Blood Sweat & Tears - Smiling Phases

[jtrimmel]

Nice flugel solo.... builds nicely

[jtrimmel]

His flugel sound is very trumpet-like, a bit too bright?

[jtrimmel]

The best voice of the horn bands. David Clayton Thomas. YEAH!

[69MC97gc]

Have seen BST live only once..,gröna Lund Stockholm back in 1973?The Concert was televised.

[wildridetoo]

THANK YOU! DCT and BS&T for all those great songs.

[IMCcanTWEESTED]

liked the first BS&T project after DCT joined up. After that they sort of went commersh. Guess I liked the Kooper-Brecker influence. More to my liking. Very decent bass chops on lil bro 01footed01. Also Fluglehorn solo was very Randy Brecker...so yeah, not shabby 'tall.

[jeffgee53]

DCT appears to be the only one left from the original band. These guys are much younger

[Amhlair]

Wonderful to hear his voice holding up so well. Great group that still doesn't get enough airtime on the oldies stations.

Btw, is that Ron Jeremy on trombone??

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[Iluvcristian]

bring back al cooper

[Ptrgamb]

Never much liked these guys after Al Kooper left. This is just a bombastic and unimaginative rendition of the Winwood-Capaldi original.

[DYNODRUM]

@Ptrgamb Thanks, for mentioning the writers WINWOOD & CAPALDI

[cubfever7]

@Ptrgamb As for me, I always thought eh first BS&T album that included Kooper was easily their worst.

[tellarjj]

BTS is still very good !...

[Jennifercampbell613]

Amazing. Just to time all of it-Wow. Amazing vocals. Listen to "and when I die"

[selmansax]

Comparing Kiss with BST??? Apples and Mushrooms. 

[ioriorioriorio]

O.K. , but they are really for the 65- 78 year old group...you see, they are a bridge from the big band era to the early rock days....I'm only 9 yrs old but I still like em.

[AdrienneAnne]

Faces

[broodnath]

4:18-4:48 is one of the best jazz chorales of all time

[waldisusi]

nicht ungeil!

einfach Klasse.

[rentatrip1]

Bee - Ess and Tea

The best - the Very best - Love these guys-

[81MJT]

I don't think Lew had a solo in the original? Wasn't it Lipsius on piano? Besides it was a different set of changes, this guy does really well. Like the way DCT's conducting the chorale part!

[JBBO1pl]

very gooooooooooood but Lew solo in it was much better ,do you remember??best regards

[hanspetersalentin]

Whow..that reminds me on some very good old days...

when started to play !!!

please check me playin ,,Landscape'' and enjoy..

Hans Peter Salentin

[seventhst]

does he think the song is smiling [faces ]kind of goofy

[norfitz]

Love the modulation ending BS & T wrote for this. I falsely remember Traffic ending the original like this too - funny how the brain makes stuff up.

[guyglowmore1]

winwood, who write this, does such a fine job this version pales in color. many bands stole traffic songs and some had hits with them even though inferior. this is some lightwieght jazz but still redeeming. at least they had good taste and musicianship. i liked bst better with al kooper.

[TheLastPictureShow]

Although Winwood is great, I've always preferred this version to the Traffic one. Traffic just doesn't do it for me.

[3Rubee]

@guyglowmore1 great observations...BS and T was one of those commercial bands that appeared to be way ahead of their time. THey jazzed up rock even before Chicago. Now that you mention Winwood and Traffic...holy shit.

How about "The low Spark of High-Heeled Boys." Talk about UNDER-rated...Stevie Winwood.

Thanks for your post.

[DrewDawg50]

BST is one of the best bands of all time.

[Cheesecakemilitia2]

@DrewDawg50 Definatly not. Metallica and slayer and KISS are some of the best bands of all time

[aizdam]

@Cheesecakemilitia2 LOL. what a joke.

[Cheesecakemilitia2]

@aizdam Nope. Blood sweat and tears are fucking pathetic

[whokeithmoon]

@Cheesecakemilitia2 Kiss??? you are an idiot. that is all commerical dress up, you are as stupid as you sound..Better look to..The Who, Zepplin, The Dors before you open your dumb mouth again and make an asshole outa yourself on here.kiSS.LMAO...IDIOT.

[01foote01]

Great how these songs still hold up. Clayton-Thomas retired just a few years ago, mainly for health reasons. Never been a voice quite like his in pop. That's my little brother on bass for the last 15+ years. He's a monster writer/producer as well.

[3Rubee]

@01foote01 I'm damn impressed, and I don't doubt your truth. I had the chance to meet and greet Clayton back in 72 at the Met Center in Bloomington, as I emceed one of several huge concerts there in my BIG DJ radio days...whew..

He was one of the true gentlemen I can remember...

A lot of fuzzy memories, obviously fromTHAT time...

thanks for your post.

[onedorf]

@01foote01 That is awsome. Has your brother done any solo work? Would like to hear it.

[ukenutcase]

@01foote01 Hi I've been a great fan of BST since they started back in late 60's and have their first 5 albums. That of course is when Jim Fielder was bassist. Steve Katz guitar and Bobby Colombo on drums. What I'd like to know is are any of the original groupstill there? Although I know DC-T's preceder was Al Kooper

[ukenutcase]

@01foote01 Hi I've been a great fan of BST since they started back in late 60's and have their first 5 albums. That of course is when Jim Fielder was bassist. Steve Katz guitar and Bobby Colombo on drums. What I'd like to know is are any of the original groupstill there? Although I know DC-T's preceder was Al Kooper Thanks, Dave.

[eloypacoteixeira]

Im speak off Brazil,blod sweat- is the eternal band,exelent musicians,veri nice sound,And David Claiton its wonderful singer.

The decade of 70 is the era gold musical.

[lclaughton]

These guys sound really better than the 69 group. Lou Souloff could never solo any thing like either of these trumpet players.  This bass player is a killer player The whole sound is way way over the top! Trombone man is out of sight.Been so many years wonder if David C Thomas is doing a show? I sadly doubt he is. I would love to hear it today with these players.I guess I am dreaming!

[zachdad812]

Well, from DC-T's web site:

Date: 07/01/2008

Place: Art Park

Location: Lewiston NY

Showtime: 8:00 PM

So I guess he's still rockin'!!

[kenl1949]

Saw em live in 69! @ The Kalaidascope Theatre in Philly. They were GREAT then & HERE too!

[lclaughton]

Thanks for the note back on the recent show you saw. I heard they simply import fine studio players to do these shows now.. I wonder about that? There is a lot of talent out there!

[bringthenoise101]

jeez this is a great song, i cant get enough of B,S&T!!!i love the sax n trombone parts at 1:11!, does anyone know who plays the tenor sax in this?

[jimilungu]

CHICAGO and B.S.&TEARS ARE REPRESENT U.S.A. IN THE 70 -th

[woffie1947]

"Smiling Phases" was written by Stevie Winwood for the Band TRAFFIC.

[unisol86]

nice song!. Is he from the original members of the band!???

[WRWidg2003]

THIS THE SEED OF EVEN GREAT BALCK SOUL

[MORBIN5150]

Smiling Phases!total LSD trip....The original band was awsome in the early years.Can't find any bands with the strength of rhythm and horn and a superb percussion.

[Jenscool]

MORBIN, I do so agree! But not too bad for these dayz, better than Rap!

[jmiheli]

Bobby Columbi was the origianl drummer.

[moneymasterjet]

Let Freedom RING!!! God Bless The CHild!!! God bless these men!!

[gaspo218]

This is not BS&T but a bunch of imposters. They should call these guys "Backup Band to DCT." Period.

[jmiheli]

Do you also want to watch Mozart personally perform? Then all the classical musicians after him are all imposters too! Open the mind, then the mouth!

[301250]

Members come and go in any musical outfit, including the Berlin Phil, but what matters is that the standard's maintained. BS&T stands for BLOODY SUPERLATIVE TEAM...they are the greatest rock/jazz band. sd goh(malaysia)

[lclaughton]

I think you make an excellent point about the true defination of BST. Again you are right! Members comes and go but the greater good of the band carryies on..

. I still admire Lou Souloff as a great trumpet player. I was in a great Army Band with him in New York. I admired him there as well. But, there have been a few guys come in the band namely these two fellows on trumpet that shine brilliant doing what he did.

[gaspo218]

Iclaughton, you got me thinking. BS&T could use session players, why not? The problem, I guess is they don't have that strong central man like a Buddy Rich kicking and leading the band. If Bobby Columby stayed around, he could have been that man. But, his success since leaving BS&T is pretty strong. It's a shame because the concept of BS&T could have lasted forever and with new guys all the time.

[lclaughton]

Drumcam, who provided these videos, is playing drums about as artfully as Bobby C ever did. There is probably numerous drummers who could keep it all together nicely. It is a fact they use studio players and keep this show on the road even thou DCT may not be the lead singer all the time. Someone has been granted the rights to use the name and music and it's making money and pleasing crowds. Watch for them in your concert hall or ampitheatre. The show goes on!! Thanks and keep in touch!

[2stixx]

The BEST Drummer Blood Sweat and Tears ever had Neil Capolongo.

[jmiheli]

Bobby Columbi was the origianl and the best drummer BS&T had

[gaspo218]

Bobby's drumming on BS&T's second album to me is the very best drumming ever. I listen to that today on CD and it still gives me chills. Every fill is perfect. Those Fibes drums had a unique sound. Don't forget, Buddy Rich considered Bobby one of his favorites and invited him to the tribute dinner for Gene Krupa. Quite an honor !!

[vitinhoskate]

Agreed!

[sprechstimme]

sounds great, but dave should stick to the singing and skip the pseudo "conducting".

[jmiheli]

What suedo conducting? It's his song he should know how to conduct it, don't you think?

[fizm]

Yes there is no question these guys possess incredible musicianship, and perhaps I'm living in the past, but nothing beats the original band in the late 60s early 70s. These guys are so polished its like watching a bunch of session guys playing lounge versions of the BS&T. Poppin bass, sweeping keyboards, somebody turn on the "Light Jazz" radio station please. . .

[unisol86]

wow!!! this guys rock!. Hey do u have god bless the child poerfomed by this group????

[karmasauntie]

Wow, All I really was concerned with is the drummer. I can't believe I've had the pleasure of playing with this drummer.Kicking-Ass-Neil!!!! Look forward to giging in the future.

[namnoiz]

BS&T with DCT the best horn band from the 60s !

[djacaruso]

This rhythm section is kicking.. horn section sounds amazing. Love seeing Larry DeBari, who was truly one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Would love to hear more of Larry wailing with this band. May he RIP as one of the greatest (and funniest) of all time...

[Northwfilm]

The musicianship of this iteration of BS&T was the fucking best BS&T ever sounded! Kick ass drummer, horns... and go Larry.... may he RIP! Knowing him, he's most likely still wailing and cracking them all up, up there!