Olympic Studios, Jimmy Miller, The Stones, getting a great Sound

[@mbombaby]

Glyn Johns knew about the equipment. He was the engineer for the Stones and so many others, at Olympic and elsewhere. Miller, being the producer, relied on him for the sounds and even more. Johns is a legend. Lots of great interviews with him on YT.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Jimmy Miller knew atmospherics in a studio...his track record at Olympic was legendary. The sound of the drums alone...Glyn and Andy Johns George Chkiantz etc etc...good stuff.

[@lanelongtin5039]

Just wanted to say it is fantastic hearing these stories as a 21 year old independent musician. I have been on this channel since the beginning of it all and have learned so so much about the art of songwriting and relationships within artists and bands as well as truly eyeopening advice on life coming from the soul and heart of Bobby. Truly admire you both, and would love to ask Bobby about how he wrote some of his later songs like "This time there won't be no next time" which speaks to my soul with every listen, as well as "If you only knew me" off of Rock your Sox off. Thank You for all the stories and laughs through these videos Bobby and CoCo!

[@BW-CC]

Thank you Lane.. so young! CoCo

[@antonisatwork]

It's a shame you weren't born earlier to experience greater music while growing up to form your exppsure to greater musical references as it happened!

[@BW-CC]

You can carry on the legacy

[@songsmithy07]

I sure do dig listening to CoCo coax Bobbie's stories out. I would love if Bobby could spend some time telling the story of recording his solo albums, and also if he spent time hanging around with Gram Parsons. Bobbie's individual perspective is so rich with stories, and he has told us about recording Layla and All Things Must Pass. I'd like to hear more of Bobbie's stories ... about his music. What led up to him making his first albums? Who was he hanging out with? Who played, who produced, what studios, did Bobby do it all himself? I can't thank y'all enough for documenting these stories, both in "Bobby Whitlock: A Rock and Roll Autobiography" and in these story videos here on your KZbin channel. I am keen on the notion that these stories are crucial to archive. They are crucial elements of our music history, and our culture. Your unique perspective gives depth to our iconic heroes, to some of key characters in our cultural narrative. Your stories connect to other stories, like the "Get Back" sessions, or Exile on Main St, and we get a broader brighter picture in our minds of how all of this magic that touched our lives, this music, this art, this zeitgeist fit together. You help humanize our rock heroes. That's a really cool thing.

[@BW-CC]

Thank you so much

[@jamess7626]

Matt, Your comment is right on the money. No one has expressed this sentiment better.

[@AntarcticGuitarEnthusiast]

@@BW-CC BW to Bobby Keys “you don’t remember me?! That and hitting the lottery of life with the big “H” made you sick. Right there, Bingo, you are still alive. These stories would be so different if you liked what almost everyone around you was deeply into. Amazing to see you (BW) with your pilot light lit, then Coco turns the furnace on and whammo, stories are really clear and the look in your eyes is undeniable compared to people trying to re-write things from their lofty towers, disregaurding what was already written, by the right person “GH" in some unknow location talkin’ smack about nothin’, pun intended. Can I get a “Hell Yeah”? Just sayin’ I can feel BW is on fire inside in this clip. Still waters run deep, Master Whitlock, they say and they say alot, yes?...Keep up the real stories you tell so freely and easily. These are like soul lessions to so many of us. I mean all of this in the most positive way. Peace and Maximum Respect to all involved.

[@terribannister2249]

I can never get enough Domino stories. Jim Gordon's live drum solos are the only ones that don't bore me. He seems to be just effortless in his playing; smooth. Love Bobby's patented "hell no", get's me every time.

[@terrycarthy4433]

I'm the same...can't get enough of Domino stories. Best article I've ever read on Layla was in Mojo mag' - maybe- twenty years ago.

[@deeg8849]

11:35 Jimmy was credited as Producer and drummers on YCAGWYW, along with Al Kooper on piano and french horn, rocky dijon on congas and maracas, madeline Bell, Nanette Workmanand Doris Troy on Backing vocals and the London Bach Choir on choral with Jack Nitzsche on arrangement Love to hear any stories from Bobby on Jack Nitzsche

[@EmeraldWoodArchives]

Tube mics, tube preamps, tube compressors, tube eqs, tube tape machines; what a fucking time to make records.

[@BW-CC]

Absolutely, spot on

[@flamindigo]

the band, the performance, the room, the gear, the producer, the engineer, the recording; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 - all good children go to heaven . . . rock on - you guys are so much fun - I lov Tom - thank you Bobby

[@j.p.fitting9226]

Love your stories ! TY ! I think 'lil Jimmy Is one of the most underrated, not talked about wicked good producers ever! My favorite flavor cherry red!

[@teledice1317]

Love the story, love the laugh, love the memoires, love the shirt,, love these videos!! Thanks CoCo and Bobby!

[@dannydine5263]

Jimmy Miller is credited for playing drums on Can't Always Get What You Want. The Let It Bleed LP is one Stones record that has all the individual musician credits for each song but there not listed on the record cover. They're listed on the protective tissue the LP slides into. He is also listed for tamborine on Monkey Man and percussion on Gimmie Shelter.

[@BW-CC]

Thank you

[@turmelmark]

Hi Coco and Bobby. Yes, Jimmy Miller was brilliant. He produced all four of the best Stones albums from '68 to '72. I think he also played drums on 'Happy'. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall at Nelcote ! Bonne Annee !

[@whyyeseyec]

Jimmy Miller played drums on You Can't Always Get What You Want too.

[@freakbennett2263]

Jimmy, and Bobby Keys, Keefer, all that was there, Happy Assembly there, at Nellcote in Keefer s house, zow, jűs sāyīn !😎✌😎!

[@richardblock2458]

He debuted with Jumpin Jack Flash - then Beggar's Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, Exile, Goats Head - also Spencer Davis Gimme Some Lovin and I'm a Man, Traffic's first 3 - that's why he was recruited. Played drums a lot - Can't Always Get What You Want, etc.. Introduced the Stones to percussion and jammed endings. A musician's producer.

[@RobertoPoncebk]

The more I see CoCo's interviews the more I get interested on Bobby's solo records, since they were not popular nor distributed here in my country, Mexico, and they sound very cool. Information is important about these times, thank you!

[@BW-CC]

Gracias Roberto

[@AntarcticGuitarEnthusiast]

Roberto Ponce: if you can stream, Qubuz from France has Bobby’s catalog and all of George Harrisons every take re-masters, too much for me and I loved HIS work. I could live without the re-masters as they are different to me. The others have parts of it or so it appears to me. Try to find the CD’s or records. Worth their weight in Gold. Peace and Maximum Respect to all involved.

[@johnfeole1971]

Thanks, you two make me smile every time 😀

[@bobbeland9220]

Not to be off topic but my darling daughter (one of two) Remy, 25yrs old, recently came home from her job working for the L.A. Opera in the costume dept. Things have been pretty slow the last week so when she spends her time down in the huge basement she has the place practically all to herself. Lately she’s been playing full albums down there to pass the time and really appreciating the full album concept. Friday she came home and said that she listened to the full “Layla” album by Derek & the Dominoes. She raved about it! She loved every single song on it and was surprised at how different Eric Clapton’s singing was on it. “So Derek is Eric? He sounds so American!” LOL! She also realized that the Bobby Whitlock that I’d been talking about occasionally at the dinner table was the other singer, songwriter and keyboardist on the album and she was kind of amazed at that discovery! LOL! It was fun talking about the album with her and I filled her in on your painting career and Coco. Your music has transcended generations Bobby. What an incredible accomplishment. ✌️😎🎶

[@BW-CC]

Tell your lovely daughter Remy we really appreciate that... and thank you, great story. Uplifting. CoCo

[@dkinblu]

CoCo your work on these videos is so professional, I am taken back by the clarity, the beautiful colors in your home, that match Bobby’s shirts especially. Always love hearing Bobby’s memories of some of the best music ever recording. Thanks to you both.

[@lamper2]

Alternate more accurate title from Bobby "I JUST WANT TO SEE HIS CHECK!"

[@valkrider100]

Saw a video done recently of Eric playing bell bottom blues by himself on acoustic guitar and all I could think about was how great it would be to have you sitting next to him singing with him.

[@rylieriley]

I love hearing about anything that has to do with music production, so I had a great, big smile on my face throughout the entire video. I was also thinking about what a gorgeous shirt that is. I didn't realize those were dragons until you mentioned it. That's cool.

[@DocJJohnson]

Another really really Goode one..thank you..!

[@keithsandulak2292]

I was listening to Layla with Eric Clapton and Duane Allman and you kicking it on your B3 and wondered why nothing was said about you. Then your son Beau mentioned you and the comments exploded singing your praises. I read them all and was thrilled to see how much you are truly loved and greatly appreciated.... You're a deserving legend and I for one am so grateful for all you share on this fantastic channel.

[@GLD-hopeful]

As others have mentioned, that's a really nice shirt - look handsome in it Bobby. Great interview discussion CoCo!

[@geraldbrown2875]

In 2001 The National Music Centre in Calgary, Alberta, acquired The Rolling Stones mobile recording studio,(DAF F1600 Turbo truck) 🎸🇨🇦

[@johannesbols57]

I'm pleased to hear it wasn't consigned to the trash heap by some uneducated oik.

[@Jimred89strat]

It's a great day here in Mayberry this morning. We woke up breathing! Jake and I are barking at my neighbor's unexpected visitors. LOL... They yelled "Is anybody home?" It's a southern thing I guess, I answered "Hell Naw", you still walking ain't you." "Besides my dog don't like you and I'm sure theirs won't either if you go inside. Who are you? They left. I got the color and make and license. Their nephew works for law enforcement and will be checking it out. Neighborhood watch seems to work around here. Hahaha...Love these stories as usual. Thanks! 😎

[@justinbradfield6499]

Thank u for posting this history!!! Its about the sound not the equipment !!!!!!! l

[@maskeddrummerstl]

this is very interesting stuff! thanks.

[@mikemorris5074]

Thanks Bobby & Coco, these memories are incredible. The Greatest period of music and the greatest musicians. Bobby is one of my Heroes x

[@garys.4789]

Love your stories Bobby and I love your laugh Coco 👍 Keep the stories coming

[@JookFan901]

Gold Gold Gold! One more time...Gold!

[@timwhitlockkelly9283]

The shirt looks great on you dad👍🏽

[@nicholasvitaris]

Great stories! Love hearing about Jim Gordon. I feel he's very underrated as a drummer and doesn't get the recognition he deserves, so thank you Bobby!

[@md7306]

Gordon is one of the best drummers ever.

[@thenameless3271]

Gotta love the little sandwich swords

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

So happy to hear Bobby talk about the working methods of Jimmy Miller and engineer Joe Zagarino - who deserve more credit than they’ll ever get. Also, Jim Gordon on hand percussion - very interesting. CoCo always asks the right questions! Thank you and Happy New Year to you both from your pal, Sherman (Oaks).

[@Tomcaatt]

Yes , absolutely a great shirt , one of my favorites so far .I work a few blocks from there I’ve been meaning to get by there , since the bon-ton closed I havnt been out for lunch ( although they maybe opened back up by now).

[@tylerhawks8376]

Thank you both! :)

[@JookFan901]

Awesome exchange! Keep digging keep asking Coco. You are asking things fans are dying to know.

[@markwestervelt9708]

To me the stone’s studio recording’s and live performances were at their best when Mick Taylor was in the band. Do you have any memories of mick Taylor??

[@catsofsherman1316]

No doubt

[@markwestervelt9708]

@@catsofsherman1316 from 69 -74. Let it bleed. Beggars banquet. Sticky fingers. Exile on Main Street. Goat’s head soup. It’s only rock and roll. Not to mention the live album. Get your ya ya,s out. All with mick Taylor. To me their best albums.

[@AntarcticGuitarEnthusiast]

When The Stones were in SF at Winterland ’72-74ish with Stevie Wonder opening for them. A friend got some pictures of Mick Taylor in his bedroom at his parents house, playing his soon to be new LP on my friend’s bed, as Mick bought his new vintage LP for 1K cash. No haggling. A new record price for us on the peninsula at the time. A priceless moment to us all, still to this day. The California Kid was a huge injection of vitality to the band. MT and Bobby Keys, yowza! IMHO Maximum Respect to all.

[@markwestervelt9708]

@@AntarcticGuitarEnthusiast absolutely. Micks unique guitar playing made the stones 100% better band. No knock on ron wood. But the band was never the same after mick left.

[@AntarcticGuitarEnthusiast]

@@markwestervelt9708 He almost made them less white, ha! I totally agree. I like the blues feel he played with them. It’s a water shed for any guitarist that needs a slightly different flavor of water. You know the story of how they mey him right? Blusebreakers EC no show, Mick’s there to see Clapton, then saves the gig playin’ EC’s guitar and rig etc...or am I having a flashback? 'cause I was there too...in my mind. What a break!! Anyone have a 1st hand story, of that story? In the actions of Bobby Whitlock, tell it like it was, please., and correct me if I’m wrong, again...it’s all good.

[@kmackiss]

Looking good Bobby . thank you Coco .

[@cathygiuliana9089]

Happy New Year Bobby and Coco! Wishing you 💯 Health and Happiness in 2022 and all the years to follow! You guys are straight up and down to earth despite all your fame! Your videos have brought so much truth and dispelled so many myths in the music industry. What a great way to start your New Year, listening to Bobby and Coco and getting all the facts!

[@BW-CC]

Thank you so much

[@stevenhollingsworth733]

I can't believe that she's belittling the late Jimmy Miller. He produced some of rock and roll's greatest records.

[@BW-CC]

Who is belittling Jimmy Miller?? What in the world would ever make you make such a statement.

[@moonriverdiver]

Her skepticism of Jimmy Miller's huge contribution to record production is obvious and at odds with the musician she is supposedly interviewing. So frustrating.

[@stevenhollingsworth733]

@@moonriverdiver I stopped watching more than a year ago she's far too opinionated.

[@kevinwager9284]

Love it, I had a good idea thought if you have to pause just say pausing for a station break and pan a few of Bobby's art paintings. It would be awesome to buy prints of Bobby's Art.

[@BW-CC]

No prints for sale, only the actual painting.

[@igrowhigher]

Man, it always knocks me out the way Bobby is so AMAZING with recreating sounds with his mouth! BW really is, in addition to being a musician and songwriter, a great impressionist, whether he thinks so or not! I know "playing" the tabla by making the sounds vocally is part of the classical training of great tabla players, but Bobby isn't a tabla player and hasn't gone through the training on that instrument (or any other instrument, being self-taught), and he STILL manages to make very convincing tabla sounds. He's done that sort of thing with being able to recreate other sounds and sound effects with his mouth, and it's always amusing and entertaining. Good to hear Bobby talking about Albhy Galuten too, as I asked (via comments) about that quite some time ago.

[@sharp335]

All the bands went to Lanky Bros. back in the day. They treated you like you were somebody!

[@h.j.rijksen984]

Thanks Bobby for another great story about your early recording experiences and producers how they worked at the time...especially your first 2 albums and producing the Layla album...such historic recordings...how times change quickly...thanks again Bobby and CoCo

[@ShamanMirror]

Thank you for addressing my question on the tabla playing on Bell Bottom Blues!! As always, an interesting insight!

[@trevorowen6564]

That's another great shirt!

[@robertcorbin8065]

Thank you for this. Another good one. Happy New Year 2022.

[@rca88]

Tom Dowd, Jimmy Miller - Bobby has worked with two of the *best* producers. Jimmy Miller produced Bobby's first solo album? Cool. Jumping Jack Flash was the first Stones song that Miller produced, a huge jump in sound quality. And then came their four greatest albums (four of five greatest if you count Some Girls, which I do.) Great stories.

[@BW-CC]

Miller produced Bobby's second record.

[@leesanna7835]

Great episode 👏

[@jamesmiller6219]

Really have enjoyed the content..first time asking a question...I've read up on the stones alot...and I think theres no credit on exile. I think Keith's saying anything in his bio was.. " the tulsa boys" lol...man Bobby ... you waled it on that Johnny cash show song!

[@marcbolan1818]

Jimmy want on the boards for 1967’s Dandelion but Eddie Kramer was assistant engineer at Olympic for that one and “We Love You.”

[@anthonyfiore923]

Hello, what did Eric think of Jimmy Miller, as we all know he was the producer on the Blind Faith album. Thank you.

[@danobrien8671]

Great thanks.did Delaney have a big part in production and engineering for the Delaney Bonnie records cheers

[@ustheserfs]

Stones took over production duties from Loog Oldham after Between the Buttons. Their first was Satanic Majesty and next would be Only RnR. Mr Jimmy's first stab was Beggars and he remained in charge thru Goatshead. One of the finest reigns in anyone's catalog. Incidentally Bobby's reminisces are a true portal and flesh out the "facts" that have been regurgitated senselessly... much appreciative of you both.

[@dwdavis5977]

Thanks Coco and Bobby. I appreciate it.

[@MrAschiff]

Yes, Jimmy Miller was credited with playing drums on You Can't Always Get What You Want on Let It Bleed on the liner notes.

[@jimhirth9684]

Great story, very cool shirt! Thanks Bobby and CoCo! Any word when your album is expected?

[@JookFan901]

I Am Yours Percussion!!! Shout out!!!

[@avrutunes]

Jimmy Miller was credited for the "Sympathy. .." drums on Let It Bleed. The album came with musician credits for each track on the record's inner sleeve...along with the message, "THIS RECORD SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD" 😊👍

[@rockradstone]

Beggar's Banquet----that's the album with 'Sympathy for the Devil.'

[@dathead3813]

looks like a new shirt in this one. way cool!

[@richardlynch5632]

Hey folks...perhaps you know about this...? Watching the new movie "Get Back" recently, and was wondering about those little bite sized vocal microphones they were using...? Amazing what they were getting out of what they had...😎👍 😎👍❤🖖 Love Folks

[@BW-CC]

It's before my time, and we haven't seen the movie yet. This is an excellent reference on the mics used: www.pro-tools-expert.com/production-expert-1/the-mics-in-beatles-documentary-get-back-we-name-them

[@thomasvanhorn6361]

What recording equipment do you folks use for puttin down your musical ideas at home ? do you use a looper for layering some ideas down ? Thanks for the homegrown feel and story telling , makes me feel that im right in the room with all my favorite musicians back in the day.

[@BW-CC]

I so use protools, despite the feelings and loss of analog, it's kinda the way to go if you want to match up with the rest of the industry and make life easier for yourself. I miss analog but digital does have its pluses. CoCo

[@jeffclement2979]

The Jimmy Miller era was a gloriou s time for the Stones

[@flyingphobiahelp]

Bobby, did George H ever share his thoughts on Magic Alex disastrous attempt at making a sound studio at 3 Saville Row? The Beatles had to rip it out for their January 1969 sessions replacing with EMI equipment.

[@BW-CC]

Sounds about right

[@bradc32]

good one happy new yr BW

[@bobbyvox2352]

I believe it wa the stones own mobile unit that they had bought from Ronnie Lane. Could be wrong. But the real funny bit is they tapped a train line to run it.Voila, no electric bill!🤣

[@bobouzala]

Dig that Shirt, soo Bobby! Evoked his Dragon Spirit - Hellll NO!

[@mikegoldberg553]

hi I know for myself I love hearing these stories and tid bits so to speak on different or recoding methods and stuff like that,.. For I never know when I may hear pick something up that I can do or utilize on my own or with other players while recording or playing.. Thank you. and all that stuff about different rooms and how they sound and which ones were the best .. ETC. Etc. thank you, Mike in phoenix, oh CoCo I waited with the tooth. So far so good, I called the dentist back this morning to cancel that appointment to pull that back molar for tomorrow. I am trying all THAT I CAN DO, SO FAR SO GOOD. thank you, Mike

[@BW-CC]

Fantastic, i would go for a second opinion as well.

[@mikegoldberg553]

CoCo, 1/7/20222= I have a question = You mean a second, dentist opinion, right???? or do you mean a second or different dentist opinion. right.? so far all I have is the gal that cleans my teeth every 4 months or so, and my dentist then came over upon request for it wasn't 6 months, since my last check up when I usually see him so, he looked @ the X-ray we just took of the one tooth, I asked the gal to take for I do not want to risk losing other teeth because I waited to long or something stupid like that. Which I hope I can trust them for I have been going here for the past um oh I think since about or around 2013ish , = so for a while and Linda has bee n going there about 5 years longer than me. she is older than me incase you wondered.. thanks CoCo let me know what you think AND TUES. JAN. 11TH, ALSO IS LINDA'S BIRTHDAY, HOWEVER WE HAVE TO BE A C.T.C.A FOR MY LEFT LUNG BIOPSEY @ 9:30 A.m. FOR THEY INSIST ON COVID TESTINTG FIRST THEN PROCEED TO PRE -OP ETC.. ..ONLY POSITIVE THOUGHTS RIGHT?? RIGHT..!!!... MIKE IN PHOENIX,. LOVE & PEACE TO ALL.. GO0T TO GET BETTER IN A LITTLE WHILE = I WAS JUST JAM MING ON THAT TUNE BY MY SELF = TGOONA RECORD THAT IN MY HOUSE ONE DAY MYSELF = I JUST GOT TOOO FOR THE LOVE AND EVERYTHIN G ELS GOOD ..= YEPPERS RIGHT?? RIGHT... = STAY SAFE.. KIDS.WITH MUCH LOVE =- MIKE IN PHOENIX..

[@gibsondrummer]

The people who make records today have no idea how it was done before samples and computers and autotune When musicians had to play the song from start to finish with all the parts arranged properly You needed to have your shit together or you were either replaced or the band was rejected entirely I started my professional career in 1980 digital recording was a few years off still ,fancy studios had lexicon digital reverb and it was EXOTIC and everyone went OOOH AHH WHATS THE THING WITH THE FLASHING LIGHTS Now you can get a digital reverb for 50$ I still prefer the sound of a good room and the minimum number of well placed quality mics on my properly tuned drums Into a 16 track Studer through a Neve console Since we are not millionaires We use a pro tools rig with a few good mics and focusrite preamps in our basement studio Because we are on a shoestring budget We do sound good though because we get good takes the hard way , by playing it

[@tommymiles1508]

Hey CoCo and Bobby, it's been a while. Looks like y'all are doin well and good, glad to see you so happy CoCo. Miss you and hope to run into you two sometime. Lost all contact numbers so I'll just keep up with y'all here. Peace and Love, Tommy Miles PS although I never got to meet Bobby face to face it sounds like we have a few things in common.

[@BW-CC]

Hey Tommy

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

Happy new Year Bobbie and CoCo!

[@BW-CC]

Same to you

[@alpep1307]

Back then you had the board, the room, reverb and eq. The microphones were how you colored the sound. Room acoustics mean a ton. Most musicians know what mic makes their voice sound great or which amp sounds best with their instruments and use them almost exclusively. A good engineer knows his room and equipment and can choose that equipment to make the musicians sound good and works in conjunction with the musicians.

[@BW-CC]

Back then meaning when exactly, things were changing so quickly and there was much more creativity going on. Chambers, echos, carpets, no carpets, miking, the automated boards... it was at full tilt. Engineers couldn't keep up, England was behind in that respect. CoCo

[@alpep1307]

@@BW-CC in the sixties they did not have the array of effects they have now. Yes things were changing rapidly with the switch from tube to solid state technology but what I’m saying is that there was less fixing in the mix

[@RayJCanPlay]

Bobby, many thanks for all the wonderful music all these wonderful years. Damn man, as a long time(In MN) player myself I could listen to your library of music for a long long time without getting bored, that's for damn sure. But I do have one "minor" complaint. Could you and CoCo wear mics? I can hear you almost perfectly but her voice tends to kinda come and go out of your videos and there is SO much good info, I don't want to miss any man! Again... THANK YOU for the Music. I'll shut up now.

[@dathead3813]

long shot: you recall who played drums in Delaney & Bonnie at the Texas Internation Pop Festival 1969? it certainly isn't Jim Gordon - there is a fairly clear shot of the drummer at 0:29 in this silent video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHTKlWiFjM6LkKc and if you do recall where was jimG that day?

[@BW-CC]

Jim Keltner

[@MrCherryJuice]

When Bobby says 'EMI Studios' he is referring to Abbey Road Studios. The name changed after the success of the Beatles 'Abbey Road' album. Coco mentions Brian Ahern as Emmylou Harris husband. Yes, for a few years. A Canadian from Halifax, he also produced a number of her albums, a dozen or so for Anne Murray, and well as hits for the likes of Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt and Willie Nelson. He also had a studio where major hits were recorded including 'The Rose' and 'A Star is Born'. Bobby's point about 'you can't produce what is already produced' and the relegation of Tom Dowd to executive producer is a great point. Glynn Johns has said that he didn't need to produce the Small Faces because they were very capable of doing that for themselves - they had a vision and knew how to make it happen. All Johns had to do was offer support and make sure the sound was great, which it was. The role of the producer is to deliver a suitable product to the record company, by whatever means and with whatever resources are required. When David Foster produced the Average White Band in their latter days, he sent their horn section home and used his guys, the Seawind Horns. When Steve Perry produced Journey's 'Raised on Radio' album, he sent drummer Steve Smith home for part of that and brought in Nashville session ace Larrie Londin. When the Yardbirds recorded their 'Yardbirds' (aka Roger the Engineer) album, Jeff Beck, who was a moody and disagreeble lad at the time, was only brought in to play his parts. That's simple production management...for better or worse.

[@BW-CC]

It takes savvy to have the innate ability to leave the musicians alone to do what they do best. Too many producers that aren't great are too pushy bossy. It's an art to not do. Then again when you need to step in you have to. It's a delicate balance. CoCo

[@MrCherryJuice]

@@BW-CC I might have sent this to you previously. A tremendous two-part interview with Glyn Johns. You are likely familiar with him and at least some of his history, which included him and brother Andy recording the gigs from which 'Delaney & Bonnie On Tour With Eric Clapton' was pieced together (I also have the deluxe four-disc version which is 'raw' versus the 'produced' tracks on the single album). Johns was an engineer for many years before 'graduating' to producer. Listening to him is like taking a philosophy class. Ditto Todd Rundgren, a serious do-it-all genius. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZaVaYmGnp2NlaM

[@BW-CC]

We know him

[@motherlessblues1565]

Tom soon got to know “ these guy’s are on their game” & his best actions were to “ get it down on tape “ & he did . Happy New Year Folks 🥳

[@tomrott5333]

Lovely shirt !!! It perfectly suits your hair. You have amazing taste in choosing colours ...Miller those days used to spend more time in the toilet doing coke then in the studio...or was it a bit later ?

[@taimeuppe6174]

Bobby did you ever wonder if you would make it to 22? Not the age the year. Happy New Year its 22.

[@sandcastlesw]

I wonder if Bobby remembers a young lad at Olympic named Roger Harris?

[@BW-CC]

No ... sorry

[@cheallen1626]

Jimmy Miller wasn'teven working with the Stones when they recorded "Dandelion".

[@tomislavmihalic5283]

Jimmy was credited for YCAGWYW.

[@dannymathews475]

Any thoughts on the theory that George Harrisons budding songwriting and creative coming of age ultimately broke up the Beatles? Did George ever mention anything along these lines?

[@deeg8849]

Jimmy Miller didn’t produce dandelion or we love you. He started with jumping Jack flash and beggars banquet Dandelion / We love you was produced by Andrew oldham and it was his last work with the stones. I think these tunes come alive for one reason and one reason only, Brian Jones. His work in 66/67 in terms in instrumentation gave the Stones incredible colour.

[@BW-CC]

Bobby didn't pick up on Dandilion .. he was talking about what he knows, that being Jimmy Miller.

[@flyingburritobro68]

Brian Jones was barely involved at that point. He was fried

[@deeg8849]

@@flyingburritobro68 Seriously, you think Brian didn't participate and elevate We Love You, Dandelion and Santanic Majesties? Brian wasn't fried by then as you say and Jimmy Miller wasn't involved as I said

[@deeg8849]

@@BW-CC But Jimmy wasn't involved in Dandelion or We Love You. Love ya guys, but he came round months later for Jumpin Jack Flash

[@kevinmalone8903]

Wasn’t Just Wanna See His Face recorded on their Mobile Unit and mixed in LA ? And Dandelion was not produced by Jimmy Miller. Get your bogus stories in line

[@MAGAMANPATRIOT]

To jam with the old man my son bought him a Marshall half stack with a digital head. It has a lot of effects built in. My old ass can't dial it in the only pedal I ever used is a looper. I keep hearing move on to digital you old fart join the new world. No thank my ancient gear sounds better to me. Once again I wanna thank CoCo and Bobby (bad ass) Whitlock for these videos they take me back. Much Love Peace and Happiness

[@lentrout9858]

Bobby did you know Harry Nillson?

[@BW-CC]

No

[@leiferickson9666]

Ohhhh, Hell No!!......🍁

[@zummo61]

Mmmmm. Lunch.

[@cathygiuliana9089]

Sloppy 2nd!

[@JP1AO]

:)

[@leechild4655]

1st