Burton Cummings

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Britain had Eric Burdon, America had John Fogerty, and Canada had Burton Cummings, the unmistakable voice of The Guess Who. Cummings&#39; powerhouse pipes became the driving force of the group. As lead singer and principal songwriter with The Guess Who, Burton recorded and wrote/co-wrote hits such as “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “American Woman,” “Share the Land,” “Hand Me Down World,” “Albert Flasher”, “Star Baby”, “Clap for The Wolfman,” and “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature”. In the fall of 1975, the band broke up and Burton Cummings moved on to pursue a long-anticipated solo career. As a solo artist, he leaves his mark with the poignant “Stand Tall,” “I’m Scared,” “You Saved My Soul,” and his signature “My Own Way to Rock”.
 
With The Guess Who, Burton earned recognition for the first U.S. platinum album by a Canadian artist and, as a solo artist, the first quadruple platinum Canadian-produced album. Burton is honoured to have received, in total, 80 platinum and gold record awards.

Burton Cummings remains at the top of his game as an unrivalled singer, songwriter, showman, and recording artist. Described as Canadian rock ‘n’ roll royalty, a national treasure, and a living legend, for Burton Cummings there has always been one constant: he remains true to himself and his own way to rock as he continues to perform his songs live in concert with his band. 

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Written By Burton Cummings

Lead Vocalist/Songwriter The Guess Who
🎹 Solo Artist 1976+


Burton Cummings performs the hits that he wrote and sang during his days as a member of The Guess Who.

The Guess Who Hits

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American Woman

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Burton Cummings Fan Videos

Looking back on the moment These Eyes came to life #theguesswho #rocknroll

As I say in concert "These Eyes", this is where it all started for four guys from Winnipeg.

This is one of those songs that the crowd knows from the first notes.

‘These Eyes': a song that started it all for us. I still perform it most nights on stage

'Undun', released in 1969, is still one of my favourite songs to perform live.

After 50+ years and countless stages, I still enjoy performing “Undun” and the flute solo.

Stand Tall - released on Burton Cummings' 1976 self-titled debut solo album

Songwriter - Burton Cummings 
Lead Vocals, Grand Piano, Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Burton Cummings
Bass – Ian Gardiner
Drums – Jim Gordon
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Randy Strom
Strings [Arranged & Conducted], Choir [Arranged & Conducted] – Paul Buckmaster

Producer – Richard Perry
Engineer [Additional Recording] – Tony Sciarrotta
Engineer [Recording & Remix] – Howard Steele
Engineer [Second] – Dana Latham
Mastered By – Allen Zentz
Design – Ken Anderson 
Photography [Front & Back] – Ethan Russell
Photography [Inside] – Sam Emerson

STAND TALL
Never been this blue
Never knew the meaning of a heartache
But then again, I never lost at love before

Somewhere down the road
Maybe all those years will find some meaning
I just can't think about ‘em now, or live ‘em out anymore

Never lasted so long, no
Through so much or through so many
I just can't believe I could throw it all away

Sometimes late at night
When there's nothing here except my piano
I'd almost give my hands to make you see my way

Stand tall, don't you fall 
God sake, don't go and do something foolish
All you’re feelin’ right now is silly human pride
Ohh, stand tall, don't you fall
Mmm, don’t do something you might regret later
You're feeling it like everyone, it's silly human pride

Never lasted so long, no
Or through so much or through so many
I just can't believe I could throw it all away

Sometimes late at night
When there's nothing here except my old piano
I'd almost give my hands to make you see my way

Stand tall, don't you fall 
Ah, for God sake don't go do something foolish
All you’re feelin’ right now is silly human pride
You got me down on my knees for ya, mama
Stand tall, don't you fall 
Ah, don't do something you'll regret later
You’re feeling it like everyone, it's silly human pride
You got me fallin’ again for ya, mama
Stand tall, don’t you fall
Ah, you got me fallin’ again for ya, lady
I’m feelin’ it like everyone, silly human pride

© Shillelagh Music

BURTON CUMMINGS - Stand Tall - 1976 (Burton Cummings)

Break It to Them Gently - released on Burton Cummings' 1978 album Dream of a Child

Songwriter - Burton Cummings
Lead Vocals, Grand Piano, Keyboards [Fender Rhodes] – Burton Cummings
Drums – Jim Gordon, Rick Schlosser
Electric Bass – Ian Gardiner
Lead Guitar – Dick Wagner
Percussion – Phyllis St. James
Rhythm Guitar [Electric & Acoustic] – Randy Bachman

Producer – Burton Cummings
Manufactured By – Portrait Records 
Recorded At – Studio 55, Los Angeles
Recorded At – Cherokee Studios
Mixed At – Studio 55, Los Angeles
Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Jim "Jumbo" Martin
Design Concept, Design – Pacific Eye & Ear
Engineer [Cherokee] – Bruce Robb
Engineer [Second Cherokee] – Larold Rebhun
Engineer [Second Studio 55] – Gabe Veltri, Tim Dennen
Engineer [Studio 55] – Howard Steele
Mastered By – Allen Zentz
Mixed By – Howard Steele
Photography By – Alan Dockery

© Shillelagh Music

BURTON CUMMINGS - Break It to Them Gently - 1978 (Dream of a Child)

Reminiscing on the days that shaped so much of our journey #theguesswho #rocknroll #burtoncummings

“Stand Tall”

Rehearsals have begun. The Guess Who’s Takin’ It Back Tour is going to be something special

“Undun” The Guess Who

Here’s to 56 years of No Time…

Burton Cummings is asked to join The Guess Who…three years before their break out hit “These Eyes”

“American Woman” The Guess Who

We had a great time at the @SemHardRockHollywood. Appreciative of all the support. - RB & BC

Get ready! Tickets for our US shows are on sale now.

Hoping less wind for the show tonight on the Rock Legends Cruise than our first performance.

When Howard Stern had me on his show years ago, he asked me to perform a few songs.

This was filmed a long time ago, but today I still have many pinball machines and enjoy playing them

@Randy Bachman and I didn’t waste any time putting the band together and heading into rehearsals.l

While writing "Sour Suite," the inspiration to help finish the song came from the simplest place.l

It is called 'paying your dues', folks. Seven of us in two hotel rooms for a summer!

Talking with Tom Power about my early Deverons days and the songs that started it all.

56 years ago, American Woman was released. A defining time for The Guess Who that changed everything

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Sweet Sweet

Plus Signs

Massey Hall

Heart

Above the Ground

A Few Good Moments

Up Close and Alone

Woman Love

Dream Of A Child

My Own Way To Rock

This Is Burton Cummings

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