Burton Cummings. "I'm Scared" CBC TV Special 1977

Burton Cummings performs "I'm Scared" on his CBC TV Super Special in 1977

[@stevendemaline4163]

Burton Cummings is the best entertainer to come out of Canada. One of the top five singer/songwriters in the history of music. In my opinion!!!

[@RayGoettler]

Absolutely true. I'm 65 recently.. I've kept listening to his great talent. Bless you Burton.

[@brucesobel8729]

For sure!!

[@Caperetiree]

I'm 72 years old and still enjoying Burton Cummings (and the Guess Who). Even through he's in the Rock HOF, he is still underrated as a singer, pianist and song writer. He has received less than a tenth of the recognition and award he deserves.

[@dancoleman8467]

Agreed!!

[@bradgodin146]

Hes not in the rock n roll hall of fame. Should be

[@Caperetiree]

Wow! Didn’t know that. For some reason I always thought the Guess Who were in the HOF. Makes it even worse that he and Guess Who have been snubbed. Tnx for updating me.

[@richfeinberg5130]

No, they're still not and lesser talents with shorter peak career years keep getting in!

[@Caperetiree]

Yes you’re correct. Should be but are not in the HOF.

[@vyger6336]

WITH OUT A DOUBT ...one of the most under rated talents of my generation

[@janetgowdy5822]

Yes without a doubt …one of the most under rated talents of all my life. What a beautiful voice.

[@vyger6336]

@@janetgowdy5822 Loved that song "Stand Tall" which he wrote and released on his own after the Guess Who..

[@bababooey7576]

And 🇨🇦

[@SilentKnight43]

"Under rated" by...who?

[@bababooey7576]

@@SilentKnight43 The Guess Who 😂

[@rogerdavis3896]

Doesn’t get any better than this. This video adds a lot to the song.

[@tml721]

I heard this song once when I was about 15 and never heard it again. I'm so glad I found it after all these years

[@jaengen]

Not only is his singing beautiful, but his speaking voice is golden, too.

[@keithsw2566]

The greatest voice of his generation. It's a crime he isn't in the rock and roll HOF

[@georgegunzerath489]

Got saved July 1977 then herd this song played it over and over again

[@R8GT]

This song led me to Christ when I was 16 years old and I’ve never looked back! Thank you Burton for changing my life and giving it meaning! Amen

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

Audiracer, well done. I had never even heard this tune, but listening to it brought a tear ( or two) to my eyes. I'm hoping Burton FOUND Christ.

[@samuelvetromile5382]

This song really touches me

[@NOSEBLOB]

@@raygsbrelcik5578 Why? You people elected trump in the U.S.. It's a song.

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

@Negus Negast "UNfalsifiable?"

[@NOSEBLOB]

@KZbin Assasin I am an American. But you wouldn't know it. When I said "you people" I meant you foolish, credulous, hate-filled anti-Americans. You distort the Bible to justify your hate, and those values led you to the con man of the century. Trudeau is more the imitation of Christ than any republican bamboozle you could dredge up, youtube assassinated.

[@lavallee45]

This guy should be in ALL music's Hall of Fame no doubt

[@honeyb9118]

He is.

[@alicehenderson7983]

​@@honeyb9118when was he inducted

[@debbie5944]

I love the way he talks, his voice, the very nice twist he does with his mouth while singing. His writing. He is amazing. Such a wonderful gift to us.

[@darjeeling3]

That wonderful twist is his pronunciation that gives his words clarity. I have never once had to find the words to his songs. I understand every single word he has always said. Add that on top of his range and tone and it’s wondrous.

[@march.7561]

Well said, Lisa and Debbie.

[@darrellhart3148]

He looks and sounds like Bill Murray imitating Burton Cummings. 😎

[@pjmurphy920]

@@darrellhart3148 Bill Murray was never good-looking and certainly not anywhere near Burton's handsome looks. How can you compare an actor, who is not a singer, with a singer who has the magnificent voice that Burton Cummings has. NO comparison, on any level with Bill Murray. yech.

[@gerrydooley951]

Man, would it have been great to be as good looking as Burton

[@flapjackson6077]

Burton Cummings is a treasure. As a vocalist, he’s at the top with Freddie Mercury. As a songwriter and musician, he’s in his own league.

[@wizzerwizly]

In taking your comment a step further: While my brother & I were listening to this song, we couldn’t help but notice how much he actually sounded like Freddie. Seems as if his vocal style & the song overall could have been Freddie’s also. So please, think Freddie & listen to the song again. Anyone else agree?

[@DonnellOkafor_hateslgbtq]

Better than Freddie Mercury by far, and a decent normal dude not a fruitcake

[@michaelhanson3989]

UNREAL. This is the difference between incredible songwriting and playing versus most of the crap we have today. This is the REAL DEAL and this piece is a truly inspired pop music masterpiece. I wish I could take the whole music business that the bottom has now fallen out of - and drop it into a time machine.

[@karlenewarner8170]

He has and always will be one of the most appreciated Canadian musicians ever!

[@davidpreston4019]

Hello , how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

[@suzanneprock7286]

We sure love him here in the U.S.

[@davidpreston4019]

@@suzanneprock7286 Are you fully American? I'm a Polish American, Mum from Lublin Poland while my dad an American. I was born here in the States but was raised in Poland by my Aunt who is married to an East Indian and I do speak English Fluently though I have an accent not so sure if you really like it but most people do. So don't know if you mind accent??

[@cherylm2702]

American Woman.

[@stephenward8328]

One of best Voices ever. Great range

[@thelegendarylou6856]

EVER

[@valeriegordon3000]

One of the most recognizable too.

[@dao8805]

THIS is what the magnificent instrument, the piano, was made for. Add the vocal talent of Burton Cummings and it's out of this stratosphere.

[@ClintonWatrin-sv8lm]

Ol Burt can't be beat! He'd get cracks outta Running Back to Saskatoon get parodied to Running Back to Waskesiu!

[@MrArtVendelay]

I never tire of listing to Burton Cummings. Great singer songwriter.

[@alfiochieffallo3524]

His interview with Alec Baldwin on Here’s the Thing was really good.

[@janetgowdy5822]

He has one of the greatest voices and I never get tired of it. Thank you for all your great songs.

[@mikemccreary4966]

Amazing vocals and talent

[@mikeg7909]

The Guess who band that goes around and plays today is nothing without Burton Cummings.

[@doloresbright4432]

Love how he sings and pronounces every word so clearly. Awesome songwriter and singer! Have loved him for over 50 years!

[@Patrick_Cooper]

One of my older brothers, rip, loved this song. I believe it was one of the reasons he became a Christian. God bless Burton...

[@lindacamacho1567]

Loved loved loved Burton Cummings! What an absolutely brilliant artist! 😍

[@BrendaMorgan-ne7fu]

With music this good. I am not ashamed to say I'm obsessed

[@googleboy7]

This is the first time I've heard this song. One more great song from a fantastic TALENT. I don't have words to express how much I love his voice. He never got the recognition he deserves. All I can say is thank you for all of the great music! Shalom/gw

[@pocopico7409]

Wow, I’m a big fan of Burton’s but somehow I missed this song. Glad to know he had such feelings. 😊

[@chiefscheider]

This tune was a huge hit. Strange that a big fan of Burton's could have missed it

[@pocopico7409]

@@chiefscheider: Like most people, all I really knew about Burton Cummings was his incredible voice and his work (hits) with the original Guess Who, as well as the handful of hits he had after he broke off from them and was a solo artist. Unless “I’m Scared“ was played on the radio, I wouldn’t have known about it. I’ve learned more about him in the last month from watching constant KZbin videos about him than I ever did back in the 60s and 70s.

[@Patrick_Cooper]

Only 7 comments. This guys voice is liquid gold. Although not alone in that distinction, I really love his songs like this about seeking for something beyond himself. Jesus is Lord.

[@bgierat]

He’s just a genius. And that voice!!!!!!

[@colleenwarren4586]

Yes he is a Canadian golden boy, we love him

[@grammasscotsgirl]

My mom said when I was young, there were three singers I'd always make people "shush" and make her turn up the radio when they came on. Johnny Cash. Dolly Parton. And Burton Cummings. Fifty years later and I haven't really changed. A few more have been added - but those three are still at the top of the list. I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny Cash at 5 yrs old and he and Miss. June came into the craft store, and saw them perform a few times. I had the pleasure of seeing Dolly in concert. And Burton? Eight times now. His "one man show" is exceptional!!!

[@stephanieangeli6295]

Perfect voice... I love this song so much ! Burton is my favorite

[@davidpreston4019]

Hello , how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

[@ahill4642]

Beautiful man. Outstanding songwriter, musician, singer. And Canadian. ☺️ ❤️ We love you, Burton.

[@batboy242]

Burton Cummings, thank you for what you have done to music!

[@bigkozlov]

Long live Burton! Canada's pride

[@gerbs747]

This song gets me every time I hear Burton sing it. Amazing song and voice. Thank you Burton 💕🌺💕

[@sheilarogers2771]

Love the poetry in the lyrics and how he blended in Christmas lyrics "sleep in heavenly peace" and "good will towards..." Wow...very creative. Thank you Burton!

[@bigkozlov]

Reminds me of everything that's good and awesome in Canada, and there is plenty.

[@donnaalexander92]

Masterpiece!

[@theviewless5549]

Personal experiences attach me to this song very strongly. Tears streaming every time. BC is straight treasure, thank you for this one.

[@TS-pm6lt]

What a hunk of a singer...glad I got to see them live up close in Edmonton, Alberta.....have a cool picture of him looking straight at my camera. Cheers xoxo LoLa xoxoxo

[@peterwojnar5781]

How could something this amazing have only 43,000 views?

[@myklejay9297]

Burton Cummings has brought so much joy to our lives...I was scared, petrified and Burton got me through all of it.

[@hanson2205]

I know Im Canadian so this may seem bias but Burton is as close to singer-song writer "perfection" as any superstar in the world. I put him on par with Rod Stewart's vocals and could write too and secondly he and Randy Bachman together were perfection too. They made each other better even though it may be hard to manage the kind of success when your young and ego's were hard to handle. Love you guys.

[@thelegendarylou6856]

Hanson: 'I'm scared' . Every time Burton came out with a new song, I got pregnant; nobody had to touch me. I got pregnant. I have twins and guess what their names are? Yep you got that right...Proud to be Canadian. He's on my WALL OF FAME...Oh YEA HE IS...

[@Noname-ni1dy]

Well, I’m not Canadian and I say he is one of the best vocalists ever. Went to outdoor concert in Cornwall, Ontario a few years ago and he is still great.

[@thelegendarylou6856]

@@Noname-ni1dy C.M.F . listen if you can have that elite taste for fine music such as Burton's bro., you are one of us. Welcome to your home and native land bro you are drafted. Hang up your red and white and start singing O Canada:))

[@thelegendarylou6856]

Hanson i'm not so sure what weight- if any- that 'being Canadian' has for enjoying perfection, especially in fine music as classical as Burton's. That boy could sing the phone book backwards.

[@darjeeling3]

Terese T Thomas My beautiful Nana used to sing Oh Canada to me. She grew up in Ship Harbour in Halifax. I grew up in New England, in the states and I always felt that the Canadians were the same as the Americans. I never ever felt a divide even though they are two different countries. Maybe that’s because I grew up in New England and my Nana. If I did not know Burton grew up there, I would have thought he grew up somewhere in the states. He does not have an accent.

[@nuwebster8339]

Not just a talented writer/composer, but the voice is also awesome to listen to. I liked his lower and higher register

[@JimmyNotes]

I stopped into St. Thomas Cathedral this afternoon 8/28/21. It was a pretty awesome experience. Exciting to see what Burton was talking about in this song.

[@suzanem.3293]

My Mom love him. She'd get so close to the tv...she loved the faces he'd make when he's sing and go crazy lol Such great memories hearing Buurtons voice. What a talent!

[@prettyelizabeth]

Me too!!! I wasent born yet but even decades now Im in love with him and his music.💖

[@singluna888]

Absolutely beautiful. I've never heard this before. I'm 66 and I'm a big Burton Cummings/Guess Who fan.

[@zacharyg5149]

Great singer, musician, storyteller and very easy on the eyes!

[@soniadowney7427]

He's gorgeous

[@zacharyg5149]

@Jackie Allen TOTALLY understandable 😋

[@darjeeling3]

Jackie Allen ha ha ha, I know what you mean. 🤣. I was 17 years old and went to a music festival in Boston outside. This was way back in 1977. I was right at the front of the stage looking up and Burton was at the white baby grand piano sideways to the audience. I remember thinking oh my God, He’s something else. How can someone so good looking sing so incredible and play the piano like that. He was singing Stand Tall. I knew I was in the presence of greatness.😁

[@giovannaparente917]

Yes and he is Canada's own and The Guess Who were the Canadian Beatles, in my humble opinion, of course. Burton was a handsome dude I might add!!

[@kathiethompson5898]

A very talented man, then and now!

[@thelegendarylou6856]

True say.

[@susanamelody7319]

Wonderful voice and great songs !!!!!!!!!! ❤

[@debishaw9355]

Love this guy! Don’t you know God knows his heart. Great words and singer..

[@stevenmarshall3448]

CROONER, SWOONER, PLAYER OF MANY INSTUMENTS, SONGWRITER, ACTOR, & ONE OF A KIND VOCALIST. GREATNESS FOR YEARS. FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY singer of the highest reputation. HE LOVES RAY CHARLES --SO DOES THE WORLD.

[@douglascarignan1660]

The 2 people who voted thumbs down must be miserable because this song is so wonderful full of Bless the Lord lyrics👍

[@thelegendarylou6856]

Douglas: those 2 people Covid got to them. That boy can sing the phone book

[@tinoyb9294]

It's very easy to accidentally hit the wrong button if you're using a phone.

[@douglascarignan1660]

@@tinoyb9294 like this...thumbs down🤣

[@joevokey1340]

Effortless raw talent!

[@markjarvis5682]

This is when CBC was actually worth watching.

[@emileyford2300]

What a voice 🙏

[@angelinasuazo5705]

A beautiful piece of work! And the sincere humble attitude, about his fears and self doubt, is touching. You just can't help but listen and respect.

[@cristianmarquez5875]

I love you Burton,I really do.

[@erickennedy125]

I just recently discovered Burton Cummings, knew The Guess Who but not his solo work. I love everything about this song - meaningful lyrics from personal experience, very heartfelt but vague enough to make you wonder & think about the inspiration of it, great melody, and seriously incredible vocal performance - what a voice! I compared this recording to the original album recording and thought he was lip synching here, but there's a short vocal run late in the song that's different here so it's not the original after all. What a live vocal performance, just incredible!

[@hazysativa3045]

A songwriters songwriter, a musicians musician, and a performers performer.

[@JoJo-st6jk]

My all-time favourite Burton Cummings/Guess Who song! The melody & lyrics always give me goosebumps 🇨🇦

[@lindacamacho1567]

I'm Scared is actually his song when he was a solo artist. I read that when he was still in the Guess Who, he actually approached them about doing the song. They kind of made fun of him and told him no way. It bothered him because he really experienced what he had written about. It's my favorite by him too!

[@valeriegordon3000]

One of my all-time favourite songs. That and Stand Tall, Saved My Soul and Nothing Rhymed.

[@stephengsweet7411]

TALENT with capitol letters. The finest voice in rock and one of the best writers around.....he has always been my favorite....ever since "These Eyes" came out. Damn good person too> Thanks Burton. Steve, from Wasilla, Ak

[@elainewalls1965]

Burton is pure perfection.

[@novasco55]

I heard this years ago now I realize how profound it was music is powerful but this is fantastical

[@AngelaMatheson-r3k]

Hadn't thought of this song in years but it came to me a day or so ago. Simply love this man's voice.

[@yew2fir]

When I heard his first big solo album I knew he was the spark and the fuel for that group. Great , great talent.

[@JEMA56]

I'm sacared! I'm terrified. Never been much on religion..........praying now for some goodness in this crazy world!!

[@agoquintal]

Hey Burton..if can read this, thank you for the great music..

[@alexnutcasio936]

What a great talent.

[@MusicalBoxBR]

What a voice...

[@6000cs]

I've heard that this song came along during The Guess Who days, and Burton was very hurt/pissed the other guys didn't like it. Now, its not a rocker, but is a fine song. They should have done something with it.

[@Divaqueen1957]

Fantastic voice and gorgeous

[@davidpreston4019]

Hello Kim, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

[@Divaqueen1957]

@@davidpreston4019 oh no I’m not a country girl at all!

[@davidpreston4019]

@@Divaqueen1957 Smile 😊 you sound very good, where are you from?

[@davidpreston4019]

I'm a Polish American, Mum from Lublin Poland while my dad an American. I was born here in the States but was raised in Poland by my Aunt who is married to an East Indian and I do speak English Fluently though I have an accent not so sure if you really like it but most people do. So don't know if you mind accent??

[@nicko2428]

Beautiful song. Such a talent!!!

[@susanacarbajal4496]

What a handsome guy! And with that voice! I was a young teen about this time and I remember now some of his music…. Time that is on the memories now❤️🙏🏼👍🏻🌹

[@Noex63]

A real musical talent... love this... and Stand Tall... thanks Burton

[@garystorm6251]

Please share the Love of the Son of God. Please write His Words in your Heart, and share them. Please Forgive, and Pray for everyone. Immanuel, God with us...

[@LisaHudson-fo6fb]

Amen

[@MrTrashcan1]

What he left out of his intro was the fact that it takes talent---and he has oodles of it. Just the way music flows from his hands. It's part of him. This, IMO, was one of his best, and underappreciated songs.

[@johnparker8588]

So proud of him for giving his testimony in this song for the whole world to hear.

[@BrittMFH]

Amazing songwriter, pianist and singer. Darned good looking, too.

[@monicacappelletti9916]

La più bella scoperta di oggi... Trovato per caso... Che talento ...che voce.. meraviglioso.

[@romeopeach824]

Damn…where did that voice come from??? What a gift!

[@ThePhilmaywalt]

I ADORE "I''m Scared" Thanks so much!!!!

[@susanamelody7319]

I love Burton!❤🙂

[@victoriaandrews9557]

I can't think how many times I played hid LP when My Ex left me and my 5 year old son. This got me though

[@RealFrankZappa]

King of Canada 👑

[@annemariel282]

I saw him in Edmonton last week. First time for me. He's still the best on keyboards, and certainly didnt dissapoint at all. We had an amazing time .

[@pamelabartholomew449]

One of my all time favourites. Sublime.

[@davidpreston4019]

Hello Pamela, how're you doing, I hope you are doing fine. I'm David from Houston, Texas. Where are you from? You seems like a real Country girl😊🌹

[@roly212]

HUGE talent!! Together with the Guess Who has been very unappreciated despite the unique gamma of melodies. None of his songs is similar to another. I remember in my school days ringing the local radio station (no TV those days) to find out the name of the group singing "No Time". They have kept me company eversince. Thank you Burton from beautiful Greece. You 're a wonder guy!

[@lorisanchez6083]

Listened to The Guess Who in 1969...I was 11! Thanks Momna for the music you gave to me..still love his voice!❤

[@123Rockchild]

I really like this song "I'm Scared". Good lyrics and arrangement.

[@karenfuchs1674]

It is how most of us feel during this strange pandemic time ..... what a beautiful song it gives us all hope and faith and tells us we are not alone . peace and love ALL .Hope you had a wonderful Birthday , Burton you are a welcome . gift to us all

[@morrisbelgard2495]

The shit is tearing me up. Love the song.

[@konthaijaidee3035]

I'm from Thailand. I love this song very much. What a beautiful song. I have listened to many western songs from 60's and 70's but I did not know this one been arond for many decades. I finally found it in Sept 2023. And at the same time, I found a couple more like Stand Tall and Timeless Love. They are so beautiful. Thank You Burton

[@mariannerollins6144]

He is brilliant..one of the best..actually he is the best

[@LisaHudson-fo6fb]

Omgosh I love it, it's my first time hearing this, it's absolutely amazing and he is wonderful 😊

[@wingedcaduceus5516]

Aside from your incredible vocal, piano and writing skills, you were smokin' hot to look at! God broke the mold after bringing you into creation!

[@woodscw50]

Brothers respect 54 years a county

[@woodscw50]

a comment a brother to my history a father to my sons our tours

[@woodscw50]

THERE IS OF LIFE A SONG OF TEAMS A FAMILY ( BROTHER TO MY PAGE OF SONS OUR COUNTY BROTHERS A WALK OF MY TEAMS

[@thechaplain9906]

I always thought that you were a “Song Receiver”, as you have such a God Given Talent. WOW, this brought me back me to my high school years. THANK YOU BURTON!!!

[@kathystewart3132]

Fantastic I love Burton Cummings music ❤

[@janiscalaba4932]

There he is.....My fave! Burton Cummings. You are one blessed guy!! ✌️😷🌺❤️😘