Don Randi of “The Wrecking Crew” The Interview . Sunset Sound Roundtable

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  • At 84 years of age, Don Randi is still playing piano and is still sharp as a tack. He sat down in studio 1at Sunset Sound to share his life story of playing in Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound", The Wrecking Crew, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys and so much more. He has played on over 4,000 tracks and Don gives insight to the "studio musicians" of the 1960's and even sits down at the piano he bought for Sunset Sound in 1960 to play his original "Mexican Pearls". Don still plays piano at his LA club The Baked Potato and is an eternal treasure to music.
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  • @TheGigmiester101
    @TheGigmiester101 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Don Randi is an absolute gem…Have the pleasure of knowing him. I felt very honored to have been at the Potato for Hal’s 90th birthday party. Great night 👍👍😁

  • @andyinoregon
    @andyinoregon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Don Randi makes age 84 sound like 64. Can't thank you enough for this interview.

    • @btRU_funQsta
      @btRU_funQsta ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha - i'm 64 (going on 33 & 1/3,) following in Don & Leon's footfalls, so i reckon i resemble that remark

  • @richardwhitney5435
    @richardwhitney5435 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Such a classy, articulate and cool guy; an incredible talent. His memory and attention to detail is amazing...Thanks Don...

  • @donwershba2319
    @donwershba2319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He is a joy. I’ve met the man and a nicer person you’ll be hard pressed to find. A great musician and a true gentleman

    • @donwershba2319
      @donwershba2319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And to top it off, my name is Don and my sister's name is Randi... No Joke!

  • @jorlove56
    @jorlove56 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is by far the most important video of the music scene covering that era.
    Music soothes our souls
    Thank you all 🙏😘

  • @Marshall_EL34
    @Marshall_EL34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Legendary interview. His story about Oscar peterson and Sara Vaughn blew me away. He met his musical mentor and it blew his mind. Amazing.

  • @sumrica
    @sumrica 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wonderful interview and chat session. Don has an amazing power of recall.

  • @briannacery9939
    @briannacery9939 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Saw Larry Carlton at The Baked Potato and I didn't know who Don Randi was, but now I do! It was fantastic!

  • @davegenske8973
    @davegenske8973 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You can’t love that video enough. What a great interview

  • @Marshall-uy2dv
    @Marshall-uy2dv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It must be a great feeling to be driving down the street hear a song come on the radio and say thats me! A few more minutes go by hear another song there I am again! These guys were Heavy Hitters, could literally play any style of music at the drop of a hat!

  • @Challender
    @Challender 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great to hear Don explain his experience. Thank you.

  • @davidyergensen4509
    @davidyergensen4509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a great interview. The Baked Potato is a historical landmark (to me). I've seen so many great musicians play there.

    • @dennisp3314
      @dennisp3314 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Finally made it to the Baked Potato about 7 - 8 years ago. Wife & I were in La for Xmas & went there 2 nights before New Years Eve. I was amazed at how small that place is.

  • @davidotness6199
    @davidotness6199 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Many thanks. Music---the creativity of the 60s and 70s---so well told from the inside by one of its prime makers, AND those A&R guys, the engineers, the personalities of the nuts and bolts of the recording industry---they too get their much-deserved moment filmed here and recorded for posterity. Thanks for the memories from a guy who grew up in the 50s and 60s. For that matter, am still growing, albeit mostly older.

  • @markr.devereux3385
    @markr.devereux3385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The BEACHBOYS are iconic more than iconic and DON was part of that. What a charmed life✨🌟

  • @headbrown5629
    @headbrown5629 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for getting these wonderful stories on video to he preserved.

  • @galegregory341
    @galegregory341 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of the greatest hit makes. I hope there are others who will come out and share their stories with us we would all love. For me I think the studio players are some of the in this country.

  • @parachuteman4
    @parachuteman4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This was incredible! What a treasure Don is!

  • @prgtrdr
    @prgtrdr ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great interview! His memory is as amazing as his ability to tell a story. Should be required viewing for every producer and musician, amateur and pro.

  • @btRU_funQsta
    @btRU_funQsta ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Don's a gem! Makes me think a "6 degrees of Sinatra" is in order, as it would include many more musicians than KB's periphery. i often don my Wrecking Crew cap, picked up from Denny T at an AES show last century - yes, folks, they were crowdsourcing to cover license fees before there was a kickstarter to leverage. The Lee Sklar wisecrack is pure genius - Everybody Loves [Lee]

  • @DickPoundlb
    @DickPoundlb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for this. My favorite movies are “The Wrecking Crew” and Muscle Shoals”. I was lucky enough to have Larry Knecktal play on a track I wrote.

    • @mattskustomkreations
      @mattskustomkreations 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Add “Standing in The Shadows of Motown” to your list of faves if you haven’t already.

    • @davidotness6199
      @davidotness6199 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Knechtel

  • @b3j8
    @b3j8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, just checked the time. Here I have sat for well over an hour savoring every minute of listening to this wonderful man reminisce!

  • @andymine8612
    @andymine8612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love these Inside stories from the session Guys who Played the Music (Without Much Public Recognition) .. I got the Feeling
    MR Randi could have go on all day and he Enjoyed Sharing his Stories , thanks for bringing these Stories and the Musicians to the Fans .. 🎸🔥🎸

  • @jonathanhandsmusic
    @jonathanhandsmusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to hear ads on the Jazz radio station from LA every night for the Baked Potato. Great listening to Don !

  • @tyandambika
    @tyandambika ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legend ... Love hearing his stories and his love for life .... no wonder he's lived so long.

  • @mxfxdlg
    @mxfxdlg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When I hear the legends on this “show” speak and recount the amazing past they experienced and the people they’ve played with, I feel both happy as hell to share their memories but, envious because I wasn’t there, myself! What an incredible time that was.

  • @blairhelsing630
    @blairhelsing630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll have to read Don's book. I was so excited being at a show at the Keystone Berkeley when Don and Hal backed up Ry Cooder in the '80s. What a great night.

  • @jeffsheridan9910
    @jeffsheridan9910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved that one. What an interesting man that has done so much with his life and is still plugging away.

  • @seanclancy918
    @seanclancy918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Cant Wait for This !!!! He's played on so many legendary records!!

  • @michaelmertens813
    @michaelmertens813 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is so brilliant.

  • @hollygolightly7475
    @hollygolightly7475 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great interview!! Super nice man, glad to hear his stories

  • @dadduorp
    @dadduorp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Mr. Randi’s memory is impeccable. I bought his book years ago, but have yet to finish it. This is a reminder to do so.
    I can listen to this cat all day. MORE!

  • @alexhall6375
    @alexhall6375 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderful interview

  • @bobsebring2819
    @bobsebring2819 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pure gold

  • @BillyBongwaters
    @BillyBongwaters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don Randi Fantastic...I could listen to your stories for hours....Love what you said about Glen Campbell and family...and for the record ...Dig the T-To's tacos. shirt camera dude..

  • @ministerofdarkness
    @ministerofdarkness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fantastic interview gentlemen! Don is a true gem 💎

  • @glennfeit8294
    @glennfeit8294 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just recently stumbled onto this series. After leaving Cherokee to pursue a freelance engineer life, Stan Ross took me under his wing. I’m the one who recommended the Trident TSM console for Studio B that I later heard sat in Stan’s living room for quite a while after Goldstar closed. Stan introduced me to mastering and recommended me for NARAS membership when that was a thing. (Yes, I’ve been in the echo chamber). Later I got to do a few sessions at Sunset for Nina Hagen and Georgia Moroder when we weren’t working up at his house. Later I started O’Henry with Hank Jr. Thanks for doing this series- it brings back so many memories as well as helping me explain to my students and family members what an all- consuming life it was back then. Is it different now? I don’t see how it could be. 😅 Keep it going, please!

  • @RYANDEOROCK
    @RYANDEOROCK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i could listen to Don talk for hours. Great interview guys.

  • @JP-dc3zn
    @JP-dc3zn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent interview, amazing musicians, great documenting for future generations.......

  • @gazg1978
    @gazg1978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pure magic! Thank you so much Don and SSR!

  • @dougmessenger6367
    @dougmessenger6367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is Great!!!

  • @recordguy4321
    @recordguy4321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man O Man that was GREAT. Don is a treasure ,Sharp as a tac , just really enjoyed this so much. I was hoping to hear his thoughts on drummer Jim Gordon but before you knew the conversation switched to something else. oh well still outstanding and thank you for getting this on you tube. gonna buy Don's book, cant wait to read it. Good health to everyone

  • @3fingersjkjk480
    @3fingersjkjk480 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seeing the inside of the original sunset recording room brought back many memories of the times recorded in L.A.

  • @BillDerBerg
    @BillDerBerg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I purchased the Wrecking Crew documentary and although it's an awesome doc they didn't go into much detail about Larry Knechtel so I was disappointed. Larry played two separate instruments on two incredibly substantial hit songs Larry played the genuinely spiritual piano part on Bridge Over Troubled Water and also played the bluesy wah infused guitar solos in Bread's Guitar Man. How could they gloss over Larry's incredible contributions like that?

  • @verncassell3269
    @verncassell3269 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love, love, love this! Thanks.

  • @pop-upusa8562
    @pop-upusa8562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing! A legendary man in a legendary room.

  • @davidyoung8875
    @davidyoung8875 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    OMG that was Fantastic

  • @danepaulstewart8464
    @danepaulstewart8464 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    WONDERFUL!
    I guess it’s unusual - but for some of us this conversation is GOD. 😃
    I’m not connected to these people in any way, yet I knew every name. I knew 3/4 of the records. And maybe it’s because I grew up in the 70’s between the north side of Chicago and Sherman Oaks… but hearing this talk feels like … going home.
    😎👍✌️

    • @sunsetsoundrecorders
      @sunsetsoundrecorders  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Chi town. Hear the story at the end?

    • @danepaulstewart8464
      @danepaulstewart8464 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sunsetsoundrecorders - Oh you bet I did! Even in the 1980's there were still PLENTY of stories and EXPERIENCES like that still flying around that part of Chicago.
      You had to be cautious, being careful about who not to get too far in business with. And even as the musicians we still had to watch our backs, but what a glorious time it was. The risk just made it all more EXCITING!

  • @chopperdeath
    @chopperdeath 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing! Thank you.

  • @brucetowell3432
    @brucetowell3432 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks guys loved this interview with the legend Don Randi!!! wow!1 Paul Question?? Are related to bassist Tony Camarata from the Northeast Ohio area?? I went to college with him, during the early 70's, so he'd be about my age 71. thanks in advance!! GREAT SHOW!!!!!!!!!! God Bless!!!

  • @redstrat1234
    @redstrat1234 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is gold

  • @user-ud8nm5hq6g
    @user-ud8nm5hq6g 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A brilliant interview...what a way to explain "vocalize" , Nancy SOnatra adores Don....THANK YOU

  • @brihal1
    @brihal1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    F E E~ N O M I N A L
    (& Not about a "Fee," and not-at-all "Nomimal!!" 🎉

  • @nathanwalsh3028
    @nathanwalsh3028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's so cool when you interview these musicians that have been around forever and have played on everything. Plus hes the owner of the baked potato. Doesn't get much cooler than this guy... Except maybe David Lee Roth. Lol! Thx!!!!👍

  • @destination22ful
    @destination22ful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the interview. The stories are super interesting.

  • @m00ndawg
    @m00ndawg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Living legend

  • @unkaswine
    @unkaswine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE The Baked Potato !! Was just there this past Friday nite (6.18.21).

  • @christopherreed2694
    @christopherreed2694 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's cool 😎 listening 🎶 to not the old guy talk but the knowledge of experience in part there beutaful life to us never will there be such large life's moments shared thank you sir

  • @1rwjwith
    @1rwjwith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beyond legendary.

  • @unkaswine
    @unkaswine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love The Baked Potato. Was just there this past Friday nite (6.18.21).

  • @jorgecosta6875
    @jorgecosta6875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, great man! Thank you so much!

  • @seventyfourseventyfour
    @seventyfourseventyfour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wish it was a few hours longer

  • @wendywright5486
    @wendywright5486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing 👏

  • @Rad_Pug
    @Rad_Pug ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Thanks.

  • @alphabeets
    @alphabeets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really great interview. I just subscribed.

  • @davis7959
    @davis7959 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fabulous!!

  • @anyversionofme
    @anyversionofme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @56dinosaur
    @56dinosaur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And his mind is still sharp.

  • @brucetowell3432
    @brucetowell3432 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don QUESTION?? did you ever happen to go to a club in LA called the 'Executive Room" on Wilshire and Gramercy Place in Los Angeles? In 1972 some guy named Bill Martin used to play there, he ended up making a pretty good career as a pianist and song writer, had a few hits on the charts as well;-)

  • @daleplatino
    @daleplatino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @robstimson4234
    @robstimson4234 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    l didn't know what a tack piano was so l looked it up. When one of these gentlemen mentioned it was on some Doors albums l thought of 'Alabama Song' immediately, and now l know exactly what one sounds like. With the late, great Ray Manzarek playing it.

  • @muldoon67
    @muldoon67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very very entertaining.

  • @SeeCSeesCC
    @SeeCSeesCC 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ Stone pony bass player was Kenny Edwards, who, until the end of his life was my friend TomKell ❤️’s music partner

  • @markwhittaker6321
    @markwhittaker6321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Magic.

  • @markovirta4213
    @markovirta4213 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is no mention of studio musicians on The Beach Boys' albums during 60's. Phil Spector had them mentioned in the Christmas album 1963. Jan & Dean listed studio musicians on the 1963 LP Surf city and other swinging cities.

    • @kentnaveaux7483
      @kentnaveaux7483 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He mentioned Linda Ronstadt crediting all of the musicians on her albums.

  • @jonathanbaggs4275
    @jonathanbaggs4275 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely loved the interview! But - it would be nice if you lingered a bit more when flashing a copy of this record or that - or a photo, the video quick cuts are so brief the viewer doesnt have time to take it in. Thats the only nit otherwise fantastic content! Hello from Muscle Shoals, Alabama!

  • @davewielhouwer11
    @davewielhouwer11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My youtube is on auto so i didnt see the title just heard the into. I thought he said "Don Landee". I bout fell out. Regardless, great video

  • @jbix909
    @jbix909 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My little RED book

  • @dhpbear2
    @dhpbear2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    (?) 26:40 - Murray Wilson died in 1973. How did he 'allow' 'Help Me Rhonda' to be released back in 1964?

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG HE OWNS THE BAKED POTATO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @lamper2
    @lamper2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hal Blaine said the same beat from Be My Baby was used on Strangers in the Night

    • @effsixteenblock50
      @effsixteenblock50 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then it's a tango?

    • @ChromaticHarp
      @ChromaticHarp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s bullshit man just listen strangers has a lite bossa groove.

  • @jaycareaga9929
    @jaycareaga9929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was Pops Popswell on bass with Greg not Abe.

  • @c.e.anderson558
    @c.e.anderson558 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    No eagles in Stone Ponys.

    • @kentnaveaux7483
      @kentnaveaux7483 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They cleared that up. The guy closest to the camera who seemed to know a lot, looked it up on his phone. I didn't recognize their names, but he said the guitarist was really good. Didn't need one of them to do the recording.

  • @redplanet9162
    @redplanet9162 ปีที่แล้ว

    Playing in his sleep tho. Epic

  • @dhpbear2
    @dhpbear2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FINALLY Tommy Tedesco gets CREDIT! :) (16:36)

  • @horowizard
    @horowizard 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wait a minute. At 17:10, how does one leave the Record button on while listening to Playbacks? That's impossible. You wouldn't have heard anything.

  • @Enid2Sacramento
    @Enid2Sacramento 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "I fell asleep while we were recording 'Good Vibrations.''' Ho hum...

  • @aaabeverages7152
    @aaabeverages7152 ปีที่แล้ว

    Otis Gibb had a long podcast about Townsen Van Zandt

  • @briannacery9939
    @briannacery9939 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saw Larry Carlton at The Baked Potato and I didn't know who Don Randi was, but now I do! It was fantastic!

  • @lousekoya1803
    @lousekoya1803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you !