Willie Weeks bass solo (Voices Inside / Everything is Everything)

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  • @BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul
    @BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    I once heard Marcus Miller say that there's three Bass Guitarist's with the utmost PRECISION needed for studio, who also had the ability to transfer that precision and discipline to the live stage;
    James Jamerson
    Anthony Jackson
    Willie Weeks
    Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

    • @foxbat2549
      @foxbat2549 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You can add Gordon Edwards and Ron Baker to that list of 3 . . .

  • @LavendJames
    @LavendJames ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Been waiting to see this all my life since I was about 18 years and I'm 67 now- Thank you Willie for redoing this performance- now I'm gonna sit back and watch it about 90 more times...

    • @dBhirochop
      @dBhirochop  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you for your comment! ! The splendor of being able to completely reproduce that famous performance. And it's amazing how quickly the performance is carried out as we expected. . . awesome!!👍👍👍

    • @gregmuscovalley3791
      @gregmuscovalley3791 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      💯

    • @bethwalker7428
      @bethwalker7428 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I wish I could've been in the audience in 1972, this is still phenomenal, Mr. Weeks hasn't lost a beat. Donny Hathaway Live is still 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

    • @Claude-sq2fy
      @Claude-sq2fy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Baddest bass player in the country willie weeks 🎉🎉

    • @uncjaey9219
      @uncjaey9219 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too sliding down from the top makes sense I was playing it since I was 17 can't wait to plug up tomorrow 😮💜🙏🏾..

  • @malko42
    @malko42 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Willie Weeks is absolutely one of the greatest bassplayers.

    • @dBhirochop
      @dBhirochop  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you’re right!!👍👍👍

  • @christophernoble289
    @christophernoble289 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Willie's groove is so far down in the pocket! He blows me away.

  • @byronhall2200
    @byronhall2200 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I was 13yrs old when I first heard this amazing solo, summer of 73. I got my first Bass that following Christmas, and haven't looked back, still playing, thank you Willie Weeks.

  • @jakesensi5552
    @jakesensi5552 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    OMG!! This song came out when I was a very young bass player. 62 years later I just witnessed one of the greatest bass solos ever. Thank you Mr. Weeks.

  • @manb4war
    @manb4war 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    This bass solo has lived rent free in my head for a long time. So satisfying to hear him recreate it.

  • @take1task
    @take1task 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Willie Weeks apparently bought a villa in Karuizawa, Japan, and the person who originally lived next door was Masayoshi Takanaka, a Japanese jazz fusion guitarist, and that's how they got to know each other, which led to this guest performance. It's hard to believe that such coincidences exist in the world, but it's true.
    By the way, the keyboard player in this band is Keiji Matsumoto, a jazz fusion keyboard player who has released several solo albums only in Japan.
    But hey, even if you're a guest, why don't you do a solo on Donny Hathaway's voices inside? Who came up with the idea? All I can say is good job.

    • @chaseisnot
      @chaseisnot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      And THIS is why I read comments. Insane that Masayoshi and Willie were neighbors 😮

    • @Flying_turnip187
      @Flying_turnip187 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you mean Kanizawa?

    • @stuartholme4457
      @stuartholme4457 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Willie played the original solo on Donny Hathaway's live album all those years ago - that's why the had him reprise it here.

    • @TheGlass50
      @TheGlass50 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for all of this amazing information.

  • @edjefferson9175
    @edjefferson9175 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    The Fender Precision Bass. Millions of them around the world and they all sound different. They really allow the player to express their unique style and THIS player has one incredible set of fingers. He’ got it all! Tone, tempo groove syncopation and harmony. Makes me want to practice more!

    • @БарбамбияКиргуду-д5ф
      @БарбамбияКиргуду-д5ф 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah, bro!!

    • @craigj.8539
      @craigj.8539 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Legendary bassist from that era Jerry Jemmott stopped by my crib last month and, of course, he HAD TO play my vintage P-Bass that lives on its stand in my living room. You're right: the Precision takes on the personality of the player. Had mine for 52 years and we're still in love! ❤

  • @MrLIVE150
    @MrLIVE150 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    THE SOLO THAT LIVES FOREVER! I NEW IT WAS AWESOME AT 17, THE SUMMER OF 1971 THE FIRST TIME I HERD IT!

  • @timcox2818
    @timcox2818 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i'm 66. In 72, the Donny Live LP was the hottest album in RnB-land. Willie Weeks' iconic bass solo, is what helped propel Donny's album to the top. I was 14 in '72. I first heard a live band in Canton, Ohio cover this tune and the young bass player, played the solo note for note. Can't recall the band's name, but the venue was the YWCA in downtown Canton-at the weekly Sunday nite teen hop. It's incredible to watch Weeks perform his iconic solo, note-for-note once again, 52 years ago. Willie Weeks, James Jamerson, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, Ready Freddie Washington, Anthony Jackson, Stan Clark, Alfonso SLIM Johnson, Nate Watts, Nathaniel Phillips, Nathan East, Byron Miller, David Dyson, Bootsy Collins, Will Lee, Mark Adams, Tommie Harris (Gospel player from Lee Williams' group) ... All-time Great Funk 'n Soul Bass Players.

  • @deloreswalker5061
    @deloreswalker5061 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Willie Weeks is still COLD BLOODED ON THAT BASS RIGHT ON ❤

  • @scrimblenib
    @scrimblenib 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The drummer should be given the highest award possible

  • @sosmooth7
    @sosmooth7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    This is one of the most iconic bass solos ever recorded. It was because when it was recorded, bass players were not being featured in R&B music, I'm surprised that he still remembers it because it was recorded about 50 years ago.

  • @Ilovemusic793
    @Ilovemusic793 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Willie Weeks just took me on a ride I didn’t even know I had a ticket to!

    • @Firefox-yo4tt
      @Firefox-yo4tt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lollollol I love your comment me too I think I’m sitting right behind you I love this

  • @tubetube37564
    @tubetube37564 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    こんな映像があるとは…というかこんなライブがあったとは…
    めちゃくちゃ貴重なのでは?

  • @jimorourke5050
    @jimorourke5050 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I've always loved this solo and while I could figure out the notes and get pretty close, I can never get his feel. That's a real bassman. Thanks Willie

  • @zylem13
    @zylem13 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I wore the grooves out on that album when it came out. I have loved me some Willy Weeks ever since!

  • @o-g-ob4399
    @o-g-ob4399 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of the greatest solos ever! Modern solos don't compare!
    Sharay Reed even borrowed from Willie Weeks to my ears, and that speaks volumes.

  • @veltlewis76
    @veltlewis76 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    One of the 1st bass lines I listened to when I started playing 60+ years ago. The feel of his playing is unmatched. Thank you Mr Weeks 👍🏽🔥🔥🔥

  • @TheMaartian
    @TheMaartian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I wore out a couple of vinyl copies of Donny Hathaway Live before it was released on CD. That album was my introduction to Willie Weeks and I've been bopping along to him for over 50 years now. Life is good.

  • @alexfeatherstone8854
    @alexfeatherstone8854 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    That motif around the 2:09 is the part that always knocked me out. I'm 51 and my Dad used to play that live Donny Hathaway record that this is from. Willie is a foundational player.

  • @timothyworkman1275
    @timothyworkman1275 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am shocked this doesn’t have millions of views.
    Willie weeks is a national treasure
    And a brilliant solo

  • @ponchmaen
    @ponchmaen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanking God I've lived long enough to see this!!! Took me a couple hours to learn this on my Ibanez Precision bass in 1971at 18 yrs old!!

  • @レミー御大
    @レミー御大 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    プレベじゃん‼️いいね〜
    激渋ベースソロ。

  • @nated2922
    @nated2922 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Magnificent.
    There's nothing else to say.

  • @warrendoris9669
    @warrendoris9669 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Unbelievable. We used to jam on this one in my ccny days. Willie weeks was considered by most to be the funkiest bassman out there. Seems like he still is.

  • @guidodiman
    @guidodiman 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I can't believe I've not heard this guy before ! I'm a bass player for 35 years ??? How did that happen. Great style !

  • @Flying_turnip187
    @Flying_turnip187 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Dope…..straight up dope. Willie is the man. Love that dudes pocket and tone.❤

  • @TheShermarie5
    @TheShermarie5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He's a BEAST! ❤

  • @mjolnircarlssen4211
    @mjolnircarlssen4211 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    In a world of Stu Hamms, Billy Sheehans, and John Myungs, Willie Weeks is still the straight fire.
    Incredible timing, taste, and groove. There’s a reason that he’s a # 1 call for studio and touring. The man doesn’t play bass. He’s a bassist. Big difference.

    • @dBhirochop
      @dBhirochop  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Exactly! His true value exists in the space between notes and notes.👍👍👍

    • @alexbutler9303
      @alexbutler9303 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Excellent comment on the difference between a Bass player and a BASSIST!!! Especially in light of the fact that for years, the bass guitar only had 4 strings!!!
      It's not about how many strings are on the instrument, it's how and what you do with em!!!
      And as 🔥 as this solo is, I feel like it is not the best DEMONSTRATION of what it takes to be
      "CLASSified" as a true BASSIST.
      Go back to this album and listen to some of the licks this brother put down on "What's Going On" and "Little Ghetto Boy"
      OMG!!!
      💥💥😃😃🔥🔥
      TOP SHELF SHIT!!!
      What's Going On and
      Little Ghetto Boy
      d

    • @wmhhealth2018
      @wmhhealth2018 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He is of a similar mindset as Aston Family Man Barret who is the most recorded reggae bassist in history. Undeniable groove and pocket even during a solo.

    • @callingchristiano
      @callingchristiano ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So True !!

    • @ameliopompeo5722
      @ameliopompeo5722 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@wmhhealth2018in the reggae genre he is certainly one of the best but I think Robbie Shakespeare has to be up there too! Sadly passed away too soon .

  • @jamersonshook
    @jamersonshook 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just awesome to see WW hit this again. Talk about pocket...Mr Weeks always delivered!

  • @gregoryjohnson4319
    @gregoryjohnson4319 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Superb note choice, beautiful tasteful and Funky!!!

  • @Garbhan51
    @Garbhan51 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very nice groove from the band as well

  • @killifish
    @killifish 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wow, this video is so precious for anyone who plays bass. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is a performance in Japan by Japanese jazz fusion guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. He is the guy introducing Willie, who is admired among Japanese bassists. And Takanaka was extremely popular in the 80s Japan. I don't know who the tasty keyboardist is but the drummer seems to be late Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami, a top drummer in Japan.

  • @vaughnchauncy8360
    @vaughnchauncy8360 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh wow..when the album came out back in the day we jammed to this guys groove..Willie Weeks..! I never hear any of today's mention his style or this solo...

  • @edwardramirez8550
    @edwardramirez8550 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Everything is Everything! Donny Hathaway

  • @michaelkirkland1929
    @michaelkirkland1929 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The LEGENDARY MR. Willie Weeks. Incredible GROOVE. This doesn't have the heat from the original, but still HELLA COOL. HELL YEAH.

  • @sharonperkins2941
    @sharonperkins2941 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    MY DADDY LOVED WILLIE WEEKS!!!!! OMG HE WAS A HUGE FAN!!! Daddy had Donnie Hathaway Live album and that’s where I heard this solo!!! I LOVE IT!!!! I AM A FAN TOO!!! ❤️🎶❤

  • @luigjimenez
    @luigjimenez ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A freaking legend 🔥

  • @mikebellamy4760
    @mikebellamy4760 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a treat to see Willie playing *that* solo

  • @jeffpaul6351
    @jeffpaul6351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Willie Weeks is such a great and underrated bass player.

  • @charlesbowdler2666
    @charlesbowdler2666 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love Willie❤ groove and tone master.

  • @kamks6054
    @kamks6054 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I always love the Willie Weeks sound
    He's a super Bassist, and also a Great session players.

  • @TommyMerry
    @TommyMerry 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is so funky and tasty, BUT the FIRST thing I notice about 99% this solo, is that every phrase is a hook and as a stand-alone could have been the basis for the entire song or another one. Just pure fire!! Whoo Willie go!

  • @feleciateasley9657
    @feleciateasley9657 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Master of his trade... Most appreciative for this performance.

  • @petertrotman7708
    @petertrotman7708 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How to compose and still sound groovy. Legend.

  • @giannibiancocircus
    @giannibiancocircus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I never heard it before but I realize that it's always been inside me. This is bass groove. Awesome ✌️

  • @sweetegg
    @sweetegg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    To actually see this solo is amazing

  • @ernestporee3697
    @ernestporee3697 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent !

  • @seungjaeyune2008
    @seungjaeyune2008 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    incredible groove

  • @TheGodParticle
    @TheGodParticle 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a incredible guy, such soulful perfection, could listen to this legend all day. Cheers

  • @osiruskingdread
    @osiruskingdread ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now That is How ya Play a Bass Solo so much meaning and feeling...pure Genius..Thank you Mr Weeks

  • @dukeofcapet3176
    @dukeofcapet3176 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    that sound is insane !!!!

    • @dBhirochop
      @dBhirochop  ปีที่แล้ว

      that’s right!!👍

  • @mega00760
    @mega00760 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    seen Willie in Shanghai with Clapton i think 2007 and was totally impressed

  • @djobbie
    @djobbie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Willie Weeks and Nils Lofgren. Back in the days.

  • @ronfurg
    @ronfurg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super great bassist alright - but what I like most is seeing how much fun and enjoyment he exudes while playing. You can't help but smile when watching him.

  • @luckydee7909
    @luckydee7909 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wowwww,pure Groove..!

  • @lorenzo6mm
    @lorenzo6mm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Willie Weeks from Paso Robles California.
    Yahoo my neck of the woods.
    This guy is a bass players bass player
    Live and in the studio.
    Any school.

  • @liorzelering5988
    @liorzelering5988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So good........

  • @JustK009
    @JustK009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Willie Weeks = A Legend’s Legend

  • @LloydMajor
    @LloydMajor ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of great bass influences! Thanks for posting.

  • @carlosclaptrix
    @carlosclaptrix 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a great groove!

  • @garymills4262
    @garymills4262 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent.

  • @leerogers4219
    @leerogers4219 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was in high school when I heard this
    This was my jam

  • @emanuelstanley2523
    @emanuelstanley2523 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great!

  • @BALLERALERTTV
    @BALLERALERTTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @user-ed2vc4ge3v
    @user-ed2vc4ge3v 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They are Blazing...🎉

  • @g.p.d.2220
    @g.p.d.2220 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dang!
    I’d never heard of this man before.
    That’s criminal…..
    I had to pick my jaw up,off the floor.

  • @michaelwarren3894
    @michaelwarren3894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yessuh!
    Everything is Everything!

  • @davearmstrong4579
    @davearmstrong4579 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is awesome!

  • @seanreiter
    @seanreiter 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow just seeing this for the first time. Makes me want to get a rosewood P bass now. Dang. That tone, that feel, that everything.

  • @Firefox-yo4tt
    @Firefox-yo4tt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s the groove man it’s all about groove

  • @rolandbush8463
    @rolandbush8463 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When my father gave me permission to his collection this was one if the first albums I converted digitally. As good as this version is for sheer force and power listen to the original live version.

  • @tecnomagicarrube1572
    @tecnomagicarrube1572 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Magistral uso del bajo , con cuerdas al aire 🔥

  • @leosmithonbass
    @leosmithonbass ปีที่แล้ว +4

    DAYUM!!!!

    • @dBhirochop
      @dBhirochop  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right!👍

  • @JodyB5-String
    @JodyB5-String 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The very first solo I learned at age 13 (48 years ago)!!! ❤

  • @lamo668
    @lamo668 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks, I've been looking for this video

  • @alfreali
    @alfreali 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GREAAAAAAAAAAT!!! LOVE

  • @ChucksGirl
    @ChucksGirl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm watching for the first time myself... I'm about to jump out of my freaking skin!!!

  • @CharlieCriner
    @CharlieCriner 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That p-bass tone❤️

  • @davidhull6332
    @davidhull6332 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice solo, that P bass sounds great 😊

  • @RonGallagher
    @RonGallagher 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Deep goodness.

  • @kevinruffin4991
    @kevinruffin4991 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He from my home town Salemburg nc

  • @jamesambrosini2026
    @jamesambrosini2026 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Haven't heard him in years. Serious Bottom End!😊

  • @405Lenny
    @405Lenny ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this! Thanks for posting it 👍👍

  • @daviddesmond2143
    @daviddesmond2143 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great. As a bass player who sometimes does solos, the rest of the band should support the bassist. So many times if the bass player has a solo only the drummer plays so the bottom drops out. Willie had the support of the band and other musicians should add parts to bassists solo to fill it up.

  • @darrienglass4058
    @darrienglass4058 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After watching this although I've listen to it many, many times Mr. Weeks have shown us all the difference between a Bass Player, just 4 strings and a Bassist with 5 strings or more and enough effects to take up the whole stage. and he looks like Master P's bass player Rickey Smiley was talking about in his stand up concert
    glasses and move are the same lol

  • @nachogaz
    @nachogaz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excelente! no lo conocía. Leí Wikileaks y venía a comentar algo de Assange

  • @cribrebo7375
    @cribrebo7375 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saw Willie Weeks almost 50 years ago with George Harrison on tour.

  • @jamescox8402
    @jamescox8402 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's why Clapton, like many others, always goes back to Willie.

    • @bassmattymc
      @bassmattymc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perhaps for the odd fill-in date, but Clapton’s usual go-to bassist is Nathan East.

  • @moonlightb5301
    @moonlightb5301 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awasome

  • @kevthebass
    @kevthebass ปีที่แล้ว

    maestro

  • @dirkjanklijn9949
    @dirkjanklijn9949 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In da pocket ❤❤❤

  • @cecilbowden4615
    @cecilbowden4615 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @PIALowflyer
    @PIALowflyer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Born with Bass Strings in his fingers

  • @nick2844
    @nick2844 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sounds amazing. Is there a video of the entire concert?

    • @dBhirochop
      @dBhirochop  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your comment! I don't have footage of the entire concert.

    • @nick2844
      @nick2844 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dBhirochop Oke thank you

  • @reginaldgreen6221
    @reginaldgreen6221 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reminds me of when Ricky Simly told the joke about Master P's bass player. Props!!

  • @robertcruz7100
    @robertcruz7100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙌💯🔥💥

  • @timcox2818
    @timcox2818 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OOps, I forgot to add the great Verdine White to the list of Great Bass Players.