266. A James Taylor story

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[@lelandsklar6363]

The next live stream is next Wednesday the 30th. Sorry for any confusion. This week got screwy! See you then.......

[@danbenz307]

Lee, have subscribed since the start. At age 77 & widowed, just came to the conclusion that if I had a "do over", I would want Leland Sklar for my next door neighbor. What a wonderful world that would be for a former bassist that "borrowed" from the Master for many years!! Please stay safe. Thank you & keep posting.

[@davidmarais1048]

Looking forward to it!

[@barryparris91]

I read that as "the next live steam". I wondered if you were going to re-enact the apartment incident.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Barry Parris Ooooh! Good thought!!!!

[@sabramaddock-jardine-macke2262]

Man Leland you are the best head chamge on You Tube. Ain't it good to know? Thank you for these posts. You are helping 1 peraon get thru this tragic time.

[@johnpegg6771]

Wow! Hammocks, James Taylor, peeling wallpaper,steam, Carly Simon and barking dogs. We are truly blessed. You wont find this combination anywhere else folks!! Keep us smiling Leland. A London based Sklarite and his fiancee, Karen.

[@colinness375]

"Cool it, boys ... I'm on the phone" :-) :-) Line of the day! Thanks, Lee.

[@iankimber3281]

Leland, I absolutely love this video. What a privilege and an honour to be invited into your 'home', a very rare treat indeed. Your videos have kept me sane through these scary times, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your life, stories, playing, and home with us all. Stay happy, safe and sane. Best Wishes, Ian.

[@patstevens7159]

Came for a music story and got a DIY tip on how to remove wallpaper ... nice.

[@utahboxergirl11]

A true Think tank.

[@brettmarlar4154]

Just gotta be careful that mold doesn't set in.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Brett Marlar steam it off?! 😂

[@artemisXsidecross]

Certainly a better way than burning down the house.

[@audreymosley9260]

Friend, I am a wildlife rehabber. I got to tell you, you speak to critters too. Love to see your boys respond and are so happy. Blessings Leland, been a fan of yours for decades. Come to VT and see all our rescues sometime.

[@geoffbanks7073]

Thanks for the visit Lee! I enjoyed that!

[@randyedward1]

You just reduced my blood pressure by 20 pts! Thanks.

[@ecachiarotti2486]

With these storytelling you are celebrating LIFE. Thank you...

[@kennonmoen4424]

***That*** is what we’re here for, plus the songs, and the dogs, and the garden tours, and the neighborhood walks, and the garage gear explorations, and checking out the hotrod, and the recording sessions, and . . . thanks for everything. Stay safe and stay well!

[@TheShakyArtist]

Those hounds are grinning from ear to ear!

[@billdevan9710]

Your stories are as great as the song videos! Thanks! For them!

[@edwardkenny2356]

Nice change of pace. Your stories are always my favorite part. 😁

[@aaronherbster9096]

Awesome story with some much appreciated humor, both from the story and the storyteller. Thank you, Lee!

[@Foxtrot1967]

Dear Mr. Sklar, You've played bass in some of the best bands and songs ever written over the past 50 years. In addition to that being a great accomplishment in ones life, you have also brought so much joy and happiness to your listeners. Thank You!

[@dckmusic]

Always a good day when we get to see Rossano and Marcello. Remind me so much of my two knuckleheads.

[@bassjumpblues3631]

Lee, You blow me away. Telling stories of your travels and your finest times! Even bad ones get right!

[@sunryse111]

I don't take it for granted that you can recall each band and its members with such clarity after 40 years of the passing of time. I think I have a good memory, Lee - but your total recall is just amazing - and adds those important details to the stories you tell us.

[@mordokch]

Ah how rock stars live eh ? Lovely pad, lovely dogs and sunshine - sounds good to me :)

[@EXE4098]

Thanks for sharing that recollection. May you have many more.

[@844jimthompson]

One thing about Lee's channel..I'm always going to know what day it is..Thanks for the story today..

[@ShootingStars808]

Nice little BTS of your yard. You're right, nice change of venue. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 🌴 📸

[@quinjimlan]

Brilliant! Great story and loved the setting!

[@markusmayer7956]

Great story. Also, those dogs are hilarious. 😂😂😂

[@christianstrodt1302]

Could bee a nice series: lee's hammock stories! 🤣 I would love it! Thx. for sharing! Stay safe!

[@dorianchriste8645]

Great story, Lee. Today, I got into some of the 1971 videos of you, James and Carol King. So many sweet music memories from those times. Thank you! We might all be white haired now, but those songs are like time travel back to memories of that era.

[@eaglerayrob]

I love all animals and those two boys of yours are two of the best. I love it when they make an appearance, they're always in the moment. So much to learn from our animal companions. Great JT story, thanks Leland.

[@tonys1210]

Really enjoyed the story Lee. Thank you. 👍👍👍☺👍👍👍

[@chungaleta1234]

Love the stories and the crazy dogs!!! Thanks for bringing us happiness during these difficult times

[@Ian-Steele]

I just love your two boys. They obviously love their dad too. Great story also.

[@colinstewart3699]

What great stories the hammock stories ✌️👍🎸🎶 dogs are so great

[@jameskonkle7794]

Love the dog. Lee, thank you for your incredible talent. You have made a great impact.

[@mikeclemens4134]

I'm guessing Carly did NOT get her security deposit back. What a crazy story! I can see that happening - forgetting to turn off the hot water faucet. Great doggies, Lee!

[@jghillstudio1857]

Reminds me of a story, I was in Nashville for a demo session. I was staying at the Producers home. The last night we were there the artist and friends were having drinks...you know the pat yourself on the back party..Well a few were smoking cigarettes the host dumped the ash try in a can under the sink. We all went out to see some live music came back a few hours later. The whole house was flooded about 2 inch deep in water. A cigarette caught fire under the sink and burned through the water line...oh the stories my KZbin friend...

[@jameshurster]

Lee! More dog action !!!! Great steamy story..... but them hounds stole the show!

[@KristopherCraig]

Absolutely love those Bassett hounds! You are very blessed man. Have a great photo video shoot tomorrow. Please be safe and well.

[@cris9000]

Love how the dogs emphasize how hot the water was.

[@terriblemook]

Great storytelling as always...looks like you have your own little slice of paradise there. Thanks as always.

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another great story, Leland. Those pups are hilarious!

[@artemisXsidecross]

Our current USA government still allow citizens to tell their remembrances and stories without facing a host of legal copyright trespass reports. Thank you for the visit and story; it was good to see and hear the three of you.

[@jacobjurg3746]

Your vids bring so much joy, thank you and have a great day!

[@TheDp1965]

Story time on the hammock with Leland. I like it. Thank you for taking the time sharing such a great story. Cheers.

[@tonyvega3257]

I am so glad I found you sir I love your stories you are doing wonderful work keep it up

[@richardlynch5632]

AhhhOoo hounddogs of Lelands. His beard is perfect.😉 Whatever we do...never delete these type of memory files.👍😎 Priceless. 👍😎❤🖖 Love brother

[@orsie200]

Richard Lynch, aren’t those dogs just THE BEST?

[@richardlynch5632]

For Orsie.ABSOLUTELY 👍😂❤ Miss my Coonhound and Lelands hounds bring back great memories 👍😎 Love Friend

[@sambharr]

Clever @Richard! I hope Leland does some more Warren Zevon pretty soon!

[@richardlynch5632]

@@sambharr Not to subtle 👍😂😎❤🖖 Love Friend

[@richardlynch5632]

@@orsie200 See reply👍😎 Love friend

[@boddington7]

Love the stories...when will you publish some of these stories? Though your memories are great!

[@boddington7]

I used to play the James Taylor hit "A little More Time With You" for my daughter Fiona when she was a baby...we'd dance around the living room together!

[@Stringman1950]

Love these stories. Thx so much for the effort. Love your dogs. Love mine too. Cheers.

[@johnb.carpenter6862]

Great story! Lee if you haven’t written a book, you should. Cool yard . The dogs what for the right time to bark.

[@sandrasmith7501]

Lol!! At the same time you got to the word "hot" in "it was HOT"...one of the fur babies howled . Sounded like crosstalk to me, pup. Way to emphasize, little buddy. 😉Too funny! Love the shared memory...Love the fur babies and their howls!!!! Too stinking cute. Thanks for having them run to "us". It was a great video ty.

[@bjarnesaltbk7626]

Thanks for the crazy story. Your mind must be a treasure chest of stories. It is so nice to hear about your long career and people your met along the way.

[@jsmsax]

I saw that tour in Rochester, NY in '71. Carol King played as well. Best show ever!!!

[@drumr72]

Love the Pups! Great stories Leland, keep them coming. You are really helping some of us through this.

[@jeffreymarunczak2365]

Thank you for the story. I have a particularly stressful job, and listening to your videos, with your personality and your stories is always a calming experience for me.

[@daviddemar8749]

Thank you Mr. Sklar for all of the great music you have created throughout the decades . I'm 60 so I have been aware of you and James Taylor and Carly Simon and your music for a long while -since summer day camp in 1970 . Thanks also for these wonderful videos. God bless you and I wish you many more years of music and non-music joy.😊🎼🎵🎶🎵👍p.s. I grew up in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, approximately half a mile from where the Simon family lived but I never saw Carly Simon in her old neighborhood and I was jealous of the grownups who reported seeing her or one of her sisters.

[@gpatrick52]

Thanks again for making us all a bit calmer and more informed. Looking forward to the next one! Thanks for allowing us into your life and home!

[@jeffbaloga4376]

Great story!! Brought back memories of an apartment that my wife and I lived in years ago. She came home from work, walked in our apartment and water was come out of the ceiling through the light fixtures, electrical outlets and everything. The guy who lived above us washer machine hose busted and water was running all day. Needless to say, she called me at work and I hauled ass home. Thank God we had renters insurance!

[@midi1529]

Lots of crazy stuff is how our friendships are maintained. That memory will stay for a lifetime. On time after the whiskey and J. Winter a wheel fell off my MG at Bel Air and sunset blvd. It landed in a evergreen bush 3 inches from the fire Departments 20ft high plate glass windows. I have 100 of those stories with my oldest friends. Priceless story. Indoor rain forest! Priceless.

[@jerrydesu]

Brightening up the day! Thank you! 😀

[@RicG.]

Lee mentioned that Berklee is holding an online Bass and Drum Summit at 1 p.m. ET. Announced participates include Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson, Omar Hakim, Darryl Jones, Kenny Aronof, and Lee. It's being hosted by Victor Wooten, John Patitucci, and Steve Bailey. Quite a lineup! I look forward to it.

[@kktruran]

Great story! Thanks for sharing!! “Kids these days!”😁😁

[@tptvox]

What a great story!! Sometimes insurance is good, huh? Yikes....omg. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. I loved seeing your dogs. Marcello! Andiamo amore. One of them sounds like he is working on being a tenor.

[@traceyraffle6675]

Great story and I love your dogs :)

[@johndczerwinski]

Love the stories!

[@kimhebert9905]

Great story,Thx for sharing.Good to see You relaxing w/da Boyz👍

[@michaelsiegel1624]

Hey Leland, I like your page and your stories. It’s like hanging out in your backyard! Thanks!

[@TolerancEJ]

Thanks Lee! I love all of your stories.

[@lactobacillusprime]

This is actually quite amazing when listening with some proper cans - sound really gets picked up well almost in surround fashion on your phone! You really get a sense of being in a hammock getting hounded by dogs. :P

[@J-DUB-F1]

Ahhh the life of Riley 😌💜 The boys chimed in at the perfect spot! 😅🤣😅🤣 I imagine James was in the dog house after that oversight 🤔🙄

[@marvinmatthews4266]

I have never owned a pet, so I can't really relate, but the love you have for your dogs is beautiful.

[@teresaclark1508]

You gotta get one! Visit your local animal shelter.

[@bradb2514]

Just LOVE these stories! Getting “behind the scenes” and “everyday life” really adds another dimension to the artists I’ve adored most of my life! Thank you!!!!

[@wicklowcourt6293]

Wow, what a story! Hi to the boys! 🐾🐾. Thanks for letting us tag along.

[@deanoppergoalieclinics834]

Great story about the rainforest Leland!

[@lvgray76]

A bassist and his bassets. Priceless!

[@davidmarais1048]

So glad you’re taking some time for some R&R!! Love your stories....

[@RutherfordRyan1]

Leland, double check hammock anchor points and fasteners, double strength chain or high spec rope. Masonry anchors, no suspect fixings or weak masonry. Too many terrible back injuries from failures. Love your work.

[@billbox1916]

Interesting story, love the dogs, love you to Leland. God bless you

[@sabramaddock-jardine-macke2262]

Great story. Adventures with friends are the best. I gotta say your sound is an integral ingtedient in JTs "sound". You flew together. You rise all performers. Across the years. Your incredible style adds to everyone. Its where you choose to put your notes...in the perfect pocket.

[@GS-uy4xo]

That scene would be hilarious in your eventual movie!! (Love the doggie cam!!! Enjoy the blessings of the boys !)

[@johnforgy2494]

So I couldn't help but notice the cow statue in the garden. What is the story behind that?? Love seeing the boys at play.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Got the cow and a calf years ago. They have moved around the yard. Fiberglass.

[@orsie200]

Quite the story! I’ve subscribed to James’ KZbin channel as well. So, it fun for me to relive some things through your memories, Lee. I love your two knuckleheads, too.

[@alexr4151]

Never a dull moment at the Sklar household.

[@laurathornton1456]

James' channel is wonderful. I throughly enjoy both his music and his nonsense. I had my own "rainforest" moment myself. The last time my whole family went on vacation (1977) my mother fell and broke her kneecap so she was in the hospital getting that fixed. I was waiting to hear about a job, my brother had to get back for something, dad had to come home and check in for his job before going back to get mom, so he brought us home then drove all the way back to my aunt's in South Florida. The day he left, everything was fine. The next morning it was raining in the house! There was something wrong with the AC and when I got up there was a river in the hallway, a waterfall coming out of the jallosed door closet where the AC equipment was and rain dripping out of the ceiling pretty much throughout the center of the house. We shut everything down, opened all the windows and mopped up for what felt like days. Georgia in August is not where you want to be without AC, trust me! And what did the old man say when he got home with Mom sprawled out in the backseat? "I guess it's true that it doesn't rain unless it pours!'' He had to about pick my brother and I up!

[@oldarchillies163]

Great story punctuated with a fine song titled "Hounds!!" Very sweet. Enjoy the day!

[@clairebarwick2869]

as always it was awesome to spend some time in your world with you.

[@luvbasses5487]

I love those dogs Lee. Thanks for sharing them with me!

[@philconnors1417]

„Kids nowadays..” what a gem🏆🏆🏆

[@TheShakyArtist]

Your hammock looks inviting! Scoot over and tell us more stories! Lol. Those yodels that Marciano is making, is music to my ears!

[@bobobrien8968]

Those are the most adorable dawgs that I ever saw. Made me laugh when I was in a downer. I love my choc. Lab and she will live forever so I will not have a dawg like yours. But I would . I would be laughing all the time. I enjoyed you too, Lee. Great story as usual.

[@CorinneHSmith]

Carly tells this story too, in her memoir, "Boys in the Trees."

[@macgybel7951]

Great story, Lee!

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

Great stuff from Alabama!

[@BP-ww9fp]

Love the pups ... have you always had Basset Hounds?

[@stratjammer80]

I'm really loving these stories. Thank you!!

[@stuf9164]

OMG, this whole thing was hysterical Lee......fantastic story, the whole video was hysterical!!......thanks for the great laughs. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@janeskowron2950]

You are so awesome. I've admired you for many, many years and I totally understand why musicians like James Taylor have you by their side. You are amazing.

[@shortarms100]

Great story & as a fellow parent of bassholes I relate to your situation lol

[@artistwintersong7343]

wonderful, incredible, meow, woof, Jhn CAge so happy, ambient crazy-wuv, paws to hearts

[@slipperynoodle20]

Priceless because of the story, the setting and your costars. Sorry about your lawn, I could hear and see what the summer heat did to it. I'll guess that the grass is bred to recover. I'll bet that was a really nice apartment. Carly made her own success but she came from a wealthy family.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Simon & Shuster Publishing

[@slipperynoodle20]

@@lelandsklar6363 Yep, and still publishing. Not only do I still buy albums and CDs, I still buy real books. I tried a friend's Kindle but I prefer holding a book. I can see the sense of using a Kindle if I were a world traveler like you but not at home.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Tom Gorsuch Same here. That is why I love albums.

[@joezullo7792]

Loved when the dogs chimed in @ 5:25 to emphasize "HOT"!!

[@anthonycook4297]

The boys are securing the yard🤣And Lee, you mentioned Ralph Schuckett . I had the opportunity to play with Ralph on a few occasions . A great guy and his keyboard playing is great ! Always enjoy his company. Ralph has some fun stories from the road that are pretty funny!