Burton Cummings - "The New Music" '80 Rare Interview #2

[@pocopico7409]

Wow…never would have recognized him.

[@kristinwalden3122]

He looks great like that..I have just dived deep into his music.. I listen so much i feel like i know him personally.lol .love love him..

[@ralphbillick1210]

This has to be the most honest interview I haver ever seen from a celebrity and arguably the best voice of his time ❗️🇺🇸❗️🇺🇸

[@Phantus00]

What a gem.

[@Sandman03276]

There will always be Burton Cummings fans and eternal applause...he is one of THE most talented artists ever

[@lonidelahuerta3439]

Burton is human just like the rest of us. He's no different. He is a legend of music. A gift from God. He's a genius, kind and humble gentleman. He's had his ups and downs of life's journey just like us. He was at a low point in his life in this interview. Yes, he didn't have a happy attitude at this time & we know he was under the influence of something. So what...He still answered questions with truth & intelligents. Burton just turned 75 yrs old. 👍🎂🎊 He's still touring and shares music & collections w/ his fans on Facebook. This interview was 1 yr before he met & married Cheryl. She helped him to get sober. She was the kind of "lady" he needed to share his life with. No longer lonely. I will always love and adore him. 🎹🎶❤️👍🇨🇦 He's my favorite music Man.

[@ogredad55]

I've always loved this guy! I'm glad KZbin is plastered with so many Burton videos. Now he's 70+ and he's STILL out there. Long live Burton Cummings! God bless you Man!

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

The cool thing about this music master is he is not scared to tell the truth. I do not see arrogance,I see brutall honesty ,which is rare in the rack and roll world. No wonder he has lasted over 50 years in the music business.

[@Columbiana777]

I like his energy; everything is just a matter of course.🤔🥰

[@Tull1996]

He's about one of the most straight forward "interviewees" I've ever seen.....AND one of the coolest voices in rock.

[@MickeyHuerta]

This is Loni (f).. Yes Burton is very honest. He is high. He is depressed in this interview. All at once..he lost his long time girlfriend & The Guess Who band that he had since he was a teenager! He grew up in Rock & Roll!!! So much he endured & still in the year 2020 he is humble. He has survived the test of time! He is a musical legend & a great human being🎹🎤🎼🎶

[@HEADLINEZOO]

Fantastic interview. I just saw a video of him in a 1970 Dating Game appearance with long hair. He’s 1000% right about time flying too fast. Salute to one of the all time great singers and a fantastic songwriter.

[@lindacamacho1567]

SOOOOOOOOO handsome!!!

[@Jamestele1]

I can tell he was really in dark spot, but not like suicidal. He is normally upbeat, but he is only human

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

Wow, he was still so young, but seemed so old. Thanks for the post! I wouldn't say I knew much about him but I enjoyed his music my whole life since listening on the radio in the 1970s. KZbin is great huh?

[@angelinasuazo5705]

I like how he's completely blunt!! Cause that's exactly how I am. And they questioned him about not growing up. Thats me too! I am 58, but I swear I still feel like Im 25-35 in my mind.

[@anthonygentile8968]

Real Rock Star, should be in the rock and roll hall of fame

[@richeneflowease3622]

It's truly a snub...him not being a first ballot Rock roll Hall of famer... His song catalogue that he wrote is in the top escelon of all rock'n'roll songwriters in history

[@greatunz67]

At 32 years of age talking about how fast life goes and that most of us make it to 75 or so.. i didnt' start feeling that until my 40's, but yeah it flies, each decade feels like a couple of years after 40. Now Burton is in his 70's..

[@toastertwo1602]

Burton is a show-biz personality. They grew old faster than the usual people. Due to their job.

[@judirogers3352]

I'm just glad the mustache and hair is back! he's gorgeous no matter what. and so honest. I love that about him. he never pretends to be someone he isn't. I've loved him forever. bless you burton.

[@depaola63]

He just turned 70 !! ...I am 55 in May and remember how truly AWESOME this man is !!

[@ackerboy]

"Is there someone else you'd rather be?" "Are you kidding? I'm the neatest guy I know!"

[@spartanmoon]

Love his brutal honesty...he's been through so much, and that's what makes for amazing and memorable songs for us! Burton is the greatest Canadian singer, a true legend! ⚘

[@depaola63]

" Stand Tall " ....I love this guy ! &" These Eyes "..*..I am coming up on 55 this spring and Burton just turned 70 on 12/31/17....*....He is SO RIGHT ON POINT about " relationaship's" as he says here...." I am NEVER getting my teeth kicked in emotionally again !! " .....I have been " there" 2x in my life and wow when he said that, got me because I feel that same way !! ...*..

[@deniseparsons3378]

I’ve recently discovered The Guess Who, Burton is fabulous, love him. Why was his mother still working? He must have enough money to take care of her!

[@glitter-lk5dz]

@@deniseparsons3378 It was likely her preference. She worked at the beautiful Eaton's downtown for a long time. Burton had already bought her a home.

[@Tamitraveler]

Love the hair! Thanks again for sharing these!

[@MrJHaus]

I would love to hear Burton's perspectives today in 2014 about this 1980 interview.

[@sharonhein9860]

And now 2021 into 22

[@lonidelahuerta3439]

Me too

[@bearvollmer9761]

This is a cool interview with Burton

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

This isn’t the upbeat Burton I’ve gotten to know from all the other recorded interviews I’ve seen him in. He’s a pessimistic downer here. But it goes to show you he’s a regular human being like the vast majority of the rest of us. He’s got his down times like we all do and has feelings that can get hurt (and apparently have at times). He’s a real person, not a machine. Gotta love the guy for being real and not some pretender like a lot of celebs are. Burton Cummings is a real person. He also happens to have the best singing voice on planet Earth!

[@themoviemaniac8416]

Burton really had his troubles at this time. A broken relationship, making him change his appearance A sour attitude in general, and an interviewer that just came acroos too harsh, then too flirty. Love that he came out of it quickly, and stood tall.

[@sharonhein9860]

I have not followed him . He's 11 years older than me maybe that's why but I'm playing catch up... I remember I'm done laughing these eyes growing up but I never knew what he looked like until when I was a teenager. And now that I'm following him and seeing his more current shows from the last 10 years I guess I'm not real sure but he's amazing.

[@sharonhein9860]

Ps. Is he still married? Seen is 1980 wedding pictures.

[@zeldaquinn1806]

"There's a strength in living alone". You betcha!

[@depaola63]

Ive been on both sides now !! @ almost 55 I am glad I have a woman who is " DOWN" for me and my life as an entertainer /singer ..*...like another hip'cat from Burton's era, Joe Namath once said....." LIFE is A TEAM SPORT !! " ..I love where I am at in my life at last, after almost taking my exit on 12/29/14 from a blood clot that caused a massive heart attack ( I was 51 on that cold December day !!....life is 4 sure way too short !!I had to have 2 stents put in me through my leg and they saved my life !! Here I am 3 years later feeling 30 again energy wise and my air, my voice is better then ever today at this age !! Truth be told !! GOD bless Burton !! * "Stand Tall " came out when I was 13 in 1976 and it helped me emotionally as my parents were going through a very ugly divorce !! MUSIC SAVED ME !!

[@secordman]

I remember watching this at the time. He was rather bitter about a few things. Thanks for posting this.

[@efhs1970]

What honesty, and it was obvious she was deeply offended, but she was also deeply attracted to Burton! I don’t know any of my friends or myself that have not been in exactly the same frame of mind! Thanks for sharing!

[@bttrflygal]

I like him a lot better now as compared to then. Saw him this year. More relatable now. Always a great musician Hes very talented.

[@SuperStrik9]

Burton rules.

[@wlines]

I remember around this time seeing him play keyboards for Mclean and Mclean at Centennial College pub night in Scarborough. Classic!!

[@RandyDrayton]

sharp look though

[@depaola63]

This guy just turned 70 !! HIP as a " Moth'a fuck'a !! STILL !!

[@rl-fq9lz]

I love how he's way too real for this shit lmao

[@archiepezek]

First time I've seen this. Very interesting. He's obviously higher than hell during this interview. He's my hero nonetheless. One of the best voices ever in music.

[@AustinBigWig]

The guy interviewing Burton is John Roberts from Fox News. He was known as JD Roberts back then.

[@patbrennan6572]

Now he's just known as a bullshitting liar for Rupert Murdoch.

[@richeneflowease3622]

It's incredible how with a change of his look his total psyche kind of seems to way different as well... I just seen Burton Cummings in concert and he seemed way way different than this fellow back when he was 32 years old.. humans do evolve and change and some more drastically than others.. what an interesting phenomena of how time and life influenced change us and how it affects us all differently and influences who we become

[@toastertwo1602]

He was going through hard times during that stage of his life. For example CBS rejected his album Woman Love and it wasn't released anywhere except for Canada. Burton was working for 1,5 years on it. He thought he finally something he truly believes in and then he got rejection.

[@jzen1455]

He's like a totally different person here. I'm in denial it's really Burton.

[@TheShamusOfSlots]

Cummings has done good and bad, but you can't take away the talent.

[@candidasmith9623]

I hope God fills your soul this very evening....

[@sharonhein9860]

I agree. Total control is best by far than any drug.

[@darjeeling3]

“Are you kidding me! I’m the neatest guy I know”!😂😂😂😂

[@argopunk]

One of the true talents. The Guess Who got played on Canadian airwaves before the government forced stations to play a large percentage of Canadian music.

[@nancymcconnell7973]

I have to agree with him because I'd rather be alone too. I also loved being onstage because there's nothing like it. You work hard to make sure everything's perfect for the show and then when people like it, it's like you win the lottery. Of course, we're both old now and priorities change.

[@Crossbow0106]

I enjoyed this. Burton had this hair for "Woman Love". Interesting interview, thank you.

[@MrHfisher]

I never knew he went thru a Brian Wilson type breakdown. Pretty cool

[@Sue-id4ck]

I'm sorry I stumbled in to this video.

[@lanagumpinger9460]

Me too. Cringe comment about 11 year olds. Super 🤮

[@HEADLINEZOO]

One year later he married his wife of 43 years (as of April 2024) and counting.

[@alanunderwoodsr8622]

His wife divorced him after 40 yrs of marriage in LA.

[@toastertwo1602]

He looks much younger without moustache.

[@mccloysong]

It feels like a darker, bitter phase. Maybe he was worried the new decade was going to forget him. But his songs have lasted.

[@dedwardmoberg]

Wonder what Burton thinks about growing old now?

[@carolm2008]

Still pretty depressed about it.

[@keithkoenig5320]

He is playing here in Kansas City this Summer. He's still touring, so...

[@Wilma1529]

Those huge apts are in the Peg? Or is that a studio backdrop? 2nd take, the interview is in a hotel looking at the struts in the windows.

[@bradsmith1934]

I think the Interview was done in Toronto.

[@jasonroman8031]

Well he's made it to 70, just 5 more for his prediction

[@kelleyhice]

5:47 dude is pouring his guts out about getting dumped and she starts arguing and goes all spoiled, bitter chick on him.

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Hmmmmmmmm..............................he seems pretty blitzed here :)

[@reubination]

I wouldn’t even recognize him here if so passed him in the street.

[@jeffcollins5188]

Is this a spoof?

[@Canucklehead557]

I have to agree with Burton this time. Peace and quiet is preferable to conflict and chaos. Sorry laydeeez.

[@ZydosTheDrake]

It's really cute seeing him be like "Oh man, I hate the word "hippie". I saw him play at the Riverrock Casino in December, and he was a sweetheart. He used the word hippie plenty to refer to his days in the 60s, in a happy way :3 I blame the 80s and the cocaine, making everyone a tired asshole

[@ideasnotideology1101]

@@depaola63 Imagine idolizing a guy with glasses!

[@keithkoenig5320]

​@@ideasnotideology1101Elton John...Elvis Costello...John Lennon...

[@kathrynjarlov5166]

Me thinks Burton was a wee bit depressed at this time.

[@17865329]

Cummings mildly hostile witness here, J.D. looks bemused, Beker looks like she wants to jump Burt.

[@MrSTOUT73]

He's loaded.

[@keithkoenig5320]

...your proof?

[@MrSTOUT73]

@@keithkoenig5320 Should've asked SEVEN years ago. lol

[@lisacdn]

Wow- that is JD Roberts! Aka John Roberts from Fox News. I remember all the fuss when he cut hair and shaved his moustache

[@jimbailey8265]

He was high as a kite!

[@tonyajw85]

What a cute girl

[@bradsmith1934]

Jeanne "Jeannie" Beker, later the long time Host of Fashion Television. Loads of other interviews she did out there. A "Star" in her own right. J.D. Roberts also very famous.

[@dalmymacedo1168]

Mi​@@bradsmith1934

[@ShellTrek]

Doing a Concert every night at your Best is hard for a Performer! I can see why they rely on drugs to perform the next day! Being a Rock Star, is not all that Glamorous... It's hard to b the Idol u love!

[@davidmaye6780]

The Best!!!

[@bigkozlov]

Rick Springfield interviews Burton

[@casperkittae2651]

Well he looks much better with the short hair and shaved.

[@lanceprzybyla7662]

Cheesed out here....

[@richardthompson6366]

Burton Cummings doing Gord Downie before Gord Downie.

[@dourtandouar1318]

Straight is the way!

[@ClintScottFischer]

I'm exactly Burton at this stage in my life.

[@beautymariely]

Yeah right! In your dreams!!! :(

[@clunkdunwad4714]

@7:02 uhhhhhh.....

[@heftyjay1]

Burton is sooooo high here.....

[@keithkoenig5320]

You were there??

[@kennatiousc]

he's kind of like david lee roth

[@jameschriss8664]

We need three people to recreate this amazing interview. I am looking around for a guy to play a thirty-something Burton Cummings, and the female and male interviewers will be a piece of cake to cast. But the casting of Burton will be key here. He has scads of great lines.

[@depaola63]

The man was always " Hip" with his tone and songwriting too !! ONE OF THE ALL TIME TOP 25 GREATS EVER !! ( Male and Female artist !! )...I love him even more today as I got older, just like I do Daryl Hall ..**....NO COLOR TO SOUL or GREATNESS !!

[@richeneflowease3622]

Looks great without the stache btw

[@johnkiser6851]

He’s fried!

[@MrCountrycuz]

He could walk right past me on the street and I would never know who the hell he is looking like this.

[@joeblog2672]

Love the loud parties comment at his place in LA. 750 watt driven sound! Awesome punishment! Never mind hearing damage, if it doesn't give you minor BRAIN damage, It's not LOUD enough!

[@keithkoenig5320]

Who wants THAT??

[@MrCountrycuz]

Burton can get arrested and have a record and still cross the border unlike normal people who can never cross the border with the same charge.

[@retromodern2]

Current Fox White House reporter John Roberts.

[@thecanadianmotorcyleshow7716]

Not that rare now you have put it on the internet is it

[@blueshades9312]

coke

[@MelindaMelinda-y1j]

Omg he is just like me!!!!!!! 💯 me!!! Only I a chick. Omg!

[@janiscalaba4932]

Hahaha.... This is funny!! You are not a male chauvinist, are you? Love ya anyway.😘✌️

[@nandaleticia10]

man,he was do pisted at that time .the things got totally wrong and he angry !!!!!human being ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@beautymariely]

My God! Learn some grammar, will you? :(

[@breezycovergirl]

l prefer the curls

[@soulvigilante]

Maybe this look seemed out of step for someone rounding 30 in 1980, but Burton always looked ridiculous with the poodle cut and moustache. Not sure why it keeps drawing him back.

[@toastertwo1602]

I think he looks much better without them. If you watch a video of The Guess Who performing American Woman in 1970, you can see that he didn't age at all. Moustache and curly hair made him look much older, than he was.

[@maryjones0147]

Haha he got married not long after 😂

[@charmainehanslit]

Kiss me again!

[@HonkyTonkWomen]

OOF

[@danielclark920]

He looked better without the stash, imo