Triangle man skip Martin came to Michigan about 8 years ago. He played all the hits incredibly. He’s an amazing trumpet player too. All these guys are awesome and talented
Just a guy on YT Halo ODST OST alone is in my top 10 albums. I fall asleep to it everynight. that smooth Jazz feel it has. Soothing! This jam is something amazing!!
Indeed. Kool is the face of the group, and Khalis was the musical genius behind the group's success. But DT was the engine that made it all tie together. Rest in the Higher Plane DT....
I met them in Charles DeGaulle Airport in Paris in 1983. He asked me to come back to New York with him but I was on my way to Cairo! Those were the days my friend we thought they'd never end. I've got a couple of pics though.
My favorite part starts at the 6:55 mark. That joker on those keyboards totally lost his mind. Playing under the keyboards then almost turned it over and didn't miss a key doing it....
I've seen many shitty triangle players. in many orchestras, the talented one play the drum set, second one on bongos, the shitty one on triangle and shaker. triangle is the soul of soul music, you put a shitty drummer on triangle, then you got shitty triangle.
I believe anyone who grew up in the late 50s, 60s, and 70s was blessed to experience extraordinary growth pains and pleasures of change in the US and the world. The 80s and 90s tried to hold on but we can clearly see how creativity, love for what, and who you feel is your own. The music, art, love, and respect are taking a downturn. Many of us had hope for progress and a better world just over the horizon. These days when we see another brother or sister who shared those years with us, we nod, say something accepting, and acknowledging with respect. I often feel sorry for these newer generations. They just don't know!
Hey im 16 and french of algerian origins(to proud to be african to not say it 🤣🤣😁🇩🇿) , my dad is on that old soul shit since ever so i grew up listening Marvin Gaye, Earth wind and Fire, Billy Paul, Kool&the gang etc, and i’m glad to have been educated with all these Song, like real music, nowadays they listening to sounds not music juste sounds and if you make some off my generation listen to all of this back 1 year ago(before that came back with the tiktoks) 98% would have say that is shit so….
By the way, Summer madness is the reason I never have Winter sadness!!!!!! some of the sickest musicians l have ever heard !!!!!!!!!! I'm 64 years young & music like this is why I'll stay young!!!!!! in mind if not body!!!!!!!!! the 70's was my hey day & what a heyday l had!!!!!!!!! & I'm lucky to have magical music like this to have savored!!!!! STAY READY. & U NEVER HAVE TO GET READY !!!!!!!! word's to live by. Peace & luv.
I first heard this song back in the early 70's chillin with my Grandfather washing his Grand Prix in the Driveway. I was 11 yrs old. I miss those days... Blessed to grow up in that time of GREAT music and artist. 70's soul is unmatched
@Dangerm0usse I am now a 62 year old white make. I was brought up with this music outside of Philly. I know nothing but this music. Actually, I blow some dudes minds with what a white boy knows his music...it's kinda funny. Just wanted to tell you that I have hooked back up with my old girlfriend. I was always mad at myself for not pursuing her. Anyway, her husband died of Luekemia, and I am divorced.....watch out. I used to listen to WDAS when I was in high school. Peace be to all....
I have the same music ‘impressions’ with my Dad. 55 Chevy wagon, front door open Motorola cabinet blasting out to the driveway. Memories I hope kids today have a chance to expo.
It is 5 a.m. in Moscow (May, 25 - 2018). The sun is up! The day will be warm and sunny. And I am listening to this fantastic, warm and delicate track, enjoying the sun, life and that I am alive - to see and understand the beauty of the world! Love each other, people!
One of my top 5 favorite songs in life. After all these years, it's still good. The groove is just undeniable and plays in my head all the time. Reminds me of getting ready to leave my grandparent's picnic on Sunday afternoon.
I'd like to hear the bass.Beat on my chest and hear the synthesizer.And here are the classical music that has been here and gone.Cause everybody wanna listen to the baby.But now these records are making their way back on the scene.God bless, enjoy these records.They will teach you life's lessons🎉😂
Sounds better each time. I am a keyboardist and have worked over a year to put all parts in a single keyboard presentation. Lot of stuff going on and of course great keyboards solo by Rusty Hamilton. He and Larry Dunn with the original Earth Wind and Fire are at the top of my list.
Incredible. I'm not at all familiar with this band and I'm glad I discovered this song on GTA Vice City. This live rendition is one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen!
Wow...being a child of the 70s I already love this song, but this rendition is AMAZING...brother on the guitar sounded like Wes Montgomery. Also, I always knew this song was funky, but I never really caught hold of the psychedelic vibe until now.
The best r&b, soul, funk, jazz, instrumental, pop band to me ever. I had the pleasure of meeting Robert Bell, it was a nice experience for me. Summer Madness perfectly reflects its title. Love this song, it evens sounds good performed live.
No recording devices allowed! Back in the day, We saw Kool and the Gang so many times! They use to play Symphony Hall in Newark NJ, like they owned the joint! The Horns would come out on the stage dancing and playing at the same time! They had on these multi colored outfits that were full length! They used “Sunn” equipment, amps and PA! They played a version of “Stop Look Listen” and the keyboard man “Ricky West” took a solo and at the end of the solo he stood up and walked away from his Fender Rhodes and synth … but the keys kept playing! I said “oh shoot”! ….I wasn’t allowed to curse back then….not even now! I said how do they do that! This was back when I was in the 9th grade (1971) and tech wasn’t nearly what it is today! We, my brother, Bobby Wise and I paid $5 apiece for the concert. We were up in the balcony but trust me, there isn’t a bad seat in the house at Symphony Hall Newark NJ! Black Ivory and Everyday People were on the bill as well! They all were great, and Kool and the Gang were 9 years away from adding JT! ( he probably was a youngster himself at that point) . (I haven’t even mentioned seeing them at the Terrace Ballroom!) They had their protégées The KG’s on that gig! (Everybody’s uptight trying to get their money right, food prices sky high people don’t wanna buy, people striking everywhere trying to get an equal share, everybody’s uptight trying to get their money right)! I wish I’d had a tape recorder to record the gig! I saw them there again with Graham Central Station and Blue Magic! The saxophone player did a circular breathing thing where he held a note so long that it seemed impossible, but it can be accomplished through learning that breathing technique! A 440 is what he said! What a great show! Blue Magic - Welcome to the club, now you see how sad it feels to be - and Graham - Can ya handle it?! I wish I’d had a tape recorder! I saw different artists at the PNC Arts Center and they must’ve had recording devices there because on the way out they were offering DVD’s of the concert that I had just seen! The Concert was Tina Turner if I’m not mistaken, or it could have been James Taylor! Nut bush Tenn - 25 was the speed limit, motorcycle not allowed in it - and of course - It use to be her town, it use to be her town too. What an amazing world we live in, where in the time it takes you to walk out of a concert, you can purchase a DVD of that concert! Technology is upon us and it is just getting more and more advanced with every passing moment! I talked to one gentleman who even spoke of the possibility of connecting a port to a human being and being able to see everything that was on someone’s mind! Wow! Imagine that in a court of law. You ask a defendant a question and immediately the person has to think of what you asked - sort of like asking not to think of pink elephants - a little too much info would tend too suggest a little too much involvement! I assume guilt or innocence would be a lot easier to establish! Well isn’t every living thing a recording device? A bird, a dog or a fish? Think of it, a dog remembers where his bowl is. A bird remembers where the nest was built! They record and remember things too! Hey, what if there was a way to connect a port to these animals? The person in the woods, all alone, wouldn’t be so alone any more. He’d have an eye witness to what occurred in the woods. The bird, the bear, the deer even! The eternal questions could finally be answered - “Does a bear s**t in the woods” ? - “If a tree falls in the woods and there is no one there, does it make a sound”? You’d simply round up a few animals from that region, hook up the USB port and download! Hey, just wait till Forensic Science catches up with this! Think of it, so many questions answered! I sometimes, being the insomniac that I am, travel down memory lane just for the fun of it…or maybe because of my religious beliefs I am keeping the old memory banks in shape for when I stand before the Almighty! I wouldn’t want to waste His time hymming and hawing! My objective would be to get through those pearly gates! The Lord works in mysterious ways! A little birdie told me that! I’ll be here all week! Youngblood
Hands down,for me this is in my top ten favorite instrumentals in my playlist. I enjoy every version of this song, but most especially this rendition,because of the arrangement,plus every musician here,brings 100% + of their talent, and their love of music.There’s nothing like old school smooth music,especially when played live. I enjoyed every second of it as I listen to it over and over again.Also thanks to the camera guys for spotlighting each talented performer and the band as a whole.
The horns on the intro done it for me!! Then,the way the band changed it up and flowed right into summer madness. Look at all those instruments being played. Live music is where its at. I like how bands put the spotlight on every solo musician.Real music dont die!!Gotta RESPECT and APPRECIATE REAL MUSIC!!!!! Parts of this song has been sampled in soooooooo many song from artist such as Ice Cube, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Again REAL MUSIC DONT DIE!!!!!!!! MUCH LOVE TO THE OLD SCHOOL!!!! 70s baby right here....... One love to the ones who respect the ESSENCE of music!!!!
This song blew my 12 year old mind when it originally came out. Had not heard anything like it before. I’ve seen them three times in concert and they kicked ass every time! RIP to the members who are no longer here.
That`s a bunch of talented musicians! I`ve listened to various versions of this song but this one (live) and official album release (the recent one) are the best. Practically they improved the original version of 1976 which is not that great but had the merit of discovering this great song. Even if Rusty Hamilton is awsome at keyboards I still prefer Charles Smith at his electric guitar.
I am always a fan of Kool and the Gang. I love this song Summer Madness song. It is the best performance and version of the song so far. I was going through lots of stress recently and this song relaxed me. Keyboard player is fantastic and this version of song is a mind blower.
+Kalim Manigault (iGrungeisntdead10) no way. you're just being racist. look at zillions of other jazz songs in the last 20+ years and you'll see this IS jazz.. R&B my ass... This makes R&B look like the cats in heat mating calls that R&B is... If anything, there's a hint of FUNK in this..
+ThisIsMegaSilly I do not understand why you are saying that he is racist... Whats's your point? You're obviously right, but what has racism to do in any of this?
Soul definitely has a lot of parallels to jazz with the use of strings and horns and overall laid back feel. The only difference really is Soul uses a more palatable time signature while Jazz goes from one to the other.
@@mackenzie1022 samw , it matched scene so good , for me it was about still have joy & courage event when it almost imposible for you , times are ruff and too much sadness around you
I always loved the intro. Hearing it three times was like a birthday present. This song is one of if not thee greatest jazz innovation in history. There was nothing even close before or after it. On this version, someone lost sight of the Kool aspect. The original players were so cool, they wore shades and never smiled or sweated. The whole vibe was the definition of Kool.
Brush with greatness. I met "Kool"! He was standing in front of a theatre ( I think it was Elizabeth Ave) in a white suit early in their recording career. He said when asked "I am Kool"! Funky George was sitting just inside the theatre in Newark NJ on a counter. I asked him if he was going to school? His reply, "no, the band is a full time thing"! The show was great, They used Sunn equipment back then. At the end of one of the songs in the show George broke a stick, grabbed another stick and continued to end the song! I was totally impressed! This all was way before Celebration was even thought of. We, "Spontaneous Generation" use to emulate them and our trumpet player "Fred Curry" was the nephew of "Cladys Smith"! Keep up the good work and keep on keeping on! R. Youngblood
It was a treat to see this video, so I can only imagine how it was for the peoples that was there to witness this live. One of the greatest band that pave the way.
Give it up for homie on the triangle
🤣🤣
Triangle man skip Martin came to Michigan about 8 years ago. He played all the hits incredibly. He’s an amazing trumpet player too. All these guys are awesome and talented
That guys triangle game is on point.........respect
damn this slaps live too
😭💀💯
one of the greatest instrumentals ever done in the history of music.
@Greatbig Swinging8-D naaahh broo this improv is dope af
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Not one of the greatest..its the greatest bro !
The greatest😃
Period!
This version makes me cry. this is real music. this is soul. this is love. this is it. This is music at its best.... wow.
Damn straight Fam.
Good music like this gets me everytime too.
I can recommend the halo 3 odst soundtrack, that stuff is wonderful.
Just a guy on YT Halo ODST OST alone is in my top 10 albums. I fall asleep to it everynight. that smooth Jazz feel it has. Soothing! This jam is something amazing!!
+Ilvin Lopez ME TOO!
Christian Robinson cheers!
That keyboard solo is simultaneously one of the most impressive and comically extra things I've ever seen 😭😭😭
Bro has me dying every time I watch the solo 😭
Read this comment before I saw it and it didn't disappoint one bit
yes extra plus
Best believe!
I accidentally paused the video @8:47 🤣
RIP Dennis Thomas. The co-founder of the group. In the full yellow/gold with the saxophone for the people who don’t know.
Indeed.
Kool is the face of the group, and Khalis was the musical genius behind the group's success. But DT was the engine that made it all tie together. Rest in the Higher Plane DT....
I met them in Charles DeGaulle Airport in Paris in 1983. He asked me to come back to New York with him but I was on my way to Cairo! Those were the days my friend we thought they'd never end. I've got a couple of pics though.
@@owiz9212 A ton of the founding members have been lost it seems like lately. Charles passed over 15 years ago. Lost Ronnie too in 2020.
Jared storr: WE KNOW!!!!!
RIP Dennis
My favorite part starts at the 6:55 mark. That joker on those keyboards totally lost his mind. Playing under the keyboards then almost turned it over and didn't miss a key doing it....
At times he even had his eyes closed
I C A N T E V E N
I never seen anything like that keyboard solo!
The fucking best I ever saw 👏👏👏🌹
i know right! that guy is crazy! he's on fire! hahahahaha! is't it amazing?
@@TheEcktowner Rusty Hamilton is a bad man
When music was talented improvised music❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤!
Jazz is the "TEACHER " and Funk is the "PREACHER " enough said ! 💯✌🏾🤘🏾🎼🎹🎻🎸🎺🎷🥁
I love that!! Jazz makes you understand the language, funk makes you feel it
Hahaha I love that.
Very nicely stated.
Hey now. I'm stealing that phrase from you, Ronald.
yassss!!!
One of baddest jams of all time.
THIS SONG 🔥🔥 ... No Matter What Version ... WILL NEVER grow old with me ❤❤
the pure passion and joy coming from the keyboardist is so damn infectious
Lol Yeah, It's too much, Too lit. Check out the video i did to this track on my channel please.
Old funk sure is damn good u can feel it
i knw right! it's like he's talking with his keyboard :D
4:02 This man is playing that triangle to the best of his abilities.
Ricky Worshman and he's doing one HELL of a great job.
I've seen many shitty triangle players. in many orchestras, the talented one play the drum set, second one on bongos, the shitty one on triangle and shaker. triangle is the soul of soul music, you put a shitty drummer on triangle, then you got shitty triangle.
Was that supposed to be funny because after I saw it I laughed way too hard
True love for the instrument
I can jam with him anytime.
I believe anyone who grew up in the late 50s, 60s, and 70s was blessed to experience extraordinary growth pains and pleasures of change in the US and the world. The 80s and 90s tried to hold on but we can clearly see how creativity, love for what, and who you feel is your own. The music, art, love, and respect are taking a downturn. Many of us had hope for progress and a better world just over the horizon. These days when we see another brother or sister who shared those years with us, we nod, say something accepting, and acknowledging with respect. I often feel sorry for these newer generations. They just don't know!
How right you are😊
Better grab it while you can I'm 76 years old it's still digging it.
Goodness. How could you NOT like this song.
200 plus folk just wanna be contrary!!
ONE OF THE BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE I'VE SEEN SO FAR
Hey im 16 and french of algerian origins(to proud to be african to not say it 🤣🤣😁🇩🇿) , my dad is on that old soul shit since ever so i grew up listening Marvin Gaye, Earth wind and Fire, Billy Paul, Kool&the gang etc, and i’m glad to have been educated with all these Song, like real music, nowadays they listening to sounds not music juste sounds and if you make some off my generation listen to all of this back 1 year ago(before that came back with the tiktoks) 98% would have say that is shit so….
This is hopeless, in 2 years they are all gonna came back at their sounds 🤦🏻♂️
@@malekp7236 Nice! I got my son listening too!
Charles Claydes Smith on Lead Guitar.
RIP 2006
He was a co-founder of Kool and The Gand
You know the keyboardist really loves what he does. He has an incredible gift and that gift is music
All the synthesizers in the world can't replace a solid horn section. This is a classic!
One of the greatest songs ever made. Make you want lay back and get lost in the moment. That's what good music do to you. :-)
It’ my sleep song!! Knocks me out
Yes indeed!
...parents!!!!!....give your children an instrument!!!!!...this IS one hellava reason why...
By the way, Summer madness is the reason I never have Winter sadness!!!!!! some of the sickest musicians l have ever heard !!!!!!!!!! I'm 64 years young & music like this is why I'll stay young!!!!!! in mind if not body!!!!!!!!! the 70's was my hey day & what a heyday l had!!!!!!!!! & I'm lucky to have magical music like this to have savored!!!!! STAY READY. & U NEVER HAVE TO GET READY !!!!!!!! word's to live by. Peace & luv.
Make music not war!!!
For real
@@ernestbradford3761 "sho u right" ....I know exactly what you mean.....
I don't think I have ever gotten the chills so many times watching a live performance on my computer
I’ve never seen someone play the hell out of the triangle before. THAT was AWESOME!
I first heard this song back in the early 70's chillin with my Grandfather washing his Grand Prix in the Driveway. I was 11 yrs old. I miss those days... Blessed to grow up in that time of GREAT music and artist. 70's soul is unmatched
Tell us plebians more about that time you lucky sob! 😜
@Dangerm0usse I am now a 62 year old white make. I was brought up with this music outside of Philly. I know nothing but this music. Actually, I blow some dudes minds with what a white boy knows his music...it's kinda funny. Just wanted to tell you that I have hooked back up with my old girlfriend. I was always mad at myself for not pursuing her. Anyway, her husband died of Luekemia, and I am divorced.....watch out.
I used to listen to WDAS when I was in high school.
Peace be to all....
I have the same music ‘impressions’ with my Dad. 55 Chevy wagon, front door open Motorola cabinet blasting out to the driveway. Memories I hope kids today have a chance to expo.
Fortuitous.
It is 5 a.m. in Moscow (May, 25 - 2018). The sun is up!
The day will be warm and sunny.
And I am listening to this fantastic, warm and delicate track, enjoying the sun, life and that
I am alive - to see and understand the beauty of the world!
Love each other, people!
I listen to this everyday 😂😂😂😂😂
Mr. Rusty Hamilton (Summer Madness) owned that set, no doubt.
Lead Guitarist Claydes Charles Smith RIP
Arnita Ealey do you know the name of keyboard man? thnks
Arnita Ealey no idea he passed. RIP
Rusty Hamilton on Keybaord/ Snyth
BKPDiddy Paul Sharp i really apreciate your support man. thanks and keep on enjoy this jamz.
RIP
I think if i was only given 20 minutes to live, I would play this twice
Dead right!
Freestyle playing , real musicians.
This is what real music is suppose to do let your mind run wild in Ecstasy........Chills you down deep into your freakin Soul....
rrrickster3137 Ikr...
Oh My God! Musically talented artist playing instruments...What a concept!
Imagine how that used be?!
Girl: "What them fingers do?"
Me: "Rusty Hamilton at 8:52"
One of my top 5 favorite songs in life. After all these years, it's still good. The groove is just undeniable and plays in my head all the time. Reminds me of getting ready to leave my grandparent's picnic on Sunday afternoon.
And, what are the other 4 songs in your list? I'm curious...
@@EddynsonDuque IDK about hers but I could give you mine. Just look for it in the comment section. Txs
Nunca lo sabremos.
I'd like to hear the bass.Beat on my chest and hear the synthesizer.And here are the classical music that has been here and gone.Cause everybody wanna listen to the baby.But now these records are making their way back on the scene.God bless, enjoy these records.They will teach you life's lessons🎉😂
who is listen to this great song in 2023 , let me see Originals who listen to this master piece
This song (especially live) takes me away. The vibe is crazy
my fav part is from 6:55 to 8:00--keyboards unreal
Definitely 😀
absolutely unreal, best song ever
whatt ever In complete agreement on that!!!!!
trance
Bro was feeeeeeling that solo, damn 😭😂🔥🔥🔥
Sounds better each time. I am a keyboardist and have worked over a year to put all parts in a single keyboard presentation. Lot of stuff going on and of course great keyboards solo by Rusty Hamilton. He and Larry Dunn with the original Earth Wind and Fire are at the top of my list.
Favourite song of all time, literally couldn't live without it. Just beautiful
Incredible. I'm not at all familiar with this band and I'm glad I discovered this song on GTA Vice City. This live rendition is one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen!
One of the greatest songs of all-time , and legendary live performance
IT'S SO REFRESHING TO SEE REAL INSTRUMENTS GETTING PLAYED AIN'T IT.
In my young days, I'd run my bath water by this tune then take the best baths in history!!!!!!!!!!!! circa 1976
Renee Gregory Here I am taking a bath, listening to this song and reading your comment. Why did you stop?
1976 a hella year!
Meant to say one hellava year! 1976 graduate here! Summer in madness ya'll!
@@mkariymah '76....me, too.
@@mkariymah 76 graduate also!! Great, great year & even greater music!!!!
This is the most chill song in the history of chill songs. Pure, absolute chill.
Roddsy Hamilton "got ugly" on them Keyboards! Fantastic!
Wow...being a child of the 70s I already love this song, but this rendition is AMAZING...brother on the guitar sounded like Wes Montgomery. Also, I always knew this song was funky, but I never really caught hold of the psychedelic vibe until now.
Absolutely a Wes Montgomery vibe!
I said Wes Montgomery by the second bar!
This is the by far the greatest instrumental song ever made period I always was a fan of Kool and the gang even in the early days of the group
Ever!
40 year old here.... we need more of this music today We have gone so far away from originality and jazzy swag
One of the tightest bands ever known, Mr. Robert (kool Bell ) Bassist extraordinaire. Mr. Ronald Bell and the gang , way off the chain. Magnificent.
...And you know, the Madness never stopped! Ladies & gentlemen ... KOOL & THE GANG !!!
Cool and the Gang at their very best i never get tired of playing this and the original studio recording pure summer magic
tony tonysouldays Kool and the gang
@@Juhkwez Right? Can you believe he spelled with a C?....lol. My husband works for Kool. He travels with them.
Awesome. I sometimes listen to this repeatedly until I'm filled.
The best r&b, soul, funk, jazz, instrumental, pop band to me ever. I had the pleasure of meeting Robert Bell, it was a nice experience for me. Summer Madness perfectly reflects its title. Love this song, it evens sounds good performed live.
No recording devices allowed!
Back in the day, We saw Kool and the Gang so many times! They use to play Symphony Hall in Newark NJ, like they owned the joint! The Horns would come out on the stage dancing and playing at the same time! They had on these multi colored outfits that were full length! They used “Sunn” equipment, amps and PA! They played a version of “Stop Look Listen” and the keyboard man “Ricky West” took a solo and at the end of the solo he stood up and walked away from his Fender Rhodes and synth … but the keys kept playing! I said “oh shoot”! ….I wasn’t allowed to curse back then….not even now! I said how do they do that! This was back when I was in the 9th grade (1971) and tech wasn’t nearly what it is today! We, my brother, Bobby Wise and I paid $5 apiece for the concert. We were up in the balcony but trust me, there isn’t a bad seat in the house at Symphony Hall Newark NJ! Black Ivory and Everyday People were on the bill as well! They all were great, and Kool and the Gang were 9 years away from adding JT! ( he probably was a youngster himself at that point) . (I haven’t even mentioned seeing them at the Terrace Ballroom!) They had their protégées The KG’s on that gig! (Everybody’s uptight trying to get their money right, food prices sky high people don’t wanna buy, people striking everywhere trying to get an equal share, everybody’s uptight trying to get their money right)!
I wish I’d had a tape recorder to record the gig!
I saw them there again with Graham Central Station and Blue Magic! The saxophone player did a circular breathing thing where he held a note so long that it seemed impossible, but it can be accomplished through learning that breathing technique! A 440 is what he said! What a great show! Blue Magic - Welcome to the club, now you see how sad it feels to be - and Graham - Can ya handle it?!
I wish I’d had a tape recorder!
I saw different artists at the PNC Arts Center and they must’ve had recording devices there because on the way out they were offering DVD’s of the concert that I had just seen! The Concert was Tina Turner if I’m not mistaken, or it could have been James Taylor! Nut bush Tenn - 25 was the speed limit, motorcycle not allowed in it - and of course - It use to be her town, it use to be her town too. What an amazing world we live in, where in the time it takes you to walk out of a concert, you can purchase a DVD of that concert! Technology is upon us and it is just getting more and more advanced with every passing moment!
I talked to one gentleman who even spoke of the possibility of connecting a port to a human being and being able to see everything that was on someone’s mind! Wow!
Imagine that in a court of law. You ask a defendant a question and immediately the person has to think of what you asked - sort of like asking not to think of pink elephants - a little too much info would tend too suggest a little too much involvement! I assume guilt or innocence would be a lot easier to establish!
Well isn’t every living thing a recording device? A bird, a dog or a fish? Think of it, a dog remembers where his bowl is. A bird remembers where the nest was built! They record and remember things too! Hey, what if there was a way to connect a port to these animals? The person in the woods, all alone, wouldn’t be so alone any more. He’d have an eye witness to what occurred in the woods. The bird, the bear, the deer even! The eternal questions could finally be answered - “Does a bear s**t in the woods” ? - “If a tree falls in the woods and there is no one there, does it make a sound”? You’d simply round up a few animals from that region, hook up the USB port and download! Hey, just wait till Forensic Science catches up with this! Think of it, so many questions answered!
I sometimes, being the insomniac that I am, travel down memory lane just for the fun of it…or maybe because of my religious beliefs I am keeping the old memory banks in shape for when I stand before the Almighty! I wouldn’t want to waste His time hymming and hawing! My objective would be to get through those pearly gates!
The Lord works in mysterious ways!
A little birdie told me that!
I’ll be here all week!
Youngblood
Robert Youngblood
TL; but I actually did read and enjoy every word of this rant.. lol, bless you, mate.
Wow "Kool and the gang", in Jersey, Symphony Hall, Terrance Ball Room, I love this story thank you for taking me into your world, The good old days😍
Astounding....
Best instrumental song ever and every instrument my favorite is that saxophone.
@3:27 Skip is PLAYING that triangle lol!!!
Fantastic rendition! Shout out to the keyboardist, doing All that and not missing a beat.
I'm impressed 👍👍👏
Hands down,for me this is in my top ten favorite instrumentals in my playlist. I enjoy every version of this song, but most especially this rendition,because of the arrangement,plus every musician here,brings 100% + of their talent, and their love of music.There’s nothing like old school smooth music,especially when played live. I enjoyed every second of it as I listen to it over and over again.Also thanks to the camera guys for spotlighting each talented performer and the band as a whole.
After work I play this every night to unwind ! Beautiful song .
Dude played that without breakin a sweat... Smooth!
The most enchanting piece of music ever composed and performed....ever!!!!!!
All I can say this is complete fire! Felt this in my spirit.
takes you to another place, a happy one.
21years pass, this is still one of the best keyboard solo of all time, even if you compare to some of the top Japanese hardcore bands
Could u say which r those japanese bands?
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Thank you, Rockstar, for letting me know about this band. This piece is so timeless and immaculate.
The horns on the intro done it for me!!
Then,the way the band changed it up and flowed right into summer madness.
Look at all those instruments being played.
Live music is where its at. I like how bands put the spotlight on every solo musician.Real music dont die!!Gotta RESPECT and APPRECIATE REAL MUSIC!!!!!
Parts of this song has been sampled in soooooooo many song from artist such as Ice Cube, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.
Again REAL MUSIC DONT DIE!!!!!!!!
MUCH LOVE TO THE OLD SCHOOL!!!!
70s baby right here.......
One love to the ones who respect the ESSENCE of music!!!!
This song blew my 12 year old mind when it originally came out. Had not heard anything like it before. I’ve seen them three times in concert and they kicked ass every time! RIP to the members who are no longer here.
I could listen to this forever. 😭
Rest in perfect peace Ronald “Kool” Bell ❤️
Love that they put this song in gran turismo 7!
듣고 있으면 눈물 난다. 감성충전하고 갑니다.
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I could listen to this shit all night long. From the Motown
SOUL FUNK HEROES!! Thats all..
Those super musicians are the kryptonite for the current desperate R n B.
RESPECT!
I just LOVE seeing my brothers play!!!
Fakk that synth and Theramin instrumental blew my mind! I was innocently grooving along with my bass guitar to this and did not expect that.
Literally came
College days, late 70's. Still a great cut.
They don't come any better beauty and music I even feel the breeze.
Respect to Charles Smith, 50cent's missing uncle... for badass solo
That`s a bunch of talented musicians! I`ve listened to various versions of this song but this one (live) and official album release (the recent one) are the best. Practically they improved the original version of 1976 which is not that great but had the merit of discovering this great song. Even if Rusty Hamilton is awsome at keyboards I still prefer Charles Smith at his electric guitar.
amazing, and my man on the keyboard went IN!!!!!
Rusty Hamilton Summer Madness," Kool & the Gang hell yeah shit you got to recognize , band tight is hell.
i never get tired of watching this keyboard solo
rest well brother Charles Smith
Taha Abduse Saddiq 😥
@Big Elite And Clifford Adams and Dennis Thomas🥺
A masterpiece. So many people don't know that Kool & the Gang were amazing jazz artists.
In 1976 I won four backstage passes to the Providence Civic Center from a local AM radio station to see them. The group War opened for them.
Excuse me while I pick my mind up off the floor
I will listen to this masterpiece every day for the rest of my days!! This song is my salvation!!!!
I am always a fan of Kool and the Gang. I love this song Summer Madness song. It is the best performance and version of the song so far. I was going through lots of stress recently and this song relaxed me. Keyboard player is fantastic and this version of song is a mind blower.
Kool & the Gang every day what a high...
Jazz is one the best musical ever
+Rinchen Yangden This is R&B/Soul but it does have some jazz influenced chords
+Kalim Manigault (iGrungeisntdead10) no way. you're just being racist. look at zillions of other jazz songs in the last 20+ years and you'll see this IS jazz.. R&B my ass... This makes R&B look like the cats in heat mating calls that R&B is... If anything, there's a hint of FUNK in this..
+ThisIsMegaSilly I do not understand why you are saying that he is racist... Whats's your point? You're obviously right, but what has racism to do in any of this?
Soul definitely has a lot of parallels to jazz with the use of strings and horns and overall laid back feel. The only difference really is Soul uses a more palatable time signature while Jazz goes from one to the other.
This is fucking soul, not jazz
i first heard this song in the film ROCKY it blew my mind.....
Christopher Haas Same here. I had to know what that song was!
@@mackenzie1022 samw , it matched scene so good , for me it was about still have joy & courage event when it almost imposible for you , times are ruff and too much sadness around you
@@hiramclarkebeats4295 Spot On!!🙏🤘💯
Fui criado na periferia de São Paulo nos anos 70 e 80...confesso que nunca ouvi esta OBRA PRIMA desta BANDA GENUÍNA ÚNICA!😊❤
One of the best things about the song is it captures the essence of summer no matter what you are in the world.
From Tokyo.
I always loved the intro. Hearing it three times was like a birthday present. This song is one of if not thee greatest jazz innovation in history. There was nothing even close before or after it. On this version, someone lost sight of the Kool aspect. The original players were so cool, they wore shades and never smiled or sweated. The whole vibe was the definition of Kool.
Brush with greatness. I met "Kool"! He was standing in front of a theatre ( I think it was Elizabeth Ave) in a white suit early in their recording career. He said when asked "I am Kool"! Funky George was sitting just inside the theatre in Newark NJ on a counter. I asked him if he was going to school? His reply, "no, the band is a full time thing"! The show was great, They used Sunn equipment back then. At the end of one of the songs in the show George broke a stick, grabbed another stick and continued to end the song! I was totally impressed! This all was way before Celebration was even thought of. We, "Spontaneous Generation" use to emulate them and our trumpet player "Fred Curry" was the nephew of "Cladys Smith"! Keep up the good work and keep on keeping on! R. Youngblood
Robert Youngblood.
Great story.
One of the best performances on TH-cam. We are blessed to hear a performance like this.
It was a treat to see this video, so I can only imagine how it was for the peoples that was there to witness this live. One of the greatest band that pave the way.
I myself met kool.and the.gang.in Germany in 1972 and they were great
This tune will remain as TIMELESS as nonesuch, thank you for this everlasting masterpiece.