VEHICLE (Live) by The Ides Of March

[@adude394]

It was a great song in 1970, and it's a great song in 2025. Who's with me here?

[@scorchedearthdj]

i've played this on guitar at least 100 times

[@klausmetzger4663]

I have never heard a Song with such a powerful Energy..This is a timeless Masterpiece..........right???

[@stanleymasterson1135]

Like everyone else, for 50 years I thought this was Blood Sweat and Tears.

[@JohnStruhar]

You guys are gonna love Chase then.

[@charliechristie2949]

It’s from 1970, when I was 16. This song OWNED the radio back then !!!!

[@charliechristie2949]

Klaus, you must go back and listen to the music from 1967 thru 1978. You will love the rock and pop music of the whole era. The Ides of March released the song you just listened to in 1970. Great stuff !!!!!

[@charliechristie2949]

@@stanleymasterson1135 They have a similar sound.

[@JoeU54]

So Jim P was nearly 70 when this performance went down. Let that sink in.... 70. Amazing musician, song writer, live performer and friggin athlete. Rock on Handsome stranger.

[@DavidKasan]

50th Anniversary tour! Five of them were originals from '64!

[@FrankieG-x5h]

Actually he was 64 in this clip - it’s from 2014. But I’m still amazed that he sounds just like he did in 1970!

[@JamesSchrader-i7o]

I'm 74 and just got back from 10 days hunting in montana, riding horse back 4 and 5 hours a dy and hiking at least 4 miles in the mountains, 70 is just anumber

[@joemasters2270]

The brass, the guitars... this is FIRE.

[@mr.d.4175]

And those horns.

[@headlibrarian1996]

@@mr.d.4175 I think that’s covered under “brass”.

[@ChristianGustafson]

The drums.

[@brucep9729]

Jim Paterik still killing it 50yrs later!

[@ReddingRed]

Peterik...

[@willisj633]

He has the eye of the tiger!

[@bonniebluebonnet]

Every time I hear this song, it reminds me of my husband Gary. He was the "Friendly Stranger in the Black Sedan" when we met 55 years ago, in the Fall of 1969. I'd just turned 16 and he was 19. R.I.P., my Love.

[@sevapva]

60s-70s were a special time with special songs. I was born in 1968, but that is my era!

[@LimitlessStudioProductions-LSP]

Dude still nails that guitar lead! One of the best songs from 1970.

[@businessbuzz2]

No, one of the best songs EVER!!!!!

[@georgiaflame9743]

smile a little smile for me, i think i love ya

[@Habitation333]

His voice is still great!!!!!

[@treyfeeley2519]

I miss the bands from the late 60's and 70's because of the brass sections! This band, Chicago, The Catalinas, Tower of Power and so many others had kick ass horns that set these songs on FIRE!!!!

[@FrenchmediaFl]

Po

[@davidwand8046]

That's kick brass.

[@tabathia7633]

Yes, Trey, I'm from this aria/time frame. I really love good music and this certainly fits in, as all yu mention above.

[@ronlanter6906]

I know 😢 it's history past - never to be repeated.

[@garyhighley9022]

Blood Sweat and tears

[@stobbinsboy]

I'm not one least bit ashamed to admit this brought tears to this 60 yr old's eyes.

[@mixedgrill3933]

I'm 69 years old and still kick this out on the drums

[@jimmccabe3150]

this song rocked on am radio.....that's a powerful song...

[@wb-usmcret.2337]

The Man still has a hell of a powerful voice! IF THIS SONG DOESNT GET YOUR DAY STARTED RIGHT THAN YOU JUST AINT LIVING RIGHT! WB-USMC Ret.

[@nygardenguru]

Lmao

[@roydyck5693]

"...THAN..." should be "...THEN...".

[@freddystone7584]

Semper Fi

[@lopiklop]

Did you serve with the Warner bros battalion?

[@PlymouthVT]

Man..... back in 1970 if you lived by a big city you could turn the FM radio on in your car and cruise to these guys and Chicago Deep purple and Blood Sweat & Tears Loggins and Messina Yes Santana Guess Who Beatles Who Elton John CSN&Y on and on it was endless incredibly good music by incredibly talented musicians and I haven't even touched on Motown. We took it for granted. And it turns out it was anything but....

[@deanvaughan8536]

These cats just blew me away. Still one of the greatest songs of all time. Thanks for showing this live performance

[@marvinjarecki2596]

Loved horn bands, B.S.&T, Tower of Power, Chicago, the Flock.

[@lamarravery4094]

Chicago was the best out of them all. What about Earth, Wind and Fire?

[@bellgab]

Loved this song in 1970 when I first heard it still do 50 years later. Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, and these guys gave me a real appreciation for a good horn section. We had the best music then!

[@javelin1010]

add Lighthouse to the horn section bands

[@nicidevine6670]

For sure

[@1vtmom966]

Indeed, we did have the best music!

[@blainenodes8182]

Agreed... chased the bands in MSP,1965-1975,we always appreciated bands w/ horn section over every group 👍👍🎶

[@franciscomezo]

Ola desde MÉXICO que les párese COOD BLOD buena banda o COOL and GANG Paquito secre Bandido gracias

[@binfordtoolman5674]

Now THIS is musical talent. No computers or other high-tech aides to make you look good, just pure raw talent. Yeah, they may have been born musically inclined, but they put a lot of hard work into their music as did many other bands of the era. You surely don't hear a horn section anywhere like this today.

[@darrentylor5473]

My Morning Jacket

[@joelsheebs728]

The Memphis Horns and the Dap-Kings come to mind...

[@rainymoon9848]

The Ides release a new album back in 2019. The horn section was still there. Listen to songs like "Love or Something Like It", "Blue Storm Rising", or "Swagger".

[@dougallen8305]

Leonid and Friends does an incredible cover of this, and other HORN band songs.

[@rainymoon9848]

@@dougallen8305 I have listened to their cover of this song. They do a good job. I have also listened to some of their other covers, as well.

[@welshieallovertheplace]

Amazingly, he's still singing it in the same key some fifty years later.

[@robertowensiii1567]

Is that Jim Peterik?

[@jackbeam56]

@@robertowensiii1567 Yes it is

[@timwilliams8343]

Really?...No Shit?

[@ruthsanchez378]

Awesome!!!! Really good!!! Love ittttt!!

[@dennislurvey3235]

still sounds exactly the same !!!

[@keithdrewv1161]

This song has so much power & soul from beginning to end that it almost demands you stop everything you're doing just to listen to it. Such a great jam!!!

[@johnnyp8979]

Actually, STOP ! And listen to this meaningful classic that will endure when anything with power is needed to wake up the masses of a cemetery, or politicians... 🤔

[@ChefBarb58]

😅😅😅

[@tabathia7633]

But, isn't this about a man, trying to pick up a n attractive girl, walking along minding her own business????.

[@keithdrewv1161]

@@tabathia7633 no, this was a girl who frequently asked him for rides while in collage. A girl who also turned him down for a date, yet still would get rides in his car. That same woman became his wife!

[@ddmcpaisley6299]

We had the best of all the music. Hippie Boomers ROCKED it.

[@mariebrown5681]

Yes, we did, and we still do.

[@barroncrist5779]

Singer Jim Peterik was also a member of the eighties band Survivor. He wrote alot of songs for numerous artists including 38 Special.

[@yevain1112]

Ah, that makes since now. Love 38 Special!

[@bobpeters2194]

That's when music was MUSIC!!!! Brings back many memories.

[@tomasparedes8671]

That's just the point... When music was music... That's all there is to it... There is NO music nowadays... Sorry for the young fellows...

[@DaleChristman-j1o]

2024 58 years old,thought I'm last of the last generation who will really enjoy this music.Realized I've raised all 3 of my sons 24-13 on this type music Mozart to Motown and 80's Metal.Music will live on.

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

July 2024 and Professor of Rock brought me back to this masterpiece today!

[@pattimasaid1935]

Can't believe this was a 1 hit wonder

[@paulacarlyle4223]

The singer also wrote songs for others, namely, Eye of the Tiger for Rocky movie

[@koitorob]

NAILED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FrankieD92]

Went to Tokyo for my R&R from Vietnam in 1970; met some college kids who were learning English, they took us to a club that had a live big band. The band played this song and the kids went dance crazy; music transcends all cultures… Holy crap, made the same comment 4 years ago…😉

[@tabathia7633]

I'm such a great fan, from the beginning this song became famous and still is running like it was made yesterday, congrats, at the end he says, I love you child, well, I love yu back 😎😎.

[@morriswilson2274]

This is why ,the reason I play guitar 🎸! I’ve been a musician for over fifty years! I start out my set with this

[@cosmeernestopadrongris4496]

En hora buena que gran éxito y todavía nos hace vibrar como en los tiempos

[@tabathia7633]

I'm sorry I don't speak Spanish.@@cosmeernestopadrongris4496

[@SteveAuger2021]

Anything Jim Peterik touches is gold

[@sngwrter49]

You've got that right. He may not be a "household name" but everyone knows his music from this song, the Survivor hits and songs he wrote for other artists.

[@mikestyles499]

Love his song! The horns tie it all together. I was 19, working full time, riding around on my new Triumph Bonneville, thinking “this is the coolest time of my life, so far”. We had it all back then.

[@marysandersdodson7270]

High school bands played this song in the 70’s and 80’s, probably 90’s too!

[@1vtmom966]

I wish it would count as another 'like' every time I come back here and watch this video!!

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Those horns! And Jim hit that solo just like recording! Awesome!

[@chrisfulbright6544]

The HORNS have stuck with me for over 40 years "Great God in Heaven I Love This Band"

[@Chatti16]

❣️

[@edje8339]

i always love a horn section in a band

[@josephagnello9335]

This Horn Section . . . . one of THE BEST ! RIVALS OR EVEN BEATS CHICAGO, TOWER OF POWER, THE JAMES BROWN ORCHESTRA !!!?????????!!!!!

[@barryhoreczy9030]

What a great version of this song.

[@rickingamells1078]

Saw them at the Maple Lake Pavilion , Mentor Mn . 1969 . Northern Mn. I had never seen anything like it .

[@simoncasson3327]

What a talent Jim Peterik is. Ides of March, Survivor and Pride of Lions... and written loads of hit records.

[@rainymoon9848]

There will be a 60th Anniversary Ides of March album later this year and the Ides have a song on the next World Stage album in August. He has also co-written 5 songs recently with Don Barnes of .38 Special for .38 Special's 50th Anniversary album. The country rock album that late Jimi Jamison wanted to make will finally get released this August. He basically did country/country rock covers of various Jim Peterik songs like "Sound of Home", "Live Life", "Alive", etc.

[@simoncasson3327]

@@rainymoon9848 Don Barnes another supercool guitarist...

[@dwayneard5997]

God....2024 is almost here and this Amazing music.. Masterpiece is still... Timeless !!! Mr Dilly.. Approved !! 👍🎸😎

[@miketheshanmanmangan]

53 years old What a song great horns and still awesome!!!!!!

[@fikkellin]

I just ran into Jim and his wife Karen at one of my favorite places ...they are the nicest people!!!

[@willammunny5589]

You guys use the same proctologist?

[@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l]

First time I heard this song full blast on the radio. I was in my uncle's convertible. The top-down going down lakeshore drive in Chicago, greatest feeling in the world being a 70's Kid.❤

[@johnschaefer2238]

Blasting this driving on Lakeshore didn’t you at first think this was Chicago? I’m from N.Y. and thought this was either Chicago or Blood Sweat And Tears. Great song love those horns!

[@BBQDad463]

This song lays the smack down. They caught lightning in a bottle. Unbeatable.

[@uselessjoe]

Jim Peterik also co-wrote "Eye of the Tiger" while with Survivor.....

[@kb6kgx]

I had never heard this song until we played it in my high school marching band in 1976.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Best horn song for me from that late 60's era. Thanks for the memory.

[@ptdennis1906]

Love the song. The band is was still doing it LIVE 50 years later? Timeless.

[@musicloverchicago437]

Great song, and it's so impressive that Jim Peterik maintained his voice through the years! So many singers can't or won't do it. Another one who comes to mind is Jon Anderson of Yes.

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

Glenn Hughes also !! .

[@sakaridis]

@@michaelkoszowski3716 And the great Paul Rodgers!

[@afq4u21]

How could l ever have neglected this blast of brilliant, exhilarating power for so long? Thank God in Heaven l reheard it!!!

[@patrickmclain8735]

I consider myself blessed to have seen Luther in concert during his peak back in 1986!! He was truly amazing and miss his God given talent being still with us...RIP Luther..😢

[@TonysMusic1974]

Jim Peterik! . . . Great songwriter. Went from vocalist in Ides of March to guitar/keyboard in Survivor . .

[@MK1046OP]

... and hit song writer for .38 Special and Survivor!

[@craigbutterfield592]

@@MK1046OP wow, really

[@jaydeecee]

And some of bryan adams biggest hits

[@BudandBloomWithBlossom]

@@jaydeecee Whaaattt?? Wow!! Good info to know!

[@rogerkoob9904]

yes..jim peterik is a very talented man...thats why when I saw him playing keyboards in survivor I did a double take...I knew who he was because I remember as a kid seeing the ides of march on I think american bandstand or some show..and I loved that song..so he didn't change all that much...but I was like "why"??? here's a really smokin' guitar player and vocalist playing keyboards in this third rate journey band....but if you want to hear a smokin' version of " vehicle"...joe lynn turner from rainbow,,,yngwie malmsteen and deep purple does a insane version of it...it's on YT ...really..check it out .it'll blow your mind...it did mine...and I'm the worst critic in the world...if it sucked..I would say it .

[@Dr.John1975]

Jim peterick had one of the most most soulful voices in his day. Im so happy the ides of march are back again

[@richardalexander4300]

I remember when this was blasting on pop 40 !!! Great song !!

[@jammer70s]

Yep. That's some good stuff, right there.

[@bpasbrig5]

This song never gets old. Jim ~ you ROCK!!!

[@davidsharpify]

Jim…this tune hit me early, and at 65, still resonates. Thanks man.

[@riverraisin1]

People commenting on how great the horn section is - and they are, but the horns combined with the rhythm section is what puts this song over the top. Such a funky rhythm...

[@charlescontreras7499]

The Ides of March, the pride of Berwyn, Illinois! Folks, music doesn't get any better than this!

[@randallp.8313]

Berwyn! That's where Svengoolie is from.

[@tuffy1124]

Berwynnnnnn?!?!?!

[@bondojoe8161]

I love the hon sounds of bands like this and Chicago, and Blood Sweat and Tears. The 60's and 70's were a great time for music.

[@doctorsteve9476]

this song dominated the AM radio playlists. what a groove. horn section rocks. wow.

[@oldladywhocares3223]

It delights me that these guys are still going strong 50 years after their beginnings. Bless them all, they are the best!

[@businessbuzz2]

I think of the group and the song every March 15th

[@foreveryoung6797]

My legs started going up and down and I was transported back to 1970. Thanks

[@robertbullard4266]

This is dynamic ass kicking song and performance. It's been my ring tone for over 15years. Spent many miles driving to perk me up to this song.

[@raylopez7622]

Great song takes me back to the early 70s riding my bike around in Culver City California transistor radio taped to my handler’s bars

[@brucedowns3397]

Ray Lopez What the heck is a transistor? Hah!

[@nickajk1]

I know what a transistor is but what's a handler bar

[@rafaelramirez3180]

Same here Ray ...good old days ✌🏻

[@cattycorner8]

Ray Lopez. lol Great story. At first I thought you meant your "bike" (as in Hog) vs your "bike" (as in Spyder), very sweet picture. It was not that much earlier that I had been doing the same thing on my Schwinn.

[@timheslin9185]

Ray Lopez - Jet handle bars ....

[@SELondonUSA]

This number came roaring in 52+ years ago when I was 19. And it never left!

[@priscillasalzberg5349]

Jim is a STARRR!! He looks like ONE that is out of our universe.

[@waltercreighton5460]

I added a couple speakers with long cords to place outside my 1969 F100 baby blue pickup truck and when down at the swimming hole, I played the song on my eight track player as loud as it would go - the speakers would be on the top of my truck. Love the song then and now.

[@photoggenes7443]

I had the honor of being one of the photographers for that great show. I was honored with a bunch of my photos in the booklets. What a great band and milestone of a band celebrating 50 years.

[@MM-rr1kp]

what an honor it must have been.

[@sharonkutz8272]

What an honor. Congrats 👏

[@robster7316]

Thank you!!

[@tabathia7633]

Please, Please, put on Y>T. NOW, just as a celebration, put don't get sued or put into jail, I would have to bail you out.

[@bradleyswinderman7442]

Our marching band blew the walls of the stadium down with this great horn classic!!!

[@coldlava101]

Bo Bice (American Idol) does a great rendition of this song with a killer guitar solo. But for me I’m always for the original. Olds cats still holding it down 🎸🥁

[@Rolando-s1n]

What a great song for ever❤

[@jeffreybabor2585]

I believe he was s teenager when he wrote this song amazing!!!!!Thank you Jim for bringing such great music and talent into my life I will never forget the day I met you and at that time I had no idea what you would go on to do God bless you!!!!!!!

[@seikibrian8641]

Yes, he had just turned 19 when this was first recorded, so possibly 18 or younger when he started writing it.

[@Coachbill72]

A classic that I never tire hearing ❤️🙏☝️

[@furyfantoo]

Ha, ha, you said 'tire' about the song Vehicle.

[@s4dreamland671]

💯

[@kevinmoore7650]

Me too

[@scottford6383]

Their best.

[@comeacross9]

I had the good fortune to meet Jim Peterik at the luggage retrieval area at Midway Airport late one night. He is a very engaging,unpretentious man and he was effusive in his appreciation when I told him how much I enjoyed his work. Talent will out.

[@AriannaEuryaleMusic]

I just can't stop playing this song over and over...besides that, what a GREAT musical Composition, such a Masterpiece.... Thank you! Jim.

[@muledogrecords]

Wow! Just Wow!

[@mikeh2520]

1969 this track was being played on the radio in metro NYC. An event called the battle of the bands was a contest concert in Westfield, NJ held at the high school football place in '69. Ides of March got up there and absolutely nailed this track. I was 8 years old and standing on the roof of the food vendor building and watching from way behind. This was the first time that I had heard music live from what was on the radio. It was my favorite radio track at that time.

[@sirdragonpm]

Love this song..Timeless Masterpiece

[@nicidevine6670]

Me too

[@davidredlinger876]

This song is the best ever! I played a song in highschool Para Los Sombreros and heard this and thought that must be the real song! I love it and shared to my colleges and they said the same. Crazy but awesome song.

[@lucianolazaro7215]

Congrats Jim Peterik, 73 (next November 11th) and burning down the house!

[@tomgarrett9701]

Jim peterick is the man , writes great songs , excellent guitar player and what great singer and frontman , I'd love to hear this live and would really love to talk with him , great song !!

[@robertjannush4403]

I’ve Loved this Song ever since I First Heard It On The Radio when it came Out back in the day. I didn’t know that this band originally came from Chicago many Years later is when I was Surprised to find that out ! Born and then raised in Chicago myself .

[@MikeM-wp3zb]

KZbin certainly has my algorithm down suggesting this classic for me on today The Ides of March 3/15/2020 ! I've loved this hit since its release and the Leonid and Friends version on KZbin sizzles. But to see this production.....don't get any better than this. Thank you so much for posting and may God bless every cat on stage during this performance.

[@sharonkutz8272]

So right Mike M. Leonid and Friends nailed this song 🎵👌

[@JuanMartinez-gc5iq]

Super tenia 13 años cuando la oia y siempre la segi. Hoy tengo 60 de san luis potosi

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

I can remember hearing this on my grandma's am radio in her '67 Chevy. I was born amidst excellent music. 👍🎶😀🎺♥️🎸😎 (God, I miss hornlines, tho...) 😭😭😭😉😏😁😀

[@taproom113]

I love all horn bands but you'll have a hard time finding one better than this! Enjoy ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqOrknSVpLKNiqM

[@keithmckinnon7047]

Ditto in grannys 64 T-Bird

[@agnesflorsalm4452]

The most energetic love song I have ever heard.and powerfully so.

[@christineoster8331]

Knowing Jim Peterik and the rest of the Ides, I have to say that not only are they extremely talented, but they are also very warm and genuine human beings. I am proud to say that the Ides are at the top of my favorite Chicagoland bands! Check out Jim Peterik’s World Stage where he introduces and mentors new musical talent.

[@Sam-qm1io]

I've just recently discovered that...and you are absolutely right.

[@tomlovejoy1534]

Jim and the boys from Morton West H.S. in Illinois 🎸🎺 😎

[@camerinodircioolais4067]

Excelente. Me remonto a mis años de preparatoria allá por 1967. Qué recuerdos. Saludos desde Cuernavaca.México.

[@edmundorojasvertiz9517]

Está es una joya de la música mundial

[@JeffMcNeal]

Fantastic! How is it that there aren't more views, comments or likes for this?? Are you kidding me?

[@jerryboucher5622]

DUDE ITS SAYS SO MUCH ABOUT THE STATE OF THIS WORLD.

[@nathalieconnor5803]

Check other versions of this tune...

[@livelylady49]

I just shared and brought attention to the low numbers to my wall. Played a little low ball- asked everyone to give this band high recognition for ALL the years of great memories from their timeless song. Then asked them to share. Will keep checking their numbers... Such a crime...

[@AngusMac1987]

@@livelylady49 I believe its the current state of music....rather lack of talent in the music scene today. I love the original version and think Leonid and Friends did a heck of a job doing a cover. Sometimes good music deserves to be played and enjoyed by everyone.

[@czynski3]

Because all the musicians are gone. There are no more basement / garage bands. Local high schools no longer teach music. The younger people have no idea what instruments are 'brass' anymore.

[@robertfrie1908]

Good god the horn section!!

[@emilyb8391]

I got to see Jim in Chicago 4 years ago and he absolutely ROCKED!! I’m an 80’s baby but my parents listened to all the best and I’m forever grateful.

[@ikefork2606]

I was lucky to see the Ides of March playing a concert at my high school back in the Spring of 1971. The concert was held in our high school’s gymnasium and it was general admission costing around $3.50. They were fantastic!

[@davewaters2841]

Are you kidding me, realy? You were lucky..

[@ikefork2606]

@@davewaters2841 Not kidding....although I got the date wrong. Memory is the first thing to go! ... ha, ha. It was actually April 1971 when the Ides of March played in our HS gymnasium. Spirit w/ Randy California played our high school in the Fall of 1969.

[@rjklein3695]

Fantastic stuff. Makes one imagine in mind if not there.

[@peterchrisp9547]

A legendary song brilliant

[@lindabergman3127]

Fantastic still🥰👏😁🥰👈👏👏👏👏👏

[@mauriciolira4359]

[@WhyTheHorseface]

Here thanks to the Professor of Rock show! Love this song! Will definitely be looking for more classic Ides of March!

[@seamusmcevoy2011]

I've played that song so many times over the years on my radio shows on various stations, and I always get a tremendous response from the listeners - great song, great horns and great voice.

[@19672701]

Great song,brings back many memories!!

[@53wolfman1]

We went to this concert, and they were fabulous. Great in the 70s, and they've only gotten better. Mike Borch on drums is so fine, technically proficient and tasteful!

[@BillLaBrie]

This guy is the patron saint of power pop, and I mean that with reverence and awe.

[@williamjones9395]

One of the BEST "power pop" songs ever!!!

[@randallamirante3112]

Great song from the spring of 1970 and i think it peaked at number 2 or 3 in Billboard top 100...also from my town of Berwyn, Illinois a suburb of Chicago

[@Sam-qm1io]

I lived in Berwyn for many years, and saw Jim Peterik live often. He is as iconic as the car-kabob.