The first time I saw this video I knew he'd bolt GN'R. Once Slash started working with Michael Jackson and Lenny Kravitz he became a in-demand session musician. Which probably made Axl into a raving lunatic.
swiftslick Calling Slash a "session musician" is nothing but an insult to one of the most influential guitarists in the last 3 decades....the guy is a fucking legend and he didn't achieve that by being a session musician.
Just think: The smooth, early-70s retro R&B of "It Ain't Over Till It's Over" and the Funk/Metal workout of "Always On The Run" on the same album. Lenny Kravitz is a true music artist.
Anthony G slash was born in the U.K. ? Bristol I thing ? Great autobiography, read it years ago. I thought Lenny stayed in the good old U.S.A in his childhood 👍🏻
Because this song is paying homage to the Funk of the 70's early 80's Slash wrote alot of funky riffs, But he couldn't use them for Guns...So he passed them on to lenny..There is no more funky Music..Notice the horns reminiscent of Tower of Power, Earth wind and Fire, and Parliament Funkadelic, and of course James Brown
was in 1991,doing some english shopping -a german expression- Got me the VHS Video Anthology that day,I knew Let Love Rule,his first Album already,I spread the Word for this promising and convincing artist -actually,most of the People haven´t heard or knew about Lenny Kravitz back then-at least at my Hometown ! The Video Anthology changed that,it was the spark on so called "Video Sessions" and after that many of those people became die hard fans,until today !!!
Hello beautiful!!! Thank you for liking our music and believing in me,the journey so far has been a dream come true having amazing people as fans, i really do feel blessed. its has been your prayers and support that has kept me and my groups at our best. may the good lord bless and guide you.. For How Long Have You been a Fan of my Music?
@@LennyKravitz-dn5zj Omg guys it's the real Lenny Kravitz!! I love u so much Lenny!! pls tell me how I can give u my credit card number and 3 numbers on the back
For all the people who wondering how Slash and Lenny made a song together:both of them use to be in the same highschool and they were outcasts and got bullied alot,because they're of mixed race.Both of them loved blues and rock music and became friends,they're still today good buddies.
@@whenfatkillsfat803 Iused to have a side by side pick of both men with their mothers back in the day. I posted it to the now defunct "Google plus" social media platform. People were so shocked out how dark both their mothers were in regard to how light both turned out to be. A lot were shocked to find out Slash was Half black
believe it or not, I'm dedicating this song to my mama. she taught me alot of things when I was a kid, and at the age of 50, she passed away in November 21, 2007. :( love you, mama. I hope you enjoy this song in Heaven.
Aww!!Its so nice hearing back from a very big fan like you. I really appreciate your support and i promise to always keep it rock and roll, may I know where you are chatting from?
Very possibly played by Lenny, would have to look it up, but he often plays bass and drums on his own tracks in the studio. Although this track always had the feel of a live cut to me the way Slash and Lenny are vibing off of each other. So it maybe Henry Hirsch.
Wow! This song sounds more like a '70s rock song than a '90s rock song. It's all coming back to me now. Back in 1991, '70s nostalgia came in. People were looking back at the '70s during this year. Now, almost 21 years later, we're looking back at the '90s and hoping this decade will catch on. We're still expecting some changes this year.
Lenny has admitted that he was inspired by Superstition (Stevie Wonder) so you're very correct. Also, damn I'm speaking to someone from 10 years ago. Time travel is real.
10 years passed since this comment and kids, at least in my country dress and cut their hair like it's 1990 and new jack swing playing on the radio lol.
@Adam Brier ok 'rip off' might've been a little harsh. 'Borrowed' would be kinder. The bassline and groove are pretty much identical to 'thank you for talking to me africa'. I'm sure LK himself would happily admit to being influenced by Sly Stone on this one!
Lenny became the coolest man in Rock music as soon as this album hit. That was almost 30 years ago and he still has the title even though he's always on the run.
you obviously aren’t very familiar with Slash’ writing style or the way he gets around on a guitar at ALL - this riff screams nothing but Slash, and I knew this song was all him by first listen - as it turns out , this song was written by Slash for gnr but Popcorn Adler was too fucked up on Hair-on and Speedballs to play it on drums, so Slash brought it over to Lenny and a masterpiece was born 🤙🏽 And I knew this was a Slash song way before learning that little tid-bit of information.
This is a Slash riff. I am a massive fan of him & before even knowing Slash was a part of this song, I sent it to my mate who is also a fan of Slash & said that this gives major Slash vibes. This is one of his
15 ans ?? 😂🤣 plutôt 32 ans !! Il ne faut pas se baser à l'affichage de youtube sur les dates des chansons ... en fait ils mettent la date de la mise en ligne ... et parfois certaines chanson ont été mise en ligne plusieurs fois 😉
That has got to be one of the most kickass intros in rock! It's just TERMINAL with the Funk! Proving once again that Slash is one of the Premier guitarists alive today!
I am amazed, Lenny Kravitz is such a talented musician and an amazing composer. All his albums have a high quality mark, regardless of the style of music in which the album is recorded . The song is a bomb, very emotional. Slash and Lenny are like two brothers , a great duo.. It's been so many years, but it's still a fucking hit ! Why is there some guy playing drums here, where is his unforgettable drummer girl? Well, in the end, a wonderful ending, Slash emotionally kicks the sound speakers . Yes, I just love it when musicians hit and kick their equipment.
I love the attitude with which Lenny sings this song...it sells the song... Check his attitude when he sings "my mama said it's good to be fruitful but my mama said don't take more than a mouthful" ..Up...Up . along with the great musical composition.... Lots of funk... Lots of attitude.. .. I think this is the song with the most attitude, funk and personality he has done.
Wow! Tout est excellent dans ce titre de Lenny Kravitz: Le rythme, le solo de guitare de Slash , la façon de chanter de Lenny, énervée (à juste titre), et la fin inattendue et originale avec les cuivres, sans oublier les paroles intéressantes, qui ont un vrai sens, ce qui n'est souvent pas le cas dans les chansons actuelles...
That bass line though!!
The riff, the bass, the drums, the horns... those lyrics! Lenny and Slash! LEGENDARY!
I agree and it’s 2023 and I’m still listening to this!!! #mymamasaid
Yup
Absolutely.
2024 and here I am
But my Mama said!
Great riff from Slash. He always made a great effort when collaborating with others back then.
The first time I saw this video I knew he'd bolt GN'R. Once Slash started working with Michael Jackson and Lenny Kravitz he became a in-demand session musician. Which probably made Axl into a raving lunatic.
swiftslick Calling Slash a "session musician" is nothing but an insult to one of the most influential guitarists in the last 3 decades....the guy is a fucking legend and he didn't achieve that by being a session musician.
Richard Fernandes
-- That's what he became for these albums. Reading comprehension. Try it sometime. Idiot.
Richard Fernandes
i wonder where it comes from that much idiotic toughts to some people
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Heavy metal, rock, funk, soul, blues ... all this in one song, what more can I ask for?
heavy metal?? KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK OK DUDE
Heavy metal?
@@Guilherme-ny8cf If the beginning of the song is not heavy metal, then what?
I've heard heavy metal softer than this.
@@Tony-The-Motherfucking-Tiger If the beginning of the song is not heavy metal, then what?
I've heard heavy metal softer than this.
@@joseluisjimenez7559 Nah that intro sounds nothing like heavy metal
Now. THIS is Rock & Roll!! Lenny and Slash embody all of the Black bluesmen that came before them. This is the Truth.
Yeaaa
Good analogy. Thanks, 44bonkers.
Same
White man invented the guitar, black man invented the blues! together they came up with rock music! ✌🏻❤
Let's Rock N' Roll
One of the best guitar riffs ever made
th-cam.com/video/0CFuCYNx-1g/w-d-xo.html. Stevie
@@АксРоуз-ж9м This actually is Superstition by Stevie Wonder. (just a few notes played a bit different & a huge solo)
@@therevolution91 cover
@@АксРоуз-ж9м 🤷🏻♂️ Maybe. (I am actually a Slash fan. Maybe he didn‘t even realize: 🤷🏻♂️
@@therevolution91 agree //
btw Slash's Snakepit (Slash's side project!), is pure gold. I love it. Very underrated. Enjoy...
GOD BLESS MOTHER ,BECAUSE SAYS THE TRUE ALWAYS AMEN
Congratulations on your rock and roll hall of fame nomination Lenny. Good luck.
HIMAND SLASH TOGETHER IS THE BOMB
Lenny Kravitz and Slash. A marriage made in Heaven!
arrrrrrre maybe hell…nothing this good would come out of heaven
Good observation. Thought that too
Yes! Why hasn’t this happened more?!
jac kitt You got it backwards.
Just what I thought and I saw your comment 🔥😊
"My mama said that it's good to be natural," he sings, gesturing to his hair. Couldn't be more perfect.
don't say that fuckin another man is "natural" lol
Amen.
That guitar solo (along with the solo from 'Sweet Child' by G&R) is the reason I picked up the guitar. Over 30 years later, I'm still playing.
I remember hearing this on the movie The Waterboy it was awesome
The groove can go on and on and on.. good stuff.
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Lisom
Just think: The smooth, early-70s retro R&B of "It Ain't Over Till It's Over" and the Funk/Metal workout of "Always On The Run" on the same album. Lenny Kravitz is a true music artist.
Lenny should've made an entire album with Slash.
R Brandon P that would be awesome.... I think anything Slash and Lenny collaborated on would rock
I bet they must have some tracks recorded.. after all they were in school together
Mauro Rodrigues that's cool I never knew Slash and Lenny went to school together
Anthony G slash was born in the U.K. ? Bristol I thing ? Great autobiography, read it years ago. I thought Lenny stayed in the good old U.S.A in his childhood 👍🏻
I think he went to a British Boarding school where rich kids went. His mother is actress Roxie Roker and his father is a movie producer.
It’s hard to find music like this nowadays
Because this song is paying homage to the Funk of the 70's early 80's Slash wrote alot of funky riffs, But he couldn't use them for Guns...So he passed them on to lenny..There is no more funky Music..Notice the horns reminiscent of Tower of Power, Earth wind and Fire, and Parliament Funkadelic, and of course James Brown
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@@АксРоуз-ж9м Would be nice to see Lenny and maybe Jody watley do something
That's because they don't/can't make music like this anymore 😉
No shit!
was in 1991,doing some english shopping -a german expression-
Got me the VHS Video Anthology that day,I knew Let Love Rule,his first Album already,I spread the Word for this promising and convincing artist -actually,most of the People haven´t heard or knew about Lenny Kravitz back then-at least at my Hometown !
The Video Anthology changed that,it was the spark on so called "Video Sessions" and after that many of those people became die hard fans,until today !!!
Love that he refers to his mother in a lot of his songs. She was a great person ❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of the most underrated musicians
Hello beautiful!!! Thank you for liking our music and believing in me,the journey so far has been a dream come true having amazing people as fans, i really do feel blessed. its has been your prayers and support that has kept me and my groups at our best. may the good lord bless and guide you.. For How Long Have You been a Fan of my Music?
@@LennyKravitz-dn5zj Omg guys it's the real Lenny Kravitz!! I love u so much Lenny!! pls tell me how I can give u my credit card number and 3 numbers on the back
Msdriven, I agree.
It's 2022 and this riff still rocks!!
Totally!
It will never be any other way.
Indeed
Lenny should've been picked for the Superbowl not Rihanna Devil worshipping music 😤 😒
it's a ripoff of shakey ground by the temptations. The guitar lick is eddie hazel from parliament Funkadelic
For all the people who wondering how Slash and Lenny made a song together:both of them use to be in the same highschool and they were outcasts and got bullied alot,because they're of mixed race.Both of them loved blues and rock music and became friends,they're still today good buddies.
greekfreak1980 Thats a cool story, actually. I didnt know Slash was mixed race either
They were NEVER friends in high school. They saw each other in hallways...they hooked up years later.
And the mix race make it happen...they fame
@@joselara1985 Wrong. They were. I was there.
America in a nutshell. Apart that some outcasts take up guns.
Slash's solo is something supernatural
Can't believe this has been released 30 years ago!
Lenny Kravitz + Slash = Sexy
Seeing these two brothas playing together is amazing!!!
Both half black and Jewish like that Family Guy joke about Lenny.
@@whenfatkillsfat803 Iused to have a side by side pick of both men with their mothers back in the day. I posted it to the now defunct "Google plus" social media platform.
People were so shocked out how dark both their mothers were in regard to how light both turned out to be. A lot were shocked to find out Slash was Half black
Winner winner Chicken Dinner 🍽️😋
Lenny always on a run with his life with music. this is history of him. A rock legend.
I absolutely love this song. These guys are the epitome of Rock and Roll.
th-cam.com/video/vVXIK1xCRpY/w-d-xo.html He's talented, isn't he?
My sentiments exactly!
Lenny & Slash what a combo 🎸🎸👌👍
slash's and lenny' hair are literaly awesome
figuratively
Freeform Dreads 🦁
brothers who went to the same high school
believe it or not, I'm dedicating this song to my mama. she taught me alot of things when I was a kid, and at the age of 50, she passed away in November 21, 2007. :( love you, mama. I hope you enjoy this song in Heaven.
Absolutely LOVE the riff, something very few modern songs have.
7 years later, things have only gotten worse buddy.
What a great guitar player is Graig Ross, awesome guitarist 🎸
Aww!!Its so nice hearing back from a very big fan like you. I really appreciate your support and i promise to always keep it rock and roll, may I know where you are chatting from?
@@LennyKravitz-vr1nt Keep on rocking my friend, and all the very best from warm Barcelona!
Good to read back from you my Big fan
Well this my private page
Manage by me, I used this opportunity to talk to my Big fan like you
Are on google chat let chat and talk better there
This is kind of how I hoped Extreme would evolve.
I so agree!
The bass made this song.
Abso-mother fuckin'-lutely!!!!!!!!
The bass line and drummer are securely in that pocket!! The rhythm section is a monster on this cut! 👊🏾
And the brass !
Very possibly played by Lenny, would have to look it up, but he often plays bass and drums on his own tracks in the studio. Although this track always had the feel of a live cut to me the way Slash and Lenny are vibing off of each other. So it maybe Henry Hirsch.
maestro!
Wow! This song sounds more like a '70s rock song than a '90s rock song. It's all coming back to me now. Back in 1991, '70s nostalgia came in. People were looking back at the '70s during this year. Now, almost 21 years later, we're looking back at the '90s and hoping this decade will catch on. We're still expecting some changes this year.
Definitively we are!
th-cam.com/video/0CFuCYNx-1g/w-d-xo.html. Stevie
Lenny has admitted that he was inspired by Superstition (Stevie Wonder) so you're very correct. Also, damn I'm speaking to someone from 10 years ago. Time travel is real.
10 years passed since this comment and kids, at least in my country dress and cut their hair like it's 1990 and new jack swing playing on the radio lol.
GAWD, I love this bass-line! Short, to the point, and it drives the song along perfectly. Wow....
Sly stone RIP off
Lenny always was a badass on bass in the studio. Pocket lines, catchy grooves
@Adam Brier ok 'rip off' might've been a little harsh. 'Borrowed' would be kinder. The bassline and groove are pretty much identical to 'thank you for talking to me africa'. I'm sure LK himself would happily admit to being influenced by Sly Stone on this one!
What is the bassist's name?
Lenny Kravitz... or possibly Henry Hirsch
Rockin' track. Lenny's vocals, those horns, Slash's solo, the soulful bass, the drums. Excellent package.
One of the best rock riffs ever!
That Bass Line is Bad Ass
Bad?why?changE Bass. .change groove
Slash just oozes sleaze and coolness. That solo is filth!
THA GROOVE IS REAL !
The aesthetic and riff are timeless and perfect. Long live rock and roll 🎸
Lenny became the coolest man in Rock music as soon as this album hit.
That was almost 30 years ago and he still has the title even though he's always on the run.
Awesome riff by Slash.
Doubt it's from him. Sounds like the song was written 100 percent from Lenny, the only thing that sounds like him is the guitar solo
you obviously aren’t very familiar with Slash’ writing style or the way he gets around on a guitar at ALL - this riff screams nothing but Slash, and I knew this song was all him by first listen - as it turns out , this song was written by Slash for gnr but Popcorn Adler was too fucked up on Hair-on and Speedballs to play it on drums, so Slash brought it over to Lenny and a masterpiece was born 🤙🏽
And I knew this was a Slash song way before learning that little tid-bit of information.
This is a Slash riff. I am a massive fan of him & before even knowing Slash was a part of this song, I sent it to my mate who is also a fan of Slash & said that this gives major Slash vibes. This is one of his
Let me end this debate. Slash wrote that riff, he said it in his autobiography.
Damnit I don't give a F who wrote it, just glad it's in the world
the album 'Mama Said' its masterpiece
Funk! That's what this is! Funk ya
There's not many good profesional musicians today, but Lenny is one of a few
there's a LOT OF THEM. The main difference, you must find the good bands on youtube or similar. Mainstream bands sucks
This is a totally "scoundrel" rock n' roll song, and this is why it's so COOOOOLL!!!!!
Lenny does a mean rhythm section on this track too. It just oozes groove.
I just feel he doesn't get the respect he gets. Legendary Black Rocker ✊🏿
The man can sing!! Loved this song since it came out in '91
King of king
This is a great FUNK SONG WITH A TOUCH OF ROCK& BLUES..BUT ITS REALLY FUNK...GREAT.ENNY CAN PLAY A REALLY GOOD GUITAR.😊
My future man ❤❤🎸🎸😊
One of the best raw drum recordings ever..
Lenny and slash fucking killed this shit!!!!
Damn! Lady!
@@Hermetista85 what?
Facts
that bass 🚬
Wish, in his earlier days, Lenny could've gone further/deeper down this road on funk-rock guitar based music. Love it.
The epitome of coolness 😎🎸🙏 Lenny and Slash. What a song. Pure classic 😎
Lenny's got the Sly and Family Stone horn sound working.
This song is outrageous!!!🎸🥁🎯
Karl Denson on sax
Big Big Groove & Slash 's Solo is ...MASSIVE !! 💯🔥❤️🎸
This riff is pure badassery
Fifteen years later, Lenny’s mom is still saying a lot of things.
15 ans ?? 😂🤣 plutôt 32 ans !! Il ne faut pas se baser à l'affichage de youtube sur les dates des chansons ... en fait ils mettent la date de la mise en ligne ... et parfois certaines chanson ont été mise en ligne plusieurs fois 😉
32 ans plus tard
@@florianlebreton1056 et oui ...
Lenny n Slash..what an arrangement..what a song
The funk is strong on this one!
Slash's greatest riff in my opinion. Great groove, amazing! Still sounds great.
Mr. K is one bad ass funky player. Just Saying 😎
Slash is no slouch either. Nuff Said 😎
That is a MONSTER guitar riff! 🐲
This will always be my favourite Lenny Kravitz track. Slash playin' Funk. How can you go wrong?
Me too man! And you reminded me that I have to watch casino tonight
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@@АксРоуз-ж9м excelllent
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I keep seeing Roxie Rooker everytime he says "my mama said". His mother was strikingly beautiful.
I agree. She was a beautiful woman ❤
Jeffersons was an awesome show.
I watched The Jeffersons as a kid. She was so glamorous.
Mr Lenny really loved his momma and he listened to whatever she said..such a good momma’s boy he is 👍🏼👍🏼
Lenny duin Lenny.....this man is the fnshit!!
The young Lenny Kravitz was a gift to us all
That has got to be one of the most kickass intros in rock! It's just TERMINAL with the Funk!
Proving once again that Slash is one of the Premier guitarists alive today!
Slash and Lenny Kravitz = Badass
One of the tightest songs to date
I am amazed, Lenny Kravitz is such a talented musician and an amazing composer. All his albums have a high quality mark, regardless of the style of music in which the album is recorded . The song is a bomb, very emotional. Slash and Lenny are like two brothers , a great duo.. It's been so many years, but it's still a fucking hit ! Why is there some guy playing drums here, where is his unforgettable drummer girl? Well, in the end, a wonderful ending, Slash emotionally kicks the sound speakers . Yes, I just love it when musicians hit and kick their equipment.
Look up Cindy Blackman....still slaying and married to Santana!❤
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY LENNY
Jeezus......why was this not huge? This flat out kills. Is that Butch Vig on drums?? the horns are awesome
this song stays "off the chain"......we need more music like this!
Un chef d'oeuvre ! indémodable et légendaire !
Drums and bass are killer!!!! Guitars are great, too, but the song is all about groove. Masterpiece!
She kept her word, we never saw her again.
His horn section is awesome too
It's sooooo good
Lenny and Slash.....now that’s a combo🎵🎸
That horn section though !! 💪🔥
This might be an unpopular opinion but....maybe my favorite Slash performance. Kick-ass riff and tune.
I would kill for Lenny n Slash to do an album together
This is called F**KING AMAZING even in February 21
slash fucking rocks this ......
One of the best bass lines of any rock song that really cuts through and drives this track. Simple, yet brilliant.
ABSOLUTELY 💯
Check out the guy on Joe Bonnamassa "Just Got Paid". Awesome bass!
I love the attitude with which Lenny sings this song...it sells the song... Check his attitude when he sings "my mama said it's good to be fruitful but my mama said don't take more than a mouthful" ..Up...Up . along with the great musical composition.... Lots of funk... Lots of attitude.. .. I think this is the song with the most attitude, funk and personality he has done.
Bobby Boucher, come give yo mammmma a kiss. Who hurt you....YOU TELL MAMMA who hurt youuuuuuu! Great intro!
More stereo separation than an AMIGA. Awesome song!
I remember Slash mentioning this in his autobiography and all the good times they had! Kickass track!
Wow! Tout est excellent dans ce titre de Lenny Kravitz: Le rythme, le solo de guitare de Slash , la façon de chanter de Lenny, énervée (à juste titre), et la fin inattendue et originale avec les cuivres, sans oublier les paroles intéressantes, qui ont un vrai sens, ce qui n'est souvent pas le cas dans les chansons actuelles...
Loucura loucura total
This is a seriously hot, funky track. And I didn't even know Lenny had played with Slash!
They are good friends! I believe they went to high school together. 😚
Lenny Kravitz es como Gardel... cada día canta mejor!