Harry aside, the beauty of this tune truly resides in both Herbie Flowers and Jim Gordon's solos. So rare, let alone two hired guns capturing lightning in a bottle on this track. Well done JJ!
AWESOME! MESMERIZING! Gave me chills about the first 10 times I listened to the song. I first heard this song on Goodfellas. Took me awhile to figure out who it was. Then realized I loved other songs by Harry. WITHOUT GREAT DRUMS, THERE ARE NO GREAT SONGS!
In my view, a seamless effective drummer adds far more to a song than I could ever explain. Listen to Richie Hayward of Little Feat on the live album, Waiting for Columbus. He can change the direction of a song in a single beat.
And just another thing, today is my birthday, glad I found that video, great birthday gift! I'm an old dude too, made it to 62, but an inspiring drummer, You're rudiments and techniques is what keeps me going, thank God for being able to see this, I wish I had the opportunity for the info. in my younger days, the younger generation will never know how lucky they are!
Incredible ! Very Impressive. Would like you to shoot the video, and remove all but 2 cymbals, get closer view of the drums over the shoulder camera angle.
WOW!! Blew me away!! This is every bit as good as Jim Gordon's rendition!! Glad I clicked on to this. You could session for sure. Thanks and added to my favorites list.
It's a really fun track to groove to and one of those not often heard Nilsson tracks today..but used to be played on AM back in the day. His best John Lennon impression on this track ! Your big drum kit looks fun as well and you have an unorthodox style in your playing and get the job done.
getting married in may. Family is all musicians and we are playing this. Who is the lucky bride who gets to play that drum solo? ME! Great job sir, taking notes.
Hey man. I watched this a while back and thought I had commented. Apparently not. Just wanted to tell you that was Awesome 👏. Thanks for the video. 👏 ✌️
Harry Nillson also a friend of Ringo Starr, made an animated movie with ringo and others that was named The Point, nillson did some music....Harry N also did "Can't Live, If Living is without You..." a classic top 50 of all time, soaring vocals, and then some sort of weird minor songs like Jump into the Fire and Lime in a Coconut...the guy was eclectic to say the least and maybe talented beyond most recognition......note that Jump into the Fire is also being broadcast these days on some sort of TV advertisement.......not sure what product but it is one of hundreds of the old songs that get used for ads....
JJ... crazy question, you wouldn't happen to have your drums recorded that are 'isolated' from the song would you? As in you don't hear Nillson's song, you just hear your drums to playing to the song. I would love to play my guitar along with song with isolated drum playing. :) Oh yes... great playing!
Wow... that was quite a 'workout' there, JJ. Do you look for songs that have strong drum solo parts in them? Keep up the great drumming work you do, I really enjoy them.
Hey JJ: First time come by. I'd the headphones on & had just got back from th-cam.com/video/CfjNpgZ4C5Q/w-d-xo.html Sweet JJ -right near the end, was thinking you'd re-mastered & was rolling into another round when you gassed out! Too cool. Gonna hang & dig around some. Too much life's talent to simply step over.
Hey great cover man! Fantastic. Any chance you can do the tune "Hot for Teacher" by Van Halen, or "Radar Love" by Golden Earring? I wish you continued success in your drumming.
one of my favorite tunes of all time drums on this played by Jim gordon session drummer who went on to play in derek and the dominos who apparently was schizophrenic and killed his mother and is in prison and also i loved the bass played by another session player herbie flowers who played the famous bass line for walk on the wild side
I can't stop watching. Incredible
Stay just as long as you like! JJ
I was a kid when Harry did this song. Been listening to it for what, 35 yrs since? Very nice work!!!
Well thanks Steve! JJ
That drum solo at about 4:04 ...is just on point. Fantastic...
Well thanks! JJ
WHEN THE HARRY'S VOICE CAME BACK IN HALF WAY THROUGH THE SONG YOU COULD SEE JJ SHIFT GEARS , GO MAN . DAMN GOOD DRUMMING
I love this drum solo. So wonderfully primal. Not many cymbals or high hats or cowbell even, just solid badass pounding them f***ing drums. I LOVE IT.
Thanks man! JJ
So incredible, I start my day everyday with this. Thank you JJ
Wow! Thank you Bobby! jJ
Harry aside, the beauty of this tune truly resides in both Herbie Flowers and Jim Gordon's solos. So rare, let alone two hired guns capturing lightning in a bottle on this track. Well done JJ!
Well thanks much Masherbrum! Always loved this song... JJ
Fabulous-- love it!
Thank you! JJ
You are one of the greatest drummers ever. You nailed that song completely. Thank you sir.
Well thanks very much for the kind words Josh! JJ
I love this song. And it’s awesome seeing someone actually playing drums along with actual song. Badass video!!
Well thanks Matthew! JJ
Wow! I was not expecting that drum solo treat at the end! I am astonished-man you can REALLY play-I mean really PLAY!
Thanks Eve! The solo is just part of the song... I did
not make it up!
JJ
AWESOME! MESMERIZING! Gave me chills about the first 10 times I listened to the song. I first heard this song on Goodfellas. Took me awhile to figure out who it was. Then realized I loved other songs by Harry. WITHOUT GREAT DRUMS, THERE ARE NO GREAT SONGS!
Amazing!! I wish I could play air drums this well 👍👍👍
Well thanks! JJ
Never cared for drum solos or appreciated drummers till now. WOW!!!
Well thanks Janet! JJ
In my view, a seamless effective drummer adds far more to a song than I could ever explain. Listen to Richie Hayward of Little Feat on the live album, Waiting for Columbus. He can change the direction of a song in a single beat.
OMFG the best drum solo f*cking ever
Thanks! JJ
And just another thing, today is my birthday, glad I found that video, great birthday gift! I'm an old dude too, made it to 62, but an inspiring drummer, You're rudiments and techniques is what keeps me going, thank God for being able to see this, I wish I had the opportunity for the info. in my younger days, the younger generation will never know how lucky they are!
Well Happy Birthday and thanks for the kind words! I'm just 5 years behind you... Have a fantastic day John! JJ
The bass the drums the all of it such a jam!!
Heck yeah! Great song. JJ
Incredible ! Very Impressive. Would like you to shoot the video, and remove all but 2 cymbals, get closer view of the drums over the shoulder camera angle.
Well thanks! But I don't set up according to song. JJ
I completely understand. Just sayin' it would be great to see better view of your hands, rolls, and hits
JJ, wow! Excellent, And what fantastic drum kit, thank you for keeping that music by Harry Nilsson alive!
Well thanks John! I remember my sister coming home with this album when I was very young. I always loved this song. JJ
Outstanding performance! Thanks for bringing back some great memories, JJ!
Well thank Thomas! JJ
Excellent JJ!
Thanks Phil! JJ
WOW!! Blew me away!! This is every bit as good as Jim Gordon's rendition!! Glad I clicked on to this. You could session for sure. Thanks and added to my favorites list.
Well thanks Glenn! Much appreciated. JJ
It's a really fun track to groove to and one of those not often heard Nilsson tracks today..but used to be played on AM back in the day. His best John Lennon impression on this track ! Your big drum kit looks fun as well and you have an unorthodox style in your playing and get the job done.
Thanks my friend! Have a great Saturday. JJ
Insane bass foot!💪
Thanks Aaron! This one will take your breath away... JJ
I flamed out at 5:01. MS sucks the life out,, but in the day...
getting married in may. Family is all musicians and we are playing this. Who is the lucky bride who gets to play that drum solo? ME! Great job sir, taking notes.
Well thank you, and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I hope you get that on video... JJ
are you joking? This is a song about jumping into Hell.
Have to take notes on this one when it comes to soloing. Impeccable job JJ!
Well thanks Shane! Have a great week. JJ
Excellent job ... THe most amazing part is that his hair never moved!
LOL! Well thanks! JJ
Ya got me. Enjoyed from beginning to end. Thanks.
My pleasure Kevin! Thanks my friend. JJ
That did take my breath away... you took the words literally out of of my mouth
Thanks Eve!
JJ
Nice. Cool camera effect, too!
Thanks Larry! JJ
@@MrJJsDrumTV Drum respect! Love this song.
Awesome
Thank you bobby! JJ
Yo it's unbelievable what you guys do. I'm blown away
It's incredible
@@bobby-j6t Just me, being me. :-) JJ
Fantastic
Thanks Peter! JJ
Another most awesome display of talent
Well thanks Joe!
JJ
This song opened tonight's season premier of Billions. I forgot how it rock balls. Job well done young man!
Well thank you ram 40! JJ
Hey man. I watched this a while back and thought I had commented. Apparently not. Just wanted to tell you that was Awesome 👏.
Thanks for the video. 👏 ✌️
Well thanks much my friend! JJ
Love drum solos. Yours is right at the top. I can tell It's quite a workout. Wish I could do it. Drum on JJ.
Thanks very much Dan! JJ
Such a cool song!!
Omg i was just listening to this on youtube now i found ur drum cover of this its fantastic.
Thanks very much! JJ
OMG! I so LOVE this song. Thank you
Great work JJ !!!!
Thanks much Steve! JJ
Always love this song!
You are one cool dude. I can tell you're feeling it! Thanks!
+Brandon Arnieri Well thanks Brandon! I try my best. JJ
Bravo!! 👍👍👍👍
Thank you Richard! Stay safe my friend. JJ
Dude...that was beyond rad. Very, very, good shit
Well thanks my friend! JJ
Can instantly change my mood.
Excellent! Happy to hear that. JJ
Awesome.
Well thank you Debbie! JJ
Harry Nillson also a friend of Ringo Starr, made an animated movie with ringo and others that was named The Point, nillson did some music....Harry N also did "Can't Live, If Living is without You..." a classic top 50 of all time, soaring vocals, and then some sort of weird minor songs like Jump into the Fire and Lime in a Coconut...the guy was eclectic to say the least and maybe talented beyond most recognition......note that Jump into the Fire is also being broadcast these days on some sort of TV advertisement.......not sure what product but it is one of hundreds of the old songs that get used for ads....
This was one of my favorites growing up for sure. JJ
Brilliant!🔥✌
Thanks Rochelle! JJ
Masterclass.👌💪👍
Thank you Brooke! JJ
Not familar with the song, but I enjoyed your solo. Thanks for sharing with us.
My pleasure!
JJ
Big hit in the 70's. Big hit in "Goodfellows" the film.
It's from the movie Goodfellas and son of Dracula
Watching this guy wore me out. All joking aside great video and much respect.
Well thank you Ernest! JJ
Awesome!
Well thank you sinclair! JJ
' what " indeed. Holy Smokes !!!
Barn Burner! JJ
Who could give this a bad report they are just unhappy and want others to be to. Good drumming
Thanks mike! Haters are gonna hate. Does not bother me at all. JJ
Ah yes, this is so cool listening to this from the percussion side.
Thanks pbruc! JJ
Thats Great!
one of my favorites
Well thank you Steve! Have a great Sunday. JJ
I thought JJ kept up fairly well. Rock and roll, baby!
Thanks Peter! JJ
Great job JJ! What I want to know is....did you start looking for a helicopter when you left the house?
Thanks! Not that I remember... JJ
Nice rig! Good job! A drummers song!
Well thanks! My stress relief kit. JJ
Bravo!! Have you tried Moon? You've got the energy for it obviously!
Yep, if you are referring to Keith Moon. I have a bunch up here! JJ
JJ... crazy question, you wouldn't happen to have your drums recorded that are 'isolated' from the song would you? As in you don't hear Nillson's song, you just hear your drums to playing to the song. I would love to play my guitar along with song with isolated drum playing. :) Oh yes... great playing!
I count at least 14 cymbals here. How many does this guy need anyway? Loved this anyway. He's good!
He needs as many as it takes.
Outstanding performance. Maybe redheads are the best drummers.👍🌟🌟🌟🌟
LOL! Thanks! JJ
Dang man beat them skins 😎
Thanks Greg! If they ever decide to rise up against me, I am in serious trouble. ;-) JJ
They used this song on Billions a couple years ago...very cool
Thanks Dale! JJ
great!
Thank you my friend!
JJ
Go, cat, go!
LOL! Always Morty! JJ
Harry Nilsson to Jim Gordon " Just play lots of tom toms" Herbie, you play a riff in D Major. Go nuts boys.
LOL! Correct! JJ
Wow... that was quite a 'workout' there, JJ. Do you look for songs that have strong drum solo parts in them? Keep up the great drumming work you do, I really enjoy them.
Thanks Alan! I pretty much play what I like.
No always a strong percussion part, but I
do tend to drift that way!
JJ
You your good..oh yes you are!
Well thank you Dominick! I try my very best. JJ
You're a mad man !
😆
So true! LOL! JJ
@4:02 this is what you’re here for. Damn this guy kicks ass!
YES! I found myself thinking, OK, here it comes.. :)
What do all those cymbals symbolize?
Aggression Suppression. JJ
Funny man jj
I wish I had the money to buy all that gear. One day.......
Trust me, It was not purchased all at once. Spread out over 20 years or so... JJ
Hey JJ:
First time come by. I'd the headphones on & had just got back from th-cam.com/video/CfjNpgZ4C5Q/w-d-xo.html
Sweet
JJ -right near the end, was thinking you'd re-mastered & was rolling into another round when you gassed out!
Too cool. Gonna hang & dig around some. Too much life's talent to simply step over.
Well thanks Jim! Happy Friday. JJ
Song used in Movie Goodfellas, Henry Hill driving car looking up watching for the helicopter....
Great movie! And song.... JJ
I want a drum kit for Christmaaaa....Shit I got too wait till next year.
So time's up. You ace JJ's vids yet?
Hey great cover man! Fantastic. Any chance you can do the tune "Hot for Teacher" by Van Halen, or "Radar Love" by Golden Earring? I wish you continued success in your drumming.
Thanks! I have done them both. Just search my channel.
JJ
All day long the poor guy's been watching helicopter and tomato sauce.
one of my favorite tunes of all time drums on this played by Jim gordon session drummer who went on to play in derek and the dominos who apparently was schizophrenic and killed his mother and is in prison and also i loved the bass played by another session player herbie flowers who played the famous bass line for walk on the wild side
Thanks Matty! I had no idea...
JJ
Yes reproducing drums by the great Jim Gordon
You mean "BB" plays Jump into the fire. Dude is a ringer for Boris Becker. (Tennis Great)
LOL! Yep... I get a lot of that. JJ
Awesome playing! Your skills as good as the tennis great. Love it, keep jamming.
Thanks! Will do. JJ
,, HELLO
perfect
belfian love
😅👍
Thanks Tom! JJ
This shit is Dope!
Jim Gordon would like this
Thanks Ivan! JJ
Jesus Christ man! Wow.
Boris Becker on drums !
Don't know how you can do it.
Practice! And a lot of it. ;-) JJ
Your views have not changed should at least be 50 more. LOL!
Wanna see some helicopters?? Listen to this if you know what I mean
I bet he loses 5 pounds every time he plays this song.
LOL! It certainly is a burner! JJ
Donald Trump in Cymbal Heaven!
LOL! Cymbal heaven.... yes! JJ
Not familiar? Oooohhhh nooooo!
Now that is what I call a FUCKING MANCAVE. Congratulations, sir, you win on my fucking coolness meter.
LOL! Well thanks! It's my sanctuary. JJ