I LOVE what you did here. Marvin Gaye and James Taylor are some of the best reasons why pop music (because in both cases this was "pop"ular music of its time) is the classical music of modern times. Unbelievable musicians. And then you had to add a touch of Jacob Collier, of course. You make life for other creators quite difficult (sigh) - but I love what you do :)
Thank you for another fabulous video. (Just a note: When I listen to music now, I actually catch myself thinking, "Hmmm...I wonder what Amy would have to say about THIS!" LOL) Sure appreciate what you are doing. Love it!
Fun video! And thank you so much for the skillshare trial. I've been meaning to check out some courses, but I couldn't find a monthly payment option in my country via the regular link. So this is a perfect way for me to try out their platform
Many years ago I saw Mel Tormé live and he did a fade out, imitating a record. I think the song was “Arthur’s Theme (Best that You Can Do).” The reason I remember it is because he joked about it and explained what he was doing and that he didn’t know how else to end it, in song between scatting. It’s called a “board fade,” right? Anyway, he pulled it off. So it is worth a try for this song.
Great. Love your ear! Hearing so much and being able to pon it down. Shame you can't put a bit more of the originals up there in one go. Lastly, could you give me a link to that Harmony Skillshare guy's stuff? Thanks.
Just check out the description below this video and use the link right there. It gets you a month for free and then once you are there, search for the name Jacob Collier and you will find it.
Hi Aimee: when you say at 11:54 that it is nearly impossible to make a good solo piano/vocal version because of the bass being so creative and groovy, there is one exception (in my opinion at least): check out the solo piano arrangement on the Reimagination Album of Lamont Dozier (one of the composers of the song, of course). Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/Wn1eL-Omb_M/w-d-xo.html
Actually there was a third hit version of this, and it's definitely my favorite of the three, which are all great. It's by Junior Walker and the All-Stars and came out in 1966. According to Wikipedia it went to #3 on the R & B charts (but only #18 on the Hot 100 pop chart). I remember hearing it all the time on both Soul and Pop radio stations in the Washington D.C. area when I was a youngster. It has a much more upbeat, party vibe than the other two versions, and I certainly remember the 45 rpm single getting heavy rotation at the little Jr. high school dance parties, a long, long time ago...LOL. Jr Walker was a great R & B saxophonist/ singer/ bandleader. Here's a link to the Jr Walker version. The caption incorrectly indicates it was from 1964, but it was definitely 1966: th-cam.com/video/Akrcr16whB4/w-d-xo.html Enjoy!
I’ve always preferred James Taylor’s version better. Not taking anything away from the original, but I just like Taylor’s version. It might be the alto solo that makes it for me.
I just want to stop.....and thank you Amy...How sweet it is to be iinformed by you...Where would we be without you in our lives?
R.I.P David Sanborn he was the best! Thank you Aimee for mention him. Great video!
The reason I’m enjoying your video is because it’s making me more aware of what to look for in a song.
Aimee Nolte Music, This is so fun! I'm happy I found your channel!
I LOVE what you did here. Marvin Gaye and James Taylor are some of the best reasons why pop music (because in both cases this was "pop"ular music of its time) is the classical music of modern times. Unbelievable musicians. And then you had to add a touch of Jacob Collier, of course. You make life for other creators quite difficult (sigh) - but I love what you do :)
James Taylor did a nice ooo,......ooo,ooo,ooo........ooo,ooo,ooo vocal harmony ending on one of his live recordings! 😀
Great Aimee!
Great analysis, Aimee 👍🏾 👏🏾 🎶🎤🎵
I always loved the James Taylor version, but great to hear them both compared together! Excellent analysis! BYE! DONE! Corrupt BYEDONE!!!
Thank you for another fabulous video. (Just a note: When I listen to music now, I actually catch myself thinking, "Hmmm...I wonder what Amy would have to say about THIS!" LOL) Sure appreciate what you are doing. Love it!
I’d probably just say “that’s awesome!” 😎 Thanks so much
Fun video!
And thank you so much for the skillshare trial. I've been meaning to check out some courses, but I couldn't find a monthly payment option in my country via the regular link. So this is a perfect way for me to try out their platform
Best line is Carly Simon's ad-lib "you brighten up for me all of my days." Unexpected, ear-catching, play-it-again, moment.
Don't forget the Jr. Walker version with all the crowd sounds in the background. It's almost like a church song.
Very nice video
Many years ago I saw Mel Tormé live and he did a fade out, imitating a record. I think the song was “Arthur’s Theme (Best that You Can Do).”
The reason I remember it is because he joked about it and explained what he was doing and that he didn’t know how else to end it, in song between scatting. It’s called a “board fade,” right? Anyway, he pulled it off. So it is worth a try for this song.
Aimee, you need to listen to the Junior Walker version- the other two are laid back compared to his. Pure unrestrained joy!
Charlie Watts as Jim Keltner
David Sanborn R.I.P
3x - a hit for Junior Walker and The All Stars (tenor sax)
My favorite version- live release is amazing
Great. Love your ear! Hearing so much and being able to pon it down. Shame you can't put a bit more of the originals up there in one go. Lastly, could you give me a link to that Harmony Skillshare guy's stuff? Thanks.
Just check out the description below this video and use the link right there. It gets you a month for free and then once you are there, search for the name Jacob Collier and you will find it.
Rather than fadeout, what if you end completely abruptly on Stop!
Hi Aimee: when you say at 11:54 that it is nearly impossible to make a good solo piano/vocal version because of the bass being so creative and groovy, there is one exception (in my opinion at least): check out the solo piano arrangement on the Reimagination Album of Lamont Dozier (one of the composers of the song, of course). Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/Wn1eL-Omb_M/w-d-xo.html
Actually there was a third hit version of this, and it's definitely my favorite of the three, which are all great. It's by Junior Walker and the All-Stars and came out in 1966. According to Wikipedia it went to #3 on the R & B charts (but only #18 on the Hot 100 pop chart). I remember hearing it all the time on both Soul and Pop radio stations in the Washington D.C. area when I was a youngster. It has a much more upbeat, party vibe than the other two versions, and I certainly remember the 45 rpm single getting heavy rotation at the little Jr. high school dance parties, a long, long time ago...LOL. Jr Walker was a great R & B saxophonist/ singer/ bandleader.
Here's a link to the Jr Walker version. The caption incorrectly indicates it was from 1964, but it was definitely 1966:
th-cam.com/video/Akrcr16whB4/w-d-xo.html Enjoy!
I keep trying to take a nap.. darn ypu
I’ve always preferred James Taylor’s version better. Not taking anything away from the original, but I just like Taylor’s version. It might be the alto solo that makes it for me.
Thats Charlie Watts pictured ,not Jim Keltner. 😮
Love the "Jelly" line,,,cause its sweet.
Ah crud. Well dang.
Put it this way: what you're trying to say: 'James Taylor did pretty darn good for a white guy"....(I got that answer from James Himself)