Without a doubt Burton Cummings and the Guess Who are among the most underrated singers and bands of the 1970s. Such a great voice, so many hits, but hardly ever mentioned nowadays. Such a shame.
Are you kidding? They were popular all over the world how dare you call them underrated? They got plenty of respect! Just because you don't hear him everyday on your radio now doesn't mean that they were ever underrated.
@@garysnow1475 Underrated is a common comment all over you tube for rock stars that can buy their own island but they are "underrated".Its a sign of hero worship.
"The praise doesn’t come any loftier when none other than John Lennon says you are his favourite singer and Led Zeppelin’s icon, Robert Plant, says you are one of rock’s best voices." - Article written by The Canadian Music Hall of Fame
The story is that he and Randy were in a music store and saw a flute in the window. Burton ended up buying the flute and of all things played it for the first at a concert that evening, not having played the instrument at all before that. Sounds crazy but that is what happened!
We have to remember the recorded version couldn't sound so great if its not present in the performer. The recording only captures what's actually happening albeit somewhat "pure" in that there's noting but voice and instruments to tape. If they suck live not much can really make it better and we still call it music.
That year was great, except for I had a start of divorce because my husband was beating man cheating on me, but other than that the music was a great great great, and I missed that the most
Burton had a voice that could not be mistaken for someone else's. He really was amazing. I love so many of Guess Who songs. Sour Suite, American Woman, No time, Dancing Fool, and the list goes on. Burton you rocked!
Winter 1970: "No Time" Spring 1970: "American Woman" Summer 1970: "Hand Me Down World" Fall 1970: "Share The Land" Not too shabby either. By the way, no relation.
@@kencummings953 "No Sugar Tonight", "New Mother Nature" In 1969-70, the big consistent hit-makers were the Guess Who, CCR, and Three Dog Night. 3DN was my favorite but all of them were great.
This guy is unbelievable sitting at a piano playing the flute can play the guitar and sings like a champ and can write so many great tunes God I love this band how talented can you be guess who forever so many great bands in the 60s 70s and 80s
What a brilliant performance of a great song...I did not know Burton Cummings played the flute, let alone so well...and what a voice, incredible singer! Randy Bachman is also a great and underrated musician and guitarist. ❤❤
Burton Cummings has one of the best voices ever, I can't believe they haven't been nominated for Rock In Roll of Fame yet, hopefully they will be soon. Makes me so mad. Love you Burton
The days of being young & carefree : memories of the distant past : Wonderful to go back in time to remember the good times : Thank U gentlemen 4 sharing your many gifts : Peace ✌ ♥.
All of them were good. I had them on eight track. Riding around in my 64 Chevelle Malibu SS. Two cases full of tapes plus more. So many bands. Everyone loved to ride with me to see bands play.
So much made of Burton's vocals being underrated, and while I agree that he's an incredible Vocalist, I still think that Cummings' Keyboard Playing is what is most overlooked about this Man. Along with Nicky Hopkins, him and Burton Cummings are the 2 Greatest Piano Players in Rock N Roll. RIP Nicky.
I agree with that that Jimmy B. Just look at there pedals boards. Back then they used a distortion box, wah-wah pedal or nothing at all! Bands today in concert are trying to create the sound from the studio. To me I rather listen to them raw than replicate the studio sound!
This song would have gone nowhere without Burton's angelic vocal performance. On the other hand, Burton has never written a song with this much soul, IMO. I love these two together.
Burt voice is one of the few that seem to get better with age.. true Canadians icon!. Randy playing was great a jazz feel that rocked at the same time.
I took a flute course in college as an elective and my professor taught me how to play that flute part. I still play it now and then. Bill Hailey of "Rock Around the Clock" fame used to live two blocks from my folks house.
A friend of mine used to hang out with Burton Cummings in Winnipeg when they were just starting out. Burton used to ask him for rides downtown because nobody had a car back then. He said they were incredibly serious musicians, they studied and practiced intensely and took their craft to another level.
Love both of these guys - it's like an NBA team where you have 2 superstars together on the same team and you have a championship forming. Great songwriting and talented musicians both.
A lot of comments about Burton Cummings and his amazing vocals. Rightfully so. But can we just all appreciate what Randy Bachman brought to the table? Fantastic guitarist and helluva writer too! He and his son’s show on the Beatles channel on SiriusXM is really good and very informative. I highly recommend listening to it.
Greatest rhythm guitarist in rock history... Undun is easily the most complex chord progression in pop music... then he went on to create the iconic riff in Takin' Care of Business.
Hearing Burton's voice in 2022 just takes me back to my youth in the 70s when he was all over Canadian radio, ever-present in our lives with great music.
Amazing Bachman-Cummings!! Wow it's magic with a single guitar and a flute but in the hands of two great musicians and artists, kudos from you #1 fan in Guadalajara, México ✌😎
Nice who is still listening to this in 2024
Me and I'm loving it ❤
I’m still here
my favorite band when I was a teenager back in the 70's
🎼🎶🎶🎶 me me me me me!
Burton Cummings is touring Central US in September 2024!!!
So refreshing to hear a couple of guys conversing without hearing, "Like" "Bro" "Dude" and "You know" in every sentence 😢
Yep, that would be grody to the max! Those cool cats didn’t need words like the slang you mentioned, that wouldn’t be groovy!
After all they are Canadian and the words you cite are in the American vernacular.
Sometimes it's frustrating that there's nothing higher than a simple "thumbs-up".
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Burton Cummings... probably one of the greatest voices ever in rock music.. and never mentioned
They say Plant got his moaning sounds from him lol
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Plant’s voice is irritating
@@ricklewis5804 Yeah, but sometimes it's also amazing.
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@BILL DAN COURTNEY hahaha... yes I could listen to photograph 1000000 more times (just kidding). Btw genius comment I gave it a thumbs up))
Without a doubt Burton Cummings and the Guess Who are among the most underrated singers and bands of the 1970s. Such a great voice, so many hits, but hardly ever mentioned nowadays. Such a shame.
Canadians remember!
Fame isnt always fun.He got to do what he loved and Im shure he was pleased withthe accolades as they happened.
I loved him!
Are you kidding? They were popular all over the world how dare you call them underrated? They got plenty of respect! Just because you don't hear him everyday on your radio now doesn't mean that they were ever underrated.
@@garysnow1475 Underrated is a common comment all over you tube for rock stars that can buy their own island but they are "underrated".Its a sign of hero worship.
Robert Plant once said, " One of the best rock voice's ever"
I agree.
my boy's got good taste 👏
Yeah, he said Burton was his favorite singer.
"The praise doesn’t come any loftier when none other than John Lennon says you are his favourite singer and Led Zeppelin’s icon, Robert Plant, says you are one of rock’s best voices."
- Article written by The Canadian Music Hall of Fame
An incredible voice. He has aged and yet hasn't lost a step vocally as he has aged.
Undun really left me undone! One clean electric guitar playing great chords and one epic voice.
Undun released July 1969, 54 years ago. Today is 7-18-2023. Still sounds great!
Even Burton's speaking voice is like velvet. He still sounds incredible today.
When burton started speaking i thought it was dick clark doing an intro as i wasnt looking at screen.
This what real musicians sound like.
I agree!💖
As opposed to the $#!+ today’s musicians are releasing. So glad I grew up in the ‘60’s & ‘70’s.
They HAD to WRITE this stuff too !!
YES RAP AND HIP HOP is garbage when compared to this creation ...
right on.
Excuse me while I whip out this flute, Man what a talent.
The story is that he and Randy were in a music store and saw a flute in the window. Burton ended up buying the flute and of all things played it for the first at a concert that evening, not having played the instrument at all before that. Sounds crazy but that is what happened!
He's got a little Ron Burgundy in him.
😆😆😆 thats f---cken hilarious!!! (Oh,and yes,he's highly talented!!!!) 🇨🇦🇨🇦
I like flute in Rock N Roll. The Guess who, The Moody Blues, Jethro Tull.
Could not have said it better myself. Wow Burton is just amazing!
Bachman and Cummings, incredibly talented and sophisticated. These guys are not just rockers, they can do all kinds of music incredibly well.
Both the Guess Who and BTO should be in the rock and roll hall of fame.
This is called "class" ladies and gentlemen...
Frank Zappelin Talent is what it is.....
@@ToldAlthea and here there's a lot of it :-)
Yes. Yes it is.
Class + talent + authenticity
No argument here!💖😍
Burton's voice just flows like water. I always think there is no way he could sound as good as the recording, but he does.
No technology altering his voice. Just the pure, real thing. Beautiful!
Yep thinking that too. And Bachman was flawless too!
Yep thinking that too. And Bachman was flawless too!
Yes! So true - it's remarkable, actually - I just listened to a live recording but wondered if it was dubbed because it was just so damn good 🔥
We have to remember the recorded version couldn't sound so great if its not present in the performer. The recording only captures what's actually happening albeit somewhat "pure" in that there's noting but voice and instruments to tape. If they suck live not much can really make it better and we still call it music.
No auto tune needed. The world was a better place
If you were white, straight and male. It was kinda rough for other folk.
@@derhandtrommler are you stupid?? keep living in your own delusions
This brought tears to my 63'yr old eyes. Those were the days!!!
1977 one of the best years of my life! I miss the 70’s 🥰
Hello gorgeous Seren how are you doing?
@@davidpreston4019 GO AWAY. IT'S NOT A DATING SITE, DOOFUS.
@@davidpreston4019 Do you two know each other?
That year was great, except for I had a start of divorce because my husband was beating man cheating on me, but other than that the music was a great great great, and I missed that the most
Me too!
December 2024 almost like an early Christmas Gift here. Wow!
Burton Cummings's vocal cords were touched by God: He and Bachman were geniuses.
I agree!!
I as well agree. Burton's voice is so amazing. I can listen to him sing or talk for days and never get tired of it.
Too bad he's a total douche now lol
Best male singer of all time.
Button Cummings, one of the purest voices that ever existed, almost effortless
One of the most underrated vocalists in Rock.
wrong! Cummings has won five RPM Awards, six Juno Awards, 22 SOCAN Awards, three BMI America Awards, and a Genie Award...
Only to you pasty faced Canadians.
These " underrated" comments were worn out a decade ago. I haven't seen one single accurate one yet.
OK, how does one evaluate how an artist is rated?@@mizzury54
Burton had a voice that could not be mistaken for someone else's. He really was amazing. I love so many of Guess Who songs. Sour Suite, American Woman, No time, Dancing Fool, and the list goes on. Burton you rocked!
And still does
These eyes!
@@susanrajabi6539 Absolutey! American Woman and These Eyes are signature songs. Rock on!
No Time is awesome!
@@dmzabo3914 " No time for a summer friend. Seasons changed and so did I, you need not wonder why. No time for the killing floor." LOVE IT!
In 2017 i had the honor of picking up Burton in my cab and took him to the airport, the nicest human being i ever met
“Undun” is a super jazzy groove. His voice is perfect.
Thank you Canada for these two talented musicians. ✌🇨🇦 from 🇺🇸
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You're welcome, and thank you USA for everything else (no sarcasm intended).
Thank you America for being great neighbors and friends. We are family. Always 🇨🇦 🇺🇲
And thank YOU for your service. From your allies, cousins, friends, & neighbours.
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Spring 1969: "These Eyes"
Summer 1969: "Laughing"
Autumn 1969: "Undun"
What a year!
Winter 1970: "No Time"
Spring 1970: "American Woman"
Summer 1970: "Hand Me Down World"
Fall 1970: "Share The Land"
Not too shabby either. By the way, no relation.
@@kencummings953 "No Sugar Tonight", "New Mother Nature"
In 1969-70, the big consistent hit-makers were the Guess Who, CCR, and Three Dog Night. 3DN was my favorite but all of them were great.
@@basilmarasco1975 Throw in the Grass Roots and call it a Mount Rushmore.
@@kencummings953 How could I forget the Grass Roots?! My bad!
@@basilmarasco1975 That band was more synonymous with the Vietnam War than any other band except CCR.
The quality of his voice ranks with anyone. He's absolutely superb and, I'm afraid, somewhat underappreciated.
Massively under appreciated I'd say--always has been a favorite of mine since the Shakin' All Over days!
Burton's beautiful vocals are the real deal folks, not like today's artists!
You hear one note and you know it's him. Amazing voice.
I had an eight track in my 68 Ford LTD two door I played a track cartridge of the best hits everyday on the way to school and on the way home.
I don't know which is more phenomenal, the melody or Burton's vocals. This timeless classic never gets old.
one of the greatest songs of that period..!!!! that jazz guitar pattern was so unique...
Sign of a great voice. He sounds better in a live setting than on a recording.
This guy is unbelievable sitting at a piano playing the flute can play the guitar and sings like a champ and can write so many great tunes God I love this band how talented can you be guess who forever so many great bands in the 60s 70s and 80s
Cool version of this song. Burton what a cool voice.
a version of Elvis type. Very melodic and soothing. Burton underrated.
I believe Randy convinced Burton to learn how to play flute. My niece had a flute and I learned how to play it! 😁😁I liked a lot about it!
Burton and Randy are both musical geniuses. I still listen to their music in 2022. Plus they are both so darn cute.
Hi Jeanette 💐💐
NEED IN THE HALL OF FAME!!
He is beyond that..
He is that good.
Not likely. Being Canadian is a handicap among HOF voters. Look how long it took to get Rush in .
What a brilliant performance of a great song...I did not know Burton Cummings played the flute, let alone so well...and what a voice, incredible singer! Randy Bachman is also a great and underrated musician and guitarist. ❤❤
Hearing talented musicians like Randy and Burton brings tears to my eyes. I'm just in awe.
They deserve to be in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame 🔥
Burton Cummings has one of the best voices ever, I can't believe they haven't been nominated for Rock In Roll of Fame yet, hopefully they will be soon. Makes me so mad. Love you Burton
It's an anti-Canadian thing, simple as that. Burton is a legend, why isn't he commemorated on a five or ten dollar bill.
Absolute gold. 1977...what a time to be alive. I'd give anything to go back in re-live the 70's & 80's.
He certainly was a handsome devil, and an absolutely fantastic voice.
Burton, Tall, dark and handsome 😘
His solo concerts, incredible, a single keyboard, humble guy with a great sense of humour and an amazing voice, still belting them out in his 70s.
Notice that the last time he sings "She's come undun... " it's just his great, melodic voice. No music. Incredible.
That's my favourite part.
The days of being young & carefree : memories of the distant past : Wonderful to go back in time to remember the good times : Thank U gentlemen 4 sharing your many gifts : Peace ✌ ♥.
Listen how beautiful Burtons voice is here… Super super good
Dude could sing! So recognizable. Sadly, I can only give this one thumbs up... it deserves so many more....
He can sing, has beautiful hair & is handsome as ever
I remember really liking Undun, but with no videos back then, we didn't know who was singing that and now I really appreciate them.
I saw Burton at the Newport theater in Columbus Ohio 1985. Goosebumps the whole time. Great show, excellent voice, and a really good humble guy!
I missed that one..
Oh the Argora...
One of the greatest voices ever! Most underrated voice and group of all time!
Two nice guys, and Burton’s speaking voice is as smooth as his signing voice.
A song that never got as much attention as it deserved.
How many bands can do this today....
After the 80s and some of the 90s it's just not gonna happen.
60s 70s..👏👍
All day long Frank P! The 60/ 70s and even the 50s in my humble opinion were the best music!
@@johnharris6676 ...👍👌
Burton had one of the greatest voices in rock. Favorite song: Stand Tall. Masterpiece.
Man, I get goosebumps watching that....one thing is for sure, in those days what you heard on the record was what the band really sounded like
Doubly blessed with drop dead gorgeous looks and world class singing voice... is cosmically unfair
Everything about this song is unf-ing believable . . . guitar intro, that voice . . .amazing . . . like 90 seconds of perfection
Burton Cummings, one of the greatest singing voices of all time.
No doubt, one of the best voices of all time!! this is call "beauty" "harmony and rythm"
The 70's were a great time to grow up cause of music like this.
What a great song!!This children is music!!!! Undun, a true classic
Burton's voice just makes you melt.☺️
All of them were good. I had them on eight track. Riding around in my 64 Chevelle Malibu SS. Two cases full of tapes plus more. So many bands. Everyone loved to ride with me to see bands play.
This is sooo good! He did everything and made it look so easy. One of the coolest, most versatile voices in Rock.
Burton Cummings flute playing is spot on
Feel good 70's music❤ Helped my anxiety as a kid.
Burton Cummings & Randy Bachmann.
Doesn't get any better than that!!
So much made of Burton's vocals being underrated, and while I agree that he's an incredible Vocalist, I still think that Cummings' Keyboard Playing is what is most overlooked about this Man. Along with Nicky Hopkins, him and Burton Cummings are the 2 Greatest Piano Players in Rock N Roll. RIP Nicky.
These two 😍 Randy’s songs have such a jazzy, bossa nova vibe. Wonderful unplugged performance.
always loved this song. just stunning!
Graduated HS in ‘76. BTO and Guess Who were 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Burton’s vocals on this video are awesome! Serious musical genius between these two chaps!
That voice……..so underrated, he was phenomenal .
For sure! His lyrics are incredible.
He has incredible reverb in his voice!!
Yes, he does, but vibrato is the term!
Burton Cummings, what a talent! His voice will never be duplicated. He sounds as great live as he does in his recordings!
Wow. Live. No electronic shenanigans. Pure talent.
Dang, one guitar, one voice, a dash of flute solo-- almost makes ya not miss the bass and drums! Sometimes less is more!
Wow, awesome. When musicians were musicians
Lots of bands today use their guitars as props. They use beautiful instruments but can hardly play them. Not here. These guys are for real.
I agree with that that Jimmy B. Just look at there pedals boards. Back then they used a distortion box, wah-wah pedal or nothing at all! Bands today in concert are trying to create the sound from the studio. To me I rather listen to them raw than replicate the studio sound!
John Harris Well said. I agree.!
Sounds like you’re watching some crappy bands
OMG, what unmitigated TALENT !!!
They make it seem so effortless
This song would have gone nowhere without Burton's angelic vocal performance. On the other hand, Burton has never written a song with this much soul, IMO. I love these two together.
Im a very proud Winnipegger of Burton and the boys!
Just maybe the best voice in Rock & Roll.
Close second to Jay Black.
Burt voice is one of the few that seem to get better with age.. true Canadians icon!.
Randy playing was great a jazz feel that rocked at the same time.
I took a flute course in college as an elective and my professor taught me how to play that flute part. I still play it now and then. Bill Hailey of "Rock Around the Clock" fame used to live two blocks from my folks house.
@Rusty jackass
A friend of mine used to hang out with Burton Cummings in Winnipeg when they were just starting out. Burton used to ask him for rides downtown because nobody had a car back then. He said they were incredibly serious musicians, they studied and practiced intensely and took their craft to another level.
Love both of these guys - it's like an NBA team where you have 2 superstars together on the same team and you have a championship forming. Great songwriting and talented musicians both.
One of my favorites along with These Eyes.
One of those "gems", just too good!! When it comes on the radio, don't care if its a hundred years from now, its hard to not move or sing along to!!
A lot of comments about Burton Cummings and his amazing vocals. Rightfully so. But can we just all appreciate what Randy Bachman brought to the table? Fantastic guitarist and helluva writer too! He and his son’s show on the Beatles channel on SiriusXM is really good and very informative. I highly recommend listening to it.
Greatest rhythm guitarist in rock history... Undun is easily the most complex chord progression in pop music... then he went on to create the iconic riff in Takin' Care of Business.
One of the best renditions of this song.
What a duo, it's cool hearing it this way. Burton's voice, wow, who wouldn't want to sing like that?
Just a timeless classic! Never grows old!
Hearing Burton's voice in 2022 just takes me back to my youth in the 70s when he was all over Canadian radio, ever-present in our lives with great music.
Just........what a voice! Nothing left to be said.
What a couple of cards. Great guys.
Amazing Bachman-Cummings!! Wow it's magic with a single guitar and a flute but in the hands of two great musicians and artists, kudos from you #1 fan in Guadalajara, México ✌😎
I was twelve when Undun was out and I thought it was awesome! I knew great music even at that age.