Anita Baker - Sweet Love - drum cover by Steve Tocco

[@guyjones3665]

Lots of amazing drummers .but playing with soul like this is beautiful.. her live performance is astounding..

[@shawnamontgomery930]

That intro is everything! Love it

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

You are so right!! Can you imagine starting a concert with this song and this intro? That would be so fun!!!

[@1up_kj]

love the beginning

[@davidatkinson3251]

@Stevetocco.... you did that .... love it

[@chico7469]

My favorite part of the song is the percussion at the beginning

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Yes, Ricky Lawson did a great job creating those great intro drum fills.

[@mikeybear4678]

Shawn Brown I know, right??

[@mikeybear4678]

You make me want to play the drums, Steve. This is wonderful.

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thank you!!

[@njdrummer7120]

Great cover Steve , the live version from 1986 or 87 the drummer is just slaying this song...some of these R and B songs have killer drums tracks...

[@David-su2vv]

Great song…..great drums…. Your the best…ty Steve !

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

I'm just copying the original drummer, the great Ricky Lawson. All credit goes to him. Thank you!!!!!!

[@bigd-1-channel514]

Some great intro fills, Nice playing

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thank you!! All the opening fills were courtesy of Ricky Lawson!!

[@richardstump4582]

Alright!! Fantastic!!

[@allyssaturner4330]

Sick with it !!!!!

[@FreeTimeMastermind]

Great tone

[@Ray3645]

Great job, Steve. I've always loved Ricky's work. He also does an excellent job on Anita's You Bring My Joy, which has some very tasty fills as well. Love to see you play that one too if you feel so inclined. Thanks.

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thank you. Ricky Lawson was one of my favorite drummers. I saw him live a couple times--once with The Yellowjackets in 1981 and once with David Sanborn. So sad that he passed away so young.

[@1up_kj]

yooo this is fresh

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thank you!

[@337extendoplus7]

You got a new fan over here👊🏾🔥

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thank you!!

[@ShanequaJonesRealtor]

Great job!!

[@mexcuautitlan]

Grate performans!!! ... Muy bien interpretado y con excelente tiempo y ritmo... Excelente!!!

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Gracias!!!

[@InfinityMusicPiano]

Beautiful !

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thank you!!

[@RoyLake]

Another nice one, Steve!

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thanks, Roy!!! I hope all is well with you!!!

[@jimphayre]

I am surprised playing with a watch and ring on does not bother your playing... You really are good my friend.... Thanks for the variety of music you play...

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Interesting observation about my watch and ring. I try to NOT wear a watch when I play drums...not because it bothers me but because I think the continuous, rapid arm movement damages the watch. I've had a few watches stop working way earlier than they should. As far as the ring goes...I've been married 32 years so it's a permanent part of my anatomy. Thanks for your kind comment!!!

[@jimphayre]

@@SteveToccoDrummer appreciate the insight. You are right about the ring staying on, as I lost my first ring taking it off to play golf - and the wife was quite upset. Again, love your playing and cool style in doing so.

[@domshaheen7356]

Your Anita Baker love is much appreciated!

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Well, I appreciate your comment AND Anita Baker's music!!

[@mmartins7006]

Ficou show d+

[@FitnessTita]

❤❤❤❤

[@davonwood2451]

He did the intro 👍

[@Harlem139Convent1]

Rip ricky lawson!!!!

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

RIP Ricky Lawson for sure! I went to Ricky's funeral memorial service at The Music Hall here in Detroit.

[@Artist6135]

Awesome! What ever happened to Ms Baker? Sweet voice!!

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

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[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

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[@Artist6135]

Vernon Steinkamp Wow!! Thank you for the link!! Ol’Girl’s still got it!!! Timeless talent!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JorgeReyes-bo9uz]

Simply 10!, I love Anita Baker, a question for when Billie Jean? greetings from El Salvador

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thank you!!! Greetings from the USA!!!

[@Ryan-0518]

👏👏👏👏👏👍💖💖💖

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thank you!!!!

[@masegoflames3421]

💕🔥

[@shaunalex2345]

What's the name of the clear drums in the beginning,what's the name of those drums?

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

I'm not sure what you are asking. Can you clarify the question?

[@shaunalex2345]

@@SteveToccoDrummer I found out it's ok

[@anthonyf.9170]

👍

[@TheMavetherave]

hi Steve, what drums do you play and what skins are on the toms...they sound amazing.......they sound like pearl masters.

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

Thanks for listening and leaving a comment!! The drums in this video are Yamaha Recording Customs. The tom-tom heads are Evans EC2's (except for the little 8" tom, which is a Remo Pinstripe). The bottom heads are all Remo Diplimats. The kick drum is an Evans EMAD 2.

[@TheMavetherave]

@@SteveToccoDrummer what a gent replying to me so quickly.....what a star....a huge thanks Steve...you are an amazing talent......im changing the skins on my 1984 Pearl GLX super pros....hopefully i can get that amazing sound that you have.

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

Anita was told by a producer that she would never make it in the music business.

[@SteveToccoDrummer]

That's very interesting to hear. I'm glad she didn't give up!

[@allyssaturner4330]

Sick with it !!!!!