James Gang - Funk #49 / Drum Covered by YOYOKA

This song was requested by my Patreon members!
※This was shot with one take and no edit!
Recording, mixing, videography by ‪@soulmarkifme‬
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[@antistatist]

Exactly what I’d hoped for…and so much more! “Funk #49” topped my request list as I was counting on Yoyoka to use the free rein allowed by the song to add her own touches and then let loose during the “intermission”. She did just that, spicing it up with that infectiously playful style we all appreciate, and every aspect of her performance is a delight. Would definitely buy from again!

[@Hobodeluxe960]

yeah I had requested it here a few times also. not disappointed in the results either.

[@8088I]

Nobody brings the Funk so naturally like Yoyoka does! Funk #49l 🎶🥁 What a treat! 💕👍✌️🖖

[@jlucasound]

@@8088I Like Buttah"!! 🤩😀

[@dmp4096]

🎯

[@cincyborn]

True

[@NorthWriter]

Nothing makes me happier than watching a fellow drummer who looks like they are having SUCH a great time!

[@st33phn]

Agreeeeeeeeeeeed

[@chumbels]

The confidence, joy, groove. Yeah there's something spiritual involved. This is not normal

[@matthewgraham2546]

Such a good drummer and a high level of confidence for her age. Kudos!

[@gt1man931]

When she went to Pearl to pick out whatever she liked, she said at the time she did not want rack toms because she didn't like them, too small and no good sound. It was like she knew her mind then years ago, and what she wanted to do. Instead she said big effen floor toms, thanks. I am happy to see she held true to what she loves, and that seems to be big arena drummer type sound.

[@ThePallidor]

I would say Mark Owens got his money's worth on this one! That middle section was 🔥

[@frsty5783]

The great thing about a Joe Walsh song is he always leaves space for an artist to play around.

[@st.surfer1924]

The same cuteness as when you were a 4yo. Only more masterful! Keep rocking 🤘.

[@tyecook9630]

Watching this kid actually brings me to tears sometimes...

[@Nordic_Sky]

Joe Walsh and Yoyoka. What a combination!!!

[@johnniewishbone]

Whenever I am having a bad day, I sit back and watch Yoyoka jam, and I am immediately filled with joy. There are plenty of talented drummers out there, but Yoyoka has a unique feel for the music she is playing, and her charisma pulls the listener right into the experience.

[@johndev2212]

I love the sheer joy Yoyoka has when she's playing.🙂 I would love to see Yoyoka performing "Manic Depression" by Jimi Hendrix and Mitch Mitchell. It's a 3/4 time beast.

[@SCUBADON44]

Indeed!!! beyond the skill level and fluidity (is that a word) the joy that shines forth is what makes it extra special.

[@yzenynot]

Manic Depression would be epic..

[@oyajiman5425]

なんて素晴らしい選曲。 遥か50年以上前、深夜ラジオで聞いていい曲だなって思ったら、翌朝学校で友人に「これいいぞ」って見せられた手のひらに、ふぁんくなんばー49。 鮮やかに思い出がよみがえりました。 友人に教えてあげよう。 時を超えて最高の感動を伝えてくれる少女がいることを。

[@loilt5091]

For the Steely Dan clan, I believe she’s recently covered, Home at Last.

[@squirrely8418]

The outro showcases her metronomic quality very impressively.

[@myoman1977]

sometimes watching a drummer playing in the pocket is so much better than a whole bunch of tricky complicated stuff. It's playing music vs playing drums.

[@reinventionnation]

The comfortability she has behind the kit is something any drummer strives for.

[@Glen.Black.]

Her fills are like a drum solo within the groove of the song. Only our YOYOKA can pull this off!

[@P.G.1966]

You are witnessing HISTORY. Embrace.

[@charlesgwinn9832]

I like how SHE decides when a song ends,,,,often addimg here own outtro flair . Truly loves rhythm !!

[@asakusawalker]

I respect for how humble she's always been and how down to earth her family despite this greatness

[@roymoore3156]

You’re so right. The youngest boy I thought would be a little tornado but he’s quite mature. He performs very confidently.

[@Michaelobama184]

​@@roymoore3156Yoyoka is a girl

[@andrewplumb6544]

I've watched this many times now because it is so good but I've only just noticed the Final Fantasy tee shirt! For those who don't know Yoyoka provided drum parts for 18 tmusic tracks for Final Fantasy. I forget the series ID but you'll find it amongst Yoyoka's many vids. Well worth a listen or 10 . She is such a professional.

[@chrisegbertky]

Lord have mercy! That breakdown at about the 1:41 mark that just keeps getting more outrageous as it blooms out knocked my ears into my watch pocket! Reminiscent of her breakdown on her cover of Virtual Insanity. But far longer and 4x more complex. She makes good stuff great. She makes great music epic. Go back and watch her cover of Black Dog ~ a LIVE version of a famously unique and difficult song to cover. This is such a treat to watch her expand and conquer style after style as she twists their tails with her own special MOJO! Hammer time Hokkaido Hammer time that is. Swimming pools and moviestars!

[@jimtweden3176]

WOW!!!!!!

[@bigdambluesband6295]

Yoyoka going back to the dark ages when I was young. The greatest music of all time. Yoyoka has such great tastes is music. Fantastic drumming!

[@squirrelattackspidy]

That was phenomenal. What a tribute to the original drummer who performed this song.

[@dofuxie2135]

Yoyoka you are amazing. I wouldn't even imagine someone your age would ever know who the James gang is/was. And here you are doing a cover of Funk 49. You are incredible. Thank you

[@koma-1122]

昔懐かしいファンクロックですが古さを感じさせません、Yoyokaさんが現代風に蘇らせてくれました。 当時のファンには涙物でしょう。

[@budgood099]

She backhands that cymbal while she's in the groove!!!

[@apostolosbakopoulos5225]

yoyoka is an oasis. fantastic feel, taste and musicality

[@lyncboy]

Impeccable timing , amazing feel , she will be a legend in the music business for sure! Incredible talent

[@nakamurahideki5141]

よよかちゃんが凄いのは オリジナルをよりカッコ良くしちゃ って楽しんでるところ。 しかも今回はこの曲かよ😍渋い！ ここ数年毎回驚かされる選曲眼。 本当に末恐ろしい13歳だわ😇

[@koma-1122]

直近の数曲は概要欄に記載も有りますがこのチャンネルのパトロンさんのリクエストによる演奏だそうですがそれもそれで凄い事ですね。

[@clutchcarabelli8054]

Yoyoka Has me clicking on her videos faster than ever

[@epyscrivano3145]

The best part is how much she just purely enjoys herself playing drums.

[@lyncboy]

She is a freak of nature my goodness. Her feel timing tone choice of rolls and her technique is just off the charts.. Absolutely incredible

[@garyreams8123]

this "Kid", and a "Gurl" is so much better than so many more older drummers. She's amazing and not just in the basics, but in her own style and accents. She's got it all. Amazing and so so good! WOW!

[@Photojouralist123]

Been following her since she was 6 she just gets better and better

[@flatwater5]

The joy that just radiates from the young woman when she's jamming is beyond infectious. That smile is genuine. She's grooving. Amazing watching someone her age blasting James Gang, Led Zeppelin, Grand Funk Railroad. Makes me feel young just seeing it. God bless you, young lady. Yoyoka RULES!!!

[@midwesterner2023]

In today’s world of events and peoples lives, she sure provides a wonderful reprieve with her “infectious” smile and her amazing talent!

[@tomy.1846]

@@midwesterner2023 Absolutely!!

[@richardharrold9736]

Honestly, this stuff is like falling off a rock to her (as Robert Plant observed). I'd like to see her get into some more technical modern stuff...

[@chrispix61]

​@Richard Harrold Did you see her doing Jeff Beck's Led Boots? Amazing...

[@richardharrold9736]

@@chrispix61 yeah, and that Sting thing... very impressive. Much harder than this! But I'd like to see her tackle some Rush, Tool, even Meshuggah...

[@daddiospatio]

She is her own little show!

[@yellowbahama2853]

joe walsh しかもjames gang をやってくれるなんて、嬉しい🎉

[@darylsmith5178]

I haven’t watched Yoyoka in a bit beige watching now tho, was wondering is her bass drum and snare in the rocknroll hall of fame now🇨🇦⚡️✌🏼

[@squirrely8418]

The James Gang members cheer: Yay! Yoyoka covered us!!

[@JamesGowan]

Heard this song for years and just thought it was a Joe Walsh song. Didn’t know about James Gang. 🌈The More You Know 💫

[@jimicrack29]

hello yoyoka so great seeing you happy an spreading the music what inspires you to share. life is a challenge embrace it an sail or swim with the currents . your so cute an thanks your mom since its mothers day an your father for there guide ence a loyal fan :-)

[@jv4read1]

I love watching her face. She loves her art

[@user-fd6tg3rn4m]

What can i say, yet another crushing display of her skill set its like a walk in the park for her, so easy, she makes it look.

[@user-fd6tg3rn4m]

thank you, killing it she is.

[@Glen.Black.]

"The YOYOKA Effect" at it's FUNKIEST BEST!

[@Blayze1017]

That big smile is priceless.

[@Rob-Yule]

Another great choice! Thank you Mark Owens!

[@BodhiBoy69]

Yoyoka is now a full blown professional. She's a badass drummer as we can see. You are amazing with an amazing family. My pug Bodhi and I bow to you from Los Angeles, California....Much love to you and ur wonderful family ♥💜💚💙❤

[@squirrely8418]

A special feature of these cover versions is that for the first time in the history of rock music you can see exactly what the drummer is really doing.

[@andrewplumb6544]

I agree. I've recommended a listen to a Yoyoka cover of a classic before listen to the original! Yoyoka reveals so much about a number.

[@Petergoforth]

I love the way she did dances at and with her set, all the while playing flawlessly.

[@dantean]

Much more than her skill and her technique, her love--her PASSION--for this music is what draws me to these videos, time and time again.

[@8088I]

Nobody brings the Funk so naturally like Yoyoka does! Funk #49l 🎶🥁 What a treat! 💕👍✌️🖖

[@robertkroberjr.157]

Joe would be so proud! Thank you Yoyoka! 😎✌️❤️🥁🎶

[@mpetra4537]

What is it with Japan and female drummers?..........simply amazing!

[@ronbo11]

I saw the James Gang in Grand Prairie, Texas when they reunited and toured in 2006. They played spectacularly and I was so impressed by Jim Fox's drumming. I think he'd really appreciate how well you laid that grove down today! The fun of the song is also very noticeable.

[@stevenlight6785]

I saw the original trio lineup in 1971. I was 14.

[@jefferyparker4277]

She seems to be so happy which makes this awesomeness even better!!!!

[@an-open-mind]

Outstanding choice. Not that it's highly-difficult, it's that groove. Man-o-manichevitz. Pocket much? Great to hear what you chose to do with the open space. Very tasty. Is that a new moving blanket? Thanks for your music.

[@gregorycampos5974]

Awesome girl !!! Rock on \m/

[@johnpandolfino8663]

This girl never ceases to amaze.....👍💪💰😎🇺🇸🦫🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏👌

[@MarildaAntonini]

Thanks again Yoyoka

[@glengamble526]

Fantastic! This young drummer plays this with the exact ‘tight but loose’ feel this song requires.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

This young drummer is Yoyoka. She has made us drop jaws since she was 6 years old. She is now 13. And I bet no one reading here is a better drummer. Not many are.

[@glenncowan6669]

Jim Fox was a very groovy drummer, when watch yoyoka play to the James gang you can see what a great drummer he was by the way she nails his technique !!

[@pfoster8688]

Dang! Every time I listen to you do this I realize how impossibly good you really are! Thanks Yoyoka! Way better than the original that I love.

[@roguecheddar]

Luvs me some James Gang, Joe Walsh, Dale Peters,and Jim Fox were a great trio.

[@obbor4]

Yoyoka, you have such incredible taste and diversification in your drumming influences! I enjoy the classic rock covers the best. As is the case with this one, I don't think the the original player could approach the array of of styles that you do so expertly. When they see you covering their stuff, these guys must be both flattered and humbled at the same time.

[@jas8815]

Yoyoka, I love everything you play, but I have to say that it really gladdens my heart when you play music from my era. Funk #49 has always been a favorite and I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see you get such joy from playing it. Thank you and a big hug! ♥

[@austinknowlton1783]

That move where you backhand the ride and go into that snap roll gets me every time. You are an amazing drummer, and I don't give out that kind of praise lightly.

[@phil4208]

Beautiful job yoyoka this is an under appreciated song by the james gang , it peaked at 59 in 1970 which ill have to admit there were many hit songs and albums that year including the Beatles abbey road and led zeppelin 2 , among other great classics too many to name but this song combines jazz rock fusion, i loved it as a boy and now , joe walsh recently played this live on the colbert show , im sure joe Walsh is applauding yoyokas masterful drumming, new york

[@MB-te1yj]

She doesn’t play this song so much as she inhabits it. Infused with Yoyoka joy, the song ignites like a supernova beneath her sticks.

[@ThePallidor]

Indeed.

[@rubenbeltran1411]

You are a dear angel you're awesome

[@SoCalFreelance]

Yoyoka celebrating end of school summer break. 🎉🥳

[@kikovazquez7277]

So completely effortless. Yoyo is killing it without breaking a sweat. Jim Fox was the drummer for the James Gang (and may still be?) - I hate to use the vastly overused phrase, but it applies here that he is absolutely one of the most underrated drummers from the classic rock era. The James Gang disappeared from most of their fans' radar when Joe Walsh departed to become a solo artist and later of course, joined The Eagles and added significantly to their existing abundance of talent. But the James Gang continued with a new guitarist and stayed a little busy continuing to record and play live. I need to do a Wiki and check out the current status of the band and the great Jim Fox.

[@patron40silver]

This is the epitome of what '70s music sounds like to me. Great job, Yoyoka🥁.

[@Baphomet66611]

I have been smoking for 3 days, and no anxiety that cannot be removed with a delicious coffee or Soda. I owe it all to you, plus I've been exercising for 1 month.

[@davebullock3517]

Always amazed at how effortlessly you can play every genre of music

[@shawncozad8565]

She could not enjoy this music otherwise. What a gift

[@danbutler7586]

More concentration, but still joy.

[@P.G.1966]

Magical.. Mythical..Epic..Legendary..from the start. Happy..Happy..Happy.

[@paulflanagan5395]

SHE'S ALWAYS JAMMIN THOSE CUTS THAT HAVE ME ALL OVER THE PLACE

[@kevingreaux7133]

She nailed the drum solo as good if not better than the original. Wow !

[@jimurrata6785]

Wow! 🤯 This brings me back to the days after high school. Yoyoka _nails it_ and brings her own little flourish. AWESOME

[@SuperCucko]

Kid always puts a smile on my face

[@freddyvlachos9732]

Yaaaaayyy Yoyoka! Totally Awesome James Gang Funk! Yoyoka has the best rhythm and timing!!! I love her more! Yoyoka please cover Rare Earth I just want to celebrate and drum solo. More Yoyoka, More Yoyoka, Yaaaaayyy Yoyoka!

[@jooei2810]

So right, so tight, so groovy, so in the pocket.

[@Juno_Beach]

cannot believe what I'm hearing AND seeing

[@brucewebb1114]

I was hoping Joe Walsh was gonna make a cameo with the cowbell...oh well it was out of this world Yoyoka!

She's awesome!

[@harrydai1862]

A truly classic song, Joe Walsh is a legend in his own time and Yoyoka blended so perfectly

[@Bloodyshinta1]

just know that whatever you think you're good at, a teenage japanese girl is doing it 10x better right now.

[@tonyp9179]

Not even a teenager, she was better than I'll ever be at 8

[@sammencia7945]

She's arguably the best drummer in the world and she is only 14.

[@Moluccan56]

​@@sammencia7945I think she has to develop her jazz chops.

[@SteveForrester1925]

Yoyoka is so amazing!

[@booklover3959]

Love it...More James Gang songs please!!!

[@DavidCooper-rl2ue]

Yoyo,is Rock n Roll Awesomeness Queen 😍😎👍🎥🌟🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸❤️

[@LanternOneStudios]

Yoyoka - you found your funk ~ amazing groove all of the way through.

[@davidtollefson8411]

As much fun as it is to watch Akane play the drums, I think you have her beat. So much joy! You make it look so effortless too.

[@boooootch]

Funk yeah!

[@user-qz9ox6rt5i]

選曲いいなぁー❤ よよかがふつうに女の子に見えてホッとした😊

[@gerberjason6947]

Beyond perfect - Yoyoka's timing is exquisite. Would love to hear Yoyoka plus Joe Walsh jam.

[@darrelbina784]

Always so amazing! I love this song, you make it even better! You constantly surprise and impress! I look forward to everything you do! ❤

[@KansaSCaymanS]

So cool to see Yoyoka improvise her own solo, and still come back in perfectly on time. 👍😎

[@andrewplumb6544]

And didn't the solo fit the number. Just perfect in content and style.