Drummer reacts to "Sunshine of Your Love" by Cream (Yoyoka Drum Cover)

[@ericjorgensen3911]

She got it going on! Love her covers! Love your Grand Funk double LP in the background!

[@Coquinagirl]

Thank you, Lee! I’m glad you enjoyed Yoyoka’s cover! So powerful, yet so relaxed. And joyous! I think Ginger Baker would have approved of her creativity!

[@jamessomers8808]

OK, I am definitely impressed. I mean, this is one of my favorite songs of all time and it’s just so heartening to see a young pre-adolescent getting down like Ginger Baker. Beyond cool. If there is such a thing.😂

[@corawheeler9355]

It's always fun watching this young talent.

[@Coquinagirl]

She’s so joyful, Cora! As she rolls!

[@namorlam]

Thank you for encouraging Yoyoka, always very appreciated, and thank you for your comments. Yoyoka is also a stage beast who doesn't just do covers in the comfort of her home.

[@davidclarke8398]

What I like she makes it look so easy for me she is already in the top 50 drummers ever. Like your reactions.

[@otaviorocha4156]

she has technique and most important, soul and feeling!

[@3lullabies]

Her Bonham licks even had Robert Plant wowed in a reaction vid.

[@johncollier9280]

There can be no doubt Yoyoka's drummin' skills are exceptional. Especially for her young age. I was introduced to her by the incredible version o' Led Zeppelin's Good Times Bad Times. If you haven't experienced it you owe it to yourself to listen 'n learn.

[@leftybass5860]

I’m hypnotized watching that hi-hat.

[@Glen.Black.]

As you might know, YOYOKA won the weekly Hit Like A Girl contest, for her cover (that you reacted to) of Led Zepplin's, "Good Times, Bad Times. She was the youngest winner ever, in the category for 18 y.o. and Under - When she was freaking 8 y.o.! I'm thinking her T-Shirt though, is actually related to the fact that she later was a Judge for the same contest. So image showing up at the contest at age 30 and being introduced to an 11 y.o. Judge....lol Of course, I guess she was qualified since she had already been advising local bands that "This song would sound better if you played it this way.", when she was 6 y.o. Of course everyone looks around at each other like who dies this kid think she is, then tried it her way and agreed! A true phenom, in the most absolute sense!

[@namorlam]

Mr. Black, I wish you a nice hello and always judicious comments.

[@Glen.Black.]

@@namorlam Thank You. Same to you. Always nice to hear from you and touch base.

[@johnfrank3177]

Hey Lee. She also does "Burn" by Deep Purple while Ian Paice (Deep Purple's drummer) watches her and critiques. Check that one out. Peace.

[@calnative4904]

Yoyoka is phenomenal to say the least.

[@HareDeLune]

11:35 "And remember, this week is next week's last week!" ~ Daffy Duck

[@stevepas1]

Super star❤

[@56dinosaur]

In October, 2024, Yoyoka will be 15 years old. She now speaks English, and Yoyoka and her parents have moved to Los Angeles.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Good job 👍

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Enjoyed this thanks joel

[@Coquinagirl]

Hi, Mr HT!🌻 This one was my request!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

@@Coquinagirl oh sorry for the mix up. Thank you it’s a really fun video

[@Coquinagirl]

I thought so, too! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Coquinagirl]

You must have been adorable, Lee. I’m not a drummer, but I thought Yoyoka “nailed” Ginger’s beat, in her own style. With more fills (? not sure of terminology). And during Eric’s solo she was subtle with the cymbal hits. I think it really enlivened the song! Yoyoka came out of the womb with sticks in her hands! 😀 Xylophones can be fun. Your thumbnails are excellent. You’re cool. L33 is the best. A wonderful reaction, Lee! The Wrecking Crew is a good one to begin with. The little people❤️🙂 Ginger Baker’s style seemed flowing.

[@genegarrett3372]

When I was 13 every Jr High and/or High School garage band was learning to play Sunshine of your Love. Of course, they weren't as young nor as good as this young lady.

[@mickell241]

she will be 15 years old on oct 12th. she is named one of the best 500 drummers in the world. not bad is she?

[@wayne7725]

​@mickell241 that's when she was 11.😂

[@mickell241]

@@wayne7725 ha ha!

[@namorlam]

We must understand that she is an exceptional musician.

[@pelaronson4086]

wow !!

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

i dont know who the 2 who downthumbed a Yoyoka video, but are you even human? i want to see her cover Buddy Rich's impossible Drum solo.. i could die happy..

[@denniseldridge2936]

Great reaction, to a great song covered by one of the current and future drum greats hehe. Just wondering if you'd heard the Hendrix version? It's without vocals, but quite a guitar trip, as you can imagine. Worth seeking out.

[@diogenesagogo]

Actually probably my least favourite Yoyoka cover; she doesn't get the opportunity to cut loose. To give an idea of what she's now capable of watch this improv. It's jaw-dropping kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp_SZGCLaKqXnZo

[@jonpriest]

check out bartholomew eugene smith know as frosty a great drummer was with lee michaels.

[@marcdaviddecker]

PS- thx for getting back to me yesterday- & sorry to hear you’ve got no kit at the moment. If you lived closer I’d loan you mine, for real.

[@L33Reacts]

Thanks brother I appreciate that. I might have something in the works but I’m not sure yet. One day soon though I hope.