George Benson ☆ Live at Montreux • 1986 [Full Concert]

www.georgebenson.com
Tracklist:
01. Feel Like Making Love 0:20
02. Off Broadway 4:28
03. Weekend In L.A. 8:26
04. Omar's Tune 15:02
05. Lady Love Me (One More Time) 19:13
06. Love Ballad 23:14
07. Moody's Mood 31:28
08. Beyond The Sea 35:13
09. Affirmation 39:08
10. My Latin Brother 45:22
11. Love x Love 51:02
12. In Your Eyes 57:40
13. The Greatest Love Of All 1:00:55
14. 20/20 1:07:27
15. Never Give Up On A Good Thing 1:11:45
16. Turn Your Love Around 1:16:10
17. Take Five 1:24:34
18. On Broadway 1:33:15
Band:
Guitar [Guitars], Vocals - George Benson
Bass - Stanley Banks
Drums - Bubba Bryant
Guitar, Backing Vocals - Michael O'Neil
Piano - David Garfield
Keyboards, Backing Vocals - Barnaby Finch
Percussion, Backing Vocals - Vicki Randle
Alto Saxophone - Steve Tavaglione
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone - Brandon Fields
Trumpet - Ralf Rickert
Notes:
℗&©2005 Montreux Sounds
an Eagle Rock release
Artwork ©2005 Eagle Rock Entertainment, Ltd.
Recorded Live on July 18th, 1986 at "Montreux Casino", during the Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland)

[@BLTKellys]

Quincy Jones says George is the greatest vocalist and guitarist he’s ever seen.

[@user-nv2gw1tt5o]

And Quincy would be right

[@marcelojusta2595]

Certainly !!!

[@jaybrown3341]

Quincy knows 👍🏾

[@veroniquemouysset3702]

C'est vrai

[@meecob]

He wouldn't be far wrong either

[@user-sp8np8om1c]

Musicians like this are almost extinct. . Awesome bravo 👏 people forget just how good Benson was. Very talented him and his band.

[@mansquatch7433]

It’s impossible to overstate how talented George is. An absolute virtuoso.

[@johnfreeman8568]

My guitar icon

[@jeannettedodge5886]

Forsure 💯💯♥️♥️

[@cheri238]

​@@jeannettedodge5886 ❤️😘💋👏

[@jeannettedodge5886]

@@cheri238 ♥️🥰😍🙏🙌

[@enzodenilsondossantos3654]

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[@intelprise.brasil]

this is the most complete musician to have ever lived!

[@neilcroonM3]

He got blessed twice! Once to be a Guitar god then he must have sneaked back in the queue to get that amazing voice

[@bryanlml7619]

Im 20 now and i wish more people like him, he is a pure hearted angel who brought us really music

[@leonardofringuelli7870]

And then a 3rd time to get looks, or maybe a deal with the devil?

[@henrywilliams9113]

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[@catboyzee]

For real tho. He is truly a musical marvel...

[@matsnilsson565]

Annoyingly, these truly gifted artists often also sing like you ever wished for yourself, like it wasn't enough with the exceptional talent they already got, but sure, we can also sing to rub it in even more! :)

[@user-kp1wb3vs4c]

The Greatest Guitarists of all Time.

[@netkilrblx]

Who doesn’t like George Benson 🔥🔥🔥

[@voicetube]

Maybe some folks, who are into rap? :-)

[@fredrit323]

freak of nature , from out of space , untouchable , irreplaceable , unique , best jazz guitarist of all time , etc. etc. ... I love GB.

[@kilikdudley]

This is god level guitaring, singing and performing. And everyone in that room is having the time of their lives, which helps!

[@TheCasazza]

After playing guitar for 35 years I finally met my inspiration to play, George Benson, at NAMM 2015 after dinner, we had a great conversation... wow...

[@classicartfoundation639]

Did he talk to you about the Bible?

[@marko1970]

@@classicartfoundation639 LOL

[@daveslater9141]

@@classicartfoundation639 i was George's personal assistant and valet in the 80's, he is a jehovah's witness but never once tried to convert me, he is a gentleman and a great man to converse with.

[@user-nv2gw1tt5o]

@@classicartfoundation639sorry my friend….we are only looking for needles in a hay stack.

[@MusaNgobeni-pj9fu]

Sir George Benson was definitely born for this!

[@curiousnomad]

How is it possible to play guitar this well and seemingly effortlessly?

[@count1958]

He is so on fire at this gig. Unbelievable.

[@carolelerman9686]

Oh the days of great music.

[@oscarblack7624]

who can play the guitar and sing they way he does?? No one - a true master! and look at the sweat, what an a amazing performer

[@rockysullivan4097]

Master! Taste, technique, feeling, mood. Amazing

[@lucasduarte4148]

Listening to this genius with a wide smile in the face all the time. THIS is the real deal music!

[@intelprise.brasil]

THE REAL DEAL BENSON! YOU SAID IT BEST!

[@kshillingford4921]

Doing what you Love and were created to do and doing it at the tip-top level tends to cause joy.........

[@nacienlos70]

That's like watching a super hero playing the guitar. Beyond human.

[@oproleryanezsaavedra1429]

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[@eddiewang168]

GB is one of best guitar player and jazz player in all time

[@poppya54]

I want know who are that 150 idiots that had pushed dislike, the doesnt know what means music of high class.

[@fellipeandrade4894]

The best The George benson classic performance and greatest hits.

[@joannehines7806]

Happy 80th Birthday to one of the greatest guitarists EVER!! To all those interested, George will be performing at.NJPAC in June 2023; saw this man perform at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ a few years ago & was blown away!!💘 🎶

[@roybdaman]

He was Playboys nominated number one vocalist AND number one guitarist in 1977. He's still amazing as ever! His guitar licks are seemingly endless and flows so naturally from him. Definately the BEST R&B/jazz/bop player ever imho.

[@nigelyorkshiremanwadeley6263]

I just saw George in Sydney 2 days ago (14/4/22). At 79 years old, he cant move like that any more and he didn't do anything that technical when he played but that voice is still like silk and he can still get the audience up and dancing, clapping and singing along and Michael O'Neill is still playing with him. Just brilliant.

[@duncantobey9889]

Definitely one of greatest guitar players who dose not receive the recognition he deserves.. Unbelievable...

[@clydebermingham121]

MAN …. GEORGE BENSON 🙏🏽. HE’S SUCH A GRACIOUS SOUL You can just see it … in his natural expressions … of who & how he is in life That’s a Most Fortunate aspect about him that I am much appreciative of There have been musical admiree’s that I’ve encountered in person before that have not been as impressive to me as GEORGE BENSON ….. MY NO.1 MUSICAL HERO ) AMEN 🙏🏽

[@user-gb7ux4zp4z]

George has great strength for great music. It is incredible. He is the greatest of all time.

[@nadirtasrienadire7675]

Most of the people know George Benson as the singer of "Give me the night"... Then you discover that he is a real musical genius and a true guitar master!

[@RickyMoss]

Well truthfully most people know Benson is the masterful guitarist then they find out hes also an amazing singer

[@RodoSanchez-zz4mb]

Buenas tardes o días yo en personal en varias ocasiones lo vi en conciertos cerrados en SAN DIEGO SPORTS Y EN LA SUPORT VILLAGE EN LA PLAYA A UN LADO DE LOS YATTES Y CRUCEROS Y UNA BELLEZA DE MIJERES EN BIKINY. UF UF UF UF DE TODOS COLORES.

[@griffy2000]

...and they all look so genuinely happy to be performing. From the soul.

[@MrMarkchennells]

Ridiculous talent. To sing like that and play the guitar like that, he's so blessed and so are we to listen to it! xxx

[@noelghallager4672]

Goddamn, this is incredible. Some of the best musicians on the planet... but man, whoever engineered this live recording deserves and award! wow

[@mikespenceTHEGOATB]

THANKS! (I)! JAZZ! ENGINEERED! THIS! (JAZZ!MUSIC)! CONCERT! WITH! THE! JAZZ! GREAT! (GB)! &! THIS! (MERCURIAL)! JAZZ!MUSIC! (PERSONELL)! LIKE! (!)! ENGINEER! (ALL)! &! (ONLY)! JAZZ!MUSIC!!! CONCERTS! LIKE! THIS! ONE! NOW! YOU! KNOW! THE! ORIGINAL! (JAZZ!MAN)! BLACK!MAN! 🙂*MIKE! SPENCE! HA! HA! HA

[@bimranui6249]

My very first time I saw George perform live in the opera house in New Zealand many years ago to long to remember when in my young teens. Wow Wow I am now 63yrs old he has always been my favourite and most amazing guitarist one of the best that ever held a guitar

[@kennethjackson601]

George is timeless.

[@itaMARTI98]

Actually is a God but very 80s

[@sheronjamison2779]

George Benson is a legend in his own time! Amazingly talented musician! He started me wearing Reebok tennis shoes, in 1982! Love him!😉🥰🙏

[@josephblow5946]

@@itaMARTI98 His Top-40 hit songs are very 80's. His vintage Jazz guitar playing is very 1940's Bebop. The general listening audience wouldn't have a clue.

[@user-nv2gw1tt5o]

@@josephblow5946because the general listening audience is only interested in watered down music which requires minimal talent with a focus on product and selfies. Good example - Beyoncé passed Chick Corea 2 years ago on the Grammy list (chick had 24). It’s not even a contest as to who is a better overall musician.

[@ryanlinfoot]

What an absolutely unique human being… thank you George!!! SOOOOOOOOO GOOD 👍👍🎸💥😘

[@martinlehfeldt6916]

His lead playing is out of this world great.

[@ReneeKnightYogaRani]

George Benson is still my absolute favourite Jazzman!

[@alexkashia2053]

Someone says that hi's not jazzman??

[@josephblow5946]

@@alexkashia2053 Yes, the Jazz purists that don't like his crossover (or sellout) to Top-40

[@risonstars3562]

MR.GEORGE BENSON!!! THE TOP OF THE TOP IN GUITAR AND VOICE TOGETHER ALONG WITH SUSTAINABILITY!!! LOVYA MR BENSON!!!!

[@glencummings6457]

I've been listening to Benson since I saw him at the Pythodd Room in Rochester, New York in 1972. When he sang, he didn't even use the microphone. His voice covered the whole room; it was amazing. He's always exciting, fresh and inspiring--a true genius. Long live Benson!!

[@TheTranslator100]

George Benson is the most successful crossover Jazz musician in history.

[@jrock2945]

TheTranslator100 u right about that - while others play in clubs, he still fills arenas like a pop star @ 70 yrs. old. Just wonder how long he can keep going... but, when he passes along he will leave a monster catalog.

[@TheTranslator100]

j rock He'll keep going as long he's healthy, which should be a few years yet. I don't think he's into the drug thing like most guitar gods, which should help his longevity in the business. When he passes, he'll be considered the greatest Jazz guitarist in history; not only because of his chops, but for being the *only* strait-up Jazz guitarist who's attained an equal level of stardom in both the R&B/Pop and Jazz genres...

[@jrock2945]

Patrica Neary Amen to that my sister - mayb i can learn how to play the guitar from him

[@NNAATTYY1974]

TheTranslator100 So true, only him can make the Jazz groove like this. He is an incredible performer and a classic jazz musician in the same time.

[@elmehdilaassili9308]

this is the good music .

[@josephblow5946]

A Jazz guitar legend and a Top-40 singer in one package.

[@ashtonarendse]

Top 40? Try again

[@veroniquemarie9037]

Thank God 😅 we have these beautiful 😍 recordings of this singing and guitar 🎸 performing GENIUS. I wish I were here at that time I did not know about this Jazz Festival and also I was too young. But from the first time I listened to George Benson I loved and admired 🥰 him so much. Whenever I need to process something emotional 🥹 I play his music and feel reconnected to my true nature again…I love 💕 you Mister BENSON ( and so good 😊 looking and sexy on this particular Swiss stage 😅)

[@jarrodjames]

he is THE master!

[@joeyslick2072]

I just wanna say, in my humble opinion: George Benson on this performance, is absolutely electric ⚡. God Bless You, George and your Family on this 4th. Of July 🎆. ☮️❤️💜

[@tohaz]

He is so underrated.

[@sastal]

George in the zone like no other. Happy 80th birthday! Thank you for the memories. "Love Ballad" here is on another planet. 🙏

[@kimros67]

Mr Benson is cool!!!!

[@mandyoberle5403]

simply amazing ... no words for this .... Killer Guitarist - Songrwiter and Vocalist ....

[@carlasampson1234]

Love him and that voice! Even him just talking is soothing to me.

[@hallgeirpedersen4331]

Fantastic musicality, unlimited imagination - ingenious.

[@boreed5734]

Guitar Genius....skill, speed, creativity, clean, groovy...and he never guesses or fumble for notes what else is there?..

[@aladedallas6727]

Just can't have enough of him.He is 2 too much.❤ u GB

[@Itaivarochik]

A living legend. So talented 🎉🎉

[@Jairinho2006]

What a Band. My God.

[@pauloamw]

I'm getting this dvd in this day and age. Because this show deserves being played on the TV with the best speakers I can get.

[@Oenloveslife]

An utterly brilliant and utterly unique musician dripping with virtuosity, intelligence, fire, artistry, joy, harmonic depth etc. One of the very best if not THE best!

[@user-di9te7rg4t]

i watch this mutliple times every week. so much to soak in

[@lauraowens7059]

George!!!

[@Sam-hf8nq]

Band is smokin"! George just killing it. Bass player is an extension of his instrument and having so much fun.

[@ringaleavo]

Good job, highly recommend. Benson is much more than a musician, singer, and composer, he's an entertainer.

[@jennbed1899]

I saw him in concert back in the 90's by God he was he fabulous.... talented as singer, guitarist and mover!

[@slowneutron6163]

Smoothness, thy name is Benson.

[@alansylvia4276]

one of the best ever.

[@stanhall1978]

Thanks for posting this video.👊🏿

[@moustaf59553]

Amazing performance mr George Benson 🔥

[@keiththomas111]

Got this on dvd use to drive around in my convertible mustang playing this on my pull out dvd player 20yrs ago 🎸🎧🎤🥁🎹📀💿🎶🎵

[@tonyqunta32]

The most exciting 'jazz' guitarist! Transcends all genres!

[@davidskoglind1645]

Awesome stuff and talent

[@oswinhaas]

George Benson is unique!!!

[@barbarawhite9389]

Just found the GB concert and it is like warm honey flowing down!!!

[@titantitan4481]

...And he's scat singing with his guitar. Wow!!. A total music genius.

[@simonestiller8222]

Fantastic! I wished, I had seen him live in Concert💝

[@klausspring7906]

one of the best performers...ever

[@kleyansonjacmel8064]

so Great so Good

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

The one and only, mighty, George Benson!!! 👏👏👏

[@lauravalensalsa]

Just amazing. How can there be so much talent in a single human being?!!

[@SuperCarver2011]

Great performance with top musicians. In his 40s at this performance, Benson's polished rhythms and scat singing in unison while playing his guitar is something that very few artists can do. His blazing runs, octave progressions, and rhythmic singing is the reason he is at the top of his music genre and will remain so and why he is still going today. "In your eyes", he demonstrates that his singing is still the reason his fans love him. I was hoping he would pick up his guitar and give us a great solo at the bridge of the song, but not this time. " The Greatest Love of all", which he recorded first in '77, but Whitney Houston popularized it into a great hit in '85, is sung with great feeling and delivery. as only he can do. Playing Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" during the encore, more blazing runs with incredible picking performance in that 5/4 tempo, with a great sax solo. ...ending with his classic hit.."On Broadway"..... ." and they're wrong, I know they are...cuz I can play dis here GUITAR, and I won't quit until I'm a star...on Broadway". Certainly, I would have to agree that he IS the new BOSS GUITAR!

[@Guitfiddlejase]

What a fantastic comment..with sincerity..

[@MuriMorello]

+SuperCarver2011 FEW? TELL ME OTHER HAHAH benson is from another world or something

[@superchema]

+SuperCarver2011 I agree!!!!

[@heinzbauman403]

+SuperCarver2011 Nice copy paste comment...

[@HTHAMMACK1]

You won’t ever see a more talented group of musicians.

[@Ferda1964]

there is lots of great music out there and George is sitting right at the top of the pyramid

[@akyaw1]

This man is pure genius!

[@tammymicelotta2178]

Untouchable

[@souravpalit5726]

Tonight I discover this music. And what a beautiful night. :) :) :) Thanks for sharing, and respect.

[@Bflatest]

my goodness I had no idea this man was this epic when I was growing up. He might be the single most talented performer ever in history. the vocals, the stage presence THE GUITAR PLAYING. He is now my MOST FAV artist and I don't even like this type music lol

[@AngelDiazFUTURO]

Awesome George Benson, only one word, awesome!!!!!! My favorite since Min 28:26 Absolutely beautiful jazz....

[@rolandfaucon1560]

nice music nice man... nice day

[@SonyasAnnoyingAssVoice]

I listen to this everyday. This concert makes my mornings!

[@victorwilliams7450]

Hi Strawberries I'm 61 Year's Old Love Grooving Together God Child Halulujah

[@josezamudio6412]

I have this wonderful DVD! I enjoy it so much! I hope one day I can see George Benson live!

[@saul4088]

Love Ballad ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ great performance!!! My favorite!!! Amazing artist... Thank you Master George

[@TheGpcaretti]

Thank you Mr. Benson, thank you Montreux. Great music from one of the best guitar player the world ever knew

[@lvlusik4Life]

oh WoW! What an amazing talented soul you are Mr Benson - thank you for blessing us all with your God given talent.

[@samiam7342]

What a singer!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brendashotwell1405]

Wonderful… makes me move my body 😊🎉

[@pickle5051]

Genius

[@TCTen-bc8pd]

He is a legend

[@kideos3236]

Wonderful!! Love his scatting

[@bonzokaye]

All hail the master, the days when singers were singers and play like he does is heaven sent, thanks for the years of blissfull escape bro

[@martinskalnins2448]

Great 👍

[@jazzguitardude]

Humility…its something god doesn’t give, you have to choose to put it on yourself…when you do, you have a lot to share with others…its like he wants to share every essence of love with music…there is no limit, its just so good…you can’t get enough…😊

[@user-br6ot3ry3u]

i‘m a Japanese fan of GEORGE.　　Wow❕　SADAO WATANABE！　thank you🎵arigato🎵

[@duhardrock7616]

George is awesome.....

[@JJamJ]

Awesome arrangements, monster players♥️

[@davidbhopkins5616]

He is so good it almost flows without realizing that he makes the moves. Magico! Flawless when other guitarist or musicians come in. He's ultrafast but it's not just fluff, but syncopation. Awesome