George Duke producer, writer and other ventures in the jazz industry. Passed away 10 years ago. His wife passed away about five years prior. They were married for a long time he’s been collaborations such as Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan, Kenny Loggins and so on. Stanley Clark was playing the guitar and had a successful career. Collaborate with many people in the music industry. Stanley, and George, were best friends and worked on many projects dated back in the 1970’s.
Slight correction. George's wife passed away from a long battle with cancer on July 2012 and George passed away in August 2013 - a year apart. They had been married for over 40 years.
Stanley Clarke - bassist and composer, is a 5-time Grammy winner, with 15 nominations (3 as a solo artist). George Duke - keyboardist, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer. 2-time Grammy winner, with 9 nominations.
Stanley Clarke! A BASS player. One of the very best. And the boy can SLAP! And George Duke - virtuoso keyboardist. These two had individual careers, worked together for years, and worked with countless other artists in studio and on tours. I saw them together in Columbus Ohio in 1974. Also on this tour with them were Chick Corea and Al DiMeola.
My late hubby would be SO PROUD OF YA'LL!! He loved BOTH of these GUYS!! SUCH TALENT!! Jay would probably like a LOT of Stanley Clarke!! His album: School Days was AWESOME (he and George Duke played on that album) and he played with MANY GREAT ARTISTS!! A BASS BEAST!!! ...and, George Duke....OMG....the title cut shows-off some of Stanley's skills!! I know Jay likes bass!! HUGS, YA'LL!!!
@@normabreazile5500 Thanks so much, Norma! Such kind and welcomed thoughts from you!! Will be a year on the 19th and still lost without him... Music was something he and I enjoyed, very much! GOOD MEMORIES!! Hope YOU & YOURS have a WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON!! HUGS, SWEET LADY!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Duke and Clark, one of my favorite playlist. Stanley Clarke is the reason I still play Bass guitar at 68 years old. He is one of the greatest Bass players ever. He along with George Duke have collaborated on several Albums while both have individual success as solo artist. Jazz Fusion, Funk, R & B, and classical these two have done it all. I'm fairly new to the channel and would like to see more Jazz artist represented. Duke allowed a young teenage (with her mom permission) Sheila E. Tour with his band back in the day. I really enjoy you both reactions to such classic music.
Absolutely love this Song. Stanley Clarke and George Duke. Sweet Baby is Timeless and full of true soulfulness. Thank you Rob Squad for playing this ( daddy was very elective with music he taught us, we are so grateful and open to all Genre of music) George Clarke is on Piano, Lead vocals and wrote this beautiful song, he sadly passed about 10 years ago. Stanley Clark on bass and background vocals just makes this song Timeless. This reminds me of parents who had the best relationship loved to dance to this song… We all found our our best friends in our spouses, thanks to my mom and dad. God rest their souls, until we are together again. Thank you both again.🙏❤️🎶🥰🙏 Jay and Amber, bless you both and your family 🙏💕🙏
So glad y'all have discovered Stanley Clarke and George Duke! The Clarke Duke Project was one of the greatest musical collaborations of all time! Each was a colossal talent in their own right but together were absolute magic!
Great choice/reaction! I'd forgotten what a beautiful song this was! George Duke was that dude - he was a singer,, songwriter and producer for several major R&B and pop stars and was a prominent staple in the jazz and smooth jazz community as well as in R&B. So you have probably come acrosd some of his work. Sadly he's only won 2 Grammys. Stanley Clarke was a killer bassist and also a staple in the jazz community and has won several Grammys. I wish they had done more collaborations together bc that was a great album (my sister constantly played it). Fun fact - famed drummer/singer Sheila E was a member of George Duke's band in the late 70s (and also performed with other major artists) before Prince wrote, produced and played several instruments on her solo album (you should check out her video The Glamorous Life).
Stanley Clarke is a bass guitar god! He can Jazz, Funk, R&B and Classical. He was is a group Animal Logic with the Police's drummer Stewart Copeland and the Jazz supergroup Return To Forever. While George Duke was a keyboard wizard and producer who began his career with Frank Zappa and the Mothers Of Invention!
Thats right! I had forgotten that George played with Frank Zappa. What an amazing group of masters! Jean Luc- Ponty played violin on "Overnight Sensation". Doubtful we'll ever get to see a reaction to THAT LP. LOLOL
Great content. George Duke was a great composer musician. He wrote a ton of songs for many many artists. It was to bad he passed away this year. As for Stanly Clark, fantastic bassist. You should check out more his music. And also more of George dukes music.
This is an all-time favorite from the way back machine. I know you guys like the Funk sound, you need to hear his song "Reach for It", some incredible bass in that one. By the way the vocalist and piano player is George Duke.
George Duke was very well known in jazz and r&b circles. he's the one playing keyboards. Stanley Clarke is a jazz legend!! This came out at a time when a few jazz greats were putting out more pop style music (George Benson, Al Jarreau). I have not heard this in decades!! It holds up!
Great selection! George Duke, RIP, was one of the best keyboardists and producers ever! He produced let's hear it for the boy for Deniece Williams and so many other hits and he had in his band a young female percussionist called Sheila Escovedo who became a star of her own later on, better known as Sheila E! Stanley Clarke, bassist extraordinaire! He was in a jazz fusion band called Return to Forever with Chick Corea back in the 1970's. Do check out his song School days!
Two of the worlds most premier Artist: George Duke has produce and written so many Hits for vary artist across styles and Stanley Clarke is without a doubt one of the Greatest Jazz and Classical Bass Players with Electric and Stand Up Bass! Legions just doing it on these TH-cam Streets...
I feel the same way. I always say that my generation had the privilege of enjoying the best music from so many diverse genres and the most talented artists!❤❤❤
Thanks for this! Absolutely love Clarke/Duke and this whole freakin album dating back to my youth! Clarke is just a bad azz bass player. "Winners" and "Touch and Go" are two other really good tracks but the whole album is choice! Also, check out his work with band Animal Logic, which featured Stewart Copeland, of Police, on drums. Clarke has collaborated with many big named artists throughout his career.
This is one of the best songs ever. It’s the kind of song you play when you are alone with your significant other and enjoying life. Beautiful music. 💯💕🕊
Two of most legendary and accomplished jazz artist in music history! But yes, this is one of the best R&B love songs , always will be one of my favorite songs !
George Duke ( Keys) Stanley Clarke( bass) Are mostky known for their groundbreakinf Jazz- funk fusion. This was them h cashing in on the pop genre( neither singing). Not a bad song at all but not what their known for. Stanley Clarke - "School Days" Changed the approach to bass forever
Stanley Clarke American bassist founding member of Return to Forever one of the first fusion jazz bands, and George Duke,keyboardist composer singer songwriter arranger music director record producer founding member of The Mothers of Invention.
George Duke was in the Mothers of Invention but make no mistake, Frank Zappa was the founding member of the Mothers of Invention and the group was around before George Duke joined!! Just sayin!!
That one was new to me and I loved it, absolutely beautiful. I mean.... those lyrics together with that tune!? 😍 sublime. ❤🎼🎙🎹🎻(⬅️ dont have a picture of a cello😮)
If you want to see/hear a funky contrast to Clarke and Duke's smooth "Sweet Baby," check out the video of them doing their cover of Parliament's "Mothership Connection."
If you love this I highly recommend you check out two of the finest guitarists from the smooth jazz era…George Benson and Earl Klugh. Their live performances of Collaboration and Dreamin are fire.
They did one George Benson, they haven't done any Earl Klugh yet. They need to! I saw him about 10 years or so ago when he was doing small clubs by himself. It was one of the best shows ever!
Just a great song from the early 80's. Amber's reactions were great, and right on. A great melody. It made you sway and smile in spots, and then so romantic in other it almost makes you cry.
Hi, Jay and Amber! This song is simply beautiful! Guys, you should try "Heaven Sent You", another great song by Stanley Clarke with the unmistakable vocals by Howard Hewett. Also, you can see they playing it on a studio, a jam session including the late great George Duke on the piano, absolutely amazing! Another suggestion is "Oh How I Love You (Girl)" by James "D-Train" Williams.
BAND OF GOLD - " Never Gonna Let You Go " 1980s Motown / Soul / R&B. Soulful vocals and Suave music 🎵 just the bass line alone gives this amazing and beautiful song its sound and it's got a little Barry White vibes in it too. You're gonna love this groovy classic early 80s Romantic and Soulful song
These are two musical legends! They both are Jazz Fusion guys. George Duke switches from fusion to "Funk". Stanley Clarke's fusion mixes (jazz, rock, funk, everything!). And also, Stanley composed the movie "score" for (I think, "Boyz N The Hood"). Lastly, if you grew learning to play Bass guitar in the 70s & 80s, then you knew that Stanley Clarke was (and still is) a bass GOD!!! Known for his "blistering speed" fingers & expert "slap bass" technique! Of the two, George had more "commercial" success, Stanley had some when he collaborated like on this song. This song was these two Jazz guys attempting to get some "R&B/Pop" crossover success.......and it worked! This was a big Pop hit for them! (George Duke: RIP).
Guyd i just discovered your led Zeppelin reactions this morning. And watched all of them back to back! You two are almost spot on and it's so nice to see you appreciate what they did. Now, we must have more zepp! You haven't even touched on a quarter of their songs. And id say 70 out of 85 ish songs are fire. May i suggest live versions. Before that's where they really showed out. The concert you did with stairway to heaven is amazing on every song. Royal Albert Hall in 70' was also great. More raw and young voice. Other than those, songs to check next are in my time of dying, the light, the rover, tea for two, i can't quit you baby ( from coda or live), the lemon song, Achilles last student.. i could go on and on.
Love this song and am so glad to hear it again. Along this vein, I would suggest that you hear George Benson's This Masquerade, his first big hit from his bestselling Breezin' album. I think you will both love it. You listened to his Give Me the Night sometime ago, but Masquerade is something special.
This is the great George Duke " RIP" . He and Stanley Clarke have composed so many hits from artists that you've already reacted to. They had hits together and separate but check into their funk history.
Wow! Another song that I did not remember by name and artist but as soon as it started, I remember it well. I loved this song when I was young. Thanks again for another memory!
Mostly known in the jazz circles. George Duke the pianist/vocalist played with Frank Zappa and Jean Luc-Ponty. He was also the lead vocalist for the California Raisins. Does anybody remember them in the 80's? 😬 Jazz musician Stanley Clark played with Chick Corea.
i haven't heard this in many years these two were some biggest song writers and producers ever they written produce some biggest artists geroge duke written one two theme's for soul train the 1980's and some and stanley clarke they were singers and did really every thing rest in peace george .
WOW. This is one of those songs I never dreamed you guys would do a reaction too, one of my all time faves from 1981. It was all over the radio up in Milwaukee that summer, and this album is incredible. I don't usually suggest reactions to you, but since you liked this one so much, check out "Touch And Go" from the same album - totally heavenly!
You guys need to get hit by the "Dukie Stick"! George's venture into funk back in the mid '70's is what turned me on into him and opened my eyes... and ears... to his musical genius!
George Duke also played with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention as well as his own solo career. Also your next reaction from him should be "Reach For It" where George took a walk on the funky side of town and blows it out of the water with his merry band of all-stars, you'll definitely be surprised. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Saw them open for The Rolling Stones in 1981 in St Louis. Stanley Clarke was associated with Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood as he played bass in their side project The New Barbarians in 1979.
Throughout most of his career, critics were critical of George Duke, because he had stopped playing “real jazz “. I think music was music to Duke, and he always seemed like he was having a great time. RIP , Mr Duke!
Caught Duke in '09 at Jazz alley in S.F.--He had three buddies with him from the Parliment/Funkadelic band, one great show. Clark's best known for his rapid-fire bass licks, did 3 P's with Jeff Beck that were rock/jazz beauty, most notable the 1986 "Time Exposure"..He's also got lots of movie/tv sountdrack work, including the "Transporter" films.
George Duke is my all-time favorite individual performer. I have everything he ever put out. Watch his live performances from jazz festivals and you'll see a guy having a blast with his exceptional talent.
Two of the most talented musicians/producers around, jazz artists who got all over the map musically. George is no longer with us, but Stanley is still soldiering on. That's George singing and playing piano. Stanley Clarke can get sounds from basses that they aren't supposed to make. You'd love their solo stuff too: check out George's "No Rhyme No Reason" or "Shine On." Also Stanley's collaborations with Howard Hewett "Heaven Sent" (a top 40 hit, on Stanley's album) and "I'm for Real" (on Howard's album). George Duke also produced "Lets Hear It For the Boy" for Deneice Williams. Oh, and Stanley sings too: a rare ballad, "You/Me Together."
I'm so glad that you are touching on the cusp of some great "Smooth Jazz" greats. There's a whole other world in this genre that you need to explore. Joe Sample, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton....and soooooooo many more artists and groups. Check it out!!!
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George Duke producer, writer and other ventures in the jazz industry. Passed away 10 years ago. His wife passed away about five years prior. They were married for a long time he’s been collaborations such as Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan, Kenny Loggins and so on. Stanley Clark was playing the guitar and had a successful career. Collaborate with many people in the music industry. Stanley, and George, were best friends and worked on many projects dated back in the 1970’s.
Slight correction. George's wife passed away from a long battle with cancer on July 2012 and George passed away in August 2013 - a year apart. They had been married for over 40 years.
Stanley Clarke plays bass, not guitar. There is no guitar on this track. There is an electric sitar, but it's unclear who is playing it.
@@keithroberts4952 Maybe its one those Nelson Mandela effects, probably happened like that in an alternate universe.
Can't believe it's been that much time since he's passes. Seems like only yesterday I heard of it.
does this track has Analog synthesizer. i hear a little bit of string ensemble?@@baronvonsatan
Stanley Clarke - bassist and composer, is a 5-time Grammy winner, with 15 nominations (3 as a solo artist).
George Duke - keyboardist, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer. 2-time Grammy winner, with 9 nominations.
Stanley Clarke! A BASS player. One of the very best. And the boy can SLAP! And George Duke - virtuoso keyboardist. These two had individual careers, worked together for years, and worked with countless other artists in studio and on tours. I saw them together in Columbus Ohio in 1974. Also on this tour with them were Chick Corea and Al DiMeola.
This song came out in 1981. I was 12 & it was my favorite song at the time! The R&B station played it all the time ♥
Stan Clarke is one of fhe reasons I started playing bass. He is a GEM!!
My late hubby would be SO PROUD OF YA'LL!! He loved BOTH of these GUYS!! SUCH TALENT!! Jay would probably like a LOT of Stanley Clarke!! His album: School Days was AWESOME (he and George Duke played on that album) and he played with MANY GREAT ARTISTS!! A BASS BEAST!!! ...and, George Duke....OMG....the title cut shows-off some of Stanley's skills!! I know Jay likes bass!! HUGS, YA'LL!!!
My brother had a bass guitar when we were growing up, and he played School Days incessantly. He's gone as well. 💛
Jude,
In remembrance of your wonderful hubby…sending you SMILES as you remember such precious memories, dear friend! ❤️😊
@@normabreazile5500 Thanks so much, Norma! Such kind and welcomed thoughts from you!! Will be a year on the 19th and still lost without him... Music was something he and I enjoyed, very much! GOOD MEMORIES!! Hope YOU & YOURS have a WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON!! HUGS, SWEET LADY!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Big crossover hit for two iconic jazz artists. They each have amazing music catalogs.
Stanley Clarke played bass, cello and guitar on this. George's vocals and keyboard work are so smooth. Great song and reaction. ☮💚🎶
Duke and Clark, one of my favorite playlist. Stanley Clarke is the reason I still play Bass guitar at 68 years old. He is one of the greatest Bass players ever. He along with George Duke have collaborated on several Albums while both have individual success as solo artist. Jazz Fusion, Funk, R & B, and classical these two have done it all. I'm fairly new to the channel and would like to see more Jazz artist represented. Duke allowed a young teenage (with her mom permission) Sheila E. Tour with his band back in the day. I really enjoy you both reactions to such classic music.
Absolutely love this Song. Stanley Clarke and George Duke. Sweet Baby is Timeless and full of true soulfulness. Thank you Rob Squad for playing this ( daddy was very elective with music he taught us, we are so grateful and open to all Genre of music) George Clarke is on Piano, Lead vocals and wrote this beautiful song, he sadly passed about 10 years ago. Stanley Clark on bass and background vocals just makes this song Timeless. This reminds me of parents who had the best relationship loved to dance to this song… We all found our our best friends in our spouses, thanks to my mom and dad. God rest their souls, until we are together again. Thank you both again.🙏❤️🎶🥰🙏 Jay and Amber, bless you both and your family 🙏💕🙏
So glad y'all have discovered Stanley Clarke and George Duke! The Clarke Duke Project was one of the greatest musical collaborations of all time! Each was a colossal talent in their own right but together were absolute magic!
Stanley Clark is a awesome bass player
I've loved this song since I was a kid. It is probably the most beautiful masterpiece of music I've ever heard! 🎼🎵🎶🎹
A lot of love and soul went into this song.
@@saturnnet1627 It sure did...and it shows!❤️
One of my favorite songs. I've never seen this video. The late, great George Duke and Stanley Clarke, who is home-grown. A beautiful song. 💛
George Duke also was the keyboardist for Frank Zappa, RIP George Duke, and thanks for some of the greatest music ,this side of heaven.
Stanley Clarke, epic bass man! He can jazz and Funk it up with the best.
Great choice/reaction! I'd forgotten what a beautiful song this was! George Duke was that dude - he was a singer,, songwriter and producer for several major R&B and pop stars and was a prominent staple in the jazz and smooth jazz community as well as in R&B. So you have probably come acrosd some of his work. Sadly he's only won 2 Grammys. Stanley Clarke was a killer bassist and also a staple in the jazz community and has won several Grammys. I wish they had done more collaborations together bc that was a great album (my sister constantly played it). Fun fact - famed drummer/singer Sheila E was a member of George Duke's band in the late 70s (and also performed with other major artists) before Prince wrote, produced and played several instruments on her solo album (you should check out her video The Glamorous Life).
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS!!! ❤️
SLOW dancing with my hubby…..or my cat🐱💃🏻🕺🥰
Mm mmm not ur cat ?!? Hahaha
If you want to hear some bass playing, check Stanley's School Days.
Stanley Clarke is a bass guitar god! He can Jazz, Funk, R&B and Classical. He was is a group Animal Logic with the Police's drummer Stewart Copeland and the Jazz supergroup Return To Forever. While George Duke was a keyboard wizard and producer who began his career with Frank Zappa and the Mothers Of Invention!
Thats right! I had forgotten that George played with Frank Zappa. What an amazing group of masters! Jean Luc- Ponty played violin on "Overnight Sensation". Doubtful we'll ever get to see a reaction to THAT LP. LOLOL
Animal Logic! Wow the squad would LOVE reacting to some of their tunes!
One great song. It’s been a favorite on my playlist for years. Sweet Baby brings back Sweet Memories. ☺️
Omg haven't heard this in forever! Great song.
George Duke plays on a lot of Frank Zappa's music. He's also a very respected jazz musician by rock and jazz players.
MUSIC!!!! One of my favorite songs of all time.
All right my babies... Now that's what I'm talking about ‼️💯🔥🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
The next George Duke reaction definitely must be shine on.
Beautiful song and so are the memories this tune brings to me . Thanks to both of you!!
Great content. George Duke was a great composer musician. He wrote a ton of songs for many many artists. It was to bad he passed away this year. As for Stanly Clark, fantastic bassist. You should check out more his music. And also more of George dukes music.
This is an all-time favorite from the way back machine. I know you guys like the Funk sound, you need to hear his song "Reach for It", some incredible bass in that one. By the way the vocalist and piano player is George Duke.
Continue to R.I.P Mr George Duke ❤. Thanks again Jay and Amber 😊
An absolute blast from my past! Loved this back then, love it now. Thanks for reacting to this!
George Duke was very well known in jazz and r&b circles. he's the one playing keyboards. Stanley Clarke is a jazz legend!! This came out at a time when a few jazz greats were putting out more pop style music (George Benson, Al Jarreau). I have not heard this in decades!! It holds up!
Great selection! George Duke, RIP, was one of the best keyboardists and producers ever! He produced let's hear it for the boy for Deniece Williams and so many other hits and he had in his band a young female percussionist called Sheila Escovedo who became a star of her own later on, better known as Sheila E! Stanley Clarke, bassist extraordinaire! He was in a jazz fusion band called Return to Forever with Chick Corea back in the 1970's. Do check out his song School days!
Stanley Clarke and George Duke have many, many hits. Together and separately.
That wonderful time. R&B at its most technically advanced. This is actually a fusion of pop, jazz and soul. Spectacular! And great memories too
Two of the worlds most premier Artist: George Duke has produce and written so many Hits for vary artist across styles and Stanley Clarke is without a doubt one of the Greatest Jazz and Classical Bass Players with Electric and Stand Up Bass!
Legions just doing it on these TH-cam Streets...
Can't believe I never heard this song before. Nice solid work. Rob Squad family really knows their stuff.
so good! my teenage years were so blessed with great music! and that is just one area! God is good!!!!!
I feel the same way. I always say that my generation had the privilege of enjoying the best music from so many diverse genres and the most talented artists!❤❤❤
You guys are taking me down memory lane ❤
Thanks for this! Absolutely love Clarke/Duke and this whole freakin album dating back to my youth! Clarke is just a bad azz bass player. "Winners" and "Touch and Go" are two other really good tracks but the whole album is choice! Also, check out his work with band Animal Logic, which featured Stewart Copeland, of Police, on drums. Clarke has collaborated with many big named artists throughout his career.
Thank you for taking me down this memory lane.
Al Jarreau's Breakin Away was a big hit around the same time, do you remember
Pure magic from two outstanding jazz musicians
I have never heard this song before, but you could just feel what the singer was singing. Absolutely fantastic.
To me, that yacht rock piano riff sounds Earth, Wind and Fire-ish right around the "Right there by your side" part.
Two of the greatest musicians we have. You have to check out George Dukes catalog. Absolutely amazing.
Two Jazz-Fusion powerhouses! More of them please, either together or as solos.
This is one of the best songs ever. It’s the kind of song you play when you are alone with your significant other and enjoying life. Beautiful music. 💯💕🕊
Definitely having that tune in my head today as well. Loved this one, my father loved this & these songs always remind me of him. ❤❤❤❤
Two of most legendary and accomplished jazz artist in music history! But yes, this is one of the best R&B love songs , always will be one of my favorite songs !
Stanley Clark was in Animal Logic. The band Stuart Copeland founded after The Police first broke up!
You like bass, Jay. Get to know Stanley Clarke. Chefs kiss.
George Duke ( Keys)
Stanley Clarke( bass)
Are mostky known for their groundbreakinf Jazz- funk fusion. This was them h cashing in on the pop genre( neither singing). Not a bad song at all but not what their known for.
Stanley Clarke - "School Days"
Changed the approach to bass forever
This takes me back Quiet Storm days with Melvin Lindsey Sunday nights, in DC. Oh, wait a minute this is Sunday night. Thanks Amber and Jay!
One of my favorite songs I’m a singer in Las Vegas and love George Duke and Stanley Clarke!
Stanley Clarke American bassist founding member of Return to Forever one of the first fusion jazz bands, and George Duke,keyboardist composer singer songwriter arranger music director record producer founding member of The Mothers of Invention.
George Duke was in the Mothers of Invention but make no mistake, Frank Zappa was the founding member of the Mothers of Invention and the group was around before George Duke joined!! Just sayin!!
That one was new to me and I loved it, absolutely beautiful. I mean.... those lyrics together with that tune!? 😍 sublime. ❤🎼🎙🎹🎻(⬅️ dont have a picture of a cello😮)
Beautiful!
George Duke's collaborations with Randy Crawford in his later years were very special. Stanley Clarke master bass player and great collabs of his own.
If you want to see/hear a funky contrast to Clarke and Duke's smooth "Sweet Baby," check out the video of them doing their cover of Parliament's "Mothership Connection."
If you ever swerve into the jazz lane, you'll find more of these guys! :)
If you love this I highly recommend you check out two of the finest guitarists from the smooth jazz era…George Benson and Earl Klugh. Their live performances of Collaboration and Dreamin are fire.
They did one George Benson, they haven't done any Earl Klugh yet. They need to! I saw him about 10 years or so ago when he was doing small clubs by himself. It was one of the best shows ever!
Earl Klugh is my favorite guitar player…I have about a dozen of his CDs and his music is timeless. Glad you got to see him live 👍
Just a great song from the early 80's. Amber's reactions were great, and right on. A great melody. It made you sway and smile in spots, and then so romantic in other it almost makes you cry.
Sounds, beautiful sounds from my youth.
I'd take my youth back in a heartbeat, and yes, the music is a major reason.
Hi, Jay and Amber! This song is simply beautiful! Guys, you should try "Heaven Sent You", another great song by Stanley Clarke with the unmistakable vocals by Howard Hewett. Also, you can see they playing it on a studio, a jam session including the late great George Duke on the piano, absolutely amazing!
Another suggestion is "Oh How I Love You (Girl)" by James "D-Train" Williams.
Wow there's a blast from the past 1981
I remember this from the 80s. One of the best songs from that era.
Thank you for refreshing this 62 yo brain about the Clark-Duke project. I had totally forgotten this beautiful classic.
BAND OF GOLD - " Never Gonna Let You Go " 1980s Motown / Soul / R&B. Soulful vocals and Suave music 🎵 just the bass line alone gives this amazing and beautiful song its sound and it's got a little Barry White vibes in it too. You're gonna love this groovy classic early 80s Romantic and Soulful song
These are two musical legends! They both are Jazz Fusion guys. George Duke switches from fusion to "Funk". Stanley Clarke's fusion mixes (jazz, rock, funk, everything!). And also, Stanley composed the movie "score" for (I think, "Boyz N The Hood"). Lastly, if you grew learning to play Bass guitar in the 70s & 80s, then you knew that Stanley Clarke was (and still is) a bass GOD!!! Known for his "blistering speed" fingers & expert "slap bass" technique! Of the two, George had more "commercial" success, Stanley had some when he collaborated like on this song. This song was these two Jazz guys attempting to get some "R&B/Pop" crossover success.......and it worked! This was a big Pop hit for them! (George Duke: RIP).
George Duke was a keyboardist extraordinaire! And also, producer, writer, and singer...as you can hear on this song!
Guyd i just discovered your led Zeppelin reactions this morning. And watched all of them back to back! You two are almost spot on and it's so nice to see you appreciate what they did. Now, we must have more zepp! You haven't even touched on a quarter of their songs. And id say 70 out of 85 ish songs are fire. May i suggest live versions. Before that's where they really showed out. The concert you did with stairway to heaven is amazing on every song. Royal Albert Hall in 70' was also great. More raw and young voice. Other than those, songs to check next are in my time of dying, the light, the rover, tea for two, i can't quit you baby ( from coda or live), the lemon song, Achilles last student.. i could go on and on.
Stanley Clarke on "School Days " - listen to that and music will never quite sound the same again.
You have no idea how deep the love we Gen. X'ers have for this song. It takes us back. . .
Love this song and am so glad to hear it again. Along this vein, I would suggest that you hear George Benson's This Masquerade, his first big hit from his bestselling Breezin' album. I think you will both love it. You listened to his Give Me the Night sometime ago, but Masquerade is something special.
Agreed. A Leon Russell song, but Benson’s cover is maybe the definitive version.
True classic. Haven’t thought about this song in a few decades at least.
This is the great George Duke " RIP" . He and Stanley Clarke have composed so many hits from artists that you've already reacted to. They had hits together and separate but check into their funk history.
Wow! Another song that I did not remember by name and artist but as soon as it started, I remember it well. I loved this song when I was young. Thanks again for another memory!
The Doors - L.A. Woman
I'm honestly shocked you've done other songs of theirs without hearing this one!
I saw Stanley Clarke play woth Al DiMeola and Jean-Luc Ponty play together about 16 years ago in Rite of Strings. The 3 of them were all amazing.
Mostly known in the jazz circles. George Duke the pianist/vocalist played with Frank Zappa and Jean Luc-Ponty. He was also the lead vocalist for the California Raisins. Does anybody remember them in the 80's? 😬 Jazz musician Stanley Clark played with Chick Corea.
I love the California Raisins.
Another song that pushed us "wall flowers" onto the dancefloor and ask that one special girl to dance. Wish I could go back.
i haven't heard this in many years these two were some biggest song writers and producers ever they written produce some biggest artists geroge duke written one two theme's for soul train the 1980's and some and stanley clarke they were singers and did really every thing rest in peace george .
one of my favorites from 1981 (summer)
Jazz musicians turns funk and soul.
So smooth. This is some slow skate music for me. Great memories. Would love for you to do Pablo Cruise - Whatcha Gonna Do? It's so good.
WOW. This is one of those songs I never dreamed you guys would do a reaction too, one of my all time faves from 1981. It was all over the radio up in Milwaukee that summer, and this album is incredible. I don't usually suggest reactions to you, but since you liked this one so much, check out "Touch And Go" from the same album - totally heavenly!
You guys need to get hit by the "Dukie Stick"! George's venture into funk back in the mid '70's is what turned me on into him and opened my eyes... and ears... to his musical genius!
George Duke also played with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention as well as his own solo career. Also your next reaction from him should be "Reach For It" where George took a walk on the funky side of town and blows it out of the water with his merry band of all-stars, you'll definitely be surprised. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Saw them open for The Rolling Stones in 1981 in St Louis. Stanley Clarke was associated with Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood as he played bass in their side project The New Barbarians in 1979.
Throughout most of his career, critics were critical of George Duke, because he had stopped playing “real jazz “. I think music was music to Duke, and he always seemed like he was having a great time. RIP , Mr Duke!
GREAT classic! Came out the year I graduated high school.
Listen to Stanley Clark's Quiet Afternoon.
Very nice two jazz greats
Caught Duke in '09 at Jazz alley in S.F.--He had three buddies with him from the Parliment/Funkadelic band, one great show. Clark's best known for his rapid-fire bass licks, did 3 P's with Jeff Beck that were rock/jazz beauty, most notable the 1986 "Time Exposure"..He's also got lots of movie/tv sountdrack work, including the "Transporter" films.
The Clarke Duke Project is a dream album for musicians!
George Duke is my all-time favorite individual performer. I have everything he ever put out. Watch his live performances from jazz festivals and you'll see a guy having a blast with his exceptional talent.
Have many OG albums from his 70s period. They are all amazing.
Two of the most talented musicians/producers around, jazz artists who got all over the map musically. George is no longer with us, but Stanley is still soldiering on. That's George singing and playing piano. Stanley Clarke can get sounds from basses that they aren't supposed to make. You'd love their solo stuff too: check out George's "No Rhyme No Reason" or "Shine On." Also Stanley's collaborations with Howard Hewett "Heaven Sent" (a top 40 hit, on Stanley's album) and "I'm for Real" (on Howard's album). George Duke also produced "Lets Hear It For the Boy" for Deneice Williams. Oh, and Stanley sings too: a rare ballad, "You/Me Together."
Thanks guys! You both make me smile every time I watch you. Bless ya'll..
Lee Ritenour “Is It You”, also from 1981.
Classic soul at its finest ❤❤
Two of the greatest to ever do it! Legends!❤
I'm so glad that you are touching on the cusp of some great "Smooth Jazz" greats. There's a whole other world in this genre that you need to explore. Joe Sample, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton....and soooooooo many more artists and groups. Check it out!!!