106. The Section / The History of the Band

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

The reflection just makes it look "real" instead of "produced". Looks fine as it is.

[@jdavis417]

Is everyone aware of the meaning of Leland's surname? Oh, the Connections! ;)

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

@@jdavis417 I've been reflecting on that...

[@jdavis417]

@@RAkers-tu1ey Sometimes true meanings are obscured, others translucent and still others are completely transparent. Just ask your local glazier. ;)

[@mcramp20]

I liked it too

[@ToadeRTroniX]

Totally agree.

[@TheGoodGoat420]

dont worry about the reflections, Lee! we're here for your stories and music!

[@ianpdavis]

Lee I really wouldnt worry about that reflection. It didnt even register with me as a 'thing'

[@paulypoobrain2929]

Same I didn’t really notice until he mentioned it even after many videos. Maybe I’m just used to being around people with glasses.

[@rossbyron]

am good its your words that i am here for

[@TheStobb50]

Just keep on doing what you’re doing, it’s like listening to an old friend of common interests

[@bentchristiansen7675]

Have my scotch poured, sit in my most comfortable chair and just enjoying these wonderful stories!

[@wheatproject3967]

My God you get comments on reflection on your glasses? It's a sad entitled world we live in! I as well as others care only about you and your stories and your life! I appreciate your genorocity and letting us in your world and sharing your stories! You mentioned Pantagous Theater.... My wife and I saw Phantom of the Opera back in the early 90s! One of the best best shows ever I have ever seen along with Ritchie Havens at Earlville Opera house back in the early 90s as well.

[@craigscott2523]

Listening to Lee is always the highlight of my day.

[@deliusmyth5063]

"Carole King was our piano player." Makes me think of Bill Evans soloing on "So What": "Yeah, my horn section was John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley and Miles Davis."

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Really enjoy these daily chats , I'm a few years younger than you 67 this music is the sound track of my life Thank you ☮️

[@randybaker6042]

What a great thing to be able to sit and enjoy listening to a few songs with Leland Sklar.

[@artemisXsidecross]

There is much these days to complain about, your reflection on your lenses is NOT one.

[@edwardmasters4979]

Don’t change anything Lee it’s great as it is, thanks for inviting us into your house and making us feel like old friends reminiscing on your career. The blips and occasional cusses just add to the informality.

[@peterblackmore7560]

I agree with those below who say to not worry about it. The delight of being a virtual guest in your home, seeing the garden, the dogs, listening to your stories and to the bass lines WAYYYY over-rides that you are not in a studio. These videos have honesty, integrity, and yes folks, real life. I giggle when you say goodbye and I wave goodnight (it is here when I watch these).

[@didierleclerc66]

I could not care less about reflections. I come here for the amazing content you deliver day after day.

[@mikekavanaughdotcom]

Nine thumbs down? One of the most prolific musicians and contributors to so much of the real, good music with depth of soul we've been fortunate enough to hear over the past 50 years is kind enough to sit and share with us and you give him a thumbs down? Even if I didn't like his music or whatever, I would at least be respectful and say nothing. So many happenings in my life have music associated with it that had Lee Sklar playing bass. I am retired and disabled and currently on chemotherapy to treat cancer. One of the wonderful things in my life at this time is listening to a musical hero, a nice, kind, funny, enjoyable man sitting down and sharing stories and music with us, with me in my waning years.

[@richardmarcotte3983]

reflection in your glasses keeps it real! The stories, the music are they not enough! They are for me! Thank you so much for taking time away from the yard to share with us.

[@davecurran5471]

The reflection on the section is all I’m interested in, the reflection on the glasses is no issue!

[@dmanmusic2]

I never noticed any glasses reflection before and can't believe there are people out there that it seems to bother. Most of us here are just happy to see and hear Lee each day.

[@edwardkenny2356]

Thank goodness you never gave in to drink or drugs. You'd probably not remember half of these wonderful recollections you share. We're the thankful beneficiary. Always looking forward to your dailys.

[@ShilohWorshipMusic]

Leland, you are such an incredible Bass player, in fact, you are my favorite Bass player! You are the spice that has given a distinct flavor to all the albums you've played on. Genuinely kind, humble, and authentic! Great stories! You do wonderfully with your rapport with your "virtual" audience; I feel as if your sitting in my living room tell stories and chatting with me! Most people are unaware that it takes some skill to sit in front of a camera and speak to it as if another human being was there. Good job! Thanks for sharing your life as well as your music with us! Blessings to you, Shiloh Worship Music

[@vewilli]

I just watched „The Section“ with the introducing words of Steve Lukather. Great people, most successful people, but Lee appearing on more than 2500 productions as bassist, that can‘t be topped. And that Lee always is humble in every situation, that makes him one of the greatest rock musician of all time. And luckily 2020 is not the end, this workaholic will go on enjoying us with his existance in every respect... simply great. Thank you for the daily highlights. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 (sorry if my English isn‘t always correct)

[@clemensmandell7103]

Wow! Love the section!! Had no idea! Lee you’re a treasure! With glasses. Without glasses. Thanks!

[@OlivieroDiLauro]

Reflections are GREAT, dear Leland, and make you look even more interesting!!! 🌟😎🌟

[@markeydavid7532]

Who could not love this guy! He is so genuine. Don’t worry about anything but visiting with us.

[@earlegibson3625]

So grateful to be able to hang out with you here and hear your stories. Never imagined it possible. Thanks Leland.

[@LEB52]

Life is complex, but you have a way of breaking it down to it’s simplest essence; music, friends, humor.

[@rickpeuser233]

I recall Danny Kotch!!! and Jim Gordon with Carol on The City!!! What a work of art!!! SNOW QUEEN!!!!!!

[@michaelv8194]

First, let me thank you for your efforts creating this wonderful channel. I am a guitar player learning bass guitar. The biggest challenge for me is learning to write bass parts. I asked my MD who I should study, of course he replied, "Leland Sklar". You have now created the Sklar masterclass, and for that, thank you. Secondly, don't worry about the reflection in your glasses. Sitting in front of the window with that big wonderful light source on you face is more important. Watching you silhouette would not be very interesting. Thanks again!!

[@3340steve]

Lee, you are over thinking this. I am so glad you are sharing your reflections.

[@kellyc2425]

If you own vinyl, CD, cassette, chances are all or some of 'The Section' is playing. 😁👍🏻 Lee is pure treasure!

[@peterhart4169]

I wouldn't worry about reflections either. I kind of like it. I would imagine what your yard looked like, until you gave us a tour. It's even nicer than I had imagined:) Keep doing what you're doing. You are certainly making my world a better place. Thank you!

[@joed.7031]

I didn't notice the reflection. Now I do LOL.. You, the stories and the music are all we need. Oh, the yard and the dogs too.

[@davidmarais1048]

I could literally sit and listen to you talk for days on end, Lee. What a master story-teller.

[@olflatop]

Thank you for sharing these stories with us. They're just great.

[@anonagain]

If anyone bugs you about the reflections again, just wear mirrored shades. ;) There are more important things going on to be concerned about these days. Thanks for the stories and the music Leland.

[@johnnyjolijt2]

Hey, I never heard about The Section before. Looked it up and listened...WOW! Great music man.

[@bodijisattva9333]

Wow, The Section. What a nice groove on both jazzy fusion songs. Thank you for sharing those nuggets of gold.

[@DrewSohl]

The Section was amazing.Thanks for sharing.🎶

[@LoudGuitr]

I love The Section. Seminal influence for me preceding a 45 year career as a pro guitarist. Thanks for everything, Lee. You’re a monster.

[@EibertMzn]

Since I started viewing and listening to these video's, there hasn't been one moment you have disappointed me, not even with the reflections in your glasses :-) Don't change anything, just be yourself en keep playing ;-) You put a smile on my face every time

[@karlsbaby1]

As usual a very interesting post. So nice to hear music by the Section. While I enjoy listening to your bass playing I thoroughly enjoy your stories as well. It's all good. Have a great weekend.

[@DrewAndrewCaswell]

Don't worry about the reflection mate. Your channel is sensational and full of amazing music and stories and back stories. Thoroughly enjoy all your videos. You remind me of my dad, who's been a vibraphone and piano jazz musician for over 50 years, in Tasmania, Australia. Please keep the videos coming. Stay safe.

[@amsmithonline]

Don't worry about the reflection! We love you for you! Great content, man! Thanks so much for the stories. Love, love, love them!

[@billmitchell4423]

Don’t worry about your glasses. It’s a real at home issue... you aren’t doing a studio production. Thank you so much for doing these vids Lee, your tales about the people and the music and tours are a delightful part of my day. Sharing your gift... is a beautiful thing

[@bobolin9708]

It's fun to watch you proudly smile while listening to your music! Rock on.

[@jana.2275]

So great - thanks for those magnificent pieces of instrumental music 👍👍👍👍👍. And don‘t worry about reflections on your glaces - a little imperfection is so pleasant. Good night to you Lee and everybody out there from Germany.

[@boydsmith4999]

The greatest bass guitar player ever really don't need to apologize for reflections in his glasses.

[@letzrockitrite8469]

Beautiful changes in those compositions Lee.. thank you again for all the precious history

[@dbassman27]

Great stuff as always Lee. It's wonderful that you and the other members of the Section have remained friends as well as musical associates over the years.

[@TheDp1965]

My new evening ritual is listening to your wonderful stories right before I end my evening. The best part of my day. Cheers.

[@jiffijoff9780]

Don't worry about glasses, angles and reflections... just keep everything as you like it to be. We will follow regardless the technical. We're here for you and your stories and your playing and listening to music with you.👍

[@scottmoyer1357]

Being a huge fan of The Section's playing , recording skills and sounds, I was a drummer & student in high school in 1965-1967 in Lima, Pennsylvania (just outside of Philadelphia) and at college at UNC/Chapel Hill (1967-1971)loving every thing that Russ Kunkel ever played on from James to Bob Dylan, to Jackson Browne, Carol King, CSNY, and wherever I could find his name on an album along with the rest of The Section. As chance would have it, I met his cousin , Margot Chapman in Washington DC and began living with her from 1972 to 1976. She introduced me to Russ in 1973 at a CSNY concert in the DC area. Seeing him play live was a total trip for he owned every note of every song and grooved them to the hilt. I had already acquired The Section's 1st two albums and enjoyed them stretching out into more advanced musical directions as heard on those albums where they delighted in displaying their additional diverse musical skills. In the winter of 1966/67, my brother, Robin , who was attending the University of North Carolina at the time, came home with the original acetates of James Taylor's 1st album......I was a senior in High School at age 18 born the same year as James so, I was blown away at the quality of music he had come up with including the clever orchestral compositions between each cut on his record. To this day, I am unsure how my brother got hold of those acetates...perhaps by knowing Alex or James but, nonetheless, it introduced me to The Section and endeared me to their sounds which I love to this day. The music they created speaks louder than words!! James's Father was the head of the medical department at UNC so I think Robin had befriended them during his time at UNC. When I attended UNC, I ended up playing a concert featuring Kate and Alex Taylor. I backed up Chuck Berry that day on drums while Spirit and The Allman Brothers waited to do their sets of music after Chuck Berry.. Over my years in LA from 1976 to 2020, I have enjoyed all of the musical contributions made by The Section whether as a group or as individual players. They are the best.

[@paulhocking1252]

Never listened to the Section stuff before today. Absolutely brilliant. Never realise the Section played fusion, love it. Thank you, Leland

[@kooperknebel1217]

Lee, we played the crap out of The Section's first two records back in the day. Holy Frijoles was my favorite song of yours. We went to see The Section at a club in LA in the 70's. A huge thrill for me. I was a young bassist and I just idolized you. Simply the best!

[@wserafin11]

PS: You are a true gentleman and I love your stories! No politics, No B.S.!

[@bobobrien8968]

There is something so amazingly special about the world of music and musicians. I am only a tiny spec in that world because I havenoodled with bass, acoustic and electric, mostly in my own world. I misse that branch in the road that lead to playing in a band more than a handful of times.But it allows me to feel I am related enough. It’s sort of like being proud to have lived and enjoyed the life in the 60s and 70s. I can’t explain the feeling but I have such a deep love and appreciation for rock and roll and playing enough to enjoy myself.

[@marcellob.8893]

The reflections are beautiful. Nice 'n sparkly.

[@ManuelPicanco]

Thanks Lee for taking time to make these great videos. Really love the stories you have to tell.

[@jacobsrich2010]

Cannot thank you enough, Lee Sklar, for decades of superb musicianship and all the joy you have given us. These videos are a wonderful bonus on top of it.

[@betobecker67]

Uuuufffff....blew my mind! Excellent! Thanks for sharing this one Leeeeeeeee!! ✨👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎼🎶✨

[@arrowdriver]

I just like the stories. Reflection on your glasses don’t mean much to me. Just love the stories. The music that was completed was a different style from the 70’s. Larry Carlton style mixed with Moody Blues.

[@kelleybryan4775]

Lee the music is all that matters you videos are very well received!!! Just do it your way BABY!

[@SteveGouldinSpain]

David Lindley's Mercury Blues live (on KZbin) is one of the most precious recordings in rock history IMHO.

[@jasonsmith3112]

Lee i cannot believe people are worried about the reflection in your glasses! Sir they add to the whole daily experience that you kindly provide for us fans, and proves that you are as human as we all are! mmmm! well maybe you are a bit more super human and a genius!. Pictures of your amazing last 50 years of playing would've been fantastic but watching you re-live songs whilst your listening to them opens up the imagination, and it is a great 2nd best to pictures. The Section is fantastic, and for you all to be in your early twenties when you recorded this stuff is phenominal! It's no wonder you have all had the career you all have! in Polish law! luv ya.xx

[@donnasingh1891]

Seriously..reflections. I just started watching you..seen about 8 or 9 videos. I absolutely love them. You have always been a great bass player. James and Carole King are two of my faves. I had tickets to James’s tour with Bonnie Raitt in Canada that was cancelled due to COVID-19. Thankfully I saw Beautiful the musical a month before the lockdown. I digress.. you Russ Kunkel and Danny Korchmar thrill me. Thanks for these videos. I’m a 70 year old living in beautiful Victoria, BC Canada. In my head I’m 15-30 depending on the day. Your stories make me smile. Live concerts have given me such great memories but I dig listening to music any way..well almost😉. My family has been making music for years. My aunt lived with and worked with Lenny Breau, my brothers have been playing for decades and my mother and aunts sang in the 40’s locally. Ok done...keep these videos coming

[@pluh13]

Lee please don‘t try perfection in your videos. Because, so i think, it is what your Videos makes so brilliant: the lack of perfection. We are whitnesses of true and real and honest conversation. And i was waiting for right this kind of video before going to bed. I am, like i think a lot, from europe (germany) and love your videos. Best wishes to you from a little town called Uslar, Lower Saxony! Peter

[@lelandsklar6363]

pluh13 Don’t worry about that. 🤪😳👍🏻

[@jefferycarrier3758]

I feel so privileged to be able to listen to your stories of how the music, literally of my whole life, came to be. I have binge watched and like a sponge, have absorbed the tales of how musicians whose names I have seen on albums, put their blood, sweat and tears into creating the soundtrack of my life. I am as a schoolboy, sitting in awe, every time a new episode is released. Please, Me.Skkar, keep regaling us with stories and music. As if your legacy could not get any greater.. I sincerely thank you.

[@jhhiggins21]

Loved the Jazz Fusion scores you played and the story behind how it came to be. Still sounds fresh Mr. Sklar! You were 22 wow! The Billy Cobham and Mahavishnu Orchestra back story is wonderful as I listened to all that stuff in jr. high school. Peace.

[@robertwstagg8461]

Greetings from Canada. Lee, you've been a huge influence on me ever since I could read your name on album credits. Your videos are like being on the world's greatest tour bus ride. Thank you for your playing, musicianship, and these amazing stories from another time. Stay well.

[@gr500music6]

The glasses look great. Don't sweat it.

[@OZRIC1985]

All of your stories are so interesting and a total joy to listen to. You are such a huge part of the history of so much great music that has been made, and your videos contain such a wealth of information. I really appreciate all the time and effort you put into your videos as each one of them really makes my day, Lee. :)

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Watching this in the future year of 2023. Great stuff. I missed so much music in my youth but I am catching up. Loved the two Section songs you shared today and also the ramblings. My husband saw The Section do the open for The Mahavishnu Orchestra and said he preferred the opening act :)

[@jackharriet4814]

Great stories. Thanks again Lee.

[@spqr701]

Reflections are not a problem at all. Please carry on with the music and the stories. Really appreciate it..... Thanks Lee... !

[@rickbaker4571]

I could listen to you "ramble" for days!!

[@ianperry5522]

Just like in recording, the reflection ads beautiful context and realism. Lee, i would not worry about it.

[@davidmarais1048]

what a song - virtuosity and vibe and groove. Just stunning".

[@lancesmith7235]

Leland, I come to your channel for your reflections, the glasses are a bonus.

[@barrybaker1364]

Your the best! Just love your channel and I look forward to watching and listening to your videos each day! Thank you.

[@alm5693]

A guitarist friend of mine turned me on to the two WB albums in the late 70's. I pulled out the second LP about a week ago because "Smilin' Ed' got stuck in my head and I had to hear the whole album. I pulled out the first record too and had forgotten about the poster. The poster is so funny because it uses that incredibly urgent Zap comics style to tell a story of how unexciting you guys are. It had me smiling. Thank you for this posting.

[@habanmighaban1609]

Nice base. Very thank You for your show mister!

[@charlesbranch4120]

All of us who wear spectacles (are spectacular ocular?) shouldn't really need to worry about reflection, but be concerned about having vision. I agree with you on having a camera in the past, and everything else cannot be any batter than it was, truly amazing what was done with what we had and those we worked with. Take care...

[@orion9437]

Man, I’ve never heard of The Section,, I know, what cave have I been living in! Those tunes are smokin’! I know what is next in my music collection. Thanks!

[@ABridgeToAwareness]

I first want to say the Section, is the best.....James was the one I first modeled and learned from, for my guitar playing, and then took that (in retrospect), to the electric.... I love the work you do, the inspiration you bring! My friend who works the L. A. studio scene, a bass player.. cites your influence greatly.... I saw the Jackson Browne, Dr. my eyes vid, and was blown away, to "watch" the bass lines I know from ear, by heart... being of that era, , and to see your vids, really has only heightened my admiration of your melodic and unexpected lines.... Thank You so very! peace....nj

[@marcbacon309]

A huge thank you for being who you are! I discover your channel and you are one of my best moments in those troubled times. Go on playing and being one of the best bass player i've ever heard. Your life is a book!

[@donperea9275]

The Section songs are awesome!! Sounds fun to play! Thanks!!

[@svegur]

What a band! So nice to hear, and thanks Lee for a really great channel. If anything good happended these pandamic days, this surely is it.

[@whistlingfish]

In addition to the great stories, I'm just enjoying your vocabulary.

[@funkyshlunky]

You always look great!!! Don't worry about it. You can always hang a thin white sheet in front of the window. That would diffuse the light and take away the glare

[@BassGoBomb]

Whatever is pleasing to you is good enough for me ... lovey stuff .. thank you so much ... Glare on glasses .. who cares .. :-) . Your stories and the music amazing ... love it .. Hastings, England ... :-)

[@TommyK479]

I followed those albums from The Section on Spotify. Thanks for your work. As a bassist myself it's inspiring.

[@dldave1978]

Don’t worry about the reflection - thanks for the videos! 😀

[@BrassAttack1]

Don't worry about the reflections. Keep doing what you're doing . . . It's great!

[@rolablox1009]

Absolutely amazing band.

[@cathyerwin5132]

No worries. Leave em on. If they reflect oh well. Just enjoying the stories and music. ♥️

[@philbrennan5940]

One of my all time favourite albums

[@greatgooglymoogly]

Super late to the party on this. Before my time but what a great bunch of albums. Can’t believe such great music never got played on the radio. I have been telling people about these records for years. Glad to see you are well during all this craziness going on.

[@tonys1210]

You wouldn't be Lee with out your glasses. It's all good. Enjoyed the video Lee. Take care. 👍👍😊👍👍

[@antoniogalhos4611]

Dear Skilar, I am grateful to finally know who the bass person was at Philip David Charles Collins concerts. Congratulations from Portugal.

[@daverivera4868]

Hey Lee; The only complaint I would have; Is when you play these tracks, It would be nice if these were run through an interface for sake of clarity. They sound so "Freaki'n Awesome !!!" Sadly... Like you said; music is so fluid here in the States and if it's Not "Selling" It gets Deleted or Shelved. Other countries are much more inclined to keep catalogs "in print" regardless of how obscure the music is. It really is incredible that you share these rare gems with us. I'd buy these albums in a min... if they were available. Thanks for sharing your musical life with us... It's truly a treasure.