Top 5 Leland Sklar Basslines | Toto, Phil Collins, James Taylor | Thomann

[@lelandsklar6363]

Thank you for such a wonderful job. You play beautifully.

[@nothingleft777]

You too ❤

[@mikosoft]

So, Julia got approval from both Nathan East and Lee Sklar. Who's next? 8-)

[@thejamnasium6447]

I was scrolling the comments hoping for a word from the man himself!

[@phenixreturns]

@@thejamnasium6447 she is a cool player but nothing to do with giants like Sklar,King, Mulot and more Pascal Mulot is a giant like Mike Rutherford and Sklar the others make some tuto :)

[@donaldmeehan1631]

You are amazing as a human and musician

[@michelezeus6773]

Such a bassist class act Leland is. So melodic and never overplaying. A true player.

[@michaelb.42112]

SUCH a hard feat to do. To be melodic and not overplay.

[@russell_szabados]

michael bass it sure is. When I was in my 20’s, I was still in that overhyped, overplaying, full of energy mode from playing covers of fusion & hard rock. My mentor suggested I audition for some country gigs. Wow, I learned real quick what I was doing and how to appreciate simplicity. I ended up playing a few gigs and it inspired me to rethink my whole approach to the bass.

[@joesmith34]

@Michele Zeus. I find Lelan pretty basic player. Nothing fancy about his playing. No into slapping or funk Just all right. .

[@outlanderfrog]

@@joesmith34 Whoosh, as the kids say.

[@bonepicker1]

And yet, after a career spanning over 50 years, Leland is still working, still touring, and still sought after by musical giants. Not bad for a "basic" dude.

[@martinheath5947]

Wow! A thumbs up from the man himself. You definitely deserve it, impeccable tone and groooove for days!

[@dksmoothtube]

I really love your videos and your bass playing. But I need to correct you statement about the song "Woman"s got to have it". That song was originally preformed by Bobby womack in 1972 , James Taylor did his version in 1976. Just want to give credit where credit is do.

[@marvinrockon]

Leland Sklar is a good man and a great bassist. Would love to meet him one day. Great playing Julia, also great taste. Wonderful video!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thank you Marvin! // Cheers, Julia

[@phenixreturns]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses he is a good cat but alone with his dogs :(

[@andymelendez9757]

I met him! At a session in Nashville! Lacy J Dalton. He’s on another level and a great guy

[@lisachauvin]

I met him on the Rock Legends Cruise last year. What a nice guy! 💕

[@agtrst]

We've met him at the NAMM show in Anaheim. First time I had a picture taken with him. The following year, I brought the 8x10 for him to sign. He said "take a picture of me signing the picture". He even took our camera and said he wanted to take a picture of us (without him). Funny guy and very friendly. Love his work. Julia- love all your videos!!

[@alanb287]

Of his uncountable great bass lines, I love his bass line to Jackson Browne's 'Doctor My Eyes'

[@marcom8658]

Leland did a breakdown of it on his channel. Episode 88

[@alanb287]

@@marcom8658 Yes, I saw it, great video

[@UnderTheRugMusic]

Stoked to see someone talk about Leland!! Underrated...met him a few times. Told him we adore his music ... said: “gon keep goin till I get it right.” That’s the outlook, isn’t it??

[@UnderTheRugMusic]

ianh lol. Ask ten people on the street who leland sklar is

[@nickgoogle4525]

@@UnderTheRugMusic Ask ten people if they know -- and then you can name 1000 songs they _will_ know -- all with Leland Sklar on bass! And in the music industry he is an icon and surely not underrated...

[@UnderTheRugMusic]

@@nickgoogle4525 you don’t say

[@nickgoogle4525]

@@UnderTheRugMusic Na, you're right. Maybe that was overestimated and there are only 999 songs they will know ;-)

[@UnderTheRugMusic]

@@nickgoogle4525 hey nick, you’re preaching to the choir but I’m glad I’m in good company

[@kongandbasses8732]

I like literally every bassline from Leeland Sklar. His playing contains the most unexited and cool, band serving, musical lines that bring the parts of a piece together. He sure is the bassplayers bassman. Every player of and style is able to learn something from Lee.

[@royretief2734]

Beautifully played Julia, thoroughly enjoyed your video, and to get such a compliment from Leland Sklar himself, is stunning. Take care & stay safe 🇿🇦.

[@tom_lahr]

Thank You very much for that Walkthrough, Julia ...💓 /BTW: Lee Sklars YT Presence is one of my favorites every Day...highly recommended ❣️

[@lisachauvin]

I’m a huge fan of Leland Sklar. and you’ve really captured his style. You’ve got a new fan! Kudos! 💕

[@Justsomeguyus]

It's a pleasure to see you perform and particularly to do Leland Sklars excellent work. Some of his best was done with James Taylor. To have you do so in Vienna is an extra treat. I lived there as a very young boy. We had a house across from the wine gardens in Grinzing, and I was pleased to return to see it a while ago with my wife. Vienna is truly a beautiful city, and you are a talented and lovely young woman that gives me great hope for the future. Thanks for the smiles.

[@musicmaker1961]

Lots of favorite Leland Sklar bass lines to choose from but I would say the Jackson Browne song “ Doctor My Eyes “ comes to mind first

[@RaxFx]

be my neighbour - I'd never complain when you play

[@dingwally]

Really love how you play Lees bass lines! My favourite is Rosanna, I saw him playing this live and it was an amazing moment for me.

[@skeptic_individual]

This is an impossible list to put together considering how many songs he has been on

[@busterrabbit]

All you happy slappers and 100 notes a second noodlers take note, if it doesn't improve the song don't play it!

[@PeerHond69]

exactly!

[@buddyblackmon7405]

Simoncelli 58 Taste.....not technical show-offiness.😎. Play to the song. For that you must listen to the lyrics as well as the needs of the music!

[@gautrstafr]

As Miles Davis once said to Herbie Hancock "get rid of the blubber".

[@sdv5207]

my favorite bass lines of leland are jackson browne's "doctor my eyes"(those smooth yet quick fingers in the intro...it's just efficiency at its best) and " rock me on the water". but of course, i love everything he plays:)

[@garryfimister6878]

I love Lee Sklar on "Your smiling face" by James Taylor and his playing on "Sarah Smile" and "Rich Girl" by Hall and Oates and of course "The theme from Hill Street Blues"

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hey, thank you for your suggestion! :) // Cheers, Julia

[@legolwa]

my favs too

[@Blinki18284]

@@legolwa On Your smiling face he did an amazing job. And the live version on youtube is even better. :)

[@Blinki18284]

@ianh There are a lot of great bands out there. You just have to find them ;) Tame Impala, Lemon Twigs, Parcels...just to name a few.

[@thinkerbelle6752]

Thomann's Guitars & Basses do them all!

[@TheClimberbob1]

I've been a fan of Lee's since about 1971 when I got my first 2 James Taylor albums (Sweet Baby James and Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. ), but when In the pocket came out, Mexico in particular, I learned to listen to James' music focusing on Lee's bass part. it was always complimentary, supporting the rune, but would often be a counter melody, perfectly mixed, and often on a path of its own. Almost comical at times seeing James sing a very mellow tune, but at times Lee ripping off some otherwise almost unnoticeable riffs.

[@gozzele]

I love Lee’s bass lines from Jackson Brown’s “Doctor My Eyes” and Warren Zevon’s “Accidentally Like A Martyr”. Beautyful video and you play really well! Thank you

[@anthonycook4297]

Hey Julia ...Lee Sklar ... The WIZARD ❗️Lee has added so very many legendary basslines to songs ! Doctor My Eyes is one that always attracts attention ❤️😎Cheers, Julia . BASS ON !!

[@harrisbuild]

Is no one gonna talk about the framed pineapple photo? Because now I want a framed pineapple photo

[@misturchips]

First rule of FPP club: Don't talk about FPP club!

[@buddyblackmon7405]

misturchips Hahahahahbahaha!! I don’t have my picture framed yet, but it will be by the end of the week.😎

[@pwokaren]

I didn’t notice it until I read this comment. Now I can’t stop looking at it 🍍

[@sandipbiswas766]

That's SpongeBob's house!

[@WilliamBurnett]

Henceforth to be known as a tonefruit

[@robbylane6211]

Wiw, Julia. Your talent is AMAZING. In fact, I sent Lee a link of this bass demo. Perhaps he already has heard it, so here GOES.

[@WimRijksen]

Great choice of songs Julia, and you played them so well. Thank you!

[@Obeythebeard]

A sure sign of a good bassline is a spontaneous smile on the bass players face.

[@jodyhendrix5876]

Love Leland, and love this vid, Thanks Julia

[@rothaarbiker]

My favourite Leland Sklar performance is the already mentioned "Falling in between" with Toto. The first time I heard it I thought: "Wow, they can do that??? It's nearly Jazz- and still sounding like Toto". An incredible album, I totally agree.

[@charlesgates4387]

So right you are! Incredible album from start to finish. To play with Toto is to be considered one of the best. A great honor for both the band and Lee.

[@Elpuma1374]

Lady, You are awesome!! I found your name on somebody's comment at Leland's dogs singing video this morning. I loved your homage to Leland Sklar bass music. Beautifully done. Thank you and you got yourself a new subscriber.

[@donaldmeehan1631]

Great job ,lovely I wish we all could play bass like the great Mr. Sklar

[@michaellupu2080]

His playing on the song "Never Die Young" by James Taylor is without a doubt my favorite; the way he moves around the pocket and then drops right back in is just amazing!

[@didierleclerc66]

Can't beat Frankenstein in Lee's hands ! But that was so close...

[@petervanpelt475]

That bass line from Billy Cobham's Spectrum has always been a personal favorite of mine.

[@bigkahuna5445]

SHEEEET!!! Peter That's The One. It's Like 🏃‍♀️ Running Around A Track At None Stop Steady Pace!

[@nicod6922]

Sampled in Massive Attack's Safe from Harm😍

[@boomerbassmeme]

How Sweet It Is, Red Baron, and Your Smiling Face are some of my favorite Leland Sklar bass lines. Speaking of your smiling face, always enjoy your infectious smile and tasty grooves! Another excellent video! Stay groovy lil sister! :D

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks a lot! // Cheers, Julia

[@boomerbassmeme]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Julia have you ever heard Fanfarrabias? I started checking them out a couple days ago. It is Sebastian from Cover Solutions on bass. The rhythm section and horns are amazing!!! Very funky and such tasty bass lines! :)

[@agork]

So beautiful. Not just her youth, not just her playing, not just her knowledge, not just her musicality. Good stuff, thanks 🙏🏻💐

[@bryinthe6197]

It's not my favorite, but I love how simple yet melodic his playing is on the James Taylor JD Souther duet, Her Town Too.

[@jimsmallwood1445]

Great job Julia. I heard about you from Leland's videos. You do a nice job playing these.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks a lot Jim! // Cheers, Julia

[@LEWITT-audio]

Thanks for dropping by at the LEWITT headquarters, Julia!

[@Millo1868]

Wow, I didn't know that was him on Stratus. Thanks!

[@robosborne5527]

Great job. I’ve been watching Leland’s channel since the pandemic. So great.

[@paddyclint]

Wow! Endorsed! And rightly so :) What's going on with the pineapple?

[@rickwilliams3412]

My favorite is from James Taylor’s “Your Smiling Face”..

[@elimakowski1469]

Inside Out/Phil C.from 1990 features Leland killing it towards the middle. At times, it appears like he’s using 3 fingers, as he magically unleashes in a fury

[@williamfoster9870]

Mr. Sklar is smart enough to realize you can't improve on perfection. He adopted Mike Leech's fantastic bass line from Bobby Womack's original 1972 version almost note for note.

[@PooNinja]

Wait his tone isn’t from the Big beard??? What about one on Rick Danko? 🤘🏽🤘🏾🤘🏿🤘🏻

[@donaldmeehan1631]

Oh yeah Ricky I understand who do you love. Danko is so under rated as much as Levon as players

[@victoza9232]

Poo Ninja Leland's "Big beard" may not provide his tone, but it does provide a home to a family of squirrels.

[@musicbro8225]

I am being reminded of Suzi Quatro :)

[@elisabethkolling6697]

My fave Leland bass part is from Phil Keaggy's "Take Me Closer." The bass line chases the drum fills -simply awesome!

[@chemajimenez447]

"In the air tonight" has an incredible bass line too.

[@rickyguitarman3839]

ok so Mr. Sklar gets blocked by playing his OWN lines and here you are playing a JT song without problems, Got love YT LOL

[@musicbro8225]

You can't really blame YT, if they flaunt the copyright laws they get sued and that doesn't help any of us. Also I believe the algorithms that scan content are a construct of the 'owners' of the material, YT just implements them in its systems. But I entirely agree, the way it works lacks any sort of fairness or humanity. I wish the bosses in the music 'industry' would come to the party and see how they crush some creators spirits with their rigid 'ownership' of peoples brilliance. All they seem to do is take and take with no concept of patronage; farming humans basically.

[@bernardhossmoto]

Julia uploads from Austria or Germany so different algos are used.

[@musicandfilms9956]

@@musicbro8225 "if they flaunt the copyright laws" - that's not what Mr Sklar did. I think you mean he flouted them.

[@musicbro8225]

@@musicandfilms9956 No, I mean KZbin. If the owners of the copyright tell them to block the video, then they can't say no, they have to block the video.

[@MelissaThompson432]

@@musicbro8225 to flaunt something is to display it proudly. To flout is to defy. In fact, just say defy. It sounds better than using the wrong word.

[@josecarlosgalvezpacheco5326]

Saludos a todos y bendiciones desde el paradisíaco Cancún 🇲🇽🌴🐠🌊

[@Noone-of-your-Business]

What's with the pineapple..?? Bikini Bottom?! Seriously: I don't get it. Help me out here, please.

[@xmanual]

Well done Julia! My favorite Lee Sklar bass line is Jealous Man by the Barefoot Servants. Well and Birmingham by Amanda Marshall. Too many to name.

[@markmilner842]

Great job, Julia! Leland has had so many great bass lines. I’m hoping to finally see him live when Immediate Family can tour again. (Missed them last year.)

[@MelissaThompson432]

Start checking.

[@ThilosVids]

My favorite bassline of Lee's: Doctor My Eyes / Jackson Browne. Watch my interview with Lee Sklar here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIDcaYyppLN5fas

[@nicolasurteagabriceno3388]

She understands very well what is the bass all about. Thank you, Julia.

[@barryhetherington9816]

Julia, check out Leland Sklar’s bass playing on the song HE WATCHES OVER YOU. Bebe Winans and Sandi Patty duet. Bass mixed nice and out front!

[@Aint1S]

I'm most impressed by how he can get through country music! That's the hardest genre I've ever tried to just find the sweet spot and he falls right into it. Do some of George Strait's songs and you'll see! You know the key if you follow his vocal some, but it's hard!

[@MelissaThompson432]

His attitude is basically, "if it's music, I love it!"

[@fabiocrippa8607]

I just love Leland's version of "Something happened on the way to heaven" on Phil Collins "Serious hits live"

[@Margar02]

I can't help sing the baseline with that song, as good as the vocals are... I turned it up in the car and demanded my husband appreciate the bass work, lol!

[@evandrocoutinho8709]

Hi, I love Leland's playing in "Stab in the back" with Steve Lukather. And congratulations on your youtube channel. Greetings from Brazil

[@rbk7876]

My Favorite hands down is "In the air tonight" as a percussionist of course I have my own reasons ! You are awesome. 🎸🥁🙏

[@kirkbolas4985]

I’d really enjoy seeing & hearing you demonstrate Mr. Sklar’s bass lines on Jackson Browne’s 1977 song “Running On Empty”. It’s not particularly complex, but it’s the kind of baseline that both drives and holds the song together. BTW, the photo of the ceramic pineapple sitting on the amp head, is that your mojo charm Julia?😉

[@bumpdunlop]

If I was going to turn someone onto Leland Sklar and demonstrate how versitile and amazing his playing is I would recommend listening to Spectrum and Jackson Brown's first album. Two different sides of the world.

[@jonthecomposer]

One of my favorite LS basslines is In the Air Tonight. And it's because not only does it contrast hugely from the verse to the "kicked in" chorus, but the bassline is really unexpected. Literally every time I've ever heard a band cover it, the bassist just plays i, VII, VI, VII in the chorus instead of the actual line! It's irritating because the line is so groovy and a real integral part of the song. And yet, it gets very little love. And while I am complaining about how people play the song.... I hear people mess it up all the time by playing i, VII, VI, VII in the verse. Ugh! No. It's i, v/i, iv/i, III/i

[@MrNathan791]

Whoo, you play great also. I'm a bassist myself and I think the bass is the sexiest and the greatest of all instruments. My bias opinion of course. LOL.. Thanks for posting.

[@duncanparsons]

Good choices, and fabulous playing :-)

[@musicmaker1961]

Leland Sklar is one of my favorite bass players I enjoyed the video and your beautiful playing ! thanks for posting it Two of my favorite Leland Sklar bass lines that come to mind are "Your smiling face " with James Taylor and "Doctor my eyes " with Jackson Browne both have a great feel , really add to the song and are fun to listen to and play Thanks again Enjoy your day!

[@ronsmith6662]

You channel Mr. Sklar beautifully. He is my all time favorite bass player and you do him justice with your playing.

[@garybernabe9409]

First of all, Julia, just a beautiful job on presenting this. I subscribed immediately I was lucky enough to meet Leland Sklar outside of a Lyle Lovett concert he was playing and I was able to tell him that I became a bass player because of him. His bass line in James Taylor's "you've got a friend" spoke to me immediately. It is magical. We had a wonderful conversation regarding that! He's a fabulous bass player and an even better person. Thank you again.

[@officialjosebernardo]

Check out Lee Sklar’s bass lines on Yumi Arai’s album The 14th Moon (14番目の月). Lots of epic bass playing on those songs.

[@kensimpson1150]

Julia, did you ever play Back street back, by the Back street boys. It was my first attempt song when trying to learn the bass. Love your reviews always.

[@bluetrane65]

I'm a keyboard player, but i can transcribe so well listening to your bass lines. This version of Rosanna was especially difficult for me, but you have very clear and grooving playing in which i really admire

[@rjphoto66]

Hard to pick a specific Lee line - but love your channel and playing. Would love to say you do a show with Rick Beato or Lee himself

[@andrewjaman4697]

That's a killer arrangement on Rosanna. And the bass line just hovers over those changes so gracefully. Pure genius... and you captured it beautifully! Kudos.

[@B13-r5l]

I am loving your channel. I am from Brazil...tks for the videos.

[@robertroman9031]

Under the fallen sky Jackson Brown. Check it out. One of my favorites.

[@alilacherruse]

I just want to say; Thank Goodness not ANOTHER Dr My Eyes. 👌✌👍

[@Pappahobo]

Yep, love that "Woman's got to have hit". Beyond all James Taylor and Phil Collins stuff, there are thousands of tracks where we can enjoy his lines. "Doctor my eyes", by Jackson Browne;" Confide in me", by The Manhattan Transfer"; "Cooling down", by Olivia Newton-John; "Must be cracy", by Adrew Gold"... there's no point in writting down all the tracks I love where his contribution is priceless. Because the list is really huge. That long beard may make him look like God. And He's everywhere, so...

[@ThomasGeist]

Julia, you brought the pineapple! 🍍 And thanks for teaching me something new. I knew the bass line from Stratus only from Massive Attack’s “Safe from Harm”

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

You are welcome! 🍍 // Cheers, Julia

[@slipperynoodle20]

Julia did well giving us the snippet. Leland played it for seven minutes.

[@hisham_hm]

What's up with the pineapple? So many music youtubers have pineapples on screen - is this an ongoing inside joke or something?

[@stevethebassman9740]

I don't know who played bass on the original recording for "Woman Gotta have it" Bobby Womack but that bass line is his. But that said, Leland and you do a great job on it.

[@rickdienel3349]

The Bach redolent bass line from Warren Zevon’s “Accidently Like a Martyr” has always been one of my favorites

[@brettmarlar4154]

The Spectrum sessions were all amzing. But the Phil Collins stuff is what resonates with me the most. Against All Odds is my favorite Phil song. But Something Happened On the Way to Heaven and Sussudio are probably my favorite lines. But the stuff he did with Wolfgang (the band he was in when he met J.T.) and his current band The Immediate Family are amazing as well!

[@edbrito-swdev]

Julia is so friggin' cool!

[@spiritof1977]

Leland is the man! such a great bass player. Rosanna is always up there on my list but I can't compile a Leland list without "Doctor my Eyes". Love these lists you do Julia!

[@alessandrobotta7187]

Bravissima, Julia! Tanti saluti dall'Italia! 👋🏻👋🏻

[@psmith669]

A woman's got to have it is one of my favorite songs of all time

[@jerryhorton5708]

Julia, once again you killed it! Thank you so much for covering one of my all-time favorite bassists!

[@rccnw]

I'm 71, and only was familiar (obsessed) with the Spectrum album among all his work, and thanks to a random fan comment on social media, I'm happy to finally become familiar with Leland Sklar's entire career and to appreciate so much of the music he has made and continues to make. Thanks for this nice companion to his own videos, and props to your talent and enthusiastic energy.

[@PeerHond69]

i was waiting for this video a long time! thanks, Julia!

[@nanomelo1]

Missed You can't hurry love & Two hearts (live 1990) 😥

[@caryd67]

Here is a display of masterful playing. The touch, tone, meter, space between notes… wonderful. This woman just might be my dream bassist.

[@Bettie36]

As a young man i was addicted to the Video Version of "Seriously Live" from the magnificent Waldbühne in Berlin. To this day, it is one of the Best live Perfomances i ever saw. A top group of individual perfomers, who came together and being something so much bigger, then just the sum of their greatness. Everybody gets his spotlight. Nobody seems to be just in there for the money. I love the Chemestry!

[@insaneconqueror5421]

Thank you for this. You and Lee are now some of my fav players.

[@Moises505130]

Very nice to see that sterling stingray being used, and of course those lines!

[@flyoverkid55]

I believe you missed on one of his best performances, his work with James Taylor and John David Souther on " Her Town Too ". If you haven't, give it a listen.

[@michaelwest2141]

Wish I could give this comment more than 1 thumb up.

[@flyoverkid55]

@@michaelwest2141 Thanks, it's one of my all time favorites.

[@ioannissalapatas1962]

Lovely music indeed but most amusing is this pineapple that shows all the time around!!!

[@weschilton]

Love this video! Lee is one of my all time favorites and you played a wonderful, masterful tribute, Julia!

[@yyyhoodat]

Ohhh, I SO agree w/you on Toto's Falling In Between album! I'd say that about 99% of the cds I own are live concerts and when I ordered that album, I can honestly say thats the one album where i've enjoyed that entire album - maaaaybe w/one song where im like '..eh'. Leland kicks booty on that album, in particular the mini solo nearing the end of "Pamela". And I really, really love the smoothness of your playing too!

[@KaltOhm]

Ahhh the sound of that Sandberg... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@xingyibeast]

Doctor My Eyes... I know Leland did a video of that song earlier in the summer, but I don't want to watch it until I finish an online bass course I'm currently taking. But as soon as I'm finished with it, -- I'm going to work on Doctor My Eyes!

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Leyland's discography is soo impressive. He always brings something special. He fabulously incorporates soul, heart, swing, and groove along with experience and schooling. Also seems like a helluva nice guy.

[@kateplaysbass8856]

The Fuse by Jackson Browne. Very different from these, but that just shows how versatile a player he is.