In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968) by Iron Butterfly

Video found on YTube. Audio sourced from a 24bit vinyl rip of the 2021 remaster

[@christopherholland9999]

Whenever I listen to In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, so do my neighbors.

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

Yeah baby, share the love as loud as you can! I remember blasting this on my Dad's Zenith console stereo back in the 70's. I am so pumped having found this video tonight!

[@bytheway333]

Lucky neighbors! This was the first album I ever bought! Nearly wore it out! ☮️🌺🌼🌸🌼🌺🌸

[@KyleCowden]

😂 Epic

[@robertferguson533]

Mine are about to

[@francescaa8331]

Spread the love.

[@barbaramonaco105]

RIP founder and lead singer Douglas Ingle. Died 5/24/24 at age 76. Wrote this masterpiece of psychedelia. Thanks for the music.

[@spikespa5208]

First rock concert I ever went to. Pasadena CA , 1969. 10th grade. An experience, to say the least.

[@user-ji1nh4wh1j]

Just turned 80 today and this song is still knocking them down

[@MsBenlane]

yeah this vid kind of captures what it was like in a dark ballroom surrounded by people with face paint that showed up under black light dancing away. glad i am old, don't see any new bands i like as much as these. well bruce dickinson is touring with the mandrake project. great but he is 65.

[@debbiekennedy6030]

A few years ago i was in a bar with a friend. She had an app that let her control the Juke Box. She asked what song she should play. I suggested this song, so she played it. The reactions from the people in the bar was hilarious. Many didn't get it, but others were happy to hear it. Another experience, i stayed with a friend at Myrtle Beach. There was a nearby restaurant that had a good breakfast. She went to play the Juke Box and i told her to play In-A-Gadda- Da- Vida. This time most people got excited and talked about how long it had been since they heard this song. I think this song has a place in the hearts of those of us that are a certain age. I don't feel they got all the attention they deserved for their talent.

[@billjones3312]

Been tripping on this for a very long time.

[@karloarsch1579]

It's fantastic for so many reasons, first of all a rock track with a drum solo, and what a solo it is. Arranged like a jazz piece, funk bass and even a friendly greeting to oriental music. And then the title and how it came about.

[@russelnokes1095]

I saw them in SLC when I was 19. It seems like just yesterday I'm 74 now. I feel so fortunate to have lived a life in such amazing times.

[@caroldenise9569]

Saw them with my parents when I was 9 and still have the album. I'm 64 and had cool parents. Lol.

[@davelink1318]

Yeah man! Seen a lot of concerts but I missed them, would have been so cool 😎

[@valoriethawbradford6532]

I’m an old black granny. We all partied to this song back in the day! Had this on vinyl, then CD. Now listening on my boom and iPhone. Great rock will never die!

[@user-zh5wb3ou1t]

Совершенно согласен!!!

[@laurametheny1008]

I'm an old white granny lol! I was only 8 when this was made. But I've loved it as long as I can remember. My oldest grandson and I would listen to all the "old style" rock. From Jimi to Deep Purple to tons of 80s stuff. Funny too, my fam is mixed so we're into everything! Rock on sister granny🤘🏼🌹

[@daviddavid1346]

Good for you and all other Grannies 👏👏

[@sharongoodsell9341]

Forever Young 🇦🇺

[@AlanRoehrich9651]

And Valorie wins the best comment award!

[@dancurran1125]

My 72 year old body is in my 15 year old bedroom with headphones staring at the ceiling right now. Great time to be alive.

[@peterlutz7191]

Volume at full blast of course!

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

I did that too! Laid on my bed in the dark, had a color wheel on the ceiling and headphones, so I could listen loud without disturbing my parents! They were cool with my music and me playing in a rock band! I listened to all of Grand Funk’s early albums too! Hendrix, Zeppelin, Deep Purple…. All the greats!

[@Bozemanboss]

Remember, with the headphones on, the sound rolling left to right through your head, you’d feel high just listening to this.

[@sistersarann3819]

My ex was stationed in Vietnam. He was leaving the bar area when this song came on. He stayed to listen to it. His sleeping barracks were attacked and destroyed. He would not have lived nor would I have my children. Long Live rock and roll and thank you Iron Butterfly ❤

[@robertreeves3911]

AMEN!!!Praise God!

[@ronblack7870]

you would have other children likely

[@ruthferris7346]

stupid crap junk

[@charlesmartin3277]

Thank fore service sir xm

[@kyledavis9613]

Thanks for the service

[@jeanduranko4157]

I'm 74 and still love this after so many years. Those drums take me back to a place and time I miss.

[@alfredstrobele5022]

I do share same feeelings like you

[@mari1809ify]

I am also 74..this album totally grab my mind from the first time I listen to it..and it probaly will remain so until my daying day..

[@chrisburzig7360]

Same here mate

[@reb1050]

I will be 74 in Nov. Yes, that song takes me back to a time and place I miss as well. But rejoice in the fact that you were able to experience a time that many only dream of.

[@masalito5517]

Solo de batería sencillo…

[@stuartmarkman769]

I am 79 and I never get tired of this masterpiece. No other band has ever come close too the beauty of this composition. It is a sacred song of Rock history. I hope they play it in the afterlife.

[@rubengomez133]

Mushrooms at his best! delicious...but not nutritious! no hair left in my head nowadays!

[@MichaelAnthonyHuerta-mf8oh]

@rubengomez133 "In" your head? Not "on" suggests to me you may have experienced a disturbing psychosis brought on by a chemical compound inducing an adverse psychiatric reaction to psilocybin, a naturally occurring hallucinogen in certain types of fungus. This compound works by activating serotonin receptors in the brain most often in the prefrontal cortex. A region that regulates arousal and panic responses. I have a vague notion that these band members particularly the drummer may have ingested some form of this fungus. Ruben, you may have also done the same.

[@johannebernier3089]

What is a Gadda da Vida ? Im French.

[@MichaelAnthonyHuerta-mf8oh]

@@johannebernier3089 It is derived from; "In the Garden of Eden," the song was released by Iron Butterfly in 1968. Was almost 17 minutes long. Too long for it to get Radio play. Although some stations that were "alternative" would play it.

[@suzannemostafavifar1686]

The wild years - that’s all I can say. Thrilling!

[@claudiaprince8049]

I'm 69 now, but I am 14 again when I hear this music. There is absolutely magic anywhere, anytime you want it. Love you , Boomers, and you younger folks, too.

[@publicano777]

i started to hear this song in the 1980s but it hasnt ended yet

[@RandyNorberg-zo4nn]

Love you too

[@sergeychernykh2571]

Фигасе, сколько нас, стариков, любящих classic rock. Спасибо, что мы еще живы и слушаем такую музыку.

[@juditrelease887]

I’m 73 We lived in the time of love party and rock and roll Saw many concerts Wouldn’t change a thing Except it would be nice to be able to revisit this time Those of my age were so lucky to have lived when we did God bless all of us !!!

[@vanessacallahan3515]

Right on Dude! ✌️☮️

[@user-ox8jq7im3p]

AMIN.

[@filosomenor]

Cool 🤘🏽

[@Den-lh6sc]

Well said

[@marianlincoln9008]

He already has ... He made us witnesses of a Unbelievably Magical Time. LOVE, MUSIC, and Fantastic Friends...

[@gertmzazi7701]

When music was still music ❤️🙏🏽

[@elmarp11]

hello !! ....this was THE Acid-song....it never gets old.... 72y-old-Hippie-and-Yogi from Austria....Love, Peace-&-Happiness ☮~el~🕉~mar~✝

[@GH-cp9wc]

I feel sorry for the youth of today with so few songs worth remembering as they get older.

[@jlsemmes]

Very true

[@stevennovakovich2525]

Only Doug Ingle is alive now of this version of the Iron Butterfly line-up. Ron Bushy died Aug 29th 2021, Lee Dorman died December 21, 2012 and Eric Braun was the first to depart us on July 25th, 2003. May God bless them all. Some of the greatest music ever created.

[@StanEngland]

Didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

[@christyrawlings8631]

😢

[@ewconway]

God rest their souls. They brought us great music and entertainment.

[@jeffkraus8614]

Still have the original album . I used it to drive my parents nuts. Full volume.

[@user-fr5gg8pm7s]

This song brings back a lot of memories for me , I seen them in concert a longgggggg time ago and they were fantastic !!! Boy , those were the days !!!!! ❤️

[@marchechter5047]

Love this song ... i thought by now it would be like a classic but seems nobody knows it.. im old. This song represents a period that no one will ever be able to put down with a pencil and paper.

[@jlsemmes]

My local (small town) radio station would play this track (full version) every Friday night at 11pm on the dot. This was the early 90s. It takes me back to a better time - decades after it was released. That's the staying power of a damn good song

[@rockyjazzyblues]

Year 2023 and I'm still listening. They're genius making music in purest form🎉

[@markdowney5505]

2023’……..34 years old and I blast this through every speaker I can find!!! Was that “In the garden of Eden?” Sir!? Fuck it, “In a gadda da vida” 😂 just rolls off the tongue better anyways!!! Love it!! Rock and fucking Roll!

[@jonsmith848]

I Actually own the lp....Was into Iron BUTTERFLY back in the 70's.

[@scttmcdnld]

@markdowney5505: Reportedly, "vida" is a word for "life", in Spanish.... In the garden of life...

[@williamgroemminger6006]

We were so lucky to grow up with all these great bands. They all played fantastic new music that mesmerized us. The louder the better.

[@jamesmatheson5115]

The the late 60's and 70's were a great time to be alive, the music was the best.

[@mikeyincalif]

Yes, the 60’s And 70’s were a great time for young people, but it was a horrible time for so so many young men and women right out of high school who were forced to go to a jungle country so far away and who lost theirs lives every single day. A war that the U.S. called a “police action”. Doesn’t matter what the Government called it , we still lost so many young lives, And , we lost that “Police Action “ in Viet Nam .😢

[@cynthiaerwin2851]

I had the time of my life....love, peace and harmony

[@ccrider00]

Allought of govt. big wigs got filthy rich { pres johnson for one } off that " police action " All about $$$$$$$$$$$$❗🎯💯🖕🏻 $

[@austinstratman1809]

The 70s sucked muledick!

[@scruzguy]

I saw them in person in San Jose back in 1969. When they ended the concert with In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, everyone rushed the stage. I was close to the front for this song. A soul experience I'll never forget. Yeh, I'm old too...76 and I'm glad I was young during the 60's and 70's when some of the best music was going down...Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Moody Blues, et al. As Joe Walsh put it, "I'd rather be 20 in the 70's than 70 in the 20's."

[@chrisosti]

Funny you mention Joe Walsh's quote...Guess what??? Joe IS in his 70's and it IS the twenties!!!! hahaha

[@theeddorian]

Funny. When you think about it, our parents (I'm 72) despaired over that racket we called music, and we had a hard time even imagining being their age. And now we are grandparents. But . . . I let my kids listen to my LPs, I had a fair collection of Jethro Tull, Grand Funk, The Stones, Credence, the Grateful Dead, and quite a few others. They still really like Jethro Tull.

[@vickyanderson1453]

I was a junior in high school and was at that concert too. They picked up two girls and let them dance on stage when they played this song. My best friend and I were those girls.

[@scruzguy]

Awesome, Vicky. Some good memories. Glad I grew up during that time. I have many record albums in frames in my music room. In-A-Gadda_Da Vita is one of them. @@vickyanderson1453

[@petervanderlinden8266]

Grand Funk: Caught in the act, their greatest album, and for me best rockalbum ever. It was especially Eric Brann that made that typical guitar sound of I.B . Other guitarists where not so good. @@theeddorian

[@phillipjenkins5978]

I know most here know this, but, for those that don’t know, the name of this song is what it is because the singer was ‘lit’ and couldn’t say the words. “In the Garden of Eden”. The band members thought it was funny so they left it as it is.

[@user-ge7np2ov5v]

I get lit and blast it

[@dadams1947]

A CLASSIC FROM THE 60’S. THE DRUM SOLO , HECK , THE WHOLE SONG IS A ROCK MASTERPIECE.

[@dirkpitt5468]

My brother knew these guys. I used to listen to them practice in a garage on Gaffey street in San Pedro Ca. They had a black van with yes, an Iron butterfly on it.

[@jlsemmes]

That's great!! Any more stories you can share? I was born late seventies, so the 60s are something I can only learn about second-hand

[@shepmathe]

We're from Long Beach CA. Didn't know the band was local. Thanks for that info. Pretty cool for you. I well remember this song. We all had the record.

[@marvperson]

Doug learned organ on a big church organ. His solo expresses the heaven of our Vets who made it home and the glory of those who did not.

[@waynecoil8294]

This song defined what Psychedelic music was all about in the late 60’s absolutely groovy

[@RandyNorberg-zo4nn]

I haven't heard this song for a long time nice to hear it again I am 70years old time flies

[@Ranchhand323]

First album I ever bought. Would lay in bed listening with my headphones every night . My room was lit with black lights and walls covered with psychedelic posters .

[@DHatch-wl8tl]

You know the story behind the title of the song?????

[@Ranchhand323]

@DHatch-wl8tl yes , and there's several variations in the comments.

[@theobserver9131]

I didn't have headphones. I put speakers on each side of my head and cranked it. I was around 8 to 10 years old.....

[@douglasmitchell2403]

Oh you’re the one?

[@johnkumeu811]

Same thing first album……and a big J

[@jurjenbos228]

We just played this at my father's funeral. Seriously.

[@jlsemmes]

Man, I'm sorry to hear; he must have been a unique person. Leave some stories here if you'd like.

[@VavyLozano]

It’s an Honor to be a hard core Rocker ❤

[@philcurtis314]

Really strange if you know what the songs about. This song was originally called "In the garden of Eden"

[@invisiblegypsy1328]

I will never part with my album...it is a piece of my soul! God, I love this! Still..at 75.

[@guyconnolly6926]

i have the album on vinyl, CD, and 8 track

[@stevebruce7206]

Me too!

[@UnquietSlumber]

Although I no longer have a player, I have this on reel-to-reel tape.

[@ronaldstokes4841]

LOL... the 8-track would click over during the drum solo.@@guyconnolly6926

[@insideworld8088]

Yes, I understand you, same for me with 71 years 🌠

[@wunwuntew]

I turned 113 years young last month, and every time i hear this song it brings back memories of a time when except for one liquor store guy once, I never lied to anybody about how old I was.

[@joegongora2200]

That’s the most decent thing I’ve heard which is to tell the truth about one’s age. If you’re a 113 years old, Keep Rocking my Friend!!! When the Doors performed the song, “When The Music Is Over” They sang,” The Music Is Your Only Friend.” Jim Morrison was right if you’re down and out turn to music and that applies to all genres, Jim was right. As I mentioned before…Keep On Rocking My Friend!!!

[@wunwuntew]

Well see, I was underage when that song was out, which is why I had to lie to the liquor store guy. I mean that plus I did have a sorority girl in my car who kept saying she wanted me to. A redhead. But I don't know, half the commenters here seemed to be competing to see who could be the oldest, and I thought gee, that liquor store incident was a long time ago, so maybe I'd just try again, sort of. But see, if you do the arithmetic, somebody who was underage in 1968 won't be 113 quite yet. Still kind of a dick move on my part, I guess. Nobody likes doing arithmetic after all. Including me. Sorry about that. :(

[@scotennis609]

I'll bet your ID said you were born in 1928. Rock ON brother. The only thing better than this, Is JESUS!

[@jlsemmes]

Lol, I was wondering why (and how) a 113yr old would be commenting on a psychedelic rock video

[@mr.foxwiz1653]

@@scotennis609Jesus is my gardener and mows my lawn every Thursday

[@markbundy1952]

I'm 71 and still think it's the greatest rock song of all time. Just my opinion.

[@RenzoGarolla]

Ho 71 anni,adoro questa musica ballabile e inarrivabile al giorno d'oggi ❤

[@italianray69]

16 yr old Eric Brann on lead guitar. Way ahead of the curve. The Origin of Psychedelic Rock.

[@cmerton]

He gets younger every time some millennial posts about him.

[@1949rangerrick]

In 1968 I was doing my AIT after Basic Training in the Army at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. We were in old WW2 barracks. Every night at 9pm the local radio station would play this masterpiece, the long version. We were on the second floor, 24 of us , and this song would rock us to sleep for 8 weeks. For quite some time after that I would need to play it on my 8 track so I could go to sleep. Geez that was a long time ago.

[@33Donner77]

In the Garden of Eden.

[@Grumps52]

I’m a 71 year old great grandpa, I still love this song and the band. Always listening to it!!!!!!! I also still love playing the drum solo on my set of drums…….what great memories 😎🥁🎸😎

[@nawoyskifamily8875]

You’re in good company !! I’m also 71 and still love the memories that this song brings back. First time I ever saw them live was in 1970 at Garden State Arts Center in NJ.

[@Bozo1360]

71 here too! Love this stuff! @@nawoyskifamily8875

[@laurenmartin682]

The best and most original drum solo ever!

[@jetman7946]

One of the greatest anthems of a generation. A senior brought a small record player into a study class in high school and played this. Hooked me instantly !!! Pretty good for 1968. Luckily the teacher was fresh outta college and only a few years older than us. Pretty good for a small town in New England.................................

[@tedpetry2028]

How many of us played that drum solo on a lunch table?

[@spacelemur7955]

Maybe in Rock, but when I started listening to jazz, oh my! By 1975 I had left rock, as it became too much about being a show. But I agree about this song being a classic.

[@ecbftl]

I saw this drum solo live in 68 in a small club and danced to the whole song. Pulsating colors on the walls, strobe and black lights ( predates Laser shows). I will say I think the long drum solo by Robert Palmer in an ASIA Omega tour concert ranks up there.

[@JohnDeereGee]

I did when I was 15 and still am at 70. Nowhere as good, but good enough to annoy my wife.

[@wackthegood8884]

RIP Doug Ingle - rock legend. Just heard he passed away. They'll all be rocking away together again on the other side. 🙏

[@robertsears3737]

Only 63 years old..all the older kids had this album..we used to listen to it via older kids bedroom windows..back when a caniving early teen could pull that stunt off...we never really understood what we were listening too..since we were just " AM RADIO" kids..we understood it was important....when you go from the " Archie's " singing " Sugar Sugar" on " AM RADIO" to the Iron Butterfly on " FM RADIO" ..during the " "Marchoni Experiment " in Philadelphia..93.3 Philadelphia..there is no summarization...fill in the blocks..I just happened to be there by accident..I was just a kid

[@fw1421]

Saw them in Tampa and this was the only song they played that I liked. Of course we were quite wasted,everyone was in those days. I still have this song on my phone and play it all the time.

[@josezamora6569]

Me too…

[@doorswhofan]

The epitome of psychedelia, 1968. Vietnam raging, riots, demonstrations, acid-tripping, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison...crazy times.

[@tedpetry2028]

Jefferson Airplane, and others.......Tho A whiter shade of pale was a theme.....We also had status quo, and other groups covering the gaps with psycodelic stuff

[@Jay.Kellett]

And fast cars. Somehow I survived it all. Lost some friends to the war and drugs.😕 If I knew then what I know now.

[@CJSCJ]

I miss those days

[@debbie9929]

Crazy times, yes. But way more optimistic than now. We were full of hope for a better world, and we were close. Then came Reagan, and ow here we are, with a govt that is essentially non-functioning , hatred reigns Supreme and the top contender fir office is a thug who has been indicted on 91 charges. Who woukd have thought???. So depressing

[@cdrone4066]

The best of times, the worst of times. Epic times.

[@MiTmite9]

The year was 1968. I was 15 and 1/2. There I was in a semi-dark room, where we were all sitting or reclining on the floor ---- laying back on huge embroidered and tasseled pillows. The doorway had a beaded curtain. Tapestries hung on the walls. There was incense burning and several lit sand candles, atop low tables. I was smoking pot for my very first time, with the older kids. This song was playing. It doesn't get any cooler than that.

[@DHatch-wl8tl]

Jerome Arizona. I experienced the same. About 1970 summer or so,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,flower power, hippie chicks, weed,,,,I was in, Heaven?

[@jamesgibson4807]

Truth!

[@truthserum9157]

Damn, that’s exactly how I was experiencing it.

[@bryanlongshore6198]

It would have been if Jim Morrison and Hendrix, and the Beatles were their.....well you said it couldn't been cooler !!!!!!!

[@jamesgibson4807]

Interesting times weren't they

[@charlessorrell1226]

I was in the navy when this song came out. My favorite bar in Olongapo,Subic Bay had a band that played this just like the album. Those P.I. Bands would listen to an album and practice til it was down 100%. Loved when they played this. I was born in ‘51 so I saw the rise of great music and the decline of music into the shit they call music today.

[@Hammond645]

Same with the bands in Okinawa in ‘68-‘70. Listening to this now is the first time sober.❤

[@scruzguy]

When I was in Olongapo in 1968 with the Navy, I asked the band's bass player how they could learn these 'American' songs. He said that he had a friend in San Francisco who sent him albums. And speaking of Olongapo, I could go to one bar and hear Four Seasons music; another and hear the Beachboys; another and hear acid rock like the Dead, Jefferson Airplane, et al. The talent of those musicians in PI were amazing and I'm a musician myself.

[@AZOffRoadster]

You got a problem with autotuned bimbos in their underwear that can't play any instruments? I think you're asking for too much.

[@tdrewke]

Yeah, same here friend. Decline into the shit they call music today-- on the corporate delivery channels, that is. There is good independent music, but you have to seek it out.

[@reidgalbraith250]

For real! No **it! Did I just listen to an AD in the middle of THIS! I mean, I know I’m STONED. But this is getting FREAKING SCARY! Maybe I’d better ease up, take it easy, for a little while. I must be hallucinating or else having a bad trip. Has anyone got contact details for ADVERTISERS ANONYMOUS! If I go I promise to leave my gattling gun at home. I’ll try to understand all the AD PEOPLE there and help them know and correct the errors of their ways gently and with kindness. Honest Injun.

[@user-yy1pf9nw1t]

I'm 55 and this is one of the all time best songs ever

[@pixiedewitt8415]

My grandson can play this just like them on his drums. I told him when i die he has to play this at my funeral.

[@RonSafreed]

I have a cousin that played the drums & he would play that drum instrumental just like what is in the song & this was in 1971 when his family was visiting for Christmas from another state!!

[@tlalocurcamino8128]

😢❤🎉 felicidades ✌️👽🤟🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@rokyericksonroks]

Taylor Kramer RIP

[@DHatch-wl8tl]

I can play it on my steering wheel,,,,

[@Judy221b]

76 y/o granny here who in her 30s sat at a drum set and for the heck of it tried to do the drum solo and got some of it right!! I was crying my eyes out just feeling the beat going through me. The only thing better than that to ever happen to me was to have my son play the guitar solos perfectly with his band. No I didn't play the drums that time. How I love this music. ❤❤❤💌

[@iamgod6464]

I bought this Vinyl LP Album in 1984 and still have it. It's Sacred. 55 years have passed since Iron Butterfly produced this Masterpiece and still beats all the Crappy Music we have to put up with today. Long Live 60's Psychedelic Music!

[@peterpandemonium3336]

Why can't people appreciate the soundtracks to their lives without denigrating the music that younger generations adopt to accompany theirs? If you don't like newer music, it's probably because it wasn't created for you.

[@telebubba5527]

I bought it when it came out and still have it. There was a lot of crap back then too, but this one sprang out of it, which is why we remember it. Doug Ingle has now died, so it's all over now. We still have the records to listen to though!

[@anunakivand2304]

This song is the essence of a generation, style, music, fashion, revolution.

[@johnleblanc3552]

When my brother returned home from Vietnam July 1969 he had this vinyl album with him. It was probably the first time I really listened to Iron Butterfly. In 2023 I still have his album even though he has long departed . Many memories of days gone by listening to this.

[@jamesgemmill1944]

Good story of your brother coming home from Vietnam with this album. We all needed this on our collective

[@roxieearly9484]

❤️

[@michaelnelson9140]

I’m sure that lp is precious to you!

[@UltimateThanos]

Is your brother still with us? He wasn't affected by Agent Orange, was he?

[@512bb]

I hope your proud of your brother and the sacrifice he made for our country...too many Vietnam vets are passing on now.

[@MrBucidart]

The greatest drum solo ever.

[@anagingrebel6229]

Listen to Ginger Bakers solo on 'Toad' then tell me which one is the greatest. RIP Ginger!

[@jeffphakenewz8556]

The guitar solo doesn't suck either.

[@lilajagears8317]

@@jeffphakenewz8556 Yea it does.

[@iknowit4001]

Dire Straits Terry Williams in Sultans of Swing (Alchemy) was my favorite drum solo. But this one ranks as one of the best.

[@ronaldstokes4841]

Ginger Baker on "Do What You Like" with Blind Faith is his best.@@anagingrebel6229

[@francescahuneeus7009]

Yes this music takes me back to such great places wish we all could go back ❤

[@jlsemmes]

Oh man, me too!

[@charlietobin8728]

Knowing this song will go down in history as one of the greatest rock songs , there is not hardly anyone who can not remember this,,,it was great and haunting but beautiful and had a drive to it that would drive you crazy 🥰🙃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@carebearann4613]

My older brother was a DJ in the local radio station when I was in my teens, (born 1960) he introduced me to all the music from 1960's on. Miss my bro. God blessed him in music and the arts.🎉❤

[@kaymad143]

Awesome song, I blast it whenever I hear it on the radio! Back when bands made real music! I am so grateful that I grew up with this music! I just love the beat of this song!!!!!

[@davevogelar9965]

One of the greatest songs of all time.

[@barneyronnie]

Erik Brann was a child prodigy, and had been studying the Violin throughout his childhood. However, he was into Rock and wanted to explore the possibilities of the electric guitar. Well, that was a success, and he joined Iron Butterfly at 17 years old. This was certainly an exciting time for Erik, but he had a rather serious secret. He had a serious congenital heart condition, dying too young at age 52. A truly gifted person who fell in love with Rock 'N- Roll. Thank you Mr. Brann!!❤

[@dougrogers835]

The best rock drum solo ever! Not the most difficult, just the best.

[@keithwatson6963]

John Bonham from led Zeppelin.

[@Slo-ryde]

@@keithwatson6963this drum solo is more elegant and suave than anything Bonham has ever done… being technically better doesn’t translate into better drum solos

[@paulgorman1578]

Drank a whole lot of codeine, infused, cough syrup, lay down in a very comfortable beanbag chair in a dark room and enjoy this song over and over and over. I hated to be the guy who had to get up and started. Occasionally someone would say they wanted to listen to something else, but they really didn’t. Best rock song ever!😅

[@stephenmiller5023]

I STILL have my original Vinyl copy in it’s original liner . Bought it when I was 8 years old ( Well actually convinced my Mother to buy it for me 😉)

[@jlsemmes]

That's great! For this video I used a vinyl rip, but it's the remastered record from 2020. That warm vinyl sound seems appropriate for these old tracks

[@alandent7231]

Turned me on at 14 . 66 now and there is no off switch ! ROCK WILL NEVER DIE! Thanks for sharing

[@megatexification]

I hope you’re right.

[@sharongoodsell9341]

Yeah 64 grew up fast , can't take the days away from those who lived it 🇦🇺

[@axatax57]

I'm 66 also, and I wish I could go back to that time period, LIFE WAS SIMPLE, no damn internet and phones. Just friends and family. I was young and it was fun!

[@Karenfree2202]

66 and love this!

[@robertferguson533]

Almost 69 and I’m with you guys all the way

[@thomashugus5686]

68 was an insane time to be alive the war the draft the riots Bobby Kennedy killed Martin Luther king also killed. I was just graduated from high school and my loser friends and I volunteered for the draft. Buddy system! We were not the sharpest tools in the shed! But always loved this song ICONIC!!

[@tonyc5002]

The birth of the drum solo! Many have tried but no one has topped it!

[@cmerton]

What a joke. 8 year olds used to bang that "drum solo" out on tables. Buddy Rich farted out better solos. Your opinions will mature and change once you finally hit puberty.@@osakarose5612

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

😂🤣 NOT the birth of the drum solo. Not even kinda... not even close

[@tonyc5002]

Share with us when and by who. @@r.p.mcmurphy6623

[@jefferylabouski1152]

So, you’ve never heard Wipeout?

[@tonyc5002]

Yep, you got me there.@@jefferylabouski1152

[@thejoker-ie1mm]

Absolute masterpiece, the drum solo is amazing. Seventeen minutes of applause 👍👏👏👏every day since 1968!

[@tedpetry2028]

whole album was 17 minutes 4 seconds.......but the radio's cut out the drum solo....just added a bit.

[@warrenlewthwaite2074]

I was trekking in Nepal in Annapurna Region in 1994. I woke early one day to a festival starting up, and heard distant drumming, that I swear sounded very much like this beautiful piece. Da da da da dum dum- dum dum fantastic.

[@viktorarthaber7284]

A gigantic song still worth hearing after 55 years. , Unfortunately there is no such thing anymore

[@yvettenoland5500]

There are. Listen to TOOL, Pneuma. Or honestly, 90% of TOOL songs.

[@viktorarthaber7284]

Hello they are not a bad tool. But the 70s rock was electric guitar at its finest. You can't compare that. They can't do that anymore today.@@yvettenoland5500

[@dimitricharton1847]

@@yvettenoland5500 i want to like this comment more than once, how can this be done plz ?

[@l.elliott809]

I'm 75 now, but back in the day every party you went to would eventually have this playing on the stereo or someone's record player. I remember in the 90's my 14 year old son and I went into a record store so that he could buy this and another album. An older gentleman was waiting at the counter as well and when he looked down at my son's albums he smiled and told him "good choice".

[@Jim-pn5qr]

Beautiful priceless memory

[@l.elliott809]

I didn't mention that I named my daughter DAVIDA (after her dad David) and I got so tired of friends asking me if her first name was "In A Gadda". Sigh.

[@mikeyincalif]

In 1968 I was a 14 and an interviewer for our Jr.High Newspaper. I was given the task of interviewing the Iron Butterfly. I probably was not the best choice for the interview, because I was more into soul music, and I can’t forget, Mss.Jackie DeShannon who was not a soul singer, but really sang with her heart. Yes I did get the opportunity to interview this beautiful young lady . Back to Iron Butterfly….Well I wasn’t impressed one bit. I guess pot back in the day wasn’t as harsh as it is now , so obviously these guys were on something else. The guy , Bushy told me , can’t really remember if it was on the side in private, but he told me that he was not interested in the band any longer. I was surprised that he told me that , since their album was doing very well . Now another person with the band ; now I’m pretty sure that this was their manager, also mentioned to me that the future for Iron butterfly wasn’t looking very good. This same year I was going to Run for Student body President. Well, I thought that writing this article wouldn’t be remembered during my campaign, but it was remembered. Walking through hallways , guys and gals would tell me that no way anyone would ever vote for me. The article was truthful, but back then as now ,people didn’t want to hear the truth. My last few words in the article said , As a reporter , I feel that there will soon be no more Iron Butterfly for very long .Well; the election went on, and to my surprise, I was elected as the new Semesters Student Body President. I was told by my school’s Principal that I had received more votes than anyone in the past, that he could remember.😮 A lot of times hearing the truth may hurt, but telling the truth sure did prove positive. Sorry, but when I saw this In A Godda Devi da story , it just brought back a great memory for me. MSS. Jackie deShannon , you were the best. Thank You.

[@jlsemmes]

That is a great memory, thank you for sharing! If you want to upset people, just tell them the truth.. most do not know how to take it.

[@naturalnashuan]

That's awesome that you got the scoop, a part of music history!

[@johnlennon1049]

I have the original LP. I TURN 73 next week! Still groove to this music.

[@jlsemmes]

Oh that's great! 😎

[@jackweaver4564]

Hey I'm 68 and I agree!

[@telebubba5527]

68 here and I still have it too. Bought it when it came out as one of my first albums.

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

This song was revolutionary because most songs before it were designed for radio play and were about 3 minutes long. This started a trend for bands to put “epic” songs as the last song on their albums. A perfect example is Grand Funk. All of their albums always had a long song on their albums and became a signature for many bands.

[@jmetallover]

This was a radio dj favorite. The famous bathroom break for dj LOL. Great band often lost to time but not by us who were lucky to experience them in their Prime. Also for Nam vets often played to count your days down to zero. Still love the drums to this day.

[@marcoskilar9637]

That’s how I remember it too,

[@brianhanley1903]

Lite my fire. Doors.

[@francescaa8331]

FM was getting going in my area and late at night the cool DJs would play the whole thing. And other long cuts.

[@jmetallover]

@@brianhanley1903 Hendrix Purple Haze, CCR Who'll Stop the Rain, Cream White Room. Those became anthems!!!

[@bradbundy1471]

My friends and i would hitch hike down the mountain to the Swing Auditorium to see these guys ( with the rest of the incredible bands) back in the day. At least 8 times. Why i became a Drummer! 🌲🌲 🌲🌲 🎼🎼

[@janajamer734]

Oh yeah the good ol' Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino!

[@lydiawilliams3117]

There was a boy in the Air Force. He explained Iron Butterfly 🦋 to me. I had his child. Beautiful! Love of my life!

[@teresajohnson5135]

Loved this song back in the day! This was my wedding song, I danced the whole 17 minutes in my wedding dress with a hoop and long train. Hubby wore his black jeans and tux jacket. That was almost 26 years ago!

[@jlsemmes]

If this is true, that is amazing 😀

[@teresajohnson5135]

It's true!!!!

[@teresajohnson5135]

I still dance to this song when it comes on.

[@jlsemmes]

@@teresajohnson5135 Me too.. I'm gonna throw a hip one day ;-)

[@teresajohnson5135]

I have already replaced both knees and left hip. Still dancing!

[@user-fr5gg8pm7s]

I wanted to add that this was the BEST drum solo I ever heard to this day !!!!

[@jurgenseibert1200]

Such a great song. In - A- Gadda - Da - Vida , a part of my life ! I listen this song more than 1000 times....now I am 64 and tomorrow I will listen again.....

[@nuvoclassic]

I'm 72 in 2024. When I was a freshman and DJ at my college radio station (WIIT Chicago), I played this tune for my 'bathroom breaks'! [P.S. it's a travesty tha YT throws ads into these songs - waaaaaaaah!]

[@jlsemmes]

Agreed. I wish I could do something about those adverts.

[@michaelpthompson]

Just as mesmerizing now as it was in 1968!

[@nickolasgenoff4896]

There was a reason this sold as many records as it did. It's a great piece of music.

[@RayManzarekRocks]

The song that defined a generation and changed rock 'n' roll for-ev-er. #Epic

[@michellenichols2600]

One of my favorites!!❤❤❤❤

[@morriswilson2274]

I’m a sixties musician ! I’ve been playing for over fifty years! This is my favorite kind of music 🎶 Morris Lee Wilson

[@kashmirabhattarai1255]

Now this is what you call good music i grew up listening to this awesome music soooooooo Cooooool😎💜✌️☮️🌠🌈🌹💜

[@cyndimanka]

Iron butterfly was just before my generation. Well my brother is 71 I’m 65. This was his stuff. When I was a young teen it was bto Chicago bread. America and others but not long after was classic rock. More in my mid teens. I love the old stuff. My brother listened to Beatles. It’s a wonderful day Jethro Tull, Joe Walsh he introduced me to all of the older stuff, whereas I was listening to stuff about six or seven years later at his age, and it changed a lot. I remember listening to Rolling Stones even in the early 70s at my friends house and I thought it was fantastic. Her brother had all these records.

[@robinbeers6689]

Arguably one of the best rock'n'roll songs ever. Definitely the best drum solo ever.

[@dannyrbrock3016]

As far as I'm concerned, this song is the epitome- the apex of all psychedelic music!! There is no better song, and the drum solo is the very best melodic type of solo. While there may be other drum solos that may have more technical flair, NOBODY ever did a better drum solo! As a 12 year old, beginning drummer in 1967, I worked hard for 3 years to learn it!!I'd liked to have seen Neal Peart of Rush, or John Bonham of Led Zeppelin do the song. I love it!

[@stevemiller5034]

This song as it appears on the album is a 4 piece live recording, meaning that it was recorded in one take, with the exception of the addition of the "Butterfly Screams" as overdubs.

[@jean-francoisrichard4094]

C’est toute ma jeunesse, j’ai actuellement 73 ans il faut faire découvrir ces musiques aux nouvelles générations Peace and Love❤

[@opahogie]

Sina does a really good cover with the drums promoted a bit in the mix

[@pekkaastrom7346]

Uriah Heep did it better. This performance is too monotonous....😢

[@jeffkraus8614]

No way!!!!!!!

[@wilfriedsiems9658]

The day METAL was born...and noone ever seem to recognize it...DAMN!! I LOVE that piece of music (and have an original Vinyl pressed record in my stack)...one MASTERPIECE of modern Music!!!

[@Msdrivensoul]

57 here and loved this for many years!

[@Enrique-ly1bb]

Quien escucha este maravilloso temon hoy 09 del 08 del 2023 a mis 70 Añitos y feliz con esta inolvidable musica setentera

[@franciscomejiamoreno6335]

Muy buena rola. grande , grande!!

[@Suavecit0]

Enrique felicidades por tus setenta abriles yo tengo 10 menos pero hay la llevamos, yo recuerdo esta rola en los 70s porque mis vecinos tenían una banda muy buena y tocaban esta rola igual, muy buena Rola es un Himno, la banda se llamaba La Cripta esto fue en Tijuana Baja California Mexico 🇲🇽 Saludos

[@jankowalski8577]

Hard psychedelic. Absolutely classic

[@donalddossmann6603]

Charleston,SC 1968 speaker in each ear, over and over. still awesome right now. my 77th birthday today.the solo starts now !!!!

[@patriciawatkins9539]

Happy belated Birthday!! 🎈🎂

[@rollingstoneh8367]

No one had done anything like this before and no one did afterwards. Supernatural, just like an alien had come to Earth to give this tune to these guys. It's all bass and drums, with some keyboards, guitar is of minimal relvance, really uncommon in classic rock music. Half a century inside my brain and never tired of listening to it.

[@user-yy1fd2sh8r]

One of the greatest songs ever produced by the greatest artists.

[@kiteblaster]

I remember this song, with full bass, strobe lights, and black lights. My date wearing dark green crushed velvet bell-bottoms and when weed was sold in "lids." And each musician in a band got a solo to show what they got! When I was 13... good times.

[@laurametheny1008]

That VOICE. Nothing like it. Chills. Thank you🙏🤘🏼👩🏼‍🎤

[@dwaynewalstrom7588]

My dad had this album. We wore it out. Absolutely classic. Won't be another like it.

[@glendak3546]

Honestly, this beat makes my soul feel in tune with the universe.

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

You should have been there the first day this song came on the AM radio...

[@tlalocurcamino8128]

Exacto 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tlalocurcamino8128]

🤟👽✌️🌹🌹🌹🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀

[@marksavage1744]

It makes my mind feel in tune with the earth! What a song!

[@edgartellez4394]

Almost spiritual...

[@martyl7871]

Another great group for doing the long album songs was Cream. Anyone remember Crossroads, Traintime, Spoonful? Great music not duplicated since.

[@golf25radioman]

I remember this song playing on my car stereo and when the drum solo played it went around the speakers. Love this. Oh my, those were some fun times.

[@jackweaver4564]

Best enjoyed with lights down low, no video, just loud late in the evening. Pure heaven. The nuances are amazing.

[@cibercachorralop7601]

Así la estoy escuchando hoy 1/febrero/2024, disfrutandola, ya que por siempre será mi favorita❤️

[@greatexpectations2307]

You know your living in a special time period, when you can come up with something this amazing outright.

[@roberthargis4237]

One of the most underrated guitar solos ever

[@jayeiben9431]

My dad was a WW2 vet and a pretty staunch conservative. Back in my hippie days I came in and here he is in the living with the stereo cranked up and listening to my Iron Butterfly Album.....he loved this song and the drum solo.....

[@gilbertgonzalez4408]

I saw this wonderful band play "live' at Kessler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi in about January 1, 1968, this song was popular on all the radio stations at that time. Great memories.

[@lapicker1010]

I used to jam with a few of the guys in the 802nd Airforce band at Kessler back in 68. Had friends who went to that concert, but unfortunately I missed it. I was kind of a jazz/classical snob in high school.

[@thinkingoutloud6741]

Great memories of Kessler…. Wish I’d seen that performance.

[@gilbertgonzalez4408]

A crazy memories of that event, I was a soldier at Kessler AFB and a few days before that show our unit had an assembly and our commander announced that he had twenty tickets to the New Years Day Sugar bowl donated to the soldiers at the base by one of the schools team that was in that years Sugar Bowl, so we had a drawing for the tickets. I won a ticket to the Sugar Bowl, but I had not signed up for a weekend pass and the Captain had already left for the weekend. I had a ticket but not pass to leave the base to go to New Orleans, so I returned to the barracks disappointed, later a person came by that knew of my problem and offered to buy the ticket, I sold it for $20. which was a lot since our pay was $55. a month, as he left he said there was a rock n roll band playing at the auditorium on New Years day I could see since I could not leave the base, the band was Iron Butterfly, they played many hours , a great show. Strange how memories happen.@@thinkingoutloud6741

[@johnshields6852]

Truthfully it was supposed to be, in the garden of Eden, but they got drunk and slurred the words and someone said, wait a minute, that sounds cool. True story.

[@cmerton]

Right. And Erik Brann was 12 and Ringo stole the beginning. True story.