This is a jazz rendition of a rock song by the 60s group, The Box Tops for whom a teen-age Alex Chilton was lead singer. The band was based in Memphis.
Chilton was only 17 when they had a Number 1 hit with that song. My uncle was friends with the guitarist, John Evans, a real gentleman who died just a few years ago.
@thenaturalmidsouth9536 In thle lately 60s I was in a rock band in Hawkins County, Tennessee. We picked this hit as a part of out repertoire. I am very glad to see it's continuation to this day. I went on to college and law school and practiced law for over 40 years..
I STILL LOVE EVERY MINUTE of this video -- one that I have watched dozens of times!!! The introductions are awesome, the sound is amazing and everything made me want more!!!
Now more than ever, with the COVID pandemic, watching performances like this make me smile and wish I was there. It's amazing how we took social gatherings like this for granted in the past. People are screaming for days like these again. Bravo.
Only if you allow them to take your freedom. It is apparent they have gotten in your head. Think for yourself UN plug use your brain for more than a fecal sponge of noise. Too many sheep
I loved the introductions..., made me feel like I was at the concert! Great to watch Susan try not to take the mic..., and when she was coaxed into doing so, by the other musicians... WOW!
I love The Box Tops and Joe Crocker's version. oh my....The whole group is magnificent. Love it love it......The whole group is making grits, country sausage, biscuits, and gravy as they perform....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎵🎶🎼
Damn...Every song I hear her sing just reels me in. I've said it before. The female voice is a force to be reckoned with....and she's got it. Please continue Susan , to entertain us.....
and priceless James Burke, these artists have recognized accomplishments individually but this jam on a true classic is simply marvelous and excellent in every way.
I appreciate all the comments made on this video even some that are extremely negative on my part.The band had played a 45 minutes before Susan and Derek and others sat in so I thought it was appropiate to introduce members sorry if that made you uncomfortable and So you know this old guy played with Joe Cocker since 1969 at Woodstock with the Grease Band and also Mad Dogs anf Englishmen in 1970 That's why we played this song. In 2015 Derek and Susan invited members of Mad Dogs to perform at Lockin festival in Lynchberg Va as a tribute to Joe Leon Russell Rita Coolidge,Chris Stainton Dan and Matt Moore Claudia Lennear,Chuck Blackwell It was a step back in time that was very emotional. That was the 1st time ever meeting Susan and Derek being the sweetest people you'll ever want including band members to meet they are my friends forever
I really loved the intros. It's fun to see each musician get their moment to shine and to see what creative stuff they'll come up with. I'm glad you included it! If someone doesn't want to watch it, then move the slider to the right. Sheesh!
Thanks for showing this to your son I have my daughter and son playing with me we played for 45 minutes prior and I wanted to introduce my musicians who have played with me for over 10 years which many objected to so I am grateful and appreciative by your comments
Thought the intro was great! Thanks for saying the names. Made all those people so glad to be there! To hear their names was great. Thanks again! Sent chills up and down my spine!
What a groove that band builds to during Bobby's intro! More than half the fun. Lot's of talent on that stage. Bobby, I'd see your band anytime this COVID-19 mess lets up.
Excellente.......l saw the box tops. Summer of 1967 in NYC. Playing this tune...later l saw joe coker in Venezuela. Back in 1975....but this Bobby torres ensemble are excellent.
Smokin' hot band here ! ! ! Just try and sit still when you listen too this ! Wonderful to see the whole ensemble so motivated by this energy-packed arrangement of a great Wayne Carson tune.
No need what so ever to apologize Bobby what a talented and beautiful cast ,I can listen to them everyday in fact I do whenever I feel down it gets me grounded and feeling good o ya
AWESOME group of talent on that stage, and I'm more than happy to see Derek and Susan get the recognition that they deserve . There is alot of talent in north east Florida , and they really inspire the local musicians here ,thanks for posting this
Once you start listening you just gotta get more and more. I am a week straight listening to nothing but Tedeschi Truck n Friends, which makes it twice as good. Unbelievable entertainment it just gets to your roots 🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Honestly, this video is my introduction to the BTE. Here I am enjoying it, thinking how do these artists know each other, how do they have this conversation on stage, how is it so good? I don’t always read comments. But here you have someone presuming the show is about them, they are the player, writer, and they deserve their moment. The center of the universe. Until you understand how much this moment meant to the performers on stage, then be quiet. It ain’t about you. Thank you to both bands.
Never gets old to listen to timeless music .... this is historic.... I have been to a couple of concerts with Susan and Derek in Chattanooga... always the best! Thanks for posting this video.
I was a fan of Susan when she performed with her own band before she married Derek. Got to hear her live and she was a powerhouse on stage. She still has a great voice. Hope to hear the TTB perform live some day.
To brucebud I don't know if you received my reply so in case you didn't.Ithank you for your reaction.Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi had reached out to Joe Cockerin 2014 to do a tribute by songs to the Movie in 1971called Mad Dogs and Englishmen Joe was into it but backed out only to find out later he had lung cancer which killed him in December of that year. Derek and Susan decided in 2015 to do the tribute with surviving members of that band Mad Dogs and Englishmen which included Leon Russell myself and about 15 others you will see in the movie (Learning to live Together) Sept 30th in Woodstock Bearsville theatre and nationwide release in October Which was filmed at Lock'in Festival in West Virginia. This movie (Learning to live Together) is amazing in it's talents of everybody who played and sang of this tribute that phenomenally syncs from 1971 to 2015. I was so impressed by Derek and Susan in 2015 that I convinced that entertainment director of Waterfront blues festival to book them in 2016 and to let my band open for them on the last song of my set Derek and Susan plus some members of her band graciouly joined my band doing The Letter I do so hope you get to see the movie Learning to live Together
Brilliant love this band the way it’s lntroduced it’s part and parcel of song it starts with intro , that’s the way talking to audience , lots of songs don’t have it or bands just sing a song with no heart 💓
Nothing negative here! Great stuff. Good to know who all these talented people are. Introducing the band after a long set is commonplace and welcomed by the fans. Great song and great groove.
@@tommckinnon1005 Susan is awesome! but she now has competition... Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds and Rachel of Lake Street Dive... new young players
it would be a honor and would have to be a dream to play with Derick Trucks and Susan trucks they are our future and admire everything they do because they are so talented
Fine rendition of “The Letter” by the Bobby Torres Ensemble with Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi sitting in. You can tell that the band did a fantastic job when the widow of late songwriter Wayne Carson came away impressed. I don’t doubt that the audience enjoyed hearing Susan sing with that gospel feeling. She and her husband sat in at a Sacred Steel Festival down in Florida this past May. Fantastic! I hope the Bobby Torres Ensemble is still making music.
Thank you so much Thomas and I hope all is well.I'm completing a CD to be released in the fall I thinking of putting some songs on this site, still figuring it out how though
My late husband Wayne Carson wrote this classic song!
Fantastic rendition! Wayne would have loved it!❤
👍✌❤😎
I first heard this song back in the late 60s as a kid. It's been one of my favorites every since then. Just a classic song.
i knew Wayne very well.wow what a man. all thoughs wonderful nights i will never forget.
Just wow! I’m on my third time seeing Tedeschi Trucks live
@@Angrymobs62❤
This is a jazz rendition of a rock song by the 60s group, The Box Tops for whom a teen-age Alex Chilton was lead singer. The band was based in Memphis.
Chilton was only 17 when they had a Number 1 hit with that song. My uncle was friends with the guitarist, John Evans, a real gentleman who died just a few years ago.
@thenaturalmidsouth9536 In thle lately 60s I was in a rock band in Hawkins County, Tennessee. We picked this hit as a part of out repertoire. I am very glad to see it's continuation to this day. I went on to college and law school and practiced law for over 40 years..
This clip is incredible. The intros groove is infectious and when Susan comes in with the lead, it just blows the roof off! What a great band!
...and I never heard them B-4 !!...
A group of supremely talented people having a great time together. To me, this is what music is all about.
I'm in love every time this girl sings ! Thank you Susan !!
I STILL LOVE EVERY MINUTE of this video -- one that I have watched dozens of times!!! The introductions are awesome, the sound is amazing and everything made me want more!!!
Every people Who helps for reminding to joe, leon and the great 60/70s have a place reserved in heaven, thanks a lot
What I love the most is their mutual respect and how they let the other shine at precisely the right moment.
Once in a while I return to this gorgeous piece of music, and still can't get enough of it.
Me i do it all the time and enjoy the hell out of it !
Me too!!!❤️
Susan and Derek always make me smile with their obvious musicianship. No disrespect to the other musicians
Now more than ever, with the COVID pandemic, watching performances like this make me smile and wish I was there. It's amazing how we took social gatherings like this for granted in the past. People are screaming for days like these again. Bravo.
Only if you allow them to take your freedom. It is apparent they have gotten in your head. Think for yourself UN plug use your brain for more than a fecal sponge of noise. Too many sheep
If the orange monster is the root of all you're made up non problems no hope 4 ya
We didn't take this for granted. Anarchists took it from us. With the help of spineless politicians.
IF you are not moving you're feet and soul to this little song, you're not alive cutie pie.
I love you Susan... Hope the kids and everyone are well!!
Real music, real musicians.
Nothing wrong with the introductions Bobby! Good to see all the musicians get their due recognition!
I totally agree, it gives a sense of acknowledgement and a little bonding 👍
Mark Wassner essential 😉
Can’t understand this , this is Bobby Torres show , he does what suits him
They rocked the roof off of that one!!! Amazing vocals...Wow!!! Thank you for posting this incredible number🙏🍄🌈☮
Susan always amazes me. My God
she's special.
I loved the introductions..., made me feel like I was at the concert! Great to watch Susan try not to take the mic..., and when she was coaxed into doing so, by the other musicians... WOW!
That double bass is outstanding!!! Good on ya woman!
Susan Tedeschi gave me chills!!!
Don't get any better than this!
Susan tedeschi .. the top for ever .. susan tedeschi . Happy Christmas day and Happy new year . God bless you ...
Never in their wildest dreams could the Four Box Tops have imagined such a funkinaciously brilliant rendering of that song.
Aint this what music is all about, so much talent on one stage. Mr Cocker would be thrilled, as would the fabulous box tops. Kudos to y'all!
But you know, I wasnt the biggest Joe Cocker fan. I always thought the Boxtops did it best.
I enjoyed the introduction and it led to something well worth waiting. To Hell with those that can't get it.
I get it! Susan can really wail !
I'm here for the music!
Loved the introductions! These great players and singers deserve all the recognition they can get! 🙂
FANTASTIC... best-ever version of this Box-Top classic...!
This is awesome 👏 thank you for letting us watch ❤️
Een zonnige morgen en dan opnieuw deze muziek. Dank! Dank! Dank!
I love The Box Tops and Joe Crocker's version. oh my....The whole group is magnificent. Love it love it......The whole group is making grits, country sausage, biscuits, and gravy as they perform....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎵🎶🎼
I am definitely a Susan Tedeschi fan, big time !
What fantastic vibe. Everyone looks like having fun playing, singing and dancing. Man, I love outdoors festivals, long jams! Perfect.
Damn...Every song I hear her sing just reels me in. I've said it before. The female voice is a force to be reckoned with....and she's got it. Please continue Susan , to entertain us.....
i see her as a female Joe Cocker
Drive time to gig 12 hours:
Set up time for show 2.5 hours:
Band Introduction 7 minutes:
One great song..Timeless!
and priceless James Burke, these artists have recognized accomplishments individually but this jam on a true classic is simply marvelous and excellent in every way.
Thanks that puts it in a great perspective
Wow.. what a great version! Looks like they had a blast doing it too!
And the other lady is very hot!
I appreciate all the comments made on this video even some that are extremely negative on my part.The band had played a 45 minutes before Susan and Derek and others sat in so I thought it was appropiate to introduce members sorry if that made you uncomfortable and So you know this old guy played with Joe Cocker since 1969 at Woodstock with the Grease Band and also Mad Dogs anf Englishmen in 1970 That's why we played this song. In 2015 Derek and Susan invited members of Mad Dogs to perform at Lockin festival in Lynchberg Va as a tribute to Joe Leon Russell Rita Coolidge,Chris Stainton Dan and Matt Moore Claudia Lennear,Chuck Blackwell It was a step back in time that was very emotional. That was the 1st time ever meeting Susan and Derek being the sweetest people you'll ever want including band members to meet they are my friends forever
I really loved the intros. It's fun to see each musician get their moment to shine and to see what creative stuff they'll come up with. I'm glad you included it! If someone doesn't want to watch it, then move the slider to the right. Sheesh!
Bobby, chill....just let that shit roll of your back and fuck all....ok?
This is the second time I've seen this video as we surf for music on the web. Pretty special git t'gether! No complaints.
Loved every second of this video. Music appreciation in every way. Loved the band introductions.
Bobby Torres Ensemble : it was great, man. Thank you!
Thanks for showing this to your son I have my daughter and son playing with me we played for 45 minutes prior and I wanted to introduce my musicians who have played with me for over 10 years which many objected to so I am grateful and appreciative by your comments
The introduction is my husband's and my favorite part!
Man I'm glad I dropped by, this is some sweet stuff...
One of the best treatments of one of the best songs....
Thanks Stephen most appreciative
(We do the chorus reggae fashion ;-)@@BobbyTorresEnsemble
The introduction are sooo cool 🕺💃
Great jam. Thanks to all involved.
Thought the intro was great! Thanks for saying the names. Made all those people so glad to be there! To hear their names was great. Thanks again! Sent chills up and down my spine!
I think the music is priceless.... Great combination of talent!
What a groove that band builds to during Bobby's intro! More than half the fun. Lot's of talent on that stage. Bobby, I'd see your band anytime this COVID-19 mess lets up.
Excellente.......l saw the box tops. Summer of 1967 in NYC. Playing this tune...later l saw joe coker in Venezuela. Back in 1975....but this Bobby torres ensemble are excellent.
When people love making music, magic happens
Love Derek & Susan! See them every chance I get!
Same here
@@BobbyTorresEnsemble great ,great stuff man .
We were trying to see them in 2020 and then Covid hit and nothing could be seen!!!
saw derek when he was 12 yrs young, played with the Skynyrd band in Green cove springs Florida. still have the show ticket autographed by Derek.
Smokin' hot band here ! ! ! Just try and sit still when you listen too this ! Wonderful to see the whole ensemble so motivated by this energy-packed arrangement of a great Wayne Carson tune.
Luv it when people use their talents to have fun!
This is awesome..🙏 respect
No need what so ever to apologize Bobby what a talented and beautiful cast ,I can listen to them everyday in fact I do whenever I feel down it gets me grounded and feeling good o ya
Derek and Susan employ a lot of great musicians. Can't wait to see them all again!!
They absolutely do, they are very generous with their love so you can't help but love them back
Just saw them in Salem Oregon on 5/25/19 it was EPIC!
Susan Tedeschi is the finest female blues singer of our time....
I agree Chuck thanks for your taste
I love the intros. These are world class musicians. They shouldn't be anonymous.
I love hearing a song when the band loves what they are doing. thank you.
I appreciate the introduction of all these wonderful musicians. This vid should have a billion views by now.
Thank you Bobby
I had this inane grin on my face the whole time - particularly during the intro. Oozes talent, joie de vivre. What a buuuuuzzzzzzzzzzzz
I came for The Letter. Got one hell of an intro and a Fantastic Letter. Hey I do like the intro. Some great music to sooth the soul.
Bobby l think this is an awesome performance! Cudos brother!
AWESOME group of talent on that stage, and I'm more than happy to see Derek and Susan get the recognition that they deserve . There is alot of talent in north east Florida , and they really inspire the local musicians here ,thanks for posting this
So fun and great to see. Your kids are fantastic, Bobby.
Wonderful music - I’ve listened to this countless times and it’s always fresh
Once you start listening you just gotta get more and more. I am a week straight listening to nothing but Tedeschi Truck n Friends, which makes it twice as good. Unbelievable entertainment it just gets to your roots 🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Honestly, this video is my introduction to the BTE. Here I am enjoying it, thinking how do these artists know each other, how do they have this conversation on stage, how is it so good? I don’t always read comments. But here you have someone presuming the show is about them, they are the player, writer, and they deserve their moment. The center of the universe. Until you understand how much this moment meant to the performers on stage, then be quiet. It ain’t about you. Thank you to both bands.
Never gets old to listen to timeless music .... this is historic.... I have been to a couple of concerts with Susan and Derek in Chattanooga... always the best! Thanks for posting this video.
I was a fan of Susan when she performed with her own band before she married Derek. Got to hear her live and she was a powerhouse on stage. She still has a great voice. Hope to hear the TTB perform live some day.
thomas medeiros I've seen them twice ,it's awesome .
I hope you do too it would be well worth it
run don't walk and find them touring somewhere in the world. They are not to be missed and one of the tightest hard working bands today
@@tazmankb26 just saw them on 5/25/19! It rained all night and I didn't care!
@@Rejectsocialism just saw them 5/25/19,I'm still feelin it!
great work ladies & gentlemen!!!
I loved every second of this, introduction and all.
To brucebud
I don't know if you received my reply so in case you didn't.Ithank you for your reaction.Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi had reached out to Joe Cockerin 2014 to do a tribute by songs to the Movie in 1971called Mad Dogs and Englishmen Joe was into it but backed out only to find out later he had lung cancer which killed him in December of that year. Derek and Susan decided in 2015 to do the tribute with surviving members of that band Mad Dogs and Englishmen which included Leon Russell myself and about 15 others you will see in the movie (Learning to live Together) Sept 30th in Woodstock Bearsville theatre and nationwide release in October Which was filmed at Lock'in Festival in West Virginia. This movie (Learning to live Together) is amazing in it's talents of everybody who played and sang of this tribute that phenomenally syncs from 1971 to 2015. I was so impressed by Derek and Susan in 2015 that I convinced that entertainment director of Waterfront blues festival to book them in 2016 and to let my band open for them on the last song of my set Derek and Susan plus some members of her band graciouly joined my band doing The Letter I do so hope you get to see the movie Learning to live Together
I absolutely LOVE Tedeschi Trucks Band!! PLEASE COME BACK TO PHILADELPHIA OR CAMDEN NJ SOON!! #RedheadTTBhead 🎤🎸🥁🎵🎼🎶
Great band ,great ears , great groove ,just great ,,,Thanks Bobby Torres .
Wonderfull music......Really enjoy the band every day.
Thanks Steen appreciate your taste
@@BobbyTorresEnsemble I am extremely positive to the band. The band is good and charming. Can see it again and again.
Susan has a voice that nobody else has powerful and gritty, I love it.
I smiled ALL the way through TYVM!!!!
Torres, wow for you too! So sweet, and IN TO IT. Love it!
WOW, nice I enjoyed that
The Susan. ..omg shes strong in voice and confidence no mistake... wow. AWSUM. BLUES GIRL!!!
Definitely so! A most excellent performance!
more great stuff from Derek and Susan and the others, vocals just amazing
A M A Z I N G !!!! Great instrumental actors and wonderful voices ! Never heared before !
Great job Bobby great job, I had goosebumps I just love that band
Wow brillant love you guys for years .Powerfull stuff .
Wow thanks Thanks for the love
Best intro to a song that I've ever heard!
That was frigging awesome.
You guys are tops
The combination has fired up my soul😍
Great evolution of a great song
Great band, great song and great intros. Yeah buddy! Thank you.
Susan and Derek, a match like no other, Susan can sing and play with the best of them, Derek the best guitar player in the world
i go along with the susan reference
Brilliant love this band the way it’s lntroduced it’s part and parcel of song it starts with intro , that’s the way talking to audience , lots of songs don’t have it or bands just sing a song with no heart 💓
Patience people. Good things come to those who wait! ✌️😍
Very True Nelson Thanks
Nothing negative here! Great stuff. Good to know who all these talented people are. Introducing the band after a long set is commonplace and welcomed by the fans. Great song and great groove.
I always knew Derek was one of the best guitar players but damn Susan has got pipes! Holy cow she outclassed everybody on stage that day,no contest.
Amen to that, all players are great but I agree, Susan blew the top off the teapot!
@@tommckinnon1005 Susan is awesome! but she now has competition... Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds and Rachel of Lake Street Dive... new young players
Really good music. Takes me back to Santana in the 60s and 70's.
it would be a honor and would have to be a dream to play with Derick Trucks and Susan trucks they are our future and admire everything they do because they are so talented
Awesome sound!! Always love this group!
I absolutely loved this. It's fresh as heck.
Yes Yes Yes … lonely days are gone, I’m coming home❤️❤️
Absolutely outstanding, from start to finish!!!
Fine rendition of “The Letter” by the Bobby Torres Ensemble with Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi sitting in. You can tell that the band did a fantastic job when the widow of late songwriter Wayne Carson came away impressed. I don’t doubt that the audience enjoyed hearing Susan sing with that gospel feeling. She and her husband sat in at a Sacred Steel Festival down in Florida this past May. Fantastic! I hope the Bobby Torres Ensemble is still making music.
Thank you so much Thomas and I hope all is well.I'm completing a CD to be released in the fall I thinking of putting some songs on this site, still figuring it out how though
Phenomenal Bobby, phenomenal.