94. James Taylor / Woman's Gotta Have It!

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[@ibendiben]

Jee, the luxury of learning this bass part from the originator himself!! And to find out there are daily videos of him blabbermouthing and playing bass... And the little irony of him saying how he doesn't want to be an old fart, wearing that iconic beard. To understate: it all makes me smile. Thanks Leland! Pure bliss you gave us!

23:22 Man that hit me like a truck. So true. We all ned to remember our days are precious. Thanks again for todays highlight. Love, Marcus.

[@ViewtifulSam]

Lee, I wanted to tell you how much your videos were a gift to make things easier during a hard time for all of us. This one in particular is just so lovely and from time to time I'll rewatch it whole or at least watch and listen to you playing over the record. Gives me a peace I can't describe. Thanks for giving us so much.

[@RollieFingers59]

My parents took me to a JT concert when I was a kid. I was fascinated by your playing and the way it went with James’ guitar bass lines - been a fan ever since - and I’m 50 this year. Cheers and thanks for doing these!!!

[@zackamania6534]

In the Pocket is my favorite 70s JT album. Nothing like a hundred miles, Golden moments, family man...y’all really knocked it out of the park. This cover is amazing. Great part Lee

[@dvanmartin9842]

Album covers of the seventies made me decide to be an art director as my profession. I love the ritual.

[@laurieharper1526]

Spending half the night on KZbin? Story of my life at the moment, too. I really appreciate your making the present crazy situation more bearable, Professor Sklar. Please keep doing what you do. I love vinyl, too. Still play it most days.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

So you loved the album covers and credits too Lee ! Many of us still miss that excitement and we too, loved perusing the albums in record shops/stores...!

[@bradfell09]

Love this chill groove, Lee. Great choice :). Glad ur reading our comments, makes this feel like a community. I love DISCOGS- great site for checking credits which I always find interesting.....

[@MikeyKski1]

Hi, Mike from UK here. Your posts everyday have been amazing. I have looked forward to them everyday. I have been on lockdown since late February as had a heart attack. This has been a great form of recouperation. The Phil Collins section brought back great memories as I lived round the corner from him as a child and used to go into his mums shop. I am a guitar player your bass lines are inspirational. Bless you and keep it going. MikeK

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I had some great friends at that time that were into music and we listened to James Taylor since we appreciated the music. It was as you described, perfect.

[@insightvideo6136]

Technology like KZbin is helping to ruin the world. The exception is unbelievable content like this from fabulously talented people like Mr. Sklar who are producing content that if not for platforms like this, we would never of had the pleasure to experience. You don’t know how much this is appreciated Mr. Sklar. Thank you so much! The color you’re adding to my music memories is valued more than you might realize.

[@bazbear]

I have a pal of 47 years who I met in college; and he has a wonderful voice, great harmonies, and we'd put on Beach Boys, JT, on and on, I'd do a lead vocal, sometimes I taught myself a harmony......but this is a guy I'd drive 50 miles to his tiny ap't and we'd spend 3-4 hours listening to music, pulling up concerts on youtube, and singing....I sent him the link to Doctor My Eyes and I'm sure he'll hit the subscribed button......Thanks Lee, they don't have a cure for Covid, they really aren't treating it; right now, music is the medicine for the body and for our minds...........

[@tuskedbeast]

Thank you, Lee. Interesting and deeply heartening to see how many people are responding to your videos. I think many of us are searching for meaning, continuity, hope and fortitude in this time, and your tour through your life's work is really resonating right now. It really IS your time.... music is a heart healing thing. Best wishes :)

[@kente4058]

It is still unbelievable how much you can remember. All is forgiven. Thanks for all the stories and of course...basslines!

[@tonyking6914]

Album artwork! I used to love taking home a new LP, gingerly putting it on the turntable and studing the album jacket while listening. Thick As A Brick was the epitome! I'm still reading that one.

[@RasMajnouni]

There was a second edition of Thick as a Brick with a different cover but akin somewhat. As you say,(Touche`) I started to read also that original cover in 1973 (??) and still love it inside and out.

[@sashaneemoht8764]

Mr Sklar, your musicality is phenominal, Your reminiscing entertaining, and your humility endearing. My niece is returning to work as a nurse having refreshed her skills recently. I pray this pandemic really is in decline because I worry about her being a young mother in the middle of it all. As you know, when it comes to the truth politicians are prone to being economical. Thank you for doing these videos. I look forward to joining you for the next one. Be well! Ax

[@probe11111]

So well said!

[@michaelogden5958]

Yes. Back in the day, unwrapping and savoring the LP experience was a thing. Many times I would soak up the artwork, especially for the fold-out albums, as well as the jacket info (where the credits were in many cases) before even carefully placing the vinyl on the turntable. Good times. Thanks for your efforts, Mr. Sklar!

[@sambharr]

This is better than "a book." Thanks, Lee. I grew up with your music.

[@TheBlaggers-uv7vc]

Used to love album covers artwork. And the song order was put together with thought. Like a story.

[@tomtoren4643]

Same. I almost miss using a thumbnail to get the plastic cover off. Almost. Well, actually not.

[@tomcoryell]

Tom Toren Good reply!

[@jeffw6912]

The recovery of albums is amazing, tons available. So many memories, and I'm only 52.

[@davidwebb091370]

thank you very much for this beautiful song!

[@dennisnyc4635]

Thank You! I'm so glad that Beato intro'd your channel to me! Simply a Treat! Your anecdotes are the perfect antidote. You, my man, are the cat's pajamas!!!

[@bh8365]

These videos are a treasure. Thank you. I also miss album artwork and the joy of reading every word, fine print, everything. Don't miss the skipping, scratching, or putting a coin on the arm of the needle.

[@philreid984]

Yes, buying an album for the cover, not knowing what the music was about! The first album I bought as a kid with my own lawnmowing money was a new album that had just come out, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention's Freak Out! because of the cover. Loved it! Warped my little kid mind, I never looked back :)

[@RasMajnouni]

Must tell the town mayor about your thoughts.

[@musicbro8225]

What a guy to get started on, in a different dimension. Frank Zappa that is, excellent guitarist though!

[@Below-Average_Joe]

That song is great, whoever sings it. It also has one of the coolest basslines ever.

[@Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown]

“Lee’s Music Lounge” is back with James Taylor.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌🏻.................also thank you to all essential and healthcare workers etc.

[@glennsuckling5478]

The Playing Excellent, The Dialogue Excellent..The Music Excellent, Thankyou.

[@jimmyb1499]

This documentation you are doing is rich, priceless, will live forever, and reach many more people than a book. Thank you Lee.!.

[@moonriver3552]

Mike Leech (RIP) from American Studios in Memphis, came up with that oh-so-sickly-cool bass line for Bobby's record. It's not an easy one to feel with the right lope and skip. You recreated it like a boss!

[@cabotguitars9707]

One of my favorite songs that JT did. I was hoping you'd pick this one. You and Russ Kunkel always sound amazing together. Thank you for doing these videos!

[@pswilliams76]

You’ve got such a big heart Lee! Great playing as always, I love that song 👍🏼✨

[@Radio1952]

Thankyou Leland I totally enjoy your clips I've seen you play with musicians in concert. Sir may I say I only dream of being at your calibre in music. I've played drums for well over 40 years My parents were involved in music and I can remember when groups I worked with folded my mother always convinced me not to give up and I am forever thankful to her for that because If she didn't convince me not to throw the towel in I wouldn't be where I am today. But sadly like you all my musician brothers have fallen off their perch. I remember I only discovered one of my very close friends had passed away, he played in my very first group I played in , it must have been 1967 I must have been 15 years old. He went to Vietnam and returned a different person. I only found out he passed away accidentally on the internet ,his passing floored me. Thankyou Leland watching your clips is like talking to my musician friends I used to now.

[@fritzobonn]

Beautiful and elegant bass line, Lee. simply great.

[@srwaite7]

In the Pocket was a remarkable accomplishment. Bravo to all! 👌🏻🕶✌🏻

[@markhammer643]

LOVE Bobby Womack (RIP). And clearly James loves soul music, whether covering Womack, or Marvin Gaye/Junior Walker, or Otis Blackwell, or Sam Cooke. "Woman's Gotta Have It" and "I Can Understand It" are a pair of tunes I would take with me in the lifeboat to the desert island. The strongest feature of the tune is the manner in which the pace of the song and bass line feels like a person is walking and thinking to themselves. I once heard an interview with Paul Simon, in which he was asked what came first when writing: music or lyrics. He replied that rhythm came first, and the lyrics followed. This song also seems to start with rhythm and pace, and the pensive quality of the lyrics, and instrumentation follows from that.

[@brianbilick1707]

There's a great use of shuffle grooves on a bunch of JT cuts. Love it.

[@carlospoggio7088]

Just imagine my emotion when after years of listening that record while looking at the album art with that great picture with a lot of "Mr" and "Ms" and suddenly that bearded man that´s lying at the bottom of the picture gets up and speaks to you about how wonderful it was to be on that record and plays in front of you. I miss that ceremony too, listening and reading the album but let me tell you, nowadays I do almost the same with my music files on the computer, while I listen I search through sites for info and It´s a journey, specially when you meet those music fan guys sharing a lot of encyclopedic knowledge on their blog pages. And soon you end up finding that really it´s really true that "Dios los cría y ellos se juntan" as we say here (same concept as birds of a feather flock together) Thank you Leland for your daily gifts and for letting us know a bit of your human nature from where all that music sensitivity emerges Greetings from Uruguay

[@michawiki]

Leland, these videos you upload are not just youtube channel, but also a memoir of music.

[@mikemoran5003]

The brief shout-out for Willie Weeks is appreciated. I've seen him several times in recent years with Boz. Big sound...and all the right notes. You're a generous dude, Leland. And the video's most memorable quote: "I don't rehearse my spontaneity." Words to live by.

[@alanscharrer5255]

Approaching 100k. In a good way. Not the way the plague has set it. Good balances the bad. Good wins out. Everyone have faith. Life will get better. Thank you Lee for keeping us on the righteous side.

[@samgunn12]

Thanks for giving back. Your stories aren’t just entertaining, they are an important part of our common folklore.

[@paulybassman7311]

Sending Peace and Love to you Leland. Ive played Bass for 33years and you are one of the all time Cool Cats who play the Bass Clef. Loving the videos, playing and Rambling stories are fantastic. Take Care Brother x

[@musicbro8225]

I really feel like the era of Vinyl was an age of innocence like a teenager learning to express themselves and say what is important to them and actually have someone listen to what they had to say because it was important and meant something. Every record opened a new room full of ideas and experiences, all you had to do to return was to slide the record out, cue it up and sit in the comfy chair and you were back there in the 'room' that only that record could open. We were young and naive but it was so vibrant and hopeful, it was food for our spirits! I too miss those rooms, mp3's and digital is just not the same, like they somehow don't even exist. I was lucky enough to make a couple of CD covers and a booklet for a couple friends bands and it was a great experience to be actually creating a room and taking part in arranging of the guys furniture, as in the songs being part of themselves and how valuable a thing those songs were. You are now opening a new set of doors that are equally as precious :)

[@scottmoyer1357]

Thanks for the great stories all with added years of music history wisdom and dry humor.

[@dr.marnihillfoderaro1064]

Hi Leland. Thank you so much for doing your podcasts. Gee, they really are wonderful. You are wonderful! Love James Taylor and you are a huge part of his music. Love this album, In The Pocket. I’ve seen Mike Landau many times. Know of so many of the artists you discussed. I miss records too! Gave my amazing collection (many were my parents’ records from the early 60’s) to my adult son. Unfortunately, he didn’t value them, so there gone now. Well, to be more positive m...they are now being enjoyed by others, so we spread the joy. Love your term: PURÉE OF LIFE!!!

[@Kurtis-Schubert]

Many new record reissues sound WAY better than the old ones. Deep grooves on 180 gram make the sound better the more you play them. Not like the flimsy vinyl coming out as CD's took over. I was amazed when I decided to go back and build a new collection with my old man mind. Had only saved a few LP's from the day- and one was The Section's 1st Album. It says "Respectfully dedicated to rhythm sections everywhere" . That's where I started rebuilding my vinyl collection. The MoFi version of "JT" cranks Lee's bass. Sounds like his videos he makes here and I LOVE it! Very hard to find unfortunately.

[@ronjames6128]

I absolutely love the sound of the Frankenstein bass...it sounds so sweet on this track!!

[@JoeETucker]

I've realized lately how much I miss having it so it was a pain to bump to the next song on a tape/album. It kind of twisted your arm to listen to the whole thing (and you listened to the whole thing because you paid for it). There was nothing like sitting down to listen to a new one. I also really miss the album/cassette artwork and liner notes to read as you listen (that's how I first learned who Leland Sklar was on PC's No Jacket Required). Now, unless you know the members of a band you have no real clue who played what. Please keep up with this. I love hearing your stories and listening to your magic.

[@tomtoren4643]

One of many things I love about your videos is you talking about the people you've worked with, Kootch, etc, people I've been reading about and seeing on album notes for decades. It's so nice to see you put pieces of the puzzle together for folks like myself who've been watching from afar. You reading off that list was one "oh that guy" after another. Very cool.

[@bodijisattva9333]

Woman's got to have it. Man the bass just sets in the whole grove for that song. NICE

[@truethought62]

YOU are amazing, Lee...along with all of the "cats" that you have played with--much love, and many blessings! :)

[@vewilli]

Absolutely amazing that you play all the songs by heart, although played them last when you recorded them, like this one. A great musician with an incredible musical memory, especially when I think of your yesterday‘s words whereafter you only rehearsed 5 days for the TOTO-tour. 👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻

[@jstnxprsn]

I basically made the same comment last night. He's a little older than me and if I don't play something regularly, I forget all kinds of details. Jst another thing he's amazing at, eh?

[@helenespaulding9372]

jstnxprsn reminds me of story of Floor Jansen of Nightwish...when they brought her in to replace their singer, was given the setlist and asked...can you learn this in 72 hours?

[@darrylmoore2543]

@@helenespaulding9372 been there ,I got asked to play bass ,had 24 hours to learn their catalog for a 3 hour gig .I really feel for you !

[@darrylmoore2543]

@@helenespaulding9372 sorry for some reason i thought it was u ..

[@helenespaulding9372]

Darryl Moore Ha! I wish! 😁

[@TimD.Morand]

STAY DISTRACED! KEEP STRAYING FROM THE PATH, LELAND! Please share all those anecdotes of years gone by!

[@lvgray76]

In the pocket, indeed! It's such fun listening to you reminisce and play. Thanks!

[@digitalnomadmarketing9930]

This IS your book -- I love every minute.

[@ronjon5386]

I heard my favorite Linda song on the way to work this morning “Your No Good “ and it made my day. Not sure if you played bass on that track. I wish I could get my comments in earlier but by the time I get off work this is pretty much a done deal. Man Willie Weeks and Jim Keltner. This reminds me of another great drummer Andy Newmark He was so great. I wonder if you ever got to jam with Andy. I feel for you and your insomnia. I too can’t sleep and it really takes a toll on your body. You just learn to live with it Great job as always.

[@johnhughes3963]

So, do right. I learned and loved to play many James Taylor songs. But albums were and still are so iconic in sound! You are correct...in saying checking everything about the album..including all artwork, who played certain instruments on the album. Cleaning your needle off ,so it is clean and plays a beautiful sound. Being 60 years old..I always looked at who was playing on the album. The muscians..so important on every album. I learned very quick ,who were the go to great studio muscians. Leland Sklar..has impressed me in every way. I want to say thank you to Look Leyland from the bottom of my ❤️..in all he contributed and his wisdom and knowledge. Thank you Lee❤️❤️❤️

[@glennh7297]

I love Mike Landau, especially his jazz group. He's another one, like Scott Henderson, that everyone should know, but even a lot of musicians out there aren't familiar. You have lived such a blessed life, Lee, and all of the people that have you in their life, are equally blessed. I hope that you will share more memories of the greats, that are relatively unknown, to the general audience. Peace, health, happiness, and safety.

[@steinovejensen391]

Mr. Leland Sklar. I have to say that the channel you publish is amazing to watch! One thing is the music, but getting to hear the stories of what you've been participating on is even more interesting. I am a simple keyboard player from Norway myself and what I find amazing about music is that it is dynamic and exciting. When I listen, text doesn't mean much for me, but it's the details, the atmosphere, the mood and the interaction I listen to, and that's where you come in. You play bass with many famous ones but in a way that doesn't promote yourself. You hear the whole and then play. That's what this music is all about and you do shine when you play those old beats. I think it's great that you post these videos in a difficult time with Covid-19! You are an inspiration and keep doing what you do best! No one should say anything else! If you ever come to Norway, feel free to come by!

[@ksypolt]

Reinventing History 101 - with professor Sklar! 👍🏼😁

[@deborahsmithzeevi7016]

I always remember that song for it's beautiful bass groove. Love your stories Lee because you are so raw! This is much better than a book any day ❤

[@nightnoodler812]

I remember two albums I bought because of the cover, and I never heard of these artists before I bought the albums..1. Pat Methany American Garage..Bunch of Airstream Trailers 2. Octopus Gentle Giant..yea was amazed by both albums, became huge fan of these artists. I do have 1 request.. do whatever the hell you want, love watching you play the bass. When I was a teenager playing in our parents garage, our mixers were our volume knobs...

[@112399lyne]

Thanks again Lee Sklar for the stories, your vitality and humour - and your amazing fingertips touch on the bass in ¨ Woman's Gotta Have it ¨ - I follow you almost everyday - and I know you ¨musically¨ since a very long time. Now, take good care ! Jean Gignac (Québec City)

[@kenroberts8510]

I Listen to you with Headphones on,and a few times I Look over my right shoulder for your Amp. Your mix comes out to nice and clean !! Its just like being there!! Thanks for Everything you do-look forward to your posts Every Day !! From up here in Canada. Thanks !!

[@scottlance2447]

“just sit back and DIG IT” ... I just subscribed...Thank you for playing wonderful music on the soundtracks of my life

[@mikeaustin4138]

Saw Mr Sklar play with Jackson Browne in 1978 in Santa Clara or San Jose. Great show. His tone is amazing and his stories are priceless.

[@J0hnC0ltrane]

James Taylor has his own particular groove. Unmistakable.

[@muckinfunday]

Screw the book. This works perfectly! You are a treasure. Peace!

[@tarachristison7661]

What an absolute pleasure to listen to you, Leland. Thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe. Be well.

[@davidmarais1048]

We LOVE the digressions and the side-stories - that where a lot of the magic of your channel lies. It's so AUTHENTIC.

[@NWBushman]

Lee, you're my new best friend. We'll never meet but my gosh- I love the bass & the stories. You're a true icon with such a breath of kind/fresh air during this time! Thank you for taking time to do this!! Brothers of a whisker!!!!

[@michaelescareno7048]

Absolutely fantastic performance!! One of my favorite JT productions of all time. And thank you for the reverence to album art and liner notes!!! 🙏

[@petterstenberg617]

Thank you so much Lee for sharing all these stories and your wisdom around music! I've been a fan of yours for decades so it's a great thing hearing you talk on a more personal level as well.

[@knotheadusc]

"Woman's Gotta Have It" is a great song! I love that album, too. So many talented people on it!

[@CanadairCL44]

My guitarist brother told me about this channel.WOW! I have never seen someone become one with their instrument as much as Leland Sklar. I'm going to have to buy my brother a beer!

[@SeanVedell]

Sounded fine to me. Your intolerable sound is glorious to all of us. Thanks for the music and the stories.

[@kevinpierce5574]

If they ever put KZbin channels in the Library of Congress, yours and Rick Beato's deserve to be the first two in. Thank you for the all the great music and the stories, Mr. Sklar.

[@gup8175]

Your vids feel like stopping by an old friends house for a chat. Thanks again.

[@andywilliamson6854]

Thank you Leland such a joy listening to your stories and memories.

[@johngibson8676]

Thank you for bringing back Wallach's Music City to my thoughts. In later life my Mom became a friend of Dorothy Wallacks, Glen's wife. She was a wonderful lady. Driving her through Hollywood was like reading a great novel of the Los Angeles entertainment industry. Thanks so much

[@johnsanchez5646]

Amen brother!

[@davidmarais1048]

Gorgeous dancing bass line. Man - stunning.

[@leelauder4411]

These tunes bring me back to the 70s when things were for real,peace.

[@videoguysimster]

Lee, from an old bass player myself thanks for sharing your wonderful life stories. Love it.. and love what you a doing here on The Y-Tube. Keep it up man!

[@bigpebble]

I enjoy reading musician autobiographies, but your daily serial has been so much more interesting than any I've ever read. After decades of hearing you play, it's been wonderful to hear your parts exposed and explained. Although I'd seen you credited on many albums starting with Jackson's first it was your soft touch on the song Pretender that made me take notice of and follow you from then on. When this ends and we reemerge from our homes, it might be nice to hand these off to someone to put together as a DVD set. Thank you so much for sharing your gift and stories with us.

[@bodijisattva9333]

65 years old seen you play many times. You upped the game sir. Or as JT would so reverently refer to you as: Shroud of Turin.. -Peace and love

[@KenTeel]

I was calculating how much you've saved on disposable shaving razors. Assuming that if one buys them at the dollar store for a dollar (and that you get 5 in a pack), and you use one every three days, that's two dollars per month. So, that would be 24 packages of shavers per year. 24 x 50 = $1200 for 50 years of using disposable shavers. So, you've saved enough to buy a new bass. Now you have a justification, for telling your wife, you're buying a new bass. I'm doing the same thing with underwear. So, I haven't changed them for a year and I figure that I've saved $8, so far. In 10 years or so, I'll be able to buy a used bass.

[@marcosalvetti6243]

Maybe he has already spent everything on shampoo and conditioner...

[@jstnxprsn]

LMFAO People on KZbin often have the best sense of humor. Thanks for the laugh.

[@KenTeel]

@@jstnxprsn Oh goodie ! You found it to be funny.... Great... makes me smile, knowing that you smiled. Thanks for lettin' me know.

[@jdavis417]

Plus they're so easy to put on the right way... brown in the back, yellow in the front!!! ;)

[@marcosalvetti6243]

@@jdavis417 If you are in the dark, the crunchy part is the brown one.

[@fernandadichello7435]

You make my days ligther Lee! Y love J.T! Your voice is hipnotic!

[@phlobleg]

My music in my early 20's and has yet to be surpassed, Great musicians, great music.Peace & Love

[@ScottHillsmusclecargarage]

I know I have said this many times, but I have to say it again. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible life with us!

[@jeffdavidson7860]

I didn't know who you were at the time, but I saw you live on the Troubadour Tour in Philly in 2010. Who was the cool dude with the long flowing beard? It was my hero! Leland Sklar. May you live long and may we all enjoy many more of your adventures. Keep on doing this even after quarantine is over. Bless your soul.

[@johnallred3124]

I rarely dropped the needle on a new album without settling in to listen to at least the first side. Usually, the whole album in one sitting. God, that was such a great time. Recorded music could be nearly as enjoyable as a concert.

[@CARDINAL701]

Low-Tech Lee's KZbin Music Managerie! I love it. Got to see a close-up of THE BEARD. Great music. This channel keeps getting better.

[@carolyn64]

As long as you sit there and tell your experiences and play your music for us, I'll sit here and listen to you! My favorite memories of my life are the times me and my friend would do that very thing all night long 🤗🎧🎶! Thanks for this!

[@anthonycook4297]

Right on , Lee. Some heavyweight credits on that LP . Thanks and BASS ON🙌🏽 Had the opportunity to hang with Herb Pedersen when he recorded his first solo effort . A real gem, he is .

[@Danibass1]

Amazing!!! I love this bass lines since 1977 ,Argentina edited Gorilla and in the pocket.

[@tubacious]

Thanks Leland for the stories and encouragement

[@christopherkelley9298]

Happy Birthday Lee Thanks for getting us all through the weirdness And sharing your incredible career (beyond the music) Truly appreciate you Thanks for shining your Light

[@helenespaulding9372]

Well.....must have been Scottish pipes, since Rod is Scottish, yes? My ancestry is Scottish, and often, hearing the pipes, I burst into tears. They reach a part of my soul that must come from my genes.....a cultural memory of the homeland.

[@aphillips1987]

Don't miss Mary Black's version of who knows where the time goes. Heart wrenching break with pipes.

[@helenespaulding9372]

a phillips beautiful......a new artist for me. Thank you!

[@rickyelvis3215]

Helene Spaulding ... if you are talking about Rod Stewart ... he is English.

[@jimmycampbell78]

Hi Helene, Rod is definitely English. Very much a Londoner. His mother was English and his father was Scottish. So Rod likes to play up his Scottish heritage and he supports the Glasgow Celtic soccer/football team, etc.

[@helenespaulding9372]

Brain Stormer thank you. I just heard an interview I’d Rod done by Dan Rather a couple of years ago. And yes, he did play it up. What totally shocked me was that he called the team the Seltics.....,..not the Keltics! I didn’t think a Brit would use that pronunciation!

[@michaelhorozko2347]

In the Pocket Favorite Album of mine Lee. I have the vinyl and the disc. Am proud to say I was there Buffalo, N.Y. to here James's concert performance of In the Pocket . Many more of his Live performance's too! Gosh please could we bring back those times! Thanx for the Chat, Hope to shake your hand someday.

[@luvbasses5487]

Awesome hang today! This video felt like a one on one hang. I found myself cracking up many times with a few belly laughs. Great stories - I could listen all day! Keep em comin my man...!

[@BCBlue]

Thanks again, Leland. I am 60 years old and grew up listening to JT, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, CSNY, Joni Mitchell, etc. I only recently bought another turn table and now I am rebuilding an album collection . It feels so good to go to my local record store and browse different sections and appreciate the art work of recordings new and old. I am having the same fun buying records as I did in the 1970s.