Bootsy Collins - What's In My Bag?

Yo Gabba Gabba's DJ Lance Rock takes his TV dad, Bootsy Collins shopping at Amoeba Hollywood.
Check out his picks:
Richard Pryor - ...And It's Deep Too! (CD)
Lonnie Mack - Second Sight (LP)
Howlin' Wolf - The Best of Howlin' Wolf (LP) bit.ly/2iRsWfz
Ray Charles - What'd I Say (LP) bit.ly/2iQC3ZS
Buddy Guy - Living Proof (LP) bit.ly/2hFdCTe
Curtis Mayfield - Superfly (LP) bit.ly/2iRt1Qd
Sam Cooke - The Singles Collection (LP) bit.ly/2iBjE46
Wilson Pickett - The Best of Wilson Pickett Vol. II (LP) bit.ly/2hFiEPs
Dr. John - In The Right Place (LP) bit.ly/2iRnMjN
The Meters - Here Comes The Meter Man - All The Josie Hits (LP) bit.ly/2ijRBbD
Rick Nelson - The Decca Years (LP)
Jimi Hendrix - The Cry Of Love (LP) bit.ly/2iRupCw
Various Artists - I'm Just Like You: Sly's Stone Flower 1969-70 (LP) bit.ly/2iRtkdP
Get Bootsy's music: bit.ly/1QTCIGY
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[@neonatalpenguin]

Bootsy Collins has an amazing speaking voice. Somebody has to make a kid's movie where Bootsy and Iggy Pop play talking alligators.

[@LEGSUDESIRE]

that would really be great

[@PynkVelVet]

neonatalpenguin yeesssss

[@TheoVanUtrecht]

very soothing voice, it reminds me of someone else's voice but I can't remember who that is

[@DrenchedDawg]

Theo Dutra he sounds like 2 chainz lmao

[@valeriechapman8993]

Theo Dutra Jimi Hendrix? That's who I thought

[@rossallison5102]

I have the sneaking suspicion that Bootsy is actually immortal.

[@BeaverOne]

+Ross Allison Something of a funk syndrome

[@skut9]

Funk don't crack.

[@savanana8514]

He is and that's the tea sis

[@HeavyJ713]

Boots must be a Vampire

[@austinkonrad]

One could only hope

[@CreativoErratico]

Damn Bootsy Collins can say anything he wants and it always sound smooth. He's the bestest best.

[@MadWlad]

you funkin right

[@robertloweiii8790]

Him snoop and Nate dogg have the best voice

[@ladygemini5967]

Ummmmmm yessss!!!!

[@nickhughes4800]

Bootsy is such a postive joyful person! National treasure!

[@TheSpacemannspiff]

Bootsy is the funkiest man on earth ....which makes sense because he isn't from this planet.

[@mads1097]

"they was too funky for their own good" lmaoooooooo 😭😭 love you bootsy

[@louderthangod]

Nobody cooler than Bootsy.

[@SuperYertleTurtle]

The coolest cat of them all!

[@birth0fserpents]

bootsy is 64 damn he still look jammin

[@nathaniel982]

Joe Webb He is still jamming! He is collaborating with Vulfpeck in November

[@HeavyJ713]

He looks at least 14 years younger

[@ceephaxx]

When someone like Bootsy says you "were too funky for yo' own good" - you KNOW you're good!

[@drummy747]

Easily the best overall "What's In My Bag?"

[@NomNomGohan]

Easily, Kamasi with #2

[@callmejeffbob]

@Don'tTaze MeBro- I agree, although I've only seen a handful of these. I think I have nearly everything in his bag (except Rickie Nelson...lol) on LP and/or CD. His enthusiasm for the music is infectious!!

[@paolo-n2000]

BIG BOI is a good one too!

[@SuperPussyFinger]

Absolutely the best.

[@PokeySoggybottom]

How can you not love Bootsy? What a thoroughly likeable cat!

[@pifflepockle]

He’s magic

[@whothennow81]

Still my favorite lil series on YT. Thanks Amoeba

[@amoeba]

+whothennow81 Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@mosshornn]

+whothennow81 I completely agree. These are great +Amoeba!

[@cameronbrwdway9486]

+whothennow81 Yeah I love this and Guitar Moves. I'm into some of the cooking ones too.

[@d.leon.pedro.26]

+whothennow81 I Agree!

[@wrhythm]

If you like WIMB you should check out NardwuarServiette. He does interviews with musicians in this style.

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

Hearing Bootsy speak and (especially) laugh always puts me in a good mood.

[@leighfoulkes7297]

I just have that feeling that Jimi Hendrix would have joined the Parliament in a second, if he'd only have lived long enough.

[@theraceanalystphdprovingha4119]

Parliament was formed in 1955...Jimi Hendrix died in 1970. He never desired to "join" in the way described. They were around and hot/popular at the same time. Hendrix liked "doing his own thing." He states this in numerous ways. Miles Davis was seriously wanting to collaborate with him...not join. Other never thought what-ifs: "Prince would have joined...James Brown would have joined...Rick James would have joined...Dianna Ross would have joined...Ertha Kitt would have joined...anybody on those albums Bootsy held up would have joined (some musical group after making it).

[@naomie427]

@Dallas D "2nd rate 70s funk band" are you for real? Do you know the influence Funkadelic, Parliament, Bootsy, George Clinton and the rest had on the eras of music that came after them?! SMDH think before you type. Because passion can easily be morphed into ignorance.

[@lechanneldemysterieuxmante1807]

That Pryor boxset is pretty great stuff.

[@theraceanalystphdprovingha4119]

@Evan Wright Where does "potential" come from...video proof by chance. Here is a certain on video. Miles Davis wanted to collaborate with Hendrix..."That...that Machine Gun..." (Miles Davis)

[@peacebeyondpassion2]

Nuttin but Love and Funk babe!

[@Sandro2367]

Bootsy is the coolest human being.

[@cosmikronic9353]

One of the best creative decisions in any music documentary was having Bootsy narrate Jimi's journal entries in that one documentary, a truly inspired choice.

[@drzazgi666]

Not a single second without a smile on Bootsy's face

[@billnye4379]

Bootsy is the type of dude to make you smile even when your having a shit day 😂

[@gamelanes]

Man, these series have really made a profound impact on me. Musically speaking.

[@amoeba]

Great to hear! Thanks!

[@mamaott]

Me too Javier, me too. Amen!!

[@keithbridges2144]

Mr. Collins, please live to be 100. You continue to have a sound mind, killer personality, an ageless exterior, and priceless music. I am your biggest fan!

[@tomburton6101]

Amen. Jusy seems like a lovely Dude.

[@maxadkins3870]

Nobody realized this is the guy from YO GABBA GABBA??? My kids loved that show!! I liked them watching it because it had good beats and music that i could tolerate in three background 😆

[@wevegraysquaw7855]

....so good to see a man tuned in to good energy...

[@timbulb]

Groove IS in the heart baby.

[@cjdixon1995]

There will never be another Bootsy, nor will there ever be another George Clinton....I'm glad they can still give us some more great music while they're still here.

[@chermainebigby6539]

Cameron Dixon Amen to that fo real thou

[@GG-pr3yo]

How can you not love Bootsy? Always smiling and appreciative of life.

[@dixirose111]

Bootsy YOU were my childhood Super Hero!!!

[@vernellthomas6644]

I miss Yo GABA GABA! My son and I would watch this all the time.

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Bootsy bass is so timeless, it works for me in 2018 just like it did in the 70s.

[@SteelyDanimal]

I could listen to Bootsy reading the Phone Book.

[@simonverkerk8392]

What a well rounded musician and listener Bootsy Baby!

[@edwardmarks4293]

This is one of my fave 'What's in my Bag". Bootsy is the coolest.

[@chrishutchison8682]

There's all American treasures. But then again so is,Bootsue! True amazing classic

[@lyndajay4407]

This was dope -- Love Bootzilla!

[@mitchellmckee458]

"it wasn't about just playing behind the vocalist" is my new favorite music quote. Carries so much meaning nowadays

[@christopherwall444]

Gotta love Bootsie's day outfit.. The hat the star glasses..the buttons jacket...and sounds like the most regular friendly guy

[@_meatsauce]

Bootsy really is one humble, appreciative cat. What a cool guy. Real love for music.

[@Suchagreatchannelling]

love his voice and accent ❤

[@ThePrinceLuvr]

Always loved Boots and his music

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Lonnie Mack and Howlin Wolf! Wow you never know who you will inspire ❤️

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

Sooo much great music from that era! I hardly even listen to new music anymore because there’s just too much to discover from the past. I really wish I was born way earlier.

[@3340steve]

A visit with the funkiest man in town...Thank you for posting this...yeah, Bootsy..

[@Slovy_]

This is the best what’s in my bag I’ve ever seen. This is the best music in the world in my humble opinion. And the Funky Funky Meters!!!! God damnit!!!

[@PANJAN007]

I love the way Bootsy says the word "funky".

[@djpetenice]

Bootsy instantly puts a smile on my face. So chill and smooth.

[@GamingPlus10]

Bootsy is a Cincinnati treasure!

[@davidreidy5750]

Can't believe I missed Bootsy play near my hood like two yrs ago,shoulda called off work that day!⚡🤖⚡

[@virtudiaries1525]

I love hearing musicians who are such huge fans of other musicians. It is such a joy to come across musicians "musician".

[@SkyLukewater]

Never expected Bootsy to be so chill

[@battlereadydesigns153]

Bootsy, Bootsy, BOOTSY! Sure..he has some success with those little P Funk and Rubber Band projects. But can we all take a second to acknowledge the contributions made by DJ Lance Rock?! He’s an ICON! He helped me raise my kids, man!!! My daughter is 15 and STILL rocks a Toodee t shirt! DJLR is a true gangsta!

[@bvaughan3862]

I respect Bootsy so damn much. Dang.

[@jorgep1]

I gotta go listen to some Bootsy Collins now. The guy is just so damn fun.

[@aquabot]

+jorge palacios this guy puts me in a good mood just by hearing him talk.

[@PrecipitationAndCorderoy]

Bootsy seems like such a happy and genuine person. His voice is fantastic too!

[@OleDack]

Bootsy is one cool dude

[@mightybison15]

Bootsy is like happiness in human form

[@ahutton49]

This man stole my hearts as a teenager back in the 70”s. I got my first Bootsy Collins album , Stretchin Out in Bootsy’s Rubber Band and played “I’d rather be with you and Vanish in Our Sleep so much the tracks were a dusty white color. Thanks for being you and staying positive all these years. Time to go listen to some Bootsy and clean the house. Peace baby bubba…..

[@doh4828]

Pure love for music

[@elijahhill6602]

Bootsy is the happy joyful version of Dolemite. A flawless legend.

[@fractalspace1111]

superfly is such a legendary soundtrack/record

[@zroy9263]

I'm impressed that one of my musical heroes the great BOOTSY COLLINS and I have the same taste in music! As an avid listener, serious collector, historian, student, and critic, I own albums from the majority of these brilliant artists. It's obvious that if you're a funk soldier like us, you're going to have this tree of roots to the funk that will always lead you to the ONE!

[@kaeleyedoscope]

buying all these records i don’t own yet, bootsy is an absolute musical icon and speaks some major truth !!

[@fendi-bull8167]

as I expected, I knew I could discover funk blues pioneers like Mayfield, Howlin' wolf and Sam Cooke.

[@maziku4749]

what a cool guy. hes so chill and laidback. exactly the kind of people i like.

[@thirdeyelandslide_]

I want to record an album where it's a chill instrumental with Bootsie talking about literally anything.

[@Bigaphid]

I wish i had days that left me smiling like Bootsy.

[@Eyemallfunkedup]

Im always in a better mood after hangin out with Bootsy

[@jeffdawson2786]

One of the greatest bass players on earth, and he never seems to age. 💥

[@parker11965]

This man is a gift to mankind

[@quentin-v9d]

When someone lives their life doing what they love and inspires them, they never grow old.

[@thefuzzgroove]

super bien de voir les groupes et artistes qui ont marqué Bootsy , je le trouve très humble sous ses dehors extravagants

[@363Magi]

Damn Hendrix music is just as cool now as when I first heard it. It's so epic, groovy, and original.

[@grahamkristensen9301]

Listening and dancing to music iiiiiiis AWESOOOOOOOOOOOOME!!!!

[@cuzcuzcuzcuzcuzcuz]

+Graham Kristensen Nothing better! It's why I get up in the morning.

[@BigVitus]

"Give it up for my man, Bootsy Collins!"

[@ladygemini5967]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😘😘

[@samramos1470]

Bootsy Collins!!! THE MAN!

[@nealtircuit9373]

Somehow I missed this one. That was possibly the best bag of music I’ve seen on here. First thought when he pulled the Meters record out, I would love to witness a conversation between Bootsy and George Porter, Jr.

[@m3li55a5]

Clicked on this for Bootsy and got DJ Lance Rock as a bonus!

[@EnSabahNur_6]

his voice is amazing

[@cjwilliams1124]

Won tickets to see BB King, with Buddy Guy opening for him. Buddy turned my life upside down that night. I'd been playing guitar for 10 years at that point and never knew pure blues could take you to THAT place. You know the one. Later in life Sam Cooke did that to me with Soul. Recently Bootsy, Rick James and P-Funk taught me Funk could take me to THAT place too. Seeing this amazing man and surreal musician picking up the things that taught me to dig deeper and be open made so much sense. We're all connected, yall. No Sam Cooke, no Bootsy or Steve Perry or Bruno Mars... Man will live and die, but when he learned to record, we found out a way to live forever.

[@thibhan98]

Cj Williams That was beautiful and profound, sir

[@Daplin1]

Damn straight. One more aside; hakuna matata

[@natesvideos7339]

Lonnie Mack is a severely underrated guitarist, I’m glad he’s getting his dues in this video! He was really a pioneer in Southern rock!

[@Liefd3]

Bootsy's appearance is so recognisable and so.. out there. But then you hear him speak, and he just sounds like a giddy dude with a massive love for music. That's authentic to me, love to see it.

[@lyleswann4256]

Bootsy Collins is style and taste incarnate! I've connected with his musical flavor the most out of all these amoeba videos.

[@matsnilsson565]

One comment from FRED WESLEY always stuck in my mind..."Bootsy is one of the naturally funkiest people in the world, he could pick up a stick and hit it on aground, and it's gonna be funky". ✌

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

Bootsy is ALWAYS smiling. Such a cool ass dude

[@disabledoperator]

great musicians talking about great musicians, "Doesn't get any better than that!"

[@stephenbirks6458]

Bootsy Collins ! - Wow ! - What a guy ! - So laid back ! - Going with the flow ! - And his sense humour bounclng too & fro off his TV Son ? - One of Omoeba's better shows -Thankyou for sharing your great choice's Mr C !

[@Herbnsoul]

This is dearly appreciated. Long live the music.

[@amoeba]

+HERBnSOUL thanks for watching.

[@flamulated]

This was so sweet! Bootsy always brings the good vibes but a lot of the time you hear/see him in full cartoon character mode. That is fun and is authentic Bootsy but I loved hearing him talk simply and straight from the heart and just bring that big love and enthusiasm. One for the archives for sure

[@perri_6]

I *loved* this episode! Bootsy's just pulling all kinds o' gems outta his bag. I nearly cried when he took out the last album. Everyone should have a little Sly Stone in their life, baby baba!

[@matsnilsson565]

For me, the tears came when he respected THE METERS. He knows where he comes from and no cat who thinks they are funky can't ignore THE METERS!!!!!!!

[@ilahjarvis]

So incredibly cool to watch these two together!

[@OldSethOnetooth]

Some people just have music in their blood and Bootsy's one of them, more power to him.

[@CipherSerpico]

The vibe in this video is _so_ warm and _so_ beautiful, that I regularly watch it when I need a boost. It’s fitting that Bootsy chose a Sam Cooke Album because Sam’s Music gives me that same kind of feeling; It’s like bathing in warm, golden rays of a Sun that is made of pure bliss. I don’t know what that means. But it sounds right.

[@MrShimazu]

I love the part when they say "cat". I should have counted it. Seriously, they seem awesome. Hell, I'm pretty sure the first thing that comes up in a bassist dictionary when you search Bootsy Collins is AWESOME.

[@YourFunkLord]

When You're Having A Bad Day, Just Listen To Bootsy Talk And You'll Feel Much Better 😊👍

[@somethingdiffrant]

Got to meet DJ Lance at an Aquabats show years ago. He was a sweetie, and he's grown up real handsome!

[@pumkinbreath]

The man influenced my bass playing as much as JPJ or McCartney or JJ ect!! Total legend

[@timotot123]

Bootsy is too good!He has that humility and acknowledges all his influences from other great artists. Amazing person 💖💖💖

[@danielmelo7146]

Bootsy is one of king. Living legend.

[@ImSpiFF]

loved hearing his stories

[@MomMom4Cubs]

Both these dudes cool as a fan! It's nice to see DJ Lance doing grownup stuff, and Bootsy could read me the phonebook (as long as he laughs at the funny-sounding names).

[@johnanderson2320]

Def my favorite one so far!

[@57dogsbody]

Every pick a WINNER. Love Bootsy.