What Happened to The Buckinghams?

[@jeffreysnow2640]

The Buckinghams sure had great songs !!!

[@groverbaker6404]

Loved this band!! Buckingham's...new colony 6..what killer music..loved those groups

[@yolandajohnson8685]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!! I love this group too. The New Colony Six: Things I Like To Say I still have this song on a 45. I still have the Buckingham's album.

[@birdsfan57]

Me too...Loved Dennis Tufano when I was 11 and still do!

[@stanw909]

I just played trumpet with them two weekends ago at Pala Casino in Southern California. The Boxtops who I also played with and the Grass Roots who didn't have the horn books were on the show. Many young people were in the audience and really enjoyed the concer as well as old farts. Each band sounded great in spite of some last minute adjustments due to a couple guys getting Covid.

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

Google....LOL

[@pennypershing5118]

Kind of a Drag was one of my favorite songs.

[@Tbone51]

"Don't You Care" is my favorite of their songs.

[@zipcode9]

I saw the Buckinghams in concert in Michigan. I loved their hit Susan. I also saw The Cryan Shames at the same place. Up On The Roof is my favorite song of theirs. Good music from yesteryear.

[@williamclifford9757]

1966 and 1967 they were fabulous!😘

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

fabulous? are you a hair dresser?

[@blakkat4126]

The narrator needs to do a couple of read-throughs before recording his voice-over. Poor guy's struggling.

[@karenscott7601]

Saw then several times. They were great.

[@jerrynamirowski6713]

I like The Buckinghams they were a good band some of the things that they would do in the songs at that time was ahead of their time that's what made their song so good so interesting

[@joetamm]

Dennis Tufano is still performing, he posts regularly on Facebook, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to have played in his backup band several years ago. He is also one helluva harmonica player.

[@johnoneal1234]

Bunches potheads, though.

[@joetamm]

@@johnoneal1234 🤔

[@stephenclemence5856]

I was interested in this, but the 5th grade reading skills of the narrator cause me to quite watching about half way through.

[@elmolewis9123]

I can't get over how well these videos are researched. Keep up the good work.

[@jackmongan1410]

Btw, Buckinghams will be inducted into the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on this month ( 8- 31- 21 )

[@alecjefferson1251]

You are so right get someone who knows what they are on about.

[@dannyc.jewell8788]

The info is there , but listening is grating ,

[@HookmanBrown1]

Here's some needed advice : Please rehearse your narration of any future video. Your starting and stopping, the mispronunciations of words, and your unfamiliarity with the subject matter, all combine to provide a "less than the best" experience for your subscribers. Just watch the video as you read the script, several times over, before you post it. That will make both your subscribers' enjoyment better and it will improve your skills so as to improve our perceptions of you as a Knowledgeable videographer. No offense intended, just trying to help.

[@kellyheine5751]

I first heard of the Buckinghams from my parents. They had “Kind of a Drag” on vinyl. Good memories.

[@gadsdonflag4289]

I've still got my copy from back then. ;-)

[@rdpurdom]

This guy really needs to work on his delivery! Very hard to listen to him. It’s called practice! I know how difficult it is the record yourself. It isn’t easy! Instead of trying to read it straight thru, I would suggest that you record it is smaller chunks! ANNUNCIATION IS KEY! “Kind of a Drag” are actually pronounced as THREE DISTINCT WORDS! Word on it. You can do it. I guarantee it will make this video much easier to listen to!

[@Funkydood]

You guys never mentioned "Susan", my second favorite tune, after "Back In Love Again"!!!

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

The pictures provided for this video are pretty interesting. However, the guy who is the narrator sounds like he needed a bit more practice time before actually taping the session.

[@mnbv990]

Absolutely!

[@jackmongan1410]

How could you do a " What Happened to The Buckinghams ? " and not discuss Dennis Tufano's solo career ? While working in Hollywood , he and vocalist, Mindy Sterling recorded the original opening theme song for the hit sitcom, Family Ties . Their version was used for the 1st 13 episodes of the series until politics @ the studio / network pushed for , and replaced the Tufano/ Sterling opening with the Johnny Mathis version . In addition to numerus acting roles in TV and film, Tufano became a much- in- demand voice over/ post production voice actor while also forming his own voice acting " looping / walla group " . He was chosen by Olivia Newton John to tour and be a featured performer with her during which time, he sang 2 duets from Grease with Newton John. Tufano has toured, for years , as a solo act singing the hits of The Buckinghams ( He was the original lead voice on all of their hits ) as well as the hits of other 60s performers in popular Classic Rock tours. In recent years, he also toured with his one man musical tribute to Bobby Darin, " I Remember Darin ", a standout, critically acclaimed homage to the singer. He is already booked for tours ,in the fall and, God willing, the specter of Covid will disapate so that he and his fellow musicians can continue to entertain and bring the music that was " The soundtrack to a generation " to sold out audiences, across the nation . " Too old to tour... ? !! " Go to a Dennis Tufano concert and see if you think he or, so many other 60s rockers are too old. Just watching Jimy Sohns ( The Shadows of Knight, G L O R I A , etc. ) will exhaust you. Jim Peterik ( The Ides of March, Vehicle, Eye of the Tiger, etc ) and the other Ides never stop rocking, in their shows and, the list goes on...The Cryan Shames still harmonize like choirboys, America, Jay and The Americans... See anyone of these performers/ groups in concert, witness an audience jump to their feet for a standing ovation when Dennis Tufano closes a show... No, these men and women are not too old to perform. Not too old at all...

[@tomfinland9572]

Thanks for the fascinating info...I've been Youtubing all evening and just discovered a lot of this great music, ie Dennis Tufano, Buckinghams history and music..... etc ... thanks again

[@bettemiller3329]

I've seen Dennis in concert a few times - always good. We plan to see Carl & Nick in 2023 when they play in Fort Lauderdale!

[@michaeladkins6]

@@bettemiller3329 Dennis sang on Olivia Newton-Johns Physical Tour.

[@jackmongan1410]

I am obviously a fan of the original Buckinghams and appreciate the research that you have put into your video. That being said, as I posted last year, I really feel that , if a history of this group is going to be made, it should include the post- Buckingham and present day career of the “ Original Voice “ of every major hit The Buckinghams had, Dennis Tufano. Full disclosure, I am a close friend and photographer to Dennis . However, there are many, many fans who continue to miss Dennis’ presence and performance in the group ( With respect to the current iteration of the band that now tours as The Buckinghams ). The recognition and critical acclaim that Dennis has received as a solo performer is an important chapter in the history of this band .

[@zippy1691]

You make excellent videos, great subject matter, just one problem.... you need a new narrator

[@joypresleyify]

The Closed Caption is hilarious! Even better than the narration!

[@4499-t9p]

you have a great voice but you need to take lessons.

[@gingerbreadfarm]

Awful😂

[@apexjoe4769]

He's almost as bad as Biden.

[@billmulvihill8452]

The content is good, but the delivery needs to be improved. If you make a mistake, can’t you just re-record that line again. Don’t try to do the whole narration all at one time… BTW, free show in concert in Hillside on 8/30/21. Do the New Colony Six next.

[@Raoaone]

The host does a great job picking out and displaying subject matter. His presentation works for me. He may not be a big time presenter but I’m just a regular guy too. 👍

[@richardrice8076]

Was there (8-31) it was great.

[@mackvismusic8622]

New Colony Six! Great deep pick!

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

presenter enunciates like he has rocks in his mouth

[@harris1234100]

One of the members of the Buckingham's set in with a band my Dad played in some time in the 1980's.

[@Sam-qm1io]

That would make for a better story, were you to name the band and venue.

[@harris1234100]

I wish I new I was a young kid then and my Dad is no longer here now, or I would ask him. I remember my Dad telling me about it years ago. It was a bar in northwest Indiana. maybe Portage , Indiana, but I am not sure. I was thinking that the gentleman from the Buckinghams might have had a summer home in Northwest Indiana, or was visiting family in northwest Indiana. Thats why he was at the bar. I was thinking that he lived in Chicago. He just happened to come in this bar, and sat in with the band for a few songs. I know that is not much help!@@Sam-qm1io

[@mikebonora2238]

Really bad narration!

[@MegaLJ3]

I enjoyed the tour of history with all the different bands. Thanx for the heads up...

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Charlesheusel62]

I have seen the Buckinghams live at the Kentucky State Fair Happy Together Tour with the Turtles, Gary Lewis, and Gary Puckett, Peter Noone. The Concert was free with paid KY State Fair Admission. The Buckinghams are from Chicago, Illinois and not the United Kingdom. They are still performing and touring. They sound terrific even today and are not from Great Britian or part of the British Invasion bands. These guys are timeless 1960's Rock N' Rollers of the iconic and historic era that produced such authentic and great musicians. They enjoy performing for their fans and audiences and make for very entertaining concerts.

[@davidmckenzie420]

I loved Kind of a Drag! ...(And I will echo other comments on the shoddy narration.)

[@45factory]

This narrator is a joke.

[@thomaspick4123]

Not a joke. He just entered puberty and is working on growing a beard to prove his masculinity.

[@Jugivadi]

Their album “keneruhdrag” come on dude.

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

Thanks for the info and your research, I didn't know their background history. Very interesting content.

[@Lisbeth22250]

My favorite Buckinghams' songs were Susan and Back in Love Again.

[@gadsdonflag4289]

I saw that "Happy Together Tour" in Spokane in 1985. It was great to see these bands again and all in one venue (Spokane Coliseum).

[@whathappenedtothem_]

I have always wanted to attend a “Happy Together Tour” show.

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

Wow, I didn't know how band members mingled and interchanged in different groups over their careers. Thanks for digging deep.

[@edwardanthony7283]

What happened to many 60's groups after the decade ended. They had a great yet brief run like many others & their music is still great today.

[@peterhunterxxxxx]

They just played JeffFest Jefferson Park, Chicago. August 2023. Great songs and covers!!

[@RjBenjamin353]

Sounds like this guy went to the Mel Tillis school of Narrating.

[@mikehouser2518]

Maybe acquaint yourself with the media before slurring through it ? I do enjoy most of your videos .

[@michaelmacdonald558]

Maybe read the script over a few times to make the delivery smoother. Geesh

[@ecpainter6694]

The narrator need to learn how to read.

[@professortheremin]

"You Are Gone" was a song from Time and Charges that showed some Edgar Varese influence in its use of horns and percussion. The same album also had "Foreign Policy" which had protest lyrics, dissonant horns, a tape of a Kennedy speech, and the whole middle section ran backwards at the end of the tune. Guercio, whom i believe might have been involved with Frank Zappa, made the Buckinghams more than a simple pop group.

[@billschindler1381]

He sounds like he had a few drinks.

[@Surfguitarist59]

Excellent dude. Next band...? Hmmm...how about ? & The Mysterians? ? real name was Rudy Martinez. Anyway, great history. Keep 'em coming man.

[@whathappenedtothem_]

I will do them in the future.

[@yolandajohnson8685]

I love this group. My favorites: Susan, Don't You Care, King Of A Drag, Hey Baby, and Mercy Mercy Mercy

[@aspensulphate]

That's weird, you just named all five of their chart singles.

[@birdsfan57]

Susan..one of my all-time favorites!

[@yolandajohnson8685]

@@birdsfan57 mine too. I get very overwhelmed when they repeat: "I love you yes I do I do" " I love you yes I do I do"

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

Neil Sedaka I would like to know more about. I heard that he wrote songs for different people and bands.

[@geraldhoskowicz5157]

Who should you do next? Practice Talking then Narrating first!

[@elmolewis9123]

I went to your site to see how it's done. And here's a surprise. Nothing there!

[@fred3467]

That was uncalled for…

[@ZBot47]

Troll!

[@geraldhoskowicz5157]

​@@elmolewis9123 Yours has less than nothing! "Empty Barrels make the Most Noise!"

[@geraldhoskowicz5157]

@@fred3467 Why? For speaking what is obvious, the Truth? He has a Good Thing and needs Constructive Criticism! He could improve and become a KZbin Rock Star! Thank you.

[@fineandsnappy]

Love the Buckinghams. Very poor narration.

[@docheine]

Grass Roots sometime?

[@larrylebowski8386]

I saw them at the Carrol County fair with Ted Nugent 3 years ago. Awesome! Ted did this wild guitar solo at the end of Susan. It was like I was tripping again.

[@thomasrobinson182]

They didn't have James Holvay (and Gary Beisber) to provide hits. They also broke with James William Guercio as a producer.

[@TheAerovons]

For heavens sake hire a real voice over person …

[@chrisnewman7281]

You doing just fine mate

[@msr1116]

It has to be either the content creator or a robotic voice. Not in the budget for a pro level narrator.

[@billgreen6263]

You're not a very kind person. Feel sorry for the people around you.

[@elmolewis9123]

I would like to see you cover the Kinks, the Hollies or the Turtles.

[@whathappenedtothem_]

I will have a video on the Turtles soon.

[@Doones51]

No matter what happened to them in the end, compared to their earlier success, it must have been kind of a drag.

[@jamesgordon1949]

Damn…I forgot all about them…kinda fell in with the DC5 back in the day…Herman Hermits..

[@michaelantone7465]

I was a touring musician from the mid-sixties until late 1990. My act opened for the Buckinghams in the mid 80`s (maybe 1986?) for the grand opening of The Peabody Hotel in Orlando. The vocals were good ( I thought it was Tufano?), but I was disappointed in the instrumentation. And the horn lines were gone; that was their signature sound. I enjoyed the show, but recognized I wasn't hearing the band from 1967. I GG uses those good days never did last. 😪

[@michaelantone7465]

I "guess"

[@tonypanzarella9387]

Lots of mumbling.

[@jimmybeam5445]

For real! The guy talks like he has a mouthful of mashed potatoes.

[@gregellis5456]

I have been to one hundred twenty Buckinghams shows throughout the years they are still playing today all the info in the video I already new whoever the narrator is I know more than he does

[@djrychlak4443]

Who doesn't like the Birminghams?

[@chrisphillips4859]

Dude I'm glad you dig old rock but you don't read so well dig?

[@yolandajohnson8685]

Do the NEW COLONY SIX next. Also, talk about the Sgt Pepper album. what made that such a unique album and the Beatles having a new look

[@imagine9265]

I never realized how bands switch musicians like underwear or at least some ..

[@msr1116]

Akin to the contemporary habit of job hopping, mainly by Millennials, wanting to find a good fit. No pun intended.

[@salinagrrrl69]

Sounds like an 8th grade book report

[@craigthomson3621]

There was also a British (Islington, North London) band in the mid sixties called The Buckinghams who released a few singles. However the USA guys are better known.

[@thomaspick4123]

The only thing people care about is the original lead singer on the hits. You can always employed hired hands to ape the other parts.

[@John_Fugazzi]

These are excellently researched and the visuals well-assembled. The narration is greatly improved since the Dave Clark Five installment, but needs more practice before actually recording it. A few suggestions: The Searchers, The Beau Brummels, The Zombies, The Cyrkle, The Lovin' Spoonful.

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Here is a link to a Lovin’ Spoonful video I uploaded today: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4KwnKF5pZ2SmqM

[@whathappenedtothem_]

The Zombies link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWGckmOKeJ5japY The Searchers link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3eolWdneJh1o7M

[@rogermarcus6317]

I think it’s cute how he can’t pronounce words correctly .....

[@lustmanvision]

A very good band, deserving of a far more professional video. The narrator can’t even read a script properly. No one took the time to re-record his countless flubs or edit this catastrophe with a semblance of care. What a disaster of a video.

[@joypresleyify]

I like the format, and agree that the narration could use polish, but I learned a lot!

[@billgreen6263]

Why don't you ask for your money back.

[@Sam-qm1io]

Having been raised with a father in the home, my coping skills got me through it.

[@TheAerovons]

Turn off the reverb on the VoiceOver lol....

[@LaTrec9]

GOOD JOB 👍 👍 👍 ❤

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Thanks for the visit

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

This was FABulous - narration sounds 👌 to me!

[@paulcipcic3534]

Does anyone remember Phil Forshey being in the Buckinghams and Cryin Shames ?

[@Sam-qm1io]

Never heard of him...

[@thomaslardner6003]

Terrible reading lol by the narrator

[@terrymajewski8028]

Why not keep it in a Chicago vein with the Cryan Shames?

[@jamesmccarthy3823]

Just here for the mispronunciations.

[@timhuson4800]

Speaker is struggling to speak. Maybe picked the wrong profession.

[@dakotaniemi4132]

My dad was a original Buckingham British was first

[@bobschuster2746]

add mark lindsay O k

[@2Uahoj]

I have mixed feelings about these great 60s bands that continue going on and on with the same name, despite having only one or two of the original members, and not the oruginal lead singer. Minimally, they should do a name change like, "The New Buckinghams." I would only go to see them if they psused between hit songs to tell the story behind the originals. That could be worth it!

[@Sam-qm1io]

Carl Giammerese sings better than Dennis Tufano, so I have to disagree.

[@cardtrix1970]

Lindsey went solo, met Stevie Nicks, joined Fleetwoid Mac. The Brothers formed their own band, toured with "Crossfyre" and played the Southern Wisconsin Fair & Bar circuit.

[@joypresleyify]

That was Buckingham Nicks, with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. The Buckinghams were trying for a British Invasion kind of name, and someone suggested the name for Buckingham Fountain in Chicago. Lindsey and Stevie were singing together and joined Mick Fleetwood and the McVies, Christine and her husband John, to make Fleetwood Mac a legend. Lindsey and Stevie remained friends after their breakup, as did Christine and John. That's how to be professional!

[@Sam-qm1io]

Stay stupid...it really seems to suit you.

[@master335]

Zanes Way!!!!!

[@jasholden9741]

Please take some training in how to speak.

[@jerryweber1768]

"Kind la Drag" ?

[@sgriggstn]

They were kind of a drag!

[@kevinjoseph517]

At a small club I met someone who claimed to be jim guercios cousin. he had nothing good to say about his cousin.

[@msr1116]

I've had a few people claim to have mobsters in their family or say they're related to a public figure or somehow connected to somebody in the entertainment industry. I just respond with "Oh, really...that's interesting" then move on. I take these claims with a grain of salt, especially when this sort of information is volunteered...no reason to just offer this up, that I can see.

[@kerrykurschinsky2451]

Buddy,.... you gotta learn how to read,... learn the name's... will ya......

[@doowoplover1932]

Hey Kid, if your going to do a video. at least learn how to pronounce the names of the people. You butchered the name of their manager. This video is a joke.

[@Sam-qm1io]

Hey kid...you write like one. If you had pride, you'd be ashamed.

[@bgdavenport]

Oh, narrator....learn how to read the script with a certain fluidity.

[@Sam-qm1io]

You're very petty, for a man...as though you were raised largely without a father.

[@jerryweber1768]

@@Sam-qm1io He is absolutely right.

[@popmusic7]

I love Kind of a Drag but I hate the narration style on this video - not only boring but annoying. I lasted two minutes and couldn't take any more.

[@popmusic7]

Is it the same narrator on all those "What Happened to ..." videos?

[@Sam-qm1io]

Cope...it's what men do.

[@Sam-qm1io]

Who should you do next? The Cryan' Shames would be a logical choice...giving Scramble their due.