Made a mistake on the video. It starts at what was Western Recording Studio, not United. The complex was United/Western. Then when I walked down the street it was to United. My mistake.
@johnshenale60793 жыл бұрын
My god Leland , Don never ages :(
@SoundsFair--M-and-J3 жыл бұрын
Sklar U. field trip!!!! This was fantastic, thanks so much!!! 😃😃👍👍
@PB-fo6dq2 жыл бұрын
So much history! To be sure, I appreciate those whose performers whose names and faces are so well known. Yet… my friends will say I become animated when talking about the session musicians who so often created the music “ex nihilo”, or from nearly nothing. I am thankful for the documentaries and various KZbin shorts, large and small, that have helped us to know about The Wrecking Crew, Booker T. & the M.G.s, and the Stax crew, the Funk Brothers, etc. Thanks to James Jamerson, Bob Babbitt, Carol Kaye, Duck Dunn, and you, Mr. Sklar for making it great fun to play bass guitar!
@SeanVedell3 жыл бұрын
Man, Sunset Boulevard is noisy!! The history on those walls and in those rooms. Man, what a treat. I’d take two hours to just walk down the hall looking at all those pictures. Thanks for the tour and memories. You have the best! stories.
@kikohurtado13 жыл бұрын
Don Murray!!! First time I see him in a video, being listening to his great work since the 80's
@aschneider703 жыл бұрын
My man! Just for the truck you deserves a Grammy! And Lari!!! Our brazilian treasure!
@kitano03 жыл бұрын
Lari is one of the most wonderful people on the planet. So are you, Lee!
@El_K_Bron_Del_Moycas3 жыл бұрын
And to see Lee's picture in the hall... The ultimate testimony of a lifetime of dedication, discipline, talent and kindness.
@adamah64563 жыл бұрын
I recently saw Lee’s smiling face (well, I’m assuming he was smiling underneath the massive beard!) on a pic hanging in the hallway heading to the restroom of Vitello’s restaurant (the famous Italian food joint located in Tujunga Village district of Studio City).
@michaelcope95013 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Sklar. You are so awesome!
@jimprice073 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@blairhelsing6303 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us along.
@eyelidman093 жыл бұрын
These tours are great, Lee. Living history. Some folks will never set foot in a studio, yet these spaces have been your office and workspace for over fifty years. Many thanks and respect.🙏👍🇬🇧🙏
@ericdreizen14633 жыл бұрын
Lee Sklar's office is here? Damn! Back in the day of course, Ol' Blue Eyes had his offices here on the 2nd floor. That's because this was Reprise, Frank Sinatra's record company. He & Bing Crosby both built this building!
@eyelidman093 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric. Fascinating.👍
@subdude12343 жыл бұрын
@@ericdreizen1463 Wondering why he recorded at Capital then? Was it a newer and better studio?
@ericdreizen14633 жыл бұрын
@@subdude1234 I lived thru it all; perhaps u weren't born yet? He was w/ Capitol earlier & recorded there B4 he founded Reprise. As far as I know, anyway. I don't know his reason for leaving & starting his own. Capitol couldn't have been newer cz' they were there first, founded in the '50s by musician/songwriter extraordinaire Johnny Mercer & Glen Wallichs. Originally next to Wallich's Music City, a record & sheet music store, at Sunset & Vine. WMC was an institution in the LA music scene then. Many Capitol artists made personal appearances there. After the Capitol Tower was built, they moved there & Dot Records moved in. That was Randy Woods' label & they had quite a stable, Pat Boone & Lawrence Welk among them. I was playing drums in a good band (I was just outa HS) who Dot wanted to sign becz they thought we could get a hit. I don't know why the deal fell thru, the band later did an album for RCA becz Henry Mancini's son was a member & that was HM's label as an artist. I had to leave so I wasn't on that. Never got released anyway. But Henry used to come over & listen to us, said he was impressed. And that's the kind of band u wanna be in, lol. Draft Board & Vietnam really put an end to things for me. Whether their studios were "better" is subjective, Sinatra & many others felt quite comfortable recording there. RCA & Tutti Camarata's Sunset Sound (where all the Disney stars recorded) were going big guns in those days, too.
@subdude12343 жыл бұрын
@@ericdreizen1463 Thanks Eric. I was born in 1953, so I've been through the times myself. I wonder if that was the Randy Woods that wound up with the 'Ol Time Pickin' Parlor in Nashville.I was on the other side of the states playing bass for Connie Smith, Hagar Twins, and several other country artists, but was always fascinated with the west coast and Cal. My grandfather was the first chief station engineer for KABC-TV in LA. Always will remember Ed"Big Daddy Roth" Rat Fink, Beach Boys and the good 'ol days.
@rikconverse87263 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing S.I.R. when I’d leave from a shoot at Sunset Gower Studios. I always thought it was the coolest place. Always busy and often a “rocker” sighting.
@glh-zs7mf3 жыл бұрын
Incredible post thank you 👍 love the IF great stuff👍🎶🎸🙌
@ssravp3 жыл бұрын
Love that you’re going to be playing on Lari’s album! She’s an amazing guitarist!
@aaronellison47753 жыл бұрын
It's a shame so many people don't even know who she is. She is awesome!!!
@willissellars63043 жыл бұрын
...and could have been a lawyer, but I'm glad she made the choice she did!
@dwayneaguiar1148 Жыл бұрын
Wow thats a bad ass studio.🥁😎🥁..
@barrywaples81503 жыл бұрын
Evening Lee & all Greetings from Epping,UK. Cheers Barry 🎸
@Ian-Steele3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for that studio tour Lee. I know it may seem like ‘home’ to you, but it’s a world that most of us never get to see and as such is especially fascinating. Judging by the photos on the wall that studio has been the source of a world of great music. I’m pleased they managed to squeeze in a photo of you and Waddy along with the other greats.
@hugolafhugolaf3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, this is so cool...
@guitardude47003 жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful spirit miss 👍🙏
@davidramos72543 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the studio tour. My wife, Laurie, would like to thank you for the kind words you sent the other night. Understandably, it was a difficult weekend for them. They're a very tough, very professional group of docs, nurses and more. Thanks again, Lee, for your kindness. You're the best.
@nielswil3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tour. I hope more will come our way.
@jeffersonspace3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the all this history. Some of us are feeling all warm... Be safe, bless
@ericdreizen14633 жыл бұрын
Frank Sinatra's office was on the 2nd floor of United. This was Reprise Records, founded by Frank Sinatra. He & Bing built this building! When I was in HS, near here, I walked in off the street after final exams. They were nice to me & I got to hang during the Batman sessions w/ Neil Hefti's orch w/ Hal Blaine on drums. Too many hits recorded here to mention, including of course all of Sinatra's Reprise hits, ie Very Good Year, My Way, New York New York, on & on. This studio was/is ground zero!
@gdownz10443 жыл бұрын
I knew I've seen pictures of this place before and remember reading about it when I looked up the History of Reprise some years ago. What an incredible studio it is. Thank You for sharing this story and your memories. It was Great! 👍
@MiddleMalcolm3 жыл бұрын
I love these studio tours, and you can hear it in Lee's voice, the heartfelt reverence for the people and places that are part of our musical history. Lee... You are truly worthy to work inside these storied spaces. Thank you for these peeks into your day.
@marygiuranna68173 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us "behind the scenes" today Lee, it was extraordinary!!
@IshaanNigamOfficial3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this visit. Wish to visit such a legendary studio some day❤️
@basslobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour. Love the old school analogue equipment. 👍
@elenbrandt2903 жыл бұрын
A thrill to see it again - Thank you Leland!!!
@kevinbrennen67733 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is amazing. I hope you feel as proud as we do seeing your bearded face in those legendary pictures on the wall. You sir ARE a living legend and I'm so happy you're not only doing this channel, but still performing.
@kimr453 жыл бұрын
Awesome tour Leland, thanks for taking the time to do that.
@ronnyskaar37373 жыл бұрын
You are an essential part of recording history, dear Leland. For me, at last. A bass that sat almost at the end of the beat. Creating so much room for The Song.
@Gina-ly5bp3 жыл бұрын
😎 this is soooo cool! Thank you!
@ronfreeman58573 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, Lee, really appreciate your narrative on the history of this...Great too have a look...we are privileged..
@paulmarjoram22583 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Tops Lee. Thirst inducing insightful studio tour. There should be, must be, more of this as I’m sure there are many like me who are transfixed and interested in studio setups and the life in them in general. Top work as always. Much appreciate all that you do in bringing us all these enlightening superb snippets of your musical experiences, your views on life and the sharing of the all the great music you have been part of or simply enjoy yourself. Stay safe And healthy. Wishing you Happiness for as long as old master time gives you. You deserve a lot. 👏🌈
@keepontruckinoutlawlife12483 жыл бұрын
WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING US LESS FORTUNATE MUSICIANS THIS. THANKS ALSO FOR ALL YOUR GREAT MUSIC WITH PHIL COLLINS AND JUST YOUR TALENT. ❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤❤🖤
@Linda-wk9ue3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the studio tour videos. A peek behind the curtain at how the magic is done and hearing you tell history stories is fascinating 😎🤘🎶🎸🖕
@marktegeder24553 жыл бұрын
Very cool!!!! Thanks for that tour!
@RogerBergqvist3 жыл бұрын
I´ll think.... Michael Ruff recorded - Speaking in melodies there. Per Lindvall on drums, Lars Danielsson on bass, Henrik Jansson on keys and some Leland Sklar on Bass. If i remember right it was 1992-93... A great studio tour. These "secret" rooms of music.
@lelandsklar63633 жыл бұрын
Michael was great to work with.
@allendean98073 жыл бұрын
Lari basillo has so much joy when she plays. A true inspiration to players the world over
@prs1493 жыл бұрын
I've been in that studio when it was known as ocean way(1989) ,And I discovered Lari quite a while ago on KZbin , I thought that was Her in the thumbnail, I decided to watch this video hoping that he was gonna mention ocean way,,( now United) And to my Surprise Leland did, And now I feel 25 again in which I was 32 years ago when I've visited there
@844jimthompson3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour Lee..I enjoy them..I have never been in one..Interesting..
@nathanpickett2023 жыл бұрын
What a treat to see this from the inside! Thank you Leland!
@Payne2view3 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy a look around a recording studio. Thanks for videoing that.
@sgommerable3 жыл бұрын
ALways LOVE your tours.
@shanghaimaath Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mister Sklar for the tour of this place where were written pages of music history!
@epiphonium3 жыл бұрын
That might be the most awesome thing I have ever seen ! To just think about all the fantastic music that happened in those rooms and how much talent walked thru those halls! I could stand there and look at those pictures all day. Just to breath the same air you guys once breathed. Thanks for this video. My eyes are tearing up. I am gonna watch this again a few times at a slower speed.
@teresaclark15083 жыл бұрын
My eyes teared up also thinking of all the musicians who have worked in this studio who have passed away.
@epiphonium3 жыл бұрын
@@teresaclark1508 it's amazing isn't it ?
@ridgebackdk3 жыл бұрын
spoke with carol a few times many many years ago.... wonderful lady ....so full of information and so genuine ....said what was on her mind but so friendly ....
@johnthompson29853 жыл бұрын
Lee, I can't wait to hear Lari's latest work with your Golden Touch applied.
@DDK623 жыл бұрын
I can hear it in your voice (& heart) the wonderfully , touching sentimental journey you just laid before us! Thank you for the treat ! ❤✌🎶
@honestinfo77803 жыл бұрын
Truly a treat. Thank you.
@NyMyers643 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the fantastic tour Lee, really enjoyed it. Have a great rest of your day!
@dodo135003 жыл бұрын
Back in high school, 1969 my group won a battle of the bands and the prize was recording there. A week after Frank Sanatra recorded in the same room!
@brentonpaterson70473 жыл бұрын
I can feel the warmth of the day. Thanks Lee.
@miller80843 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy those studio tours!
@lfmarton3 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Lari Basilio in the house! :)
@rickenbacker3153 жыл бұрын
What history this place has!! Incredible place... Thanks Leland..
@teleman9293 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leland. I always enjoy these glimpses behind the curtain..
@DaxLLM3 жыл бұрын
Very cool Lee... Not many people get to see a recording studio, especially with that kinda history!
@jeffreyallan45253 жыл бұрын
Leland, thank you for your channel. I watch it daily. I really enjoy it.
@ivanlescalem.30353 жыл бұрын
Gracias por compartir, thanks for sharing. Im an audio engeneer and its amazing to see thought ypur eyes and share your history. Thanks a lot. Greetings from México City.
@hillaryroberts36233 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the fun tour
@stanesposito26643 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Thanks for the tour. Lari rocks!
@beyekind12another3 жыл бұрын
So awesome! I’ve seen black and white photos of thee wrecking crew in that studio and when Glen Campbell was a studio musician with them. It is so great to have that continuity in a world where things change eventually. How special for you! It must seem in someways that time has stood still when you walk into Studio A. Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
@robertellenwood3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lee! Would love to see more studio tours!
@douglasdegraff83353 жыл бұрын
Thank you Leland for the personal tour of your first studio. Great History lesson for me. Doug
@alainlabonte67503 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing with us these beautiful moments in the history of music.
@ThomasVergouwen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us there! I've been watching with goosebumps man! The history that you've been witnessing on that day in 1967 is to be treasured forever. I can imagine it means a lot to you still!
@gustavoviveros83943 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee 👍🏻 great tour 👌🏻
@Spidouz3 жыл бұрын
9:21 It’s all about Sparkle and Purple :)
@alanriley96213 жыл бұрын
Lee, thanks for being so generous with your time and giving us this tour. What a treat for any fan of great music. I love seeing all those Gold Records on the wall. Someone did a wonderful job of framing and arranging all of those pictures. It's fascinating to hear your story about sitting on that couch and seeing all those legends, then you became one.👍🏆👈
@xocnibor3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Lee!
@bradb25143 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Loved the tour. Thank you! Thank you!
@daveg44953 жыл бұрын
Walking through history with a musical icon & great influence to many!
@marcbacon3093 жыл бұрын
What a gift! Thank you so much, Lee!
@sceiron13 жыл бұрын
Morning Lee and everyone, LOVE the tiki tour Lee really really love these peeps behind the scene, cheers from NZ Mike
@helenespaulding75623 жыл бұрын
Cheers back atcha Mike! 👋
@clemensmeiss12083 жыл бұрын
Thanx for the trip. It’s some kind of breathtaking. You can feel the musical spirit through the Web ;-)
@JimFothergill3 жыл бұрын
Lee I can’t thank you enough for taking us on this tour again! I can only dream of walking around there! Just too damn cool! Thank you!
@glennsmusicchannel3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the tour and the history lesson, Lee. That was great.
@robertkerr97383 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this stuff with us. It is so amazing to hear you show us all these amazing places and tell us so many stories. It truly means a lot.
@euroyen420p23 жыл бұрын
When you were describing the wrecking crew memories, awesome man!
@erickorte98233 жыл бұрын
I hope you had a great day recording. The excitement and anticipation before recording and playing is amazing. It is why musicians endure the travel the time away from home no sleep etc. Making music is a magical endeavor
@markgough33373 жыл бұрын
Very cool slab of history. Thanks for the tour Lee. It means a ton!
@BP-ww9fp3 жыл бұрын
If those studio walls could talk, the stories they'd tell! Love seeing all the photos, gold records, etc.
@petehernandez14763 жыл бұрын
Leland, thank you for shooting this video. I used to live just up the street at the Hollywood Terrace and I used to walk by this studio on occasion when I'd go have breakfast just down the street and do a little exploring. So cool to see Lari Basilio. I absolutely ADORE her. The only thing more beautiful than her is her personality, talent, and her art. I cannot wait to EXPERIENCE the product of your collaborations. Thanks for taking us 'behind the scenes'. Best. -p
@paulpocock58883 жыл бұрын
I am always amazed at your capacity to remember dates and names. Interesting insight and history Leland.
@ricardomendez6813 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for that tour Mr. Sklar, I really appreciate it.
@elenbrandt2903 жыл бұрын
The former "tenants" Ocean Way, are friends and lovely people. When I visited, all I wanted to do was plaster myself against the walls to soak up the history - you can feel it.
@chrislestermusic3 жыл бұрын
I knew I recognized the location. I recorded there in the 90s.
@Mark130919613 жыл бұрын
This is a joy to see Lee. Many many thanks
@shoop40403 жыл бұрын
Priceless Memories of music history. Music that has been stamped into recordings that will last forever. Thank you so much for the tour- In my teen years, I was lucky to go on tour with Carlos Santana Buddy Miles was his singer at the time. I Also Watched Van Halen, Huey Lewis and the news as well as Jefferson starship rehearse at the Plant Studios in Sausalito in the '80s. When I attended a Genesis concert or Phil Collins concert I always watched you play.
@davimarino20113 жыл бұрын
Lari basilio e leland sklar. Olha o respeito que ele tem por ela. Uma lenda do baixo com grande humildade com uma grande guitarrista.
@DevilTravels3 жыл бұрын
Nothing gets my heart thumping like seeing the inside of a recording studio...especially one so well equipped. And the halls filled with images of talent and classic recording machinery...Give me a moment while I recover. ;)
@chriscarroll23303 жыл бұрын
Thank you Leland for all that you do. It allow us to see what is was really like. Awesome.
@arnejuergens74573 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you very much for showing the inside place(s) of music history a normal person would never be able to see!!! Very cool! Best wishes from rainy Hamburg to sunny Sunset Boulevard!
@davidbergin61843 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for the tour. This was awesome.
@BeachJazzMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for doing this Lee, it's so cool!
@mikemedina99023 жыл бұрын
Hello from Puerto Rico Mr. Sklar, I just want to thank you for sharing this amazing video. For all of us that love music this kind of videos are a treasure . Thank you once again and keep them coming!
@jims74653 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these behind-the-scenes tours, and appreciate that you can still be so enthusiastic!
@nathans.80633 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour! I thought I saw a video of Green Day recording here and it looked familiar. Then I saw the records on the wall and it confirmed it.
@Michael-xz1nk Жыл бұрын
Lee...OMG!!!! Thanks so much for turning my on to Lari as part of your Sunset Sound interview!!! What an amazing, emotional player with beautiful writing. It blows my mind. An instant connect!! Whew!!!
@carolynvines20273 жыл бұрын
No doubt a fabulously fun "office for the day"! Man, the air conditioner was Loud in Studio A. I wonder if it's always like that.