When i had my wheels in motion never did you think of me fine thing, fine state of affairs if i had my mind in motion never would i think o. Burton cummings musical creations continue to resonate with fans both old and new. Burton cummings got his start in winnipeg, manitoba, canada performing in a number of bands. His poultry farm in le roy, affairs were moving rapidly. Rock burton cummings the guess who discography 1976.
Burton cummings samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Burton cummings, born in winnipeg in 1947, played with the devrons before joining the guess who as lead vocalist in 1965. Over the years, cummings has divided his time between southern california and canada. One of the most celebrated rock artists in canadian music history, will perform at kelownas community theatre at 7. Burton cummings is that rare artist who has transcended time, genres and generations with a body of work that continues to resonate with fans both old and new. Burton cummings, canadian singersongwriter who was the keyboardist and lead singer of the rock band the guess who. Media in category burton cummings the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. During his decade in the band, from 1965 to 1975, he sang, wrote or cowrote many hit songs, including american woman, no time, share the land. Randy bachman was part of the guess who for many years before starting his own band, bachmanturner. Jan 14, 2017 burton cummings was the most important member of the guess who. Burton lorne cummings was born on december 31, 1947, winnipeg, manitoba, canada, to rhoda cummings mother.
Cummings, burton the best of burton cummings music. Having spent most of the 21st century doing guess who reunion shows and appearing with randy bachman as bachmancummings after a. Whether as lead singer and songwriter with the guess who or on his own, burton cummings has amassed more hit records than just about any ot. Burton cummings biography, net worth, career, relationship. Burton cummingss phone number, email, address spokeo. Fine state of affairs burton cummings clip youtube. In 2019 he released three singles, available on streaming services and for digital download only. Lyrics to fine state of affairs by burton cummings from the woman love album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. I was going through videos yesterday and i could only find one copy of this song and it wasnt very good quality so i made with with hopes its.
Fine state of affairs by burton cummings discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Tour dates for all burton cummings concerts are refreshed up to the minute. If i had my mind in motion never would i think of you. Few artists have achieved the level of public success and critical acclaim that burton cummings has enjoyed in a dazzling career spanning more than forty years. Burton cummings fine state of affairs mar 28, 2016 by external source comments burton lorne cummings, the boy from bannerman avenue in winnipegs tough north end who, as a kid, spent all his paperroute money on records, and went on to achieve some staggering statistics. In 1975, after 10 years, cummings left the guess who to become a solo artist and the group disbanded. May 05, 2009 the audio fine state of affairs is the property of burton cummings and his producers andor promoters and is used here for, informational, comment, criticism andor educational purposes only in. Burton cummings fine state of affairs lyrics genius lyrics. Find burton cummingss phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Burton cummings a canadian icon who doesnt always play. Burton cummings samples, covers and remixes whosampled. An incredibly proud and nervous burton cummings took the stage friday at the theatre that has a new.
Get all the lyrics to songs by burton cummings and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. His solo career includes many hit singles, including stand tall, my own way to rock, fine state of affairs, and you saved. Lyrics to fine state of affairs by burton cummings. Cummings charted outside canada with stand tall and you saved my soul.
His voice is considered to be one of the finest in rock music, and he has continued to uphold this impressive reputation as performer, singer, songwriter and recording artist. His voice has been rated among the finest in rock music and his extensive catalogue of songs is the envy of his contemporaries. Dont you dare by jnl sampled burton cummingss fine state of affairs. I will play a rhapsody, im scared, fine state of affairs, timeless love, your backyard, share the land burton cummings 2001 socan classic awards. Rock burton cummings the guess who discography 19762008 albums, mp3 tracks, 320192 kbps. Burton cummings used to play some of the loudest rock in canada, but now hes trying to get a neighbouring dance studio in saskatchewan to turn down its tunes. Dont you dare sample of burton cummingss fine state of affairs. Burton cummings the best of burton cummings 1980, vinyl. The single, stand tall, sold over a million copies. He played with a band called the deverons before joining the guess who as lead vocalist in 1965.
Burton cummings fine state of affairs 1980, vinyl discogs. Burton cummings tickets burton cummings concert tickets and. Mower county has a fine heritage with people of character and a future to anticipate. When i had my wheels in motion never did you think of me fine thing, fine state of affairs. This is a great compilation of solo hits by burton cummings from 1976 through. Find burton cummings theatre venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. Burton cummings theatre winnipeg tickets, schedule. If i had my mind in motion never would i think of you cause. Burton cummings is a canadian musician and songwriter. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from burton cummings. His father left his family when he was just a year old. Follow your daughter home, my own way to rock, you saved my soul burton cummings. As a solo artist, cummings had hits including stand tall, fine state of affairs and you saved my soul.
Cummings is the former lead singer and keyboardist for the canadian rock band the guess who. Burton lorne cummings, oc om born december 31, 1947 is a canadian musician, singer. Fine state of affairs cummings plays at theatre that bears his name. Tickets for the forthcoming burton cummings concert can now be purchased. A gifted showman, he was the lead singer for the canadian rock band the guess who. Burton cummings fine state of affairs fyimusicnews. Ultimately, the guess who became one of the most popular of all rock bands in the 1970s. Download adobe acrobat or click here to download the pdf file. After spending ten years with that band, he decided to pursue a solo career. Cummings was on a crest of solo success that would run from 1976 through to the early 80s, culminating in a string of solo hits including stand tall, break it to them gently, fine state of affairs, you saved my soul, and i will play a rhapsody all songs that were inescapable on the radio back then. Front row tickets will not be any concern, we always have top quality tickets. Cummings came into contact with several other winnipeg musicians.
Vocal sheet music collection carnegie library of pittsburgh. Randy bachman who cowrote many songs with cummings left the band to form bachmanturner overdrive, and the guess who continued on but saw a steady decline in popularity through the 70s. Say the name and it conjures up the monster hit, american woman, or the soulful song, these eyes, or the solo hit, stand tall. Few singers in pop music inspire the flashrecall of recognition like that of cummings. Burton cummings vocal prowess has been rated among the finest in rock music in north america, and his extensive catalogue of songs is the envy of his contemporaries. As a solo artist, he had several popular albums and a string of hits, including stand tall, my own way to rock, and fine state of affairs, through the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Burton lorne cummings, oc om born december 31, 1947 is a canadian musician, singer and songwriter. Burton cummings the best of burton cummings discogs. Fine state of affairs by burton cummings samples, covers and. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Cummings spent ten years with that band, but left for a solo career, releasing a selftitled album in 1976. Burton cummings tour dates has recently been reported.