living as a teenager in the 60's was an experience I'll never forget. Every new group that debuted their first album was a feast for the ears and mind.
@@bak-mariterry9143I’m 32 and found out about this song and band because the drummer is Vinny Appices brother which is the drummer from Dio. What a find.
IF you grew up when I did and listened to Vanilla Fudge, specifically this song, you'd get your speakers, turn them towards each other, crank the hell out of the stereo and lay down between the speakers,,,,, Just Amazing!
dennis duncan long drive golf I did that but then I'd have someone move one closer then further to give the impression of moving in a circle on a record with you feet at the middle and your head at the edge. Trippy
Yes, did that too, maybe not so loud as you guys, but then we had those whiny neighbors that came complaining about the noise..... so toned it down a little, but laying on the ground, just in the middle of your boxes was the best way to experience music.... lol ❤
That means you also had your head collapse on itself when "Take Me for a Little While" went from stereo to mono at the end! Devastating with headphones, I tell ya!
Yes! Before there were headphones. Smoke a little pot in the backyard after the folks went to bed and then some Fudge or Led Zep with "Whole Lotta Love" swirling through my head.
In my humble opinion, this Vanilla Fudge version of the Supreme's hit is the greatest cover of someone else's hit ever. If it's not, I don't know what is. I love this version as much today as I did the first time I heard it so many years ago. Hello hello... I'm at a place called Vertigo, it's everything I wish I didn't know except you keep me hanging on...
"the greatest cover of someone else's hit ever"? Eh, this one is pretty damn good, but what about All Along The Watchtower, the cover by Jimi of Dylan's song?
@@chrisjamesr77 Big difference is I said "greatest cover of someone else's hit". The Supreme's single "You Keep Me Hanging On' was a #1 hit for the Supremes. Bob Dylan's 'All Along the Watchtower' was just a song on his John Wesley Harding album - it was NOT a hit. There are thousands of covers of other people's songs - that's not remotely a select crowd. But a cover of a song that was a #1 hit - Jimi's was not that - Jimi charted higher than Bob with his version of Watchtower - it hit #20. That was a bigger chart number than Dylan's version. Dylan's version was not remotely a hit. Bob Dylan had ZERO #1 hits and four Top 10 'hits', and 23 Top 100 songs on the Billboard chart - and none of those 23 was called 'All Along The Watchtower'. Dylan's Watchtower was not remotely a hit. So again, find a cover of someone else's #1 hit song that is better than the Vanilla Fudge cover of You Keep Me Hanging On. And don't keep me hanging on. And don't say Eric Prydz's Call on Me cover of Steve Winwood's 'Valerie'. 'Valerie' only made it to #9 on Billboard's top 100. Eric's is a great video though. :)
Prayers for Tim Bogert, who died 13 January 2021, and was an American musician. He graduated from Ridgefield Memorial High School in his hometown of Ridgefield, New Jersey in 1963. As a bass guitarist and vocalist he was best known for his powerful vocal ability and his fast runs, fluid agility and ground-breaking sound on his Fender Precision bass. He was one of the pioneers of using distortion with his bass to help it cut through the mix with the low-powered amps of his time which also imparted a very sharp-edged sound to it. He was a frequent collaborator with drummer Carmine Appice; the duo performed in such bands as Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice.
I'm 71,, someone else jus said it in the 60's,every new song ,new band that came out was a experience,I remember seeing Vanilla Fudge on the Ed Sullivan show,they did this song an I was hooked on it ,still am . All u younger generations out there reading this plz keep passing it on to ur kids . The 60'-70'was where all our music evolved from ,all riffs , melodies,hooks whatever ,that's where they came from !!!
Man 67" - 68' my dad was in Vietnam. Fighting for people to spit on him when he got home. He inspired me to enlist to protect our country. So I am a proud USMC Veteran. OooRah!!!
homas Trumble Free love, rock n roll, peace signs, anti Vietnam protests, bell bottoms, naru jackets, head bands, lava lamps, love bugs and God knows what else! I wish I could go back! ✌☮🚬
I’ll forever love how Brad Pitt character totally defused the Manson family attack at the end, while trippin balls. That movie was too good. Another killer from QT.
Yup! Just watched it again the other night. What's not to love?! It's a really good film. Especially if you're familiar with the time it took place, QT's sound tracts are always well put together ; ) That last 20 minutes ... lol
Brian Holland, one of the writers of the song, said of the Vanilla Fudge. Version “I thought it was one of the greatest arrangements that I ever heard,”
I was a young drummerwhen this came outand I learned every part faithfully. Many years later, I was privileged to interview Carmine on my radio show. Years after that, here I am picking out songs for this week's show, and this magically appeared again. New music is good, but just as important to keep great music like this in the public's ears too. Most of them weren't lucky enough to grow up in the 1960s and '70s, the greatest period of musical creativity and innovation ever.
" According to legend, the talk of the town during that period was Jimi Hendrix, but that's not true. It was Vanilla Fudge. They played eight-minute songs, with dynamics. People said, "What the hell's going on here? How come it's not three minutes?" Timmy Bogert, their bassist, was amazing. The whole group was ahead of its time. So, initially we wanted to be a Vanilla Fudge clone. " - Ritchie Blackmore
When I was 13yrs old I found an old record player in my Grandad's basement... When I was 19 I got brave and plugged it up. This album was already there, and started playing when I plugged it in. This was the song... That helped me realize just what I was going through. I'm 22 yrs old now, and the years 2021. Life's been hell but these old songs are my sanctuary, but also a reminder of what used to be and never will again. The greatest rock legends are from the 60's-80's.
Steven and Carson, So Cool to see what you guys wrote! On the other end of the spectrum, I could have been your Grand Dad!😆 I just turned 70 a couple of weeks ago! I was introduced to this song when I was in my late teens. Still remember the girl I was dating at the time. Yep, I was part of the “hippie generation “!😆 I hadn’t even thought of this song for many years, much less played it! All of the sudden it came to my mind today. I’m still rock’n too! I will be till they bury me! You Dudes keep on rocking yourselves. You’ve got a lot longer to do it than I do! Great to read your stuff! Rock On!!😊👍
PS: When you guys get older, you’ll realize even more how many good things can, and never will be again. Make your choices wisely. I would do a whole lot of things differently if I had them over to do. But I don’t! None of us do ! But take this word of advice from an old man.😆 One bad choice can haunt you for the rest of your life. Choose wisely guys! I know you will!!😊👍
@@gregorycarlson6632 Hi Gregory! Loved reading your comments. Time is already seeming like a blur to me! I was 15, then I blinked and now I'm nearly 23! The older I get, time seems to be moving quicker and quicker! A lot of young people seem to act on impulse and later regret their decisions, I definitely have a few I regret myself. Your advice is golden. I'll make sure to heed it and stay on a good track! I hope to still be rockin like you at 70!
@@carsonrunyon6099 Hey Carson! Thanks for the nice comments! I hope I didn’t come across as lecturing. I’m 70, but I think I am more of a mind of 30 or 40!! Just trying to share some wise advice from a guy who learned the hard way! You are right about time! My Dad used to tell me “The older you get, the faster time goes by!” He was right! If you’re not married yet, choose wisely in that department too. You don’t want to be with the wrong partner for life! I’m sure you know many who’ve made that mistake! She better be the right one, because she’s the boss!!😆😆There’s an old adage: 90 percent of all married men admit the wife’s the boss, and the other 10 percent are liars!!😂 Be forewarned!!😆😆Stay in touch my new friend !!
Who cares? When it nominates Dolly Parton (who graciously said she doesn't want in) and total crap like Duran Duran and Eminem, it shows how worthless it is. This is a great song though. Don't know if I like it better than The Supremes, but then both versions are great, and I love them both.
@@thomassnider6691 It's about success and hits . I agree about Eminem and dolly ( although both have had large success). I'd love see 13th floor elevators but they weren't successful.
@@twomindz79 Right now I'm pulling for Steppenwolf, who had much success and had one of the best singers ever in John Kay, but they were too critical of our hypocritical system for the empty-headed scum who make these stupid nominations. By the way, I know I like The 13th Floor Elevators but I can't remember their big hit. Please tell me. Before I leave, Jethro Tull should be in there just because Ian Anderson was such a maniac on stage.
I'll never forget it...I was in high school and a car full of friends and I were *slo-mo cruisin'* the main drag in Texas, driving a '67 Chevy Camaro hotrod we had just finished putting headers and illegal drag slicks on, with the windows down, on a warm Summer night with this song cranked to max volume...like we owned the night!!! (The speakers were straining so hard it felt they were about to blow out of their enclosures!) Everywhere we went, heads were turnin...
There should be a place in the hall of fame for this piece. It's just as relevant today as then and will be through the years. Depth,impact and emotion, it's all there, loved it as a teen, and now at almost 70, I still appreciate it .
I am a Vanilla Fudge fan since the beginning. Now a 66 year old musician still rocking. Totally overlooked band that had awesome songs and musicians. One of the best drummers as well. Keys, bass, guitar and vocals awesome.
I"m 66 too. I haven't heard this since those days... I was too young then to properly appreciate it, but I just heard it while watching Mad Men, and I sang along and remembered all the lyrics. It has never gotten better than the music we had back then. There were so many phenomenal bands, that this one flew under the radar for me. No more!
This band gets absolutely no credit for for its influence on metal music. Those heavy interwining Eastern riffs, heavy guitars, and incredibly melancholy chorus. This is incredibly ahead of its time.
Led Zeppelin opened up for these guys in 68' They may have been The New Yardbirds at the time. Robert Plant said that they were the nicest lads on earth. Robert and Bonzo were extremely nervous and V,F, were compassionate and helped calm them down . Man, I wish I could have been there. I did see Led Zepp 3 times. 64 and still Rockin Hard! Peace and Love
Decades ago I was in an all night restaurant in New Orleans, and the uncut version of this song came on. Though I had heard the song a million times, I’d never heard the full intro before and naturally I hadn’t any idea what song it was until the vocals started. What an amazing intro. I’ll never forget how surprised I was. Every time I hear the intro in its entirety I think of that moment in the restaurant.
I forgot how pivotal of a moment the needle drop for this song was used until I rewatched that Made Men episode this year altering watch OUATIH. The Sopranos moment escapes me though
Yes- best movie I have seen in the last 5 years. Truly unique and worthwhile. Pitt and DI Caprio should be getting Oscars as well as Quentin. And ZERO SJW content in this movie, so refreshing.
What do you guys like about the movie exactly? I might have missed something, but I feel it kind of sucks...No plot, too many empty scenes just used as eye candy, too many empty characters (if anyone knows why are we following Sharon's everyday routine the whole time please let me know). The acting was great though.
That was a terrible movie ending. The cops didn't have any murders to investigate, just a bunch of dead hippies who everyone assumes were high on something and just trying to rob the place, so there's no reason for anyone to tie what happened there back to the Manson family. The "happy ending" of that movie leaves the Manson family free until they inevitably kill someone else. Not to mention the fact that Roman Polanski's life trajectory would undoubtedly be different after that rewrite of history, and it's hard to say if that would be a good thing or not.
@@TheBS1000 Polanski is the real villain of story. and i wouldt be suprised if sharon was his recruiter for the girls. Manson was a known pimp of runaways alot of them underage. Roman had a real taste for underage runaways, it came out in his trial,. The more you look into it the shaier it gets. LPD Officers were arrested selling celeb sex tapes they took from polanskis who had an amateur porno studio. The amount of shit ppl dont know about this could fill a swiming pool....Makes me think thhis whole helter skleter was bs cover up. Its at the least some kind of "deal " that went bad.... Most likely worse it has pizza hollywood all over it. THose ppl got what they deserved.
Wilson Pickett says "It doesn't matter what skin you're in, as long as you've got the feelin' in your soul" Soul Survivor. BTW - you do know that this is a Supremes cover. Enjoy it ALL!
"We used to slow songs down and listen to the lyrics and try to emulate what the lyrics were dictating. That one was a hurtin' song; it had a lot of emotion in it. If you listen to "Hangin' On" fast (by the Supremes), it sounds very happy, but the lyrics aren't happy at all. If you lived through that situation, the lyrics are definitely not happy...." -- Carmine Appice --
Yeah I was listening to this when I was 7. My 14 year old brother was playing it on his Phillips stereo that he bought with the money he earned at a farm market. Yes, we worked as kids for our stuff in the 60s and 70s. I bought 45s with paperboy money. Zep II came out in 72. Real music.
I turned 16 the year this came out. What timing! This plus the Doors, J Joplin (Big Brother and Holding Co), Cream (Clapton) and Hendrix. What a time to discover new sounds.
Don't know who DUOPHONIC_for STEREO phonographs II is, but thank you. This is the absolute best transfer of this song to youtube. My age damaged ears can actually hear the treble again! Mark's great Hammond organ and of course Carmine's Zildjian cymbals
For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-keyboardist Mark Stein, guitarist-backing vocalist Vince Martell, bassist-backing vocalist Tim Bogert, and drummer-backing vocalist Carmine Appice.
I still have the original vinyl as well! I am near 72 and have never grown tired of this song. 100% better than the Supreme’s version and I am a Motown junky. For many , many years I would say Vanilla Fudge was one of my all time favorites and people would say “who”? Obviously not from San Francisco but still….
Iam only 33 and just now discovering this music. Although I heard the Supremes version from my mother. I have to say I love this version a whole lot better then the Supremes version! Sorry mama! lol
Haha, what's funny is that I'm about your age, but grew up with the Kim Wilde version. As an 80's song, it's pretty cool version, though I tend to lean towards 80's music a bit. However, yes, I'm utterly inclined to agree that this one is the superior version. I once saw a video of them performing it back in the 60's where Mark Stein was dressed like Austin Powers... AND playing a keyboard, while making huge wavy gestures. That said, he went at it as though the world was ending and he was ready to repopulate it with his ten inch dick. It was actually somewhat inspiring. Also, two words; Carmine Appice... that is all.
It's a great song and the Supremes nailed it but I also like this version best but I like the Supremes' version better than the Vanilla Fudge single. The Supremes single was recorded better IMO. Both were great versions.
natedoggg2002........ mama did a good job raising you. She will not be upset with you for listening to good music. The Supremes version is spot-on though if you ask me. I have this album also, and I love it.
A perfect DES remix for a song that was in mono on the original first album. The single was originally issued in 1967 and only charted moderately in the Top 100, but when reissued again in 1968, it made the Top 5 on Billboard. The same story happened with another Atco release (Cream's "Sunshine Of Your Love".) It charted moderately at first, then reappeared on the charts in the top 10. Atco had another similar situation in 1971 with Derek & The Dominos "Layla", but the original single was heavily edited. When reissued and charted in 1972, the single had the entire 7 and a half minutes of the song.
Ha Ha What a line But even more This is the first heavy metal rhythm section. It’s everything Bonham and Jones would become. Every damn thing. Purple, Sabbath, Heep. It’s in this.
Here in the closing days of 2021, cause my dad once again mentioned this band. He's an old drummer, and had mentioned Vanilla Fudge in the past. Naturally, he got me into music, but instead of drums, I picked up guitar and took my own path, like any young guy would. Fast forward a couple decades, and now I have a four year old son. It's time to pass on the legacy, so I bought him some drums this Christmas. My dad was able to be on hand to help assemble and tune the drums, and we talked music. He name dropped this song. So here I am, soaking in some awesome music as I get a third generation of musician going down his own path.
@alejandro espinoza, I'm binge watching Mad Men and just watched that episode that brought me here. I was a teenager in the 60's so this song was nostalgic for me. And yes, that scene with Don sitting on the balcony is very evocative. The music choices for the last scenes and closing credits are just brilliant.
Saw them last night and there were amazing. Carmine’s drum solo wow and Mark still sounding wonderful. These guys can still really take you back because the still sound as good as they did decades ago.
Die einzige die den herausragenden Drummer C A R M I N E S ersetzen könnte, ist : SINA Döring ( sina-drums ! ) ! Sie ist erst 24 Jahre alt, aber ich der Lage, die ROCKKLASSIKER der 60'er, 70'er und 80'er Jahre zu neuem Leben zu erwecken ... SINA-DRUMS ! (mit inzwischen mehr als 1,5 Millionen Abonnenten)
Mark Stein, it is heart warming and gratifying that you are still around! So many are long gone! I still believe that this version of " Keep Me Hanging On " is more compelling than the other releases. Your Hammond prowess and sincere vocals are par none! Anyway, my dear and late friend Mitch Mitchell shared many tales of the "Hendrix Days" with me. Some revolved around the times you guys were on the same bill. The one that comes to mind is when the tour was in Central Florida, and during a break, R. and R.etc., Mitch had an accident, suffice to say on a lake there in Florida with a mini speed boat. He told me that unfortunately the local authorities got involved and it might interrupt the tour. According to Mitch, your management had some pull and everything was resolved. There were more details, but i'll just leave that to someones imagination. Hah! Take care.
It really is amazing ... my cousin was an original flower child and was always playing this to us youngsters aged 6 and 7. Fantastic stuff that I have carried through my life. Keeps me sane ish:)
incorrect, it just sounds very different from what "talent" sounded like in the 60. Different time, different vibe. Doesn't mean today doesn't have insanely talented musicians today, just means they're making different music than what they made back then.
@@alanstrom2221 NO...Every notable musician from that era will attest that Led Zeppelin is the father of heavy metal (as much as Robert Plant HATES that moniker). It's not even arguable. C'mon guys, you can love a band, doesn't make them the "greatest" of anything.
if we are talking 'fathers' of heavy metal then it would be one of many bands from the sixties who explored the heavier sounds. otherwise everyone knows that heavy metal began with black sabbath black sabbath, not led zep
@@freedomrider266 actually every notable musician says Blue Cheer and Iron Butterfly are. Heavy metal came from psychedelic and blues influences and both those bands predate Zeppelin.
I purchased this album when it first came out. I have not heard this song in many years. What a thrill it was to hear it in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood!
Saw them do this tune twice live....First time opening for Jimi Hendrix in 1968 and later opening for Led Zeppelin in 1969. Always been a cool version.
I was born in 1990, I grew up surrounded by gangster rap, edm, country. My musical taste could've ended up any which way, but it ended up here. Music like this is my calling in life.
Born in 97 and we surronded by the same nowaday rap , edm ,dubstep ,trap but them old music have more soul , feeling ..Fever tree , The doors , Vanila Fudge , quicksilver messenger , janis joplin , NRPS , CCR , greeting from south east asia
I recall a High School dance I went to in my Soph year. Now, I was a lot older than my peers... I had taken off after the school year ended late spring prior, ended up in Columbus OH, got a mailroom job and a small apartment, thanks to wonderful young ladies. "I took a look around to see which way the wind blow." LSD, weed, the SDS, Hare Krishnas, Concerts, sex, and so... I went back to the Rochester NY area and back to school. So I was already a little jaded. I knew all the kids in the band, I knew a couple of them to be, uh, average so I was pleasantly surprised when they were tuneful and tight. At the end of their first set, the rhythm guitar player switched to keyboards. Then they started this song. Same intro and the same through to the end. The singer, Todd, was not quite there, but otherwise they nailed it. Three of the guys were in the band and two, including Danny, in the marching band. Now our high school had just won first place in their class in the NYS Marching Band Competition the year prior, and the music teacher was a percussion specialist (I learned under him also, but I wasn't in Danny's class). Tom, the rhythm player, played trumpet and classical guitar also. Paul, a senior, had picked up on Hendrix's behind the back and picking with his teeth stuff. Later on, Todd sang a beautiful "Hey Jude". Paul, sadly, was drafted and was killed in one of the 200 or so Lizard Overlord wars, Viet Nam. Ending up, this song by these Long Island dudes, has been one of my favorites over the years.
Thumbs up if you knew the song before watching Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Wiktor R fuck ya
Wiktor R if you’re older than about 35 or so you’ve heard it many times
Only cuz of mafia 3 tho
Yup! Discovered this song on my own a long time ago. It also came on Mad Men when don draper was sitting outside on his balcony in the cold.
I've never even seen Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and I've always loved this song.
Here we are a half century later, and i'm still pleased and proud that people still enjoy this record.
You all did a fine and very memorable cover of this song! Best regards.
Great song, great sound, a true master piece !!! If you guys ever tour up around Madison Wisconsin, I will be there !!!
AMEN XX
@Mark
Half a century from now (and beyond) people will still be loving this musical gem.
Your Sullivan appearance (or Smothers) was legendary. All my buddies were watching Carmen
Message to the youngsters listening to this: don’t let this music die. Make sure your children hear this too.
Hello! This music will never die! People my age love this! Even People younger! HAIL HAIL ROCK AND ROLL!!
And Inna Gadda Da Vida - Iron Butterfly
Message to young people: Commenting on youtube shows how stupid you are.. don't do it!
Representing the last batch of 90s kids (1999), I will make sure we will NEVER let this die!
15 year old here, got it boss.
This tune never gets old I am 98 years young.
98? 💀
@@irvingdaniel5310 goddamnnnn
hold on...make it up to 100 and then make party
bro about to die 😂😂💀💀💀💀
Hell yeah chuck!!! Keep the years coming buddy!
My big brother came home with this album when I was 15, Just turned 70 , still have it on the turn table. Good stuff.😎🇺🇸
Same here. My big brother brought it home and we wore it out. I was probably around 14 or 15 also.
Me too. I'm turning 70 this month and I have always loved this song.
same here!
Me too at 58, great Rock music!!👍🤗💕 Rock is in a coma in 2023😳🤯
Music , when it comes and brings us together, it's one of the Magic's in this world.
I'm 107 years old and this song wakes me up every morning
The great godfather.
107years old?!!,God bless you!.It's great that you've lived this long!,how you doing?!.John M Guinto
Very cool sir .I'm 68 rock on.
No way old dude! That's wild!
@@kathyguinto4585 .no. ..shit.. ...rock 'on .
After 50 years this tune is still relevant. Pure musicianship.
.....almost fifty-FIVE, actually.....
@@ogam5 Wow!
living as a teenager in the 60's was an experience I'll never forget. Every new group that debuted their first album was a feast for the ears and mind.
If I remember correctly(back in the day) Vanilla Fudge played in Long Island City, N.Y. Their first start as Vanilla Fudge
Ruined the planet boomer
I was born in the late 80s and just discovered this "version" and I just can't stop hangin' on
True that!
@@TheZumph Actually it was the Silent Generation just before them that did most of that crap.
I'm 33 stumbling upon this gem by chance. I'm so thankful we can share music how we do. Amazing
Same man! Found it on sopranos
@@ciredeezle I'm 65 and been listening to this song for at least 50 years.
And still kicks ass.
Lots of other great music from this era
@@bak-mariterry9143I’m 32 and found out about this song and band because the drummer is Vinny Appices brother which is the drummer from Dio. What a find.
As a 50 year old black man who loves music I must say this group is the Goat the lead singer carmine Apice is a ordained minister
To be stoned and listening to Vanilla Fudge back in the late 60s, well,......it was heavy.....good heavy......
RIP Tim Bogert. 1944-2021
Oh nooo, he died??
Wow! When did the happen?
I didn't know he passed away....Wow....😮
IF you grew up when I did and listened to Vanilla Fudge, specifically this song, you'd get your speakers, turn them towards each other, crank the hell out of the stereo and lay down between the speakers,,,,, Just Amazing!
YES INDEED
dennis duncan long drive golf I did that but then I'd have someone move one closer then further to give the impression of moving in a circle on a record with you feet at the middle and your head at the edge. Trippy
Yes, did that too, maybe not so loud as you guys, but then we had those whiny neighbors that came complaining about the noise..... so toned it down a little, but laying on the ground, just in the middle of your boxes was the best way to experience music.... lol ❤
That means you also had your head collapse on itself when "Take Me for a Little While" went from stereo to mono at the end! Devastating with headphones, I tell ya!
Yes! Before there were headphones. Smoke a little pot in the backyard after the folks went to bed and then some Fudge or Led Zep with "Whole Lotta Love" swirling through my head.
In my humble opinion, this Vanilla Fudge version of the Supreme's hit is the greatest cover of someone else's hit ever. If it's not, I don't know what is. I love this version as much today as I did the first time I heard it so many years ago.
Hello hello... I'm at a place called Vertigo, it's everything I wish I didn't know except you keep me hanging on...
This one might make my top ten list. There are so many creative cover songs; I agree that this is among the best.
"the greatest cover of someone else's hit ever"? Eh, this one is pretty damn good, but what about All Along The Watchtower, the cover by Jimi of Dylan's song?
@@chrisjamesr77 Big difference is I said "greatest cover of someone else's hit". The Supreme's single "You Keep Me Hanging On' was a #1 hit for the Supremes. Bob Dylan's 'All Along the Watchtower' was just a song on his John Wesley Harding album - it was NOT a hit. There are thousands of covers of other people's songs - that's not remotely a select crowd. But a cover of a song that was a #1 hit - Jimi's was not that - Jimi charted higher than Bob with his version of Watchtower - it hit #20. That was a bigger chart number than Dylan's version. Dylan's version was not remotely a hit. Bob Dylan had ZERO #1 hits and four Top 10 'hits', and 23 Top 100 songs on the Billboard chart - and none of those 23 was called 'All Along The Watchtower'. Dylan's Watchtower was not remotely a hit.
So again, find a cover of someone else's #1 hit song that is better than the Vanilla Fudge cover of You Keep Me Hanging On. And don't keep me hanging on.
And don't say Eric Prydz's Call on Me cover of Steve Winwood's 'Valerie'. 'Valerie' only made it to #9 on Billboard's top 100. Eric's is a great video though. :)
Hendrix' All Along The Watchtower is a Dylan cover. 😊
@@plusone8015 Dylan's original was NOT a #1 hit.
As a 5000 year old Martian who is dead-set on conquering the known universe, they don't make music like this anymore
Prayers for Tim Bogert, who died 13 January 2021, and was an American musician. He graduated from Ridgefield Memorial High School in his hometown of Ridgefield, New Jersey in 1963. As a bass guitarist and vocalist he was best known for his powerful vocal ability and his fast runs, fluid agility and ground-breaking sound on his Fender Precision bass. He was one of the pioneers of using distortion with his bass to help it cut through the mix with the low-powered amps of his time which also imparted a very sharp-edged sound to it. He was a frequent collaborator with drummer Carmine Appice; the duo performed in such bands as Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice.
Thank you for sharing this with all of us. RIP, Tim.
He certainly left his mark. RIP
Loved his musicianship, saw Cactus,,, wow...
RIP thank you for the great music.
Riding a commuter train at 16 and met this girl a few years older than me- we hooked up
51 years later the song still resonates
I'm 71,, someone else jus said it in the 60's,every new song ,new band that came out was a experience,I remember seeing Vanilla Fudge on the Ed Sullivan show,they did this song an I was hooked on it ,still am . All u younger generations out there reading this plz keep passing it on to ur kids . The 60'-70'was where all our music evolved from ,all riffs , melodies,hooks whatever ,that's where they came from !!!
Ok mi estimado tienes mucha razón en tu sentimiento y estoy contigo...... siempre con la bandera del Rock y el Heavy Metal!!
And no computers or AUTOTUNE.
@@stormymaiden Hi Stormy ty darlin ,yes u keep passing it on!! So where are u from ?
@@garyyork2637 México City mi estimado amigo
⚡💖⚡Grand Funk did an excellent version of this song - Mark Farner is still an INCREDIBLE singer/songwriter/musician -
I graduated high school in 1967(the greatest time in history to come of age). These white cats nailed it. 👍🏾
Arguably the worst time to come of age if you were drafted 🤷♂️
Man 67" - 68' my dad was in Vietnam. Fighting for people to spit on him when he got home. He inspired me to enlist to protect our country. So I am a proud USMC Veteran. OooRah!!!
I was born that year... I am somewhat envious of you havin grew up with this kind of music to escape the hell of reality.... Life, art.... Was real
homas Trumble
Free love, rock n roll, peace signs, anti Vietnam protests, bell bottoms, naru jackets, head bands, lava lamps, love bugs and God knows what else! I wish I could go back! ✌☮🚬
@@anvilseventy-six7715 i was on Okinawa in 67...
I’ll forever love how Brad Pitt character totally defused the Manson family attack at the end, while trippin balls. That movie was too good. Another killer from QT.
They whacked Phil Leotardo to this song to. In fact, they played it twice in the sopranos finale.
Yup! Just watched it again the other night. What's not to love?! It's a really good film. Especially if you're familiar with the time it took place, QT's sound tracts are always well put together ; )
That last 20 minutes ... lol
Played it 3x actually
dig it...
I'm the devil...I'm here to do the devil's work.....NAHHH IT WAS DUMBER THAN THAT
Probably the greatest cover ever. They completely re-invented a great song and made it their own.
Ditto - "All Along the Watchtower" (Hendrix)
Brian Holland, one of the writers of the song, said of the Vanilla Fudge. Version “I thought it was one of the greatest arrangements that I ever heard,”
I didn’t even know this was a cover. Who is this song by originally?
The Supremes@@JamesHenri99
@@JamesHenri99 The Supremes released this song in 1966, only a year prior
This song is like 10 songs combined into one
The best version of this song
I'll have 'em both.
Both versions are great. But I do like this version better.
@@brenthaymon280 Me too. Great group. Great song.
I'll put Supremes number 1, but I like this one too. Both are great.
Credit Motown
I was a young drummerwhen this came outand I learned every part faithfully. Many years later, I was privileged to interview Carmine on my radio show. Years after that, here I am picking out songs for this week's show, and this magically appeared again. New music is good, but just as important to keep great music like this in the public's ears too. Most of them weren't lucky enough to grow up in the 1960s and '70s, the greatest period of musical creativity and innovation ever.
The bad thing about this song is it ends...
Even after 50 years this is still a great song.
Oh no, not THAT long? Listen to their version of Season of the Witch!!
WHAT THE ? didn't even realised that
It's timeless!
Theron Snell Or the granddaddy "Break Song"! About 24 minutes long! Everyone played extended solos and everyone in The Fudge was loaded for bear!
Damn...It has been THAT LONG AGO?....Seems like only like yesterday.....Time....
" According to legend, the talk of the town during that period was Jimi Hendrix, but that's not true. It was Vanilla Fudge. They played eight-minute songs, with dynamics. People said, "What the hell's going on here? How come it's not three minutes?" Timmy Bogert, their bassist, was amazing. The whole group was ahead of its time. So, initially we wanted to be a Vanilla Fudge clone. " - Ritchie Blackmore
Heck, for years I thought this WAS Deep Purple.
saw them somewhere 67 0r 8 the village. Hendrix at the Cafe Wha. tuli kufnberg fugs.
I remember them in Spring Valley in 67
Sounds like jimi hendrick and david bowie mixed to me for some reason
David Byron of Uriah Heep said almost the same thing....
When I was 13yrs old I found an old record player in my Grandad's basement... When I was 19 I got brave and plugged it up. This album was already there, and started playing when I plugged it in. This was the song... That helped me realize just what I was going through. I'm 22 yrs old now, and the years 2021. Life's been hell but these old songs are my sanctuary, but also a reminder of what used to be and never will again. The greatest rock legends are from the 60's-80's.
Awesome back story. Completely empathize with you. I'm 22 as well! Keep your head up and keep the music playing, keep rockin! We'll all make it!
Steven and Carson, So Cool to see what you guys wrote! On the other end of the spectrum, I could have been your Grand Dad!😆 I just turned 70 a couple of weeks ago! I was introduced to this song when I was in my late teens. Still remember the girl I was dating at the time. Yep, I was part of the “hippie generation “!😆 I hadn’t even thought of this song for many years, much less played it! All of the sudden it came to my mind today. I’m still rock’n too! I will be till they bury me! You Dudes keep on rocking yourselves. You’ve got a lot longer to do it than I do! Great to read your stuff! Rock On!!😊👍
PS: When you guys get older, you’ll realize even more how many good things can, and never will be again. Make your choices wisely. I would do a whole lot of things differently if I had them over to do. But I don’t! None of us do ! But take this word of advice from an old man.😆 One bad choice can haunt you for the rest of your life. Choose wisely guys! I know you will!!😊👍
@@gregorycarlson6632 Hi Gregory! Loved reading your comments. Time is already seeming like a blur to me! I was 15, then I blinked and now I'm nearly 23! The older I get, time seems to be moving quicker and quicker! A lot of young people seem to act on impulse and later regret their decisions, I definitely have a few I regret myself. Your advice is golden. I'll make sure to heed it and stay on a good track! I hope to still be rockin like you at 70!
@@carsonrunyon6099 Hey Carson! Thanks for the nice comments! I hope I didn’t come across as lecturing. I’m 70, but I think I am more of a mind of 30 or 40!! Just trying to share some wise advice from a guy who learned the hard way! You are right about time! My Dad used to tell me “The older you get, the faster time goes by!” He was right! If you’re not married yet, choose wisely in that department too. You don’t want to be with the wrong partner for life! I’m sure you know many who’ve made that mistake! She better be the right one, because she’s the boss!!😆😆There’s an old adage: 90 percent of all married men admit the wife’s the boss, and the other 10 percent are liars!!😂 Be forewarned!!😆😆Stay in touch my new friend !!
R.I.P. Tim---have a wonderful time up there.
This band definitely belongs in the Hall of Fame. Way overdue for it!
They didn't have many hits . This is a cover of course.
Who cares? When it nominates Dolly Parton (who graciously said she doesn't want in) and total crap like Duran Duran and Eminem, it shows how worthless it is. This is a great song though. Don't know if I like it better than The Supremes, but then both versions are great, and I love them both.
@@thomassnider6691
It's about success and hits .
I agree about Eminem and dolly ( although both have had large success).
I'd love see 13th floor elevators but they weren't successful.
@@twomindz79 Right now I'm pulling for Steppenwolf, who had much success and had one of the best singers ever in John Kay, but they were too critical of our hypocritical system for the empty-headed scum who make these stupid nominations. By the way, I know I like The 13th Floor Elevators but I can't remember their big hit. Please tell me. Before I leave, Jethro Tull should be in there just because Ian Anderson was such a maniac on stage.
@@thomassnider6691
Love the wolf.
" you're gonna miss me " was the elevators hit from 1966.
I'll never forget it...I was in high school and a car full of friends and I were *slo-mo cruisin'* the main drag in Texas, driving a '67 Chevy Camaro hotrod we had just finished putting headers and illegal drag slicks on, with the windows down, on a warm Summer night with this song cranked to max volume...like we owned the night!!! (The speakers were straining so hard it felt they were about to blow out of their enclosures!) Everywhere we went, heads were turnin...
Man...carbon copy here rock on
I'd kill to have that car today!
Awesome
There should be a place in the hall of fame for this piece. It's just as relevant today as then and will be through the years. Depth,impact and emotion, it's all there, loved it as a teen, and now at almost 70, I still appreciate it .
Saw them on Ed Sullivan in 1968 when I was 12 - blew my mind..
“I’m the devil. And I’m here to do the devils business.”
-“Nah it was dumber than that. it was like... Rex.”
He said he was here to do some devil shit.
😂
Nah, it's "I'm the devil, and I'm here to do the devil's business!"
“And you... what was yer name?”
“I’m the devil, and I’m here to do the devil’s business.”
A pause
“Nah, it was dumber’n that. It was like, Rex.”
In the end Cliff Booth was the Devil
Cliff Booth owned this scene! 😏 So did his pooch
They all did lol
Jonathan Lol Yup. It was amazing!
Who would win? Three cult-indoctrinated murderers or two guys, both wasted, one tripping, a flamethrower, and one good boi
@@Reilly-Maresca one good girl
"Clever girl"
It took guts and originality to take a revered song and turn it inside out.....a perfect reinvention of a song!
I never get tired of this song. With any age group it's always been loved. It'll forever stay young! A real classic...
This song is light years ahead of itself. Heavy and truthful!!!
Tonya Johnson .too.young.too.intelligent.bye..from.italy.3312121908
Vanilla Fudge were pioneers of this music in 1967. Followed by Cream, Jimi Hendricks, Deep Purple, Led Zepplin, etc.
sounds like something that could only be created in the 60s
Intellectual anarchy that makes sense
I agree! This version is fantastic! Love your name too..from another Tonya Johnson.
I am a Vanilla Fudge fan since the beginning. Now a 66 year old musician still rocking. Totally overlooked band that had awesome songs and musicians. One of the best drummers as well. Keys, bass, guitar and vocals awesome.
Me too ! Colin ,like you said!!
can you still walk? where do u live now?
it'll never stop brother!
I"m 66 too. I haven't heard this since those days... I was too young then to properly appreciate it, but I just heard it while watching Mad Men, and I sang along and remembered all the lyrics. It has never gotten better than the music we had back then. There were so many phenomenal bands, that this one flew under the radar for me. No more!
A lot got overlooked with Zeppelin, The Who, and other all-timers that were coming up-cranking up...Good band.
This band gets absolutely no credit for for its influence on metal music. Those heavy interwining Eastern riffs, heavy guitars, and incredibly melancholy chorus. This is incredibly ahead of its time.
5:50 when the drums come in always gives me chills
Carmine Appice! 🥁
This is how you take a perfectly entertaining Motown song & turn it into something special.
Play the 45 at 33 and join in.
This song requires rainbows coming out of your eyes.
A lot of LSD my buddy, a lot of LSD.
Led Zeppelin opened up for these guys in 68' They may have been The New Yardbirds at the time. Robert Plant said that they were the nicest lads on earth. Robert and Bonzo were extremely nervous and V,F, were compassionate and helped calm them down . Man, I wish I could have been there. I did see Led Zepp 3 times.
64 and still Rockin Hard! Peace and Love
Decades ago I was in an all night restaurant in New Orleans, and the uncut version of this song came on. Though I had heard the song a million times, I’d never heard the full intro before and naturally I hadn’t any idea what song it was until the vocals started. What an amazing intro. I’ll never forget how surprised I was. Every time I hear the intro in its entirety I think of that moment in the restaurant.
Mad Men, The Sopranos and now Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
El Mandarin what about Mad Men And sopranos?
@@hrvojesamarzija928 They used this song.
I forgot how pivotal of a moment the needle drop for this song was used until I rewatched that Made Men episode this year altering watch OUATIH. The Sopranos moment escapes me though
@@VinWizzy tony waking up in the penultimate episode i think
@@VinWizzy parts of it are played throughout the finale
I was literally on the edge of my seat. When Cliff signals the dog, fucking incredible! Loved it from start to end, truly a masterpiece.
Yes- best movie I have seen in the last 5 years. Truly unique and worthwhile. Pitt and DI Caprio should be getting Oscars as well as Quentin. And ZERO SJW content in this movie, so refreshing.
@@mharclerode yes! I agree with 100% of everything you said. Very refreshing and I loved the whole movie
What’s the movie?
@@jhitt79 Once Upon a Time In Hollywood
What do you guys like about the movie exactly? I might have missed something, but I feel it kind of sucks...No plot, too many empty scenes just used as eye candy, too many empty characters (if anyone knows why are we following Sharon's everyday routine the whole time please let me know). The acting was great though.
One of my favourite vocals of all time.
Feel the anguish 😧
I wonder if H-D-H enjoyed the rock version of their song? I think it's absolute magic.
I feel that tension.
I'm just here to pay my respects to Tim Bogert.
Once upon a time in Hollywood - one of the best movie endings ever. Incredible.
Haha, thanks!
That was a terrible movie ending. The cops didn't have any murders to investigate, just a bunch of dead hippies who everyone assumes were high on something and just trying to rob the place, so there's no reason for anyone to tie what happened there back to the Manson family. The "happy ending" of that movie leaves the Manson family free until they inevitably kill someone else. Not to mention the fact that Roman Polanski's life trajectory would undoubtedly be different after that rewrite of history, and it's hard to say if that would be a good thing or not.
@@TheBS1000 Polanski is the real villain of story. and i wouldt be suprised if sharon was his recruiter for the girls. Manson was a known pimp of runaways alot of them underage. Roman had a real taste for underage runaways, it came out in his trial,. The more you look into it the shaier it gets. LPD Officers were arrested selling celeb sex tapes they took from polanskis who had an amateur porno studio. The amount of shit ppl dont know about this could fill a swiming pool....Makes me think thhis whole helter skleter was bs cover up. Its at the least some kind of "deal " that went bad.... Most likely worse it has pizza hollywood all over it. THose ppl got what they deserved.
My neighbors listen to this whenever I do!
My Dad turned me onto this version!! Thank you!!
This is a wonderful cover of a great group, thank u vanilla fudge. I'm a black person and I'm rolling with this
Roderick music speaks to us all, colour, age, gender makes no difference lol xx
We all have one thing in common and that we love good music.
Emphasis on race is so strong in today's society.
Wilson Pickett says "It doesn't matter what skin you're in, as long as you've got the feelin' in your soul" Soul Survivor. BTW - you do know that this is a Supremes cover. Enjoy it ALL!
Nothing wrong with that I'm a white guy and I love Black women and alot of the black groups
love the Supremes but this takes it to a whole other 60's level
"We used to slow songs down and listen to the lyrics and try to emulate what the lyrics were dictating. That one was a hurtin' song; it had a lot of emotion in it. If you listen to "Hangin' On" fast (by the Supremes), it sounds very happy, but the lyrics aren't happy at all. If you lived through that situation, the lyrics are definitely not happy...." -- Carmine Appice --
so true....it seems to have so much more gravitas.....just my opinion
One of the few times a cover is better than the original!
Way better!!
I agree
Hard to believe this is a Motown original with a psychedelic twist both versions are great
Ikr
The Supremes
RIP Tim Bogert and Mary Wilson.
I like this version better to be honest
Absolutely !
Yeah I was listening to this when I was 7. My 14 year old brother was playing it on his Phillips stereo that he bought with the money he earned at a farm market. Yes, we worked as kids for our stuff in the 60s and 70s. I bought 45s with paperboy money. Zep II came out in 72. Real music.
“Bye bye pop pop”
I turned 16 the year this came out. What timing! This plus the Doors, J Joplin (Big Brother and Holding Co), Cream (Clapton) and Hendrix. What a time to discover new sounds.
I turned 22 in 1967! Been listening to this for 50 years now. God...that's a half century! WTF?
me too
me three
Yep, 50 years for me too. I won 3 concert tickets for Vanilla Fudge and Cream when I was 13 in '67. The Fudge blew Cream away.
George Bush you were at the right place at the right age and time! Peace and love...
My grandmothers 45 record collection brought me here.
Your grandma is hip. Now you are hip as well. Listen to your gran's whole stack of music and you'll be hooked.
COOL!!
Your grandma rocks
Well, welcome, little one. Take a seat and listen.
bless and best to her and you and your family. ॐ
Don't know who
DUOPHONIC_for STEREO phonographs II
is, but thank you. This is the absolute best transfer of this song to youtube. My age damaged ears can actually hear the treble again! Mark's great Hammond organ and of course Carmine's Zildjian cymbals
Truly a memory, now I’m 63… and this is the version I have been searching for ever since I was 7 years old🥰
Hello, I'm 65, live in 🇨🇦, have this 45. Only listen to it now and then, brings back to many memories.
For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-keyboardist Mark Stein, guitarist-backing vocalist Vince Martell, bassist-backing vocalist Tim Bogert, and drummer-backing vocalist Carmine Appice.
who went on to play with Jeff Beck !
Beck , Bogert & Appice
Michael Glickman p
Beck,Bogart,Appice.
Check it Out....
que temas cantó ápice, con vanilla?
Strongest opening of any psychedelic band ever.
Listen to iron butterfly as well for those openings
The only comparable come up would be The Mars Volta
Try Tea Company
Flower Traveling Band
This song popped into my head the other day, I had to revisit it. My dad used to listen to it when he drove me to school. Good times!
One of the very first rock albums I owned. I am 70 years old now, still have the original vinal record and still love this album.
Good on you 🫡
I still have the original vinyl as well! I am near 72 and have never grown tired of this song. 100% better than the Supreme’s version and I am a Motown junky. For many , many years I would say Vanilla Fudge was one of my all time favorites and people would say “who”? Obviously not from San Francisco but still….
I was 12 when this song first aired. I was blown away. Still am today!
Iam only 33 and just now discovering this music. Although I heard the Supremes version from my mother. I have to say I love this version a whole lot better then the Supremes version! Sorry mama! lol
Haha, what's funny is that I'm about your age, but grew up with the Kim Wilde version. As an 80's song, it's pretty cool version, though I tend to lean towards 80's music a bit. However, yes, I'm utterly inclined to agree that this one is the superior version. I once saw a video of them performing it back in the 60's where Mark Stein was dressed like Austin Powers... AND playing a keyboard, while making huge wavy gestures. That said, he went at it as though the world was ending and he was ready to repopulate it with his ten inch dick. It was actually somewhat inspiring. Also, two words; Carmine Appice... that is all.
natedoggg2002 ....originals are usually best man.. Keep diggin... Like my profile pic says... Dig Deep. 👍
No no no,, the true golden girls,, the Supremes,, imagine if they had better song quality too.. Crushn the competition 💪💪👊👊
It's a great song and the Supremes nailed it but I also like this version best but I like the Supremes' version better than the Vanilla Fudge single. The Supremes single was recorded better IMO. Both were great versions.
natedoggg2002........ mama did a good job raising you. She will not be upset with you for listening to good music. The Supremes version is spot-on though if you ask me. I have this album also, and I love it.
This song is so underrated
So is the band
💯
Epic gut wrenching 70s album rock
hardly, it was huge
@@jeffjcool1600 At the time, but hasn't had the continuous appeal of a band like Zeppelin still. But hugely influential at the time.
A perfect DES remix for a song that was in mono on the original first album. The single was originally issued in 1967 and only charted moderately in the Top 100, but when reissued again in 1968, it made the Top 5 on Billboard. The same story happened with another Atco release (Cream's "Sunshine Of Your Love".) It charted moderately at first, then reappeared on the charts in the top 10. Atco had another similar situation in 1971 with Derek & The Dominos "Layla", but the original single was heavily edited. When reissued and charted in 1972, the single had the entire 7 and a half minutes of the song.
"Is everybody ok?"
"Ya we're fine. But the hippies ain't that's for god damn sure."
Ha Ha
What a line
But even more
This is the first heavy metal rhythm section. It’s everything Bonham and Jones would become. Every damn thing. Purple, Sabbath, Heep. It’s in this.
" they hate the freedom you represent ..." easy rider ..
aaah - the memories..!
The fuckin hippies ain’t 😂
Them against us - us against them? Really, ya need more 'shrooms, ol' salt!
One of the greatest intros in rock - ever
Still listen to this song thanks again guys ❤️ good times back in the days 🤣
Here in the closing days of 2021, cause my dad once again mentioned this band. He's an old drummer, and had mentioned Vanilla Fudge in the past. Naturally, he got me into music, but instead of drums, I picked up guitar and took my own path, like any young guy would. Fast forward a couple decades, and now I have a four year old son. It's time to pass on the legacy, so I bought him some drums this Christmas. My dad was able to be on hand to help assemble and tune the drums, and we talked music. He name dropped this song. So here I am, soaking in some awesome music as I get a third generation of musician going down his own path.
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As a 22 year old I can say it gives me such Nostalgia to an Era my Eyes have Never Seen.
Thank you Mad Men
That scene with this song is just beautifully tragic
Walking and exercising to the musical titans of my youth. Glad I found this one again.
Heard this on the sopranos as well.
@alejandro espinoza, I'm binge watching Mad Men and just watched that episode that brought me here. I was a teenager in the 60's so this song was nostalgic for me. And yes, that scene with Don sitting on the balcony is very evocative. The music choices for the last scenes and closing credits are just brilliant.
Philly
Saw them last night and there were amazing. Carmine’s drum solo wow and Mark still sounding wonderful. These guys can still really take you back because the still sound as good as they did decades ago.
Where man? I have to see this/feel this before it's gone
@@kaegenm.6605 It was at the NYCB Theater in Westbury Long Island NY. They were there with the Rascals.
Die einzige die den herausragenden Drummer C A R M I N E S ersetzen könnte, ist : SINA Döring ( sina-drums ! ) !
Sie ist erst 24 Jahre alt, aber ich der Lage, die ROCKKLASSIKER der 60'er, 70'er und 80'er Jahre zu neuem Leben zu erwecken ...
SINA-DRUMS !
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Mark Stein, it is heart warming and gratifying that you are still around! So many are long gone! I still believe that this version of " Keep Me Hanging On " is more compelling than the other releases. Your Hammond prowess and sincere vocals are par none! Anyway, my dear and late friend Mitch Mitchell shared many tales of the "Hendrix Days" with me. Some revolved around the times you guys were on the same bill. The one that comes to mind is when the tour was in Central Florida, and during a break, R. and R.etc., Mitch had an accident, suffice to say on a lake there in Florida with a mini speed boat. He told me that unfortunately the local authorities got involved and it might interrupt the tour. According to Mitch, your management had some pull and everything was resolved. There were more details, but i'll just leave that to someones imagination. Hah! Take care.
“You’re a good friend, Cliff.”
“I do my best.”🤘🏽
Mike J. Marin I try
Tony Gauci Mine’s from the directors cut😉
Such a great scene
"Ah, I might get a limp but I'm not gonna die. Come visit tomorrow. Bring bagels!"
Sarah Van Ginkle it’s from the movie Once Upon a Time In Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino
OMG! I got this album in 1967 and played it to death. Every song on it is psychedelic heaven!
It really is amazing ... my cousin was an original flower child and was always playing this to us youngsters aged 6 and 7. Fantastic stuff that I have carried through my life. Keeps me sane ish:)
I barely remember it myself
Dammit Linda,,,,,,,, you told me you were 23 years old
For Sure Brilliant Awesome!
You nailed it Linda Dee !!
Love the Vanillla Fudge since 1969!!
Tim Bogert R.I.P.
Illya K still lives
You just can't find talent like this today!
incorrect, it just sounds very different from what "talent" sounded like in the 60. Different time, different vibe. Doesn't mean today doesn't have insanely talented musicians today, just means they're making different music than what they made back then.
One of the best Rock and Roll songs ever made. A MUST sing along
there ain't nothin I can do about it . . . . you really don't want me . . you just keep me hangin onnnnn
Timeless hit. 1970s gold.
1960s my friend. 67.
My father once told me as I cranked out Sabbath in my youth. You know son there was a band before them called Vanilla Fudge.
I heard somewhere a long time ago that this band and this song are/is the very 1st recognised HEAVY METAL/HARD ROCK song recorded.
@@alanstrom2221 NO...Every notable musician from that era will attest that Led Zeppelin is the father of heavy metal (as much as Robert Plant HATES that moniker). It's not even arguable. C'mon guys, you can love a band, doesn't make them the "greatest" of anything.
Is it ironic that the drummer for Vanilla Fudge, Carmine Appice had a younger brother, Vinny Appice who went on to play for Black Sabbath??
if we are talking 'fathers' of heavy metal then it would be one of many bands from the sixties who explored the heavier sounds.
otherwise everyone knows that heavy metal began with black sabbath black sabbath, not led zep
@@freedomrider266 actually every notable musician says Blue Cheer and Iron Butterfly are. Heavy metal came from psychedelic and blues influences and both those bands predate Zeppelin.
I purchased this album when it first came out. I have not heard this song in many years. What a thrill it was to hear it in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood!
Ive been around long enough to have seen them in concert. Second on the bill for Steppenwolf. In 68. Thanks for the memories.
Sung this version live hundreds of times, never tire of it,
I love the sound of the drums during this era
Real drum sets. Simple and required a lot of talent to get that sound.
me too, nowdays drums sound like $hit awful overproduced crap
It's a crime that this band is not in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame yet
The Rock and roll Hall of Fame is a scam.
Saw them do this tune twice live....First time opening for Jimi Hendrix in 1968 and later opening for Led Zeppelin in 1969. Always been a cool version.
Still an incredible tune! It takes me back to a good place..
I was born in 1990, I grew up surrounded by gangster rap, edm, country. My musical taste could've ended up any which way, but it ended up here. Music like this is my calling in life.
Born in 97 and we surronded by the same nowaday rap , edm ,dubstep ,trap but them old music have more soul , feeling ..Fever tree , The doors , Vanila Fudge , quicksilver messenger , janis joplin , NRPS , CCR , greeting from south east asia
So many good songs from this era....I love it cause I lived it
Me Too!
Tell me some other songs of your era for me to listen to in case I've missed anything
“
INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS.
Right On!!!!! Same here....✌🏾🤘🏽✊🏽
Fifty years ago and I still remember the lyrics.
How could anyone dislike this epic masterpiece.
One of the top 5 rock covers ever done, simply brilliant!
VANILLA FUDGE AWESOME BAND BRINGS BACK MEMORIES
Yes Sir !!!!!!
I recall a High School dance I went to in my Soph year. Now, I was a lot older than my peers... I had taken off after the school year ended late spring prior, ended up in Columbus OH, got a mailroom job and a small apartment, thanks to wonderful young ladies. "I took a look around to see which way the wind blow." LSD, weed, the SDS, Hare Krishnas, Concerts, sex, and so... I went back to the Rochester NY area and back to school.
So I was already a little jaded. I knew all the kids in the band, I knew a couple of them to be, uh, average so I was pleasantly surprised when they were tuneful and tight. At the end of their first set, the rhythm guitar player switched to keyboards. Then they started this song. Same intro and the same through to the end.
The singer, Todd, was not quite there, but otherwise they nailed it. Three of the guys were in the band and two, including Danny, in the marching band. Now our high school had just won first place in their class in the NYS Marching Band Competition the year prior, and the music teacher was a percussion specialist (I learned under him also, but I wasn't in Danny's class). Tom, the rhythm player, played trumpet and classical guitar also. Paul, a senior, had picked up on Hendrix's behind the back and picking with his teeth stuff.
Later on, Todd sang a beautiful "Hey Jude". Paul, sadly, was drafted and was killed in one of the 200 or so Lizard Overlord wars, Viet Nam. Ending up, this song by these Long Island dudes, has been one of my favorites over the years.
"Oh shit!" ~ Random waddling gas station onlooker, 2007
One the teenagers: 🤮
That scene STILL cracks me up (As Phil's head is being used as a speed bump)
One of the few Motown covers I like better than the original.
Outstanding work by the legendary drummer Carmine Appice !!
You mean, "The Legendary Percussion God Carmine Appice".