't 'work it up'. . .that kind shows out as forced and there's a lot of that around
Humility is such a great trait in a person.
Super cool. Thanks for sharing that. Aloha!
I used to play Bread tunes just a couple and took months to learn how to position ones fingers on the fret Board just to learn a couple of songs versus a song one can pick up in 10 mins. Gates was a genius chord man.
1970s gave us so many skilled and legendary artists. This level of quality is missing today. .
“Make It With You” was David Gate’s breakthrough #1 hit. Soon after it hit the charts, he was back home in small town Kansas to see his mom. Proud of her son, she ambushed him with a promise to appear at her local ladies garden club. Of course, none of the women that age followed Top 40 radio, and arrangements played out with a quick verbal, same as how we all half make up our own lyrics while singing to the radio. David - and his mother - were horrified when the ladies garden club president made the introduction, “Today, we welcome Mrs. Gates’ son David who will sing his #1 National Hit, “Naked With You.”
Woo hahaha 😂🎉
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Great story! ♥️
Priceless! Thank you for sharing this story. God bless you.
This is HILARIOUS!!!😂😂😂😂😂
When singers adjust their singing to make the song sound even better and not turn into a singing competition. It's a beautiful thing!
Absolutely agree
Was it Whitney Houston who started the unfortunate warbling trend?
@@mrbaker7443 Since you don't seem to know who....let's set some sort of baseline....Whitney was the consummate singer, a singers singer, in spite of her Barbie Doll good looks. For a "gospel" girl, she was fairly restrained, as far as avoiding too many runs. What do you mean by warbling? You really don't know much about singing if you say Houston was anything but pristine. (Maybe you've confused her with someone else?) Watch that National Anthem she pulled off on National TV, prior to some sort of important football game. None better than that.
@@mrbaker7443Mariah.
@@mrbaker7443yes!
Beautiful.
Just two amazing musicians singing great songs. Quality.
No crazy costumes, no jumping around, no auto tune or recorded backing tracks. Just pure talent. They’re enjoying playing together.
No auto tune just pure talent..... all boxes ticked.
Glen Campbell having started out as a session player made him such a versatile and adaptive performer. Plus, his down-home humble persona made him a perfect host of his variety show.
He was an accomplished musician before being a session player. Usually session players must have proven and honed skills. There are pre-wrecking crew videos availabe with Glen Campbell.
David was also a studio musician and had done session work for Glen.
and I have learned that he was a quick learner even though he didn't read music
I graduated from college in 1975, and these two guys were among my favorites. But TV’s and schedules didn’t always let me catch all of these shows. Nice to see so many videos turn up! I did see Bread in 1972, and Glen much later, live. Fantastic musicians.
and Glen was also a Beach Boy for a short time🎤🎼🎧
David Gates and Glen Campbell are musical treasures. So much good music.
Bravo! When music was good music. It saddens me that today’s music is no longer the quality of the past. 😢
Sheeran and Adele don't quite cut the similar mustard its fair to say ?
Grew up on this stuff, but it was of its day, Ed Sheeran and Adele are the best there is now, its as good as it gets now...but maybe its not as good.@@earlgrey691
Taylor swift ? No?
The present age was never a golden age.
Yeah, with the advent of electonica talent and skill has taken a back seat 😢. Heck maybe even left on the side of the road for dead.
I love what you do with the analysis, Fil, but I want you know how rare is it to find a young person like yourself who has such appreciation for older artists and their skills. You are much appreciated.
So very true.
I second that
Yes!
True
David and his songs still choke me up even after all these years. He’s a gem.
And very much a hidden gem in the bigger picture of it all ? Possibly viewed as a tad....'vanilla' maybe when rocks fellow travellers descended into the deeper troughs of narcotics abuse arround those times ?.We Bread heads know different.
Totally agree
@@FilkusNMyep! I was crazy about his voice, just wished he had made more songs and stayed in the business longer.. anybody know what ever became of him.. I think they had bad management he should had been in the industry longer with that voice .. 🎤🎼🎹🎼🎸💞😢
@@earlgrey691 One of the gems of Bread as a group though was lesser known Jimmy Griffin who was an amazing singer/songwriter/guitarist. Gates had more hits but some of my favorite Bread songs were penned and sung by Griffin. He was Glen Campbell level of talent.
@@arizonastrummer Didn't know that.I always had DG down as the principal writer ? Jimmy sure had the swarthy looks and presence in spades.
Lovely analysis, FIL.
I feel fortunate to have been a teenager in 1975, when stellar musicianship and vocal ability were everywhere and iconic songs were being made.
The delight in each other's artistry is evident here, with Glenn and David trading off lines effortlessly.
Wonderful time!
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I was in high school then, too. It was an amazing time for music. 🎶
I was 17 at the time and looking back we were so spoiled with choice. Great time to be a teen.
Glen was an all around great entertainer, and his talent wasn't contained to one style.
Week after week on his Goodtime Hour he would sing along with his musical guest....when he did, he had no ego, he would accompany them to make the guest shine, and the music was fantastic!
He could harmonize with anyone.
The year I graduated highschool, my father died and my Mom moved us from the only home I ever knew. It was tumultuous, the incredible music of the era really helped me through it all.
It was a great musical time.
Me too, very hard family life but amazing music!
I understand lost two of my older brothers after my parents died and I had to leave the only place that was ever home I have love and a roof over my head but I miss my old home town
Same year I graduated too. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Glen Campbell and Bread dominated the airwaves back then. So much so that I took them for granted. Looking back, it's incredible how many fond memories are brought to mind when I hear their songs - that were in my mind or on my lips as I strolled down the road or through fields or woods.
Ridiculous level of talent and stage presence. That ending when they sing harmony in sync without a guiding tempo is very impressive.
Hello Fil, I was still in highschool in 75 & the music of that era was incredible!!! Both David Gates & Glen Campbell were at the top of their game!!! Thanks for bringing back some great memories!!! 👍👍🙂
love how when you see and hear something you love your whole face lights up that is how music should make people feel
older music lover- I love watching his face also. I love the smile!
As a musician for 40 years, they are so damn humbling.
Love your smile while you are doing these analysis videos Fil!
This was wonderful 1975 fell in love ….
Still in love today ….. ♥️
I'd never heard these two together. Their voices are good with each other. Beautiful songs
No egos there just respect for each others talent their melodies are sublime just beautiful.
Listening to David Gates and Glen Campbell sing together, takes me back to the years when songs like this made you feel good and brings back good memories. David and Glen were some of the best singers/musicians around, and their voices blended beautifully together. It's analysis's like this that brings people to your channel and thats why it continues to grow. Congrats on getting 337k subs! You're the best! 🙂❤️
I couldn’t agree more! Fil is amazing! 😍
Man, he deserves it big time. I know of no other channel that one’s close.
This performance does exactly what it should do. It touches my heart and takes me back to a time when so much was new. These guys knew what they were doing. Thank you so much for this amazing analysis Fil.
No one has ever had as smooth a voice as David Gates.
Probably got the closest competition going in this video
I don't know, but Andy Williams might be in there in the smooth category.. along with Tony Bennett, and Bing Crosby. Obviously, these 3 have lower natural voices.. but when smooth is mentioned, these were blessed with it.
James Taylor was pretty smooth also.
Dean Martin was probably the smoothest of them all. Effortless. Very good but not necessarily the greatest singer or my favorite, but probably the smoothest.
Gordon Lightfoot's delivery was smooth without being sugary.
Fil, no one comes close to you when it comes to reaction or analysis videos. Your knowledge, talent and sincerity are unmatched. You make it about the subject matter. Unlike so many others who 1. Don't have a clue and 2. Are all about mugging for the camera, and are not as "Charismatic" as they think they are.
Such a great spot on comment -- or as Fil would say -- bang on.
Fil smile of joy and innocence, pure soul, if infectious medicine. I'm going to screen shot his smile, print it and put it on my wall for when I'm feeling like I'm on the dark side of the moon. He is a Sunshine Summer man. Rock on Fil!
Yep, it's the love of the music showing on his face. Fil is infectious in all the best ways.
David Gates ... Bread ... in 1974 I was married in Sydney and the honeymoon/trip was. asia. and then catching the trans siberian railway back to London Via. Moscow. while in Hong Kong we bought a cassette player. and some cassettes .. one was. Bread and do to restrictions in Siberia. and Russia there was no news at all So we listened to. David all the way through Siberia and Russia on. the train... what a trip. I still. remember the Ship The Baikal from Yokohama to Nakhodka and the. cities. we stopped. at ..April. 1974.we got. the. cassette and player nicked. out of the hotel. in Warsaw poland..
Everything peaked in the 70’s musically. You had to be good back then.
How right you are. Excellent analysis. Aside from being so talented, Glen was incredibly multi-faceted. He could sing pop, country and folk songs so convincingly and was one of the great guitarists of his era..
As far as I am concerned, I grew up in the greatest music era ever. I graduated high school in 1980. Bu 1990, I was pretty much done with commercial radio of any genre. God, I miss the 70's!
Me too, my musical taste stopped at the 90s.
Class of ‘80 rocks!!
You missed the best of the 1960s in real time, but I agree, by 1990 everything had changed for the worse in commercial music. My favorite years are 1964-1974. Long before MTV ruled and made music too much about looks and presentation.
@mintonmiller yep, spot on regarding the eras!
@@justintime42000 interesting enough, what the mid 60s through the mid 70s was to rock music, the mid 70s through the mid 80s was to country music, which is what I mostly followed. Country even had its own version of Woodstock. It was called The Dripping Springs Reunion, which was the start of Willie Nelson's Fourth of July concerts.
I wish the recording industry would forget about pitch correction, punch-in, sampling, and MIDI, and get back to analog recordings without digital enhancements.
all this digital crap hasd stripped music of it's humanity and soul.
Their voices are heavenly . Glen Campbell was one of the most multi talented performers ever ! Thank you for this .
Two artists that few can match. No pitch correction and no auto harmony! Two of my favorites.
Glenn Campbell seems to be looking at David Gates with a whole lot of admiration
I used to listen to Bread and Glen Campbell in the 1970’s, wonderful time.
What a treat to hear David and Glen sing and play together. Both voices are perfectly controlled to convey this beautiful medley. You found the right words for David's gentle sound, "David's voice floats into you ears". They certainly could have been mistaken for a band that had been playing together for years, as you pointed out. Maybe someday we'll get back to music like this. Thanks for analyzing and showing the graph for this performance.
When they were real musicians and entertainers that didn't need autotuners to sound amazing.
I don't know if we'll ever get back there. Rap ruined music.
I wish they sang more songs together. Great blending of voices from two musical geniuses.
David Gates was a very special talent as a songwriter and singer and Glen Campbell was one of the best guitarists of his era ( a member of the famed Wrecking Crew). Bread is a largely forgotten group but they were very popular for years, a band whose members had been among the best session players of that time. They are known for the quiet ballads but they could rock too. Listen to Guitar Man and Freedom, for example. Sadly, they will never get the recognition they deserved but fans of the group will always remember them fondly.
David Gates and Bread did not in later years get the recognition they deserved but just about every song they wrote and released was a hit at the time. One after another. So it is clear that their lyrics and music was so pure and true that everyone resonated with these songs. And looking back at them now, it is undeniable that these two singers/writers were very special.
I’m glad I grew up in the 70’s , best music ever!
Love Bread. Their music was part of my childhood. I would put in their 8 track to fall asleep. 🤘🏻😀
Two great artists I grew up with. I am a big fan of David Gates from "Bread". They had so many great hits. I have not seen this duet before, but their voices blend really well.
Two wonderful voices together! I love the fact that Glen was a major player in the "Wrecking Crew" who made so many hits for so many people!
I miss good music! Just beautiful..
Professional singers/instrumentalists are always a joyful listening experience. These two had it all. Great analysis. Thank you for this.
Loved listening to Bread. Glen Campbell was one of my favorites, too. We had great music in the ‘70s.
I have watched this performance by David Gates and Glen Campbell multiple times glad that you got around to your analysis of this performance. what a way to start the New Years off having two well-known artist that blend their vocals and guitar strumming together. thanks Fil.
As soon as he started to strum, I said YES! Perfectly matched voices harmonizing perfectly & the arrangement of the medley is perfect too.
This brings such joy to my soul. I wonder if we will ever return to this. I really miss it.
This brought tears to my eyes. I graduated HS in 1975 and the music was AMAZING back then. Another gifted artist was John Denver. Of course there were many other talented artists as well. Thanks for your analysis.
Wow! Big fan of both of these amazing performers but never seen/heard this footage. You really nail this...why Davids voice is so hard to emulate, that falsetto/head voice is really difficult for many vocalists, his is so flawless. Same with Glen, he really understands mic perception as you say, backs off just right and comes in when needed, its incredible really how well he is working the mic! Thanks for spotlighting and analyzing such quality performances such as these.
Was a kid, but my older brothers exposed me to some great music. Also remember one had a 69 Super Bee and the other had a Road Runner. They lived in some great times. I was their age in the mid 80’s cars weren’t the same and we had the invasion of Boy George and the like.
Thank God for older brothers!
I make no apologies when I claim the 1970s saw the perfect intersection of technology and creativity. Recording tech reached maturity with stereo, multitracks, headroom, fidelity, synths, and other production techniques. However, you still had actually play the instruments and sing in order to create a performance. The skill needed on both sides of the production process was a barrier to entry that kept all but the most talented people out of the industry. Digital killed everything. Anyway, great video!
I LOVE that you genuinely enjoy this and it’s obvious.
Such sweet harmonizing and a flawless performance.
Damn, I'm 62 and remember all of this. Incredible songs, voices, and overall ability. Glen was a brilliant Guitarist too, in and out of the studio. Beautiful songs Man.
Nobody is trying to outdo the other one. Just the joyous blending of two great vocal talents. Where has all the talent gone, long time passing (apologies to PP&M). ❤
I've listened to these two 50-60 years. On the second song, Glen is in his normal lead voice while David is also singing his normal lead vocal on the original recording. They just naturally blend perfectly.
@TheWingsofPegasus The joy you show is contagious!!! Thank You
Just wow !! They sound so good together. Glen Campbell's name turns up so often in music and live TV around this time and yet I feel he is so underrated. A great musician and singer.
Underrated? He was a super star in the late 60s to early 80s
@@clydekimsey7503 you cannot pull up an older video on TH-cam without seeing at least one “underrated “ comment. They were superstar millionaires, but yet somehow underrated.
HI FIL! You are such a very bright spot in my life! Presenting artists that I grew up with... in real time. You're younger and from the UK so I have no idea what music you were turned on to over there as you were growing up. The fact that you choose to showcase these artists and step by step (and with just the right amount of steps, I might add!) show us how talented they truly are...well, it just warms my heart. I can see and feel your joy and enthusiasm. A joy and enthusiasm that I personally hold as well. Thank you for making feel that I'm not crazy! Most people have a passion for SOMETHING. Unfortunately, I'm surrounded by people who, for music, is just another song.
❤ Carrie... "ROCK!"😊
I loved David Gates music back in the 70s ..timeless classics. Just brilliant
I miss that incredible time. I feel incredibly blessed to have been there.. if you were there you know, if you weren't, you can't possibly imagine .
Another similar performance is Jerry Reed and Glen Campbell doing Guitar Man from the Elvis movie Clambake. They're both excellent guitar players and they work so well together just off the cuff it really shows off their talent. It's on TH-cam.
"Guitar Man" was a Jerry Reed original. He played guitar on the Elvis version, because they couldn't find another guitar player to get the same sound.
Jerry Reed never got the credit as a guitar player that he deserved.
@@bigjohnson7415 oh, absolutely!
I once saw a survey for the best country guitar pickers (10-15 years ago?), and not only did they leave off Jerry Reed, they ignored Sonny James, and Dolly Parton. I nearly had a stroke. Dolly picks a mean banjo, too.
@@pstanton2445 I hope they got Roy Clark on the list! Talk about a BADASS!👍👍👍
@@bigjohnson7415 yes, and Chet Akins, too. I don't remember every one on the list, just how shocked I was for those 3 not to be included.
HNY 2024 my fellow minstrial of lyrics an songs! Love BREAD an The late Great GLEN
Because I was never a country music fan at all, I never really appreciated what an absolute pro and all around talent Glen Campbell was before watching your analyses Fil. Thanks for opening my eyes/ears to that. Well done on those high notes too!
Just about the best guitarist in Nashville in the day--and that's saying something.
Blew my mind that Eddie Van Halen, through Alice Cooper, sought out Glen Campbell for help on guitar (it was not shared what specific help was wanted, Alice Cooper tells the story). Of course, when you see Glen play guitar, anyone would step in that line...
Except Glen wasn't really a country singer - more country pop. He was consistently on the Top 40 charts.
Love David Gates! Never seen this. Thanks for the memory! Glen Campbell covers the harmony to a T!
Glen was my very first concert at the old Hilton in Las Vegas. It was a dinner show. There were 4 entrées to choose from. I had the capon. I was in 3rd grade.
Glen and David were complementary performers. They did it because they loved the music and the feelings the music evoked in their audience and fans. It meant something to them and we could see ourselves in the story of the lyrics. That is why their music is so timeless. Well done Fil. I really like the fact younger artists like you appreciate the absolute talent and dedication that artists like Glen and David brought to the music world.
massive respect and honor to the old school musicians... in 2024 it looks and feels like deep magic, especially when compared to what passes as music/performance today... but this is just what master musicians and sound tech people did in those days. problem solving to create wonderful presentations of the art and craft of music within the limitations of available technology was their job, and all the algorithms in the universe will never allow contemporary performers to surpass them.
glad to have been born in 1952!
My thoughts exactly, and i was born in 1950. The best music will always be found in the past. We were blessed !
Both David and GLEN are so confident, understanding and respectful of their individual musical talents that they synergistically harmonize through musical cooperation rather than competition. True measures of rare and natural talent.
I really appreciate the energy and emotion you bring to these videos. I grew up in the 70's -80's. I remember listening to Glenn Campbell every week. I liked his music, but never took the time to truly appreciate his talent. Your videos are appreciated more than you know. Thank you.
Thanks for once again for turning on the way back machine and helping us better understand the genius and intricacies of the music we love. You’re the best!
My two favorite people and musicians. G-d bless them for giving us the most beautiful music.
oh my. the likes of Cowell and AI let alone auto blah blaa... I'm glad I'm 57 years old because I was brought up with love and music, lots of music xx
Happy, smiley, memories... gotta Love the Artists.
Hi Fil,
These guys are both equally talented on their own, but together are phenomenal! This performance is such a beautiful arrangement of songs masterfully played and sung by David and Glen. I do so miss these variety type shows where one musician would host and be joined by other musical artists. Their matching of vocal harmonies were outstanding. You did a great job on this analysis and demonstrating their vocal abilities. One not out doing the other, but just singing and playing for the sake of good music. Thank you for doing this video Fil, so many good things to take away from this performance! You are Amazing.. Debbie☮️
Love your channel. You are my favorite music channel. You are spot on. Glenn Campbell unbelievable talent
Such great music back then, and catching it on TV was a real treat at the time because you only heard it on the radio and record player. I feel so lucky to have grown up with a mom and dad that loved music like mine did with their huge record collection. Including a lot of Glen Campbell. I was probably not even 5 when Make it with You was a hit, but I remember it on the radio.
I am very appreciative of your channel and analyses of these great musicians from another time. Brings back great memories.
Fil, what a wonderful analysis this is! David Gates and Glenn Campbell are performing together ! They blend their voices so well. This just sounds heavily, and you have explained exactly why it is so lovely to listen to ! Thank you for educating us and pointing out the details of each of their voices ! ❤
Thank you, as always, Fil. Analysis can kill the beauty of what’s being analyzed. Yours enhances it. I am so grateful.
Very True! Analysis tends to break things down to their lowest constituent qualities, but Fil uses it to examine why and how the music goes *beyond* the “perfect” to reach our emotional/supra-rational selves. Very zen.
What I took away from this episode was the level of respect each artist had for the other. Thank you.
What a treat !! Thank you Fil for sharing.
Saw this one live. Pure awesomeness.
I don’t have the words of how beautiful that was
Such a great year. Put me in a time machine ~ waterbed and all ~
I am near 70 yo now and I was blessed to have lived through those times. And I adore your smile.
These Songs Seemed Corny to my Teen Ages Self ,but These days I can See how Great the Pop tunes of the 70's were . David wrote some amazing Tunes and sang so well and Glen...was just incredible !!
We were young diehard rock snobs without a clue. Now in our 60’s, we’re much wiser.
❤️These we’re the best times of my life…..I didn’t know it then and now, I wish I could just go back and stay there forever! 🙏🔥❤️
Moving on, looking forward, change is good…..I cry BS!! They lied to us!!!❤️🙏🔥
I’m tired of playing in this “movie” now. The music was pure heaven and will live on in my dreams forever!❤
Campbell worked in the studio with The Beach Boys when they recorded Pet Sounds and was a widely sought out studio session guitarist and backing vocalist by SO many artists across multiple genres.
Not surprising at all he was able to play 2nd here and have perfectly timed and tuned fills.
One of the more talented musicians ever. Wildly underrated here in the States.
I miss the time of variety shows that often featured the star plus someone else.
Comedy (Carol Burnett, for example) and Glen Campbell, John Hartman, Sonny and Cher, Hallmark Summer replacement show, where I first saw George Carlin...so much goodness...
There's a reason Glen Campbell was so sought after as a studio player before he broke out....he played lead guitar on "Good Vibrations" with the Beach Boys for example.
The 1970s had incredible music. I'm glad I was around for it. Thanks for sharing this analysis video. Hope you have a great 2023. Cheers, Fil! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️
What is amazing is, back then, people were actually musically talented and had to consistently perform honestly, without having to rely on the click tracks and stuff. We still have actual musicians nowadays (Lady Gaga, for instance), but back before digitized music, you had to rely on your musicianship, and not on “fix it later.” You had to be a top-level performer. Not lazy about it. You had to actually know what you were doing.
My very 1st concert 🎶 I EVER saw was David Gates with Bread 🍞 1975!!!! I was only 16 y/o🥹
I always enjoy your insightful observations. It adds to my original experience of oldies like this one. I probably watched this clip live when I was a teen. Miss these guys so much. I miss riding in my orange Pinto (yeah, I had one before they lit up) with the radio on, windows down, volume up, musical favorites blaring and a thumbs up from the car next to me at the light. The diversity of music gave me a wide range of favorites. Loved David Gates and Bread, the Carpenters, the Temps, Tommy James, Gladys Knight and the Pips, the Stones, Guess Who, the Who, and on and on. Never bored and always eager for the next masterpiece! And believe me, we knew who the legends were while they were creating their stories. The 60s and 70s music set the bar for soothing the hurt and stirring the soul. Might go listen to some Chicago and Joe Cocker. Both bring back such fond memories of those turbulent years.