BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS - GO DOWN GAMBLIN | REACTION

[@gpxo11]

Lucretia MacEvil is a banger from this group. Another stellar horn band-Lighthouse has a monster song called One Fine Morning which also features horns and a great lead singer.

[@drakebullet4509]

Don't forget Lucretia's Reprise right after this track - incredible horn solo

[@77barrymac]

@@drakebullet4509, ooh, Lew Soloff just MAKES that trumpet sing.

[@davidgale7384]

The bands with horns always got me too.... Lighthouse, Chicago, BST, Earth Wind and Fire...... Dig up a few more of these tunes....

[@dariowestern]

Check out CCS from the UK. They were great too! Their lead singer was the late Alexis Korner. They are mostly known for their excellent big band rock cover of “Whole Lotta Love”, which became the credits for Top Of The Pops in the UK.

[@gregrambo606]

Tower of Power.......

[@sanchoproudfoot2]

You can also check out Chase

[@denystull355]

The only rock song with a tuba solo. We played this song in Jazz band back in high school in 71-72. Thanks for reacting to this. Been trying to get other reactors to give it a listen, you're the first. Next you need to listen to BS&T Hi-De-Ho.

[@stpnwlf9]

Dave Bargeron rockin' the BIG brass!

[@jeffaube]

Gotta second “Hi-De-Ho”. It’ll take you to church in all the best ways.

[@rickb4079]

I'm glad you finally found blood sweat and tears. They were awesome band great horn section great voice is a lead singer. They were overshadowed by Chicago and never got the notoriety that they deserved so thanks for bringing this out for other people to hear.

[@rainbowkeys711]

"Snow Queen" is another Blood Sweat and Tears song with incredible keyboard work---an amazing deep cut...

[@Cavie1974]

I couldn't agree more. In fact the New Blood album was definitely a different and welcomed direction from the band. More jazz sensibilities and very sophisticated sounding. They sounded a lot less like a rock band with horn "icing" and really well integrated arrangements.

[@stpnwlf9]

This may very well be the only tuba solo in rock and roll history and I love it! This is near the top of my favorite BS&T songs!

[@ronroc]

I loved this group. Great lead singer. This was jazz-rock or progressive music. Bobby Colomby, the drummer, became a producer and record executive. He actually helped produce the Jacksons album, Destiny.

[@gregrambo606]

Yes Colomby did at CBS records. He was an excellent VP, very instrumental with Michael Jackson. It's interesting also Al Kooper left after the first album because the band didn't think he was a strong enough vocalist and Kooper didn't like the direction the band wanted to go, so he left, even though he was the main guy that put the band together. Of course, he went on to produce Lynyrd Skynrd's first three albums so he didn't do so bad.

[@violetviolent7980]

Well, that's incredible info, thanks...in amazing talent this fella is.

[@kurthooker4370]

They were such a great band. I knew the trumpet player from this band...Chuck Winfield. He was a teacher in the jazz program at the University of Maine at Augusta , in the town where I live. He was a nice guy and a great horn player. Have always been very fortunate to have lived near this jazz school. It afforded me the opportunity to meet and play music with a lot of amazing people over the years....and I agree with surlechapeau..... I think you should check out their songs "You Made Me So Very Happy" and "And When I Die". Certainly 2 of their best songs. Kurt from Maine

[@joelliebler5690]

When David Clayton Thomas joined BST they dunked and souled it up with hit after huge hit in the early 1970’s!

[@surlechapeau]

One of the great horn bands. Their "You Made Me So Very Happy" and "And When I Die" are next for you!!! I see you've done Spinning Wheel already. David Clayton Thomas' voice fit their music so well.

[@brendaotoole4012]

Yes those 2 songs are wonderful!

[@ericsinger2692]

And "Lucretia MacEvil"

[@kevinhodgson2990]

And their version of "God Bless the Child". I've seen a couple of jazz bands doing the BS&T version rather than the Billie Holiday version which I also enjoy.

[@drakebullet4509]

Thanks for this one Wilburn - brought back memories of when I was a kid back in Australia. I'd busted my face one day at school, came home in tears and my dear old dad seeing me in distress did the only thing he could think of to cheer me up - he put on my favorite song nice and loud - this song! I still think Bobby Colomby was one of the best drummers of all time.

[@gregrambo606]

Colomby really turned out to be the driving force after Al Kooper left after the first album. Of course, Kooper went on to produce Lynyrd Skynrd's first couple of albums.

[@billhawkins1236]

Bobby Colomby is one of the best unsung drummer's of the seventies. Great pick Chod. Check out "High on the mountain"🤠

[@allencarlson6128]

They called themselves the jazz band that had a couple rock hits. :) Their self-title album was the very first album I ever bought as a kid.

[@davidtullis2810]

BST original songs and cover songs arranged with heavy horns seen them three times once in 10,000 seat arena and twice in 200 seat concert halls

[@zeppelinfan9360]

I'm jealous

[@flomalheur7467]

I'm more of the "prog rocker", but "BS&T" and the old "Chicago" are always a feast for the ears and soul. (Maybe it's also because I used to help out on the keyboards of my brother's jazz-rock band quite often)

[@davelehnen3300]

This song was unusual for BS&T in that vocalist David Clayton-Thomas was on guitar, he usually just sang. Great song!

[@John_Chu]

Their usual lead guitarist Steve Katz didn't play flashy riffs and was more of a rhythm guitarist. So Clayton-Thomas rocked out on this track (which he co-wrote with alto saxman Fred Lipsius). Yes, very surprising indeed. Who knew he could play like that?

[@damonhines8187]

Thanks, guys, I'm from Toronto, like DCT, and I had no clue. The era is much celebrated here, I've always loved BS&T, I was entering my teens at the time, but I never knew.

[@John_Chu]

@@damonhines8187 Just curious. You're a DCT fan. Did he ever play guitar on any other recordings? I would really be interested in hearing more of his playing.

[@roberthendershott8972]

BST GOD BLESS THE CHILD (STUDIO VERSION BEST)🔥💯 THIS TRACK WILL BE YOUR NO. 1. THIS MAY BE THE BEST RECORDING OF ALL TIME.

[@sean---the-other-one]

How good is this, eh? Glad you liked it; I couldn’t imagine you not enjoying it!

[@michaelmolloy6697]

And when I die and God bless the child. This is greatness from the 70’s and very 😎

[@harolddottin10]

Brass from another Galaxy. David Clayton Thomas's vocals ride this rhythm like a runaway locomotive train on a dusty rail.

[@rickeyjay7164]

Great reaction. This tune for me has always been exciting and powerful.

[@keymack2477]

Thanks for the great reaction, Chod! I know you do so many vids and have so many reactors, but I did mention several times back in the spring that Blood Sweat and Tears has everything you like in a band, so I knew you would love their music! "Hi De Ho", "And When I Die" and "You've Made Me So Very Happy" will all put a smile on your face!

[@loupi4bama]

Ain't heard this in a long, lonnng time! Thanks for the great memory!

[@alejandromoreno3243]

Listening to BS&T doing God Bless the Child brought me all the way to Billie Holida and opened up my ears and eyes to blues and jazz...

[@freegracetruthembrace7188]

Deep dive required . Brilliance intersects virtuosity & groove .

[@damonhines8187]

I know many veterans of this era -and earlier-on the Toronto scene from which singer David Clayton-Thomas came, and it's often celebrated on FB and more, but I didn't know he could play guitar like that. Long a fave, I now know more about it , them and him. Way cool/hot.

[@easyrolling]

Interesting that this band's roots were from a band called The Blues Project (a sort of bluesy -jazz- psychedelic mix) that eventually transformed to Blood, Sweat & Tears from an idea from the legendary Al Kooper (look him up) (the original singer on the first album) till he gave way to David Clayton -Thomas) But in this setting this band is right down your alley .. MUST do Lucretia Mac Evil .. Horns.. drums.. guitars.. and Thomas's great voice on the rest of the early albums.

[@billhawkins1236]

One of the few times you'll ever hear David Clayton Thomas play the guitar!

[@alachad]

We played this song in marching band my senior year. Did a whole BS&T show that year.

[@retiredslamjamm]

Haven't heard the long version of this piece in so long. Thanks

[@anthonyblakely399]

I have been trying to request you to hear Blood Sweat & Tears who were formed in 1968 and made their debut with You Make Me So Very Happy and Spinning Wheel because they were the pioneers of this Band Band Jazz Fusion Rock n' Roll and other groups follow their lead like.........Chicago..... Steely Dan....Tower of Power....Earth Wind & Fire.....and You Tube blocks the requesters video reactions to this band due to copyrights but this Band is a MUST- BAND- TO- SEE AND HEAR BAND....They are among the gods of Rock n' Roll. I still want you to react to "Blues Part 2" which is FIRE!!!!! And David Clayton Thomas soulful Crooner Frank Sinatra voice blends perfect with the instrument playing of this band!!!! Thanks for reacting to it!!!! They are Amazing!!!!!

[@tonydelapa1911]

That was a great description (and explanation) of a terrific song, Chod. I got to see BST live once, outdoors, and they were every bit as tight as what we heard in this song. Go Down Gamblin’ - what a tune. There are so many others. Please keep bringing it!

[@heathwirt8919]

I realize this upload was posted six months ago but had to comment. Attended three of their concerts and they were just incredible. To hear so many instruments play with such precise timing is mind blowing. The vocals and all the musicians are next level, and the studio albums now digital sound so live and powerful they give me chills almost like the live performance.

[@supasoulproductions]

Two words...Lucretia McEvil !

[@gillesmorin9439]

Yes great song !

[@martinsmusic1724]

Oh. Yeah!

[@rogerkelly7988]

This was a great band from the late 60s and the 70s have actually sat down and listened to three of their albums from start to finish that's the way we listened to music back then

[@gordonrussell9204]

In my youth, there were 4 songs from this group on the car radio. God bless the child (cover from Billie Holiday 1942) Spinning Wheel, and when I die, you made me very happy. I heard these songs over and over and over. I have never heard anything from another album. New to me.

[@dmCurator]

Oh yeah! David Clayton Thomas. 🎤

[@joeking6763]

You have just scratched the surface with this band. Also give Earth Wind and Fire a listen.

[@bob_garrard]

:Sometimes in Winter" is one of their best.

[@robsco1249]

Finally...their second album Is a pure masterpiece. Their third one Is excellent. The drummer Is awesome.

[@freegracetruthembrace7188]

1. Smiling Phases 2. Blues (part 2) Shows out their greatness at their apex .

[@martinsmusic1724]

Lucretia MacEvil (and also Lucretia's Reprise) - more of what you like.

[@rodger7029]

Wow, have t listened to that in 50 years

[@s.mcpherson6354]

When the players are this good, it's easy to forget how unexpected and brilliant the compositions are. You're one of the few people who does this bad. I've never understood why. They're to rock, what Chicago is to prog rock.

[@randallcastillo2179]

High school bands played this alot in the 70s.

[@Spinspiel]

Try another great jazz rock ensemble called Lighthouse - either One Fine Morning or Sunny Days.

[@freegracetruthembrace7188]

3. You've Made Me So Very Happy

[@michellezaleske-estrada40]

Awesome cut by them! I never heard this one! love it!

[@Darius58x]

This was from their fourth and final album with singer David Clayton Thomas Despite the acclaim for their first two albums This is my favorite If I recall there were no covers which made a difference Steve Katz songs on side 2 were magnificent The track with their former member and founder John The Baptist hits just as hard as this My only complaint with BS&T besides lack of original material which is why Chicago outshinned them was their arrangements Particuarly on their second album they literally tried to show off on every track The most absurd example was adding a Latin section which dropped in out of the blue for no reason on God Bless The Child On this album all of that was reigned in All the arrangements had purpose and were wonderfully executed as heard on this track A tuba solo would normally sound weird but it sounded just right here

[@summertime_blooz]

I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know and I Can't Quit Her are the Blood Sweat & Tears songs you should hit. Maybe they'll get blocked- I never see reactors doing those even though they're both fantastic.

[@gregrambo606]

This starts off just like Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Needle and the Spoon."

[@kympridham8267]

Never forget them with and when i die

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

Wow. First time I've heard this. Loved it.

[@jelmore3141]

Jazz rock at it's finest...

[@joeynail6049]

Blood Sweat & Tears is Chicago with a Cowboy Drawl.

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Man, I haven't heard this in a long time. Dude, you've gotta check out Nuclear Blues, I think you'll have another fav. You wanna hear some jazz

[@kdkatz-ef2us]

The early 70s great if you loved brassy rock fusion

[@moefeaux1442]

Give the Billie Holiday classic "God Bless the Child" a listen when you get a chance., but "Lucretia Macevil" is more on the line of this one.

[@deano501956]

The whole album is great

[@richardbailey1295]

'been told I'm a natural lover by that lady over there....'

[@herbhill7591]

David Clayton Thomas! Good old Canadian boy. 🇨🇦

[@zeppelinfan9360]

Their sound fits their name.

[@timgrady4630]

Gotta check out Tom Jones with Blood Sweat & Tears (live) singing alongside David Clayton Thomas on "Blues Part 2". Stunning version .

[@claimguy]

Chad - try you some Lighthouse (Canadian band from the same period) - "One Fine Morning" if you like horns mixing jazz and blues with rock. Follow that with their "Sunny Days"

[@loriannepraznovsky2164]

Please to react to their When I Die.by Blood Sweat & Tears. When I was very young my grandmother was friendly with the grandmother of tuba soloist Dave Bergeron. Thanks

[@jakdrpr2106]

Love the brass in this song - doesn' t. Overpower the song but its presence is prominant and strong.

[@beatledad]

chad you are ready to hear the band CHASE ....big hit GET IT ON......great horn band early 70's killed in plane crash 1974....anothet tune from them i a fine version of HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS

[@DanPemberton]

Youve gotta check out Lucretia McEvil Those horn stacks remind me of Tower of Power.

[@rickb4079]

David Clayton Thomas is one of the best front men's in the business.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Thanks Chod, I forgot how good that song is. Since you've been on Blood Sweat and Tears, Chicago, Tower of Power and the other great horn bands, how about giving Lighthouse a try? Lots of instruments, classic late 60's/early 70's sound, great horns! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqe5f5KBh9eciq8

[@phillipmock804]

Check out God bless the Child,

[@jncook54]

I know this is a bit old but if you like this you should check out the band "Chase" Led by Bill Chase, it's got a very similar feel for some of the songs. Some of their albums are a little too out there for me but I think you'd like "Woman Of The Dark" on their 1972 album titled "Ennea" For real, check it out.

[@zeppelinfan9360]

Smiling Phases is a good one

[@meldonbrindley7093]

Thanks for this one. One of their best. Try the song Redemption.

[@raymoles]

The Goddamn shame is with all the great hits BS&T had, they never were elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@craigreid7178]

You want to hear some good jazz with fabulous horns and the world's greatest bass player (my friend, Jaco Pastorius) - check out Weather Report's "Birdland" A true jazz fusion band - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqLEpJuNa5t3bdE

[@johnandrews3151]

Blood, Sweat & Tears/Lucretia MacEvil ALBUM VERSION

[@calumg9424]

You should react to Eric Clapton five long years great song

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙💙💙🎺

[@michaelguagenti9790]

Lucretia Mac evil you have to listen to that one it is in the same vein as going down gambling

[@bangmon1000]

😊👍

[@GrowingUpJersey]

gotta listen to Lucretia McEvil

[@anthonyblakely399]

You ain't heard nothing yet. This band along with Chicago pioneer Rock/Big Band Jazz fusion. Check out "Blues Part 2," by Blood Sweat & Tears.

[@cmsrick]

I think that now it’s time for you to hear “Lucrecia McEvil” and the reprise. Blood Sweat and Tears at their finest……. BTW as a drummer, I stole mercilessly from Bobby Colomby.

[@DaveBarton1]

I wish you would react to BS&T's version of "God Bless the Child". It's an amazing version of Billie Holliday's tune kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXVdJ99qMeKppY.

[@bestfootfoward8024]

Please listen to "Somewhere" by Jackie Evancho w Barbara Streisand from her "Dream" concert! It will blow your mind more than anything you have reacted to so far! I know.thats saying alot, but after you watch the whole thing with your jaw hanging off your face, I will know you agree!

[@dougthePogingguitarist]

can you do a reaction to The Magician's Birthday by Uriah Heep

[@bafireman101]

Bst and old Chicago…….

[@rickb4079]

You for sure should turn your wife onto this band let her listen to it she will really get a kick out of it

[@randallcastillo2179]

Also hear hi de ho

[@chadheckman2693]

Not sure why you picked this song (which is ok) when their two biggest hits are "You Made Me So Very Happy" and "And When I Die". Please do one or both of them next.

[@gregrambo606]

Nope. "Spinning Wheels" would have to be considered their most famous song, but he's already done that one.

[@vrvaughn]

Great first album with Al Kooper… decent 2nd album after Al Kooper left.. after that I lost interest…. But a great 1st album with Al Kooper

[@gregrambo606]

Kooper didn't do so bad after he left, producing Lynyrd Skynyrd's first 3 albums. Before that, that's him on organ on Bob Dylan's famous song "Like a Rolling Stone."

[@markmclendon8621]

can't listen to BS&T without a little stank face