Been waiting to see this all my life since I was about 18 years and I'm 67 now- Thank you Willie for redoing this performance- now I'm gonna sit back and watch it about 90 more times...
Thank you for your comment! ! The splendor of being able to completely reproduce that famous performance. And it's amazing how quickly the performance is carried out as we expected. . . awesome!!👍👍👍
I once heard Marcus Miller say that there's three Bass Guitarist's with the utmost PRECISION needed for studio, who also had the ability to transfer that precision and discipline to the live stage; James Jamerson Anthony Jackson Willie Weeks Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
I was 13yrs old when I first heard this amazing solo, summer of 73. I got my first Bass that following Christmas, and haven't looked back, still playing, thank you Willie Weeks.
This is so funky and tasty, BUT the FIRST thing I notice about 99% this solo, is that every phrase is a hook and as a stand-alone could have been the basis for the entire song or another one. Just pure fire!! Whoo Willie go!
OMG!! This song came out when I was a very young bass player. 62 years later I just witnessed one of the greatest bass solos ever. Thank you Mr. Weeks.
Willie Weeks apparently bought a villa in Karuizawa, Japan, and the person who originally lived next door was Masayoshi Takanaka, a Japanese jazz fusion guitarist, and that's how they got to know each other, which led to this guest performance. It's hard to believe that such coincidences exist in the world, but it's true. By the way, the keyboard player in this band is Keiji Matsumoto, a jazz fusion keyboard player who has released several solo albums only in Japan(😅). But hey, even if you're a guest, why don't you do a solo on Donny Hathaway's voices inside? Who came up with the idea? All I can say is good job.
Ah this answers the questions that I got when seeing all those Japanese-looking musicians. Great clip, I will certainly come back here a couple of times.
This is one of the most iconic bass solos ever recorded. It was because when it was recorded, bass players were not being featured in R&B music, I'm surprised that he still remembers it because it was recorded about 50 years ago.
The Fender Precision Bass. Millions of them around the world and they all sound different. They really allow the player to express their unique style and THIS player has one incredible set of fingers. He’ got it all! Tone, tempo groove syncopation and harmony. Makes me want to practice more!
Legendary bassist from that era Jerry Jemmott stopped by my crib last month and, of course, he HAD TO play my vintage P-Bass that lives on its stand in my living room. You're right: the Precision takes on the personality of the player. Had mine for 52 years and we're still in love! ❤
I've always loved this solo and while I could figure out the notes and get pretty close, I can never get his feel. That's a real bassman. Thanks Willie
I wore out a couple of vinyl copies of Donny Hathaway Live before it was released on CD. That album was my introduction to Willie Weeks and I've been bopping along to him for over 50 years now. Life is good.
In a world of Stu Hamms, Billy Sheehans, and John Myungs, Willie Weeks is still the straight fire. Incredible timing, taste, and groove. There’s a reason that he’s a # 1 call for studio and touring. The man doesn’t play bass. He’s a bassist. Big difference.
Excellent comment on the difference between a Bass player and a BASSIST!!! Especially in light of the fact that for years, the bass guitar only had 4 strings!!! It's not about how many strings are on the instrument, it's how and what you do with em!!! And as 🔥 as this solo is, I feel like it is not the best DEMONSTRATION of what it takes to be "CLASSified" as a true BASSIST. Go back to this album and listen to some of the licks this brother put down on "What's Going On" and "Little Ghetto Boy" OMG!!! 💥💥😃😃🔥🔥 TOP SHELF SHIT!!! What's Going On and Little Ghetto Boy d
He is of a similar mindset as Aston Family Man Barret who is the most recorded reggae bassist in history. Undeniable groove and pocket even during a solo.
What up! I first heard this Willie Weeks solo back in the back way, round about 1971 - 1972? I was in 12th grade high school. Back then the bass players were Ron Carter (jazz) and then Willie Weeks yall! This is the greatest bass solos.
i'm 66. In 72, the Donny Live LP was the hottest album in RnB-land. Willie Weeks' iconic bass solo, is what helped propel Donny's album to the top. I was 14 in '72. I first heard a live band in Canton, Ohio cover this tune and the young bass player, played the solo note for note. Can't recall the band's name, but the venue was the YWCA in downtown Canton-at the weekly Sunday nite teen hop. It's incredible to watch Weeks perform his iconic solo, note-for-note once again, 52 years ago. Willie Weeks, James Jamerson, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, Ready Freddie Washington, Anthony Jackson, Stan Clark, Alfonso SLIM Johnson, Nate Watts, Nathaniel Phillips, Nathan East, Byron Miller, David Dyson, Bootsy Collins, Will Lee, Mark Adams, Tommie Harris (Gospel player from Lee Williams' group) ... All-time Great Funk 'n Soul Bass Players.
That motif around the 2:09 is the part that always knocked me out. I'm 51 and my Dad used to play that live Donny Hathaway record that this is from. Willie is a foundational player.
Unbelievable. We used to jam on this one in my ccny days. Willie weeks was considered by most to be the funkiest bassman out there. Seems like he still is.
Wow, this video is so precious for anyone who plays bass. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is a performance in Japan by Japanese jazz fusion guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. He is the guy introducing Willie, who is admired among Japanese bassists. And Takanaka was extremely popular in the 80s Japan. I don't know who the tasty keyboardist is but the drummer seems to be late Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami, a top drummer in Japan.
Oh wow..when the album came out back in the day we jammed to this guys groove..Willie Weeks..! I never hear any of today's mention his style or this solo...
When my father gave me permission to his collection this was one if the first albums I converted digitally. As good as this version is for sheer force and power listen to the original live version.
MY DADDY LOVED WILLIE WEEKS!!!!! OMG HE WAS A HUGE FAN!!! Daddy had Donnie Hathaway Live album and that’s where I heard this solo!!! I LOVE IT!!!! I AM A FAN TOO!!! ❤️🎶❤
Super great bassist alright - but what I like most is seeing how much fun and enjoyment he exudes while playing. You can't help but smile when watching him.
Great. As a bass player who sometimes does solos, the rest of the band should support the bassist. So many times if the bass player has a solo only the drummer plays so the bottom drops out. Willie had the support of the band and other musicians should add parts to bassists solo to fill it up.
After watching this although I've listen to it many, many times Mr. Weeks have shown us all the difference between a Bass Player, just 4 strings and a Bassist with 5 strings or more and enough effects to take up the whole stage. and he looks like Master P's bass player Rickey Smiley was talking about in his stand up concert glasses and move are the same lol
Been waiting to see this all my life since I was about 18 years and I'm 67 now- Thank you Willie for redoing this performance- now I'm gonna sit back and watch it about 90 more times...
Thank you for your comment! ! The splendor of being able to completely reproduce that famous performance. And it's amazing how quickly the performance is carried out as we expected. . . awesome!!👍👍👍
💯
I wish I could've been in the audience in 1972, this is still phenomenal, Mr. Weeks hasn't lost a beat. Donny Hathaway Live is still 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿
Baddest bass player in the country willie weeks 🎉🎉
Me too sliding down from the top makes sense I was playing it since I was 17 can't wait to plug up tomorrow 😮💜🙏🏾..
I once heard Marcus Miller say that there's three Bass Guitarist's with the utmost PRECISION needed for studio, who also had the ability to transfer that precision and discipline to the live stage;
James Jamerson
Anthony Jackson
Willie Weeks
Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
You can add Gordon Edwards and Ron Baker to that list of 3 . . .
Willie Weeks is absolutely one of the greatest bassplayers.
you’re right!!👍👍👍
Willie must be super private you never see any interviews with him but man he is by far my favorite bass player
I was 13yrs old when I first heard this amazing solo, summer of 73. I got my first Bass that following Christmas, and haven't looked back, still playing, thank you Willie Weeks.
My 2-door Chevy Nova is a '73! Olive Green Baby! Yeah, I play Bass! 😅
Willie's groove is so far down in the pocket! He blows me away.
Willie Weeks just took me on a ride I didn’t even know I had a ticket to!
Lollollol I love your comment me too I think I’m sitting right behind you I love this
This is so funky and tasty, BUT the FIRST thing I notice about 99% this solo, is that every phrase is a hook and as a stand-alone could have been the basis for the entire song or another one. Just pure fire!! Whoo Willie go!
This bass solo has lived rent free in my head for a long time. So satisfying to hear him recreate it.
OMG!! This song came out when I was a very young bass player. 62 years later I just witnessed one of the greatest bass solos ever. Thank you Mr. Weeks.
Willie Weeks apparently bought a villa in Karuizawa, Japan, and the person who originally lived next door was Masayoshi Takanaka, a Japanese jazz fusion guitarist, and that's how they got to know each other, which led to this guest performance. It's hard to believe that such coincidences exist in the world, but it's true.
By the way, the keyboard player in this band is Keiji Matsumoto, a jazz fusion keyboard player who has released several solo albums only in Japan(😅).
But hey, even if you're a guest, why don't you do a solo on Donny Hathaway's voices inside? Who came up with the idea? All I can say is good job.
And THIS is why I read comments. Insane that Masayoshi and Willie were neighbors 😮
Do you mean Kanizawa?
Willie played the original solo on Donny Hathaway's live album all those years ago - that's why the had him reprise it here.
Thank you so much for all of this amazing information.
Ah this answers the questions that I got when seeing all those Japanese-looking musicians. Great clip, I will certainly come back here a couple of times.
This is one of the most iconic bass solos ever recorded. It was because when it was recorded, bass players were not being featured in R&B music, I'm surprised that he still remembers it because it was recorded about 50 years ago.
こんな映像があるとは…というかこんなライブがあったとは…
めちゃくちゃ貴重なのでは？
The Fender Precision Bass. Millions of them around the world and they all sound different. They really allow the player to express their unique style and THIS player has one incredible set of fingers. He’ got it all! Tone, tempo groove syncopation and harmony. Makes me want to practice more!
Yeah, bro!!
Legendary bassist from that era Jerry Jemmott stopped by my crib last month and, of course, he HAD TO play my vintage P-Bass that lives on its stand in my living room. You're right: the Precision takes on the personality of the player. Had mine for 52 years and we're still in love! ❤
Willie Weeks is still COLD BLOODED ON THAT BASS RIGHT ON ❤
I am shocked this doesn’t have millions of views.
Willie weeks is a national treasure
And a brilliant solo
The drummer should be given the highest award possible
I've always loved this solo and while I could figure out the notes and get pretty close, I can never get his feel. That's a real bassman. Thanks Willie
I wore out a couple of vinyl copies of Donny Hathaway Live before it was released on CD. That album was my introduction to Willie Weeks and I've been bopping along to him for over 50 years now. Life is good.
THE SOLO THAT LIVES FOREVER! I NEW IT WAS AWESOME AT 17, THE SUMMER OF 1971 THE FIRST TIME I HERD IT!
In a world of Stu Hamms, Billy Sheehans, and John Myungs, Willie Weeks is still the straight fire.
Incredible timing, taste, and groove. There’s a reason that he’s a # 1 call for studio and touring. The man doesn’t play bass. He’s a bassist. Big difference.
Exactly! His true value exists in the space between notes and notes.👍👍👍
Excellent comment on the difference between a Bass player and a BASSIST!!! Especially in light of the fact that for years, the bass guitar only had 4 strings!!!
It's not about how many strings are on the instrument, it's how and what you do with em!!!
And as 🔥 as this solo is, I feel like it is not the best DEMONSTRATION of what it takes to be
"CLASSified" as a true BASSIST.
Go back to this album and listen to some of the licks this brother put down on "What's Going On" and "Little Ghetto Boy"
OMG!!!
💥💥😃😃🔥🔥
TOP SHELF SHIT!!!
What's Going On and
Little Ghetto Boy
d
He is of a similar mindset as Aston Family Man Barret who is the most recorded reggae bassist in history. Undeniable groove and pocket even during a solo.
So True !!
@@wmhhealth2018in the reggae genre he is certainly one of the best but I think Robbie Shakespeare has to be up there too! Sadly passed away too soon .
What up! I first heard this Willie Weeks solo back in the back way, round about 1971 - 1972? I was in 12th grade high school. Back then the bass players were Ron Carter (jazz) and then Willie Weeks yall! This is the greatest bass solos.
i'm 66. In 72, the Donny Live LP was the hottest album in RnB-land. Willie Weeks' iconic bass solo, is what helped propel Donny's album to the top. I was 14 in '72. I first heard a live band in Canton, Ohio cover this tune and the young bass player, played the solo note for note. Can't recall the band's name, but the venue was the YWCA in downtown Canton-at the weekly Sunday nite teen hop. It's incredible to watch Weeks perform his iconic solo, note-for-note once again, 52 years ago. Willie Weeks, James Jamerson, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, Ready Freddie Washington, Anthony Jackson, Stan Clark, Alfonso SLIM Johnson, Nate Watts, Nathaniel Phillips, Nathan East, Byron Miller, David Dyson, Bootsy Collins, Will Lee, Mark Adams, Tommie Harris (Gospel player from Lee Williams' group) ... All-time Great Funk 'n Soul Bass Players.
That motif around the 2:09 is the part that always knocked me out. I'm 51 and my Dad used to play that live Donny Hathaway record that this is from. Willie is a foundational player.
プレベじゃん‼️いいね〜
激渋ベースソロ。
I wore the grooves out on that album when it came out. I have loved me some Willy Weeks ever since!
One of the greatest solos ever! Modern solos don't compare!
Sharay Reed even borrowed from Willie Weeks to my ears, and that speaks volumes.
Everything is Everything! Donny Hathaway
Unbelievable. We used to jam on this one in my ccny days. Willie weeks was considered by most to be the funkiest bassman out there. Seems like he still is.
I can't believe I've not heard this guy before ! I'm a bass player for 35 years ??? How did that happen. Great style !
One of the 1st bass lines I listened to when I started playing 60+ years ago. The feel of his playing is unmatched. Thank you Mr Weeks 👍🏽🔥🔥🔥
The LEGENDARY MR. Willie Weeks. Incredible GROOVE. This doesn't have the heat from the original, but still HELLA COOL. HELL YEAH.
Thanking God I've lived long enough to see this!!! Took me a couple hours to learn this on my Ibanez Precision bass in 1971at 18 yrs old!!
seen Willie in Shanghai with Clapton i think 2007 and was totally impressed
Very nice groove from the band as well
He's a BEAST! ❤
Wow, this video is so precious for anyone who plays bass. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is a performance in Japan by Japanese jazz fusion guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. He is the guy introducing Willie, who is admired among Japanese bassists. And Takanaka was extremely popular in the 80s Japan. I don't know who the tasty keyboardist is but the drummer seems to be late Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami, a top drummer in Japan.
Willie Weeks is such a great and underrated bass player.
Willie Weeks and Nils Lofgren. Back in the days.
Dope…..straight up dope. Willie is the man. Love that dudes pocket and tone.❤
To actually see this solo is amazing
What a treat to see Willie playing *that* solo
Just awesome to see WW hit this again. Talk about pocket...Mr Weeks always delivered!
Superb note choice, beautiful tasteful and Funky!!!
Willie is very very cool on Bass .... Rock and Roll
Oh wow..when the album came out back in the day we jammed to this guys groove..Willie Weeks..! I never hear any of today's mention his style or this solo...
I was just listening yesterday to Donny Hathaway Live. I love the whole album, but this is my fave, because of Willie's bass solo! Fiiiire!🎉🎉
The very first solo I learned at age 13 (48 years ago)!!! ❤
Willie Weeks from Paso Robles California.
Yahoo my neck of the woods.
This guy is a bass players bass player
Live and in the studio.
Any school.
How to compose and still sound groovy. Legend.
Master of his trade... Most appreciative for this performance.
that sound is insane !!!!
that’s right!!👍
A freaking legend 🔥
I was in high school when I heard this
This was my jam
I always love the Willie Weeks sound
He's a super Bassist, and also a Great session players.
When my father gave me permission to his collection this was one if the first albums I converted digitally. As good as this version is for sheer force and power listen to the original live version.
Love Willie❤ groove and tone master.
I never heard it before but I realize that it's always been inside me. This is bass groove. Awesome ✌️
What a incredible guy, such soulful perfection, could listen to this legend all day. Cheers
Now That is How ya Play a Bass Solo so much meaning and feeling...pure Genius..Thank you Mr Weeks
Magnificent.
There's nothing else to say.
MY DADDY LOVED WILLIE WEEKS!!!!! OMG HE WAS A HUGE FAN!!! Daddy had Donnie Hathaway Live album and that’s where I heard this solo!!! I LOVE IT!!!! I AM A FAN TOO!!! ❤️🎶❤
They are Blazing...🎉
incredible groove
Willie Weeks = A Legend’s Legend
One of great bass influences! Thanks for posting.
Super great bassist alright - but what I like most is seeing how much fun and enjoyment he exudes while playing. You can't help but smile when watching him.
It’s the groove man it’s all about groove
Wowwww,pure Groove..!
Excellent !
Nice solo, that P bass sounds great 😊
Dang!
I’d never heard of this man before.
That’s criminal…..
I had to pick my jaw up,off the floor.
DAYUM!!!!
You are right!👍
Thanks, I've been looking for this video
So good........
I'm watching for the first time myself... I'm about to jump out of my freaking skin!!!
Such a great groove!
Yessuh!
Everything is Everything!
Great!
That p-bass tone❤️
Excellent.
Wow just seeing this for the first time. Makes me want to get a rosewood P bass now. Dang. That tone, that feel, that everything.
Deep goodness.
GREAAAAAAAAAAT!!! LOVE
this is awesome!
Magistral uso del bajo , con cuerdas al aire 🔥
Amazing
He from my home town Salemburg nc
Haven't heard him in years. Serious Bottom End!😊
Great. As a bass player who sometimes does solos, the rest of the band should support the bassist. So many times if the bass player has a solo only the drummer plays so the bottom drops out. Willie had the support of the band and other musicians should add parts to bassists solo to fill it up.
Love this! Thanks for posting it 👍👍
Born with Bass Strings in his fingers
After watching this although I've listen to it many, many times Mr. Weeks have shown us all the difference between a Bass Player, just 4 strings and a Bassist with 5 strings or more and enough effects to take up the whole stage. and he looks like Master P's bass player Rickey Smiley was talking about in his stand up concert
glasses and move are the same lol
Great
maestro
Awasome
In da pocket ❤❤❤
That's why Clapton, like many others, always goes back to Willie.
Perhaps for the odd fill-in date, but Clapton’s usual go-to bassist is Nathan East.
Excelente! no lo conocía. Leí Wikileaks y venía a comentar algo de Assange
Saw Willie Weeks almost 50 years ago with George Harrison on tour.