Hal Blaine: Part Two

[@redlipstickmafia]

After listening to Hal talk about women who can't deal with a musician husband - I'm a musician, and I think that the best way to do it is to marry another musician who completely understands how a musician feels about their music and their connection to their instrument! Just a quick note: my best friend growing up who lived right next door to me in New Orleans was Hal's cousin, and he'd come visit from time to time, so I met him several times when I was a kid; he even took us backstage at a John Denver concert when he was touring with him. A really sweet and kind man.

[@MacClashy]

I just love Hal’s analogy on divorce……… what a man’s man he truly was…. 🎸💙

[@jakegodfrey4320]

I could listen to Hal talk all day. What a fine example of a world class musician. Not only that, he talks so warmly and without ego.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Jake........Joe

[@salvatoreconti2449]

Totally Agree

[@user-hh5rn4jz6o]

Perfect comment. Can't get enough Hal

[@mattskustomkreations]

Hal’s no-ego, gets-along-with-everybody attitude is a major factor if not the THE major factor of his success.

[@GaryFox11000]

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[@dianeruiz0721]

Hal Blaine is one of a kind. I’ve been a drummer for many decades and always thought Hal was “the drummer” of the century!! Always loved everything he touched ❤

[@jakepriester1765]

They just don’t get any better than Hal Blaine!

[@ritanmartinez8630]

This is solid gold. Wonderful to listen to his stories of musical greats, of which he was one. Amazing story-teller, he's so vivid yet so humble and calm. Thank you so much for interviewing Hal Blaine.

[@neaton109]

Folks, this is the real Hall of Fame. Thank you so much Joe !!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you D.E.... Joe

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Indeed.

[@jennifursun3303]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum do you have part one

[@nickb5371]

The real Hal of Fame

[@michaelfridayable]

Our family vacation choices were the RRHOF, Baseball HOF and Musicians Hall of Fame. 3-1. Musicians Hall won. Yay

[@calsurflance5598]

The word “iconic” is used far too often, but defines Hal’s career to perfection. Thanks Joe! Awesome!🎼🥁

[@michaelfridayable]

Mr. Blaine had the gift of story telling. A great source of musical history.

[@annanorton1793]

Brilliant

[@vicparis3524]

"I still have my music" ...... prophetic. All of us musicians get this quote.... nuff said

[@janew1720]

My ex-husband still has his alcohol. I always felt left out of that love affair. I’m not a musician but I get that quote too

[@shaunmcgee4204]

How I wish Hal was still here. Incredible talent.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and supporting our videos.....Joe

[@shaunmcgee4204]

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum Thanks for your posts mate. Really enjoyed that one.

[@damon6852]

Well said Shaun! All the great stories and life experiences...At least we’ve have YT, which helps preserve the experiences of legends such as Hal!

[@wlc1980]

I exchanged emails with him about 20 years ago, he was such a nice guy. I’m a self taught drummer and he has always been a hero. He sent me an autographed book. Great man that I miss. The best drummer of all time!

[@jimrich4192]

I was luckyto be part of Hal's "DRUM BAND" where all the horn players had 2 small tom-toms on our music stands & we played a variety of simple beats while Hal did the REAL drum solos. At about the 2nd rehearsal, Hal sat on a folding chair, facing us, in front of the band & politely & respectfully ASKED all of us to be a "friendly, respectful, happy, band family." He kindly said that he wanted a brotherly, friendly band where there is NO back-stabbing, animosity or clickes forming to create divisions & stress within the band. He ASKED us to try to work out our differences & disagreements as friendly brothers. I was completely STUNNED because I had never been in a band where some form of in-fighting or jealousy did not occur, so it blew me away that Hal was kindly asking all of us to be FRIENDS right at the beginning!!! I respected him beyond words for asking all of us to avoid the typical animosity & in-fights so I made a firm commitment right there to honor Hal's request and NOT go into my typical bad & back-stabbing behaviors. Hal was the only leader, in all these years, with the CLASS & DIGNITY to kindly ask his band to simply be good to & with each other and so WE DID! Hal was the most wonderful leader I ever knew. ❤❤❤

[@drakbar5957]

Hal said his success was like falling in a vat of chocolate. Right place, right time. That’s exactly the way I felt after listening to this interview. The music, the people, the stories. We’re all so lucky because there was Hal Blaine!

[@tefenstrat]

I think what your saying is so true if I am understanding correctly? In other words- we all fell into the same vat -we were lucky to be alive and young when Hal made sweat sounds for us to hear. :-)

[@mistermerlin8917]

@@tefenstrat We all fell into the same vat - what a great pick up Sir! Thank you very much.

[@patchouli-z6v]

I was told and read that Brian's Dad, Murray sold the publishing rights for $700,000 and this amount turned out to be dirt cheap and turned out to be a big rip off for a group as big as the Beach Boys

[@califtom]

Greatest and most accomplished drummer to have ever walked the face of this Earth bar none. I could literally listen to Hal Blaine speak for days on end and never get tired of hearing these stories. Everybody has to have a favorite Hal Blaine fill. Two of my lesser known favorites are Hal's fantastic drum intros on "Love Is Surrender" by the Carpenters and "Mary Mary" by the Monkees.

[@matthewbailey2013]

No profound statements, just the truth. Class Act. Thanks Hal.

[@mattkaustickomments]

Matthew Bailey unlike Country music, Hal is NO chords and the truth! Haha!

[@simonvanderheijden432]

He called Johnny Rivers a dego kid, very classy..

[@bmxbear729]

@@simonvanderheijden432 well he was an Italian wasn’t he? Dego is the same as saying a zip which refers to the speed at which Italians talk. Same way nip refers to Japanese, hence “Nippon”, no big deal with any of that. Aretha Franklin referred to Skydog as that “white boy” and it wasn’t meant to degrade him, it’s obvious that she mostly performed with other blacks and would make it more understanding if she said that white boy rather than trying to remember his name. People are accustomed to doing whatever is easier. No harm done, unless you’re Monday morning quarterbacking everything that’s been said and done ever.

[@simonvanderheijden432]

@@bmxbear729 I don't really care what you think dude. But if you want to look it up, it's under D. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ethnic_slurs

[@MrRlwiley]

Wow thankyou great spending time with the great Hal Blaine

[@billbrimmer1739]

You could listen to him 24/7. What a legacy of knowledge. An excellent interviewer.

[@RedGibsonsRock]

Hal says the musicians were all like a family. I'd be disappointed if they didn't see themselves that way. The hits of the early '60's to early '70's have a thread of continuity that comes from the fact it's often the same small group of players mixing together on different artist' songs. No matter the name on the record, you're not surprised that a bit of the same feel comes through from time to time. How could you be disappointed by something so satisfying? In a way, all of us who grew up in the '60's and listened to the radio are part of a big loose family too. We all associate those songs and those sounds with our hopes and dreams. Those songs took us to exotic places in our imagination, yet at the same time we really knew we were just a bunch of dorky kids in the neighborhood. But the neighborhood had a bit of sparkle because we were plugged into pop culture through those hits.

[@KutWrite]

Well put!

[@androidrandom9979]

I grew up in the 90s, but this was all I listened to. I had developed a secret little-kid conspiracy theory that the songs I loved were all played by the same group of people... I figured out Hal's "fingerprint" on songs long before I knew who he was... When I finally learned a few years ago that The Wrecking Crew was an actual thing, it was like I had blown the lid of the Rosenbergs or something... I was born in the 80s, but raised in the 50s/60s....

[@jsteed44]

Hal Blaine ...."only the best"as stated by buddy rich drummer extraordinaire RIP Mr. Blaine Another award winning interview joe👍👌🥇

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks John... joe

[@hoffersmusic815]

Wow, what a legend Hal is. Great stories.

[@MA_808]

Its so sad that so many of these greats are gone now..RIP Mr. Cool.. thanks for the music and for the interviews

[@ibleebinU]

Another wonderful interview from the very best, Joe Chambers. Your legacy lives on.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

IbleebinU, thank you, means so much. Hope you can visit the museum sometime! Best, Britt

[@timfinlay2174]

Loved it. Lovely man who possesses musical history.

[@ammoalamo6485]

I'm surprised a good guy like Hal Blaine didn't end up with "a woman to grow old with."This is a fine interview, and Part 1 shines, too. Blaine recalls so much, especially the names of who he worked with. He's got great stories.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Ammo....Joe

BRAVO! I'm happy to see a much longer section of the interview. I would often talk with Hal after he did an interview and he would say, "Man, my voice is leaving me now." I'd say, "Hal, I believe that, you have an endless amount of great, and very interesting stories. You should sip warm tea with honey like Frank used to do during shows." What I like best about his interviews ... is that Hal never paid any attention to a camera being on him, he's talking to Joe the same way he'd be talking to me, or to his neighbor, or anyone, he was always relaxed and just himself no matter what.

[@jimle22]

Your avatar pic is very similar to mine, wow!

[@bridgerenzo6857]

you prolly dont care but does anybody know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I somehow lost the password. I love any tricks you can give me.

[@eliasflynn8570]

@Bridger Enzo instablaster =)

[@davecaputo918]

Love that comment about Hal speaking to the interviewer and ignoring the camera 😎🎶

[@JohnnyNowhere]

A woman doesn't realise that a man was married to his instrument long before she came along. ~ Hal Blane, Ph.D. Killer interview, Joe. You certainly do know how to pick em. Bravo.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Johnny... Joe

[@ebnphlo]

Johnny, I didn't realize you already commented on that until I just read your post. Sorry. But that last sad story just seemed to jump out from the rest the interview. There is always a cost to being the king of the hill, I suppose.

[@JohnnyNowhere]

@@ebnphlo no worries, dude. I reckon you're right... nevertheless, Hal remained true to his first love. ;)

[@stupendousmusic4190]

I'm a few months shy of 54, and since I have past 40, I'm so glad I didn't get married; and I thank the three women that I did want to marry for turning me down. Then there was the one or two who I turned down, and now they are probably glad I did, as I am I did. 🤪

[@stupendousmusic4190]

@ImNotMad ButUR 🤣😇

[@cedarshoals529]

We talk about the great songs and groups we like , and some of them are legendary in their own rite...But these studio groups; The Wrecking Crew, The Funk Brothers, The Swampers were the real magic of so many of the iconic songs we loved. Its kind of amazing how under rated they are. They are the true legends.

[@tw364]

Hal's my musical hero. Coolest cat ever, best and most successful drummer. Telling it like it is.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching T.W....Joe

[@ernestoborrego5102]

My brain is full now... thank you!

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

I love this interview. It’s the real deal. Thank you Joe. RIP Mr. Blaine. Thank You for sharing your talent with the world.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you again mVm...... Joe

[@craighoover1495]

I am grateful for the work you have done bringing to us these folks and their stories. The music has been such a part of the fabric of at least my life, getting to know the artists in this way is such an enriching experience for me. Thank you.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you too Craig.... joe

[@lloydrobeau5126]

Well Said Craig, Joe really does these happenings justice ! I love it !!!!!❤

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

Joe, you outdid yourself! I loved part 1 too but this was absolutely fabulous. I could drink from the well of Hal Blaine everyday for the rest of my life. He was much more than an industry insider, he WAS the industry. Thanks again brother.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you too Bassman... joe

[@brucestewart5939]

What a gentle soul and humble man. I could listen to his life's stories for hours...that Ambien voice pulls one right into his fascinating life. Would just die to have been able to sit down over a cold one and shoot the crap with this man!

[@jennifursun3303]

read his book good read

[@NYCgirl927]

What a life Hal has lived. Amazing talent & great historian. I'm very confident in what Hal is saying. Remarkable.

[@rhight]

"What's-her-face!" This guy has no more reverence for the current crop of "artists" than I do. Keep it coming, Joe!

[@ebnphlo]

Roy Hight haha right-o Janet Jackson...NOW what is she known for? Being the sister of Michael Jackson, having a voice that sounds very similiar to her brother's, OR her Wardrobe Malfunction with Justin Timberlake? My, what some people will do for "15 minutes of fame."🙄 No, give me the REAL talent like Hal Blaine any day!

[@altonwilliams7117]

Exactly 👍 I don’t even consider them artists.

[@ebnphlo]

Alton Williams yeah, like some of the artwork I've seen that sells for thousands of dollars & it looks like a two year did it, or a chimpanzee! That's most of the popular music today. It will (and should) be forgotten within two years or less. Guess the same argument could be made for all the "other" songs on vinyl back in the day that didn't get any airplay or make the charts. But now most of it's just worthless composure, messages, and entertainment!

[@ebnphlo]

Shock 59 yrs old. I guess I never paid attention to her. Michael had more of the spotlight.

[@KutWrite]

@Shock: I liked some of her songs, though I can't name one right now. As we're seeing today, though, "blowin' up the charts" means little when there's not much to choose from.

[@craigjgomez]

"what's her face lost her boob". Absolutely priceless. I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants.

[@tonymarinelli7304]

These interviews are always top notch!!! All the greats are passing, the new generation is effing clueless. My 15 year old son who was raised watching me rehearse and play venues and is now a pro player himself knows about all of these great men. I told him that part of his musical education was just not playing the Guitar it was learning his music history.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Tony... joe

[@bobdudy7177]

35,000 Recordings, 6,000 Singles! That's beyond incredible especially when you consider the Artists and Sales.

[@neldinsky]

I don't know if you read the comments here but......this interview with Hal is gold. Everything true, communicated perfectly. He knew everything that happened as it happened. Thanks for this. N

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Neld .... for watching.., Joe

[@lwoodt1]

HAL is the most famous and most heard drummer that most people have never heard of .

[@jennifursun3303]

his UK drummer was the late Bobby Graham sadly his book is no longer available in the states

[@Bricameron]

Once again, thank you for putting up pictures of the people that Hal talks about in real time conversation. I love this technique. It brings the conversation to life. I hope more people employ this.

[@duncanfrere2656]

Fantastic interview! WOW!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Duncan... Joe

[@lindasurek4578]

I always knew I loved Hal and his music. I heard him on all those records. I knew it was him. These videos confirm what I thought all along. Quiet, smart, genuine. Hal, come back and tell us more. If only that were possible.

[@mannolas]

I could listen to Hal's recollections for hours. What a great story teller! Thanks so much for uploading these interviews.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Glad you’re enjoying them George... joe

[@JimReuterskiold]

When I was about 12 I remember hearing "Indian Reservation" by the Raiders. The thing that really jumped out of the radio was the drums. Not just the fills or the flashy stuff, but the groove just knocked me out. Years later I found out it was Hal, and later still I heard about his unusual-at-the-time large array of rack toms. Now I keep discovering records that I love that Hal played on, in all genres.

[@lockedin60]

I love listening to the guys that were in it during the 60's. Hal Blaine. One of the best. Now that the internet has peeled back the onion. We finally learned who the real musicians were. Face it most singers or singing groups had their musical chops in order. Recording time was valuable. They had to bring in the best to do the work. Their were a few groups who had it together musically that could actually play their instruments well. Joe thanks for helping us to get to know them better.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching James…. Joe

[@OneManParade]

Great interview. What a treasure.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Tibbs... joe

[@fast4wood]

What a great interview . I could listen to Hal's story's for hours . He was a awesome drummer and class act . No doubt.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Steve... Joe

[@fast4wood]

My pleasure . You did a great job. @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum

[@margaretwalsh852]

This is great! Hal Blaine will always remain legendary.

[@cranberryboy555]

Thank you for this. Historically important musician and all round good guy.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Cranberryboy555, my dad, Joe passed September 28th- but I know he would have appreciate your kind comment. Dad and Hal were great friends- on top of all his musical accomplishments, Hal was truly a fun person. Thanks for supporting the channel, hope you can visit the museum as well- I know you would love to see Hals drums. Best, Britt

[@SomeoneHasToSayIt2525]

Simply superb interview of a true gentle, humble giant.

[@leesanna7835]

Joe, your videos are so impeccably produced and edited, I Love when Hal would mention someone during his story and the photo of that person appears as he's speaking, the conversation and story just flows, and one learns so much as a result, Bravo My Brother...

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Lee... I’m glad you’re enjoying them. We go to a lot of extra time to add and edit where it could actually add to the interview. My museum editor Jay spends a lot of time finding the best pictures that fit the time period of the story and not just any picture if available. Thanks again Lee... I really appreciate it. Best....Joe

[@sdgakatbk]

Another one of these excellent musicians who helped make a lot of stars sound like stars.

[@michaelroche5744]

People all over the world are being enriched by these interviews. Thank you

[@tedster405]

Boy that bit word Mr Blaine refers to the divorce situation at the end is Right Dead on and that works for musicians at any level really not just world-class world famous studio musicians but also local yokels playing the weekend warrior situation.... Musicians do what they do because they love to play

[@rollingstones1965]

What a amazing man. Never a bad word for anyone. Where he would hear back to back songs on the radio he ( the crew) played on !!

[@johnroseman9087]

An amazing story about Brian Wilson , and may others. Hal Blaine WAS the man! Thank You! ✌❤

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching John..... Joe

[@geester2123]

One of the best interviews ever. This man is a legend

[@alphabeets]

Another mesmerizing interview. Thank you so much for sharing this gem!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Beets... joe

[@stevegold7307]

What he says there at the end is so very true, sad...but true...

[@narta11]

I really appreciate these interviews. These are the stories I love. What musicians’ lives are like. What they think of about one another. Just fascinates me.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Rocky.... joe

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

People always say ," right place, right time." But in this case you add ," incredible talent." I would sell my soul... Twice! Thanks so much!!

[@joeherbert7555]

Geez what a fantastic interview. Hal could probably write 10 volumes and still not run out of spellbinding stories. I was happy to hear him mention Mickey Jones at around 33:00, who's had an incredible career in his own right, including the historic 1966 tour with Dylan and the Band. I always thought Jones, along with Howie Wyeth was one of Dylan's best suited drummers of all time.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Joe… I loved Hal too. Thanks for your supporting our channel….Joe

[@gudgengrebe]

I’d never heard of Hal Blaine, but have heard so many of the records he played on without even realising it! Thank you Joe, for posting all these fascinating videos. I’m looking forward to discovering all these gems. I love your sensitive interview style!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching too gudge .... joe

[@jennifursun3303]

get his book and also the book The Wrecking Crew

[@fridgeratorsam4042]

If anybody had the lowdown on what it was like and what was happening in probably the most productive era of modern, lasting music this is the man. And he hasn't a bad word to say about anyone. A friend of mine has been a drummer in L A for years and he was in a band that did an end of tour party for McCartney and has a picture with him. He also has a picture of him and Hal not too much before he passed and he treasures that one more. Enjoy all your vids. Don't know why it took me so long, just subbed. Thanks, Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Sam.. Joe

[@ivannovotny4552]

Another awesome continuation of Hal's incredible musical journey. Thank you Joe for your fenomenal interview.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Ivan........ Joe

[@donttouchband100]

Best story at the end, he is speaking words of wisdom.

[@vcoaster]

Hal Blaine is a legend in the music business and seems like a nice, sincere person. It's sad that his personal life was so hurtful for him. He obviously felt like he needed to be married. That was his mistake.

[@chicoassmaster4293]

Girlfriends & hoeskys are much more satisfying & much less trouble. It's the only way I roll. By the way women victimized him 5 times. There is a self destroying pattern there unfortunately for Hal.

[@GeorgeFairbrother]

Thanks so much for these interviews and for your incredible efforts in preserving such an important historical record - absolute gold dust. It's also a rare gift to allow interviewees the space to just talk. It makes them all the more fascinating. Keep up the great work.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you George... Joe

[@GlobalMiles]

Another outstanding interview, Joe. Highly informed, ask all the questions we the listeners want to know but would almost certainly forget. Great!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Miles... joe

[@KarlHalliday-q6j]

Awesome interview with Hal.

[@robertcolvin3182]

Another great interview, Joe. One great story after another. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Robert.....Best, Joe

[@drummmmerfish]

hal was one of the first sidemen inducted in the rnr hall of fame. sadly he passed on 2019. i guess the big kahuna up stairs needed him for that big beat. he's one of my favorite drummers and influences. RIP hal.

[@BobL56]

Excellence Pt 2. Enjoyed every word. Love that last line he says, “Still have my music”. Great job as always Joe. Thanks!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you Bob... joe

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

Great advice on the Marriage! Their gone but your love of music never leaves you !

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Waykand... joe

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Wayland... joe

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

Anytime 👍🎹🎤

[@jeff_haber]

Man, where do you even start. Being able to sit in on a conversation with a Master like Hal Blaine is just such a gift. I just completely stopped what I was doing and went down the rabbit hole with him. HIs comment about Johnny Rivers - "Where does this Dago kid..." just classic and obviously from another time and place. And what the heck was the "device" he was talking about in "Poor Side of Town," that made that kind of "electric sound..?" I wanna' know! Then the very poignant finish of a man looking back across the years and taking every one of us with him. Thanks again, Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you for watching Jeff... joe

[@jeff_haber]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Truly my pleasure, Joe - So much so that I'd like to discuss with you the donation of our interactive software and services. I believe we might be able to help the MHFM and its mission.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Jeff... you said the magic word seldom heard...”Donation”! Yes thanks... would love to hear your thoughts.... [e-mail] Best... Joe

[@ebnphlo]

Jeff Haber "i just completely stopped what I was doing and went down the rabbit hole with him" 😂❤️

[@TPOrchestra]

The "device" he is talking about is the drummer hitting an open hi-hat cymbal and immediately closing it, making a kind of "sa-wish" sound, very common in drum playing today. If you want to hear it clearly, listen to the drum intro to Donovan's "Mellow Yellow."

[@brucelittle3958]

I enjoyed this and especially Hal's marriage analysis! You are never happy until you are unhappy and look back and realize you were actually happier back then before you became unhappy! Life is fleeting! Thanks, Joe! i want to come to the museum next time I can!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching .... yes... see you at the museum. Best, Joe

[@rogerdodger5415]

Another great one! Your videos are treasures. Thanks 🙏

[@tomjones2348]

We're luck to have these interviews with the great and classy Hal Blaine. Fascinating.

[@yadigjamesgang-xs7jj]

Hal Blaine's advice on multiple wives should be etched into the hearts of every man.

[@Scaredycat-dad]

What a career and life Hal Blaine has had. I’m wondering how many times I’ve heard and hear him and have not realized it. Amazing musician! Stellar interview Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Dave... Joe

[@davidlehrfeld1686]

Thanks so much Joe for sharing this full clip, I could listen to Hal tell stories for hours. That Bing story was great. Earl Palmer forgetting about his session and going to a movie with his girlfriend cracked me up for some reason.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching David.... Joe

[@tefenstrat]

This is how my life is these days because time has a way of just running over your ass and I feel sad and glad tonight. I say this because I listened to this whole interview and just loved it more than I can say and then I searched his name on google only to see he passed away a few years ago and I didn't even know it. uhhggg. Now to try and end my post on a happy note, I have to say it again I just loved this interview. What a great person and talent he was, I am now even a bigger fan. Thanks to whoever helped make this interview, its really a precious piece of history! Thank you!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Strat…. That was at Hal’s home in Palm Desert Ca. I forgot the year but it was around 2005/6 I think. We became close friends and stayed in contact almost daily until Hal passed away. He and the other members of the Wrecking Crew were inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2007. Best, Joe

[@tefenstrat]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Wow thats so cool. For a person like me who loved that music so much I often wish I would have just went down to Cal and tried to meet some of those guys when i realized they were really down to earth regular people. Or Maybe just stopped by Muscle Shoals back in the days when it was just a tiny hole in the wall of a building and I may have walked in on Bob Segar or the Rolling Stones recording wild horses lol Thanks again :-)

[@marcusbuckner5582]

Personally, from 1945-1995 was the greatest era of American music. I started on trumpet in 1968 but when I heard 'It don't Come Easy' from Ringo via Harrison I started guitar. That 50 year period has so much influence over so many musicians young and old.. No vocoders, raw power trios, recordings from miles and miles of tape. I live near the Greensboro Coliseum and I could bum a ride and then bum enough change to see 3 top tier groups for 5 or 6 bucks. ....... ....thanks Joe for being a part of keeping our memories alive with these interviews. Besides, a guitar is a much better chick magnet than a trumpet.......lol. 😎 God bless you Joe,big time, for what you're doing to keep us pickers interested. Pick on!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Marcus ... God bless you too... joe

[@appledoreman]

I like the way you always show photos of the people referenced in interview. Nice work, thanks.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Tom. Our museum’s video editor, Jay, does a great job adding pictures to my interviews. Its fun for me too watching how much the pictures add to the experience. Again many thanks for supporting us....Joe

[@Toxicnut1]

Total class act. Very interesting stories. Nobody had more hits than Hal.

[@pneumatic00]

Fantastic interview! It's almost impossible to imagine what everyday life was like back in the prime of Hal's career. Here you have Los Angeles, whatever the population was back then, perhaps 5-6 million...and there are like 3 drummers. So they're literally one in a million. You call them up and they're at your studio, ready to play in 10-15 minutes.. more normally, of course, on a reasonably scheduled date & time. Showing up are the usual gang of suspects, plus or minus a member here or there...quick rehearsal, done in 1-2-3 takes. Two weeks later the tune is on the radio. And in those 2 weeks, every one of those players had played on at least a dozen, if not 20 radio or TV-grade sessions just like the one you ran.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 00.... joe

[@SouthJerseyMatt]

This interview and all of Joe’s interviews are a treasure for younger cats like me(43) and for future generations. So so Important

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

SouthJerseyMatt, thank you for your kind comments & support for the channel… it would have meant so much to my dad, Joe, and does to me too. I really hope you can visit the museum sometime. All the best, Britt

[@sapelesteve]

Really awesome interview Joe! I could listen to Hal tell those stories all day long. Loved the one about how old Bing Crosby ran the clock overtime just so the boys could make a few more bucks. Classic......👍👍😉😉

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Steve... joe

[@terrysmith6442]

The last few minutes are the best hes telling it like it is I have been there

[@crew-dog2668]

Great talent who witnessed and made a lot of history. Watched the “Wrecking Crew” 3 times.

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

This is so fantastic friend of Buddy Rich so enjoy your interviews Many Thanks Joe

[@AAS0929]

That was so compelling and enjoyable! Thanks.

[@Ferocious_Imbecile]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Dame.... joe

[@kevinpotts9583]

i could listen to that man all day . RIP

[@philmoore71]

another wonderful interview- tks. Hal tells a good story, & you just let him speak :)

[@Ferocious_Imbecile]

That's a beautiful ending. Sad but beautiful.

[@tomflanagan8495]

I Was a very fortunate teenage runaway ended up meeting Hal Blaine and his wife at the time her name was Barbara the giant mansion he describes was exactly that place was huge in the Hollywood hills actually got to spend a lot of time there because that place was so big his wife had hired me as a caretaker and actually allowed me to stay in some of the servant quarters because she felt bad for me being a runaway and that Rolls-Royce he talked about that’s real to 1922 rolls Royce I think it was had a rumble seat in the back I remember that cream colored and he allowed me to wash and wax it for him one time I was an incredible man very generous very kind cannot say enough good things about this wonderful soul

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Tom... thanks for sharing your story... Hal was a good friend of mine and I agree with your opinion of him. Hope you’re doing well... Merry Christmas... best, Joe

[@kradius2169]

Great interview. Thanks. Seems almost like reporting from the eye of the storm -- the appearance of calm, inundation with celebrity, hit after pulsing hit, surfing one cresting wave of fame after another -- clearly a man of great charisma & musical talent. It seems plausible Master Blaine was oblivious to the storm he was at the heart of -- best back down to earth accounting I know of is David McGowan's "Weird Scenes".