450. My hardest session.....

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Linda hitting those high notes is incredible...easily the most talented female performer who has covered more landscape than anyone else in her career!

[@joelarkin3714]

Digging everything you're putting out, Leland. Thanks for the insider's view.

[@tsahaylu7]

Many people have no idea how precise and articulate and capable Linda is/can be - what a great example - thanks fo sharing!

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

I really loved Linda's work with Nelson Riddle. She knocked that out of the park.

[@kathleencremmins286]

Is anyone else out of breath...this song always amazes me. Bravo!

[@luckyone8793]

Ditto...what you said!

[@annirvin6555]

It must be really hard, just to memorise the words, before they put the music to it. I love it. Didn’t expect to find it here🤗

[@ronturnertheseattledrummer]

So emotional

[@aquamarine99911]

@@ronturnertheseattledrummer As a kid in Australia, I played minor roles in our school's productions of Mikado and Pirates over successive years. It was my introduction to pure genius. I highly recommend the movie Topsy-Turvy, which is about the first production of The Mikado. G&S were all-timers.

[@robster7316]

Such a witty musical. Just putting those lyrics together. Lee, you are the very model of a modern major bass player!

[@russevans3586]

Lee, your honesty and transparency are so appreciated, especially in these days of egotistical nonsense spewed by flash-in-the-pan musicians. To hear YOU say a session was "hard" gives hope to all us amateurs desperately plunking out the notes as we listen and watch KZbin videos. Love your channel, please keep it going after this pandemic mess is over.

[@RNash123]

How lucky are we a genius like this shares this stuff, wow totally blown away by him.

[@biglittlepeakester]

Replacing drums without a click track, has been that same challenge for me at times, especially in rubato and/or previously conducted segments. We "professional" musicians/singers CAN absorb subtle, non linear movements after multiple repetition. The human brain's capacity to learn and remember milliseconds of variation amazes me. It does require repetition however. Walking in and doing it with as few passes as possible is enough to make anyone slug the music stand. Although not working on the level of backing up Linda on Pirates, I feel your pain of days gone by. DAWs have proven to often be our friend. Who knew? Still, God bless live musicians. Your playback of these excerpts brought me to tears. Not only because of the vocals but the precision you achieved.

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Really shows Linda’s versatility here. I can imagine a Ghostbusters moment in the control room when they realised the content they had to work with. I guessing they all looked at each other and all thought “ who we gonna call”, get Leland🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yootoob1858]

I love your stories! As a performing musician myself I appreciate all the behind the scenes and the vast number of artists you've worked with. I am slightly jealous. 😊 So sad that Linda's health has affected her astonishing voice. She seems like an amazing person as well.

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Love that this one topped your list, Leland! Even WITH a great conductor in front, following the tempos and nuances within operetta performances takes estimable skill! Linda Ronstadt is delightful in this role - a once in a lifetime person and voice.

[@gup8175]

Live theatre is such a wonderful source of entertainment, I can't wait to get back there. I'm a stagehand (flyman) so I hope we can get back to work soon. Thanks Lee !

[@stevendavid5370]

Just shows how versatile Linda Ronstandt's vocal abilities are. One thing that is always true is that listening to her singing is always an incredibly enjoyable and relaxing experience. Just amazing!!

[@joelgevirtz6181]

This was fascinating! I can see how difficult this would have been to overdub a part. It is amazing that you were able to do this without a conductor at all!

[@grayzer2112]

It's a miracle. Because of Leland, I have have listened to (and enjoyed, for the first time after a lifetime of avoidance!) Gilbert and Sullivan tunes! And Linda Ronstadt's voice was stunning at the time. Wow.

[@elenbrandt290]

I remember seeing this production many years ago - delightful!

[@clcortelyou]

Oh, my! I played for this as a senior in high school. I remember reading from String Bass, Tuba, Bassoon, Piano, Trombone, and Bass Clarinet books, and doubling the bass vocal parts on “With Cat-Like Tread.” Cannot imagine trying to do that without a conductor. Mercy.

[@Mistacole]

I just love your recordings, Leland!. Such a wealth of musical treasures and brilliant anecdotes. Thank you!

[@peterknaust7424]

The tempo changes in Gilbert and Sullivan works are legendary!

[@colinness375]

A HARD HARD session, Lee. I really don't know how you did that without a conductor!! Love Gilbert & Sullivan ... we did a production every year at secondary school. Terrific music and lyrics.

[@nyobunknown6983]

He has a great ear and sense of timing. It also takes great concentration.

[@uiscepreston]

This legend is more lucid and energetic than most people half his age and younger. If only we all could be as sagacious and passionate.

[@Gina-ly5bp]

Wow! What a gift Linda has. I had to put on headphones to try to hear your cues and nope couldn’t hear any. No idea how you did it. Wish I’d seen this live. Awesome! Stay safe everyone!

[@haroldfix1077]

Linda is stunningly sweet and supple in her voice. Todd Rundgren was influenced by the works of G and S. You can hear their influence In his “ Lord Chancellors nightmare Song”, “ Emperor of the Highway”, “The Carousel Burned down”, “Song of the Viking “, to name a few. Todd Rundgren is a vastly under-appreciated artist. Love your KZbin channel. Thank you Honorable brother for your contributions to music during my 59 years. I was born 1961. I think I have witnessed the production of some of the of the greatest music of of all time. Not to mention seeing the evolution of listening formats in this the last 50 years. i have worked record stores selling vinyl, 45’s, LP’s, 8-tracks, Cassettes, mini discs, reel to reel, beta max, VHS, DVD, QUAD SOUND, CD, SACD, mp3. I am grateful for your presence on so much music I love. HJF

[@tsahaylu7]

I know this piece well and had to memorize it in prep school … I am absolutely amazed that you could do this without direction - the punches and intros and tempos are just EVERYwhere!! Wow - I’m guessing one or two of those diaphanous silver tresses of yours were created during this, lol. Crazy, man … just crazy!

[@nakfan]

You can see he is reliving this musical ordeal 😅 and tour de force. Beautiful art. Thanks for sharing.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Happy 40th Leland for your collaboration on James Taylor /JD Souther Her Town Too

[@kevingwin2729]

She's one of the best singers ever!

[@jaykay1053]

I heard Clive Davis say that Aretha is in a category of greatness above everyone else. Is there any way that Aretha could have delivered a performance of this caliber? ? ?

[@andytaylor5476]

Linda is so versatile! It boggles the mind all the various flavors and styles she took on and mastered. And this was broadway stage so it was quite an accomplishment as was your undertaking! Amazing artists!

[@terriblemook]

Having directed Gilbert and Sullivan, it can be difficult on a good day. Because it’s in the public domain, many theatres try their stuff, only to find the difficulties of the timing.. Can’t imagine playing without the benefit of a conductor or some kind of guide. This version sounds great, and of course a player of your talent would ultimately overcome such an obstacle. Very cool. Linda two days in a row is awesome. Amazing the variety of projects you’ve been a part of. Thank you, always, for sharing. Hope you get the shot today. Stay safe🖕

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Hey Terrible...how’s it going?

[@terriblemook]

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 good good, how are things with you...looking forward to Tuesday?

[@dandaugherty6127]

Anyone who listens to you playing a three chord 4/4 song and says, "Aw, he ain't that great!" should listen to this and try to do the same. This is why you are the king!

[@josephkelley8641]

great post as always, terrible mook.

[@sethcashman1011]

Saw Linda and Kevin in Pirates when I was a kid. An experience I’ll never forget.

[@henriquestheoriginal1905]

Good afternoon, what is the name of this singer? Thanks

[@lelandsklar6363]

@@henriquestheoriginal1905 It is Linda Ronstadt

[@lnl3237]

@@henriquestheoriginal1905 George Rose

[@sethcashman1011]

@@henriquestheoriginal1905 Sorry, missed this comment. Yes, Linda Ronstadt.

[@garystewartband5833]

Wow. Just wow. For so many reasons. I had NO idea Linda did this kinda singing. What an absolute joy. How you managed to do what you did Leland is baffling. Totally mad. I'm a singer/songwriter who studied Orchestral Percussion and i've done my fair share of amateur and semi-pro G & S and man-it's hard to follow WITH a conductor!! This was a real joy to watch and so insightful(like all your videos). Thanks so much for yet another glimpse into your musical world. x

[@artfulyama9071]

Enjoyed your story behind this recording. You are a GENIUS, man!!! ( But we know this already❤️) Awesome.

[@TrystonL7]

Kiri Te Kanawa, Kitty Carlisle, Julie Andrews could have only wished they would've had such a complete landscape. I just never would've realized it myself but for your bringing this forward. I had said before up til your introduction, after all those years I never owned a Ronstadt album, and shame on me for that, it was my loss. Thank you so much.

[@aseainfo]

WOW. I would go crazy trying to figure out what was happening. The time changes are so fluid it's amazing that you figured out where to play. This is what separates the good musicians from the great ones.

[@tomchiaromonte1919]

New to your channel Leland but have enjoyed your work live and through all sorts of audio & video for decades. So wonderful to see you again and look forward to enjoying more of these.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

Wow... As a bassist and former Music Director of a regional theater I can't imagine approaching recording Pirates like this...it is a transcendental level of difficulty. You audience here is more astute than most but many people don't understand the function of the conductor in musical theater. It is different from that of a normal orchestra conductor in that we often have to take OUR cue from the stage...even at a this level. Those hard to locate down beats often shift due to something that happens on stage. A fermata may occur because of a misplaced prop or simply because the vocalist ran out of gas...the conductor and the lead end up in a near symbiotic relationship where the conductor has to place the beat to support the artist in the best way possible. Trying to record from the recording put Lee at the fourth level of communication from stage to his cans. I studied that soundtrack when our team produced Pirates...I would never have known what you went through. Simply...wow.

[@aquamarine99911]

As a bass player, I've had to overdub onto existing tracks recorded by my band without a click track. I hate click tracks, but they sure are handy for overdubs. Of course, the tempo wondered all over the place, but at least these were just straight ahead rock songs. I can't imagine doing that to all the stops and starts in Modern Major General. If Lee hadn't just played it back, I would have said impossible.

[@rongoad2581]

Wow! Your versatility is mind-boggling. I am grateful to have learned from G&S operettas -- so much about wit and humor in music -- I went on to teach creative writing and to play drums and washboard on many dozens of albums. There is so much to gain from studying operettas such as ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. My teacher taught me how to waltz too. Thank you for your priceless seminars.

[@dbassman27]

What an intriguing story. Your professionalism carried the day! Good luck with the vaccination.

[@Mortimer_Duke]

Dear Lord. That voice. It may be history’s richest and fullest.

[@jeffdicesare3703]

I’ve played dozens of shows in the pit and they are challenging enough with a conductor, I could not imagine doing it without one. Great job, you are a true professional !

[@johnpegg6771]

This post justly takes its place alongside Billy Cobham, Toto, Dolly Parton, Barbara Streisand, JT & JB et al. Thank you so much for pulling back the curtain and letting us Sklarites have a sneak peak every day. So flippin' grateful A UK fan in London and his fiancee, Karen.

[@heidichristensen7919]

So awesome. I can imagine your frustration! Loved the movie. 40 years later it’s amazing how good Kevin Kline was “rapping”. And Linda’s voice - pure magic

[@stephenspencer4672]

Kevin Kline's demonstration of speed singing is amazing. Maybe auctioneers would sound like this if they sang.😊❤. Great work Lee for having to fly blind😂.

[@christopherdiedrich40]

OMG, I can't even picture you punching the music stand! I can, however, totally appreciate how frustrating certain sessions can be. My jaw is dropping listening to this, though! I mean, wow... just wow!

[@garypotterton6840]

So interesting. Thanks for the behind the scene story. And yes, Linda Ronstadt is wonderful.

[@gergemall]

Thank you, I've followed your performances for decades. Great story and soundtrack. Daunting task .

[@edwardmamahit9216]

My God Lee, your expression is priceless.... RESPECT Maestro.

[@chuck482]

As someone who played over 4000 live gigs on bass plus a little studio work including old analog, all I can say is this HAS to be the craziest studio session I ever heard of! Bad enough if there's not much steady time, but this is Gilbert & Sullivan with all that it entails. I didn't know Lee had this on KZbin, will check out some of his other stuff, very cool. I only found out about Ronstadt doing this maybe 3 years ago, heard some bits that floored me, was a real pleasure hearing her doing complete pieces. There was this project she wanted to do, plus the Mexican music project and I can't remember what else. Industry: "Linda, you can't do that." Linda: "Hold my beer."

[@georgebur]

I am big fan of Gilbert and Sullivan. This is a pretty effective and pleasing result, even though this is not core repertoire for Linda. Gosh, that high E flat by Linda at the end of Poor Wandering One! Impressive. She actually is naturally more toward the soprano end of the scale - stronger there than the low end.

[@crazybeatlefan]

As soon as Lee says " I`ll probably get a commercial in the middle of this"..a commercial hits...

[@LEB52]

I was looking at the credits on my copy of the broadway cast album. "Recorded by Frank Laico at the Columbia 30th Street Recording Studio, February 1, 2 & 8, 1981. Assisted by Ted Brosnan , Jim Davis, Bill Messina and Harold Tarowski. Mixed by Val Garay at Record One, Los Angeles - Assisted by Niko Bolas Mastered by Doug Sax and Mike Reese at Mastering Lab, Los Angeles. Cast Album Produced by Peter Asher." After your story of the events I will have a new appreciation when I listen to it.

[@dennishritz4677]

...and that is why you are the man for that job, and I teach the order of the planets to Fourth Graders. I love listening to your stories!

[@biffdorkinton555]

Holy crap, that would be maddening! Great job.

[@dr.zarkhov9753]

Morning Lee. Now that I've heard the piece of music all the way through I can understand why you were frustrated!

[@irwinraphael8603]

Thanks for introducing me to Tom Bukovac’s KZbin channel. When I wrote him a comment telling him this, he was most appreciative of your shout out.

[@garywhite6646]

Lee, you look as if you still have PTSD from that session , sort of 1000m stare. You're a great musician!

[@sethcashman1011]

I was thinking the same. Memories like that have a way of being indelible. Though Linda's voice doubtless went a long way in helping to take the edge off.

[@neocollective]

Couldn't agree more...looks like revisiting a nightmare. For mellow Mr Lee to knock the music stand down it had to be a pretty stressful session....😁

[@keithm7087]

Hope everyone is staying safe in these challenging times.

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Can't believe in all my years I have never seen Pirates but I did hear Hurray For Capt Spaulding coming through :) Thanks!

[@brentonpaterson7047]

Have loved 'the Pirate movie' since I was a kid. Have seen it many times. A fun film. Great music.

[@MGeofire]

Leland: that was a tough assignment. I couldn't imagine what it was like to step into another universe and be in sync. What a pleasure to rebound from your difficulty to Linda Ronstadt. Ms Ronstadt has taken off the top of my head, or conversely, melted my heart in every song I've heard. There isn't a single piece of her singing that fails to transport me. I can't think of another female vocalist who could infuse in me the ecstacy Linda Ronstadt does in every genre she has chosen. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ianmcdougall9628]

I whimpered allowed "no conductor" just after you said that they brought you in first. Yikes. Unbelievable. I had the poster for the film in my room as a kid (for my little boy crush on Linda's eyes and rosey face :-) ....but this story adds welcome weight to that memory now. Thanks Lee

[@koshersalaami]

When it comes to vocal versatility, no one is anywhere near Linda’s league. I don’t know of another example of her kind of versatility in the history of recorded music. Lots of singers dabble in another genre or two, but with Linda it’s more than a genre or two and she does way more than dabble - she sounds like a native in all of them. It doesn’t matter if it’s country, new wave, Mexican folk, operetta, she just tries it and ends up as one of the best in whatever genre it is.

[@ciarraibuzz]

You have spoken the truth. Ronstadt is one of kind, singing-wise and a gorgeous woman.

[@lazarwolf7359]

Rare and remarkable pipes attached to a very special person.

[@darrenapple2200]

I was cringing during that first song. I couldn't imagine stepping into that with or without a chart. You have to be a genius to be able to do that!!! Linda is my favorite all time female artist. She just flat had it. I don't think the song "when will I be loved" had been out long at all and on that tour Doug Danmore was playing Steel and some rhythm guitar in her band at that time but when I watched the concert I was swept off my feet because Linda just absolutely rocked and again she's just absolutely amazing with her vocals and sings right in the pocket and the band was great as well!!! If there's any that hasn't seen the concert back then you need to because from the beginning to the end will absolutely leave you speechless!!!!

[@lunastrat]

Wow...it was a pleasure Lee. For me, this really exposes the breadth of the things you've done. I think I could see you get a little tense just remembering that experience.

[@DeanoPiano]

Lee, I always listen to your videos when I paint late at night to relax myself, but I lasted about 8 minutes before I had to switch to another video of yours it was to intense to concentrate to haha, it's so amazing that you recorded with these guys, your so full of surprises, never give this up making these videos even when we all can get back on the road performing live music again, love listening to your channel, I think I was an early subscriber in the 10K mark at the time from what I remember, stay safe, legend.

[@chasmenear7130]

A fantastic selection! You sir are one of my heroes, and your music choices are fantastic! Bass is the place!

[@kevinhuber8723]

Bravo! Very cool story and coming from you Lee I suppose this did take the cake! To have your fingerprints on this masterpiece is a career in itself!

[@sethcashman1011]

During the performance I saw, she erupted into a fit of laughter somewhere around the 13:51 mark, if I remember correctly. One had to be there, I guess, but it was amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your recollections of the recording process. Frankly can't imagine how you did it without the benefit of a conductor. Incredible.

[@NyMyers64]

Wow, that just sounds so difficult to hit the right timing so you're solid on every beat. Much of it is so fluid. Have a great rest of your day!

[@philip2750]

Linda's range is indeed amazing !

[@KristopherCraig]

I don’t think people know how hard that would be without a click or a director. I’m guessing now they would have put in a click track with a voice over count off and cues. I have to play quite a bit of these tunes on the ship for guest ents, some have click tracks, but the majority don’t I’m counting in the guys ears, or cueing with my guitar neck a lot. So many times my bass player, Larry Shneider, has saved my butt by coming in with the singer if I missed a cue. Well done for not having anything to grab onto Leland!

[@absolutlynobody]

Hi all from a cold evening in Copenhagen 🇩🇰

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Hi, AN! Helene here. Hope all is well with you...

[@lnl3237]

Thank you for this incredible recollection. I would love to live inside your head for a day. The whole performance of Pirates is on KZbin. Ms. Ronstadt tells the story of having a fly getting stuck in her lipstick during an outdoor performance in Central Park. She was really fearless.

[@kennonmoen4424]

Thanks for digging this up. This must have been amazing to see live. I can’t imagine the frustration you must have experienced-always trying to bring your ‘A’ game. Stay safe and stay well!

[@albradshaw1629]

Omg that 1st song's insane.more power to ya.. Linda's voice is amazing..just WOW! GREAT JOB LEE..stepping outside the box..

[@kellygarnet6329]

That piece is quite a tongue-twister! Lol I have always enjoyed G & S. Linda had a voice like an angel. So glad that was recorded for posterity.

[@kierangallagher8343]

What a down to earth man, and fantastic musician. 👌

[@BILLY-px3hw]

I had an anxiety attack just listening to it, I cannot imagine having tape rolling, with eyes on you, with the money machine kicking out digits, in those days when studio time was worth more than gold. Well, you pulled it off, but I can see that you are still phased by the experience, trauma has a way of sticking with us.

[@barthvapour]

Jesus. I take my hat off to you for being able to overdub that without a conductor!

[@NesconProductions]

Wow..! Can understand why Leland banged the music stand facing the sheet music to play this score LoL! Well done sir..

[@charlesh5791]

As a young fan in his early twenties (hi from France by the way !) I was wondering if you could film a video in which you talk a little bit about the evolution of studio sessions technology. I would love to have your take and your anecdotes on modern programs such as ProTools and what they add to / take away from the recording experience ! Thank you so much for your videos and stay safe, everyone

[@TheLoveVocal]

YES!!! HEARING that from some one like Lee would be FANtastic!

[@1ronaldhuygen]

I can recommend you “How music works” by David Byrne, a very complete work/book, that also describes the evolution of recording techniques and stuff...

[@charlesh5791]

@@1ronaldhuygen Thank you so much for the recommendation, I'll check it out !

[@theangriestbassplayer7492]

recording on tape v. digital is a different game. I've recorded a bunch of stuff on tape and it's always a more "professional" atmosphere for lack of better terms. You are expected to know you part and be able to lay it down in a take. Digital allows forever manipulation and takes. It's more forgiving and you can cut/paste/move anything forever. That sample that Lee plays in this is brutal. I can't imagine trying to dub that without a conductor. The downbeat walks all over the place because of the actual performance piece of it.

[@whodder06]

Hard for a painting master to paint without a canvas.... or... it's difficult to make chicken pie out of chicken s#*t but you all managed to pull it off! Great job Lee and team! Bravo.. this sounds amazing!! Linda Ronstadt.. what a gift to the world! Love Julian L. Hope he's safe and doing well too!!

[@aboutthebenjaminhq]

Gilbert and Sullivan.... never knew. Stellar performance. My uncle was a Broadway show buff and took me I guess from the age of five. Saw a Lot of opening nights like Streisand. You performance is stellar !!!!!

[@pzool63]

I understand, the crazed n’ glazed eyes, you must have had. Your ears must’ve hurt, trying to catch those cues. I had a session putting drums, mainly snare, on a bluegrass album. I had the fiddle player and the singer, with me, and I think I learned about breathing and phrasing, that helped me immensely over my career... Cudos to your execution here!

[@drbassface]

Awesome trial and tribulations Lee!

[@josephkelley8641]

I'm a music freak, Lee - I don't know how many times I've heard HOF musicians (like yourself) cite your work on a given song, album, CD. "Over and over and over." Much respect, Lee.

[@eddiethek]

I may never get to meet you, Leland. Come to think of it, I don't know when I'll get to see ALOT of the folks I want to see, given our current circumstances, That said, perhaps the thing that endears you to me most, is that we see you every day - warts and all. That's a trait of a true friend. (PS - you ought to do something about that wart...)

[@mariakelsey-palmer5136]

Oh Lee, what an absolute treat to come here as usual to enjoy all your fabulous rock adventures, and find you talking about your experience with G&S! We have owned that movie and soundtrack for donkey's years. I would LOVE to have seen all your faces the first time you heard the Modern Major General, haha! What a brilliant achievement. I love how Life throws us these unexpected opportunities to grow if we will just say Yes! I'm kind of fascinated that you were replacing the (bowed) double bass with a guitar bass. I can imagine that has it's own challenges?! Thanks so much for such a glorious story.

[@ambroseharper8316]

How interesting, thanks for this Lee 😊

[@bjlkd]

Hi Lee the SF pbs station Kqed is playing James and Carole at the Troubadour Monday night. They showed a clip and I saw your mug. I’m tuning in.

[@tonyinbrazil1]

Of course. That stretch around 07:32 would normally be played using VISUAL CUES - there's no real consistent pulse/meter to it. Doable, but difficult. You and the engineer working in the control room - note by note.

[@coffeegirl6854]

What an amazing vocalist. Isn't she? I had forgotten Linda Ronstadt was in Pirates Of Penzance until I was finally able to see the film documentary on Linda R. I have never see the musical but what they showed in the doc and was just beautiful. Thanks for sharing Leland.

[@ronfreeman5857]

Can see the frustration, and one of those things that play on the mind...for a consummate musician...Great Respect Lee and love from Oz..

[@christianboyadjiev1738]

Really fantastic! Linda & Lee, special greetings from Bulgaria!

[@greglarry11]

Holy Cow Lee !..... I wouldn't have broke two music stands and three drums sets !!!

[@FMHammyJ]

What's better than more Linda Ronstadt?.....more Linda Ronstadt......:) They may have been difficult sessions, but the end result was superb, Mr. Sklar!......

[@FreedomRock44]

Tell Julian love having him getting music out there......Can't wait to hear it!!!!!

[@bazgolin1036]

Great story, insane circumstances, but as always, you hunkered down and delivered against all odds. Whoops, wrong artist reference! I suppose that when you’ve got Linda or Joni, or Carole to work with, you just rise to the occasion. Which you did. Have a nice jab!

[@gtf2648]

That was very interesting. Love these stories. Thank you, Lee...

[@mikehowland3510]

Lol...Lee i only wish I knew who I was watching when at Musicfest in Courtenay Bc Canada You were on stage with The Immediate Family.Through the magic of your videos i have linked on to many different artists and rediscovered and fully appreciate what maybe before thought of as just pop songs.Thank you for your enthusiasm making these vudeos