68. Billy Cobham / Red Baron

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[@mateorincon3448]

One of the world's most talented and underrated bass players has opened his own KZbin channel. Still not a bad time to be alive!

[@brendanmoir100]

In what world is Lee underrated? Anybody who knows anything about the '70s LA session scene know Lee played on EVERYTHING. Maybe you're right. He does deserve more love.

[@onazram1]

@@brendanmoir100 - It's a favorite saying on KZbin "underrated", you'll find somebody commenting it on just about every music video....

[@Stringman1950]

MATEO RINCON NOT underrated. For us old ones, Lee is a legend and will always be. Played on most of the great albums of the last 50 years. Cheers.

[@mateorincon3448]

@@Stringman1950 I know he's not underrated for people that know about him but that's the thing. The majority of people always talk about bass players like Flea, Paul McCartney, John Entwistle, just to name a few, but then you rarely see people talking about him or other bassists like Abraham Laboriel, John McVie or even Mike Porcaro. That's my point.

[@mateorincon3448]

@@onazram1 I'm saying that because HE ACTUALLY IS

[@Phewsee]

Superb Ear Candy! Thanks and greetings from Australia!

[@johntrik]

Best part ever happened in KZbin s history,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lee Sklar's home videos !!!!!!!!

[@scottbrown8869]

I always end up back here to watch Mr. Sklar absolutely kill it! Such generosity.🙏

[@dirkhofmann7120]

I Love You! Thank You! Thanks for your wonderful work, your music, your bassplaying!

[@kaveman800]

I was having a deep existential crisis before watching this, now its.. mellowing out. 10/10 cheaper than therapy

[@davidmarais1048]

Same boat - high anxiety with me, but Lee always bring the blood pressure down and the worries melt away.

[@toby9999]

Me too. Exactly.

[@sansocie]

But just as habit forming.

[@creativecomposites6193]

Thank you for sharing your memories, it really is a treat hearing your stories! and hearing you play ,thanks.

[@garykay7418]

in 1976 i went to NYC and was lucky enough to get in for SNL. my two buddies had to wait for me to come out, so they went to dinner. there was Leland Sklar eating alone. my friends approached him and he invited them to sit with him for dinner.as the musical entertainment for SNL was James Taylor, at some point Leland excused himself as he had to go play with JT. my friends said he was as nice and friendly as could be. it's always rewarding to meet a big star and find them to be just a normal person.

[@97jennifers]

I need to engineer the most protective mask design for a beard-owner and then send one to Leland. Something that will shield him from every germ imaginable and protect him at all costs because he's a national treasure.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

I thought the beard would be protection in itself lol.

[@joepalooka2145]

That's the "Doctor My Eyes" bass? That's one of the greatest bass tracks ever recorded! I was 18 years old in 1972 and just learning to play bass and I heard that song and immediately went "WOW who is that bass player?" I soon found out it was Leland Sklar, one of the greatest bass players of all time. So great to be able to watch these videos after a lifetime of being a fan.

[@brendanmoir100]

It is.

[@mikeault7]

Joe Palooka isn’t it just best . I’m a drummer n just love this guy

[@bobyost42]

@@mikeault7 same here!! Sklar is an absolute legend!

[@payres48]

"I need an assistant".....everybody puts their hand up!

[@TrainDriver186]

Well, that guy sitting behind isn't exactly helping out much :)

[@sansocie]

@@TrainDriver186He's A&R the shades give it away. Silence is his best help.

[@bassclefconnoisseur]

I would love to be his bassistant!

[@johnbowers3145]

I did!

[@colosalblack]

Spectrum is my all time favourite jazz fusion album. The musicianship on that album is amazing. Thank you for making this video, Lee!

[@salrodriguez51]

My Favorite too...

[@henrywasserman]

Leland you are such a bass master - thank-you thank-you thank-you for laying down this classic.

[@larrybyrom8711]

Wow, what a performance Leland!! Larry and I love you!!!!

[@gillessamson2355]

Hello Leland, thank you from France for this Passion during all these years which has never left you and enchanted our lives with magnificent Moments of Basses! for all this sharing of knowledge and this very very great kindness! I love from France Leland !!!!! Good Days!!!!!!

[@SteveSilverActor]

"I had no idea the tests were now rectal. I thought I was back at the airport." I'm not even a musician, and I love watching these videos!

[@luiselguera7056]

This tune has been my timeless model for bass playing and now having this performance available by the original artist is a gift that can't be thanked enough. Thank you Lee for all your loving spirit passed through all your work with Billy, James and so many others. You are great!

[@karoltomasch8063]

Awesome remember to old jazzrock times...Thanks for that. Regards from Slovakia...👍😍🎸🍷🎼 Karol

[@NickGranville]

Love these videos Leland, Many thanks for posting them. I hope to get to play music with you one day. And I’m sure the hang will be great. Cheers

[@carloalbertorassaval3275]

One of my favorite bass players, since I was a young boy (I'm 63). Together with Russ Kunkel a perfect rhythm machine.

[@RickArmstrong]

Mr. Sklar: thanks so much for posting these videos. I've only recently discovered this record, and as a guy pushing 60, it's an inspiration to pull my guitars back out of the closet; I kid you not. Great work, and thanks a million for the inspiration.

[@kellyrickert73]

My favorite bass line of all time! Thank you! You've been in my ears in good times and bad, lifting me higher.

[@SuperQdaddy]

Great your revisiting old tunes getting to practice and sharing with the world at the same time *..bravo

[@freedorie]

One of the greatest tracks of all time! Thank you 🙌🙌

[@kevinoliver4166]

Thank you very much sir it is a pleasure to watch you play you are a true master and a great Humanitarian staying with buddy outside while he was on acid may have saved his life thank you for all you do

[@Stevo_Drums]

When you play these earlier tunes, it must just transport right back to the exact place and time. What a trip! ✌🏼

[@terrycaldwell4645]

Beautiful. Love to watch you play. You can see the experience flowing right into the strings. Thanks for the video.

[@kdenn71]

YES that's the one! Thank you so much Leland for featuring and discussing the history of your custom carved bass. It fits you well and the sound is pure comfort food for the ears! My car is also a '97! And yes the world is such a beautiful place. Thanks again and Cheers!

[@andrewsharpe2587]

Good lord. I have no idea how anyone could naysay what you are doing. Out of tune? Not a chance. Keep on keeping on, Leland. You're the best.

[@CJBurtonDrums]

Leland, you still have the hands and fingers of a 20 year old!! Thank You for doing these. It’s such a treat. You’re a legend, and a true “staple”. The magnitude of what you offer in your experience, ability and wisdom will (and rightfully should be) celebrated for generations to come. Cheers!

[@refbassist]

That’s an epic playing, that music the defined a genre, proud i grew up listening to that 👍🏻

[@larrybyrom8711]

God Bless you Leland!

[@elaineandjohn9599]

Thank you so much. We’ve enjoyed your music for many decades now. The stories are wonderful. Thanks again. ❤️

[@moford4]

Very cool my friend. Love love love the ‘62 Jazz!

[@darrylmoore2543]

I agree with with your comment about teachers ,nurses and musicians it is a calling .Thank You for saying all of that ! This is why i offer to play where I attend church but things have changed so much for me this past year with how things are done at church which is a same !

[@debvalle7466]

Such an enjoyable channel! You bring a whole lotta love and fun and talent in spades. Bravo.

[@vwasic]

Great playing sir! Thanks for sharing!

[@shelterit]

I did not know you had played on the most iconic Cobham tune ever! I loved your playing back in the day before I knew who you were, but as a drummer myself, well, other players pale next to the cob. Time to make ammends. Thanks for showing us this, that was amazing

[@aimure1048]

This track is ace...G7 C7...you're kidding me. One of the first and only bits of great music that I was introduced to and taught by the brilliant Rob Gibney..you are super.

[@elzak040]

Geez…I’m so enjoying the stories and the playing. Thank you so much Mr. Sklar!!

[@Slvrtn88]

Thanks for posting these. Your stories, humor and play-alongs make for great company while taking care of work-from-home business. Wishing you health and happiness as we ride out the storm. Bravo!

[@keepondoubletruckin8466]

Leland that bass is the coolest! so stoked to see it in action. Positive Vibrations

[@shagrooves]

I ran whit the bad luck of having my speakers broken. Fortunately I could still read Leland's lips in order to get the message!

[@ronaldyoung5642]

I had to listen twice ... great smiles and memories here. Thank you so much for what you do!

[@dennytedesco5890]

I love that song!!!!!

[@PAULOCNEGRAO]

Leland, thank you so much for making these days easier for all of us fans of our work and inspiration,♥️

[@ericfleetwood6744]

Thanks for doing these. I'm enjoying the music, the history, and especially the compassionate and wise voice of reason.

[@johnpick8336]

Amazing Performance Leland !!! Thanks for showing how it's done !!!

[@lavatar3562]

Love this song!

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

Leland you are such an Amazing Bassist, love everything you have touched on !!

[@MrDfansler]

Thank you Leland, I needed that talk, you're a good man.

[@rikconverse8726]

Rectal swab...what a joker! So glad you're back!

[@johnkramer7161]

Back? He never left.

[@champaignstudios]

Thank you! This album changed my life. Watching and hearing your stories is a peak under the sheets. Love it!

[@user-oi4jr5gk9u]

Really great, Maestro!

[@basskep]

Hi Leland i think we can say that you have entered the status of Bass Legend with this album ! Even today during jam sessions we are still playing Stratus and Red Baron 😊

[@alfjohansson1976]

You really are one of my heroes. So fun to watch your personal videos here on KZbin. You have many fans here in Sweden. Take care of you so maybe I will have the opportunity to see you live in Sweden sometime in the future.

[@LLYMYNT]

Love it. Love the jazzy feel to it and how it grooves.

[@michaelmcgannon5588]

An ultimate lesson in how to create and play in a big pocket! Bravo Lee!

[@PaulMcKendrick]

Yay!!! And that BBC show is fabulous. Thank you!

[@timhotchkiss610]

Dude that sent me back to my happy place !

[@28farmall]

I love how you are so into everything you play! So passionate!

[@HAL-kt2rp]

Elegant play as always Mr Leland, thank you very much for this moment.

[@LetzBeaFranque]

Each note is just juicy - perfectly placed notes. Incredible! These videos are a goldmine of musical knowledge.

[@michaelsmith8288]

Thank you so much, Leland. Thoroughly enjoyed the song and the reminiscing. Thank you for being here for us all. M.S. Athens, TN

[@robosborne5527]

What a groove. Thanks for introducing me to it. What fun!

[@marlacussen5489]

love the bass here...but man..the keyboards on this track are just awesome....

[@Kurtis-Schubert]

Song starts at 7:44 What a treat! I keep coming back to this one. Edit: Even better now that I finally got my ad blocking extension! Can't believe I waited so long.

[@sweetcaroline7679]

Yes it was fun Leland! Thanks!

[@moonrayNG]

… cannot get enough of this … thx, simply great

[@brendanmoir100]

Feels like Lee is playing way back on the beat. Gives it such a sloooooow groove. Love it.

[@anthonycook4297]

Great groove ... That Spectrum LP is just pure joy. Way to go, Lee👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tonylewis472]

Hi Lee wow what a great video, really dug it great bass playin bud, really fast playin nice one, take care, have a great weekend.

[@PatNetherlander]

Thanks again Leland! It always amazes me how you make those licks look soooo easy. This was just exceptional!

[@focusstudios1296]

These really help me keep my sanity! Thanks so much for everything you’ve done and do Lee!! Really love billy Cobham too, you are both very humble and awesome people!

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Tommy Bolin, man what a huge talent. The song 'Dreamer' is a tour de force of his chops IMHO. Tommy's and Mr. Sklar's amazing talent shaped my Cobham years and I didn't realize that until now. I bow down as I am not worthy.

[@kennonmoen4424]

Great song from a super album. Thanks for another wonderful trip back in time. Stay home...stay safe...save lives!

[@keefy4390]

My first go to on KZbin now! Not blowing smoke up your arse, just a fact! Thank you Lee.

[@DjTroublemaker]

Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@johntenhave1]

Just sublime! Thank you. it is a magical switch from ordinary caring bloke to bass virtuoso..with no apparent effort at all..You fool me everytime!

[@MrBassTV]

Just superb! You make it look effortless.

[@fusion-music]

I wouldn't be changing those pick-ups out, not with that sound. Infectious track. I can't work properly when I have that playing. My daughter can't enjoy TV either (with the noise I make.) Thanks for taking us through it.

[@markhealey3660]

Lee, thank you so much for sharing your history. I have known for years of you with Phil but this virus event has given me new tunes to listen to and learn the drumming to.

[@johnriccomi388]

I knew how I felt watching and listening today, and for me your hummingbirds provided the conceptualization . You are a hummingbird helping to show that there is still beauty in our world. Thank you, Sir!

[@janekmilewski]

Funny as I was looking not long ago for some tune to play with friends I came upon this. And now you play it for us ! With such maestria. Congratulations. A bit too difficult for us though.

[@jamesflanagan1495]

One of my favorite songs from that album and of your playing in general. You are truly an inspiration!!

[@sasharadosavljevic972]

As professional bass player for over 3 decades, i can't decide what i enjoy more watching your clips Mr. Sclar. Is it music, or stories, i really can't tell. But what i can tell is that i enjoy every single moment with your clips sir! Wish you all the best in your future professional and personal life sir. Deep respect.

[@bernardh9994]

What a compassionate guy and wonderfully lucid communicator - and a brilliant ubiquitous bass player. A priveledge to be able to watch these videos..cheers pal. PS.. thanks for picking up that guy near Penrith all those years ago, l used to hitch hike to the Lake District in the 60's from Manchester..

[@maxwellkelly]

Thanks for adding the Spectrum tracks! I can’t tell you how amazing it feels to get to watch you play along with songs that I’ve cherished for so long. You rock man!!

[@danielschneider8469]

Thanks for this one, Leland! I always did this one together with my bassplayer, who sadly passed away about a year ago, during soundchecks. Thanks Leland! Take care!

[@tubzz6405]

Youre a boss good sir! Take care! Thank you so much for doing this!

[@bobobrien8968]

That guitar! A work of art. The peace sign takes me back to my favourite decade(s). You are an Artiste.

[@MatthewMcClellan]

Beautiful, thank you for that. Great way to end the week.

[@darrylmoore2543]

Glad I found you ! ! ! Enjoying this soo much .. I ve.been playing since i was 15. Now going on 56 in June 4 ..I am sorry to hear about Jeff Porcaro ..I do understand about disease and the problems that go with them ..I was in my mid 30 s when diagnosed with M.S. over all i am good and still play ...Again Great to find you and hear you play .

[@OkieMikester]

Hi Darryl. I also was in my mid 30's when I got my MS diagnosis. I played drums for about 30 yrs. but now arthritis has gotten the better of me. Rock on and stay strong my fellow warrior!

[@darrylmoore2543]

@@OkieMikester THANKS So Very Much ! Roughly 22 years since finding out , left leg doesn't quite work right .Can't run but can walk fast ..But Other wise good ..Hope things are good outside of what u wrote concerning your self .We Got To Stay Strong My Friend ! Your Comments Really Made My Night !

[@OkieMikester]

@@darrylmoore2543 - Right on! I forgot, I'll be 57 in Aug.

[@jamescarroll6954]

The praise for nurses is appreciated, though, as a retired RN (started in '75 when I took my boards across from the Queen Mary in Long Beach), I have a real sense of guilt that I can't be on the line with my erstwhile colleagues. Nursing isn't strictly something you DO, it's what you ARE

[@anonagain]

Spectrum came out when I was a junior in high school. I remember playing drums with it, working out what Billy was playing and writing a chart for the drum part. Thanks Leland - your music has been the soundtrack of my life.

[@tylerjacobson8012]

You gotta do more cobham material man. I love how the song just builds out of the groove. Phenomenal musicianship. Im more into progressive music myself so this kind music is what gets me fired up. Watching this stuff is so inspiring. I pulled out my bass and started writing stuff on it again. Thanks for these vids. Making me put the guitar down to play the bass again. My first love was always the bass.

[@mojomama3328]

Amazing sounding bass and groove

[@scottwiley]

Was watching the I wish It Would Rain Down video today and immediately noticed you playing with "Bill Collins". Great stuff!

[@TheBookerstein]

I’ve always loved the way you play Lee, suddenly I realize what an awesome player you really are.

[@missgoldie6257]

QUITE a beautiful instrument, for sure. You are just such a bright spot in these days. Thank you, thank you, so much.