"Peg" was the only time my mother, who's age 90 now, would yell out, "turn that one up." Me and MY bass owe you a debt that I can never repay. Respect.
Well after watching this entire interview, one word comes to mind…..Professional. Chuck is everything you would ever want in a musician. What an incredible interview. I love the way Rick does his interviews. He poses a question and just sits back and lets the guy talk with no interruptions. Chuck did 98% on the talking in that interview and he was awesome.
I was about to post....everything you just said. Time and again Rick's interviews, his technique, is so good, laid back, but he's so knowledgeable ---- makes Rick the perfect 'in the pocket' interviewer with all his interviewees!
Rick I believe these interviews are your defining life work. Your career has made you uniquely qualified to speak to these talented musicians on their level. Your ability as a teacher makes you able to know what to ask them for the benefit of the world. I grew up reading liner notes and seeking out albums with musicians I had heard before. Being able to hear Chuck speak was a dream come true.
@@jchrizzy6995 It's a massive payoff to Rick's journey through every station in music and the industry. I bet he never, as a teen, aimed to do exactly THIS...but that teen Rick would have to think this is cool!
Yup. Rick comes to every interview with tons of respect, listens well and has genuine interest in the conversation, asked excellent questions, and has an overall great vibe/energy.
I picked up the bass at around 53. I tried so hard at guitar (age 48), but I really gravitated to bass. I was always terrified playing guitar solos on stage. But playing bass was comforting. Now I'm 61, I'm not great, but I enjoy myself, and our band seems popular and gets gigs. So it seems it's never too late to start.
I haven't touched a Bass at all since 1994, at age 18. Life, travel, and love happened... but the desire to return never left me, and if you dive in at 53, I can *surely* jump back in at age 48! I mean, between us, I'm just the new kid! I'm gonna do it. I won't feel silly, because olds like us doing these things in force will make us seen, and more importantly, heard!
I've always written songs, but between ages 0 and 40, I put out one album. Between 40 and 58, I put out five albums. Music is VERY fun when you're older, because there's no pressure! Enjoy it!
I was fortunate to take bass lessons from Chuck. He is an incredibly nice man. It was so humbling to learn bass from the master, yet he was always gracious.
It’s so cool to see Chuck as a person and not just a bass player. He’s comes across as such an awesome, funny and likeable guy. I’m not surprised so many people wanted to work with him. I hope he knows how much of an impact he’s made to so many people over the years. Legend!
You must pinch yourself sometimes Rick. I know you are a very talented muso in your own right, but to be sitting across shooting the breeze with a great man like Chuck Rainey, with all that knowledge. Just brilliant. And I love how you let them speak.
First Bernard Purdie, now Chuck Rainey?!? You're doing the Lord's work Rick, thank you so much! Recording these monster musician's stories, tales, memories and recollections for all eternity is so incredibly important. Gentleman like Mr. Purdey and Mr. Rainey are musical geniuses, actual legends and played on some of the most seminal albums ever recorded, it's so great to hear what they have to say. These interviews will outlive us all and I'm so glad you have been doing them.
Rick you're doing such an incredible service to the history of music interviewing these titans on the channel. none of us will be around forever, and getting these people to talk about such monumental recordings and the experiences behind them is really important work. Bravo!
Mr. Rainey is singularly one of my favorite musicians of all time. The nuance, the feel, and the creativity in his bass playing can only be described as UNBRIDLED GENIUS!! 🙌🏾🔥
They say never meet your heroes. I know this is the closest I’ll ever come to meeting Chuck. He did not disappoint- what a great blend of humor, heart, stories. Very inspiring. Chuck is the man and Rick delivers us another fantastic interview.
Paul, Chuck is a dear friend of mine...for over three decades now. Rick did a great job, and he got the "pure Chuck" experience!! I am so grateful that this happened. I feel like everyone needs to understand who Chuck actually is, in order to understand just how humble he is--and how those insane bass parts over the years have not got a drop of artifice in them. Just pure expression. His "first take" comment cracked me up. Because I've recorded him many times--many many. It's a joke between us now, but the first time i asked him to take another run, he said, "Sure, I'll take another shot. But you're gonna pick the first one." And I was POSITIVE the second take was better when it went down. Just felt like it flowed better. So, I didn't think much about it until the next day. I was about to print the track, and I thought, "Well, I'd better check that first take to see if there's anything in there I like better." Man, the whole track was better--every note of it. And I think that's the magic of Chuck's playing. It really does just drop out of him.
I've watched 100's of interviews with every type of musician, politician, scientist, philosopher......can honestly say that this interview was one of only a handful where I felt like I was actually sitting there listening to two of my buddies chatting away....pure joy!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Chuck in Kingston ON back in 2014 at a night club after he finished doing a session/seminar. It was such a beautiful moment and totally unexpected. My friend and I were looking for a place to go and we were walking down the street and I said to her what's going on in there? So we walked in and as soon as I walked in and looked left...I saw Chuck Rainey!!! I said 'That's Chuck Rainey! His PR person immediately said to me....Would you like to meet Chuck? I said absolutely! Chuck & I had a glass of red wine and Chuck was so kind to share some of his stories...I asked him many questions...Chuck answered...he was the most wonderful man! I feel so blessed! Chuck Rainey...you are not only such an influence on so many us...but you are truly a beautiful and kind man! Thank you!
Chuck Rainey. His bass tracks are what made me fall in love with Steely Dan’s music. What an incredible pleasure to hear his musical journey. Can’t that you enough Rick for doing this!
There’s something really nice about these interviews where the subject seems to realize how much Rick appreciates music and their music in particular and they in turn realize how enjoyable it is to talk about their music with someone as enthusiastic as Rick.
I'm not aware of anyone who asks great musicians such informed, deep, insightful questions the way you do Rick. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your interview series. Thank you!!!
As a long time friend of Chuck’s, it surprised me when he said that he had started playing 5 and 6 string basses approximately 10-15 years before this interview. From 1990-92 he loaned me a number of his basses including a natural top Padulla 5 string and a white Ken Smith 6 string that was on loan to him from Ken at the time. Great guy.
As a die hard music fan and a government tech contractor this interview is full of life lessons in succeeding in business. A master class! Thank you for continuing to bring us heroes of our best music!
Mr. Rainey, there's a whole lot of people over and above those 30-40 people you mentioned that think you deserve all of the accolades you receive. We have been blessed to ride this rock through space at the same time as you. Thank You for all of the great music!
Unbelievably beautiful. You can tell how much Chuck is enjoying taking Rick on these recollections with him. All these great musicians that have been under appreciated by many, now getting some documentary recognition. Bravo! ❤
What an absolute treat! I started playing bass guitar at 15 years of age in 1978, shortly after "Aja" was released. Back then, that album was initially, the only one I ever practiced/played to get better on the bass. Chuck Rainey is one of the biggest, if not the biggest influences on the way I play bass to this day. Such a monster musician. Old school!
These videos/interviews are not just the typical format, these are historical musical digital records of cultural content, and history of music, that will be enjoyed by generations when all these great players are gone. For a man of his age, he is sharp and intelligent, and has zero ego for someone is is part of the fabric of music history, long live Chuck!
Rick, this is one of the best interviews I've seen. I lead large teams in the construction of large and complex construction projects. The themes that Chuck touches on of the need for professionalism, to know your and everyone else's role, to make friends; these are applicable to so many professions. I'm requesting my teams watch this and learn from a master. Thank you so much for sharing this time with a very special person
@@carlostorres271It appears to be being lost everywhere - it's certainly true here in the UK. People increasingly appear to believe that leadership is about giving orders, rather than leading by example.
Can you imagine being in the studio with mister Purdie and mister Rainey at the same time? That must have been an absolute treat. Another wonderful interview with an absolute legend. Thank you Rick, these interviews are amazing.
The moment where Chuck says "I'm enjoying talking with you", got to me. Somebody like Chuck, with all those memories, it's so important guys like this can share their legacy with Rick and everybody, because we'll miss them so much when they're gone.
Now this is how an interview should be! Thank you for letting Mr. Rainey talk without constantly interrupting or interjecting your opinions. There's an interview with a Motown engineer on another channel that I had to stop watching - because the interviewer wouldn't stfu long enough to let him speak. This was wonderful - an hour and 15 minutes flew by like nothing, I could have listened to you two all day.
Chuck was such an awesome influence on my Bass playing. Definitely showed just how powerful it is to lay down the groove and foundation in a memorable and fun way. It's why Bass is my favorite instrument!
Beato, Mr. Rainey sure sounded like he really enjoyed being with you. The vibe between you and Mr. Rainey rubs off on us. He was reminiscing far back and mentioned his father, mother, and sister. That goes back. That man really blessed your office today. Mr. Rainey's values are what help me to remember to work hard and don't look for hand outs or cheap shots. We can own what we haven't cheated on. Hey everybody, Rick Beato is on.
Walter Becker said that once he heard Chuck Rainey’s bass playing he realised he was so outclassed on the instrument that he didn’t need to bring his bass to the session anymore. Still as has been said so often before he and Donald wanted the completed tune in question to be loved 50 years from the day they were released. Chuck is still being asked about it now so it seems to me no one should question Donald & Walter’s motivation as the music is in the grooves.
When I started playing bass at 14, I first followed Duck Dunn, then Jamerson, of course, but when I heard Chuck Rainey, man, that was it for me ! Great interview !
He is a part of American history that touched so many peoples lives. The connection between Steve, Bernard and Chuck resonates with all our memories. What a special bassplayer and person.
Chuck has lived in the DFW area for decades. We were good friends from about the late 80’s throughout the 90’s. I remember being at his home when he received a cassette in the mail from Walter Becker, to provide Chuck with an idea of what songs he would play on on Walter’s new solo effort at that time. Lots of stories about Chuck.
I love learning about these iconic musicians, Rick that you shed the light on. I know most of the music this man has played on but now I feel like I know the MAN, and for that I'm incredibly thankful.
Great interview. Too many Chuck stories to explore in a short amount of time. Chuck and I spent countless hours over the years talking and visiting with each other. Among his obscure side projects was one with Janis and Mickey Hart.
When Chuck sat in at Dallas in the late 80s early 90s we’d drop everything and get to wherever we heard he was playing. Always brilliant. Just inspiring.
One of my favorite things in life is heroes having heroes Mr. Rainey spent the entire interview talking about the plethora of absolute legends he's known, played with or with whom he was friendly. When he talked about Charles Mingus (one of my faves also) playing his bass, his eyes lit up and he made that excited gesture. For that split second, he was a fan, once again.
My earliest tune I was hooked to was Where is the Love by Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack. Later , the group of my teens was Steely Dan and always captured by the insane groove and sophistication of those pieces. Years later when I took the bass seriously by myself I found that the driving force behind those rhythm sections was Mr. Rainey. What a legend. I am so glad you interview him!!!!!!
Say it again, your interviews are some of the best musical based interviews out there. Nabbing these legends, putting them at easy, letting them go and tell us their stories. Just gold.
Wonderful interview that really illuminates the often underappreciated creativity of the best studio musicians. The ability to hear a song that may be little more than a chord chart and one track and be quickly be able to wing something that fits in a timely, precise way is a remarkable improvisational skill that is completely overlooked in the creative process. A truly great talent.
I met Chuck Rainey at the Sligo Jazz Project in Ireland in 2015 where he was a tutor. I ended up sitting chatting with him for about 20 minutes - we talked very little about music - he was fascinated by megalithic monuments and stone circles and knew all about the ones in Ireland and Scotland. He's as much a gent in the flesh as he is in this interview. He was recovering from illness at the time so its great to see him so well. He got up and played Josie with an Irish band called the Deloreans in a nightclub in the town. No superstar sh*t about him at all.
Chuck is a class act. I grew up listening to his playing and going to record hops and ripping it up. Thank you Rick and Chuck. This interview we all will cherish.
Rick , this interview sums up so much. Chuck was such a pleasure to listen to as he gets right to the pint on so much regarding recording sessions. I was with him at the Berklee Honorary Doctorate degree and the students all love him. I enjoyed the Steely Dan conversation and the banter about Walter & Donald. I've played with Denny Dias of an on for many years and have heard infamous stories, Best Andy B
Simply an incredible interview. This is a Master Class on how to navigate the music industry from a players perspective. It's so important to get interviews like this recorded, it's not often you get a legendary musician to talk about his career, experiences and the history of music in a long format video by an interviewer that is sophisticated enough to ask insightful questions then let the artist just talk. Awesome interview!
Rick, I know you know this, but these type of interviews are not only wonderfully educational but they are preserving history. Musicians, producers, engineers and record company executives all have important stories and information that create the context needed for my 3 year old grandson to understand why the 600 vinyl records he got from me (15-20 years from now) are\were an important part of my life. Please continue to get these creative-full of life artists, technical staff and production geniuses stories out and available so my grandson can understand his grandpa's passion. Thank you Robert Koep CDA, ID
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I am really glad someone is talking to these guys on record while they are still with us. What a treasure.
YES
I was just about to say this. When these legends leave us, unfortunately so do their amazing stories. Awesome Interview.
YES YES
You nailed it, well said
Exactly--well said!!
"Peg" was the only time my mother, who's age 90 now, would yell out, "turn that one up."
Me and MY bass owe you a debt that I can never repay.
Respect.
Well after watching this entire interview, one word comes to mind…..Professional. Chuck is everything you would ever want in a musician. What an incredible interview. I love the way Rick does his interviews. He poses a question and just sits back and lets the guy talk with no interruptions. Chuck did 98% on the talking in that interview and he was awesome.
and because Rick does not have an ego, thats why it works. One will never learn anything if one is so full of themselves.
Rick, I am humbled that you loved my comment! I’m a huge fan.
I was about to post....everything you just said. Time and again Rick's interviews, his technique, is so good, laid back, but he's so knowledgeable ---- makes Rick the perfect 'in the pocket' interviewer with all his interviewees!
@@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 Yes. Like Chuck said, if someone is all ego, you never meet them. Just their ego.
Great interview Rick, and as Kevin above said thank you for asking the questions and sitting back and let Chuck tell his story.
Chuck Rainey was my teacher at: "THE BASS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY" when it first opened up in 1978. Great teacher.
Damn I envy you! That must have been otherworldly.
Cool. He taught bass lessons at various local music stores in the DFW area throughout the 90’s. Zoo Music, JAM in Arlington Texas and at others.
"The longer you laugh, the longer you live"...the final jewel Mr. Chuck Rainey gave us in this great interview...
Rick I believe these interviews are your defining life work. Your career has made you uniquely qualified to speak to these talented musicians on their level. Your ability as a teacher makes you able to know what to ask them for the benefit of the world. I grew up reading liner notes and seeking out albums with musicians I had heard before. Being able to hear Chuck speak was a dream come true.
Bigtime. Nobody does interviews like Rick. Howard stern eat your heart out 😂
@@jchrizzy6995 It's a massive payoff to Rick's journey through every station in music and the industry. I bet he never, as a teen, aimed to do exactly THIS...but that teen Rick would have to think this is cool!
The best series on RUclips. These interviews are gold every time.
100%
Yup. Rick comes to every interview with tons of respect, listens well and has genuine interest in the conversation, asked excellent questions, and has an overall great vibe/energy.
I picked up the bass at around 53. I tried so hard at guitar (age 48), but I really gravitated to bass. I was always terrified playing guitar solos on stage. But playing bass was comforting. Now I'm 61, I'm not great, but I enjoy myself, and our band seems popular and gets gigs. So it seems it's never too late to start.
I haven't touched a Bass at all since 1994, at age 18. Life, travel, and love happened... but the desire to return never left me, and if you dive in at 53, I can *surely* jump back in at age 48! I mean, between us, I'm just the new kid!
I'm gonna do it. I won't feel silly, because olds like us doing these things in force will make us seen, and more importantly, heard!
I've always written songs, but between ages 0 and 40, I put out one album. Between 40 and 58, I put out five albums. Music is VERY fun when you're older, because there's no pressure! Enjoy it!
Congratulations!!🎉
Surely I'm not the only one that teared up at the end. Rick, i hope you realize the niche you created has become a huge purpose in life.
I, too, as I recognized some time ago that God definitely has a sense of humor, or I would not be here 68 earth years on.
No not the only one , me too ,
Amen, such a great interview/lesson.
I think all bassists teared up at the end.
@@halcop probably so, I'm just a drummer and I did.
I was fortunate to take bass lessons from Chuck. He is an incredibly nice man. It was so humbling to learn bass from the master, yet he was always gracious.
A living legend. His bass tracks are filled with emotion and passion for the instrument. And he's pretty sharp for 83 years old. Great interview.
He’s sharp for any age!
You mean he's pretty sharp AT 83 years old. No disrespect intended.
You know what they say: Black don't crack
It’s so cool to see Chuck as a person and not just a bass player. He’s comes across as such an awesome, funny and likeable guy. I’m not surprised so many people wanted to work with him. I hope he knows how much of an impact he’s made to so many people over the years. Legend!
You must pinch yourself sometimes Rick. I know you are a very talented muso in your own right, but to be sitting across shooting the breeze with a great man like Chuck Rainey, with all that knowledge. Just brilliant.
And I love how you let them speak.
First Bernard Purdie, now Chuck Rainey?!? You're doing the Lord's work Rick, thank you so much! Recording these monster musician's stories, tales, memories and recollections for all eternity is so incredibly important. Gentleman like Mr. Purdey and Mr. Rainey are musical geniuses, actual legends and played on some of the most seminal albums ever recorded, it's so great to hear what they have to say. These interviews will outlive us all and I'm so glad you have been doing them.
I'm so glad Rick is making archival interviews with so many of the most important musicians in modern history.
The wife, the dog, the kids & the bank! Words to live by
Precisely 😎👍🏻
He said it rwice, even.😂
Rick you're doing such an incredible service to the history of music interviewing these titans on the channel. none of us will be around forever, and getting these people to talk about such monumental recordings and the experiences behind them is really important work. Bravo!
The same can be said of Questlove Supreme. Purdie & Rainey did a joint interview there worth listening to.
"I'm enjoying talking to you."
Enough said, Mr. Rainey. What a great interview.
Wow! Chuck is so sharp for 83.. This was a great interview.. Peg is still one of my favorite bass lines ever..
Oh yes ...
A great little vid here 'making of Peg'. Essential.
even on par with rick
Chuck Rainey, not only a legendary musician, but a wonderfully gracious gentleman.
Mr. Rainey is singularly one of my favorite musicians of all time. The nuance, the feel, and the creativity in his bass playing can only be described as UNBRIDLED GENIUS!! 🙌🏾🔥
Hands down my favourite session player of ANY instrument.
This is stunning. Mr. Rainey is my bass idol. This must go down as one of the most crucial interviews you've ever done. Thank you, so, so very much.
Amen
ok, ok...
They say never meet your heroes. I know this is the closest I’ll ever come to meeting Chuck. He did not disappoint- what a great blend of humor, heart, stories. Very inspiring. Chuck is the man and Rick delivers us another fantastic interview.
Paul, Chuck is a dear friend of mine...for over three decades now. Rick did a great job, and he got the "pure Chuck" experience!! I am so grateful that this happened. I feel like everyone needs to understand who Chuck actually is, in order to understand just how humble he is--and how those insane bass parts over the years have not got a drop of artifice in them. Just pure expression.
His "first take" comment cracked me up. Because I've recorded him many times--many many. It's a joke between us now, but the first time i asked him to take another run, he said, "Sure, I'll take another shot. But you're gonna pick the first one."
And I was POSITIVE the second take was better when it went down. Just felt like it flowed better. So, I didn't think much about it until the next day. I was about to print the track, and I thought, "Well, I'd better check that first take to see if there's anything in there I like better."
Man, the whole track was better--every note of it. And I think that's the magic of Chuck's playing. It really does just drop out of him.
I've watched 100's of interviews with every type of musician, politician, scientist, philosopher......can honestly say that this interview was one of only a handful where I felt like I was actually sitting there listening to two of my buddies chatting away....pure joy!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Chuck in Kingston ON back in 2014 at a night club after he finished doing a session/seminar. It was such a beautiful moment and totally unexpected. My friend and I were looking for a place to go and we were walking down the street and I said to her what's going on in there? So we walked in and as soon as I walked in and looked left...I saw Chuck Rainey!!! I said 'That's Chuck Rainey! His PR person immediately said to me....Would you like to meet Chuck? I said absolutely! Chuck & I had a glass of red wine and Chuck was so kind to share some of his stories...I asked him many questions...Chuck answered...he was the most wonderful man! I feel so blessed! Chuck Rainey...you are not only such an influence on so many us...but you are truly a beautiful and kind man! Thank you!
"I'm enjoying talking to you" what an awesome compliment in a great interview
Chuck Rainey. His bass tracks are what made me fall in love with Steely Dan’s music. What an incredible pleasure to hear his musical journey. Can’t that you enough Rick for doing this!
I know nothing about being a musician. Yet I can watch these talented guys all day .
There’s something really nice about these interviews where the subject seems to realize how much Rick appreciates music and their music in particular and they in turn realize how enjoyable it is to talk about their music with someone as enthusiastic as Rick.
Amazing bass player. His hands are huge
I'm not aware of anyone who asks great musicians such informed, deep, insightful questions the way you do Rick. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your interview series. Thank you!!!
As a long time friend of Chuck’s, it surprised me when he said that he had started playing 5 and 6 string basses approximately 10-15 years before this interview. From 1990-92 he loaned me a number of his basses including a natural top Padulla 5 string and a white Ken Smith 6 string that was on loan to him from Ken at the time. Great guy.
As a die hard music fan and a government tech contractor this interview is full of life lessons in succeeding in business. A master class! Thank you for continuing to bring us heroes of our best music!
I wish you talk to him forever,.. or at least, longer. Chuck likes to talk and seems he would like to talk more, and I love to listen to his talk
Mr. Rainey, there's a whole lot of people over and above those 30-40 people you mentioned that think you deserve all of the accolades you receive. We have been blessed to ride this rock through space at the same time as you. Thank You for all of the great music!
Unbelievably beautiful. You can tell how much Chuck is enjoying taking Rick on these recollections with him. All these great musicians that have been under appreciated by many, now getting some documentary recognition. Bravo! ❤
What an absolute treat! I started playing bass guitar at 15 years of age in 1978, shortly after "Aja" was released. Back then, that album was initially, the only one I ever practiced/played to get better on the bass. Chuck Rainey is one of the biggest, if not the biggest influences on the way I play bass to this day. Such a monster musician. Old school!
These videos/interviews are not just the typical format, these are historical musical digital records of cultural content, and history of music, that will be enjoyed by generations when all these great players are gone. For a man of his age, he is sharp and intelligent, and has zero ego for someone is is part of the fabric of music history, long live Chuck!
Legend, pure and simple ...I've learnt so much from him
Rick, this is one of the best interviews I've seen. I lead large teams in the construction of large and complex construction projects. The themes that Chuck touches on of the need for professionalism, to know your and everyone else's role, to make friends; these are applicable to so many professions. I'm requesting my teams watch this and learn from a master. Thank you so much for sharing this time with a very special person
Your comment resonates with me. Authentic leadership is becoming a lost art in the USA.
@@carlostorres271It appears to be being lost everywhere - it's certainly true here in the UK. People increasingly appear to believe that leadership is about giving orders, rather than leading by example.
Can you imagine being in the studio with mister Purdie and mister Rainey at the same time? That must have been an absolute treat. Another wonderful interview with an absolute legend. Thank you Rick, these interviews are amazing.
Oh man I would just sit, watch and listen, soak up all that magic!✌😎
The moment where Chuck says "I'm enjoying talking with you", got to me. Somebody like Chuck, with all those memories, it's so important guys like this can share their legacy with Rick and everybody, because we'll miss them so much when they're gone.
Same :-)
I’m listening late at night just happily blissed out and Chuck said that…
My eyes welled up and I felt so grateful.
Yeah hit me right in the feels brother. @@BenWidmer
In the next 500 years this series of interviews will be considered as important as the Lomax field recordings
Now this is how an interview should be! Thank you for letting Mr. Rainey talk without constantly interrupting or interjecting your opinions. There's an interview with a Motown engineer on another channel that I had to stop watching - because the interviewer wouldn't stfu long enough to let him speak. This was wonderful - an hour and 15 minutes flew by like nothing, I could have listened to you two all day.
Chuck was such an awesome influence on my Bass playing. Definitely showed just how powerful it is to lay down the groove and foundation in a memorable and fun way. It's why Bass is my favorite instrument!
Delightful interview. Rick keeps treating us
We're proud of you, Chuck - you're a living legend!
Extraordinary as usual Rick. I’m amazed at your humility and genius. Rare to find those two things in one “package”.
Beato, Mr. Rainey sure sounded like he really enjoyed being with you. The vibe between you and Mr. Rainey rubs off on us. He was reminiscing far back and mentioned his father, mother, and sister. That goes back. That man really blessed your office today. Mr. Rainey's values are what help me to remember to work hard and don't look for hand outs or cheap shots. We can own what we haven't cheated on. Hey everybody, Rick Beato is on.
You can't have a Top 5 list without Chuck...
What a brilliant man
Walter Becker said that once he heard Chuck Rainey’s bass playing he realised he was so outclassed on the instrument that he didn’t need to bring his bass to the session anymore. Still as has been said so often before he and Donald wanted the completed tune in question to be loved 50 years from the day they were released. Chuck is still being asked about it now so it seems to me no one should question Donald & Walter’s motivation as the music is in the grooves.
I feel like I was just given a priceless gift - thank you SO much!
When I started playing bass at 14, I first followed Duck Dunn, then Jamerson, of course, but when I heard Chuck Rainey, man, that was it for me ! Great interview !
What a beautiful beautiful human being Mr
Rainy is. Such wisdom
He is a part of American history that touched so many peoples lives. The connection between Steve, Bernard and Chuck resonates with all our memories. What a special bassplayer and person.
Chuck has lived in the DFW area for decades. We were good friends from about the late 80’s throughout the 90’s. I remember being at his home when he received a cassette in the mail from Walter Becker, to provide Chuck with an idea of what songs he would play on on Walter’s new solo effort at that time. Lots of stories about Chuck.
It’s great to see Chuck looking and sounding so sharp at 83. I hope he still looking so good at 103.
Yes, Chuck, waking up and peeing is good reason to smile everyday!
I love learning about these iconic musicians, Rick that you shed the light on. I know most of the music this man has played on but now I feel like I know the MAN, and for that I'm incredibly thankful.
Wow ! just wow !
The greatest instrument for any musician is humble pie. Legends never die. They record 🔴
Great interview. Too many Chuck stories to explore in a short amount of time. Chuck and I spent countless hours over the years talking and visiting with each other. Among his obscure side projects was one with Janis and Mickey Hart.
I could listen to another 15 hours! What a legacy! What a legend!
Rick Beato is the BEST interviewer of musicians, for musicians, by a musician, EVER!!!
Met Chuck back in the 80s when I was a teen...he was such a great guy and generous with his time/knowledge.
When Chuck sat in at Dallas in the late 80s early 90s we’d drop everything and get to wherever we heard he was playing. Always brilliant. Just inspiring.
great interview Rick
Finally…A Real Musician telling the Full Truth…with Real Emotion.i respect Mr Chuck soooooo much.
Awesome!! Met Chuck in the 90's he was a real gentleman! And of course laid down a killer bass track!!
pure gold. Wishing just for Tom Scott and close the loop.....
One of my favorite things in life is heroes having heroes
Mr. Rainey spent the entire interview talking about the plethora of absolute legends he's known, played with or with whom he was friendly. When he talked about Charles Mingus (one of my faves also) playing his bass, his eyes lit up and he made that excited gesture.
For that split second, he was a fan, once again.
A giant amoung bass players . I thought Chuck had passed away .glad I was wrong and glad he is still amoung us to share his wisdom.
My earliest tune I was hooked to was Where is the Love by Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack. Later , the group of my teens was Steely Dan and always captured by the insane groove and sophistication of those pieces. Years later when I took the bass seriously by myself I found that the driving force behind those rhythm sections was Mr. Rainey. What a legend. I am so glad you interview him!!!!!!
Those Roberta Flack tunes are indeed incredible!
Those Roberta Flack tunes are indeed incredible!
I just grin - Super stuff!
Say it again, your interviews are some of the best musical based interviews out there. Nabbing these legends, putting them at easy, letting them go and tell us their stories. Just gold.
Letting them tell the stories… that’s the key… strange lots of people don’t get that!! Rick does
Wonderful interview that really illuminates the often underappreciated creativity of the best studio musicians. The ability to hear a song that may be little more than a chord chart and one track and be quickly be able to wing something that fits in a timely, precise way is a remarkable improvisational skill that is completely overlooked in the creative process. A truly great talent.
One of the all- time greats and unsung heroes of popular music. Jamerson, Kaye, and Rainey are the Holy Trinity of bass in popular music.
@Richard Girard, let's add Bob Babbitt, Monk Montgomery, Lee Sklar and ìll also add Wilton Felder.
Paul Mc Cartney
Jaco?
Chuck Rainey is the living definition of a Musician’s Musician
All these interviews are like a living historical archive of music in the 20th century. So valuable.
I met Chuck Rainey at the Sligo Jazz Project in Ireland in 2015 where he was a tutor. I ended up sitting chatting with him for about 20 minutes - we talked very little about music - he was fascinated by megalithic monuments and stone circles and knew all about the ones in Ireland and Scotland. He's as much a gent in the flesh as he is in this interview. He was recovering from illness at the time so its great to see him so well. He got up and played Josie with an Irish band called the Deloreans in a nightclub in the town. No superstar sh*t about him at all.
Man! Rick is going for the Steely Dan trifecta! Incredible.
Chuck is a class act. I grew up listening to his playing and going to record hops and ripping it up. Thank you Rick and Chuck. This interview we all will cherish.
his bass in the Dan LPs is seared into my brain. absolutely defined sonic bliss in my youth
A masterclass in life and a success 🎶
Wow, just amazing. I could've listened for another hour. ❤
Love those grooves this guy laid down. Like "Peg" and "Black Cow".
Man I love listening to great musicians tell their stories. I’m so glad this Rick is getting these amazing stories documented.
Talent. Creativity. And CLASS.
Rick , I hope everyone realizes how important these interviews are for posterity. God Bless you man .Thank you 🙏 Almost cried near the end.
Rick , this interview sums up so much. Chuck was such a pleasure to listen to as he gets right to the pint on so much regarding recording sessions. I was with him at the Berklee Honorary Doctorate degree and the students all love him. I enjoyed the Steely Dan conversation and the banter about Walter & Donald. I've played with Denny Dias of an on for many years and have heard infamous stories, Best Andy B
Simply an incredible interview. This is a Master Class on how to navigate the music industry from a players perspective. It's so important to get interviews like this recorded, it's not often you get a legendary musician to talk about his career, experiences and the history of music in a long format video by an interviewer that is sophisticated enough to ask insightful questions then let the artist just talk. Awesome interview!
We have to be very glad with Rick's recurring effort to figure out what happened in Steely Dan recording sessions. Thank you Rick
Legend
On Hearts and Bones he's on Train in the Distance, Song About the Moon and The Late Great Johnny Ace. Brilliant.
Amazing. Chuck is such a special musician and person. And Rick is just as much a master of conversation as he is of music. What a gift!
Just fabulous.
Rick, I know you know this, but these type of interviews are not only wonderfully educational but they are preserving history. Musicians, producers, engineers and record company executives all have important stories and information that create the context needed for my 3 year old grandson to understand why the 600 vinyl records he got from me (15-20 years from now) are\were an important part of my life. Please continue to get these creative-full of life artists, technical staff and production geniuses stories out and available so my grandson can understand his grandpa's passion.
Thank you
Robert Koep
CDA, ID
I wish I could meet Chuck Rainey and personally thank him for all of his contributions, his playing changed my life.
Two legends in the same room together - can't get better than that! 😊
How lucky we are to have lived during the Rainey Era 🙏🏻🤘🏼