GUITAR WEEK SPECIAL EPISODE 20 Eddie Hazel

[@JackCerro]

Didn't imagine I'd hear Parliament Funkadelic on this channel. Good choice.

[@sandrasmith7501]

Don't know if you read when searching for this song, but when they went into the recording studio to record this, George Clinton told Eddie to imagine he had just found out his mother had passed. He recorded this in one take. Thank you for including Eddie in guitar week.......R.I.P. Eddie.

[@inspectorvol951]

Sandra Smith yea if he listens to it again with this knowledge it will be a different experience.

[@MollyPitcher1778]

@@inspectorvol951 This song touched me every time I heard it and now I know why.

[@truckerenoch8824]

He actually told him, "play the first half like you just found out your mom died and play the second half like you found out she's still alive."

[@phatnana2379]

George also was sure to pump Eddie up with an unreal amount of blotter acid before explaining to play like "you just found out your mother died but she's still alive" too!! Haha, in fact, the entire Maggot Brain album was recorded, basically, over a week-long acid trip! I'm def not an "acid-guy" but I sure am happy that it exists and helped in birthing one of my all time favorite albums!! Eddie Hazel and Duane Allman are tied for my fav guitar player of all time and Eddie role and influence on Rock is by far the most CRIMINALLY underated

[@newvillagefilms]

This is my neighbour's favourite song... whenever I play it proper loud in the wee hours of the morning. 😊😂🤣

[@Cablecol]

Thank you for not interrupting this classic 💯💖😎

[@LeSeanRa]

"Play like you heard your mama just died". That's the legend. Eddie Hazel was tripping and came up with this. Blew everyone away. On mixing Clinton turned everyone else down so Eddie's guitar would stand out more. There is a full band version with the other instruments more audible but they went with this mix as it's just brilliant.

[@louies7mafia]

I came across this song out of pure curiosity. I found a list about 7 years ago of some of the greatest guitar solos. This song blew my mind!

[@MindFeather]

a decade+ ago when i started listening seriously to Funkadelic and Parliament and many of their side projects & solo endeavors -- like you i also got an intense Pink Floyd vibe. pure unfiltered psychedelia. at the same time -- i felt completely robbed by the rock radio stations who in my area were not playing Funkadelic right alongside Pink Floyd. it made me lowkey, simmering angry for a long time. all these amazing albums i could have and would have been listening to for decades, but ridiculous biases in "mainstream rock music programming" on the airwaves prevented me, and others, hearing these complimentary bands "speaking to each other" via proximity on our FM radio dial. really glad you made this video and posted it. thanks for your reaction.

[@kenmcdaniel6913]

One of the greatest guitar solos of all time. People slept on Eddie and his playing because he was African American. There were some great musicians in the parliament funkadelic mix!!!! I started listening when I was about 16 years old.

[@BuXnAMaN]

Slept on him because he's black ? I'm sorry but that is just not true ... Eddie was a great guitarist , he played this at just 21 years old , he was a part of a big group/band , just because he was not a "star" doesn't mean he wasn't recognized by his peers ... How come then Jimmy Hendrix was a huge star or Muddy Waters or any other great blues guitarist before ... The thing is , most people just want to be regular people , even if they can play great , not everyone seeks fame, he just did his thing and left ... Enough....

[@axlslak]

With all due respect, I would argue that it has nothing to do with race. It has something to do with what is allowed to be shown on TV. Shows like Weeds, Breaking bad, House and even Peaky blinders. When TV in all it's forms was invented, everything had to be picket fence perfect. Everyone is happy. Nobody dies, and if they do, it looks great, there is no blood and everyone is dignified. It was all lies and synthetic and fake. And all of a sudden, past 2000s, but more certainly after 2010s, the floodgates open. And the anti-hero became the hero. Now the hero is not perfect. He's not white. And here I ain't talking about skin color but side. He is not 100% good. He is human. He is both good and evil. He is gray. And in a context like that, I heard this song in an episode of the show House MD. It wasn't suppressed because a black artist performed it. It was suppressed because it's about death. And that was suppressed until one point. People were very uncomfortable to allow this stuff on TV/radio. And if you don't meet it there... I could go on, and elaborate. The reason why we HAD TO allow antiheroes on TV is because they were already there in gaming environment. When TV became in danger to loose it's place in the culture, a last ditch attempt to at least survive a bit more, was to reform itself. I wont bore you with more details, but I just want to say I'm thankful for this piece of music. I love it.

[@sonofmann]

​@@BuXnAMaNnothing you stated takes away the fact that he like many black artists were slept on even prince was slept on as far as his capabilities as a guitarist both are usually left out of the conversation regarding the best guitarist.

[@SBrackeen]

Before going to the military and during Brothers played this out in the bush and all basses. We grew up on raw Funk!!

[@TheMsPhyl]

It was supposed to be a head (mind) trip. We used to listen to it under the influence to hear and feel every nuance of the music.

[@bryansmith5980]

When I was younger the Local Rock station ( WMMS Cleveland Ohio ) used to play this every Saturday Night at midnight. You could set your watch by this..

[@sonandsanford4963]

@ 8:17 minutes in..... SHE'S ALIVE! I watched this concert live in Greensboro, NC back in 77, or 78. Fantastic show.

[@laurencelambus7500]

Good thoughts Bad Thoughts, Free your mind and your ass will Follow, I got a thing, and March to the Witches Castle(Vietnam Tribute)are songs where you can really hear Eddie play his ass off under Funkadelic

[@chrisedwards3214]

Eddie doesnt plsy on march to the witchs castle

[@laurencelambus7500]

@@chrisedwards3214 my bad. You happy you got to correct me?

[@rolandplatt1721]

So goes the story, with Bootsy on bass.. Who says a funk band can't play rock Field Maneuvers 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@starfire6122]

Wow cant believe you did this! Havebt heard this in ages..love it💞

[@frankrios6507]

Thank you ever so much for this reaction. I told you so !

[@keithowens2554]

I heard this song for the 1st time in college. I was taking a nap in my car. It had just stopped raining and the sun was coming out. Then I start to hear the song peak over the steam that was forming on the pavement.

[@neosoul8958]

Eddie Hazel was a very talented guitarist. The story as it has already been told is true, that George Clinton told Eddie to go inside himself and play like that. Maggot Brain was a name supposedly given to him, Eddie Hazel. Mike Hampton who played with Eddie now plays the lead on that song when the band plays it. RIP Eddie Hazel. PEACE TO ALL!!!!!!!

[@rwwdzzm5608]

Saw them live 6 years ago with Kidd Funkadelic playing

[@thewatchmen4920]

In your 👁️👁️ you could tell that you were checking out every pic of the 🎸.🤔

[@deanmarr785]

Funkadelic is the 70s greatest Rock band!

[@sharibryant458]

This came up on my KZbin premium music (discover) feed and I really like it! I love Guitar and sometimes a instrumental is perfect for certain moods. I am happy to see you enjoying so many music genres. Love your STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN reactions and I especially liked your MAHALIA JACKSON reaction! It took me back to my childhood because my momma used to listen to her on the big vinyl records. We had the old record player and thank God my momma exposed us to so many types of great music!!!! Music is my LOVE AND MY THERAPY! I didn't grow up around my father but I learned he was an outstanding musician and actually played for some famous country music artist. When I did meet my father I was 33yrs old and he told me a little about his music career and gave me a framed picture of him playing the fiddle on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Tennessee. Just awesome to figure out why I love music so much, I found out it runs through my veins!! Thank you so very much for your reactions I really enjoy them ❤️ 💕

[@raymondsemper5161]

Your right, music eases your mind, relaxes you. When you listen to the right music, it lifts you & gives you such a buzz. Jimi Hendrix, Sly & Family Stone, P/Funkadelic, James Brown, Santana, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, the 3 Kings, BB, Albert & Freddie, Stevie Ray, Bob Marley, Black Uhuru, EWF, and the list goes on & on ✌🏿🎸

[@JEvans-fz2qt]

ya'll gonna thank me for this one!!!!

[@TONY76127]

the left ear/right ear production technique was pioneered by Eddie Krammer and JIMI HENDRIX,,,I hear y'all got some wicked reggae down tha way

[@sonandsanford4963]

I think you'd enjoy "I want you" (she's so heavy) where Eddie Hazel covered the Beatles song 🎵 also "California Dreaming" which is one of my personal favorite by EH. Checked out!

[@muthajohn]

From Wikipedia According to legend, George Clinton, under the influence of LSD, told Eddie Hazel during the recording session to imagine he had been told his mother was dead, but then learned that it was not true. The result was the 10-minute guitar solo for which Hazel is most fondly remembered by many music critics and fans. Though several other musicians began the track playing, Clinton soon realized how powerful Hazel's solo was and faded them out so that the focus would be on Hazel's guitar. Critics have described the solo as "lengthy, mind-melting" and "an emotional apocalypse of sound."

[@christopherowens6391]

Also check out Parliament Funkadelic first album Osmium, they covered R and b, funk, psychedelia, rock, country and blues!

[@davemadman7093]

😁Wow this music brings back party memories lol but for the life of me I'm not sure of this one😁😂wicked streak😃👍love it.

[@ikenga02]

Funkadelic - Super Stupid (Eddie Hazel on guitar).

[@Greyareas27]

His name is Eddie Hazel.... If ya don't know, now ya know.

[@georgemckenzie1824]

YOU MIGHT AS WELL FUNK, BECAUSE YOU CANT AFFORD FREE SPEECH! parliment, dunkadelic, and bootsies rubberband were all mainly the core of all 3 groups, ALL signed to different labels at the same time! and george ended up with james browns core group, who split from james brown band. bernie worell, maceo parker, fred wesley, bootsie an catfish collins. i enjoyed looking a the reacin of the 1st time listener, as he was being drawn into the guitar playing of one of the best and most creative soloist ever to pluck a guitar string. his successor was great too his name was micheal hampton aka kid funkadelic who played maggot brain , note for note at 17, auditioning for george. his current band is comprised mostly of his and the bands children. over 60 years of p-funk to blowout your earhole! THANKS TO THIS PODCAST, EDDIE AND THE GANG FUNK ON!!!

[@chrisedwards3214]

Listen to Eddie's solo albums

[@gigsfunk]

Album

[@MrMentholSlim]

@@gigsfunk theres another that was released after his death i beleive.

[@gigsfunk]

MrMentholSlim probably, bits & pieces, live stuff and demos

[@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

Michael Fisher indeed the 90s CD was just a mix of odd lots, albeit very enjoyable. Game (1977?) was Eddie’s only solo LP. His guitar is inexplicably mixed DOWN and most of his solos are truncated on that record. Go figure.

[@kamogeloboale1051]

Recommendations?? Only know of Game, Dames and Guitar Thangs from about a week ago. Just from that he's of my favourite guitarists, and I'm a bass enthusiast

[@lenoranolan6825]

I don't see PRINCE on this list of GREAT guitarist. Why not?????

[@Tootall4yall]

Prince should definitely be done. He was a great guitarist. Check out any live performance and he will blow your mind!

[@chrisedwards3214]

Check out free your mind and your ass will follow.

[@leroywilliams1176]

You may be ready to react to Funkadelic's "Red Hot Momma", "Super Stupid", "Luncheonmeataphobia (Think it ain't illegal yet)", or "Pray My Soul"....

[@christopherowens6391]

You should play the song Super Stupid also on the Maggot Brain album!

[@gilwood7530]

I found a few PARLIAMENT albums in the trash in about 1976 when I was 10 and went to see them when I was 12

[@ikenga02]

Prince - While My Guitar Gently Weeps

[@ikenga02]

Prince - I'm Yours

[@JEvans-fz2qt]

I'm gonna give you one you've never heard.........react to this!!! This song was a dedication for Eddie Hazel.....''O.G. Funk - Music for my Brother'' great guitar playing!!!!1

[@henrythompson5853]

Heard it . Should have go5tan air play!☠️☝️

[@tris87don16]

The legend his stuff on parliament living the life was serious to

[@rafehr1378]

A lot of us 'Nam era veterans used Funkadelics for relief, intimidation to locals to don't fuck with us. 1973 jam; March to the Witch's Castle on Cosmic Slop album

[@gaurav984504]

Clinton asked Eddie to play guitar as if he just found out his mother has died and in middle of the song he told him that she was alive.

[@timothybryant119]

Check out the song so the story goes by Eddie Hazel

[@craigalaneleazer4473]

Rock n Roll HOF. Try the live version. He died too soon...fly on Eddie! Next, Jesse Johnson's Merciful

[@ronnyp6934]

The album One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic has a version of this track you may prefer , guitar stays central and is less trippy .( my fav anyway )

[@ronnyp6934]

@@Itsmattz Thanks I did not know that ..♥..

[@andrewray1903]

Need pray my soul reaction

[@brandonestrada140]

Foreal!

[@chrisedwards3214]

Miss lucifers love by funkadelic alice in my fantasies the osmium album by parliament and eddies solo albums

[@chucku00]

Wars of Armageddon

[@henrythompson5853]

I've heard it be 4 I'm a funkadelic I have funkadelic and all of Edward Hazel music☠️☝️🤘

[@tony.l5710]

If you really want to feel it go to the live versions they didn't concert on KZbin

[@paulspearman8072]

Hey Mane, you are not even close to being high enough to really “be trippin’” on what Eddie/George are puttin’ down! ✌🏾👌🏾🖖🏾👉🏾🤛🏾

[@sonandsanford4963]

Hey Paul,, You can't leave out the late great Bernie Worrell.

[@bujfvjg7222]

One of the best songs ever! Try John Frusciante - Before The Beginning!

[@louisdutoya857]

A great tribute to that song

[@empats9176]

ohio players Leroy sugarfoot bonner...... amazing guitar player singer and writer

[@tystyk962]

Try funkadelic “cosmic slip”

[@bernardcuthbert2174]

Cosmic Slop. WTF? Get The Title Right.

[@gilwood7530]

SLOP

[@gilwood7530]

Check out a song called "A TEAR FOR EDDIE" by WEEN ... DEANER IS A GUITAR GENIUS

[@koden24]

Michael Hampton Cosmic Slop version👍🏾

[@temag]

24-7SPYZ Blues For Dimebag

[@mattpfarr5992]

Buckethead, do some Buckethead man! In regard to this song, you have to put in context the fact they were dropping a lot of LSD back then

[@joejackson4202]

React to a wild track that was inspired by this song: John Frusciante - Before The Beginning

[@TONY76127]

'things going from ear to ear",,,,dude Eddie Krammer did it way b4 w/Hendrix,,,pretty common studio technique actually

[@craigalaneleazer4473]

This was early 70s

[@1stthink236]

None of its kind.. galactic!

[@mstewart109]

Ok Pat- another treat for yay.just dropped this am of Joe bonamassa Tv Station on tube " this train" at Sidney opera house. With the amazing reese wynans on.keyboards. the whole.band too is amazing....8 1/2 mins.

[@roxanalandaverde4778]

No wonder why you got 3,000 view who are? 🥱🥱🥱👀

[@cherylfoster1223]

not bad

[@Itsmattz]

This review isn’t worthy of the song.

[@mstewart109]

Nope. Not a good reaction for me. I have a headache from.the echo. .lol....maybe another song...

[@kellyhh1371]

I always skip the first 30 seconds of this otherwise brilliant song.

[@kellyhh1371]

@Artemias Rivers I've already listened to the first 30 seconds dozens of times. It just sounds fucking stupid. It sounds out of place given the talent and artistry on display in the rest of the song. I'm not biased if I don't enjoy something. It's not like you have been injured by my opinion. And if you have, you are too fragile to be on the internet.

[@kellyhh1371]

@Artemias Rivers I have to admit I've never met a Funkadelic troll before. Kudos for originality, if not for intelligence.

[@ca74050]

@@kellyhh1371 Honestly I forgot George Clinton even says anything on this song. I get what you mean

[@georgemckenzie1824]

YOU MIGHT AS WELL FUNK, BECAUSE YOU CANT AFFORD FREE SPEECH! parliment, dunkadelic, and bootsies rubberband were all mainly the core of all 3 groups, ALL signed to different labels at the same time! and george ended up with james browns core group, who split from james brown band. bernie worell, maceo parker, fred wesley, bootsie an catfish collins. i enjoyed looking a the reacin of the 1st time listener, as he was being drawn into the guitar playing of one of the best and most creative soloist ever to pluck a guitar string. his successor was great too his name was micheal hampton aka kid funkadelic who played maggot brain , note for note at 17, auditioning for george. his current band is comprised mostly of his and the bands children. over 60 years of p-funk to blowout your earhole! THANKS TO THIS PODCAST, EDDIE AND THE GANG FUNK ON!!!