I have so much respect for George, not just because of his talent or his hits but because of his humility. Out of all of the years he’s been doing his thing, he still seems like such a sweet gentleman… and he’s also a great story teller.
I stumbled on George Benson via the Nuyorican Soul project. The song was called "You can do it baby". If you haven't heard it, do yourself a favor. I like to turn it up when I am driving. It's that kind of vibe.
In 1975 I saw GB at tiny place in San Francisco called the Keystone Korner. He played all the Bad Benson cuts. My god! Incredible chops!! At the end he sang Georgia and everyone’s head exploded. Later in life I crossed paths with him at several gigs and learned what kind beautiful man he is.
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Mr. George Benson some years ago as he was promoting his then current album. He really knows how to connect with you and he has such a powerfully folksy manner that he makes you feel like you've been friends for years ... Note: I stood in a long line for that handshake and autograph and it was well worth it !!!
I'm a guitarist in Melbourne, Australia, and George has been a hero of mine, both musically and personally, since I would estimate sometime in the late 70's when, as a kid, I would read my older brothers guitar player magazines whilst beginning to take up the guitar seriously. I vividly remember seeing George on tv singing and playing "Broadway" and it literally blew my mind. I hope George understands the impact he has had on peoples lives all around the world. Thanks George.
George Benson story: once upon time we were in NYC and went into the blue note to check out Elvin Jones. Suddenly I felt this mighty energy behind me. George Benson had entered the room and his aura had just lit 🔥 up the space! Much respect Mr Benson. Thank you for all of your music. Thank you for doing so much for music and guitar and for being a true steward of Music with a capital M. May the Most High and the Ancestors continue to bless you.
Greatest jazz guitarists that ever touch the instrument. I have been studying his music all my life. But their's only one George Benson. I say this with honor and with respect. I heard breezing when I was in the 7th grade. In 1976. The rest is my history. I have dedicated my whole life trying to sound like Mr Benson. Almost got it. But their's only one George Benson. Lol. Just imagine from Public school. Junior High school to high School straight to College getting a music degree. Still studying. I have been playing guitar since I was five yrs old to now. Thank you Mr Benson . God bless you Sir. With love and appreciation your number one Fan.🎉❤
Great interview! I've seen him in other interviews and George Benson always does such a great job. You have to read Al Schmidt's autobiography; he speaks glowingly about George Benson.
Seen Mr Benson perform in Orange Park, Fl, it changed my life forever. I’ve taken learning the guitar seriously every since. One of the best nights of my life.
Thanks so much for this video. I am a Pittsburgh native and George is my all time favorite guitarist and a big influence on my guitar playing. It would be a dream to meet him one day. Hope you all make part 2 happen!!!
Great interview!! George is a master musician and a consummate human being. He was living in Maui in the ‘80 and we bumped to each other few times. He would sit in in the local jazz dives and hotel gigs that we local musicians performed at. Amazing player!!! Wonderful gentleman!!
Omg yall have to do a part 2 I'm a super fan of George Benson I've been listening to his music since I was 14 one of my favorite tunes is SO THIS IS LOVE? it's off the breezin album track 6
absolutely needs to be a part 2. This was soooo good. George havin to get Chaka and Aretha to chill was hilarious. Talent surrounded by more talent that spans decades. Also that beginning flute on Breezin was Bennie Maupin who doesn't appear in the album credits for some reason. So you get two Headhunters alumnus on that Breezin song with Harvey Mason and Benny. Oh and George's Quincy impressions had me on the floor rollin!!!! bwahhhaa
I'll never forget seeing seeing the Fosse film All That Jazz that opens with a dance audition sequence. And what's the music? "On Broadway" with George Benson. Check it out--perfection.
Living legend. It’s ridiculous he’s not yet been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Obviously he’s more than deserving. Somebody, for God’s sake, get it done.
Hearing Mr. Benson discuss the process of his work with such passion and insight returned me to my youth of my pops sharing his love of music with me with Mr. Benson being one of the flagships. In short, y’all are kicking ass with this podcast.
Absolutely NEEEEED a part 2 (and maybe 3 haha) of George!! Pleaseeeee! And thank you so much for this QLS team - so great to hear of these golden moments and keep up the great guests! 🙏🏼
Hearing people thought Donny Hathaway did Masquerade not George brought back a fun memory for me. I used to work for a Black church in the media and church had a bookstore and many time towards the end of the work day a bunch of us would hang out and the bookstore and shoot the sh1t. This day a bunch of us are then and the Rev's brother a hardcore Jazz fan comes in to hang. A Jazz radio station is playing on the sound system and George Benson's A Day In A Life records comes on. The Rev's brother is getting into it and says.... I think that is the best song Benson has ever written. Everyone; heads swivel around and just stare at him. Rev brother says what you don't think it's his best??? Someone tells him that's a Beatles song. Rev's brother is in shock. One of others hanging another hardcore Jazz fans says even I knew the Beatles wrote the dam song. We all started laughing and giving Rev;s brother a bad time. It's one of my favorite memories.
Wow amazing interview so much history! This needs to be archived with the Smithsonian 🥹 Was the other musician that Mr Quincy Jones suggested Jacob Collier? I would just 😭 if you worked with Jacob Collier Br. Benson! Jacob Collier is one of the most amazing genius musicians of this generation. Best wishes and thank you for all you have contributed to music over your career! And also, is the next episode able to be recorded in 1080p 🙏 🥲 Thank you Questlove and your entire team for putting this together! Just wonderful! 💐 🥰
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this interview and GIVING HIM HIS FLOWERS. He is more than deserving. This man is one of my favorite artists of all time. I became hooked on his artistry at age 7 or 8 when he did that duet with Ms. Ree "Love All The Hurt Away." I couldn't remember my Easter speech one year because I couldn't get that song out of my head. He is one person, along with the late Betty Wright, who I regret never having a personal conversation with. I just saw him last week on "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer" and he sang the song 20/20. There has to be a part 2 & 3. Three segments may not even cover this man's path of GENIUS !! This entire new generation needs to be hipped to this man and what he has accomplished. Loved this !!!😊❤
Curious how instinctively Br.B conveyed the spirit of This Masquerade. The Lyric & Melody of that Song are Deeply Profound. Perhaps even more so, after that Hindsight/Clear Vision thang• Alangle
The mic Mr. Benson is referring too is the Electro-Voice 666 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone. I hate that his angelic voice had to be projected through those mark of the beast numbers.
Thank you for this interview though. Hill District Pittsburgh mega legend and there's no definitive interview out there. The young musicians in the city need to know the pedigree.
Sorry to contradict Mr. Benson (one of my all time favorites) but the song 20/20 was written by Randy Goodrum (and Steve Kipner), not by Randy Waldman. Great interview, we want part two asap!
George Benson is an absolute legend of jazz❤️
And other genres too.
Favorite guitarist hands down
Many agree
@@ruggedtechie5867 Mine too, since 1976.
For me, George is the greatest guitarist ever. Phenomenal musician!
Major praise
Yes!!! Part 2 gotta happen. Please!!!
I have so much respect for George, not just because of his talent or his hits but because of his humility. Out of all of the years he’s been doing his thing, he still seems like such a sweet gentleman… and he’s also a great story teller.
One of the nicest guys and greatest guitarist ever. Ever!!!He played my Strat and sounded exactly like himself.
wow...
It's like watching a movie about George Benson. Let's appreciate all our legends while they are alive.
That's our goal. Thank you.
WOW!!! Dude, i am almost in tears right now. Has to be one of the best insightful interviews I’ve ever seen in my life. Just WOW.
HEAVY. Thank you
Thank you for this interview, one of the greatest musicians of our time.
The pleasure is ours...
In every interview I've seen of him, George Benson is the most delightful human alive.
Spot on
RIGHT!?
Part II Soooooooon!! 🙏🎵❤
I stumbled on George Benson via the Nuyorican Soul project. The song was called "You can do it baby". If you haven't heard it, do yourself a favor. I like to turn it up when I am driving. It's that kind of vibe.
Wow. That's how you first heard George?
George Benson In A Word #Iconic
WORD to that.
@@QLSProducer you know it
I’m astonished-why have I never seen an interview of the GREAT George Benson before ??? 🤔
His stories are so good
So honored we could be your first.
Listening to Benson speak brought a happy tear/ smile ... I've had the pleasure of attending many live shows ... Love you!
Wow
In 1975 I saw GB at tiny place in San Francisco called the Keystone Korner. He played all the Bad Benson cuts. My god! Incredible chops!!
At the end he sang Georgia and everyone’s head exploded.
Later in life I crossed paths with him at several gigs and learned what kind beautiful man he is.
Great reflections... thanks.
I’m watching from Johannesburg, South Africa. I got so excited when I saw this episode pop up
Worldwide... thanks.
Great interview can't wait for part two. Love George "Clinton" Benson 😃 Thank you guys 🙏🏼🙇🏻♂😊
When a messup yields info
OMG I loved Rick Beato’s interview of Mr Benson and this has topped it off! 🙏🏽
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Mr. George Benson some years ago as he was promoting his then current album. He really knows how to connect with you and he has such a powerfully folksy manner that he makes you feel like you've been friends for years ... Note: I stood in a long line for that handshake and autograph and it was well worth it !!!
That's really cool
Big fan of Questlove. Big fan of George Benson. This made my day.
We try...
Wow beautiful story
Thanks
I'm a guitarist in Melbourne, Australia, and George has been a hero of mine, both musically and personally, since I would estimate sometime in the late 70's when, as a kid, I would read my older brothers guitar player magazines whilst beginning to take up the guitar seriously. I vividly remember seeing George on tv singing and playing "Broadway" and it literally blew my mind. I hope George understands the impact he has had on peoples lives all around the world. Thanks George.
Wow, thanks for dropping that word in.
Living legend!!!!
I need a Part 2 and Part 3! An amazing discussion with a Living Legend👏🏾👑❤️
We are pulling for it...
George Benson story: once upon time we were in NYC and went into the blue note to check out Elvin Jones. Suddenly I felt this mighty energy behind me. George Benson had entered the room and his aura had just lit 🔥 up the space! Much respect Mr Benson. Thank you for all of your music. Thank you for doing so much for music and guitar and for being a true steward of Music with a capital M. May the Most High and the Ancestors continue to bless you.
Greatest jazz guitarists that ever touch the instrument. I have been studying his music all my life. But their's only one George Benson. I say this with honor and with respect. I heard breezing when I was in the 7th grade. In 1976. The rest is my history. I have dedicated my whole life trying to sound like Mr Benson. Almost got it. But their's only one George Benson. Lol. Just imagine from Public school. Junior High school to high School straight to College getting a music degree. Still studying. I have been playing guitar since I was five yrs old to now. Thank you Mr Benson . God bless you Sir. With love and appreciation your number one Fan.🎉❤
Please a Part 2!
Loved it. Love George Benson and all the thoughtful questions.
Wow, that's great to hear. We appreciate you.
❤ George Benson. Much ❤✌🏻
This interview is awesome beyond words!!!
Wow, thank you.
Great interview! I've seen him in other interviews and George Benson always does such a great job. You have to read Al Schmidt's autobiography; he speaks glowingly about George Benson.
Great recommendation
Great interview with the Legendary George Benson.
Thank YOU.
This Was Wonderful:) Thank You
Thank YOU.
Seen Mr Benson perform in Orange Park, Fl, it changed my life forever. I’ve taken learning the guitar seriously every since. One of the best nights of my life.
High praise
A great interview… and a legendary artist.
Beautiful stories - I won't be happy until you've made at least 6 episodes with Mr. George 'Bad' Benson!!
Haha... thank you!
Thanks so much for this video. I am a Pittsburgh native and George is my all time favorite guitarist and a big influence on my guitar playing. It would be a dream to meet him one day. Hope you all make part 2 happen!!!
Great interview!! George is a master musician and a consummate human being. He was living in Maui in the ‘80 and we bumped to each other few times. He would sit in in the local jazz dives and hotel gigs that we local musicians performed at.
Amazing player!!! Wonderful gentleman!!
Yessss! Love Mr. Benson. As a kid the 20/20 album was a favorite and I had to hear New Day on repeat!!! ❤
Laiya asks a really thoughtful question about that album... and song
this is an album in the making
Haaa...
Omg yall have to do a part 2 I'm a super fan of George Benson I've been listening to his music since I was 14 one of my favorite tunes is SO THIS IS LOVE? it's off the breezin album track 6
absolutely needs to be a part 2. This was soooo good. George havin to get Chaka and Aretha to chill was hilarious. Talent surrounded by more talent that spans decades. Also that beginning flute on Breezin was Bennie Maupin who doesn't appear in the album credits for some reason. So you get two Headhunters alumnus on that Breezin song with Harvey Mason and Benny. Oh and George's Quincy impressions had me on the floor rollin!!!! bwahhhaa
Thank you... such a great Q impersonation. Love how you highlighted your fav nuggets. That's great. We live for that with QLS episodes...
A treasure. Living history 💜 I had the pleasure of seeing him live in Indiana several years ago 😊
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll never forget seeing seeing the Fosse film All That Jazz that opens with a dance audition sequence. And what's the music? "On Broadway" with George Benson. Check it out--perfection.
Great connection.
Living legend. It’s ridiculous he’s not yet been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Obviously he’s more than deserving. Somebody, for God’s sake, get it done.
#manifest
Really wanted to hear about recording Give me the Night!?!
Gotta get that Part 2... time was tight
@@QLSProducer Fair enough! I'll look forward to it. Keep up the great work!
@@nickhughes4800 YOU make that work feel easier. Thank you. Without you, there is no QLS.
Quest, I’m a musician and a geek for music as you cats are.
Just wanted to say, thanks, love what you do and what you’re doing. Don’t stop bro.
We will pass along the message. Thank you.
Hearing Mr. Benson discuss the process of his work with such passion and insight returned me to my youth of my pops sharing his love of music with me with Mr. Benson being one of the flagships. In short, y’all are kicking ass with this podcast.
THANK YOU. We loved this conversation
LEGEND 🎉
Absolutely NEEEEED a part 2 (and maybe 3 haha) of George!! Pleaseeeee! And thank you so much for this QLS team - so great to hear of these golden moments and keep up the great guests! 🙏🏼
Thank you!
Hearing people thought Donny Hathaway did Masquerade not George brought back a fun memory for me. I used to work for a Black church in the media and church had a bookstore and many time towards the end of the work day a bunch of us would hang out and the bookstore and shoot the sh1t. This day a bunch of us are then and the Rev's brother a hardcore Jazz fan comes in to hang. A Jazz radio station is playing on the sound system and George Benson's A Day In A Life records comes on. The Rev's brother is getting into it and says.... I think that is the best song Benson has ever written. Everyone; heads swivel around and just stare at him. Rev brother says what you don't think it's his best??? Someone tells him that's a Beatles song. Rev's brother is in shock. One of others hanging another hardcore Jazz fans says even I knew the Beatles wrote the dam song. We all started laughing and giving Rev;s brother a bad time. It's one of my favorite memories.
Thank you for sharing that...
Amazing conversation. Love this!! 54:53
Wow amazing interview so much history! This needs to be archived with the Smithsonian 🥹 Was the other musician that Mr Quincy Jones suggested Jacob Collier? I would just 😭 if you worked with Jacob Collier Br. Benson! Jacob Collier is one of the most amazing genius musicians of this generation. Best wishes and thank you for all you have contributed to music over your career! And also, is the next episode able to be recorded in 1080p 🙏 🥲 Thank you Questlove and your entire team for putting this together! Just wonderful! 💐 🥰
Thank YOU. We are working on archives like that...
wow, GREAT interview with one of the GREATEST musicians. and i bet you there were PLENTY arguments over who actually sang Masquerade lol
So much insight on one of the most legendary artist
RIGHT!!???
Salute!
WOW Q
THANK YOU.
Great interview. As a Pittsburgh resident, I love the "Yinzer" reference
We try... other Pittsburgh-related guests of recent include Paradise Gray, Joan Jett, and an upcoming one...
@QLSProducer once again, it is certainly appreciated by me. Great job!
I love y'all Pittsburghers accent. instead of saying contact, Y'all say "cawntact" LOL. And lot of the women out in Pittsburgh are gorgeous.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this interview and GIVING HIM HIS FLOWERS. He is more than deserving. This man is one of my favorite artists of all time. I became hooked on his artistry at age 7 or 8 when he did that duet with Ms. Ree "Love All The Hurt Away." I couldn't remember my Easter speech one year because I couldn't get that song out of my head. He is one person, along with the late Betty Wright, who I regret never having a personal conversation with. I just saw him last week on "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer" and he sang the song 20/20. There has to be a part 2 & 3. Three segments may not even cover this man's path of GENIUS !! This entire new generation needs to be hipped to this man and what he has accomplished. Loved this !!!😊❤
That's our aim. THANK YOU.
This channel is amazing! THANK YOU QL ! Peace from Detroit MI.
Peace back to the 3-1-3
Thank you for posting this!
Absolutely. Please make sure you are subscribed.
Thank you very much for this video! Absolutely amazing!
You are most welcome
Can't wait for #2!!!❤
I'm telling you, these interviews are the best ever!!
THANK YOU.
Totally engaging man. Superb guitarist. Great stories and hope part 2 gets here soon.
Thank you!!
I'm really dying to watch a part II up to part ???? Thanks for this one, all the bass-t from kayo
We're trying!
Thanks for this QL & team! Can't get enough GB interviews!
Thank YOU
GB: Live at Montreux, 1986 . . . you're welcome!
Hey hey hey
Thank you so much for this. A true legend ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for tuning in
Gosh! These episodes are GOLD❤️
We appreciate you.
I met him in a tire shop out in Scottsdale, Arizona. Real down to earth man.
That's a cool place to meet
@@QuestloveSupreme And ironically across the street from a guitar store.
Part 2 🙏🏽
Here's hoping.
Curious how instinctively Br.B conveyed the spirit of This Masquerade. The Lyric & Melody of that Song are Deeply Profound. Perhaps even more so, after that Hindsight/Clear Vision thang• Alangle
I needa get patient and wait for these YT vids instead of checking my Spotify smh lol
Thank you for saying that. We know sometimes they take longer. We are aiming for same time. We do tight turnarounds with 50 episodes per year...
GOAT🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The mic Mr. Benson is referring too is the Electro-Voice 666 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone. I hate that his angelic voice had to be projected through those mark of the beast numbers.
Great footnote. Thank you.
Thank you for this interview though. Hill District Pittsburgh mega legend and there's no definitive interview out there. The young musicians in the city need to know the pedigree.
4-1-2, Wylie Avenue stand up.
George Clinton/ George benson that felt good! 55:12
Haha... right!? A slip yielded a really cool exclusive.
🌞🫶🏼🤸🏽♂️❤
Sorry to contradict Mr. Benson (one of my all time favorites) but the song 20/20 was written by Randy Goodrum (and Steve Kipner), not by Randy Waldman. Great interview, we want part two asap!
He didn't say that Waldman wrote the song. Waldman did the arrangements for the recording.
I always said George was a mix of Donny and Stevie
Interesting...
🤯🤯🤯
Sew much jewelry in this particular episode.
So much jewelry, you gotta ask an associate to open the case...
Real mustard.
All time summer favorite from Thursdays in Santa Barbara, CA: ruclips.net/video/FIF7wKJb2iU/видео.html
Incredible video too.
Black people don't say yinz
Y'all need to study the history of Israel. Read "From Time Immemorial" by Joan Peters. The problem is not the state of Israel and the Jewish people.
Hey @questlove can we do an interview in belgium