Caught a Ronnie Laws concert in L.A. during the 70's. He breathed fire into this tune back then. Unfortunately, in those days we couldn't movie record live concerts (for reasons I have yet to fathom). Thus, many magic moments are forever lost to 21st Century fans. Though 30 years later Mr. Laws now breathes flame, he still shows enthusiasm for this classic number.
The reason you couldn't record back then is because record companies made money from recording live concerts (mostly on albums, cassettes or CD's) and didn't want the general public to interfere with their ability to make money off their potential sales. What happened since was the invention of cameras on cell phones making it hard to prevent anyone from recording a concert as well as the lesser role that record companies have in the life of an artist nowdays!
I remember when Ronnie Laws came to Chene Park, many years ago, and he asked the audience what songs did they want him to play, and the audience almost unanimously yelled back, “Always There!” Mr. Laws told us that he has other songs that he could play, and the audience protested loudly, until he finally agreed to play it. We love that piece like no other! 💜💜🎶🎶🎷🎷
Every time I watch this video I can't say enough about this drummer and I watch this video often I'm a big Ronnie laws fan but this drummer really kills it another level
This band is very tight the drummer is killin it we need more of this in 2019 where did all of the real talent go today is all drum machines and ssmpeling makes me sick this is the resl deal bring back old school
I just listened to the original recording of this song and the live version ain't hurting that none...Mr. Laws is just that good...Love this love this... 😎😎😎😎
Ronnie Laws Live at Detroit / 'Always There'. A Fantastic, legendary Composer & Saxophonist in his own right. But I'm equally blown-away by that incredibly intricate & almost mesmeric Solo performance by the Drummer at the end of the Gig.
Just that rift.......says it all.....Ronnie Laws is a genius....I grew up in the late 70s on his music and loved every moment of it.....Flame was one of his best albums
Damn , This brings back so many great memories from 1975 . I brought the lp Tidal Wave and enjoyed it with my other had to sax players like Grover and John klemmer and several other fusion bands that ruled.
Fantastic. Thanks for reacquainting me again to Ronnie Laws and his band. This was and still is one of my favorite recordings. I'm going check through my records/CD's. and listen to some of his old recording. If you have anything new pass it along.
I love this song, but the thing that really stands out is the solo by the bass player and the drummer. These guys aint no fuckin joke. OGs got the flava and the funk. Go Detroit!!!!!!!!!!!
Ronnie Burkina Faso Africa needs some Jazz there BAD! Please go there and play for our Brothas and Sistahs they will love you sir! PS They may even pay you in Gold! Lol
MR VEESWORLD Being a Drummer Myself over 54 Years He is not to Fast He is Bringing it Hard and Heavy and is Spot on . I He Makes it Exciting To Many Drag this tune Check the Groove and Vibe KILLER
+funkman0811 fully agree with you. Whether you like it that way or not is a different matter , but I doubt that Ronnie Laws is having someone on stage with him that is not performing to his standard :-)
Caught a Ronnie Laws concert in L.A. during the 70's. He breathed fire into this tune back then. Unfortunately, in those days we couldn't movie record live concerts (for reasons I have yet to fathom). Thus, many magic moments are forever lost to 21st Century fans. Though 30 years later Mr. Laws now breathes flame, he still shows enthusiasm for this classic number.
The reason you couldn't record back then is because record companies made money from recording live concerts (mostly on albums, cassettes or CD's) and didn't want the general public to interfere with their ability to make money off their potential sales. What happened since was the invention of cameras on cell phones making it hard to prevent anyone from recording a concert as well as the lesser role that record companies have in the life of an artist nowdays!
@@ujimajame4601 Thanks for the info. I plan on seeing a lot of concerts this year and I'm bringing a Canon to each.
Heard the song on Los Angeles radio about 1976. Jazz fan ever since. Drummer here is fantastic and Ronnie keeps it fresh 40yrs later!!
Wow you were grown in 1976??? It must’ve been amazing!!
Drummer is great. Guitarist is great. Keys are great. Ronnie Laws is just being Ronnie Laws. Love this ! ❤
I totally agree 👍
All real musicians no drum machines no fake synthesizers just a real deal we need to bring this back fast
LOL
I am also a drummer for 50 yrs and this man is killin it his timing is on point
Absolutely incredible ❤️
Im a baby drummer
I can only hope and pray that I could ne neatly as good as him.
Who plays skins? Insane!
The drummer also plays with
" Earl klugh". I have the drummer playing on a video with Earl.
I remember when Ronnie Laws came to Chene Park, many years ago, and he asked the audience what songs did they want him to play, and the audience almost unanimously yelled back, “Always There!” Mr. Laws told us that he has other songs that he could play, and the audience protested loudly, until he finally agreed to play it. We love that piece like no other! 💜💜🎶🎶🎷🎷
You’re right, Detroit rocked this jam like crazy when it broke back in the 70’s!!
The original! Ronnie laws. Always there. One of the greatest jazz songs of all time.
Agree
Saw Ronnie at bumpershoot in Seattle, I'm a fan forever.
Still sounds good after many years..
Great songs never die they just get better!!
Doesn't get any better
Every time I watch this video I can't say enough about this drummer and I watch this video often I'm a big Ronnie laws fan but this drummer really kills it another level
Anyone know his name and the other band members?
That bass solo is everything!!
+MsElleEmmeEsse all about dat bass!
+Frankie Gray that's right! Had to pick up a bass myself!
This band is very tight the drummer is killin it we need more of this in 2019 where did all of the real talent go today is all drum machines and ssmpeling makes me sick this is the resl deal bring back old school
Yep ,just need good folks who love music to set the young folks on fire.
Who is he?
I'm in HEAVEN right now!! Ronnie Laws in Concert in my LIVING ROOM!
Always there wit dat 432hz frequency surely he is GREATNESS ON DISPLAY = GOD THANK U RONNIE LAWS OUR CHILD AND ADULTHOOD GREAT🙇🏿👑🙋🏿✊🏿👊🏿🙏🏿🙆🏿🔥🔥📀💿🎶🎙🎷
Have always loved this song, and this live version is fantastic!!! Such talented musicians
I love Ronnie Laws he takes me places!
I just listened to the original recording of this song and the live version ain't hurting that none...Mr. Laws is just that good...Love this love this...
😎😎😎😎
Ronnie Laws Live at Detroit / 'Always There'. A Fantastic, legendary Composer & Saxophonist in his own right. But I'm equally blown-away by that incredibly intricate & almost mesmeric Solo performance by the Drummer at the end of the Gig.
Bass player killin' it. !!
I have Ronnie Laws, Debra Laws and Hubert Laws albums. I'm with the family!!!!
What about Eloise Laws the older sister??
Ronnie Laws is da bomb!!! Always.
Always there Ronnie Laws anthem ❤
This is one of most favorite albums. Ronnie Laws!!!!!
It changed the landscape of Jazz in 1974. He had just lest Earth Wind & Fire..
My jam. By Ronnie laws.
Just that rift.......says it all.....Ronnie Laws is a genius....I grew up in the late 70s on his music and loved every moment of it.....Flame was one of his best albums
Ronnie Laws drummer is FRIGGIN AWESOME ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ WOW WOW
My Brother Ronnie introduced me to his Music years ago Love It!!!!!
brilliant drummer
Damn , This brings back so many great memories from 1975 . I brought the lp Tidal Wave and enjoyed it with my other had to sax players like Grover and John klemmer and several other fusion bands that ruled.
WOW. Nothing but WOW!
By far one of the best drummers I heard in years and I'm a professional drummer this guy us another level his timing is perfect a tremendous band
simply amazing
Excellent on the Drums !! and then the break at 8:27 Beautiful!
The start of everything beutiful.sept2020.
Great sound great performance... this is a gem!!
This drummer is awesomee to say the least.
Me and my hubby are high school sweethearts...Together we love ❤ this cut for all time. #RonnieLaws #JazzMaster 🎵 #Classic
Everything sounds so much better in Detroit
love that drummer!
1975...Ronnie Laws...first time I ever heard a Soprano Sax...altered my thinking...
The jam back in the day.
thank god for The Laws
Big up's Ronnie and the home town for this one.
The Lighting and The Atmosphere is "Spot On".
This band is soooo tight everytime u hear it gets better ..
It was a ginger baker moment on them drums. Thank you.
🥰😍🤩THANK YOU 😊🙏❤💕
Let's dance-What TALENT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
This here is real good jazz that you could party to ohhh yes this is my kind of jazz thia takes me way back 😝😍😘
Mr Ronnie laws hard at work🎼🎵🎶🎷
Song showed up on my Pandora and never heard it before. Was like: "Who is THIS?" It brought me here. Great musicianship.
Just one of the all time greats.....I love this musician......fanstastic music and written by him too.....genius
.......what a wonderful music from one of the Great Masters.....of funk and fusion....jazzzz
Fantastic. Thanks for reacquainting me again to Ronnie Laws and his band. This was and still is one of my favorite recordings. I'm going check through my records/CD's. and listen to some of his old recording. If you have anything new pass it along.
Great live version of the Ronnie Laws classic
The drummer is "Bringing IT"".
Played this track for the fist time back in 1975 on Radio Invicta Jazz Funk show, timeless..
My favorite horn man !
Omgeee the entire performance was amazing! All solos were fiyyya! Go 'head Detroit!!
Did his trademark song very very well!! LOVE IT!!
Classic Ronnie Laws .Just timeless
How lucky are to live in time of recording history. Yay to us!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for such good and clear picture. You are wonderful.
Moving yeah grooving yeah ❤️ ❤️
Great set Love Ronnie had his cassette was leaving y first unit a Coast Guard Cutter for school and forgot it moving to fast this was 1979
Classic R.L. love the tempo!
I love this song, but the thing that really stands out is the solo by the bass player and the drummer. These guys aint no fuckin joke. OGs got the flava and the funk. Go Detroit!!!!!!!!!!!
This song was da chit. Big time.
Always been a huge fan of the Incognito version and now I know why after seeing this!
Baby baby baby. Now. Play it now
The original and still the best. Classic jazz-funk
Yes and Lonnie Liston Smith - Expansions
Love it....
incredible !!!!!!
Son of Billy on those drums...very nice!
Ronnie Burkina Faso Africa needs some Jazz there BAD! Please go there and play for our Brothas and Sistahs they will love you sir! PS They may even pay you in Gold! Lol
@jazz1bro
Yes that is Earl Klugh's drummer. Ron Otis
Never hear of Earl Klugh before now. Thank you.
@@pappabeefers1 Earl is GREAT, definitely check him out!
Total awesomeness!!!
love for the music master and good sad. You will be loved infinity
Wow!
Phenomenal
I love me some Ronnie Laws and I miss all his cuts. He's a great saxophonist.
LOVE IT.....THANK YOU
FABULOUS!!!!
if u here any noise its just laws and the boys.smh.omg smashing
ron otis? damn,,,,,,,,,,,,,hell yea boy........
I saw Ronnie Laws in Philly right after his album was released...Roland Bautista was playing guitar with at the time...
A natural. All of them. Mike Lozica
saw him in Kazoo in 1976 a fan before that and still today
Badass! He’s on at the Jazz Cafe in July. I’m at a wedding. Damn!!!
Jazz Cafe in London? Damn, missed another one!
WOW FANTASTIC VID...LOVIN IT!!! ;O)
yassssssss, drummer, yasssss.
@jazz1bro That's him Ron Otis, he played with Earl Klugh's Live DVD. Great drummer!
el baterista es impresionante
Wow! Awesome!
Always there spot on
Bring it up down and around.
Give the drummer some. He’s tearing up tonight.
MR VEESWORLD Being a Drummer Myself over 54 Years He is not to Fast He is Bringing it Hard and Heavy and is Spot on . I He Makes it Exciting To Many Drag this tune Check the Groove and Vibe KILLER
+funkman0811
fully agree with you. Whether you like it that way or not is a different matter , but I doubt that Ronnie Laws is having someone on stage with him that is not performing to his standard :-)
Otis isn't wimping out like so many will .They feets get tired!
+63zoot the best
Good love this music good
Find the best live versions I ever heard record it super tight