Rick Derringer playing all those incredible harmonies on lead guitar must be acknowledged.

This can’t be quantified as Rock!? This is Rock, Funk, Jazz and Fusion mixed in a bowl and you get “Frankenstein!” Both Winter brothers are so underrated yet killer musicians!

Chuck Ruff is one HELL of a drummer!

One of the most iconic songs from the 70's. I remember blasting this from Dad's Hi Fi system back in the day. Yes, that is Edgar Winter, Johnnie Winter's brother. He formed The Edgar Winter group. That is Rick Derriger on guitar. Cheers

Fun fact: While performing this song, Edgar also served hamburgers at the commissary and did a bit of drywall spackling. Honest.

That's when it was cool to play a musical instrument. And master it!

That's an ARP2600 synthesizer. "The box" is the instrument, the keyboard Edgar is wearing around his neck is only the "controler unit" - so an extension sending signals to the ARP. But you could create a continuous envelope signal directly on the ARP, and then manipulate it through volume and color, or change the wave form. Creating those moments on stage in 1972 was a bit tricky, because analog sound design doesn't always allow an exact repetition of events. So each night on stage you never really knew how it will turn out.

The "black Edgar"! I love it.... this is truly a phenomenal performance.

He was widely regarded as one of the greatest alto sax players in the world

This is an iconic instrumental in rock history. The shortened radio version was a huge hit. Your faces were just FAF when Edgar kept switching instruments and killing those keys and synth, sax and timbales. Loved your reaction to this classic. 😂❤

You forgot the hand grenade. Yeah, he brought that, too!😅😅 One of the greatest live performances ever. Genius. Thanks y'all!!

The black Edgar Winter...that's hilarious LMFAO. Loved your reaction, boys. BTW, that is an ARP 2600 Edgar was playing. He was the 1st to ever strap a huge keyboard controller around his neck, so he could have mobility on the stage while playing his synthesizer. Phenomenal and genius. Some say Edgar is the father of the keytar. He is also a phenomenal blues singer. Johnny passed a few years back but Edgar is still with us.

Oh man, I was wondering when you guys would get here 🙂. This performance is just flat-out epic, there's no other word for it. Edgar Winter is a bad man with any instrument you put in front of him - add Rick Derringer on guitar and a killer rhythm section and you've got musical genius. Making my morning once again - peace and love from Canada! ** This was a live performance for a BBC show, no audience in the studio, but killer stuff all the way.

Johnny and Edgar both musical geniuses. I believe that’s Rick Derringer on the guitar.

Beyond amazing! Wow! Yes Johnny is his brother.. All of these players are phenomenal 🔥. I truly enjoyed and appreciate your reaction! Thank you for sharing!

Imagine if you will it is the early 70s. You are 19 or 20. You are at a friends house that owns a huge powerful stereo. He passes you a joint and you hear this for the first time. I don’t have to imagine.

The great Rick Derringer is playing guitar here. You should check out his hit "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" There is a good chance you have heard, but it still worth a listen. It was a staple on rock radio back in the day.

One of the most supremely talented muscians on the planet. He excels at guitar, keyboards, sax, drums...and anything he picks up. I've seen him live many times, and he is beyond gifted.

Yes that was a huge hit on fm radio

This was a live performance from The Old Grey Whistle Test, a 1970’s U.K. t.v. Show on BBC television which showcased cutting edge music. It was essential weekly viewing for lovers of serious music.

AND THIS WAS LIVE!!!! I've always loved this song even though I was not even a teenager yet in 73. Thankfully my Dad loved all kinds of music and I grew up listening to everything. Great review glad you enjoyed it as much as the rest of us here 🙂

Edgar Winter is credited as being the first person to take a keyboard and put it on a guitar strap.

The bass man Dan Hartman had hits of his own later in his career. I Can Dream About You and Instant Replay are 2 I recall. Guitarist Rick Derringer had an early hit with his group The McCoys - Hang On Sloopy, Rock and Roll Hootchie Coo later. Chuck Ruf was a great drummer also.

"You're the Black Edgar!" I died. BRAND IT NAO!!!

Riding with the brothers to an all time classic instrumental. This song blows doors off hinges!!! Tremendous!!! Edgar Winter!!!

Once again, the soundtrack of our lives….we just figured it was normal, being so creative! Thanks for bringing it back to us! Killer all the way!

My band opened for these guys in the mid '90s in Charlottesville, VA and they totally blew the roof off the place!!!

A tour de force!!! Love you two!!! If you ever need an extra grandma hit me up. ☮️❤️

The Edgar Winters band is absolutely one of the best! They are a very talented group. They can play almost every musical instrument that exist! The synthesizer adds to this really cool song. I love it! ❤️

The big question is ,what can't Edgar play. The man is a musician's musician. Fantastic talent. I'm a sax player and I loved playing this.✌️

Yeah, you should have been there with us in 1973. This was very popular, unique and brand new. Edgar Winter was rock - like this, and his brother Johnny was playing the blues. Great reaction as always, guys!

What a pleasure to see others enjoying the Master Wizard of Electronic Wizardry and his band of leaping gnomes.

I've always regarded this as one of best jam sessions of the 70s. Another great jam is Frampton' s Do you feel like we do.

The studio version is allot more concise and polished but this is always fun to see. The ending is a not as long in the studio version.

This song was actually performed three years previously with his older brother Johnny Winter at the Royal Albert Hall in 1970. This rare recording was released in 2004 as one of several live bonus tracks. Which is on Johnny Winter's Second Winter album. (Loved what ya'll said "Che is the new Black Edgar Winter)🤣This was fun thanx for sharing guys

This was a MONSTER Mammoth Hit on Every radio station for over a year when released and still played on Classic Rock radio stations around the country everyday !!! A true Classic Rock Classic !!! 👍🎶🎹🎷🥁🎼

I'm old and I originally heard this in 1973 and I loved it. The days of live music on weekly television. This was recorded at the BBC for their show entitled The Old Grey Whistle Test. It always showcased up and coming bands from the time and you can find some real gems on there. All the studio work was totally live with no audience. .

seen him and his brother in concerts a few times ...they are legendary in rock n roll

The little guy in white playing guitar is Rick Derringer. He was a producer on this album. He was also in a band called The McCoy's who had a hit in the sixties wuth the song "Hang On Sloopy". He went on into the seventies as a solo act and had a hit called "Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo". He opened for Heart when I saw then in 1977. Both he and Edgar haved played in Ringo Starrs All Star Band.

This reaction reminds me that you enjoyed Humble Pie's "Black Coffee," but you haven't seen the live version, which is as much fun as this fantastic jam. Steve Marriott is an amazing singer and this classic tune, written by Ike Turner specifically for Steve's vocals, from the English TV show Old Grey Whistle Test is one of my favorite performances. Thanks!

Sadly we may never see this level of musicianship again. Not too many people around today who will put the time and effort in to become as accomplished as Edgar!

I like this one because it shows off all of Edgar's talents and it shows Rick Derringer has a player in his band!

"He came to a knife fight with a gun"! Brilliant comment! You have to agree, these guys were at the top of their game, brilliant musicians.

A MUST HEAR Solo Career Classic By Rick Derringer (The Guitarist) "Rock And Roll,, Hoochie Koo"

Great reaction. The guitar player is Rick Derringer. He had a big hit called "Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo". I think you'd like it.

You have been Frakenschteeened ..The guy Dan Hartman playing the bass wrote the song Living in America that James Brown made into a huge hit ..If you remember a hit called Instant Replay and I Can Dream about You ,that is the guy .. Edgar had a 1st album solo called Entrance and then he had the White Trash Band, one studio and a live album ,that is all ,they were awesome and then this band The Edgar Winter Group and then Edgar went solo again by 1975 .. Band connections was very short lived but really great and his song Dying To Live has been sampled by Eminem and Tupac .

Oh please listen to the studio version of this song. Well worth your time! I saw him when he was Edgar Winter's White Trash around 1970 before this ever came out. Dr.John opened for them and it was a great concert to see before they were world famous.

You just gotta be prepared for Edgar Winter... Throw in his brother Johnny and what you get is almost undescribable...

Johnny and Edgar both had their own separate bands, but they did plenty of collaborations with each other as well. Johnny was a hardcore blues fanatic for the most part. Edgar mixed it up a bit more with different styles of music. Both insane talents though.

Another song similar to this one is Hocus Pocus by the band Focus. If you do check this out, you absolutely need to do the live version! God Bless!

Saw them in concert in 1977 with the Outlaws and Lynyrd Skynryd at Legion Field in Birmingham, AL where Alabama play Auburn. It was incredible. At the end, when Skynryd was playing Freebird the city cut the power and there was a riot. Unreal.

Johnny and Edgar were mostly solo artists, but they worked together from time to time.

This never gets old! Just smiling all the way through 😊❤

This song dropped when I was 12 years old. From the very first time I heard it, till now, It’s my absolute favorite Instrumental I’ve ever heard!! I prefer the long studio version, not the radio edit, but this live version is nothing to sneeze at either!! At the height Of their powers… the show this was recorded on was a British music show called The old grey whistle test.

My dad threatened to throw out my record player if I didn't stop playing this LP😂 Could only play when he was away ❤

It was called Frankenstein because they stitched together three different previous song ideas into one overall piece.

Edgar played music in his own Space & Time. You should give his brother Johnny Winter a listen - tunes like "Highway 61 Revisited', 'Be Careful With A Fool' (Great Song), 'Memory Pain,' Hustle Down in Texas' and his cover of Chuck Berry's 'Johnny B. Goode.' Albums like "Johnny Winter (1969)", The Progressive Blues Experiment (1968), Let Me In (1991), Live Johnny Winter Ang (1971), Guitar Slinger (1984) and Second Winter (1969). He was a Blues/Rock Icon; RIP, Johnny.

Edgar was Johnny's younger brother and the two were a Texas duo since they were kids and went their own ways in the 70's and hooked up for a few tours and albums. Johnny went more Blues. Johnny passed a couple of years ago and Edgar did a tribute album with guests last year which won a grammy. Still going strong.

That’s Rick Derringer on guitar. Rick is a great guitarist. His first hit, he was 16 in a group called the McCoys. The song was a pop hit called Sloopy Hang On in 1967. His biggest hit was Rock and Roll Hootchie-Coo!!! He’s still performing I think.

TRUST ME My Music Lovin' Brothers On This Legendary & Iconic Group That Often Toured With Santana,, WAR "Low Rider",, The Cisco Kid",, "The World Is A Ghetto",, "Slippin' Into Darkness",, "All Day Music",, Four Cornred Room",, "Gypsy Man",, "Me And Baby Brother",, "Why Can't We Be Friends" &"Summer"..Etc..Etc.

Saw the maiden release of this footage on TOGWT in '73. Big thanx to the BBC. MANY great performances on that show.

Thank you thank you thank you! Edgar Winter is a rare talent…this was 1971…precursor to heavy metal, prog, and blues/rock fusion. the “White Trash” album is full of gems. give a listen to “Save the Planet”, “I’ve Got News for you” and “ Dying to Live” from the White Trash studio album…

Nobody really competed with each other everyone had their own sound that’s why that ERA was so cool..nobody sounded the same

Yes. Johnny and Edger are twin brothers. I’ve alway thought the Winter Brothers had no other choice but to be musical geniuses. Being born with albinonism in Texas…no way they could go outside in the 365 hot sun. All they could do was learn music. Genius!

Is that his brother? Have you ever seen any other albino musician siblings from the 70s? Watching you gents see this for the first time made my day. Thanks.

Johnny and Edgar Winter are both incredible. I'd suggest checking out Edgar Winter's White Trash, the band he formed before this band. They are a funky Texas blues band with an incredible horn section. Edgar's genius!

The genius that is Edgar. What a band!!! Amazing & FANTASTIC! Is that the best live performance by a musician ever? I'm casting my vote!

Yes, Johnny and Edgar Winter are both brothers. Good old Texas boys.

Edgar was an incredible musician he could play anything you put in front. Incredible curb and they didn't stay together long but they made their Mark in music. Best Rick Derringer on the lead guitar by the

Saw the Edgar Winter Group on this album tour - at my High School. I've been a Winters Brothers fan ever since. (Thanks for Tobacco Road, btw. A long time jam favorite)

Hey fellas. How about Edgar Winter? This guy is exploding with talent and his whole band is great too. That's Rick Derringer on lead guitar. He goes all the way back to the mid-sixties when he was in a group called The McCoys. I saw Edgar and Rick perform this song in 2010 at Ringo's 70th birthday show at Radio City in New York. At that point Edgar was in his sixties and he was still great. So glad you got to react to this one. Peace.

The studio version of "Frankenstein" actually got decent radio play back in the 70's along with "Free Ride". You should check both of those out too.

So great to see people appreciate the Winter brothers! Edgar is so versatile...jazz, blues, gospel, rock, fusion, you name it. Seeing 2Pac up on your wall, I have to suggest Dying to Live as your next song from Edgar. Original audio with a nice video is at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdZ3iap83MXQdIk.html. It was sampled in 2Pac's posthumous "Runnin'" so you've probably heard the chorus before (though the sample speeds it up). I tell people Dying to Live is one of the most beautiful songs they've never heard. Just Edgar, his piano, and some strings. Very different from Tobacco Road and Frankenstein, but amazing nonetheless. You won't be disappointed.

This live version is amazing, but the studio version is immaculate.

"Tobacco Road" was Edgar sitting in with brother Johnny's band (which included Stevie Ray Vaughan's future bassist Tommy Shannon). This was Edgar's band.

I grew up with the 60s and 70s music and always loved the Winter Brothers.

Like some, magician Dracula flying around the stage. Edgar Winter, boy...damn it. Cheers! 🍄🌲🍄✨✨💥🌈

"I'm the new Edgar" 🤣🤣🤣💓💓💓

Saw them at Ceasar's Tahoe - I am sitting center stage with my left arm on the stage, Edgar was 5 feet away playing this - amazing experience

This is a true LIVE version which is like the album version but boosted 1000%. You should check out the album version then come back to this version. Such an awesome tune

This was actually a radio hit back then. Shorter version tho.

I’m probably the only person on the planet who prefers the studio version. Don’t get me wrong, this is a great performance, but the studio version is more melodic.

In England we are very respect... Edgar Winter... First class ! Bros

You are both intelligent and inquisitive. Really enjoy your interaction with each other...

That machine you said you were needing? That's an OLD-school synthesizer with keyboard connected. They used to be hideously expensive, but if you knew the equipment, you could get truly astonishing sounds out of them.

I love the drummer. ❤ He's fantastic.

The night I saw Edgar Winter He had a TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW, LYNYRD SKYNYRD OPENED FOR HIM three nights after the Famous Knebworth England show where LS SMOKED THE ROLLING STONES!! EDGAR DID A AWESOME SHOW IM GLAD I SAW HIM!!🐐🎹🎷🥁!!😍😁

Sadly Jorge Santana (Carlos Santana's Younger Brother) Passed Away In 2020 R.I.P. Jorge 🙏❤️..This Beautiful MUST HEAR Classic Is From His Group,, Malo "Suavecito",, Who Would Often Tour With Santana & WAR,, Back In The Day Known As A "Triple Threat Tour" & If You Were Lucky Enough (Like Myself) To Get A Ticket & Go,, It Was An Epic Musical Experience That You Would Remember For Life,, As I Still Do..ALL 3 Large Multi-Ethnic Groups With A Huge Sound That ALL Complimented Each Others Performances..As A Side-Note,, This Song Is A Personal Favorite That When Released,, I Played For My Mother (Who Was A Pretty Hip Mother) & She Absolutely Loved It,, She Would Often Ask Me To Play It For Her,, Which To This Day I Still Find Ironic,, Because The Song Speaks Of A Woman Who Is Like No Other And Is Beautiful Inside & Out..Why I Find That Ironic Is Because (NOT Because She Was My Mother) But Because To This Day,, She Is The Most Beautiful Person I Have Ever Known..She Was One Of Those People That When ANYONE Met Her,, Almost Immediately,, They Would Love Her Too...R.I.P. Mom,, Love & Miss You 🙏❤️

Yes, Edgar and Johnny Winter are brothers. Two albino brothers from Texas with crazy musical talent. Please also check out Johnny Winter's performance at Woodstock.

I listen to this band when I was a teenager loves their instrumental

The Edgar Winter Group "Free Ride"...Nuff Said.

Another great reaction fellas. I've know this song from the radio for decades, but I didnt see this performance until someone reacted to it. I still get blown away by the talent up there. I love this performance! Glad you got a chance to see it. Cant wait til you get to that live Zep request. ✌🏼

I saw him perform this live and he played 3 different instruments The Sax, keyboard and a single drum 😳

Can you believe that this played on the radio? Fun time to grow up!

You know Edgar. The guitarist on this is Rick Derringer who also produced a lot for Edgar and Edgar's brother, Johnny. Johnny Winter is one of the best rock/blues guitarist's who has ever lived. Everything from Chicago to Delta blues to rock. His album Still Alive And Well is one of the best blues/rock albums ever made. From Rock Me Baby to a great cover of the Stone's Let It Bleed, you would be doing yourselves a favor to hit that album.

I'm so blown away at all these rappers /musicians that have never heard all the greats from the 60s and 70s.

Yes. Johnny and Edgar both played together and had solo careers. We played this song in mid 1970s on our stereo during parties.

I remember being six years old and staying awake till around 12am when I watched this performance. I remember trippin’ off the modulator instrument for years beyond that.

Man could I roller skate at the rink when that hit ! Shiiiiiiiiiiiiit ! Check out RICK DERRENGER ON GUITAR ! He was ABUNCH hits in the 70’s … STEELY DAN ! And he has his on ROCK AND ROLL HOOTCHIE COO !!! Still the best reaction on the tubes ! HEY ! You tube been going hard on other reaction channels WATCH YA STEP FELLAS ! I dig your channel too much !

I have this eight track tape in my collection, this came out in the 70s on a pink 8 track tape which I still have, incredible!🥁💣🎸🔥 check out their other big hit called “FREERIDE”, yes Johny and Edgar are brothers and they are albinos!