THE VENTURES 1966 SPECIAL - Caravan

[@HortHawg]

Incredible-just incredible. Mel Taylor-one of the absolute best drummers ever. Thumbs way up!

[@jimsisko1]

Let's not get carried away

[@USCG.Brennan]

His son Leon was/is also a great drummer.

[@hayabusa5151]

何度聞いても飽きません。この頃はみんな若かったなー。

[@niccoarcadia4179]

This band had class. So proud of them!

[@bigguy4570]

One of the greatest bands ever thanks for posting.

[@毛利竜介]

当時の黄金時代のベンチャーズの演奏ですね!✌️🤩

[@the1realanalogman]

This footage is priceless! The Ventures got a LOT of young players pointed in the right direction in terms of musicality and craftsmanship! There were in a league alone! It would have been cool to see this performance, because they were all extra on fire! Mel played his heart out and Nokie was in the stratosphere! Great post!!!!

[@tomlangedrums]

Mel Taylor with his 4 piece Gretsch kit, hi-hat, and one cymbal - amazing!

[@martinreeve3634]

The classic lineup of the Ventures.......Mel Taylor on drums, Don Wilson on rythym guitar, Nokie Edwards on lead guitar, and Bob Bogle on bass guitar. The Japanese loved The Ventures, and so do I. Fabulous drum solo by Mel.

[@amauribarbosa2832]

I agree!!!

[@hartge_19]

これを生で聴きたかったなあ 生まれてないけど笑

[@melissakohout9381]

I have loved the Ventures music since I was a kid but tonight I saw video footage for the first time.....I am in love all over again!

[@okadatetsuya1516]

I love their music too. I listen to them everyday.

[@emerpus01]

Bob Spalding has been associated with the Ventures musically for nearly 40 years. He was a member of Mel Taylor and the Dynamics, which although not the V's included Mel, Gerry McGee, and John Durrill (basically anyone who was a Venture EXCEPT Don, Bob, and Nokie). He toured with the Ventures as a fill in player in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, and oddly enough, in 1962 as a teenage military brat, saw the Ventures on their first tour of Japan in 1962. He's got very strong Ventures credentials.

[@marybethmcmahon5937]

Bob’s son, Ian, is now playing with his Dad and The Ventures . They are touring across The US in 2021, as not allowed to go to Japan. I saw them several years ago in Berkeley. Fabuloso!

[@lioncurlew]

Awesome! Mel was indeed a great Drummer and unlike some modern day groups, these guys stuck together and remained good mates. The Japanese obviously have good taste and realised the level of talent the Ventures had... A++

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1965 {February 10th} the Ventures performed "Caravan" on the ABC-TV program 'Shindig!'... Five years earlier on December 5th, 1960 the Ventures released their debut album, 'Walk, Don't Run', and "Caravan" was track three of side two on the album... The album peaked at #11 on Billboard's Top Albums chart... The song was first recorded in 1936 by Barney Bigard and His Jazzopators... R.I.P. lead guitarist Bob Bogle {1934 - 2009}, drummer Mel Taylor {1933 - 1996} and Jimmy O'Neill {Shindig's host, 1940 - 2013}...

[@rickkelley1292]

One of the top guitar performances of all time.

[@shatinterry]

I didnt know much of Bob Splading ,I still had to find how much influence he had to the Ventures itself, one thing for sure Mel's absence was a great lost, Leon to me, he just keep up the beat & loss the power his father had to the Ventures....

[@milkman08abe]

I was fortunate enough to see The Ventures perform this live in the late 80's. It wasn't quite this long, but almost. Mel Taylor was amazing to watch.

[@USCG.Brennan]

Perfect example that good music transcends all races, languages and TIME!!

[@sonzoomspark1]

Mel Taylor was a vastly underrated and under appreciated drummer ...

[@minnesotajack1]

Mark B. Freeman Not by me at least

[@philipthompson156]

There Was Once Footage If Them Playing Caravan Live in Japan On You Tube it was Proper Footage And Amazing, By Far The Best Version Of This Going Back About 5 yes, But Sadly Taken Off, Masters.

[@cotwo30]

Great band! Personal character is also good!!!

[@馮奉國]

好久的影片珍貴保存不錯。

[@louispeel9919]

Loved Mel playing drums on the Bass!

[@sbullar]

Mel Taylor one of the best, probably the best of the rock drummers. Even the top jazz drummers would be envious of his ability. Amazing how he got all that fabulous sound out of that tiny drum kit, 4 drums and 1 cymbal. Too bad there was not a video of his playing this song.

[@MaSoisSoful]

Mel Taylor is a jazz drummer, no? You are right about his talent. It’s just so unreal.

[@divergencefilms]

totally stunning drumming from Mel Taylor

[@venturesagogo]

THE VENTURES ROCK!!!! God bless Mel Taylor!! The Ventures are my all time favorite band in history. GREAT SELECTION!!! A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+ five stars for you

[@elprup2011]

That drum solo!!!

[@MrViglioni]

A MAIOR BANDA DE GUITARRA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEMPRE CLASSE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

[@Vidiod]

Great film footage!

[@mumsey163]

After hearing Mel play this I watched Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich play this and great as they were the can't touch Mel.

[@quickdeuce]

I have to agree, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich got all the accalades,, but hiding right there in plain sight until an illness, ultimately taking his life was Mel Taylor. His boy stepped in and has carried the drums for the Ventures since. He's good but his Dad was a tough act to follow.

[@roybeckerman9253]

John Z Unfortunately, his son wasn’t in the same class as Mel, but then most drummers aren’t.

[@RaceForMoney]

Brilliant footage: Al Pacino plays to drums in Japan -- 00:00 - 00:05

[@bansheethe2ndfl]

R.I.P. Nokie

[@shafersongs]

I am old enough to be in junior high when they came out. Played thier hits as best we could at CYO dances. Who knew Bob had that Nashville chicken pickin' thing down so well?

[@Vincek88]

Holy schnikies, I never saw this film - the camera work, the SOUND - this NEEDS to be available on video, with the money going to the right people. I'll be first in line to buy!

[@MrManc55]

Mel Taylor the original drum machine

[@shatinterry]

@Zac360TURN That's the scene when Mel Taylor hitting on Bob Bogle's bass guitar with the drum sticks, a scene Ventures fans always enjoy watching... Did anyone mentioned to you Mel died of cancer in 1996.

[@bigguy4570]

there are so many good rock drummers out there it is hard to pick the best but Mel Taylor is one ofe the best bar none.

[@eulogioespinozacalderon7128]

Grandes siempre grandes, buenos recuerdos

[@pastorjohnchiara]

I would rather have seen this great drum solo

[@larryhall3743]

This movie was made in Summer 1965... released in '66

[@shatinterry]

@stupullen thanks for the help, it clears me off as well, different versions on CD & video really confused Ventures fans....

[@OSCARDERAMASSAGE]

those guys were giants ... .G.I.A.N.T.S

[@scarakus]

At 1st there is an A/V sync issue, but just before it cuts to the B-Roll footage, it is in sync... after the Tokyo footage, it looks like the same 1st out of sync footage from the beginning... Japan was their Bread & Butter, i'm surprised they didn't marry and live there... 70 years old and they were still rock gods there, lol... Interesting though to see them young; back in the day...

[@10995]

+scarakus They did, pretty much every anniversary concert was held in Japan. If anyone wants to be successful in the music industry, as far as live concerts are concerned, Instrumental rock and roll is the way to go. No language barrier. That is why they are so loved in Japan. Nokie Edwards joins them once and a while whenever they go to Japan.

[@Evolutionnisme]

It is unfortunate that we cannot see Taylor mastering the solo drums.

[@possumverde]

@Finobini I'm not sure about the original movie, but almost every upload I've seen of this concert has the video a beat or two out of sync with the audio depending on the song. The only way I caught it was by watching Nokie (the lead guitarist). Mel's sticks are just too damn hypnotizing for me to follow...

[@Discfiend69]

What's not to LOVE? ; )

[@gregsz1ful]

Interesting mix of left right sounds.

[@payitforwardeddie]

Got the original album with this and many other hits on it. Must digitize it before I wear it out.

[@doctorskull8197]

Wild bass playin’!

[@katsutaka173]

大人の落ち着きがあり人格者ですね！

[@mlkemper]

i know Nokie well ...the ventures were not pleased to say the least on the BELOVED INVADER knock offs that are /were being sold worldwide ....for some reason LIBERTY made this docu /video but didnt release it very well and the demand was met by counterfieters ..i played it for Nokie at CHETS meeting in NASHVILLE and he just walked away ....the video drew a crowd to see this young guitar genius play so effortlessly ....he is a national treasure for sure ....he is getting better with age .....

[@philou017]

Géant !

[@クスオアケミのスカッと不倫劇場]

すばらしい演奏です。今のベンチャーズはこれに比べると50点ですね！

[@mosritenokie]

え！3点でしょ。

[@ArtemiusMV]

Awesomest!

[@jimmyfighera1495]

I play guitar due to Nokie-THANKYOU NOKIE!!!

[@chevybelair612tur]

now thats way to play drums Mel

[@shatinterry]

@emerpus01 Vow, didn't know Bod Splading had so much to do with the Ventures itself, that's part of the Ventures' inside story, thanks !!

[@pulsarpont]

Красавчики, cool!

[@shatinterry]

@stupullen a bit confused with this video, not sure it was in 1965 or 1966 , may be the Ventures were in Japan in both years. it sound slighty differennt to my japan live 65' CD album, but the way they played this song had a similar pattern, with small gig on different tracks, but it sholdnt be too far off,...they were all awesome tracks...

[@divergencefilms]

Absolutely awesome! Is this version of 'Caravan' available anywhere? I know its different to the 'Live In Japan '65' version.

[@payitforwardeddie]

The BEST instrumental band ever closely followed by the Shadows. Brilliant.

[@divergencefilms]

Thanks for that info Zac360TURN

[@tetet57]

wondfull!!

[@shatinterry]

There is a point with what you said....lets enjoy the video !!

[@tetet57]

Subarashii!!!

[@lofi73]

I wonder why the japanese took to the Ventures like they did...I believe they are still huge over there.

[@wrsinger45]

they are still huge in Japan, why? Because they played music that people knew and understood.

[@Cheguri2010]

También escuchen CARAVANA por "LOS IRACUNDOS" de Uruguay OK

[@1MogJon]

Shame we don't see Mel playing the whole thing!

[@mlkemper]

i know Nokie and he wasnt very happy about this because it was largely ''bootlegged '' in the states and they got nada for the copies sold of this video ...

[@payitforwardeddie]

I don't know what it is but this sounds different to the version on the double album I've got. Still, its good.

[@frankd8598]

The ventures rules.

[@AZspaceGUY]

Why did they leave out the film of Mel tearing up the drums?????????? :-(

[@bedda5686]

Elle est pas belle la vie ?💛💛💛💛💛👏👏👏👏

[@kifofinha1]

this is not the same version that I have on the album "Ventures On Stage". it is ok, but not nearly as good musically.

[@1MogJon]

I think I've got the same LP as you. That version Caravan is shorter but much better! Wipe Out is better too.

[@ElderedAmbrose]

The guitar fingerings don't match the audio. Weird.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Isn’t this really 1965?

[@yukiokumagai]

Show me DRUMS SOLO!!!!

[@jorgefernandosalmoncampos]

This is not an alive performance, the video is not synchronized with the sound.

[@possumverde]

@possumverde This is by far the worst sync of all...some of the parts are dead on but most look like they just stole footage from elsewhere and spliced it in. I guess they got all screwed up when they added the "meet and greet" scenes. I would have loved to have actually seen the part where Mel is playing the bass with his sticks...

[@divanola]

not a match...live recording from another gig.,...zac360turn..sounds like the Ventures Live album from the 60's

[@shatinterry]

The video is a failure, it cut off Mel Taylor's fantastic solo drumming and played that tour scenes !!

[@topcturvee1]

The Original.....Moby Dick !!

[@fincaman2]

It's clearly a fake recording dubbed

[@possumverde]

+fincaman2 The audio was from the live performance. It was the last song of the special and pretty much the only one where footage of them roaming through Tokyo was spliced in...The editor just took bits and pieces of their performance and somewhat randomly threw them in not really caring if it matched up with what was seen...The editing for the film in general was pretty sloppy...If you watch the rest of the songs from the special, the video is often slightly ahead or behind the audio but you can clearly see that they are indeed playing what is being heard... Why he chose not to show the part of the drum solo where he's drumming on the bass guitar, I'll never know...That was pretty much a staple of their version of that song and deserved to be shown...

[@payitforwardeddie]

@possumverde I have to smile. Who gives a shit about the sync. Just enjoy the music.

[@yourmaker8786]

the first 35 seconds is so amazing to me then it just drops off

[@bananaa012]

5222222カャからください!から下さいからが🔺

[@Vodichka9]

Great music, horrible camerman.