British guitarist analyses Edgar Winter's OUTRAGEOUS out of this world ability!

Tonight I'm taking a look at the multi talented Edgar Winter back in 1973!
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[@patrickjohn7136]

We cannot overlook the fact that Edgar is doing all this while wearing a cape

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

Yes! He inspired Rick Wake man of YES, and the rest is History!

[@southernwanderer7912]

Great comment. Had me laughing.

[@megswedeb7234]

Best comment ever

[@erock.steady]

with or without a cape he has a real superhero quality about him

[@lindamcnelis6374]

All I can say is wow! Extraordinary talent

[@gregorychilcote4636]

I sat next to Edgar on a long flight. I didn’t recognize him and we had a wonderful cross country conversation about a range of topics. When he introduced himself as “Edgar” on his way to a gig in Topeka I realized who he was. Very nice man. He invited me to the Heart concert he was opening for as his guest and I had a great time.

[@natalienatalia2596]

wow thats awesome

[@marshallderriek1858]

What nonsense .. didn't recognize him .. mixed him up with hulk hogan I suppose

[@rnrpeg1]

HOW in the holy f*ck does one not recognize Edgar Winter?!?? 😄🤣🤘🤘

[@Chicago_Cabbie]

Wow !

[@joefunsmith]

dueling percussionists

[@NoLegalPlunder]

The 70s produced a seemingly never ending supply of musical astonishment.

[@kimberlys8422]

"Tuesday afternoon" by the Moody Blues is my current favorite to listen to.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@bishlap]

so true, every year there were 10-20 GREAT albums released. There's no field left to be plowed now. The Beatles ended in 1970, yet Rock music took off instead of dying.

[@tomfoolery2082]

Im agreein on that 1. I was 18 in 72. So yeah i was there,, but music to me hasnt been the same or as good since n prob wont ever b. Thats why iv got so much vinal . Lol

[@debbieedwards711]

@@kimberlys8422 Great great song!

[@eherrmann70]

The Winter boys were given talent instead of melanin

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Eddie Herrmann yes, they were a very blessed shade of pale.

[@johnnybgood774]

@Lewis 970 instant Melanoma

[@timwhiting6721]

They played til 9 p.m. and were expected to do chores and go to church too. Makes a difference

[@debravirden7130]

The only other people paler than me...pale rider has nothing on us!

[@joeymac3969]

Good one.

[@passionforlust]

This video still blows me away every time I watch it, everyone is so tight, but Edgar is just on another plain, pure genius!

[@docholidays1374]

that is no jive.

[@bobcole612]

As a drummer, I could watch this all day just for Edgar’s interplay with Chuck Ruff. Amazing performance by Edgar, Dan, Rick and Chuck.

[@mikeburns1725]

There's a reason that nobody covers that tune; Nobody can. Thanks for another good find, Fil

[@williamsporing1500]

I’m so blessed to have grown up in the 60’s and 70’s and had myself on the pulse of good music. There was a lot of great talent everywhere, real musical talent.

[@OFLHLGZ28]

Hear hear

[@MrBencher446]

I have seen Edgar 16 times in concert. He always puts on an amazing show.

[@enoughcorruption5975]

No words for this Fil! Simply Extraordinary groove and the Brothers were 2 of the best musicians to ever live!!! Rock On!!!

[@lumberlikwidator8863]

These guys are having FUN! So am I, hearing this again after all these years.

[@mickeyscott7479]

The 70"s was jam packed with awesomeness.

[@darrenkrivit6854]

Agreed, been checking out lots of 70s stuff lately- born in '65 so many magical memories from the 70s

[@mickeyscott7479]

Darren Krivit kids today have no clue of how great it was to be alive. We grew up with smoking in Dr's offices, leaded gas, awesome TV, great music and survived just fine. I would gladly give up technology if I could go back to then.

[@Longhorn.Rock_Roll61]

@@mickeyscott7479 yes one of the funniest things was watching Dean Martin get drunk and smoke cigarettes on stage.

[@mickeyscott7479]

Scott Greer too funny! I was literally just watching Match Game and was thinking that everyone was pickled back then.

[@victorwaddell6530]

I was born in 1966 . As a kid I hung around my really cool uncles and was introduced to a lot of badass music . Jethro Tull , Edgar Winter Group , Led Zeppelin , Steppenwolf , Mountain , Marshall Tucker Band , The James Gang featuring Joe Walsh . These were the bands that formed my taste in music .

[@bobsloan5337]

Him and this group are my favorite of 70 bands

[@Deborahtunes]

Edgar Winter said he and his brother being albino, they couldn't go outside like other kids could and play sports. So instead, they stayed in and learned to play these instruments...

[@geoffwright9684]

Thank God for that ❤️

[@Deborahtunes]

@@geoffwright9684 ~ Definitely...🎶🎸👍

[@Slinkygal]

Amazing fact & that never even crossed my mind----only their amazing talent! ❤️

[@Deborahtunes]

@@Slinkygal ~ 👍🎸🎶🙂

[@robertrohde4579]

Kind of like Jeff Healey being blind and not being able to play hockey or baseball! Awesome musicians!

[@kathyirvine6719]

Could jam to this all day long!!!! TALENTED BEYOND BELIEF!!!!!

[@faithjones881]

Iconic!! Just raw and pure talent! Wow!!

[@PlantagenetIV]

I had the pleasure of sitting with Edgar on a cross country flight several years back. I didn’t recognize him and we had a spirited conversation about a variety of things; favorite authors, etc.. when the conversation came around to the purpose of our respective trips I explained that I had a ‘gig’ in KC and he told me he had a gig in Topeka. My gig was teaching a class….he explained his was “opening for ‘the Girls’l…I asked, “The Girls?” “Yes, Heart….” Then he introduced himself as “Edgar” and I immediately knew who my new ‘friend’ was. He then asked if I was free the following evening and invited me to the concert as his guest! What a wonderful man. His virtuosity during the opening was epic. Heart was great, of course, but his opening act outshone the ‘Girls’ that night.

[@jamesparker1063]

WOW, would I have LOVED to be in your shoes (seat?)....when "Frankenstein" first came out, I was totally mesmerized by the "strange" drums, coming out of the one side of the stereo!! Bought a "standard" drum set as a teen (59 now!), but always longed to have the timbales....I now have my dream set up, a percussionist set, including 10 timbales.....

[@goforit7595]

Such an astounding amount of talent in this clip it just completely surpasses the majority of "music" that gets put out today.

[@greglittle222]

Edgar Winter is amazing talent. Great jazz saxophone player in addition to keys, guitar, and drums with an awesome voice and incredible range. Could split his talent over 5 people and they would all be great.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@jerrygirardi]

Never heard Edgar play guitar.@@wingsofpegasus

[@estoy1001]

"Good evening, Cleveland! We're the Edgar Winter Group, and Ed's gonna wander around the stage and play some brilliant shit, thank you!"

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@jennrat513]

S Toy 😁

[@Kylora2112]

Rick Derringer played guitar on and produced "Weird Al" Yankovic's debut album, and also played the guitar solo on "Eat It" a year later :) Ludicrously talented band!

[@carolynlyfordsullivan1377]

Edgar Winter's Band was the first rock concert I ever went to . I was 13 yrs. I had never heard anything like it . I was amazed.

[@kimberlys8422]

My mom went to a Black Sabbath concert and I was sooo jealous!

[@carolynlyfordsullivan1377]

@@kimberlys8422 Starting at a young age I went to quite a few concerts . When I was in high school my close friend's father use to put on concerts . We would go for free .

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@spazimdam]

Lucky kid!!

[@Paul.M.Smith1960]

My first concert too! Same year, same age. :)

[@kimbixler6821]

So glad I watched them in concert.

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

Those drums sound KILLA! I could listen to those all day!

[@thecatlady2710]

I can always rely on you to upgrade my Rock and Roll education. As always your smile is one in a million!

[@patricklee780]

I absolutely love that version and watch it frequently on you tube. In my mind, Edgar is the "Rain Man" of Rock and Roll and I think he could play just about any instrument. His musical genius is off the scale!! Great video to review!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@faithjones881]

Just blown away! Geniuses of the art!

[@deenibeeniable]

I was a junior in high school when this came out. You know how people say I wish we'd appreciated it back then? Well we actually did appreciate it back then. I feel lucky.

[@ellenfalls1330]

Oh, that rocked.

[@minxbade]

Wow, the jump between instruments was amazing. Nicely done.

[@barackmycat9448]

Saw him in `78 at a small club. I will never forget it. Best live band I ever saw.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Here it is May of 2023 and I am listening to this again. I love that I can go through your videos and enjoy them again. Especially if I have had a rough day!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I saw both Winters brothers on two different occasions, both in small clubs up front and personal. A couple of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. Super talents.

[@futuredirected]

Edgar and his late (and sadly missed) brother Johnny could hardly see. Their vision was very low. Maybe our gifts and challenges are balanced out according to some cosmic algorithm, or maybe it simply is whatever it is. Love the flashback, and Your brilliant commentary, Dear Fil. Rock! 🤘❤️

[@SW-jw6il]

were so lucky to have grownup with this kind of talent & commitment to unbelievable music

[@michaelhayward7572]

Like button won't press 100 times. Another treasure from TOGWT. Thanx Fil. Rick Derringer was one of THE great guitarrists to come out of the US in the 70's.

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@JamesWilson-vr3ql]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: PLAYERS PLAY!!!

[@scottjackson1420]

I've been steering people to this video for years, telling anyone who'll listen that it's the most amazing live performance that I've ever seen. And Rick Derringer may look like Luke Skywalker here, but he ROCKS!

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@PsionicMonk]

Looking like Luke Skywalker is always a good thing. As long as you ain't sucking milk outta some weird alien tiddies

[@mwhitehead1461]

did you know Rick and his brother were the McCoys, Hang on Sloopy?

[@scottjackson1420]

@@mwhitehead1461 Yes, I'm well aware of the McCoys and Rock & Roll Hoochie Coo.

[@vickiroman921]

OMG, this is EPIC! I saw them in Lincoln, NE when this first came out. No one had heard anything like it. Thank you for the memories!

[@victorraulmaldonado9726]

Simply...Excellent, Unique work, Edgard W., Rick D. and the others guys.

[@wk1810]

Was just on EW's website and the dedication to his wife Monique is so beautiful it made my heart soar! Every year, for the past 40 years, they renew their wedding vows and take a honeymoon. They have no children, and I think that exclusivity is part of why they are so close.

[@chuckmadden2251]

Rick Derringer rhythm guitar playing may seem simple but he is pushing the band.. giving it a pulse. The whole band moves in and out of the solos and movements with such grace-bravo!

[@WheatonBrad]

Rick was such a professional. Heck, he had a top hit as a teen, with Hang on Sloopy in the McCoys. He'd been around the block a few times, and really knows his axe.

[@markgilham2453]

Rick is such a magnificent player - all round

[@newslurker1767]

I grew up in Ohio, Rick was originally from Dayton, IIRC. "Local guitar hero makes good" story. Rock radio stations seemed to play "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" 24/7 there. He was the producer on They Only Come Out At Night, and contributed to backing tracks.

[@rednoiseful]

Rick's rhythm turned into a phenomenal guitarist:)

[@teriflores978]

Fantastic!!! Edgar as well as Johnny, and Rick Derringer are great musicians!!! Edgar, so talented on keyboard & Sax.👍

[@christianne1984]

I was all smiles the entire way through, they're having so much fun!

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

Fil, All I needed to see was your big smile to know your reaction!!!

[@bluelobster56]

Excellent work by the EWG and on your commentary 👍👍 I totally agree, they are just having a great time and it shows!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@genevievecooperman4213]

Just an amazing performance!! So much talent in one room.

[@abelincoln3287]

Fil. I wish you would go over this performance again all the way through. We would all love it.

[@leechristopher3187]

This remains my caffeine to this day. First time embarrassing my children was head banging to this.

[@FrankLee-qd3hy]

Awesome. Chuck Ruff (the drummer) was a personal friend and someone I had the pleasure of doing some recording with. He told me his secret was using the fat end of the sticks, exclusively. Great drummer. Good friend. R.I.P. my brother...👍

[@vincegedeon6583]

He was badass 🔥

[@cimbakahn]

I have always loved this tune. Today, (before i watched your video) was the first time i actually seen them play it. You are absolutely correct. This Edgar guy is more than amazing!

[@AMAZ0NGIRL]

I agree with you! The musicianship is so very impressive!

[@danarowan6883]

Rick Derringer was also a fantastic addition to this collection of talent. Just amazing!

[@bendagostino2217]

Farout id never seen this before. Bloody amazing!

[@claudedalton8970]

SAW THEM IN SPARTANBURG, SC IN '72 AND AGAIN IN ASHEVILLE IN THE LATER '70'S! GREAT SHOW!

[@venesmarie]

How awesome is this ,totally wore every thread out and so broke the tape just to reel it back in ,to it finally wore then and broke into pieces ,but repurchased it over and over love Edgar and his brother,

[@andrewpuckett5295]

I've loved this track for over 30 years but have never seen the video before; I love it even more now!!!

[@dominicksforza3484]

I was 14 when this came out, the studio version I thought was around 3.5 minutes and was incredible even in that toned down version. The whole group are killing it, but Edger is unbelievable with that keyboard, then the ear melting sax solo, then the drums, then the synthesizer and his smashing the keyboard... I really really love this, as I did in '73 when it was originally released.

[@denverdanoreno]

Well done Phil, I was 12 yrs old when this played over the FM radio and we never tired from many rep's hearing it either. Phil, stay humbled, your a Pro.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Dan!

[@DaveM1260]

Loved this song back in the day...Thanks, Fil.

[@dugfriendly]

I remember this on the radio back in the day.

[@jennrat513]

dugfriendly Me too..I was a kid..my brother's were listening to all this good stuff so me too...lol...for the most part now..the rock stations play this on/around Halloween...👻. 😀

[@virginiaribis2070]

I had such respect for the Winters brothers even at a young age.They played with BB King and a lot of respected musicians,loved them. So glad you mentioned the keyboard and sax something my generation knew all excellent musicians.

[@Bogie3855]

I saw Edgar do this live sometime in the 70s and it blew me away. What a show.

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

One of my favorite jams EVER! You could do a mini-series of this song. I wish you would. Everyone involved is a great player. Derringer is one of the most overlooked/ underappreciated guitarists. I was prepared to bring up some points, but you nailed them all. Edgar and Johnny together put out some great music, too. Great fun, Fil, thanks!

[@perryantonio20]

I'm sure glad I found this one. The players are playing each and every note in real time absolutely live with no background dubs or extraneous overlapping effects. Astoundingly fun to watch and listen to. All 4 of these guys are great in their own right. BTW, Dan Hartman wrote and sang the Edgar Winter song "Free Ride".

[@jreeder6168]

Great performance. Thanks for sharing the mountain or information regarding the abilities and innovation of this unique individual.

[@slothbros7607]

Boy, does this bring back memories of my teens!

[@Briansgate]

This explains why I can't draw. They stole my artistic ability and took it for themselves!

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@edallen3662]

I believe your spot on there's like a half a dozen guys walking the Earth with no skills whatsoever cuz the winter Brothers got them all which is pretty funny unless you're one of those six guys lol

[@mjt11860]

it explains why i was never a good fighter, just a great lover. why couldn't i b both? damn u edgar & johnny!

[@dopeymark]

You should have just done the whole damn video man.

[@vocalion9519]

One of my favorite anecdotes about The Edgar Winter Group’s Frankenstein album is that their bass player and composer of the hit song “Free Ride” is Dan Hartman - the Dan Hartman of “Instant Replay” and “I Can Dream About You” (from the movie Streets of Fire) fame.

[@jefffeinstein1]

Also "Harry and the Hendersons"

[@TheSteveSteele]

Vocalion Dan Hartman is a seriously talented songwriter and singer.

[@jefffeinstein1]

@@TheSteveSteeleI never knew until later years about Dan Hartman. Yes, 'STUPID talent' and more importantly, a fine man'!!!

[@gabriellefagan1014]

Dan Hartman passed away from AIDS, r.i.p

[@MrMadvoter1]

the timing among all is so spot on

[@cygnetseven]

Thank you for shedding a light on this classic track. The first time my friends and I saw it we kept waiting for Edgar to pull out a mouth harp or a banjo or a didgeridoo. Seriously, I wish I could have seen this live, what a performance.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@sealisa1398]

This was a huge hit in the US. Oh dear, so much fun listening to your interpretation of music from my teen years! Rock on, indeed. The Winter brothers were so cool.

[@steveabdelkoui5663]

The Studio Version of " Frankenstein" is also badass !!

[@bubhub64]

The talent is just off the wall in this video. It's totally astounding.

[@garymarzuki8391]

His 1972 Album "They Only Come Out At Night". Is Pure Brilliance, Every Song, And I Mean Every One Of The Songs On That Album Was A Number 1 Hit Or At Least A Top Five On The Radio At One Time Or Other..He Was Amazing.

[@-R.Gray-]

I especially liked Rick Derringer's guitar through a Leslie sound on the 1970 Johnny Winter And album. Edgar played sax and keys on the 1969 Johnny Winter album "Second Winter" too.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@WheatonBrad]

One of the top five guitar albums of all time! Johnny Winter And. Wow.

[@-R.Gray-]

@@WheatonBrad With the guitar sounds on "I Guess I'll Go Away " and especially "Nothing Left", it looked like he was going to go in a Hendrix influenced direction, but he didn't. That would have been interesting.

[@johndef5075]

That solo in Still Alive and Well is the stuff!

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

@@johndef5075 The whole damned tune! What a riff. I think I blew my speakers up with that. More than once..... lol

[@alanna8983]

Fil, you are rockin out to this, dude! Look at that grin! 😆

[@alanna8983]

@brad zybola yes! What a great memory! I never realized that Derringer played with the Winter bros so much.

[@MisterSpigot95]

When I got this as a lad, it truly was like listening to the future. If you've got it, flaunt it!

[@kennamurray9073]

One of my favorites back in the day.

[@jhamptonjr]

The last time I saw every play was in 1992 at a Memorial Day chili cook-off in Lexington Kentucky. It was put on by the local radio station and was a hell of a time! I was working security and got to go backstage and meet him and spent about two minutes talking to him and he was back on stage. He played for about two hours at night. Was a great concert. Thanks Fil! Peace!🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@derek3755]

loved this since it was first released, amazing band, amazing Edgar Winter

[@JustDarrenJ]

You ROCK Fil!! What awesome players here... Rick Derringer, Dan Hartman, and Chuck Ruff.... amazing!

[@briandunn4166]

I saw Rick Derringer opening for The Joe Perry Project in the early 80s in Lowell, MA. Rick is an amazing guitar player.

[@OldManDoom]

After the performance: “People of Earth, I would like to thank you for your hospitality. But it is now time for me to return to my home planet.”

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂

[@anridapu]

Old Man Doom 😆👍‼️

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Come back soon Johnny Winter

[@randyautrand5950]

I saw them at Selland Arena in Fresno when Montrose was with them. Edgar's Brother Johnny came on stage and sat in for a few songs. It was AWESOME. When Frankenstein came on the lights went out and Edgars hands were glowing green playing keyboard around his neck. The Best concert I ever remember!!!! Thanks for this Fil

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

All of that talent in one spot! It is overwhelmingly joyous! They are having a blast!

[@danaarentzen1662]

Oh be still my flashbacks!! Both Edgar and Johnny Winter were sooooo ahead of their times, and as different as night and day musically. I can remember the reaction to this particular song, especially towards the end of the night when everyone at the party was totally buzzed, the host would play this, and we were ready for round two🤣🤣

[@JDCUSA]

Dan Hartman (lead vocals and guitar intro riff on "Free Ride") playing the bass here. As a solo artist Hartman in the late 70s had a big soft rock hit with "I Can Dream About You" and "Instant Replay" with Vincent Cusano (Vinnie Vincent) playing guitar on the latter. Rick Derringer played the lead solo on Al Yankovic's "Eat It", had a huge hit with Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo and sang lead vocals and played the guitar solo for The McCoys big mega hit back in the 1960s "Hang on Sloopey." There are some super talented individuals playing right here. Amazing! Thanks for your great commentary, Fil.

[@genebrenner855]

Dan wrote the super hit Free Ride too. As both Harrisburgers, Dan played me an early version of Free Ride on a tape machine much before it's release.

[@wmlemerise2331]

The music and musicians of the 70's set a high bar.

[@perseapolaris9015]

Hi, Fil..!🧚I got Lost in the nice univers of Wings of Pegasus and I chose this moment with Edgar.! I love the brothers Winter .!🌟precious Time a albino Edgar and your smile ..british.charm.sweetie .💎 You are unique.!

[@keithfreeland7638]

My first concert was this lineup 1974. Rick Derringer is from my neck of the woods Fort Recovery, Ohio. I've seen Rick & Edgar many times in concert. It's sad Chuck, Ronnie and Dan are gone now.

[@sallynielsen8150]

BRILLIANT!!!! I have always loved this song, but have never seen this video. Thanks Fil, for your input. I can see your excitement, also, when you are watching!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂🤘

[@JackCerro]

In days of yore, Targaryen Lords like Edgar Winter would thrill the masses with recitals upon the Keytar and saxophone. Gone are the days....

[@stevenattanasso2003]

...... milk of the poppy .....

[@timdake]

How exactly did Daenarys know when “Winter was coming”. Did they somehow share the same hairdresser?

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I was fortunate to have seen The Edgar Winter Group back in this era and they were amazing to see on stage. Edgar is a great musician and showman. I love both Edgar and Johnnys music.

[@MichaelLittle47]

Pure fun. I remember hearing this for the first time back in the day, while smoking a Jay... Needless to say, I was blown away.

[@mark-dietz]

I saw Edgar Winter in Calgary in a bar called the Body Shop. It was just like this. Edgar was amazing to see from 20 feet away!

[@clark9992]

I remember a strip bar called The Body Shoppe, I think on the 32 Ave connector NE. Same place?

[@mark-dietz]

L Clark. Yes that's the place! Im not sure if its there anymore.

[@clark9992]

@@mark-dietz I think it became Mustang's, then a Seadoo dealership. Don't know what's there now.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@dorianponcela9680]

Amazing musicians!!! I can hear there many things (little nuances) that later on could be heard in many bands... and it was only 1973!!! We sometimes forget that music is a progression that started a long time ago. Great analysis video!!!

[@randysalles2292]

Saw edgar winter also back in the 70s....always left their shows with one helluva grin!!

[@onqfilm]

I saw Edgar and Rick when they toured with Ringo a few years ago. Rick was doing a solo and wandered over by Edgar..... Edgar had no doubt heard this solo a few hundred times, but his gaze at Rick's playing spoke volumes in the respect and awe he had for his fellow musician. It was a touching and inspiring moment,... the highlight of the entire show for me.

[@videoinformer]

I just watched your analysis of *Carlos Santana's 1969 Woodstock performance* & commented on your use of a *"question and answer"* metaphor to describe it. Your metaphor made me think of your prior analysis of this performance, here, especially the long exchange between the drums -- a full blown *conversation!* Really, this entire performance is a free wheeling conversation between the instruments and between the instrumentalists. From what you said, it sounds like that's basically how they originated the music: jamming together and playing off each other in a conversation. I can't think of any performance that matches this degree of interaction. And the fun, interactive body language isn't an artificial stage device. It corresponds perfectly to the music.