Ocean Breeze by Pablo Cruise

[@cwestmont]

That is really one of the best rock piano performances of all time

[@angiebold2592]

+ that bass player is hittin' it too.

[@spikespa5208]

@@angiebold2592 Unfortunately not the original bass player. RIP Bud.

[@sptinydancer]

Rocks my world every time ⏲️😎♥❤💙💕

[@Hokua888]

Yea.

[@Hokua888]

My dad’s favorite song of all-Time !!!!

[@gaspo2180]

This gives me CHILLS !! I'm a drummer but I could watch and listen to this PIANO player ALL DAY LONG. Why ? Cause he's the real deal. If you're a 7 yr old up and coming piano player, WATCH every move this guy makes. Study his technique, watch his inflections, watch how he plays the crowd. There's literally a hundred things you can learn here. This film clip should be part of the Berklee College music program and should be seen everyday. This guy plays GREAT !!

[@tommybotts]

gaspo2180 - Agreed. These guys are not mailing it in. These are top notch players!

[@drewcullis1940]

Also as a drummer, I put Cory up there with Bruce Hornsby & Sir Elton as my favorite pianists. He plays the instrument like it SHOULD be played!!!

[@jeanniehobbs1433]

Rick Wakeman should be in there too. :)

[@brucehart1617]

Completely agree. One of, if not THE, best keyboard players I've seen.

[@beverlywatkins8711]

He's the best!

[@alexbeyaz]

still sounds amazing after all these years!

[@1964Hutcho]

Why didn't these guys get the international recognition they deserve ??? AWESOME.

[@robert1978B]

Best pianist. Period. They were fairly popular for several years

[@Lemanzytoe]

my exact question. They are so way underrated

[@sptinydancer]

Typically typical 🙄

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

Too talent ed

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

@@robert1978B They had a hit single

[@MarlinDarrah]

This is what music is all about. Just 4 guys working the magic. The skill and musicianship is off the charts here. Makes popular music pale in comparison. Young musicians take note please.

[@cleroyster2610]

The GREATEST show I've seen in my 70 years , between guys on the stage...how they know their craft...enjoy their craft..and exploit their craft to this magnificent performance. WOW.

[@AliasMark69]

David Jenkins, Cory Lerios, Larry Antonino. Steve Price. "Pablo Cruise" One of the most talented bands in music history....if not Number One.

[@thewoodpecker7538]

I saw Pablo Cruise open for Little Feat [with Lowell George and the first time I had ever seen a wireless mic]. They had a 12 foot White Baldwin Concert Grand Piano. Ocean Breeze seemed to go on forever. It still brings tears to my eyes. I was sitting in Row 11 on the aisle with my girlfriend, Anj, at The 69th Street Tower Theater in Philadelphia. It was 1977. Awesome.

[@henry-hg7jy]

Corey is one of the finest keyboard players in the history of Rock. Every aspect of Ocean Bree,e is so tight. Bravo!!!!!

[@royroberts7262]

coming up on age 81, this group and music is incredible. Makes me feel at least 30 yrs younger.So glad i found it.

[@whyyeseyec]

Everything about this piece is exceptional. This is not your father's garage band.

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

Johnny Bots why a " garage band?

[@Elidoransgar]

Back in the 70s, Pablo Cruise were radio gods. You heard them all day, every day. But one thing you would never, ever hear on the radio was this song. And it's just stunning to see them here, all these years later, tearing it UP. Such a good band. You guys were the soundtrack to my childhood, my adolescence, and now my senescence. A lifetime of great music. Thank you. :)

[@davidsperber6892]

13 minutes long. To this day I can love this as much as I did the first time I heard it. A defining moment.

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

They had one h it bsingle

[@Elidoransgar]

@@michaelsalisbury1477 five singles reached the top 25, including 'Whatcha Gonna Do' and 'Love Will Find a Way'. They were inescapable in the mid-70s.

[@feliciasampson8032]

My all-time favorite Pablo Cruise song. Amazing artistry that needs to be heard more often!

[@grene1955]

Just amazing...one of the best live rock music performances ever!

[@hertzair1186]

I remember having all their albums from the 70’s on 8-track in my VW bug in high school 1977-1979….shocked to find the band is still together with all but I think one of the original members…..amazing.

[@1boboloco1]

LOL! I too had a VW bug in high school with an 8-track, 1975-1976. :^)

[@hertzair1186]

@@1boboloco1 …I first had a ‘67 Beetle in High School…rolled it in 1977….then got a ‘74 Super Beetle…drove it until junior year of college in 1983 when I got a 1980 Audi 4000 5+5 …

[@rstone7727]

This is real, genuine, sincere talent we will not witness in this age again.

[@Modes9]

+rstone7727 The real tragedy is that club owners and audiences only want the predictable sure-thing, these days. Even if a new band came along with the talent of Pablo Cruise, Sea Level, or Steely Dan, no one would give them a chance. If all they want is a dj or tribute bands, that's all they'll get.

[@LarryMan51]

@@Modes9 So true Bro.

[@harley092355]

What about the sound “Gangster Paradise”-LOL

[@rstone7727]

@@harley092355 You need to check out the new improved version michael... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooDJi3-YaJioeck

[@richardkirkham788]

Such a fabulous band ! I just love their music 💕

[@neverBragg]

The Editor did an outstanding job! Focused in relevant musicians as songs proceeded along. Few views of the audience, too. THANKYOU! FANTASTICLY TALENTED BAND!!!!!

[@chuckcull5200]

This has to be one of the best pieces of music I have ever listen to. WOW! Can you imagine being there in concert with a great sound system? Incredible!

[@sonofabeachent]

Saw them in concert in a small venue in 1976. They tore down the house, very good musicians. Santa Cruz ; they were really big in Hawaii in 1975 so got a bundle of friends together and we all enjoyed it. Great band/music

[@joancook3973]

I saw them play a little bar in Gainesville, FL called the Island. They didn't play Ocean Breeze. But, yes, they are so good and if this piece of music doesn't move you then you're already dead and don't know it. I played it when we spread my ex husbands ashes into the ocean and they will do it again when I die❣️

[@mantaventures]

Going to see them with Jimmy Messina tonight! I hope they play this song.

[@TheMrMichaelT]

In my opinion, Pablo Cruise is the best band that ever has been. This has been so for the last 40 years.

[@gordongroening7082]

Michael Taylor i so agree 100%

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

Michael Taylor not even close!!!!!

[@tonyalvarez6966]

I'm with royboy 56100, my favorite song, instrumental or otherwise. I subjected my kids to it growing up and continue to play it loud and proud even as an "older" man. Saw these guys at a county fair venue when their stage time was fairly limited, so a long song like "Ocean Breeze" was not on the set list. However, I virtually begged them to play it at the pre-set meet and greet and they complied. What a treat! Heard my second favorite, "Zero to Sixty in Five" as well. What a day!

[@royboy56100]

Their PBS 78 special was on DVD,now it's gone!!Darn,it was awesome,great drum solo at end...

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

My day is not complet.e until Ive heard this song .

[@jpolls233]

That's amazing they played it for you!!!! Probably my favorite Pablo Cruise song of All!!!!

[@DyanneGavin]

What raw talent, sheer heaven created by masters of their craft....human soul expressed through music for all of us to connect with. Such a privilege to have grown up with this band playing in all the venues near my home in the SF Bay Area!

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

You dont see this today in L A

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

Aside from the music it's an excellent shot video!!!!

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

An excellently well shot video!!!!!!

[@mikeenglish9530]

The early 70's had many great bands. Pablo Cruise was one of them

[@karenmattice3820]

He is accomplished pianist & brilliant musician!

[@laurent.674]

I was lucky enough to see them three times in the South Bay/Santa Cruz area. Incredible concerts never to be forgotten. Still great in 2020. Thanks guys.

[@bdwillis8284]

Holy cow, me too

[@LisaMCD00]

I could cry...Thank you, Marc and guys, for letting me sail away...

[@joancook3973]

I cry Every time I hear it😥 But love it all the same❣️

[@rickymcintosh1034]

Happy Easter to my wonderful son and his family, my beautiful daughter Haley, my two sisters whom I adore and my Sandra Herrero her family and all the friends I have made around this country. Every time I think of Jesus's crucifixion and then his raise on this day, this song plays in my head. It came on my I-pod coming home, so I thought I would share it. Don't ask why this song, because I don't know. Me the beach, no idea.

[@rockne88]

One of the best things my dad did for me was introduce me to Pablo Cruise when I was very young, and their debut album !!! I've been listening to Ocean Breeze since 1975 ! Amazing song, by a much overlooked and amazingly talented band. Forget about the modern day pop/ rap (Crap) musical acts of today !!!! (HIGHLY Questionable to call those losers musicians) They couldn't hold a candle to these guys , even on a well lit stage !!! GREAT POST by Mr. Marc Blake THANK YOU !!!! Especially thank you for reminding us of when studio musicians were not just found in the studios (or Jazz Festivals ) , but actually were main LIVE rock n roll band acts on Main Stages !!! GOD BLESS THOSE DAYS !!!

[@davidsperber6892]

Good for your dad.

[@jimmatthews2206]

One of the best songs ever. I never tire of this.

[@Renegent]

These boys still have it... after all these years... keep it up...

[@iznasni]

Underrated guitarist, underrated band;-(

[@tommybotts]

Wow! Im glad I saw this. I forgot how good these guys were (are). Excellent playing excellent sound.

[@rosemarycarrasquillo7111]

My older brother and I used to listen to Pablo Cruise songs in our teens. We enjoyed it.❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelmmofo]

i saw them at the solano county fair, I'll see these guys any day of the week. I highly recommend u see these guys they're great. You won't be sitting, you'll be dancing even if you don't know how. Shake your booty any old way.

[@MiltPryor-of5qq]

My God, this still gives chills! 15 when it came out. This NorCal kid loves it!

[@MiltPryor-of5qq]

Blistering!!!!

[@MiltPryor-of5qq]

Can I really add.. Best rock piano maybe ever

[@MiltPryor-of5qq]

I play a decent guitar..... this fits the bill.....

[@gremmiehodad]

In a word...MASTERPIECE! I play piano, but my friend came in second in the world years ago at an international competition and he described Cory's playing as pretty incredible!

[@suecasey2813]

One of my favorites ever...

[@robertrussellmusicministri4975]

He is one brilliant piano player!!

[@chrismascaro3263]

I'm getting older and have seen alot of musical performances, but if I had to choose only one to listen to and watch, and this choice would be final and solitary, bar none, this would be my choice. None compare!

[@jfo1534]

This has and always will be one hell of an underrated jem.

[@franklyterrence4860]

These guys are talented, professional Musicians.....with boogie and soul! So much talent on that Stage.

[@greyjay9202]

If I'm not mistaken, that peformance was done on a real, hammer and string grand piano. Absolutely flawless talent. He could play any of the works of the great classical masters.

[@stevegroetzinger6532]

Back before most of you were born, there was a radio station in Charlotte, NC called WRPL ("Ripple", aka "Radio with Balls"). They played the Pablo song "Island Woman" one day and I bought the album immediately. At the end of Side B was this song...."Ocean Breeze". It blew my mind. It blew everyone's mind who I've ever played it for. It wins my personal award for 1) Best Piano 2) Best Guitar Solo 3) Best Vocals and 4) Best Drums. Kind of amazing bass as well. I was in a bar/restaurant last year in the NC mountains. Plan was to eat dinner and leave but they had this amazing (and expensive) juke box that had almost unlimited variety. Even though it was in the middle of nowhere, there was a guy there who pumped a $5 bill in and played Jason Isbell and Drive by Truckers. I gave him a thumbs up and then pumped in $5 an played more Jason Isbell and DBT. Then he pumped in $5 played some Hendrix stuff. The I pumped in $5 and played some Cream and Derrick and the Dominoes. We kept giving each other thumbs up (and I'm sure the bar owner did too given how much money we were spending). Finally, I found THIS song. It was a noisy bar but when the guitar solo started, it got quiet. Then that beautiful vocal part that brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it started and I could see people visibly tuning in. My new found friend came over and said "who was THAT?". He had never heard of them.

[@gracefromspace5502]

My first concert w/o parental supervision with just my girlfriends we saw Pablo Cruise, the Steve Miller Band and The Eagles outdoors at old Met Stadium (where the Mall of America now stands) in Minnesota, I was maybe 15! It poured rain, but that remains one of the best concerts that I've ever attended! I only had eyes for boys of Pablo Cruise--this brings back a lot of great memories. Thanks for posting this Marc!

[@cuninglinguist]

+Grace from Space Yeah , I'd say that would be a hell of a show .

[@jfo1534]

Grace from Space EPIC

[@gins8781]

Grace from Space - I saw those same bands play at Comisky Park on August 19, 1978.

[@TheGriffmanster]

Pretty clear, people don't understand what awesome musicians these guys are. I raised my kids dancing to their music. Just so fun. Thanks, Pablo. I have gone to "Rio" so many times you wouldn't believe. Thanx guys, you made our life more fun.

[@emmapfau8798]

Fell in love with Ocean Breeze the very first time I heard it. That was way back when you guys were brand new to the music scene. I still love it today. It always soothes my trouble away and makes me feel peaceful and happy. Loved seeing you live when you were in Washington, somewhere in the Tri-City area. I'll never forget it.

[@kphfun1]

Anyone that grew up in the Bay Area in the late 70's knew this band along with Montrose.

[@andrewmacmillen1086]

Make that pre Perry pap Journey, IMNSHO,

[@kphfun1]

@@andrewmacmillen1086 I saw then on their first two tours with Perry, they played a lot of the pre-Perry music in their sets, didn't see them again till I want to say 86 or 87 where they played none. When Rolie left they stopped playing the original music from their first 3 album's.

[@danielbeaudry341]

HOLY CRAP. My fav song from PC. Never thought to look up the band here on youtube. Always had another band in mind. Then tonight, in a drunken stuper, searched out PC, and found this gem. Cant believe its been on here for a year now. This is one of the, if not my best finds ever. And I agree with gaspo, the piano technique is bar none. Nobody does it better. What a great band and a great song. Big thanks to Marc fer posting this. I am going to have to record this to a hard drive before it is no longer here, because, as you know, the best songs always get taken down fer one reason or another.

[@Philanderthal]

All from the heart ! Keep rocking Pablo Cruise… hope to see you in Anguilla in March 🌴🌴

[@jonfairchild7730]

One of the best bands of all time

[@OZRIC1985]

Pablo Cruise is such a great band. I have liked their music since the 1970s, and I have seen them in concert in my local area many times over the years. I can't wait until the next time they come to my area. :)

[@brockhalter3564]

Beautiful Pearl White Grand Piano, Ocean Breeze, Rio, 0-60 in 5... I won't be able to make it today because I'm at the bottom of the pool... Del Mar Fairgrounds, CA 1979, 1980...Always an amazing show.

[@robertglenn5398]

One of the best bassists I've ever heard. And the piano licks are so killer!

[@craigjgomez]

robert glenn Actually, credit must be given to the late Bud Cockrell who was the original bassist who wrote and played the bass parts in all these classic songs. Anyone who came later is basically playing it the way Bud wrote it. One of the truly great bands ever.

[@broskimedula5300]

Dang it!! The whole band is underrated. I only heard about them in 2020 as a favorable mention on a conspiracy truther channel at the end of a video.

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

Bagas is okayh but no Entwistle

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

@@broskimedula5300 they had a hit single

[@spikespa5208]

Bud Cockrell was an iinteresting guy. Rafted on the Sac River in CA with him in '77 . Very funny with tales of working at A&M Records. Helluva bass player. RIP ,Bud.

[@montanagal6958]

Thank you God for this man and his talent!

[@gem835]

Wow! Saw them in Lake Tahoe,1983, when I was too young to realize what great musicians they really are!

[@riogrande5761]

Revisiting this vid. You can tell with Cory, the pianist that he has this down by muscle memory - doesn't even have to look at the keyboard! Mind blown.

[@michaelwilson9126]

Pablo Cruise was one of the bands I thought had a good album (their third) as a senior in high school around 1977. Then in 1978 I had the chance to see them live at a concert as part of a college homecoming. I had never heard this song before that. WOW. Impressive to hear it live, even more impressive to see Cory Lerios play it live. Definitely rates as one of the best live concert moments in my life. Still a fan after all these years.

[@norpkrap]

moved my soul then and now and forever

[@candicesahagian5428]

This song has meant soooo much to me for over 40yrs. It incompassed my feelings that ranges from hope, love, & sorrow. The amazing piano playing goes through those stages . As the band joins in, it is accompanied by the beautiful vocals. Thank you Pablo Cruz for writing :"Ocean Breeze"

[@royboy56100]

In my humble opinion,the best all time instrumental of all time!!Majestic and monumental at the same time,conjuring such imagery!!On PBS in 78(?),they rocked solid!!

[@brentmorales1251]

Pure magic. Bought my first P.C. album in 79 for Part of the Game, been on board since. I hate that I took the epic talent of this group for granted back then. Today's music is not a fraction of what these guys are. Phenomenal musicians, each of them. The jam beginning @ 6:15 just may be the finest 3 minutes of music that I've ever heard.

[@stewardenvoy8340]

WOW! I searched for A Place In The Sun grew up with that song many memories. I found it the other night and then seen this. I am in AWE, Play On Pablo Cruise. AMAZING Thank You for many years of growing up with your music and hearing this now. What the Hell Man !!! CHEERS!!!

[@mortishastyles1345]

I saw Pablo Cruise at San Jose Dtate in 1973.I've played this 20 minute song on the L.P.thousands of times all these years.It is my favoritesong of all my adult life.

[@maryanneh.4951]

Brings back so many great memories. Front row seats on New Years Eve at Marin Center for several years in a row! Still the best ever!

[@acousticshadow4032]

Exquisite collection of musicians, and a fine display of musicianship. Hard to believe there are just four of them.

[@rodase5]

Amazing musicians ! Simply brilliant !

[@michaelwillson4607]

OMG !!! It wasn't the first concert I went to, but yes I was there at the old Met stadium as well !!! It was an incredible show !!! And I do remember it raining and hard !!!! My girlfriend and I were trying to get back up to our seats under the second deck when it poured on us!!!! My best friend in high school (Seymour) was in the first row with a broken leg! He is a carbon copy of the piano player both ;looks & mannerisms!!! I've seen Pablo cruse since in Napa at the old town theater a fantastic performance! I'm glad they are back out playing again, because of the Mexican dirt weed back then I didn't remember how good their music is !!!!

[@John-v3s4v]

I have been a Fan of Pablo Cruise since 1978, the year I graduated from High School. This piece, Ocean Breeze, brings me to Tears, it is so beautiful!♥️ My Mother played Piano like a Concert Pianist, as you do ♥️

[@JohnAbbate-l3n]

Pablo Cruise is known for their "Pop" hits, but their greatest music is their instrumental pieces like Ocean Breeze, Zero to Sixty in Five, & El Verano. All masterpieces by one of the most talented 4-piece rock bands ever. Great live performers as well!

[@brucewessel7753]

One hundred percent

[@user-fe5jz5yu8l]

Saw these guys live once in the early 80s, then saw them again in 2018 and they were just as good as they had been 35 years earlier! They've still got it!

[@Glynis-vh4vz]

Love the name....Pablo Cruise!! Love everything about this band!

[@michael19541]

BRAVO!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!💪👊💥💯🙌❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@riogrande5761]

Ocean Breeze has been one of my favorites for the past 40 years. The piano player is major kick-ass and I'd guess classically trained.

[@Ferocious_Imbecile]

A vastly underrated and unjustly forgotten band from the high water mark of prog rock in the early 70's. It's so nice being able to go back and explore their work fully.

[@starlitblond]

Man, that was SUCH an awesome concert. They really sound SO amazing. Thank you Marc for the videos, I looove them! ♡

[@brucewessel7753]

So so good. I have been telling so many younger people please listen to the real music.

[@ginnyk50]

My ears and eyes have always been tuned in to Cory and the way he plays the keyboard so effortlessly, but these guys are all fantastic, then and now. ❤️👍👵

[@twhit4321]

I'm not a musician in any way but the piano player came to WORK!

[@richardbrown7604]

This song saved my strength when I was young so I could overcome a very difficult self made situation. I'm eternity grateful. It is a blessing from God and beauty of this music.

[@SgtBooker44]

On the original album Ocean Breeze was over 14 minutes. Back in the days of turntables and vinyl. The local DJ at KSFM in Woodland, California used to love getting it requested. Plenty of time to get a snack and quick trip to the bathroom.

[@jjames2161]

oh ya----shouts to the sound/camera/editors/lights/stage crew- for this footage--great job !

[@laurent.674]

August 2020. I am surrounded by fires, we have a serious word-wide pandemic and the MOST important election of our lives!!! This is everything this is joy, peace, incredible musicianship and incredible vocals. Pablo Cruise, I saw you three times back in the day. Amazing memories.

[@waynemizer4912]

Let me guess ... you voted for 'biden the imbecile'.

[@MusicGunn]

I am obsessed with this band.

[@lezlieely2961]

OMG The Piano is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes...then the song gets a little jazzy, a little rocky, and then finishes w/a beautiful voice. Ah ❤

[@brucewessel7753]

Pablo C. Great musicians. Actually underrated. Piano guy voted by Playboy best pianist. Catchy songs. Great music. I'm 69 years old.

[@brucebrenner9864]

Saw them in Gainesville, FL Lake Alice Field 1976, blew me away

[@osagemusic]

I saw these superb musicians play the St. Peter's Celebration last night near St. Louis. It was phenomenal! They just keep getting better. What a great evening!

[@jjames2161]

TOP SHELF !! one of the best live performances ever. Band chemistry is sweet, what a blessing it must have been for you guys . PC if you are reading , this is the stuff most of us players strive to achieve. Thank you for the example ! Gotta go surfing'--see-ya !

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

TOP SHELF not even close!!!!

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

TOP SHELF Nor even close you should have seen the Who!!!!

[@dontall71]

Words can't describe the amount of talent and love of music on this stage! Totally awesome!

[@allen6924]

That piano intro is sublime and showcase the great talent and skills of the musicians in the band called "Pablo Cruise".

[@poetxyz]

What a (freaking) treat ... I've never seen this live, of course, such a favorite song.

[@31Alden]

A bonafide MUSICIAN.

[@bobedwards7451]

Pablo Cruz will always be my fav!

[@derickdanker6273]

This is like Fine vintage wine so smooth and wholesome.

[@andrewmacmillen1086]

I saw them at the opening of the Stanford Music Theater in Palo Alto in 1974 - with Journey before their first album for the warmup.

[@argentum530]

I saw them about 2 years after that in a little club outside of Sonoma, don't remember the name of the club but this song I do remember... stood about 8 feet away looking right down the keys and was just entranced...

[@tpelectric1]

Cory and the boys are great. I remember Cory when he was in Stoneground.

[@krusty6246]

Anyone else remember this being played on KSAN regularly in the 70s in the Bay Area?

[@spikespa5208]

Me!

[@BruceGibson-ku1pz]

The first time I heard this song and had ever heard of Pablo Cruise was right after I got back into the "world" from a very long stay in the Army, or it seem like for ever. It was on KSAN out of San Fransico in 1975. It struck home for me in so many ways. I loved the S.J. delta then as I do now and would take my 14' boat out on her and just watch the sun go down and listen to the great music. Every time I hear this it brings back those good times.

[@kimcordetti984]

Wow, where did they go?Better than ever

[@trentbaugher60]

Awesome talent- entire band. A classic!

[@minjoem]

I saw them 1980 open for Kansas at Concord Pavilion - what great childhood memories of enjoying life listening to these awesome bands.