Stayin' Alive - The Bee Gees (Ragtime Rockabilly Cover) ft. Wild Bill

[@RisingJake]

Singing on key, dancing, and twirling around an instrument bigger than you are, all at the same time. Guy has serious talent!

[@anomymouse5043]

Do you ever wonder where PMJ gets visiting musicians and singers? I do!

[@adam-qu6dh]

@@anomymouse5043 def not from america's got talent

[@kinslayerauthor4051]

A lot of hard work went into learning to do those things. People say it's talent, I wish I could do that, blah blah blah. You can, you just have to have the passion to do it day in and day out for years. It's hard work like every other art. Everyone has the ability, but not everyone has the will to spend the time necessary to reach that level. I hate the word talent. People use it like that person has a cheat code. Nope. They were just willing to put in the work.

[@joebigen6ma]

Anything, but he obviously use a double bass as a percussion

[@leonhardeuler675]

Probably practice more than talent. I get the feeling that this isn't his first day at the office. 😅

[@AJWest]

The Bee Gees did a great cover of this.

[@lkj974]

Their vocal harmonizing will never be replicated. Too bad we don't know what we've got 'til it's gone.

[@ande100]

That comment wins the Internet today!🎉😅😅

[@TheLukdkZone]

Waiting someone to whosh this

[@glennmaillard5972]

Never much liked the original. Changed my mind now.

[@peterbechard1900]

Great, come on it was pretty much so so

[@erinmalone2669]

This really sounds like this would be the original that the Bee Gees got their inspiration for the disco version from. I love every second of this.

[@BalorBallora]

daria

[@eh42]

1:54 Can we give the drummer a nod for not only not missing a beat, but not even flinching when that beast of a bass is tossed up in the air in his general direction.

[@jamielyrics12]

Haha! drummer used to his sheningans! But the talent is amazing!

[@auratheva]

I can't describe the feeling this song ignites in me. I'm not like a big rockabilly nerd or even a Bee Gees fan, but there's something so special about this cover I can't describe

[@renerivera1861]

I've been humming this tune in this rhythm for years!

[@TadSimmons]

This is the exact type of supremely fun and unexpected genre twisting that I depend on PMJ for! Great rendition!

[@frankdavis6438]

It's difficult to not like these more than the originals if you enjoy jazz. Scott's arrangements are spectacular.

[@danbender1969]

Wait; this can't be PMJ! I clearly can see the drummer. (Seriously thank you Scott Bradlee!!!)

[@j4k3j0n3s]

I never knew what I liked about PMJ. Genre twisting is a good term. One that occurs to me is genre, weaving.

[@dawnbowie352]

I enjoyed this rendition and the showmanship. This man played the hell out of his bass and put on a great show - love that! BTW - Adore Scott's many efforts and arrangements over the years, and the fine piano man here, so get the sticks outta ya behinds, people... Diversity in Jazz is what makes the range of this music great. The grin and bounce in my step that this video has given me may last the whole day. 😂

[@degustationmusic1122]

Wild Bill and Roger the Drummer played at my kid’s wedding 15 months ago. Pretty sure nobody has stopped dancing yet! And absolutely the nicest guys in the world, too. Could not be happier to see this performance blowing up!

[@Famr4evr]

That is so awesome!!

[@jimkeats891]

If I hadn't already married the PERFECT woman (more than 3 decades ago)...I'd be jealous.

[@FoodNerds]

Wow that’s awesome 👏

[@breasonable4343]

Dude!

[@alvon911]

I play upright bass; rockabilly, gospel, bluegrass. I am speechless. That was the most amazing cover EVER recorded!

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

I rank this performance right up there with the 'Dead South' video of "In Hell I'll Be In Good Company"...

[@ukulele-covergirl]

​@@coinneachmaclellan3121This is Way Better than that. But, I dig it. ✌️🌺

[@ukulele-covergirl]

He doesn't play Bass. Bass plays him. WOW. No gym membership required 🌺

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

It's kind of like musical cross dressing...in a similar vein, check out Dwight Yoakum's rockabilly version of the Motown classic, "The Locomotion"...

[@professornuke7562]

@@coinneachmaclellan3121 except that's a 'cello.

[@Abmotsad]

The drummer is maximum chill. Not just a musical performance, it's a life lesson.

[@vincentrobinette1507]

I was most impressed by the piano... Listen to it again, to appreciate his skill!

[@Abmotsad]

@@vincentrobinette1507 Uhm... You understand that liking the one in no way precludes an appreciation for the other? It's not a contest.

[@Monchu00]

The rythm of this cover is still valid to perform CPR, in case someone just wants a fresher and more modern soundtrack during cardiorespiratory failure

[@maxonmendel5757]

thank you frien. this tip saved my life.

[@theExecutiveNomad]

genius.

[@breasonable4343]

Good to know. I smell toast.... is that bad?

[@jonnybravo3245]

how many beats an hour ?

[@garygohmusic]

Absolutely sick one-take with that dance! So many things could have gone wrong but they all went right.

[@lazypaladin]

_"I can play the Guitar behind my hea-"_ _Yeah, cool. _*_Now do it with a Double Bass!_*

[@ShayTheValiant]

There's already damage on the bottom of the bass when the video started, so it looks like something did go wrong during a different take.

[@notahotshot]

​@@ShayTheValiant Nah, the damage seems consistent with his apparent habit of riding it like a hobby horse.

[@Zgrblfx]

Everything went right on THIS take x)

[@j.l.5966]

⁠@@ShayTheValiantthat’s Wild Bill’s personal double bass. That “damage” is wear and tear over the years of riding the base like a bucking Bronco. This video is actually pretty tame compared to his live stage performances 🤣

[@michaelflindt2616]

One of the coolest performances I've seen in a while!

[@luisgarza6413]

Saw him live in Nashville 2 weeks ago, pretty cool performance

[@remaincalm2]

Singing, playing and dancing all at the same time, with some crazy tricks thrown in! Love it! Wild Bill sure earnt his name. What a blast! 😊

[@silvermediastudio]

Every rockabilly bassist does the same tricks. It's par the course.

[@timothyreeves1521]

I am stupified at Scott Bradley's piano talent. I assume he composed the arrangement of this great track which suits this drum style and a great bass performance. but, and it is a big but the piano break at 1.30 is entrancing, eloquent and sublime. Fan-bloody-tastic!

[@BusyBusyPanda]

I need more Wild Bill in my life. Why is there not a channel dedicated to just this. Rockabilly & rockabilly covers are basically all I want. this was amazing to watch & hear. More please.

[@chris_dahlen]

Nick carren was old school rockabilly. Unfortunately he passed away to soon

[@mickwilson99]

Never before have I seen a signature Hendrix move performed with a double bass. Impressed!

[@NK6only]

The man got that bass ❤

[@vincentrobinette1507]

"It's all about da' bass"!

[@breasonable4343]

@@vincentrobinette1507 dMN RIGHT!

[@BernardSandler]

I absolutely adored this rendition. No idea that the Bee Gees did so well as ragtime. Superb performance.

[@gulpdiator]

Not really ragtime, more swing. Ragtime is more piano, wild western, lookup Tom Brier.

[@Hokum6]

Best PMJ number in a long time. Oldschool PMJ values, very interesting voice, and incredibly fitting arrangement that really massages the original song, Scott peaking at the piano. Standing slow clap.

[@standahosek4261]

Watching Scott's foot is better than listening a metronome. Another greath job guys!

[@iSylvan]

Love how unfazed the other musicians were at the bass antics. Not even the slightest smirk, not even a glance exchanged. Classy, gents. 😏

[@postmodernjukebox]

professionalism

[@pauldionne2884]

On the other hand he should've held off the antics while the piano was taking a lead.

[@jkkay477]

​@@pauldionne2884 Ah yes there it is. There's always a know-it-all in the comments section of every video, without fail.

[@tootz1950]

Scott rarely looks up from his keys...I think he's in another world, a great world.

[@Shannon-Krissy]

LOVE IT!! Scott you are a genius! Wild Bill is an understatement! Love his energy! Great drummer as well!

[@DenKHK]

I believe Roger Ross is actually a member of Wild Bill's band - The Bruisers. His bio is on their website (linked in the description).

[@alphagt62]

The piano player was killing it! Drummer stayed in the pocket, for a 3 piece they are awesome!

[@dgsoundCA]

This performance is PERFECT on so many levels!

[@don-music]

The puff of exhaustion at the very end shows what this amazing musician put into this performance

[@laraj777]

For the first time I see not only a perfectly singing bass player, but also a virtuoso dancing one. Incredible sense of humor and talent of all these amazing musicians!

[@jarangolo1]

You must see the great singer Óscar D'León, surely you will like him.

[@EgorKlenov]

Oh, I love that song! First I was afraid, I was petrified...

[@kicomilner5152]

No no no, wrong one. "You can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man, no time to talk" This is Beegees. You're thinking Gloria Gaynor, I will survive.

[@MichaelGreen-id5pc]

This is, without a doubt, one of THE most-excellent covers in the history of covers! Musical genius, stellar vocals and talent. 🖖🫶👏

[@TaniaRouserArt]

Agree. What make this a MASTERPIECE is that not only they are great doing that, but they are all having fun doing this.

[@Mangaka718]

Wild Bill!!! Not only can he play and DANCE WITH a double bass like nobody else I've ever seen, he can SING!! This entire video is incredible ^_^

[@goofe.washington953]

Pianist = killer on the keys. Outstanding.

[@vincentrobinette1507]

The best part...THE PIANO!! Very well played.

[@jkkay477]

The best part... RIDING THE BASS at 1:35 😂

[@judahcartier8281]

Magnificent! All 3 cats brought it, nailed it, killed it, and then brought it back again like a phoenix rising. Bravo gentlemen!!!

[@dawnmichelle4403]

I can say that's the most fun I've ever seen anyone have with a bass fiddle! 😄❤️

[@radishraccoon3657]

This song fits this style PERFECTLY

[@oliviermonge6377]

Incroyable !! Ce qu'il fait avec sa contrebasse,en plus il chante,danse et fait le fou!!Quelle indépendance et quelle maîtrise il faut !! J'ai du mal à jouer et respirer en même temps !!

[@Hokum6]

Must be on my 100th replay, and still, that piano solo gets me *every single time*. I wish Scott did every number like this one.

[@SomewhatSwedish]

This is amazing! Bill has the most amazing personality. I feel like he HAS to look good in a cowboy hat.

[@petrajorova3407]

Ok, this is FIRE 🔥 Incredible voice, incredible music, incredible playfulness

[@RuminantCounter]

I have to admit, the BeeGees version of this song never did much for me, but this is like.... What it always should have been. So catchy!

[@bootkon]

Какое-то запредельные навыки, артистизм и лёгкость. Чистый восторг 🔥

[@tima-mr_lindex264]

Ага

[@noahgolan603]

I'm imagining a james bond type of action scene in a dimly lit jazz club where the band plays this as the hero makes his way through the various henchmen

[@joycastle.]

..., decapitating them with his upright bass

[@akunformalitas]

...and walked away as if nothing had happened

[@paweldoruch1016]

Damn, this Bill guy sure is wild

[@postmodernjukebox]

he's a dancing man and he just can't lose!

[@dumluk1984]

So fun! Do more rockabilly, please.

[@yankeerose9011]

I'm done 😂😂😂 🎶❤ y'all rock my heels off!!!

[@tryingnot2bdumb]

His tone is crazy handsome omg. So vibrant and marvelous. Groovy!

[@BenBeirs]

Thank you Wild Bill and PMJ!!! That was good for the soul 🎉

[@schmodedo]

So incredible that every note/tap/slide you see played is exactly what you hear. I mean, you can even hear the sound it makes when he spins that bass around. Amazing live take. Super talented.

[@janetleeharrison]

Incredibly entertaining and talented! Wild Bill surprised me with his voice, dance moves, musical talent, bass tricks, and overall stage-presence! 🤠 More please!❤

[@exhebece5480]

Scott Bradlee doesn't get enough credit for these awesome covers

[@ernestorunkelrub846]

He keeps finding amazing vocalists too!

[@dawnbowie352]

Amen to that! Big fan of Scott's work.❤

[@epo1980]

what would be better than millions of viewers???

[@paulolodicora4471]

Good God! This bass player is something else!

[@salliemae9284]

Thank you PMJ for sharing . Wild Bill you are amazing !!!!!!!!!!

[@PhilippensTube]

Speechless...this is genius! This is how a cover should be: as original as the original.

[@vkaPAUL]

It was definately All about the Bass with this one!!! Loved it.

[@NickEnchev]

Well I reckon that's the most exciting upright bass fiddler I've seen in these parts of town.

[@mumblbeebee6546]

I have arrived in a parallel universe where Lemmy listened to his mum, became a respectable bassist and clean living bandleader 😂 Lovely tune!

[@mumblbeebee6546]

@@creamwobbly Yes, I am aware of HeadCat, which was cute, but … Lemmy, basically :)

[@russellpoland6637]

WEll, I must say, That, I, for one, personally, like this arrangement of the song , 10,000 times more than the disco one. This is most enjoyable and so much better then the original. I could listen to this all day long. Thank You for sharing this great song!

[@dennisdeal3323]

That is the first time that I actually could listen and like this song. Great job.

[@imaginefun13]

Definitely one of your coolest covers yet! Infectious energy!

[@jashton8710]

Being an old fart and witnessing the birth of this song I thought "oh no, not another hack job on a classic tune".....Wrong, this rocks! Love it.

[@Aqualyra]

PMJ and Scott Bradlee never do a hack job! I don't think Scott us even capable of that. He's brilliant!

[@LynnLinSS]

The drummer’s expression was gold

[@postmodernjukebox]

Come for the 'Saturday Night Fever' nostalgia, stay for the impressive upright bass trick shots at 1:33! Get it on the new PMJ album here: www.pmjlive.com/thefourthtuning

[@sagefaribole]

yes, the upright bass tricks were unexpected and wild!! Bravo !!

[@tcuster55]

You don't have it on KZbin Music? I searched, and only this cut comes up. What an awesome rendition!

[@carmelbarnes391]

Sensational! ❤

[@tuppyglossop222]

Surely it’s a sit-down bass…

[@rickc5303]

Upright bass seems a little formal,....I have always liked "bull fiddle" for the times the musician "goes off" on it!! That was one of those times!! The guy tickling the ivorys lets fly in this rendition too! All this mayhem held together by rock solid beat from the percussion section! Well done gang! And, as always, thanks for the really high production standards that we couldn't enjoy this channel without! Thanks again to the whole team that puts these things together!

[@DenKHK]

A classic PMJ - beautiful re-rendition with amazing talent. It is often said that one should be so proficient and familiar with your tools, instruments etc that they're like an extension of your own limbs. Wild Bill clearly demonstrated that level of proficiency and familiarity with his double bass - even playing just fine while doing 'em stunts. This vid just made my YT favs list~

[@suzanneartist1026]

I was a disco dancin’ fool when Saturday Night Fever came out! This is so fun and well done, I LOVE it!

[@mp9296]

I was never a fan of this song TILL NOW , now that you guys did this creative take on it love it ,

[@michaelkendall9236]

This was so great it’s ridiculous! When he started playing the bass behind his head I lost it! What a trio!

[@dianesorensen2549]

Spectacular cover‼️‼️❤️ Watched it twice and doubtless there will be many more times.

[@bjorkalie]

I love how, no matter what antics Wild Bill pulls, the other two guys are totally unfazed. 😂

[@tcarnold6425]

What is not to LOVE about this! Utter GENIUS! 🔥👌🕶️🕺🏼

[@KentuckyGinger]

Hiya TC!!

[@tcarnold6425]

@@KentuckyGinger KENTUCKY! ❤️ How's you?

[@rickramsey4134]

OH. MY. GOD. That is one of the most brilliant things I've ever seen.

[@Santi66]

My friend, almost my brother "IsiRockin" played double bass and sang. He also did slap and danced with the double bass. He passed away a couple of years ago and would be pleased to see this great performance.

[@mrgoly2787]

очень крутые повороты МИСТЕР БРЕДЛИ мое сердце может не выдержать ВАШЕГО ТВОРЧЕСТВА БРАВИССИМО

[@Chris.Brisson]

That there song has been trapped in an alternate production since the 70s. Thank you, Scott for setting it free (seems the way it was always meant to be).

[@МаксимСоломон-н7х]

Великолепно! Стёб над оригиналом отличный! Солисту отдельную премию. Вот что значит человек живет музыкой. Коллективу дальнейших успехов!

[@ДискотрактористПетрович]

а второй кавер с ним видел на этом канале? там вообще вне конкуренции) Du Du du както так называется

[@andredfreitas6909]

the Bee Gees would be VERY proud of this!!!👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@djmeganom]

Thats awesome! Everyone in this video are great! But Wild Bill is the beast! Roger Ross made big efforts not to smile. Scott Bradlee kicked his right shoe in a rhythm, fingers were over the keys and he looked amazed, when the song was over with double bass over Bills head. Bravo!!!

[@andyburnett8012]

What an absolute scream! Brilliantly musical, entertaining, funny and skillful. Love it 😍

[@SirCharles12357]

Ah! Bringing back the old fun of PMJ! Excellent arrangement and really slick breakdown Scott! Wild Bills a keeper!!

[@The-KP]

Perfect! Beautiful rendition of the classic.. Stride piano, rockabilly rhythm section, great vocals.. love this!

[@gravygraves5112]

Not often I find a cover that I enjoy more than the original but y'all nailed it!

[@NanaWilson-px9ij]

Love rockabilly and ragtime.....first time I've seen them combined. Love it.

[@pascalblackmore8098]

Damn the bassist's moves overall though😂❤

[@WaterDrive1]

It's not easy to top an original hit but this was a very refreshing version they made their own. It's obvious the singer has paid his dues with his smooth and on pitch vocals.

[@drmilktruck]

Say them in concert last month, great fun! Proving that a good song can be translated into a different genre and sound good.

[@rickbogan4631]

I disagree that this was a good song. Annoying disco drivel! This version is interesting and entertaining.

[@terriring1950]

This performance is just plain FUN! Wild Bill has it all - playing, singing and those dance moves with the crazy legs! John Travolta, eat your heart out!

[@АлександрОВЕЧКИН-м2х]

Контрабасист гений, клоун, большой мастер. Одно удовольствие смотреть!! Браво!!

[@MagicJonesMusic]

Freakin' brilliant!

[@EmilyExplosion27]

This is the best one y'all have done in a long time. Absolutely amazing.

[@texasgirlmomx2342]

70s baby, grew up in the 80s, THIS is what heaven on a jukebox must sound like. Thanks again PMJ!! ❤🎉❤

[@RolandSchlosser]

Loved the energy!

[@xavierg.]

The piano player has some 🔥 finger going up and down the keys. 🎹 1:30

[@upbgenoob5488]

The natural flow of this trio....oh my!!!!!!

[@morgandouglas6014]

Amazing. This is even better than the original.

[@peterellerman1186]

Not really but sure is good

[@HuggyBob62]

That double bass player has REAL skill!

[@leonciodesouzaluz4785]

Fantastic ! Only professionals can put their identity into a song and for that it has to be phenomenal. Congratulations !

[@DanielFoland]

I had this old band director once, he said to me honestly, "never let the rhythm section have access to the microphone"... I love how the piano player just takes this in stride and focuses on his Steinway... nice!

[@michaelbarton5169]

Still lovin' this video. I re-watch it periodically and it always makes me smile. Cheers and thanks,

[@mystriddlery]

Amazing cover! As a drummer Im always watching the bassist to feel the groove a bit better, this guy would be a riot to watch haha. Also digging the minimalist arrangement.

[@macmd28]

Dude is moving with that bass like a cartoon character!

[@shannonvanderhoof4810]

❤❤❤

[@GM-lr1kw]

So this is what happens when the manager of a southern music store has to leave for the day. Truly awesome.

[@BabaDontKnow]

Amazingly, very solid and delightfully tongue-in-cheek at the same time. Well done, guys.

[@ricktyler9453]

Scott is the glue that pull all these PMJ songs together!