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[@fitzml1485]

He's just great music. One of the most underrated musical talents of our time. And a genuinely nice guy.

[@jillsalkin7389]

I think there's only a certain percentage of listeners who will understand what Gino's music is about. That's the beauty of it. Yes, everyone can relate to the hits, but most of the songs I love best are not his hits.

[@marymartin5098]

I’ve been in love with this magnificent man and his marvelous music since the early 70’s.

[@jadite47]

been a fan since the late 60s. He still sounds fabulous!!

[@dedridoyle2472]

Every time I listen to Gino Vannelli musically or intellectually I come away a little smarter and wiser. He is a true original and influence. Thank you so much for this insightful interview.

[@matthewkrivec]

Gino is a wonderful teacher of life in the classical sense...an Artist of purity.

[@edwardtunderman3673]

I'm a gino fan since i heard 'Love of my life' on the radioshow 'Langs the lijn' in the Netherlands. I recorded it on my tape recorder around 1983 but I didn't know who the artist was..... My first thoughts were; If I could sing and make music , that's the music I want to make. I was also (liko Don) under the impression that it was a black singer.... Later a friend in the army asked me if I've ever heard of/ listened to Gino Vannelli and I sayed no. After that, I discovered that Gino was the artist of 'Love of my Life'. Bought all his albums, on vinyl and CD. Gino is the artist among artists. The stucture of the chords and melodies he uses is extrordenary. I am very happy with this wonderfull interview and the openes of Gino and his words. Thank you Gino and Tom!

[@unclejerrysworld]

I totally enjoyed this!! Thank you!! I've been a Gino fan since I was a teen!!! (Love Joe Vanelli too!!! He is the MOST underated keyboard player ever!!! I wish I could learn more about Joe.... his work with Korg Synthesizers and the orchestrations he created back then.... Just mind blowing!!!

[@MichealCastaldo]

wonderful interview. Gino is always so eloquent and thought provoking. it's all about the story's and I enjoyed them all ... tremendously.

[@2GoodLookin]

I've always said that the album "Aja" is one of the best records ever made. Now that Gino concurs, I stand proud of my music knowledge. And I've always said that "Brother to Brother" is right up there with it. I must have listened to both of those records a thousand time, wishing I could drum like those masters. 🥰😍🤩👏👏👏

[@christopherskiles3870]

Thanks for this. Great interview with one of the great artists of the 70s and beyond.

[@oneitalia2312]

HUGE FAN that time ago ❤️ My boyfriend surprised me with concert tickets to see Gino in Toledo, OH. The BEST birthday gift I ever received!!! I blasted Gino's cassette tape every day and night in my brand new Triumph TR7 as I drove across town for my work....So glad I found your concerts on KZbin.......the music brought me right back to that time in my life. Thank you, Gino, I'm a fan forever. 🥇🌹🏆

[@TheThx1138]

Tom and Gino thanks for this conversation! This was fantastic! I have been a huge Gino fan for nearly a half century. My first concert was in 1978 at the Lakeland Civic Center. He was backed up the great Phyllis Hyman. I'm pretty envious as I've always wanted to interview Gino about his music and recordings and you did a nice job.

[@christopherskiles3870]

I also saw Gino (1979..Charleston, WV) been a huge fan ever since. Phyllis also opened for him there. Truly a unique artist.

[@satomisuperblack]

Gino & Phyllis such a good evening

[@marymartin5098]

Gino is so literate and goal-oriented. Simply sublime and serendipitous

[@adamstubes]

What a great interviewer and guest.. Gino's a fascinating man as a talent and an intellect. Still love his 70s hits. Need to check out his newer stuff now!!

[@satomisuperblack]

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[@MrCherizar]

Love of my life, summers of my life, To the war set the bar high and he continued to raise it. Beautiful soul

[@robertsteele8688]

WOW!....Humanity at it's most compelling and at it's vary best!!

[@apiffanyfulcher6628]

Gino, your so beautiful inside and out!! Your so gorgeous!!!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Gino is pop/jazz/fusion. Incredible musician and singer.

[@josephwaleski9281]

Hello Gino! Dam glad to see your face!

[@KitCotter]

Thank Goddess he DID write Storm @ Sunup, tho', lol. Changed this camper's life... (in NZ, in my first touring band, all of us in band house)

[@michaelgonzalez2182]

Gino Vannelli is my hero he's so inspiring determination never giving up working within yourself to perfect your mind to be one with yourself Body and Soul as a musician I really dig that just want to be successful but I'm in the wrong City

[@dmunz7015]

I was a teenaged keyboardist when Gino hit the airwaves and that keyboard band was mind blowing. Loved his music from Crazy Life to Night Walker, I sort of dropped off at Black Cars, seems like he and I had similar feeling about it.

[@apiffanyfulcher6628]

I talk all the time about how I listen to the radio so so much as a kid and know all the songs by heart!!! ♥️😘

[@ginovannelli-topic727]

Thank you for your sincere compliment and your love, I am not complete without you as my fan, for whom I must be very grateful

[@ctfair]

Gino is one of those artists that doesn’t follow any particular cookie-cutter mold. He has a style and sound all his own. I would rank the album “Brother to Brother” as one of my all time favorites, and in my top 10 as all time best albums. And some of his live performances are unmatched as far as visual and audio quality. And he had a niche for choosing the best drummers and guitar players.

[@givingvoice1]

I'm a jazz singer, and if there was ever a singer, a guy, an artist I would love to know intimately,, it is only GINO 🔥 #belcanto

[@kennethrussell1158]

Yes, Eve. People call him or label him as a pop star, or I've even heard critics/ others consider him a rock star. But it seems like his main influences are jazz fusion. My sister had a major crush on him in the early 1970's. Even to this day when I mention his name all she says is "Lord Have Mercy".

[@jillsalkin7389]

Bel canto!

[@Atodaso]

Storm at Sunup - That album is TOP NOTCH. Amazing recording.

[@GeeDee803]

a great interview from Gino. Special the part, when he was talking, how he was learning about music. I did the same (with records and tapes) and learned a lot! Thank you Gino!!!

[@jillsalkin7389]

A consummate musician and a very enlightened person. I have seen a lot of Gino interviews, but he really has the chance to expound, and was asked very smart questions by Tom Cridland.

[@LandOfGold55]

This was an excellent interview! Thanks! Gino has always been an incredible artist. Nice to see him in recent times. I was a big fan during the 70s, but lost track of him during the 80s and 90s. So glad he is still around making great music. He is a very intelligent guy. I love Weather Report too! I couldn't agree more with his musical picks. Always interesting to hear about all the things an artist experiences in their early career, and how it opened the doors for them to become who they are.

[@johnrobinson7885]

Love the production work Gino did with David Meece on Candle in the Rain. Great music and lyrics and it was even in the 80’s!

[@jillsalkin7389]

What a deep, deep seeker Gino has been!! It's really phenomenal!

[@karenkazjefreys2913]

I came across Gino , where else ? here, and am so glad I did 40 years later, i had no idea he was so gorgeous , but more than that , Brother to Brother is now up there with Pat Metheny, taking me on spiritual jouney, and such an interesting human, thanx gino, your just amazing

[@hughle2579]

Great interview, what an intelligent man Gino is, thank you !!! 🙏🙏🙏 his “Wheels of life” song is amazing !!!

[@karenkazjefreys2913]

what an incredible interview, will come back to this, wow!!

[@aureliosaragosa6967]

Enjoyed this interview. Gino shares some great anectdotes. Love his music!

[@larry6795]

Really enjoyed this interview, I remember first hearing Gino Vannelli’s music in late 70’s, and I picked up on his attention to quality, style and soul, it seemed to flow pretty natural, and I’ve enjoyed listening to him ever since. Music has been a big part of my life since late 60’s with a variety of taste, from Basie, Ellington, Ella, Sinatra, Bennett, Vaughan, Parker, Davis, Hancock, Morgan, TJader, Shorter, Evans, to Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin, Barry White, Marvin Gaye, Smokey, Dramatics, Tower of Power, Blood Seat & Tears, Jose Feliciano, Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Dobbie Brothers, and many others, I feel Vannelli is in the mix with all these great artist, and after listening to him his approach to creating music as well as a meaningful life…well it makes me like his music even more, thank you both ✌🏽

[@gregmock6808]

I hate the term "yacht rock"...basically slow grooves that cook and use horn players and the best musicians or vocalists are put in this category..Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Doobie Brothers, Gino and many others just made great music....a good song is a good song period.

[@AnyahEMB]

African American musicians hipped me to Gino in the 70s, and it wasn’t on no damn yacht! 😂 That much I can say. 😂 Gino Vannelli is my all time favorite musician/singer/songwriter.

[@markharris2798]

A "Real Artist"... loved his music since the 70'S...

[@skillz718]

This interview is so dope

[@apiffanyfulcher6628]

I love living inside myself song!!!

[@steph1433]

Great interview, Gino what a voice!!

[@arturoalonso9174]

Ginno i played musics of you--Lady...I just wanna stop etç..You are a great artist ..with an Italian soul,,,,God blesse you...I think that your brother Joe Vannelli was very importan in your music life....

[@edisonmosleyii1300]

Gino Vannelli, the man, his music, his sartorial style and most of all his spirituality. This gives the foundation of his genius which comes from the gift of our creator.

[@KZ.Ellis1]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@samuelquinones6964]

Is good to know what happen and how our life change, thank u Yah bless u and keep u healthy and family

[@samuelquinones6964]

I’m from Puerto Rico but I’m been in Chicago for 30 years,I’m a guitar player,the experience about counsel nicea found out what happen if u coming back in June for u birthday I would love talk to u for 1 minute be bless gino

[@satomisuperblack]

Funny record company asked Gino to do SOMETHING MODERN after NIGHTWALKER while other modern artists tried to imitate Gino after NIGHTWALKER

[@chasewitherspoon90210]

‘we consider you off-white’ 😂 he’s so modest, it’s great when your favourite singers are as classy as their music 👏🏻

[@timmc8444]

Incredible story!

[@happygolucky7241]

Legend🇮🇹 🇨🇦🍁❤️‍🔥💯

[@margix1172]

The most correct term is AOR : ADULT ORIENTED ROCK = Gino Vannelli Christopher Cross Steely Dan Toto Ambrosia Doobie Brothers etc....

[@davidkyle2073]

Listen to Gino’s CANTO album… now ❤

[@GreyHubler]

Gino is a true icon. He's his own man.

[@casparuskruger4807]

I don't think Gino QUITE knows what yacht-rock is.

[@imirim]

There is nothing wrong with Yacht Rock. I don't think he really knows what it means

[@kd-bc1lz]

He is brilliant. Is he at his grandma's house?

[@regisgravlin9071]

Gino is NOT yacht rock. Gimme a frigging break

[@brandonwilliams966]

No. He's not.

[@lisasaadiq3372]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@onefatstratcat]

Yacht rock is Me and you and a Dog named Boo... not the kind of music Gino sings... geeze!

[@TheDarkHorse949]

Jesus Christ of Nazareth is Lord not neuro pathways.

[@DavidPellegrino1965jazzbass]

jaco

[@tuxcats8518]

Doesn't look well.