Caught a Ronnie Laws concert in L.A. during the 70's. He breathed fire into this tune back then. Unfortunately, in those days we couldn't movie record live concerts (for reasons I have yet to fathom). Thus, many magic moments are forever lost to 21st Century fans. Though 30 years later Mr. Laws now breathes flame, he still shows enthusiasm for this classic number.
The reason you couldn't record back then is because record companies made money from recording live concerts (mostly on albums, cassettes or CD's) and didn't want the general public to interfere with their ability to make money off their potential sales. What happened since was the invention of cameras on cell phones making it hard to prevent anyone from recording a concert as well as the lesser role that record companies have in the life of an artist nowdays!
Ronnie Laws is the man. Awesome music over the years Pressure Sensitivity, Every Generation, Solid Ground, Mr. Nice Guy, the list goes on and on. He has a unique sax sound, you know it's him immediately. Love his music from childhood to adulthood.
I love this song, but the thing that really stands out is the solo by the bass player and the drummer. These guys aint no fuckin joke. OGs got the flava and the funk. Go Detroit!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember when Ronnie Laws came to Chene Park, many years ago, and he asked the audience what songs did they want him to play, and the audience almost unanimously yelled back, “Always There!” Mr. Laws told us that he has other songs that he could play, and the audience protested loudly, until he finally agreed to play it. We love that piece like no other! 💜💜🎶🎶🎷🎷
This band is very tight the drummer is killin it we need more of this in 2019 where did all of the real talent go today is all drum machines and ssmpeling makes me sick this is the resl deal bring back old school
Every time I watch this video I can't say enough about this drummer and I watch this video often I'm a big Ronnie laws fan but this drummer really kills it another level
Ronnie Laws Live at Detroit / 'Always There'. A Fantastic, legendary Composer & Saxophonist in his own right. But I'm equally blown-away by that incredibly intricate & almost mesmeric Solo performance by the Drummer at the end of the Gig.
I just listened to the original recording of this song and the live version ain't hurting that none...Mr. Laws is just that good...Love this love this... 😎😎😎😎
Just that rift.......says it all.....Ronnie Laws is a genius....I grew up in the late 70s on his music and loved every moment of it.....Flame was one of his best albums
Damn , This brings back so many great memories from 1975 . I brought the lp Tidal Wave and enjoyed it with my other had to sax players like Grover and John klemmer and several other fusion bands that ruled.
Ronnie Burkina Faso Africa needs some Jazz there BAD! Please go there and play for our Brothas and Sistahs they will love you sir! PS They may even pay you in Gold! Lol
Fantastic. Thanks for reacquainting me again to Ronnie Laws and his band. This was and still is one of my favorite recordings. I'm going check through my records/CD's. and listen to some of his old recording. If you have anything new pass it along.
Yeah, that does look like Earl Klugh`s drummer.... His name is Ron Otis.... And he is SWEET. His first tour was with Keith Washington, and now, he`s playin` with EVERYBODY.... including Bob James....
MR VEESWORLD Being a Drummer Myself over 54 Years He is not to Fast He is Bringing it Hard and Heavy and is Spot on . I He Makes it Exciting To Many Drag this tune Check the Groove and Vibe KILLER
+funkman0811 fully agree with you. Whether you like it that way or not is a different matter , but I doubt that Ronnie Laws is having someone on stage with him that is not performing to his standard :-)
Heard the song on Los Angeles radio about 1976. Jazz fan ever since. Drummer here is fantastic and Ronnie keeps it fresh 40yrs later!!
Wow you were grown in 1976??? It must’ve been amazing!!
Caught a Ronnie Laws concert in L.A. during the 70's. He breathed fire into this tune back then. Unfortunately, in those days we couldn't movie record live concerts (for reasons I have yet to fathom). Thus, many magic moments are forever lost to 21st Century fans. Though 30 years later Mr. Laws now breathes flame, he still shows enthusiasm for this classic number.
The reason you couldn't record back then is because record companies made money from recording live concerts (mostly on albums, cassettes or CD's) and didn't want the general public to interfere with their ability to make money off their potential sales. What happened since was the invention of cameras on cell phones making it hard to prevent anyone from recording a concert as well as the lesser role that record companies have in the life of an artist nowdays!
@@ujimajame4601 Thanks for the info. I plan on seeing a lot of concerts this year and I'm bringing a Canon to each.
Ronnie Laws is the man. Awesome music over the years Pressure Sensitivity, Every Generation, Solid Ground, Mr. Nice Guy, the list goes on and on. He has a unique sax sound, you know it's him immediately. Love his music from childhood to adulthood.
All real musicians no drum machines no fake synthesizers just a real deal we need to bring this back fast
LOL
I love this song, but the thing that really stands out is the solo by the bass player and the drummer. These guys aint no fuckin joke. OGs got the flava and the funk. Go Detroit!!!!!!!!!!!
I am also a drummer for 50 yrs and this man is killin it his timing is on point
Absolutely incredible ❤️
Im a baby drummer
I can only hope and pray that I could ne neatly as good as him.
Who plays skins? Insane!
The drummer also plays with
" Earl klugh". I have the drummer playing on a video with Earl.
Still sounds good after many years..
Great songs never die they just get better!!
The original! Ronnie laws. Always there. One of the greatest jazz songs of all time.
Agree
Drummer is great. Guitarist is great. Keys are great. Ronnie Laws is just being Ronnie Laws. Love this ! ❤
I totally agree 👍
I remember when Ronnie Laws came to Chene Park, many years ago, and he asked the audience what songs did they want him to play, and the audience almost unanimously yelled back, “Always There!” Mr. Laws told us that he has other songs that he could play, and the audience protested loudly, until he finally agreed to play it. We love that piece like no other! 💜💜🎶🎶🎷🎷
You’re right, Detroit rocked this jam like crazy when it broke back in the 70’s!!
My favorite saxophone sound!
A true Original!:)
This band is very tight the drummer is killin it we need more of this in 2019 where did all of the real talent go today is all drum machines and ssmpeling makes me sick this is the resl deal bring back old school
Yep ,just need good folks who love music to set the young folks on fire.
Who is he?
That bass solo is everything!!
+MsElleEmmeEsse all about dat bass!
+Frankie Gray that's right! Had to pick up a bass myself!
Every time I watch this video I can't say enough about this drummer and I watch this video often I'm a big Ronnie laws fan but this drummer really kills it another level
Anyone know his name and the other band members?
Always there wit dat 432hz frequency surely he is GREATNESS ON DISPLAY = GOD THANK U RONNIE LAWS OUR CHILD AND ADULTHOOD GREAT🙇🏿👑🙋🏿✊🏿👊🏿🙏🏿🙆🏿🔥🔥📀💿🎶🎙🎷
I'm in HEAVEN right now!! Ronnie Laws in Concert in my LIVING ROOM!
Ronnie Laws Live at Detroit / 'Always There'. A Fantastic, legendary Composer & Saxophonist in his own right. But I'm equally blown-away by that incredibly intricate & almost mesmeric Solo performance by the Drummer at the end of the Gig.
Ronnie Laws is da bomb!!! Always.
Have always loved this song, and this live version is fantastic!!! Such talented musicians
My Brother Ronnie introduced me to his Music years ago Love It!!!!!
When you wait all concert for the drum solo you love to be taken to a place you've never been before. This was that kind of a solo..... Wethanksya.
Ronnie Laws drummer is FRIGGIN AWESOME ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ WOW WOW
This is one of most favorite albums. Ronnie Laws!!!!!
It changed the landscape of Jazz in 1974. He had just lest Earth Wind & Fire..
I have Ronnie Laws, Debra Laws and Hubert Laws albums. I'm with the family!!!!
What about Eloise Laws the older sister??
I just listened to the original recording of this song and the live version ain't hurting that none...Mr. Laws is just that good...Love this love this...
😎😎😎😎
The drummer it's so Crazy!!!!!
Moving yeah grooving yeah ❤️ ❤️
This drummer is awesomee to say the least.
Saw Ronnie at bumpershoot in Seattle, I'm a fan forever.
simply amazing
thank god for The Laws
Always there Ronnie Laws anthem ❤
I love Ronnie Laws he takes me places!
By far one of the best drummers I heard in years and I'm a professional drummer this guy us another level his timing is perfect a tremendous band
Me and my hubby are high school sweethearts...Together we love ❤ this cut for all time. #RonnieLaws #JazzMaster 🎵 #Classic
Big up's Ronnie and the home town for this one.
Just that rift.......says it all.....Ronnie Laws is a genius....I grew up in the late 70s on his music and loved every moment of it.....Flame was one of his best albums
brilliant drummer
love that drummer!
These Brothers are bad!!! Shout out from Philly
The Lighting and The Atmosphere is "Spot On".
Bass player killin' it. !!
MAN THAT SOUNDS SO GOOD!!!!
Everything sounds so much better in Detroit
Damn , This brings back so many great memories from 1975 . I brought the lp Tidal Wave and enjoyed it with my other had to sax players like Grover and John klemmer and several other fusion bands that ruled.
Give the drummer some. Lord have mercy
The drummer is "Bringing IT"".
WOW. Nothing but WOW!
This band is soooo tight everytime u hear it gets better ..
My favorite horn man !
My jam. By Ronnie laws.
Sweet baby Jesus, a groove for all time@!
Great sound great performance... this is a gem!!
Great live version of the Ronnie Laws classic
Just one of the all time greats.....I love this musician......fanstastic music and written by him too.....genius
It was a ginger baker moment on them drums. Thank you.
Excellent on the Drums !! and then the break at 8:27 Beautiful!
This here is real good jazz that you could party to ohhh yes this is my kind of jazz thia takes me way back 😝😍😘
Mr Ronnie laws hard at work🎼🎵🎶🎷
Played this track for the fist time back in 1975 on Radio Invicta Jazz Funk show, timeless..
Man, this band is tight as a frogs ass. 🎼🎼🐸🎼🎼
Doesn't get any better
Classic Ronnie Laws .Just timeless
.......what a wonderful music from one of the Great Masters.....of funk and fusion....jazzzz
Did his trademark song very very well!! LOVE IT!!
Classic R.L. love the tempo!
Perry Hughes (guitar), Carl Holmes (bass), Gerard Gibbs (keys) all Detroit musicians talk about that on Dateline next you run a special about Detroit.
I agree 100%.
Born - raise in michigan, now live in Milwaukee - will ALWAYS be a MICHIGANDER>
Who's the drummer man?
@@JazzFunkNobby1964 - Ron Otis Detroit based drummer. He killed!
@@eai1911 Thank you Sir. He did indeed. Greets from London Town.
Ronnie Burkina Faso Africa needs some Jazz there BAD! Please go there and play for our Brothas and Sistahs they will love you sir! PS They may even pay you in Gold! Lol
Fantastic. Thanks for reacquainting me again to Ronnie Laws and his band. This was and still is one of my favorite recordings. I'm going check through my records/CD's. and listen to some of his old recording. If you have anything new pass it along.
Omgeee the entire performance was amazing! All solos were fiyyya! Go 'head Detroit!!
I love me some Ronnie Laws and I miss all his cuts. He's a great saxophonist.
The jam back in the day.
Son of Billy on those drums...very nice!
🥰😍🤩THANK YOU 😊🙏❤💕
The start of everything beutiful.sept2020.
1975...Ronnie Laws...first time I ever heard a Soprano Sax...altered my thinking...
How lucky are to live in time of recording history. Yay to us!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for such good and clear picture. You are wonderful.
Play it now Ronnie laws.
Ultra cool
Let's dance-What TALENT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Still crisp!
This song was da chit. Big time.
Great music
Bring it up down and around.
Phenomenal
Yeah, that does look like Earl Klugh`s drummer.... His name is Ron Otis.... And he is SWEET. His first tour was with Keith Washington, and now, he`s playin` with EVERYBODY.... including Bob James....
AND Kem!
incredible !!!!!!
Always been a huge fan of the Incognito version and now I know why after seeing this!
Great set Love Ronnie had his cassette was leaving y first unit a Coast Guard Cutter for school and forgot it moving to fast this was 1979
MR VEESWORLD Being a Drummer Myself over 54 Years He is not to Fast He is Bringing it Hard and Heavy and is Spot on . I He Makes it Exciting To Many Drag this tune Check the Groove and Vibe KILLER
+funkman0811
fully agree with you. Whether you like it that way or not is a different matter , but I doubt that Ronnie Laws is having someone on stage with him that is not performing to his standard :-)
Otis isn't wimping out like so many will .They feets get tired!
+63zoot the best
Great Tune Classic!
Crazy!!
I saw Ronnie Laws in Philly right after his album was released...Roland Bautista was playing guitar with at the time...
love for the music master and good sad. You will be loved infinity
@jazz1bro That's him Ron Otis, he played with Earl Klugh's Live DVD. Great drummer!
Nice one and thanks again for sending. Satisfactorily difffrom the album version!
LOVE IT.....THANK YOU
A natural. All of them. Mike Lozica
Love it....
yassssssss, drummer, yasssss.