228. Jackson Browne / Rock Me On The Water

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[@robertkelly1434]

I see you feelin' it. How many decades have we been loving this tune? I remember jammin' this at the lake in my 64' Ford. I still love JB's music. 👍👍👍😃😃😃

[@jerrydesu]

For some reason Jackson Browne's music always feels like a memory of a great time long ago that I wish I could go back to. Thanks for sharing Lee! :)

[@johnarrington6292]

Leland really has a distinct style of getting around the neck of the bass. He really picks the perfect register for each part of the song, with lots of unexpectedly adventuresome tasty little glissandos which are clearly a little awkward to execute. But he makes them look effortless. It's such an incredible treat to actually see him play tunes that I've always admired the bass lines on.

[@keepbreathing9237]

This is one of those songs that still causes tears to course down my face. Gimme a minute.

[@keepbreathing9237]

OK. Back. I'm eager for the book. the new vid, and the EP. There's so much to look forward to! And, with regard to "who's in charge," imagine what cats must think as they watch us scoop their litter pans. Do they wonder what we do with all of it? And remember... according to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, humans are the third most intelligent species on the planet. 😂✌🏼❤️

[@markschweitzer661]

True

[@markschweitzer661]

I'm in awe of your talent. Beautifully executed.

[@RonnieMinh]

The great philosopher wrote: "Busy hands are happy hands". You must be a very happy man. I am a musician and gardener too.

[@Messier87_M87]

Im 35 and just started playing bass and watching you play makes me realize why you are the best bass player. What an amazing song!

[@michaelhorozko2347]

Simulated-Reality, Check out Doctor My Eyes, Jackson Brown, First time I ever heard Leland.I'm a Old Guy bass player.

[@andyhall9288]

What a lift. Sh*tty week - one to put behind us, and a favorite bass player plays a favorite JB song. Wow. Needed. Again - met you on Running on Empty tour in ‘78 and followed you since. Just want to thank you for your humanity and humility. Can’t say enough about what your videos and stories have meant the last few months. A good deed in a weary world. Also, thanks for Judith Owens. Simply, a sincere thank you. Looking forward to ImFam video. Met Waddy on Linda R’s tour - laughed with him as they sound checked “Dirty Work” as he was cracking jokes. What fun you guys must be. Carry on - appreciatively - AH

[@donperea9275]

I wanted to let you know that although 2020 has been turning into a major CF, finding you and following you almost everyday has been a great thing that 2020 has brought. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Brings me back to high school. Looking at album covers and seeing jackson browne, C S N, James taylor, linda ronstadt, Carole king, join Mitchell, etc playing and singing on each others albums. Thanks for the good memories during these tough times

[@Mark_Brooks]

One of my all-time favorite Jackson Browne songs. Happy Friday! Thanks for everything, stay safe!

[@therapidone]

All of this new flora in the yard & your "installing" them makes you the "plant manager," Lee!

[@davidblessman2510]

Thank you for sharing a little of yourself with us each day! A little sanity in the sea of craziness each day.....

[@JimFothergill]

Musical, beautiful and tasteful bass part!!!! Love it! Thx!!!!!!

[@splashesin8]

I like that teaser❣️ 😊 I checked the pool this morning and found it unchained at 5:30am. I sneaked an hour and a half swim, which made such a difference! Lifted my spirits so much. Oh and a dog came over to see me when I was coming home. ❤️

[@garytoro2]

Thanks again Mr Sklar. Always a pleasure to see you daily. Enjoy your gardening and of course a sign of appreciation 🖕🖕🖕

[@patriciaburke2401]

Thanks for healing our hearts, minds, and souls with your music and wisdom... you are our essential worker! God bless you.🙏🏻🇺🇸🌹🌊🌊🌊💙🇺🇸

[@patriciaburke2401]

Jackson browne, Lol! I’m a grandma in my 70’s! Sorry if you’re disappointed, but, I do love your music.😍🎸🎵🎶

[@hollyreed4579]

Thank you...go chill, relax, recharge your battery, play with the boys. Don’t let all this overwhelm you, we have to keep our love tanks full.

[@alfredberroteran5674]

I always love to hear about your relationship with Jackson Browne and David Lindley and of course your contributions to all those early music, my ultimate favorite bass run has to be "For a Dancer", when ever I listen to this song I get goose bumps when you hit that LOW G that makes my speakers jump off of the floor, classic Sklar, thank you, thank you , thank you,,,,AB

[@crunice4262]

Always been one of my favorite JB songs. Soulful at the start, and finishes funky! As a keyboard player, this one is fun to play.

[@onepunch9203]

Agreed! 🎹

[@antiv]

That tone... Pure joy. 😋🙏🏼

[@UncleWiggy252]

My father was an SDS member in the 1930's. Probably where I get my attitude from. Bless them all.

[@bradb2514]

No single artist has had more impact on my life than Jackson Browne. And to see Lee play it....goosebumps.

[@mcroley591]

I look forward everyday to your next performance. Thank you sir for sharing your amazing talent.

[@ddellwo]

Every time you offer up one of these Jackson Browne tunes I catch myself saying, “Oh - I LOVE that song!”

[@cushman1]

Your posts, varied and colorful, endlessly bring a smile. Thank you.🤗

[@rickpeuser233]

Keep the faith. You an angel among us, Lee.

[@jaebassist]

What I love most about your playing is that you're always right in the pocket, playing exactly the right notes at the right times, and everything you say on your instrument accentuates the theme of every some you play. I really do appreciate your discipline and your musical vocabulary and vernacular.

[@johnpegg6771]

This is such a great song as Jackson's talent began mushroom in, what was a different era. Completely different to now. We need to be all rocked on the water. Bravo mon brave. We are all on that wild ride called...... life. Take good care everyone, says he channeling Mr Sklar. We are all Sklarites now.

[@lnl3237]

Song did feel like a prayer today. You be well, too, John.

[@johnpegg6771]

@@lnl3237 and to you Lorraine.

[@edwardkenny2356]

Planting, pruning, working in the yard, that's my down time, my meditation time. I get it... Enjoy being out and about, be safe.

[@Steady47]

Great song, great bass, great tone... beautiful. It fits so well, creates such a story and image. Thanks Lee. I need to go play now... :) Peace.

[@jimbrown1303]

Your unique interpretive texture on this great album was transformative for me. Even when I sing the song to myself, I add your special bass lyrics. Respect

[@tonys1210]

Enjoyed that Lee and Jackson Browne. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@drivanis1]

One of my favorite bass parts. The chord progression really provides an open field for you. Live it Lee!

[@0HARE]

It’s a joy and a comfort to spend some time with you. Rock On

[@jinglebe11rainbow37]

Lee, I'm not sure when the first time I saw you live. But I'm gonna say it's been a many. I was born in 1967, and ever since I can remember my parents were ticket holders to Ravinia north of Chicago. I attended summer after summer(with and eventually without my parents) until I moved in 1989. I can't recall who I saw there, but JT, Jackson Brown, Helen Reedy were shows we would not have missed. As a teen at Rosemont, and Poplar Creek shows as well. Unfortunately I wasn't there to watch the bass, but I remember your beard. Thus why I started checking out your videos. Your beard. But as a wee lad on you have been the soundtrack to my life and so many wonderful memories. Thank you for being you, and continuing to bring me joy to this day with these wonderful videos. Peace and God Speed.

[@dougrobinson8602]

Dude! I was at Ravinia for JB's Running on Empty tour. Also caught Peter, Paul, and Mary, but many years later. Good times. Many great memories from Poplar Creek, too. Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, and a bunch of Jimmy Buffett parrotfests. Have a great day. Our lives are so much better because of Leland and other great performers.

[@petertaysum8947]

While you were playing along I was mesmerised by the wear n tear on Frankenstein, and then we get the in depth focus shots, all that detail, all the history. Thanks for the music and the show. Better report to your overlords for yard duties now.

[@nelsong4719]

Old Frank might not be your flashiest but man oh man does it sound sweet. Thank you Leland.

[@Mortimer_Duke]

Great song. Happy Friday. Hope you enjoy your weekend!

[@standingwavestudio]

Your dossier probably reads "Clearly a dangerous subversive, but damn that cat can play so we'll leave him be".

[@richardsisk1770]

Thank You. I have always loved your bass line for “Rock Me on the Water”, since it came out. How I wish I could play bass like you!

[@maggiebodek]

Thank you. Nice visit. Looking forward to the album and the book. Have a great day.

[@joelgevirtz6181]

Boy, that takes me back. I was followed for a period as well. All I was doing was going in the field as a geologist...

[@KevinORourke25]

This song was pertinent when it first came out and it maybe more pertinent today. Thanks Leland. Kevin O'Rourke

[@dorothycordova1678]

Leland, we have been loving you and following you since you started popping up on our record sleeves. Love you still.

[@ericfleetwood6744]

Stressful times indeed, my friend. Thanks for continuing to post these entertaining, informative, and reassuring videos.

[@ethanpenney7295]

I love seeing you really put yourself inside the song, and feel it deeply when you listen to it. You really play with passion and love which is extremely important.

[@lvgray76]

I've said it before, Jackson provided the soundtrack to my courtship with my (now) wife 45 years ago, and we saw you at Merriweather in 1978. I can't even describe the feeling watching you throw those grooves down today. Thank you!

[@lvgray76]

@Jackson browne Wow, such a surprise! Thanks for noticing my comment. I don't use Hangouts, but you can reach me via email using this account name (lvgray76) at yahoo-dot-com. Hope you are well!

[@jraimondi]

Such a beautiful song.❤️

[@bruceturner305]

Damn fine song indeed. Also LS, kudos to you for the ‘measured’ way you are able to let known a little of how you feel around how life ‘is’ and the challenges, (natural and otherwise) over there right now. Here in Western Australia I watch the news everyday and try my best filter spin from truth. What you tell us also, albeit briefly and not intended for this space, helps a lot to understand and maintain perspective.

[@troysicard8462]

Just beautiful! Your bass playing is beyond incredible! Thanks for sharing. Big Love to The Immediate Family!! Can't wait for the new video!

[@luvbasses5487]

Isn’t it something what an amazing bassist can do with a even more amazingly written, well crafted song?

[@SHB59]

Such a tasty bass line. Great song.

[@johnharmon4295]

Mighty tasty bass line out of the old timer ! Rock on Sklarski!

[@Kurtis-Schubert]

Needed that today! Thanks very. very much Lee. Love that some here are hearing it for the first time. Hoping your new material comes out on vinyl too.

[@martinhagberg9985]

I love the song and your groovy bassplaying❤️ Thank you Mr. Sklar!

[@whodder06]

What an exit!! Funny as hell!!

[@WDXash]

I’ve said it before, the bass line you play would the one I’d hear in my head, if the bass line wasn’t there. Do you know what I think it is... (if this makes sense), I think it’s hearing the thousands of albums you’ve played on over the years and without me knowing it was you, for some reason, I’ve unwittingly latched onto your style of playing and, in a way, a good way, I’ve become indoctrinated by your style. These days when I hear a track on the radio and think, now that’s how the bass line should go and sound, I have the luxury of technology in the name of ‘Shazam’. So when I hear a bass line I like and Shazam it, the majority of the times it turns out to be Mr Leland Sklar on the bass. I love it 🙂 and love your style 👍

[@helenespaulding9372]

Soup Dragon what a cool comment! I also find myself paying particular attention to bass lines now. I’ve always adored the bass, but now I listen more carefully, to see how it’s crafted.

[@jimprice260]

Soup Dragon Well put. My thoughts exactly. 👍👍

[@mfd14534]

Agree!

[@WDXash]

Helene, I first started playing the bass in a cover band about 40 yrs ago so whenever I hear music, it’s always the bass I pick out first - I do it automatically without thinking about it! I’m not a big fan of drum machine bass, as in the Roland 808. It has its place sometimes, but for me, I love the sound of a proper bass guitar.

[@helenespaulding9372]

Soup Dragon agreed......100%

[@interrupterjones2293]

2:13 I do the same little air piano chord every time I hear this song. Now I'm imagining Jackson's entire band doing it in unison.

[@FrankDudgeon]

Rock Me on the Water is one of those songs that never gets old for me - and I've heard it many, many times, because I got to play it at a lot of different radio stations. As you were playing it I was anticipating piano riffs, lyrics, the whole deal. Some songs I've heard with much less frequency don't age well, but this one I always enjoy. Thank you for playing on it.

[@htlestetr]

Wow! The bass makes that song. Just like "Mexico".

[@buzzsmith8146]

Nice, Leland. And thanks for the Laura shoutout. Fortunately, Houston was spared.

[@ShootingStars808]

This never gets old ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 🌴 📸

[@dumdumbush]

One of my favorites of Jackson, for sur.

[@pea422000]

i love the high hat fingers at the beginning of the song. ☺

[@imsum1now]

Finding you is one of my best things ever. ty. Rock on!

[@imsum1now]

(Finding JB too :- ) )

[@lornestein7248]

Nice song Lee - Right up your wheel house - Love your classic feel and groove. Hope all is well.

[@patriciaburke2401]

Always enjoy Jackson Browne! Thanks.

[@homelessballoon]

What a great song! And the bass guitar is beautiful, too!

[@nofretzDW]

Such a great song. Young songwriters could learn a lot from JB. Thanks for this, Lee.

[@magnusnordlund274]

Just love this sessions! Don’t stop Leland!

[@magnusnordlund274]

@Jackson browne ....you are so welcome😎

[@Baci302]

Looking forward to that new video. "We're on a mission from Gahd!"

[@artistwintersong7343]

'this song today is just absolute church.' wow, so very, very nice.

[@henchmusic5878]

Enjoy the garden, Lee. Stay safe.

[@paulclarke4305]

Rock me on the water! exceptional artist (Jackson Brown) with an exceptional band ( The section) Bravo!

[@jjemch2866]

Thank you for your time and effort. Good Luck to you Sir.....................................

[@tomrohovie6375]

These videos are awesome! Love the history and stories to each one! Thanks Lee!

[@bonniedrouillard3963]

I have been right there with you in spirit as I have been listening and appreciating music since before I could write.. i am 63 and am not a musician but my son plays bass. He was learning a Weather Report song. I told him to look in the old record collection and find the album. I volunteered at Edmonton Folk Fest for 20 years and saw So many wonderful and talented people, including Jackson perform! I am blessed to have had such an opportunity. Thanks so much for your time and great stories and music, Leland! You da bomb!

[@goodun2974]

Edmonton! I was there in 1992, and it remains to this day the best music festival I've ever attended ( Lee's buddies Lindley and Cooder were there that year). I hope someday I can attend it again, this time with my wife, at some point when is safe to travel, and my ongoing medical issues have been dealt with.

[@bonniedrouillard3963]

good 'un so glad to hear you had a fabulous time. We worked hard as a music loving community to bring peace and love and present and showcase so many. Wishing you the best!

[@alanfrey1317]

Remember it well. One of my favs. I was out there during that period of early Asylum. Staying at Glenn & Don's place, working for SIR

[@aaronherbster9096]

Love this song! Thank you, as always, Lee. I need to remember to write down questions for the next livestream. Such an amazing time to be with this immediate family and chat with you.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

Lots of cool signatures and drawings on the bass!

[@ovealtmann1254]

love your stuff, from a fellow bass player lots of of love and compassion brother.

[@artfulyama9071]

You brighten my day!

[@jeffersonspace]

Thanks for the Jackson number. My eye is getting better after walking on into the palm frond three weeks ago here at the park (miami) where I work. My experience in college during art school late 70's, early 80's with political people was the following - the Quaker Mennonites. Talk about a radical organization! They could teach you how to grow a vegetable, and then eat it. Scary stuff. Head for the hills. Bless.

[@artisan555]

even more soulful to see you perform it.. thx!!

[@Baci302]

Love your intro into the song. Sweet. Just great playing throughout the song, Leland. Wow. Got that gospel feel to it and all that. I believe that's David Crosby on background vocals.

[@keaveny63021]

nice. very nice. thanks for keeping us buoyant through this time.

[@garynolan5240]

Enjoy your gardening and have a beautiful weekend Leland Im doing a lot of gardening tomorrow, getting the lawn aerator out and that will be it till the spring ☮️

[@rogercaron9875]

I Love Jackson Brown!! Thanks for postong Leland!!! Great job as always!!

[@artemisXsidecross]

I have always liked Jackson Brown especially when he knew of Terrence McKenna when few did, and loved the keyboards. Partnerships, especially long ones are of far-reaching meaning and value. Your energy and durability is a wealth beyond measure.

[@47heritage]

Happy Friday LeLand! Just wanted to say hi before listening. Have a wonderful weekend!!

[@nicklocicero3974]

Happy memories of me learning to play the bass to this song, only with half the hard parts missing.😉 Loved the goodbye. Sure beats The Farewell song from The Sound of Music.🤣🤣🤣 Jackson Browne's early albums are some of my favorites. I'd love to hear all the stories from then. Thank you for a good ending to a tough week.

[@kevincross9206]

That image is making me laugh, whilst I have cows making an unholy row in the field behind me. Now that’s a dump I don’t want to be picking up! 🤣🤣

[@timblass4811]

Dude, great song, great musician, glad to have found you. Keep on bassing!

[@artski101]

As I'm listening to this through my earbuds I started to think to myself, "Mannn these earbuds really do have a good bass response on them. I completely forgot that I was listening to Lee playing along with the cut. Just another Friday.

[@Ian-Steele]

Loved tonight’s video Lee, not only for the music, (Jackson’s one of my favourites), but also because I was one of the ones asking about the signatures on Frankenstein. Your closing thought about the aliens thinking the dogs are the superior being made me laugh out loud 😂. Stay safe and keep picking up the poops ! 👍

[@jagmasters7392]

Perfection bass. It’s true ... bass guitars do sing in the hands of masters.

[@richardpuhr3084]

This seems one of the best rock songs ever. Not too many people cover Free Bird or Stairway to Heaven. Many people covered this. Jackson is still the best, but Linda Ronstadt and Brewer and Shipley do it justice too. I remember this 1977 Kansas City Memorial Hall. Leland was a youngster then! Everyone was a youngster then.

[@starlightsign8666]

I come here in part to escape the politics of despair.... though Omni present there is only luv here! ✨⭐️🌟 It may see us through?

[@StevenShults]

Loves me some JB. Wish I'd seen him when you were still touring with him! (but Bob Glaub is no slouch. :-) )

[@thomasstewart5364]

Sklar...thank you....for everything.