Tedeschi Trucks Band - The Letter

Tedeschi Trucks Band perform "The Letter" from Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen album at Gathering of the Vibes on July 31, 2015.
Catch TTB's very special Mad Dogs & Englishmen tribute set, only at the Lockn' Festival on September 11, 2015. Click here for more info: www.locknfestiv...

[@petermyers479]

Hottest blues rock band around. Wonderful, thanks for the video.

[@psychorook]

Although DT played for years with ABB, he said he had never seen Mad Dogs & Englishmen, the movie with Joe Cocker, Leon Russell, et al traveling around with loved ones and kids in a large ensemble. When he finally saw it, he determined that's how he wanted to do it with TTB. The results are simply astounding. You can feel the love!

[@studioviganego]

No way to compare this band to others. They’re always on top every new song or cover. Come back to Italy soon!!!

[@Dos_Perros]

Just so Awesome🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤😊

[@RichardSmith-um4js]

Loved it when the Box Tops did it. Loved it when Joe Cocker did it with Mad Dogs & Englishmen. And now, TTB nails it again. Three great performances.

[@robertvanruyssevelt7159]

Written By Wayne Carson released by the Box Tops 1967 then many others including a great version by Al Green 1969

[@tbssic1]

I saw the Box Tops do that song live,, maybe late 60s?

[@peterleefookkee3148]

Thank God for Susan Amen

[@stephanehuibonhoa2996]

Yes but Joe Cocker with the Mad Dogs and Englishmen version is still the best.

[@joecharles5368]

Things can Sing & Play a good as anyone!! Either category!!

[@TheRockerxx69]

Susie l love ya like that ! Raw n gutsy spit yer soul outta

[@simon01ize]

This band rocks so much!

[@johnbarkway3207]

0ld guy trying to find new music ? just found it .

[@tomlund4951]

John Barkway what are you listening to now????

[@SimirJohnson]

Try these: Tab Benoit, Johnny Lang, Walter Trout as well. All incredible blues, just like TTB.

[@tomlund4951]

Simir Johnson tinsley Ellis!

[@SimirJohnson]

tom lund Definitely another good suggestion!!

[@danielspiegleman270]

Susan can certainly channel her inner Joe!

[@jerryshunk7152]

I think rather her inner Janis.

[@Cerph]

Where was this filmed?

[@michaellerman6349]

Smokin version

[@mandascruggs2245]

Dear Lord. I’ve been listening to this band for three years now, own their last four albums AND JUST WAS FLOORED BY THIS PERFORMANCE. They never stop amazing me with their love of the music and vibe together as a band.

[@mandascruggs2245]

Ps - how is the audience not losing their mind?!? ... musta been a hot day. :/

[@martyneff4008]

​@@mandascruggs2245it wasn't mind-blowing it was just ok

[@kennywally]

She’s Absolutely killing the vocals. Wow

[@bofetada6841]

You think this is on the level of Joe cocker?

[@kennywally]

@@bofetada6841 can’t compare. They are both amazing.

[@lucasconklin71]

there is no copying joe, but this is great too@@bofetada6841

[@JasonSpitzMI50]

Not

[@tonyr8534]

Tedeschi Trucks is an amazing band and Susan has some great pipes, she can really lay it down!

[@chrisgoulding3383]

Oh yeah!

[@douglasrasmussen480]

It's great to see a band use actual instruments - the horn section is inspirational.

[@Tonetwisters]

Yeh. They really blow, what?

[@armadillotoe]

This is wonderful! There is more talent on that stage than most will ever see.

[@edwardbronston1099]

For you kids out there in KZbin land, these are called MUSICIANS...

[@karenmiller1168]

I need to see them

[@silviosantapaola2825]

thats why people don't listen to you. don't talk down to them

[@joestrummer32]

Best comment on you tube....

[@timmaulden3640]

@@silviosantapaola2825 grow up

[@dianacrow7509]

Musical Artiste 🎼 🎵 🎶 🎹

[@brianmunson5688]

Folks if you have the opportunity to see TTB in concert don't think twice, buy your ticket and go. I saw them in Jacksonville Fl, A three hour drive from my home. It was worth every minute of travel time and worth every dime for admission. Susan is beautiful and her voice makes angles cry. Her hubby has a little talent on slide guitar. 👍 The entire band is just a wonder to hear and also to see. It is quite the party. GO SEE THIS BAND IN CONCERT! Your soul with thank you.

[@Tonetwisters]

I holler at 'em every time I drive past their house! Another great Jacksonville band ...

[@reebuck6169]

Seen them twice and this July will make it three. Getting my my Allman Brothers fix

[@JohnFishman]

Notice how DT never overplays. Taste.

[@nytrayfl2]

Always puts the music first.

[@steveg6035]

imo Derek is a once in a generation player that is lost on the masses because of who he is (humble and quiet) and the kind of music of he plays. Their loss. Ive never seen a single performance of his that at some point doesnt give me a "holy shit" chicken skin moment. And like you said - he's always in service of the song or the jam, never just showboating - even though he could melt everyone's face at any moment

[@kevinmerrill8074]

Notes are precious,don’t waste them.

[@peterbrown9451]

100% agree, he's said many times that the entire band is set up to support Susan and blend with her incredible voice. Best band about

[@Souldivers1]

Awesome

[@brooklynjack]

That woman can sing, .....

[@tahoerabbit]

brooklynjack Amen brother!

[@N.A._McBee]

Yes, she can :) :) :)

[@mr501mc]

No lie

[@soulsisterssurvivorssister8463]

Killer voice! You can tell she's a professionally trained musician.

[@chiptmcc8656]

Her first solo Cd was OUTSTANDING!

[@littlewing28]

CAN YOU SAY,,,, JANIS JOPLIN !!!

[@tomderrick9765]

Amazing voice and one of the best guitar players alive

[@wecandobetter9821]

To anyone who hasn’t seen this band live DO IT before you pass on to the other side😂😂✌️

[@tomanderson9257]

meh

[@ComunaHunter]

I had the opportunity 10 years ago and your statement is completely true.

[@patrickwhelan5703]

Was trying in 2020 and the.............COVID!!!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@cammieksandi]

my absolute favorite musicians of all time THANK YOU TTB FOR YOUR AMAZING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. Susan's voice goes straight to my soul and Derek's guitar is the same its medicine music

[@gailwestphal1604]

Damn girl you got a voice like no other. BossLady for real.🥰

[@tomanderson9257]

I can find 5000 singers with the same exact voice and style.

[@tomclark7950]

Absolutely hands down, the best ever cover of this song. Just when you thought Joe Cocker brought the soul, enter Susan Tedeschi.

[@bsdgffishtuna5186]

i guess you've never heard of Joe Cocker.

[@fronolox4616]

Exactly, the only version that matches Joe’s

[@tedtine4822]

Box tops original

[@larryn2682]

This is an excellent performance of the Joe Cocker version. For a second I amused myself imagining Susan doing a brief imitation of John Belushi's body motions parody of Joe.

[@acehandler1530]

Now THAT is Soul Music! Always loved this song, they do it fine justice! Thanks for the upload ❤️ 💖 💗 💞

[@robertpulica4164]

By And Far The Best Band Playing Today. It's so awesome they continued to pay the salaries of their band and crew while sidelined by Covid.That says it all the best of best as people as well as musicians their kids are so lucky to have them for parents.

[@aalonsob]

This song was No.1 with the Box tops in 1967, Coker only covered one. Nobody better to sing it than Alex Chilton

[@rsmko]

Coker and Al Roker, Matt Lauer sang betr than LX.

[@coulditbejc]

You spelled Susan Tedeschi wrong. She's the best to sing this, hands down

[@poodlegirl55]

Awesome. Love her voice and everything about the band.

[@hippiedaze1970]

Her voice reminds me of Janis Joplin. I love it! 💝

[@charlesyateschalfant]

Yes it does, however, not quite there but good enough.

[@ginger3269]

If you don't get this, you haven't got a clue. Bless every single one of them.

[@williamholland2135]

Yet another example of why the TTB is unquestionably in an elite class even among the best touring (and recording) groups today. Will the Lockn' Festival set be streamed? If not, will it be recorded for replay?

[@ginger3269]

Best band playing in the world today. I frequently fly to see them.

[@garylaubscher9914]

Gary Laubscher , this band can do it all for me, can not get enough of them & I am 67

[@vickistarnes8753]

I feel the same way !!! Peace brother !!!

[@petermyers479]

gary laubscher Likewise, I’m 66.

[@georgefuller1868]

Peter Myers love seen this group several times in concert ,, they are the real deal ,,, however lately I've been binge watching Samantha Fish on KZbin ,, can't wait to see her live // Buddy Guy gives Samantha two thumbs up

[@nedcro]

Must, really múst, listen to at least one song of them every day ( 71 now !).

[@Jakelyn7133]

TTB really is one awesome band. What a voice of Susan. Wow !

[@VCT3333]

Story is they used to tour together but as separate bands, and saw the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour organized by Leon Russell and saw how much fun they were having playing with a big big band on stage. They got a horn section and backup singers and started touring as the TTB. I for one am glad they did this. Their sound is so much richer now and they're also able to play more music that requires a big band, rather than the 4 piece bands they used to have when they were separate bands. This version of the Letter has such a Joe Cocker, Leon Russell feeling to it.

[@N.A._McBee]

I ___AM___ STUNNED! It is as if they had gathered all the best pieces of all interpretations since the Box Tops came out with it together in this very one performance! Absolute perfection. And Susan's voice tops it all!

[@nitram2112]

This is the best touring band currently........Hands Down!

[@nitram2112]

they comp each other respectfully

[@gdawgs101]

+boffintech The Allman Bros. had two drummers too

[@57highland]

For a fuller sound. Plus it's cool when one plays a hair of a beat behind the other. The original Mad Dogs & Englishmen band actually had 3 drummers plus conga player.

[@nitram2112]

& That Conga man is the great Bobbie Torres! Pride of our city, Portland.

[@57highland]

I saw Bobby in the "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" documentary. Wears an afro and sunglasses, right?

[@L.A55]

Where is this at that half of the crowd barely responded to that amazing performance, especially those vocalist..She absolutely owned that song !

[@R4Y2k]

How did B.B. put it? "I see why you married each other" :P

[@2PinkFreuds]

@Doug Bevins Please tell me it keeps saying Almond because you're using speech to text.

[@2PinkFreuds]

Though they did start out as The Allman Joys, however.

[@jimdickson3886]

One of the best musical acts I've seen in years, and I was a concert goer in the 60's. Susan's voice gives me goose bumps.

[@scott9792]

That is one hot horn section! Gotta have horns!

[@jimchumley6568]

Scott Dont forget the cowbell!

[@Tonetwisters]

Fab-uh-lus!! Now that's GOOD rock and roll. And look at all those Super Reverbs ...

[@francoisvillaret3086]

Joe Cocker sang it, but the song is a #1 hit from 1967 by The Box Tops

[@chrisdemske1750]

Thanks for giving credit where credit is due... the Box tops were great!

[@whiskey6actual]

alex chilton

[@davidallen4183]

And produced by Dan Penn of Muscle Shoals/Memphis fame

[@hot88s23]

The story was, that Alex Chilton was 16, came in the studio hungover, and did that classic.

[@redsox3459]

Alex Chilton!!! So many people call it a Joe Cocker song....thank you posting!

[@tireho1]

What a voice!! What a song ! Guys Love you!!

[@crazyhawk59]

Great rendition of a golden oldie. Loved Joe Cocker, but Susan can sing the hell out of any song.

[@tomclark7950]

I didn't think it was possible, but Susan has more soul than Joe Coker on this version.

[@jmccullough]

Man, these Leon Russell arrangements are still amazing,.

[@backbay2242]

Watching TTB gives me hope that maybe we can find some common ground in this country and can stop hating people who live in different regions. or who have different skin colors. Probably wishful thinking.

[@stevewoan6]

I just realized that there are two drummers! How cool is that!?

[@joesheikhelard9296]

That very good music I need to listen. Amazing group because they have a full soul go Tedeschi Trucks Band.

[@crazyhawk59]

TTB is a great band.

[@ozzypieozzypie9136]

DTB was a better band.

[@crazyhawk59]

Ozzypie Ozzypie Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Any band that Susan Tedeschi sings in is better. Trucks and Tedeschi in the same band--amazing. DTB was a great band, but I like the combined band better. Have a great day.

[@ozzypieozzypie9136]

+Roseanne Salyer To each his or her own, but Derek is THE talent in the band and Susan and the size of the band reduces Derek's role unlike with the DTB. The music is very different as well, no offense to Susan but some of us who preferred the DTB miss it greatly and the TTB just doesn't fill the void.

[@crazyhawk59]

Maybe that's the way he likes it. And to be clear, I haven't heard much of his music. A couple of songs and I don't even remember which ones. He came to my attention through watching ABB videos. I will have to give DTB a harder listen.

[@ozzypieozzypie9136]

TTB was formed so Derek and Susan could be together on the road to raise their children and is pretty much a merger of what was their former bands. Their musical styles merged somewhat but more towards Susan's end because she's the vocalist. This eliminated Derek's jazz improvisations almost completely and reduced his playing overall. While the reason for the bands formation is certainly admirable, and with the end of the ABB, watching Derek only playing with the TTB in his musical prime is a little disappointing. Hopefully when the kids grow up he'll move in another direction. I hope you like the DTB stuff.

[@bobhillstrom4915]

A cute little song by the Box Tops and Joe Cocker turned into a great & wonderful song. Great voice and superb instruments.

[@nml4546]

Wow, first time I've seen the video. Just great....Nothing like classic rock!!!

[@edl5299]

Amazing voice and an incredible band ....

[@matthiasrohde1096]

Holy shit ! Excuse me Janis...I still like your voice...but I love Susan´s. Greetings from Bremen,Germany.

[@onemoremisfit]

This is a really nice mix, and the gal with the tambourine had the good sense to keep it away from a mic.

[@Bonedalas]

She really can sing! Hadn't her in mind as such a great singer.

[@lebarosky]

Whatever was wrong with her voice is fine now. Thank God she's a treasure. What a band.

[@scootergreen3]

Why are most top name bands afraid to play live without lip syncing and without rerecording their concerts if a live band can sound this good? I'm a guitarist and band member..

[@davidrollins4272]

Because they don’t have the talent and the instruments that TTB has.

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

Wow, great cover guys. I hadn't heard of you until I stumbled across this. I love Joe and even though his version was great I always thought the Box Tops version was a better fit with the lyrics. This version though, it blows Joe's version away and does the original justice. You have a new fan from New Zealand... just one thing, how do you pronounce your band name?

[@philvigil6128]

Te desh ee

[@roncarpenter7240]

This is obviously taken from the Joe Cocker version as opposed to The Box Tops.

[@dessoperry3616]

He took the slide off and she put the funk on. Way on.

[@occasionsphoto]

isn't that Leon Russell's arrangement?

[@SenorPescadorJohnson]

one of my favs for sure, they work for their money, a fact unreal big hearted folks, hope they come to El Salvador and Guatemala soon

[@annelindlind8593]

Even though it hurts to say, this is the best version of THE LETTER I have ever heard, sorry Joe RIP❤️

[@roadrunner7218]

What about The Box Tops original?

[@wordvango7643]

amazing not many not enough sing Susan's praises. This Babe got pipes!

[@johnanthonycafe2993]

Straight off the Joe Cocker Leon Russell version with two drum kits to boot.

[@greggalbritton7223]

That girl can sing the blues rock n roll

[@johnvoyce]

Insanely great vocals and there are no words to describe Derek's solo I thought he just played slide guitar. I was wrong.

[@johnfairweather9188]

What is the point in having two drummers basically doing the same thing?

[@epnewhouse]

All seventy of them are masters of their craft.. I cannot wait to experience that wall of sound at Red Rocks in August!

[@howardmanley3388]

God I love this song....we miss you Joe Cocker... they represent you well...

[@neilmunro7961]

It was the Boxtops did the original. Joe Cocker's version was a great cover too. I'm not sure if Joe Cocker ever did an original song.

[@Anticommunism99]

@@neilmunro7961 like Guns N Rouses

[@andrewkling9530]

Fuckin horns!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

[@johnhedges235]

WOW!!!!! SHE IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jackychazaubenay1195]

VERY GOOD REMAKE, FROM BOX TOPS,THE LETTER,WHEN I HAVE 16 OR17 YEARS OLD, THIS SONG IS A SUCCES, VERY LONG TIME ....I AM OLD TODAY AND FAN TEDESHI SUSAN AND DERECK TRUCKS .THANKS; I AM SORRY FROM M'Y ENGLISH BAD 😂BUT SINCE IS TRUE .JACKYFAN 👍FRANCE

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

This is Epic!

[@sboy1955]

Still sounds great 👍🏽 and 👍🏽

[@velvamerrick846]

Terrific bluesy, sexy Susan Tedeschi!!! I'm so into you & your music & your terrific band!!! It's just 5:15am in the morning & here I am digging on your incredible band & music... You rock this song, Susan... Your voice is the utmost sexy, bluesy, rocky sound ever!!! PLEASE come to N.Mexico in 2016 & perform... I am from Santa Fe, N. Mexico... Velva Hot Lips on the Harmonica for 48 plus years!!! You rock the music Susan!!! 6-19-16

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I've been singing classic rock, Plant, Journey 25 years. Back to the drawing board, here :)

[@ThatLadyBird]

I wont say her voice is effortless, but she's getting back twice of what she puts in. Incredible soul, just the right amt of rasp 😍

[@patrickfarley8036]

I thought Tommy Chong just played the drums, I didn't know he also played tenor sax! Wow,....that's cool, man!

[@martinboere3274]

Wow! What you'd call a very neat rendition of a great song! Quite a relief to realize that there are still vocalists such as Susan Tedeschi and guitar players such as Derek Trucks.

[@redsox3459]

First time I saw TT band they played this song and I was hooked. Nobody does this old Alex Chilton and The Boxtops song anymore. Joe Cocker did it in the 70's (maybe at Woodstock in '69, I can no longer recall.) TT nailed it live.

[@brothersvilleknife]

He did it on his mad dogs and Englishmen tour at the Fillmore East (on the live album) and at Woodstock

[@Marauder99991]

This is just awesome, everyone is wicked talented. Especially the vocalist, she's amazing.

[@hansvangelder]

Together with Beth the best voices in Bluesrock!

[@tomkiefaber4297]

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[@like2view]

Great!! an inspiration!!

[@philvigil6128]

Chills. Her vocals simply give me chills. Soulful.

[@TM-te3bh]

Who's not in the band?

[@vernwallen4246]

Female Joe Cocker!!

[@eugenporembschi8]

???

[@midwestfisherman]

Love this band!!!!!

[@aubiejazz]

Outstanding performance! What a band!

[@michaelhayward7572]

That was just outstanding!

[@johngialanellajr8650]

When I was stationed in the Army in Germany in 1970 Bob Evans of the Box Tops was stationed there too. one of my friends said that was him and I did not believe him until years later when I saw a picture of him.

[@johnmccormick9042]

This girl rocks! Both Susan and Derek are just great people. Met both at an ABB party at Beacon Hotel a number of years ago-they said "thanks so much for coming". So humble.

[@sheriffjohnbird3179]

Saw these guys play in San Diego last weekend. Absolutely phenomenal show!

[@hermiasvisser812]

Nice....full sound and funky!

[@TheRockerxx69]

Derek s an ace....well learnt the master's lesson

[@solowinterwolf]

Such a perfect tune for this band. This is acknowledging where they come from --- they're a great big Soul band!

[@sbingham1979]

One of the MOST exciting bands playing now in the 21st century

[@walterkentriley9829]

Wow Susan Great soul voice I know You Love Joe Cocker I will see him in Heaven soon!!