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A funk cover of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" by Scary Pockets & Tal Wilkenfeld.
MUSICIAN CREDITS
Lead vocal & Bass: Tal Wilkenfeld
BGVs: DeeDee Foster, Sharlotte Gibson, Charlean Carmon
Drums: Tamir Barzilay
Wurli: Larry Goldings
Prophet: Jack Conte
Guitar: Ryan Lerman
AUDIO CREDITS
Recording Engineer: Caleb Parker
Asst. Engineer: Travis Pavur
Mixing/Mastering: Craig Polasko
VIDEO CREDITS
DP: Ricky Chavez
Camp Op/AC: Merlin Showalter
AC: Alejandro Echevarria
AC: Sammy Rothman
Recorded Live at Valentine Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
#ScaryPockets #Funk #TalWilkenfeld #jonimitchell

[@ScaryPockets]

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[@adamandlorraine]

Anyone know what the lineup is for European tour?

[@ezramay27]

Hi guys. I love every cover you make. Such good vibes. Can you please cover a Filipino song "Raining in Manila" by Lola Amour. It is very famous here in the Philippines right now.

[@erikjuulpetersen3916]

Feb 6, 2024 is Copenhagen, DK (Denmark) and not NL :-) I already got tickets and look forward to the show :-)

[@krusher74]

where is some new deadwax you scoundrels!!!

[@elisalzman]

Love you guys, and I don't wanna sound like a spoiled griper....but three German cities, but no Berlin? I mean has the overhype finally caught up with us over here? I'm actually seriously curious, as someone who's fascinated by the scene here in B, but concerned about the weird economy that seems to be shutting down a bunch of cool things I've loved for years. Venue issues? Just not on your path for travelling efficiency?

[@TalWilkenfeld]

Had a blast doin this w Scary Pockets. Lookin forward to playing Monterey Jazz fest this weekend with Scary Goldings feat. John Scofield & Larry Goldings! 🎉

[@brockmannolaf7182]

Amazing version! ❤

[@brockmannolaf7182]

Scary Pockets can't get any better than this!

[@knucklevision]

Hey Tal!

[@cooldebt]

I so wish I was not in Australia right now so I could see that! BTW was surprised when you started singing more but loving your unique sound now

[@danwebb4418]

They took all the trees to make guitars and drumsticks, to bring you this song.

[@mostguitarswins]

This is terrific! I didn't recognize Tal Wilkenfeld at first. Then I remembered she played in the Jeff Beck band 👍 She's got a great singing voice and plays killer bass 👏👏👏👏

[@XanBcoo]

Wouldn't have known it was her. I just assumed she was eternally 17

[@CamiloDiaz]

Listen to her album “Love Remains”… it’s AWESOME

[@JasperKloek]

I didn't recognise her either... first time I'm seeing her without the exploded hair.

[@runnercorse3531]

Idem s'il n'y avait pas son nom je ne l'aurais pas reconnu. Je savais qu'elle était une bonne bassiste, je ne savais pas qu'elle était aussi une bonne chanteuse

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Those backing vocals are to die for. Girls.... Thank you.

[@emptynester9241]

More music with backing vocals like this

[@JK-js2td]

Yes...those are some of the coolest background vocals

[@Fiascopia]

Stuck out to me as well, the harmonies were tiiiiight and really balanced sound

[@patricias5122]

Those women are all amazing.

[@sugizotakuro]

black women when they sing, they really have the soul. the beauty of voice.

[@keythejay]

What a band!!! Love the drummer! THAT'S what is called GROOVE!

[@grooveitman929]

nobody talks about the drummer. He grooves big time

[@fritzfilter]

Many enthusiastic comments about him in this thread!

[@EvanVincent.]

I've seen this song covered to death, but this is the funkiest version. This slaps hard. Congrats Tal and those backing vocals. 🔥

[@theproblembelief7549]

What a great voice Tal Wilkenfeld has! Her bass playing on this is also so extremely groovy.

[@gnd144]

Never forget seeing Tal Wilkenfeld playing bass with Jeff Beck. She was incredible, one the best. TY.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

What an ensemble. Just funkying great! So nice to hear Tal's voice maturing to a stage where she "owns" the material she sings.

[@McAster99]

Background voices really add to the coziness of it all, love it.

[@wordswordswords5817]

Tal, Scary, this pocket is pure gold - you CRUSHED. More please!

[@robertthegreek]

Thanks for funkifying my Monday! Can't go wrong with Tal.

[@davidl8ly]

A master instrumentalist. And should be HUGE!!! What a talent.

[@sambateman8097]

Tal does a great job of channeling a younger Joni Mitchell on these vocals! Closed my eyes and it almost gave me chills...

[@2plus5vlog]

Wow! I hadn't know that Tal Wilkenfeld can sing... till now. Such a warm voice! I love it!!

[@jeff6555]

LOVE this arrangement... KILLER!! ❤

[@tomi1537]

wow! I never would have thought that Tal has equally great singing voice/skills as her bass playing! amazing performance!

[@BeauregardHall]

Check out her song Corner Painter -- it's just amazing.

[@Frip36]

Mic isn't mic'd right. Too loud.

[@joesteinwold5782]

Tal as a singer is amazing. What a surprise. Background singers amazing. Musicians amazing. This version of Yellow Taxi is 👍👍👍👍💯

[@matto9734]

That´s an extremely legit Funkafication of that beautiful song! Thank you guys for having the incredible Tal!!!

[@catrionahayes9166]

This entire video including the vinyl ad at the end made my year. Thank you. LOVE Tal Wilkenfeld

[@cooldebt]

Loving that rhythm section!

[@guitarstringman7403]

OMG, I think I recognized Tal's playing before I even realized it is her. This version is TOO good!

[@mikegendron3723]

Fell in love with this girls mad skills on bass when she played with this guitar player named, oh what was it, oh yah, Jeff Beck! Didn't know she had a voice to go with that bass! You rock GURL!!!

[@VeitLehmann]

Those pockets were scary deep!! I didn't know that Tal wasn't just one of the most amazing bass players but also such a great singer! Truly awesome, love it, love you all!

[@wadesorchids7219]

Tal, I have listened and loved that song since it came out! I’ll be 70 soon and I have never heard it done better. Thank you so much! Joni would love it!!!!

[@johncolling673]

I'm sure Joni's heard it and sure she loves it as well!

[@martybrodell2424]

Fan of Joni. Fan of Tal. Scary Pockets-best of both worlds!

[@benwittman3431]

Fantastic Tal and everyone! Love how you've got some Meters going on in the verse.

[@villeturunen5305]

So the lead singer just casually drops a track and the background singers are to die for... WOW! Keep it going!

[@MarcG7424]

A funky bassist with a good singing voice covering a Joni Mitchell classic how could anyone lose 👏👏

[@markhathaway9456]

Joni did it at a live concert in Paris with some jazz guys. Apparently that song can be done many ways.

[@metriczeppelin]

Joni had Pat Metheny and other jazz stars backing her up on one tour, amazing shows!

[@bobmorphis7114]

Tal is SO SO SO AWESOME! And THE ARRANGEMENT is beyond funkalicious! Bravo, you guys!

[@v.w.2701Timber]

Absolutely fantastic 🎸👏🏻

[@RealityHasAWokeBias]

Yes!!! This was amazing!!! I've been a massive fan of Tal for over a decade now and she is still out there KILLIN IT!

[@moi01887]

I'm embarrassed to say I didn't know she could sing... won't make that mistake again!

[@adriano1955]

She got a few solo albums where she sing

[@Geno5]

I was lucky to see her live with Jeff Beck at Eric Clapton’s Guitar Festival 2007 near Chicago. If you have not seen that performance, I highly recommend. Everyone was blown away including Jeff Beck!

[@MillicentOak]

Finally a cover of this song that does it justice! Always a joy to hear Tal, such a talent.

[@tinkersailorhead4360]

Great version, transformed that incredible swinging rhythm of Jonis playin to another dimension.

[@ignignokt4u2]

Man, Tal is fire. I just love everything she does.

[@edwinhurwitz6792]

I think this is my favorite Tal! And those BG singers! Whoo! Love me some Scary Pockets.

[@gregsLyrics]

I melt every time I see TW perform. She is a gift from heaven for certain.

[@novilic9122]

Thank you for existing Scary Pockets!

[@Fastvoice]

Amazing how Tal has progressed her singing skills over the last years.

[@editorjuno]

*Huge* improvement -- excellent! 🎶

[@markpavlowski7223]

really...?? @@editorjuno

[@Keyswiz71]

Well this was just recommended by KZbin, and I'm glad I stepped inside to see what you guys are all about! What a fantastic arrangement of this classic song, one that I've played live too over the years, but never quite like this. The musicianship is first rate and these backing singers are pure class!

[@RonWinter335]

LOVE this! Thanks Tal & Pockets!

[@daviemcf]

What an amazing version...I'm sure Joni will love this. 🎸🎸

[@mikemclenison8200]

Great arrangement of a great Joni tune! Love Tal's vocal and of course her soulful bass playing!

[@infinitedurr]

Absolute beasts. All of you.

[@kewlfonz]

That Tamir Barzilay is the best pocket merchant out there. What a drummer. Sublime...

[@anthonyfox477]

Dude, so tasty

[@cooldebt]

Have been enraptured by his drumming since the cover of Toxic with Kenton Chen - just exquisite touch

[@giuseppe-dedonato]

Tal Wilkenfeld and Larry Goldings...too much mastery for only 2:40 minutes of music, we want more!

[@NWLee]

Nice, Nice, Nice! What a great groove and Tal, Oh My!

[@boomerdell]

Tal Wilkenfeld is amazing!!

[@Richard_Tanguay]

Excellent rendition of this classic, Tal and Scary Pockets!

[@markspielman2929]

Just like usual. This is a parade of the greatest bass players playing. I love you guys. Thanks.

[@Shinybadguy]

That bass tone with the Hammond OMFG soooo sticky ♥

[@TheWasif]

This is just fantastic! Scary Pockets clicking on all cylinders. Talent all the way around!

[@alligamarc]

Awesome version. Tal you're a gem also while singing. Congrats all

[@JochenVogel]

You made my day today, young people! Too much good stuff in this video to mention anything or anyone individually. Great work!

[@antwallace6257]

With all due respect ..The best vocal performance I've heard from You Tal ..really suits you,sound brilliant . Super talent moving along beautifully.

[@CanyonWanderer]

Yay! So cool to see @TalWilkenfeld at Scary Pockets, what a funky version!

[@alanFconrad]

wow....funky to the MAX ! Love it

[@peterwallis4602]

'Little Feat' memories of groove, Thanks Tal, from an old West Aussie.

[@JeyFor]

YES !!!! New Tal Wilkenfeld music even if it's a cover, it's GOLD !!

[@darrylday30]

So much fun

[@dougfm415]

Tal!!!! We need a long session with Tal and Scary Pockets!!

[@teasnax]

I was smiling this entire performance ~ Tal is The TRUTH...! funny spot at the end, I would totally party with y'all!!

[@cchiara420]

I always end up making that funky ass bass face when I watch @TalWilkenfeld play. Thank you for this!

[@David_Thompson]

Great vibe on this one - congrats to Tal, the BGVs and the whole crew! Happy New Year Pockets!

[@ebquinn]

Great to see Tal and Tamir together again... they have that special musical connection, counting beats from the same source.

[@BethanyBassett]

Perfect vocals to go with this arrangement. Insanely groovy!

[@Mezig34976]

It's great to see and hear this phenomenal bassist again! I also love the drummer's minimalist set...

[@juanpallautapulido200]

Tal Wilkenfileld, she is just amazing. Great job scary pockets

[@zenclover8468]

that promo at the end was actually super funny !! Funky song, hard to cover the vocals on this- joni makes everyone sound inferior, but it was still really fun

[@Blazouf33]

Extraordinaire hommage ❤ Et @TalWilkenfeld tu es incroyablement sublime !!! ❤❤❤

[@cortviva69]

Simply beautiful!

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Tal has a pleasant,pleasing voice.Frequency is nice.

[@yafz]

This groove is like a black hole; it's so attractive that even light can't escape it! I keep on coming back to it, I can't escape from it. So much amazing talent per m²! 🤘

[@robertmullen5211]

Oh man, the always awesome Scary core with Tal sitting in and my favorite drummer (although they are all incredible) Tamir. This is a dream combo!

[@cooldebt]

My thoughts exactly. All Scary durmmers and bassists are brilliant but Tamir is my favourite and particularly as an Aussie, I've been a huge fan of Tal for years

[@uw10isplaya]

Scary Pockets, Tal Wilkenfeld, and Joni Mitchell? Almost broke my mouse clicking so hard.

[@timbly5824]

Loved your arrangement and the young ladies vocal and bass were outstanding. NICE!

[@acme.videos]

Love Tal's rendition of Joni's BYT! ❤😽😊

[@johnkim791]

This was probably the best one yet. Super funky and twisty!

[@bluzzjazz]

That is some greasy cool drumming right there! Great rendition.

[@aswinpanembrama8043]

what an immortal Tal, She's not get old!

[@pizzarand]

Very funky drums, I like it!

[@jerryhorton5708]

Terrific arrangement! Tal, beautiful vocals!

[@vitgit]

that octave on a synth is so great!

[@RobFlaxMusic]

Tal's got a great singing voice too!? Oh man... She's unstoppable!

[@sedelkov]

Bouncing between Joni's ethereal voice and Tal's funk-infused groove - this cover is a musical bridge generations needed. 🌉🎶 If this doesn't inspire a new wave of music lovers, I don't know what will. #EargasmicFunk

[@stuartholme4457]

Tal gettin' it on vocals and bass! Damn I love Scary Pockets!!

[@TheRobWay1]

This is great! Tal has such a natural, beautiful voice

[@wcreview8227]

Wow how badass is ths?? What a groove! Tal is such a monster artist!!

[@Myallkindsofstuff-nv7jx]

Randomly bumped into this. I LOVE THIS!!! So HAPPY FEELING in the song, yet also some message there to chew, but humor element included.

[@murkymurk8305]

Wow never knew Tal as a singer but this is good!

[@mikeg3439]

Nice to get introduced to Tal's work, you guys help me experience the best musicians, love it. I like the aggressive driving quality you all gave to this cover.

[@feelthelove3725]

Amazing!!!

[@GChannelist]

Oh this was phenomenal in ways that will take a few watches to appreciate fully

[@robertnobody]

It's nice to see Tal back on Bass again....!!

[@demianbertozzi]

Tal sings? That's new to me! Good news, indeed, great voice!

[@georgemandom69]

Amazing voice!!!

[@Changelingheart]

One of the best renditions of Big Yellow Taxi. Have a feeling Joni Mitchell will like it too!!❤️

[@charlesschenk6290]

Wow! Tal's voice has gotten so much better. Nice.

[@bobshortcut6950]

Nice moving groove. Raw talent and original arrangement!❤