tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post2645282595893192231..comments2024-03-29T02:07:11.839-04:00Comments on BB Chronicles: Burton Cummings - Rock's Greatest Vocalist?BBKronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08119845946010281893noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-65486659296103904772023-01-03T22:41:16.918-05:002023-01-03T22:41:16.918-05:00Agreed. He is amazing!Agreed. He is amazing!Bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249201047105670127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-18422764532399068062023-01-03T15:59:40.788-05:002023-01-03T15:59:40.788-05:00Burton turned 75 on Saturday, December 31, 2022, a...Burton turned 75 on Saturday, December 31, 2022, and delivered two consecutive packed-house concerts in his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada... one was on Dec. 28th, and one was for his NYE Birthday Bash. He's been performing on stage since 1964 (with his high school band, The Deverons), and he hasn't stopped giving us his all. From pure boyish, beautiful vocals, to a bit deeper, more mature quality, to his "senior years" vocal, he's Still got it, with a stellar sound that rallies and satisfies sell-out crowds! He is simply The Best.Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234477728515386352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-52745291684267605432023-01-03T15:52:58.783-05:002023-01-03T15:52:58.783-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234477728515386352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-48479503419649028372023-01-03T15:26:06.723-05:002023-01-03T15:26:06.723-05:00At 65 years old, I'm doing my best to get a Cu...At 65 years old, I'm doing my best to get a Cummings sound [from behind the drums - :) ] Well, I try. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv5sjfYgc0w (and yes, Burton plays drums too). I do sing a good Elvis believe it or not.Bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249201047105670127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-35425005020439379412023-01-03T15:23:33.206-05:002023-01-03T15:23:33.206-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249201047105670127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-70625397568906713192023-01-03T04:11:41.381-05:002023-01-03T04:11:41.381-05:00Hats off to you if you can sing anywhere close to ...Hats off to you if you can sing anywhere close to Burton Cummings!addnoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10867775801865017187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-85144337962915116932023-01-03T00:43:49.771-05:002023-01-03T00:43:49.771-05:00You're right. He's amazing. A hard act t...You're right. He's amazing. A hard act to imitate (though I'm trying my best). Bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249201047105670127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-84528013902464620862021-09-23T21:44:33.692-04:002021-09-23T21:44:33.692-04:00Bob Seger should be on that list. Have you heard h...Bob Seger should be on that list. Have you heard his rendition of Little Drummer Boy it is magical.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09878938983277330844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-51618326614750539042021-09-23T21:36:57.632-04:002021-09-23T21:36:57.632-04:00For me Burton Cummings had the greatest rock and r...For me Burton Cummings had the greatest rock and roll voice ever. It has changed. I believe he is a smoker that would make it change. And during an interview I heard it mentioned that he had a health issue with his voice. He's very private so not alot was said. And to me the second greatest rock and roll voice is Bob Sege. And I'll add he writes beautiful songs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09878938983277330844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-7523410949332666352021-08-27T22:32:39.740-04:002021-08-27T22:32:39.740-04:00If Burton had been based in NYC, Chicago, or LA th...If Burton had been based in NYC, Chicago, or LA there would be no discussion necessary. Just listen to Dream of a Child for example. One of the finest vocal performances one will ever hear.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110664136088680825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-10263555488160015852021-08-04T13:46:08.786-04:002021-08-04T13:46:08.786-04:00And nobody mentionned Bernie Shaw, Dan Mc Cafferty...And nobody mentionned Bernie Shaw, Dan Mc Cafferty and the much missed voice of Brian Connolly...<br /><br />Just to add a few names on the list,<br /><br />Derek from Paris,Derekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15329974999121108936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-91608304735358776422021-05-30T16:27:23.545-04:002021-05-30T16:27:23.545-04:00Thank you so much for your beautiful and accurate,...Thank you so much for your beautiful and accurate, imo, assessment of Burton’s voice… <br />He absolutely has the best multi-layered voice of all time… from hard-rockin' screamer to tender, moving ballads, no one compares to Burton’s vocals. I listened to the Guess Who in high school in the sixties, but never really paid attention to the “lead" singer’s voice, I just knew the songs and band were great. It wasn’t until recently that I happened upon American Woman on Sirius xm and finally wondered, “Who does that voice belong to?” <br />I googled Burton and since December 26th 2020 I haven’t stopped listening, dancing, or crying to his prolific solo playlist! I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that it took so long to discover him, but I’m so glad and thankful I did! Now, after 12 cd purchases and a myriad of concerts and interviews downloaded, as well as following his Facebook page, I’m as big a fan as ever! "Takes A Fool to Love A Fool" is the song I recommend to BLC newcomers.... <br />Thanks again for stating the sweet facts in your blog :-)Laura S. -- 5/30/2021Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234477728515386352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-86300369387085649862021-05-30T16:12:21.276-04:002021-05-30T16:12:21.276-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234477728515386352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-76862814023141731522021-05-18T01:29:31.344-04:002021-05-18T01:29:31.344-04:00Been going down a The Guess Who rabbit hole on You...Been going down a The Guess Who rabbit hole on YouTube lately and was blown away at BC’s singing voice. His tone is like butter.... and his rock voice is as rock and roll as it gets. He the best, hands down! Rollo1123https://www.blogger.com/profile/10975162574045492261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-65087683139351618812020-09-08T11:15:51.376-04:002020-09-08T11:15:51.376-04:00You can argue between Burton Cummings and Paul Rog...You can argue between Burton Cummings and Paul Rogers. Anybody else comes with qualifiers. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645322156111987179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-49344855550141137982019-12-19T16:54:38.098-05:002019-12-19T16:54:38.098-05:00I love Burton Cummings as a singer. I agree he cou...I love Burton Cummings as a singer. I agree he could be the best. But I don't think you should dismiss Robert Plant from the discussion. His work on Raising Sand impressed me.Michael Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609225561722205967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-89691794523006595772019-07-09T19:14:12.763-04:002019-07-09T19:14:12.763-04:00Burton Cummings has NO peer ! Period,dot com.End o...Burton Cummings has NO peer ! Period,dot com.End of discussion...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267331325874453015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-61506653147832291602019-01-11T17:31:39.806-05:002019-01-11T17:31:39.806-05:00I have been saying since 1972 that Burton Cummings...I have been saying since 1972 that Burton Cummings is the greatest rock vocalist of all time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943621000547035862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-53129516452569074812018-07-27T00:29:24.671-04:002018-07-27T00:29:24.671-04:00I've been saying for 20 years that BC's vo...I've been saying for 20 years that BC's voice is the best ever. I agree on all points.addnoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10867775801865017187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-57821925740920576862017-06-20T01:03:15.639-04:002017-06-20T01:03:15.639-04:00Without a doubt, Burton Cummings had the most
amaz...Without a doubt, Burton Cummings had the most<br />amazing voice. Listen to Albert Flasher, Rain<br />Dance,Bus Rider, no sugar tonight. BC should have been a superstar.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11310466368872422555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-6793257385294079002016-01-13T15:11:32.544-05:002016-01-13T15:11:32.544-05:00david johansen because he can also write ballads t...david johansen because he can also write ballads that don't suck. as well as his past catalouge which is superior to mostchessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03413986260402601529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-90792267682968514192015-11-23T13:38:42.257-05:002015-11-23T13:38:42.257-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731456134831195054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-16938454091223498112015-11-23T13:38:41.186-05:002015-11-23T13:38:41.186-05:00Absolutely! Taking it a bit further, however, I...Absolutely! Taking it a bit further, however, I'd say that if we think of it in terms of an 800 meter race, BC has lapped the finest also-ran and finished 20 meters ahead.jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731456134831195054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-86845431517565703242015-11-22T00:58:39.072-05:002015-11-22T00:58:39.072-05:00Regarding Burton Cummings, I couldn't agree mo...Regarding Burton Cummings, I couldn't agree more; I recognized his vocal genius the instant I'd heard "These Eyes" in the late '60s. That assessment was reaffirmed with "Laughing" and "Undun", as well as a few lesser known gems on the "Canned Wheat" LP. For me, "American Woman" sealed the deal: This was the greatest voice I'd ever heard, and perhaps would ever hear. Forty-five years later, that sentiment seems set in stone. As I stated in a recent axe grinding concerning the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's inexplicable closed-door policy relative to the illustrious Guess Who: Burton Cummings' voice was perhaps the most mellifluous and tunefully explosive to have ever graced rock and roll. Inclusion of the word "perhaps" was clearly a mistake.jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731456134831195054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1433840551679215712.post-58850782541632263912014-09-24T18:38:21.210-04:002014-09-24T18:38:21.210-04:00Burton shares some qualities another of my faves h...Burton shares some qualities another of my faves has. Like Van Morrison, he can be very tender and intimate, and can at the turn of a beat, rock the house down. Both can bring it way up, and take it way down-great with dynamics.vilstefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183356136648221026noreply@blogger.com