John Taylor of Duran Duran on Records In My Life 2017

[@ellisacklin514]

I could listen to him talk about music for hours. His passion is infectious . . .

[@michelledin2230]

It's amazing how deeply and personally John Taylor feels and understands music as well as making some great music himself. Thxoxo.

[@JustPlayingBass]

My wake up moment was when as a 12 year old in 81 I heard the bass sound on Planet Earth. That's when I knew I needed to play bass.

[@joseesquivel4020]

1981 was a special year for music. It was my "wake up moment" as well. And like yourself, I'm a bassist.

[@christopherking3937]

Have you checked out his lockdown tutorial?

[@JustPlayingBass]

@@christopherking3937 I have Christopher. His "Some like it hot" tutorial was a great help.

[@christopherking3937]

Just Playing Bass I love it how he breaks the song up into ABC and his enthusiasm is infectious!

[@joseesquivel4020]

@@christopherking3937 I have. They're very entertaining.

[@nansenscat9315]

Rio would definitely be among the “Records in my Life”. And John is a big part of the reason.

[@lovebug9121]

he's just soooo COOL.Period.

[@cristiangonzalez4465]

Love Bug the coolest

[@PootsDJKnight]

AGREE and VERRRRRRRRY SWEET

[@chantalrioux3292]

Great interview! Thanks for letting John Taylor talk about his music influence without interruption! I just love this guy since 1982!

[@Northerntransmissions]

Thank you so much, we had a great time meeting him too!

[@tonyphonehome1]

what a great dude- he truly loves music

[@lizc2023]

I love John Taylor the bassist and the man 🔥

[@zipadayrit9230]

JT knew what he was talking when you talk about music. I felt the same immense connection with him when he was talking about music rhythm which I had my own description of it as far as I know.. Up to now, 💘 💘 watching this guy

[@mylynnj3792]

He is a true music lover.

[@Northerntransmissions]

Yes he is. He took this interview seriously too. Charles sent him our questions in advance so he could honestly answer them. The entire interview was 33 minutes long!

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

RIML_TV anyway to see the rest?

[@DanielClementYoga]

He's so articulate! Great to hear.

[@sarahtullamore1873]

Apart from saying "you know" every two seconds, lol :-)

[@karendegenerous600]

@@sarahtullamore1873 But less common than "I mean" these days 😉.

[@karendegenerous600]

Daniel. Yes absolutely!

[@strawberrycupcake4471]

Band of my youth, band for life!

[@balancemares]

Duran Duran's first two albums were my daily meditation in '82-84.. They still got it and can take me straight to the center of Planet Earth!!!

[@yalondadekle5871]

I could listen to that man talk about music all day long!

[@PauloCesar-xe5ip]

John Talking about Prince makes me feel so happy! 2 of my music genious!

[@CosmicChannel]

Johnny Rocks! I like how that left hand of his keeps talking ( - : and when you watch that talking hand ... see the callouses on his finger-tips ... one hard working passionate bass-player ... Great talk, loved it!

[@Northerntransmissions]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@oldnwise8123]

Didn't know anything about John Taylor or Duran Duran as they have never been my thing. Must say, what a lovely , smart guy.

[@kdp8133]

He is. Met him a few times in the 80s - and he was kind and charming. Can't believe we're both 60 now!

[@judyb1539]

I could listen to JT speak for the rest of my life!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️He has a sexy calm voice.

[@Juki.227]

Ciertamente... esa voz está llena de sensualidad... 🙃 su tono, su acento, su articulación, sus muletillas... llega hasta lo más profundo!!!😍😍😍

[@richardfitzpatrick5748]

Loved that. What a legend. Still loving it after all these years. Top bloke

[@carlosalenduran4630]

hes so smart .♡ you John

[@Cru_Cru]

Dude ! ! He is soo cool !!!

[@donnerdonner315]

🎸JT KNOWS HIS SHIT!!!🎶 His knowledge of rock music is phenominal!!! Being a "Duranie" opened up a whole world of music to me!! Once I dove deeper into their musical influences like Roxy Music, Japan, Chic, Bowie and Queen (which I was already huge fan of) really did open up so much musically to me! I am eternally grateful to JT and Duran Duran for that!!! ROCK ON EVERYONE!!!

[@rickwpaperworkmakeschildsu4655]

Great Bass Player!!!

[@Northerntransmissions]

Absolutely.

[@val13c59]

Rick W as a kid I was obsessed with wanting to learn the bass line on Save a prayer. I learned it and played it over and over. Then eventually I got tired of it. But to this day whenever I pick up a bass, it’s the first thing I play out of habit. I learn to play save a prayer at 14, in 59 yrs old now. I am still a huge Duran Duran fan.

[@niaocai7745]

I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYONE COMPARES TO JOHN....RIGHT NOW AS WELL. WHO SAYS THE CONTRARY IS JUST JELOUS. WELL, I CAN UNDERSTAND, BUT I CAN'T JUSTIFY THAT. DEFINITELY

[@dontspillmysecret]

JOHN YOU ARE MY MUSIC ICON.

[@nickknight5543]

The Power Station showcased his talent on bass.

[@michaelscoots]

Sure but the first DD album does as well along with the Rio album. The bass on New Religion and Rio is awesome.

[@lisamelroy2855]

@@michaelscoots Those two songs, along with Lonely in Your Nightmare, are my favorites from that album, in large part because of the bass, which directly correlates to the nearly 40-year crush I've had on John Taylor. Check out the bass line on Lonely again - it's a bit more subtle, but it's equally gorgeous!

[@levisguy53]

@@michaelscoots for me the bass on "Careless Memories" and the bass solo on "Planet Earth" always remind me of his skill and unique style. i still haven't figured out how to play the bass solo.

[@beatc]

not really, early DD stuff did it much better.

[@MrGordonGartrelle]

How to succeed in "interviewing": 1) ask a rock titan who has stood athwart the world a dumb question 2) he/she unleashes a spectacular, self-deprecating, humble, authentic, funny, illuminating 15 minute stream-of-conciousness that surprises even the most jaded person (if Robert Cristgau watched this, his head would blow off into the Hudson River) 3) END

[@levisguy53]

that dude is a tool. i pretty much have the polar opposite perspective of everything he reviews. it's a wonder how he managed to maintain employment in the field of being a music critic for so long.

[@karendegenerous600]

MrGordon.. Not such a dumb question then afterall then, hey ☺️👍.

[@astridbirgitteovern7662]

Prince «Sign O’The Times» is one of my favorite albums ever! Thanks, JT!

[@sandyd4680]

Seconded on that. I remember the two CDs on heavy rotation in my car back then were Power Station and Sign. I had a pretty long commute back then and I remember letting the first Sign CD go straight through. I sat in the parking lot at my job just completely blown away while the first CD finished. Made my day hearing him talk about that record.

[@stevemaclaine4547]

😂

[@richalderson6069]

He summed up the appeal of The Beatles White Album perfectly.

[@mingitrash]

Thanks for the interview very interesting he's still roking more than ever Duran Duran are my favorite band ever

[@Juki.227]

Mmm... That voice!!!🙃🙃🙃

[@altre6362]

Roxy music was amazing magical voice and sounds! Come undone sounds like that magic!!

[@LisaGemini]

Awesome. He's a Beatles fan! COOL beans.

[@yas.s.]

His favorite Beatles album is my favorite too, coincidence? I dont think so, we totally should marry

[@lovebug9121]

ahahahahha

[@Anonymous-vf4lq]

lol

[@hauntedhose]

You keep leaving that same comment on all the RIML videos?? Weird.....kinda creepy.....do u even have a daughter or is this some sort of fantasy?

[@arricammarques1955]

Yeah, sure...

[@elenapinkbutterfly3535]

Yasmim 😂😁👍

[@lisamelroy2855]

As a music fan who still buys cds/albums and doesn't just download songs individually, I loved it when John mentioned listening to an album from start to finish. How else can you fully appreciate the artist's musical vision/journey? And based on that, I will certainly buy Solange's Seat at the Table and listen the whole way through. Really nice interview!!

[@loveroute66]

Amazing interview! I love his continued passion for music and I found myself nodding in agreement many times throughout the interview. Well done!

[@Northerntransmissions]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@nymike06]

I agree. It's a very good interview. Very honest and thorough.

[@esterrussovitelli884]

Still handsome 😍

[@islandbeast848]

Come Undone is the Best Duran Duran song.

[@dylanw6393]

Glad I took the time to listen! Love the enthusiasm and passion he shares for music/culture.

[@mppsnco]

He and McCartney are two of my favorite bass players

[@Northerntransmissions]

Two excellent bassists.

[@varm8878]

And they were both influenced by and copied the same bassist... John Gustafson 😉 Gus and McCartney were friends.

[@RR64434]

So cool to listen to another Musician break down some of his favorite Music... And as he said “Seat at the Table” by Solange is quite a mind expanding experience. Thanks JT.

[@davidtosh7200]

He is a bassist of Duran Duran, but he play several different musical instruments, including guitars, after the bandmate, Andy Taylor left the group in 1985 to do his solo career.

[@nataliaivoncisterna8886]

me encanta jhon taylor ❤! aunque tube que usar subtitulos! es un placer escuchar su historia!

[@Northerntransmissions]

gracias, abrigado XC

[@Headspace101]

Duran Duran sum up the ‘80s for me. ❤

[@MsLipsticklover]

i love the fact he adores Prince

[@oceanzmat]

Just stumbled on this channel tonight via this and the Robert Trujillo episodes - and I am hooked. What a dream come true. To hear these various musical personalities of my disparate youth talking about the musics of their own disparate youths...what more is there to say. Thank-you.

[@katreenaerin]

Wonderful interview.

[@Northerntransmissions]

Thank you!

[@katreenaerin]

:)

[@TheChadTI]

Went early to a Neurotic Outsiders show to get John on my Rio CD insert (I know...) I ask one of my friends have you seen John Taylor? And hes like, he's behind you. I didn't notice this guy was behind me awkwardly close because he was walking and I stopped, so it's already kind of weird. Super nice guy, signed the insert and then he's just standing there next to me, waiting for someone (?) And now I am too (waiting for someone) so were just standing there leaning on this wall and im thinking, say something to him, ask him something cool, but I'm just...blank. So I finally decide to just turn and start talking and I look at him and say..."Uh, thanks John" and he's all "absolutely", shakes my hand and I then walk outside the venue even though I was supposed to be inside. I can't remember if I went back to my car I might be blocking that out due to embarrassment.

[@tnt01]

Wow, cool.

[@jacquelinemullan4900]

Lovely hard working passionate, talented guy love Duran Duran cant wait for the release of their new album.

[@summerswinterer9247]

Amazing choices..Beatles aficionado would put White at the top...Prince fan would put Sign of the Times at the top..Stranded is if you have most of the Roxy collection. Well done John!

[@ZAOUWV]

Great music choice

[@tonykatsoufris8624]

The great thing about them and many bands of their generation was how much of music enthusiasts they were and still are.John and Simon still buy vinyl records when they can and they all keep abreast of new music.Just check out their podcasts!!!!

[@lilioshka]

Es un verdadero placer escuchar a John hablar de discos. Me hizo quere ir y co prar esos discos y escucharlos. Cobcuerdo totalmente con lo que dijo del White Album.

[@melybeach7720]

Era il mio amoreeeeeeee😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@brendaechols2228]

Nice background with the flowers.

[@rde4017]

I listened to Seat at the table today, great stuff. Thanks for the recommendation x

[@lorettabarlocco739]

Ero innamoratissima di lui......che figo che era ....ed è ancora un uomo affascinante 💋💋💋💋💋💋👿💋

[@onlyme219]

I really enjoyed that, thank you, John. Thank you RIML_TV

[@kevandalzell7906]

JT!!!!!

[@07sanjeewakaru]

Wonderful interview....Thanks million...!!!

[@Bawbster1]

For me... Duran Duran's first 2 Albums; Led Zep's "# 4"; Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here"; STP's "Purple" and The Tragically Hip's - "Fully Completely"... btw - RIP Gord Downie - Lead Singer of "The Hip" and Canada's Poet Laureate of the masses - amazing Lyrics.

[@SP-lm1pk]

Bawbster1 - interesting mix. I like all of those as well. So bummed I won't be able to see Tragically Hip again.

[@elvedinaprguda9515]

My first love

[@dthoneybear]

I am an Duranie Love love Duran Duran love u John.

[@michaliskonstantinides3127]

just love the fact he remembers one true unknown legend: John Gustafson

[@gch6599]

I was impressed to be able to see in a long time

[@EverendeverGroup]

I really appreciate his comments about the white album. Never thought about it before, but it was the "end of the 60s". Abbey Road is the portent of the 70s. Genius.

[@ImranMt.]

I’m now, Thursday 26 May 2022 watching this for the first time ever, following her/them in my Bandcamp fans account.

[@alessandromancino8380]

The best

[@live2diedie2liveagain78]

Mark King of Level 42

[@singidunum4154]

LOVE HIM!!!

[@TeiRen2012]

I could get down romantically with some Bryan Ferry. I love Bryan Ferry! Wish I could find a man who appreciates my musical tastes. I don't like hip hop but it seems that's all everybody likes these days. And he likes Solange! He has great taste! I so connect with John on that.

[@TOMZfanz]

Oowwh joohnn..

[@christineedwards8618]

John is the class ie. Virtuoso.

[@hj7008]

Extremely erudite chap as well as effortlessly charming, and not just saying that because is one of my favourite albums too! 🙂

[@mayemcdonald9111]

I preferred Abbey Road BUT The White Album is a masterpiece as well. Another rocker inspired by the Fab Four.

[@yas.s.]

Maye McDonald Right??? England is a place so musically fertile, incredible bands came from there! Isnt rare for me to discover a new band thinking that they're from USA - as 90% of the musical influence we have in Brazil - and then I find out that they're from England. I really want to do a deep search in their 60s-90s decades cause Im sure I dont know nothing yet! (sorry for any mistake in my english hahahaha)

[@gw2031]

Got to agree with Johnny Boy, Sign O the times album, game changer! "I got a free ticket last minute to see Duran Duran in the eighties,, I'm thinking bunch of overrated pretty boys! Omg was I wrong,, They were brilliant musicians and they blew the roof off, fantastic live band!

[@BorboletaSCHMIDT]

Ki camisa linda🤗

[@bettinaaldinger9302]

It's so amazing. John was my first fan love. Please tell me. Then will Duran Duran come back to Germany

[@facundogonzalez7858]

Lo amo lo sigo de que tenia 15 años amo a duran duran alis de argentina

[@tonykatsoufris8624]

He'so right about the Solange record.Truly great album and transformative as he said!!!!Very affecting!!!

[@MichelePernerBlum]

Love him

[@cardelladaniela9479]

Vi amo Duran Duran

[@RamonaLeigh]

How did I miss this?

[@Northerntransmissions]

This was our first interview we drove 1200 km to film!

[@MsHazza73]

RIML_TV I’d definitely drive 1200kms for John Taylor too. 100% worth it. Brilliant interview. Loved that you didn’t talk over him, just let him reminisce and tell the stories. Perfect. ✨🙌🏼👍🏼

[@lauro9266]

think the beatles influenced everyone and its nice that john taylor is saying that good on you john

[@Northerntransmissions]

You're right. We've filmed almost 200 interviews and I'd say the Beatles have come up in at least 40% of them. I know a few guests purposefully refrained from listing the Beatles as it seemed too obvious to them! Their influence will forever more be heard in music.

[@danielle5980]

You havent been to New Zealand yet with the Paper Gods tour lol. Don't forget New Zealand lol

[@ImranMt.]

The Kinks is in one word, quirky. The Beatles, however, in one word, are merely, cute.

[@gailal]

John "You Know" Taylor !

[@hdmccart6735]

I love Jim Carrey!

[@Juki.227]

🙄

[@ImranMt.]

Prince pulls skirt such as Vanity. That’s enough. He’s elite. Not elitist.

[@briancox8518]

Sad to hear about Andy Taylor

[@jimleveilleurlive3790]

how can he still have his hairs at his age ? mystery !!!!

[@cosmopolitano4451]

Hair dye

[@mariaestelahostan6957]

Genética

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Does John like Joni Mitchell? I wonder which album(s) of hers he enjoys?

[@WhisperingJohn]

I thought he was Clint Eastwood.

[@kristianbejb]

whats this list? these are my favourites ,whatever it is , too

[@SongWolf27]

Such a shame that he's losing his Birmingham accent. Too much time in NYC I suspect?

[@tnt01]

Los Angeles

[@andresf491]

...if Jim Carrey had an older brother

[@mingitrash]

No way this is a talented bass player on the road since 1978,Johnny rocks

[@gildan]

Was just looking to see if there was a Jim Carrey comment before I made one :)

[@catherinefisher6188]

I totally see it! He's aged pretty rough.

[@arricammarques1955]

Shed loads of cocaine..

[@c4test]

no way he looks like jim carey different feature and bone structure. jim carey doesnt have killer cheekbone, straight pointed nose, and jawline like john, too bad the beautiful face of john covered with wrinkles now. it's the ace ventura hair that give the look like jim carey. get rid of the hairstyle soon john

[@BorboletaSCHMIDT]

Ki pena ñ entender inglês 😭😭😭😭keria saber oke ele disse🇺🇸🇺🇸🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷snif snif...buááá😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Psykox666]

Funny he didn't mention Japan where they nicked whole image

[@depecheddurand]

Actually both japan and duran took the image from bowie

[@Psykox666]

True but if you look Nick Rhodes his is spitting image of David Sylvian

[@mattearl2265]

I'm a big Japan fan, but to be fair, Japan were themselves heavily influenced by Roxy Music - both in their image and music.

[@SKYSAW59]

Wrong.. Roxy Music

[@Psykox666]

You are half right actually both is Roxy Music fans, but my point was since I saw document where manager Simon Napier-Bell said that Duran boys tried to look like David Sylvian

[@marguskiis7711]

John Saylor he said.

[@dixgun]

👍

[@MisterCaterham7]

Now we know... :-)