First Time Hearing Boz Scaggs - “Lowdown “ Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@marlew6629]

Boz Scaggs is his own musical genre. He put the cool in cool.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

He put the chill in cool. He toured Australia just as Silk Degrees was breaking. One of the best concerts ever. The whole band was decked out in white, amps were hidden behind white sheets, white backdrops... and the lighting guy had a blank canvas to work with. And Boz and the band blew us away.

[@bkvike]

@@mrmockatoo6786 You gotta' say away. He and Joe Walsh define cool.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

That is so true ! Peace & Love

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

I think SADE and Steely Dan fall into that category as well ?

[@FredPena-rd5cf]

😂 Music Categories: Metal R&B Pop Blues Rap Country Folk Americana Funk Boz Skaggs...

[@CoronaMechanics88]

1976 was an unbelievable year for music…Respect…

[@victorvereen860]

The reason it sounds familiar is because the song is usef in commercials today. you've heard the beat .maybe never the words

[@SteveoGregg]

You know it, Framptons fist album, Boston first album, Hearts first album, all came out in 76, Definitely a good year for music. All of the 70s really.

[@paulmorris8762]

@@SteveoGregg Fleetwood Mac Rumours, Eagles Hotel California

[@SteveoGregg]

@@paulmorris8762 ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

Yup! I was there.

[@marinamartinez6886]

This was a HUGE hit on the Radio and in the Clubs. Still has the best groove. I want to dance! 👍👍👍

[@garfield122010]

Boz Scaggs is the '' Bomb '' the session musicians on this track later formed Toto, the whole album is one of my favourite albums, excellent musicians ❤❤❤

[@leslie8743]

He kills it on stage, with his incredible musicians. Boz is like Steely Dan as far as having studio musicians backing them as well. My brother just saw him this summer. Bummed I didn't go.

[@rhwinner]

Toto: great musicians, lousy band. 😣

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

TOTO - heck yes! Hey Asia and BJ have you done TOTO?

[@rhwinner]

@@TrianglesAndCircles Please, no. 😆

[@creditorclass6513]

And Toto was all over Thriller

[@stevestrickland934]

Jeff Pocarro's drums make it. Still one of my favorite recordings ever is from his 1st album: "Loan Me a Dime" with Duane Allman on guitar in Muscle Shoals.

[@stewpot6998]

Yes and yes.

[@Lee4364]

Truth! R.I.P Jeff

[@irishgrl]

Absolutely! I’ve got Boz’ box set as well as all his various CDs

[@michaelp.7893]

"Loan Me A Dime" made me want learn how to play guitar and then give it up, simultaneously. LOL Awesome stuff.

[@jamesmassouh6430]

Steve, you got good taste. But you already knew that. Can't beat classic blues.

[@paulwells1990]

It's 2022 and this song is STILL a "BADASS" song!!! IT ROCKS!!! NICE REACTION, you guys ROCK too!!!

[@ingrid8994]

2023 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stephenfournier694]

Jeff Porcaro....one of the greatest drummers ever to walk the planet..!!!

[@franciscoramirez4179]

That was an unbelievable nice Grove!🥁🎶🥰🥰🥰👍

[@pokerface1967]

He grooves the whole song

[@SteveoGregg]

That's a fact 💯

[@zenpuppy6025]

That entire album by Boz Scaggs was huge. Not a bad song in the whole bunch.

[@surlechapeau]

Asia & BJ, his "Lido Shuffle" was another big hit! edit- musicians included David Paich - keyboards, Jeff Porcaro - drums, David Hungate - bass before they went on to form the Band Toto!

[@centuryrox]

Oh yes, Lido is a MUST! And then move on to "JoJo".

[@brewswillis9783]

David Paich wrote or co-wrote half the songs on this album as well.

[@SweetThing]

I can always tell my Toto boys! No mistaking Jeff on drums! Luvvvvvvvvvv it!!

[@christineobrien7707]

Lido Shuffle is one of my favorite songs of the 70s. I can never get sick of this song!😎👍

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

And JO JO, another great Boz song!

[@dmmjq2]

This song actually won best R&B song at the Grammys for that year...

[@rickdaniels1789]

This got tons of airplay back in the '70's. A band I was in last year played this tune, and you could see people's faces light up, "Oh, I remember this one"! Then start groovin'. That's what it's aaalll about, y'all. 😎

[@lisarainbow9703]

Yep, my old band started covering this a few years back, we got the same reaction. As soon as that bass popped, they hit the dance floor...

[@joskempbaker831]

Bozz Scaggs "What can I say" is sublime!😁👍💜

[@69Curtdog]

Such a great tune.

[@wendyt7958]

This is one of those songs you never get sick of...fabulous

[@davidgaines9892]

So many great Boz Scaggs tracks. Let me add “Breakdown Straight Ahead” to the suggestions… it grooves AND rocks.

[@bkvike]

My favorite, live version especially. Saw him this year, he can still bring it.

[@kevincaulder96]

The album Silk Degrees was notorious for its funk, soft rocking, jazzy, mellow vide in the mid-7o's. It spawned 3 singles that kept it on the radio and dance clubs for a solid 2 years. Boz Scaggs also scored later with BREAKDOWN DEAD AHEAD and LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO ME. The song had been used in commercials which is why it's familiar to you. Now I have one for Asia to sing to BJ. Because the sentinel is right and it suits her vocal range. The song is by Gladys Knight and the Pips and it it called, NEITHER ONE OF US. And for that little bit of funk for your soul listen to YOU GOT THE LOVE by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. Enjoy.

[@biff9999]

No one else sounds like Boz Scaggs, he certainly has a unique voice.

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here.., Hey Guys.., Have adored this song all my life.."SUPER SMOOTH "for sure!!..Interesting fact..: , Boz Scaggs was a contributing member of Steely Dan..(sometimes)..NICE!! For Sure!!!..So cool to see you two loving this❤

[@realcoolbreeze]

Where to start ? With Boz Scaggs - you have to go down the rabbit hole. It s 5 decades deep at least. The early beginnings to now in his 70 s. So many love songs. So many soulful jazz songs. Such a cool guy with so much talent surrounding him too. His musicians are all top notch and so are “ his girls “.

[@deeglencairn2598]

good to see BJ grooving out to this iconic 70’s song. This song was huge for Boz Scaggs and he went on to have many more hits after Lowdown; a brilliant artist 👌

[@Tiger-fq1rw]

We all become at least 20% cooler just listening to this groove.

[@yankeeladee02]

Box Scaggs, “Jojo” is even better… If you can imagine!! He is the man! I always laugh when people realize Boz is a white man 😉 His first name is pronounced: Bozz (Rhymes with Oz, like Wizard of Oz).

[@leemcclements8889]

I love that song!

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

Oh yeah.. Jo Jo 🎶👍🏾

[@darylking838]

Just like Bobby Caldwell's What You Won't do 4 love? A huge R&B feel, but yet he is a white guy. For me, I don't care what color skin you have, but if I can sway 2 it, I'm all for it.......🤩🤪😜

[@larryshults4360]

I sold SO many copies of this album at the record shop I worked at in the late '70's.

[@kelleygardner8822]

The 70s had some of the best music ever.

[@bw5277]

agree and Boz was one of the best of the best!

[@Lakeshore14]

This was our 70s smooth music. Could listen to it all day. Thanks for this reaction. 👍👏

[@tatersneggs275]

Takes me back to a time when it was a good day every day. People were just People and we had a good time. God Bless.

[@marenehanson5526]

Boz had it all. Dirty lowdown. Saw him play in a convention center. He seemed surprised people canes to hear him. We wouldn’t let him go. Just kept him playing for hours. Didn’t care what song just play. So good. Wonderful memories. BJ you got it going. Play more Boz please.

[@joeday4293]

This is the great, GREAT Jeff Porcaro on drums, one of the most recorded drummers in history. He's the drummer on "Beat It," for crying out loud. Last week was the 30th anniversary of his passing - he died too young at 38. To hear more of him grooving his ass off behind Boz Scaggs, check out "Jojo." It's a song about a pimp in a mink coat that sounds exactly like a pimp in a mink coat out for a stroll.

[@bloppysloppy2283]

Steve Lukather plays guitar on this and "Best It" too.

[@rayj1011]

David Paitch, keyboardist on this was also a member of Toto, along with Porcaro on drums and Lukather on lead guitar.

[@jeffjones6221]

Killer tune! Nice bass line and shuffle drum beat.

[@scottwilliams1681]

Can hear a little Isley brothers towards the end there with the guitars.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the coolest and most memorable hits of the 1970’s with incredible musicianship . The vocals are superb as well.

[@phantomrockerr]

Love some Boz!

[@Noelle0026]

One of my favorite Boz songs. Exceptional voice and the drumming by Jeff Porcaro is masterful. The whole album Silk Degrees is 🔥🔥🔥

[@randytorres8211]

Per Songfacts the song is about a girl who doesn't appreciate what her man gives her. The "dirty lowdown" is the honest truth - what Scaggs is encouraging this poor sap to face. The word "Lowdown" was popular slang meaning a summary of what's going on for real. The first Hot 100 entry with the term in the title came in 1969 with the instrumental "Lowdown Popcorn" by James Brown (#41, 1969). Next came Chicago's song "Lowdown" (#35, 1971.).

[@classiclife7204]

Useful info, thanks!

[@kathrinepearson7528]

Seem to me it's about a guy who gives his girl everything but he does it the wrong way. Illegally. She starts wondering how he is doing it. He is just fooling himself thinking he can keep up with the joneses.

[@somersetcace1]

@@kathrinepearson7528 I never thought of it in that context, but that actually fits. I always thought it was about a gold digger taking advantage of some guy who just isn't getting it.

[@kathrinepearson7528]

@@somersetcace1 The beauty of lyrics and the poet who wrote them right?

[@elaineanderson2989]

It's about gold diggers who are only around a man for what they can get and how men with massive egos can't see the truth of it.

[@kathrynstafford7099]

So much great music back then. The bands were incredible.

[@Ritaholden1]

He was so soulful and bluesy. Definitely R & B Love this song.

[@j.davidsemple6988]

And he still is. Saw him perform just a few years ago and he sounded as great as ever !

[@markcosenza3274]

Boz brought everyone out on the dance floor back in the day.

[@jasonremy1627]

Boz Scaggs's entire "Silk Degrees" album is a perfect standard of effortless cool. Pick any song at random, and you'll love it.

[@chrisa4695]

Classic song. This was a HUGE R&B hit back in ‘76. It’s stilled played on classic soul stations today. He is speaking truth.

[@stephintheatre6335]

Its a disco song

[@americanaforever6725]

Another great 70’s vibe!

[@classiclife7204]

You've probably heard this one before guys; it's NEVER been off the radio, never forgotten. It's too good for that. Paiche on keyboards, Porcaro on drums, Hungate on that in-your-face bass - those guys eventually formed a little band called TOTO ("Africa", "Rosanna", etc.) Meanwhile, Boz - who knew good musicians when he heard them - sounds like the smoothest 70s m'fer ever. That dirty Lowdown! You can smell the Brut cologne and see the gold crucifix twinkling in the chest hair all the way from here.

[@MB-mw1xr]

“smoothest 70s m’fer ever” Well-played my friend!

[@markb1114]

Puttin' your business in the street. That's awesome. Always loved this one.

[@joeday4293]

Talkin' out loud. You better bring the chick around.

[@roberth2227]

Asia and BJ... You liked that drumming in Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgeting"? This is the same drummer (Jeff Porcaro) playing for the Boz in this song. He' was the drummer for the band Toto (in fact the Boz is using 3 Toto band members in this song).

[@joydunn2109]

This is in my Top 5 Favorites of all time! I was 15 when this came out! September,1976 This song was Featured in the Movie Lookung for Mr. Goodbar in 1976.

[@grimjim1774]

that's Lonnie Shelton on the guitar solo, he also played the solo on "Hello" by Lionel Richie, the guitar on ABC by the Jackson 5 and many many other classics.

[@terryesrom4607]

The phrase is , The Groove, Bozz Scaggs was my introduction to what has been termed as Blue Eyed Soul.

[@arianep734]

I loved this song, since I heard it for the first time in my youth. But today I read in your Video, that David Paich, founder of Toto, played the Keyboards and Jeff Porcaro on drums 😮❤❤❤

[@troubleondemand7703]

Have always loved this song. My mom played the crap out it this when I was kid. Wicked groove. Snoop sampled it for Wonder What It Do. Surprised it hasn't been used more.

[@sarahdixon1943]

You more than likely heard this in a grocery store. He's been around for a long time. His music is great. All of it pretty much.

[@RichStrickler]

Killer song with an amazing 70s vibe. It's sung with style and attitude.

[@blackprix]

Now the great Boz Skaggs!!! He was at the top of the charts in the 70s and 80s, did some unbelievable music… And from what I understand he’s still going strong. Glad to see you reacting to this exceptional performer and singer

[@bkvike]

You heard right and he is. Voice is still there.

[@roadkill7314]

I saw him a couple of months ago in Santa Rosa. He's 78 now; his voice is PERFECT! And he's a great guitar player too. Best concert I've seen in years!

[@IamAlonaLee]

One of my favorite songs .. THANKS Danced to it many times in the clubs

[@darrenmiller6927]

"Silk Degrees" hit me upside the head at 12 years old or so. Loved that album. Smooth music. Lots of fun remembering the greats from when I was young. Love your reactions and listening with you two.

[@CityViewGuy]

The most sophisticated fusion of light jazz, soul, R&B and elegant lyrics....and it defined an era of cool that will never be replicated. Almost any Boz Scaggs song just brought the evening into anytime of the day the way he could flood your mind with that vibe.

[@lmrob21]

I love this! these young peeps diggin this stuff where I came from. Asia doesn’t stop smiling.

[@maryl3958]

Love Boz❤️ I saw him at Jazz Alley in Seattle about 8 years ago…..so good😊

[@carollittle1059]

Nobody does it cooler than Boz! Saw him 5 years ago. His backup singers are fantastic.

[@keithjones7390]

A proper feel good song, great tune and easy vocal work makes for a song you couldn't possibly dislike.

[@bryansimmons4550]

The song is basically a mix of old R&B and disco. The drums and bass are definitely disco. Louie Shelton has a video on KZbin explaining his lead guitar parts.

[@Noelle0026]

Louie is amazing.

[@mrwolfe67]

This is vintage soft rock from 1976. It has a great R&B groove and great back up singers and Boz has a great voice also.

[@1stltwife]

Boz is the definition of cool 🐈..I adore his compilation of jazz, r&b, soul..great music!! He still tours and his fan base has stuck with him. I have been a fan over 40 years..just coolest, try " georgia" . He is from New Orleans and is as fine as gumbo roux!!

[@MCAS2177]

Biz Scaggs from 70s. Funk and jazz smooth feel!! Love it

[@MrBartender49]

good song! I was around when it came out... I like how this song put you both in a great place!!! Happy to have listen to it!!! I'm 68 years old next month, It's cool to see how this music affected you! both had joy and happiness!!! me too!

[@bkm2797]

Boz Scaggs is so talented, and I love that he understands how to carry a sound so many of us love to take a listen to. Thanks Asia and BJ

[@maureenwagg5305]

High school days. We had some really cool tunes.

[@Mamat5kdz]

Oooooh.....I luv some Boz Skaggs! I used to sneak my dad's album to listen to him...hee hee🤭 Check out Lido Shuffle too!!!🤗

[@christianmattison6096]

Boz Scaggs had such a unique sound! And you two make me want to watch you dance together. You really move to this song so naturally!

[@Handleweary]

Reminds me of my teen years. Great song

[@moxyblackfiddler]

This played heavily on NYC urban&B radio. I always thought he was a black dude. Blue Eyed soul. Songs like Genius of Love by the Tom Tom Club are R&B staples.

[@benjohnson1633]

I don't know if you guys are able to, or even considered reacting to a whole album, but if you do, I'd recommend the album that this song is off of. "Silk Degrees." Not a bad track on it! Great reaction guys! And Asia, I love your laugh! It's very engaging!😁

[@Noelle0026]

Completely agree! I recently had buy a new copy of the album as o wore the other one out!

[@irishgrl]

YES! 1000%

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The late great Jeff Porcaro! Those drums just carry the soul to this song!

[@Lisa-dn2gx]

This is why people that grew up during the 70's LOVE MUSIC

[@mamaral77]

This song is a typical style of music from that time. R&B. slow jam with a little Funk, percussion. A group I remember that fits that style, was Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, they had a little more horns throw in ala Tower of Power.One song I remember in particular was ^Wonderful Girl^ done by Jack Mack, same groove as Lowdown.

[@reneemaciag3084]

This takes me back to my first high school dance. Sure, there was a lot of disco ("Do the Hustle"), but imagine also Aerosmith "Walk This Way" (the original), Earth Wind & Fire "Shining Star", Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody", Stevie Wonder "Sir Duke" and this cool jam! There was a little something for everyone.

[@robertlear2735]

A few years ago I saw Boz Scaggs live in concert in Los Angeles. He was a very likable performer and the show was great.

[@mcbeezee2120]

The 70s was a magical time to be a teenager.....

[@clarity8]

So true.

[@barbarastrayhorn4667]

Yeah

[@lissawillis6829]

First I'd like to say it was fun watching how much fun BJ was having listening to this song. Boz Scaggs Silk Degrees and Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life were two of the biggest albums of 1976. It's easy to see why. Both are fantastic albums from beginning to end.

[@ammaleslie509]

1976 was an AWESOME year for music

[@crsounddoctor4937]

Hi Asia & BJ, You guys hit the jackpot with this track, because "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs is such a smooth & soulful "JAM" from the 70's!!! And I'm telling you that when this song first came out and it was played at the clubs & parties, the dance floors got packed with people groovin' to this masterpiece!!! Once again, "Soul" has no color, it is something that you either have it or you don't...Plain & Simple...Mic Drop!!! 🎤

[@sealdrup]

Pronounced like Oz (as in the wizard). Such a vibe. Introduced to him by my wife.

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

Everytime this song comes on the radio while I'm driving. I always feel badass.

[@cojaysea]

That whole album grooooooooves

[@brandonpatterson1911]

Jeff porcaro the great drummer played on this song and he said it was a tough song to play cuz it's was half time but in double so basically a double half time tempo

[@maggynewtown3500]

The music of the 70s was unparalleled. Regardless of genre'

[@desertdweller4501]

I had the vinyl album back in the day.

[@ammaleslie509]

Everybody did!

[@robrobertson4619]

Nice! Used to cruise around as a teenager in my 1970 Chevelle, Boz Scaggs was one of my favorite 8 tracks!! ( you might be too young to know what an 8 track cassette is? 😉)

[@lynette.]

So cool and brilliant musicians. It doesn't get better😎👍

[@Michele-rt5he]

This was my song 1 summer every time I heard it I'd dance

[@bernie66]

Boz is a talented man but also David Foster wrote songs for him, and many other artists. The 60's 70' and 80's were my favorite years for music. However, I spoke too soon because since to 60's to the present so many groups and individual singers are still popping up. I love Silk Sonic.

[@bernie66]

@Boz Scaggs ♪ What a great surprise, Thanks for the response. I'm an Indigious Native Indian from Arizona. I have so many great memories associated with your music. Thank you. 🫡

[@lesliesterling826]

The late great Jeff Porcaro when he was just a baby! Laying down THOSE FUNKY DRUMS

[@aymee7136]

Love that song. Thanks for reacting to it.

[@cjk5115]

You could pick any song from this album, Silk Degrees, and not be disappointed, but Lowdown is, in my opinion, a perfect song. If the groove does not get you moving, check your pulse, and Boz's vocals are just like the album name - silk. I loved seeing you both move and groove to this song - it made it that much more enjoyable!

[@oldschool72]

This song won Boz Scaggs a Grammy for Best R&B song of the year in 1976, quite an achievement for a white boy !

[@cptight88]

This is roller skating music!

[@bobmohr4952]

Great watching you two find that groove. Boz is fantastic.

[@johneldridge8678]

Great reaction!!! BJ was gettin it towards the end!!! You're right, lots of Funk, R&B, and absolutely a lot of SOUL!!! Great song!!!

[@eileendobbs8009]

I think JoJo is my favorite Boz Scaggs song. It's a little funkier than Lowdown with some kick ass sax in it.

[@livingandriding]

BJ, that is the perfect response to this song!!!

[@bethshadid2087]

Haven't heard this gem and Boz in a looong time.....thanks for the awesome throwback groove 🕊️💗

[@marthayoung2308]

WHAT A VIBE! Thank you.

[@k_salter]

This is such a good song; Boz always has a great groove! Check out his song "Georgia." I think you'll like that one, too. BTW, this has been sampled in over 40 songs; may be why it sounds familiar.

[@joeygavadeels2784]

I saw him in Atlantic City, NJ. Top-notch performer every song was spot on especially with those beautiful ladies singing back-up. He must've played at least 6 different guitars. Phenomenal show! He is the Man!