Why I Love Keith Jarrett’s Spiral Dance

In today’s episode I discuss a very special piece that I have been playing non-stop for the past 14 days. The song is from Keith Jarrett’s 1974 album Belonging called “Spiral Dance”
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[@showler1132]

Isn't it beautiful how rick can gather thousands of people together to watch a video talking about Keith Jarret? We can be so blessed by technology.

[@filipsolis5253]

I would never appreciate that melody on my own, but Rick's enthusiasm is so contagious : )

[@camilofranco07]

Yes! you're absolutely right. Couldn't say it better myself!

[@leeweber85]

A bit too complex of a melody for must of us… or at least for me.

[@andyharpist2938]

I think one's taste is a personal thing..as we mature musically we leave others behind as we move outwards. In the end, we are often so far out that no one is where we are..perhaps a few like Rick rocking along in ecstasy, on the hill in the far distance.

[@80s_kid]

I can feel Rick's enthusiasm but not for this type of tune. I admit that the melody is interesting but for me there are too many notes here, I don't have a specific feeling rather just something like "this is crowded". Obviously it's a matter of taste.

[@p_mouse8676]

It always cracks me up when Rick is on uber nerd mode, hahaha. It's really contagious and awesome yes!

[@NorkelFjols]

The Köln Concerto and Belonging were my introductions to KJ as a teenager back in the 90's. As a Norwegian, the fact that the rest of the quartet is Scandinavian and that Belonging was recorded in my hometown of Oslo was kinda cool, too.

[@TheRealMrAndrew]

Rick: “I’m not obsessive about music” Also Rick: makes over 1100 videos about music in under a decade

[@DiegoooTech]

Well he is not just obsessed. He is a true lover. And that deep love is even more then an obsession in some way. Just better.

[@jamesalley7387]

Award!😂

[@Rabid-Polyphia-Fan]

It takes one to know one and he is OCD to the max. The world is a better place for it.

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Must be an impossibly high bar if that doesn't qualify.

[@bleromafia]

This one made me crack 😂😂

[@daniandres3211]

Whenever Rick talks about Keith Jarrett, you know it's going to be a great day !

[@svensvensson6705]

Listen to this Rick

[@DeeEllEff]

Whenever I get to hear some Keith Jarrett, that is also my definition of a great day!

[@PedroMachadoPT]

@@DeeEllEff I listen to Keith Jarrett everyday.

[@DeeEllEff]

@@PedroMachadoPT As should we all!👍

[@AaronLS.]

I like how Rick continues to put out good info that makes you appreciate music even more. He hasn’t devolved or sold out into one of those KZbinrs that just compares and Epiphone to a Gibson or tells you what new amp that you don’t have is the best in the world. Keep it real, Rick. And thank you.

[@amything]

'Long as you know you're living yours' might be my all time favorite song.

[@renakmans3521]

One of the greatest bands of the 20th century. All the cats went on to be enormous influences.

[@billyalford7305]

Ok Beato, I'm a 69 year old bassist, prog rock, blues rock ect but I was also Stevie Ray Vaughan's close friend. A few months before his death Stevie put me in charge of finding him a jazz teacher. I had checked out North Texas State University, known for their Stan Kenton library and Lab Bands but before I could solidify anyone, he passed away. I see now how much info is available now. I will end this by saying, I purchased your Beato book and The Tim Pierce Masterclass. I'm really happy this information is now available at our fingertips. Youngsters have no idea how much easier it is to learn now I notice a decline in feel that I attribute to step by step instructions. Anyway, I am now crossing the bridge from blues to jazz because quite frankly it's the last bastion of art in most music nowadays. BTW, I had this conversation on feel in current music with Doyle Bramhall Sr shortly before his demise. Keep up the good work Professor!

[@HofTheStage]

Man, that was actually pretty solid singing, hitting the right notes and the melody is hard as f... Even more impressive is how much you're in love with music and that happiness just radiates through the screen. It's so fun to watch you turn into a kid like that

[@dstroviolin]

This takes me back-I recall singing along to this as well! There’s something about this insane melody that makes you want to sing along with it. Btw I pretty much nailed it now it though I had trouble with the range :) One melody I’ve always had trouble nailing is the synth outro to Steely Dan’s “King of the World.” Rick will appreciate that one.

[@kruk_7279]

kuru kuru

[@JenGosnell]

Seriously - he said he was gonna embarrass himself and then proceeded to knock it out of the park!!

[@fshrmn100]

I too never get tired of this song/album. I learned of this album when I was around 20. I am 68 now. A colleague who happened to be Swiss turned me onto Keith Jarrett around the time this album came out. I fell in love with the sound this band had. Watching Rick Beato review and teach all the intricacies of musicians fascinates me. In honor of my friend who introduced me to jazz, I am subscribing to Ricks' channel.

[@GordonZoot]

Unique and beautiful molodies on every Keith Jarrett album. Cant be without him and I'm a guitarist.

[@audioglenngineer]

The thing that made this video extra special to me was, it felt like you were taking us on a familiar ride - the ride so many of us music lovers have had, of discovery and obsession and grasping for understanding and mastery of the music that speaks to us. As others have said, it’s contagious, and it brings me back to a younger age, where things were fresh and new and exciting.

[@philt4346]

Rick is my mate who could never let a track play from start to finish, always lifting the needle to replay a solo or illustrate a production technique.

[@grantthepilgrim]

I’ve played guitar for 30 odd years, but every time I hear a great jazz pianist I feel I’ve been on the wrong planet. McCoy Tyler, Monk, etc they’re music is so beautiful. Thanks Rick, for bringing your passion man.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

*their

[@musicbro8225]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH That's a cracker! It's usually 'there', not 'they are' :) They're proud of that thing over there which they now call their own.

[@andomikel1]

That tune was the opening theme of a Jazz radio show in my hometown of San Sebastián , Spain , for years , mid 80s . Brings back great memories,

[@janossoos816]

This whole album is a masterpiece. Every single note. Jarrett, Garbarek, Danielsson and Christensen.

[@jazzfan7491]

Agree, plus their 2nd studio album. And the 3 live albums.

[@reidwhitton6248]

Sleeper is a mindblower!

[@in2gadgets]

I love people who love music and can talk about why they love it 😊

[@Acorparation]

Jan Garbarek is a seriously underrated sax player.

[@jonathanedwards8696]

He's my favorite sax player. I've seen him 8-10 times. More people should check out his albums. He's touring right now with the incredible percussionist, Trilok Gurtu.

[@feelportmusic]

Ah Rick… you are just the greatest. You are the type of father, friend, teacher we all wanted and needed. Don’t EVER stop doing what you do and being the way you are!

[@wayn3w]

I played Spiral Dance and Long as You Know You're Living Yours oh so many decades ago in a local jazz band. I still remember the melody. All the parts of these songs are worth memorizing.

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Interstate Love Song has been in heavy rotation in my brain for almost 30 years now. I was SUPER stoked when Rick did a full breakdown of that one!

[@TimMaddux]

I just yesterday stumbled across a Hootie and the Blowfish cover (no, really!) of that song. The bass player missed some things and I went back to Rick’s interview with Robert DeLeo to be sure of it before I commented. Now here I am watching Rick’s video and you mention that song. Time is a circle!

[@SilentAttackTV]

His video made me start listening to Stone Temple Pilots. I had heard the name of the band a million times, but never knew any of their songs

[@Becker333]

Listened to it 470 times since Vid…I have Beato- itus

[@jan279]

I like how that song starts with a pseudo-country pop bit, then immediately transitions into an all-out grunge attack. 😄

[@gianharsch2837]

this is exactly what music teaching should be, ignite enthusiasm and a desire to go learn and experience on ones own. i absolutely adore when people introduce me to something they find fascinating and show us why. this is how you get people excited! love this rick! and thank you for introducing me to so much music i end up loving!

[@meadowsmusicmuse3998]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who will listen to a song I like over and over and over and over, especially when driving when alone. Just put it on repeat.

[@craenor]

I'd never listened to a Taylor Swift album before last year. When Midnights came out I listened to it for the hell of it. Most of it was fine, enjoyable enough. But I must have listened to Maroon a hundred times or more.

[@blissbrad8665]

Music is an art...being able to communicate ideas is also an art...Rick is a Master Artist Communicator. Thank you for getting me to listen to things about music I don't pretend to understand...but enjoy just hearing you talk about it so effectively.

[@Rabid-Polyphia-Fan]

Yeah if only we could clone him and put him in the music department of every Elementary and High School in The Country. Wish I had Rick as my music teacher when I was young.

[@stepheneson4107]

I always enjoy it when Rick explores other genres besides rock and pop. Thank you!

[@gaprise9151]

Can't read nor play any instrument, worst when it comes to singing but it resonates deep in my soul when Rick's explores the different genre s . Lots of of the stuff we grew up, even though we were starved for the good stuff in Apartheid South Africa

[@Milehighssc5280]

And that is the beauty of jazz - you just don't find complex beauty like that in pop music.

[@colinhenneymusician19]

And tonight I’ve caught your obsession, Rick… I know this album so well, but have never tried this tune, and now I’m at the piano playing it over and over!! What genius lines… 😊

[@roberthutchins4584]

People call me crazy because I like listening to songs I love over and over. I've listened to a single song 10 times in a row... lots of them. I can't get started by Al Hirt 😏

[@JermaineBulls]

One night, I was just really "hearing" The Range War by Todd R. Not kidding, I bet I listened to that 200x in a row. Just couldn't get enough, lol

[@raywalsh9152]

Showing your age there, old timer ... referencing Al Hirt. 😉

[@romeoperrin7524]

Very good tunes, if you plays trumpet (not only) check his variation on the carnival of venice, it is just so much technique my mind exploded🤯

[@cooldebt]

You are not crazy - in my youth, I played Domino Dancing for 4 hrs straight until my grandmother finally said 'Will you PLEASE listen to something else?!'

[@TLJ13]

Listen to Maynard Ferguson 1974 version of I can't get started. Totally amazing. Enjoy!!!

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

Keith Jarrett is a phenom - no words come close to describing his artistry

[@echo2gordon]

OMG, I remember that from my old college days (50 years ago)! I just pulled up the album on Roon and I am rocking the house. Thanks, Rick, for turning this album from a lost memory to living exuberance.

[@paparomeroalpha]

Vinyl ---- much better

[@gaprise9151]

Was 12 years old, brings back fond memories

[@echo2gordon]

A couple of years after its release, a classmate (named Rick) introduced me to Solo Concerts: Bremen/Lausanne. Totally impressed, I began to explore KJ's discography and came across Spiral Dance a year or so later. I am so glad to "rediscover" this track.

[@echo2gordon]

@@paparomeroalpha I know, but I personally can barely tell the difference. For me, streaming digital is the winner because millions of tracks are instantly available. This has breathed new life into my music listening.

[@thomearl5059]

Appreciate you turning people on to this great music. This is one of my fav Keith albums, and I remember getting hipped to it after checking out his standards trio albums over 35 years ago. Someone told me you gotta listen to his European quartet too!

[@jonathanedwards8696]

I much prefer the European quartet. Jan Garbarek is incredible. And I would take Jon Cheistensen's drumming over Jack's any day.

[@dylonboyer6188]

Wish everyone could love how much I love watching Rick love on a song

[@aldocort3418]

And I wish I could love as much as you love watching Rick love on a song. What a lovely notion 😊. Much love from Australia. -Love from Aldocort

[@wanmahadzir-Ahmadshah]

I do 😬

[@john43332]

Geeking out on music is never so much fun as it is in here

[@inconnu4961]

@@aldocort3418 Good morning Australia! I hope all is well with you! I think we are all Rick Beato over certain songs! I was like this over a metal tune called 'Erebus' by shades of black.

[@aldocort3418]

@@inconnu4961 Same as me, but the song was Panic Station from Allen Holdsworth. I dunno the intro synth pads remind me of Tangerine Dream for some reason. And thank you, hope all is well with you too.😊

[@EffigyOfficial]

People sharing music they love is one of my favorite things

[@paulsherman9144]

My brother and I play this tune cuz it’s so cool and such a great melody. I give him all the credit since he plays keys. I’ve been singing it for 50 years

[@remoskins1437]

For a week I couldn't get Heaven's Ladder from Beck out of my head. I thought I was going crazy.

[@marc_leblanc]

Love jazz for its complex melodies and arrangements. Enjoying how Rick reacts as well. You can tell he truly has a passion for music.

[@paulburchell1762]

Love the way you break down really complicated melodies for us jazz fans who find it almost impossible. x thank you so much Rick x

[@jaejaescommand_interest_co6005]

Again, a bow down humbly in gratitude to Professor Rick for introducing others to great music options. So much music, so little time to listen, to filter out noise and rubbish. I'm a music fan, not a musician. So this introduction is greatly appreciated 👍 !

[@JamesJoyce12]

All fans of great music love Keith - I wish more folks would listen to his Sun Bear Concerts from his November 1976 tour in Japan. Absolute high-wire brilliance. His compositions were brilliant - his improvs were arguably the greatest in the world

[@brendonmurley8276]

Couldn’t agree more, JamesJoyce12.

[@2Nu]

Keith is quietly reveling in the moment of knowing Rick (and now countless others, myself included) are riffing along with this infectious and slapping jam. We need more of these!

[@hushingsilence]

Did a 6 month road trip and I think I only listened to 3 songs, the whole way. 😄Good to know others can listen to the same song over and over and over and love it 💓

[@onceovereasy1529]

Hello Rick...a huge fan here. As a drum player for over 60 years, I appreciate your passion, knowledge and insights. Your knowledge and ability to cut-across all genres of music is a breath of fresh air. We are listening from Las Vegas with big ears. You're special and behalf of all your fans, thank you!! Warm wishes to you and your family. Once Over Easy

[@cymrogygo1759]

Today Astrud Gilberto passed away. With her song „Girl from Ipanema“ she will stay in our hearts. Btw: pretty strange harmonics, considering when it was created!

[@OlYables]

Bossa nova an underrated genre.

[@thesuncollective1475]

Oh that's sad. Ipanema was a classic and so was he

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Ya we lost a legend today. Her solo albums released in the 60’s are incredible.

[@sixtoseven7563]

Oh no ! Was just listening to her at work last night. Her voice oozed languid summer beach days. Love the album she did w/ Stan Getz as well as her solo stuff.

[@msns1978]

She sang the english version. The author of the song is Tom Jobim.

[@hrossaman]

So happy to be introduced to this amazing-sounding, strange jazz tune. Spiral Dance by Keith Jarrett

[@williamtomkiel8215]

also "Mountain Dance"

[@ivanproano3742]

Rick is just having fun like a kid; a very knowledgeable one, but a kid. When we enjoy a thing like a kid would, there is no question: this is our thing. Extraordinary Keith Jarret. I saw him in Chicago, back in 2001, playing with Jack Dejohnette and, not sure if with John Abercrombie or Gary Peacock. Amazing

[@TheBubbieman]

Rick, you’re a BEAST! Loved your singalong!

[@pianoplayeh]

One of my favorite albums of all time. This is what made me want to learn jazz piano. I too have listened to this particular melody thousands of times. Listening to this as a kid what also blew my mind was how the drums somehow hold down the groove without ever actually repeating a specific pattern. The entire album is basically a drum solo.

[@tilstranden2681]

I'm right there with you. Have you ever listened to Chick Corea's Akoustic Band album (the studio album, not the live album)? If not: do it.

[@user-bz7qi9py9f]

Rick, you know, we need more Jarett on your channel. His works are endless in all music aspects...

[@Sammywhat]

IF Vince Guaraldi lived another 30 years, I could totally hear him playing this kind of a melody no sweat. There's something very "Charlie Brown" about this groove!!

[@JohnHancotte]

I immediately thought of Christmas Is Coming by Vince Guaraldi when I heard the Bb vamp!

[@imdanhoover]

exactly!

[@KeithCooper-Albuquerque]

Yes!

[@bassslice8916]

I’m hearing “Cast your fate to the wind” in this. Both artists are amazing

[@Sammywhat]

@@bassslice8916 Absolutely! There truly is nothing new under the sun!

[@CalebMartinPercussion]

I did the EXACT same thing the first time I heard La Villa Strangiato by Rush. I could NOT get enough of it.

[@Herrjeeminee]

Love to see how genuinly enthusiastic he ist about the song. As well as seeing his daughter being genuinly anoyed about this 😅 Love it!

[@villehytonen7279]

Rick has more singing talent than 99% of singers I hear on radio today.

[@francescodefendi3201]

Come on man… what radios are you listening to?? No autotune? 😂😂

[@Rabid-Polyphia-Fan]

There's Talent on the Radio? I mean I turned off the radio at the end of The 80's. Its all canned processed crap. Then there is The Auto-Tune girls.......The Bane of Western Civilization. Yes Rick is definitely a better singer, artist and producer Than the endless sea of noise on radio, TV and a good deal of The internet. I would add that from what I have seen and heard he is a hell of Good guy.

[@francescodefendi3201]

@@Rabid-Polyphia-Fan so amy winehouse… beyoncè… eddie vedder… bruno mars… celeste… adele… are bad singers? They are on radio…

[@barakbalestrery4138]

It's not that they are all bad singers. It is mostly because music is dumbed down that makes these singers seem less talented then they really are.

[@francescodefendi3201]

@@barakbalestrery4138 this is ok. But the first comment here: “Rick has more singing talent than 99% of singers I hear on radio”… please, let’s stay true.

[@perrins57]

I know exactly what you mean Mr Beato, especially where Keith Jarrett is concerned. Ive lost count of the number of times Ive listened to Pt. VII of the Salle Pleyel Paris concert from his 2009 London/Paris live 'Testament' recording. I cant believe such an achingly beautiful composition can be improvised live like that. It stirs me at every hearing for 14 years and counting.

[@lington3342]

Just bought this LP out of curiosity yesterday and hearing it for the first time....WOW!

[@moodindigo445]

This melody is one long, great sentence, full of commas. I have literally been thinking this about Spiral Dance for the longest time, spooky upload for me. It's crazy to me that Ethan Iverson doesn't think much of Keith as a composer. Intricate stuff, but catchy/beautiful always. What an artist.

[@eightrodway]

Hah! The Bad Plus are not a patch on Kieth Jarrett.

[@Sadowsky46]

Who is Ethan Iverson? 😂

[@timbruer7318]

I commented on Ethan's post when he made that claim, and listed a number of Keith's songs that I thought were great, and I'm sure Spiral Dance was one of them.

[@bezuglich]

Aside from the intricacy, there's a gospel element to Spiral Dance (and other KJ originals, like U-Dance & Rider) that a hack like Iverson would never recognize. These tunes - The Cure, as well - are like a new compositional genre. OTOH, how many Iverson tunes can you name, or sing?

[@nick326697]

Who?

[@ilona7899]

I love his enthusiasm. I feel the same way about some songs, especially ones by The Associates.

[@MurrRockstroh]

Thank you for helping me hear what you can hear.

[@maisonwolfe1890]

I have these moments all the time. I listen to anything and when I like it, I obsessively play it over and over. I was checking out a jazz tune called Fuller Love by Art Blakey. I had it going 24/7 until I transcribed it. Love your work Rick!

[@willengelhardt3339]

hitch a ride solo is forever stuck in my head. it doesn’t leave.

[@tomgio1]

Even before he referenced the B Dorian vamp, I just appreciated Rick air drumming the parts WHILE he was singing the melody line! He can’t help himself, which, as a drummer myself, I understand and respect.

This is fantastic, I understand your excitement with this one. Incredible writing.

[@youknow9229]

Music: Universe of emotions and beauty. Today, everybody should learns it. Thanks !

[@moosicritic]

I discovered Belonging about 25 years ago, it's just amazing music. Along with The Koln Concert, I think it's Jarrett's best stuff. I've listened to both albums many many times; makes life worth living.

[@carloscanziani1644]

Indeeddddddd

[@carlangaspinetree]

Man, I cannot get that melody INTO my head, so many changes

[@adladl4276]

Funny enough, I was about to say I hear some Keith Jarret in it. Bingo, it is Keith. Love this pianiste and his impros.

[@wildfire60]

Sometimes Rick makes me laugh and this is one of them. Just loved how he attempted to sing along with this complex melody.

[@js100serch]

I love the fact that he probably didn't need to make this video, but he just loves this song so much, he wanted to share his breakdown. 🤣

[@DanielHeikalo]

It is brilliant. The whole album is. Been listening to it since... 1974!

[@TLJ13]

Your love and appreciation for music is amazing. You grasp so much and sharing it with others is awesome. All types of music for everyone's enjoyment. So happy that we are fortunate over time to listen to so many great artists and bands. Long live music!!!

[@tahirsanli]

Exactly my kind of obsessive behavior! You can just see how thoroughly he's enjoying the piece. Absolutely loved the video!

[@bungNik]

And the whole Keith's solo on Too Young To Go Steady is pure jenius ❤❤❤❤❤

[@itsabadreed]

I've never been able to get this tune out of my head. played it in a jazz band in college and never get tired of it.

[@inconnu4961]

Thats a very good tune if you can obsess over it without growing tired of it. Normally, I can obsess over a tune for about 3 -4 days IF i get to replay it often before its 'all played out' for me.

[@ericrogal995]

Dude, that is so outrageously amazin’! Those lifts and falls from just the harmonic element alone are brilliant! The tension and the groove of the vamp is so hypnotic and then kicks into a melodic roller coaster!!

[@russellsnodgrass9374]

Love this guy! This was great. Learned so much. Beato is the high school music teacher we all wish now we had had back then. Thank you.

[@60secmusic96]

i loooove this cd! its the first jazz cd i heard and still one of my favourites!. i can sing the melody

[@ricktheexplorer]

First time I bought a studio, the mixer listened to my 2 songs over and over, 4 hours each. He did a good job, and now I listen to my songs over and over and over again. 50 views on my latest video; 46 of those are me.

[@kane6529]

Homie you don’t have any videos I was gonna be 51 😂

[@clivehorridge]

😂❤🇷🇴

[@sixtoseven7563]

Couldn't find it either. Put it up, always interested to hear what others are doing !

[@nicolaattolico884]

You’re right Rick, this melody is so beautiful one can’t stop thinking about it - watching your video I was moved by your enthusiasm, you’re a real inspiration to me!

[@drphelps9017]

There are LOTS of songs I'll listen to over and over again. That's what makes it so good.

[@tmoz1017]

Rick, run a mini contest. Have viewers record themselves doing the same sing-along as you did, and throw it together as a montage. :)

[@stevemacarthur9660]

Keith creates such lovely melodies - Mirrors from Arbour Zena has some amazing sequences (among others). Grow Your Own from his 1971 album with Gary Burton is another "hit". And the Koln Concert (especially the opening section) - breathtaking!

[@jazzleebert2]

Another incredible topic to explore ... I mean who other than Rick would have picked THAT piece, off of a 70's ECM disc (few folks even know what that label did for jazz, overall), let alone the Steely Dan connection. Blown away.

[@ronceilin424]

Your passion for music is contagious, Rick. Love the channel. I've been talking to my kids about it. Hopefully they follow.

[@mykliv4546]

Nobody appreciates like Beato! ❤

[@jlkoenig4377]

I can listen to the melodic lines from Dixie Dregs' 'What If' album over and over, the guitar, violin, keys, and even bass melodies are exquisite to me. THANK YOU Rick for sharing this Keith Jarrett with us, I'd have never known it otherwise ))

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Dixie Dregs' 'What If' --thanx for this ref

[@aschule5684]

A fellow Dixie Dregs fan "What If" What a GREAT album 👍 ......

[@newton5651]

The most incredible gateway to the music of Keith Jarrett's music so far to me. Congrat Rick : a new subscriber !

[@bungalowbill74]

Absolutely brilliant!! Your enthusiasm is so contagious Rick! ❤

[@PhotoTrekr]

I sometimes can't get Kylie Minogue's Can't Get You Out of My Head out of my head once I hear it. There's something addictive about that tune. It plays like a loop over and over again.

[@GeorgeSmiley77]

I think it's the ostinato accompaniment under the singing.

[@georgesonm1774]

true! I also thought Rick might be talking about Gigi D'Agostino - L' Amour Toujours xd

[@yeroun1974]

Especially that part where some electric cat is meowing.

[@heimricvanleeuwen2563]

YES! I get this with most songs from 2000/2001, lots of hiphop songs from those years also have incredibly well produced tunes, think about the intro of “Ja Rule - Put It On Me”, just viibe that intro, ja rule just starts rapping too darn early! 😂 but also the refrain with backup vocals of “where my girls at” by 702. I guess I also like songs that have some mantric element to them, that’s why in my opinion the best Beatles’ song is ‘Words of Love’. However the songs that really stick with me because they reach the depth of my feelings are melancholic songs like “All Good Things Come to an End” by Nelly Furtado, especially those what I call ‘blowing sand sounds’.

[@chrishester9990]

That song always puts me in a great mood.

[@aldocort3418]

Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar riffs on David Bowie's Modern Love has had me in a bind for a few days now. And also because Kenny Loggins allegedly took the drum apart, slightly modified it; and turned it into Footloose. Help me!!😭

[@paulineerwin7685]

You have my sympathies 😂 !!!! Yeah.. NOTHING can surpass a true passion !!! Never mind your tears , I go loopy🤪😆! Greetings from N.Ireland 🎶 !!! THIS tune , reminds me a little of the theme tune to ‘Cagney & Lacey ‘ !!!! 😂🤣😂

[@paulineerwin7685]

You have my sympathies 😂 !!!! Yeah.. NOTHING can surpass a true passion !!! Never mind your tears , I go loopy🤪😆! Greetings from N.Ireland 🎶 !!!

[@lesterunwin]

damn! now i've had to go and listen to texas flood.

[@aldocort3418]

@@patm5086 Right, and the Dora the Explorer theme was lifted from the b section of Led Zeppelins Fool in the rain😂

[@aldocort3418]

@@patm5086 Bit of confusion there I see, I wasn't refuting your song knowledge but rather "nerding out" with you .😊

[@rustichairman]

I've always had that hand and finger thing going that you do when I'm listening to a song! The facial expressions are something I do. My son and daughter look at me like I'm crazy😅 my wife already knows I am. Thanks for all the good vibes Rick! Love every video.

[@alan93]

3:20 reminds me of the middle guitar part and vocal unison of Kenny Login's "Leap Of Faith". I found that song for the first time a few years ago and love to hear it over and over and over again. That middle part especially and the last notes before it goes back to the chorus . Would love to hear your analysis on that song Rick.

[@jameshickey1555]

This is what keith jarrett's music does to you. It affects you and then you have to find out why. Thank you rick for your passion.

[@mapgeek6]

I've always used The Ramones "I Wanna Be Sedated" to chase a stuck melody out of my head.

[@misha1d1]

Does it take "20, 20, 24 hours to go" ? ...just curious.

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

@@misha1d1 f you. now its stuck.

[@danyomega1472]

Hey same here!

[@stopdaveful]

And "I don't want to be buried in a pet cemetery"

[@djwarren5081]

Happy birthday works for me.

[@kevinkiso4579]

Rick, you allow yourself to become vulnerable, and that is wonderful. I think this is a most admirable quality in too few people today. I'm going to learn this melody on my guitar. Thank you a million.

[@thorstenfrahm1086]

Thank you Rick for reminding me that Belonging was the first record that I ever got. It is still my favorit one. I am so happy about your enthusiasm as I share it with you. You can imagine this video is the very best that I saw ever. Seeing you playing this music on the piano inspires me to try the same in my own. Thanks a lot!

[@finnjacobs]

Whenever I discover a new song I like, I also want to listen to it non-stop. I usually do so untill I get sick of it and then I don't listen to it for half a year anymore lol. But at least I'll know the lyrics quickly

[@BILLY-px3hw]

Man, Happy Birthday and that riff at the beginning of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, bangers that are always in my head

[@georgesonm1774]

L' Amour Toujours, Liquido and O-Zone are living in mine

[@joshuagodinez5867]

This sort of video can help jazz become slightly more popular. Rick has a massive audience and loves to share his enthusiasm. He repeats parts of the song that pop fans probably just wouldn't like, but with the breakdown and explanation become more palatable. When jazz fans ask how to get more people listening to their music, this is the answer.

[@gilhuberman261]

I've been listening to only 6-7 bands for the past 25 years. i think i can relate

[@Rosario_Verano]

I've probably spent close to 2 hours listening to the same song on repeat.