Ray Parker, Jr. (with Freddie Washington) - Forget Me Nots (Rams Head Annapolis 2020)

[@derekthrash9643]

Any bass player worth his salt has tried to learn this bass part…props to Freddie Washington. Legend

[@andyhinds542]

Absolutely! Me included!

[@7777Lace]

FACTS

[@regbowdrey]

Haha Truth

[@danmccarthy4700]

Like, I know how to play it... i just don't know HOW to play it, if that makes any sense.

[@gallitoonbass4243]

Me too. Killer bassline. It just kills me that the wife's response is "oh you can play the men in black song" 🙄 then I respond "sure... but unlike Will Smith, I'm slapping the bass not Chris Rock"

[@margix1172]

Ray make a new disco-funk record and a tour with Patrice Rushen! The world needs DISCO-FUNK MUSIC!

[@filippocostanzo3677]

I absolutely agree ! Feel the beat, feel the groove. Disco funk

[@MrNathan791]

My man Mr. Washington. He's one of my inspirations when I started playing bass back in the 80's. So good seeing Him and Ray Parker performing live. And the young lady sounding great also. The whole band was great. I really love the music from the 60's-80's era. No other era comes close. And today's music just for the most part is terrible; with the music canned music the that awful auto tuning; so hard to tell who can or can't sing. And soul music just don't exist these days. So glad to be able to pull up classic music like "Forget Me Nots" on YT. Peace out.

[@omoniyikaye]

Mr Freddie 'Ready" Washington.

[@unclecal787]

Love how they slipped in that sax melody of Love Bizarre at the edge of the saxophone solo

[@ATLienForLife]

4:18 Sounds like they're playing "Love Bazaar" by Prince

[@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1]

Yup that's the riff

[@cdarw]

This may be well known, but I recently watched an interview with Freddie and he said this song started as one of his bass workouts. Patrice wrong the song around this bassline. ❤

[@carltondean3675]

Ray Parker is one of my all time favorite musicians. And he writes a lot for Movies and TV. This group sounds awesome! That is a world famous bassline! Bro man holdin it down real tight!

[@goolly1]

One of the best bass lines played....

[@markwilliams8488]

"Kevin's daughter Dominique on vocals..." Wonderful voice, great performance, ma'am!

[@lamsior]

Please what's her complete name ? i just loved her voice so much.

[@conde6096]

Mind blowing to see some of my heroes perform this! Wish I had been there. Thanks for the good times, my vinyl is treasured!

[@flashflame4952]

Patrice Rushen is one amazingly talented woman. This song is always on the short playlist of songs I can never tire of listening to.

[@onlytruth777]

The Music from this ERA HAS NO EQUAL ! ... I Truly miss ALL these Musical Genius & Unparalleled Singers ! ... This was an OUTSTANDING Post , Thanks Bruh ... 👊

[@mr.fenderb.bender512]

Should have a thousand times the views in a sane world. Love it. Also, Surprised Patrice didn't sue Will Smith for stealing the men in black theme song from her.

[@Entertainlaw]

Patrice was appropriately listed as a co-writer on the song, and thus receives royalties.

[@mr.fenderb.bender512]

Thanks for the reply. Glad to hear.

[@everydaydre1185]

Most of the times the rapper doesn't compose the music and many times even the composer or producer may submit to the labels clearance department and the labels will attempt to be slick as labels often do to everyone. The rapper like a quarterback or coach takes the loss and is held accountable though they're least likely to have control over the scenario.

[@oholm09]

@@everydaydre1185 they shouldnt touch somebody else track like that

[@murieljefferson6781]

Ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

[@thebionicbassplayer]

"Ready" Freddie Washington, one of the best in the business when it comes to making great bass lines.

[@user-gp9qi9wd1q]

Nice....!!!!! Freddie Washington👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@larrybutler8965]

Ray Parker Jr you done it again. All the way back to Jack n Jill. Just awesome. Bass player was staying with the groove but that saxophone just tore the top off that song. LB in Oklahoma Nov 4, 2022

[@saigi3rd]

How amazing the sax solo section. Is he Gerald Albright?

[@shasha-muse6054]

I'm so, so happy to see Ray playing and doing what he does best. He looked kind of lost after his friend and band mate, jazz master Joe Sample passed away a few years ago. He and Freddy have great chemistry as well. They have done music clinics which are fantastic. Some are posted on KZbin. Thank you for sharing this with us. Peace and love.🎶

[@WolfEntertainment1]

Ready Freddie is the best!!

[@bobbydfangus]

Two Absolute Legends!!!!!

[@waynefoote3781]

Three!!! Plus Kevins daughter has a beautiful voice1!

[@gymratt42]

Wonderful cover of Patrice’s great vocals!

[@2ndhome471]

They never lose it, play that funk

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

Wow thank you so much for sharing this!!! Now THIS is music! I appreciated the homage to Prince in the sax solo section.

[@sandibales9831]

Now THIS is music

[@Campylax5]

This is absolute fire

[@watfordkev]

Incredible! Thank you for sharing!!

[@onlytruth777]

ABSOLUTELY ! ... THEY ARE JAMMIN ! ...

[@craigalaneleazer4473]

Wow, no precision bass. Love this groove!

[@Bassic778]

YESSIR!!!!! CLASSIC GROOVE!!!!!! Freddie co-wrote this song!!!!!

[@oholm09]

He played the bass part on the track

[@Bassic778]

@@oholm09 Yes, he co-wrote the song and obviously played bass. I didn't mention that because I thought almost everyone knew that.

[@oholm09]

@@Bassic778 right

[@rgordon2691]

Awesome ! And I see Ray has Arnell Carmichael there onstage also His Raydio Bandmate I'm sure they did some Raydio songs also...would love to see some of that footage

[@Entertainlaw]

You're right, I should have noted Arnell (I will fix). Also, you can see two additional songs from that same show (Walking In Rhythm and The Other Woman) if you subscribe to my channel or just do a search for it/them.

[@tonytrabort4939]

10-4, but wasn't it great how they snuck in or inserted "A Love Bizarre" by Prince/Sheila E? in middle of tune. These were/are/will be stellar rock/R&B/funk/pop musicians, one and all. Kudos to the sax man for integrating Sheila A's great tune into this mix. Such a shame that we gots to listen to the crap they wanna say is music from the Black artists the kids listen to today......It isn't music.....rap, hip-hop, etc. It isn't music.

[@tonycoates3995]

Excellent 😎🎧⚘miss Great Musicians like this Thanks,for Sharing 👍🎹

[@andyhinds542]

Great opportunity to see how Freddie plays this with his right hand.

[@victornikora2857]

Love watching the pros☝️ Good stuff 👍

[@jayturner9131]

Awesome

[@robinscheines6775]

The Groove Is On

[@curtjohn1598]

Amen on the music 🎶the older it gets the better it sounds the best Era of music in my opinion, Towntaker Poet salute 🌎.

[@otiswilliams6163]

Big Ups to Ray Parker Jr and Mr. Freddie Washington. The young lady doing vocals has a powerful gift. Sax solo on point. I would buy this version as a single remix/remake. Also check out Patrice Rushen herself and Lee Ritenour doing a live performance. 👍👍

[@winstonwolfe5733]

A love bizarre blended into Forget me nots! Bravo!

[@jinjxmusic]

Oh wow that's Randy Bacon on that second guitar. He loves that left handed headstock. :) This band is the cream of the cream.

[@abnerrios7656]

(Ksd - ken smith design ) proto J BASS 💥

[@marcelosalusky990]

Finest live version!!!

[@landocalrissiann]

Is this Ghost Busters Ray Parker Jr??

[@ericblackmonmusicbass9175]

Go Freddie, GO!

[@405Lenny]

Nice! 👍👍

[@SalsBodybuildingArchives]

Good Old Days for sure!! Peace, Sal 💪🏻🎸

[@milacordeiro6341]

Parabéns humano pelo seu trabalho quem sabe faz ao vivo parabéns

[@kwabenarasuli8108]

Dominique sounds great!!

[@johnsanders2486]

Great;would like to see Freddy with Kenny logins at red rock.

[@lamsior]

Hey can we please have the complete name of the singer, her voice is so charming.

[@Entertainlaw]

Dominique Toney

[@oscargonzalez6006]

Espectacular👏👌gracias por compartir

[@marcelofarinelli3540]

Holy crap, is that Ernie Isley in the back? cool!

[@cameron6249]

no

[@troylambert5140]

Legends!!!

[@damamae950]

I long to be the lady in the little black dress singing with these guys

[@peterreid4435]

Sounds like the record playing in a club

[@Entertainlaw]

Yes! Good times!

[@peterreid4435]

@@Entertainlaw we are glad platforms like this are here to keep great music alive

[@Hritamking.]

If I had my guitar, I would love to jam you guys.

[@SérgioAndrade-v6e]

Bass show

[@luizpaixao7289]

Uma trajetória das músicas mas dançantes do planeta 💯

[@rcdowdy]

Excellent

[@resivaldejesusjesus1033]

Super top 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@BassmanII]

Would love to have seen Freddie work with Patrice, Lee Ritenour, Alex Acuna and Gil Evans.

[@bustaknutt7729]

Why

[@BassmanII]

@@bustaknutt7729 Because it was Lee's lineup from around 2007, but with Brian Bromberg on bass.

[@milacordeiro6341]

Boa tarde a todos com música sempre tem essência sempre gostei do referido grupo a nave da música já está em solo brasileiro sejam bem a nave da música no Rio de Janeiro localização Guaratiba RJ Brasil

[@dblocker3145]

Go Ray! It's a long way from Angell Elementary in the "D"!

[@fibboobbif]

Freddy played also on some tracks of George Duke... watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maiaeYawpaalr5Y or Hancock: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZiudXWYnpennqM

[@maam7874]

bass line to "I was made to love her" by stevie wonder played by James jamerson kicks serious bass lines

[@4687878]

Patrice is still singing ....get your thing back together !!!

[@BassmanII]

Is that a Sire that Freddie's playing?

[@milacordeiro6341]

Quem sabe faz ao vivo parabéns a todos Adorei

[@orlandoblack7584]

go freddie

[@mattfoley6082]

My first time seeing Freddie play a 5 string!

[@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1]

First time I've seen him playing a 5 was behind Sheena Easton on The Arsenio Hall Show in 88' or 89' I think it was a Ken Smith 5 string Him and Mark King were the first two people I've seen playing a 5 stringed bass, then da 90's came and err body had one 😆

[@sevinatenine4444]

SPLACKA SPLACK

[@ChristineCartwright-c4x]

Ray you I have a mutual friend and musician brotherhood Joe Samples.I have photo you took at the grave side.

[@shaunward3691]

Couldn’t agree more Derek.

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

Washington played on the record, right?

[@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1]

Yes it's him on the original track

[@bishopburrell9716]

Anybody notice the great Ernie Isley on guitar in the back? 👀🫵🏾

[@DJGary0910]

WOAH

[@cameron6249]

that's not ernie 😂

[@bishopburrell9716]

@@cameron6249 you sure? looks just like him 🤣

[@cameron6249]

@@bishopburrell9716 had me for a sec 2 but the reverse headstock is the 1st thing that gave it away, ernie never played those, he plays a zeal. also ernie is older with deep canals along his mouth and he rocks a mustache.

[@tonytrabort4939]

Is this the same Freddie Washington that does stints with Steely Dan? I wish that Freddie was a little higher in the mix, the magic of the original recording bass track was too muted for me.

[@fabriziovincitorio9377]

Yes, he IS!!!!

[@orlandoblack7584]

donna wright

[@everydaydre1185]

Are you a practicing lawyer or in management ?

[@Entertainlaw]

I'm a practicing attorney, and practicing musician! LOL

[@ninod1502]

Funny terminology. Musicians practice in their off time but when on stage they are performing

[@dirkmanning8621]

Why do I never ever really see Ray Parker play. I think he is an Industry Plant. He is the Kevin Hart of R and B.

[@bonepicker1]

Guess you're too young to know about his band Raydio. Or see his work with the Crusaders.

[@DaddyBooneDon]

He's off screen when he plays during the verses

[@djfedezaza]

Wow even faster than the original.. tough to play