You Keep Me Hangin' On | Stereo Unedited Version | Vanilla Fudge

Stereo synch mix of the unedited LP version of You Keep Me Hangin' On by Vanilla Fudge.

[@markstein5947]

Here we are a half century later, and i'm still pleased and proud that people still enjoy this record.

[@concatinate]

You all did a fine and very memorable cover of this song! Best regards.

[@edwardfalsey7810]

Great song, great sound, a true master piece !!! If you guys ever tour up around Madison Wisconsin, I will be there !!!

[@ladyrcursed666]

AMEN XX

[@merccadoosis8847]

@Mark Half a century from now (and beyond) people will still be loving this musical gem.

[@darrellclingman1120]

Your Sullivan appearance (or Smothers) was legendary. All my buddies were watching Carmen

[@QuintTheSharker]

Message to the youngsters listening to this: don’t let this music die. Make sure your children hear this too.

[@roaringlion1977]

Hello! This music will never die! People my age love this! Even People younger! HAIL HAIL ROCK AND ROLL!!

[@robin2012ism]

And Inna Gadda Da Vida - Iron Butterfly

[@punkjazz88]

Message to young people: Commenting on youtube shows how stupid you are.. don't do it!

[@SonofTuscon99]

Representing the last batch of 90s kids (1999), I will make sure we will NEVER let this die!

[@sowososmooth]

15 year old here, got it boss.

[@spmoran4703]

After 50 years this tune is still relevant. Pure musicianship.

[@ogam5]

.....almost fifty-FIVE, actually.....

[@AfiScruggsplaysbass]

@@ogam5 Wow!

[@gabbyhayes4561]

My big brother came home with this album when I was 15, Just turned 70 , still have it on the turn table. Good stuff.😎🇺🇸

[@mandolingirl50]

Same here. My big brother brought it home and we wore it out. I was probably around 14 or 15 also.

[@brianhoyer2232]

Me too. I'm turning 70 this month and I have always loved this song.

[@levalpat]

same here!

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Me too at 58, great Rock music!!👍🤗💕 Rock is in a coma in 2023😳🤯

[@alexgasiewski4970]

Music , when it comes and brings us together, it's one of the Magic's in this world.

[@charlesallen9693]

This tune never gets old I am 98 years young.

[@irvingdaniel5310]

98? 💀

[@mufadhalrayhansena9473]

@@irvingdaniel5310 goddamnnnn

[@schlum27]

hold on...make it up to 100 and then make party

[@apkhbmbgamlkbh1531]

bro about to die 😂😂💀💀💀💀

[@kaegenm.6605]

Hell yeah chuck!!! Keep the years coming buddy!

[@salbarracca]

living as a teenager in the 60's was an experience I'll never forget. Every new group that debuted their first album was a feast for the ears and mind.

[@stevecataldi6765]

If I remember correctly(back in the day) Vanilla Fudge played in Long Island City, N.Y. Their first start as Vanilla Fudge

[@TheZumph]

Ruined the planet boomer

[@jacencib]

I was born in the late 80s and just discovered this "version" and I just can't stop hangin' on

[@philipbooe9290]

True that!

[@heinoustentacles5719]

@@TheZumph Actually it was the Silent Generation just before them that did most of that crap.

[@HowRJ]

To be stoned and listening to Vanilla Fudge back in the late 60s, well,......it was heavy.....good heavy......

[@dongrenier3951]

Say it again!!!!

[@blueschewy2558]

It worked for Cliff Booth.

[@melvynobrien6193]

Still listening with a buzz on in 2024

[@trailwolfzj9762]

I'm 33 stumbling upon this gem by chance. I'm so thankful we can share music how we do. Amazing

[@ciredeezle]

Same man! Found it on sopranos

[@bak-mariterry9143]

​@@ciredeezle I'm 65 and been listening to this song for at least 50 years. And still kicks ass.

[@Corperate3DAnimatedGuy]

Lots of other great music from this era

[@NavySeal818]

@@bak-mariterry9143I’m 32 and found out about this song and band because the drummer is Vinny Appices brother which is the drummer from Dio. What a find.

[@SteveBueche1027]

Rod Stewart does a great version of this.

[@lasaviabrown7920]

As a 50 year old black man who loves music I must say this group is the Goat the lead singer carmine Apice is a ordained minister

[@lucylovic]

Grow a brain. It is a male singer.

[@lucylovic]

Gggrrrrr

[@ydnarnitram4575]

And a great drummer.

[@anthonydavella8350]

as a 62 year old white man I say music is color blind. Enjoy man!

[@YankeeRipperologist1]

Mark Stein , was lead singer , on most of their material !!!.

[@macmania1000]

I'm 107 years old and this song wakes me up every morning

[@NoahLoftier]

The great godfather.

[@kathyguinto4585]

107years old?!!,God bless you!.It's great that you've lived this long!,how you doing?!.John M Guinto

[@DanielDiaz-my4jn]

Very cool sir .I'm 68 rock on.

[@erwinrommel1963]

No way old dude! That's wild!

[@DanielDiaz-my4jn]

@@kathyguinto4585 .no. ..shit.. ...rock 'on .

[@garyyork2637]

I'm 71,, someone else jus said it in the 60's,every new song ,new band that came out was a experience,I remember seeing Vanilla Fudge on the Ed Sullivan show,they did this song an I was hooked on it ,still am . All u younger generations out there reading this plz keep passing it on to ur kids . The 60'-70'was where all our music evolved from ,all riffs , melodies,hooks whatever ,that's where they came from !!!

[@stormymaiden]

Ok mi estimado tienes mucha razón en tu sentimiento y estoy contigo...... siempre con la bandera del Rock y el Heavy Metal!!

[@bak-mariterry9143]

And no computers or AUTOTUNE.

[@garyyork2637]

@@stormymaiden Hi Stormy ty darlin ,yes u keep passing it on!! So where are u from ?

[@stormymaiden]

@@garyyork2637 México City mi estimado amigo

[@jaywells1655]

⚡💖⚡Grand Funk did an excellent version of this song - Mark Farner is still an INCREDIBLE singer/songwriter/musician -

[@eyesonyou99]

Blew my parents stereo out playing this. Guessing those notes are still flying out of the galaxy somewhere

[@lancegardner8560]

The earliest human recording to make it past our atmosphere was hitlers speech at the Munich Olympics. So if anyone was listening, I hope they got this instead of that.

[@jaspermitchell3377]

This band definitely belongs in the Hall of Fame. Way overdue for it!

[@twomindz79]

They didn't have many hits . This is a cover of course.

[@thomassnider6691]

Who cares? When it nominates Dolly Parton (who graciously said she doesn't want in) and total crap like Duran Duran and Eminem, it shows how worthless it is. This is a great song though. Don't know if I like it better than The Supremes, but then both versions are great, and I love them both.

[@twomindz79]

@@thomassnider6691 It's about success and hits . I agree about Eminem and dolly ( although both have had large success). I'd love see 13th floor elevators but they weren't successful.

[@thomassnider6691]

@@twomindz79 Right now I'm pulling for Steppenwolf, who had much success and had one of the best singers ever in John Kay, but they were too critical of our hypocritical system for the empty-headed scum who make these stupid nominations. By the way, I know I like The 13th Floor Elevators but I can't remember their big hit. Please tell me. Before I leave, Jethro Tull should be in there just because Ian Anderson was such a maniac on stage.

[@twomindz79]

@@thomassnider6691 Love the wolf. " you're gonna miss me " was the elevators hit from 1966.

[@ryanwhittier7314]

I’m 25 years old, how have i never heard this before?! This is absolutely dynamite!!

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Nice to hear praise from a 25 year old on this song. I'm 60 and my older brother always played the record when I was in grade school 1970's. I agree it is absolutely dynamite!👍🥰

[@wmpuig]

Released in the summer of '67, about nine months after the Supremes' original version.

[@Idontknow-cm5py]

Sounds crazy but I heard this in a video game at 30 🤣 but I absolutely love this song. My mother loves this song and remembers when It came out. ❤

[@jrkorman]

Welcome to the world I grew up in! :)

[@raymonddomanski802]

Prayers for Tim Bogert, who died 13 January 2021, and was an American musician. He graduated from Ridgefield Memorial High School in his hometown of Ridgefield, New Jersey in 1963. As a bass guitarist and vocalist he was best known for his powerful vocal ability and his fast runs, fluid agility and ground-breaking sound on his Fender Precision bass. He was one of the pioneers of using distortion with his bass to help it cut through the mix with the low-powered amps of his time which also imparted a very sharp-edged sound to it. He was a frequent collaborator with drummer Carmine Appice; the duo performed in such bands as Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice.

[@milliemitchell3782]

Thank you for sharing this with all of us. RIP, Tim.

[@grandadmiralthrawn1627]

He certainly left his mark. RIP

[@akashaswami7125]

Loved his musicianship, saw Cactus,,, wow...

[@SteveOMaddog]

RIP thank you for the great music.

[@marcdulin4223]

Riding a commuter train at 16 and met this girl a few years older than me- we hooked up 51 years later the song still resonates

[@Mike-ru6ni]

I've been cranking this up for 57 years and people always say, what the hell is this. All rockers seem to love it. It still moves me!

[@warrenblum3104]

the under 40 gen are losers and have no clue

[@cal_nevari]

In my humble opinion, this Vanilla Fudge version of the Supreme's hit is the greatest cover of someone else's hit ever. If it's not, I don't know what is. I love this version as much today as I did the first time I heard it so many years ago. Hello hello... I'm at a place called Vertigo, it's everything I wish I didn't know except you keep me hanging on...

[@crazierthan-u7571]

This one might make my top ten list. There are so many creative cover songs; I agree that this is among the best.

[@chrisjamesr77]

"the greatest cover of someone else's hit ever"? Eh, this one is pretty damn good, but what about All Along The Watchtower, the cover by Jimi of Dylan's song?

[@cal_nevari]

@@chrisjamesr77 Big difference is I said "greatest cover of someone else's hit". The Supreme's single "You Keep Me Hanging On' was a #1 hit for the Supremes. Bob Dylan's 'All Along the Watchtower' was just a song on his John Wesley Harding album - it was NOT a hit. There are thousands of covers of other people's songs - that's not remotely a select crowd. But a cover of a song that was a #1 hit - Jimi's was not that - Jimi charted higher than Bob with his version of Watchtower - it hit #20. That was a bigger chart number than Dylan's version. Dylan's version was not remotely a hit. Bob Dylan had ZERO #1 hits and four Top 10 'hits', and 23 Top 100 songs on the Billboard chart - and none of those 23 was called 'All Along The Watchtower'. Dylan's Watchtower was not remotely a hit. So again, find a cover of someone else's #1 hit song that is better than the Vanilla Fudge cover of You Keep Me Hanging On. And don't keep me hanging on. And don't say Eric Prydz's Call on Me cover of Steve Winwood's 'Valerie'. 'Valerie' only made it to #9 on Billboard's top 100. Eric's is a great video though. :)

[@plusone8015]

Hendrix' All Along The Watchtower is a Dylan cover. 😊

[@cal_nevari]

@@plusone8015 Dylan's original was NOT a #1 hit.

[@dennisduncan9695]

IF you grew up when I did and listened to Vanilla Fudge, specifically this song, you'd get your speakers, turn them towards each other, crank the hell out of the stereo and lay down between the speakers,,,,, Just Amazing!

[@theronsnell396]

YES INDEED

[@dustykatz2744]

dennis duncan long drive golf I did that but then I'd have someone move one closer then further to give the impression of moving in a circle on a record with you feet at the middle and your head at the edge. Trippy

[@DirkjeA]

Yes, did that too, maybe not so loud as you guys, but then we had those whiny neighbors that came complaining about the noise..... so toned it down a little, but laying on the ground, just in the middle of your boxes was the best way to experience music.... lol ❤

[@raybrown2608]

That means you also had your head collapse on itself when "Take Me for a Little While" went from stereo to mono at the end! Devastating with headphones, I tell ya!

[@peterpandemonium3336]

Yes! Before there were headphones. Smoke a little pot in the backyard after the folks went to bed and then some Fudge or Led Zep with "Whole Lotta Love" swirling through my head.

[@stevenhedrick6237]

When I was 13yrs old I found an old record player in my Grandad's basement... When I was 19 I got brave and plugged it up. This album was already there, and started playing when I plugged it in. This was the song... That helped me realize just what I was going through. I'm 22 yrs old now, and the years 2021. Life's been hell but these old songs are my sanctuary, but also a reminder of what used to be and never will again. The greatest rock legends are from the 60's-80's.

[@carsonrunyon6099]

Awesome back story. Completely empathize with you. I'm 22 as well! Keep your head up and keep the music playing, keep rockin! We'll all make it!

[@gregorycarlson6632]

Steven and Carson, So Cool to see what you guys wrote! On the other end of the spectrum, I could have been your Grand Dad!😆 I just turned 70 a couple of weeks ago! I was introduced to this song when I was in my late teens. Still remember the girl I was dating at the time. Yep, I was part of the “hippie generation “!😆 I hadn’t even thought of this song for many years, much less played it! All of the sudden it came to my mind today. I’m still rock’n too! I will be till they bury me! You Dudes keep on rocking yourselves. You’ve got a lot longer to do it than I do! Great to read your stuff! Rock On!!😊👍

[@gregorycarlson6632]

PS: When you guys get older, you’ll realize even more how many good things can, and never will be again. Make your choices wisely. I would do a whole lot of things differently if I had them over to do. But I don’t! None of us do ! But take this word of advice from an old man.😆 One bad choice can haunt you for the rest of your life. Choose wisely guys! I know you will!!😊👍

[@carsonrunyon6099]

@@gregorycarlson6632 Hi Gregory! Loved reading your comments. Time is already seeming like a blur to me! I was 15, then I blinked and now I'm nearly 23! The older I get, time seems to be moving quicker and quicker! A lot of young people seem to act on impulse and later regret their decisions, I definitely have a few I regret myself. Your advice is golden. I'll make sure to heed it and stay on a good track! I hope to still be rockin like you at 70!

[@gregorycarlson6632]

@@carsonrunyon6099 Hey Carson! Thanks for the nice comments! I hope I didn’t come across as lecturing. I’m 70, but I think I am more of a mind of 30 or 40!! Just trying to share some wise advice from a guy who learned the hard way! You are right about time! My Dad used to tell me “The older you get, the faster time goes by!” He was right! If you’re not married yet, choose wisely in that department too. You don’t want to be with the wrong partner for life! I’m sure you know many who’ve made that mistake! She better be the right one, because she’s the boss!!😆😆There’s an old adage: 90 percent of all married men admit the wife’s the boss, and the other 10 percent are liars!!😂 Be forewarned!!😆😆Stay in touch my new friend !!

[@abcullens2328]

Saw Vanilla Fudge perform this live, yeah that's right I'm an old Boomer. It was awesome! 👍👍

[@GrtSatan]

Probably the greatest cover ever. They completely re-invented a great song and made it their own.

[@nat998]

Ditto - "All Along the Watchtower" (Hendrix)

[@sandances]

Brian Holland, one of the writers of the song, said of the Vanilla Fudge. Version “I thought it was one of the greatest arrangements that I ever heard,”

[@JamesHenri99]

I didn’t even know this was a cover. Who is this song by originally?

[@GrtSatan]

The Supremes@@JamesHenri99

[@EdisonSaul]

⁠@@JamesHenri99 The Supremes released this song in 1966, only a year prior

[@Lasagnabobby]

The best version of this song

[@freewheeler8924]

I'll have 'em both.

[@brenthaymon280]

Both versions are great. But I do like this version better.

[@stevecataldi6765]

@@brenthaymon280 Me too. Great group. Great song.

[@scrappy93]

I'll put Supremes number 1, but I like this one too. Both are great.

[@Dermo381]

Credit Motown

[@markwlambert5314]

Even after 50 years this is still a great song.

[@theronsnell396]

Oh no, not THAT long? Listen to their version of Season of the Witch!!

[@guillaumegaudin694]

WHAT THE ? didn't even realised that

[@MrJosuesini]

It's timeless!

[@the1realanalogman]

Theron Snell Or the granddaddy "Break Song"! About 24 minutes long! Everyone played extended solos and everyone in The Fudge was loaded for bear!

[@robertgoodman1867]

Damn...It has been THAT LONG AGO?....Seems like only like yesterday.....Time....

[@Michael-ii9gy]

107 yrs. Old has got to be the biggest blessing God could have given you 🙏💞

[@wazooavenue]

Bad math dooood. That somg came out in 1967. I was born in 1950. 17 then and 74 now. @gabbyhayes4561 should be 71 now (happy birthday) and if MY math is correct he should have been 14 when it came out.

[@gabbyhayes4561]

@@wazooavenue Well ya know some people just don't exhale enough back then.lol 😘

[@gregorywilliams3742]

I graduated high school in 1967(the greatest time in history to come of age). These white cats nailed it. 👍🏾

[@Redwhiteandtired]

Arguably the worst time to come of age if you were drafted 🤷‍♂️

[@anvilseventy-six7715]

Man 67" - 68' my dad was in Vietnam. Fighting for people to spit on him when he got home. He inspired me to enlist to protect our country. So I am a proud USMC Veteran. OooRah!!!

[@belindahitchcock9972]

I was born that year... I am somewhat envious of you havin grew up with this kind of music to escape the hell of reality.... Life, art.... Was real

[@Supremesfan1]

homas Trumble Free love, rock n roll, peace signs, anti Vietnam protests, bell bottoms, naru jackets, head bands, lava lamps, love bugs and God knows what else! I wish I could go back! ✌☮🚬

[@wolfman571000]

@@anvilseventy-six7715 i was on Okinawa in 67...

[@DonRRicks]

RIP Tim Bogert. 1944-2021

[@fuckingblackgod]

Oh nooo, he died??

[@barneycarbajaliii5572]

Wow! When did the happen?

[@allenlevelle]

I didn't know he passed away....Wow....😮

[@GeorgeHahn-y6c]

Would’ve turned 80 today

[@MonsterDeplorable]

I’ll forever love how Brad Pitt character totally defused the Manson family attack at the end, while trippin balls. That movie was too good. Another killer from QT.

[@mattlappin7202]

They whacked Phil Leotardo to this song to. In fact, they played it twice in the sopranos finale.

[@myrnajay2785]

Yup! Just watched it again the other night. What's not to love?! It's a really good film. Especially if you're familiar with the time it took place, QT's sound tracts are always well put together ; ) That last 20 minutes ... lol

[@christopherd4394]

Played it 3x actually

[@rokulist2326]

dig it...

[@SuperToombs]

I'm the devil...I'm here to do the devil's work.....NAHHH IT WAS DUMBER THAN THAT

[@Wolfdragon92584]

This band gets absolutely no credit for for its influence on metal music. Those heavy interwining Eastern riffs, heavy guitars, and incredibly melancholy chorus. This is incredibly ahead of its time.

[@HelioWakasugui]

" According to legend, the talk of the town during that period was Jimi Hendrix, but that's not true. It was Vanilla Fudge. They played eight-minute songs, with dynamics. People said, "What the hell's going on here? How come it's not three minutes?" Timmy Bogert, their bassist, was amazing. The whole group was ahead of its time. So, initially we wanted to be a Vanilla Fudge clone. " - Ritchie Blackmore

[@ginog9684]

Heck, for years I thought this WAS Deep Purple.

[@mackstovall1998]

saw them somewhere 67 0r 8 the village. Hendrix at the Cafe Wha. tuli kufnberg fugs.

[@craighurring5666]

I remember them in Spring Valley in 67

[@jadeburket1579]

Sounds like jimi hendrick and david bowie mixed to me for some reason

[@richardbailey1295]

HO! Tell it Blackie!!!!!

[@jacktaylor8917]

I'll never forget it...I was in high school and a car full of friends and I were *slo-mo cruisin'* the main drag in Texas, driving a '67 Chevy Camaro hotrod we had just finished putting headers and illegal drag slicks on, with the windows down, on a warm Summer night with this song cranked to max volume...like we owned the night!!! (The speakers were straining so hard it felt they were about to blow out of their enclosures!) Everywhere we went, heads were turnin...

[@avsonice57]

Man...carbon copy here rock on

[@jasonmatthew9194]

I'd kill to have that car today!

[@balalaikatana]

Awesome

[@josephangulo8591]

This song is like 10 songs combined into one

[@iliketea3]

The bad thing about this song is it ends...

[@lionheartroar3104]

It took guts and originality to take a revered song and turn it inside out.....a perfect reinvention of a song!

[@robertguzman9336]

That's when music was music, not like today's music 😎👍🍻

[@elmandarin1002]

Mad Men, The Sopranos and now Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

[@hrvojesamarzija928]

El Mandarin what about Mad Men And sopranos?

[@Menvajea]

@@hrvojesamarzija928 They used this song.

[@VinWizzy]

I forgot how pivotal of a moment the needle drop for this song was used until I rewatched that Made Men episode this year altering watch OUATIH. The Sopranos moment escapes me though

[@kentuckyfriedchildren5385]

@@VinWizzy tony waking up in the penultimate episode i think

[@roccobrooks7521]

@@VinWizzy parts of it are played throughout the finale

[@BeverlyLedbetter-u9c]

Best version of this song I've ever heard!🤘

[@neilplace7916]

There should be a place in the hall of fame for this piece. It's just as relevant today as then and will be through the years. Depth,impact and emotion, it's all there, loved it as a teen, and now at almost 70, I still appreciate it .

[@TheBetrhalf]

I never get tired of this song. With any age group it's always been loved. It'll forever stay young! A real classic...

[@michaelglickman1300]

For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-keyboardist Mark Stein, guitarist-backing vocalist Vince Martell, bassist-backing vocalist Tim Bogert, and drummer-backing vocalist Carmine Appice.

[@RussCobleigh]

who went on to play with Jeff Beck !

[@unionmike606]

Beck , Bogert & Appice

[@lauriebarrett507]

Michael Glickman p

[@williamgranade5723]

Beck,Bogart,Appice. Check it Out....

[@radioymusicadevivanco386]

que temas cantó ápice, con vanilla?

[@michaelp7918]

VF was so innovative with their arrangements of classic songs. Blew our minds instantly.

[@lenmaiolatesi2742]

I was 12 when this song first aired. I was blown away. Still am today!

[@steveliegl7760]

This is how you take a perfectly entertaining Motown song & turn it into something special.

[@anonUK]

Play the 45 at 33 and join in.

[@NeverTrustTheMarmot]

Thumbs up if you knew the song before watching Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

[@tough5hit]

Wiktor R fuck ya

[@rexvisitor44]

Wiktor R if you’re older than about 35 or so you’ve heard it many times

[@CharlieSincinatti]

Only cuz of mafia 3 tho

[@KellySilva13]

Yup! Discovered this song on my own a long time ago. It also came on Mad Men when don draper was sitting outside on his balcony in the cold.

[@codjh9]

I've never even seen Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and I've always loved this song.

[@rinaley]

Bad for your health, but i still like vanilla fudge. It keeps me hangin` on.

[@tobyjackman3212]

One of my favourite vocals of all time. Feel the anguish 😧

[@thetruthwillsetufree]

I wonder if H-D-H enjoyed the rock version of their song? I think it's absolute magic.

[@spmoran4703]

I feel that tension.

[@Wyldwind]

I am a Vanilla Fudge fan since the beginning. Now a 66 year old musician still rocking. Totally overlooked band that had awesome songs and musicians. One of the best drummers as well. Keys, bass, guitar and vocals awesome.

[@JohnTCoupe]

Me too ! Colin ,like you said!!

[@davicus100]

can you still walk? where do u live now?

[@rokulist2326]

it'll never stop brother!

[@oksanaml9279]

I"m 66 too. I haven't heard this since those days... I was too young then to properly appreciate it, but I just heard it while watching Mad Men, and I sang along and remembered all the lyrics. It has never gotten better than the music we had back then. There were so many phenomenal bands, that this one flew under the radar for me. No more!

[@freedomrider266]

A lot got overlooked with Zeppelin, The Who, and other all-timers that were coming up-cranking up...Good band.

[@tonyajohnson1059]

This song is light years ahead of itself. Heavy and truthful!!!

[@claudiovecchiattini6370]

Tonya Johnson .too.young.too.intelligent.bye..from.italy.3312121908

[@donalds9141]

Vanilla Fudge were pioneers of this music in 1967. Followed by Cream, Jimi Hendricks, Deep Purple, Led Zepplin, etc.

[@zlikurac4840]

sounds like something that could only be created in the 60s

[@markvisnick966]

Intellectual anarchy that makes sense

[@tonyajohnson2191]

I agree! This version is fantastic! Love your name too..from another Tonya Johnson.

[@tlc1919]

Saw them on Ed Sullivan in 1968 when I was 12 - blew my mind..

[@Blue_Star_Saphire]

You just can't find talent like this today!

[@polishKGB]

incorrect, it just sounds very different from what "talent" sounded like in the 60. Different time, different vibe. Doesn't mean today doesn't have insanely talented musicians today, just means they're making different music than what they made back then.

[@lukegeorge2074]

“I’m the devil. And I’m here to do the devils business.” -“Nah it was dumber than that. it was like... Rex.”

[@jonathanblaze1648]

He said he was here to do some devil shit.

[@tonyaleman2645]

😂

[@Madbandit77]

Nah, it's "I'm the devil, and I'm here to do the devil's business!"

[@WillJones1098]

“And you... what was yer name?” “I’m the devil, and I’m here to do the devil’s business.” A pause “Nah, it was dumber’n that. It was like, Rex.”

[@louisconstantine8578]

In the end Cliff Booth was the Devil

[@debbiegreen5963]

love the Supremes but this takes it to a whole other 60's level

[@Tarantulisimo]

"We used to slow songs down and listen to the lyrics and try to emulate what the lyrics were dictating. That one was a hurtin' song; it had a lot of emotion in it. If you listen to "Hangin' On" fast (by the Supremes), it sounds very happy, but the lyrics aren't happy at all. If you lived through that situation, the lyrics are definitely not happy...." -- Carmine Appice --

[@rokkitman59]

so true....it seems to have so much more gravitas.....just my opinion

[@janetbobby9861]

One of the few times a cover is better than the original!

[@ellapadilla2414]

Way better!!

[@bryanwilson5780]

I agree

[@TerrysQuest]

I was a young drummerwhen this came outand I learned every part faithfully. Many years later, I was privileged to interview Carmine on my radio show. Years after that, here I am picking out songs for this week's show, and this magically appeared again. New music is good, but just as important to keep great music like this in the public's ears too. Most of them weren't lucky enough to grow up in the 1960s and '70s, the greatest period of musical creativity and innovation ever.

[@jornvallis8051]

I was born in 1990, I grew up surrounded by gangster rap, edm, country. My musical taste could've ended up any which way, but it ended up here. Music like this is my calling in life.

[@heartbreakkid5757]

Born in 97 and we surronded by the same nowaday rap , edm ,dubstep ,trap but them old music have more soul , feeling ..Fever tree , The doors , Vanila Fudge , quicksilver messenger , janis joplin , NRPS , CCR , greeting from south east asia

[@michealmecca3939]

Listen to. A. Song by. Frigid pink , house of the rising sun . If you like it , you have your shit together . That means there is hope for you

[@ultranitro437]

This song requires rainbows coming out of your eyes.

[@alvardiez838]

A lot of LSD my buddy, a lot of LSD.

[@robertcrabtree4036]

Hard to believe this is a Motown original with a psychedelic twist both versions are great

[@andyperez13g]

Ikr

[@lenb7275]

The Supremes

[@c.s.jackson7214]

RIP Tim Bogert and Mary Wilson.

[@EduardoSalamanca1960]

I like this version better to be honest

[@milliemitchell3782]

Absolutely !

[@bobr7380]

Yeah I was listening to this when I was 7. My 14 year old brother was playing it on his Phillips stereo that he bought with the money he earned at a farm market. Yes, we worked as kids for our stuff in the 60s and 70s. I bought 45s with paperboy money. Zep II came out in 72. Real music.

[@klgbca]

I turned 16 the year this came out. What timing! This plus the Doors, J Joplin (Big Brother and Holding Co), Cream (Clapton) and Hendrix. What a time to discover new sounds.

[@jaycorby]

I turned 22 in 1967! Been listening to this for 50 years now. God...that's a half century! WTF?

[@dodgers12341000]

me too

[@scootypooper]

me three

[@marthawelch4289]

Yep, 50 years for me too. I won 3 concert tickets for Vanilla Fudge and Cream when I was 13 in '67. The Fudge blew Cream away.

[@tonyajohnson1059]

George Bush you were at the right place at the right age and time! Peace and love...

[@ronswanson180]

I was literally on the edge of my seat. When Cliff signals the dog, fucking incredible! Loved it from start to end, truly a masterpiece.

[@mharclerode]

Yes- best movie I have seen in the last 5 years. Truly unique and worthwhile. Pitt and DI Caprio should be getting Oscars as well as Quentin. And ZERO SJW content in this movie, so refreshing.

[@gregbeard1744]

@@mharclerode yes! I agree with 100% of everything you said. Very refreshing and I loved the whole movie

[@jhitt79]

What’s the movie?

[@ronswanson180]

@@jhitt79 Once Upon a Time In Hollywood

[@PeraZarkovac]

What do you guys like about the movie exactly? I might have missed something, but I feel it kind of sucks...No plot, too many empty scenes just used as eye candy, too many empty characters (if anyone knows why are we following Sharon's everyday routine the whole time please let me know). The acting was great though.

[@philipnorris6542]

R.I.P. Tim---have a wonderful time up there.

[@drummerc1795]

Saw them last night and there were amazing. Carmine’s drum solo wow and Mark still sounding wonderful. These guys can still really take you back because the still sound as good as they did decades ago.

[@kaegenm.6605]

Where man? I have to see this/feel this before it's gone

[@drummerc1795]

@@kaegenm.6605 It was at the NYCB Theater in Westbury Long Island NY. They were there with the Rascals.

[@gerthoffmann5436]

Die einzige die den herausragenden Drummer C A R M I N E S ersetzen könnte, ist : SINA Döring ( sina-drums ! ) ! Sie ist erst 24 Jahre alt, aber ich der Lage, die ROCKKLASSIKER der 60'er, 70'er und 80'er Jahre zu neuem Leben zu erwecken ... SINA-DRUMS ! (mit inzwischen mehr als 1,5 Millionen Abonnenten)

[@pholzer5]

Outstanding work by the legendary drummer Carmine Appice !!

[@toddkurzbard]

You mean, "The Legendary Percussion God Carmine Appice".

[@rebeccazemon6998]

Truly a memory, now I’m 63… and this is the version I have been searching for ever since I was 7 years old🥰

[@thomaspercival7702]

Hello, I'm 65, live in 🇨🇦, have this 45. Only listen to it now and then, brings back to many memories.

[@johnschardong3989]

One of the best Rock and Roll songs ever made. A MUST sing along

[@mastrclndr]

there ain't nothin I can do about it . . . . you really don't want me . . you just keep me hangin onnnnn

[@jonathandunn730]

Is it just me, or does this song only work properly when played loud?

[@cjs0752]

Absolutely!!!

[@jimlincoln1381]

Yes indeed!

[@garretttomlinson6921]

Aaaaawww another man of culture when we play vanilla fudge we play it loud enough so the whole neighborhood can enjoy it.

[@JoeMaag-o6d]

One of the very first rock albums I owned. I am 70 years old now, still have the original vinal record and still love this album.

[@purplehaze658]

Good on you 🫡

[@cjs0752]

I still have the original vinyl as well! I am near 72 and have never grown tired of this song. 100% better than the Supreme’s version and I am a Motown junky. For many , many years I would say Vanilla Fudge was one of my all time favorites and people would say “who”? Obviously not from San Francisco but still….

[@Tarantulisimo]

Mark Stein - lead vocals, keyboards Carmine Appice - drums, vocals Tim Bogert - bass, vocals Vince Martell - guitar, vocals "That was Mark and Timmy. We used to slow songs down and listen to the lyrics and try to emulate what the lyrics were dictating. That one was a hurtin’ song - it had a lot of emotion in it. If you listen to “Hangin’ On” fast … by the Supremes, it sounds very happy, but the lyrics aren’t happy at all. If you lived through that situation, the lyrics are definitely not happy." -- Carmine Appice --

[@lennyvarvillejr.3788]

My father once told me as I cranked out Sabbath in my youth. You know son there was a band before them called Vanilla Fudge.

[@alanstrom2221]

I heard somewhere a long time ago that this band and this song are/is the very 1st recognised HEAVY METAL/HARD ROCK song recorded.

[@freedomrider266]

@@alanstrom2221 NO...Every notable musician from that era will attest that Led Zeppelin is the father of heavy metal (as much as Robert Plant HATES that moniker). It's not even arguable. C'mon guys, you can love a band, doesn't make them the "greatest" of anything.

[@d1mennis]

Is it ironic that the drummer for Vanilla Fudge, Carmine Appice had a younger brother, Vinny Appice who went on to play for Black Sabbath??

[@jackssmirkingrevenge9365]

if we are talking 'fathers' of heavy metal then it would be one of many bands from the sixties who explored the heavier sounds. otherwise everyone knows that heavy metal began with black sabbath black sabbath, not led zep

[@IronWoode]

@@freedomrider266 actually every notable musician says Blue Cheer and Iron Butterfly are. Heavy metal came from psychedelic and blues influences and both those bands predate Zeppelin.

[@learn_moree]

I'm 15 and i heard it in unce opon time in a hollywood. I love this song much more then new music like drake and others.

[@truthbetold1377]

Tim Bogert died yesterday age 76. R.I.P.

[@larryaldama1673]

😔

[@natedoggg2002]

Iam only 33 and just now discovering this music. Although I heard the Supremes version from my mother. I have to say I love this version a whole lot better then the Supremes version! Sorry mama! lol

[@AnthonySforza]

Haha, what's funny is that I'm about your age, but grew up with the Kim Wilde version. As an 80's song, it's pretty cool version, though I tend to lean towards 80's music a bit. However, yes, I'm utterly inclined to agree that this one is the superior version. I once saw a video of them performing it back in the 60's where Mark Stein was dressed like Austin Powers... AND playing a keyboard, while making huge wavy gestures. That said, he went at it as though the world was ending and he was ready to repopulate it with his ten inch dick. It was actually somewhat inspiring. Also, two words; Carmine Appice... that is all.

[@chapo0815]

natedoggg2002 ....originals are usually best man.. Keep diggin... Like my profile pic says... Dig Deep. 👍

[@mr.hackley8608]

No no no,, the true golden girls,, the Supremes,, imagine if they had better song quality too.. Crushn the competition 💪💪👊👊

[@elrondo7953]

It's a great song and the Supremes nailed it but I also like this version best but I like the Supremes' version better than the Vanilla Fudge single. The Supremes single was recorded better IMO. Both were great versions.

[@dammitboy3576]

natedoggg2002........ mama did a good job raising you. She will not be upset with you for listening to good music. The Supremes version is spot-on though if you ask me. I have this album also, and I love it.

[@jj2753]

This is best version, pure magic. Today nobody can't create music like this one.

[@sammyflores6607]

Led Zeppelin opened up for these guys in 68' They may have been The New Yardbirds at the time. Robert Plant said that they were the nicest lads on earth. Robert and Bonzo were extremely nervous and V,F, were compassionate and helped calm them down . Man, I wish I could have been there. I did see Led Zepp 3 times. 64 and still Rockin Hard! Peace and Love

[@Breaker197]

Here in the closing days of 2021, cause my dad once again mentioned this band. He's an old drummer, and had mentioned Vanilla Fudge in the past. Naturally, he got me into music, but instead of drums, I picked up guitar and took my own path, like any young guy would. Fast forward a couple decades, and now I have a four year old son. It's time to pass on the legacy, so I bought him some drums this Christmas. My dad was able to be on hand to help assemble and tune the drums, and we talked music. He name dropped this song. So here I am, soaking in some awesome music as I get a third generation of musician going down his own path.

[@Kingpin1325]

O

[@kirinoikezawa44]

Once upon a time in Hollywood - one of the best movie endings ever. Incredible.

[@markstein5947]

Haha, thanks!

[@TheBS1000]

That was a terrible movie ending. The cops didn't have any murders to investigate, just a bunch of dead hippies who everyone assumes were high on something and just trying to rob the place, so there's no reason for anyone to tie what happened there back to the Manson family. The "happy ending" of that movie leaves the Manson family free until they inevitably kill someone else. Not to mention the fact that Roman Polanski's life trajectory would undoubtedly be different after that rewrite of history, and it's hard to say if that would be a good thing or not.

[@cpt191021]

​@@TheBS1000 Polanski is the real villain of story. and i wouldt be suprised if sharon was his recruiter for the girls. Manson was a known pimp of runaways alot of them underage. Roman had a real taste for underage runaways, it came out in his trial,. The more you look into it the shaier it gets. LPD Officers were arrested selling celeb sex tapes they took from polanskis who had an amateur porno studio. The amount of shit ppl dont know about this could fill a swiming pool....Makes me think thhis whole helter skleter was bs cover up. Its at the least some kind of "deal " that went bad.... Most likely worse it has pizza hollywood all over it. THose ppl got what they deserved.

[@miguelr3135]

As a 22 year old I can say it gives me such Nostalgia to an Era my Eyes have Never Seen.

[@michealmecca3939]

If. You listen to other songs from the 60 s. You will find a lot of great songs and great bands . Bands that had great talent . Not like the garbage on the radio today .

[@MaryM-xz5fs]

I'm 67 and remember this very well!!

[@JasmineMeloyan10]

Set me free, why don't you babe Get out my life, why don't you babe (Ooooh) You really don't want me You just, keep me hangin' on You really don't need me You just, keep me hangin' on Why do you keep comin' around Playing with my heart Why don't you get out of my life And let me try to make a new start Let me get over you The way you've gotten over me Set me free, why don't you babe Get out my life, why don't you now (Ooooh) You really don't want me You just, keep me hangin' on You really don't need me You just, keep me hangin' on You said, when we broke up You just wanna be friends But how can we still be friends When seeing you only breaks my heart again And there ain't nothing I can do about it (Give it to me) You know I need love (Set me free, why don't you babe) Talkin' 'bout love (Get out my life, why don't you babe) (Ooooh) You really don't want me You just, keep me hangin' on You really don't need me You just, keep me hangin' on Get out my life, why don't you babe (Ooooh) Get out my life, why don't you babe (Ooooh) Get out my life, why don't you babe (Ooooh) Get out my life, why don't you babe (Ooooh) (Hey!) (Come on to me, yeah!) (Come on)

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

Thank you, Jasmine

[@JasmineMeloyan10]

@@plasticoflamingo2952 Enjoy)))

[@joseluishernandezgonzalez9694]

Gracias!!!

[@Alexis-bj1fb]

Top com pls

[@scrappy93]

Ok guess this is for deaf people? 🙄

[@bobthebear1246]

I'm just here to pay my respects to Tim Bogert.

[@SaltyChip]

"Is everybody ok?" "Ya we're fine. But the hippies ain't that's for god damn sure."

[@flyjohnson711]

Ha Ha What a line But even more This is the first heavy metal rhythm section. It’s everything Bonham and Jones would become. Every damn thing. Purple, Sabbath, Heep. It’s in this.

[@kolloduke3341]

" they hate the freedom you represent ..." easy rider ..

[@jeffdittmar6588]

aaah - the memories..!

[@whatkatiedidnext7108]

The fuckin hippies ain’t 😂

[@MickHuerta]

Them against us - us against them? Really, ya need more 'shrooms, ol' salt!

[@B-O-L-O]

Fifty years ago and I still remember the lyrics.

[@madeleinemcaveney1061]

Me too!

[@runjon]

Cliff Booth owned this scene! 😏 So did his pooch

[@greenkidd529]

They all did lol

[@jessiegarcia9410]

Jonathan Lol Yup. It was amazing!

[@Reilly-Maresca]

Who would win? Three cult-indoctrinated murderers or two guys, both wasted, one tripping, a flamethrower, and one good boi

[@wiz_dropbomb2134]

@@Reilly-Maresca one good girl

[@elijahtheprophet2202]

"Clever girl"

[@dannycampanirio3499]

Real music, I'm 41 so I missed the 60's unfortunately but definitely the greatest times I wish I was born then. My father introduced me to all kinds of music he was a music connoisseur in a band and basically a DJ. We would sit together for hours just listening to song after song from 50's to 90's mostly 60's and 70's if I could give years of my life to have one more music session with my dad I would do it without a 2nd thought, I lost my father my best friend over a year ago but feels like it happened yesterday he was the GOAT of fathers always there for me and taught me so much about not just music but life, he was the coolest man and a wicked hippy at heart I miss him so bad it is paralyzing honestly. This reminds me of him we'd watch the video of them playing this song live. RIP pops I miss you and I love you

[@crazierthan-u7571]

Danny, I feel for your loss, but the music will be with you always -- your dad's gift to you, the sparkling diamond from that dungheap of a decade full of war, violent responses to peaceful protests, and the murder of three visionary beacons of hope. A generation gap of unprecedented dimensions. You're lucky to have been spared that crap. I envy the closeness you had with your father because I did grow up in the sixties -- unfortunately.

[@Andrew-pu8ly]

How can you NOT love a heavy metal ( for the times ) band that named themselves VANILLA FUDGE ?!?!! God I loved the ' 60 's !!!!

[@mastrclndr]

this ain't heavy metal man! . . . . . . the only whiteboy band signed by Motown!

[@arthurbagby5406]

@@mastrclndr Rare Earth was on the Motown label as well.

[@richelle199678]

Yes

[@freedomrider266]

Because they weren't heavy metal--Led Zeppelin brought that to earth, period!

[@Hevvvyyy]

Black sabbath tho

[@jackwittenbrink1354]

Decades ago I was in an all night restaurant in New Orleans, and the uncut version of this song came on. Though I had heard the song a million times, I’d never heard the full intro before and naturally I hadn’t any idea what song it was until the vocals started. What an amazing intro. I’ll never forget how surprised I was. Every time I hear the intro in its entirety I think of that moment in the restaurant.

[@geraldroraback5432]

Vanilla Fudge “You Keep Me Hanging On” set the stage for all rock bands futures. No rock band ever played with as much passion, drive and power. Taking a piece of music and do what they did with it was incredible, simple incredible and they still are doing it. No one in the history of rock and roll pulls a major hit song out of a closet and makes it better, no one but Vanilla Fudge.

[@Soniti1324]

I can agree with this. I can hear the Chili Peppers in this song, as well as The Mars Volta. This was truly an iconic sound, and set the stage for the next half century of psychedelic / progressive rock.

[@susanmoran2154]

I can hear Deep Purple influence.

[@geraldroraback5432]

@@susanmoran2154 Not even close. Vanilla Fudge stands alone. I have seen and opened up for so many hit groups and Vanilla Fudge set the tone.

[@susanmoran2154]

@@geraldroraback5432 Gerald I would have loved to have seen them . You have been fortunate. Thanks for replying.

[@gailflora1835]

The Ed Sullivan performance. Damn. Gave it all they had.

[@rockoniceman]

I purchased this album when it first came out. I have not heard this song in many years. What a thrill it was to hear it in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood!

[@rodericksimpson567]

This is a wonderful cover of a great group, thank u vanilla fudge. I'm a black person and I'm rolling with this

[@jackietedder9053]

Roderick music speaks to us all, colour, age, gender makes no difference lol xx

[@vickipatterson9040]

We all have one thing in common and that we love good music.

[@Dev-bc9mt]

Emphasis on race is so strong in today's society.

[@jasonmcclelland4506]

Wilson Pickett says "It doesn't matter what skin you're in, as long as you've got the feelin' in your soul" Soul Survivor. BTW - you do know that this is a Supremes cover. Enjoy it ALL!

[@gregfornash4364]

Nothing wrong with that I'm a white guy and I love Black women and alot of the black groups

[@teddibearsworld]

They played in my homeyown of Oakland NJ. A swimming park called Pleasureland. One of many groups in the 60s.

[@claudiuspereira3194]

It's been about 50 years since I last heard this track . I remember with awe !

[@stardust1083]

5:50 when the drums come in always gives me chills

[@ericzander8431]

Carmine Appice! 🥁

[@blahbleh5671]

today I am Five Hundred Thousand Years old and I am still listening to this banger!

[@amygirt5804]

I love the drums especially in the beginning and end..

[@jonathanblaze1648]

I just realized this song parallels Rick and Cliff's relationship. Rick didn't really need a stunt man anymore but kept Cliff hanging on because they were bros. Also Rick's relationship with Hollywood, they kept him hanging on as the bad guy. Just before this song plays Rick told Cliff he couldn't keep him on anymore and low and behold Cliff saves Rick and his wife's life. I see you QT, you evil genius.

[@evanmendez-perez5960]

Great analysis man

[@runjon]

OMG you're right! 😂

[@TooCooFoYou]

There’s also a sinister vibe to which fits the mood given the circumstances.

[@greenkidd529]

They also kept Sharon Tate hanging on in a sense

[@jonathanblaze1648]

Also Jay Sebring was hanging on for Sharon.

[@jenniecosio3654]

Still listen to this song thanks again guys ❤️ good times back in the days 🤣

[@fredthegraycatt]

I remember working at The Old Way Station in Topeka KS on a Sunday night back in 1978 through 1981. We always had KYYS Kansas City KY102 playing in the galley./kitchen. I believe it was the King Biscuit Flower Hour that they aired on Sunday nights. This was one of those groups they interviewed, and the guy said outright that Diana Ross and The Supremes did it wrong. Instead of a pop song, it should be "hurting". Wow. Nailed it.

[@brently2009]

One of the top 5 rock covers ever done, simply brilliant!

[@kellyhopkins5576]

60's metal. How freaking kick ass is this? Splendid cover.

[@mastrclndr]

ain't metal . . it's Motown psychedelic white boy

[@kellyhopkins5576]

@@mastrclndr Okay, even though they aren't technically a "metal" band and are a bunch of Motown psychedelic white boys, it is still a very heavy metal-sounding performance on this song regardless.

[@lhs66]

Acid Rock. Listen to “When the music’s over” and crank it up. You’ll get the picture in shades of purple. Or “Friends of mine” by the guess who. Wow. Allot of good stuff from that era

[@Knaeckebrotsaege]

@@kellyhopkins5576 ignore this Jay W clown. the only thing he's been doing is spamming the comments section on this video about how they're white boys in a derogative way. seen over half a dozen comments by him all just saying the same sht

[@D.Z.A.-kp8lf]

It's a crime that this band is not in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame yet

[@1pcfred]

The Rock and roll Hall of Fame is a scam.

[@tylermccann848]

This song popped into my head the other day, I had to revisit it. My dad used to listen to it when he drove me to school. Good times!

[@megadezziescat1124]

I use to listen to the music my brother would listen to when I was young. I remember him listening to Vanilla Fudge. Thanks to him for introducing me to awesome music. I miss him he passed in 2008.

[@pogopam]

You'll always have a piece of him though the music he loved. May he rest in peace.

[@megadezziescat1124]

@@pogopam Yes that's true. I find myself crying especially when I hear some of his favorite songs.