Ronnie Laws - Always There - Live (Detroit)

Ronnie playing with an all Detroit band. Recorded by Live Gig Video in Trenton, Mi.

[@qunticoqamiroquai1620]

Ronnie Laws is the man. Awesome music over the years Pressure Sensitivity, Every Generation, Solid Ground, Mr. Nice Guy, the list goes on and on. He has a unique sax sound, you know it's him immediately. Love his music from childhood to adulthood.

[@Powerhouse510]

I love this song, but the thing that really stands out is the solo by the bass player and the drummer. These guys aint no fuckin joke. OGs got the flava and the funk. Go Detroit!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thequietrevolution3404]

Caught a Ronnie Laws concert in L.A. during the 70's. He breathed fire into this tune back then. Unfortunately, in those days we couldn't movie record live concerts (for reasons I have yet to fathom). Thus, many magic moments are forever lost to 21st Century fans. Though 30 years later Mr. Laws now breathes flame, he still shows enthusiasm for this classic number.

[@ujimajame4601]

The reason you couldn't record back then is because record companies made money from recording live concerts (mostly on albums, cassettes or CD's) and didn't want the general public to interfere with their ability to make money off their potential sales. What happened since was the invention of cameras on cell phones making it hard to prevent anyone from recording a concert as well as the lesser role that record companies have in the life of an artist nowdays!

[@thequietrevolution3404]

@@ujimajame4601 Thanks for the info. I plan on seeing a lot of concerts this year and I'm bringing a Canon to each.

[@bsshh]

Still sounds good after many years.. Great songs never die they just get better!!

[@imbees2]

The original! Ronnie laws. Always there. One of the greatest jazz songs of all time.

[@Dlynn1954]

Agree

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

This band is very tight the drummer is killin it we need more of this in 2019 where did all of the real talent go today is all drum machines and ssmpeling makes me sick this is the resl deal bring back old school

[@stephj9378]

Yep ,just need good folks who love music to set the young folks on fire.

[@Ojb_1959]

Who is he?

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

All real musicians no drum machines no fake synthesizers just a real deal we need to bring this back fast

[@the-btc-tradingfloor2808]

LOL

[@sevinatenine4444]

NOW THIS IS WHAT TODAY'S MUSIC NEEDS,MORE SAX IN IT AND LESS SEX IN IT

[@youngjaki]

Drummer is great. Guitarist is great. Keys are great. Ronnie Laws is just being Ronnie Laws. Love this ! ❤

[@jeromeodom7623]

I totally agree 👍

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

I am also a drummer for 50 yrs and this man is killin it his timing is on point

[@weepeee]

Absolutely incredible ❤️

[@stephj9378]

Im a baby drummer

[@stephj9378]

I can only hope and pray that I could ne neatly as good as him.

[@Ojb_1959]

Who plays skins? Insane!

[@jamescarter8699]

The drummer also plays with " Earl klugh". I have the drummer playing on a video with Earl.

[@chelorec]

My favorite saxophone sound! A true Original!:)

[@karenlarkins5429]

I remember when Ronnie Laws came to Chene Park, many years ago, and he asked the audience what songs did they want him to play, and the audience almost unanimously yelled back, “Always There!” Mr. Laws told us that he has other songs that he could play, and the audience protested loudly, until he finally agreed to play it. We love that piece like no other! 💜💜🎶🎶🎷🎷

[@darrylperry706]

You’re right, Detroit rocked this jam like crazy when it broke back in the 70’s!!

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

Every time I watch this video I can't say enough about this drummer and I watch this video often I'm a big Ronnie laws fan but this drummer really kills it another level

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Anyone know his name and the other band members?

[@dennisgale8383]

Heard the song on Los Angeles radio about 1976. Jazz fan ever since. Drummer here is fantastic and Ronnie keeps it fresh 40yrs later!!

[@Cookie120171]

Wow you were grown in 1976??? It must’ve been amazing!!

[@maryellenbeale2188]

Have always loved this song, and this live version is fantastic!!! Such talented musicians

[@leogold75]

The drummer it's so Crazy!!!!!

[@imbees2]

Ronnie Laws is da bomb!!! Always.

[@chevytruck93]

The drummer is "Bringing IT"".

[@imbees2]

Give the drummer some. Lord have mercy

[@donstrickland4347]

Saw Ronnie at bumpershoot in Seattle, I'm a fan forever.

[@imbees2]

I have Ronnie Laws, Debra Laws and Hubert Laws albums. I'm with the family!!!!

[@thegoose2724]

What about Eloise Laws the older sister??

[@mello60ful]

Everything sounds so much better in Detroit

[@eai1911]

Perry Hughes (guitar), Carl Holmes (bass), Gerard Gibbs (keys) all Detroit musicians talk about that on Dateline next you run a special about Detroit.

[@Keyboardman88]

I agree 100%. Born - raise in michigan, now live in Milwaukee - will ALWAYS be a MICHIGANDER>

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Who's the drummer man?

[@eai1911]

@@JazzFunkNobby1964 - Ron Otis Detroit based drummer. He killed!

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

@@eai1911 Thank you Sir. He did indeed. Greets from London Town.

[@bobhogue6278]

love that drummer!

[@5102cwt]

This drummer is awesomee to say the least.

[@dalewimbish1435]

Always there wit dat 432hz frequency surely he is GREATNESS ON DISPLAY = GOD THANK U RONNIE LAWS OUR CHILD AND ADULTHOOD GREAT🙇🏿👑🙋🏿✊🏿👊🏿🙏🏿🙆🏿🔥🔥📀💿🎶🎙🎷

[@mrmrmagik76]

ron otis? damn,,,,,,,,,,,,,hell yea boy........

[@EastLosAngeles1964classic]

Doesn't get any better

[@Wilson632]

if u here any noise its just laws and the boys.smh.omg smashing

[@moltenfiya]

Son of Billy on those drums...very nice!

[@skinnyman1434]

When you wait all concert for the drum solo you love to be taken to a place you've never been before. This was that kind of a solo..... Wethanksya.

[@carverhighalumni]

Me and my hubby are high school sweethearts...Together we love ❤ this cut for all time. #RonnieLaws #JazzMaster 🎵 #Classic

[@vanjohnson9837]

The start of everything beutiful.sept2020.

[@imbees2]

This is one of most favorite albums. Ronnie Laws!!!!!

[@BroderickNutter]

It changed the landscape of Jazz in 1974. He had just lest Earth Wind & Fire..

[@LanieLight]

brilliant drummer

[@hislilmisses]

I'm in HEAVEN right now!! Ronnie Laws in Concert in my LIVING ROOM!

[@jjOnes10mine]

I just listened to the original recording of this song and the live version ain't hurting that none...Mr. Laws is just that good...Love this love this... 😎😎😎😎

[@bmagic28]

@jazz1bro Yes that is Earl Klugh's drummer. Ron Otis

[@pappabeefers1]

Never hear of Earl Klugh before now. Thank you.

[@corneliusalterego6527]

@@pappabeefers1 Earl is GREAT, definitely check him out!

[@BrotherhoodWilliams]

thank god for The Laws

[@tbskeet]

Awesome drummer, and Ronnie is bad too....lol

[@murenismail1399]

I got this l p a cool good 1

[@tizosh7]

These Brothers are bad!!! Shout out from Philly

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

By far one of the best drummers I heard in years and I'm a professional drummer this guy us another level his timing is perfect a tremendous band

[@youngjaki]

Bass player killin' it. !!

[@MsElleEmmeEsse]

Omgeee the entire performance was amazing! All solos were fiyyya! Go 'head Detroit!!

[@keywest4120]

MAN THAT SOUNDS SO GOOD!!!!

[@rayblack9657]

Ronnie Burkina Faso Africa needs some Jazz there BAD! Please go there and play for our Brothas and Sistahs they will love you sir! PS They may even pay you in Gold! Lol

[@Harpmann1]

Always been a huge fan of the Incognito version and now I know why after seeing this!

[@marybsamuels8838]

Fantastic. Thanks for reacquainting me again to Ronnie Laws and his band. This was and still is one of my favorite recordings. I'm going check through my records/CD's. and listen to some of his old recording. If you have anything new pass it along.

[@deborahmoncrieff8069]

I love Ronnie Laws he takes me places!

[@farleytaylor5493]

Stupid response from "br", drummer makes this happen. Bravo for guitar "wah".

[@imbees2]

My jam. By Ronnie laws.

[@markbenjamin8839]

Ronnie Laws Live at Detroit / 'Always There'. A Fantastic, legendary Composer & Saxophonist in his own right. But I'm equally blown-away by that incredibly intricate & almost mesmeric Solo performance by the Drummer at the end of the Gig.

[@MsElleEmmeEsse]

That bass solo is everything!!

[@saxmankid]

+MsElleEmmeEsse all about dat bass!

[@MsElleEmmeEsse]

+Frankie Gray that's right! Had to pick up a bass myself!

[@melvinlloydmaxwelljr5433]

Sooo... that's Ron Otis on drums, Perry Hughes on guitar and Carl Holmes on bass...

[@anitamimbimi2284]

🥰😍🤩THANK YOU 😊🙏❤💕

[@docjunpanti]

@jazz1bro That's him Ron Otis, he played with Earl Klugh's Live DVD. Great drummer!

[@miriammontane9684]

This here is real good jazz that you could party to ohhh yes this is my kind of jazz thia takes me way back 😝😍😘

[@steakboy66]

this. BURNS! holy sweet merciful crap. wow

[@elovesmika]

Yeah, that does look like Earl Klugh`s drummer.... His name is Ron Otis.... And he is SWEET. His first tour was with Keith Washington, and now, he`s playin` with EVERYBODY.... including Bob James....

[@teflo2]

AND Kem!

[@newtonbrown344]

The Lighting and The Atmosphere is "Spot On".

[@edennard1]

My goodness what is up the tempo ? Anyway it's still a kick ass groove nonetheless.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Love the tempo

[@sevenrowsback4290]

Sweet baby Jesus, a groove for all time@!

[@davidheimark2373]

WOW. Nothing but WOW!

[@imbees2]

Give the drummer some. He’s tearing up tonight.

[@nickwilczynski3684]

I let him use my wireless mic when he sat in at a club I was playing. he dropped it and broke it. that's my ronny laws claim to fame! lol

[@Ojb_1959]

Man, this band is tight as a frogs ass. 🎼🎼🐸🎼🎼

[@edwardarchibald1470]

simply amazing

[@drecool6976]

Damn , This brings back so many great memories from 1975 . I brought the lp Tidal Wave and enjoyed it with my other had to sax players like Grover and John klemmer and several other fusion bands that ruled.

[@imbees2]

It was a ginger baker moment on them drums. Thank you.

[@truro007]

Just that rift.......says it all.....Ronnie Laws is a genius....I grew up in the late 70s on his music and loved every moment of it.....Flame was one of his best albums

[@hiramvargas5005]

THAT WAS A FIERCE PERFORMANCE. ....DJ HOLLYWOOD SINCE 1978..

[@elizabethmegna1279]

Let's dance-What TALENT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@dollardv]

Big up's Ronnie and the home town for this one.

[@SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy]

Ronnie Laws drummer is FRIGGIN AWESOME ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ WOW WOW

[@imbees2]

This is some ginger baker chit. Lawd have mercy. But my man is playin

[@feduppelin4]

Great sound great performance... this is a gem!!

[@fredericjohnson8482]

High school music festival world the best in the world

[@johncullen5581]

saw him in Kazoo in 1976 a fan before that and still today

[@ajcool2464]

Detroit's own Ron Otis is awesome

[@waynefoote3781]

Excellent on the Drums !! and then the break at 8:27 Beautiful!

[@lindabreaux376]

My Brother Ronnie introduced me to his Music years ago Love It!!!!!

[@ЖИЗНЬРУССКОГОИТАЙКИ]

Great music

[@VivaLePunk1307]

Song showed up on my Pandora and never heard it before. Was like: "Who is THIS?" It brought me here. Great musicianship.

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

This band is soooo tight everytime u hear it gets better ..

[@hemihead4269]

Ronnie's brother Hubert ain't no slouch,both talrents.

[@bmagic28]

@livegigvideo1 Yes Ron Otis plays with Earl Klugh. He is an awesome drummer

[@VirgilDavis]

The jam back in the day.

[@dschuhalter]

This is a great recording. So don't get me wrong. But the "guijo" base line - i.e. the recurring base figure established things in the introduction in the original recording would have made it great. The bass solo is out of sight and Ronnie's solo is very fine. However there is absolutely no reason not to include the deep bass line . In Latin Music there is an improv. form called Tumbaeo. This tune was unique among North American music as having this recurring morif

[@funkman0811]

MR VEESWORLD Being a Drummer Myself over 54 Years He is not to Fast He is Bringing it Hard and Heavy and is Spot on . I He Makes it Exciting To Many Drag this tune Check the Groove and Vibe KILLER

[@63zoot]

+funkman0811 fully agree with you. Whether you like it that way or not is a different matter , but I doubt that Ronnie Laws is having someone on stage with him that is not performing to his standard :-)

[@travelingman9763]

Otis isn't wimping out like so many will .They feets get tired!

[@byzenteendutchies8096]

+63zoot the best

[@jagginit]

THAT DOES IT I'M GONNA PRACTICE MY A$$ OFF FROM NOW ON☺☺☺

[@ramonventenilla2972]

Always there Ronnie Laws anthem ❤

[@SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy]

Moving yeah grooving yeah ❤️ ❤️

[@deirdrelozica4992]

A natural. All of them. Mike Lozica

[@TheBluesmanBlue]

Mr Ronnie laws hard at work🎼🎵🎶🎷

[@imbees2]

Lawd have mercy on the bass player. Lawdy

[@deedee4528]

Wow!

[@imbees2]

The original record was this fast paced via the drummer.

[@freein2339]

I saw Ronnie Laws in Philly right after his album was released...Roland Bautista was playing guitar with at the time...

[@hasannaomir.3037]

How lucky are to live in time of recording history. Yay to us!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for such good and clear picture. You are wonderful.