I sat next to Edgar on a long flight. I didn’t recognize him and we had a wonderful cross country conversation about a range of topics. When he introduced himself as “Edgar” on his way to a gig in Topeka I realized who he was. Very nice man. He invited me to the Heart concert he was opening for as his guest and I had a great time.
so true, every year there were 10-20 GREAT albums released. There's no field left to be plowed now. The Beatles ended in 1970, yet Rock music took off instead of dying.
Im agreein on that 1. I was 18 in 72. So yeah i was there,, but music to me hasnt been the same or as good since n prob wont ever b. Thats why iv got so much vinal . Lol
I’m so blessed to have grown up in the 60’s and 70’s and had myself on the pulse of good music. There was a lot of great talent everywhere, real musical talent.
I had the pleasure of sitting with Edgar on a cross country flight several years back. I didn’t recognize him and we had a spirited conversation about a variety of things; favorite authors, etc.. when the conversation came around to the purpose of our respective trips I explained that I had a ‘gig’ in KC and he told me he had a gig in Topeka. My gig was teaching a class….he explained his was “opening for ‘the Girls’l…I asked, “The Girls?” “Yes, Heart….” Then he introduced himself as “Edgar” and I immediately knew who my new ‘friend’ was. He then asked if I was free the following evening and invited me to the concert as his guest! What a wonderful man. His virtuosity during the opening was epic. Heart was great, of course, but his opening act outshone the ‘Girls’ that night.
WOW, would I have LOVED to be in your shoes (seat?)....when "Frankenstein" first came out, I was totally mesmerized by the "strange" drums, coming out of the one side of the stereo!! Bought a "standard" drum set as a teen (59 now!), but always longed to have the timbales....I now have my dream set up, a percussionist set, including 10 timbales.....
Darren Krivit kids today have no clue of how great it was to be alive. We grew up with smoking in Dr's offices, leaded gas, awesome TV, great music and survived just fine. I would gladly give up technology if I could go back to then.
I was born in 1966 . As a kid I hung around my really cool uncles and was introduced to a lot of badass music . Jethro Tull , Edgar Winter Group , Led Zeppelin , Steppenwolf , Mountain , Marshall Tucker Band , The James Gang featuring Joe Walsh . These were the bands that formed my taste in music .
Edgar Winter is amazing talent. Great jazz saxophone player in addition to keys, guitar, and drums with an awesome voice and incredible range. Could split his talent over 5 people and they would all be great.
His 1972 Album "They Only Come Out At Night". Is Pure Brilliance, Every Song, And I Mean Every One Of The Songs On That Album Was A Number 1 Hit Or At Least A Top Five On The Radio At One Time Or Other..He Was Amazing.
Here it is May of 2023 and I am listening to this again. I love that I can go through your videos and enjoy them again. Especially if I have had a rough day!
I absolutely love that version and watch it frequently on you tube. In my mind, Edgar is the "Rain Man" of Rock and Roll and I think he could play just about any instrument. His musical genius is off the scale!! Great video to review!!
Rick Derringer played guitar on and produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's debut album, and also played the guitar solo on "Eat It" a year later :) Ludicrously talented band!
@@kimberlys8422 Starting at a young age I went to quite a few concerts . When I was in high school my close friend's father use to put on concerts . We would go for free .
Edgar Winter said he and his brother being albino, they couldn't go outside like other kids could and play sports. So instead, they stayed in and learned to play these instruments...
Thank you for shedding a light on this classic track. The first time my friends and I saw it we kept waiting for Edgar to pull out a mouth harp or a banjo or a didgeridoo. Seriously, I wish I could have seen this live, what a performance.
I saw both Winters brothers on two different occasions, both in small clubs up front and personal. A couple of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. Super talents.
I did monitors one night for Edgar Winter and Leon Russell. I had everything dialled in and everybody was happy. Amazing material and Edgar became my favourite sax player of all time. I made a stereo mix of just his sax with a bit of reverb in my blows, sat back and enjoyed my private concert.
Was just on EW's website and the dedication to his wife Monique is so beautiful it made my heart soar! Every year, for the past 40 years, they renew their wedding vows and take a honeymoon. They have no children, and I think that exclusivity is part of why they are so close.
Edgar and his late (and sadly missed) brother Johnny could hardly see. Their vision was very low. Maybe our gifts and challenges are balanced out according to some cosmic algorithm, or maybe it simply is whatever it is. Love the flashback, and Your brilliant commentary, Dear Fil. Rock! 🤘❤️
One of my favorite jams EVER! You could do a mini-series of this song. I wish you would. Everyone involved is a great player. Derringer is one of the most overlooked/ underappreciated guitarists. I was prepared to bring up some points, but you nailed them all. Edgar and Johnny together put out some great music, too. Great fun, Fil, thanks!
I was 14 when this came out, the studio version I thought was around 3.5 minutes and was incredible even in that toned down version. The whole group are killing it, but Edger is unbelievable with that keyboard, then the ear melting sax solo, then the drums, then the synthesizer and his smashing the keyboard... I really really love this, as I did in '73 when it was originally released.
Really COOL analysis Fil, I have had the chance to see Edgar and Johnny Winter both. I saw Edgar in 2001 he was in the Ringo Starr Allstars Band. He had been playing sax the whole show, I didn't notice he was there. Then Ringo introduced him, I was shocked ,Edgar was one of the band that was a surprise artist. He played Frankenstein and played it on that same Moog Synthesizer that he played on your video ( In Atlanta GA). I could tell by all the scratches and dings it was the vintage Moog I saw him play on TV back then. Johnny I saw in Chattanooga TN, at a blues festival called The Bessie Smith Strut. Both of them are as you said,the are both so loaded with talent,wish I had some of it ,lol. I recommend the Ringo show to everyone , you never know who will be in the band EW wasn't even to be announced that night I saw him,Awesome man .Oh and one more thing this year Ringo turned 81 we don't have any guarantees that he will be on the road like that again, I believe he is this year though. Keep Rocking, brothers and sisters. Brother Gary
I've been steering people to this video for years, telling anyone who'll listen that it's the most amazing live performance that I've ever seen. And Rick Derringer may look like Luke Skywalker here, but he ROCKS!
This was a huge hit in the US. Oh dear, so much fun listening to your interpretation of music from my teen years! Rock on, indeed. The Winter brothers were so cool.
BRILLIANT!!!! I have always loved this song, but have never seen this video. Thanks Fil, for your input. I can see your excitement, also, when you are watching!!
Like button won't press 100 times. Another treasure from TOGWT. Thanx Fil. Rick Derringer was one of THE great guitarrists to come out of the US in the 70's.
I had such respect for the Winters brothers even at a young age.They played with BB King and a lot of respected musicians,loved them. So glad you mentioned the keyboard and sax something my generation knew all excellent musicians.
I'm sure glad I found this one. The players are playing each and every note in real time absolutely live with no background dubs or extraneous overlapping effects. Astoundingly fun to watch and listen to. All 4 of these guys are great in their own right. BTW, Dan Hartman wrote and sang the Edgar Winter song "Free Ride".
I saw them at Selland Arena in Fresno when Montrose was with them. Edgar's Brother Johnny came on stage and sat in for a few songs. It was AWESOME. When Frankenstein came on the lights went out and Edgars hands were glowing green playing keyboard around his neck. The Best concert I ever remember!!!! Thanks for this Fil
I just watched your analysis of *Carlos Santana's 1969 Woodstock performance* & commented on your use of a *"question and answer"* metaphor to describe it. Your metaphor made me think of your prior analysis of this performance, here, especially the long exchange between the drums -- a full blown *conversation!* Really, this entire performance is a free wheeling conversation between the instruments and between the instrumentalists. From what you said, it sounds like that's basically how they originated the music: jamming together and playing off each other in a conversation. I can't think of any performance that matches this degree of interaction. And the fun, interactive body language isn't an artificial stage device. It corresponds perfectly to the music.
I was fortunate to have seen The Edgar Winter Group back in this era and they were amazing to see on stage. Edgar is a great musician and showman. I love both Edgar and Johnnys music.
Amazing musicians!!! I can hear there many things (little nuances) that later on could be heard in many bands... and it was only 1973!!! We sometimes forget that music is a progression that started a long time ago. Great analysis video!!!
My first concert was this lineup 1974. Rick Derringer is from my neck of the woods Fort Recovery, Ohio. I've seen Rick & Edgar many times in concert. It's sad Chuck, Ronnie and Dan are gone now.
Rick Derringer rhythm guitar playing may seem simple but he is pushing the band.. giving it a pulse. The whole band moves in and out of the solos and movements with such grace-bravo!
Rick was such a professional. Heck, he had a top hit as a teen, with Hang on Sloopy in the McCoys. He'd been around the block a few times, and really knows his axe.
I grew up in Ohio, Rick was originally from Dayton, IIRC. "Local guitar hero makes good" story. Rock radio stations seemed to play "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" 24/7 there. He was the producer on They Only Come Out At Night, and contributed to backing tracks.
Awesome. Chuck Ruff (the drummer) was a personal friend and someone I had the pleasure of doing some recording with. He told me his secret was using the fat end of the sticks, exclusively. Great drummer. Good friend. R.I.P. my brother...👍
A lot of the same guys that played with Derringer in the early 70s (and Rick himself.) I grew up near Rick in Union City. It's essentially the same band. He moved there when he was 8.
Your comments are spot on. This musical collaboration of energy is epic, wicked and powerfully entertaining, creative and so delightful to my eardrums. Frankenstein is Alive!!!
Dan Hartman (lead vocals and guitar intro riff on "Free Ride") playing the bass here. As a solo artist Hartman in the late 70s had a big soft rock hit with "I Can Dream About You" and "Instant Replay" with Vincent Cusano (Vinnie Vincent) playing guitar on the latter. Rick Derringer played the lead solo on Al Yankovic's "Eat It", had a huge hit with Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo and sang lead vocals and played the guitar solo for The McCoys big mega hit back in the 1960s "Hang on Sloopey." There are some super talented individuals playing right here. Amazing! Thanks for your great commentary, Fil.
So true Fil...these guys are jamming and having a wow of a time and my god it shows! Edgar’s talent defies logic! Playing live and moving from one instrument to another without missing a beat and being so gifted and articulate on all these instruments....absolutely mind blowing! Thanks for sharing this Fil really informative and a great insight about a real legend! Cheers Mario!😀🤘🤘
Excellent musical transitions, performance and playing of musical instruments of the highest class, now very few people perform such music. Praise to all members of the group!
Aye! Such powerful musicianship. I remember when I first heard this in the '70's it blew my fragile eggshell mind. The band here is top notch and they deliver, thanks Fil for featuring this vid.
dugfriendly Me too..I was a kid..my brother's were listening to all this good stuff so me too...lol...for the most part now..the rock stations play this on/around Halloween...👻. 😀
This is the kind of music I was brought up on ....my favorite of theirs is "Free Ride" memories...love the music of that era !! Great music hold no boundries, none what so ever !!! Thanks Fil once again you did it !!
I especially liked Rick Derringer's guitar through a Leslie sound on the 1970 Johnny Winter And album. Edgar played sax and keys on the 1969 Johnny Winter album "Second Winter" too.
@@WheatonBrad With the guitar sounds on "I Guess I'll Go Away " and especially "Nothing Left", it looked like he was going to go in a Hendrix influenced direction, but he didn't. That would have been interesting.
One of my favorite anecdotes about The Edgar Winter Group’s Frankenstein album is that their bass player and composer of the hit song “Free Ride” is Dan Hartman - the Dan Hartman of “Instant Replay” and “I Can Dream About You” (from the movie Streets of Fire) fame.
Wow, blast from my past. My mom used to blast this on her portable suitcase looking record player out on our front porch. "The only music I like that you kids play." We all loved Edgar and Johnny Winter's contributions to music. Loved this! TY Fil.🤘
Had the pleasure to see them 3 times over the years. The man's talent is truely remarkable. Last time I had the pleasure was 2010. My wife was amazed at his overall versatility and talent.
that song "FRANKENSTEIN" by the edgar winter group was a MONSTER hit ( no pun intended) back in 1972-1973 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........ahhhh the good ole days !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an awesome job you do in analyzing different groups and particular musicians, I seen both Johnny and Edgar with rick in their prime, you are correct when you say that Johnny and Edgar were blessed with more than usual talent...let me tell you, seeing them all live was an out of this world experience, you notice everything that I noticed and then some! You do them and others an honor my friend..they truly deserved this recognition that is unmatched today in both creativity and finesse!!
Another great analysis of an oldie from my youth. In spite of me having been actually alive and somewhat aware when this stuff was first produced, you still manage to teach me things I did not know about some of my favorite music. First heard this song circa 1972. We had rented a motor home to take a big trip along the east coast then down to Florida. Seven kids plus mom and dad and a neighbor friend, jamming for much of the trip to Frankenstein and other songs on the 8-track tape player.
We cannot overlook the fact that Edgar is doing all this while wearing a cape
Yes! He inspired Rick Wake man of YES, and the rest is History!
Great comment. Had me laughing.
Best comment ever
with or without a cape he has a real superhero quality about him
All I can say is wow! Extraordinary talent
I sat next to Edgar on a long flight. I didn’t recognize him and we had a wonderful cross country conversation about a range of topics. When he introduced himself as “Edgar” on his way to a gig in Topeka I realized who he was. Very nice man. He invited me to the Heart concert he was opening for as his guest and I had a great time.
wow thats awesome
What nonsense .. didn't recognize him .. mixed him up with hulk hogan I suppose
HOW in the holy f*ck does one not recognize Edgar Winter?!?? 😄🤣🤘🤘
Wow !
dueling percussionists
The 70s produced a seemingly never ending supply of musical astonishment.
"Tuesday afternoon" by the Moody Blues is my current favorite to listen to.
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so true, every year there were 10-20 GREAT albums released. There's no field left to be plowed now. The Beatles ended in 1970, yet Rock music took off instead of dying.
Im agreein on that 1. I was 18 in 72. So yeah i was there,, but music to me hasnt been the same or as good since n prob wont ever b. Thats why iv got so much vinal . Lol
@@kimberlys8422 Great great song!
This video still blows me away every time I watch it, everyone is so tight, but Edgar is just on another plain, pure genius!
that is no jive.
The Winter boys were given talent instead of melanin
Eddie Herrmann yes, they were a very blessed shade of pale.
@Lewis 970 instant Melanoma
They played til 9 p.m. and were expected to do chores and go to church too. Makes a difference
The only other people paler than me...pale rider has nothing on us!
Good one.
As a drummer, I could watch this all day just for Edgar’s interplay with Chuck Ruff. Amazing performance by Edgar, Dan, Rick and Chuck.
I’m so blessed to have grown up in the 60’s and 70’s and had myself on the pulse of good music. There was a lot of great talent everywhere, real musical talent.
Hear hear
I have seen Edgar 16 times in concert. He always puts on an amazing show.
There's a reason that nobody covers that tune; Nobody can. Thanks for another good find, Fil
I had the pleasure of sitting with Edgar on a cross country flight several years back. I didn’t recognize him and we had a spirited conversation about a variety of things; favorite authors, etc.. when the conversation came around to the purpose of our respective trips I explained that I had a ‘gig’ in KC and he told me he had a gig in Topeka. My gig was teaching a class….he explained his was “opening for ‘the Girls’l…I asked, “The Girls?” “Yes, Heart….” Then he introduced himself as “Edgar” and I immediately knew who my new ‘friend’ was. He then asked if I was free the following evening and invited me to the concert as his guest! What a wonderful man. His virtuosity during the opening was epic. Heart was great, of course, but his opening act outshone the ‘Girls’ that night.
WOW, would I have LOVED to be in your shoes (seat?)....when "Frankenstein" first came out, I was totally mesmerized by the "strange" drums, coming out of the one side of the stereo!! Bought a "standard" drum set as a teen (59 now!), but always longed to have the timbales....I now have my dream set up, a percussionist set, including 10 timbales.....
No words for this Fil!
Simply Extraordinary groove and the Brothers were 2 of the best musicians to ever live!!!
Rock On!!!
Iconic!! Just raw and pure talent! Wow!!
The 70"s was jam packed with awesomeness.
Agreed, been checking out lots of 70s stuff lately- born in '65 so many magical memories from the 70s
Darren Krivit kids today have no clue of how great it was to be alive. We grew up with smoking in Dr's offices, leaded gas, awesome TV, great music and survived just fine. I would gladly give up technology if I could go back to then.
@@mickeyscott7479 yes one of the funniest things was watching Dean Martin get drunk and smoke cigarettes on stage.
Scott Greer too funny! I was literally just watching Match Game and was thinking that everyone was pickled back then.
I was born in 1966 . As a kid I hung around my really cool uncles and was introduced to a lot of badass music . Jethro Tull , Edgar Winter Group , Led Zeppelin , Steppenwolf , Mountain , Marshall Tucker Band , The James Gang featuring Joe Walsh . These were the bands that formed my taste in music .
Such an astounding amount of talent in this clip it just completely surpasses the majority of "music" that gets put out today.
Edgar Winter is amazing talent. Great jazz saxophone player in addition to keys, guitar, and drums with an awesome voice and incredible range. Could split his talent over 5 people and they would all be great.
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Never heard Edgar play guitar.@@wingsofpegasus
Him and this group are my favorite of 70 bands
His 1972 Album "They Only Come Out At Night". Is Pure Brilliance, Every Song, And I Mean Every One Of The Songs On That Album Was A Number 1 Hit Or At Least A Top Five On The Radio At One Time Or Other..He Was Amazing.
Here it is May of 2023 and I am listening to this again. I love that I can go through your videos and enjoy them again. Especially if I have had a rough day!
Just blown away! Geniuses of the art!
So glad I watched them in concert.
I absolutely love that version and watch it frequently on you tube. In my mind, Edgar is the "Rain Man" of Rock and Roll and I think he could play just about any instrument. His musical genius is off the scale!! Great video to review!!
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These guys are having FUN! So am I, hearing this again after all these years.
I can always rely on you to upgrade my Rock and Roll education. As always your smile is one in a million!
Sorry, Fil, forgot how much your smile brightens my day. On to a few more analysis vids. Thanks
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Rick Derringer played guitar on and produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's debut album, and also played the guitar solo on "Eat It" a year later :) Ludicrously talented band!
Edgar Winter's Band was the first rock concert I ever went to . I was 13 yrs. I had never heard anything like it . I was amazed.
My mom went to a Black Sabbath concert and I was sooo jealous!
@@kimberlys8422 Starting at a young age I went to quite a few concerts . When I was in high school my close friend's father use to put on concerts . We would go for free .
Cool!
Lucky kid!!
My first concert too! Same year, same age. :)
Edgar Winter said he and his brother being albino, they couldn't go outside like other kids could and play sports. So instead, they stayed in and learned to play these instruments...
Thank God for that ❤️
@@geoffwright9684 ~ Definitely...🎶🎸👍
Amazing fact & that never even crossed my mind----only their amazing talent! ❤️
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Kind of like Jeff Healey being blind and not being able to play hockey or baseball! Awesome musicians!
Thank you for shedding a light on this classic track. The first time my friends and I saw it we kept waiting for Edgar to pull out a mouth harp or a banjo or a didgeridoo. Seriously, I wish I could have seen this live, what a performance.
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"Good evening, Cleveland! We're the Edgar Winter Group, and Ed's gonna wander around the stage and play some brilliant shit, thank you!"
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S Toy 😁
I saw both Winters brothers on two different occasions, both in small clubs up front and personal. A couple of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. Super talents.
Wow, the jump between instruments was amazing. Nicely done.
I did monitors one night for Edgar Winter and Leon Russell. I had everything dialled in and everybody was happy. Amazing material and Edgar became my favourite sax player of all time. I made a stereo mix of just his sax with a bit of reverb in my blows, sat back and enjoyed my private concert.
Fil,
All I needed to see was your big smile to know your reaction!!!
Was just on EW's website and the dedication to his wife Monique is so beautiful it made my heart soar! Every year, for the past 40 years, they renew their wedding vows and take a honeymoon. They have no children, and I think that exclusivity is part of why they are so close.
Edgar and his late (and sadly missed) brother Johnny could hardly see. Their vision was very low. Maybe our gifts and challenges are balanced out according to some cosmic algorithm, or maybe it simply is whatever it is. Love the flashback, and Your brilliant commentary, Dear Fil. Rock! 🤘❤️
Could jam to this all day long!!!! TALENTED BEYOND BELIEF!!!!!
After the performance:
“People of Earth, I would like to thank you for your hospitality. But it is now time for me to return to my home planet.”
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Old Man Doom 😆👍‼️
Come back soon Johnny Winter
OMG, this is EPIC! I saw them in Lincoln, NE when this first came out. No one had heard anything like it. Thank you for the memories!
I've loved this track for over 30 years but have never seen the video before; I love it even more now!!!
One of my favorites back in the day.
Excellent work by the EWG and on your commentary 👍👍 I totally agree, they are just having a great time and it shows!
Thanks!
I saw Rick Derringer opening for The Joe Perry Project in the early 80s in Lowell, MA. Rick is an amazing guitar player.
One of my favorite jams EVER! You could do a mini-series of this song. I wish you would. Everyone involved is a great player. Derringer is one of the most overlooked/ underappreciated guitarists. I was prepared to bring up some points, but you nailed them all. Edgar and Johnny together put out some great music, too. Great fun, Fil, thanks!
I was all smiles the entire way through, they're having so much fun!
I was 14 when this came out, the studio version I thought was around 3.5 minutes and was incredible even in that toned down version. The whole group are killing it, but Edger is unbelievable with that keyboard, then the ear melting sax solo, then the drums, then the synthesizer and his smashing the keyboard... I really really love this, as I did in '73 when it was originally released.
Really COOL analysis Fil, I have had the chance to see Edgar and Johnny Winter both. I saw Edgar in 2001 he was in the Ringo Starr Allstars Band. He had been playing sax the whole show, I didn't notice he was there. Then Ringo introduced him, I was shocked ,Edgar was one of the band that was a surprise artist. He played Frankenstein and played it on that same Moog Synthesizer that he played on your video ( In Atlanta GA). I could tell by all the scratches and dings it was the vintage Moog I saw him play on TV back then. Johnny I saw in Chattanooga TN, at a blues festival called The Bessie Smith Strut. Both of them are as you said,the are both so loaded with talent,wish I had some of it ,lol. I recommend the Ringo show to everyone , you never know who will be in the band EW wasn't even to be announced that night I saw him,Awesome man .Oh and one more thing this year Ringo turned 81 we don't have any guarantees that he will be on the road like that again, I believe he is this year though. Keep Rocking, brothers and sisters.
Brother Gary
I've said it before and I'll say it again: PLAYERS PLAY!!!
Those drums sound KILLA! I could listen to those all day!
I've been steering people to this video for years, telling anyone who'll listen that it's the most amazing live performance that I've ever seen.
And Rick Derringer may look like Luke Skywalker here, but he ROCKS!
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Looking like Luke Skywalker is always a good thing. As long as you ain't sucking milk outta some weird alien tiddies
did you know Rick and his brother were the McCoys, Hang on Sloopy?
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Yes, I'm well aware of the McCoys and Rock & Roll Hoochie Coo.
This was a huge hit in the US. Oh dear, so much fun listening to your interpretation of music from my teen years! Rock on, indeed. The Winter brothers were so cool.
BRILLIANT!!!! I have always loved this song, but have never seen this video. Thanks Fil, for your input. I can see your excitement, also, when you are watching!!
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Like button won't press 100 times. Another treasure from TOGWT. Thanx Fil. Rick Derringer was one of THE great guitarrists to come out of the US in the 70's.
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I had such respect for the Winters brothers even at a young age.They played with BB King and a lot of respected musicians,loved them. So glad you mentioned the keyboard and sax something my generation knew all excellent musicians.
Just an amazing performance!! So much talent in one room.
I'm sure glad I found this one. The players are playing each and every note in real time absolutely live with no background dubs or extraneous overlapping effects. Astoundingly fun to watch and listen to. All 4 of these guys are great in their own right. BTW, Dan Hartman wrote and sang the Edgar Winter song "Free Ride".
Fil. I wish you would go over this performance again all the way through. We would all love it.
I saw them at Selland Arena in Fresno when Montrose was with them. Edgar's Brother Johnny came on stage and sat in for a few songs. It was AWESOME. When Frankenstein came on the lights went out and Edgars hands were glowing green playing keyboard around his neck. The Best concert I ever remember!!!! Thanks for this Fil
Gotta love Derringers bell bottoms with studs on the side. Hey, that was the times. Glad I went through it.
I just watched your analysis of *Carlos Santana's 1969 Woodstock performance* & commented on your use of a *"question and answer"* metaphor to describe it.
Your metaphor made me think of your prior analysis of this performance, here, especially the long exchange between the drums -- a full blown *conversation!*
Really, this entire performance is a free wheeling conversation between the instruments and between the instrumentalists.
From what you said, it sounds like that's basically how they originated the music: jamming together and playing off each other in a conversation.
I can't think of any performance that matches this degree of interaction. And the fun, interactive body language isn't an artificial stage device. It corresponds perfectly to the music.
I was fortunate to have seen The Edgar Winter Group back in this era and they were amazing to see on stage. Edgar is a great musician and showman. I love both Edgar and Johnnys music.
In days of yore, Targaryen Lords like Edgar Winter would thrill the masses with recitals upon the Keytar and saxophone. Gone are the days....
...... milk of the poppy .....
How exactly did Daenarys know when “Winter was coming”. Did they somehow share the same hairdresser?
A classic that will never be forgotten. And he has the voice of an angel.
Amazing musicians!!! I can hear there many things (little nuances) that later on could be heard in many bands... and it was only 1973!!! We sometimes forget that music is a progression that started a long time ago. Great analysis video!!!
I saw Edgar do this live sometime in the 70s and it blew me away. What a show.
Rick Derringer was also a fantastic addition to this collection of talent. Just amazing!
My first concert was this lineup 1974. Rick Derringer is from my neck of the woods Fort Recovery, Ohio. I've seen Rick & Edgar many times in concert. It's sad Chuck, Ronnie and Dan are gone now.
Farout id never seen this before. Bloody amazing!
Rick Derringer rhythm guitar playing may seem simple but he is pushing the band.. giving it a pulse. The whole band moves in and out of the solos and movements with such grace-bravo!
Rick was such a professional. Heck, he had a top hit as a teen, with Hang on Sloopy in the McCoys. He'd been around the block a few times, and really knows his axe.
Rick is such a magnificent player - all round
I grew up in Ohio, Rick was originally from Dayton, IIRC. "Local guitar hero makes good" story. Rock radio stations seemed to play "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" 24/7 there. He was the producer on They Only Come Out At Night, and contributed to backing tracks.
Rick's rhythm turned into a phenomenal guitarist:)
Awesome. Chuck Ruff (the drummer) was a personal friend and someone I had the pleasure of doing some recording with. He told me his secret was using the fat end of the sticks, exclusively. Great drummer. Good friend. R.I.P. my brother...👍
He was badass 🔥
A lot of the same guys that played with Derringer in the early 70s (and Rick himself.) I grew up near Rick in Union City. It's essentially the same band. He moved there when he was 8.
loved this since it was first released, amazing band, amazing Edgar Winter
Your comments are spot on. This musical collaboration of energy is epic, wicked and powerfully entertaining, creative and so delightful to my eardrums. Frankenstein is Alive!!!
Dan Hartman (lead vocals and guitar intro riff on "Free Ride") playing the bass here. As a solo artist Hartman in the late 70s had a big soft rock hit with "I Can Dream About You" and "Instant Replay" with Vincent Cusano (Vinnie Vincent) playing guitar on the latter. Rick Derringer played the lead solo on Al Yankovic's "Eat It", had a huge hit with Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo and sang lead vocals and played the guitar solo for The McCoys big mega hit back in the 1960s "Hang on Sloopey."
There are some super talented individuals playing right here. Amazing! Thanks for your great commentary, Fil.
Dan wrote the super hit Free Ride too. As both Harrisburgers, Dan played me an early version of Free Ride on a tape machine much before it's release.
All of that talent in one spot! It is overwhelmingly joyous! They are having a blast!
So true Fil...these guys are jamming and having a wow of a time and my god it shows! Edgar’s talent defies logic! Playing live and moving from one instrument to another without missing a beat and being so gifted and articulate on all these instruments....absolutely mind blowing! Thanks for sharing this Fil really informative and a great insight about a real legend! Cheers Mario!😀🤘🤘
Excellent musical transitions, performance and playing of musical instruments of the highest class, now very few people perform such music. Praise to all members of the group!
This remains my caffeine to this day. First time embarrassing my children was head banging to this.
What a musician. Johnny And Edgar had so much influence and great careers. We were blessed.
Aye! Such powerful musicianship. I remember when I first heard this in the '70's it blew my fragile eggshell mind. The band here is top notch and they deliver, thanks Fil for featuring this vid.
No problem!
Great performance. Thanks for sharing the mountain or information regarding the abilities and innovation of this unique individual.
I remember this on the radio back in the day.
dugfriendly Me too..I was a kid..my brother's were listening to all this good stuff so me too...lol...for the most part now..the rock stations play this on/around Halloween...👻. 😀
Simply...Excellent, Unique work, Edgard W., Rick D. and the others guys.
Fil, you are rockin out to this, dude!
Look at that grin! 😆
@brad zybola yes!
What a great memory!
I never realized that Derringer played with the Winter bros so much.
This is the kind of music I was brought up on ....my favorite of theirs is "Free Ride" memories...love the music of that era !! Great music hold no boundries, none what so ever !!! Thanks Fil once again you did it !!
I especially liked Rick Derringer's guitar through a Leslie sound on the 1970 Johnny Winter And album. Edgar played sax and keys on the 1969 Johnny Winter album "Second Winter" too.
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One of the top five guitar albums of all time! Johnny Winter And. Wow.
@@WheatonBrad With the guitar sounds on "I Guess I'll Go Away " and especially "Nothing Left", it looked like he was going to go in a Hendrix influenced direction, but he didn't. That would have been interesting.
That solo in Still Alive and Well is the stuff!
@@johndef5075 The whole damned tune! What a riff. I think I blew my speakers up with that. More than once..... lol
The best analysis so far
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I can tell that you are a huge music fan.Very open,with all types.Excellent stuff Fil. Incredible musicians.
Love what'ya do. Cheers.👍
Thanks Shane!
Thanks for this review Fil! Edgar Winter has always been a favorite of mine!
One of my favorite anecdotes about The Edgar Winter Group’s Frankenstein album is that their bass player and composer of the hit song “Free Ride” is Dan Hartman - the Dan Hartman of “Instant Replay” and “I Can Dream About You” (from the movie Streets of Fire) fame.
Also "Harry and the Hendersons"
Vocalion Dan Hartman is a seriously talented songwriter and singer.
@@SteveSteeleSoundSymphonyI never knew until later years about Dan Hartman. Yes, 'STUPID talent' and more importantly, a fine man'!!!
Dan Hartman passed away from AIDS, r.i.p
Saw him in `78 at a small club. I will never forget it. Best live band I ever saw.
Thanks again FIL. I saw this incredible band paired up with Procal Haram WOW!
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Thanks for bringing classics forward Fil!
I saw Edgar Winter in Calgary in a bar called the Body Shop. It was just like this. Edgar was amazing to see from 20 feet away!
I remember a strip bar called The Body Shoppe, I think on the 32 Ave connector NE. Same place?
L Clark. Yes that's the place! Im not sure if its there anymore.
@@mark-dietz I think it became Mustang's, then a Seadoo dealership. Don't know what's there now.
Cool!
Wow, blast from my past. My mom used to blast this on her portable suitcase looking record player out on our front porch. "The only music I like that you kids play." We all loved Edgar and Johnny Winter's contributions to music. Loved this! TY Fil.🤘
The music and musicians of the 70's set a high bar.
Had the pleasure to see them 3 times over the years. The man's talent is truely remarkable. Last time I had the pleasure was 2010. My wife was amazed at his overall versatility and talent.
that song "FRANKENSTEIN" by the edgar winter group was a MONSTER hit ( no pun intended) back in 1972-1973 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........ahhhh the good ole days !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an awesome job you do in analyzing different groups and particular musicians, I seen both Johnny and Edgar with rick in their prime, you are correct when you say that Johnny and Edgar were blessed with more than usual talent...let me tell you, seeing them all live was an out of this world experience, you notice everything that I noticed and then some! You do them and others an honor my friend..they truly deserved this recognition that is unmatched today in both creativity and finesse!!
I remember them playin' this tune on "The Midnight Special" t.v. show also ,great talent on this stage !
Another great analysis of an oldie from my youth. In spite of me having been actually alive and somewhat aware when this stuff was first produced, you still manage to teach me things I did not know about some of my favorite music. First heard this song circa 1972. We had rented a motor home to take a big trip along the east coast then down to Florida. Seven kids plus mom and dad and a neighbor friend, jamming for much of the trip to Frankenstein and other songs on the 8-track tape player.