All Time Rock Vocalist Shares The Story Of A Killer 70s Rock Classic | Professor of Rock

Canadian legend Burton Cummings who was the lead singer of The Guess Who tells the story of the 1969 classic top 10 hit, These Eyes with some interesting insight into composing it and funny commentary on how it was used in the comedy Superbad.
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THE GUESS WHO were a Canadian band who have some truly fascinating stories in the annals of Rock and Roll. Obviously Known best for their Classic Rock mega hit American Woman, they had 14 top 40 hits here in America over the course of thee different names. First they were Chad Allan and the Reflections in 1962, and broke through with the hit Shaking All Over that went to #22..
A few years later they adopted the name The Guess Who in 1965. Their most successful period as a band was from 1968 to 1975. The band was led by the underrated and explosive singer/keyboardist Mr. Burton cummings along with guitarist Randy Bachman who later formed the group Bachman Turner Overdrive with some classic hits of their own. They had five number one singles in their native Canada and two here in the states. Before they blew up radio with American Woman they had a song that paved the way...Their first top 10 hit was the beautiful and disarming ballad, These Eyes which hit #6 in 1969. A song written by Cummings and Bachman. I love these eyes, When you hear the first few seconds, wherever you are, you know exactly what song it is.. IT’s a true classic. It was used in one of the funniest moments of the movie Superbad.. It also been covered a lot...
I was extremely fortunate to have a long ranging conversation with Canadian Blazer Burton Cummings about his ascent to the top of the charts and the story behind their first hit These Eyes. It’s coming up next. Now as we go into this interview I want to especially thank our sponsor. Zenni Eyewear. the frames that fuel my fire. Ha ha. Make sure to head over to Zenni.com and do virtual try on of their latest styles add some sunglasses and other great features to enhance your view of the world. Here's the great Burton Cummings with the story of the Guess Who..

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Who are the most underrated singer in rock history? To me Burton is up near the top, who are your picks?

[@drmorqWarrenProject]

Burton is really a top notch guy... Terry Kath was a great singer but only known for guitar..

[@5jr.racing982]

Tony Lewis....the Outfield

[@dalecallihan2689]

To me it’s Brad Delp of Boston what a voice with great vocal range

[@tonytheHAT]

I think as great of a musician and song writer he is, not much gets said about Prince's beautiful voice.

[@javierortiz82]

One of the most underated singers in the top of my head is Richie Sambora, I love how bluesy his singing is, but he's always overshadowed by JBJ.

[@FOXLIES]

Nobody ever talks about how great a vocalist/piano player Burton Cummins is....I never understood it.....this guy is a TOP SHELF TALENT

[@zaenkmus]

I am guilty of not thinking about him much recently despite how huge and the Guess who were before. But revisiting him, I actually think he is even better than Elton John - if you take vocal quality and keys together. I am really excited to see him in New Westminster BC next month..

[@billybandyk0720]

@@zaenkmus Damn fuckin' right RE: Burton Cummings > Elton John. My faves from the Guess Who: "Clap For The Wolfman"; "Dancing Fool"; "Running Back To Saskatoon"; "Guns, Guns, Guns"; & "Heartbroken Bopper". We all know how legendary Randy Bachman really is yet the L8 Dom Troiano did a very respectable job as Randy's replacement in the Guess Who. Dom's guitar work on "Clap For The Wolfman" & "Dancing Fool" r top-notch w/in their own right. Again; Dom Troiano may b nowhere near Randy Bachman's caliber but Dom Troiano definitely could jam w/the best.

[@annastinehammersdottir1290]

Because no one actually notices Canadians.

[@billybandyk0720]

@@annastinehammersdottir1290 Sadly so. Ironically; I'm from Detroit, MI but I've always had an affinity 4 Canadian musicians (thanks 2 Canadian radio stations such as the Ol' "Big 8" (CKLW-AM 800); nowadays, CKLW-AM is a news-talk station (since 2000)).

[@FOXLIES]

@@annastinehammersdottir1290 Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Celine Dion, Brian Adams, Drake, Shinia Twain, Rush,Jim Carrey, Mike Myers, Lorne Micheals ! SNL, Dan Ackroyd, The Weekend, NO PROBLEMS GETTING NOTICED

[@davidgerow]

The Guess Who should be in the Rock Hall Of Fame.

[@paulring4267]

Absolutely…. No question about it.

[@easternwoods4378]

The Rock Hall is a self serving clique. Burton doesn't want the honour and I don't blame him

[@ronniek7748]

Without a doubt!! Problem is that they are Canadian 😡

[@mbiv2000]

If any group ever deserved to be there they most assuredly do.

[@ZIG4ZAG20]

The RRHOF needs to be A RRHOF but it’s not and never will be. For everyone they got right, there’s an infinite amount they’ve done wrong.🤘🖖✌️🎸🥁🎤🎹

[@allensharlow7763]

THE GUESS WHO: is one of the best rock bands in the world, Period !!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@kenthawley5990]

Burton Cummings indeed does have one of the best voices in popular music. Such a great range that hits all the feels. His solo hit "Stand Tall" really shows his skills.

[@janiscalaba4932]

Absolutely Burton Cummings has one of the best voices on the planet!! ✌️❤️🌹

[@pyrexmaniac]

Burton's voice is not of this world. His voice is so utterly distinctive....I can't think of another male vocalist whose voice is so instantly recognizable....it is so incredibly unique and mesmerizing.

[@angelaforman7519]

I always thought “She’s Come Undone” is one of the most passionate, emotional vocals ever recorded. His breath even catches as one point. And

[@billburkhead9737]

Undun - my favorite Burton vocal.

[@bobasher731]

Absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@robster7316]

Then you’ll love this clip from 1977 on CBC television: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJbclK1jhrl8irc

[@bgrigg07]

I can only up vote this comment. My favourite GW song.

[@larry4111]

GREAT song, yes.

[@alanwallace5342]

Burton was never underrated in Canada. In the 70's just about everyone recognized him as our best rock singer.

[@barbarabrooks7591]

Same for Metro Detroit, Michigan in the late 60s, 70s and beyond. TGW & BC never underrated! Absolutely one of my all-time favorite bands and soloist.

[@lawrencefox9225]

"No time" one of the first songs I greatly absorbed.

[@csh43166]

Burton Cummings is one of my favorite singers of all time! LOVE his voice!

[@oppothumbs1]

He was thinking of Hollywood for a time. Did a nice STand Tall solo.

[@skipwilson4792]

What a humble and gracious man.

[@timcorner2821]

Burton also toured with Ringo Stars Second All Star Band in 1992. Just shows you how highly he was regarded by his peers in the music industry.

[@davidodell6608]

Yes, I saw Burton Cummings with Ringo Starr at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington. His was the stand-out performance among many great performances!

[@CC-ex7ki]

This interview ended WAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY too soon! Loved Burton Cummings as a teenager and, to this day, he's still hot! 👍😊

[@sandybarnes887]

There will be more

[@pocopico7409]

Burton has to be the absolute BEST interview in history over the last half-century. Even though he talks about things that happened 50+ years ago, he still talks about them with a smile on his face and excitement, as if it all happened a couple of weeks ago! And he’s just so nice to whoever is asking the questions in an interview, as if he doesn’t even realize he’s one of the best singers and entertainers in history. He’s just the best all-around (kind and humble) person you’ll find in show business. Would love to meet him and have a beer with him. 😊

[@redspice55]

I agree 💯 %

[@jamesdietz29]

"These ears have heard a lot of tunes but they're never gonna here another tune like the one heard from Guess Who".

[@dibber43]

"These Eyes"...one of THE greatest classic rock songs EVER!!!🎯

[@clarkcraig6959]

I don't understand how these guys haven't been nominated or inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame yet. True trailblazers cut the path for many musicians after them. they also had a great body of work.

[@randyjordan5521]

Randy Bachman says it's because Jann Wenner just doesn't like The Guess Who. Same with Grand Funk. It took many years for Neil Diamond, Chicago, and the Doobie Brothers, when those great acts should have gone in 25 years ago.

[@craigbutterfield592]

I can explain it.

[@hot88s23]

Because the R n R Hall of Fame is NewYork-centric bullshit.

[@rickyward542]

My very first concert in 1969 was the Guess Who and yes their exclusion from HOF is a farce. My understanding is that HOF does not like American Wonan thinking who are these Canadians taking a poke at us. Could just be a rumor but must be some odd reason.

[@stevegibsonii3910]

Because the rrhof is more political than musical.

[@lindyfrank5342]

It is so refreshing to see Burton so grateful. He and Randy are ICONS like ROCK GODS...in Canada.

[@stephenhanft1226]

The Guess Who are one of the greatest underrated bands of all time. They had such a great string of hit songs. Love their music.

[@Rick-jg8vx]

Well said.

[@stylesb959]

Many great memories of the guess who in my late teens , always loved 70’s music even though I was 10 in 1980

[@Mikethompson303]

Do you guys want to see Adam put on lipstick too?

[@richeneflowease3622]

We need to write to rock'n'roll Hall of Fame to get them inducted 💌

[@nkapiariesjeffbeezos796]

Underrated,think not, they were one of the most popular bands in the 70’s, heard them all the time on the radio back in the day. Nobody cares about R &R H O F anyways Burton and Randy crushed it back then

[@jeaniegrant5592]

Burton Cummings is MOST CERTAINLY NOT underrated! He has the most amazing and.beautiful voice out there anywhere

[@mrchrislatino]

I've seen him at least 15 times over the past 45+ years. Definitely one of the greatest.

[@nolby1758]

As a proud Winnipegger myself, ill never grow tired of The Guess Who. Its criminal that they're not in the Rock n Roll Hall of fame. Burton has one of the most unique voices with undeniable talent.

[@PeteBreen]

The Guess Who are tragically underrated. Burton Cummings is easily one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree 100%

[@DDKaraokeOutlaw]

You're correct. One of my favorite songs is Undun (1969).

[@Caylynn72]

Yes, he’s Canada’s McCartney.

[@Neilfrozn]

When Burton Cummings is talking, you can see the total joy on his face. He obviously loves what he does. And, that passion comes through in his music.

[@NickNicometi]

Burton is probably my favorite vocalist in popular/rock music. He's also a wonderfully grateful and genuine man.

[@marthawelch4289]

Burton's joy, with just a little bit of pride added, over other artists recording his songs is so refreshing and heartfelt.

[@rickdunham4394]

I was the house photogapher at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo Michigan in 1975 when The Guess Who made a stop there. I was so excited to be able to meet my all time favorite singer, Burton Cummings. I was back stage before the show but the band was getting ready for the show so I wasn’t able to say much more than a quick hello and I’m very excited 20 to photograph you. The show met all my expectations and more Afterwards I got to sit around and have some 8x10 photos from another show autographed and Burton was kind enough to stand for a photo of the two of us together. That was in 1975 and today is 2023. Nearly 50 years ago! I still have and treasure that photo.

[@MrRoundwound]

Awesome. Great story

[@elleemzed2176]

I grew up in Winnipeg. The Guess Who’s music was played everywhere when I was growing up. We are all very proud of them!

[@jwilder2251]

The Guess Who are incomparable. It’s hard to even come up with another band that has a similar sound.

[@REL3712]

Awesome. Burton Cummings one of the greatest voices of all time. The Guess Who wore out my 8-track player in my '69 Mustang. Still love their music to this day.

[@dianewilliams1125]

I did it in my 66 mustang!❤❤❤

[@gediminasmurauskas7817]

It's an absolute crime that the Guess Who are not members of the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame. They were already rock-n-roll legends 40 years ago. Burton Cummings is an underrated stellar vocalist, while Randy Bachman is an excellent guitarist, creator of several memorable guitar licks. Bachman was also a guitar mentor to Neil Young, who also spent his formative years in Winnipeg. The Guess Who should have been inducted into the RnR HoF some 25+ years ago, just several years after the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The Guess Who were truly pioneers of the (rock-and-roll) 'Canadian invasion' into the USA going back to the 1960s!

[@Caylynn72]

My dad saw The Guess Who back before they made it big, in a Winnipeg bar. I took both my parents to see The Guess Who in the early 2000s. Burton Cummings is Canada’s McCartney.

[@bigdeal6852]

One of the best groups and singer/songwriters of all time. 👍👍

[@unclerumple9287]

Burton Cummings & Randy Bachman... What a combo!!!!!!!!! Still cry every time I hear “These eyes.”

[@pattisimmons67]

This was NOT NEARLY LONG ENOUGH! I could have listened to this for a whole lot longer! Burton Cummings. There's so much I could say about him and the Guess Who. I was a VERY small child when they came on the music scene, like an infant. I didn't actually hear them until I had become a teen and then graduated in the 80's. I think I heard every song off every album The Guess Who, Bachman and Cummings and Cummings himself ever did. I remember a movie he was in and the song "You Saved my Soul" from when I was a kid. THAT was the moment. Right there! He's just awesome (she says with that schoolgirl crush in her eyes).

[@denisedoherty4909]

There is an excellent documentary on You Tube about him. Don't remember the name but you would really like it

[@i-a-g-r-e-e-----f-----jo--b]

There are many Burton interviews and TV specials with him posted on KZbin. One was where he had just been busted for pot in Canada and had shaven his face and had his hair short around the early 80s!

[@redspice55]

The movie was Melanie from 1982. I've watched it. It was good. Too bad he wasn't in more movies but I guess his music was what he really wanted to do. And he's fantastic!

[@moonbeanification]

BURTON !!! One of the GREATEST rock vocalists ever, and a super human being to boot. Fantastic interview !!!

[@captozone]

My dad was playing their album in 69 literally had the stereo cranked as I rode my bicycle to see how far away I could still hear it. I was about 5 blocks away when silence. I rode back to see my dad loading up the speakers into the car, as he just bought the system the day before,. When he returned with a new pair he had blown the other pair by playing them so loud! I was lucky my dad was a total hippie/rebel who loved rock and roll! Many fun times back then and I'm grateful for his passion for music. Miss you dad!

[@EdmHistorEE]

He used to come into the record/CD store I worked in, when I lived in Victoria, BC. Always had time to talk about the Guess Who, his solo stuff, or music in general. He was on a real big John Lennon kick in the 2000s, buying up all we had. Someone approached him as he was going through the racks and asked if he was Burton Cummings, and he just smiled and said "Yeah, I get that a lot" and kept on browsing. :)

[@auldthymer]

He acts like a giant teddy-bear: "I just want to give him a hug"

[@midnightblu3388]

@@auldthymer He has said in several interviews that he was quite shy, especially with the ladies, as he was always playing the music while others were picking up the ladies! What a smokin hot guy he was in his 30s, especially on the Dinah Shore show, he was so HANDSOME thought I'd faint, LOL he sang Stand Tall after his gf of over 8 yrs dumped him & married a lawyer. Check that show out if u get a chance, great SHOW with Ray Charles, & comedian George Carlin. He wrote Stand Tall after his gf dumped him, hope she regrets hurting him & gets her KARMA

[@redspice55]

​@@midnightblu3388Well I guess you could say dumping him worked out great. For him. He made a hit record that everybody loves!

[@dianewilliams1125]

These eyes is on my top ten! Im 66 and remember when it came out and i was hooked! Thank you Burton!❤❤❤

[@johnlosert922]

Burton Cummings IS severely underrated as a vocalist. Loved the Guess Who since I was 10. Rock on!

[@geraldjensen6831]

Absolutely true Cummings is incredible--totally underrated!

[@mylesteller]

I often used to think I was the only one that actually listened to the guess who religiously but seeing the love they get in comment sections let's me see that I'm not crazy 💯

[@vjr5261]

Love The Guess Who. Always loved his voice , ever since I was a kid riding around in the car with my mom in the 60s listening to LA radio station KHJ.

[@tonytheHAT]

Adam said that Mr. Burton Cummings doesn't give a lot of interviews, and I'm listening and asking myself, he needs to do A LOT of interviews! What a wonderful sit down with our Professor of Rock!!

[@RockandRollWoman]

Cummings is a gifted mimic, and KZbin is a great place to prove that.

[@kato64]

I’ve seen both Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman in concert several times, both solo and as a duo, and was even fortunate enough to see the Guess Who, when they reformed for their “Running Back Through Canada” tour, around 20 years ago. They never fail to entertain. If our COVID status holds I may even get to see them together again, next summer (show has already been delayed twice). I follow BLC on Facebook. One of the few celebs who posts on his own page, instead of filtering it through minions. Dozens of great stories, along with lots of “personal interest” items, on anything from TV shows, to movies, and animal life. Definitely a fellow I’d love to get together with over a couple of beers. It’d be a fascinating evening…at least for me. lol

[@TheAmtwhite]

Not underestimated by Canadians of my generation. He’s amazing!!!

[@omapam162]

In the mid 90's, my teenage son would sing American Woman in the shower--loudly! It was a rather small house and he could be heard very well all over the house. 🤣

[@noracola5285]

I never knew Burton was such a wholesome guy, I love him! 🥰

[@pablocruiser209]

Spot on Professor...........Burton Cummings is and was a fantastic singer. What a gift!

[@kimberlyschreder2046]

I was so fortunate to see the Guess Who in the 70's. Thank-you for doing this interview.

[@mikeclarke952]

This was awesome. I'm Canadian and turning 60 this year, so I grew up with The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive on the radio all through my teenage years. Running back to Saskatoon, Albert Flasher, No Sugar Tonight, all great hits too. Cheers

[@oppothumbs1]

Best songs were Undone, NO Time left for you. Laughin' might be my fav as I don't hear it much but it is one hell of a song

[@jamesedwards2237]

@@oppothumbs1 These Eyes!!

[@billybandyk0720]

"Clap For The Wolfman" & "Dancing Fool" (w/the L8, GR8 Dom Troiano replacing Randy Bachman on LEAD GUITAR) does it 4 me. Nvrthlss; Randy's wide spectrum of musical styles will ALWAYS R8 HIGH W/ME (especially the jazzy feel.of "Lookin' Out For #1" & "Blue Collar"). Though I'm American-born (from Detroit, MI; a "stone's throw away from Windsor, ONT, CAN); I've always had an affinity 4 Canadian musicians (Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Ian Thomas, & Kim Mitchell would b my "Mt..Rushmore" version of Canada's BEST ROCK MUSICIANS!!!! H.F.Y.!!!!!).

[@ChuckHackney]

God bless Canada many times over. The land of maple leafs has given us so many talented artists and great music, to wit (not a complete list) just the ones I adore: Guess Who, Gordon Lightfoot, Cymarron, Stampeders, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Lover boy, Shania Twain, and Miss Anne Murray. And these are just my fave artists, there are so many more. British invasion?? What about Canadian invasion?❤

[@redspice55]

​@@ChuckHackneyDon't forget our national treasure Gord Downie RIP ❤️

[@TonyaJohnson-x3z]

Burton had a better voice than so many artists that had greater success. One of the best voices I have ever heard!

[@xTheFly]

I was a bartender/waiter in the 90s and who walks into my lounge before I open? Burton Cummings. He asked if he could come in and of course I obliged. He was such a humble and unassuming guy to serve. Yes I bought his coffee and toast! I wouldn't have had it any other way. Love the Guess Who.

[@RUHDD4HVN]

Nailed it Adam, Burton has to have a place as of one of the highest talent of a vocalist including all the great ones that are always mentioned. Burton earned that spot in history the hard way and we're all the better for it thank God and His grace. Naturel raw, and refined all in one. A classic for a lifetime. A musicians musician that inspired future musicians.... talent and a sound beyond his own.

[@johnathandavis3693]

Wow- Burton looks GREAT. Refreshing to see a real rock star of his vintage doing so well. So many 20-30 yrs. younger than him have a lot more "mileage" on them LOL....

[@CorkeryCoop]

Burton Cummings was always the quintessential lead rock voice. All of his songs, Guess Who, his solo career; all of it.

[@leondadoun5421]

I once connected with Burton online and told him that I thought his song "Sour Suite" is lyrically right up there with anything that could've been written by Jimy Webb and he wrote back to tell me that he considered that such a compliment because Jimy Webb was one of his idols. Still very humble and grounded.

[@jamescpotter]

These cats wrote and recorded incredible material. My favorite is Undone, the "B" side of No Time. WOW!!

[@johnathandavis3693]

I remember the girls in 6th grade would bring 45's to school and play them during free time on the classroom record player. I remember that EXACT 45....

[@karenmandeville7116]

Share the Land!

[@paulmitchison]

My first 45 was Laughing by the Guess Who. Flipped it over and it was Undun, an even better tune. (No Time came later). American Woman was another two-sided hit, No Sugar Tonight. These guys were my favourites.

[@1L6E6VHF]

Undun was great! I especially love the flute solo. More kudos for the sudden end.

[@drewwin794]

Yes Burton Cummings is definitely one of the best voices in RNR!

[@lme7382]

Burton Cummings has one of the greatest voices in rock n roll. Love The Guess Who! They belong in the RRHOF. 🎸🎸🥁🥁

[@BenJamminKraftbc]

This is my Uncle Burt :) I went my whole life being a fan of their music, and not until my grandfather passed away in 2010 did I find out Burton was our uncle :)

[@brandonerickson5188]

Burton Cummings is my favorite singer of all time. He has every tool in the toolbox as a vocalist, and he uses all of them. Incidentally, "These Eyes" was the song for me and my first girlfriend in high school. With those sad, beautiful lyrics, we should have known our relationship was doomed.

[@migueldeleon6677]

Not only a great singer, but an amazing keyboardist who also plays flute and some guitar. All-around great artist.

[@jack5402]

One of my all-time favorite singers. A truly unique voice and an incredible talent. Another reason to be a proud Canadian!

[@Myronkline]

My God, there's just nothing like the music of these late 60s and 70s bands. And how cool is Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman. Such a humble great guys. God bless them for the music.

[@suzannevilicich7637]

Burton Cummings!!!! My Mom’s sister married a mounty and so I have cousins in Winnipeg. Hearing Burton and The Guess Who I become teary eyed. The memories of visiting Winnipeg. They were so popular in Michigan where I grew up. I’ve been in Los Angeles since I was 19 yet my older brothers always played Junior Walker and the All Stars. I wanted this to go on and on. Burton is up there with Brian Wilson in my opinion. My friend Billy Hinsche was going to introduce me to Burton yet that never came to pass. I believe Burton’s mom worked at “Eatons” the department store in Winnipeg where my aunt bought me my 1st pair of bell bottoms when I was five. The flood of emotions I have are all over the place yet I believe Burton is nothing short of a genius. BRAVO!!!!!

[@hjalmar.poelzig]

There's a KZbin video of Burton singing "She's Come Undone" live where he plays the flute solo himself and then goes back to singing without missing a beat-- note perfect, and with every subtle nuance of phrasing and tone the song demands. Pure talent.

[@mikeevans5412]

For a guy who gives rare interviews he seemed giddy as hell to give this one. Their whole catalog is incredible to me. My favorite pop culture moment for the band is in “Almost Famous” Phillip Seymore Hoffman playing Lester Bangs “Give me The Guess Who!”

[@billburkhead9737]

Burton is an amazing music historian and collector - if you haven't done so already, check out his FB page. I've seen him lately in concert and he can still bring it!

[@ponzo1967]

Says something about the host I think 🤔

[@violinmke]

The Professor talks music in intricate detail and Burton loves music.

[@mikeevans5412]

@@billburkhead9737 thanks for turning me to his FB page. Your not kidding. Great history there!!!!

[@Jezballz]

As a Canadian we all know the treasure that is Guess Who and guitarist Randy Bachman who went on to form BTO.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure. Thanks for the support from Canada!

[@charlesmoulton6237]

I'm 67, lots of memories brought back!

[@ChrisWiker]

Finally, Burton gets his due! He is the best voice in music, real fans who can appreciate the nuances of his voice will know this.

[@suzanneprior3251]

Wonderful interview! Burton Cummings is such a good story teller. A Canadian treasure! Thank you

[@kathyque5452]

My Absolute favorite: Stand tall

[@mutantryeff]

I was only 10 and living in the SF Bay Area when it came out. The music of that time was much more real than today's music.

[@patrickallen5781]

What a humble guy who just happens to be an AMAZING artist what a rare combination.

[@redsologlass8768]

The Guess Who is one of my 🐐 bands period .🔥😎👍

[@pczrvp]

What an underrated/forgotten band. The Guess Who, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings need to be celebrated for the amazing music they've produced. Thank you Adam. Once again, you've put the spotlight where it should be. Well done.

[@thewife6466]

Born in 57 this band was my fav as a kid coming up. He had such an unusual voice. So powerful….

[@simbad909]

Burton has a voice that is rivaled by none. ...his body of work says so. 👍

[@tonytheHAT]

Adam's shirt reminds me of the tees that Wham! wore in their Wake Me Up video (CHOOSE LIFE)? Am I right?

[@pcb1313]

Guess who, one of the best rock and roll catalogues out there, Can listen for hours.

[@emmettmcclary2151]

When I was teaching at Valley State I met and started to play with the Professor who taught Composition and Theory and at that time, he just would not play with anyone anymore even though he'd cut teeth on the Detroit Sound where he grew up influenced by MC-5, Detroit Wheels, Motown and on and on such great music makers. We finally started playing together and called ourselves the "Professors of Rock" our Tip-Jar said, "Any request written on a one hundred dollar bill dropped into the tip-jar will be played and sung wheather we know it or not, we can stand it if you can!" Our motto, which was started by a fan in Oxford was, "It's damn near impossible to stump the Professors!" And it was true, we'd both been playing Rock, Pop and some Blues since the sixties so we had a song list that was long, diverse and eclectic, putting it nicely. We both loved the History of Rock & Roll and did our best to honor the writers and performers. We'd both worked professionally playing as soloists and with band combinations from two, three and in my case up to eight musicians. As with so many musicians we'd both opted out for security, in financial ways and in more stable lives. I absolutely love the many ways you cover all of these great writers and musicians to honor their genius and greatest sounds! I'm 71 now and wanted to audition for a job as a Piano-Man on a cruise line. I decided instead to start playing keyboards and singing with a six piece hard rock band and with my addition it became seven, Two ladies doing background vocal harmony and some lead vocals, two blazing guitarists, bass, drums, and then me Now whenever I perform my main goal is to "Honor the Writers, Performers and Musicians", do honest renditions of their songs and do them right. Thank you for sharing all the reasons why we should.

[@irishheart4768]

I loved all there songs, I would only listen to the Guess Who in high school with my boyfriend at the time and we got married right after high school.what memories.

[@robertgrowcock4238]

The Guess Who’s greatest hits album is my go to album when riding my motorcycle. Wind in your face, Burton Cummings voice in your ears and great stereo separation of the music by Randy Bachman and the rest of the band that you get on 800 amps through 4 speakers that surround you just speaks to me. Outstanding. Thank you to both you and Burton for sharing!

[@lib556]

Underrated is an understatement! I had the chance to see the original iteration during a reunion tour they did in the late 90s/early 2000s. They did every song of theirs that I knew and they were note perfect. They even did a few BTO songs and some of Burton's huge solo hits. What a great night that was!

[@davidrapske7927]

We didn't realize then but growing up listening to Burton singing with the GW on CKLG and CFUN in Vancouver was our authentic initiation to a new, personal "hometown" world of music. Sure we appreciated all the British invasion and the Beachboys stuff. But Burton and Randy introduced us to and played "our" music. Thanks guys!

[@xandermansmom1]

Burton Cummings has a very powerful voice. He is exceptionally talented and I could listen to his music all day.

[@mattperegrine873]

A couple months back I did a deep dive into The Guess Who's entire catalog. I was so impressed with how well the songs hold up despite the years. One of my favorite gems is "Pain Train" it totally sounds like a song that an indie band would've played in '94.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very true. I just did the same thing. Love NO TIME>

[@Rick-jg8vx]

@@ProfessorofRock Matt, I bought up all TGW CDs from before Burton, through Burton and post-Burton. The post-Burton stuff is slim pickins' but I agree with you that the catalog is deep. I think my favorite deep track is "Lie Down" or possibly "Running Back to Saskatoon" or maybe "Its My Pride"... or "Sour Suite".

[@usarik43]

He is a great interview! One of the most underrated singers and musicians.

[@borerunner8659]

Burton was always appreciated by me. One of the all time best. Thanks Buddy!

[@thehalographicmind3976]

Burton Cummings and the Guess Who were one of the many late 60's and early 70's Bands I listened to all the time . Great Singer and Bands of that era... !

[@catherinemoloney9012]

The Guess Who were part of growing up in my small corner of Canada. We all had their albums and knew their songs note for note. I've seen them in concert countless times. Your interview with Burton C brings me back to those great times of my life. Thank you for highlighting this incredible and underrated band. BTW, Randy Bachman has a show on CBC Radio 1 called Vinyl Tap. He is a great story teller.

[@MrPiratebrain]

One of your best interviews he has such a humble sense of humor. He made me love the song even more. I was born in 1961. I remember when this song came out.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

What a nice man, that Burton Cummings. Humble, thoughtful, smart and so talented.

[@DreamsSketcher]

@@Arturo-sm1tb Qualities of a great Canadian.🇨🇦

[@midnightblu3388]

@@Arturo-sm1tb YOU forgot smokin hot HOT HOT when he was in his 30s, I ADORE him ^ boy did i have major crush!! Beautiful man inside & out, LOVE how sweet, kind & a humble gentlemen he is!! Such talent!!! My Fav voice EVER

[@TreyTreydawg]

I don't know the particulars of what awards are handed out here and there and how respect is measured, but I play piano and sing and I sing Burton's work, and I talk to a lot of music people and he garners nothing but a sense of awe, his approach to the piano and voice are mesmerizing, he is attributed the same respect as Elton and Billy Joel and that's REAL RESPECT. I loved the interview and I'm grateful to Burton for the great songs.

[@Karmakatt6]

His vocal reverberation and power.. Art Garfunkel had awesome reverb skill but Burtons power was unlimited in his prime.

[@Swede1066]

I saw Burton Cummings perform with Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band back in 1992. Man, what a show!

[@Alloy7]

It's on KZbin -- "No Time" is amazing.

[@floydshambles]

Mr. Cummings is one of the best rock singers ever. Just try to sing this song, it ain't easy

[@DianaJG8]

I'm an absolutely HUGE Burton Cummings fan! I wore out his solo albums. Really enjoyed this interview!! 👌

[@camillemcconnell8504]

Burton Cu.mings seemed perfectly at ease, enjoying your interview. Perhaps his willingness for an interview is determined by the attitude of the one interviewing him.

[@velvetbees]

Burton's singing voice is gorgeous, and his speaking voice is also smooth. I've been a fan from American Woman, and loved his voice. He is the most underrated singer of the 1960's.

[@dawnclaibourne2183]

What a great interview! I feel so fortunate to have been born in 1964 to young parents who loved rock and folk music, because I got to listen to all sorts of awesome music from bands including The Guess Who, The Who, The Doors, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, etc. etc. as soon as it was released. We didn't make it to Woodstock, but I remember seeing the movie at the drive-in when it came out, sitting in the back seat of my parents' 1965 Mustang with my sister, both of us in our pajamas. Listening to Burton Cummings talk about "These Eyes" brings back a lot of memories that I've associated with that song. Thanks so much for bringing it to us, Professor, and birthday greetings and felicitations to you!