Gimme Shelter - Grand Funk Railroad

Editing: Stefano Ponis
From the 1971 album Survival.
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[@bryannepveu6807]

So many bassists were victims of sound engineers burying their bass guitars. So good to hear the bass playing at it's rightful volume.

[@larsniehaus3278]

Mel Schacher‘s bass is simply outstanding here. He really drives this piece.

[@lloydclaussen3925]

Hate grand funk without Mark ,but Mel is a great bassist

[@danieldayton3497]

It always did for Mel on all GFR

[@joe22589]

Simply too much basd. Sounds awful!

[@maryc5783]

He slays it in every one of there songs, don’t get me started on Closer to home👍🏼👍🏼

[@damirdaukarayev1226]

Hands down, this is the best cover of the Stones' song that I've heard

[@creepingcrawley6520]

my favorite has gotta be the rendition by Thunder! If you ever want to check it out! it goes head to head with this one!

[@jayjames7491]

Mel sho thumpin' that bass!

[@damirdaukarayev1226]

@@creepingcrawley6520 Wow, you were right, their version is brilliant.

[@scarborosasquatchstation1403]

@@damirdaukarayev1226 : Right was a life changing moment i sure don't think so dudes ...The DETROIT SOUND ....MIGHTIER THAN THOU...!!!

[@DaveAnchovies]

Clearly haven't heard the Hellacopters version. Smokes it.

[@0truckmafk]

Never heard this version until now!!! WAY BETTER THAN THE STONES!!!!!!

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

Even the Stones said so. Marks all around for everyone.

[@alvinmarcus5780]

I remember when they were the biggest band in the world. And deserved it all. Mark still a great singer. And a Man of God. Two thumbs up. ❤️✝️👍👍😊

[@joeyhumphrey4536]

GFR was the best and glad Mark found the Lord. Love we can still here and see these tracks!

[@vicferrari89]

Wut I hate about Mark Farner. He's a man of gOD. You know the one I'm talking about. The murderer gOD. The one who kills everyone and every living thing on earth except for Noah and his girlfriend and 2 of every species on earth (how they fit every species on Earth on an Arch is beyond me but hey, who am I .....) . Every creeping thing, everything, cattle, etc., all aboard! Oh you didn't know gOD was a murderer? Well, try reading the gODdamn bible !

[@jeffking3641]

I love them back in 1970

[@veriteri32]

Great version! Saw them in '73. And Mark Farner twice. Excellent! Under rated band

[@ObamaFromKenya]

@veriteti32 so you just be 70 something in 2023 😊

[@BrianBowser]

@@ObamaFromKenya I saw them back in early-mid seventies, too. I just turned 65. Best concerts & best years of rock EVER.

[@dbergum1]

Underrated,youre shitting me right...what are you smoking....

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

Mel attended the bass playing school of Entwistle. Look completely disinterested on stage while playing kick ass bass lines that people will never forget.

[@truthmatters1950]

My neighbours 2 blocks away love this so much I crank up the volume so they can enjoy this with me every day!

[@SunnyDaysooXxO]

Haha

[@StephanYourdam]

One of the masterpiece covers ever - and never given credit

[@ralphwatten2426]

Well, they sold a lot of albums if that's credit.

[@sparrow5920]

This is one of my all time favorite songs and bands!

[@hucklebuck101010]

In 1990, when I was 15 years old, I was digging through my old man's record collection in the basement. I stumbled upon this album called Survival by a group named Grand Funk Railroad. I had never heard of them before. But I just looked at the cover and saw these three fucking badass looking guys posing outside of a cave. I had to listen to it. I was curious to hear Gimme Shelter because I had heard the Stones' version before. Grand Funk's version blew me away a hundred times more.

[@thomaslevesque8996]

I bought this album and this was my favorite song on the album

[@mebpratt859]

Kyle The summer I got the album with this track I think I just about wore out this track, I couldn’t get enough of it. This my all time version.

[@aucturussjagaard5169]

The Ghost on the tales of bigger bands they had A grest run as talented or more so then Zeppelin, Sabbath ,stones etc .

[@danmage2802]

I will be a "Senior Citizen" in just a few months and I still need to hear some old GFR on a regular basis.

[@jamesferris4573]

Grand funk Railroad was better as a three piece band in my opinion. However the album produced by Todd Rundgren in 73 was excellent. Many critics and rock fans never gave this band the credit they deserved.

[@canadianstudmuffin]

One of the best cover songs of all time.

[@captaintrips56]

I fell in love with this song when I was 15. I still love it 40 years later.

[@thommyh.4492]

Exactly the same. Only that we are 65 now.

[@lawrencearansaspasstx4374]

The first Grand Funk Railroad album I got, was the album 'On Time'. When 'Survival' was released, I thought their version of "Gimme Shelter" was better than the original(Merry Clayton's backup singing made the Stones version what it is). Back at that time I thought they were the greatest. I stayed a fan of GFR through 'Good Singin, Good Playin'. I will always think that Mark Farner can hold his own with any of the so-called guitar greats. He's a GUITAR MASTER and was the main attraction for Grand Funk. I'm sorry to tell Don and Mel that after the breakup of the band, they should have come up with a new name, because without Mark Farner, Don and Mel AREN'T Grand Funk Railroad. After all the years in court fighting Terry Knight, Don and Mel should have learned to be better men.

[@bigsky3072]

Yea mate, ur right. Merry Clayton made is what it is. But GFR made it into a sledge hammer!!!!

[@MrAudioBill]

The Nuge had I'll will towards Mark and his plain guitar. Not only great on the guitar, he was a helluva front for a 3-piece. At the time, Ted was guitar and no talk.

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

Mark is still the most bad ass rocker around. He inspired hundreds of guys to wanna play guitar and grow their hair long. Awesome cover.

[@sergeysergienko4901]

My son Mark ❤❤❤ Forever MARK, DON & MEL!!!

[@OmniGuy]

One of the best covers ever done.

[@mary-annmcgrath-rogers8061]

I grew up listening to grandfunk ...

[@philinthesouth]

this is what makes you tube special......you press a button and oh my god....brilliant...

[@allauro1]

What an amazing group. Why GFR, hasn't been given their true credit as one of the greatest rock bands ever, is beyond my comprehension. Great vocals and band members who actually know how to play their instruments. What a drummer!

[@sergioamayajr.5868]

All I need to be happy is, this song, a Macanudo cigar and a six-pack of Rolling Rocks. Thank you Mark, Don and Mel.

[@joshsanders5564]

this is so metal! What a huge heavy guitar tone for 1971.Its very apparent Josh Homme was deeply influenced by this awesome guitar sound. If you just listen to the guitar you might think its a Queens of the stoned age cover. Its an amazing song and obviously the Stones version is the original definitive version, BUT this is ridiculously bad ass, and im super stoked to have discovered it.

[@stevemaughlin228]

GFR’s version is a MONSTER! Like a mastodon on a rampage

[@MIKECNW]

I'm sure there were other. Zepplin was established by this time.

[@cornellgreen3692]

Maaaan, that distorted bass just adds some serious stank to GFR!

[@samshambles391]

STANK!!! baby

[@dangerb4753]

It's so filthy!

[@debbiefiveash4491]

Grand Funk Railroad first concert I had ever been to in early 70's in Nashville and fronted by REO Speedwagon. Mark Farner kicked ass! I was in love......

[@markdickey9884]

+Debbie Fiveash I was at that same fantastic concert Debbie. My first concert as well.

[@helencharles416]

Me too, Debbie! My very first concert....ever....Grand Funk Railroad and Black Sabbath. I believe I was 16. All crazy from there! This is rhe first time I've heard their version of Gimme Shelter .... awesome!

[@docstan]

Listening to Grand Funk again after my teenage years, now with live video, thanks to youtube - Great Rock band and Superb musicians!! It's the Grand Funk Revival!

[@rgracia633]

Top Ten Greatest Rock Groups of All Time. What the Hell is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame waiting for!!

[@speedracer1945]

+Ralph Rivera along with Steppenwolf and a few more I cant think of but now the want to add Rap song groups that aren't Rock and Roll.

[@gorgo353]

LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE, IT'S ALL POLITICS.

[@calvinhancock9748]

Ralph Rivera those assholes in NY run the hall in Cleveland if it were up to the people in Cleveland GFR would already have been in the HOF because they are midwestern so we know their work! But, they also like the Beatles sold out Shea stadium so the people in NYshould know that and that the fans almost tore that stadium down when the Funk came to town they’re some assholes for not even giving them consideration with groups like Hendricks and the experience, Rush, Cream, the Police all in there how could you forget GFR you didn’t forget Chicago you got Marks guitar in there and not the group how stupid can you get

[@mikebockey4125]

fuck the rnrhof

[@russellcrawford7453]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has to pull their finger out of their ass before they can get around to a simple induction

[@mrmott44]

" the BONG rattling bass of Mel Schecher"- Homer Simpson

[@dangerb4753]

It's just filthy, in the best way.

[@vicferrari89]

Homer really said that? Cool.

[@jbrushreckel1]

What about the competent drum work of Don Brewer

[@ChineseSausage]

Don't forget the shirtless lyrics of Mark Farner.

[@elbuort]

Matt Groening was an amazing Grand Funk Fan 😄

[@sallcor9213]

I grew up with Grand funk for my teenage life greatest l live band ever seen him at Madison square garden and I was hooked Yale bowl in New Haven twice they toured a stadium I thought the bleachers we're going to cave in God bless these guys they were awesome an anti hard drugs. 😎💪👍

[@yatesbilly27]

They should be in the rock n roll hall of fame

[@kerryowens7680]

TOTALLY SHOULD BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@swinetrek]

No. Think of the shame! Better off outta that shite!

[@lynnclark2692]

I thought they were in the Hall of fame I'm really surprised and angry to find out different

[@steveboros1961]

Billy Yates Jr They are,look. at the people here!!!

[@tplude1]

rename it the rock n roll hall of shame

[@aliced.1973]

Man, when the Fuzz on the Bass kicks in... Epic thunder! Today a whole genre of bands build their songs on that sound. Back in the day this sound was way more heavy than Black Sabbath or even Blue Cheer.

[@Konesworth]

42 years on and this song is just as relevant now as it was then. Our world is so close it conflict that you can almost taste it. Great track by the way :)

[@JamesCouch777]

Even closer now!

[@bellerophonchallen8861]

the people next door were just knocking on the wall, I assumed because they can't hear this superb track, so I've turned the volume up to 11......

[@DebH.]

Perfect!😉🤣

[@rongrass8494]

GFR sings stories of life, all you gotta do is listen and rock on. Been a Grand Funk addict since I was 15 and bought my first GFR alum survival

[@larryh.4629]

Headphones and grand funk for bedtime music 50 yrs later I'm still listening bravo .

[@mikebunner3498]

This is one amazing,grand cover of a kick ass Stones song. This is the version of this song I remember hearing. GFR was/is an amazing band. Loads of good songs.....

[@markbass354]

Gosh man this song brings back memories of the best days of my life. Amazing music ,,,

[@glenngreatrex936]

Well golly gee willikers

[@markbass354]

@@glenngreatrex936 THE DICKENS YOU SAY

[@JamesADempsey]

My first time hearing this. I am in awe. OMG

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

How old are you?

[@davidtipsword894]

This would have been awesome, had the Stones not put the Great Mary Clayton on theirs! But the Funk did this justice for sure, no gimmicks, just rocked the fuck out!

[@joyceeslillad]

David Tipsword Mary made it for the Stones....and I've been a fan of theirs since 63 ...ha ha ha....OLD school

[@KRxN11]

Highly Recommended:Maxayn's cover of this tune.

[@KRxN11]

Try Maxayn's cover.

[@kimreed4468]

Trivia question, Rolling Stone magazine once asked Mick Jagger who his favorite cover was... of the thousands of Stones covers, Grand Funk. This song.

[@henz972winsel2]

Die beste Version dieses Titels die ich je gehört habe.

[@wardka]

How is it that bands back then could rock so much HARDER than any of the digitally mega-distorted growly vocalled bands of today? Is it because it was real? Real song writing. Real melodies. Real instruments. Real feeling. Machines can't rock.

[@normanharper1562]

One of the true pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal they definitely had their own sound and got big really fast because they were for real not a gimmick like some bands.

[@DMSProduktions]

GREAT cover of this Stones classic.

[@barbarakuks2034]

Absolutely awesome cover of the song. Mark's voice is awesome and the hard rocking guitars and bass took my breath away. This band were heavy rockers. Underrated band indeed. Barely missed Merry Clayton although her vocals made the Stones version. Never heard this before.

[@john-dz6wk]

I never heard cover b4 either never was played on radio back in 1971 and after .jf .19082

[@sallyyount9051]

GFR why the hell is this band not in the rock and roll hall of fame? I AM STILL ROCKIN TO THEM.

[@speedracer1945]

reminds me back as a teen listening to this and jamming out back the 70's. And still ARENT in the R+R HOF yet !!

[@brianstemper7469]

This is an amazing cover of an all time great song from the Stones the best is live Caught in the act

[@DrTallgreenalien]

I hadn't heard GFR in years, and I remembered that Gimme Shelter was my favorite song on Survival, so I gave it a listen. I'm quite surprised! That's a great cover!

[@kennethturner7033]

Mark Farner singing the bridge is next level great!!!!!!

[@doncastillo7813]

Love the Stones and GFR. one of the rare times I feel cover band did better than original band.

[@jeffkroboth2908]

Most awesome Bass effect!

[@ruthannsavary]

I can't believe more people haven't listened to this song...its great....

[@BellianAudioBandits]

I don't really like to compare one version to another. I think it's a all around great song. Kudos to the original song writer for writing a masterpiece and God bless GFR for their fantastic interpretation.

[@robertshaefer7760]

Growing up in Michigan I saw Grand Funk lots of times in the late 60's and early 70's. Even saw them in Germany after I was drafted out of high school. What a great live band they were. Never failed to deliver. Too bad Don Brewer's ego had to go and ruin everything.

[@karenpiotte90]

Yes it's a crying shame what they ruined.

[@dennisholiday1868]

I seen them there to and you should never forget you was in WEST GERMANY!

[@JamesSmith-ij9en]

its only three hard rockers making this great sound.....

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Jim's Fish Fry juke box, right across from New Process Gear , in Syracuse New York had this one a playing hard every time I went their to eat with my parents. They eventually stopped giving me money for the juke box.

[@morganthomas1576]

My favorite version of this song, yes over the Stones version.

[@SGTROCK1942]

thats cool, i was living in va 1970, a friend said ; lets get high, i want you to hear this new band, i said ok... he put in the 8 track...inside looking out....i was hooked.

[@rickmatthews3487]

Grand Funk Railroad, the ORIGINAL power trio. Gimme Shelter just proves the point.

[@DaBear1950]

I so regret never seeing GFR live.I was overseas in the USMC a lot of their early time but I sure made up for it.Got thrown out of the first apartment I rented after I got out for blasting "I'm your Captain" on the 10 setting! Rock on brothers!

[@bevo1776]

Roger that, DaBear1950. Semper Fi, brother.

[@samiam9365]

Semper fi, brother

[@davidmccall4776]

I saw 'em in '73, and they were far and away better than 99% of the bands touring during that era! Mark Farner is a natural born minstrel with enormous talent, and he's still kicking ass in his 70's. Enuff said!

[@videomaniac108]

I really like Mel Schacher's bass in this.

[@roderichroby6236]

Oh yeah! His playing sledge hammers this song right into your face!! To me the most memorable part of this song!!!

[@fossie32]

Kicks it!!

[@bigsky3072]

It rattled my bong!!

[@larsniehaus3278]

Mel Schacher really drives this song power! Love it!

[@mjones8614]

Highly underrated….but well recommended 🎯

[@mbritt97]

This blows The Stones away. That fucking bass man!

[@joaourbanodias]

Exatamente!

[@kennethmills5470]

Mel great bass

[@dangerb4753]

It's so filthy!

[@marybrowning5657]

I like both versions for different reasons. I love the overdrivin bass and lead guitar on Grand Funks and the lady that sang backup on the Stones version

[@dangerb4753]

It doesn't stop, and that's so awesome!

[@michaelgoodman1314]

The absolute BST that EVER did it!!!!@!@

[@juanboy2400]

Still so badass after all these years.

[@MichaelJonesC-4-7]

I first heard this in Okinawa in '71. I was 13. It *still* rocks! ; )

[@tonitimpke6166]

saw them in 71 or so , thats a fat righteous 3 piece sound eh? ..rock on kids

[@dew02300]

They could blow the fillings out of your teeth live.

[@dken2077]

There is absolutely no way that they should not be in the R&R HoF

[@bigsky3072]

Fuck the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!! They don't like power trios.. also, they don't like Mark Farner's right wing political views.. that's why they are not in there mate.

[@BrianBowser]

Except for the fact that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has become a joke. Who they lettin' in there these days? LL Cool, Lionel Richie, Jay, Eminem, Dolly Parton? Can't remember the last time some REAL rock legends got inducted into the RRHF.

[@edwardkellams9439]

Man this sounds like it was recorded in someones basement. I like it!

[@aparticularnameandthatname5719]

This version is the first I heard as a teenager, I fell in LOVE with this song. I later heard the rolling stones version and loved their female singer. This song is the epitome of my rock n' roll listening career. I always blast this song when I' m driving for long distances or in a down town area. People need to know what its like to lack shelter ;)

[@JamesCouch777]

This never gets old. Keep on rockin in the free world.

[@domxem5551]

I can’t believe there is no footage of this great band performing this great song live. And to me, this was the original Gimme Shelter. I heard this one long before the Stones’. In fact I thought years later the Stones were covering it

[@brandonrandom2138]

the bass really comes in with force lol, great cover

[@Gohot229]

If this don't bring Vietnam into your head nothing will. Loading Slicks, loading weapons, flying in, the sound of the blades, the sound of war, fearing nothing, numb. in love with the hate. Everything in hyperspeed, the crack of fire, the smoke and flame. Knowing that if you had no fear you would make it. The steady blade chop and you were going back. This time you made it, everybody made it. going back to the ivory pipe. to the night, the stars, and numbness.

[@luisabrod]

THE BEST GARAGE BAND ALL OVER THE WORLD....THE VERSION.....

[@jimmiejones7281]

Excellent Top rendition Ever Farner and company

[@sherrielindsey912]

I've been a hardcore Stones fan since their first American tour but GFR kicks ass on this cover! Love me some Mark!

[@ssmith23323]

started listing to this song on 8 track / an had to use a match pad to hold the tape in place

[@waltbraden9705]

SAME DAM

[@davidcharleseisenhofer9875]

Sharon Smith now thats cool

[@completecharleston7142]

wow - completely forgot that when the 8 tape player got off kilter, you had to stick the match pad or something similar under the tape to get it to play correctly. We've come a long way!

[@jeffking887]

8 track hacks. Lol

[@davidbutler8850]

One of the greatest... Remake of this song, ✨✨✨✨✨

[@patrickdevlin5236]

Still Got Grand Funk Railroad Survival Album that is The One played only 3 times still in good nic. still the best always will be

[@rafaelcarmany463]

Mick Jagger said that all of the covers of Stone's songs - This was his favorite! Cool!

[@hrr8362]

yes, it´s the best version. better like the original. I´m a stones fan !!!

[@LionelBundy]

Mark Farner put on an incredible show live. Awesome power trio.......They were indeed an AMERICAN BAND!

[@dustintaylor9456]

The Rolling Stones originally played this song and that’s Grand Funk Railroad playing it🎵

[@bigsky3072]

Yes mate.. this is the Sledge Hammer version!!!!

[@prepdepartment7448]

My first concert at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Bloodrock opened. Great show

[@russleblanc2128]

I remember Bloodrock's DOA.

[@gwrproducts2488]

GFR and Bloodrock at Pirates World circa 1970, still remember how great that concert was. WOW is all I can say, still enjoy their music to this day!

[@georgemoore8832]

Bhahahaha, just purchased the Bloodrock and roll album today from a record store. DOA motherf$@kers.

[@modeljetjuggernaut4864]

Was 19 when I first heard this... but that was in the early 90s..still listening at 48

[@randallstarling2425]

BROTHER MEL ON BASS ROCKS THIS SONG OUT!!!!!

[@bflo1000]

Loud, pounding, SERIOUSLY overdriven bass that's just in your face from beginning to end….THAT"S what made GFR from 1970-1972.

[@MrRocking4ever]

best version of this song - especially that bass !

[@williamcabell142]

Better then stones! The belong in the Hall!!!

[@larryo9665]

My first real rock concert. Nitzinger/Black Oak/Grand Funk. Fulton County Stadium Atlanta. They killed this tune.

[@captaintrips56]

I fell in love with this song when I was 15. I still love it 40 years later. So much better than the Stones.

[@sagittarius7569]

🗣 My opinion is : this is the *BEST* song on this album .

[@kneelandpray2878]

Fantastic!

[@leekamp1240]

I saw GFR in Laguna beach long and long ago... still brings goosebumps... thanks... Just made this old Marine feel young again.

[@laurenzgraffilpenstein8117]

Amazing Funk Railroad!!!!!!....... Rock on Mark II

[@ScottHarrison-dz6tz]

Very done ..1969 Rolling stone's Classic 😊

[@66LifesMistress77]

OMG LOVE that bass! Love Mark's voice! Great version!

[@dontworrydon]

They certainly didn't blow the stones away but they were fantastic as is this version of Shelter. This recording has always blown me away...... since the 70's.

[@jimmiejones7281]

Grand funk railroad kicked the stones butts hands down on this great classic

[@wyldeyouth]

Agreed, Grand's version is full of so much more emotion than when stones play it.

[@General-Gauder]

what? Mary Clayton?

[@christopherarnett2851]

Better than the Stones period.

[@williamhulser7354]

​@@General-Gauder Yes, Merry Clayton sings on both the Sones' original and the GFR cover.

[@williamsparks1521]

I'm 68 and the Grand Funk version was my favorite for many years. A little faster than the Stones. A little more exciting.

[@dora6466]

​@@williamsparks1521I'm 62,agree!

[@michaelmarsh7837]

Me and my best friend got a band together and learn this song ,hes gone now from cancer ,I miss him so much ,so much great memories of our youth

[@professoreKrishKraft]

Cover più bella dell'originale dei Rolling Stones. Beatiful !!!!

[@ariellyn7253]

We were so lucky to have the thousands of talented musicians who were all making great stuff. It would be interesting to research what factors were necessary for such a musical renaissance to take place back then.

[@dante-zw8oj]

Mainly hash,speed and acid and no whining snowflakes.

[@cornellgreen3692]

Ariellyn It was that do-it-yourself ideal that led to the music explosion of the 1970s, taking the torch from the 1960s and turning everything up to 11.

[@cornellgreen3692]

dante 19 You're right about the whining snowflakes, those little candybritches would probably run from a guitar if they ever saw one.