Summer Madness Live - Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang Live at House Of Blues Chicago (2000)

[@Bajansilva]

Give it up for homie on the triangle

[@dmanjr7181]

🤣🤣

[@candybohacz3510]

Triangle man skip Martin came to Michigan about 8 years ago. He played all the hits incredibly. He’s an amazing trumpet player too. All these guys are awesome and talented

[@xxBigDazxx]

That guys triangle game is on point.........respect

[@dannybarzegar1621]

damn this slaps live too

[@codeinechris5943]

😭💀💯

[@imbees2]

One of baddest jams of all time.

[@randallsmith602]

one of the greatest instrumentals ever done in the history of music.

[@Bawamode]

@Greatbig Swinging8-D naaahh broo this improv is dope af

[@JonB44DD]

Hmm, I don't know about that.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzXdoaFfsR-j7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/r527nGSCd9t8p7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfdi4p3mZKelas kzbin.info/www/bejne/d37bq4h-oa2Zmsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpnanI2krtugeZY

[@thedrew3954]

Not one of the greatest..its the greatest bro !

[@Drfeelinu]

The greatest😃

[@petit-four1404]

Period!

[@2w07]

hope the tiktok people don’t find this

[@keepingitreal5533]

I hope they do. Whatever brings attention to this great music 🎵

[@thesexygrandpacollective5053]

May everyone find this music

[@yarcfdddf3940]

My best friend put me on to this one max rest n peace thank u since then I've fell n love with summer madness no one can compare to the original only pay hummangage to the original

[@xaviersoldaat8554]

They will ruin this gem

[@Wonderkidlearning80]

I listen to this everyday 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ChristianRobinson]

This version makes me cry. this is real music. this is soul. this is love. this is it. This is music at its best.... wow.

[@hondacbrico5866]

Damn straight Fam.

[@justaguyonyt137]

Good music like this gets me everytime too. I can recommend the halo 3 odst soundtrack, that stuff is wonderful.

[@deeztacos6336]

Just a guy on YT Halo ODST OST alone is in my top 10 albums. I fall asleep to it everynight. that smooth Jazz feel it has. Soothing! This jam is something amazing!!

[@justaguyonyt137]

+Ilvin Lopez ME TOO!

[@Mihkel147]

Christian Robinson cheers!

[@Turn0vers]

RIP Dennis Thomas. The co-founder of the group. In the full yellow/gold with the saxophone for the people who don’t know.

[@owiz9212]

Indeed. Kool is the face of the group, and Khalis was the musical genius behind the group's success. But DT was the engine that made it all tie together. Rest in the Higher Plane DT....

[@savoyaepps646]

I met them in Charles DeGaulle Airport in Paris in 1983. He asked me to come back to New York with him but I was on my way to Cairo! Those were the days my friend we thought they'd never end. I've got a couple of pics though.

[@Turn0vers]

@@owiz9212 A ton of the founding members have been lost it seems like lately. Charles passed over 15 years ago. Lost Ronnie too in 2020.

[@ronaldwilson1431]

Jared storr: WE KNOW!!!!!

[@imbees2]

RIP Dennis

[@bigg_50_jonn]

THIS SONG 🔥🔥 ... No Matter What Version ... WILL NEVER grow old with me ❤❤

[@Anonomusturd]

I never seen anything like that keyboard solo!

[@TheEcktowner]

The fucking best I ever saw 👏👏👏🌹

[@joco8602]

i know right! that guy is crazy! he's on fire! hahahahaha! is't it amazing?

[@MJLU280]

@@TheEcktowner Rusty Hamilton is a bad man

[@maxt707]

When music was talented improvised music❤🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤!

[@ronaldcoates7228]

Jazz is the "TEACHER " and Funk is the "PREACHER " enough said ! 💯✌🏾🤘🏾🎼🎹🎻🎸🎺🎷🥁

[@erikuszynski8483]

I love that!! Jazz makes you understand the language, funk makes you feel it

[@LilHaseProductions]

Hahaha I love that.

[@cliftonmoore5706]

Very nicely stated.

[@imbees2]

Hey now. I'm stealing that phrase from you, Ronald.

[@imbees2]

yassss!!!

[@JWFitness1]

Goodness. How could you NOT like this song.

[@t9190kp]

200 plus folk just wanna be contrary!!

[@kennyphoun4880]

ONE OF THE BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE I'VE SEEN SO FAR

[@malekp7236]

Hey im 16 and french of algerian origins(to proud to be african to not say it 🤣🤣😁🇩🇿) , my dad is on that old soul shit since ever so i grew up listening Marvin Gaye, Earth wind and Fire, Billy Paul, Kool&the gang etc, and i’m glad to have been educated with all these Song, like real music, nowadays they listening to sounds not music juste sounds and if you make some off my generation listen to all of this back 1 year ago(before that came back with the tiktoks) 98% would have say that is shit so….

[@malekp7236]

This is hopeless, in 2 years they are all gonna came back at their sounds 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JWFitness1]

​@@malekp7236 Nice! I got my son listening too!

[@BurghNation-ze6et]

That keyboard solo is simultaneously one of the most impressive and comically extra things I've ever seen 😭😭😭

[@absolutedisgrace7241]

Bro has me dying every time I watch the solo 😭

[@08boltonc]

Read this comment before I saw it and it didn't disappoint one bit

[@3YogurtPimps]

yes extra plus

[@imbees2]

Best believe!

[@romebrown]

I accidentally paused the video @8:47 🤣

[@iamTW64]

All the synthesizers in the world can't replace a solid horn section. This is a classic!

[@WobblehouseGoosey]

You know the keyboardist really loves what he does. He has an incredible gift and that gift is music

[@bananakin94]

the pure passion and joy coming from the keyboardist is so damn infectious

[@joshuazulu420]

Lol Yeah, It's too much, Too lit. Check out the video i did to this track on my channel please.

[@barbarahodge1200]

Old funk sure is damn good u can feel it

[@joco8602]

i knw right! it's like he's talking with his keyboard :D

[@rickyworshman1006]

4:02 This man is playing that triangle to the best of his abilities.

[@antioche6276]

Ricky Worshman and he's doing one HELL of a great job.

[@hirokokueh3541]

I've seen many shitty triangle players. in many orchestras, the talented one play the drum set, second one on bongos, the shitty one on triangle and shaker. triangle is the soul of soul music, you put a shitty drummer on triangle, then you got shitty triangle.

[@prettypotpodcast3453]

Was that supposed to be funny because after I saw it I laughed way too hard

[@Minchito88]

True love for the instrument

[@nathleflutiste]

I can jam with him anytime.

[@jamespolston4208]

Better grab it while you can I'm 76 years old it's still digging it.

[@ZebraFacts]

I believe anyone who grew up in the late 50s, 60s, and 70s was blessed to experience extraordinary growth pains and pleasures of change in the US and the world. The 80s and 90s tried to hold on but we can clearly see how creativity, love for what, and who you feel is your own. The music, art, love, and respect are taking a downturn. Many of us had hope for progress and a better world just over the horizon. These days when we see another brother or sister who shared those years with us, we nod, say something accepting, and acknowledging with respect. I often feel sorry for these newer generations. They just don't know!

[@g2whatbrodie283]

I’ve never seen someone play the hell out of the triangle before. THAT was AWESOME!

[@FireitupBedford]

My favorite part starts at the 6:55 mark. That joker on those keyboards totally lost his mind. Playing under the keyboards then almost turned it over and didn't miss a key doing it....

[@MBballer2]

At times he even had his eyes closed

[@razorboots634]

I C A N T E V E N

[@RXmusic4YOU]

...parents!!!!!....give your children an instrument!!!!!...this IS one hellava reason why...

[@ernestbradford3761]

By the way, Summer madness is the reason I never have Winter sadness!!!!!! some of the sickest musicians l have ever heard !!!!!!!!!! I'm 64 years young & music like this is why I'll stay young!!!!!! in mind if not body!!!!!!!!! the 70's was my hey day & what a heyday l had!!!!!!!!! & I'm lucky to have magical music like this to have savored!!!!! STAY READY. & U NEVER HAVE TO GET READY !!!!!!!! word's to live by. Peace & luv.

[@TheHeatedCarcass]

Make music not war!!!

[@r3shiesty2362]

For real

[@RXmusic4YOU]

@@ernestbradford3761 "sho u right" ....I know exactly what you mean.....

[@BymanIt]

Charles Claydes Smith on Lead Guitar. RIP 2006 He was a co-founder of Kool and The Gand

[@jaydee9888]

Freestyle playing , real musicians.

[@millertimed2036]

I don't think I have ever gotten the chills so many times watching a live performance on my computer

[@sibulanga72]

Bro was feeeeeeling that solo, damn 😭😂🔥🔥🔥

[@johnraybey9110]

I first heard this song back in the early 70's chillin with my Grandfather washing his Grand Prix in the Driveway. I was 11 yrs old. I miss those days... Blessed to grow up in that time of GREAT music and artist. 70's soul is unmatched

[@dangerm0usse299]

Tell us plebians more about that time you lucky sob! 😜

[@johnriggenbach2999]

@Dangerm0usse I am now a 62 year old white make. I was brought up with this music outside of Philly. I know nothing but this music. Actually, I blow some dudes minds with what a white boy knows his music...it's kinda funny. Just wanted to tell you that I have hooked back up with my old girlfriend. I was always mad at myself for not pursuing her. Anyway, her husband died of Luekemia, and I am divorced.....watch out. I used to listen to WDAS when I was in high school. Peace be to all....

[@mikewaters1347]

I have the same music ‘impressions’ with my Dad. 55 Chevy wagon, front door open Motorola cabinet blasting out to the driveway. Memories I hope kids today have a chance to expo.

[@owensweetland342]

Fortuitous.

[@DocHolliday72]

One of the greatest songs ever made. Make you want lay back and get lost in the moment. That's what good music do to you. :-)

[@erikuszynski8483]

It’ my sleep song!! Knocks me out

[@imbees2]

Yes indeed!

[@timothycarter6056]

College days, late 70's. Still a great cut.

[@arnitaealey2921]

Lead Guitarist Claydes Charles Smith RIP

[@alucard402]

Arnita Ealey do you know the name of keyboard man? thnks

[@jasoninanga728]

Arnita Ealey no idea he passed. RIP

[@bkpdiddy6209]

Rusty Hamilton on Keybaord/ Snyth

[@alucard402]

BKPDiddy Paul Sharp i really apreciate your support man. thanks and keep on enjoy this jamz.

[@akindele13]

RIP

[@cursedig4994]

I think if i was only given 20 minutes to live, I would play this twice

[@ulwandonqase9367]

Dead right!

[@veronicastewart1112]

Awesome. I sometimes listen to this repeatedly until I'm filled.

[@seventy-seven68]

Mr. Rusty Hamilton (Summer Madness) owned that set, no doubt.

[@jdilla5622]

Love that they put this song in gran turismo 7!

[@BodyFusionFitness]

Favourite song of all time, literally couldn't live without it. Just beautiful

[@as7river]

This is the most chill song in the history of chill songs. Pure, absolute chill.

[@BiGGCaiN24]

This song (especially live) takes me away. The vibe is crazy

[@normbrokaw4673]

Kool & the Gang every day what a high...

[@Whatt787]

my fav part is from 6:55 to 8:00--keyboards unreal

[@Tcho2100]

Definitely 😀

[@Kolosus1992]

absolutely unreal, best song ever

[@emmettjohnson4419]

[@oldjazzy846]

whatt ever In complete agreement on that!!!!!

[@bitedebamboulamarron9305]

trance

[@stuartmilne1062]

After work I play this every night to unwind ! Beautiful song .

[@MistaSafwan]

One of the greatest songs of all-time , and legendary live performance

[@RnBMistress]

The best r&b, soul, funk, jazz, instrumental, pop band to me ever. I had the pleasure of meeting Robert Bell, it was a nice experience for me. Summer Madness perfectly reflects its title. Love this song, it evens sounds good performed live.

[@notafanatic]

Literally came

[@1BoxFighter]

It is 5 a.m. in Moscow (May, 25 - 2018). The sun is up! The day will be warm and sunny. And I am listening to this fantastic, warm and delicate track, enjoying the sun, life and that I am alive - to see and understand the beauty of the world! Love each other, people!

[@JamesSmith-qb3be]

Dude played that without breakin a sweat... Smooth!

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

IT'S SO REFRESHING TO SEE REAL INSTRUMENTS GETTING PLAYED AIN'T IT.

[@kirkdilworth5778]

One of the tightest bands ever known, Mr. Robert (kool Bell ) Bassist extraordinaire. Mr. Ronald Bell and the gang , way off the chain. Magnificent.

[@Huumf]

takes you to another place, a happy one.

[@Red_plushbearprodutionsoffical]

All I can say this is complete fire! Felt this in my spirit.

[@paultutro1090]

I could listen to this shit all night long. From the Motown

[@G4Zv2]

Thank you, Rockstar, for letting me know about this band. This piece is so timeless and immaculate.

[@robkennedy3087]

...And you know, the Madness never stopped! Ladies & gentlemen ... KOOL & THE GANG !!!

[@LaCheleWallace]

One of my top 5 favorite songs in life. After all these years, it's still good. The groove is just undeniable and plays in my head all the time. Reminds me of getting ready to leave my grandparent's picnic on Sunday afternoon.

[@EddynsonDuque]

And, what are the other 4 songs in your list? I'm curious...

[@dats_it929]

@@EddynsonDuque IDK about hers but I could give you mine. Just look for it in the comment section. Txs

[@-SHIDRAN-]

Nunca lo sabremos.

[@sheldontunes1]

The most enchanting piece of music ever composed and performed....ever!!!!!!

[@JustSophonie]

I could listen to this forever. 😭 Rest in perfect peace Ronald “Kool” Bell ❤️

[@camillelourde4008]

I just LOVE seeing my brothers play!!!

[@KNOTTY3250]

rest well brother Charles Smith

[@s2h995]

Taha Abduse Saddiq 😥

[@positiveforce7832]

@Big Elite And Clifford Adams and Dennis Thomas🥺

[@tonysouldays]

Cool and the Gang at their very best i never get tired of playing this and the original studio recording pure summer magic

[@Juhkwez]

tony tonysouldays Kool and the gang

[@donitavann108]

​@@Juhkwez Right? Can you believe he spelled with a C?....lol. My husband works for Kool. He travels with them.

[@gregoryburton1241]

This song blew my 12 year old mind when it originally came out. Had not heard anything like it before. I’ve seen them three times in concert and they kicked ass every time! RIP to the members who are no longer here.

[@TheTbone1965]

Hands down,for me this is in my top ten favorite instrumentals in my playlist. I enjoy every version of this song, but most especially this rendition,because of the arrangement,plus every musician here,brings 100% + of their talent, and their love of music.There’s nothing like old school smooth music,especially when played live. I enjoyed every second of it as I listen to it over and over again.Also thanks to the camera guys for spotlighting each talented performer and the band as a whole.

[@rrrickster3137]

This is what real music is suppose to do let your mind run wild in Ecstasy........Chills you down deep into your freakin Soul....

[@daspicybirb9356]

rrrickster3137 Ikr...

[@JRAdam-de1gf]

Oh My God! Musically talented artist playing instruments...What a concept! Imagine how that used be?!

[@guilhermealbino8737]

i never get tired of watching this keyboard solo

[@HoraceDavis-t5g]

I myself met kool.and the.gang.in Germany in 1972 and they were great

[@lolabrown8055]

Best instrumental song ever and every instrument my favorite is that saxophone.

[@reneegregory829]

In my young days, I'd run my bath water by this tune then take the best baths in history!!!!!!!!!!!! circa 1976

[@justaguyonyt137]

Renee Gregory Here I am taking a bath, listening to this song and reading your comment. Why did you stop?

[@mkariymah]

1976 a hella year!

[@mkariymah]

Meant to say one hellava year! 1976 graduate here! Summer in madness ya'll!

[@fredflintstone2958]

@@mkariymah '76....me, too.

[@CAJJAWEDS]

@@mkariymah 76 graduate also!! Great, great year & even greater music!!!!

[@lounasee0911]

Goose bumps all over

[@highway_to_haven]

Respect to Charles Smith, 50cent's missing uncle... for badass solo

[@kriacaoverbal]

SOUL FUNK HEROES!! Thats all..

[@stonecoldreznov2780]

Girl: "What them fingers do?" Me: "Rusty Hamilton at 8:52"

[@adropofgoldensun27]

Fantastic rendition! Shout out to the keyboardist, doing All that and not missing a beat. I'm impressed 👍👍👏

[@Meurth]

Incredible. I'm not at all familiar with this band and I'm glad I discovered this song on GTA Vice City. This live rendition is one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen!

[@DFRESH3U]

Roddsy Hamilton "got ugly" on them Keyboards! Fantastic!

[@wtfisyousaying9943]

Jazz is one the best musical ever

[@L33M_0]

+Rinchen Yangden This is R&B/Soul but it does have some jazz influenced chords

[@thisismegasilly1804]

+Kalim Manigault (iGrungeisntdead10) no way. you're just being racist. look at zillions of other jazz songs in the last 20+ years and you'll see this IS jazz.. R&B my ass... This makes R&B look like the cats in heat mating calls that R&B is... If anything, there's a hint of FUNK in this..

[@carena174]

+ThisIsMegaSilly I do not understand why you are saying that he is racist... Whats's your point? You're obviously right, but what has racism to do in any of this?

[@bananakin94]

Soul definitely has a lot of parallels to jazz with the use of strings and horns and overall laid back feel. The only difference really is Soul uses a more palatable time signature while Jazz goes from one to the other.

[@JazzBoiiFGC]

This is fucking soul, not jazz

[@antoniobarbosa8698]

Fui criado na periferia de São Paulo nos anos 70 e 80...confesso que nunca ouvi esta OBRA PRIMA desta BANDA GENUÍNA ÚNICA!😊❤

[@mchlselects]

damn. this can't be beat. i fel too lucky that this exists. thanks kool & the gang

[@charlesowens3346]

Sounds better each time. I am a keyboardist and have worked over a year to put all parts in a single keyboard presentation. Lot of stuff going on and of course great keyboards solo by Rusty Hamilton. He and Larry Dunn with the original Earth Wind and Fire are at the top of my list.

[@TomMannis]

A masterpiece. So many people don't know that Kool & the Gang were amazing jazz artists.

[@Jdpr07]

Soul music, Music to your soul

[@AWAKENING-MH]

I always loved the intro. Hearing it three times was like a birthday present. This song is one of if not thee greatest jazz innovation in history. There was nothing even close before or after it. On this version, someone lost sight of the Kool aspect. The original players were so cool, they wore shades and never smiled or sweated. The whole vibe was the definition of Kool.

[@mariannhernandez3302]

I will listen to this masterpiece every day for the rest of my days!! This song is my salvation!!!!

[@markblanton6573]

One of the best performances on KZbin. We are blessed to hear a performance like this.

[@dedrafelton5802]

Rusty Hamilton Summer Madness," Kool & the Gang hell yeah shit you got to recognize , band tight is hell.

[@ikasilove9980]

Best Song Ever ------ like ever... much love from South Africa 2018

[@Tirdad1]

I am always a fan of Kool and the Gang. I love this song Summer Madness song. It is the best performance and version of the song so far. I was going through lots of stress recently and this song relaxed me. Keyboard player is fantastic and this version of song is a mind blower.

[@RumpSpank3rGaming]

amazing, and my man on the keyboard went IN!!!!!

[@willieroller7208]

This is the by far the greatest instrumental song ever made period I always was a fan of Kool and the gang even in the early days of the group

[@fitnessbyaugust4356]

Ever!

[@owensweetland342]

In 1976 I won four backstage passes to the Providence Civic Center from a local AM radio station to see them. The group War opened for them.

[@pacet.v.1399]

The horns on the intro done it for me!! Then,the way the band changed it up and flowed right into summer madness. Look at all those instruments being played. Live music is where its at. I like how bands put the spotlight on every solo musician.Real music dont die!!Gotta RESPECT and APPRECIATE REAL MUSIC!!!!! Parts of this song has been sampled in soooooooo many song from artist such as Ice Cube, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Again REAL MUSIC DONT DIE!!!!!!!! MUCH LOVE TO THE OLD SCHOOL!!!! 70s baby right here....... One love to the ones who respect the ESSENCE of music!!!!

[@CelticFCDoberman]

Only discovered this song a few days ago and I'm addicted to it. It's truly magnificent! I play the keyboard myself and respect the supreme talent the keyboardist clearly has. Also you have to admire his enthusiasm. A joy to watch!

[@ungiorn0]

One of the best things about the song is it captures the essence of summer no matter what you are in the world. From Tokyo.

[@SusanJohnson-xl3ys]

And played so seemingly effortlessly. Glad to stumble onto this😊❤

[@06ridgelineowner34]

Wow...being a child of the 70s I already love this song, but this rendition is AMAZING...brother on the guitar sounded like Wes Montgomery. Also, I always knew this song was funky, but I never really caught hold of the psychedelic vibe until now.

[@audreycumby1075]

Absolutely a Wes Montgomery vibe!

[@katdog1738]

I said Wes Montgomery by the second bar!

[@christopherhaas945]

i first heard this song in the film ROCKY it blew my mind.....

[@mackenzie1022]

Christopher Haas Same here. I had to know what that song was!

[@hiramclarkebeats4295]

@@mackenzie1022 samw , it matched scene so good , for me it was about still have joy & courage event when it almost imposible for you , times are ruff and too much sadness around you

[@Griswaldization]

@@hiramclarkebeats4295 Spot On!!🙏🤘💯

[@jamespolston4208]

They don't come any better beauty and music I even feel the breeze.

[@mokembeats]

who is listen to this great song in 2023 , let me see Originals who listen to this master piece

[@imludwig]

GOD DAMN!!... GOD DAMN!!

[@MzIndiz]

Absolutely Awesome! I wish this whole concert was available on KZbin. R. I.P. Ronald Bell & Dennis Thomas. 🎷💔🎷

[@paulkillick527]

One of my favourite instrumental 🎼 soul /funk tracks ever!! Even today can’t stop listening to this at the age of 58 best days ever the soul /funk era 🙏☝️🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@blackprince7474]

Those super musicians are the kryptonite for the current desperate R n B. RESPECT!

[@joemasters2270]

That keyboard solo @ the end tho. Nice.

[@smokeyMike1]

Gave me tears for some reason