Blood Sweat and Tears didn't receive the accolades it should have over the years. They were an "incredible" band. The lead singer is phenomenal ❤

I never understood why Blood, Sweat & Tears never got to be as big a band as Chicago (or as they were known on their debut album Chicago Transit Authority). Both were bands that featured great horn sections, but BS&T was so much more soulful. Their self-named debut album did not have a bad song on it, and they played everything from rock to jazz to gospel, to western on it. And while they had quit a few hit songs, like Spinning Wheel, their popularity never took off in the States like Chicago's. This was a great reaction video for a fantastic version of the Billie Holliday song.

Blood, Sweat and Tears were known for changing tempos like this. And they did it better than anyone. Love BS & T.

Their brass section is second to none and comes through every time

I will soon be 77 and first heard this album while a senior at Illinois State university in 1968, Harry. I reacted the same way as you when I first heard this song. in 68. superb arrangement, so well tied together and so will done...the brass section was such a blessing to my ears being a horn player. I learned to read music. play coronet, trumpet and baritone at age 11. This song present's a superb arrangement and musical artistry skills while covering the musical forms of jazz, pop, rock and rhythm and blues, Vocals by David Clayton Thomas are superb and add a fine fabric of texture that holds it all together. This never grows old...as ordered sound enters the soul and elevates the consciousness of man. "God Bless the child that's got his own" ....db

Billie Holiday & Mr. Herzog Jr. wrote this song in 1939. Has had many artists perform it. B B King is one that you're unable to forget. One of my favorites from the incredible Ms. Holiday.

David Clayton Thomas is my favorite singer. I had all his records. I attended his only concert in Moscow at the Orange club. Blood, Sweat & Tears and Chicago Favorite bands of my youth. I still listen to them with great pleasure.

Salsa. Blues. Jazz. Funk. Rock. Pop. All in the same damn song! The more i listen to BS&T now in my older years, the more in awe i am of their talent. Awe. I adore Chicago but there is just something about this group. And my sweet Lord, David Clayton Thomas.. that voice, that voice!

Blood, Sweat & Tears is a jazz-rock music group founded in New York City in 1967. They are noted for their combination of brass & rock band instrumentation. Especially love their stuff when David Clayton-Thomas joined as their lead singer. They have had a lot of great songs such as "You've Made Me So Very Happy", "Spinning Wheel" "And When I Die", "Hi-De-Ho" "Lucretia MacEvil", "Go Down Gamblin'", "Lisa Listen To Me" etc.

The musicianship is next level across the board with BS&T, they sound like studio musicians that played together for a decade, timing and precision is flawless. David Clayton Thomas vocals are on point, the way the band combined Jazz, Latin and Rock influences together seamlessly is something to behold. The recording and production quality is also first rate and sounds fantastic even on a current state of the art stereo system. What more could I say?

What is amazing to me is that the singer, David Clayton-Thomas, was only about 27 years old when this was recorded. To have such a seasoned, warm, and soulful voice at that age is nothing short of incredible.

The whole LP was incredible! Their debut album with David Clayton Thomas doing lead vocals, it also included the group's first big hit, You've Made Me So Very Happy, which, coincidentally, was a song from Motown/Tamla. Spinning Wheel (written by David Clayton Thomas) is another great one, as is And When I Die, which was written by Laura Nyro who, BTW, is another incredible voice you should hear. Laura Nyro wrote many great songs that have been covered by many BIG names, and she has a voice I know you would love. Eli's Coming, Stoned Soul Picnic, & Sweet Blindness are a few more of her great songs.

Billie would love this version. Nobody sings it like David Clayton Thomas.

Blood Sweat And Tears is one of the great bands from the 60s and 70s that is probably not well known to a lot of people unless you were there in the 60s but they were huge along with Chicago they used a lot of horn's in their band

I witnessed this in a free concert in Boston and sounded exactly like this. One of the greatest privileges in my life!☮️❤️

Blood Sweat and Tears are in a league of their own

The lead trumpet player was Lew Soloff who studied at Juilliard Conservatory of Music. They knew what they were doing! This was an EXCELLENT album!

Nobody's mentioning that great harmonica comming in at the end. Makes a nice change of tone to finish off the last verse. 🔥

Lucretia Mac Evil is an absolute must listen

Great choice. You're so lucky that you have a lot more Blood, Sweat and Tears.to discover.

Gives you whiplash in the best possible way, especially that harmonica at the end

Oh definitely, Harri. You've acknowledged so many beautiful genres and orchestration. And quite deservedly so. This is a wonderful Blood Sweat and Tears version of "God Bless The Child".

PERFECTION! This recording will just WEAR...YOU...OUT!! I used to love singing along with my college classmate playing it on the piano.

Thank you sir for respecting this song which I submit is the peak of Blood, Sweat and Tears. They were at the top of their game with lead vocal, keyboard, organ, drummer and brass section led by the incredible trumpeter Lew Soloff (who actually inspired me to take trumpet in college).

The guy on the lead vocals…Mr. David Clayton Thomas. Just brilliant!!!

Go down the rabbit hole with this band- "And When I Die" and "Spinning Wheels"

Harri Please play And When I Die!! It’s another Blood Sweat and Tears Gem!!!! This group is so talented it’s hard to compare them to anyone…..maybe Chicago for the breadth of instruments and sheer talent. They have it all!!!!

"That should be illegal, I swear!" made me laugh out loud. Your reactions are entertaining, and priceless!

This album won the Grammy for Album Of The year in 1968.

I got this album "by accident" at about 10 years old when I got one of those dozen-album memberships to Columbia Record Club. This song blew my young mind - and became the theme song of my life. Now retired, I've heard many versions of this wonderful classic, but my first love is this recording by Blood Sweat and Tears.

BST won 2 Grammys and 5 nominations. They sold 7,724,210 albums. The album Blood Sweat and Tears got platinum for this album. Al Cooper was founder member of BST. When Clayton Thomas joined BST Al Cooper left the band

God bless Billie Holliday for her strength, courage, and incredible talent! What a woman!

David Clayton Thomas, amazing voice!!

We sure had great music back then, and it’s delightful watching you enjoy “my” music!

Written by Billie Holiday - GREAT song

The Arrangement and production of this album was the guy working the keyboards Al Kooper who is amazing he left the froup shortly after this record. HE went on to produce many records. You should check out Super Session with Kooper, Mike Blomfierld and Stephen Stills

David Clayton is just about my favorite singer of all times . He is the most underated pop/rock/soul singer of tye 20th century IMO. He unfortunately has lost mu ch of his voice, but still performs today in Canada. This guy needs to listen to the full album.

Love your reaction to this. IMO best jazz/rock song of all time.

Bobby Colomby is one of my favorite drummers of all time. I saw them live in the early 70's at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Lew Soloff on trumpet is excellent; he played in Maynard Fergusen's big band...the Maynard influence is obvious. I still have all of my old 33 LP's from back then.

Jim Fielder a really underrated bass player.

First off, I was part of a show on TV in Toronto in the mid 60s. My first girlfreinds older sister was a Go Go dancer on a music dance show out of Toronto and she wanted us to come on the show as dancers so we did and it was David Clayton Thomas on the show. I even got some airtime as a dancer which watching the show as it appeared was a thrill. He was terrific doing Spinning Wheel and others but not this one. Awesome band and great singer. The other thing is today is my 74th birthday.

Hi Harry, Happy summertime! I was 6 in 68, my Mom's job at B.O.A. had a country club resort on a lake for employees. The annual summer festival there included music. Blood Sweat and Tears played for us on the balcony of the lodge beside the lake 🐸😃🎶👍 I was standing at thier feel as they played this and Spinning Wheel!! (which I already knew the words to from the radio). God Bless , friend!🎉

They were the first concert I went to. Check out "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die".

When this band was popular, there was a beauty salon named Blood Sweat and Shears! Cute!

While I appreciate the hits that Blood Sweat and Tears made with David Clayton Thomas, my real appreciation goes to the first album Child is Father To The Man, which featured the founder, Al Kooper. His vision was what kicked this band off.

Somewhere Billie Holiday is standing up and shouting sing it my brothers!

BS&T drummer Bobby Columby is one of the most underrated drummers from the 60s & 70s. Lew Soloff on trumpet and Fred Lipsius on alto sax have great solos on this track. Excellent selection for a reaction

Thank you, thank you to whomever suggested you do this tune. Despite knowing who Blood, Sweat, and Tears is I had never heard this cover. Blown away to say the least.

I had a wonderful evening on March 9th 1970 listening to this great band in Sacramento, CA at the Memorial Auditorium. BS&T were perfection in concert and David Clayton Thomas delivered incredible vocals that night. What a great band! I was a sophomore in High School, with front row seats a date on my arm, yup this is one fine memory.

I saw them in concert in 1970. I still remember the diverse sounds filling the arena. Greatness, too bad they never stayed together after their Iron Current performances. You have to listen to "When I Die" written by Laura Nyro. When the song gets to the lyrics "here comes the devil", they bring out horse replica hoofs to sound like he is racing away on horseback. Listen for "Hee Hay". True genius and every musician was world class. Thanks for bringing the lastly memories back to me.

I was looking around the other day for covers of god bless the child, and ran across this. I forgot that bs&t covered it, it was like opening up a 50+year old gift! I’m with you this is so good it ought to be illegal! I don’t know how old you are, but I got to grow up with this music, anybody jealous, probably not then you’d be as old as me.😩

I had the 33 1/3 Album of this and can attest to the quality of this recording(audiophile)...there is a shine n shimmer that clearly comes across...tonally right on...it sounds live on the right system...it's not overly polished and sounds plum real...Ty brother for this take

i refuse to watch another one of your videos......until i share with you that i have a smile on my face watching your reactions and i pray you will continue to be blessed.... thank you for the good music.

A delight for the music lovers ears. Such a tight band.

Wellcome to the world of BS&T Harri, You have a lot of great musical moments comin'.

My first time hearing this version (don't know how or why...). "Diamonds in my ears", you took the words outta my mouth.

It's been a long time since I last heard this song. I forgot how much I like this recording and how much I like these artists.

I literally grew up on this album - it came out in '69 when I was two. Over the years, I played it so much I wore out the vinyl. So I got my mother a replacement copy when I was 16. This was the first CD I ever purchased, even before I had a CD player!! I recorded it to cassette on a reference deck at the St. John's College Music Library.

Without a doubt some of the best changes in any song!!

What a fantastic reaction! You truly conveyed what the music was doing to you!

I heard them in person back in late 60s or early 70s at UFlorida. The brass was rarely heard in bands in those days. Bill Withers was the lead in for the band. What a great night.

David has just the right amount of scratch in that great voice of his.

a GREAT soulful cover. They have that very illusive way of playing just behind the beat that is not easy....almost swingin'. BW&T and Chicago had a vibe, a lane down which no others have dared drive. Forgot how jazzy this was. What an insane combination of groovy musicians.

DAVID CLAYTON THOMAS, heck ALL OF BS&T... unique, stellar vocals, arrangements, dynamics, instrumentals, the whole performance! They got me hooked on Jazz and Jazz Fusion before I even started school. As they say nowadays in the U.S.A., David Clayton Thomas sure knew how to put some STANK on it! SLAAAAY!! I know this song so well; I was just waiting for HarriBest to react to the different sections I knew were coming.

And hold on to your seat --- it's about 52 years old. You're the best Harri.

I was in band in HS, 72-75. We had a Jazz Band that played this. I think it was a staple in the SF Bay Area. Lots of bands played it! I played this 5x, I love it so much!!

I had the SAME reaction to this song only first hearing it two months ago! Simply bliss to the ears.

I lost my brother yesterday. Tons of great memories listening to this album. Tears

Saw BS&T do this at a concert in San Diego 1972. Thomas really delivered.

this band knows how to lay back, Basie would be proud!

Awe HarriBest that Song makes Me Cry!😭 Dude, Thank You! Loved it!✌To You👍👍👍

Just listened to this whole album this morning. It is a masterpiece, especially this song. I bought this album when it first came out and loved it. I was 14 years old and now at 69 surprised at my musical sophistication. Your reaction is the same as mine every time I listen.

This is another band that I had nearly forgotten about and you have brought it back. Thanks Harri and Mr Greybeard! This is wonderful 🎄🌺✌️

The Chicago song about which you inquired in your video of “Saturday in the Park” may be •Take Me Back(to Chicago) Btw, you were spot on about BS and T and this song. Their rendition of God Bless The Chikd” is a treasure. I first heard it in 68-69 in college, and it remains my all time favorite. David Clayton Thomas and the band were the best of their genre

I still have my vinyl album of this .....almost wore it out. Haven't heard this in years..Thanks for this!!! Saw them at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach in the 60's. Also saw Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Mike Bloomfield and Electric Flag. What a fantastic place that was. How lucky were we who got to hang out there and witness so much amazing music. I need to dig out my old albums and buy a turntable.....LOVE THIS!!

One of my favorite bands, ever---- I'm delighted to see your reaction to this. Other Blood Sweat and Tears hits: Go Down Gambling Lucretia MacEvil Spinning Wheel Hi-Dee Ho You've Made Me So Very Happy

Thank you for reminding me why BST was my favorite band of my youth. My first concert was Blood Sweat and Tears in 1972. Incredible musicians.

The song could be about being jealous of your betters. OR it could be about "getting it all together and being successful yourself." The upbeat dance at the end with Carmen Miranda and flower girls spinning in a crazy swirl seems to indicate being a winner gives you the right to dance! And Be happy!

1st time here 8/28/2023 my favorite song when i was 17 teen brings back memories

I love that you love this song nearly as much as I have loved it since 1969

That Hammond B-3 and those horn blasts really hit all the right spots.

My dad’s favorite group. His voice is like no other. Please check out And If I Die. It’s a great song and reminds me of my dad that I miss so much

Finally! Someone reacts to this GREAT song. Harri you really are the Best.

Your superb analysis and reaction covered it all. You didn't miss a thing.

This album came out the year I graduated from high school, and this was my favorite song on it…and my introduction to jazz music, always my favorite. Thanks so much, Harri!

"diamonds in ears" - a great phrase that i'm going to use!

Great reaction to a truly superb interpretation of this Billie Holiday classic.

I've been a fan of BS&T since they first formed. Their first 4 albums are all fabulous. Al Kooper was the original founder of the band and their first album was radical, it came out around the time of Sgt Peppers and was so far removed from the music of the day. A lot of the musicians were classically trained. It's a stunning album..Child Is Father To Man. The 2nd self titled album, which God Bless the Child is on was a change for the band. Al Kooper left and the Canadian singer David Clayton Thomas joined. What a voice he has. Powerful yet expressive and capable of real emotion. I've got 4 versions of the album.. an original vinyl pressing, a Columbia direct to disc half speed vinyl, the MOFI One Step and the SACD 4 channel mix. The MOFI is unbelievable to hear, as long as you have good equipment. The SACD surround sound mix is stunning too. The whole album is a masterpiece. I got to see the original line-up a couple of times. Still one of my favourite bands. And they still tour, although there have been something like 100 musicians throughout the bands life. So glad you discovered this tremendous version. Make sure you listen to all of the first 4 albums.

Fabulous song - musically and vocally brilliant!

I’ve been singing this song for a while now and I NEVER knew this version existed. Just stumbled on it this morning while looking for something else. I also didn’t know they were at Woodstock. And that Latin interlude ?? Smokin’ hot 🔥

This is beyond pure gold!!!! Name one better!

There are certain songs which all you can do is laugh and shake your head in wonder. This is one of those songs Harri.

Great review! Blood, Sweat & Tears are very, very good, jazzy group!

I haven't listened to this recording in a long time. I loved them back when I was in high school, and this came out. I know a lot more about music, and this sounds even better, a lot better, because I hear much more. I saw them twice with this lineup. Fantastic shows, utterly great. Lew Soloff and Bobby Colomby, among the others. So great. So very great!!

This song was written by the jazz great Billie Holiday and also performed by her. Its her signature song.

Incredibly beautiful ❤️ Thank you for this!!! Wow 💥

A fresh album from 53 years ago . So glad you experienced some of my teen memories.

Outstanding rendition. I would expect nothing less from this ensemble. Having enjoyed them live in a relatively intimate venue I can report that they required no smoke and mirrors. With classically trained musicians and a born to sing vocalist they soared throughout. Certainly one of my favorite concerts ever of very many attended.

This is so fabulous. It came out when I was in college and they were a giant hit. Can't imagine that any label would even let them record something like this today. Sigh. I miss that big brass sound.

Fantastic group and David could belt it out. I remember when my brother brought this album home The year was 1969.