Carol Kaye: Session Legend Interview (full)

[@snapshotsfoundation]

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[@richone2540]

DOES SHE DO ANY WORK THESE DAYS.

[@snapshotsfoundation]

@@richone2540 You can write Carol and ask her. The last we heard, she teaches from on Skype.

[@anthonygainsford1893]

The Snapshots Foundation What a lovely natural lady. Says it like it is and with great modesty without being fawning, which must have been hard whilst working with egos. I’m no expert but I get, know your chordal sounds, scales are not all. The sound starts in your mind and imagination.

[@babydaddy4257]

This whole video blew my mind, what a gifted and talented soul. I had no idea she was on so many tracks I've heard my whole life. This lady is leagues above and beyond 99.99 percent of modern musicians as far music comprehension, very impressive.

[@reggaefan2700]

Start a drive to get her into the RnR Hall of Fame. She's done enough for the foundation of rock.

[@RBS314]

I'm 65 years old and for all these years I was under the impression that actual band members played on their albums. I think Carol should be in the R&R Hall of Fame

[@RonTimmonsM1]

Yes I agree. Check out Leland Sklar and his credits .. between the two of them they must have played on 90 percent of radio hits.

[@trixier6505]

So the studio musicians made every else sound good!

[@davidhibart504]

Yes I agree

[@kerrykroger7323]

Pretty much!

[@nemo227]

@Bill O'Rourke She said they were paid well & made more money in the studio than on the road, and they got to go home and sleep in their own beds every night.

[@SirSamJuan]

I started watching this interview all laid back in my chair . 20 minutes in , the video is paused , guitar on my lap. This is a masterclass in disguise people.

[@dhirasarika]

I was thinking the same thing. :-) She gave a load of tips!

[@malamalavamama9637]

This is a biography I would read, a teacher I would learn from , a woman I respect and a friend I would be lucky to have. Imagine being able to listen to her play and talk, she is bursting at the seems and eager to share. I wonder how I could find her...?

[@donnaoberlin3431]

SirSamJuan LOVE IT! Lol- good for you !

[@rodakaskas]

Me too!

[@1ring2rule3pigs]

SAME HERE!!

[@tommac2122]

Wow, I am 57, a music teacher, guitar and bass player. This is to date the most inspiring interview and musical demonstration I have seen. Carol, you are a musical genius. God Bless You.

[@igordewit7357]

Yeah....she is f🤡ckin COOL,right? Like your mom who knows how to get that special kind of groove

[@manicmurph]

I'm 41 and a guitar player might rock and metal and this has made me want to learn jazz and other techniques now. She's very inspirational and the thing about soloing over the chords instead of using a scale is what a lot of people like Marty Friedman do. I don't believe you're a fan of you steal their music. I always buy the album of the bands I like cause I like a physical copy. I wish I could be a studio musician like she was. I'd like to get her other opinions on the world. We're at the communist stage now. It takes so long to make one song that the average person has no idea of. The writing, the mixing, the mastering, the promotion. There's so much that goes into one song.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

@@manicmurph Hello from Hollywood Joe -

[@jitsroller]

She really does deserve to be in the Rock N Roll hall of fame.

[@pascalmerschaudio]

I believe she is with the wrecking Crew

[@brendano5440]

It's an absolute travesty that this legend is not in the R. R. H. O. F. I think I'm gonna cry.

[@terrystowers6085]

It’d be more shameful if the RRHOF was an institution that based entry on merit. The RRHOF chooses their candidates subjectively. There’ll be an assortment of artists and production professionals to choose from, but that list is comprised basically on popularity within the governing body. It’s a private museum and event center that is free to include and/or ignore very important figures in the history of rock and roll at will. It’s not a historically correct chronicling. It’s worthwhile in that it’s popular, and it’s an opportunity for the listening community to support and celebrate their favorite artists, provided that the powers that be will allow those artists access to become nominees.

[@peterscriba8377]

Isn’t she. If she’s not that’s wrong

[@kendelano6238]

It's a hall of fame, not a hall of merit nor a hall of influence. It houses famous people, and relatively speaking most people dont know the name Carol Kaye. My issue with the hall is that they include non rock artists - Kudos to Dolly Parton for declining induction.@@terrystowers6085

[@sarah9044]

Carol Kaye's story needs to be commemorated in a major feature film. She is a musical magician and should get the recognition she deserves. Her instrumental ingenuity permeates throughout American music for decades and yet people rarely even know her name. She's amazing and inspiring 🎸

[@BathtubBass]

Movies these days are garbage. They'd ruin her story with some progressive/woke angle to it like everything these days.

[@ignusa749]

well she did make it to mrs maisel. kinda cool portrayal of her on the road.

[@angelmatos9143]

Wake up Netflix. Just do it.

[@thirty2able]

I admire her so much. As a person who failed on guitar and can barely play keyboards, I am always amazed by people that can play like this lady.

[@dionst.michael1482]

Amen! Love this lady. Nothing but profound respect for her ❤

[@mitchm426]

Let's face it… Carol is an absolute genius. She doesn't even realize what a genius she is, but the way she talks about music including chord structure, stylistic approach, how easy it was for her to learn different styles, and even how self facing she is, She's just an absolute genius with music. I know people use the word genius a lot inappropriately, but she really and truly is, which is perhaps why she has played on 10,000 recordings.

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

She deserves every bit of exposure that she gets. She is a legend. Period.

[@TheVeek192]

Yeah, as long as you say "Period" at the end, then no one will dispute. WHATEVER.

[@shelsight3310]

vee kay You could be right. But re Carol Kaye, are you disputing it? prob not... :)

[@firemarshal2629]

vee kay unless you have some proof to dispute it fuck right off. She’s a legend to many.

[@odom2142]

Nah

[@looseele]

Yeah, and she let it go to her head. She can be really nasty on Facebook.

[@boblstclair4023]

Carol is not just a guitar player/bass player, she's a complete musician in her soul.

[@jasonberezny9705]

She is so cool!🎶❤️🇨🇦

[@dontgoout1434]

Easy stuff

[@MariaFernandez-yx7eg]

OMG I can't get enough of Carol Kaye! She is music royalty! My dream is to meet her one day and hear her stories. She is a legend!

[@e1ochai]

She's still alive. Lives in Everett WA.

[@Jqau]

I took some bass lessons form Carol in Monterey Ca. in the early 80's. What an awesome lady and I learned so much. I'll never forget how wonderful of a person she was and she made sure you came away with more than just a bass lesson. She also would give some life lessons as well along with lots of stories about Motown. Thank you Carol for everything.What a pioneer.

[@Kyle-dj2gv]

+Jqau Miller That is so awesome, it would be amazing to study with her. I'm jealous. Carol Kaye is one of the all time greats. She has recorded some of the greatest songs in history.

[@madlove1581]

lucky you ~ lucky, lucky, lucky

[@sbdreamin]

i wish i were good enough to even think about wasting her time!

[@diane4537]

Man how lucky you are!

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

jqau miller that's awesome

[@CitAllHearItAll]

3 days with a metronome and she was locked in for life... haha. What a legend. I'm still solidifying my groove 20 years later.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

😂exactly. Amazing.

[@thewaldfe9763]

Well, by that time she probably was already 99% there.

[@leannemacdonald5478]

27 years for me , I don't even know how to spell lockt in

[@RobertCoulter]

That example she gave blew my mind and does every time I play it.

[@Thomas1954]

“Forget the bad in your life and move on”. Good advice.

[@buzzbang7930]

This Dame is all that. A Virtuoso. A Master. An Expert. The Best of the Best. The highest ranking skilled musician. A wizard. A Prodigy. A Genius. Did I forget anything? Yes Carol Kaye, you have earned and deserve all these titles. I don't foresee anyone disagreeing with me. Sadly, studio musicians never get credit where credit is due. In my book you get credit. And in your case, you get all the credit. Thank you Carol for your contributions to the music community. Frankly, I'm surprised there is no Ph.D after her name.

[@artistwintersong7343]

I agree one million % about the PhD idea

[@chrisrush2112]

buzz bang Well said! I couldn't agree more! What an amazing lady!

[@buzzbang7930]

I've got some Skills.3 years of school, music theory. And about 16 years of play time. I do Okay But, I Just wished I had Her Skills and knowledge man. Like I said, from listing to her, I just don't understand why she don't have a Ph.D. after her name. I should buy one of her books and find out why. Perhaps there is something said. It's good to see she has such a large fan bass. Fan BASS? LOL No pun intended.

[@paulgill5813]

Yes about studio musicians and getting credit Jimmy Page John Paul Jones where studio musician before they formed one of greatest rock groups ever they where know for being some of the greatest studio musicians .Now Carol Kaye is way beyond words . She has been around forever She know was being up there with some huge names.She has even help some of the pros. now days . like Gene Simmons . Ya she is truly a one of kind. I took 7 yrs lessons from a college professor on bass and hell she knows much more than I ever learned. Amazing Persons

[@buzzbang7930]

Yes, and that's is why I say, where is her Ph.D? She has earned it. Well perhaps you don't need a piece of paper to tell the world you're a scholar. She didn't have to show me any papers. We know what you're about Carol, We know.

[@rwindmann]

She was my bass teacher. Through her I rediscovered my bass. She always stuck with the fundamentals. Using the guitar, she said "If you don't know chords, those songs will never get written." And she was right. Today, I sooooo enjoy chord work on the guitar, and my understanding of the bass continues to intrigue me.

[@hazelp118]

Thats so cool to have had her as your teacher what a Legend

[@thenorthamericanphonograph1039]

That is a real privilege!

[@gixxerjo]

I envy you

[@keymaster430]

@@gixxerjo I'm thinking he meant he used to watch her on videos playing, or teaching and that's how she 'taught' him. Probably not an actual one on one student/teacher lesson.

[@LJHowardPhoto]

@@keymaster430 Carol Kaye is still teaching. You can book a private lesson via her website.

[@MajickPalindrome]

This woman is a straight genius of stringed instruments. Its insane shes not in the rock and roll hall of fame.

[@stevenmarchand5518]

Check out some musical greatness with carol. The "Wrecking Crew" was her friends and co-workers(session workers) at, I think it was Capital. On a modern note, I've learned a ton from Rick Beato. He has some books and web series and just a great teacher and . person. You might enjoy him if you have not already.

[@darleneshedden4288]

She has been noticed lately as an important Part of Rock and roll so time will tell

[@AnandaGarden]

@@stevenmarchand5518 "The Wrecking Crew" is on Amazon Prime (not an Amazon Channel, only a Prime subscription needed). It is a hoot, and Carol shines.

[@Duckeezilla]

Every time I see this thumbnail I think she has a full sleeve tattoo.

[@briantyson6138]

I thought the same.

[@jarveysorensen5502]

Me too!!! LOL

[@jackames9731]

Whew! So it's not just me.

[@ryandorn7831]

Yep, got me too. Glad I watched, what a phenomenal musician.

[@AndiMichael]

You really want to see under the blouse?

[@ronchrisman]

Carol is not just a great player, she's a great human. She just sent me her book and signed. "We couldn't have done it without you". I met her in 67, I was 11 years old. By the time I was 13 I was polishing Ron Tutts drums(Elvis) by the time I was 16, I was delivering Elvis's entire band to Vegas 3 times a year. My job (cartage) allowed me to work for just about everybody for 45 years. Carol was on 3 sessions a day and saw her all the time.

[@TerryNails]

I heard of Bob's passing recently, he was good friend. My condolences..

[@dubweller3418]

My Mother was an accomplished musician, that's where I got it from. I remember her telling me about Carol Kaye, but when I started playing guitar in 1975, I didnt think about her much. In 78 I switched to bass and I guess I forgot about what my Mother said about her. I've been in and out of bands since and my bass isn't too bad nowadays. But after watching this documentary, I realize I really need more work. Carol Kaye is a treasure, I'll be buying her books so I can learn more. Thank you so much for everything you have done for music!❤

[@dannyhood4007]

Books. With KZbin you don’t need lessons. Don’t listen to what they say about KZbin. If you already know your fret board you’re good to go . Watch fingers with video on slow speed. You tube tutorials are meant for beginners it doesn’t get any easier. Explaining tabs sucks. Talk talk talk, KZbin kinda sucks depends. It’s better played once normal tempo and one time slow speed. Talk talk talk sucks

[@stephaniegreene8463]

The class and dignity drips off this lady.

[@MrJoelyms]

I think she is so cool. Also, this is my favorite kind of interview - you never hear the interviewer.

[@criscoleman]

Almost never. :)

[@keithcarter9396]

Isn't it great to listen to a true professional who has been there and done that. Don't need a teeshirt. I have played guitar for 60 years and I was amazed at Carol's insights into making music. Her knowledge is enormous and I am more than a little jealous. Thanks for posting this, it;s a real treasure.

[@matthewblack7206]

This Great Lady deserves to have a film made about her. What a darn Legend.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

You're watching a film about her

[@SirSneakerPimp]

LoL And if you haven’t seen it, go watch The Wrecking Crew.

[@RM-gn2nj]

When I was 18 at university studying Bass she was my inspiration and my hero. I also wrote a letter to her asking many a ? about her career etc her method books sessions etc. She sent me photo's a letter,a method book copies of her date calendar etc.Incredibly in a 2 month span in the late 60's she rarely had any days off and usually had 2 studio sessions in a work day. She also did live gig's and award shows as well.She was the busiest because she was the best.And can out read anybody in the business as Quincy said he he. This lady was the Wrecking Crew Queen. Carol thanks for your musical love. God bless you

[@shocklobster]

What an absolute badass that Carol Kaye is! I can't believe I'm only learning about her today, and she seems to have a huge part in pop music history!

[@glenkersul9983]

The LEGENDARY Carol Kaye. Master. Humble but also badass. Amazing Queen of music.

[@Gardner0871public]

“It took me 2 or 3 days to get all styles of music.” It takes some musicians a lifetime. What an amazing person!

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

😂exactly!!!

[@profile2047]

@@chaplainmattsanders4884 It’s just talk.

[@stevensmith743]

Amazing. She didn't just work her way into a genuinely boys-only club in the 1950s, she took ownership and spent more time in your ear over several decades than anybody. Respect.

[@janetwalser5898]

This gal has a gift no school could teach..

[@codzydee1870]

Exactly!

[@jerryrobinson6250]

that's what makes it so wonderful...nothing is written down somewhere and doesnt need to

[@kurtjohnson3917]

Well, except hers.

[@jonhart5234]

At 58, this is the first time I heard about this awesome lady bassist. I enjoyed this interview 100%, and I am going to listen to all the hits she spoke about, and pay keen attention to her playing. Respect!

[@stephenedwards5038]

I'm 64, same goes for me

[@johnyox9515]

Miss Kaye deserves an award for surviving Brian Wilson while recording Pet Sounds. What an incredible player and teacher. Why couldn't I be this lady's kid lol.

[@jackwilson8486]

l

[@profile2047]

You should read more and listen to she has to say rather than making up more nonsense she has to correct.

[@profile2047]

“Just wanted to say that I thought it was great to work for Brian Wilson. He always was and always has been a good guy, musical genius (us studio musicans all admired him and still do), and a good commander-in-chief. He wrote practically all the music (once in a while we'd get a lick in but all the notes came from his head), produced it all, and I thought he sung it all, well nearly all. Chuck Britz would just sit by after setting up the board at Western and Brian would also mix it. Never saw drugs or booze in the studio (one beer one time that's all) and don't know where the dumb books and terrible lying TV stories get their stuff (probably from the same garbage the other music bio book writers get their dirt, so the public will spend good money to read trash), but it was so unlike Brian I almost laughed. You can believe that news media hype if you want to. But you are right to believe in Brian. He is someone good to believe in. I'm not trying to whitewash anything, just relate the truth about him. What he did in his personal life is none of my business. We all have some tough times, but the fact is when I worked for him a few months ago, he was the same ole Brian, a pleasure to know and work for. We all respected Brian. Yes, those were 99% his notes. Once in a while we got a lick in, but he arranged, wrote, produced (once the engineer set up the board Chuck usually just sat there) and experimented. This took the time and made the dates long, but it was our job and we liked Brian very much. Still do.” -Carol Kaye

[@mayoffjack9351]

Carol Kaye was ahead of her time. Priceless. And a member of the magificent Wrecking Crew.

[@jeffdukeman466]

Fantastic and talented lady.

[@davevaebutuoy]

Anyone who "dislikes" this video has no right to ever hear music again.

[@matthewotremba9230]

you made me look ,,,,,, and I agree ,,, 243 people that should have their ears cemented shut

[@sianahjons9519]

They hit dislike because she persists in claiming the work of the great James Jamerson an destroying her own, formidable, reputation in the process, as the evidence is, clearly, stacked against her!

[@chrisjensenstudios]

She is amazing and has such a wealth of history and experience. The up and comers, need to listen to what she has to say. She is just incredible. Thank you for the memories and the music Ms Kaye.

[@cs868]

I love this woman. A real musician. No ego, no pretense. Classy, funny, down to earth and immensely talented. As I listened to her talk and riff, I thought she would have also done quite well as a vocalist. This is a fantastic video!

[@shalamusic]

In 1969 when I first arrived in L A I was a string bass player. I saw I would have to learn electric or not work. Everything was electric, even Ray Brown on the Merv Griffin show, and Joe Di Bartolo on the Tonight show band, both among the best upright players. So I got an electric at Stein on Vine . Behind Steins were some studios and Milt Owens guitar repair where I met Carol. She was friendly so I talked to her about transitioning from upright, on which you learn the fingerboard in positions. She told me about the thumb pivot,all the notes available up and down by pivoting the thumb, not keeping it behind the 2nd finger. That was my lesson with Carol. I was blessed. Thanks for this interview. We used to go to the Union to watch her play with the Tommy Vig big band. She could read fly s__t .She was the bass on so many tv themes, Mission Impossible, Sanford &Son, etc etc. Anyone not getting this has their head up you know where. Paul Smith

[@gregsmith7949]

This lady is a legend. Thank you Mrs. Kay for your contribution to pop and rock n roll.

[@dereckvon]

What a wonderful woman.

[@DigitalJeremy]

Genuine, funny, creative...and I've a feeling she may still not quite realize just how great she really is :)

[@dmpme951]

Master musician.

[@richardervins]

Absolutely. Open to anything, and with a jazz background. And honestly: There‘s nothing she explains we don‘t use today. Wonderful!

[@caelachyt]

@@DigitalJeremy - Oh, it's pretty clear that she does.

[@skudlugs]

yes great lady, imagine stories she must have!

[@Buelligan88]

I can't believe I'm sitting here enthralled by everything she says and everything she does on the bass. She's a musician to the core... what a fascinating woman, what an amazing career.

[@donniesmith1646]

Carol is an amazing woman and true legend. She makes it seem so simple while being a driving force in the music world. I've been playing for over 50 years and She takes me back to my earlier days learning the guitar. What a joy to hear her reflect where my musical roots come from. . .

[@Ailsworth]

Her discussion of "chordal notes" (17:45 to 25:00) was, to this musician anyway, an outstanding explanation and practical application of the circle of 5ths, "the cycle." I've never seen it explained both so fully and so simply. :) One of the best videos I have ever found on youtube in any category

[@terrycashman1616]

Just for your info.....she's using cycle of forths........F ..Bflat....Eflat....etc.

[@dalewier9735]

Terry you and Michael are both right On the circle of 5ths , clockwise is 5ths and counterclockwise is 4ths. But she sums up at 25:00 something that is really not taught in theory or most lessons. I was taught scales that corresponded to the cord that was being played. For example , say the cord is C the group is playing. Most of us have been taught to play and think that a C major scale "goes" with it. But Carol is saying don't play the whole scale ( CDEFGABC) just play the chord notes (CEG). 3 note chords can get boring and to illustrate this she played three note chords when she was disparaging rock and roll. Most of what she played (dim. Aug. Flat 5th. Add 9. I think there was a 13 in there) to illustrate the differences of styles, have a more complex chord structure and therefore more notes that can be played. I did not learn (nor even hear about) until after 4 years of music in college. I was a "french" horn player and after college I was learning to play 6 string guitar and bass guitar.

[@stevenalbertbartlett2688]

@@terrycashman1616 6 of one.1/2doz. of the other..which ever way u want the hamster 2 roll the wheel..

[@nomatesman]

Thanks for your comments and explanations guys. I was really interested in this section of the interview as a beginner guitarist.

[@BEBOP268]

Circle of 5ths

[@jmt62]

Wonderful lady. I can listen to her talk and play all day and night.

[@aniquinstark4347]

She has such a natural feel and understanding for the bass and guitar. Major respect to miss Carol :)

[@globalmonkey007]

Carol's Bass Hits (Short List): Wouldn't It Be Nice, California Girls, God Only Knows, Help Me Rhonda, I Get Around, Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys / Feelin' Alright - Joe Cocker / I'm A Believer & Last Train To Clarksville - The Monkees / Light My Fire - The Doors / Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley / Love Child, Baby Love, Stop In The Name Of Love, Back In My Arms Again, You Can't Hurry Love, My World Is Empty Without You, Reflections & Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - Supremes / I Was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder / Homeward Bound, I Am A Rock & Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel / Get Ready - The Temptations / Wichita Lineman & Galveston - Glen Campbell / I Can't Help Myself - Four Tops / Someday We'll Be together Again & Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross / These Boots Were Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra / Soul & Inspiration - Righteous Brothers / The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand / Hold Me Thrill Me - Mel Carter / Ain't Nothin' But The Real Thing - Marvin Gaye & Tami Terrell / River Deep, Mountain High - Tina Turner / Don't Pull Your Love Out On Me Baby - Hamilton, Joe Franks & Reynolds / Candy Man & Mr. Bojangles - Sammy Davis Jr. / Something Stupid - Frank & Nancy Sinatra / Little Green Apples - O.C. Smith / Alone Again Or - Love / America The Beautiful - Ray Charles / Indian Reservation - Paul Revere & Raiders / Doo Ron Ron - Crystals / Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves - Cher / Little GTO - Hondels / Love Story - Andy Williams / Tiny Bubbles - Don Ho / This Diamond Ring - Gary Lewis and Playboys / A Taste of Honey - Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass / Romeo & Juliet Theme - Henry Mancini / Natural Man - Lou Rawls / Expected to Fly - Buffalo Springfield / etc, etc...

[@dumisa7]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chuckm4540]

I just found out Jimmy Page was the session guitarist on Cocker's version of "I Get High With a Little Help From My Friends." Also, I love Carol Kaye.

[@dumisa7]

@@chuckm4540 Jimmy Page huh? News to me....thanks for it. Just put that on yet another mix of mine - looooove me some Joe Cocker singing "With A Little Help From My Friends" .... and oooh that guitar🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@patrickthomas2911]

She did not play on the Motown songs recorded in Detroit, your list is incorrect.

[@frankspikes4867]

@@dumisa7 Do you need anybody. I need someone to love. Lol. The wonder years anybody. . .

[@bobdavis6511]

She is a legend.. Thanks for the biography

[@jamespoirier3781]

I played in a successful band from 1970, to 1975. I had to quit, it was just to much fun. I admire Carol Kaye and musicians who can do it all there lives. I wish she was around, to teach the right ways of learning music. Lifting up the arm of a record player over an over to learn a song can drive you crazy. Very very good interesting interview.

[@SteveSam66]

Carol Kaye is the real deal.

[@clownpocket]

On bass, “I can create what I hear is not being played,” the very essence of bass.

[@saxman432004]

Absolutely

[@fredherfst8148]

I've never heard this way of expressing the essence of bass playing..it will influence my playing and I've been playing for years.

[@scottski51]

I could listen to Carol tell stories ALL DAY !!!

[@chrisrush2112]

Geddy Lee is my idol on bass but Carol Kaye is now an extremely close second! You can't help but love her! This is one of the best musician interviews ever.

[@tonymarinelli7304]

I have known about this woman for years and must say, she is one cool and interesting lady. She is a big piece of rock history.

[@stroys7061]

She sure is. I thought I knew Rock but did not know about her until recently. I feel so foolish for not discovering her in the 1960s.

[@drvee1983]

I don't care how good of a guitarist or bass player you are... You " ain't " Carol Kaye. I don't care how rich or famous you are as a guitarist/bass player....you " ain't " Carol Kaye. After playing the sessions and gigs she did in her day, during those times? Most men today couldn't play on the same stage or in the same studio with her. She would kick our butts, smile, and walk away with class. Bravo.

[@hellobooom]

I don't see what it has to do with men or women, but you still... "Ain't" Carol Kaye

[@drvee1983]

Because unless you were a female singer/performer, men dominated the market and industry. It was the ' 60 's. I didn't make the culture, I'm just an observer of history. Her interview states it.

[@redress5]

oh gawd, zip it cringey SIMP

[@mikeyj.3605]

There is no better feeling playing music than having the hair on your arms and the back of your neck stand up while playing. I could only imagine how many times that has happened to Carol. "Yeah, that's the take". Music is so amazing.

[@latonyahemingway3752]

I’ve watched this at least 20 times over the past 11 years. What an amazing lady!! She always inspires my bass playing. God Bless Carol Kaye !!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this interview, I'm not a musician at all, I doubt I could hold a guitar correctly, but this was captivating, thank you so much.

[@ScreeminMeeme]

Wouldn't you love to sit down and just listen to her stories? An incredible musician...and historian of a time gone by.

[@Playitstraight44]

Carol Kaye is the epitome of class.

[@drjwbriand]

even if you're not a musician or it's not your greatest passion, you've got to love this lady for her talent, her spirit and of course the tremendous contributions to the musical genre that have and will continue to effect what we hear and love!!!

[@morrisman64]

I wish I could study under Carol she is a legend

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

Morrisman Smith www.carolkaye.com/lessons/index.php Choose your next 2 wishes wisely 🔮

[@TheUniversalEyes]

She's a legend in her own mind, she is also a poor teacher because she does not have patience and lack of respect for her students.

[@whatajerkaquariums1854]

Beast6228 how do you know that?

[@trickster33able]

She doesnt have much students anymore, these skypelessons from her is rare now, not everyone gets the chance after paying to get lessons from her, go buy the picking up the e string Bass lesson dvd from her instead, its just like having her in front of you

[@onthe1481]

Morrisman Smith--I bet you do... Just letting you know, I know....

[@ConCitatoE]

I've known you my WHOLE life.. And just met you today.. SO Cool! Thank you SO Much for the impact you have had on my music upbringing!!

[@wyattarp1975]

Seriously, I went to her web site to check out what she's played on. I was intoxicated by what I was reading. When I found out she played bass on "Ain't nothin but the real thing" I almost died.

[@wyattarp1975]

your'e right, its obvious when you listen to it. maybe she was credited with another version. definitely not my favorite....... don't be a smart ass with your ellipsis....

[@wyattarp1975]

you son of a bitch... ha ha

[@leonstone4738]

This is the first time I knew of Carol Kaye. again , just a natural like Larry Collin’s. Having enjoyed a lot of her sound track music on all these show, not the least Five O or Sonny and Cher. What a talent. Sam Cooke, Richie V the list is endless. Needless to say most delighted to discover Carol Kaye.

[@madeleinehague648]

Fantastic documentary. Music biz is sad, sad, sad today.

[@TheRockerxx69]

l listened to her (unknowingly) playing on records since 1964, but finally l read about her in mid 70 s. and l love her !!!

[@kochaoji1]

Love this a million times over! She's so fun to listen to, I love the rhythm of how she speaks. Wish someone would make a movie of her life already!

[@Feathercrest1]

Carol explains everything in the recording business with such elan. This video is not an "interview" but in a formal session would be correctly titled a "lecture". Nothing boring or didactic, just heart to heart demonstration of lines, improvisation and inside music formation that created the biggest hits for a very wide range of the most played performers.

[@stroys7061]

OMG - I’m 69 and have loved her music since the 1960s and never knew of her until just a few days ago. She is fantastic! I’m a fan!!

[@martymcfly8733]

Dear God… Please make Carol Kaye live forever! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NajahLightfootMagick]

Thank you. I have been enlightened! Although I am not a musician (my son is), my childhood was filled with these songs. I cannot say enough about the value of this video. It is enlightening, uplifting and inspiring. An intimate conversation with truly one of the great legends of our time. A priceless archive. Maybe too it touches me as a writer. I have heard it said, "all writers secretly want to be musicians and all musicians secretly want to be writers!".

[@snapshotsfoundation]

Thanks for your generous comment. Carol was coming out of a film she didn't wish to be part of, the Wrecking Crew documentary and a bio that never manifested. We never could have expected the kind of response the feature has created.

[@robertfordjour7434]

Najah Lightfoot iiii

[@CaptainHar]

This is very eye opening and I have been playing for over 40 years.

[@fishingfreak9734]

That was a great documentary, what an incredible musician!!!

[@anotherstart1]

She’s absolutely incredible! A legend that should be recognized for her talent and playing

[@hoffy1003]

Man I am just loving this interview.

[@Lily-oz2dq]

She is a gem. Watched the Wrecking Crew documentary it was amazing.

[@BrakeDust2]

Such talent, such creativity, such class. Thank you Mrs. Kaye. Your music will live forever.

[@michaelgmyers]

been playing over 40 years, I'm so ashamed that this is the first I've heard of Carol. Such a great talent. Wish we had more of these vids.

[@TheDivayenta]

michael myers watch the doc “ The Wrecking Crew”. It’s amazing

[@raidrfrk]

@@TheDivayenta plus the one on Muscle Shoals is great

[@TheDivayenta]

@@raidrfrk yep- watched it and it’s fantastic. Duane Allman and Wilson Pickett!

[@MLFranklin]

This is wonderful. She's a national treasure.

[@The10000lbGorilla]

Living legend, I don't understand why her name isn't up there with Jaco for most bass players. Most have never heard of her, I had been playing for years before anyone told me to check her out.

[@deweypug]

While we all agree that Jaco's innovative approach changed the way the electric bass is played, I think most of us believe that Carol Kaye certainly did not 'lack true innovation'... her approach changed the way the bass was used as a lead instrument as well!

[@keykrazy]

Can totally empathize with your comment, 10000lbGorilla. I've seen her name in liner notes for decades but never really got hip to who she really was until i saw that Wrecking Crew documentary and started really listening actively (e.g., not just passively) to any little thing since that listed her in the credits. If a genie popped out of a lamp and gave me three wishes i think the first one or two would be to get to be in my 20's again, working in that "wrecking crew" group of studio cats in a chair right next to her, LOL !!

[@chrisgodlaproductions3106]

Cause she is s known liar! Always trying to take credit for Jamerson's work. For example, in this very video she tries to say she played on "Bernadette" and says she made up the bassline. Everyone knows that's Jamerson on that song. I cant respect that. I've tried to like this lady, but that's going too far. You cant shit on Jamerson like that. Uh-uh.

[@joshuafreedman7703]

Chris Godla What "everyone knows" is the lie. It was Carol. It was all Carol. It was *only* Carol. This is known because the session people who were there confirmed it to be so. It was other people who didn't like the fact that a "mere woman" could play better than them who perpetuated the myths that "everyone knows".

[@chrisgodlaproductions3106]

@@joshuafreedman7703 so Stevie Wonder is lying? All the funk brothers are lying? Which session musicians are you referring to sir?

[@dalmal62m72]

She is simply amazing.

[@shannonhondo260]

Mrs. Kaye seriously deserves to be in the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@TheCopeland45]

Lol, as a bassist I came here to get her insights on bass and 3/4 of the video is a master class on obsure guitar chords and patterns. This woman had no limits.

[@samuelcf97]

she makes it look easy and motivates me to learn jazz

[@BirdYoumans]

Of all the instruments I play, I love playing bass. She always had my greatest respect. Music oozes from her!! Love you Carol!!

[@paulgarbutt8113]

what a fabulous musician she is.

[@stugerson4727]

"Birdlegs" Youmans ?? ☺️

[@martynspooner5822]

As a bedroom guitar player for ever I am just left in total awe of the talent of this lady .

[@martynspooner5822]

@Sam Yaza Yes it certainly does. Her body of work says it all anyway.

[@SallyRuckerllamalady]

What a humble, amazing musician. She obviously loves her work and sharing it. I hope she has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@jackiewhitehouse1230]

humble? are we listening to the same interview?

[@johnr8820]

I love that I share the same passion that these people do. Carol Kaye is an incredibly important person in modern American music! What an amazing video and what a beautiful soul and of course musician. Carol Kaye forever!

[@thetiler]

One of the best music interviews I've seen! Amazing, what a wealth of musical knowledge!!!

[@spktrudat2380]

"if song writers don't know those chords, then they're not gonna write those songs..."

[@twilightcampfighter5074]

This stuck out to me too. It makes me want to learn older styles of music.

[@melanieknight6352]

This is one of the BEST interviews I've ever seen, ever! Now I want to learn more about Carol Kaye. And I'll be listening out for her bass line in vintage music on my play lists. Have already started. That beginning of "Games People Play" just blew me away.

[@peterbrusch1493]

R&R Hall of Fame. She's unbelievable.Since I've heard the first time about her and the Wrecking Crew, she fascinates me. Such a wonderful musician.

[@victorcurtis6400]

Yes Carol THAT'S NOT RIGHT and we are sick of auto tune THANK YOU!!!

[@OldStationRecords]

Haha.....that`s absolutely true..... and nowdays...... no one gives advice for nothing....she`s an open book.....full of wisdom..... god bless her for sharing, she really deserves a place of recognition, somewhere

[@SweetPicklenation]

Such a unique and humble talent. A true natural talent.

[@pdxfun4888]

Mind blowing. Mastery, humble, facile, knowledge flowing like breathing. A very high level.

[@richrod2]

Carol is amazing, I play like her cause I’ve had personal lessons with her, she taught me technic and timing. I will always be grateful to her cause she’s the most amazing bass player. If you’re a bass player I highly recommend buying her videos or books.

[@jehovahuponyou]

I LEARNED TWO WORDS OUT OF ALL THAT, THEY WERE; "GUITAR" AND "BASS" - LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT I SURE ENJOYED THE PLAYING THIS FINE LADY DID!!!!!!! I GIVE CAROL KAYE THE BEST COMPLIMENT I CAN THINK OF; *"YOU, DEAR LADY" ARE (AND ALWAYS WILL BE) ONE OF THE ""MUSIC MAKERS""!!!!!!!!!!!!* LORD BLESS YOU CAROL KAYE, AND THANKS TO "SNAPSHOTS" FOR POSTING THIS GREAT VIDEO - BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@la196]

What a generous gift to give such an interview. It's not everyday such a gifted successful musician would take the time to provide such an informative conversation with the reviewer. Congrats on all your achievement and success! It's so obvious you are still so passionate about what you've been doing all these years:) Carol this was such a treat:) Thanks so much for your time.

[@snapshotsfoundation]

+Lori A The interview was per-approved by Carol to be published and archived by The Snapshots Foundation and The Library of Congress. Carol was very happy with the outcome and kind response from music fans.

[@BusterMaxwellTV]

+The Snapshots Foundation This is a great video, Gentlemen, thank you! The only comment I have is that your interlude music is overmodulated to the point of distortion. Best wishes with the rest of your projects.

[@Suchapill]

Thanks for putting into words what I was thinking. She is Legend.

[@El34Blues]

Simple to say OMFG Awesum!! Do you have a Star on a sidewalk in hollywood at least? Hmm

[@loZoneranger560]

She's a national treasure...as is this session. Thank you!

[@4deuce31]

I started playing rock/metal in the mid 80's. I grew up listening to 50's, 60's, 70's style music. Mostly Motown. But I wasn't influenced by it. I've watched countless videos of this national treasure. Carol is literally the reason so many musicians have a job today, and it can all be traced back to her. So many people owe her thanks & love for paving the road and showing us how melody is everything. She is and always will be the queen. So many people have no idea who she is, was, and owe her a debt of gratitude forever.

[@LookNumber9]

Brilliant! Carol Kaye is a living legend and a national treasure. Thank you for putting this together.

[@donwebber7034]

The Amazon original “The Amazing Mrs Maisel” season 3 is now featuring a character based on Carol...so happy!

[@y00h0011]

Great respect for her principles. Love that she is so strong in her musical rudiment.

[@SuperBuzz71]

Dear God, what an American musical treasure. I love her.