Jeff Porcaro - Eleanor Rigby (Studio Overdub)

The late, great Jeff Porcaro recording Eleanor Rigby in 1989. I have overdubbed the final Steve Lukather recording onto the video. It isn't the actual drum take unfortunately but I thought that it would give us an idea of what Jeff was hearing and give us an insight into the man's phenomenal groove! Luckily a lot of the main groove sections line up and it's amazing to watch. I hope this is ok to post and that you enjoy it.

[@HeinekenPete]

It's a crying shame that so many more of Jeff's sessions weren't filmed like this. To see the man in action is a true joy & inspiration to anyone who's ever played drums.

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

I got the instructional thing he left us on DVD, saw the opening tune ("Corbit Von Brauer", Garfield), and wanted to throw my sticks away....

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

Except.... Man, the more I watch that right hand; the more I'm convinced that was a God-Given gift he had, and I'll never come close!!!! I mean.... Daaaaang!

[@tmaddrummer]

@@RaincloudmusicTFS6 talent on loan from GOD, and Jeff sure had an Ark full. Great video!

[@Hellrun]

I agree but you don't need to have it on film to appreciate his talent, the performances are all on the original cuts. Go and buy the albums, the body of works is vast. I have a fair few but still a drop in the ocean of what he recorded.

[@paulrevelli]

Exactly. Can you imagine what a video of him cutting "Calling Elvis" with Dire Straits would have imparted? It's such an insane track.

[@maxfattori5540]

the way he moves on the drums shows his musicality... pure genius.

[@deanstevens3071]

Absolutely!! 👍

[@danielmagantopizarro2262]

Look how he moves his whole body while he's playing.. man, he's what groove is all about itself

[@deanstevens3071]

Daniel Maganto Pizarro Absolutely Daniel.!! 👍

[@kai326]

A lot of the stuff he plays requires that you dance a little bit, otherwise it’ll feel stiff

[@russellcarter1872]

This guy was one of a kind. Nobody grooved like Jeff. Gone way too soon!

[@phillipgoins1509]

Genius.

[@giuseppemonteleone308]

Concordo

[@joelcopen3920]

I don't think I could ever grow tired of watching this...feel, flow, razor-precise, intricate fills, and just pure passion in the moment. He is SO missed by us musicians!

[@deanstevens3071]

Absolutely Joel..!! 👍🥁

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

There are very few who are still spoken of, with such reverence 30 years after they've gone. Marty Robbins is another. That's the true mark of one who has left a huge mark on history.

[@giuseppemonteleone308]

Idem

[@bathstreetblues2588]

That guitar couldn't be any more Steve Lukather. Such unique phrasing.

[@gerachog.kanela8492]

Obviously dude!👍 ❤️🎶🎸That's riffs are inconfundible!!!!🙌

[@jakobole]

@@gerachog.kanela8492 Unpossible!

[@kai326]

@@jakobole inconfundible means unmistakable in Spanish.

[@jakobole]

@@kai326 Aha!

[@mattdaggett3695]

Bingo

[@catherinevantour9840]

I can’t stop watching this! I love Jeff’s choreography-he dances, swings, bobs, bounces. He’s amazing!

[@deanstevens3071]

Catherine Vantour it’s so true! I think the dancing and bobbing added to the incredible feel when he played! I’m glad you enjoyed this 👍

[@catherinevantour9840]

@@deanstevens3071 Thanks for this awesome upload.

[@nobbesrieger8820]

Here we can see how Jeff feels the music when he is playing. The whole body is in action - great!

[@deanstevens3071]

Nobbes Rieger Absolutely! Didn’t he have such amazing feel?!! 👍

[@Ricksblitz4]

I miss him so much. The King of groove and studio sessions. So many iconic drum parts and grooves that just were perfect. Never overplayed, musically perfect!

[@deanstevens3071]

Completely agree!! 🙂👍

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

It's why we still speak his name. That, and if he wasn't cutting a tune, he would CALL a pal, "Bail me out...". Keltner has said as much! Humility speaks, folks.

[@Mistacole]

I love the slight roll of his right shoulder when he's playing time. Such an incredible feel. None like him! G.O.A.T. You have to wonder how anyone could 'dislike' this clip. Freaking gold!

[@deanstevens3071]

Totally agree on all points Mike!!! Absolute monster!!! 👍

[@Scottjazz55]

Yes, the slight hunch, roll. His whole body (and soul) is playing and giving to the song. wow.

[@simonstuart1325]

love the way his shoulder comes up into the hi hat sweep ,amazing dude

[@Mackie337777]

All time favorite drummer - Period!

[@deanstevens3071]

Mackie337777 👍👍👍

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

MINE, Too.

[@Mackie337777]

@@RaincloudmusicTFS6 wait, who is this and how do you know Dino?? This it crazy...

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

@@Mackie337777 I don't. Lol. But, Jeff has been a big part of my own formative years...even back as a piano player when I was 10. I am 50. Been hearing that cat for that long. My "Me Too" was in agreement that JP is my fave drummer all time. I saw Sinon with Toto in 2013, and he rocked the HOUSE, but my musical chops were coloured by Jeff's own.

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

DITTO!

[@josephdonnelly3169]

When the raw drum track sounds like a song all by itself you know you have something. RIP JP

[@perryjohnson8213]

I grew up with this magician. One of the very best percussionists of all time right here.

[@kv1930]

Music is all about breaking tension through motion to create fluidity. Mr Porcaro was a brilliant musician who expressed his gift on drums.

[@deanstevens3071]

Absolutely KV, J.P was a master of musical flow. 👍

[@tonyfazioli8579]

Sick snare sound. He was the master.

[@deanstevens3071]

Tony Fazioli Absolutely mate! 👍

[@bobdobalina692]

Gated reverb?

[@bissiouakabdellah593]

Absolutely agree

[@jakobole]

Well, it takes some engineering to do as well....

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

@@bobdobalina692 Exactly! 1) Great Composition. 2) Great Drummer!!! 3 Great microphone placement & recording technique. 4) Great mixdown using VERY expensive, analog outboard effects, including gates, compressers, limiters, downward expanders and tons-o-verbs! ALL in that order. BCRadio

[@eka5456]

I've never thought I'd enjoy hearing Eleanor Rigby with drums ...

[@RonPaulForLiberty42069]

I feel the same way to be honest, no disrespect, but I completely agree.

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

I've been a fan of these guys since that first album in 78. When I was learning to play bass in the 80's I copied so many bass lines from David and Mike P, I consider them my first bass teachers. And then there is Jeff... There was always SOMETHING about his playing that was magnetic, even before i knew what the hell I was doing. If younger players ask me about pocket and groove, Jeff Porcaro is THE GUY I bring to their attention.

[@croproduktion]

Beginning with 4:35 you see the true unfiltered mastership of this unique groove drummer ❤

[@deanstevens3071]

Absolutely! I read somewhere that Vinnie Colaiuta called him ‘the man with the golden feel’. It’s so true! 👍

[@morbidmanmusic]

that is right where the first lip sync is clear!

[@mancuniancandidatem]

​@@morbidmanmusicIt looks like the take we are hearing is not the take we are seeing. What's crazy is that some of the fills match up exactly. Some don't.

[@StephanLongo]

I can watch Jeff all day! No one grooves like him! Thank you for uploading this....have never seen this one!

[@deanstevens3071]

Stephan Longo You’re welcome! And you’re right, he had a special groove!! 👍

[@konarain]

I watch Jeff, across the room live on f.m.in '74 w Steely Dan..he would stand up sometimes! 2 drummers on 'reelin..' I've stood behind Ginger B on stage that's a groove also, w sloshing hi-hats Alohas

[@konarain]

I watch Jeff, across the room live on f.m.in '74 w Steely Dan..he would stand up sometimes! 2 drummers on 'reelin..' I've stood behind Ginger B on stage that's a groove also, w sloshing hi-hats Alohas

[@konarain]

@@deanstevens3071 Have seen this? Wow! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2LZqHyHd6eihtU

[@deanstevens3071]

brad wellstone This is brilliant, thanks for sharing!! The 16ths at those tempos are tough, I can see why he’d want to warm up for them!! 🙂👍

[@miked.1950]

The man is an icon. The way he approached a song, will never be duplicated.

[@deanstevens3071]

Totally agree!!! 🙂👍

[@carlosbernal815]

My two favorite musicians...Jeff Porcaro and Steve Lukather

[@scottmurray7102]

It took me years to understand how he could perform perfect time with the hi-hat. Programing the left foot to be the metronome all the while doing so many different dynamics in perfect rhythm. He was truly the master of hi-hat techniques. Conditioning the mind to become one within the music and feel as if you playing each instrument was the best advice he would give and it shows. Thanks Dean!

[@deanstevens3071]

Scott Murray Thanks mate. He really was the master and I really like that mindset! I’ve only noticed recently how much he changes the sound of hi hats by easing the tension and applying more pressure with his foot.... (I think I’ve always spent most of my time just listening to his colossal grooves!!!). I’m going to start paying more attention!! 😁👍

[@carriersignal]

Jeff was not only my favorite drummer, but reported to be one of the greatest persons you could ever meet. I can believe it.

[@nickmontalcino]

FANTASTICO !!! Quanto MANCA JEFF PORCARO ALLA MUSICA MA PER FORTUNA HA LASCIATO MOLTO , ANZI TUTTO !!! STRAORDINARIO ! UN GROOVE PAZZESCO !!❤️

[@giuseppemonteleone308]

Concordo amico mio, Jeff gravissima perdita, una tecnica incredibile, migliore batterista al mondo. Ciao Jeff.

[@paulocapelas2881]

Unique playing. Only Jeff could play with this feel

[@deanstevens3071]

So, so true Paulo. 👍

[@mikeraz594]

every player has a unique feel but petty much anyone could play this

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

@@mikeraz594 I could play that.... but, it wouldn't SWING as hard. We're not talking difficulty. It's straight-ahead 4. We are talking "feel". Jeff was the worlf's best at sboving a click around. He could be on top of it, ahead of it, or waaaay behind it. There is his personal swagger in this tume that makes it what it is.

[@mikeraz594]

@@RaincloudmusicTFS6 yeah it's not that hard and stating someone was "the best" at anything is a bold statement. there are so many great drummers who never got out of dive bars. Pocarro's success was pretty much base on his father's success. Pocarra was an average drummer within his peer group IMO.

[@robertlange8349]

@@mikeraz594 where is your stuff. where are your videos? show us

[@pattmerion4379]

The Porcaro's dominated the music industry... together with all the other Toto members over the years.... all the albums they played on.. as one remarked here you can easily pick out a Luke , Mike , Jeff.. Dave off of any album... be it Michael Jackson, Airplay, Steely Dan... omg the list goes on.... amazing ....

[@exdcpopo]

His grooves, shuffles, licks and fills as a young drummer in the late 70s and early 80s are what i strived for. Yes i love Bonham, Peart, Copeland, but Jeff was my hero!!

[@kevinbruce2770]

The fill into a double crash at 3:30 is so Jeff and one of the MANY things that set him apart from all others!

[@deanstevens3071]

Absolutely Kevin!! He played a similar fill using semiquaver triplets during a live performance of Africa once.. I almost fell off my chair!!! Stunning!! 🙂👍

[@JJDrumsChannel]

What a magical arrangement of this song... Best feeling drummer ever! Jeff makes the songs sound so sophisticated and classy.... What a player...

[@deanstevens3071]

@@JJDrumsChannel Absolutely mate!! 🙂👍

[@lennartengvall1821]

The way he moves!!! Taking in everything and really feel the music and enjoys it. And awesome feeling his hits of the drums and cymbals!❤❤❤ A natural pro! So missed! 😢

[@guitarforall]

watching footage of him is so surreal. what a groove and skill that he had ,, and the way that he would show and give tutorials shows how down to earth he is!!! such an inspiration on the drums. so so sad that he is gone. ALWAYS PLAY MUSIC LIKE IT IS YOUR LAST DAY ALIVE!! GIVE IT YOUR ALL!!

[@deanstevens3071]

GuitarForAll So true, he was a massive inspiration. 👍

[@RonPaulForLiberty42069]

Been drumming since 95. In my short time on Earth, I have very few people I look up to nowadays for many particular reasons. Jeff is one of those people that, even in his death, he still continues to captivate many, including me. What a gentleman, and a legend. Rest in POWER, Jeff! We love you! Hell, the WHOLE Porcaro family is a gift to us!

[@deanstevens3071]

@@RonPaulForLiberty42069 Absolutely Ron! 🙂👍

[@RonPaulForLiberty42069]

@@deanstevens3071 Thanks for the love man!

[@michaelmonaco5837]

He had lots to say and did it with Confidence Charisma and Caress. His right hand was magical followed by left handed powerhouse grooved punchlines mixed to meet the music head-on. He along with Michael and Dad JoPo left to us admirers a wake of greatness. Had the pleasure to learn from them personally. Respect.

[@deanstevens3071]

Michael Monaco Thanks for your comment and great to hear that you were lucky enough to learn from the greats! Cheers. 👍

[@dr.timschurig234]

Notice the way he moves while he nails his part. Very relaxed almost dancing motions in his upper body which transfer directly to the kit. His hihat- work is such a trademark, very inspiring.

[@deanstevens3071]

Dr. Tim Schurig I’ve spent a great deal of time watching the way drummers move while playing and wondering how much physical movement (as well has touch and technique) does transfer to the kit. I do think that Jeff’s ‘dancing’ must have been a major contributor to his amazing feel. 👍

[@dr.timschurig234]

@@deanstevens3071 Thanks for your response. Talking about motions: I like the energetic way Chat Smith pounds out his grooves: relaxed almost swinging motions but maximum energy. It is good to know that others focus on motions, too. Greetings from Germany.

[@konarain]

I'm subribed to Dean, I see..nice channel! One thing Joe taught us, and I only used twice in Hawaii, is (the same reason I walked outside when we opened for Van Halen in '74 (small kine) Drummers who can 'bounce' at a concert volume (no mikes) made me sick, till Joe taught us the 3rd Buddy Rich technique, 'fingers' learning to open the fingers then using the bounce as we close the grip, for a ride crash, a ton, a ride..🙃 and what about the left hand even Ringo did it (very loud and foot pounder-like Me) I'm old now, But the groove and ghost notes, and thanks for pointing it out, Is probably Jeff using left hand Fingers..no fear of dropping da Stick, eh? 🤙 Alohaz guys thanks for the memories!

[@konarain]

You guys see my comments, Yeah? Alohasz

[@timallbritton7329]

He was such a force. Man I miss him.

[@deanstevens3071]

Tim Allbritton So true, a true legend.👍

[@terryguire1321]

This man obviously loved his craft! He was incredibly precise.

[@AspenTruth]

Simply one of the greatest drummers to ever live, and a hellova nice human being as well!

[@musopaul5407]

I've looked at a couple of these videos where you see Jeff playing a rehearsal and then hear the final take. One of the interesting things is that the final take is always simpler than the rehearsal; less busy fills and slightly stripped down groove. That says a lot about Jeff as a drummer and what his priorities were. A great lesson!

[@bencox7776]

This is so great! Doesn’t matter that it isn’t the take used. What an incredible insight it offers. Thank you!

[@deanstevens3071]

Ben Cox Ah, you’re welcome mate, so glad you like it. Thanks for your comment. 👍

[@nobbesrieger8820]

Great paiste cymbals

[@jpthomas1798]

Thank you so much for sharing this video🥰. Jeff was not just a musican, to this day I keep trying to figure out his uniqness, diversity, his special taste, literally like every time he touched the drums, the music turned to gold. I hate to say it, but Toto wasn't the same band without him.

[@deanstevens3071]

Hey @jp. I totally agree! He had something really special and I‘ve also spent many years trying to work out how he did what he did. The only thing I can come up with is that he was born with that ‘golden feel’! I could listen to his grooves and fills all day!! 👍

[@ericwilhelm2941]

Tears ........of Joy ........watching The Man .....Nobody plays like that .........EMOTIONALE

[@deanstevens3071]

eric Wilhelm so true.

[@KirkyDrums]

obviously a mix of tracks combined with different fills but great to see him in his element and more importantly I love hearing anything LUKE

[@docwill184]

That quintessential late back beat, relaxed fillls & body groovin'. We knew he was special on Toto IV before we knew who they or he was.

[@Vup10]

The vibe, the groove, the energi, the enormous charisma of this guy... This is so great! Thanks a lot for uploading this. Thougt I had found all Jeff-related material on KZbin.

[@deanstevens3071]

Rasmus Fink Lorentzen You’re welcome mate and you’re absolutely right, he was such a monster!! 👍

[@banditcountry31]

I love Jeff...and Toto my absolute heroes ❤

[@giuseppemonteleone308]

Io li ascolto da sempre sin dai tempi di Rosanna e non li ho più mollati.

[@mi39471]

This overdub matches very well with the video footage here, and if this isn't video of the drum take used on the album, then you need to appreciate how precise Jeff's drumming ability was. For the video to have matched the final audio, it looks like his part was composed, or at least thought out. These fills are sophisticated, the notes he hits are on point, and he was probably playing consistently over at least two or more takes of his drum track.

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

It *was* an overdub..... So, that makes complete sense!

[@nickavenoso7851]

Yeah. There some spots that are different. Like at 1:31-1:36 and 3:15-3:26. But, most of it fits perfectly.

[@chriskiefer7493]

Compd '

[@anitamiles5125]

Stellar to the bone. RIP Music God❤

[@staceywestwood3963]

Jeff and Luke what a combination!!

[@deanstevens3071]

Stacey Westwood They were something else weren’t they?! 👍

[@jansbamusic4778]

the studio is a magical place...and with a drummer like Jeff it becomes grand !

[@xaviernicole2278]

Jeff Porcaro... Absolutely Amazing !!! My favourite drummer. What else ???

[@4GuitarTrance]

What a groove powerhouse... this guy was unbelievable in so many ways. What a waste of a life and talent to have it cut short when it was, and for the bizarre reason. RIP, Jeff Porcaro! And for anyone who thought Luke was no longer valid or relative after the 80's and early nineties (yes, I've heard some disrespectful Alt-Rock weenies say just that), then listen to Luke ripping it up in somewhat sophisticated and technical fashion in this piece. Man those Toto guys were monsters... and those who remain still are. Wish we still had those types of players... their significance, and their talent in rock and pop today. Most people today have no clue how many pieces these guys either wrote or played on or both when they were around. Nothing like the 70's, 80's, and even some early 90's for rock and pop. I miss popular melodic rock.

[@deanstevens3071]

@@4GuitarTrance This!! 👆👍🙂

[@tomdulle1707]

Like Bonzo, Jeff always had that heavy snare thud. Such a great sound.

[@zachiro20]

And his ghost notes are actually that lol

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

You mean crack

[@wlhsicsnare]

5:20...mark is filthy...and the timing, it's perfection. Prayers...

[@vmac65]

Absolutely beyond epic. No words sufficient to describe this as a drummer.

[@deanstevens3071]

Totally agree!! 🙂👍🥁

[@michaelackerman3823]

I have never heard this song before played by Jeffrey. The way he feels this incredible groove and effortlessly adds his signature fills. The precision of time, feeling the emotion of his own style just add up to musical perfection.

[@motandkrid]

What you're seeing, is not what you're hearing. Too bad video doesn't match audio. Still fun to see Jeff Porcaro in studio. To this day, whenever I run out of creativity in the studio, I ask myself, what would Jeff do? His playing was inspiration for a lifetime.

[@jurigelato4366]

Thanks a million times. Great stuff. I can't get enough of that greatness.

[@jerryburdick8051]

This is absolutely incredible. Every note on the snare and kick hit you in the feels. That pocket...man, I miss him. Thank you for this.

[@deanstevens3071]

Cheers Jerry. You’re right, it was the pocket!!! “The man with the golden feel”… 🙂

[@aitornavarro6597]

Man I love the sound and tone of his drums. Especially the snare!!

[@deanstevens3071]

They sound great don’t they?! I’m not 100% sure which drums he used back then. I think they might have been Pearl BLX/MLX.

[@Monsterdrumma]

Dean Stevens I know he was a closet Gretsch guy so they could also be USA custom Gretsch.

[@deanstevens3071]

Jo-Jo Moceri drums Ah, I didn’t know that. Maybe he snuck his Gretsch kit in there when Pearl weren’t looking?! 😬👍

[@Monsterdrumma]

Dean Stevens Yeah I seen a pic of him behind his brownish finish USA kit before that he supposedly secretly tracked with maybe not on everything but he did use them in the studio.

[@mancuniancandidatem]

@@Monsterdrumma If you look at his hot licks instructional video even his Pearl Kit appears to have silver sealer on the inside of the shells. I wonder if Pearl assembled him a one off kit using the jasper gumwood/maple shells from the Gretsch factory combined with Pearl hardware?

[@CarnivoreguyScott]

Jeff Porcaro was the Steve Lukather of drums OMG just stellar musicianship .

[@randyedward1]

Thanks for this great, rare post. Amazing drumming and footage of Jeff!

[@deanstevens3071]

randyedward1 You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment. I thought it was nice to hear what he was hearing and watch how he reacted to the music. 👍

[@mrmusic248]

Talent that sadly got dropped on the floor, and shattered into a billion pieces. Thank God for tape recorders so that this man's life work could be preserved. We miss you Jeff, in this age of drum machines. Give me a human with two drumsticks, everyday.

[@theghostofrickyricardo9975]

Cocaine and roses. And music. So much amazing music.

[@brianmcguire5175]

For those who may not have noticed, he is doing an overdub in this take. Notice at times cymbal shimmers and even certain crashes that he diesnt play here but are in the audio. The trick shown here is that he is laying a duplicate ontop of another take.bthe reason for this is probably bto have a take which has a settled groove throughout amd the over lay of the more expressive and free previous take was to allow dept and layer for the song . When you fill more often and break the groove pattern in order to add more ornamentation the groove can be noticeable broken and even stilted. The iremedy then is to track a busy and free drum take and then after a more conservative and groove centric take. The engineer will either splice the parts he wishes for the final production or even like here layer the two performances atop each other with proper and appropriate levels of the overlapping takes. Watch again the start of the groove, there are cymbal shimmers and hits that he isnt playing here but is clearly his playing on a backing track prerecording.vits excellent stuff both in terms of drum playing and writing along with production wiseom and studio know how

[@maineexport13]

Man... he makes it look so easy!!! Just seemingly effortless precision, groove, timing, phasing, and style.... and those fills... holy crap, Almont nobody back then was pulling off stuff like that... maybe Simon Phillips, Barriemore Barlow, and a handful of other giants in the drumming world... but VERY few had that kind of chops and still managed to keep a tight-a$$ groove locked down... Jeff was the whole package... an absolute stud in every aspect of the game... not a lot of drummers even today could hold a candle to him.

[@deanstevens3071]

Totally agree @maineexport13 Isn't it incredible the amount of drummers that just don't 'get it' and comment with things like "What he's playing isn't that hard, I could do that!" 🤷‍♂

[@groovehog1]

Incredible! And the end at 4:30 on is an absolute gem of musical footage!

[@deanstevens3071]

John Stelzer Nice one John. There a couple of vids on here with the camera audio only. Glad you liked it. He had such an amazing groove didn’t he?! 👍

[@dianjellorafiki5243]

He's got a full size ashtray beside em. Crazy kool

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

LOOK CLOSELY. NOT ONE BUT TWO.

[@SYQmusic]

That's actually a drum

[@snickerseldorado7041]

@@SYQmusic its an ashtray, this dudes smoked like a steamtrain

[@martinlind9413]

That ash tray was still there when I worked there. Cherokee Studios.

[@MichaelVLang]

That last minute is full of so much cool stuff, wow.

[@espens255]

What a groove that guy had. I just love his breaks

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

God, he had a style. I can't describe it - not crazy technical, but always confident and powerful. Sometimes I listen to his fills and think, "Really?", but in truth they were always perfect for the music. RIP, Mr. Porcaro. I learned so much from you, but not enough.

[@chrism6681]

Only have just started getting into Jeff’s playing. He’s pretty amazing isn’t he? Lot of his fills remind me of Bonham. He’s got a great feel, kickass drummer. Glad I discovered him, thanks for the video!

[@deanstevens3071]

Nice one Chris. Yeh, I’ve heard him mention Bonham in some of his old videos so he was obviously inspired by him. Yes, absolutely, he was a monster!! 👍🙂

[@deanstevens3071]

@@joanarias16 That would have been something special wouldn’t it?!! 🙂👍

[@lipeguitars]

The King of Feel & Groove

[@ingridramos916]

Gran sonido....maestro de la bateria ,gracias por haber sido uno de los formadores de esta gran banda....GRANDE TOTO!!!🥰♥️🇨🇱

[@alan93]

I think the most amazing thing about this is the sound of the snare.

[@DavonBertoli]

Dean Stevens thanks for sharing with us this rare footage, it was great. Yes my two favourite drummers of all time are of course, Jeff Porcaro (he may rest in peace) and Steve Gadd.

[@deanstevens3071]

CRISIS FOCUS You’re welcome my friend, I’m glad you enjoyed it!! 👍

[@stephenpatt952]

jus a delight--the riffing after 3:30 is fabulous, and the outro just killer...this is a portrait of a man who loved to play, and set the mark high...

[@deanstevens3071]

Absolutely Stephen!! 🙂👍

[@zanehayes4380]

3:56 after the breakdown, his high hat accent feels so right and natural. Love it.

[@deanstevens3071]

Absolutely Zane! As with most of his grooves, he plays that open hi hat pattern like no one else!! 🙂👍

[@GoodLifeMedicine]

This, my friends, is how a true professional plays. Think it looks easy? Try it. All my favorite drummers -- Gadd, Porcaro, Bonham -- sense the music perfectly, providing exactly what is needed, and letting the music breathe.

[@deanstevens3071]

GoodLifeMedicine Absolutely! I hear so many drummers saying “that Rosanna groove is easy, I don’t know what all the fuss is about”..... well....... erm.......

[@susanedrington4878]

Love Jeff’s playing! He is greatly missed!!

[@odinslostson]

I've always tried to feel the rhythm like Jeff here in all I've played. It's in the body an internal metronome guided through notes but done with such a natural understanding. Damn.

[@Yuggy3665]

Great job Dean! Always insightful to see Jeff in action as it’s rare!.... easy simple fills unlike today, where a lot of drums don’t musically converse, they play a million notes a second, to a point where there is no conversation musically-shame!!! COME BACK JEFF!! WE NEED YOU!!!

[@deanstevens3071]

Guy Richman Ah, cheers Guy and you’re so right; this 1000 miles per hour drumming isn’t for me. Sometimes it sounds like a drum solo through a pop ballad!!!! 😬 (I always think that I might be too ‘old school’ these days!). J.P always played for the music and it was stunning!! 👍

[@Yuggy3665]

Dean Stevens I’m so with you bud! No you’re NOT old school, the new breed are just sheepish and not individual-Less IS more!! Space in music is to be cherished...

[@deanstevens3071]

Guy Richman Absolutely mate, so so true! 👍

[@jakobole]

I LOVE how he often started a roll / fill with a crescendo - the first hit would be almost silent, and the LEAN you into the fill. Listen at 4:49 - just freaking fab. The world is worse off without you Jeff :(

[@deanstevens3071]

Absolutely jakobole, another example of the subtle detail he added to create those amazing sounding grooves and fills. 👍

[@jakobole]

@@deanstevens3071And I'm just a semi-pro mix-engineer. And Jeff makes me even more semi at my trade :)

[@deanstevens3071]

@@jakobole You obviously have good ears mate!! 👍🥁

[@justinfletcher9732]

jeff was just incredible, he played with steely dan for christ sake. Man knew how to play in the pocket

[@joeg4707]

Jeff Porcaro and Neil Peart are my favorite drummers. It's sad that they're both gone, but they both left behind such inspiring drumming and music. Jeff's mom must have been a seamstress, because that dude was born in the pocket. (Preempting any scuttle: I do realize Joe P. was a jazz drummer.)

[@scandmaster]

As a bass and keyboard player I consider Jeff Porcaro among my all time favourite drummers. After that comes at least for me Deen Castronovo, Neil Peart and Shannon Forrest. Bu there are too many good drummers to put them in a rating from 1-10. By the way Joe Porcaro was a really good jazz drummer. Met him a few times in LA back in 96. Once in MIT and at one small gigg in Glendale and once more at Palace I think it was. Very humble and down to earth man.

[@konarain]

Joe P was our teacher..when I saw guys crashing left hand cymbals, super fusion jazz, they would always say Porcarro is the teacher, so I went over there, Jeff was just out of Steely Dan in '75 Joe's license plate said 'Xylo' he and Emil Richards were the 1st call percussionists Joe was a lefty, so he would sit down on a right handed set and do strange things like left handed hi-hat etc..🙃 🤙Alohas

[@nyinblick6676]

Perfection! Love that ghoststrokes! Mr groove!

[@louisoshea7677]

Fantastic groove, pure class. Top of his game as he always was.Steve ain't done bad eirher!!

[@ericgelders]

What's not to like here 😄? But the arguable highlight here is when the track fades (4:34) and Jeff grooves ON!

[@Tressala]

This is just killer!!

[@joeritchie7286]

A legend , sadly missed

[@qg3726]

Damn Man!! It's LITERALLY like being in the background checking out the Maestro behind the Drum Kit. Make sure you tell Toto THANX for allowing me to get intimate view of Recording Studio!! :}

[@deanstevens3071]

Q-Tipz Gomez It does feel like we’ve been allowed to see a secret studio vid doesn’t it? I’ve watched this too many times now! He was such a monster wasn’t he?!! 👍

[@rick3747]

I love Buddy, Bonzo, Morello, Mercer, Peart, Bellson, Erskine, Smith, Weckl, Shaunessy, Seraphrine, Columby, Cobham, Bruford, Moon.........but Jeff Porcaro is my all around fav drummer for groove, soul, passion, musicality and creativity.

[@deanstevens3071]

Rick That’s an amazing list! I’d also add a few more to that (as I’m sure you would too) including Vinnie. 👍

[@rick3747]

@@deanstevens3071 Yes....I forgot Vinnie and Purdie too.

[@55baltimoreboy]

@@rick3747 Gadd ?

[@rick3747]

@@55baltimoreboy He is good but I never, ever got into him. Just doesn't do it for me...... Purdie, Bonham, Porcaro.....are my go to groove, soul drummers......

[@55baltimoreboy]

@@rick3747 Gotch ya

[@J410music]

Absolutely fantastic. The groove Jeff played was always undeniable. Great to hear and see some of these monster fills!

[@deanstevens3071]

J410music Hey man, so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting, he really did have an incredible feel for the music!! 👍

[@christiandavis2916]

This is amazing. Thank you. Love the ending where he almost hits the dirt from going for one last next level.

[@deanstevens3071]

You’re welcome Christian! Ha, that really is next level isn’t it!! 🙂👍

[@vazybruno]

unbeatable groove! 1 of the 5 legend drummer the world had

[@deanstevens3071]

@@vazybruno I fully agree!! Just curious though, who are your ‘other 4’? 🙂👍

[@vazybruno]

@@deanstevens3071 Simon Phillips, John Bonham, Mike Portnoy and Steve Gadd :-)

[@thierry8087]

Magnifique les arrangements ! Tout est parfait...

[@HaydesGrooves]

Man he sat so low. compared to drummers nowa days. And everything so high. I miss Jeff.

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

Indeed, even many classic rock drummers sat high...Stuart Copeland/Police, Neil Peart/Rush, Bev Bevan/ELO, Anton Fig/Letterman...even Ringo Starr sat fairly high! Few sat low...JEFF, Gina Schock/Go-Go's & Roger Taylor of Queen; half the time, you could barely see Taylor's face, from a center stage shot! BCRadio

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

I am 5ft, 4in. When I set up my kit here at home; I set up so that I was comfy. That meant sitting pretty low cause ...I'm a short chic. 🤣. I get it. Ya want to be able to still play and reach the floor....!

[@icetech6]

man that snare sounds amazing

[@bonzomio]

That was great! Thanks for putting that together and posting it, Dean!

[@deanstevens3071]

Henwy2 You’re welcome, thanks for your comment. Cheers 👍

[@wolflover789]

And ALWAYS the coolest guy in the room. The guy was 5'4 and could get any girl he wanted. He had IT

[@unclemonster48]

Impeccable timing and phrasing. Gone too soon sir! Still a fan and I was a fan after you was gone.

[@sergiomarcosdanielaguilar3990]

Es increíble este video. Gracias por subirlo. Ojalá haya más material así de esta gran persona GRACIAS.

[@deanstevens3071]

You’re very welcome Sergio, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Jeff Porcaro is one of the greats and I enjoyed putting such rare footage to such a great recording! 👍