Carl Radle Rock Star Bass Player

[@edsanders9605]

Born the exact same day as Paul McCartney!!! A good day for the bass guitar!!!

[@errorsofmodernism7331]

One of the best session musicians ever

[@taimeuppe6174]

Love all of Carl's work..awesome bass guy

[@df5295]

He was a great bass player!

[@pholzer5]

Yes he was a great bass player. Perfect intonation and phrasing.

[@mattrodela2030]

Thank you for paying deserved respects to Carl Radle. His bass playing inspired and kicked off my love for playing bass.

[@oklahomamusiclegends6702]

Hi Matt, thanx for taking time to let me know how Carl Radle got you playing the Bass. He played on some of the best songs of that time. His playing with Eric on the first Album and handing Eric that J.J. Cale's 45 of After Midnight, is a great story and created a lifetime friendship between J.J. and Eric. I really enjoy seeing the film, Concert for Bangledesh, where Leon Chose to get Carl for his solo's instead of using George's player. Please feel free to pass along our podcasts to your friends. When you get a chance, check out some of our other stories. There are more than a couple surprises there. After a lengthy absence, I'm hoping to get producing and posting new add'l stories, very soon. Rock on My Friend, Tommy

[@joebloggs8636]

@@oklahomamusiclegends6702 And of course,Derek and the Dominos,Delaney and Bonnie..Gary Lewis and the playboys..George Harrison..everyone!

[@panhead55]

I love Carl’s look and playing with the Playboys…

[@rickgoode8315]

Nice to see this great tribute to Carl Radle. Not often mentioned when discussing great bass players, but he certainly should be. As a side note, regarding Skip and Flip (mentioned herein)......."Flip" was Gary S. Paxton who did indeed continue on in the business as a well-known producer and songwriter.

[@oklahomamusiclegends6702]

Thanx Rick, as you know this Tulsa Sound legend was a big part of so much incredible music and concerts.. He passed way to early!!! k Thanks for reaching out. We appreciate it!

[@tonymarino7391]

My recent album has a song dedicated to Carl. Here is my story. When I was 11 years old I bought a single ticket to see Leon Russell perform at the Philadelphia Spectrum. I arrived a few hours before the show started so that I could get as close to the stage as possible. I was able to find a spot up front right near where the piano was set up. While I was waiting Carl Radle (Leon’s Bassist) walked on stage to check his equipment. When I saw him I yelled as loud as I could “HEY CARL”, he looked over at me I waved, he waved back and left the stage. About two hours later the show started. When Carl walked on stage, he looked over at me waved and smiled. I was so happy, he made my day. This song is dedicated to the memory of Carl Dean Radle. RIP Carl. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6vUlIKGa6aCiKc

[@josephskuse9115]

I just listened to your tribute to Carl. Marvelous instrumental! Tops the crap EDM and Mumble rap music that’s out there. Also that’s a sweet story.

[@tonymarino7391]

@@josephskuse9115 Thank you for listening and your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed my story and my music. Have a great weekend.

[@stlrockn]

I met Carl backstage at a Leon Russell concert at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in 1973. He was a nice guy and we talked music for a few minutes. He signed my copy of the Layla album. I said to him "You were raising HELL on the Derek and the Dominos Live album" to which he replied (with surprise) "I WAS?" I said ... yeah you were.

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

AN EXCELLENT MUSICIAN

[@gregjeffcoat4258]

Yes he is. Gone but never forgotten.😃🌞

[@angelanbrentenlowndavis2949]

Leo Feathers did not play concert for Bangladesh. Jesse Ed Davis who was also an Oklahoma native American did it. Eric was dope sick and jesse sat in for him, Leo told me he did like the attention of people thinking he was the one, but it was actually Jesse ed Davis. They did look a lot alike. Infact George Harrison even introduces the Indian guitarist as Jesse ed Davis. Carl and Leo were also good friends and Leo mentioned Carl quite often to me. A lot of neat people or legends I was fortunate to meet at only 27 years old at the time. Wish I could go back to that time. Tulsa sound was it and many legends come from tulsa. Partly due to claude Bridges.

[@jamesrobert6571]

Carl Radle didn't play at the concert either.

[@wayneblanchard97]

Correction re: the video: regarding Delaney & Bonnie, Carl was already in the band when Jim Gordon took over from Jim Keltner (who had taken over from Jimmy Karstein). Clapton joined the Radle/Gordon lineup (as, when possible, did George Harrison, Dave Mason, and Duane Allman). After a tour of UK and Europe, the band aside from organist/vocalist Bobby Whitlock quit D&B to join Leon Russell and Joe Cocker for Mad Dogs & Englishmen. Whitlock and Clapton would later enlist Radle for Derek & the Dominos, and add Gordon after Keltner could accepted due to touring with Gabor Szabo. The Clapton solo album was essentially a Delaney & Bonnie record - all their band including Leon Russell, with Delaney producing. And as noted in comments elsewhere here, yes, it was Stephen Stills on bass for 'Let It Rain'. There is a YT clip of Bobby Whitlock talking about that. And here is Whitlock talking about Radle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHeTdYNsn7eKgZI

[@davidrice3337]

Wayne B- Let it rain is my favorite Clapton song to hear him play live - I absolutely love it and made me want to learn to play lead -

[@johnpandolfino8663]

God bless Mr Radle......

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Currently learning the studio version of Derek and The Dominos - Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out. Fun song that suits my skill level!

[@oklahomamusiclegends6702]

Good for you! Enjoy your music and its makers.

[@lamper2]

Bobby Whitlock says Carl wrote Never ending song of love but Delaney never gave him writing credit!

[@dictumfactum9468]

The more I hear about Delaney the less I would have liked him.

[@crisprtalk6963]

@@dictumfactum9468 me too!

[@CommercialVehicle]

Delaney stole it, it was Carls song.

[@richfrank8540]

Well deserved tribute to fantastic bass player Carl Radle. Btw, who is the guitarist in the Clapton/Dominos photo at 5:06 holding what appears to be a sunburst Strat?

[@josephskuse9115]

I was just reading about Carl Radle. After he was fired from Erick Clapton band in summer 1979, Carl worked with Peter Frampton for a while but returned to Tulsa in 1980 where he worked with other musicians. Are they’re any demos or unreleased recordings of Carl Radle from late 79- early’80? Please answer.

[@barrysallows1777]

IF YOU WANT TO HEAR CARLS ROCK AND ROLL TONE CHOP MELODY. CHECK DELANEY A ND BONNIE ON TOUR WITH CLAPTON. CLAPTONS FIRST SOLO ALBUM, ALL THINGS MUST PASS LEON RUSSEL.AND LAYLA LP. AND YEARS WITH ERIC CLAPTON .CARL WAS ONE OF THE VERY BEST.

[@wayneblanchard97]

Confirmation on claims here of Stephen Stills playing bass on 'Let It Rain'. Bobby Whitlock was organist/singer with Delaney & Bonnie's band, which is who backed Clapton on his debut solo album. Whitlock and Clapton later formed Derek & the Dominos, bringing in Radle and drummer Jim Gordon to complete the lineup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZbQe6xsZb-Dra8

[@davidrice3337]

Wayne Blanchard - This is what I heard Steven Stills say about "let it rain" The song was basically finished- Stills convinced Clapton that towards the end of the song , a separate bass line would add effect to the crescendo - if you listen you can hear what's basically a guitar solo on bass - dumtobdumdumdumdum - Clapton loved it and dubbed it in - the record was so close to being finished , there wasn't time to include Stills in the liner notes - this bass line is the only contribution , albeit remarkable , so this leads me to believe that Mr Radle is indeed the primary bass player on the song ....

[@davidrice3337]

Wayne: Slills told Clapton while laying out a , ummm Something on the piano " I can vision s bass line over the existing bass that will bring it on home - on being informed of the late notice that no credit would be in the liner notes Stills says " I don't give a fuck , we know and thats all that matters to me" Paraphrasing of course ! How cool is Stephen Freeking Stills!!??!

[@Baci302]

No mention of Bobby Whitlock? That's insulting. Derek and the Dominos was Whitlock and Clapton. Gordon and Radle already had gigs lined up with other acts even before the Layla album was recorded. But it was not an Eric Clapton band and Eric was NOT "Derek." Bobby was not EC's "sideman." No way.

[@AmericasChoice]

Whitlock's Raw Velvet is still one of my favorite albums.

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Why are they not mentioning Carl radle played in the band gary Lewis and the playboys when the only picture is of Gary Lewis

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

For Stephen in San diego Narcotic Anonymoys wanting info about Gary Lewis and Don Duca because he is a fan

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

From tulsa

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Carl Radles name became famous from his job with ERIC CLAPTON

[@jonwingate5535]

Always thought he should get more recognition for his work..fell into the drug and alcohol seen..never really came out out of it..sad stuff..died way to young

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

They called him chuck. He was from Decatur Illinois

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Bonnie Bramlett is not related to me. My sisters name was also Bonnie but was not her.

[@CommercialVehicle]

Not much about Carls time in the 70’s with the EC band (mostly made up of Okies).EC’s only #1 hit was with the Okie band, Cocaine, a song written by another Okie, Cale.

[@oklahomamusiclegends6702]

HI and thanx for reaching out. You are right, I just glazed over his time with Clapton. No excuse, just went along a different way. Carl is one of my favorite OML people. He brought the song After Midnight to Clapton to use as his 12th song in his first album. Carl was Leon's favorite Bassist. Carl had done some amazing work. Unfortunately his demons caught up with him. BTW Cocaine was written by Okie, J.J. Cale whose first hit was After Midnight. I saw Carl's gold record on Saturday while moving on a tour thru the Church Studio in Tulsa. I'm kicking myself for not catching the name of the Album it was presented. You are also correct, Clapton decided to move on from his Okie band to change his sound. Didn't turn out so well. I understand, Carl went and drug Clapton out of a his hole and got him back into the studio and touring. Probably saved his career and life. Thanx again! TH

[@CommercialVehicle]

@@oklahomamusiclegends6702 EC first recorded After Midnight with the Delaney and Bonnie band, and it was on EC's first solo album, simply called Eric Clapton.

[@CommercialVehicle]

@@oklahomamusiclegends6702 I believe they are all legends, back in a time when Tulsa was an important place to be, concerning popular music.

[@oklahomamusiclegends6702]

@@CommercialVehicle True but Carl was on Bass during that first solo session for EC. That''s where he handed the Cale demo of after midnight.

[@oklahomamusiclegends6702]

@@CommercialVehicle It sure was a remarkable music time here in T-Town.

[@frankroland6515]

Tulsa Edison High School

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Back in the 70s

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

My sister Bonnie married a bass player named Charles j givens jr.and they had a son they named Charles j givens 3

[@btdtagain]

tulsa tops....

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

I met Carl Radle 1 time or 2 when Don duca was dating me.

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

He was not Carl Radle

[@MFisher7346]

The commentary is practically inaudible. Amateurs.

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

I doubt he died

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

I heard he died back in the 70's