"Let There Be Drums!" ★ RIP SANDY NELSON ★ American LEGEND 1961

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

RIP Sandy ~ You'll Never Be Forgotten by your fans!

[@NotApplica]

Would love more information on this video, Ive always loved this song and yet I know not of what happened or why all these drummers are paying tribute? If you have any links you could forward? I'd greatly appreciate it. As I don't know what I'm really looking for. Thankyou

[@anthonybrady-lb5ve]

God bless you Sandy Nelson. What a talent.🙏🙏🙏

[@Replican-l7p]

Sandy Nelson still the best!

[@denniswinchester6720]

I dare anyone to listen to this drum and Guitar solo without tapping their feet or feeling the nostalgia. This tune will still be played for generations to come.

[@annette4660]

I've been obsessed with drums since 1961, thanks to this song and Sandy Nelson.

[@rayvin357]

since 1941!!

[@randallreed9048]

Very nice tribute to drummers from my youth and adulthood. Well done!

[@JACKY-w4v]

I was 10 when this came out and my older brother had the single. We played the hell out of it. RIP to my brother Bob and thanks for turning me on to some great music.

[@douairegerard]

No other instrumental will ever come close to this masterpiece. It will always remain number one.

[@CaptZdq1]

Along with Teen Beat

[@JohnWilliams-in1xm]

Apache is the equal number one

[@genez429]

Sandy... When I am in heaven, I will want to shake your hand. No one plays drums like you do unless it was a gift from God.

[@anonym8957]

The best Drummer ever; I love it!!!! I come from Germany; sorry, my english ist not so god

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

I understand you!

[@rodolforivero7282]

Que retumben los parches por siempre maestro...!

[@drewpall2598]

No top 10, 25, 50, or 100 greatest drummers list is complete without Sandy Nelson in my book.

[@iancook55]

A bands nothing without a good drummer

[@AlicatMusic101]

What a funtrubute, top to bottom. But did I somehow miss Simon Phillips? In any case lots of fun.

[@Neal_Schier]

Sandy had a real lyricism and musicality to his drumming...almost a lilt in many of his songs. Thank you for posting. He is well worthy to be remembered.

[@StratBurst92]

Sandy was one of the best. As a Bass player we have close ties with drummers .Without the Bass and drums a song has no foundation. People started paying attention to drummers just like Jaco did for Bass players because of Sandy.

[@philipsurridge6300]

Bass and drums are the backbone of every group.

[@Marakesh7]

Fantastic record. Bought it when it was first released and it sounds as good today as it did then.

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Marakesh7 It's timeless ~ thanks for stopping by Marakesh7!

[@edp2501]

What great music! Thank you.

[@Replican-l7p]

Thank you sandy Nelson!!!

[@Guiltless765]

This man doesn't get NEAR the recognition he deserves.😞

[@Ashfaq1999]

Agree.

[@ruthbennett679]

I visit his “weeble land” (not sure how you spell it, but you have to say it with an accent) many times. He was a friend I saw him days before he passed, at Hospice. Josh, If you see this tribute to your dad, please remember that we loved him. Sending you big hugs.

[@marceibel1131]

Sandy Nelson, an innovator, a pioneering drummer, he really made his drums sing and talk.. He talked with the drums as it were his own language.. Rip Sandy

[@blasthead1722]

So many drum solos and drum based songs are just a chaotic cacophony of beating on skins and symbols. This, however has rhythm and form. Outstanding!

[@hsp8601]

My mom loved these people, full respect to precision percussion 😃🤟💪

[@Rankerbill1]

He really was a teenage prodigy in his day, and he probably opened the door for all the great players who came after. I`m sure he was an influence on many.

[@roryobrien2318]

Great photo montage!

[@ioodyssey3740]

What a great list of greats! I'm a guitarist and there were only a few I was not familiar with. We had this Sandy Nelson album when I was a kid. Always loved it.

[@MustangSam]

I remember I loved this back when it was new. Best damn drumming on the radio! Sounds so awesome turned up loud!

[@grahamdavies3922]

My Favourite Drum Beat

[@randywatson9962]

I was just 8 in 1965 when my mom bought some of his albums, I am a guy, but I was in love with her because I was a drummer in elementary school in Chicago and I thought Sandy was a girl because her pic was on one of his albums. Boy was I a dumb dumb... But my God I loves His or Her Fucking Drums......

[@samp7003]

@@randywatson9962 Funny! But easy to do if you don't see a pic of the real artist on the cover. The main thing was you loved the music!

[@Robconnors7253]

4.23 that was Mike Pinder of the Moody blues ( Keyboardist)Graeme Edge was the Drummer.

[@blueskyrhymes]

Nice one

[@batcavenc43]

Ron tutt was left out unless I missed it. He played for the Carpenters as well. Rip.

[@gcs6330]

He is in my hall of fame. Legend.

[@Jalilbong]

very cool sound music thanks for sharing with us my friend keep it up the good work, enjoy your time

[@Gretschnut]

As a 67 year retired business/wannabe drummer, this was a moving tribute, well thought-out and nicely put-together. It really brings back a lot of good memories. The Sandy Nelson "Let There Be Drums" was perfect. Thanks for posting!

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Check out my new version of this song when you get the time Gretschnut!

[@michaelw.4434]

@@BeatlesGirlKaren I Think I Love You❣️

[@leoniepattison8052]

Great drummer. My Mum and Dad had this on an old 45. My brother loved it too. Lot's of memories here.

[@20122012az]

I play it every night before I go to sleep. Overtaken The darling Big O. Xxxxcc

[@lnrockets]

My favorite drummer

[@kaleidoscopesdannybrigman2061]

My absolute idol best rock n roll drummer ever started all us 60sdrmmers off rip mr Nelson love dan keep rockin up there

[@MrWickfield]

❤ A legend...😢

[@wendlaw5712]

This is the worst thing in world with Sandy gone I will never forget him 💔

[@4beatsti]

I can't get this sound on my set! A great song that made me wonder what to do.

[@lindachristensen9255]

This is how Iearned to play drums in the 50s - along with lessons. Still love this.

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Thanks for your memories Linda!

[@billsteinly8105]

Ron Bushy from Iron Butterfly

[@justinecassel6633]

All you ever hear about are the guitar players in surf music, Thanks for the great upload! Long live drummers!

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Hi Justine ~ check out my new version of this song when you get the chance ~ thanks!

[@pcbondart]

Al Jackson? ya missed one! actually cool video, didnt expect this!

[@stevo2992]

I missed Sandy's passing. Let there be drums was my first record I owned. Also missed Alan White passing May this year. So sad as these legends leave us. Did Bill Bruford not get a mention? Still with us at 73. I think Chester Thompson is also a worthy mention, he's also 73! Anyway thanks for the memories.❤

[@juanunderground]

SANDY NELSON, no doubt, was a master and great influence for generations of 60s,70s and even 80s that became rock stars.

[@donlyons8964]

Great to hear this again ............ thank you

[@aldoali6173]

Sandy Nelson is one the groviest of all, gotta love the photographs of some legendary drummers while tapping your fingers to a great tune, If I was a drummer, I would be Playing along... Or at least attempting... to everyone single one of you, no matter how you got here, the thing is that we all have witnessed the genious of the good Sandy Nelson. Cheers!

[@1928missbliss]

This song made me have to play the drums and my mom about died - no girls played drums in 1961!

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Girls rule beach gal!

[@charliekilean9323]

If you have a passion for something, you'll be great at it. I'll bet you really rocked.

[@james041]

Look up Honey from the band Honeycombs

[@stephenphillip5656]

Anne Margot "Honey" Lantree of The Honeycombs... but that was 1963 so I will concede the point!

[@josephesposito3499]

girl drummers still SUCK

[@adamholtz733]

Excellent tribute to all drummers !!! Great stuff Karen !!!

[@perrylee3051]

The man who inspired me to pick up sticks. You were great man!

[@joebeckwith369]

Great drum solo and the photo collage of all the drum legends is great too , but how in the world could they forget to leave out two of the best drummers on the planet - Billy Cobham & Dave Weckl ... HOW !!!!!!!!!

[@andthensome512]

Just got a pair of really good headphones. This sounds amazing! His floor tom rumbles!

[@IMGuapo-dg1hu]

WeAreThey What kind? I’m looking for a good pair.

[@mpista7182]

I'll ALWAYS dig Sandy !!!

[@patriceheeran3506]

My fave drum song of all time! Thanks for posting.

[@jamesoneill5070]

4:20 That's Mike Pinder NOT Graeme Edge. What about Clem Cattini who has drummed on 42 different UK Number 2 singles. Plus Brian Bennett and Tony Mehan of the Shadows. Nevertheless an excellent compilation.

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Yes, everyone has corrected me over and over about Graeme ~ these were just my personal favorites, so many people can be missing

[@christinemcbride1641]

Memories of R A F Leconfield, Yorkshire, and all mates etc in 1961.

[@DubVinC]

Top Class!

[@petekalabisko2484]

awesome to think about all the great drummers we've been fortunate to have heard. was really into Sandy Nelson, have a bunch of his 45's. Thanks for the memories...

[@petekalabisko2484]

Also, Teen Bert, And then there were drums. This guy is the real deal. And how about Karen Carpenter and the girl from the Honeycombs, her name was Honey.

[@pamelaogilvy5749]

This was one of my mother's favourite records in the 60s, mine too as a teenager and still love it, now I have found it again on utube.

[@nigellewis6279]

God Bless Sandy Nelson RIP and when you get to Heaven Sandy Let the have Let Tere Be drums Love Nutty Nige x

[@tawodiusdi8152]

Was one of my heroes when I first started playing drums.

[@robertdunham5677]

One of my first albums....also the Ventures.......oh my 94 year old mom went to school with Louis Belleson....

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

⛄🎄🎅🎁

[@edwardlyons9872]

I have his record, and it was great to see him beat those skins 🎉😊

[@1dluep]

damn right

[@berthamartin9742]

I am a #1 Fan of the Beatles, since I was 8 yrs old, and still, going strong....thank you for posting this epic classic,instrumental, by Sandy Nelson, Let there be drums (great drummer )

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Bertha Martin Imagine little Ringo listening to this way "BackintheDay" ~ who knew?! Thanks for stopping by Bertha!

[@MariOliveros]

Awesome video. Like it very much. Happy weekend.

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

+Mari Oliveros Happy weekend 2U2 Mari ~ thanks for checking this one out!

[@kahjazz]

Sandy my friend, you are great!!!!

[@timLaughlin-ep3bc]

Learned many licks from him in the 60"s RIP!

[@carlarthur4442]

Nothing really beats the Drums , 😜🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 love em .

[@Raughwe]

Lead Drums, Baby! Sandy had the touch!

[@emeryszabo8173]

Yes Yes RIP Sandy!!!!!

[@ryandeanlindgren9054]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@chipfrancis1705]

Sandy is the top of the crop

[@20122012az]

Don't forget tbe guitarist on that music. He made it possible for the drums to have tbe effect that they did. But, yes, Sandy eas outstanding. 🎉🎉🎉

[@charlottepryce2214]

used to jive my heart out to this .wonderfull

[@gregoryeditor6500]

WOW!! What a nice tribute to drummers Karen it must have took you hours to put this treasure together. You are very well rewarded for it with with the many good comments , views and likes. Have a relaxing weekend my good friend.

[@sitonatree1]

Just brilliant this one BG , can't believe I missed this one and great info on him , Top Notch video as well, Enjoy your Sunday :) ms

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

+Music Selection Thanks so much ms ~ yeah, I love Sandy Nelson's drumming ~ hope your Sunday is relaxing!

[@sitonatree1]

***** A bit late with reply but yes Sunday is relaxing and we have our first snow :)

[@dutchloveRC]

NICE job Karen!!

[@TheEdsel1958]

JUST ONLY ONE ....====SANDY NELSON ...WOW

[@Replican-l7p]

Just find out! Long live the king! Bearth of the beat!!

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Sorry if your favorites are missing ~ these are just some of MY all-time favorite drummers (Mostly 60s & 70s) in no particular order from "BackintheDay".

[@Farrah300]

That's okay. You did an awesome job putting this video together. I had no idea that Stevie Wonder was ever a drummer. I only thought he only played the keyboards and piano. How awesome!!! Here's a piece of trivia. Before making it big, Marvin Gaye played drums on some of Motown's earlier recordings of the 60s. Oh, while this has mothing to do with drums, Sandy Nelson was actually a high school class mate of the music duo, "Jan and Dean."

[@Replican-l7p]

Sandy Nelson!!!

[@violet2048]

This was awesome. Thank you!

[@violet2048]

@@Farrah300 I thought I heard a little Jan and Dean sound. Thank you!

[@neilbolger2679]

Amazing. You got some of the class names ever for this great track. 1st time I've listened to it in about 20yrs. Awesome. Thank you

[@kathyevans3783]

THE JACK LAMBERT OF DRUMMERS!

[@theflyintheointment]

Genius piece of music, and some great drummers in there, but Topper Headon from The Clash should be in there too - he was an amazing and versatile drummer. 'The Human Drum Machine'

[@Ashfaq1999]

Brilliant.

[@jodi63755]

Who played guitar on this? I’ve Googled to no avail!

[@Ashfaq1999]

@@jodi63755 Thanks jodie, the guitar sounds similar to duane eddy.

[@virginiakeeping7966]

Excellent.

[@murraydickson3920]

My daughter Tan asked me about some good drum music, couldn't go past Sandy Nelson from the 1960s with, "Let There Be Drums." Great Photographic tribute too, to some others who certainly don't need to "beat their own drums."

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Check out my newest version of this when you get the time Murray ~ thanks!

[@kerryhartley5821]

utter sublime talent....what a master of his time..respect unlimited

[@TorkG8]

Cooool ! Yay. let's celebrate the Drummers for a change!

[@Videosportz]

Learned to play traps listening to Sandy Nelson's "Let There Be Drums" LP (along with Earl Palmer's "Drumsville") circa 1960. Sandy Nelson was my drummer idol, and I followed his music from one LP to the next through the 60s. Thank you, BeatlesGirl, for posting "Let There Be Drums" and listing so many great, classic rock drummers. Today, at Amoeba Records in Hollywood, I came across a four-CD set containing eight Sandy Nelson albums, and just had to come on KZbin and see/listen to "Let There Be Drums" one more time. And to thank you.

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Thanks so much for sharing your memories Terry ~ that's what this video was put out there for ~ people's memories of how much Sandy influenced them! (not which drummers that people thought I left off My favorites list)

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Hey Terry, I just made a new version of Let There Be Drums ~ maybe you could check it out when you get the chance, thanks!

[@johnflanagan7653]

Fantastic record (always was) and I have the original 45 rpm. Truly inspirational for any would-be drummer.

[@kwambam1]

Great post! Loved my Sandy Nelson LPs.

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Thanks for stopping by kwambam1!

[@bender1958]

First time I heard this song. Pretty cool

[@excel014]

Thanks a million .

[@sweetpea3795]

Brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dorisbrown6912]

Cool .!!!!!

[@morganstorey2395]

You know, just about every heavy rock drummer on this list from Mitch Mitchell on down owes a debt of gratitude to Sandy Nelson. Drummers like Rich and Krupa were absolutely fantastic but they were more in the jazz vein. NO ONE brought the thunder like Sandy Nelson.

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Morgan Storey Couldn't agree more Morgan ~ thanks for stopping by!

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Hey Morgan, I made a new version of this when you get the time ~ thanks!

[@james041]

Buddy Rich,Gene Krupa ,Ringo Star,and one of my favorites SANDY DRUMS A GOGO NELSON ANOTHER JEWEL THANKS YOU BEATLES❤GIRL J DEUCE

[@alcyone9361]

Shame on you for having the first three names together in one sentence. Buddy and Gene, yes, but NOT the third one. To even put Ringo in the same sentence with them is like lumping Elvis Presley in with Les Paul and Chet Atkins as a guitar player.

[@joebeckwith369]

Thanx for the input seltaebgirl , it's just that you seem to find the best musicians in jazz/rock fusion because of the demands of the music and drummers recognize abilities and talent in other drummers and yes ol' Cozy was one of the greats

[@dianeorrvarstone2139]

My brother should have been a drummer..he would pound on the footstools at home..as the music played..in 1961..hes 68 mow...still does it!!