Throwback Thursday Musical Showcase: Buddy Rich Plays "Norwegian Wood" on the Ed Sullivan Show

It's another Throwback Thursday and today we're turning the clock back 56 years to 1967 when Buddy Rich and his orchestra played Norwegian Wood on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Born Bernard Rich in Brooklyn to Jewish American vaudevillian parents, he was part of his parents' act before he turned two, but on breaks he would sneak into the orchestra pit and try to get the drummer's sticks. 

Rich would often sneak into jazz clubs at an age when he looked old enough to sit on the drum set. He was on Broadway as Baby Traps the Drum Wonder at age four, playing The Stars and Stripes Forever on a drum. He was a singer and tap dancer. In his teens he led a band and toured in the U.S. and Australia. At 15 he became the second highest paid child entertainer behind Jackie Coogan during the 1930s.

In this video clip from 1967, the Buddy Rich Orchestra performs a jazzy rendition of The Beatles' hit song Norwegian Wood on The Ed Sullivan Show. Led by legendary drummer Buddy Rich, the band showcases their impressive skills with a lively and energetic performance that combines swing and rock elements. The performance is a testament to the enduring appeal of jazz music and the talent of the musicians who played it.

Enjoy!

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