@@JohnTaylor-mf5qt: Wow! Is that really you? As much as I liked Duran Duran, I liked The Power Station more. The sound was almost EXACTLY the sound that I wanted for my band. I just wish that there were more albums.
John Taylor is not only an amazingly talented musician but also a wonderful storyteller by going in deep with the art of creating music and developing his own identity as an artist. Simply Phenomenal.
RIP to Tony Thompson and Robert Palmer! #goneTOOsoon Tony's intro was SOOOOOOOO amazing and really set the tone for this song; you just knew something powerful was about to come on and knock your socks off. You guys didnt disappoint! "he Power Station" album is still in heavy rotation for workouts and road trips 36 years later!
Had no idea there were two Tony Thompsons? I knew there were two David Jones'(one changing his last name to Bowie) but not two Tony Thompsons (both deceased as well)? The other Tony sang with the 90s R&B boy band Hi Five.
This is the biggest difference between the real music from the 80’s/some 90’s and earlier. Musicians like Duran Duran had real talent in writing and playing music. Brilliant and a true force in music.
These tutorials are the answer to my prayers: an inside look into how these songs were created and, best of all, what is/was up with the bassline. Thanks!
I wish more famous artists would reach out to their fans or music fans in general. Such an in-depth look into how they created their songs. Thank you John 🎸👍😎
"Similar to 'Coming Out,' but with steroids!" and Robert Palmer's "restless, progressive muse" -- John's lovely and endearing tribute to Power Station and his lost comrades -- John you do have soul indeed. My weekly Thursday smile.
I loved the 1st Power Station record, it might be in my top 10 and that is saying a lot because I am a total music head. I also love John Taylor, he seems like an awesome guy.
This song was a killer back in the day, and is still on my playlist in 2021. Everything was just perfection....Roberts vocal's, Tony's phenom drumming and of course John's bass❤
John Taylor is an uber talented bassist. That is because he possesses his own unique style which places him in the upper echelon and separates him from the rest of the pack. The most mind blowing aspect is that his playing seems so effortless yet produces so much groovy melodies instead of bland boring rhythms. This dude kicks major ass!
These are so fun , thanks John! I was lucky to see Robert Palmer back in the 80’s. Imagine the balls on that guy to sing “I didn’t mean to turn you on” . Dude was the James Bond of rock..
John, you have no idea how much I appreciate these mini-tutorials. The first song I ever learned on bass was "Save a Prayer", all the way back in 1985. So many amazing Duran Duran songs and phenomenal bass lines - "Last Chance on the Stairway" and "Rio" were two of my favorites. I learned everything off the Power Station album as well. That said, Notorious is still my overall favorite DD album - I learned every song off it and would play the album start to finish on bass regularly. Your playing and composition were, and are, inspiring to me 35 years later - any time I feel myself needing 'centered' on bass, I put on early Duran Duran and get back to my roots. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos!
I love when Duran plays this live. Robert Palmer is amazing on the original, but when Simon sings this tune during a show, his charisma, energy, and stage presence just makes it pop most righteously!! 😊
That was definently a 80's Jam! I couldn't get enough of Some like it hot. I loved the neon video, and Robert Palmer was cool and smooth. If the song came on in the car, my sister and I would yell "Mom turn that up"!
Heck EVEN 2 this day - that one or the other - BANG a Gong (* Get it on ) I put in my jeep turn way up @ 44 years Young it still ROCKS And the other cool song - was the one they'd done 4 the ending credits of the film - COMMANDO - one of my favorite
I thought having Tony Thompson on drums is what gave The Power Station such an incredible drive and always loved that bass line. I have to say going to the Strange Behavior Duran Duran's concert in 87 at Wembley and seeing Steve Ferrone on drums had that same feel too! He was incredible as well. The intro to Vertigo where he plays the snare on the off beat... Such a small change but had a huge effect. Great drummers can really make or break a song specially combined with great bass lines. You have it with Roger and you had it with Tony and Steve. Cant; wait till you get to my personal favorite album of all time. Notorious!
I hear you and I couldn't agree more! Ferrone's "out" drumming on Vertigo's intro is just fabulous, you can't go wrong with a guy like that holding the sticks! I've *always* wondered if it was rehearsed or if he just _felt_ doing that on the fly (very very risky). Simon gets just in time with the vocals, which mustn't have been very natural or easy in a pop context. Amazing. And kudos to Warren too, he was wild on that guitar! And space here to mention Curtis King on backing vocals and Stan Harrison on saxophone (among other skilled side-men on that tour), that was some serious line-up!
@@evanjazzista I agree. To this day and till the end I will always say the worst thing Duran did was get rid of Warren. Biggest mistake ever. Andy came back and then left again, they should have brought him right back if he was amenable to it. By far the best guitarist they had in the group, and yes, that line up with Curtis King who blossoms on back vocals and Stan on Sax was fantastic. The best line up and the best tour I saw, and I'n not just talking Duran Duran.
My god he's always been gorgeous and I feel he is one of the best base players of all time , he knows music and rythym and how to put it all together. My childhood crush still is , damn he's fire.😍😗
He grooves like no other! Have to admit always bought them Duran cassettes back in those days and the first I would sing out first are his bass lines! I kid you not! Hahaha
I'm 52 years old, and The Power Station still one of my favorites groups that listen over and over and over. Including of course Duran Duran and Arcadia. Everything in that record was amazing and the videos. I'll never forget so good music!!!
Underrated? Nah, it was a pretty big deal and the singles received a good amount of airplay in the States as I remember. I don’t think they’d have been asked at Live Aid if the LP hadn’t done as well as it did.
Was never a Duran Duran fan, but TH-cam bubbled these videos on to my feed for some reason, and John's really winning me over- this is the third one I've watched (starting with Rio) and am really loving them!
John, I have been a huge fan of your work from back in the 80s and Duran Duran through the amazing work you put into Power Station. Totally enjoying this series with you walking us through your biggest hits.
When I was a kid my cousin who was 7 years older she told me and my sister about Power Station and Arcade. And I was so fascinated by the idea of members of Duran Duran forming their own separated thing esp. Power Station. When I saw their music videos on MTV, it was like love at first sight. Like I had found "my" band, my perfect band. Power Station was like an All Star group. I would have loved to have seen multiple albums of them and multiple Tours. p.s. it's hilarious how now that I'm in my 40s, John looks younger than me! lol The guy is an immortal vampire I am sure of it!
JT is a very good teacher. Super down to earth and methodical in his approach. If I knew a damn thing about bass playing I might have a chance with these tutorials. Alas, I will just enjoy watching a master at work. He makes it all look like a joyous walk in the park.
Thank you for this The power station is the best pop/progressive band ever RIP tony the best Everyone involved were all great talents and they let their colors fly Since this came out in the 80s and I grasped great music as a kid 39 years of drumming Thank you and love u all
Thanks!! Power Station had an unique sound and way to put together great musicians (Andy and John), and the voice of Robert Palmer - also great was the way Tony Thompson hit those drums like there was no tomorrow, but with great skills and tempo. Man, I miss that!!
Some like it hot remains awesome after 36 years, for each single note. Thanks for the insight John, and it's a pity the Bernie Edwards, Tony T. and Jason were called off duty very prematurely. There is such a lot of hard rocking, funky music still to be played! The 12" vinyl will ALWAYS be in proximity of my Technics DD-33. (Yes, I am retro and won't apologise).
John Taylor was my first love at the tender age of 15, LOL… so many years ago. I was a hard core DD fan … the music, the obscure lyrics, the sexy guys and but John’s bass and handsome face always moved my soul. I just came across this video and guess what, nothing has changed. I am now 50 and apparently still have the hots for John and his bass!!! 😂🥰 Keep playin’, Love, you will always have a place in my “Pleasure Groove”! BTW, The Powerstation was HOT!!! I, too, was sad there wasn’t another album.
This song is one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard in my life. It's like a guilty pleasure for a kid that's not supposed to be experiencing adult things. Yet this song is raw power and life.
John--thank you so much for taking us on this odyssey! Can you please do Get It On? It's so nice to have these videos! Rest in Power Tony, Bernard, and Robert!
I am really happy that Duran Duran is keeping in touch with Duranies during these difficult times. You're the greatest! 😍🤩😘 "Some Like it Hot" & "Bang a Gong" are my fave songs of all time! 😊 I always love John giving background info that we never knew. I find that meaningful. He's done that with these tutorials & with his autobiography. 🤗
You saw Power Station with Michael Des Barres singing then - unless you were in the audience for their only live performance ever with Robert Palmer on SNL.
Janine Prez It was Michael singing but I still envy you. From Wikipedia: “On February 16, 1985, The Power Station performed "Some Like It Hot" and "Get It On" on Saturday Night Live. It was the only time that Robert Palmer performed live with the original line-up.”
I think John is underrated as a musician, everyone sees him as this hunky guy without realizing he's a funky muthafuka with great musicality and a lot of talent. He makes it seem so effortless...and the way he always grooves and has a boyish smile when he plays...he is doing what he loves. These brief glimpses into some of his work, the wonderful storytelling, and the easy explanations regarding the style used to play the song...very down to earth and educational and fun!! ❤
this is so great ..for us kids who were born in 79..like me ..i always wanted john to play bass with..like he was with bernard..lol..these vids are like being able to do that..thx john..love all the bass lessons
The moment I heard that Tony was forming a new band I knew it was going to be epic. The Power Station showcased John's talent. In Duran Duran he really didn't get much respect from most bass players but that all changed when The Power Station came out.
Actually John and Andy started the project and got Tony, Bernard and Robert on board. Cause Duran Duran was on a respite and they needed to do something that satisfied them. So they started it.
Love John, I met him while he was waiting for the limo outside the back of the Plaza Hotel in Buenos Aires. He gave me an autograph for "my bro". Never forget it.
Holy crap, this is amazing. The Power Station's self-titled is the first album I ever got, aged 10. I wasn't even a huge Duran Duran fan, but The Power Station? I wore that cassette out. What a great service to all us fans for John Taylor to talk us through this. He ought to be rightly proud of what he's accomplished, and that's only made more evident by watching this. If all my favourite bands did tutorials like this for their entire catalogues, I'd be sitting in front of TH-cam all day.
If you only knew how much I love Duran Duran, my sister & our cousins idolized them. I’m 47 years old now, and hearing their music fills my ❤️ heart. I just watched a documentary on Duran Duran on Direct Tv. I highly recommend it. Thanks for putting up these videos. Duran Duran is epic!
All these years I never noticed the salsa flair in Tony’s drumming for this song. I so loved The Power Station. Every song on the debut album was beautiful to hear and layered. Had hoped to hear more great things from the group. Thank you so much for sharing a little history into the song. RIP to the legends. 😌💙🖤🙏🏾✨
Getting to see John on a weekly basis as he describes his process and shares a little of what it was like to 'be there' is the very best thing to come out of this isolation. Thank you, to everyone involved.
JT is the rare complete package. Can play any style deep in the pocket and still gliss like a top shelf 'behs' player, great look and style and gets what being famous is and isnt a wanker about it.
This song is music and production perfection. Tony’s drums are the gold standard of modern drumming, and Robert was one of those rare white singers with legitimate soul. Putting those ingredients on a track with a cat like yourself and magic was born
What I realize through this bass session by John is that The Power Station album needs to be remixed so that John's bass playing is more front and center. The problem with the released mix is that on songs like Some Like It Hot the combination of the heavily effected drum sound and the horns bury everything else in the mix, namely the bass. Andy's guitar pierces through the mix quite nicely. It's John's stellar bass playing that needs a stronger spotlight. It would be really cool to get the entire Power Station album remixed from top to bottom including taking the effects off the drums so that they don't overpower so much. Get those drums off steroids and punch up the bass! Also, I wish John had spoken briefly about why he wasn't involved in the 2nd Power Station album LIVING IN FEAR in 1996 which brought back Robert Palmer both in the studio and onstage. With the passing of Bernard Edwards, Drummer Tony Thompson and Robert Palmer I'm sure John regrets not dropping everything else to be involved. While Bernard replaced John on bass for the sessions, it's really sad that John wasn't a part of it all.
I love JT on the bass in the Duran records, and when Power Station came out, I saw him unleash his talent. That's how a musician should play bass, full of expression ♥
Saw the Serious Moonlight tour twice: Wembley Arena and the Milton Keynes Bowl. The Arena gig amused me because the "fashionably late" crowd who are always too posh to see the support band turned up to find that Bowie _was_ the support act and they'd missed his first set! Twats!
I had both PS 12" back in the day...and these JT videos are awesome - I always thought DD were great musicians, and were very underrated....I think they are more appreciated now though.
JOHN TAYLOR, the original 80s boylet. ❤
Thank you, Sir, for the wonderful history lesson. 👍
Tony hit those drums like they owed him money. Oh what a great intro.
I hear ya, I hate the radio single edit where they shorten down the intro pretty substantially.
The musicians were great on this album.
What a great way to describe his playing.
He made those drums sound slutty af!
Daniel Parker
So was the production.
When John plays, it's like he's still the teenager who fell in love with music. How fortunate to have found a true passion in life.
Thanks Tracy, beloved fan of good music. How are you doing today?
@@JohnTaylor-mf5qt: Wow! Is that really you? As much as I liked Duran Duran, I liked The Power Station more. The sound was almost EXACTLY the sound that I wanted for my band. I just wish that there were more albums.
Yeah he looks totally passionate.
Music will do that
I wish John had a master class
This guy was so irritatingly handsome back in the day, few people noticed or could accept that he was also an outstanding bass player.
What?? I think the world has known his bass skills since the early 80s..
He's still really good looking.
He is a total stud. The woman flocked around him.
My first Crush at 13 lol!
Still looking good. Duran Duran was my bag man.
@@HesterLeaRae Heather I like you already!!!
John Taylor was my all time crush in the 80’s & still is!! He is truly a bass god & just as handsome as he was back then! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
John Taylor is not only an amazingly talented musician but also a wonderful storyteller by going in deep with the art of creating music and developing his own identity as an artist. Simply Phenomenal.
Really refreshing to learn that Mr. Taylor is an actual musician as opposed to a "rock star".
RIP to Tony Thompson and Robert Palmer! #goneTOOsoon
Tony's intro was SOOOOOOOO amazing and really set the tone for this song; you just knew something powerful was about to come on and knock your socks off. You guys didnt disappoint!
"he Power Station" album is still in heavy rotation for workouts and road trips 36 years later!
Had no idea there were two Tony Thompsons? I knew there were two David Jones'(one changing his last name to Bowie) but not two Tony Thompsons (both deceased as well)? The other Tony sang with the 90s R&B boy band Hi Five.
“Hi, I am John Taylor...”
I hit Like.
John Taylor arguably has always had the best hair in music.
This is the biggest difference between the real music from the 80’s/some 90’s and earlier. Musicians like Duran Duran had real talent in writing and playing music. Brilliant and a true force in music.
John Taylor is my favorite bass player of all time. Having him do these explanations is just awesome.
I'm glad you replaced the word tutorial with explanation.
This is deffo not a tutorial.
I'm not learning, but I'm sure enjoying!
It can take me awhile of watching something to pick up what they're putting down.
Man do I love this whole series with John. What a natural he is for story telling. Passion for his craft even in lockdown.
These tutorials are the answer to my prayers: an inside look into how these songs were created and, best of all, what is/was up with the bassline. Thanks!
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Thanks Rachael, beloved fan of good music. How are you doing today?
Incredibly talented, charming and handsome man. 💞
Now you see why back then we had these great groups and game changers in music. The boys were not just handsome but also great passionate musicians
I wish more famous artists would reach out to their fans or music fans in general. Such an in-depth look into how they created their songs. Thank you John 🎸👍😎
"Similar to 'Coming Out,' but with steroids!" and Robert Palmer's "restless, progressive muse" -- John's lovely and endearing tribute to Power Station and his lost comrades -- John you do have soul indeed. My weekly Thursday smile.
Rebecca H. His comment made me smile.
Power Station was truly a Power Station. Great band.
Thanks Rebecca, beloved fan of good music. How are you doing today?
I loved the 1st Power Station record, it might be in my top 10 and that is saying a lot because I am a total music head. I also love John Taylor, he seems like an awesome guy.
Robert Will be Missed I started High School the Month he Passed away! I wish we had more People who sounded like Robert!
This song was a killer back in the day, and is still on my playlist in 2021. Everything was just perfection....Roberts vocal's, Tony's phenom drumming and of course John's bass❤
Some like it hot is a fucking powerful song !!
Still hits hard 35 years later. RIP Robert.
John Taylor is an uber talented bassist. That is because he possesses his own unique style which places him in the upper echelon and separates him from the rest of the pack. The most mind blowing aspect is that his playing seems so effortless yet produces so much groovy melodies instead of bland boring rhythms. This dude kicks major ass!
These are so fun , thanks John! I was lucky to see Robert Palmer back in the 80’s. Imagine the balls on that guy to sing “I didn’t mean to turn you on” . Dude was the James Bond of rock..
John, you have no idea how much I appreciate these mini-tutorials. The first song I ever learned on bass was "Save a Prayer", all the way back in 1985. So many amazing Duran Duran songs and phenomenal bass lines - "Last Chance on the Stairway" and "Rio" were two of my favorites. I learned everything off the Power Station album as well. That said, Notorious is still my overall favorite DD album - I learned every song off it and would play the album start to finish on bass regularly. Your playing and composition were, and are, inspiring to me 35 years later - any time I feel myself needing 'centered' on bass, I put on early Duran Duran and get back to my roots. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos!
I love when Duran plays this live. Robert Palmer is amazing on the original, but when Simon sings this tune during a show, his charisma, energy, and stage presence just makes it pop most righteously!! 😊
Powerstation was the SHT when they came out in '84
John, PLEASE do "Go To Zero" bass odyssey next
Go to Zero is straight 🔥 🔥 🔥!!!!
'85
Go To Zero bass was played by Guy Pratt who also co-wrote it.
Agreed
He seems to be covering the biggest song from each album in order. I expect Notorious will be next.
That was definently a 80's Jam! I couldn't get enough of Some like it hot. I loved the neon video, and Robert Palmer was cool and smooth. If the song came on in the car, my sister and I would yell "Mom turn that up"!
Heck EVEN 2 this day - that one or the other - BANG a Gong (* Get it on ) I put in my jeep turn way up @ 44 years Young it still ROCKS
And the other cool song - was the one they'd done 4 the ending credits of the film - COMMANDO - one of my favorite
Three of my absolute favorites of all time! Duran Duran, Robert Palmer and Power Station!
I’m with ya!
Except Robert palmer basically ditched the band and took the power station sound with him. Kind of a dick move imho.
I thought having Tony Thompson on drums is what gave The Power Station such an incredible drive and always loved that bass line. I have to say going to the Strange Behavior Duran Duran's concert in 87 at Wembley and seeing Steve Ferrone on drums had that same feel too! He was incredible as well. The intro to Vertigo where he plays the snare on the off beat... Such a small change but had a huge effect. Great drummers can really make or break a song specially combined with great bass lines. You have it with Roger and you had it with Tony and Steve. Cant; wait till you get to my personal favorite album of all time. Notorious!
I hear you and I couldn't agree more! Ferrone's "out" drumming on Vertigo's intro is just fabulous, you can't go wrong with a guy like that holding the sticks! I've *always* wondered if it was rehearsed or if he just _felt_ doing that on the fly (very very risky). Simon gets just in time with the vocals, which mustn't have been very natural or easy in a pop context. Amazing.
And kudos to Warren too, he was wild on that guitar! And space here to mention Curtis King on backing vocals and Stan Harrison on saxophone (among other skilled side-men on that tour), that was some serious line-up!
@@evanjazzista I agree. To this day and till the end I will always say the worst thing Duran did was get rid of Warren. Biggest mistake ever. Andy came back and then left again, they should have brought him right back if he was amenable to it. By far the best guitarist they had in the group, and yes, that line up with Curtis King who blossoms on back vocals and Stan on Sax was fantastic. The best line up and the best tour I saw, and I'n not just talking Duran Duran.
I love the pause right after the beginning drum solo. Like a punch in the face type of feeling.
What a dream team this band was! No biggie - just chillin in the studio with Robert Palmer and Tony freaking Thompson wtffff
The intro of this song still drives me nuts!
My god he's always been gorgeous and I feel he is one of the best base players of all time , he knows music and rythym and how to put it all together. My childhood crush still is , damn he's fire.😍😗
I didn't have a Duran Duran poster but I did have a Power Station one. Drum and bass!!
I am not a musician, but I love watching John's lessons!!! He's marvellous!!!! 💟💟💟
Thanks Carolina, beloved fan of good music. How are you doing today?
Even at 60, John Taylor can play his bass as skillfully and as cool as he did when he was 20.
One of the best bassists out there, definition of technique and sits so well in what music he plays
He grooves like no other! Have to admit always bought them Duran cassettes back in those days and the first I would sing out first are his bass lines! I kid you not! Hahaha
One of the most talented musicians around and still looking good!
You can tell he is happy!
やっぱりジョンテイラーかっけー。
今も健在じゃん！
俺のアイドル！ジョンテイラー！
最高
I'm 52 years old, and The Power Station still one of my favorites groups that listen over and over and over. Including of course Duran Duran and Arcadia. Everything in that record was amazing and the videos. I'll never forget so good music!!!
Love the story of how all the musical elements came together to create a killer track!!...🥰
There's nothing I wouldn't give to have John Taylor teach me how to play the bass!
John's talented, a nice guy, and absurdly handsome. I love this stuff!!!
One of the most underrated album in the history of rock. Every song was unique and special.
Underrated? Nah, it was a pretty big deal and the singles received a good amount of airplay in the States as I remember. I don’t think they’d have been asked at Live Aid if the LP hadn’t done as well as it did.
Was never a Duran Duran fan, but TH-cam bubbled these videos on to my feed for some reason, and John's really winning me over- this is the third one I've watched (starting with Rio) and am really loving them!
I'm just in love with this series! So great to see John groovin! ♥️
I love it !
Thanks Alessadra, beloved fan of good music. How are you doing today?
John, I have been a huge fan of your work from back in the 80s and Duran Duran through the amazing work you put into Power Station. Totally enjoying this series with you walking us through your biggest hits.
Miss Robert Palmer, Tony and others.
One of my favourites back in the day. 💖
When I was a kid my cousin who was 7 years older she told me and my sister about Power Station and Arcade. And I was so fascinated by the idea of members of Duran Duran forming their own separated thing esp. Power Station. When I saw their music videos on MTV, it was like love at first sight. Like I had found "my" band, my perfect band. Power Station was like an All Star group. I would have loved to have seen multiple albums of them and multiple Tours.
p.s. it's hilarious how now that I'm in my 40s, John looks younger than me! lol The guy is an immortal vampire I am sure of it!
John, is it simply brilliant. This is one of my favorites moments in the '80s. The release of the Power station 33 and 1/3
I'd love to see the progression of "New Moon On Monday". Probably one of my most favorite Duran songs!!!!
I've been on a DD kick lately and that song has been stuck in my head for like 2 weeks!
New Moon and New Religion are both such great DD tracks 💯
@@MrM-u3h You have great taste!
@@johnnyeco280 agreed!!!!
@@johnnyeco280 It was one of those songs I just kind of forgot about. This past month has been non stop duran duran in this house lol.
JT is a very good teacher. Super down to earth and methodical in his approach. If I knew a damn thing about bass playing I might have a chance with these tutorials. Alas, I will just enjoy watching a master at work. He makes it all look like a joyous walk in the park.
Thank you for this
The power station is the best pop/progressive band ever
RIP tony the best
Everyone involved were all great talents and they let their colors fly
Since this came out in the 80s and I grasped great music as a kid
39 years of drumming
Thank you and love u all
Thanks!! Power Station had an unique sound and way to put together great musicians (Andy and John), and the voice of Robert Palmer - also great was the way Tony Thompson hit those drums like there was no tomorrow, but with great skills and tempo. Man, I miss that!!
The bass player and the song that, when i was 16, caused a voice in my head to say, "ask dad for money to buy a bass guitar."
Hope you got that bass 🎸
@@craigdavies154 i did!
@bianchi1885 Did you get THAT bass?
80s Steinberger
@@jackquarantillo5192 Nah, not that one. We were pretty tight on $ growing up but I loved the bass my dad got me!
WOW! John is such a natural. I'm crying. So great.
Some like it hot remains awesome after 36 years, for each single note. Thanks for the insight John, and it's a pity the Bernie Edwards, Tony T. and Jason were called off duty very prematurely. There is such a lot of hard rocking, funky music still to be played! The 12" vinyl will ALWAYS be in proximity of my Technics DD-33. (Yes, I am retro and won't apologise).
And sadly Robert too.
John Taylor was my first love at the tender age of 15, LOL… so many years ago. I was a hard core DD fan … the music, the obscure lyrics, the sexy guys and but John’s bass and handsome face always moved my soul. I just came across this video and guess what, nothing has changed. I am now 50 and apparently still have the hots for John and his bass!!! 😂🥰 Keep playin’, Love, you will always have a place in my “Pleasure Groove”! BTW, The Powerstation was HOT!!! I, too, was sad there wasn’t another album.
RIP to the great funk drummer Tony Thompson,and Bernard Edwards.
This song is one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard in my life. It's like a guilty pleasure for a kid that's not supposed to be experiencing adult things. Yet this song is raw power and life.
John--thank you so much for taking us on this odyssey! Can you please do Get It On? It's so nice to have these videos! Rest in Power Tony, Bernard, and Robert!
I am really happy that Duran Duran is keeping in touch with Duranies during these difficult times. You're the greatest! 😍🤩😘
"Some Like it Hot" & "Bang a Gong" are my fave songs of all time! 😊
I always love John giving background info that we never knew. I find that meaningful. He's done that with these tutorials & with his autobiography. 🤗
OMG!!! I grinning from ear to ear!!!!!!!!!!
I was lucky enough to see The Power Station live...back in the day. Sweet.
Your so lucky to have seen them 👍🏼
Me too!!! Loved it!!
You saw Power Station with Michael Des Barres singing then - unless you were in the audience for their only live performance ever with Robert Palmer on SNL.
@@foodog777 I saw them in concert in Philadelphia and I could swear it was Robert Palmer. But to be fair I really just interested in John Taylor
Janine Prez It was Michael singing but I still envy you.
From Wikipedia: “On February 16, 1985, The Power Station performed "Some Like It Hot" and "Get It On" on Saturday Night Live. It was the only time that Robert Palmer performed live with the original line-up.”
There's 2 bass players I loved watching live, John Taylor & Chris Squire 🤘❤️
"Power Station" was such a great album.. even now I listen in my car often especially to the song 'Go to Zero'
I think John is underrated as a musician, everyone sees him as this hunky guy without realizing he's a funky muthafuka with great musicality and a lot of talent. He makes it seem so effortless...and the way he always grooves and has a boyish smile when he plays...he is doing what he loves. These brief glimpses into some of his work, the wonderful storytelling, and the easy explanations regarding the style used to play the song...very down to earth and educational and fun!! ❤
God I loved the Power Station’s groove.
I just love watching him break down the song in small parts so he can explain the creative process.
Just heard John Taylor got COVID-19 back in March. Glad he recovered.
this is so great ..for us kids who were born in 79..like me ..i always wanted john to play bass with..like he was with bernard..lol..these vids are like being able to do that..thx john..love all the bass lessons
Murderess was my fav PS song but still an one off iconic album.
YES, and had a great solo from Andy. "Go to Zero" was a great track, too...
Thanks Caroline, beloved fan of good music. How are you doing today?
Always was a vastly underrated bassist in Duran's heyday. Great to see the recognition you deserve.
Jaw droppingly gorgeous too.
Killer bass player ❤
The moment I heard that Tony was forming a new band I knew it was going to be epic. The Power Station showcased John's talent. In Duran Duran he really didn't get much respect from most bass players but that all changed when The Power Station came out.
You bet. And its funny to hear musicians now giving him love.
Actually John and Andy started the project and got Tony, Bernard and Robert on board. Cause Duran Duran was on a respite and they needed to do something that satisfied them. So they started it.
Love John, I met him while he was waiting for the limo outside the back of the Plaza Hotel in Buenos Aires. He gave me an autograph for "my bro". Never forget it.
Holy crap, this is amazing. The Power Station's self-titled is the first album I ever got, aged 10. I wasn't even a huge Duran Duran fan, but The Power Station? I wore that cassette out. What a great service to all us fans for John Taylor to talk us through this. He ought to be rightly proud of what he's accomplished, and that's only made more evident by watching this. If all my favourite bands did tutorials like this for their entire catalogues, I'd be sitting in front of TH-cam all day.
If you only knew how much I love Duran Duran, my sister & our cousins idolized them. I’m 47 years old now, and hearing their music fills my ❤️ heart. I just watched a documentary on Duran Duran on Direct Tv. I highly recommend it. Thanks for putting up these videos. Duran Duran is epic!
Dude, you’re undoubtably one of the greatest musicians ever! Thanks for your work! Everything a real masterpiece! Greetings from Brazil!
And yet more greetings from Brazil, John Taylor! 👏👏👏🤩
Faço minhas as suas palavras, Sérgio. 😉
Gotta say, the drum sound on that track is one of the things I remember most from that era. It was phenomenal!
I LOVE THE POWER STATION!!! TONY THOMPSON WAS A FREAKING GENIUS!!!
All these years I never noticed the salsa flair in Tony’s drumming for this song. I so loved The Power Station. Every song on the debut album was beautiful to hear and layered. Had hoped to hear more great things from the group. Thank you so much for sharing a little history into the song. RIP to the legends. 😌💙🖤🙏🏾✨
Getting to see John on a weekly basis as he describes his process and shares a little of what it was like to 'be there' is the very best thing to come out of this isolation. Thank you, to everyone involved.
JT is the rare complete package.
Can play any style deep in the pocket and still gliss like a top shelf 'behs' player, great look and style and gets what being famous is and isnt a wanker about it.
BEAUTIFUL JOHN LOVE WHEN YOU EXPLAIN ON THE MUSIC
Saw Robert Palmer live in Leeds in 83. Extraordinarily talented musician. He absolutely felt beats and his voice really was an instrument.
This song is music and production perfection. Tony’s drums are the gold standard of modern drumming, and Robert was one of those rare white singers with legitimate soul. Putting those ingredients on a track with a cat like yourself and magic was born
Its not really all that rare, lol
My idol from the 80's.....still my idol today!!! 😊😊
What I realize through this bass session by John is that The Power Station album needs to be remixed so that John's bass playing is more front and center. The problem with the released mix is that on songs like Some Like It Hot the combination of the heavily effected drum sound and the horns bury everything else in the mix, namely the bass. Andy's guitar pierces through the mix quite nicely. It's John's stellar bass playing that needs a stronger spotlight. It would be really cool to get the entire Power Station album remixed from top to bottom including taking the effects off the drums so that they don't overpower so much. Get those drums off steroids and punch up the bass!
Also, I wish John had spoken briefly about why he wasn't involved in the 2nd Power Station album LIVING IN FEAR in 1996 which brought back Robert Palmer both in the studio and onstage. With the passing of Bernard Edwards, Drummer Tony Thompson and Robert Palmer I'm sure John regrets not dropping everything else to be involved. While Bernard replaced John on bass for the sessions, it's really sad that John wasn't a part of it all.
Not sure if I'm correct or not, but I think he might have been in rehab at the time.
Yeah, John was in rehab during the time.
I love JT on the bass in the Duran records, and when Power Station came out, I saw him unleash his talent. That's how a musician should play bass, full of expression ♥
Saw the Serious Moonlight tour twice: Wembley Arena and the Milton Keynes Bowl. The Arena gig amused me because the "fashionably late" crowd who are always too posh to see the support band turned up to find that Bowie _was_ the support act and they'd missed his first set! Twats!
I saw the Power Station in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 16th, 1985 - AMAZING concert!
with what Lineup?
I just love these tutorials, although I'm not a musician....learning of your inspiration is fantastic!
A Good I’m in the same boat. I also love how energetic he is describing the process.
@@racafritz same here, I love music but I can't play ! This stuff facinates me
Patrick Daly I just really love the groove they want to find.
Loved it then, Love it now....even more, thanks John. RIP to those who are not longer with us.
I hadn’t known until watching this video that Corsaro had died as well
oh hell ya, best damn into to a song!!! Was at KROQ and have pictures when you guys were promoting Power Station. RIP Robert Palmer
I remember the interview! 'Golden Chablis ~ So Easy to Love '
I had both PS 12" back in the day...and these JT videos are awesome - I always thought DD were great musicians, and were very underrated....I think they are more appreciated now though.
He´s a bassass Bass genius.
Love to watch you break it down, John. Really helps with understanding your particular aesthetic. Now, do tell us: What are you reading, John???? 🤗
At 3.29 you played just like Mark King from Level 42.
Shame we lost so much talent,but Power Station had some great hits 👍
Mark's one of my other bass faves with Gail Ann Dorsey and Tony Levin. My magic 4!