Frankenstein - Edger Winter Group REACTION!

Edger Winter Group - Frankenstein
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[@fatherandsonreactions]

Total Banger! That’s all I can say! You guys picked a great song! Any others by them we need to hear? Let us know in the comments!🔥💛😁🤘

[@BricktowneMedia]

If I may, suggest another amazing track from back in the day....I would totally point you to Creedence Clearwater Revival's version of 'Heard it Through the Grapevine' Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hImtgoKNqNVpnJY It's a classic jam that I think you guys will dig! Cheers!

[@williamaustin1084]

Free Ride by them is a great song!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Thanks William! -S

[@doplinger1]

Head East - There's Never Been Any Reason

[@modmary1]

Gimme All You Got, by Edgar Winter & Freeride

[@garykelly7422]

The live version of this classic is a must, Edgar Winter shows off his musical talents on several different instruments ☮️

[@fatherandsonreactions]

We definitely will get to the live version! -S

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Really Smart LMAOOOO

[@fatherandsonreactions]

MK, I typed the zip code wrong in a few of our videos but they have been fixed now. We were hoping it would get redirected since it was off by 1 digit. Other peoples mail that was sent to the wrong one has been redirected and we received it. We just received a letter last week from someone and it was sent over a month ago from florida with the wrong zip code. We still have hope that it will arrive. -S

[@fatherandsonreactions]

So sorry I typed it wrong but I’m sure it will come eventually -S

[@davidfinnell1660]

Edgar Winter has a brother Johnny that is one of the best blues guitarists out there. They play together on a song named tobacco road.

[@silentwood207]

Free Ride is another one of their hits

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Thanks for the request! -S

[@j.c.a2872]

you need to see this live, it's mind blowing !!!!

[@fucdt]

i just said the same thing lol

[@pamcruz9134]

And most AWESOME is they can preform this live 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@fatherandsonreactions]

We can’t wait to see it live!! -S

[@pamcruz9134]

I think live is even better , I'd tell ya why butt I don't wanna ruin the experience 🤘😁

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Oooo there’s a surprise?!? 😁😁 -S

[@majesticsoul64]

watch the live performance

[@kathys6402]

Tickled pink, I am, that you did this! I have very fond memories of this song & have listened to it often over the many many years since it came out.. not sure if anyone else mentioned this, but this was first played at Woodstock, then it came out on album later in the early 70's. Hope you both stay safe & stay strong! Your mind had to be blown with this one!!!! 💜💜

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Glad you enjoyed Kathy!! Wow that’s so cool that they played it at Woodstock before it was on the album! (Won’t spoil the ending of the reaction if you haven’t seen the full video but I think you’ll be happy! ) 😃💛 -S

[@mkg59]

Loved watching 'S' all through the song, I can picture myself making many of the same faces he made when the song came out 47 years ago.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Hahahahahaaha thanks Mark! -S

[@garylarue3899]

Great tune and reaction! You must watch the live version. Much longer version and fun to watch the versatile Edger switching between several instruments. Edger is the dude on the cover. The backing band included a few notable players including Rick Derringer who had a hit of his own shortly after called Rock n Roll Hoochie Coo. Check thst one out as well.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Thanks Gary! Many people have told us about the live version so we might check it out! -S

[@SunFellow941]

I saw him perform this in concert before the album was even recorded in Fall of 1972! It was three times longer than it is here! It was the first time I ever heard a synthesizer at a concert, and I lived for those early synths sounds ever since.

[@GregBreden]

Great choice guys, Edgar's The Man! The 70s is such a goldmine of genius in such a massive quantity, it's so rare to find that in music today. Who'd have thought watching people you've never met rocking out to tunes you love would be so much fun and addictive? It just is! But after all these tracks I feel like I know you guys now. You know how like when you go to concert you know everyone is there for the same reason. This is a bit like that. If you catch the eye of anyone else there you don't need to say anything you just know they get it.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Awwww thanks so much Greg! We fell like we know many of you guys as well! It’s awesome seeing people comment on multiple videos. It shows people are engaged and enjoying us! Glad you feel that way! 🤘💛 -S

[@tapanim6576]

You guys just couldn't sit still listening to this song, I guess the groove got you. Nice to see how you enjoy good music and appreciate it.

[@MilosDaddy]

I remember when this song was released. I was in high school and I totally freaked out because I had never heard a synthesizer make that kind of sound before! I loved it and still do.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Awesome! -S

[@paulmurphy6914]

Love this song. It top the US billboard hot 100 in 1973 for one week i think.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Wow that’s awesome! -S

[@bradb3248]

So glad you reacted to this, I was 12 when this was released, as much as I loved the song, I LOATHED THE COVER! The guitarist on this is Ronnie Montrose, please react to his songs Rock Candy, Space Station 5 or Bad Motor Scooter, Sammy Hager of Van Halen is his singer. Edgar Winter plays keyboards and saxophone. Yes, I definitely had bathroom songs myself.

[@esabsablick5492]

Edgar played every instrument on this. He spliced all the tracks together in his apartment and being that there were multiple parts he named it 'Frankenstein'.

[@davidfinnell1660]

You really have to watch it live! Edgar's talent will blow you away! He plays like 5 instruments!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

We definitely will react to it ! -S

[@BricktowneMedia]

This song has been one of my faves for a long time! Glad you guys got to check it out! Edgar Winter is extremely talented, as is his brother. Pretty sure Edgar wrote and performed all the music on the album himself...but then of course had back-up players for going on tour with. Epic stuff!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Glad you enjoyed! We Definitely want to do more Edgar Winter group songs because this was really impressive! Thanks! -S

[@jvmonte6638]

You too are the grooviest , great reaction. This song brings me back. Check out the live version. Peace and love from Toronto!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Aw thanks JV Monte! We definitely will get to the live version! ✌️💛 -S

[@jvmonte6638]

Really Smart Absolutely 🇨🇦

[@MrBings714]

Used to listen to this as a little kid on a 45, was one of my favorites along with Styx Renegade.

[@stevegrey6022]

Brilliant track,really glad you did it and really great reaction. The live version from BBC TV in 1973 is great. Tobacco Road with his brother Johnny is well worth checking out as well. I think Edgar Winter was still playing live in 2017 I think.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Thanks Steve! We’ve heard a lot about the live version so we will definitely get to it. -S

[@stevegrey6022]

@@fatherandsonreactions I don't think you'll be disappointed if it is the BBC version - that's the one I know and I assume that's the one people are talking about. It's at least double the length and has a very interesting drum and keyboard duet in the middle of it! If you do like this jazz/fusion music,you've said you like Yes and Rush, you should check out some King Crimson.Robert Fripp is the guitarist and it's his band. That said they have done a lot over the years and to be polite they can be very challenging at times(!) but "21st Century Schizoid Man live from 2015" is great. There are lots of weird time signatures and changes so you should like it.Plus the band has 3 drummers!😀

[@fatherandsonreactions]

The only song I know by them is “21st century schizoid man” and I really like it! Sadly though, King Crimson are known for blocking a lot of reaction videos so we won’t be able to react to them. -S

[@stevegrey6022]

@@fatherandsonreactions Sadly that doesn't surprise me about them blocking stuff. Check out Colosseum if you get time. A British band founded in the late 60s and had various members including Gary Moore and Don Airey at various times.Their masterpiece 'The Valentyne Suite' from 1969 is a 17 minute instrumental with a great opening with a quiet few minutes in the middle before building up to great manic guitar work and drum ending...but before Pink Floyd did it with 'Echoes'! 😀 My final comment of the day honest!

[@ballyastrocade5672]

This, by the way, is yet another example of a song that no one, not even the band themselves, ever expected to be a hit. :-) "Frankenstein" was originally just a free-form jam session Edgar Winter and his band did during their live shows, and sometimes in the studio as a sort of warm-up exercise before recording. They threw this studio version together out of several separate takes (hence the name, since it was a bunch of different parts spliced together), and a shortened version of it was issued as the "B"-side to the single they *thought* would be the hit from the album, a song called "Hangin' Around"... ...well, "Hangin' Around" got almost no airplay, but after a few DJs at some of the more free-form AOR (album-oriented rock) stations gave the B-side a spin or two and got inundated with calls from listeners wanting to know what that crazy psychedelic track was, the word got around, some of the bigger AM rock stations added it to their playlists, and the thing just took off. Edgar Winter and his bandmates were as surprised as anyone when the thing shot all the way up to #1 on the charts!

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

I'm so glad to c y'all r act to this one. It's prob one of my fave non lyrical pieces from the 70's. Luved ur reactions 🤘🏼✌🏼

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Thanks Ramona! 😊-S

[@brianmannell9754]

Never heard of this group, but I feel like I've heard this song before. Nice, catchy riffs that flow and change over time. Pretty progressive/jazz-style rock here in how it switches tempo and time signatures over the course of the song. Really liked how they added a layer or two here and there as well (ie. that saxophone! Nice!). A nice, explosive ending there, too! An instrumental! Awesome surprise! Yeah, I really enjoyed this track here with how it changed up the music frequently, with great transitions, and on top of that add a couple more layers on top every now and then (again, saxophone!!! Stole the show, imo! Haha). Love when a band introduces classical instruments into their music. Liked some of the synth parts too, even in that quiet moment later in the song (which offered a nice contrast with the other parts of the music that were a bit crazier). Almost reminded me of another (very new) group called Ex Eye, whom I really enjoy. They're an experimental, jazz-metal fusion instrumental group, that also include saxophone into their mixes. I'll have to listen to them, and see if there's any songs I think you both may enjoy. As usual, special suggestions: Solstafir - Otta (studio, or live at A38) (if not the Cynic track. I'm now thinking their track "Humanoid" again. Lol) Have an awesome day, fellas! Thanks for the song reaction! If there's more Edgar Winter in the future, I look forward to it!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Glad you enjoyed it Brian!! I knew you would! I was waiting for your comment because I know how much you like jazz! We definitely will do more by them! And yesssss! Love the saxophone !🎷 -S

[@fucdt]

i used to hear FREE RIDE at the carnival in ocean city as a kid

[@suecook1326]

Edgar and his brother Johnny were albinos growing up in West Texas. They couldn't go out as the sun hurt their eyes so they stayed inside and absolutely mastered music instruments. Please listen to the live version of this as Edgar on his saxophone was missing from this version.

[@gregrambo606]

Released at the end of 1972, huge hit throughout 1973.

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

You have to watch the live version of them doing this song. Will blow you away. Peace!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

We definitely will get to the live version! Peace! -S

[@dennishinkle5010]

Edgar and Johnny Winter real classic.

[@bobbyg7102]

Fun fact: Edgar saw a photo of me and wrote this song in my honor

[@Matt-rn7ub]

Wow. That was something else. I haven't heard of them either. I really enjoyed it. You said, could there be a better one than this one? Remember Nightwish? You said it there too, and then came a better one, and again a better one...😄 Thank you.😄👍

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Glad you enjoyed! And yes! We LOVE Nightwish! -S

[@ballyastrocade5672]

Your mind was just blown by the mighty ARP 2600 analog synthesizer. :-) This was the first analog synth that had a keyboard unit which was separate from the sound-generating electronics (which were huge and massive back then, with a rack full of circuit boards), instead of being all in one piece. Edgar Winter figured out, on his own, how to extend the cable connecting the two so that he could attach a shoulder strap to the keyboard unit and wear it like a guitar so that he could move around on stage during the performance -- which was no small feat in itself, considering how finicky the electronics in those old analog synthesizers were (and are); even a couple extra feet of wire could completely throw off the tuning of the circuit if you weren't very careful in how you went about it!

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

Glad to see your mind's been blown, just s mine was nearly 50 years ago. "All this in less than five minutes - how do they do this?" Even though "Frankenstein" has so much music crammed into a running time of 4:44, the record company still felt it was necessary to cut it down to 3:28 to release it as a single. The results were abysmal, as these things usually were. Dad, you also know the song "Free Ride", which appeared on the same album as "Frankenstein". It's been used in numerous movies, TV shows and commercials. And, like "Frankenstein", this is another one that you're sure you've never heard of, but about five seconds in you say "I know this, I just never knew the name". Edgar Winter's success came as a side-effect of a tacky joke. One fine day in the offices of Rolling Stone magazine, some of the writers were sitting around smoking a J and discussing musical authenticity vs cultural appropriation. The question was: does a white man have the right to sing the Blues, or is Blues tied so inextricably to the Black American experience that it's wrong for white musicians to even try? (In the 60's the practice was as controversial as white people today using the N word.) One guy pops up with: "I read about this blues guitarist in Texas who's an Albino - you couldn't possibly find a whiter guy than that". Thinking that interviewing this guy might make a humorous article for the magazine, they sent one writer to Houston to check out this Albino Blues player named Johnny Winter. When he got there, he discovered that not only was it not a joke, but that Johnny Winter was one of the best guitarists he'd ever heard. During the interview, Johnny mentioned; "You should really check out my brother Edgar - he can play ten different instruments, and he's an Albino too ! " The writer went back to San Francisco raving about both Winter brothers, and the magazine immediately started promoting Johnny as the next new sensation. This was so effective that Winter had to take time out from recording his third album to play a major gig . . . at Woodstock.

[@rtwbikerider]

The synth that Edgar Winter used on this tune was an ARP 2600. If you purchased one in the early/mid 70’s, you also got “The ARP 2600 Patch Book”. Sample patch #72 was Edgar Winter’s “Frankenstein”. I imagine that everyone tried that one out as soon as they got it home. Watch the live version of this song to see how Winter turned the “keyboard” half of the synth into a keytar, maybe the first.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

That’s awesome! We definitely will get to the live version at some point in the future! -S

[@ericrussell4720]

way to go dad lol!!!!!

[@ronvaw]

Great Jam and great reactions. Dad, keep a pad and pencil near you for notes., pausing during a lost in the sauce song is sin! Good job son for not letting him do it! :)

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Thanks ronvaw! Will tell my dad that. I’m sure he will appreciate it ;)

[@miracleherb6574]

Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter - Tobacco Road (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5eTo4lsmdGcldE - the soul coming from Edgar will blow your mind

[@darkchiron]

I'm with your dad on this one. I knew this song, but I had no idea this is what it was called or that it was by this band. No idea how I've heard it before. I imagine one of my parents played it at some point in my life. It's definitely one of those psychedelic rock songs typical from that era. Just sit back and groove to it and enjoy the musicianship.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Great comment! Definitely a sit back and enjoy the groove type of song! Thanks Darkchiron! -S

[@CAS482]

Thanks for not pausing the music

[@edsonveiga4227]

Eu nao conhecia essa banda. É incrível o que eles fazem .

[@mickeybufont]

I remember Casey Kasem saying and the number one song for the week is Frankenstein Edgar Winter Group number one on the charts

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Wow that’s awesome! -S

[@sammybeck7794]

Like J.C.A sad you got to see the live performance on video. It's much longer and you get to see then playing their instruments and being really badass

[@fatherandsonreactions]

We definitely will get to it ! -S

[@sammybeck7794]

@@fatherandsonreactions 👍

[@steveratcliffe2181]

Nice!!!! Groovin'

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Definitely! -S

[@johnduval633]

Gotta go live with this one. Then follow it could up with the live version of "tobacco road" ☮️

[@peoplesmedicinedrum9916]

Since you like this so well, check out Allen Parsons Project Sirius/Eye in the Sky. Some more funky tunes.

[@wayneguess7946]

Can't believe I'm about to say this, but you should check out the live version that is really popular of this song!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

We definitely will! -S

[@bigemetalmilitia8462]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fatherandsonreactions]

🤟🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘 -S

[@ChevelleMafia69]

Gotta take a listen to "Free Ride" by them👍👍

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Thanks for the suggestion! -S

[@vibingwithvinyl]

If you're an old school pc player... Interstate '76 vibes right here.

[@byronmitchell3784]

EDGAR WINTER GROUP, "FRANKENSTEIN". JUST SIMPLY A CLASSIC. 1973, I WAS 16. THERE'S A REALLY COOL LIVE VERSION OF THIS SONG. GREAT CHOICE. "FREE RIDE", WOULD BE NEXT....✌ MARY SHELLEY WROTE THE NOVEL ABOUT THE CREATION OF THE 60'S MONSTER MADE OUT CADAVER'S, BY A MAD SCIENTIST DR. FRANKENSTEIN. BROUGHT TO LIFE AN ELECTRICAL STORM.

[@jvmonte6638]

Oops, forgot to mention, Free Ride is their other classic, has vocals too.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Thanks JV Monte! -S

[@juliusanderson4528]

Watch the live version of "Frankenstein". It's even better. You will get a kick out of it!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

We will check it out at some point! -S

[@stevebinning977]

Watch the live version Edgar plays different instruments including keyboards, saxophone and kettle drums.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Will definitely get to it! -S

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

This is such a mainstay of classic rock radio...great song! Edgar's brother, Johnny, is his twin and he's also a musician...a very good blues rock guy who you should also investigate in your journey of discovery. They did an album together as well in 1976 called "Together'. Dunno if you noticed with the album cover that Edgar is an albino...so is his twin brother (of course, being a twin haha!). Here's another in my long line of suggestions (and like usual, has nothing to do with the song you just reacted to lol)...The Gathering - Third Chance ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqC8gmeKr5Z9hs0). Cheers!

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

@@innit8376 Whoops! Sorry, my mistake. Don't know what the heck I was thinking haha! (He arrived a little late? lol) Thanks for the correction...my memory just isn't as good as it used to be. Cheers!

[@moefeaux1442]

You definitely need to see this live. After that, then "Tobacco Road" live should be next, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5eTo4lsmdGcldE

[@doplinger1]

"How is there a song this good that I've never heard?" - We ask that pretty much every time you listen to a great song. I'm glad you listened to the studio version, but there's a great live version out there that will give you a look at the band and how incredible Edgar Winter is. He has a twin brother Johnny, they are albinos, so they spent many hours indoors learning how to play multiple instruments. The group "They Might Be Giants" does a fantastic cover of this song too.

[@darikmatters8866]

If this blew your mind get ready to be hospitalized. As good as this is his voice is just that much more amazing ..TListen to "Tobacco Road" live kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5eTo4lsmdGcldE Call the paramedics before you start or they will never be there in time to revive you. You also need to check out Frankenstein live.. much better than the studio version you listened too kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnJXoSYYseqorc. Edgar and his brother Johnny Winter both albinos and significant musicians.. They both have amazing careers. Johnny played at Woodstock and was Muddy Waters guitarist for many years.. First white guy to get into the Blues Hall of Fame. Edgar was more progressive.. Frankenstein was just a warm up exercise Edgar and his band used. Funny how it became their biggest hit. The bothers also have a career together billed as The Winter Brothers.. All great stuff.

[@bobbyg7102]

Dad, keep a pen and note pad next to you so you can write your thoughts down without worrying about pausing and forgetting

[@JoseCespedes67jana]

Ram Jam _ Black Betty. Edgar Winter is the guy on the cover.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

We will definitely get to it at some point! -S

[@jamesmaster1450]

Well, how to say it... I did not like it. Just kidding! :D What a banger! So badass! Imagine this with some character introduction! Hah so good. Shocked me ass well! Thanks for reaction!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

OMG you scared me with the first part of the comment 🤣! How can someone not like it! Glad you enjoyed James! BANGER! 🔥🔥🤘 -S

[@StatsJedi]

Johnny Winter Tobacco Road. Also see the live version of Frankenstein: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnJXoSYYseqorc

[@emilvantbregen622]

The Best of 5? There is more 😊

[@fatherandsonreactions]

😊😊😊🤟🤟💛 -S

[@billchaney8791]

Here is a link to the live version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnJXoSYYseqorc

[@UnhingedReactions]

I knew that one was going to blow your damn minds, S! Great reaction as always... If you want to check out the live version from The Old Gray Whistle Test, I'd encourage you to do so. More mind-blowing stuff for sure! Rock on boys! 🤘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmHVZ56IhbSJe6M

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Hahaha thanks guys!! We appreciate that! We definitely will get to the live version at some point because we’ve heard a lot about it! -S

[@JoseCespedes67jana]

Along with Led Zeppelin's Moby Dick.... next one on the list

[@mikebailey3723]

listen to "Hocus Pocus" by Focus. It is a wild one.

[@fatherandsonreactions]

We’ve done that one! -S

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[@williamaustin1084]

Good call not to pause it! Takes away from the EWG experience!

[@fatherandsonreactions]

Agreed! -S

[@leddygee1896]

This song is a total ripoff of Frank Zappa... That being said, it doesn't diminish the brilliance of it one bit... And I'm a diehard Zappa fan!!😎

[@scottfunk2951]

SO HERE WE GO AGAIN MORE CRAPPY MUSIC GUYS BTW GFR USED TO PLAY WITH THAT GROUP ON THE SIDE BACK IN THE DAY ; )

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