George Benson - Breezin' - Live HQ 1977 Old Grey Whistle Test (OGWT)

George Benson - Breezin' - Live HQ 1977 Old Grey Whistle Test (OGWT)

[@bradrichter8452]

Here because of Georges interview with Rick B

[@CodeBleu724]

Mr. Benson knows everybody who is anybody in the business. Blues guys, Jazz guys, Rock Guys. Only his sound could come from Pittsburgh. When I drive into town through the Ft. Pitt tunnel and come out the other side, the city smacks you in the face...and at 52 years old I still say "Wow! This is George Benson's house!"

[@TheMazzimM]

You know it.

[@bgierat]

Guilty as charged

[@davideasum330]

Ha ha! You guessed it!

[@ImaginableAudio]

Same

[@StairStep81]

Who’s listening 2024 🔥🔥🔥

[@chakat1991]

Meeeeeeee ❤❤❤

[@nmjazz09]

@@chakat1991 Because or Rick the Man Beato!

[@OPaodaVida]

It’s me! Silvio👊🏻😉

[@hisgloryministry2289]

Me!

[@janineschafer3991]

Simply the best

[@DavidSush1]

Simply one of the most beautiful, warm, relaxing, feel good instrumental pieces of music ever recorded.

[@Tiburon876]

My wedding 💍 theme SONG..@ the mission SAN JUAN BAPTISTA MISSION...near Monterey.. what a Day and what a song... IF only LIFE COULD STAND STILL FOR A SPLIT... SECOND..thank human talent sound and photography

[@geofftipton6210]

Agree. Sooo talented. This song is classic Benson. Never tire of listening to it ❤

[@Tiburon876]

Very cool..thank you..I had a live jazz band.. ARTIST... that...lit up the MEMORIES....it WAS the Benson era at its finest.

[@Tiburon876]

@@geofftipton6210 it's.. memorizing!!!.. about the BEAUTY of life... through. SOUNDS

[@tucsinglek2042]

Yes, yes, no, yes. Relaxing for the ears but I’m breaking my fingers on this relaxing bass line. Still awesome stuff.

[@clyde642006]

One of the most underrated, talented, passionate singer/musician ever. I can listen to him all day, every day!🎶🎼

[@sharonsingleton9859]

It’s 2024 and I’m still listening!!!

[@hpoonis2010]

Well unless you are either dead or deaf, then you probably are.

[@PatriciaMolensky]

Super tight, super groovy, super funky… This was the song where George Benson mixed jazz with funk - what a great fusion!

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

George actually famously hated this song and refused to play it for a while. He thought it was too basic in melody, etc.

[@DaEskahuit]

@@turntablesrockmyworld9315 wasn't it "give me the night" ?

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

@@DaEskahuit No, in his interview he says Breezin.

[@bigron26048]

George Benson...one of the best guitarist in the world, no doubt!

[@christansdad]

Norman Brown kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmlm32qeL2fqs0

[@pauljordan4452]

Indeed. Benson is a melodic player. Because he was performing in town at the time, my sister in law's dad named his two terriers after him!

[@hardwiredtoselfdestruction3401]

@@christansdad Norman Brown is a student to George Benson. Benson is a Master

[@maximilianoguzmanmoreno3707]

it's gabor szabo

[@wallyostrander3469]

The thing that I love about George is that...it is all about controlling emotion....I guess almost like Freddie King on downers, but in control. Although, Freddie King was in complete control, but George Benson to me anyway captures Freddie King in a sentimental way.

[@johnunderwood3132]

I can’t believe I forgot how friggin good GB is. I just love all his work. This album is the best

[@stevepearce6689]

Perhaps the coolest song ever recorded ?

[@nelsonwhaley6348]

Agree!!

[@australianbloke3934]

Very cool, yes, but I don't think George would be very happy at quite a few people on this page calling this instrumental piece a 'song'. No singing to be heard. Here is a link for a George Benson song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKGol3SMZrlomJI

[@phillydisco]

This guy was a double threat once he started singing! Glad he did!

[@orlandolopez7073]

Un gigante entre los grandes the best

[@randomguy6117]

When I was young, I read a local critic in Pittsburgh blast Benson for taking up singing when (in the critic's view), Benson was a great guitarist but not a singer. Of course, Benson has a GREAT voice, terrific singer. It was one of my first lessons that critics can be complete idiots.

[@user-yt2xp3qz3f]

is it just me or is this the perfect song for a nice blue skied day at the beach

[@boston_octopus]

Also has the power to make a gray, miserable day much better!

[@paulamiles9559]

My sister got married in 1982. I hosted the bridesmaids breakfast. My background music was The George Benson' Collection- a double album of greatest hits.

[@Tiburon876]

A great artist... to invite to the party ..he PAINTED the memories in your A SPIRITS..!!!...to withstand LIFE.

[@terryjames548]

I had to perform this song in my college guitar class to pass the course in my 20's . Now I'm learning Wes Montgomery tunes in my 60's. I love it!

[@tomsanders9491]

MY STEP DAD TOOK ME TO THIS CONCERT IN '77. NEVER HEARD OF GEORGE BENSON PRIOR TO CONCERT. BEEN A FAN EVER SINCE

[@alanhowell3646]

It wasn’t a concert it was a tv show in a studio with no audience.

[@tomsanders9491]

@@alanhowell3646 You're wrong. I saw George Benson at Ravinia

[@alanhowell3646]

@@tomsanders9491 I don’t doubt you saw George Benson at Ravinia, (whatever that is) but I’m not wrong, this clip is from “The Old Grey Whistle Test” which is a British TV programme with no audience, not a live concert.

[@tomsanders9491]

@@alanhowell3646 Ravinia is a concert venue in Highland Park, Illinois. Your previous comment sounded as if you disputed the concert. I don't doubt that this clip is memorex. Most artists rely on tape

[@bigmikeinnj]

The bassist, Stanley Banks, has been with George Benson since way back and STILL IS his bass player extraordinaire.

[@paullockwood7219]

Absolutely stunning. Him and Stanley Banks.

[@matthewgales3057]

My good friend and mentor STANbourine! Encouraged me and guided me when I first started on bass.

[@billynunn9]

@@matthewgales3057 TALKED TO STANLEY LAST WEEK, MY BRO !!!

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Love when he starts playing the tambourine with his foot!

[@ronniesmith3521]

49 people don't like this, what's wrong with them? This is great music

[@billynunn9]

STUPID, NARROW MINDED !!!!

[@gevowavemagnet]

The 70's, Benson at his best.

[@ifretboard]

Anyone notice the bass player laying down some sweet tambourine with his foot??! Excellent!

[@hemigod2]

I came down in the comments to see if I can find a name for that guy. He deserves recognition for that kind of talent, and I am totally rippinbthat idea.. I used to play with a rhythm egg in my strumming hand guitar BTW.

[@peteraustin370]

Brilliant stuff!! Still listening in 2020!! Best wishes from England!!

[@MrJacobrabbit]

2021 still jams with.the band.that's awesome

[@bremyz]

Thought I was having a bad day.. then heard this. It's a good day after all!

[@keithparker8299]

Has there ever been a "cooler" guitar man than George?. Love it.

[@jackthehatuk]

Bill Withers. (Use me up). Equalegend!

[@paulcooper5748]

Yes me but george comes close.

[@mustang64c]

Gabor Szabo - Breezin'

[@jibsmokestack1]

Grant Green!

[@tangchiprathomo819]

Earl Klugh

[@megaquaman12]

I am a new fan of George Benson ! This is ferociously smooth !

[@andrewwyness8480]

Have a good listen to his "Weekend In L.A." album.

[@megaquaman12]

@@andrewwyness8480 ok i will.

[@hardwiredtoselfdestruction3401]

Get the Breezin' album ASAP! ....to start lol Check out "Whats On Your Mind"?

[@megaquaman12]

@@hardwiredtoselfdestruction3401 ok thanks

[@maryhall2627]

2023 and still thinking about this beautiful melody 💙 ♥️ ❤️

[@sharonbrown9607]

My husband was a jazz guitar teacher & professional on the road w/some big jazz groups. He went home to be w/ the LORD on Christmas Eve. I listen to Benson playing Breezin & I think of my husband as he sounded Sooo much like him. I get tears every time.😢😢😢😢😢

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

If he sounded like George he sure put in the time it takes to be great. I hate to hear that he's gone but to live is Christ and to die is gain. R.G. Lee was once told by someone that they were sorry to hear that he had lost his wife and he said "I've not lost her. I know exactly where she's at." I hope this comforts you.

[@sharonbrown9607]

Sounded just like Benson....played guitar when learning at 6yrs old. Was busy at our Baptist church till covid. Thank you so much for your reply. God Bless

[@mbasandudane6334]

This has to be one of the best jazz blues songs of all time❤🥂.

[@juantaste8603]

Masayoshi takanaka

[@ralex3697]

Bobby Womack

[@captainnice9698]

One of BEST versions of Breezin' I've ever heard. This is art

[@garygemmell3488]

Back in the day when there were only cassettes and no CD's I wore out this album cassette at my job. I worked 7 floors underground at a major bank packing up cancelled checks for return to their original banks. I had a huge area to work in and was all by my self packing and sealing those checks into boxes. I had a playlist for the night: George Benson, Billy Joel, and the Beach Boys (I'm from SoCal). I handled $6 million of negotiable bank drafts a night at the age of 19.

[@chasjazzz7842]

The Bass player doing double duty...Dam tambourine and bass...Cold!

[@jonathanprawira2022]

and rock steady with it tooo! 🔥🤯

[@bazwax77]

My mum and step dad used to go his concerts back in the early to mid 80’s.......they would come back buzzin. Many,many hours in the car with George as the soundtrack. Absolute bliss.

[@jacquelinejones6068]

George Benson can play this song and it just puts me in a place of calm and quiet. What a musician!

[@rinkydinkron]

No way, check out the bass man playing tambourine with his foot!!!!!!!!

[@taylordavila9026]

I was wondering why no one else was talking abt this! And in-time, too!😮

[@cynthiavirissimo457]

Just saw Mr. Benson at the Rolls Royce dealership in Scottsdale , Arizona. He was there to test drive a RR and was so friendly and upbeat. I’ve been a fan of his music for many years and it was great to see him out and about.

[@Landitty]

Still listening in 2023!

[@titoqwentezproductionz3406]

+ 2024

[@Kskl]

Great song. I grew up listening to his songs on the radio but had no idea he was a guitar wiz. I always thought he just sang.

[@MrKenny777]

Effortlessly cool from George Benson and his band.

[@WhateverIsClever1111]

Yes! Especially the bass player doing double duty playing tambourine with his foot. Artistry & musicianship unseen anymore. Brava🎉

[@bcylau1]

The lifetime achievement would be to play like George

[@orangetreevariedades2804]

Estou ouvindo em 2023 em São Paulo Brasil , simplesmente sensacional

[@jeandanieldelone6986]

Still enjoying it in 2023...

[@davespears2241]

I've always loved Mr Benson.

[@lukequigley121]

I listen to this and - ALL the days , pain , stress , frustrations , issues , problems s e e ms t o g o a w a yyyyy...I'm Breezin..

[@erkanuclar1194]

Still listening 2023

[@SAMIA1111111]

Who is listening 2020, 2021?

[@calvinatorks4673]

No one cares, please shut up or comment something that hasn't been commented 20,000 times before you gained the ability to type.

[@oscarello62]

don´t listen to people who get mad at everybody...many people are listening in 2020! great smooth jazz

[@SAMIA1111111]

@@oscarello62 The dogs bark and the caravan passes

[@dkey4944]

Timeless

[@BENCHPRESSMAN]

ME

[@marcy3127]

Still listening to The Master in 2023 😊😊😊😊😊

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

Ahhh the 70"s still rules! Nostalgic and cool tune!

[@luethaderpinckney7218]

Exactly the 70 still the best music

[@scundoorsup5342]

He just massages that guitar with such love.WOW

[@angelfacilitadorinmobiliario]

Una melodía exquisita. Un grande George Benson. Tengo la fortuna de escucharla y disfrutarla en este momento en la playa🏖️ 😌

[@josealejandrocedeno9889]

From Higüey, Dominican Republic, l say, this Melody, is Awesome. Thank You.

[@bone_thuggz6969]

Who is still liking this in 2022 ?

[@teresacollins7763]

The master! This reminds me of driving down Gulf Boulevard on St.Pete Beach BLASTING this tune with the top down (the CAR top, not mine lol!)..great times, great music, GREAT memories.

[@ponymolly2856]

This song made my day special. What a brilliant masterpiece!

[@chumpanzee751]

I'm glad people still hold memory for this beautiful piece of work

[@hardwiredtoselfdestruction3401]

This whole damn album is a Masterpiece!

[@raymaynard4364]

Timeless 2024 GB just cutting on 🎸drummer chopping bassist playing foot keyboards 🎹 well going into a trance ❤

[@snizz6913]

In the middle of the whole London punk scene, and this guy stuck to his guns ! Much respect !

[@marioraez2205]

When musicians speak to each other thru music is something to see.

[@sweeneysodd3159]

Hell yeah! One of my all time faves! Makes me happy this does.

[@AlexVonCrank]

Perfect example of honouring the recorded tempo when playing live. You can tell how happy with the groove he is as soon as the song starts. He makes eye contact with the fellas as if to say “yeaaaahhhhhh...”

[@stricklybiz1]

Look at that touch and that sound is his and his alone!

[@davidwisooker7686]

2024 still listening to

[@MrNathan791]

Wow. Nothing but the best. What a classic performance. I remember when this first came out; in fact a brother of mine put together me an awesome cassette tape and “ Breezing “ was one of the songs on it. I’ve been listening to George Benson’s music every since. And must, I’ve never seen a bass player play while at the same time playing a tamarin with his foot. What great rhythm and timing he must have.

[@judyhenderson6335]

What a great song to listen 🎶 too!!!!!

[@emmadios9482]

Still listening in 2023

[@stevelampard]

Listening in 2023. This track is so uplifting. ❤

[@barbmcintyre1792]

I saw him in concert in Seattle with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra & his band. It was amazing sound there & still to this day the best concert I've ever attended! George was spectacular!

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Was Stanley the bassist?

[@vwiggins1847]

ME AND HUBBY SAW HIM IN CONCERT. MY ALL TIME FAVORITE ARTIST

[@garyhunt8067]

Classic. I'm fifty years old, and still listening to this

[@frahevavasuel5632]

IN 19 ABRIL OF 2022 , IS AMAIZING SONG FOR EVER ...

[@chuckyanus3563]

One of the prettiest instrumentals ever. Thank you, Mr Benson.

[@barbaracooper6661]

In 2008, on our way to the Hollywood Bowl to see George Benson, we stopped at a gas station where Jay Leno and his entourage were standing around with one of his "cars" eating Chinese food from carryout containers. We continued on to the Bowl, where George Benson gave a great performance, along with Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten! George is a great entertainer too. He still has it.

[@self4autism333]

Bass

[@kaystafford3928]

Soothing to the soul. Jazz never dies. Bravo to you George!

[@viniciomicheletti4571]

The best music!🎸

[@georgeorlando705]

The bassist starts playing the tambourine with this left foot at 2:29. Awesome! You can see him doing it more clearly at 3:13.

[@jameslong1644]

+George Orlando that shit is the shit!

[@eierreiter]

+George Orlando Yes, lovin' it too. Besides Georges' play.

[@KHGuitarFreak1988]

+George Orlando The guy never skips leg day

[@carlosgutierrez7585]

😎😍

[@crab570630]

Yeah¡ So cool...

[@lynnhchavissr.mo8o830]

Awesome, WayBackMachine In The Day,I Was The Lucky Radio Listener Who Called In 1st And Won The Breezing Album 🥳

[@rubenzamorano5194]

Who is listening 2023? Beautiful Music. Classic Forever.

[@haze2594]

Smoother than butter 🧈

[@120519691]

Bonjour tout le monde ... Je vis au Brésil où nous avons des musiciens et des chansons incroyables comme Bossa Nova. J'ai toujours aimé G. Benson. Des câlins à tous.

[@ezeee595]

Perfect cool summer evening song!!!

[@ElphasBengo]

Morning breez indeed. Am out here listening 2023

[@Toilbaby]

Think the keyboardist might’ve been overlooked? Yet George played the living shit outta this song. I love it back in the day, I was 15, and I love it now. Lodie

[@nadiagopaul1372]

Love this song so much, feels like I’m in the islands👍❤️

[@jennifercorvec2452]

He is so excellent to watch and listen to, especially when he's playing jazz guitar live. I am so grateful for these videos we can watch whenever we want! I always loved George Benson and remember hearing Breezin' on the radio when I was a little girl.... He is so ultra talented.

[@Darkside-qy1gx]

When talent screamed out loud

[@sharontesta5720]

LOVE this GEM!!! For some reason it reminds me of the time when I 1st heard it was driving in my convertible (1977) through Times Square at midnight and does every single time!

[@laquantaforas5275]

70'S!! NEED I SAY MORE.

[@PatrickAllen]

This is my favorite version to watch and listen. The Bassist is jamming some funky notes, and rocking the tambourine with his foot.

[@mcshreddy]

Beautiful...wow!!!

[@sharonsimmons1325]

Love 💕 George Benson bad guitar of all time. His music Golden. Thanks for gift of music 🎶 Much love 💜💜 always

[@stephenpugh2307]

Benson still awesome these days at 70+

[@BBQFanNo1]

Seriously 106 people dislike this? Disgraceful! Where the hell is their music sound taste?

[@mattiasorre1718]

On fire man. Frightening timing

[@stevel5334]

One of the greatest Jazz Guitarist of all time. His voice is brilliant too. Brings back my childhood memories. Thank you to my Uncle's for introducing me to Jazz back then.🙏

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Him and eric gale are my favorite 😊

[@knigthfigth]

It's so beautiful, why can't we all just be friends?

[@flipNJ76]

Here frm the Chime commercial in 2022! Love this

[@teamaraw5315]

2023 and still havin chills like hearing this for the first time 👌

[@marcussfebruary9104]

As fresh as the day it dropped 44 years ago🍃

[@seanmoe]

2023 ❤

[@missnorcal4551]

Takes me away! Still listening in 2021! Love to all from St. Lucia!

[@lastdaysguitar]

This groove and innovation is so missed in today's music.

[@hilaryapril7043]

Sad but true😊

[@user-vf9bh8qn8i]

ONE OF FAVORITE MELODIES 💕🕊️💕🕊️ 2024

[@CastorinaSalvatore]

Fantastic!!!

[@user-od3yw4cv7x]

Preciosa melodía George Benson ❤ Me recuerda mucho mi juventud y los hermosos años q pasé con mi esposo mi querido Michel , ahora él está en el cielo un beso 💋 grande mi gran amor de siempre 🙏❤️

[@Sebi076]

One of the best!

[@mariajoaopires6363]

2023