326. Rick Roberts / Jenny’s Blue & Deliver Me

[@ericfleetwood6744]

Thanks for playing Rick Roberts. I lived in the same building with Rick, just off-campus from UCLA. He was an unknown, looking to make it. I was a struggling college student, and quietly pessimistic about his chances, despite Rick's obvious talent. That's just where I was at. One day, I asked, "Where's Rick? I haven't seen him in a couple of weeks!" I was told, "Rick is in Europe, with the Flying Burrito Brothers." It was a valuable lesson.

[@WimRijksen]

Well, without the mask I still don't see your lips move, I just see the beard bobbing up and down. Well done!

[@kayfimt7769]

That face mask is hilarious. Thanks for the soothing company and great music Mr Sklar.

[@kamaruby]

Thank you for sharing. Fun story about Jane Getz ( Mother Hen) I’m so blessed to write with and be produced by her. She’s a great artist.

[@petercadieux783]

Thanks, Leland; I was a huge fan of Rick Roberts back in the day, first due to the Flying Burrito Brothers album, then as a solo artist. Davy McVie is still part of my repertoire. I was pleased for him that he finally got some mass market credit with Firefall; such a pure voice and a very good songwriter. I appreciate the more obscure stuff like this!

[@philip2750]

Jenny's Blue is a very sweet and lovely song. Quite an impressive list of players on Rick's Roberts Windmills album.

[@davidmarais1048]

I love the melodic bass lines in Jenny's Blues. Stunning - and beautifully balanced with the acoustic guitar and voice. .

[@davidmarais1048]

Those major 7ths on the guitar... classic. They create such a sense of longing and loneliness. Music is magical.

[@larrymiller4]

RR, great songwriter, e.g., "Colorado." Firefall was such a good beach-town bar band.

[@TundraMan]

Seriously, one of these days the video needs to be taking us for a virtual ride in the hot rod.

[@davidmarais1048]

Buying Windmills now - AGAIN, thanks to your post's exposure of his music!

[@844jimthompson]

Gosh Lee..Your such a ham..Thanks for the laughter..You know Lee..Your a walking and talking musical encyclopedia ..I have learned so much since joining your channel..Thanks..

[@amymeehan8361]

Hello from Donegal in Ireland, I love watching these talks and songs.

[@petersteemers2047]

Good girl Amy, and me too in Wexford!

[@rikconverse8726]

Thank You Thank You Thank You, Brother! Such a beautiful piece of playing on Jenny's Blues! (I promise I won't bug you anymore - for this song at least!) ;-) I think this album was between Rick's album with The Burritos and his forming Firefall! Here are all the folks that played on Windmills: Rick Roberts - guitar, lead vocals, choir Bernie Leadon - banjo, guitar, harmony vocals, choir Don Henley - drums, harmony vocals, choir Al Perkins - steel guitar, guitar Chris Hillman - bass Randy Meisner - bass, choir Byron Berline - fiddle Dallas Taylor - drums Joe Lala - percussion David Crosby - harmony vocals Jackson Browne - harmony vocals Mother Hen - piano, harmony vocals Mike Utley - organ Marc Benno - guitar Leland Sklar - bass I think Mother Hen was the co-lead singer on "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down" I loved learning you played the Peace/Love bass on this and Spectrum and that the conversation with Henley about The Eagles name was part of these sessions. The history that comes out of things like playing this cut is were the gold lies! Your playing on Jenny reminded my of you backing Judith at that KSBW morning show (April 2017) Thanks again, Much love! - Rik

[@TheDp1965]

Can't wait to see the ride all cleaned up. Thanks again for spending the time with us. Cheers.

[@henkwesterik]

Love that album. Bought is shortly after it was issued back in the days.

[@LarryWestWeinstein]

I thank you for your gift of music and humility.

[@thinkerbelle6752]

Just love the way you start to bop, hum a little, get mentally deep into the music. It is like while you’re still before our very eyes, you go into another world. It is beautiful to share in. Thank you for sharing. Thank you. Came here to celebrate more and witnessing you get lost in music is a good addition to the celebration. Entering the music energy level is life.

[@TheBlockDog]

Rick is such a great talent, as are you, sir.

[@Baci302]

LMAO. I always loved Rick Roberts' voice and songwriting.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

the great Rick Roberts man I still love those first two firefall albums especially Elan✌️😷

[@janeskies]

Oh wow I ❤ that Jenny's Blues song, thank you. I had never heard that before.

[@kennonmoen4424]

I love watching you play, but that’s only part of the joy of being here. Take care of your thumb and just keep doing what you’re doing. Stay safe and stay well!

[@aaronherbster9096]

Loved both songs, but really dug “Deliver Me”. Absolutely added that song to my playlist. Thank you for enlightening us to all of these artists and songs. Very much appreciated.

[@mandygreer3732]

Thanks for the tip on the Zevon book! In discovering or (REdiscovering) songs and artists through this channel, I am reading more books about these people. So interesting to enter their worlds in another way.

[@Smilindog50]

Of Course you played on this wonderful album! I have loved this recording since it first came out! I can even hack my way through "Deliver Me". Thanks again, Lee! And thanks for the heads up on the Zevon book! Merry Christmas me!

[@richardanderson8627]

Just watched a interview with Rick Roberts , A great song writer in the day .

[@carrie4631]

Hi Leland. I wait for you every day!! Look after yourself - Love to the boys.... Wales, UK

[@serenusmagister764]

Pure art, love it

[@philipjoseph6432]

Hello Lee can't wait to get a autograph book from you

[@charleswinokoor6023]

Jane Getz had quite a jazz piano career in the Sixties.

[@guitarxc1]

Hello Leland ! Thank you ! I have this Rick Roberts record ! Your daily video is a fantastic journey in my music ! Ciao from Milano Italy ! How’s your thumb ? Take care

[@SEOTeamBerlin]

hey Leland, what a wonderful video again, with many aspects, touches my heart - you floating in memories from 50y ago - wish U well with thumb, car & family, gtx from the Lake of Constance :)

[@FreedomRock44]

Can't wait to see the Beast all clean!!!!

[@richardlynch5632]

Sounds like Henley's voice on Deliver Me 👍😎 A true pirate and his bird👍😎 👍😎❤🖖 Love brother

[@FreedomRock44]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom on all these songs!!!!! With you Leland.....Enough of the crap...We are AMERICANS...period!!!! Let's be good to one another!!!!!

[@shawnluckey493]

Would love to see the dogs(the Boyz) soon it's been awhile. I remember you saying a few videos back that they are doing well and enjoying each other which is a joy to hear. I just love your dogs chilling and playing in the yard! I know your busy and not much time to relax with the book singing, Judith and all the things going on for you now but in due time a video of the boys would be a treat to see. Ty.

[@BP-ww9fp]

Hi Lee, love the names of Judith's pups ... Aretha and Franklin! 🐶🐶❤

[@John-the-Bass]

The trickle charge for batteries does not help them long term. They need to be cycled, used by charging and then flattening, if you want to keep them working. Thanks for the videos.

[@janeskies]

I especially loved it when you took that mask off 😆 It was freaking me out! Thank you 😷

[@47heritage]

HI Lee. I just love this song!! The first one with just you and he. Love the chords and the arrangement along with the lyrics. I still compose tunes that have that kinda feel to it. No...not near as good as that one was. But, I think not too bad. Listening to the second one now. Has a similar feel to it. I really miss the music from those days a lot. Enjoy the hot rod and enjoy the rest of the day my friend. My best to Mrs. Sklar and of course the lads too. Take care!!

[@Ragaboysound]

Hi Leland, I love your stories :) Greetings from Poland :)

[@demah.s]

Merci pour ton travail avec aston barrett vous avez créé les plus belles mélodies de basse ..respect

[@FreedomRock44]

It's so nice that Gruel makes Warren live on!!! He did not want to go.....No one does but Warren did NOT!!!!!!

[@lastnamefirst4035]

I read Warren's book or rather book his ex-wife completed and he REALLY did not want to go. Was very sad

[@FreedomRock44]

@@lastnamefirst4035 Yeah he was on Letterman weeks before he passed and you could tell he was flattened by it but he said what can you do???

[@TheStobb50]

Beautiful Lee thank you

[@marciaconaghan272]

Thanks for playing these songs. I've never heard them before, and especially liked Jenny's Blues. Roberts' voice reminded me of Brenton Wood. Always a pleasure to listen to your tales of LA Recording. Did you ever work with Fantasy/Galaxy Records in Berkeley?

[@sceiron1]

Happy Saturday morning from New Zealand. 😊

[@gzaq]

10 seconds into the video and I'm laughing already, thanks Lee

[@PeaceMusic53]

Nice songs with some beautiful bass. I did not know you were also a comedian. Lol

[@JimFothergill]

Your doing great things! Thank u!

[@davidmarais1048]

If you didn't see the Immediate Family show, it was SO good. Definitely worth every penny!

[@ML-rz2hb]

A song request. When things are counted up, maybe you can play "Happy Days Are Here Again." I know you didn't play on the original, but it might be a good tune. :)

[@richardlynch5632]

👍😎

[@biladcock9055]

Made me LOL!"didn't play on the original"

[@barryparris91]

Since the song dates back to 1930, Lee definitely didn't play on the original.

[@vewilli]

Such a funny man again and again!

[@keepbreathing9237]

Whoa! This vid's thumbnail (no pun intended) on my homescreen still gives me pause.

[@FreedomRock44]

Bongo's.....So 70's.......Miss that and the Baritone voice backing????? Ex: Mike Sammes with Olivia Newton John......Love that Baritone backing vocal of the early 70"s!!!!!

[@brucesahroian1482]

Leland; Batterys for hot rods!! Thats something I know about! OPTIMA Dry cells are pretty darn good! Had on in my 32 Vicky!! Always had tons of cranking power!!

[@lelandsklar6363]

That is what I am getting tomorrow.

[@brucesahroian1482]

@@lelandsklar6363 Get the Optima Red Top, Check the cranking power should be in the 800's amps!

[@PlasticFantasticnz]

Nice Leland... "Species" I love it... I am really enjoying Tony Joe Whites albums on Tidal... Awesome. To anyone who is interested in new music, Tash Sultana has released her new album... Terra Firma.. Cheers Cliff

[@biladcock9055]

I went down a Tony Joe White rabbit hole

[@biladcock9055]

After that episode.

[@andrewfindlay9099]

Optima red top has side and top posts it's a gel battery can mount in any position have one in my Vette and no issues with leakage

[@johnpegg6771]

Interesting. Guitar-wise, it (Jenny's Blues) sounds a tad like America's Ventura Highway. Just a thought Leland. A follow up book to the "Finger" one, How about a book full of pictures of your hands and fingers after some of your DIY and Yardwork went awry? You could start with that left thumb. It will be a best seller. Hands down. Take care my friend.

[@nofretzDW]

Nice 😅 have a great weekend Lee. ♥️

[@bradb2514]

That’s a creepy good mask! Wish I knew where to get one.

[@mdturnerinoz]

Geez, Lee, you scared the heck out of me! I've never seen your beardless face (and I've followed you since I first saw a Phil Collins video you were in in the early 80s)!

[@joelllamas3367]

you got me goood I SCREAMED OMG!!!!!!!!

[@jameskeyes1131]

Hope to see the hot rods pics soon. Banks is a very famous engine guy, yes.

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thanks Lee 👍🏻

[@DornAndGrant]

This is brilliant. The mask 😀😀😀😀😀

[@terriblemook]

The mask is really disconcerting..lol...great music and real nice MoMM interview this afternoon. Stories were so nice.Thanks as always, Mr. Sklar🖕

[@lelandsklar6363]

When I wear the mask at the supermarket I get left alone and people really social distance.

[@ksteffen61]

got my tickets for the show next Friday!

[@roszmj2617]

Love from the Philippines ❤️

[@frankrolandjr.1060]

Would LOVE to hear your bass track on a Stephen Bishop track you did called Pretty Baby. Ed Cherney engineered and mixed it. WOWZER

[@davidmarais1048]

Ah, 1972 - the year I was squeezed out of the womb and into the golden age of music production. ;) There's something about the music of that decade which is mystically beautiful, in craft and recording production. Today's "pop" top-40 music all sounds the same - brittle and "too pristine". It's like comparing HD home video quality to the silky gauze of cinema. I prefer the silky, older styles of analogue production, which have a far more intimate aesthetic to their sound when compared to the "factory crunched" tunes of today, which all tend to sound the same. (I know I'm sounding like an old fart, but fuck it. It's what I feel).

[@michaelgilmore9288]

Hi Leland. I've been playing with cars for a number of decades and have learned that, for the most part, "trickle" chargers ruin batteries. There are several good websites that explain why. It is best to have a battery maintainer. My current fave is the Noco Genius 10. It works on all types of batteries, it has decent "horsepower" so it can charge a battery quickly, it can "repair" a battery that is starting to go bad, it can supply 12 volt power directly for small loads and it can handle 6 volt batteries, also. Check out their website. You can get a small wiring harnesses that bolts right to the battery terminals that let you easily plug and unplug the Genius 10. Oh, and I'm with the others who don't care for a clean-shaven look for you--especially with that beard of yours hanging from underneath your chin.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Thanks for the info.

[@michaelgilmore9288]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Don't know, Hans Peter. We're talking car batteries here--lead acid, AGM and the like. (We need to make sure that Leland's rod fires up whenever he feels 'the need for speed!') Please check your cell phone manual for the manufacturer's battery charging recommendation.

[@loganxmen3114]

Ups...! ...Take care of that finger please, greetings there and I hope it was a great day for you.

[@geminidreamno2]

Leland. Jenny's Blues - amazing song. But if I was it's producer, I would have put percussion on this track. To me it begs for it, and that would propel this song even further into the stratosphere, because it's a beautiful song.

[@honder1866]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@AlexH8280]

I saw the thumbnail, and I couldn't tell it was a mask, I just thought, "I KNEW that beard came off!"

[@teresaclark1508]

He sounds so much like JT!

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Evening Leland

[@lelandsklar6363]

Evening 👍🏼

[@anorak211]

Never seen anything quite so scary!

[@davidmarais1048]

Ha - those "face"masks are hilarious - and creepy! Sorry to hear your thumb is still sore - give it a well-deserved break. I love your "DeeJay Lee" hangs!

[@brucegoodwyn978]

Heck, Lee...I can’t see your lips moving without the mask! 😁

[@FreedomRock44]

Deliver Me does have the early 70's sound.....Early Denverish......Bread.....England Dan &JFC..... Seals & Croft...Sammy john's.....sound to it!!!!

[@Baci302]

Firefall?

[@8-tracktheater262]

Rick doesn't do nursery rhymes. The comparisons are frankly embarrassing. Quick...delete then hide.

[@FreedomRock44]

@@Baci302 ????????

[@FreedomRock44]

@@8-tracktheater262 Your opinion means so much!!!!!! Thanks you are Brilliant!!!!!

[@FreedomRock44]

@@Baci302 No just the sound of the song "Deliver me" in the beginning of the song. The sound not the words. It has that 70's sound.....Not saying Firefall sounds like anyone else just the beginning of the song you hear other sounds of the era!!!!! That is just what I hear....you might not and that is okay.

[@FreedomRock44]

Please post photos of the Beast on the driveway all spiffy!!!!

[@willswitchcraft]

Damn, that's freaky!!!!!!

[@capibaradeluxe9193]

Damn that thumbnail is cursed LMAO

[@douglasdegraff8335]

Any memories on working with anyone who has been in Poco. Don't mean to bother, just an old guy who fell in love with Poco in 1969. Doug up in Green Bay, WI

[@FreedomRock44]

Leland any Aerosmith stories even if just in passing??????

[@falujaceszorty8545]

Thx 👍👏

[@faridmichelnayefzeina3216]

It's cool!!!!

[@davidmarais1048]

Did you ever work with the "gone-to-soon" Jim Croce, Lee? (I'll ask this at the clubhouse - probably a better platform)

[@lelandsklar6363]

Loved his work but never got to play with him.

[@marymcdonald3778]

Rick Roberts sounds incredibly like James Taylor - do you hear that too? This music spurs many emotions; for example: deep life reflecting, memories of uncomplicated times and pleasantly mellow moods - btw - love the mask...are you selling any?

[@charleskinsey2141]

let's act like evolvers not with revolves , ya dig ? lol have a good day Lee

[@Davydd2]

You really need to sell a moustache mask to go with the T-shirt.

[@sceiron1]

Lee how recent is that Warren Zevon book? I had a quick squizz on Amazon and could only find one with that title published in 2013 but only that black and white photo was on the cover. the one you held up looked completely different. cheers Mike

[@lelandsklar6363]

Brand new. I was just sent a copy by George Gruel who wrote it. Will write him and get info.

[@sceiron1]

@@lelandsklar6363 thanks Leland, appreciate it. Mike

[@jackharriet4814]

I'm trying to un-see that mask!! Beautiful track!

[@tammiavery1964]

Hi Leland, have you ever had any issues with tinnitus? Thanks Mike

[@Juan-fl8jm]

Me pegué un susto pero era el barbijo nomás jaja

[@richardlynch5632]

Looking forward to vid or pics of Hot Rod!👍😎 BITCHIN'😎 👍😎❤🖖 Love brother

[@johnr7729]

Thats a scary mask..

[@FreedomRock44]

Leland do you get an image in your head of that time.......Like a certain place...or a look of the sky.....or do you just go to the studio you were in and the people.... when you recorded it in your mind???

[@lelandsklar6363]

A little of it all...........

[@FreedomRock44]

@@lelandsklar6363 Atta Boy.....I still can not believe the body of work you have and when a song comes on the percentage of you being on that song is pretty high.....Must be an awesome feeling!!!!!