You Keep me Hangin' On - Vanilla Fudge | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

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[@michaeldaniels8462]

In these cases where the song is a cover, it would be fun to do both versions back to back. The Supremes song is one of their best and Vanilla Fudge take it in a completely different direction and it is great all over again.

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

Then get the trifecta with Kim Wilde!

[@DocRaunchy]

@@ReleaseTheQuackers Yes, and there is a incredible Live Version of Sambora-Bon Jovi.

[@cretins]

Guys this was a cover of the #1 song of the country a year earlier. AM radio (all we had) had just been blasting the Supremes version, which was terrific on its own, for the last 8 months, you'd hear this song daily usually multiple times. Was my introduction to 'the underground' usually at midnight outta Lil' Rock ... Beaker Street Of course AM had time sensitive version they played.

[@1177kc]

I’m partial to the Rod Stewart versi.

[@1177kc]

Version

[@samueltabo3390]

Now that you covered the cover, the original by the Supremes should be on your list. It's one of the iconic Motown recordings 😎

[@daykeyquay1007]

Absolutely agree

[@chadluke5454]

This version is much better than the Supremes, in my opinion.

[@patrickq7489]

Supremes version is far superior.

[@frankmarsh1159]

Supremes is best but the Rod Stewart cover version of the Vanilla Fudge version is better than the Vanilla Fudge version of the Supremes version.

[@kennet7837]

Unpopular opinion (maybe?), but I think the Kim Wilde version from the 80s is best.

[@cwalker3166]

When my son was about 11, over 20 years ago. His drum teacher took him a drum convention in Cincinnati. He was so gifted back then but always had trouble twirling his sticks. When he came back he could do it with ease. I assumed his teacher finally broke thru. He told me a nice older guy sat with him for about 30 mins helping him. He didn't remember his full name but his first was Carmine. My heart said no way but when I showed him an album he said....yeah that's him. He now know realizes the greatness he was exposed to and still smiles when he hears their music.

[@JerisEve]

What a great story! Cool that he now knows how lucky he was.

[@alansesco]

what a great story!!

[@supobostarman]

Great story man!

[@chicagocary2837]

There is a video of them playing this song on Ed Sullivan and the drumsticks are a flying.

[@thenotsoguitarguy9429]

My inner 11 year old just shit himself.

[@helenespaulding7562]

Did you know that when Zeppelin first toured the US in winter of 1969, they were the opening band for Vanilla Fudge?

[@rockitflash]

To truly appreciate this song, you have to hear The Supreme’s original version. This was a re-imagining of that original that was so different, that it really blew our minds. This was really trippy for us in 1967.

[@daveking9393]

Great recommendation

[@codjh9]

Yeah, I've always liked this cover a lot, but I would've never come up with it after hearing the Supreme's original. Then again, we could say that about some other covers, like... 'All Along the Watchtower', just for one example.

[@stephenbloom8107]

You have to understand, this was 1967. This version didn’t come out of left field, it came out of the upper deck! So different to anything out at the time.

[@richdiddens4059]

Back then a single joint would get you a year in the state pen but acid was totally unregulated. Different times.

[@cwiii3378]

@@richdiddens4059 So correct, I would like to see A&A with the lights out and the black light on with their head in the right place just once.

[@bhayescampbell]

Black light posters were the rage back then.

[@swather777]

@@bhayescampbell Yep, I had them. Had a strobe light too but that was a bit too much!

[@garytaylor8697]

I sugguest Time Has Come Today by the Chambers Brothers, the 11 minute album version. Also from the late 60's. A blend of psychedelic and soul.

[@aileenturrietta7553]

We need to give credit to Brian & Eddie Holland and Lamont Dozier for writing a great song that went #1 in '66 with the Supremes and only a year later #6 with Vanilla Fudge. They wrote most of the Supremes hits " Baby Love" and much more.

[@LetsDoEntertainment]

...and #1 on the U.S. hot 100 in 1986 by Kim Wilde... let's not forget.

[@johnhughes3214]

Ritchie Blackmore and John Lord have said that the organ heavy sound of Vanilla Fudge was a big influence on Deep Purple. Blackmore even said the Deep Purple originally aspired to be a "Vanilla Fudge clone."

[@LeChaunce]

That totally makes sense, especially considering Deep Purple's early output.

[@maceomaceo11]

Blackmore has said in interviews that Mountain and Leslie West is where he was coming from, makes sense that John Lord would bring Vanilla Fudge as inspiration for his role.

[@nyobunknown6983]

@@maceomaceo11 That can't be right. When Deep Purple was formed Blackmore had years of studio work behind him and Leslie West was a complete unknown. I'm a huge Blackmore fan and have never seen any interview or read where West was any influence on him at all. West's style was completely different.

[@johnhughes3214]

Blackmore discusses how Vanilla Fudge was his and Lord's heroes when they first met and how they initially wanted to be Vanilla Fudge clones in an interview published in Guitar World in February 1991.

[@jalkabre5904]

@@nyobunknown6983 Huge Blackmore fan as well, from an interview he praised Vanilla Fudge and Leslie West for inventive guitar sounds that he thought was very good. Not sure how the timing worked out, but that is something Ritchie mentioned.

[@alrivers2297]

Something in this vein is Summertime Blues by Blue Cheer from 1968. It's considered one of the first heavy metal songs and also psychedelic at the same time. It's a cover of a song by Eddie Cochran from 1958 also great. The Who did a cover of it as well

[@johnroberson6578]

Blue Cheer!! The first Heavy Metal Band!!!

[@thomasmcintosh390]

I wish I could give this comment more than one thumbs up

[@alrivers2297]

@@thomasmcintosh390 Thanks

[@bobgarr6246]

Blue Cheer!!!!! The loudest band ever recorded. I can still remember the footage of them playing out on a pier, the only place they could that would not be damaged, the walls of amps were towering. VERY heavy, raw and grungy. Talent wise, not so much really They were so ridiculously LOUD!!!!!!!.

[@williamtaylor506]

I used to play both of these albums on my parent's GE "portable" record player that folded up into a case, with detachable, swing-out speakers. It was the sixties.

[@davidburkett4005]

The song is used perfectly at the end of Once Upon a Time in …..Hollywood.

[@jennifercoyote]

Omg! Loved this song since it came out when I was a preteen in L.A., listening to KHJ. When the first notes hit in that scene I just screamed in the theater. Such an unbelievably good choice. Quentin knows how to use great music!

[@dandwyer5491]

I had only ever heard The Supremes version of this song until this version was used in the climactic scene of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

[@glenhampson1619]

If you are going the psychedelic route, you must, and I mean must, hit “ I Had too Much to Dream Last Night” by the Electric Prunes…..MUST!!!!!

[@alrivers2297]

👍

[@alanarakelian5021]

Definitely! And the Prunes' follow-up "Get Me To The World On Time" isn't too shabby either, though a little more garage-y.

[@louise11854]

oh, wow!! thank you for that flash back. I had nearly forgotten those songs.

[@grizinart9599]

Absolutely one of my favorites.

[@ringofKerry]

And Heather Girl by The Muffetts , a little-known band from Ohio.

[@jcroston3266]

When rock was still in diapers. Give the song a break, it was a great song for it’s time and everything that was going on.

[@williammurray1341]

These guys wore suits and ties early on while playing this sounds. As my wife saying, listening to FV is like riding in a car stoned. You think it is racing but you're parked.

[@BlueGoat682]

William Murray interesting analogy :-)

[@MrDarkMagnus]

Also listening to VF when you're stoned is like being on your couch but think you're in a racing car.

[@Gary-dy1id]

Groovy

[@jimjam8949]

😂😂😂

[@VGKDean]

I think if they listen to the Supremes version they would appreciate this more. Because the Supremes sang it fast and upbeat

[@g.e.5723]

Dean, exactly.

[@generoberts9151]

Yeah I like their version as well

[@aileenturrietta7553]

The Supremes version is more like a demand and Vanilla Fudge is more like a plea.

[@joannasunday]

I love when bands do re-makes that do NOT sound exactly like the original. This re-make is gorgeous, unique, soulful. Thanks, gents! I think you'll really dig this.

[@christinewaide5249]

Me too! I generally don’t like remakes. But I’ve always LOVED this version.

[@danielstorm8931]

Yes, you must see the 68 live version on the Ed Sullivan show to do this song justice. The energy is over the top!

[@homebrew2070]

I watched it yesterday, and in 1968. I was 12.

[@mrgoodkat3722]

In my opinion the ultimate version

[@samcook1545]

The absolute best performance of this song, in my opinion, is when they did it on the Ed Sullivan Show. You really get to appreciate the musicians...especially Appice. Appice really introduced "big" drums to rock, and actually influenced Bonham in profound ways. BTW, if someone hasn't already pointed it out, Appice wrote "Do you Think I'm sexy" during his time with Rod Stewart.

[@samcook1545]

@@Great-Documentaries I can only respond by channeling the sage words of The Dude: "Yeah, well that's like your opinion, man."

[@classicrockbeagle]

@@Great-Documentaries I do not agree. To me, this is the definitive version

[@HughCorbyCruick]

I like the album version of this song better but their Ed Sullivan performance was the best thing I ever saw on Sullivan. They soooooo brought it!

[@sjcaraga]

@@Great-Documentaries clueless

[@neilyoungfan]

Here's the link to the Ed Sullivan Show performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZWtgGdtmZdpocU

[@PeteCalandra]

Vanilla Fudge performing this on Ed Sullivan. Carmine Appice is priceless!!! 👍👍

[@CC-gd9wl]

My Mother now 87, bought this album in 1967. She was 32 then. It was always being played on our record player. Flood of memories right now!

[@antarcticorb9197]

Guys, you have to understand that when this came out really nothing sounded like this before. I remember my older brother brought this home and just played the life out of it the whole winter of 67. I was enamored, and Appice influenced Bonham. If you listen closely, in the middle you'll hear those bass drum fills. Also I believe Led Zeppelin toured with vanilla fudge back then.

[@stephenwebb8570]

Tim Bogart and Carmen Appice, one of the powerhouse rhythm sections of 60's and 70's rock.

[@virginiatressider5753]

Oh god, remember Beck Bogert and Appice?

[@stephenwebb8570]

@@virginiatressider5753 and Cactus

[@allengator1914]

Carmine Appice was the drummer for Vanilla Fudge. Trust me, if you guys were teenagers 55 years ago and heard this when it first came out, you would have a greater appreciation for this song.

[@rmyAddison]

FWIW Vanilla Fudge and Blue Cheer were considered the two loudest bands in concert, ear damage loud. Lots of bands with Hammond organs B3/M3, good stuff..........

[@Chrisrw2023]

Vanilla Fudge, Lee Micheals, Rare Earth and Steppenwolf have that heavy organ sound mixed over good melodies

[@karenmanemeit7803]

Love Rare Earth! ❤️

[@WilliamTheMovieFan]

Rare Earth’s 11 minute version of I Know I’m Losing You is such a jam!

[@silvertube52]

Also great heavy organ sound: Spooky Tooth and Procol Harum

[@Wordsmyth8]

Rare Earth!

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Lee Michaels - Barrel

[@mc76]

FYI: Fudge drummer Carmine Appice and bassist Tim Bogert later formed a power trio with none other than Jeff Beck. They only released one studio LP, featuring a version of "Superstition," which Stevie Wonder originally wrote for the band but ended up releasing first at the urging of his manager.

[@antarcticorb9197]

Their song Lady is a killer!

[@davidpost428]

I had that album and cranked it up full!

[@TheMUSICHEART]

Gentlemen, I hope you are you doing well. I have a fun little tidbit of rock history to share with you. When Vanilla Fudge's cover of Keep Me Hanging On was climbing the charts they played in Chicago at The Kinetic Playground. Vanilla Fudge was the headliner for the show, but the two opening acts were Led Zeppelin and Jethro Tull. It is rumored that Bonzo liked Carmine Appice's use of the double bass drum setup enough to adopt it. Just for shits & giggles, here's a spin off; Beck Bogert & Appice, Superstition! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raise55meJWrj5I

[@davidpost428]

I had a friend who went to that concert tripping. He went to see Vanilla Fudge and had never heard of the other two bands that were new on the scene. After they played his mind was too blown to stay for Vanilla Fudge so he made his way out.

[@ashliestevenson6823]

Beck, Bogert, Appice "Black Cat Moan"

[@allisonreed7682]

It’s time for “I Feel Free” by Cream. Psychedelic sauce all day long.

[@jrichard711]

I'm so Glad is a must

[@allisonreed7682]

@@jrichard711 I agree, that song is fantastic!

[@mikep6222]

And that made me think of Traffic and The Spencer Davis Group.

[@allisonreed7682]

@@mikep6222 it’s been a while since A&A have covered those groups! They definitely need more Steve Winwood!

[@johnhughes3214]

@@allisonreed7682 How about solo Steve Winwood. The title track from Arc of a Diver is a masterpiece.

[@dennisoconnor4767]

These guys were from my neighborhood on Long Island. I was about two years behind them in my musical career (if I can call it such). Like a garage band that made it big--since we were all either garage, or basement, bands. Such is the love of rock and roll.

[@debbiechang5781]

Both this version and the original by the Supremes are wonderful in totally different ways. Love this! Check out the original. 🌺✌️

[@1jamyc]

When they recorded it, VF knew everyone had heard the Supremes version a hundred times. This was VF saying - we can take their song, with the same lyrics and melodic themes, and stand its on its ear. Think of what CCR did with I heard it thru the Grapevine - -they took a cool R&B hit and turned it into a rock groove. I think VF got what they wanted when they turned a cool R&B hit and put it on an acid rock trip.

[@lisamorrison2149]

This is one of my favorite covers of a song. Vanilla Fudge were known for their heavy and slow tempo arrangements, especially their own personalized spins of covers, like this, and "People Get Ready", and "Like A Rolling Stone". Vanilla Fudge influenced bands like Deep Purple, Styx, and Yes. Two of the members later went on to become a power trio with Jeff Beck.( Carmine Appice and Tim Bogert ) Great reaction A&A. Always an S tier for me. Love watching VF on The Ed Sullivan Show slaying this tune.

[@alpetrocelli4465]

My favorite version of this song. Great choice. You should see the live version on KZbin to appreciate the showmanship of this band.✌️🎶❤️

[@tomminion5816]

They had another great cover-“Season of the Witch”; from an earlier Donovan song.

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

They should look into Donovan. Season of the Witch is a fav of mine & Atlantis, it's epic.✌🌻🌻

[@gregsager2062]

@@oldeskoolnana7543 What A&A really need to hear is "Hurdy Gurdy Man" -- the Donovan psychedelic guitar epic that would blow their minds.

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

@@gregsager2062 oh yeah I forgot about that one. I love everything he does. Thanks for reminding me. Rock on.✌🌻🌻

[@littleaeros4063]

@@oldeskoolnana7543 Definitely should do Donovan, He is awesome!

[@geraldball3323]

Al Kooper and Stephen Stills do a great version of Season of the witch. Couldn't really get the comparison with Cream in the reaction, Vanilla Fudge are great but I feel not comparable to the class and quality of Cream

[@joelab9222]

They did this live on the Ed Sullivan Show. That’s a great performance.

[@johnhughes3214]

These guys did a lot of covers. They had a really heavy sound. Later in their career they recorded an album of Led Zeppelin covers. One song they covered was "All My Love" from In Throuh the Out Door. That song is a favorite of mine but was certainly not a favorite of Jimmy Page, who didn't think it was heavy enough for a Led Zeppelin song. The Vanilla Fudge version is much heavier than the original. I can imagine Page smiling if he listened to it, thinking, yeah, that's how we should have recorded it. By the way, the Vanilla Fudge album of Led Zep covers is called "Out through the In Door."

[@davidrold9770]

Thanks for the info about the Vanilla Fudge Zeppelin cover album. I never heard that before, I'm going to look for that.

[@oceanbluebandflorida]

Tons of angst in the lead vocal and great harmonies!

[@CynicAtLarge]

Kim Wilde did a great cover of this song in the 80s

[@MrPolleyr]

When this song was on “the radio”, back in the day….it was a big hit and it was only 3-4 minutes long. Just the good parts, no extended parts. This was a big song.

[@BaseballMom523]

Seriously, I don't think I had ever heard the album cut

[@flubblert]

@@BaseballMom523 news to me also LOL. I'm not familiar with this version and I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable of music of the past 50 years or so. I don't know, maybe I heard it and turned away from it so it never registered. Not impressed.

[@MrPolleyr]

@@flubblert ….for me, I didn’t really start buying albums until 71-72. I just bought singles (45’s) when I was younger. It was after High School that I got into albums.

[@novanights2chevy597]

@@flubblert same

[@flubblert]

@@MrPolleyr albums was priced way out of most of our range back in those days. So most people didn't bother. Why by an album when you can spend 89 or 99 cents to get the single as it got popular.

[@marilynphillippi3402]

"SanFrancisco Girls", by Fever Tree, is another song that I think defines the late 60s psychedelic sound. Sustained guitar notes and Baroque harpsichord, create a dreamy mood that has stayed with me since 1968.

[@Bill_Jones.]

I like “Man Who Paints The Pictures” off The Fever Tree album.

[@eileendobbs8009]

I'm glad you're hitting the whole Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Now you can finally hear one of my fav bangers by him. All The Young Girls Love Alice. The rattlesnake tambourine in that song alone is worth it

[@cindyv1401]

Vanilla Fudge ❣️ Thank You A & A....mind blown 💥💥💥

[@tonyperez3920]

Another favorite from them is Bang Bang (You shot me down), a cover from Sonny Bono I believe so. Great band. I was born in the summer of 67 so I am very honored.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

The Chambers Brothers "Time Has Come Today"...Classic.

[@jgsrhythm100]

In the late 60's many bands started out covering Motown, ,soul , blues.. Beatles, Stones The Who.,Deep Purple,Sabbath etc etc .Vanilla Fudge just happened to have a banger with one.

[@rickfortier8664]

Donavan's "Season of the Witch" :)

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@rickfortier8664 You mean Vanilla Fudge covered Donovan? My comment is about 60's rock bands covering black artists Motown, soul blues etc.

[@artiewithers6980]

The Young Rascals.

[@vicprovost2561]

Psychedelic Prog indeed, this blew us away in the old days. For another psychedelic song try from the Electric Prunes and their hit I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night, it is a banger that brought the bong out back in the day. Enjoy! 🎸

[@Jesstron10]

Strongly prefer The Supremes version. Or the Rod Stewart version. Hell, even the Kim Wilde version kinda rips.

[@galvinklatt5273]

Yeah, The Supremes version is the classic.

[@rs-ye7kw]

Depends upon the type of music one prefers. The Supremes version is a great pop song, while this version would be preferred by those who gravitate to harder, more psychedelic sounds. The two are so diametrically opposed that it's almost impossible to compare them. It's like they're two completely different songs. (I like both)

[@donthomasdunigan7004]

Some like pop music, some like rock music. This is rock music. Peace.

[@triscat]

Yes. Please let Vanilla Fudge be forever buried under the sludge of whatever this shit is.

[@etep]

@@rs-ye7kw I love rock music, and I very much like psychedelic music, yet The Supremes made the best version of this song.

[@willkomnath2560]

Great tune, great cover. I saw Vanilla Fudge a few years ago, and they were LOUD.

[@williameckert1623]

This song works well in the movie Once Upon a time in Hollywood.

[@BloomMan33]

The sopranos as well!

[@Scaramousche1955]

Fudge's Bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Carmine Appice united with Jeff Beck to become (of all things) Beck, Bogert and Appice back in 1972. Bogert and Appice had left the band Cactus and Beck had dissolved the second iteration of the Jeff Beck Group. Great band and they had a minor hit with their cover of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition". Some bad blood between Wonder and Beck over an agreement they had, but that's another story.

[@Howardstrudwick]

Saw them do this live at the Saville Theatre, London in October 1967 (I was very young!) - a double bill with the Who but can't remember who was headlining. That was a loud gig!!

[@reb1050]

Vanilla Fudge covered numerous songs and all were as uniquely done as this one. People Get Ready and Bang Bang were a couple worth listening to.

[@corinecabrera9435]

Here is another remake of a different Motown girl group. This band was called Smith and the lead singers name was Gayle McCormack. She was the lead singer. She did a cover of Baby it's you. She had a raw and powerful voice! Pure talent back then 1969 song.(live version recommended)

[@christopherpohl8743]

Great song. I second your recommendation.

[@corinecabrera9435]

@@christopherpohl8743 thank you!

[@aquatarkus2022]

I once read a review of VF that described them as taking other people's songs, slowing them down to 1/10th their original speed, and dressing them up with a lot of psychedelic flourishes. Still the most accurate assessment I've ever read.

[@denisearroyo3476]

Omg. I do remember this song and Vanilla Fudge. Not many people do. Love it. Flashback

[@happymethehappyone8300]

It is amazing sometimes when a group does a cover of a somewhat ordinary song & turns it into an incredible banger,, like Dionne Warwick "Walk On By",, then the incredible cover,, The Stranglers "Walk On By"

[@markmaioli4]

I may be in the minority, but I totally prefer this version over the original Supremes track

[@gidget8717]

Me too! But then again I was 13 in 1967 so it kind of 🤯 (after repeatedly hearing the Supremes version on the radio)

[@jeffschielka7845]

Awesome song. Turn it up!!🔈🔉🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@jennhurl]

With respect to everyone that loves this version but I'm gonna need a recount on this poll. 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@mikep6222]

Agree, it certainly went over my head.

[@td-12kx53]

I can’t believe you guys did this song! This is a true classic from the 60s. It is a cover from Diana Ross and the Supremes. You have got to deep dive on KZbin for the live performance of this song on the Ed Sullivan show in 1968. It will blow your doors off!!

[@gidget8717]

When my dad would catch me listen to psychedelic music like this, I would get "the side eye look". I loved it and would frequently listen to it just to watch his reaction. I can laugh now because I have the realization of; I was 13 in 1967 and he was only 32! He was probably up to more mischief than I was 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Herfortz]

Here is a list of great songs that you fellas should feature in the future Fire - The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today Eric Burdon & The Animals - Sky Pilot 10cc - I'm Not In Love Donovan - Mellow Yellow white punks on dope - the tubes The Kinks - Victoria Alice Cooper - Welcome To My Nightmare Alice Cooper - Ballad of Dwight Fry Robin Trower - Bridge Of Sighs Deep Purple - My Woman From Tokyo Blue/Collar:Bachman/Turner/Overdrive LAY DOWN (Candles In The Rain) FULL RECORDING Melanie & The Edwin Hawkins Singers ('70) Signs - The Five Man Electrical Band 1971 cover of the rolling stone dr hook Friend & Lover - Reach Out Of The Darkness Youngbloods - Get Together (1967) TEE-SET - MA BELLE AMIE mother of pearl - roxy music

[@Meandmymirror]

Donovan for sure!

[@MrDarkMagnus]

Great list! I've been wanting them to react to your first 2 songs forever. I actually have the album of Crazy World of AB and there's a cover of CCR's I put a spell on you that would blow them away.

[@Herfortz]

@@MrDarkMagnus It's hard to make requests to this channel that can actually be noticed ..... I made this list back in May 3 and have continually pasted it for a month ..... I finally lucked out with some responses and approvals after being able to comment here before it was scheduled to air ..... I'm listening to CCR's I Put A Spell On You right now for the first time and it sound's great which reminds me that I wanted to add Ramble Tamble to my list, Some Stones - Monkey Man, Midnight Rambler, Miss You "Long version", "Rock N Roll", Detroit Feat. Mitch Ryder (1971), Lou Reed - Intro / Sweet Jane (Live [1973 Version]) ...... I think I better start a 2nd list .... Just ANYTHING over Superstar by The Carpenters.

[@evanm4503]

Hurdy Gurdy Man

[@Meandmymirror]

@@evanm4503 hurdy gurdy man?

[@robertjamison1463]

I have been a big fan of Vanilla Fudge since the beginning and this track was epic.

[@felixsafire]

Guys! Thank you for introducing me to Vanilla Fudge! I totally was into it snd want to hear more

[@KWBennet]

You really need to listen to the original Supremes song first to get the real impact of how crazy this cover is Particularly at that time. There was really nothing else like this. In that context it is genius

[@davidrold9770]

Yes Alex that was Carmine Appice on the drums & he has played with so many other artists in his career, in fact he does this song with Rod Stewart on Stewart's Foot loose & fancy free album. It's a really cool version of the song also. But the Supremes are the ones that had a huge hit with it. You mentioned about the beginning & end not really necessary. Well when it was played on fm radio, it wasn't the 3 minute version but they cut the beginning & end out & it did cove across better. Vanilla Fudge did have that Steppenwolf, Cream vibe & early Deep Purple also, which it's been way too long since you've hit Purple or Steppenwolf. I would love to see you guys check out Steppenwolf's Monster, great song.

[@michaelknight2118]

This is how music transcends time. Such a good song done in different ways by different artists. Lots of great suggestions. Thanks again.

[@CJBW]

Love that u display album cover! I have most of what u do from late 60’s early 70’s on vinyl & just seeing the cover floods memories. I’d forgotten how “ psychedelic” this was in the opening. Great hearing this again!!

[@paulboserup463]

The guys that wrote this , wrote a ton of incredible songs!

[@steve8510]

Thank god for Kim Wilde

[@gailjohnson5950]

These guys just made my day..can't wait for this one!

[@gravyjohn]

I'm so old, I saw these guys twice back in the day; once in L.A., then in Phoenix AZ. Great reactions!

[@calguy3838]

You guys need to check out Boz Scaggs. His "Silk Degrees" album is worth a full album review, but you might want to start with "Lowdown." Or "Lido Shuffle." Or "Georgia."

[@markghughes]

They did "Lido Shuffle" on the Patreon a whiles back. But yes they need to do Lowdown at some point.

[@jennhurl]

Boz is THE MAN!! "Lowdown" is 🔥 "JoJo" is amazing as well.

[@calguy3838]

@@markghughes I didn't know that. Thanks.

[@zzuave2666]

I have that album. It's a banger! Another cover that you will deffo.love is Spooky Tooth's rendition of I am the Walrus. Also, all the songs in the poll that this won need some air time.

[@aquatarkus2022]

Interesting choice. They should definitely do Waiting On The Wind by Spooky Tooth.

[@sharonmacias671]

Saw Vanilla Fudge and Spirit and Led Zeppelin in Denver, Colorado on December 26 1968. It was the first time Led Zeppelin played in the United States .

[@babylonsister118]

Been FOREVER!! Thanks guys!!!

[@allanrose3661]

Tommy James And The Shondells Crimson And Clover is a great trippy song.

[@djray369]

Have to do the album version.

[@johnjesberger5676]

This is one of those cases where it really helps to know the original because then you can admire how they drastically reworked it while (IMHO) being faithful to it.

[@frankvizzi4617]

Every band back then we’re playing their version we just loved it.

[@UFOS4]

Love Vanilla Fudge. Totally into psychedelic rock back in '67. Ancient now, but still love it. Good choice, young men. Music magic back in those days.

[@Shadowrider1872]

GOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY! ☮️💟♾️

[@joannasunday]

Gooood morning John!

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Totally different genre and time, but sort of similar title to absolutely check out: Holding on to Yesterday, by Ambrosia. Great harmonies.

[@danbenedict8375]

This may not be known as their highest charting song, but it’s definitely my favorite from them. The truest definition of blue eyed soul!

[@anthonyblakely399]

Thank you for taking my request.

[@chuckrowland8362]

VF played with my late friends band..at many shows..I sent one of his old songs..The Third Power. I appreciated that you listened to it and emailed me back...My friend was Jem Targal..bassist and vocal for TTP..Detroit based rock from the late 60's

[@notquitedone51]

You should definitely do Vanilla Fudge's cover of "Shotgun" (original: Junior Walker and the All-Stars). Appice really tears it up.

[@ScottKornfeld]

I think you guys nailed this one, this may be a rare occasion where the single version is the better one, at least as an introduction to the song or group.

[@cesarnarro6013]

I still have a mini disc player and the cool thing about them is that you can edit songs on them. On this song i cut it down shorter than the album version but longer than the single. If you watch them do it on the Ed Sullivan show it's about the same amount of time as my edit.

[@lindakessler8768]

Yup. The intro on this version was just wrong. Didn't add anything to the song.

[@bahamadon7950]

Thank you for taking some discussion and time to examine the time period and using that as input for a rating instead of just judging it without context. Good work gentlemen!

[@barrycohen311]

My older brother saw Pink Floyd and Vanilla Fudge in a joint concert over in Europe. About 1970.

[@TPBXDRicky420]

The live version on The Ed Sullivan Show is the BEST

[@tb6791]

If they watch the 68 Ed Sullivan show version it'll be S tier all the way just watching the band rock out makes the whole difference especially Carmine's spinning his sticks

[@lesscarmel5527]

I came on here to say this! Nothing is more oddly entertaining than watching them do this live!

[@kbusby4824]

Agreed. That was an epic performance.

[@coleenhudson8924]

Love this song. Love y'all, too. My favorite videos with you are the Boston and Jerry Rafferty's "Right Down the Line". It's my 64th birthday today on 6/4. Much love from Florida. 🥰💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@rexvisitor44]

Context is everything. Take off the headphones for this one. Listen as intended.

[@otisdylan9532]

This is pretty good, but I much prefer the Supremes version. The Supremes are one of the best '60s artists that you haven't heard yet, and their version of this song, "Where Did Our Love Go", "Stop! In the Name of Love", "You Can't Hurry Love", and "Love Child" are all great. Check them out. Deep Purple said that they were influenced by Vanilla Fudge. I'd say VF was more proto-metal than proto-prog.

[@dmichaelelkins1]

This is one of the few times when reacting to the single version instead of the album version might have been preferable, considering the length of that intro. You really have to be familiar with the original Motown version by The Supremes to appreciate what this band did with their version. Since music wasn't as fragmented into different radio formats back then, I'm sure that everyone who heard the Vanilla Fudge version was already familiar with the original, which helped them appreciate this one. The most popular variety show in the 60s for all sorts of acts was The Ed Sullivan Show (just ask anyone where they first saw The Beatles) and Vanilla Fudge made an appearance kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZWtgGdtmZdpocU

[@drmllz7790]

Really interesting convo, chaps, thank you

[@haroldgodwinson832]

It's one of those songs that really must be judged in the context of it's time. In today's world it may appear raw and unpolished but also, for the time, it was fresh, innovative and experimental.

[@ericmartin8818]

Would have been interesting if they had done the original first (writing this before the premiere but am assuming they didn’t) to appreciate the contrast, but I’m not sure if they’ve ever done that when playing a cover. Have they ever done more than one song, besides the weekend marathons?

[@helenespaulding7562]

I know, right? Other reactors do “double shots” or even quads. They do one song three times a week, probably the least of any reactors I watch. I like their reactions but wish they did more. They’re just busy young men I guess

[@ericmartin8818]

@@helenespaulding7562 quality over quantity is one way to look at it

[@brentcox7772]

Cool song!! Try Donnie Iris “Ah! Leah!”!!🤘🔥

[@geffryg]

True story. I met a teenager back in the 90's who told me her name was Aleigha,and I said that sounds like a song I know.She said her parents named her after the song,just changed the spelling! great song by a dorky looking guy!

[@tilemonkee5510]

Saw the title...thinking,I might know that,and ,man,did I ever! Even though this was made before I was a twinkle in my father's eye, I've always liked this song❤️

[@mitchellbatchelor1594]

One of the best reviews you’ve done.