The Peddlers - Walk on the Wild Side

From 1971, the great Peddlers with Elmer Bernstein & Hal David's 'Walk on the Wild Side'. Hammond eggs...

[@ghdirect]

Amazing trio. I,m 77 now but was an average bass player mid 60's in a covers group Croydon area.Our drummer and I heard their first LP "Live at the Pickwick club and were blown away. So we then drove up to Luton, Ceasars Palace saw them live and thought fantastic the most tightly knitted trio of the era. Tab the bass player influenced me in his style as from then on I gave up playing with a plectrum and learned to use my fingers. Good memories.

[@peteraustin370]

Incredible crazy band...!!..Brilliant trio ..!!..Nobody like these guys about today...!!¡

[@bmmaaate]

Argham

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

Never saw another bass player play an electric like that. In every U.S. band I’ve been in, I got laughs mimicking it. They really were a top trio.

[@BackToTheBlues]

It puts the bass in the position of an upright bass, which - although I've never seen anyone else do it - does make sense. He doesn't half fly around that neck, doesn't he!

[@kevinwelker5755]

Marcus Geard from The Slackers puts his on a drum throne or chair and plays it upright like that..

[@joestrummer32]

Real musicians....

[@waxhead63]

One of , if not , the most unique sounds of their era .. maybe even forever

[@michaelireland7239]

yes oh so unique & a vocal sound like no other

[@NotEdwardHAngle]

I can’t even comprehend how the drummer accomplishes what happens at 2:34.

[@register1430]

Breaking Dad gave them some extra residuals. Worthy. A couple of great hits.

[@lbowsk]

That's exactly what brought me here. Their version of On A Clear Day is the best one I've heard. Sorry Babs.

[@eunicefinger]

ive been playing the drums for 25 years and im gobsmacked by this clip,what a player

[@MrShiffles]

Drummer: God-like... Keyboardist/Vocalist: Banger AF....Bassist: Fantastic!...all the other members:Totally on point and true to the game Where is music like this now???

[@stix9641]

Big sound from Trevor with the Hayman drums ❤

[@lukaswensting5763]

Roger Whitaker must be among the least likely to ever introduce me to a band that great. I've rarely seen a drummer displaying such skilful swagger. Can't stop watching!

[@WalterSobchak1000]

now that is a good drummer

[@waxhead63]

Never realised Jimi Hendrix was a drummer

[@AlfUckhamHall]

@@waxhead63 He worked with many major stars including Howard Jones, Quantum Jump and so many more.

[@geordieeaton711]

Just met him today at work such a gent and still as cool as ever

[@mikemasterton]

Keep coming back to this because it's so damn good. One of the best Trio's ever.

[@thomasbrown3325]

That drummer is on fire!

[@chasleask8533]

Always liked the Peddlers. Saw them in the mid sixties supporting The Who . Tight , sharp , and smooth.

[@jennytalia226]

I've just stumbled across this and MY GOD ! That drummer is just bloody fantastic ! What a crazy , crazy song ! LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobgreen623]

Speaking as a bit of a bass player, I love this guy's style. this band is pretty damn cool

[@williamhicks7736]

Whoever directed the editing on this really added to the excitement of what this band was doing. I particularly love the cut to the drummers foot on the pedal... That’s at the point where they’re really getting ‘down’ to it in the song and makes perfect sense... I can’t ever remember a video where there was such a fine focus on the fingers or feet of musicians, which are essentially musical instruments as well... To see that action is just fabulous! This is better than the vast majority of music videos I’ve ever seen... would imagine it was directed in real time as they were playing... True Art!

[@BackToTheBlues]

I was just watching the other, rather static live version of this (on the wonderfully-named show Hits a Gogo) and I was thinking exactly the same as you about this one - fantastic direction!

[@halcyon289]

Great comment William.

[@justinodowd4182]

I cant stop watching the drummer.right in the middle of a fill he spins a stick,wow!

[@nicholastompkins4414]

+justin odour Drummer (Trevor Morais) went on to play long term with Bjork and provided Underworld with most of their drumming samples.

[@erikzajcew]

Nicholas Tompkins did not know that with Bjork but that explains a lot. That's awesome.

[@DavidS-hb2df]

WOW. Thats some serious drum work. They dont make music like that anymore.

[@Burntshmallow]

They do.

[@VincesVinyl]

Mindblowing! Incredible drumming! It doesn't get any better than this.

[@shanehenderson8756]

The drummer is amazing

[@Whoopgnash1]

Just can't get enough of this FANTASTIC (underrated) band.

[@tanyaaldridge9695]

Love Love Love 👏Girlie is my absolute Fave. They are all fantastic in their own right

[@scottsoul64]

how on earth did these guys get overlooked? mad drummer, great bass player, Roy's voice & keyboard!, just bought a vinyl album by them

[@ashleyalexander913]

The Peddlers sold 45 million records. Worked with "greats" like Sinatra..

[@thecw301]

This dude is a great vocalist!

[@jerrymarkham3081]

I've never seen Trevor like this. I've only seen him when he played with Howard JOnes. I'm floored. Made me think of Buddy Rich.

[@regaltip8A]

Saw Trevor Morias at my first ever live concert. Howard Jones in 1985 and as an aspiring drummer of 16 I was blown away by his performance. It was a treat to see this footage. Thanks for the upload.

[@wattage2007]

Me too. First ever gig; Terry and Jerry supporting HoJo I think. Morais played electronic kit, standing up. Seemed like he was quite ground breaking in many aspects of his craft.

[@steveross8326]

Villa boy .......Trevor also played with Elkie Brooks ...👍

[@jeneiistvan]

Roy Phillips is one of the best entertainers ever: great voice & a brilliant instrumentalist.

[@MrBongoagogo]

Roy's been living in nz since the 80s meet him a few years ago playing with the Roger fox big band.

[@Cander509]

Once upon a time, It was about the music. The thrill. This is an example of "the good old days"... Who's this tight and in to it in the 21st century?

[@haysfordays]

this is just so off the charts....my goodness..

[@GodzillaFang7713]

BEST DRUMMER EVER

[@TheBaronbaldwin]

Grew up on the peddlers and they had a great influence on my Hammond playing there on til i supported jimmy smith and jimmy mc griff respectively A great trio

[@newking70]

Cool story

[@ciog52]

Brilliant. I loved Roys playing. They were so different from a lot of the music that was around. Glad to hear Roy is still playing

[@hohaia01]

I saw these guys in 1970. I learned what talent was that night. It was a religious experience.

[@mejsjalv]

This group is goddamn sensational!

[@TheChefSteph]

This is such a talented group. I listen to them while I’m driving and it makes the world a happy place 🤗

[@JeanieBarton]

Man it's great to see these guys play live - what incredible jazzers. I was obsessed with their version of Smile at university and used to play it over and over in my car really loud..... :0) Little did I know 10 years later I'd be working as a jazz musician in London!

[@justinodowd4182]

Awesome allround What a great band.

[@iainmarks579]

could have watched the Drummer in this whole clip,mind blowing

[@keironhiggspoet]

odd but unique combo. here we roy pihilips with his alan rickman-esque voice and wicked hammond licks, a killer drummer with a fro and a upright bass! terrific.

[@michaelireland7239]

roy philips wow just too much talent for one man & a voice beyond compare

[@raymondlau6507]

They,re really cookin' and the drummer is bookin' !

[@gianca60]

***** Mean "You idiot".

[@jimbob3038]

How have i missed this band 😮 wow they can play 👌🏻

[@robertparkes4982]

First saw the Peddlers at the Poco a Poco club in Stockport UK in 1969. They were SUPERB..................

[@12presspart]

yes i saw them live at Blackburn lancs cavendish club in 1969 absolutely fabulous they were better live than on record also they were founders of the jazz blues rock fusion that was just comming into vogue

[@mmullen2112]

Great musicianship….that drummer is on point!

[@bob4analog]

Yes indeed, these guys really we're just that good...and then some! This's the caliber of music I grew up with. Just try'n find that in today's music...ain't gonna happen! Exelent vid, Exelent song!

[@shaylubi]

WOW!!! Amazing Bass

[@ummagummaman]

To watch them is nearly as good as listening to them!

[@gdj6298]

They were one of my favourites in the late 60's. So sad there's so little footage of them.

[@terrymod]

I first saw these guys live in 1971 and was blown away. As a very young drummer at first I felt like giving up, but then, I found that the way they approached their music inspired me and I worked hard to be like Trevor Morais although I couldnt quite copy his colour, nor indeed, his hairstyle....Thanks guys, for the nusical memories... Hey Trevor, Im still trying now after all the intervening years....

[@erwinvdb]

When music was music....... performed by the heart.

[@pigguy]

I can't stop watching this!

[@B3burner]

Christ Almighty… that bass player! 😽👏

[@raulthedude5027]

I am blown away by this performance. WOW.

[@EnslavedRuun]

The drummer is a god !!!

[@anthonybutler6365]

Got very fond memories of these guys from the sixties performing quite a few times in the sixties at the guild hall in Sutton Coldfield and they would always chat to us after great guys

[@irishmuso7129]

My favourite youtube video. Marais is insanely good.

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

The days of the great music.

[@wattage2007]

The mighty Trevor Morais on drums. Played with Howard Jones and later Bjork. Met him in '85 at a Howard Jones gig and he was a friendly, humble guy.

[@isaacbell2426]

Trevor Morais was another liverpool drummer considered for the Beatles but was turned down because of his flashy showmanship.they went with Ringo and Trevor took over his seat in Faron’s flamingos.

[@TheMerseySound1]

As a drummer Trevor runs rings around Ringo He was already with the Flamingos if the Beatles were considering him at the time

[@halcyon289]

That was magnificent.

[@hohaia01]

That's pure talent plus great teamwork.

[@mashupgal]

Wow! This is an experience I care to enjoy❤️

[@scottsoul64]

at 3.33 the drummer crosses over sticks, it's that quick you have to keep watching it over & over, superb!

[@terceiraxxi]

2:33

[@TheAgentdanascully]

No shit! Forty years later, these guys are STILL hot!

[@jfayiii]

Trevor makes the best faces. Really in it. What a talent.

[@newzealandwhakatane9124]

Trevor Morris, mate you were mustard, one of the best drummers of that era, Peddlers, the Groups ‘- group ! Fantastic .✊🏽🎼🎸🎹🎸🎼🎹🥁

[@newzealandwhakatane9124]

My apologies Trevor Morais !

[@adrianomondini8795]

ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!

[@Mr_Lupine]

What a brilliant drummer, thought they'd speeded the motion up, incredible !!!

[@MrShiffles]

These guys fell through the cracks...because of greed...a great band they were....youtube and all you fans keep them alive...40 years later \m/

[@doodeen]

Incredible trio.I remember seeing them on TV in the 60's.Fantastic voice and amazing drumming and bass playing.I always thought they were called something else which is why I couldn't find anything on KZbin till now.Many thanks for posting.Cheets Jim.

[@BackToTheBlues]

I remember seeing them on loda of tv shows when I was a kid. Luckily I did remember the name, but when I was young I always though of them as the band where the singer's voice sounded like the organ!

[@dianerichards5135]

That drummer is just like.... DAYUNG!!!

[@999bluesandtwos]

Now this is superb talent..

[@Paneeks1960]

Fantastic. How did I miss these great bands when I was younger? Rob/Boston

[@stevewatkins1221]

Wow!! This is insanely amazing.

[@jeffhubbard4688]

Finally, found them again. To me this band was great to listen to whenever i spotted them on the tele waaay back, but they were a real outlier from the stuff I really liked back in the 60's and early 70's. and I totally forgot their name...until today when I watched a video of Peter Green commenting on the new releases of 1969. Amazing band. Thank you, You Tube. :)

[@victoraudiolp]

Damn! I never seen them also. My favorite band, they are incredible, Roy is cool, and Hammond A100 sound is kick me out. Thanks Victor

[@OOKR75]

Only gets better with every listen........

[@tgeorges]

So FlipAI68 - still watching it? There's just something about this video - insane drumming, relentless pace and intensity, Roy Phillips commanding vocal style and organ. They look and sound define "cool."

[@newzealandwhakatane9124]

Won’t see the likes of them again,ahead of their time,out of this world,terrific !!!!!!!!

[@tiesergrote]

they're going for it -awesome

[@michaelireland7239]

that voice of roy philips just too good

[@johanda2000]

Thank you so much. What magic authentic music without super electronic dubbing and masking. What superb drumming and tune. Wow....those were the days my friend when men were men and women were double breasted..... and music was real!

[@lukaswensting5763]

"...those were the days my friend when men were men and women were double breasted..... and music was real!" Wow, that has to be the poorest statement I read in quite a while. Your family name suits you just right....

[@jonsilence]

This is BRUTAL!!!!!

[@matthewwilkinson9548]

Love this lot ever since first hearing them on Breaking Bad. That drummer is rocking!

[@jaketaz2848]

funky as hell... wish I had this live performance on CD

[@djbrownsville]

+jaketaz download/burn voila.

[@newzealandwhakatane9124]

Trevor morais,ex ,Faron flamingos, Tab Martin and Roy ,I believe we’re with The Tornados ( of Telstar fame) at one time ! Probably the best trio ( of their particular style of music) at that time ,late sixties,commonly known as “ the bands band “ most other leading sixties artists would get to watch them whenever the opportunity arose !,yes true,they were that good, mustard!

[@scottsoul64]

Every one of them a master at their trade, too many similar bands at the time, how did they slip through the net?

[@MonacoFrost]

holy shit -- why am i only finding out about these guys now? everyone is so goddamn talented!!

[@michaelireland7239]

wow that voice of roy philpsit was out of this world

[@violetxoxox]

That drummer, holy crap! He reminds me of Animal from The Muppets. I kept thinking, “Is this video sped up??? Yes. No, wait … is it? No. Yes? How can he play that fast?” Impressive!

[@mkruup]

Amazing! Take me back and I follow them around.

[@patjedebeer]

Fantastic, the first time i can see them live! Great, hgreat, great!!! THANKS

[@johnfrankmore2160]

Thanks for bringing me here, Mr. White.

[@anthonycoe1019]

Got to know them well and saw them play many times at 'The Bag 'o' Nails' in London in the 60's, what a great trio.

[@gdj6298]

You lucky, lucky bastard !

[@matthewbeumer3168]

Great great stuff!

[@trbuckley]

These guys were amazing. Thank you for posting this!

[@PaulvanDruten]

Epic!

[@ShawnBarnesbass]

what I wouldn't give for a 'drum cam' version of this performance!

[@TheNameTooSexyToShow]

Not even my father wasn't born when this song came out, but I can surely say that today's artists don't make real music like this anymore.

[@TheNameTooSexyToShow]

***** Why?

[@TheNameTooSexyToShow]

***** I can't recognize your style of trolling. Mind to translate?

[@pappatacio66]

You are in right

[@theshimonmor]

If we could somehow harness the energy of this performance, our global energy needs would be solved.