Burton Cummings- Break It To Them Gently

My Favorite song of Burton's made video Because was no good studio version on video Enjoy

[@phantomflyer6087]

I lived most of my life on the run. From country to Country. Wasted decades behind bars. This song really hits home! My life has changed for the better, no more looking over my shoulders. I have an amazing wife and kids.

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

Glad you found love and happiness. I am 62 and got into the wrong crowd at 13 due to an abusive family upbringing. Drugs, booze, crime, fights. I finally broke free of the that and the law 32 years ago. But never found love or real happiness as never learnt how to love anyone. Single, no kids and really no friends as really unable to connect with anyone on any level. As a Criminal Psych once told me, I am highly intelligent but emotionally dysregulated. Still have major anger issues that affects me and people around me. I tend to just keep to myself to save all the dramas, even though I am unhappy being alone. Sory to lay that on you, but after reading your comment, I felt that we have a little bit in common. Cheers

[@savagecookie7853]

@@BatMan-oe2gh 🤗I know how you feel, sending you a big hug

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

@@savagecookie7853 Thanks mate, and one back at you. Cheers

[@philwilliam2698]

Lol shut up guy

[@lonidelahuerta3439]

God bless you 🙏❤️

[@tamaracampbell6589]

50 years later and I just cried my eyes out listening to this. Thank you for all the feelings, Mr. Cummings,

[@deewalsh3029]

Why don't they play this in movies, it would be very fitting. Cummings is one talented man, another reason to be a proud Canadian, Thanks Burt:)

[@heatpete5106]

I drank with Burton before he was hammered and was singing American Women all the people in the restaurant were clapping he even invited me and buddy back to his place but the owner of the establishment wouldn't allow it he said "with all due respect Mr Cummings is pretty intoxicated and we have to look out for his well being" none the less, was a memorable night!

[@davidbocek]

man can I relate to this song. Coming out of years of living within a bottle and coming out of it alive,,,,,,this song was me. It could have ended badly, but God had different plans. Sober, Happy, and at peace. God is good, and Burton can really reach into peoples hearts with songs like this.

[@vanislefan1]

We're proud as Canadians to know that Cummings was generally considered to have one of the best voices in pop,rock music in the 60s and 70s. Great songs that never get old. Randy Bachman was pretty talented too.

[@bumpkinskill]

I've always thought Burton Cummings was the best rock singer.

[@benpotaka5893]

I consider Burton Cummings as one of the best vocalists of all time

[@benpotaka5893]

​@@bumpkinskilland Paul Rodgers

[@incamoran9532]

I'm not Canadian. In fact I'm as far from Canada as it's possible to be but for well over 50 years I've thought he has the best male rock voice, hands down. And I still put that argument when the topic comes up.

[@JM-zk9ou]

I love Cummings' music. His voice is beautiful and his songs are meaningful.

[@dianabrowne9775]

He is the ultimate story teller..people listen and relate to his story..an amazing artist

[@johnnypootoogook6869]

Haven't heard this song or his other songs, brought me back to my youth.

[@lauralewis9347]

I’ve seen him in concert and I’ve listened to his albums. His talent is eternal and forever. I’ll love this till the end of time. A true Canadian!

[@Axcersia]

I think my favourite trait about this particular artist is that he writes his own music. And he still continues to write to this day. We need more musicians with a gift like yours, Burt!

[@JM-zk9ou]

Check out The Bee Gees. They wrote all of their own songs over a 40+ year career that represented multiple genres. They also produced all of their music, including songs they wrote for other artists. They were vilified in the post-disco era. People wrongly assume they're a disco band, but most of their music is R&B, pop and country. When their music first hit the U.S. in the late 60s, people thought that they were The Beatles.

[@rmoore1686]

@JM-zk9ou you’re right about the BeeGees. They were writing and singing songs before Disco was ever thought of.

[@user-kw2ei2sn2j]

Wen I was 12 years old my mum asked wat we want for Christmas I said I want the record break in to them gently my sister' wanted Mary's born child record by bony m today I'm 62 sister 64 thank u mum till today I listen to Cummings anytime ❤❤

[@shannonorielly8780]

Woke up this morning singing this song and my daughter said "Who's that? " well my girl... Oh I like it! The rest is history. 🇨🇦🕊️

[@littleone3007]

Reminds me of my mom. She loved his music.

[@Demoriel77]

In January 1994 in LA, we had the Northridge earthquake. My apartment was damaged so went to my sisters. Her neighbor was a musician, who was getting friends together at someones house who had a working TV/radio. At that house, who is there? Burton Cummings! We spent the afternoon singing karaoke. Burton sang "Brandy, you're a fine girl." As one of his songs, was a great version of course :)

[@ShellTrek]

+Jason Voss Freaking Awesome... I envy you! Burton is the best!

[@chrisvig123]

@Flynn Maddux fuk u 🖕

[@littleone3007]

How songs remind us of certain times.

[@trevorjames3958]

Was he drunk?

[@airair3435]

You lucky man! I love his voice!

[@capismama2922]

Woke up with this song running through my head. I guess if you have to have a voice in your head, you couldn't do better than having Burton Cummings' voice singing to you.

[@wendystevenson520]

one of Canada's truest treasures! and he's still at it and sounding just as good! BC ROCKS!!!

[@howardandersen19]

British Columbia rocks ?

[@wendystevenson3060]

@@howardandersen19 Burton Cummings Rock!!! LOL

[@benpotaka5893]

And Gordon Lightfoot

[@reneewilson4920]

My dad was a huge fan, and now I listen to this song and just cry I miss him so much…. 4/24/22 cancer sux 😢

[@KimLoweryAglioti-ye4yc]

Sorry girl. Horrid horrid disease 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😢😢😢😢

[@nagagwa52]

he sounds live today as good as he was in the 60s and 70s--that is the sign of a true music master---one of the faithful

[@joycepruitt6982]

Easily one of the best songs ever written and sung...I have listened to this so many times..still have the LP and play it often...love Burton !!

[@joancrawford1726]

A great song and its sung by a fantastic singer

[@ronpatterson8812]

This song never gets old and truly a classic. Interesting how Burton wrote the lyrics after watching an episode of Kojak. I guess great singer songwriters can be inspired by anything!

[@schonem11]

This is music and talent 💫

[@Merlin527]

My mom received an award @ the Canadian music awards gala this past Thursday for her contributions in the radio industry, Burton Cummings Went onstage just before my mother was presented with her award so we got to hang out with him backstage for about 15 mins. before he went on it was a cool evening and hes a really nice guy

[@sedinmagic1591]

Cool! Congratulations to your mom!

[@spidyduzit]

He probably banged her while you sat in the car waiting to go home.

[@Merlin527]

at least she would be getting some Spidy unlike yourself who thought you had your first pubic hair untill you pissed through it

[@Excalibur2112]

LOL that was classic xD

[@bobhebbard5688]

Merlin Pervert!!!! Go back in your cave, as hole!

[@gutobiermann1]

One of the most beautiful songs of all times. Amazing Burton Cummings!

[@patrickstrubert26]

God bless you Burton. You have one of the most crystal clear voices. When I listen to your golden voice, it is almost like you are speaking the words separate from the melody. What a unique and powerful gift.

[@ajalcorn]

What a voice! I get chills whenever I hear this song.

[@mitzidumaresque2144]

the guitar ... and a voice like 'butter' ...

[@paulcom7772]

Allo....where can we buy a CD of them ?

[@thelegendarylou6856]

Alcorn: yu get chills, I get pregnant.This man is a time machine

[@davidpreston4019]

Hello gorgeous Alcorn how are you doing?

[@studio1954thereflections]

I wore this album out ...and the cassette tape .....love Burton. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@joelcampbell1491]

Me too ✋

[@mohammedcohen]

One of the best voices in Rock and Roll...still has it!!!

[@fredtowns78]

Him an Elvis

[@lonidelahuerta3439]

Burton does his best to sing all his great songs live concerts, 60 yrs later. He did this song so well!❤🎵🎼🇨🇦🍀🤟🎹

[@csc269]

BACK IN 1978..."DREAM OF A CHILD"...WAS THE BIGGEST SELLING DOMESTIC ALBUM IN OUR COUNTRIES HISTORY .

[@Marksmikej]

BC played private concert for Cdn troops in Ottawa the same week as he lost one of his parents. Class act which says alot about the man's character. Good on ya BC.

[@tjross1313]

Must have been his mom, if you've ever heard him talk about her or seen the pictures you'd know we have her and her supreme dedication and unwavering love to thank for Burton, she raised him on her own and gave him an incredible upbringing. Truly must have been an amazing woman.

[@gastonchouinard8433]

one of the best canadian singer!Thanks to you Burton Cummings !

[@Nuxalkman]

reminds me of my dad and mom, lost both of them last year, April and June 2017, lost my best friend in May 2017, my kid brother, right on my birthday. free from pain, we will meet again.

[@joycepruitt6982]

Brings a tear to my eyes...One of the best songs ever written! Burton Cummings is insanely gifted!!

[@lynchie137]

What a great album! There's a little something on there for just about everybody. And that voice! Man!!!! Burton Cummings could sing the phone numbers straight outta a phone book, and it'd sound like the greatest thing ever. Get this album now. Preferably on vinyl....

[@battlehrfred]

this man is and always was great!! underrated..he is and was one of the best, i guess because he was from Canada, he never got the recognition he dearly deserved,, 100--100 from sir. Great music even decades later his voice still sounds great!!!!

[@Coowallsky]

Actually he DID get the recognition he deserved.

[@Gen_X]

Listening to this song 8am in Durban South Africa. I can distinctly remember my uncles playing this song in their band in the late 70s..early 80s. I was 9...10 yrs old then.. Nostalgic memories. Didn't know until now that the artist was Canadian.

[@coleenholder7557]

Burton Cummings, love you always......... awesome voice with so much heart and soul.......

[@johnw5881]

Love this song!!! My all time favorite Burton Cummings solo song after he broke away from The Guess Who!!!

[@Ingrid-sb6my]

I saw Burton performing Up Clos and Personal at Sherway Gardens in the late 90's and he got me hooked.

[@robertevans9578]

In 78, as a teen listening to Springsteen, Zevon, Dylan, Morrison, I never would have admitted to loving and knowing this song was epic (before epic was a buzzword). Now at 57, I'm blasting this song through my house.

[@WEIKOV69]

His music never gets old.

[@davidmaye6780]

Best Canadian vocalist ever.. The Guess Who were Canadas greatest... Opened the door for everyone else in Canada.

[@dianemorris-hill7509]

True

[@mannyoliveira8271]

Killer tune! One of the best ever.

[@jimmontroy9892]

One of the most underrated voices in rock.....

[@lapdawg60]

I agree. Always loved his voice and singing style.

[@canuckereh9202]

Not in Canada he isn't. But I get what you're saying. Cheers.

[@trevorrichardson2200]

Robert Plant once said he was his favorite singer!

[@barrykpenney9233]

Gimme Rock with a little Roll.I long for the 60's again.When i die i hope heaven is a mixture of the 60's, 70's & the 80's.Rock on.

[@queenb8]

first time hearing this song absolutely love it

[@denisehedden13]

🥀Beautiful Song Brilliant lyrics, vocals with meaning of a loss it's priceless🥀

[@davidbrewer6569]

this song according to Mr Cummings was based on an episode of Kojack---he could write a great ballad based on an episode of the Animaniacs and it would still come out great and touching. He is that good

[@rayatencio3666]

Tears have FALLEN,Tears will still Fall!! HIts home!! My military time!! Such fond Memories!! Always a FAN!!!

[@Cettie5360]

He's incredible

[@markc9350]

I went to the Gooodwill and there he was..Fantastic. We to a Guess Who concert in Spokane back in the 70's. Not a big showman but who wants it or needs it with such a unique voice. So clean and soulful. Thanks Burton Cumings for all your great tunes. Still gives me chills..so good! natural.

[@i_love_icedchailattes]

I have listened to him all my life now 62 years old always haved loved bc dont understand all those thumbs down dont know good music

[@toastertwo1602]

Thank you Burton for your great music. It always helps me when I'm going through hard times.

[@Autostade67]

Now, nearly half a century on, Mr. Cummings is revealed - to any who ever doubted - to be a great song writer (and singing talent).

[@terjeriis1156]

Melody, lyrics, voice - everything clicks!

[@kendocherty5074]

My all time favorite singers. The best. Sounds this good live. There will never be another Burton Cummings.

[@churchillploeg5956]

Saw him at the CNE this year, still pretty good

[@WildfireLR]

Who's listening to this in Dec 2019 ?? Takes me back to when music was Awesome !!!

[@stephenjeffers7503]

Me..

[@jman6030]

I feel old lol 😉

[@meritz59]

I am... I still play in on my acoustic guitar.

[@jman6030]

@@meritz59 👍

[@WildfireLR]

Love this song !!! Most all Burton's songs actually !!!

[@markjarvis5682]

What a great song so many memories.

[@bobbygoodman2875]

Burton, you were always around everytime we got together when we partied.

[@jbodnarc]

This song has always touched the deep parts of my soul and heart.

[@rst3264]

I went to CNE last Friday on August 18th and surprisingly it was a Burton Cummings and band concert, it was so amazing, his voice, his piano playing, I was teary listening to this song, I can't believe how much I love his music

[@judirogers3352]

beautiful song love the story and how it came about. best voice in the world. I guess there is nothing he cannot do.love his piano playing too. love you burton

[@shuffleslunuffle]

In 1982, when I was but fledgling in Toronto's burgeoning TV/Film industry, I worked on a movie entitled 'Melanie'. Burton played a musician (really?). Paul Servino, Don Johnson and Glyins O'Connor were also present. There was a scene in an auditorium where Burton's character Rick performed a concert. It was staged at Ryerson University's grand hall. During re-sets (camera & lighting) Burton did not just sit around in a trailer and get pampered. No, he stayed on stage and played to the 200 + crowd of extras. He kept it up for 10 hours. A true talent, gentleman and a blessing to the Canadian music scene. I still hearken back whenever I hear his songs.

[@diannenaworensky6698]

I saw this movie and it actually one of my favorite movies of all time. I taped it on VHS when it was on HBO. ✌🏻❤

[@kellycunningham7168]

One of my ALL TIME FAVORITES!!!

[@cathywoods2089]

loved this song the first time I heard it. never changed my opinion.!!!!

[@germainewright7348]

He still has his beautiful voice today in 2019. I love him !

[@springcolley]

This great song has been playing in my head for 2 days straight. Finally I had to listen to it today. I just love it.

[@mannygomez8002]

These sad words are so profound, really hits home in so many of my life's experiences.

[@ddannifamous]

I'm 22 years old and I have listened to Burton Cummings since I was 3... I will never stop loving this and all of his other songs ! Truly amazing

[@derekkess5830]

I sure do miss the 70s, 80s and 90s. The music🎶 today is not even the same. Sometimes I wish I could find a time machine and go back in time. Life was much easier and everyone enjoyed life! Is this your favorite song?

[@user-wd8nm8ez1k]

One of the best songs ever😊

[@nagagwa52]

this song reminds me of my 18 months undercover as a cop--I still get chills every time I hear it---the constant fear of being made, getting killed and never seeing my family and friends--but I survived with a 98% conviction rate.

[@CRoo-zu5ij]

way to go you helped lock up minorities and nonviolent drug offenders and (*% ? wow you made sure them scum bags were locked up !! way to support an oppressive racist system over citizens of this country corporations appreciate you

[@brentfromcanada224]

A bit paranoid are we?

[@kaylahayes5374]

c.roo shut the fuck up

[@MrMkayultra]

David Brewer well can you help me ? My son 27 years old supposedly killed himself? He was depressed , yes, but he promised me and his only sister he would not do this! He got involved with the gambling Mafia 2004

[@pieterschwartz5521]

lol the fool below

[@shawnpatrick5221]

It's nice to see all the positive comments. Thanks folks.. Burton still # ONE

[@stevejeffrey11]

Happy birthday Burton- you are one of the best Canadian musicians and have been a big inspiration in my life. Proud to be from Winnipeg. Good luck on tour this year

[@ironblud]

This song brings back some I my earliest memories. I'm sure it was on 8track. When my parents were still together. Last memory I have.

[@Jugivadi]

This dude can sing like crazy man.

[@unluckylime3]

LOVE THIS SONG IT REMINDS ME OF MY NEPHEW WHO PASSED 17 YRS AGO AT AGE 20

[@kkraus69]

This is bringing back childhood memories at 1:30am and I can't go to bed. What a voice! I can't get enough. I just found out that I missed him here in Mission two months ago! Thank you for all of your great music.

[@GlassEyeGaming]

Mission BC?

[@STAR-wm2ju]

Ha ha Yeah after Midnight here, can't sleep, relaxing with a glass of wine...Love this song! I am a little late with a comment...🤪

[@nomiclas]

i've followed Burton since his first appearance in 1965 on the Born In Canada LP.I continued to add Guess Who LP's and most from his solo career and the side GW events.Let's get this guy into the R&RHOF when he can see his life appreciated.

[@TheMsdmeanor]

Burton Cummings was rumoured to be instrumental in saving the failing Salisbury house franchise, which offers equal employment for those older, less abled, or for fellas not bondable for surviving and overcoming a hard walk. LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@KimLoweryAglioti-ye4yc]

Good man. Caring.

[@selket51]

My 100% favourite by Mr. C too, fabulous song and lyrics!

[@user-fo2sg8rq7f]

Awesome old school song. My beautiful wife of 6yrs and I love listening to it, really makes us think the old times were fantastic. Go Burton😊

[@kateception5409]

Oh the nostalgia ^.^ Man, I love this song

[@ExShinsengumi]

Coconut Katelyn not as much as I love your pink hair... that's damn sexy ^_^

[@kateception5409]

Kazuto Kirigaya​ lol thanks ^.^

[@ExShinsengumi]

lol anytime :3

[@mikegallagher9135]

Never out of tune.this guy can sing drunk or sober.one of Canadas best.

[@pmccachren]

I have always enjoyed listening to his singing.

[@TheBuzz222]

Burton Cumming this MAN of MUSIC has reached the PINNACLE of PERFECTION as I always knew he would. Way to go Burton, I would like to invite you to the party of the century in your honor.

[@briancox7875]

One of the greatest singers of the modern era. I'd stick Burton's vocal up against any rock singer that could be named.

[@searaydrivingguy]

my mom loved this man reminds me of her when i here his music and i have a uncle that was a twin to Burton i think of both of them great song really touch the heart they sure don't make them like they use to

[@dancooper1702]

searaydrivingguy 9 The Guess Who The Guess Who play

[@cherrybullet1]

Such a great songwriter and such a great song. Love Burton solo and with The Guess Who. So many memories when I listen to these classics,I could almost cry.

[@gregandcherie]

Nice........haven't heard this for 30 years ..........got the record in my garage...thanks!!

[@perrygovender9821]

I was not into music... English music... And after spending time at my aunts house and hearing this song in the background, I am now a lover of this great song! I now want to learn to play it!

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1978 {September 2nd} Bruce Cummings performed "Break It To Them Gently" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program 'American Bandstand'... Two months earlier on July 9th the song entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #90, the following week it rose to #88, and then a week later it peaked at #85 for three weeks, which were also it's last three weeks on the Top 100... It reached #1 on the Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks chart... As a solo artist he had four other Top 100 records, "Stand Tall" {#10 in 1977}, "I'm Scared" {#61 in 1977}, "My Own Way To Rock" {#74 in 1977}, and "You Saved My Soul" [#37 in 1981}... And in his native Canada as a member of the Guess Who, between 1965 and 1976 the Guess Who had forty records on the RPM Singles chart, sixteen made the Top 10 with four* reaching #1, "Shakin' All Over" for 3 weeks in 1965, "Laughing" for 1 week in 1969, "No Time" for 2 weeks in 1970, and "American Woman/No Sugar Tonight" for 3 weeks in 1970... Burton Lorne Cummings will celebrate his 70th birthday this coming December 31st {2017}... * They just missed having a fifth #1 record when "Share the Land" peaked at #2 in 1970, plus they had three records peak at #3, "Tossin' and Turnin'" in 1965, "Hey Ho, What You Do To Me" in 1965, and "Rain Dance" in 1971...

[@carrieclarkson5100]

Bruce Cummings?

[@kpdmtm]

Greatest rock voice EVER.

[@jong0000]

great, but not better than Steve Marriott...

[@kendocherty5074]

There will never be another Burton Cummings. Greatest singer ever

[@tweetybird59]

Actually, Robert Plant of Zep is the greatest, but he said in an interview that Burton is his fave singer! Now that's a compliment.

[@churchillploeg5956]

Gene ween?

[@davidmaye6780]

I agree Dan

[@rogerlittle5421]

God I love this song, old rock and roller here. Seen everyone from Elvis to Led Zeppelin . Never saw him or Guess Who live. One of my musical regrets. As watered down as the R&R hall of fame is, cant believe he or Randy Bachman are not in.

[@Carlos-pp5ih]

Awsome tune that i never get tired of,.rock forever!!

[@ronpiasta7590]

never tire of burton. a canadian icon..

[@joelcampbell1491]

Great voice Canada has some great artist

[@glennmoreside787]

Just love his music.

[@hjkaye]

Stellar voice, sad sad story, beautiful rendition.