761. Rosemary Butler

[@tenbroeck1958]

Rosemary Butler stood out in the live video of Runnin on Empty. She may have been a harmony or backup singer with Doug Haywood, but she, and Doud actually, stood our because of the amazing vocals. Jackson Browne smiles because he knew that his group for that tour (the Section I think), was otherworldly with insane talent. He looked like it was an honor to play with Them. Holy crap, David Lindley made everything a couple notches better as well. His play gives/gave me 😢chills as a kid listening to Jackson Browne, in the back of a wood paneled station wagon. Of course, I'm laying all of this on one the world's foremost bassists/studio musician - not like you're unaware! Peace

[@douglasdegraff8335]

Hey Leland, I first heard Rosemary back in the mid 70's and a lot after that. Her voice just jumped OUT when I heard her. She has the kinda voice, once again, when I heard her, I fell in love with her not even knowing what she looked like. I absolutely love her voice, plus you got to work with her. What an honor. Yeah, David is missed also. I'm glad you made it home alright. It's pretty crazy out there, I just bought a new car and I drive more aware than I ever have in my life. Even with all the bells and whistles, I'm ever vigilant on the road. Too bad they don't have a drunk driver warning on the newer vehicles. Any way, Thank you for Rosemary Butler, Doug🎸🎹🥁

[@4stringz.]

I love Rosemary’s bass playing on those two Birtha records!

[@johnpegg6771]

For my money, the best female singer ever to back Jackson Browne.

[@rikconverse8726]

I hadn't realized Rosemary had been in Bertha - or that she played Bass - or that she was Left handed! She was so nice and gracious. I met her with Gina and Debra and she asked each of us what we did and I asked her what she did...just kidding...it was nice finally getting to meet her after all these times of seeing here playing at Bogies but never seeing those shows except for an occasional guest visit on someone else's show. And she's an Orange County gal - from Fullerton (Like Jackson - who was also there apparently, and Luke as well - missed them both!) What a great night - got to see Gregg and Grant and CJ and have a little hang time with each of them!

[@janiewest9305]

Rosemary is a force of nature. Incredible singer and a sweetheart. Just love her.

[@kennonmoen4424]

What a powerful voice! It’s no wonder she’s sought after as a backing vocalist. Stay safe and stay well!

[@susanjordan3291]

....running on empty...love her vocals with JB

[@FreedomRock44]

I have no affiliation I just went to images and saw her with Jackson and it brought me there and saw the gallery and ONE COOL DUDE is amongst them!!!!!

[@stevejulian]

Rosemary Butlers voice added to the song Cherokee Fiddle just took it another level. I would never know about her if not for a google of who was the woman vocal on that song. Awesome.

[@HerbieFortyNine]

I’ve been waiting for this one! I was at the Running on Empty show, New Year’s Eve at the Forum in LA. The thing that stands out, in my memory, the most about that show was Rosemary’s absolutely amazing vocals. She shook that place!

[@tobisimmons9889]

Rosemary was sitting next to me she was just as excited to see you all. Lovely talented gal looking forward to seeing here in Santa Barbara next month

[@timothymarkonis3630]

Thanks for the heads up, from here in local Summerland.

[@davidkipperman5218]

Great show in Santa Barbara Saturday!! Peace

[@RockandRollWoman]

Seems that critters in Australia are always bigger. But we are not off the hook in Southern California. There are always black widows under the rims of my recycling bins, under flower pots, anywhere they can leave me an egg sac. I practice safe gardening - any question, and I pull out my trusty gloves!

[@lnl3237]

"Is that Rosemary Butler?" Love spotting her on old Linda Ronstadt videos. Thank you so much for spotlighting this terrific talent.

[@terrye6853]

I watch a Doobie Brothers DVD and see Rosemary Butler singing background vocals, one google search later I wind up back here on Leland's channel, ,,,this is not the first time this has happened when I google an artist from the 70's. thanks again Lee for posting

[@xqqqme]

You can see Rosemary Butler (and, indeed, Lee and the Section) backing Jackson Browne Live at NAMM Show Jan 2018 here on KZbin

[@davekimbler8621]

I've watched that video several times. I just can't get enough!

[@randyschiffer3265]

When New Mexican Cadillac started I thought it sounded like Shania Twain at the beginning then it went in a whole different direction. I'm having a love hate moment listening to this. I love the sound, this is good stuff but I hate the fact somehow I missed this when it came out. Thanks Lee.

[@glennsmusicchannel]

Rosemary sounds great! And I feel like I read up on the Ladybirds sometime in the last couple of years - what a story.

[@splashesin8]

Wow! Rosemary❣️ A lot of fun stuff! Back again tonight, after a few harrowing crossings. The controlled intersection crosswalks here, are seemingly the most out of control for over a year now. It's almost a relief to wait forever for a very long gap in a constant busy place where there are no, traffic lights. I listen for the wheels on the pavement going away from the vortex. Not the engines. The engines can mask an electric vehicle. I've dreamed of elaborate zip lines and catapults with trapeze nets, or an exoskeleton piece of machinery like Sigourney Weaver in the second Aliens movie. Glad you made it back home❣️

[@lavatar3562]

Rosemary Butler has a powerful voice and it’s great to hear some tracks from her album. In Australia, if you’re bitten by certain spiders you go straight to emergency (because it can be a matter of life and death) but I respect how dedicated you are to your work!

[@FreedomRock44]

Thanks for Rosemary.......Great sound.

[@NesconProductions]

Thanks Leland for another trip down your memory lane.. Quite the life you've had!

[@evancara1]

That must have been so cool to see Rosemary at your show.

[@RockandRollWoman]

Rosemary Butler. Jackson Browne. Gregg Bissonette. Steve Lukather. It speaks well of TIF that so many of their peers were there. And I won't lie, it was amazing to see so many phenomenal musicians there. Fortunately being a fan girl is generally not fatal!

[@barbiemckofka8700]

Rosemary has a beautiful voice☺️ Lee we parked next to you in Santa Barbara at the Lobero. White car and cute, lic plate 🐶🐶💚

[@rao4sos]

Finns took a bunch of us to the Palamino for a wonderful night. Rosemary, Linda, Bonnie, and Etta blew the roof off.

[@teresaclark1508]

😮

[@RockandRollWoman]

I still have my Palomino Club jacket with the gold horse embroidered in detail on the back. It's been carefully preserved in a dry-cleaning bag for more decades than I care to think about.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Glad you recognised that Mike Finnigan (a great B3 organ and even better vocalist) died recently (11th August, 2021 - I'm English !)....I recall his wonderful contribution to Maria Muldaur's 1976 (Waronker/Boyd - produced) "Sweet Harmony" - one of my very favourite albums of ALL time...indeed it's timeless !

[@Winston01]

Hey, Lee and everyone! Talk about awful drivers since the pandemic! They're slobs too! After the weekend racing escapades, my ride to work takes me past a bunch of Mustang and Charger parts scattered alongside the freeway.

[@Winston01]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 owners are too smart

[@hans-christiantraute1914]

I often think that fuel is still too cheap (it’s approaching 2 EUR per liter here) when I see these drivers racing on the autobahn. But I guess most of them use company cars and they don’t care about the cost of fuel.. 🙄

[@sethcashman1011]

First of all, glad you got home safe! I've noticed a disproportionate amount of awful drivers since the pandemic began, as well. Thought it was my imagination. Love this album. Rose and Doug Haywood were so nice to me when I met them on the RoE tour. I was five or six at the time, but you tend never to forget these things. Good folks. Really dig Mike Stern's contributions here. Another class act.

[@KurtWesthNielsen]

Just a hidden gem from Rosemary. Thanks for revisiting!

[@carolmoline6490]

You’re the positive part of my day! Thank you for being so down to Earth and such a joy to see every day! 💕💞👍🏼💞👍🏼💞💕💞💕🥰🥰🥰

[@844jimthompson]

Things are looking up..And proves you guys can still dish it out..Love that Rosemary Butler..

[@tobindoodle8901]

Awesome that the gigs went so well. How wonderful that you are in demand❣️ People know when they have a good thing. Thank you for Rosemary Butler, another great voice. I love that the music community supports each other. It must have been fabulous to see her. OMG, the drivers are crazy here in AZ as well, 75mph is really 95mph🤯😲 Glad you got home safely Leland❣️ Stay safe everyone 🤗 and have a most Marvelous rest of your Monday👍😉

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Im visiting grandkids in "the valley of the sun" I prefer driving the freeways of LA anu day than the one's in Az. Its scary! I have to remember alot of drivers here have a gun in their car and wouldn't hesitate to shoot if you upset them. Plus I notice very few people wearing masks. Maybe 1 in 10. That's crazy too. My gk's think its pretty neat to wear a mask and Im happy about that

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Stay safe on the Az highways

[@tobindoodle8901]

@@lastnamefirst4035 I agree with the GK's!! We get the looks when we go in stores with our masks on, you can count the people wearing them on your 2 hands. And, yes, open carry. We discussed the driving already ...we ride our bicycles everyday and the 3 ft. Rule apparently doesn't apply to motorists here🤥😱 Stay safe during your visit👍

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@tobindoodle8901 somebody told us we looked stupid in our masks today. My grandson said "Id rather be stupid than sick" He's 7 years old

[@tobindoodle8901]

@@lastnamefirst4035 truly unbelievable. I'm glad your 7 y/o grandson is wise and not afraid to stand up for himself. At least he is a great example of our future.👍😘

[@rickbaker4571]

Rosemary is an amazing talent and an unbelievable person. Just love her!!!

[@JudgeSturdy]

Rosemary has a lovely, distinctive voice and is one of the best in the business. She adds a lot to whatever musical ensemble she participates in. I've only seen her once, many years ago, as part of Wendy Waldman's band back in the late 1970s, where she sang back-up and played tipple.

[@michaels1833]

I just saw a video of you, Waddy Wachtel and Russ Kunkel playing at the Buddy Holly tribute. It was Raul Malo singing True Love Ways. Great tune, wonderful singer.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Was a great show!

[@j40bob1]

I'm with you, Lee. Reading CD inserts is impossible without reading glasses and a magnifying glass.

[@BP-ww9fp]

I saw Rosemary Butler and Steve Postell on the same bill perform live earlier this past summer. Btw, love when you play songs from CDs & albums ... no commercial interruptions 😄

[@whodder06]

Thanks Lee for the music and casualty stories!! 🤣 This channel rocks!!!

[@teresaclark1508]

That last song is amazing! Vocals, music, song are perfect.

[@Lowden025]

Awesome to hear Rose doing her own stuff. Am only familiar with her on Jackson s stuff. I love supporting people that aren t "stars" and will go out to my local record shop and get me some. Love your channel.

[@msstroh]

One of my absolute favorite singers! Rosemary is wonderful. I played SanJuan Capis. Fun venue.

[@barrywaples8150]

Evening Lee and all Greetings from Epping, UK. Cheers Barry 🎸

[@johnpegg6771]

An E4 hallo!

[@brachialmusiker]

Good evening to all :)

[@kathysteffen113]

I thought it was Shania Twain for a second!! Great music!!!

[@JJStetson]

Thank you for sharing Rosemary’s album. Really great stuff. A couple posters here suggested a place or two to see a little more of Rosemary’s work. To those, I’d like to add her KZbin page. Rose’s commentary & auto-bio-docu piece, Rosemary Butler’s Journey, is as inspirational a 10 minutes as you’ll ever spend. Might even spy a familiar beard.

[@enidsnarb]

She is sooo incredible! Thank You as always!

"They ended up opening for the Rolling Stones in 1964"… I wasn't even *born* then. Thanks for making me feel young (-ish). :D I like CDs and yes, even more so (for the utter convenience) files on my PC. But I do miss the sheer size of vinyl albums. Cover art just had more room to shine. And the print size is just because they take the album art and everything (including the liner notes) and reduce it to CD size. Thus, *tiny* text.

[@videohistorysnippets8963]

Remember seeing and hearing Rosemary in Melbourne with JT when he toured the ‘Never Die Young’ album in the late 80’s approximately. Love you Lee, wonderful videos you upload. Take care.

[@eddiethek]

I'm left with a visual of the horrifying drivers you had to cope with. Thankfully, the nice tunes from Ms Butler are a salve for that nightmare you experienced. Thank you for #761!

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

Well, I guess I should be grateful that I can't get on a ladder now (also that I took off most of the gutters). With good footing, a strong light, a stick, and tennnis shoes they're no trouble-- and they are plentiful at this time of the year. Particularly liked the last time. Drive safely! 👍👍

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

That would be "the last tune"

[@John-the-Bass]

If Immediate Family ever wanted to add a female vocalist you could do no better than Rosemary. Superb! I will look into more of her music as it is just what I like. Thanks.

[@noelbowerman1562]

I totally agree ,she would be a perfect fit.

[@markschramer8247]

Keep it up Lee, I'm still watching every day 👍

[@sharkair2839]

THAT SOUNDS GREAT!

[@fredtietjen3247]

Got a Stevie Nicks feel on the title cut. Top Notch talent. Lee may be one of the few artists to actually remember what went down back in the day (Respectfully) at the R&R Old Folks Home. Have seen you with Carol and James,...and probably with Jackson too (but I don't remember the gig) I'm just a former Music Industry hack from the perennial 1+1 guest list....

[@John-the-Bass]

It is so good when the venue wants to book you back! The gigs were a success, great.

[@michaelrobinson1275]

Beautiful voice mix on the last track. With Eastern Aus going forward an hour and you guys going back, we are now 19 hours ahead of you. We love spiders over here. Your working injured has echoes of Joe Walsh at the Nicolette tribute!

[@kimmyray1234]

Love ya LEE ❤ LOTTA LOVE!

[@dmlevitt]

wow that was a lot of key clubhousers at the show. you are a superhero Leland. after that bite you became Spiderman right?

[@erickorte7856]

I have talked to some friends that are in and/or run 12 programs. For multiple reasons many peoples addictions have gotten out of hand during the pandemic. As a result road deaths have actually increased during Covid. Be safe everyone.

[@wolfengel4557]

Wow! I really enjoyed listening to Rosemary's music. Thank you for sharing it, Lee.

[@kimmyray1234]

Omg!! I must comment again ....... I'm HOLLLERING LEE , ITS a saying in the South ....lol means I'm rolling in the floor laughing 🤣 ! You killed me with the "might as well dig ya eyes out"" lol lol Damn I can't see!! Lol lol 😆 I feel ya!!! And DRIVERS THESE DAYS ??? I swear 🤬 I think it's the POT? SO MUCH POT?

[@mikefaumuina3275]

Uhmazin power and control. One of a kind 🙏🏾

[@smokefire_southern_eats]

Glad you made it home safe, Lee! 😳

[@terriblemook]

She’s awesome, whatever singing role she plays. Love her. So glad the shows went well. Looking forward to next week. I’ll be driving a few hours to get to the gig,, and now Facebook tells me you have a show less than an hour away…maybe a double header for me that week, who knows? Get some rest. And stay safe🖕

[@mikegrosser8861]

Rosemary is such a talent, one of the best!

[@jebbaldwin8516]

best yet.....wow

[@Davydd2]

Thanks, someone else I've never heard of.

[@mrbertiep1]

Great backgrounds on "Angel You", MIDDLE MAN - Boz Scaggs

[@msstroh]

You are correct about the driving. Not only in LA. ALL F***ing over the planet!

[@Funkybassplayer]

Sure is. I’m getting real fed up about it. 😞

[@engineer909]

Same in Chitown, except you also have to dodge bullets..

[@sceiron1]

@Martin Strohecker. you want to see/experience shit driving come to NZ, especially Auckland. 😁

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Hello Lee!!! Thank You 👍🏻

[@OldBoans]

Solid songs there man . . . 🎸

[@laura-yadierbader1451]

Love the music!!!

[@johnpegg6771]

PS: Any good word on Mr Dave? Exquisite slide work on this.

[@Mark_Brooks]

CSN vibe on that one song. Her voice is crystal clear. (The last song)

[@FreedomRock44]

Rosemary kinda crosses genres here....Country/POP/Folk!!!!!! She can belt a song with ease huh????

[@vewilli]

A powerful voice ….

[@ninamars357]

Would love to hear her play bass! Does she still play? Love Bertha!

[@michaelvaladez6570]

What a voice!! Yeah have he do a camera appearance with The Immediate Family..bring down the house.Great sound, reminds me of something I have heard before the live sound..Beware or the lunatic drivers I agree totally.Be safe stay safe Leland.PS Did you ever get to meet PAT MARTINO ? He just passed away.RIP PAT MARTINO.

[@BP-ww9fp]

When you hear stories of drunk semi drivers, perhaps self driving trailers might not be too bad.

[@tobisimmons9889]

F I N N I G A N miss him so much.

[@baxter3998]

Afternoon Lee

[@anncaswell8569]

Evening Leland and everybody. 20.12 in Tropical Tyneside

[@barrywaples8150]

Hi from the positively balmy south😎

[@Mark_Brooks]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Everything in Glasgow is outbound 😆

[@anncaswell8569]

I remember the ladybirds

[@dawnchristianson2634]

You do? Did you see them perform with the Stones? Did you go to High School with them? Who were the girls? Same as Birtha?

[@anncaswell8569]

Real canny blend Leland

[@FreedomRock44]

Lee I don't know if you mentioned this did you guys do your parts seperate or in studio???

[@lelandsklar6363]

All together…

[@FreedomRock44]

@@lelandsklar6363 Okay figured but ya never know anymore...Love it!!!!!

[@FreedomRock44]

@@BP-ww9fp I meant the Rosemary album that Lee had parts in. Lee answered and Thank You!!!!

[@kimmyray1234]

Sorry Lee......I'm always commenting before I finish listening 🎶 (A.D.D) sorry 😞 OH well , more comments I JUST LOVE YOU ❤ YOU MAKE MY DAY SO MANY TIMES!!! THANK YOU !! I'm a Nobody for sure Lee , but sometime when you can't sleep , I've got a few petty good Playlist on my utube ....I don't care about subscribers or aren't concerned about how obscure my channel is with content lol as I've never made it for anyone other than myself ....but I struggle with Death and I've been struggling with aging 😪 I jus hate it ! That said, I was checking out my own Playlist on Death....it's got some great songs 🎵 👌 on there especially Iris Dement Ugh I know I misspelled that. Anyway.......ever heard of Iris

[@lelandsklar6363]

Please never say you are a nobody! We are all a somebody in our own ways. ❤️

[@kimmyray1234]

@@lelandsklar6363 aweee thank you Lee, that was so sweet , but I'm not as established maybe that's better lol That really made me stop @ think coming from you Sir! Thank you , luv you ❤

[@gotham61]

Geez man, take care of yourself! I understand that we are a stubborn species, but it’s important to know when to call a professional, and for me, cleaning out the gutters is one of those times.

[@anncaswell8569]

Wow being a bass player sounds dangerous 🤗

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Evening Leland

[@lelandsklar6363]

✋🏼

[@timothymarkonis3630]

Well, since the subject came up, I have a fairly personal spider story which I might recount, albeit somewhat obliquely. It dates from one particularly hot summer night in 1969 in, of all unlikely places, the small hillside canyon community of Sierra Madre, California. Needless to say, I survived the incident. As did all of my involved compatriots. I'm not really speaking of anything physical or medical here, but rather of a near legal system "bite" related to a specific local historic incident and involving a certain Central American violin spider statue which for a time occupied a hallowed place of honor in downtown Sierra Madre Park. The incident even made the local community newspaper, complete with B&W photo evidence alleging commission of a so-called "crime", the exaggerated description of which to this day I still dispute (all archaic, aging microfilm and newspaper photo evidence of these matters notwithstanding). 😄 Anecdotal footnote to this factual historical recounting: Said statue was ultimately RE-"stolen", and for good that final time. But not by me, nor by anyone that I knew, at least that I know of

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Good story. Sierra Madre is close to where I live. Peaceful town

[@Mark_Brooks]

Dad is still in the hospital and is not currently scheduled for surgery. The usual non-communicative hospital personnel are not confidence-inspiring. Ongoing submission of paper and information concerning the mortgage on this house.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Dont know where you live but most hospitals have patient advocates to help with many things, one being communicaton w staff and dr's

[@splashesin8]

Corporately managed hospital groups have been nightmares since way before the pandemic. 💜💔

[@Mark_Brooks]

@@splashesin8 Are you up early or late, Audrey? 🙂

[@splashesin8]

@@Mark_Brooks Hi Mark, :) I thought I was still awake but kept waking up off and on with my hands on the phone and trying find where I left off, and then realizing I had to plug it in for a few hours. I just work around the non 24 circadian situation. Two thirds of the time, I'm just nocturnal. Of course there are non negotiable things that I have to just make happen during the day sometimes like jury duty, or something like that, that coincide with what would be the natural REM phase, which continually moves forward. So, the societal clock was recently turned back again just three-ish days ago... Your guess is as good as mine. 😅 In two more hours, I might can tolerate the UV without bursting into flames. 🌵🌻🌞🌒 I guess it's technically autumn.

[@Gina-ly5bp]

😎

[@anncaswell8569]

See you tomorra

[@lennymo9088]

See ya next week in N.H.