American Boy | Estelle & Kanye West | funk cover ft.

[@Bussman47]

Freaking Leland Sklar on the bass!! Bass royalty right there.

[@tiny5500]

Ohhhhh ya 😎🏆

He is so tight 👍😊

[@electronash]

I was watching his channel again yesterday. Just his video for "Genesis - Invisible Touch" alone is worth hitting the Subscribe button for.

[@catalax3425]

Legend.

[@juicebassmusic]

For real, for real.

[@StaceyRyanMusic]

Thanks for having me back!!! Always a huge pleasure to play with you guys 😊 when’s the next one??🤩

[@thomasscott1883]

Not soon enough!

[@ScaryPockets]

ASAP PLZ

[@multi.instrumentalist]

Space Jam DVD

[@keithvallencourt7901]

Love your performance!

[@PoPPinJoker]

STACEY YOU BLEW IT OUT THE WATER AGAIN!

[@paddyclint]

The lick Leland throws in at 1:49 and the reaction from Ryan was so natural!

[@WalterKimaro]

I always come back to this video for that moment: Ryan was like “Duuuude” and Leland quietly replies, “It’s what we do🤷‍♂️”

[@melindarimmermusic]

That moment made me smile :)

[@HowlingfromtheAbyss]

Totally

[@traceybonds8794]

Beautiful voice

[@humankindmedia9741]

I love how everyone is pinching themselves that they can't believe they're playing with the great Leland Sklar. And btw, he seems pretty happy with the quality of the musicians around him, too. Kudos all around for this fantastic cover.

[@corentillywesterman]

That pretty happy is a fact: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al7FZaOmlMdjj9U

[@humankindmedia9741]

@@corentillywesterman Thank you for sharing that! I appreciate it. Yes, you can read it in his face and body language. Trance groove. You're doing something very right when Leland Sklar digs it.

[@BIGFATMALLARD]

Stacey Ryan is a star in the making! I saw her in Pittsburgh opening for Lawrence and she sounded great. Keep the hits coming!

[@alwaysabiggafish3305]

shes extremely average 😆 the repetitive stacatto on 'take-me-on-a-trip' for every chorus sounds like a very bad habit of hers

[@Muzikman127]

@@alwaysabiggafish3305 I recommend checking out more of her stuff. Not her best performance here really, but she has some *great* stuff.

[@fivenightsatflavortown5513]

@@alwaysabiggafish3305 That's a style choice... not a whole lot to do with her ability. If you listened to any of her solo stuff you'd know she has a wickedly agile voice

[@lincolnshiresausage]

@@alwaysabiggafish3305 Your comment is an extremely average comment. No capitalization of the first word. No punctuation at all. Focusing the negative analysis on one small part of the song instead of the entire performance. Perhaps suggest a performance that highlights how you think it should be done or maybe show us yourself?

[@feelnowayss]

@@lincolnshiresausage its not that deep lil bro

[@Landerdog]

The incongruity between what Leland plays and his relaxation while doing it is a beautiful thing.

[@bostonseeker]

I've seen Rick Wakefield perform (Life on Mars, etc.) and he's so deeply past any technical barriers, that his playing was otherworldly while he was Buddha-like in detached bliss.

[@silverschmid347]

Leland Sklar on bass!!! Am I dreaming? The man is a LEGEND👍 Thanks, Scary Pocket! U R awesome!

[@florentino21212]

1:25 the best moment in this music is the silence on the beat, the smile toward Leland is epic 😁

[@WalterKimaro]

There’s another one just as good on 1:48

[@jessealves1119]

I cannot stop watching this video. It's at least one play per day since I discovered this masterpiece. STACEY IS UNBELIEVABLE AT VOCALS!

[@artpro5930]

WOW at how the song begins to hit the next level at 2:55 Incredible

[@heman_lee]

performance, production and mixing aside, the arrangements on these covers are amazing! Not a single thing feels out of place or forced! Everyting just runs like a well-oiled machine

[@thebreathalyzer]

except for Jack's over the top enthusiasm, lol.

[@calen199]

@@thebreathalyzer funny comment 😂

[@chenyanhao676]

I believe this arrangement is to a large extent Stacey’s ideas (correct me if I’m wrong), but you can check out her acoustic version which came out b4 this and there’s a lot of ideas that are taken from there. Of course I definitely believe that scary pockets had a big input in the arrangement but it feels like the “backbone” or “dna” is Stacey’s

[@heman_lee]

@@chenyanhao676 definitely! I've seen some of their behind the scenes videos on Jacks channel and everyone has a role to play in the arrangement! Been a fan of Stacey for a long time too!

[@janhenkins]

Hey everybody, Lee Sklar! Whoohoo!! Man, he doesn't just have pocket, he has a whole bag of pockets! Wonderful to hear him and Tamir locking it down - awesome guys!

[@wenlambotomy6231]

He hasn’t got a pocket- he’s got the whole damn wardrobe ! Bass legend.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Now, can we have Lee Sklar with James Gadson? That would be more pockets than a jeans factory……..👍

[@jamcam9]

He doesn't have it in the pocket, he has it in a bag of holding.

[@fheering]

Tamir’s pocket is solid as rock, but the groove flows as water. That’s amazing drumming, hell yeah.

[@cooldebt]

Yes! Love Tamir - incredible touch and feel.

[@alwaysabiggafish3305]

pretentious things to say about average music 101

[@kerimalpalt]

talkinsh was a mountain but guitar is drippin

[@janmalec7349]

Tamir + Lee combo is insanely smooth

[@OsvaldoBayerista]

@@alwaysabiggafish3305 nobody see your videos kid, keep that attitude

[@paalmiso]

listening to this for 50th time and still love it!

[@craigbmm4675]

i know right.. love it .. who else has this on replay

[@EmreCanKorkmaz]

1:28 ...that coordination... phew, majestic.

[@PEDROBAAPZ]

2:19 omg that synth sound was beautiful

[@nandinos]

Stacey's rendition of American Boy was how I chanced upon her channel a year ago! Way to go Stacey! Glad to see you doing another Scary Pockets number!

[@chrisf8904]

Never seen this one. Sooo creamy, smooth... tasteful. Sooo good. Best part... seeing the musicians do their thing. This is the dimension to music you don't get from just audio. This is like reading the book instead of watching the movie. It's the real deal. Kudos.

[@cameronlesley2428]

Good to see that a 60+ year old bass with flats wasn’t needed to make this sound funky. Just an absolute legend , a forefather , a pillar of the instrument Leland sklar can make it happen

[@dmjbass]

Sklar could do it on anything, but the Dingwall basses are killer tools in anyone's hands now as well. Love that we're all breaking out of the old expectations!

[@Minimalist1266]

I thought Dingwalls are only for Metal. :)

[@OscarRichardson]

Something has to be 60+ in order to make it funky. In this case it's Leland's beard so he can use what he wants.

[@ritjobbie]

Holy Jesus. This is amazing. And Jack always looks like he’s having the best day of his life. That’s a life goal: Smile like Jack Conte. But seriously, this was a TIGHT track. Daaaaaaammnnnnn!

[@elWhiteNinja1]

I don't know why but I love that little drum riff intro so much. Its super simple but it brings a smile to my face every time

[@apocalypticsquirrel]

genuinely one of the coolest funk fills I think I've ever heard. I went over it at 0.25x speed so I could figure out what was going on lol.

[@peerlangenheimmusic]

Stacey’s vocals are just unreal. And the whole band is so incredibly tight. Listening to this on a walk and dancing through the city is the best 🕺

[@jazzbassjames6403]

Lee Sklar makes it feel so good!

[@spock24601]

I saw Stacey Ryan and I clicked. It’s that simple.

[@mr31337]

Truly magical! Must be due to Gandalf on bass. 🧙‍♂

[@jamcam9]

Lee Sklar elevates every song he touches.

[@chrisf8904]

Seen this a hundred times, probably more.... the drummer is a precision octopus of syncopated wonderfulnessness. As a home musician doing my thing, I wish I had someone like that to vibe from. Kudos. (Humble yoda bow...)

[@InspectahPatio]

What a voice! What a bass tone! What a group! Every Scary Pockets song is unfairly amazing!

[@johnrawkstaugh]

WHAT?!?!?! This needs to be a single. Better than the original, IMHO. That last verse was absolute FIRE!

[@afri.canhistory4227]

Lool Can't be better than the original but it was a nice funk cover .....

[@JRoss-zxzx]

Agreed!!!

[@PromptStreamer]

Excellent, really inspiring. Her voice has this clean, natural relatability yet it’s so spot on in terms of pitch and tone, clarity and pop. Want to be able to sing like her

[@gombarovits]

it`s impressive how leeland plays simple and chill. and yet is always another legendary bassline.

[@arnebey]

OK, wanna know what a musical MASTERPIECE sounds like? THIS is it. Every musical aspect is so beautifully and musically TIGHT, I'd rather say "fused" as plasma, but real, felt and effortlessly layed down, from the luscious vocals to the arrangement featuring Louis Vuitton level chord voicings and the otherworldly dynamic build as each moment leads to the next. . . every musican here plays exactly like you play when you have the opportunity to create alongside a living legend, Leland Sklar, THAT certainly upped everyone's game right? WOW! Just love this.

[@stoneguy1737]

The energy emanating from this group during the last minute puts the biggest smile on my face every time.😀

[@justhighlighted7699]

Playing this on repeat for several days. I listen to one instrument every time and I love it when I get to listen not just to the vocals but how each musician contributed to this song. I love Stacey Ryan's voice!

[@RRaucina]

Almost as nice as her navel. Got to watch this at least once a day.

[@Minimalist1266]

I love how Lee Sklar not just plays very well, he can also cross his legs in a split second. :D

[@MRegah]

just wanna say how much I also love the added backing vocs! super tasteful and impactful. Also the other additional post-production.

[@FireEater]

Perfect they fit together like the fingers of a glove.👏👏👏

[@82N2me]

Just, damn… how’d it take me so long to find this Gem?! Sklar’s has such a smooth style. Love

[@pasnonplus7697]

une des plus merveilleuse et talentueuse chanteuse que j'ai découverte avec leila huissoud... indescriptible!!!!!

[@thadixx]

Just wow…. Perfect bassline… perfect production,,,😮‍💨

[@pierregravel-primeau702]

We need more billionaire musician and less private equity billionaire!!

[@pavstudiosoriginal]

This clip in order of beardyness.....No beard, Stubble, Neatly trimmed beard, Actual beard, Leland Sklar beard (and bass) legend!

[@MicahEdmonds]

This cover is so good, you could call it... A Number #1 Victory Royale

[@bostonseeker]

Not to be confused with a Royale with Cheese

[@Dopamine666]

I didn't know this song at all, but leland's bass lines got me hooked so bad. The whole band is insane, but leland is the glue. Love this so much!

[@gtrsean2429]

I clicked because of Le and was transfixed by Stacy's vocals. 🔥 Killer groove that crushes the original song in every way.🤘

[@leandro123martins]

There are millions of bass players who are exhibitionists and make it seem like the bass is a formula 1 car and they are the drivers, it's cool for those looking for that kind of exhibitionism, but if you want to hear a bass sound that gets into your heart and it touches your soul, just listen to something recorded by Leland Sklar, because in this sense there is no one like him in the world! He is the inspiration for all bass players who want to play with class and feeling.

[@benjaminmarks3366]

Love the guitar echoing the melody in the chorus. Such nice arrangement

[@bassplayer463]

Doesn't matter how many times I listen to this cover, it will always move my soul. And Leland on the bass. Best tone for this cover. I prefer this version over the original.

[@keepinini9319]

Ryan's body is wanting to throw some moves down to this masterpiece but it remembers it also has to contribute those gorgeous guitar vibes. Brilliant performance all round and this makes it into my Pockets Playlist

[@MrImadeU]

Man i just discovered this channel, such a talented band and different singers. I don't know how they come up with all those crazy covers

[@monicanevesmanicure3137]

LELAND SKLAR!! Wonderful!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@thaspongebob]

Stacey Ryan has such a great voice for these! It's like she's massaging my ears Please invite her more often!

[@seban_slt]

oh yeah! Leland Sklar on the bass! this is a total blast!

[@rhight]

Love the jazzy, laid-back tone. You guys are great!

[@walruss2617]

I am so glad that some professors from a university's English department decided to start a band.

[@edwardtakenaka5647]

Stacey Ryan is numero Uno!!!!! Sweet!!

[@FelipeTorres-qz7ql]

LELAND SKLAR simplemente sublime!

[@philipschrantz8402]

Leland Sklar just tossing in little subtle bits of tasty genius. Got everyone else in the band grinning and going places they wouldn’t have without him.

[@adrianamontessanchez2871]

The original song never will be the same after to listen the masterpieces you do. What a great musicians you are

[@scaife]

All these guys just always look like they're having an absolute blast. I love it. The positivity is so infectious.

[@shmericreyna]

Seeing the band get so much enjoyment from the music makes me enjoy it that much more!

[@sakanien]

Oh wow, what a cover. Goes straight into my Brain

[@h_x_h]

I swear I can’t stop listening to this one. So dang good. It feels simple and clean and everyone’s perfectly woven together. You’re all legendary in your own right and it is a joy to see Leland there. Well done peeps!

[@btRU_funQsta]

OMG - my Man, Leland rooting the groove as only he can, subtly steering the underpinning into epic territory. Brilliant arrangement, J&R!

[@GV14982]

This was beautiful. However I can't hear this song without hearing Chug Jug with You in the back of my head!

[@innocententity]

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[@basserauskurpfalz]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! Leland Sklar on bass with Scary Pockets? How awesome! What a sound and what a tasteful playing! I just love it.

[@drewsleyttv]

THAT WAS ABSOLUTE FIRE!!!!!!!!!! Seeing Lee Sklar get it with you guys is INCREDIBLE!!!!! Stacey has come a long way over the years!! She absolutely killed that piece!!!!!

[@dgdgstudio_official]

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[@livergen]

Simply amazing, I'm 68 years old, played guitar all my life and the love of music from one end of the spectrum To the other has always been the heartbeat of my life. You guys are killing it , I simply love turning up your music And finding a tiny little spot to sit and jam along. I always wondered why my legs and feet seem to have a crazy beat of their own when I played, I definitely can't sit still listening to you guys, happy feet speak volumes.

like Jack Conte yells in Dead Wax: oOOOOhhhh SHIIEEEET! What a groove it was, myy oh my!

[@yurineodebarros]

Saruman on the bass!! Magic lines

[@MyChannel-pq6wf]

I didn't know what y'all were talking about with the bass until I listened to this with headphones on. (ears watering) Now I know.

[@MeAmBoss]

Stacey Ryan + Scary Pockets = Bliss + Leland on the bass = fucking epic

[@christophergreen2397]

Just found these videos a couple of weeks ago and have been listening through the catalogue since. The standard of musicians and singers is incredible and some of the guest appearances ? Holy shit! Leland Solar, Joe Bonamassa ......it's impossible to pick a favourite tune. Excellent work Scary Pockets.

[@BillyJoeJimBob8]

A good cover, as expected from anything Scary Pockets is involved in, but when Stacy Ryan really started belting it out at the end, it was just fantastic! Such a big voice for a small lady. Very well done!

[@bostonseeker]

Amazing performance, building to a stupendous climax

[@davidmarais1048]

Great! Love Leland Skylar - king of cool.

[@jordansimai3372]

The final segment is so hype, can't help bopping along to it! Great stuff.

[@qiongxixin8543]

Wow, the bass Dumbledore sitting right there ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tomikk86]

Wow, such a spacey deep sound!!! Love it so much!!! Especially from 2:18 onwards 🫠

[@susanharkema2888]

You did that song serious justice! Love this style so you can really soak up the lyrics.

[@AndrewsMixing]

I am literally obsessed with this and can't stop listening to it now😅

[@craigbmm4675]

this has a Captain of her heart sound to it . vibe .. cool . brought back some memories

[@Zilly2109]

Im addicted to this cover. @Stacey Ryan your voice is simply amazing in this track, I LOVE IT

[@j3tridge]

One of the covers that I really keep coming back. Smooth and silky.

[@dbeevr]

Oh daammmn, that last part was full body goose bumps. Love it!

[@lisasam9841]

Paroles de cette reprise : He said "Hey, sister, it's really, really nice to meet you" I just met this 5 foot 7 guy who's just my type I like the way he's speaking, his confidence is peaking Don't like his baggy jeans But I'mma like what's underneath them And no I ain't been to M.I.A I heard that Cali never rains and New York's heart awaits First let's see the west end, I'll show you to my brethren I'm liking this American boy, American boy Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A. I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy, American boy Would you be my American boy, American boy Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway Let's go shopping, baby, then we'll go to a café Let's go on the subway, take me to your hood I never been to Brooklyn and I'd like to see what's good Dress in all your fancy clothes Sneakers looking fresh to death, I'm loving those Shell Toes Walking that walk, talk that slick talk I'm liking this American boy, American boy Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A. I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy Tell 'em kno wagwan blud Would you be my love, my love? (Would you be mine?) Would you be my love, my love? (Would you be mine?) Could you be my love, my love? Ooh, would you be my American boy? American boy Just another one champion sound Yeah, Estelle, we 'bout to get down (get down) Who the hottest in the world right now Just touched down in London town Bet they give me a pound Tell them put the money in my hand right now Tell the promoter we need more seats We just sold out all the floor seats Take me on a trip, I'd like to go someday Take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A. I really want to come kick it with you You'll be my American boy

[@garrbigster]

Well hot damn! The energy, build, and power brought to this...this is amazing. One of my faves you guys have done!

[@brianfreland9065]

That voice still melts me every time. Way to go scary pockets, and Stacy Ryan!

[@chasenowt2735]

This has got to be the best one yet. The sounds coming out of this are fantastic!!

[@doroy52]

Always a fan of Stacey Ryan! She hits the right groove everytime. That ending was sweet!

[@MrBrunialti]

Holy shit guys... I'm addicted to this cover. Every now an then I come back here to listen and it's so enjoyable to see everyone's satisfaction while playing it. Excellent job ♥

[@DavisSchulz]

Awesooome

[@KarlKatten]

i cant get enough of this, I've seen it like 20 times

[@daker67]

I see Tamir and my foot starts tapping on its own. Clean, simple and ubergroovy drumming in this song.

[@sophiamarchildon3998]

The O.G. on the bass! Beautiful.

[@sarahenley613]

Great cover! Leland Sklar is the coolest...if you can rock James Taylor and Estelle, you're in with me.

[@BG-xn5ni]

Are you kidding. These already great musicians and they get Leland Sklar to make a guest appearance. Wow. I’m blown away at the playing , singing and producing on this. It does not get better. Thanks all of you, especially Jack, Ryan and Mr. Sklar. All 5 of you are killin it here.

[@tomhedrick8766]

What an amazing crew you put together for this. Seeing Leland Sklar jamming with you guys is just next level! Love it

[@samuelecosta]

It's close to perfection

[@emmahunts4499]

Love the style and quality of her voice! More please

[@franckwhite3425]

Merci d'exister ScaryPockets toujours le sourire en vous regardant jouer ! :) spécial dédicace à l'homme à la casquette derrière le clavier . Thank you for existing ScaryPockets always smiling watching you play! :) special shout out to the man in the cap behind the keyboard ( google traduction )

[@JerryT21]

she is a badass , that chromatic run on 3:30 was everything ... Lee is a beast !!!!!

[@luf4rall]

Very bond like.