In the distant future hundreds of years from now, on what ever media people are listening to....this song will still be heard! :-) That train in the tunnel story gave me anxiety!!....and it's a scene from many an action flick!. Vaccinations are ramping up, which is splendid news!.....my mom(76) got her 2nd dose last sat. So far no bad side effects :-)
Glad you survived the Train Tunnel Incident. Was that the last time you investigated a tunnel meant for trains. Haha!!! Sorry, I am sure it is funny looking back. The crazy things we do in our youth. It's a wonder we survived. Glad you're playing again. Love that riff you do up by the 12th fret.The light is at the end of the tunnel for getting back to normal. We just hope, like your experience, there is no train coming in the form of misguided leaders. Thanks.
GREAT note choices!!!! Always fun to hear you open it up a bit. Great lesson in how to improvise and still do the job of a bass player holding down the fort. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for sharing Leland. I use to travel along the tracks when I was a youngster. The big fear was to get your foot caught in a switch yard. I didn't care for that song back in my day but now that I am in my late forties I dig it. 👍
I love this tune and the chair is hilarious!!😅. Have a good weekend Mr. Sklar!! Its so good watch the guy who recorded this tune playing it here Lee! I listened to this so much as a kid and then performed it with a band for years! Thanks man!! Great memories!!
I can relate to the train story. I grew up in nyc in the 60s and we used to explore the subway between stations. The more we did it the easier it got. But it is scary. Thanks for playing that tune. Classic 👍 and as always much appreciated 🖕🖕🖕
Just when I thought I had a handle on this song... I watch Leland the legend, Jeez now I have to start again! Brilliant touch & feel, thanks for the vid dude, truly great.
Here in the foothills of Colorado, we got 29 inches of snow a couple days ago. Normally we're ready for that. But my plow broke down, and the snowblower won't start. You brought a huge ray of sunshine into an otherwise crappy day as I wait for the AAA angel to come tow my truck to a shop. Thanks for the song and your narrative (I've also been in a train tunnel which I shared with a moving train - I was petrified). This is one of my favorite songs from JT. And Lee, if you're listening, your bass playing soothes me more than a working plow truck or snowblower.
How Sweet It Is...to have you play bass for us! That was too much fun watching and listening today. I love that song. Both train stories were magnificent; the David story, and the tunnel story (the mental frittata!). If something can be more than priceless-today was it! Every day is priceless, but, for me, today was over the top. Stay safe and stay well!
Thanks for the Friday chat 🙂 Enjoy your day and take care of the boys and we'll be here when you have time tomorrow 😀 And your segues (light at the end of the tunnel) are perfect 👌
Thanks Leland for James Taylor. Wonderful song of his. I'm going to research David Sanborn. Have a Great day, Maureen, You, and the Kids. Love ya all! Doug. We must Shower the People.
What a brilliant guy u r .... I love a melodic bass player who understands rhythm ..AND melody ! What an icon you are and rightfully so..... Dave Gott ..hey have u ever played with Jeff Pevar, he is in my studio band ... pevar guitar....David Santos bass ...lib devitto on drums ...rob clores on keys..... crystal taliefero ..horns percs bgvs.... u r a peaceful guy in harmony ....i bet your talent causes a lot of that ...dg
@@lelandsklar6363 yezzz. I figured u guys knew each other ... listening to you talk during your you tube videos ...you remind me of Jeff ..all to the good :) Dave Gott
Omg stellar !!! Thanks Lee 🙏 inspiring ....now I want to go dust off of my Squire P bass and rediscover my hobby . PS: that bass is something very special 👍
Sometimes the synergy between the song, the bass playing, the props, the stories and the side stories are stunningly perfect. This was one of those episodes. Thx!
Yes Mr S. It is Friday or P.O.E.T.S Day. Thank you for your warmth, stories and sheer effortless (to me) musicianship, not forgetting your humanity. Last March I had no idea whatsoever what things might help me through the situation with covid. You are definitely one of those elements. My fiancee, Karen & I have watched all the posts and our musical awareness has improved exponentially over, what is just about a year now. Take care Mr S and Mrs as well as M&R (The Howlers) and , to all the Sklarites out there around the world. We are one tribe.
I saw you Leland playng in a James Taylor concert, in São Paulo - Brazil, in 1986, I guess. It was so good! Maybe the "cutest" show I attended, ever. Great songs, great musicians and singers (awesome backing vocals by a blonde woman and a black guy which names I forgot). But must of all, a great, great vibe. A nice memory I'll keep in my heart, forever.
Leland Sklar thank you so much for sharing your talent and time with me . I learn a lot watching you not only on the guitar but how to be humble and genuine in life .
I bought a small drumset few days ago and now playing along with you. A dream comes true for me now that I m 51☺️. Trank you for your daily „Update“. So nice!!!
Can you talk about that piece of furniture over your left shoulder? I want one. HDH were one of the greatest singwriting teams, hands down. The early MOTOWN sound is one that endures.
In the tunnel, man am I glad there was no equipment dragging to take you guys out! I’ve been almost that close to a freight train, outside, behind a camera, those things are just so powerful that it really is disorienting to be so close.
And how very cool it is to watch you play live against this wonderful track that was playing everywhere back then! This tune stands the test of time like every other JT song. It transcends generations, owing much to the great musicians who played on it, so tight, like a hand in glove. And that Sanborn sax is its sweet signature. Thanks so much for all you do Mr. Sklar to bring the music to life.
Lee, great train story! I live and grew up in New Jersey.. When I was very young maybe 7th grade, 1967, me and friends would enter the tunnel in North Bergen New Jersey and make our way to Manhattan... every 30 feet or so there were cut outs, could fit three people. I was the smallest, so I would stand in between my friends, holding hands. First you see the light, then the wind, then the train is passing you at great speed .. maybe three feet from you. An unbelievable rush .. of course we could have died ..... kids from Union City, NJ, there was nothing else to do ....
One of these days this guy is going to be a great bass guitar player. Keep rocking' dude. Nice beard by the way - you remind me of the guy who use to jam with JT.
Lee, I've been a semi-pro bass player for many many years now and this has always been an inspirational bass line for me. I just love the feel and swing you put into it. Absolute classic. Thank you so much for sharing. Stay safe, lots of love from over here in England
Great fun watching you embellish your own bass line on this classic recording. It’s like having a bass lesson from one of the coolest guys on the scene. Love your accompanying stories as well.
Amazing to watch you play one of one most favorite JT cover songs . I am not sure you played exactly the same part on the album cut I will have to listen again and I realy don't care to copy you ,however I wish I had your brain to find my part.. Carley's vocal sends shivers down my spine and you lock that song together how do you do it . I wish you would teach some day and provide your wisdom and knowledge of music to all of us
hello leland, that song has a lot of rhythm and swing, and is part of our beautiful adolescence too, a hug from the south of the south, thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Leland, love hearing your stories of life on the road! I really appreciate the beautiful bass playing that you have brought to the music of so many including James Taylor, Phil Collins etc. have really enjoyed this site over the last year! Thanks and be safe!
I've been trying to play this song forever, the way you play it on the record. After watching this, I realize, I will never be able to play like the master you are, but I still keep trying, lol. Thank you for that, sir.
Lovely story about the family that you met. How wonderful to have kept in touch for all those years. The train that you have is Thomas the Tank Engine. An amazingly popular children's book series which became a TV series and was once narrated by Ringo Starr.
I grew up listening to you play with JT. You're the reason I started to play bass guitar you gave me so much inspiration to play. Watching you play this song brings back so many good memories... Thank you for that You're an amazing musician...
Just this week, I caught an old performance with JT and company, I believe from 1975. JT had long hair, your's was dark, and you were playing the carved up bass you have with the peace sign. Long time ago, made me smile. Be good, stay safe.
Thank you so much Leland. I just got asked to dep for a friend who was involved in a horrific motor accident recently and I couldn't make head nor tail of the band's version of this song. I am just so grateful to be able to see exactly where you're putting your fingers. The brotherly support I'm feeling from you is difficult to find words for - I guess that's why we play music! P.S. No, you can't argue with Wikipedia about stuff you were involved with, I discovered several errors I can't correct because I actually played with the people concerned.
Leland, you made my day!! Loved that song and remember playing that song at the college radio station. Got both of my shots. Just waiting to see the rest of my family and 2 wonderful granddaughters. No physical contact since June of last year. Keep up the great work! Warmest Regards, Kurt Warner Portland, Oregon
Thankful for all the great videos. Don’t underestimate how much this means to fellow musicians and music lovers. This is greatness ! Cheers from Philly
Hahahahahaha that was the best beginning of a song ever that you have done........That song started so fast and you without skipping a beat went right into the Bass perfect timing......I am so pumped this is you Lee playing this......This played in my house all the time in my living room as young one. Was always so fun and happy!!!!!
It’s so much fun to find that song , that gets you in a groove . You played that so effortlessly, had fun, lots of memories . Just great . Stay safe and healthy.
Late to the party on this video! Would have loved to have been at a live performance of this and experienced that breakdown session! Surely enjoying your sharing these James Taylor stories and music.Wouldnt have known that you OR David Sanborn had played on this. Such a life you lead! I listen to David and Candy Dulfer a lot... love 'em. Gotta see if I can find video of you guys on Phil's last tour! Appreciating the time you take to share with us. I wanna stop...and thank ya, Leland. How sweet it is!!
Interesting to hear how this channel has evolved for you over the past year. I think your success with it owes a lot to your approach as a communicator. I spent many years working in radio and one thing I learned early on was to talk to individuals. You hoped a lot of people would be listening - but they were listening one at a time normally. So as an announcer I tried to imagine I was talking to one person as opposed to addressing an audience. Fortunately I worked at many stations that wanted that approach, as opposed to the big voiced, top-40 DJ thing. So, even though you're now at 149 thousand subscribers, I'd bet a lot us feel like we're hanging with a buddy, every day. That enhances communication. Well done, sir. Long may you wave.
Dude... you just rock..... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO love these videos!!
Hi, Lee! You are the greatest!
Wonderful
WOW!! Had no idea the bass line on that tune was that elaborate.
Fun fact: Metronome use Lee to practice time!
More accurate than the Atomic clock at the Smithsonian Institute!
Is that a gnome that moves to the city?
🤣
@@nofretzDW hahaha!
@@hanspeterlillese2225 you gnome I kind of humor
The bass man who has seen it all and heard it all and was there when it was happening and he's in one of the greatest bass players in history
Perfect! Love it. Thank you again.
Low budget production is part of the charm Leland.
How sweet it is to be serenaded by Lee Sklar!! 😁✌
Awesome! I love how you love that bass and how you care about people! ✌️❤️
Great playing as always Lee! Those high octave fills are wonderful!
I can relate the importance of that little train and the significance of it to you soul and wellbeing in these troubled times.
I love how Lee finger dances between the root notes on this song.
Try this for fun..at 13:58 say,
"Ladies and Gentleman".
In the distant future hundreds of years from now, on what ever media people are listening to....this song will still be heard! :-)
That train in the tunnel story gave me anxiety!!....and it's a scene from many an action flick!.
Vaccinations are ramping up, which is splendid news!.....my mom(76) got her 2nd dose last sat. So far no bad side effects :-)
Wow, that was great! A lot going on with the bass. Awesome 👍
EVEN WITH your stories, anecdotes, and commentary... the bass play-throughs are the best part
Lee's railroad tunnel story evokes vivid images of the old Road Runner cartoons! Scary!
How Sweet It Is to listen to you play your bass. So melodic.
How sweet it is, the groovy pocket of the song’s classic bass line!!!!
Glad you survived the Train Tunnel Incident. Was that the last time you investigated a tunnel meant for trains. Haha!!! Sorry, I am sure it is funny looking back. The crazy things we do in our youth. It's a wonder we survived. Glad you're playing again. Love that riff you do up by the 12th fret.The light is at the end of the tunnel for getting back to normal. We just hope, like your experience, there is no train coming in the form of misguided leaders. Thanks.
That's an amazing bass line. Wow !!
GREAT note choices!!!! Always fun to hear you open it up a bit. Great lesson in how to improvise and still do the job of a bass player holding down the fort. Thanks for posting.
Nice!! never get tired of the these tunes!! and of course your precise playing☝️👋cheers man!
This is so much fun! "You were better to me than I was to myself."
Absolutely love your bass playing. Thanks for all the lessons.
Sweeetttt!!!! Thank you Leland for movin and groovin it!!!!
I just sang and played percussion with you on "How sweet..." It was so cool !!!!!!
Thanks for sharing Leland.
I use to travel along the tracks when I was a youngster.
The big fear was to get your foot caught in a switch yard.
I didn't care for that song back in my day but now that I am in my late forties I dig it. 👍
I love this tune and the chair is hilarious!!😅. Have a good weekend Mr. Sklar!! Its so good watch the guy who recorded this tune playing it here Lee! I listened to this so much as a kid and then performed it with a band for years! Thanks man!! Great memories!!
Great story. The Santa Susanna Pass tunnel. You're lucky to have survived.
Caught you with JT and Carole on PBS last night. Just amazing.
That tone is similar to an upright bass. Incredible as usual.
I can relate to the train story. I grew up in nyc in the 60s and we used to explore the subway between stations. The more we did it the easier it got. But it is scary. Thanks for playing that tune. Classic 👍 and as always much appreciated 🖕🖕🖕
Just when I thought I had a handle on this song... I watch Leland the legend, Jeez now I have to start again! Brilliant touch & feel, thanks for the vid dude, truly great.
Here in the foothills of Colorado, we got 29 inches of snow a couple days ago. Normally we're ready for that. But my plow broke down, and the snowblower won't start. You brought a huge ray of sunshine into an otherwise crappy day as I wait for the AAA angel to come tow my truck to a shop. Thanks for the song and your narrative (I've also been in a train tunnel which I shared with a moving train - I was petrified).
This is one of my favorite songs from JT. And Lee, if you're listening, your bass playing soothes me more than a working plow truck or snowblower.
How Sweet It Is...to have you play bass for us! That was too much fun watching and listening today. I love that song.
Both train stories were magnificent; the David story, and the tunnel story (the mental frittata!). If something can be more than priceless-today was it! Every day is priceless, but, for me, today was over the top.
Stay safe and stay well!
This tune along with "Fire and Rain" are my top 2 JT favorites ! Thank You and peace and good health.
Thanks for the Friday chat 🙂 Enjoy your day and take care of the boys and we'll be here when you have time tomorrow 😀 And your segues (light at the end of the tunnel) are perfect 👌
Thanks Leland for James Taylor. Wonderful song of his. I'm going to research David Sanborn. Have a Great day, Maureen, You, and the Kids. Love ya all! Doug. We must Shower the People.
What a brilliant guy u r .... I love a melodic bass player who understands rhythm ..AND melody !
What an icon you are and rightfully so..... Dave Gott ..hey have u ever played with Jeff Pevar, he is in my studio band ... pevar guitar....David Santos bass ...lib devitto on drums ...rob clores on keys..... crystal taliefero ..horns percs bgvs.... u r a peaceful guy in harmony ....i bet your talent causes a lot of that ...dg
Jeff is a dear friend and fabulous Musican ....
@@lelandsklar6363 yezzz. I figured u guys knew each other ... listening to you talk during your you tube videos ...you remind me of Jeff ..all to the good :) Dave Gott
One of my favorite songs! Love that bass sound now Mister Sklar! :) Thank you !
I remember that train story you told us months ago..Such a heartwarming story..This new train story?..Wow..I would have crapped my pants..
Omg stellar !!! Thanks Lee 🙏 inspiring ....now I want to go dust off of my Squire P bass and rediscover my hobby . PS: that bass is something very special 👍
Wow Lee,that is a fantastic bassline.
Sometimes the synergy between the song, the bass playing, the props, the stories and the side stories are stunningly perfect. This was one of those episodes. Thx!
Yes Mr S. It is Friday or P.O.E.T.S Day. Thank you for your warmth, stories and sheer effortless (to me) musicianship, not forgetting your humanity.
Last March I had no idea whatsoever what things might help me through the situation with covid. You are definitely one of those elements.
My fiancee, Karen & I have watched all the posts and our musical awareness has improved exponentially over, what is just about a year now.
Take care Mr S and Mrs as well as M&R (The Howlers) and , to all the Sklarites out there around the world. We are one tribe.
I saw you Leland playng in a James Taylor concert, in São Paulo - Brazil, in 1986, I guess. It was so good!
Maybe the "cutest" show I attended, ever. Great songs, great musicians and singers (awesome backing vocals by a blonde woman and a black guy which names I forgot). But must of all, a great, great vibe.
A nice memory I'll keep in my heart, forever.
A treat to see such a master just talking and playing. Lee just plays the song. Effortless mastery.
Leland Sklar thank you so much for sharing your talent and time with me . I learn a lot watching you not only on the guitar but how to be humble and genuine in life .
I bought a small drumset few days ago and now playing along with you. A dream comes true for me now that I m 51☺️. Trank you for your daily „Update“. So nice!!!
I was 9 when How Sweet it Is hit the charts. It was the first time I heard JT. I've been a fan ever since.
Such a Great Story and an Awesome Bass Line... Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
Hi Lee. Love the JT track today. Those kinds of basslines really get me . That James Jamerson edge. very nice. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for this episode, it's beautiful♥ --Mental Frittata would be a good name for a band!
Love your fretboard movement on this tune , Lee. SO VERY COOL💯BRAVO 🙌🏽
Can you talk about that piece of furniture over your left shoulder? I want one.
HDH were one of the greatest singwriting teams, hands down. The early MOTOWN sound is one that endures.
It is a nice chest of drawers. Tall too
In the tunnel, man am I glad there was no equipment dragging to take you guys out! I’ve been almost that close to a freight train, outside, behind a camera, those things are just so powerful that it really is disorienting to be so close.
I put the Like before watching. It's one of my favourite songs and the bass is my favourite instrument along with the piano... and you are a great...
GREAT playing
Love it........That master at his craft!!!!!! Play it Lee!!!!!!!
And how very cool it is to watch you play live against this wonderful track that was playing everywhere back then! This tune stands the test of time like every other JT song. It transcends generations, owing much to the great musicians who played on it, so tight, like a hand in glove. And that Sanborn sax is its sweet signature. Thanks so much for all you do Mr. Sklar to bring the music to life.
How sweet it is! That’s one of the most expressive and brilliant bass lines! Thank you Leland! Wow 🤩
How sweet it is to hear this! Always a joy to listen to your special eventures with JT and so many amazing people, musicians. Great story. 💗😎
Was my favorite song at one happy time in my life. You gift me many lovely memories. Thanks
Lee, great train story! I live and grew up in New Jersey.. When I was very young maybe 7th grade, 1967, me and friends would enter the tunnel in North Bergen New Jersey and make our way to Manhattan... every 30 feet or so there were cut outs, could fit three people. I was the smallest, so I would stand in between my friends, holding hands. First you see the light, then the wind, then the train is passing you at great speed .. maybe three feet from you. An unbelievable rush .. of course we could have died ..... kids from Union City, NJ, there was nothing else to do ....
One of these days this guy is going to be a great bass guitar player. Keep rocking' dude. Nice beard by the way - you remind me of the guy who use to jam with JT.
Lee, I've been a semi-pro bass player for many many years now and this has always been an inspirational bass line for me. I just love the feel and swing you put into it. Absolute classic. Thank you so much for sharing. Stay safe, lots of love from over here in England
Man, I really enjoyed that. Brings me back to those great summers in the 70's. Thanks Lee!
So joyful to see and hear the slick groove on this iconic song. Big smile.
Great fun watching you embellish your own bass line on this classic recording. It’s like having a bass lesson from one of the coolest guys on the scene.
Love your accompanying stories as well.
How sweet THAT was!
Such an amazing track @lelandsklar one of my favorites!
Amazing to watch you play one of one most favorite JT cover songs . I am not sure you played exactly the same part on the album cut I will have to listen again and I realy don't care to copy you ,however I wish I had your brain to find my part.. Carley's vocal sends shivers down my spine and you lock that song together how do you do it . I wish you would teach some day and provide your wisdom and knowledge of music to all of us
Just get the biggest kick watching your posts Lee. Thank you so much for putting these out. They are so much fun to watch!
What an awesome SONG and BASSLINE! Leland rules :))
i love the feel, the tone, and all the jazz passing tones
Perfect song for Friday-- I Love that you treasure the "little things" & share them with all of us❣
Your Franken-Fender bass has such lovely tone.
hello leland, that song has a lot of rhythm and swing, and is part of our beautiful adolescence too, a hug from the south of the south, thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Leland, love hearing your stories of life on the road! I really appreciate the beautiful bass playing that you have brought to the music of so many including James Taylor, Phil Collins etc. have really enjoyed this site over the last year! Thanks and be safe!
I've been trying to play this song forever, the way you play it on the record. After watching this, I realize, I will never be able to play like the master you are, but I still keep trying, lol. Thank you for that, sir.
Appreciate you doing that one, lots of fond memories of that summer, this song was a soundtrack of mine!
Lovely story about the family that you met. How wonderful to have kept in touch for all those years. The train that you have is Thomas the Tank Engine. An amazingly popular children's book series which became a TV series and was once narrated by Ringo Starr.
A Masterpiece Bass Part You created...
An All Time Favorite of mine🎶🎶👍
I grew up listening to you play with JT. You're the reason I started to play bass guitar you gave me so much inspiration to play. Watching you play this song brings back so many good memories... Thank you for that You're an amazing musician...
Nice playing.
How sweet it is, indeed! Great session, Lee!
maybe a twin precision bass ! isn't It ??
SO glad you are speaking and caring for the underprivileged Leland.......Good Man!!!!!
Just this week, I caught an old performance with JT and company, I believe from 1975. JT had long hair, your's was dark, and you were playing the carved up bass you have with the peace sign. Long time ago, made me smile. Be good, stay safe.
Good times - and for sure a LOT of great songs! Those 70s songwriters just pumped out classic after classic. Best not get me started there....!
Thank you so much Leland. I just got asked to dep for a friend who was involved in a horrific motor accident recently and I couldn't make head nor tail of the band's version of this song. I am just so grateful to be able to see exactly where you're putting your fingers. The brotherly support I'm feeling from you is difficult to find words for - I guess that's why we play music!
P.S. No, you can't argue with Wikipedia about stuff you were involved with, I discovered several errors I can't correct because I actually played with the people concerned.
Leland, you made my day!!
Loved that song and remember playing that song at the college radio station.
Got both of my shots. Just waiting to see the rest of my family and 2 wonderful granddaughters.
No physical contact since June of last year.
Keep up the great work!
Warmest Regards,
Kurt Warner
Portland, Oregon
Thankful for all the great videos. Don’t underestimate how much this means to fellow musicians and music lovers. This is greatness ! Cheers from Philly
How sweet you play the bass, maestro!
Hahahahahaha that was the best beginning of a song ever that you have done........That song started so fast and you without skipping a beat went right into the Bass perfect timing......I am so pumped this is you Lee playing this......This played in my house all the time in my living room as young one. Was always so fun and happy!!!!!
Thank.U next. 👍🥰😍🤩🌈🌞👍
L❤🥰VE. THIS SONG.& UR PLAYING ALONG.&.STORY👍🌈😍🤩🌈🌞👍
Your story made me imagine you two seeing the light at the end of the tunnel coming and you two plastered in there lol!
It’s so much fun to find that song , that gets you in a groove . You played that so effortlessly, had fun, lots of memories . Just great . Stay safe and healthy.
Late to the party on this video! Would have loved to have been at a live performance of this and experienced that breakdown session! Surely enjoying your sharing these James Taylor stories and music.Wouldnt have known that you OR David Sanborn had played on this. Such a life you lead! I listen to David and Candy Dulfer a lot... love 'em. Gotta see if I can find video of you guys on Phil's last tour! Appreciating the time you take to share with us. I wanna stop...and thank ya, Leland. How sweet it is!!
Interesting to hear how this channel has evolved for you over the past year. I think your success with it owes a lot to your approach as a communicator. I spent many years working in radio and one thing I learned early on was to talk to individuals. You hoped a lot of people would be listening - but they were listening one at a time normally. So as an announcer I tried to imagine I was talking to one person as opposed to addressing an audience. Fortunately I worked at many stations that wanted that approach, as opposed to the big voiced, top-40 DJ thing. So, even though you're now at 149 thousand subscribers, I'd bet a lot us feel like we're hanging with a buddy, every day. That enhances communication. Well done, sir. Long may you wave.
Well said Frank.