Al Kooper was a major figure in modern rock music. He created the "Dylanesque" organ sound on Like A Rolling Stone. He was the leader of The Blues Project and founded Blood Sweat & Tears. He left the group after this first album. Later on he produced Lynyrd Skynyrd and other artists. Stardom always eluded him but his genius is unquestioned. Peace out Harri.
Blood Sweat & Tears - a fabulous group and talented. Check out their song, "Sometimes In Winter" and "Hi-De-Ho" that old Sweet Roll. and they also did a cover of the song "40,000 Headmen" worth a listen.
This album was a huge influence on me as a 12 year old. My older sister's boyfriend brought in all kinds of great music at that time. That time was 1968 and the place was San Francisco.
When Al Kooper was forced out of the band he helped found, they lost their soul. They become more of a pop band and never came close to the first album.
Like the new simple intro. I was a child/young teen in the 70s, but I think it is one of my favorite decades of music. I miss the trumpets and trombones, flutes, and clarinets.
Grew up, listening to Blood, Sweat & Tears on my parents, Console still play their albums to this day on retro audio system far surpassing their sound quality. Thanks for your review on BS&T!! let’s hear another!!
I purchased this LP when it was 1st released, based on the fact that I was already a fan of Al Kooper and Steve Katz, who were key members of one of my favorite groups of the mid 1960's, the Blues Project. It has remained one of my favorite albums through the years. I think my favorite cut is BS&T's version of "Morning Glory", a wonderful song written by the late, uniquely gifted folk singer, Tim Buckley ...
Have this on my channel ~ One of my very favorites! My little brother who died when he was 24 had all of Al Kooper's LP's...great stuff !! The brass that was in this, and also in a lot of the Chicago songs made both of them so great ! Blood, Sweat & Tears were my favorites! The LP was called "Child Is Father To The Man" Thanks Harri ~Gin
Just a great great song I always loved the group Blood Sweat and Tears and their singer David Clayton Thomas all I can say is wow thanks again Harry for playing some really good music
One of my top fave all time songs. Loved the Original BS & T with Al Cooper. Yes played organ on Like A Rolling Stone the best song of all time by Bob Dylan, Blood Sweat and Tears with Canadian singer David Clayton Thomas got to be world wide hit makers singing Laura Nyro's And When I Die and They were good but Al Cooper is a class act and check him out with Mike Bloomfield.
I saw the original BSandT here in NYC many years ago. When they broke up I saw Al with Mike Bloomfield and Super Session, then BSandT with David Clayton Thomas twice. Great days those.
Love Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Songs : You've Made Me So Very Happy, Spinning Wheel, And When I Die, Go Down Gamblin', God Bless The Child Who Got His Own.👍👍❤️❤️
What I love about these reactions is what I learn from the commenters. The commenters say Al Kooper was a founder of BS&T.....didn't know that. Loved Blood Sweat and Tears, they were an early group that emphasized horns(although many records were recorded with horns before them), I had heard & listened to The Blues Project, but I never follow individuals of any band, and their movement from band to band.....just LOVE the music!
I'm so glad you found blood sweat and tears. They were such a part of my life in the seventies. They were overshadowed by Chicago but they're horn section was ever as good as Chicago and David Clayton Thomas is soulful voice just made this band. Please post some more
Others by BS&T: You've Made Me So Very Happy, Spinning Wheel, And When I Die, Lucretia MacEvil, Go Down Gamblin', Hi-De-Ho, God Bless The Child, Sometimes in Winter Varied sounds. Worth your while to listen.
This is another rabbit hole to check out!! Do songs like You Made Me So Very Happy, Spinning Wheel, Smiling Phases!! BST is a band where it's easier to tell who hasn't been playing with them or been a member!!
You are the first reaction that I have seen to this song. This album is a masterpiece. Thank you! This is the original BS&T. Kooper was later replaced by David Clayton Thomas. Commercially Thomas appealed to the masses, but I love the original. Love your channel!
Harri, you know I hate to say "I Told You So", so far be it from me that I have pointed out to you many times that you should react to this band! I told you repeatedly that the one thing you would wonder, once you heard them, is what took you so long, and I am pleased to see I was right!! Don McNeal suggests "One Fine Morning" by Lighthouse, and he is spot on!! From BS&T please look for "Lucretia MacEvil", "Hi-De-Ho", "Spinning Wheel", "You've Made Me So Very Happy" and so many more!! Thank you to your patreon for getting you to react to this great musical band!!
@@michaelplotino7046 You are most welcome, Mike! I only wish I had been able to remember your name when I made the comment. In any event you caught it and I am pleased! Thx again!
Harri, General Motors is an automobile company. They make Chevy's & Cadillacs, among many others. They have a 15% market share in the UK, so whether you knew it or not, you definitely know them.
Just so you know Harry. Al Cooper organized this band who's a great musician songwriter with himself but he called her horn section The Killers and they were.
General Motors - the largest auto manufacturer in the states in the 60's - had brands such as Chevrolet , Buick , Cadillac , Oldsmobile , Pontiac , GMC truck ..... May also have been the largest car producer in the world at that time Perhaps would have been similar to saying BP - British Petroleum in terms of ranking the size / scope of such a large corporation if the songwriter was from the U.K.
The band changed their style, later, and the instruments became more pronounced, with soloists, etc. More jazzy/rock style. Along with the incredible voice of David Clayton Thomas. I liked their later transition better, but this is a good song. No denying that! From the later group- 'Hi De Ho', and 'God Bless The Child' are some of the awesome ones they had. 'Sometimes in Winter' is another.
Yeah, I know they sound like girls don't . Those angels? They are actually the backup singers in the band. They are dudes Vato. You're correct Harry, this song was also covered by Donny Hathaway. Not bad!
An amazing record. I Can't Quit Her is another standout from this album. Al Kooper wasn't a technically great singer, but he was a great writer, arranger, and keyboard player.
they had alot of hits. "spinning Wheel" "And When I Die" and "You've Made me so Very Happy" to name a few..I think David Clayton Thomas did alot of their singing. Please do more.
BST did a cover of God Bless the Child which is fantastic Al Kooper also did a studio Session with Mile Bloomfield and Steven Still called "Super Session" on e of the great albums
Hi Mr. Harri, A great group, I think I bought my 1st. Reel to Reel Tape Album that it was a BS&T.. Try reviewing "God Bless The Child", it is not their most popular song, but I like it.. General Montos??? What are U saying??? Do U mean General Motors.. ♠W.G.
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!!!!
Donny Hathaway covered this song. his version Kills this song, although both are great if you want Soul Music, check out his version. Al Kooper wrote his heart out on this one.
BS+T. Huge 60s band. "Your Song" has been covered by EVERYONE. Donny Hathaway, his daughter, Lalah, Amy Winehouse's is AWESOME. It all started with these guys.
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Al Kooper was a major figure in modern rock music. He created the "Dylanesque" organ sound on Like A Rolling Stone. He was the leader of The Blues Project and founded Blood Sweat & Tears. He left the group after this first album. Later on he produced Lynyrd Skynyrd and other artists. Stardom always eluded him but his genius is unquestioned. Peace out Harri.
Don't forget Super Sessions.
I agree. Al Kooper's genius is unquestioned.
One if my first albums in late 60s early 7OS was a Al Kooper Mike Bloomfield album awesome
I’ve always held Al Kooper up with the best bands & band leaders ever, and I’ve always respected his work! Glad you’re hearing him Harri!
He didn't leave the group, he was shown the door. Highly recommend his book about his time in music industry.
Blood Sweat & Tears - a fabulous group and talented. Check out their song, "Sometimes In Winter" and "Hi-De-Ho" that old Sweet Roll. and they also did a cover of the song "40,000 Headmen" worth a listen.
Sometimes in Winter was w Al. 40,000 Headmen was Traffic song og.
Oh my Harri, thank you for doing this band in their early days with Al Kooper. Love this song, I Can't Quit Her and Without Her.
This is my favorite BS&T album. Great songs and performances. They became more popular later but this one still stands out.
Mine too
This album was a huge influence on me as a 12 year old. My older sister's boyfriend brought in all kinds of great music at that time. That time was 1968 and the place was San Francisco.
The other great song from the same album is "I Can't Quit Her".
Dang Harri!! This is my FAVORITE BS&T song, so full of emotion! Thanks for listening to it!
I don't remember this one but it's beautiful 😉
This song is great. The song I most associate with this group is Spinning Wheel. Two totally different sounds. Great pick and reaction Harri!
Different singers..David Clayton Thomas sang the song Spinning Wheel and most of the songs on their (I believe second LP)..
Two different bands.
@@herasfollyThird LP.
What a great band they were. Love their song “ And When I Die “ - it actually has a positive message !
Written by the late great Laura Nyro. Check her music out.
As a 12 year old when this album came out, this was the first band I fell in love with after the Beatles.
When Al Kooper was forced out of the band he helped found, they lost their soul. They become more of a pop band and never came close to the first album.
Agree totally. But, that first album was one of the greatest albums ever.
Al kooper was the soul of the band
👍👍👍 Exactly
Like the new simple intro. I was a child/young teen in the 70s, but I think it is one of my favorite decades of music. I miss the trumpets and trombones, flutes, and clarinets.
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@J T Hi..Yes i did 😀...Its un the works
YES - BS&T!! Another major player of the 60's-70's music scene!! Their songs "You make me so Very Happy" and "Spinning Wheel" are both phenomenal.
AA after Al.
Wow!! I never heard anything like this from Blood Sweat & Tears. It’s incredible. Excellent choice. Great reaction. 🌺✌️
The difference is Al Kooper.
I'm glad to turn you guys on to it Debbie! - Brooklyn Mike
OG BAND!!! AWESOME. ENTIRE LP OFF THE CHART.
Great tune with Al Kooper is so good!
Go Down Gamblin’, Spinning Wheel, You Made Me Very Happy, God Bless The Child all of them great songs by them!
Al Kooper said the arrangement was inspired by James Brown" "It's a Man's World"
Very good insight comparing Steve Katz’s (guitar) performance to Santana. Very lyrical and flowing…
Grew up, listening to Blood, Sweat & Tears on my parents, Console still play their albums to this day on retro audio system far surpassing their sound quality. Thanks for your review on BS&T!! let’s hear another!!
I purchased this LP when it was 1st released, based on the fact that I was already a fan of Al Kooper and Steve Katz, who were key members of one of my favorite groups of the mid 1960's, the Blues Project. It has remained one of my favorite albums through the years. I think my favorite cut is BS&T's version of "Morning Glory", a wonderful song written by the late, uniquely gifted folk singer, Tim Buckley ...
Harri! Did ja ever hear of; LIGHTHOUSE! Do their; "ONE FINE MORNING"! Groovy baby!
Have this on my channel ~ One of my very favorites! My little brother who died when he was 24 had all of Al Kooper's LP's...great stuff !! The brass that was in this, and also in a lot of the Chicago songs made both of them so great ! Blood, Sweat & Tears were my favorites! The LP was called "Child Is Father To The Man" Thanks Harri ~Gin
Masterpiece. (Whole album)
Just a great great song I always loved the group Blood Sweat and Tears and their singer David Clayton Thomas all I can say is wow thanks again Harry for playing some really good music
One of the great bands from the late 60s and the 70s you have to remember that there was so much great music during this time
What a fabulous band Blood Sweat & Tears was. Lots of great songs from them.
One of my top fave all time songs. Loved the Original BS & T with Al Cooper. Yes played organ on Like A Rolling Stone the best song of all time by Bob Dylan, Blood Sweat and Tears with Canadian singer David Clayton Thomas got to be world wide hit makers singing Laura Nyro's And When I Die and They were good but Al Cooper is a class act and check him out with Mike Bloomfield.
I saw the original BSandT here in NYC many years ago. When they broke up I saw Al with Mike Bloomfield and Super Session, then BSandT with David Clayton Thomas twice. Great days those.
Hi Harri, Thank you so much for doing my request. I trusted that you would enjoy it. Keep up the superb work my friend! - Brooklyn Mike
I've been a huge AK fan from early BST days also. Saw Al live 3x, twice in NYC. My friend owned Cafe au go go but I met her in later yrs.
Great sounds great music
"You've Made Me So Very Happy" is another great one by them.
Love Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Songs : You've Made Me So Very Happy, Spinning Wheel, And When I Die, Go Down Gamblin', God Bless The Child Who Got His Own.👍👍❤️❤️
What I love about these reactions is what I learn from the commenters. The commenters say Al Kooper was a founder of BS&T.....didn't know that. Loved Blood Sweat and Tears, they were an early group that emphasized horns(although many records were recorded with horns before them), I had heard & listened to The Blues Project, but I never follow individuals of any band, and their movement from band to band.....just LOVE the music!
Please check out Blood, Sweat, and Tears version of "God Bless the Child" it's a mind-blowing showcase of how multi-faceted they were as a band.
I'm so glad you found blood sweat and tears. They were such a part of my life in the seventies. They were overshadowed by Chicago but they're horn section was ever as good as Chicago and David Clayton Thomas is soulful voice just made this band. Please post some more
this is my favorite BST song.
Others by BS&T: You've Made Me So Very Happy, Spinning Wheel, And When I Die, Lucretia MacEvil, Go Down Gamblin', Hi-De-Ho, God Bless The Child, Sometimes in Winter
Varied sounds. Worth your while to listen.
This is another rabbit hole to check out!! Do songs like You Made Me So Very Happy, Spinning Wheel, Smiling Phases!! BST is a band where it's easier to tell who hasn't been playing with them or been a member!!
Listen to "Something Going On" from the same album
You are the first reaction that I have seen to this song. This album is a masterpiece. Thank you! This is the original BS&T. Kooper was later replaced by David Clayton Thomas. Commercially Thomas appealed to the masses, but I love the original. Love your channel!
I love this Billie Holliday classic.
Harri, you know I hate to say "I Told You So", so far be it from me that I have pointed out to you many times that you should react to this band! I told you repeatedly that the one thing you would wonder, once you heard them, is what took you so long, and I am pleased to see I was right!! Don McNeal suggests "One Fine Morning" by Lighthouse, and he is spot on!! From BS&T please look for "Lucretia MacEvil", "Hi-De-Ho", "Spinning Wheel", "You've Made Me So Very Happy" and so many more!! Thank you to your patreon for getting you to react to this great musical band!!
Thanks for the recognition K.M. - Brooklyn Mike
@@michaelplotino7046 You are most welcome, Mike! I only wish I had been able to remember your name when I made the comment. In any event you caught it and I am pleased! Thx again!
Nice! Blood, Sweat and Tears have many great tunes.
Seen them 4 times
We all love AL KOOPER & this, his masterpiece!!!
Harri, General Motors is an automobile company. They make Chevy's & Cadillacs, among many others. They have a 15% market share in the UK, so whether you knew it or not, you definitely know them.
Their other songs(all mentioned in the comments below) are great too Harri ☺
Just so you know Harry. Al Cooper organized this band who's a great musician songwriter with himself but he called her horn section The Killers and they were.
Check out Sometimes in Winter and God Bless the Child......both are mind boggling good.
I know you have reviewed Leonid and Friends before, review this song by Leonid and Friends you will be BLOWN away!
They were a talented group.
I loved their song “And When I Die” !
check out his earlier group 'the blues project' .....
I have not heard this song before… beautiful .. soulful ..
loved it 😊
I’m sure someone has mentioned that General Motors is one of the big 3 automobile manufacturers in the U.S. 👍
Gotta do spinning wheel, god bless the child, you make me so very happy, and Lisa listen to me among others
So glad you enjoyed this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Goosebumps
YOU MUST listen to Leonid and Friends newly released version of this song! I know you love them.
always reminds me of 'this is a man's world' by soul godfather james brown...
General Motors - the largest auto manufacturer in the states in the 60's - had brands such as Chevrolet , Buick , Cadillac , Oldsmobile , Pontiac , GMC truck ..... May also have been the largest car producer in the world at that time
Perhaps would have been similar to saying BP - British Petroleum in terms of ranking the size / scope of such a large corporation if the songwriter was from the U.K.
General Motors / GM American auto manufacturer .
In Europe they make Vauxhall and Opel
Most of their radio play came when Al Kooper was out and David Clayton Thomas took over. But damn this song is so good
The band changed their style, later, and the instruments became more pronounced, with soloists, etc. More jazzy/rock style. Along with the incredible voice of David Clayton Thomas. I liked their later transition better, but this is a good song. No denying that! From the later group- 'Hi De Ho', and 'God Bless The Child' are some of the awesome ones they had. 'Sometimes in Winter' is another.
Yeah, I know they sound like girls don't . Those angels? They are actually the backup singers in the band. They are dudes Vato. You're correct Harry, this song was also covered by Donny Hathaway. Not bad!
Vast is correct.Almost akin to Bach in its endless musical presentation.
He's genius, played w the best!
An amazing record. I Can't Quit Her is another standout from this album. Al Kooper wasn't a technically great singer, but he was a great writer, arranger, and keyboard player.
He played multiple instruments.
they had alot of hits. "spinning Wheel" "And When I Die" and "You've Made me so Very Happy" to name a few..I think David Clayton Thomas did alot of their singing. Please do more.
Try some Blues Project (with Al Kooper). Maybe "I Can't Quit Her" or "You Can't Catch Me". "Two Trains Running" is long and bluesy. Nice reaction.
Blind Melon No Rain
BST did a cover of God Bless the Child which is fantastic Al Kooper also did a studio Session with Mile Bloomfield and Steven Still called "Super Session" on e of the great albums
Hi Mr. Harri, A great group, I think I bought my 1st. Reel to Reel Tape Album that it was a BS&T.. Try reviewing "God Bless The Child",
it is not their most popular song, but I like it.. General Montos??? What are U saying??? Do U mean General Motors.. ♠W.G.
Good old days music.
Al Kooper!
Love this tune....keep coming back for it. Amy Winehouse has a live version that is amazing too (so GOOD).
Blood, Sweat & Tears/Lucretia MacEvil ALBUM VERSION
Yeah Harri! BS&T! Thanks for doin' all the great stuff from m'day!
Now, do their; "SPINNING WHEEL"! What a gear changer!
They didn't do anything bad!
Amy Winehouse did a fantastic cover of this number
The spiral staircase are the original singers.Thats where I know this from so its a first fir me hearing these guys who I never knew covered this
Ok not the same song.Same name
More by BS&T, "Go Down Gamblin'","Hi-De-Ho", "Spinning Wheel", and "And When I Die".
when al kooper left they turned to bubblegum music !!!
Amen👍👍👍
Go for more Blood Sweat & Tears Harri - and check out for The Electric Flag at the same time!
Have you given You’ve Made Me So Very Happy or Spinning Wheel a listen?
The original singer David Clayton Thomas was a good singer
Nope! Al Kooper the singer here was the original. He also created the band.
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!!!!
This version is actually better than the original Donny Hathaway version in my opinion
why don't you play the original piece with Anthony klatka's trumpet solo
React to the Blood Sweat and tears Song And when I die
Donny Hathaway covered this song. his version Kills this song, although both are great if you want Soul Music, check out his version. Al Kooper wrote his heart out on this one.
BS+T. Huge 60s band. "Your Song" has been covered by EVERYONE. Donny Hathaway, his daughter, Lalah, Amy Winehouse's is AWESOME.
It all started with these guys.
Please do a reaction to the Bluest Blues by Alvin Lee there are similarities in my opinion. Also a great tune to listen to. Thanks1
Love love love Ten Years After! Shhhh, Cricklewood Green, Stonehenge the best! Awesome guitar player!
Gary Moore does it Best!💯❤️
Al Kooper wrote the song but Donny Hathaway made the song his - czcams.com/video/IIegNRlNAi8/video.html
Please look up Amy Winehouse version of this. Best ever.
Possibly the best dong ever recorded.
Al Kooper w BST was out of park better than dct.
Not without Al Kooper
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No one will match Al Koopers voice or style
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Blood Sweat & Tears > Chicago
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