George Benson’s “Breezin” went triple platinum, making it one of the best selling jazz albums ever. It was number 1 in the jazz, r&b as well as the pop charts.
Growing up in the 60's Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass albums were a staple in my home as well as on the radio.Alpert Formed A&M records in the early 60's.
Nick, it’s a Flugelhorn. Great choices by GBMM. Herb Alpert is the “A” in A&M Record Company. Please go to Spain. That’s the most important thing to do now. I speak from experience. 🙏🙏
Nick, it is a Flugelhorn that Chuck is playing! It has a mellower sound compared to a Trumpet or Cornet which is sharper! My older brother bought the "Feel So Good", Rise & "Breezin'" albums in that time period! I can't tell you of the enjoyment that I had listening to Chuck, George & Herb in my early to mid-teens! It sure brings back memories of simpler times!!!
You never heard of Herb Albert? No way? He was really big in the 60's as 'Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass' Then he kind of got burnt out. And then reappeared a decade or so later with 'Rise' which is more a smooth jazz style than what he did with theTJB
Herb Albert was THE SOUND of the sixties.His music was everywhere. He also introduced Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66 and married one of the singers, who was also the sound of the sixties. As far as getting burned out...He sold his record company for an outrageous amount of money and became an abstract expressionist painter and sculptor and could work when he when he wanted, or not. He came back in the late 70's with this song.
By the way Nick, George Benson's album "Give Me The Night" from 1980 is also an excellent choice. It features George's remarkable voice. A selection I highly recommend.
Great reactions. Again, you don’t need to apologize for your reactions. That’s what we come for. We can listen to the music anytime. This adds value. Like a good commentary on a DVD. Some of us pay for that extra. And again, tears are good. Like laughter. And I’m sure you’ve already heard: that’s Flugelhorn which Mangione is playing. Saw him play live a few times, and took my mom to see him in a small club on Long Island, “My Father’s Place”. Great set. Thanks again.
Feel so Good was at the forefront of the fusion popularity back in the mid to late 1970’s.i had this album and played it all the time.Maui Waui is another great tune from that same fantastic album.
Nick my brother, this is why I love you guys so much, no fakery going on here, the emotions are real. Tears of joy brother, that's what it's all about! My dear mother always told me "Kill them with kindness". Much more kindness to come! Give Alexia my love, I know she's gonna love this music.✌️❤️☺️
Great selections brother Grey Beard. Seeing the beauty that is "Affirmation" make Nick cry made me tear up. The emotions he displayed are real. I get these emotions too from the pure musicianship, but also from remembering my childhood and those family members who introduced me to George Benson's music no longer here. Thank you from New Zealand bro. This made my day. Music is food for the soul and Nick was in definite need of sustenance. You nailed this one Grey Beard. George Benson's "The world is a Ghetto" would have been great too along with the Taxi theme. Throw in a random Grover Washington Jr track or even Earl Klugh, and bam. You got another classic reaction video and you make Nick cry again. Or at the very least, pull out multiple bass faces. Respect
Greybeard strikes again - great tunes, a couple of my absolute favorites (and Chuck Mangione). “Breezin’” and “Rise” we’re HUGE albums, listened to them endlessly! P.S. my wife’s parents saw Herb live in the mid 60s, we got to see him during his tour for this album, and he is still out there doing gigs with his wife!
Great selection of late 70’s music. I have the vinyl of all of them and they still get played regularly. I can relate to your emotional response, good music does that.
Yeah when you think about the level of perfection these guys reach for and attain. I agree it's very moving and if the world would just realize it's all right there and ready to go - no pretense just beauty.
If George Benson's Breezin' gets to you, (the whole album is stunning - you have so much more to enjoy on the rest of the album!) - then when you discover George's predecessor/inspiration Wes Montgomery you'll be in heaven! (Bumpin' on Sunset; 'Round Midnight and his cover of the Beatles A Day in the Life are great starting places)
Oh Nick man. I am so sorry to hear about your mum. I know exactly what you are going through. I went through exactly the same with my mum when my wife and I lived in Japan and my mother was very ill in the UK. My thoughts are with you and Lex. You take care of yourself my friend.
@@debrabrabenec3731 hope they will do Leon singing A Song for You. The video where Leon and Willie play it alongside Ray Charles singing in public for the time is beyond the great beyond amazing.
Everyone has heard that well known song. Better to do something more obscure like his "The world is a ghetto" "Dinorah Dinorah" "Weekend in LA" or "White Rabbit".
Saw Chuck Mangione 3 times. Once at the Mann Music Center in Philly, then at the Irvine Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania also in Philly and then at Mt. Gretna. Saw George Benson at the Valley Forge Music Fair. Manhattan Transfer opened and George was the head liner. They did Route 66 as a encore together.
That first song I remember from my youth. Such a great refresher. I love the song sooooooo very a lot. Holly crap. I know all these songs from as a kid. 💕
The Chuck Mangione LP has unbelievably great music on it (His brother Gap is also an accomplished musician, check out the album "Suite Lady" if you ever get a moment). The George Benson album is a masterpiece and the Herb Alpert album is also awesome!! Great picks Nick!!
He had another hit in 1979 with his 'Fun and Games' album called 'Give it All You Got' #nicknlexrequest It was used a lot for the 1980 Winter Olympics.
I remember the Lake Placid Olympics - it was quite an emotional event when the U.S. Hockey Team beat the U.S.S.R. for the Gold Medal. And at the concluding ceremony, Chuck Mangione's band was there to play "Give It All You Got" -- quite a meaningful and memorable event.
Great reaction Nick. First and foremost I hope your mom gets better. These are three great songs, I have all of them. I remember hearing them for the first time when I was in my late teens, early 20s and the blew my mind as well. I grew up hearing Herb Alpert and the Tijuana brass when I was a child as my parents really liked them. Then when I was in my 20s and he came out with Rise, it was amazing. Thanks again for the reaction and to GreyBeard.
The entire “Breezin’” album was an absolute jam. I remember hearing the tail end of “Affirmation” on an air check of our long time soft rock station, WNIC, from the late 70s. I had to find out what piece it was, ASAP. Thank God I found it!
I'm in a George Benson cover band called Affirmation in New Zealand. We are musicians from various bands who come together for jazz festivals. We even have musicians from the NZ Symphony Orchestra. I'd love to be in this band full time.
I first heard Chuck Mangione in 1976, my roommate was in the jazz band at the college I was attending. He turned me on to a lot of great music. Fun fact: I worked at Harrah's Tahoe in the spa as a massage therapist. After work one day I had some congestion so decided to take a steam bath, another employee and I went in and George Benson was in there warming up for his concert that night. He sang some tunes for us, just warming up stuff, very nice person. Free mini concert.
@@kevinkliegl9315 That would have probably been a better deal for the old man. My understanding is he wasn't much of a salesman and often lost money on sales. Needless to say he didn't have that gig for very long.
Muy buena la selección. Estos temas tuvieron una amplia difusión por la radio y entran ya en la categoría de clásicos. Espero que todo salga bien. Saludos
Bless you and your family Nick. I’m so honored to have found this channel. The positive energy in the timeless expression of music and its appreciation is a real treat to behold by such old souls. I have a recommendation. “March to the eternal city” by Triumvrat. I know it will stand the test of time in your musical favourites and portfolio for years to come. Thank you again. ✨
One of the great privileges of growing up in the 60's & 70's was the instrumentals that were a regular feature of the top 40, we don't see them any more but these three were some of the great one's also you might Jean Micheal Jarre's "oxygene" and Fleetwood Mac's "Albatross" .
Wow ! I want all 3 of these albums !!!! This is so good that even my computers speakers sound brilliant ! Heaven knows what this would be like on my hi-fi system ? .... I even forgot to say, 'Hi Nick' ! as I always do. I'm so chilled & that cool, I could ski down Barry Manilow's nose, and clear the piano ! Byee Jim X
For full affect, clarity, and balance, an old quality record player and vintage speakers are a must. There is nothing clearer in the world. On a record all levels are balanced to perfection.
@@JaemanEdwards Hi, I bought my Hi Fi system in seperates when I was 18yrs old during the 70's. Still the same set up except added cd players over the years. a close friend I worked with was a technician and took me to a warehouse to find the best system for me. He was right ! Never needed to buy another since. Sound quality is top notch. 😀👍 Cheers !
@@jimled50jl49 Oh right. That's perfect. Just checking. Nothing sounds better. Records are being produced fairly regularly again, and I'm so happy that people have wised up and are starting to appreciate the quality of records and record players, and they're making a comeback. Not very mobile though. We had a quality National Panasonic record player when I grew up in New Zealand. My old man was a musician and funk jazz freak. He had all the albums from Average White Band, Commodores, Earth Wind and Fire, Renee Geyer Band, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Steely Dan, Grover Washington Jr and George Benson.. Listening to such music on vinyl is a must.. To receive the full glory.
@@JaemanEdwards Lol , They don't make 'em like they use to, built to last....No profit in that ... built to throw away and buy another seems to be the order of the day. Shame ! Cheers Jaeman !
I have multiple Jazz playlists I enjoy and all of these tracks are on my 70s era playlist. Great choices! I love how diverse your tastes in music are! Cheers!
I remember being a pre-teen and I had to buy the Herb Albert album, well made my parents buy it. Love RISE! 40 years later, still have it in my collection.
Affirmation is a masterpiece written by Jose Feliciano, George Benson’s Breezin’ album is a truly great jazz album crossing many genres, he is a true living legend and never forgets to let the joy of music come from his voice and fingers ✌️🔥
I'd choose George Benson's In flight album over the great Breezin album. "The world is a ghetto" is ten minutes of epic mastery. For a singer of such quality, half of George Benson's catalogue is instrumental. A jazz icon and music legend.
Amigo Que bien tu muestra .. para mi George Benson es un maestro de las cuerdas , desde hace mucho tiempo , ha hecho gran música, cercana , amigable alegre , virtuosa un dominio perfecto de sus dedos cuerdas y mente musical , es un absoluto agrado escucharle mil veces , sin aspavientos de quien es mas rápido sino que el es un gran musico …simple vital armónico y cercano …un alma musical un grande ¡¡¡¡¡¡
My parents had had every Herb Alpert album out there. I bought George Benson albums when I was a teenager. In my hometown "Rise" was playing on the radio. Growing up in the 60's and 70's we had the greatest variety of music to listen to. So much talent...no autotune. I feel sorry for today's generation and their lack of exposure to different genres of music. This was great...thanks.
George Benson su LP "Breezin" grandes recuerdos de èse año 1976 y en particular la excelente Affirmation del compositor Josè Feliciano para mì de lo mejor del disco. Saludos y felicidades por su excelente gusto musical.
I loved watching Chuck Mangione perform Feels so good. When it was time for another musician in his band to solo, he would sit behind his fender Rhodes and play! Such a great Flugel horn player!
Awww… whatever happened to my Chuck Mangioni T-shirt? His dad was selling merch at one of his shows back in the day. I loved Chuck Mangione!! Great show.
Appetizer, main course, dessert. Very nice. I saw Rise and couldn’t click any faster. George Benson’s Give Me the Night is my Jam. For a very different virtuoso experience, check out Al Jarreau’s Take Five.
Growing up near Rochester in 1977, “Feel so Good” dominated AM radio WBBF for months. (Chuck was from Rochester…so hometown feels) The “radio” version was way shorter… not (Wayne Shorter)😅
Sending prayers for your mom’s situation, Nick. Safe travels if you do take time out to go be with her. I’m quite honestly shocked you’ve never heard of Herb Alpert before now. _Rise_ is such a ubiquitous piece of music, it’s a wonder you had not encountered it earlier. Alpert is also known for his “Tijuana Brass” ensemble (see tunes like _The Lonely Bull_ and _Tijuana Taxi_ for a little taste.) Thanks for this marathon. I don’t at all mind your “interruptions”.
and his sidekick Jorge Dalto on the Rhoads, George plays guitar so effortlessly. It's cool Nick, it is that GOOD... on another note, Herb Albert gave Gino Vannelli his first chance at A&M Records, speaking of which, more from the LP "Brother to Brother" is one I've suggested for you Nick
Herb Alpert was the "A" in A&M Records along with Jerry Moss and is actually Jewish even though most of his music is Latin flavored. My favorite album of his is Fandango from 1982.
"Rise" was playing during that famous scene between Luke and Laura on General Hospital way back a few decades. One of your best reactions Nick, I knew it was gonna be good when I saw the line-up... thanks. Herb Albert is of Russian decent not Hispanic like I thought he was, again way back many decades this time. You guys rock, you're my daily "Music Appreciation" class, much more fun than what I had in college.
Yeah George Benson can make you cry. We are awfully lucky to have a guitarist of his pedigree still around today. I was 14 when I first heard Affirmation by the grest GB in 1977. A friend gave me a cassette with this song on it. And when I heard it so mesmerised was I that I played that cassette probably 50 times over that day. I kept my ear pinned to my sansui speaker - and was sold. I am a jazz guitar freak and Benson is still my absolute hero. I think the guy on Fender Rhodes is Jorge Dalto - he had another keyboard maestro in Ronnie Foster. Wes Montgomery was GB's hero and one can hear the octave influence in there. Yes it's unfortunate that you could not be exposed to this music earlier - these were absolutely best music times; they will not easily return. Chuck Mangione an absolute legend indeed. Today's music can't compare
Saw Chuck Mangione live in Ft. Lauderdale the year this record was released indoors in a concert hall with excellent acoustics. Sat in first row of the balcony. It was almost like being in Church. Hard to describe the rapt attention given by 4000 mesmerized audience members during each song then the rapturous applause after each song. Amazing concert. One of my best experiences ever. 💓💓💓
I love your reactions Nick. I love that the music brings out your emotions as it does for me. So fun that you find so much joy in the musical experience. I'm right there with you my friend.
I raised my daughter well musically.... Blues, Jazz, Rock-'n'-roll, Soul, Rhythm and Blues... Classical... You need to hear Rick Braun Notorious... Yousef Latif...Sea Breeze... Micheal...
Feels So Good was a big hit. Radio Edit was like 3 and a half minutes. Flugelhorn. Mangione plays Flugelhorn, not trumpet. Much softer sounding. His guitarist, Grant Geisman and Sax player, Chris Vadala are both excellent musicians. First time I saw them at the Mann in Philly, Steve Gadd was drumming for him, though not on any album; just that live performance. Played on more than just jazz stations when it came out.
Steve Gadd, as well as Tony Levin were part of Chuck's 1970 Friends & Love concert at the Eastman Theater in Rochester, NY and that is available as an album.
Sorry to hear about your mother, I wish her all the best with her operation. You might not be ready to hear “This Masquerade” by Mr. Benson, the lyrics are about a break up and although it's sad it's a wonderful song and his solo is epic and yes he did influenced Metheny. G. Benson adds an 5th to his octave playing and that sets him apart. All the best.
I don’t often listen to these marathon sessions of yours, because I typically only have 10 minutes or so for listening. But when I saw this line up....🤯...wow! Love it! (Wishing you the best with your mother. Being so far away is very rough.)
"Rise" was used in an episode of General Hospital in 1982. Luke and Laura were dancing to this song, people called the radio stations all over the U.S. asking what this song is called and to play it on the radio. Record sales went through the roof.
The greatest smooth jazz album ever recorded, is "Chuck Mangione Live At The Hollywood Bowl" Great band that was flying on all cylinders that night. Check it out.
Nick: Very nice! I could recommend so many singles by these artists and their bands. However, I have been waiting for the right moment to direct you to a couple Jazz masterpieces that I believe you must experience: Maynard Ferguson and Big Bop Nouveau Band - Jazz Festival Viersen 1996, and Jazzwoche Burghausen 2001. Each of these are relatively lengthy, live video recordings and absolutely fantastic compositions! The music is captivating, the video quality excellent.
It's Chuck Man-jee-own and a flugelhorn, not trumpet. Also, you owe it to yourself to check out "Hill Where The Lord Hides" from his 1970 Friends and Love concert (or better yet, the entire concert). I was fortunate enough to be there when it was recorded.
Love all of the musicians you covered here! Love and appreciate the spectrum of genres you cover on your channel, Nick, and your deep appreciation for the art and the artists. The thing about growing up in the 60's through the great music days of the early 80's, I got to experience it all but it's what I grew up with so I didn't understand it didn't exist before and that one day, it would not exist anymore; it never occured to me that it would go away and it surely has, which makes me appreciate it all the more now. I so love new listeners of the younger generation being turned on to it and loving and appreciating it as welll. I think what blows me away the most is the range of music being created at that time, it was surely the golden age of music!
The Fender Rhodes electric piano was everywhere in the 60s and 70s. Name the genre and somebody had a hit record that included a Rhodes. I think it's one of the greatest instruments ever created. It's great that an instrument that began life as a way to help heal and rehabilitate wounded veterans, became a big part of the sound of a generation of music.
This marathon could have been called "Feels so very good!" Kudos to Greybeard for this sweet trio of songs! They all fit in nicely with the popular disco music of the time, though each was unique and had so much more substance than the usual fare. I saw George Benson in '77, in the first concert that I remember had a persian rug center stage. He was wonderful, of course. I'd known Herb Albert's music since I was a little girl and had always enjoyed it, as well as Sergio Mendez, who was also on A&M records, and which featured Lani Hall, Alpert's wife, in his group Brazil '66. I still play their music quite a bit. I was happy Herb had another hit after the Bacharach/David song "This Guy's in Love With You." Thanks Nick and GB! 🎵❤️🎵
It's pronounced Man-gee-own-ay. Kind of sounds Italian. And he's playing Flugelhorn on this track. This track is from another classic album from the '70's Feels So Good. Chuck once joked that one of his songs lost out on a Grammy to a song called Boogie Oogie Oogie. Not sure if it was this song or maybe Chase The Clouds Away.
@@alzuccaNothing worse than an ignorant fool trying to correct someone with another wrong pronunciation. I'm Maori and I always see ignorant white New Zealanders trying to correct foreigners on maori words, and getting it wrong themselves. I have no problem with youtubers getting pronunciation wrong. But I do have a problem with the arrogant, ignorant, correcters.
I know your situation. I live in Portugal and a few years ago my father took a turn for the worst and had to travel back to Canada. Stay strong, and it helps to have a terrific woman as I and you do. As to Greybeard's mix.... nailed it again.
Herb is also known as helping get Carpenters in the main stream. Couple other groups you might want to check out Acoustic Alchemy (smooth jazz band) and Maynard Ferguson (know best for Rocky Theme) but lots of good other stuff.
Interrupta reactionem 😄 sometimes I can listen to music at work, so I thought, this is the right stuff. After being interrupted several times, I finally finished watching today. First of all : great selection ! I know Chuck Mangione's song from radio, but searching for information, where you might have heard it, only brought Solid Gold, a Paramount 80s TV series. The album reached in USA #2 in the charts, the single #4. I don't know any other hornplayer in Jazz. George Benson is the sound of him that I like, that I had heard on radio, but when I bought a compilation, there was lots of songs with vocals, which I don't want to hear of him; I guess, I have to look for some older stuff. Herb Alpert is even known by my parents 😁 they had a LP of him, and back then I thought "how boring". Nowadays I love this music ... and this marathon makes me want to hear more 🤘
Nick hope things are getting better with your moms..keeping positive thoughts for ya..)),,anyway wanted to let you know of another cool C Mangione tune.."Give It All You Got"...it was a theme song from the 1976 Olympics if I member correctly
Feels So Good was a huge radio hit.....rare for instrumentals....this music, in general, was very popular and has largely been lost to younger listeners.
Wow! Great reaction. Before I get into anything, Nick, le deseo lo mejor a tu linda madre. También faltó la presencia de tu linda esposa, Alexia. Back to the reaction - absolutely great! Chuck Mangione (yes Italian name), George Benson (a legend), and Herb Alpert, of Tijuana Brass fame. So much musical history to talk about, so little time. First of all, I get very emotional listening to music. Good music. And, I think that is the thing. I have to say say, that you are keeping great, wonderful music in the forefront. Alive. Dude, I'm gonna be 64 years old pretty soon, and I still get tearful listening to good music. That's what it's supposed to make you do. It's supposed to make you feel. Either dance or make you fucking cry. Saludos desde California.
There’s a documentary about Herb Alpert that you can get on lots of services, including Tubi and here on YT, and you will be astounded by how much this guy has done. (He’s still touring in his 80s, and he still has it.) His 60s hits were under the name of “Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass,” and for a while, he was the biggest-selling musician in the world. Sold more albums in 1965 than the Beatles. Oh, and he’s the “A” in A&M Records; the trumpet in the company logo is his.
Herb Albert is an industry legend. Rise is one of his more recent hits. He started back in the early 60's with Tijuana Taxi; Spanish Flea; The Lonely Bull and A Taste of Honey. He is the "A" in A&M Records (The "M" was his Partner Jerry Moss) He's married to Lani Hall (Who a singer was in Sergio Mendes Brasil '66) and they are still performing. I just saw them in 2019 and he has a club that the appears at from time to time called Vibrato at the top of Beverly Glen in the Hollywood Hills.
@@glennwisniewski9536 Never a problem! I was typing fast and it's a miracle I didn't get more wrong. (I'd been typing a lot of video post descriptions and tags when I took a break to see this video and posted these replies.)
Affirmation is a Jose Feliciano song. Benson wasn't really a composer. One song he wrote which I love is Nature Boy, which he sings (George has a wonderful voice, too!) Herb Alpert sang a song called "This Guy's In Love With You", by Burt Bacharach.... guaranteed to make Nick cry!.. as it does to me.
Flugelhorn. Chuck Mangione was my 1st concert. Got his autograph. Although he had some great albums before this, this really put him on the map. He had a great album Bellavia, with the title song also being his mother's maiden name. Some of these jazz tunes made it to AM radio.
George Benson’s “Breezin” went triple platinum, making it one of the best selling jazz albums ever. It was number 1 in the jazz, r&b as well as the pop charts.
Growing up in the 60's Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass albums were a staple in my home as well as on the radio.Alpert Formed A&M records in the early 60's.
3 great choices in music, a new sound and awesome guitar and a music genius
Nick, it’s a Flugelhorn. Great choices by GBMM. Herb Alpert is the “A” in A&M Record Company. Please go to Spain. That’s the most important thing to do now. I speak from experience. 🙏🙏
Nick, it is a Flugelhorn that Chuck is playing! It has a mellower sound compared to a Trumpet or Cornet which is sharper! My older brother bought the "Feel So Good", Rise & "Breezin'" albums in that time period! I can't tell you of the enjoyment that I had listening to Chuck, George & Herb in my early to mid-teens! It sure brings back memories of simpler times!!!
Great albums!
It’s good to see your tender heart. The sign of a real man.
You never heard of Herb Albert? No way? He was really big in the 60's as 'Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass'
Then he kind of got burnt out.
And then reappeared a decade or so later with 'Rise' which is more a smooth jazz style than what he did with theTJB
Herb Albert was THE SOUND of the sixties.His music was everywhere. He also introduced Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66 and married one of the singers, who was also the sound of the sixties. As far as getting burned out...He sold his record company for an outrageous amount of money and became an abstract expressionist painter and sculptor and could work when he when he wanted, or not. He came back in the late 70's with this song.
By the way Nick, George Benson's album "Give Me The Night" from 1980 is also an excellent choice. It features George's remarkable voice. A selection I highly recommend.
This made me think of another song of that time....one of a kind "Moonlight Feels Right" Starbuck
Great reactions. Again, you don’t need to apologize for your reactions. That’s what we come for. We can listen to the music anytime. This adds value. Like a good commentary on a DVD. Some of us pay for that extra.
And again, tears are good. Like laughter.
And I’m sure you’ve already heard: that’s Flugelhorn which Mangione is playing.
Saw him play live a few times, and took my mom to see him in a small club on Long Island, “My Father’s Place”.
Great set. Thanks again.
Feel so Good was at the forefront of the fusion popularity back in the mid to late 1970’s.i had this album and played it all the time.Maui Waui is another great tune from that same fantastic album.
Nick my brother, this is why I love you guys so much, no fakery going on here, the emotions are real. Tears of joy brother, that's what it's all about! My dear mother always told me "Kill them with kindness". Much more kindness to come! Give Alexia my love, I know she's gonna love this music.✌️❤️☺️
Great selections brother Grey Beard. Seeing the beauty that is "Affirmation" make Nick cry made me tear up. The emotions he displayed are real. I get these emotions too from the pure musicianship, but also from remembering my childhood and those family members who introduced me to George Benson's music no longer here. Thank you from New Zealand bro. This made my day.
Music is food for the soul and Nick was in definite need of sustenance.
You nailed this one Grey Beard. George Benson's "The world is a Ghetto" would have been great too along with the Taxi theme. Throw in a random Grover Washington Jr track or even Earl Klugh, and bam. You got another classic reaction video and you make Nick cry again. Or at the very least, pull out multiple bass faces.
Respect
Awesome reaction. Take care of yourself and best wishes to your mom.
Nice selection and reaction. Thx 🎺🎸
Greybeard strikes again - great tunes, a couple of my absolute favorites (and Chuck Mangione). “Breezin’” and “Rise” we’re HUGE albums, listened to them endlessly!
P.S. my wife’s parents saw Herb live in the mid 60s, we got to see him during his tour for this album, and he is still out there doing gigs with his wife!
back in the 60's Herb Alpert and the TJB had 5 albums in the top ten/twenty of the billboard charts. no one else, ever...
Great selection of late 70’s music. I have the vinyl of all of them and they still get played regularly. I can relate to your emotional response, good music does that.
Prayers heading up for you and your mother Nick. ❤ Well done Greybeard. This was healing for Nick's soul.
Chuck Mangione song is so iconic. I was 17 when it came out and even at that age could appreciate its relevance and quality.
I’m reminded of the scene in the 2016 “Doctor Strange” movie, where the protagonist mocks his assistants for thinking he wouldn’t recognize this song.
Thank you Greybeard this was sooooo good.
Yeah when you think about the level of perfection these guys reach for and attain. I agree it's very moving and if the world would just realize it's all right there and ready to go - no pretense just beauty.
If George Benson's Breezin' gets to you, (the whole album is stunning - you have so much more to enjoy on the rest of the album!) - then when you discover George's predecessor/inspiration Wes Montgomery you'll be in heaven! (Bumpin' on Sunset; 'Round Midnight and his cover of the Beatles A Day in the Life are great starting places)
Oh Nick man. I am so sorry to hear about your mum. I know exactly what you are going through. I went through exactly the same with my mum when my wife and I lived in Japan and my mother was very ill in the UK. My thoughts are with you and Lex. You take care of yourself my friend.
Thank you so much!! I appreciate your kind words.
George Benson!!!! Yes! Check out his song “This Masquerade”. It’s a masterpiece.
It is a cover of a Leon Russell song.🙂
Benson's an awesome guitar player but I can't stand his singing. I'd hardly call his version of "Masquerade" a masterpiece.
@@debrabrabenec3731 hope they will do Leon singing A Song for You. The video where Leon and Willie play it alongside Ray Charles singing in public for the time is beyond the great beyond amazing.
@@billbernardi7819George Benson has an amazing voice. You probably like Bob Dylan's singing.
Everyone has heard that well known song. Better to do something more obscure like his "The world is a ghetto" "Dinorah Dinorah" "Weekend in LA" or "White Rabbit".
Saw Chuck Mangione 3 times. Once at the Mann Music Center in Philly, then at the Irvine Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania also in Philly and then at Mt. Gretna.
Saw George Benson at the Valley Forge Music Fair. Manhattan Transfer opened and George was the head liner. They did Route 66 as a encore together.
Love Manhattan Transfer.
That first song I remember from my youth. Such a great refresher. I love the song sooooooo very a lot.
Holly crap. I know all these songs from as a kid. 💕
The Chuck Mangione LP has unbelievably great music on it (His brother Gap is also an accomplished musician, check out the album "Suite Lady" if you ever get a moment). The George Benson album is a masterpiece and the Herb Alpert album is also awesome!! Great picks Nick!!
He had another hit in 1979 with his 'Fun and Games' album called 'Give it All You Got' #nicknlexrequest It was used a lot for the 1980 Winter Olympics.
I remember the Lake Placid Olympics - it was quite an emotional event when the U.S. Hockey Team beat the U.S.S.R. for the Gold Medal. And at the concluding ceremony, Chuck Mangione's band was there to play "Give It All You Got" -- quite a meaningful and memorable event.
Great reaction Nick. First and foremost I hope your mom gets better. These are three great songs, I have all of them. I remember hearing them for the first time when I was in my late teens, early 20s and the blew my mind as well. I grew up hearing Herb Alpert and the Tijuana brass when I was a child as my parents really liked them. Then when I was in my 20s and he came out with Rise, it was amazing. Thanks again for the reaction and to GreyBeard.
The entire “Breezin’” album was an absolute jam. I remember hearing the tail end of “Affirmation” on an air check of our long time soft rock station, WNIC, from the late 70s. I had to find out what piece it was, ASAP. Thank God I found it!
I'm in a George Benson cover band called Affirmation in New Zealand. We are musicians from various bands who come together for jazz festivals. We even have musicians from the NZ Symphony Orchestra. I'd love to be in this band full time.
George Benson and Earl Klugh did a great album together. Check that out sometime. It's called 'Collaboration' #nicknlexrequest
When life hands you crap, music is always there to take you up and out of it. Best of luck, Nick.
I first heard Chuck Mangione in 1976, my roommate was in the jazz band at the college I was attending. He turned me on to a lot of great music. Fun fact: I worked at Harrah's Tahoe in the spa as a massage therapist. After work one day I had some congestion so decided to take a steam bath, another employee and I went in and George Benson was in there warming up for his concert that night. He sang some tunes for us, just warming up stuff, very nice person. Free mini concert.
Cool fact! I also have one...my father-in-law once sold Chuck Mangione a car in Rochester NY where my wife's family still live.
@@andrewmackinnon3378 Did he get the car for a song? 🤣
@@kevinkliegl9315 That would have probably been a better deal for the old man. My understanding is he wasn't much of a salesman and often lost money on sales. Needless to say he didn't have that gig for very long.
I loved this reaction. That was a Flugle horn. George Benson is a wonder. Herb. Oh my, thank you Nick.
Muy buena la selección. Estos temas tuvieron una amplia difusión por la radio y entran ya en la categoría de clásicos. Espero que todo salga bien. Saludos
Bless you and your family Nick. I’m so honored to have found this channel. The positive energy in the timeless expression of music and its appreciation is a real treat to behold by such old souls.
I have a recommendation. “March to the eternal city” by Triumvrat. I know it will stand the test of time in your musical favourites and portfolio for years to come. Thank you again. ✨
This would be good as an entire album on Patreon since it is a concept album
@Marcus Aurilius (one of my favorite philosophers): Amen!
One of the great privileges of growing up in the 60's & 70's was the instrumentals that were a regular feature of the top 40, we don't see them any more but these three were some of the great one's also you might Jean Micheal Jarre's "oxygene" and Fleetwood Mac's "Albatross" .
Wow ! I want all 3 of these albums !!!! This is so good that even my computers speakers sound brilliant ! Heaven knows what this would be like on my hi-fi system ? .... I even forgot to say, 'Hi Nick' ! as I always do. I'm so chilled & that cool, I could ski down Barry Manilow's nose, and clear the piano ! Byee Jim X
For full affect, clarity, and balance, an old quality record player and vintage speakers are a must. There is nothing clearer in the world. On a record all levels are balanced to perfection.
@@JaemanEdwards Hi, I bought my Hi Fi system in seperates when I was 18yrs old during the 70's. Still the same set up except added cd players over the years. a close friend I worked with was a technician and took me to a warehouse to find the best system for me. He was right ! Never needed to buy another since. Sound quality is top notch. 😀👍 Cheers !
@@jimled50jl49 Oh right. That's perfect. Just checking. Nothing sounds better. Records are being produced fairly regularly again, and I'm so happy that people have wised up and are starting to appreciate the quality of records and record players, and they're making a comeback. Not very mobile though.
We had a quality National Panasonic record player when I grew up in New Zealand. My old man was a musician and funk jazz freak. He had all the albums from Average White Band, Commodores, Earth Wind and Fire, Renee Geyer Band, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Steely Dan, Grover Washington Jr and George Benson..
Listening to such music on vinyl is a must..
To receive the full glory.
@@JaemanEdwards Lol , They don't make 'em like they use to, built to last....No profit in that ... built to throw away and buy another seems to be the order of the day. Shame ! Cheers Jaeman !
@@jimled50jl49 Chur bro. That's Kiwi for Cheers mate.
I have multiple Jazz playlists I enjoy and all of these tracks are on my 70s era playlist. Great choices! I love how diverse your tastes in music are! Cheers!
I remember being a pre-teen and I had to buy the Herb Albert album, well made my parents buy it. Love RISE! 40 years later, still have it in my collection.
"Affirmation" was written by Jose Feliciano.
Affirmation is a masterpiece written by Jose Feliciano, George Benson’s Breezin’ album is a truly great jazz album crossing many genres, he is a true living legend and never forgets to let the joy of music come from his voice and fingers ✌️🔥
I'd choose George Benson's In flight album over the great Breezin album. "The world is a ghetto" is ten minutes of epic mastery.
For a singer of such quality, half of George Benson's catalogue is instrumental. A jazz icon and music legend.
Amigo Que bien tu muestra .. para mi George Benson es un maestro de las cuerdas , desde hace mucho tiempo , ha hecho gran música, cercana , amigable alegre , virtuosa un dominio perfecto de sus dedos cuerdas y mente musical , es un absoluto agrado escucharle mil veces , sin aspavientos de quien es mas rápido sino que el es un gran musico …simple vital armónico y cercano …un alma musical un grande ¡¡¡¡¡¡
Chuck and George? Glad you like this side of jazz too Nick. A lot of feel good music here.
My parents had had every Herb Alpert album out there. I bought George Benson albums when I was a teenager. In my hometown "Rise" was playing on the radio. Growing up in the 60's and 70's we had the greatest variety of music to listen to. So much talent...no autotune. I feel sorry for today's generation and their lack of exposure to different genres of music. This was great...thanks.
Ennio Morricone meets Giorgio Moroder is such a beautiful description. So true. Never thought of that.
George Benson su LP "Breezin" grandes recuerdos de èse año 1976 y en particular la excelente Affirmation del compositor Josè Feliciano para mì de lo mejor del disco. Saludos y felicidades por su excelente gusto musical.
George Benson's In flight album is better.
I loved watching Chuck Mangione perform Feels so good. When it was time for another musician in his band to solo, he would sit behind his fender Rhodes and play! Such a great Flugel horn player!
Sorry to hear about your mom. I hope things work out for good; well-wishes are coming your way.
Thank you Wesley. I appreciate it very much
All theses sessions player were fantastic
Awww… whatever happened to my Chuck Mangioni T-shirt? His dad was selling merch at one of his shows back in the day. I loved Chuck Mangione!! Great show.
Appetizer, main course, dessert. Very nice. I saw Rise and couldn’t click any faster. George Benson’s Give Me the Night is my Jam. For a very different virtuoso experience, check out Al Jarreau’s Take Five.
Nice shout bro. Yes please. Al Jarreau next.
Growing up near Rochester in 1977, “Feel so Good” dominated AM radio WBBF for months. (Chuck was from Rochester…so hometown feels)
The “radio” version was way shorter… not (Wayne Shorter)😅
Grant Geissman's guitar solo is one of my all time favs.
Reminds me of living in Germany, in the 70's! This was all over AFN, at the time !
Sending prayers for your mom’s situation, Nick. Safe travels if you do take time out to go be with her.
I’m quite honestly shocked you’ve never heard of Herb Alpert before now. _Rise_ is such a ubiquitous piece of music, it’s a wonder you had not encountered it earlier. Alpert is also known for his “Tijuana Brass” ensemble (see tunes like _The Lonely Bull_ and _Tijuana Taxi_ for a little taste.)
Thanks for this marathon. I don’t at all mind your “interruptions”.
Thanks @Greybeard Music Man
Great selection! ... Many blessings to you and your family 🤍
and his sidekick Jorge Dalto on the Rhoads, George plays guitar so effortlessly. It's cool Nick, it is that GOOD... on another note, Herb Albert gave Gino Vannelli his first chance at A&M Records, speaking of which, more from the LP "Brother to Brother" is one I've suggested for you Nick
Yes good call on mentioning the legend Jorge Dalton. A maestro in his own right.
Herb Alpert was the "A" in A&M Records along with Jerry Moss and is actually Jewish even though most of his music is Latin flavored. My favorite album of his is Fandango from 1982.
"Rise" was playing during that famous scene between Luke and Laura on General Hospital way back a few decades.
One of your best reactions Nick, I knew it was gonna be good when I saw the line-up... thanks.
Herb Albert is of Russian decent not Hispanic like I thought he was, again way back many decades this time.
You guys rock, you're my daily "Music Appreciation" class, much more fun than what I had in college.
Yeah George Benson can make you cry. We are awfully lucky to have a guitarist of his pedigree still around today. I was 14 when I first heard Affirmation by the grest GB in 1977. A friend gave me a cassette with this song on it. And when I heard it so mesmerised was I that I played that cassette probably 50 times over that day. I kept my ear pinned to my sansui speaker - and was sold. I am a jazz guitar freak and Benson is still my absolute hero. I think the guy on Fender Rhodes is Jorge Dalto - he had another keyboard maestro in Ronnie Foster. Wes Montgomery was GB's hero and one can hear the octave influence in there. Yes it's unfortunate that you could not be exposed to this music earlier - these were absolutely best music times; they will not easily return. Chuck Mangione an absolute legend indeed. Today's music can't compare
Saw Chuck Mangione live in Ft. Lauderdale the year this record was released indoors in a concert hall with excellent acoustics. Sat in first row of the balcony. It was almost like being in Church. Hard to describe the rapt attention given by 4000 mesmerized audience members during each song then the rapturous applause after each song. Amazing concert. One of my best experiences ever. 💓💓💓
I love your reactions Nick. I love that the music brings out your emotions as it does for me. So fun that you find so much joy in the musical experience. I'm right there with you my friend.
Thanks so much. Yes music is the ultimate ride 😂 Crazy how music can move mountains
I raised my daughter well musically.... Blues, Jazz, Rock-'n'-roll, Soul, Rhythm and Blues... Classical... You need to hear Rick Braun Notorious... Yousef Latif...Sea Breeze... Micheal...
Feels So Good was a big hit. Radio Edit was like 3 and a half minutes. Flugelhorn. Mangione plays Flugelhorn, not trumpet. Much softer sounding.
His guitarist, Grant Geisman and Sax player, Chris Vadala are both excellent musicians.
First time I saw them at the Mann in Philly, Steve Gadd was drumming for him, though not on any album; just that live performance.
Played on more than just jazz stations when it came out.
Steve Gadd, as well as Tony Levin were part of Chuck's 1970 Friends & Love concert at the Eastman Theater in Rochester, NY and that is available as an album.
Sorry to hear about your mother, I wish her all the best with her operation.
You might not be ready to hear “This Masquerade” by Mr. Benson, the lyrics are about a break up and although it's sad it's a wonderful song and his solo is epic and yes he did influenced Metheny. G. Benson adds an 5th to his octave playing and that sets him apart. All the best.
I don’t often listen to these marathon sessions of yours, because I typically only have 10 minutes or so for listening. But when I saw this line up....🤯...wow! Love it! (Wishing you the best with your mother. Being so far away is very rough.)
Thank you for watching and for your kind, supportive words. ❤️
"Rise" was used in an episode of General Hospital in 1982. Luke and Laura were dancing to this song, people called the radio stations all over the U.S. asking what this song is called and to play it on the radio. Record sales went through the roof.
The greatest smooth jazz album ever recorded, is "Chuck Mangione Live At The Hollywood Bowl" Great band that was flying on all cylinders that night. Check it out.
Nice Nick! Peace
You would love the group Spyro Gyra and their songs Morning Dance and It Doesn't Matter. Nick, you will love them - guaranteed!
Hell yes. My family had all the Spyro Gyra and George Benson albums growing up in New Zealand. Good call bro. I second that motion.
Nick:
Very nice!
I could recommend so many singles by these artists and their bands.
However, I have been waiting for the right moment to direct you to a couple Jazz masterpieces that I believe you must experience: Maynard Ferguson and Big Bop Nouveau Band - Jazz Festival Viersen 1996, and Jazzwoche Burghausen 2001.
Each of these are relatively lengthy, live video recordings and absolutely fantastic compositions!
The music is captivating, the video quality excellent.
George Benson - The masquerade
Herb Alpert and the Tijuauna Brass, co founder of A and M Records, their first album came out in 1966.SO many great tunes from them.....
It's Chuck Man-jee-own and a flugelhorn, not trumpet. Also, you owe it to yourself to check out "Hill Where The Lord Hides" from his 1970 Friends and Love concert (or better yet, the entire concert). I was fortunate enough to be there when it was recorded.
Here's a little help!😁 chuck 'man-jee-ow-nee'
Love all of the musicians you covered here! Love and appreciate the spectrum of genres you cover on your channel, Nick, and your deep appreciation for the art and the artists. The thing about growing up in the 60's through the great music days of the early 80's, I got to experience it all but it's what I grew up with so I didn't understand it didn't exist before and that one day, it would not exist anymore; it never occured to me that it would go away and it surely has, which makes me appreciate it all the more now. I so love new listeners of the younger generation being turned on to it and loving and appreciating it as welll. I think what blows me away the most is the range of music being created at that time, it was surely the golden age of music!
The Fender Rhodes electric piano was everywhere in the 60s and 70s. Name the genre and somebody had a hit record that included a Rhodes.
I think it's one of the greatest instruments ever created. It's great that an instrument that began life as a way to help heal and rehabilitate wounded veterans, became a big part of the sound of a generation of music.
This marathon could have been called "Feels so very good!" Kudos to Greybeard for this sweet trio of songs! They all fit in nicely with the popular disco music of the time, though each was unique and had so much more substance than the usual fare. I saw George Benson in '77, in the first concert that I remember had a persian rug center stage. He was wonderful, of course. I'd known Herb Albert's music since I was a little girl and had always enjoyed it, as well as Sergio Mendez, who was also on A&M records, and which featured Lani Hall, Alpert's wife, in his group Brazil '66. I still play their music quite a bit. I was happy Herb had another hit after the Bacharach/David song "This Guy's in Love With You." Thanks Nick and GB!
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Thanks so much Debra! It means a lot coming from you.✌️❤️☺️
It's pronounced Man-gee-own-ay. Kind of sounds Italian. And he's playing Flugelhorn on this track. This track is from another classic album from the '70's Feels So Good. Chuck once joked that one of his songs lost out on a Grammy to a song called Boogie Oogie Oogie. Not sure if it was this song or maybe Chase The Clouds Away.
Italians would pronounce it Manjoan
@@alzuccaNothing worse than an ignorant fool trying to correct someone with another wrong pronunciation. I'm Maori and I always see ignorant white New Zealanders trying to correct foreigners on maori words, and getting it wrong themselves. I have no problem with youtubers getting pronunciation wrong. But I do have a problem with the arrogant, ignorant, correcters.
I know your situation. I live in Portugal and a few years ago my father took a turn for the worst and had to travel back to Canada. Stay strong, and it helps to have a terrific woman as I and you do.
As to Greybeard's mix.... nailed it again.
Hey 80s babies remember radio stations playing this Chuck song on the pop stations? I would hear it on the way to school, in Miami
One of the best guitar solos to ever hit the top 40, Feels so good
Herb is also known as helping get Carpenters in the main stream. Couple other groups you might want to check out Acoustic Alchemy (smooth jazz band) and Maynard Ferguson (know best for Rocky Theme) but lots of good other stuff.
Interrupta reactionem 😄 sometimes I can listen to music at work, so I thought, this is the right stuff. After being interrupted several times, I finally finished watching today.
First of all : great selection ! I know Chuck Mangione's song from radio, but searching for information, where you might have heard it, only brought Solid Gold, a Paramount 80s TV series.
The album reached in USA #2 in the charts, the single #4. I don't know any other hornplayer in Jazz.
George Benson is the sound of him that I like, that I had heard on radio, but when I bought a compilation, there was lots of songs with vocals, which I don't want to hear of him; I guess, I have to look for some older stuff.
Herb Alpert is even known by my parents 😁 they had a LP of him, and back then I thought "how boring". Nowadays I love this music ... and this marathon makes me want to hear more 🤘
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Both Benson and Metheny play Ibanez signature guitars.
Just realized that “Feels So Good” feels so much like Spyro Gyra’s “Morning Dance” in spirit!
Ooh yes, Nick needs to do some Spyro Gyra for sure.
Nick hope things are getting better with your moms..keeping positive thoughts for ya..)),,anyway wanted to let you know of another cool C Mangione tune.."Give It All You Got"...it was a theme song from the 1976 Olympics if I member correctly
been awhile i really enjoyed this!!! thanks!
Feels So Good was a huge radio hit.....rare for instrumentals....this music, in general, was very popular and has largely been lost to younger listeners.
one of the 3 best marathons ever
Wow! Great reaction. Before I get into anything, Nick, le deseo lo mejor a tu linda madre. También faltó la presencia de tu linda esposa, Alexia. Back to the reaction - absolutely great! Chuck Mangione (yes Italian name), George Benson (a legend), and Herb Alpert, of Tijuana Brass fame. So much musical history to talk about, so little time. First of all, I get very emotional listening to music. Good music. And, I think that is the thing. I have to say say, that you are keeping great, wonderful music in the forefront. Alive. Dude, I'm gonna be 64 years old pretty soon, and I still get tearful listening to good music. That's what it's supposed to make you do. It's supposed to make you feel. Either dance or make you fucking cry. Saludos desde California.
Gracias por tus lindas palabras y por el apoyo!! ❤️ It’s great having you!
All the best for your mom, Nick! Thanks for still having the strength to keep doing these videos for us!
Thank you for the well wishes! This helps keep me going, believe it or not. I’ve considered it a form of therapy. ❤️🩹 Thanks for being here for it.
There’s a documentary about Herb Alpert that you can get on lots of services, including Tubi and here on YT, and you will be astounded by how much this guy has done. (He’s still touring in his 80s, and he still has it.) His 60s hits were under the name of “Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass,” and for a while, he was the biggest-selling musician in the world. Sold more albums in 1965 than the Beatles. Oh, and he’s the “A” in A&M Records; the trumpet in the company logo is his.
I hope your mom gets the aid that she needs.❤️☮️
Herb Albert is an industry legend. Rise is one of his more recent hits. He started back in the early 60's with Tijuana Taxi; Spanish Flea; The Lonely Bull and A Taste of Honey.
He is the "A" in A&M Records (The "M" was his Partner Jerry Moss)
He's married to Lani Hall (Who a singer was in Sergio Mendes Brasil '66) and they are still performing. I just saw them in 2019 and he has a club that the appears at from time to time called Vibrato at the top of Beverly Glen in the Hollywood Hills.
Mendes.
@@glennwisniewski9536 Thanks for catching that! (Corrected)!
@@cohalensadventures5331 No problem. By the way, it's Brasil '66. Sorry, that seems to be my role in life, to be a pain in the a**.
@@glennwisniewski9536 Never a problem! I was typing fast and it's a miracle I didn't get more wrong. (I'd been typing a lot of video post descriptions and tags when I took a break to see this video and posted these replies.)
Affirmation is a Jose Feliciano song. Benson wasn't really a composer. One song he wrote which I love is Nature Boy, which he sings (George has a wonderful voice, too!)
Herb Alpert sang a song called "This Guy's In Love With You", by Burt Bacharach.... guaranteed to make Nick cry!.. as it does to me.
"Nature boy" was written by Eden Ahbez and recorded by Nat King Cole, who made it a hit.🙂
Prayers for your mother.
Flugelhorn. Chuck Mangione was my 1st concert. Got his autograph. Although he had some great albums before this, this really put him on the map. He had a great album Bellavia, with the title song also being his mother's maiden name. Some of these jazz tunes made it to AM radio.