Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein 1973 | REACTION

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[@jusjaye]

Hey I'm Jason Carpenter and I've been Edgar's current drummer since 2008. And I just want to say it was a pleasure watching you enjoy his music. I love that you're showing this and other music to a new generation . Keep doing what you're doing man i love it! And keep on rocking. -j-

[@RyTrapp0]

Now THAT has to be an awesome gig! The ultimate jam band if there ever was one, gotta be some fun shows to play!

[@duncanhill3953]

Saw the brothers play together in Manchester England in the 70ts fantastic

[@atticusalzheimer2229]

Jason, this is the first record that I ever bought. I put it on my parent's RCA console (which had 15" woofers!), and I changed my WORLD.

[@lifeisfairitkillseveryone536]

Hey Jason! So nice to know that the internet brings us all together. After watching this if you ever tour the Madison/Milwaukee area I'm bringing my kids!

[@user-cs8sx3fi1y]

Brabo, what a beautiful statement I have read well done.

[@EdmundAycock]

Nobody does this shit anymore. Sad. But to hear a dude your age say "what a treat" made my day. Dig your channel.

[@henryguminey9926]

I saw him with deep purple and Alice cooper 2 years ago,they all still jam

[@johnbehringer5821]

Check out Phish. They cover this and much more plus great original music. Best live band out there

[@roberthall2071]

One of the all time great instrumentals of all times !!

[@karlwortman1405]

Winter on Keyboards, sax, and quad drums.

[@rednoiseful]

Who let's the keyboards dominate over Rick..Edgar of course a legend:)

[@blwarren63]

One of the most underrated bands in rock. Edgar and Johnny were geniuses.

[@alanparedes2034]

I saw them at the Mississippi River Festival in 1976.

[@toddpeters9007]

Totally agree!!

[@Bluebelle51]

Edgar still is RIP Johnny

[@adamabronski5939]

Now you can imagine what it was like being a teenager during the 70's. We were very lucky for all the artist. Thank you for the reaction.

[@Joel-ho8xx]

I’m beginning to like this Jamal fellow, he appreciates all good music.

[@SheVotesByMail]

Totally. He's truthful about it all too.

[@jonlove9750]

I would like to be there with him during his reactions.

[@Mebuggiefan]

He sure does now. I think Jamel is a great guy.

[@chrissalenski5957]

me too man he is on point

[@bobb4798]

Yep. Jamel is awesome...

[@SchizoaffectedGamer2112]

When God gave this man all this musical talent there was no room left to add color.

[@mattjohnson6061]

AMEN...!

[@autumnphillips151]

Matt Johnson, it was a joke. Hate to burst your bubble (not really), but GUD MURNIN MISS WOOSTA’s profile picture is a symbol for atheism.

[@perryparsons9960]

@@autumnphillips151 All of them.

[@Mekazas]

@@autumnphillips151 What's your point? Atheists love music too.

[@autumnphillips151]

Joel Miller, my point was that it’s ridiculous that Matt Johnson replied “AMEN” when GUD MURNIN MISS WOOSTA was clearly joking about that man’s talent being given to him by God. Matt must’ve thought MISS WOOSTA was a fellow theist, not recognizing that MISS WOOSTA’s profile pic proclaims atheism.

[@jerryg6230]

You don’t hear this song. You experience it. Just straight 🧨

[@halweiss8671]

It was called Frankenstein because it was pieced together from several unfinished songs into one cohesive one.

[@themower9472]

That's pretty good

[@jerryward3311]

And all bits Edgar played himself and pieced together.

[@paulbarnes7624]

Actually, it was one song entitled, "Two Drum Solo" that was about 29 minute long jam. When they went into the studio and recorded it, and then realized it wouldn't fit the album. But rather than make up a copy of it to cut down, they took the master, that was on two inch tape and just started cutting out parts and taping it together. That ended up being about nineteen minutes long, so they just kept cutting pieces out until it got short enough to fit the album. As a result, there is no copy of the original full length song. (Such a shame) Edgar always gathered the absolute best musicians.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

Plus that electronic part where it sounds like Frankenstein coming to life.. I always thought..

[@Snavels]

@@paulbarnes7624 that's just as cool imo

[@douglasaltland7615]

Edgar Winter was the first to put a strap on a keyboard and play it like this, thus inventing the keytar

[@Tomekkplk]

Douglas Altland seriously? Or in jest.. cause if so that is a kick ass thing to attach to EWG

[@douglasaltland7615]

@@Tomekkplk as far as i know he is the first to do it, he's claimed so himself.

[@Slayblaze]

@@Tomekkplk According to him it was totally his idea to put a strap on a keyboard and play it like a guitar, and no one other than him had done it previous to this time.

[@clansome]

@Douglas Atland As someone who mispent their youth during this time, EW didn't technically use a a keytar as there was no neck. He used an ARP 2600 keyboard on a guitar strap as the keyboard unit was so light, however he certainly planted the seed for what was to come inspiring the Hillwood RockeyBoard RB-1. Another Fankenstein video is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iISvgWR8eLd4eKM with an interesting 50 sec interview to start.

[@clansome]

@@Slayblaze I think those playing the Orphica back in 1795 might disagree but I get your point. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_keytars

[@weswilson1622]

Band:hey edgar which instrument you want to play? Edgar: yes.

[@politicalviewer9646]

This song came out in 1973. It really blew the roof off of the house so to speak. A lot of inspiration and raw talent. It's a classic rock song that nothing really stands up to. I was 15 years old at the time.

[@jimcoester8623]

That's an analog synth, so when he's doing those scratches, etc. in the back, he's playing the oscillators directly. The keyboard itself just changes the capacitance in the oscillator circuits, which changes the tone. Keith Emerson was another master at that, in the day.

[@Thraeryn]

Thanks, Mr. Regal

[@kroakie4]

From Emerson, Lake, and Palmer?

[@jimcoester8623]

@@kroakie4 yes.

[@marhawkman303]

@@jimcoester8623 aw, man, people don't give synth players anywhere near as much credit as they should. Keytars need skill, a LOT of skill to use right, and a lot of that skill is just remembering what you programmed it to do! A HUGE part is programming the thing to make the sound you want. Nowadays you'll see the same thing with electric keyboards. But it's not something anyone pays attention to.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

This was a staple on the rock stations in the 70s. Could not imagine growing up without it.

[@rhondar.gaines6555]

Gerhard Braatz ...and R & B stations as well.

[@cloudrunner7]

Guaranteed to be played in Rocktober too. Man... I roadied for these guys in the early 80s at a show they did at a local community college where I grew up. Awesome show.

[@richardhites299]

I remember driving endlessly around in my Z28 Camaro with this song blaring out of the 8 track. This song was right at the fricken track change. It would fade out midway through, change tracks, and fade back in. I listened to it so much I still wait for the fade today! The studio version is great, this live version is amazing.

[@Zeldarw104]

Hello!!!👈🏾🎵🙂

[@proudbanjoist]

I was eleven when this came out - always cranked it up when it was on the radio! Great times. Great music.

[@leonlkowalski]

Some people don't have as much fun in their whole lives as these guys performing that one song.

[@tammybrennan2040]

💕👍

[@hjonben9606]

I imagine them rehearsing the hell out of the tightly structured bits and how to signal returns from the improv. There's nothing quite like the thrill of pulling off such tight changes live and in the moment.

[@shotgunblast28]

True

[@friderckcougher97]

@@hjonben9606 Nice audio/visual!! Yet at the same time I'm wondering if they ever practiced together at all 👻

[@randybarnett2308]

Very true👍😎

[@TheNo1BandDad]

The thing about a live recording is you get a true taste for their talent. You can cover a multitude of sins byaplicing from different recordings, or layering. This is just pure talent on display.

[@BIGLARRY100]

Yea but studio engineering is a talent 2, different than playing an instrument yet as important. It's like a basketball player vs his coach. Different

[@jgunther3398]

@@BIGLARRY100 These songs were very much cleaned up and shortened for the radio, for the better I think :)

[@ontariobuds]

I love live performances because the song is usually played longer and they play it different.

[@grasmere64]

I love how you were speechless when the drummer plays the horn. Hilarious.

[@runninrebel1520]

Edgar and Johnny were two of the baddest cats on the block back in the 70s🤘🏼

[@jakemguitarist]

Amen. Johnny is my favorite Winter but my god could Edgar play. When they were on a stage together? Face melting stuff. Edgar was a multi instrumental genius and Johnny is one of the greatest guitarists to ever grace blues and rock, with a ridiculously good voice. RIP JDW🤘🏼

[@ZacCostilla]

“This is the longest intro ever”... I guess nobody told Jamel that’s it’s an instrumental, so the whole thing is an introduction.

[@jayoleary968]

Thanks again Jamal, back in the "70's" we drove a pizza shop owner nuts with this song. We would come in order food and play this over and over and yes over again. A couple times he locked us out.

[@rbkn8068]

Seen them at the Cannary Casino in Las Vegas. When they did Frankenstein he introduced it as the monster. They jammed just like this video for about 30 minutes.

[@backspace4203]

You’re getting a sense of back in the day these songs were coming out every week. We thought it would never end.

[@beaucarr9612]

I was a great time to be alive, man. For all the awfulness that was happening in the world, there was some of the best music being made. I was just a kid when this record came out, but I just couldn't stop listening to it.

[@haylacorazon9167]

Yeah, then the 90s and later happened and most bands today just put out shit... shit that all sounds the same.

[@creepyaxe]

We were the coolest generation

[@starjunkie2804]

When we were kids in the early 1970's, we used to, all of us kids, lie and tell that we were really going to menial jobs instead of to rock concerts in Philly in the seventies and some of the early 80's aa well. The Age of the Cocaine Comboys. I moved to Miami just as the 1981 airline crisis began. Then on to Peru and Ecuador. What a life. When I have more time, I'll write out my Manuel Noriega airport story. Crazy.

[@Yoshimitsu4prez]

Hayla Corazon lmao imagine still saying this in 2020, get off the fucking internet boomer

[@glennbelfiore5776]

Bro you need to listen to this with the black light and strobe on and playing through a Quadraphonic Stereo so the drums go AROUND the room! Those were the daze!

[@kathycollins9510]

You got that right!

[@normanhathaway2275]

props for quadraphonic

[@cuzinaddie2022]

BUT the original version.....

[@TheSpritz0]

And drop some real window-pane acid...

[@michealmacwilliams4247]

oh hell yeah and throw in a little LSD

[@madogmedic]

I remember this song when it was brand new. It still amazes me.

[@dianaa.1735]

We partied hard to this song back in the day! Glad you like it.

[@brucewallin523]

If you didn’t know, Edgar’s guitarist was Rick Derringer, who was successful in his own right. Check out “Rock n’ Roll, Hootchie Koo”. Great jam!

[@Hentarded]

But Ronnie Montrose was on the album version. Insanely good and underrated guitarist.

[@BryanEddy09]

Sure beats New York City!! Cause its the livin end!

[@BryanEddy09]

Free Ride.

[@donpaxton8381]

Bruce Wallin just listened to the live version with Edgar, great stuff thanks for the mention

[@davidward3122]

Rick Derringer had hits with the Mccoy s in 60 s, like hang on sloopy,and others. They were hometown boys around our neck of the woods

[@blortmeister]

"We're almost four minutes in and not a word has been spoken." Yeah, but everything been said.

[@loki6253]

Now this is an intro he said .... 😅

[@scottseeland1507]

No words needed

[@AdrianDeVore]

It was an Instrumental!

[@bellasmom2597]

I laughed so hard! I never realised that that generation never heard instrumentals. And watching them live was a treat!

[@markhathaway9456]

@@bellasmom2597 "Am I trippin' or ..."? Heh.

[@chadlawrence8511]

fun fact: im pretty sure this might have been the only song to hit number 1 on the charts with no lyrics

[@alanshoebridge9987]

I think the ventures had 2.

[@danh4543]

Theme from SWAT, A Fifth of Beethoven, Theme from Miami Vice, Chariots of Fire, Star Wars Cantina theme, Herb Alpert Rise, Pick Up the Pieces, The Stripper. Those are some I can think of off the top of my head. There haven't been too many, though.

[@debbiefulton1001]

Pink Floyd That Great Big in The Sky!

[@davegrier523]

Don't forget Popcorn!

[@bobblowhard8823]

Don't forget "Love's Theme" by Barry White; "Hocus Pocus" by Focus; "Outa Space" by Billy Preston; and "Rockit" by Herbie Hancock.

[@maxlharris]

Folks in the 70’s could play their instruments like no one before or since. So much talent there and playing with them now.

[@mrs.sherry]

I like how Jamal really allows himself to have the experience and let himself get into it.

[@kevincummings8853]

my man jamel was speechless during parts of this song.

[@elizabetheverett9301]

Metallica memory remains

[@dionysusincarnate5713]

He's definitely one who TRULY appreciates music and what it does. He's "in church ", as I call it, when he listens. He is the personification of how music is the ABSOLUTE MOST intoxicating "drug" a human being can experience. Keep on feeling it,Brother Jamel. Music is divinity. 🤘

[@MarcosElMalo2]

9:55 he done lose his mind

[@robertd3564]

Chuck Ruff was one hell of a drummer! And he never broke a sweat. I'm a puddle of it just watching. God I miss the 70's.

[@SueK51]

Chuck Ruff was one of the fastest drummers on the planet. Robert. RIP, Chuck.

[@jamespurcer3730]

Woah there, hotshot! I hope that the puddle you have mentioned doesn't contain any genetic material, if you know what I mean! BTW, do I have a dirty mind?

[@robertd3564]

@@jamespurcer3730 You may or may not have a dirty mind lol. But apparently you DO have good taste in music! Peace bro -keep rockin'.

[@kevinhockersmith8149]

70ies by far had the BEST. Rock-N-Roll. Music of ALL time. Why. They were the children of the "BIG BAND ERA" . EVERYONE in America took musical lessons!

[@Mariko0624]

None of them broke a sweat. LOL

[@kaybreedlove3050]

Love love love! 1970’s was when the music was awesome!!! So much talent!!! Love that group!

[@barrymuller5131]

First song I ever heard on a quadrophonic stereo. Those four speakers made you feel like the music went round and round you. Massive treat.

[@nemo4907]

When you've paid your $10 for a concert ticket back then you got a hell of a show!

[@nettiemac]

Nemo $10 was an all day festival and all the top bands!

[@marybreiner5]

I remember being so mad when concert tickets went up to 12.50! 😂🙂

[@IDNHANTU2day]

I always had to buy 2 tickets. Because every time I gave it to the doorman he would tear it up. WTF! How am I supposed to prove I paid if he done tore my ticket up. It was good to have that extra in case someone asked for proof. (jfk)

[@Jar0fMay0]

My dad and uncle saw AC/DC and other bands for like $7 in the 70s. Well worth the price

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

@@Jar0fMay0 That's awesome!

[@davidkriner3799]

Fact check: This song is titled Frankenstein because it is made up from pieces of a dozen songs that they were working on.🤔

[@michaelduszynski4128]

Originally called "double drum roll", used as a tune up for Johnny Winter and his band, then re-mastered by the EWG on their November 1972 EP ...They Only Come out at Night. Played at Woodstock 1969 as part of Johhny Winter's set, becomes the subliminal theme of the Super Horse on May 19, 1973, equally fascinating as well is that it may have been conceived by JW around the same time as the early 1969 breeding of Bold Ruler and Something Royal, the parents of Secretariat.

[@scottmccullough4267]

Cool fact,thanks

[@SGTJDerek]

I always wondered why it was called Frankenstein. Thanks.

[@horowizard]

Well no, it was the same song but it just had too many parts added to it over time until it was over 20 minutes long, so they cut the tape up into pieces and put it back together into a 4¾ minute song.

[@horowizard]

@@michaelduszynski4128 Originally called The Double Drum Song, not Double Drum Roll. Edgar Winger just recorded it properly, not re-mastered. They Only Come Out At Night was an LP, not an EP and it was 1972. All that horse stuff is nonsense.

[@jayjackson597]

I was graduated from high school the year this hit, anytime this started on the radio, didn't matter what else was going on, we stopped down and drank in every second, damn I feel 18 again man!

[@paulcampbell7515]

In the 1970s, the studios used to just turn talent loose and make a record. Now, it is just product.

[@alesiabradley5399]

These guys didn't need words for this masterpiece the instruments say it all.

[@markhathaway9456]

I thought the sound effects were like Frankenstein growling. I mean, he didn't have great diction or much of a brain.

[@nolaknowles9888]

My dad went to school with the Winter brothers.

[@sharkfinz6]

how cool is that?? awesome

[@nolaknowles9888]

@@sharkfinz6 I don't think he knows how cool. Lol

[@coolworx]

@@nolaknowles9888 But Nola Knows. ;-)

[@nolaknowles9888]

@@coolworx sure do.

[@hizzlemobizzle]

To be honest, until this moment I did not know Johnny and Edgar Winter were brothers. When I was a kid they did a tour together called "Twin sons of different mothers". Because of that I thought they were not related.

[@ICY69HOT]

Edgar always gave 100% at his shows.. We had great music back then.

[@aarondavis6139]

‘What’s he gonna do now” was the best words.

[@noddatellayu4144]

Bring out the bagpipes Edgar !

[@carlosspeicywiener7018]

This song was made by stitching together all the various riffs, fills, and jams from different sessions, then running high voltage through it. hence the name Frankenstein.

[@paulagiancana854]

This what you call real musicians, kiddies.

[@paulagiancana854]

@Jordan Musicians today can`t write or play their own instruments. Without MYV/ KZbin and all the others, the artists todays would be working at Walmart or McDonalds

[@BluesCat1980]

Exactly real musicians. No computer loops, samples, and computer generated bull. Just pure raw instrumental talent!

[@dionysusincarnate5713]

@@paulagiancana854 most modern "artists " Are working in such places.

[@brianmjones6792]

Yeah the crap today like Billie Elfish, or Fish, or Carti bee. Shit music. This is talent . Love it

[@BluesCat1980]

@@brianmjones6792 Yes, I agree 1000%

[@jeffreydooley3745]

My teenage years, late 70's into the early 80's, Sunday night's at the skating rink, this song was always played for fast skating...Still love this song.

[@essenshat]

"Did they have THAT in the studio version?" - Best. Comment. EVER!!

[@latachia_2981]

God, how I miss the good music that we had in the 70's ! I'm glad to be able to come to KZbin & get to see the artist play & to listen to them! They're so good!

[@Liquid_Mike]

Look at it like this; Now you have ALL the great 70's music, along with all great music since, available whenever you want to hear it! Minus the fact you can't see many of the groups live anymore, it's still a pretty good spot to be in!!

[@soulbol]

Edgar is still active as a touring musician and traveler. This song was part of my high school days and it still is as great as it was the first time I heard it

[@64jazdude]

carlton jackson he plays in Ringo Stars band!

[@garrymoore2161]

Two albino brothers from Texas. Edgar Winter formed the Edgar Winter Group and that's who you're listening to now. Johnny Winter had his own Rick group with a different rock sound Both of those boys could ROCK ! !

[@blaynegreiner9365]

Edgar and Johnny Winter are two of the most talented musicians to ever exist.

[@MilosDaddy]

Edgar Winter is one of the most talented musicians who ever lived.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

All the guys in this lineup were but Edgar is an actual wizard or something

[@SIXX2772]

Amazing

[@SIXX2772]

@@neilpatrickhairless for sure lol

[@victorvisser403]

Yeah he is serious about his craft. I watched an Edgar Winter performance in the early 2000's. Amazing.

[@jeaniechowdury576]

Charles Howell. True. Both he and johnny are/were musical geniuses.

[@tonylopez8976]

Edgar's brother Johnny is a blues guitarist. He was not always in Edgar's band, although they did play together on some albums.

[@fw1421]

Tony Lopez they toured together in 1971 I believe,that’s when I saw them at Bayfront Arena in St Petersburg,Fla.

[@metheus108]

Got to meet Johnny a little over a decade ago on his blues tour with James Montgomery, Brad Whitford and others. Glad for that.

[@twothreefour234]

Johnny is the blues. Hot white and Blue , a hell of an album.

[@Tebssis]

I love Johnny's version of Come On Little Schoolgirl. It's great.

[@tishyc603]

Edgar Winter Group, and you’re seeing Edgar. You’re reaction is PRICELESS!!!!

[@davidvincent1093]

Spent many a night token and tripping to this music. When this came out it was a radical change from my surfer music to what at the time we would call acid rock.

[@pgm3]

Mr Edgar Winter on synth and sax, Mr Johnny Winter was elsewhere with his own ensemble.

[@garyvoll4103]

Jamal, your expressions are Priceless, I'm 62 and I still remember back in the day that's when we had real Rock!

[@ruthbright4724]

WORD

[@garyvoll4103]

@@ruthbright4724 👍

[@ronaldmilner8932]

Gary I'm 62 as well and I was right there with you!

[@garyvoll4103]

@@ronaldmilner8932 👍

[@DravenX53]

We still have loads of real rock, in fact I'd argue theres more now than there was in the 60s. You just have to look for it, because it just is not popular anymore.

[@michaelloveland1330]

Johnny's not there. But that's one Rick Derringer on guitar - who had a good career himself.

[@mydreamcasa1]

I had such a crush as a teenager on Rick, omg

[@Crash765]

Yeah, I was going to point that out if someone else didn't. He was a killer guitarist.

[@TheMUSICHEART]

Fly Away

[@TheMUSICHEART]

Guitarist and co-writer of Rock ‘n’ Roll Hoochie Coo. Started as lead player with The McCoys. Hang On Sloopy fame. Still rocking.

[@TheMUSICHEART]

Just Edgar.

[@robbysguitars8223]

I was 13 and we went to the mountains for vacation. The place had a gameroom with a jukebox. This was one of the standout songs i remember. The summer of 74.

[@TOM-C.]

I grew up in the greatest era of Rock n Roll, the 1970's, and somehow failed to recognise the unbelievable talent of this man. I must have been out getting stoned the night he performed on the Midnight Special. 😁😎👍✌🗽

[@39thala]

I hope you've got "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" cued up in the next week or so Jamel. It features the guitar player you see in this Frankenstein video. Rick Derringer. Thanks for all the great reactions!

[@expfcwintergreenv2.02]

Lordy Mama, light my fuse

[@ronnelson7828]

Truck on out And spread the news

[@elvis616]

Was just gonna suggest hoochie coo, u beat me to it 😥

[@HollowGolem]

Before he went absolutely crazy (or at least before we knew he was a nut)

[@haraldchristiansen6942]

I roadied for a band in los angelos. Drummer would sing hoochie koo. Hi hat came loose and I had to hit the stage and hold on to it while he sang and winked at me. Loved that guy.😎✌

[@gregorymaroda4860]

How many instruments does Edgar Winter play? Answer: Yes.

[@petesciarabba4367]

😂😂😂😂👍

[@danhathaway7984]

He couldn't go out in the sun and play like the other kids so he stayed-in and learned every instrument under the sun.

[@paulvincent248]

sax drums keyboards. Incredible musician

[@curtismitchell538]

@@paulvincent248 And can SING!!!!!!

[@ronaldsweet3484]

All of them.

[@bellaluna2921]

There is no words in Frankenstein, only music... I grew up with this and I loved it, nothing better than being a teenager in the 70's !!

[@andrewlisenby9693]

The only thing better is living in the present with the memory and pleasure of the song when it first came out!

[@terryjosephwyatt6118]

Edgar winter group was the most amazing musicians of our time.

[@bearhall4919]

"I'm sure the studio version is going to sound better but, we don't care." Man after my own heart.

[@waterdonkey]

The quality of the studio version is incredible! Crank it up to 10!

[@ATSaale]

the most astounding part to me is how close they stuck to the studio version. Its nearly identical

[@cl8onj388]

Normally I'm not a big fan of the audio quality on live performances, but this one is the exception. Just as good as the original, and then some.

[@guidosarducci1943]

It's the show that counts

[@cl8onj388]

@@guidosarducci1943 Hey, no big-a deal. piece-a cake-a.

[@colibri1]

Actually, they're such good musicians that this surpasses the studio version.

[@snowdenwyatt6276]

Edgar easily surpasses the studio version. I'd love it if there was a live video of this when Ronnie Montrose was still in the band. Rick Derringer is a decent guitarist, but I much preferred Montrose's playing.

[@samuelbadillo7242]

Great live version. Some bands can’t pull it off or a least not as well. May I suggest an old school recording for you to review? One of my all time favorites, Mandrill, by Mandrill (the band). They never made it really big but have been together many years. Please give me your reaction to it, even if you do not do a posting of a review. I would really appreciate it.

[@panarchpete5637]

Mamma.... What can you say Jamel.... Out of this world.... That was from 50 years ago....

[@diamondringirl]

i think this version is the best other than live. i never get tired of hearing this and i'm 64. i had seen Edgar play this song in the late 90's and it was as great as this, he didn't miss a beat. he had the same energy as he had in this video. this is one of my all time favorite songs even without words. another rocking one is "picking up the pieces" by Average White Band. not a whole lot of words in that either but some great music.

[@Filbi]

I lost it at the bicycle horn XD They really are like a bunch of mad scientists stitching together a jam from the wildest different parts. Frankenstein!

[@weqrgyearhywq]

I remember getting a speeding ticket while blasting this song in the car.

[@georgeappleby6868]

Me too

[@donnasoria90]

That is awesome !

[@i_be_labrat]

you guys so rock.....

[@Brighid45]

Hell yeah! :D

[@johnhume6509]

Hope the cop let you finish the song first...

[@larryledbetter2959]

Chuck Ruff on the drums, R.I.P. - Dan Hartman bass, R.I.P. - Rick Derringer on guitar, Edgar Winter on A.R.P. Synthesizer, percussion, sax. I miss these guys so much. So glad you like them!

[@alonzomelchor2150]

Johnny and Edgar had a band called The White Trash, Album called Roadwork, they played Tobacco Road, I grew up loving these guys, I'm 64 yrs old and still love listening to them

[@csteinmayer71]

Way back when, I was in Breckenridge Colorado, at a little bar called Josh's. Edgar Winter showed up for an improved show between scheduled shows including Denver, and let me tell you, Frankenstein went on for what seemed like 30 minutes. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life! We were sitting by the stage, and he hung out with us between sets. His band all hailed from around Detroit and Ann Arbor, so we had that in common. My friend bowed out of going to the bar that night because he had a headache. I will never let him live him that down.

[@allandriver2066]

Chris Steinmayer its moments like that can change a mans life! 🙏🤘

[@thesteadingoffranya4423]

Growing up in the 70's and 80's it was music like this that taught me that with music in your soul like this you can't hate another human just cause they are different. I truly wish we could all get together and just enjoy living, loving, and grooving together. Love your channel may your days be filled with love, laughter and joy brother.

[@lelaine61]

What a Joy to relive Frankenstein with you 🥰 Yes what a Sweet Treat to the ears 😇☮️

[@Diva369]

One of my faves, it just brings me to another place!

[@carls1959]

Someone should have told you that the song was an instrumental. A classic with no words, something unheard of today. Glad you liked it. It's refreshing you see someone with new ears check out the older bands I grew up with. Doing a great job, keep it up. Thank you. Stay safe, stay healthy

[@md_vandenberg]

"Something unheard of today." Animals As Leaders, Plini, Polyphia, Covet, CHON... the list goes on. Those are all very modern bands that play incredibly progressive Jazz inspired Metal and all of them are instrumental-only acts. For something different, check out "The Omnific", a 1 drum, 2 bass act.

[@greglittle222]

Edgar’s saxophone skills are off the chain. His voice is the same. Then great on multiple other instruments. Sick skills and talent.

[@TheOiyou]

I just caught up with this reaction. It was performed live for a British TV show called The Old Grey Whistle Test in a studio with no set as such and no audience, just Whisperin' Bob Harris and the crew. They did a lot of album tracks on the show rather than singles (though a lot were both). It went downhill after Bob left and is no more but what a show when it was at its peak. Great reaction, by the way.

[@TuckerSP2011]

It was so much better to see the musicians without having to cut to kids in the audience or goofy dancing. This format was really awesome.

[@cameronrogerson8947]

In my high school back in the 70's we always cranked this tune in the locker room before every soccer match. It got all of us pumped up to go out and kick some butt!

[@donaldballman2825]

Edgar Winter is a master musician. When this song was recorded he actually played all the instruments in the recording

[@squirehobbs6754]

Dan Hartman the bassist wrote the James Brown tune “Living In America”, I kid you not...

[@alicia5668]

Thank you! I requested that he react to his Soul train performance of I can dream about you. He was also one of the best producers in the business.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

Dan Hartman was effing amazing!

[@squirehobbs6754]

Brandon Wild, that is an awesome song, takes me back to cruising in my Cutlass jamming on the eight-track...beautiful tune for sure.

[@Kebabofevil]

and 'Relight my fire', 'This is it', not to mention the classic 'Instant replay'... but you knew that already!

[@mickybarr9032]

Let's not forget "Free Ride". There's still a live performance of that song (I think the only one on YT) with Dan singing lead vocals while playing a double guitar/bass. Can't get enough of that performance!

[@aaronrbrundidge]

I've always loved this song from my childhood days, but I was flabbergasted to learn that only 4 people were doing all this!! Their "Midnight Special" performance was beyond incredible!!

[@cheryljackson5659]

Edgar Winter Group's Frankenstein, HELL YES! This is a great lesson in musicology, especially for those who were raised on rap which is so heavily dependent on lyrics. Music is about sound and composition, and excellent musicianship as illustrated here. Sometimes you don't need words. Just feel the rhythm and let it speak to you, and appreciate those who have mastered their instruments. Great video and nice reaction, J.

[@scotttrainer9704]

This was meant to be listened to in Quadraphonic. The music travelled in a circle around the room.

[@karlsmith2570]

Fun Fact for you Jamel: The reason why this song was titled "Frankenstein" was because of the amount of editing that was done in the song that the band members had said that they felt like they were assembling "Frankenstein's Monster"

[@brucewahler6789]

The original name of the song was just called "The Jam." Edgar Winter wrote it years before, playing with his brother Johnny. They had played it in the new band as a warm-up before recording sessions, and there were dozens of different versions in the studio, all on tape. They needed one more song for the album, and figured The Jam would be a good choice. But which version? So, they started taking the verse from here, and the bridge from there, all on little 4-5 foot lengths of reel-to-reel tape, laying on tables and chairs in the mix room. The drummer remarked that it was kind of like Frankenstein's Monster, take a little bit of this and that to make a whole song. The name stuck!

[@debraewing8014]

John and Edger were brothers.that just Edger.listen to Johnny too.they be jamming.

[@louisb5563]

I saw this 3 years ago but I just now came back to watch it again making my second comment here.... just to see the look on his face when the horns were used by the drummer! Priceless!

[@twobitbandit7603]

"WHATS HE GONNA DO NOW?!" priceless.

[@JustKeith]

I spit coffee everywhere when he said that.

[@MerlinsMopars]

Only one

[@kishka7winecountry]

Jamel- We LIVE FOR that amazed look in your eyes! PRICELESS!!

[@mesfromusa]

You nailed it, friend.

[@alansmollen]

Welcome to the music!!

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Absolutely one of my favorite instruments from the 70s! FRANKENSTEIN!

[@charleswhitley8999]

I've seen them live about 5 or six times. Incredible. Always perfect.

[@0zoneTherapyW0rks]

My drama teacher encouraged me to be in a stupid Jr Miss Pageant and while other girls were singing Hopelessly Devoted to You, I did a dance routine to this song, along with a strobe light towards the end. Parents in the audience were probably thinking w.. t...f.? Hey, I looked good in my silver boots and purple sparkles. Ha ha!

[@keithklein8935]

We Do Not Consent. The normal people you see everyday are neutron. Special people in the world are electrons flying around all the Regular People. They only wish to be like us.

[@richardromero2707]

You have good taste in music, what can I say

[@sealisa1398]

We Do Not Consent Great story...I can just about see you.

[@shanemartin8904]

Need some attention, do you? save your life story

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@shanemartin8904Given being a douche to people is a form of attention-seeking behavior you're doing the same thing, you fucking hypocrite.

[@margoberingson6582]

My dad was a studio musician with many of the 70’s bands. Kinda a crazy time but when they came home my mom made it family time. All the band members really wanted was a home cooked meal. I have fond memories of those days. It was mostly acoustic guitars and clear voices and the bands wanting us kids to sing. I am thrilled you are enjoying the music from my childhood. The passion and purity that music was is a gift

[@waynecsmith5145]

Whew...you were blessed!

[@frandanco6289]

Margo Beringson - How absolutely Lovely to have that kind of experience in your family as you were growing up !!!! Nothing can ever replace those times !! You guys and those incredible musicians were all truly Blessed !! Good for you guys !!!

[@michaelvrbanac6923]

Grew up listening to this song and other great songs of the 60's and 70's. Still one of my favorite songs.

[@loyalamerican8776]

Almost 50 years ago and this my friends is what being a musician is all about!...UNBELIEVABLE👊

[@brentlee1043]

Frankenstein was a instrumental no vocals. This brings back so many memories. You can feel the monster coming alive. It's ALIVE

[@mikesimonian484]

Really? I thought I heard vocals.

[@davegrenier1160]

This reminds me of my father. He had picked my up from driver ed class one evening and Frankenstein came on the radio (what the radio was doing tuned to a rock station, IDK). When Edgar gets to the point at equivalent to the sounds at 9:38 in this video, I reached for a control knob on the radio. My father thought I was trying to tune in the station better (analog tuning, no digital receivers back then) to reduce the "noise" and he said, "That's part of the music." I replied, "I know, I'm turning it up."

[@RobertBelcher]

I've loved this song since the 70s. I've never seen him play it live. so cool. Plus seeing a young Rick Derringer on guitar. Worth every second!

[@samhouston1979]

Robert Belcher by the way Rick Derringer produced many Weird Al tracks

[@davidr8505]

I am so glad I grew up in this time “70’s”and got to experience this mind blowing music from so many groups. Today’s music is not even close to this.

[@almurray292]

Lemee tell ya brother, i was 17 years old when i first heard Frankenstein on a Juke box, i had much the same reaction as you. The other songs that i played where Smoke on The Water, and i think, Long Cool Woman In a Black Dress, it was 1972, and ive never forgotten.

[@jamesburr5826]

It's actually fairly faithful to the studio version I'm very impressed by this live performance

[@gregsteele806]

Yeah, the studio version has a better mix, but this one really rocks too!

[@briantaulbee6452]

Edgar doesn't go apeshit on the synth in the studio version like he did here

[@nuk5887]

He had another song that got a lot of radio play back in the day also .... " Free Ride "

[@jamiekendrick5057]

Oh Yeah! Thanks for the reminder. I gotta find that!

[@Rhenry622]

When I was a little kid back in the seventies I had a 45 of this jam. I couldn't play it enough. Got me set on my way to loving rock and roll baby.

[@Shannonrenees]

Mainly this os to show how multitalented Edgar was. He’s showing all the instrument’s he can play. Awesome work. Johnny and Edgar = so much talent.🤘🏼🤘🏼😎😎🍸🧂🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🎸🎸👍☮️💕💯% awesome.