I had the distinct honor and privilege to play for Lou Rawls at the Meadowlands with Hank Jones Avery Sharpe Bobby Watson What a tremendous gig brought in at the last hour but we were Cookin, Lou's baritone voice is the 8th wonder of the world beautiful to your soul myself the drummer had to focus because I was being drawn into Lous Magic.
Pound for pound Lou is one of the best male vocalists....ever! His phrasing and unique timbre are well worth the entrance money and his interpretation of this song is a classic
I am 65 and I have been way into jazz and singers a long time, somehow I did not know that Lou Rawls just owned this tune! The studio version is terrific, but this is just plain stunning!
I absolutely love this song! Lou's rendition is truly a classic. Lou Rawls; such an underrated artist. I could listen to this all day. Haunting and captivating. Keep singing Lou where ever you are! RIP
Elegant, timeless and deep. Lou not only pours on the steamy side of lyrical dynamism, he phrases passion in delectable portions of fantasy. Thank you for this!
Beautiful rendition from Lou Rawls. I've been looking for an example of a male vocalist covering this one and I've found a gem. I'll use it as a model for singing it with my group.
Thank you for posting this and introducing me to The Lighthouse All Stars. These cats played wonderfully on "Willow." They simply disappeared and simply played very well so that all I and I heard were their instruments. And then they did it again, swinging very well. Was this the house band for the show? WOW!!!
Sadly, that generation of performing artists is gone. UNLESS, you happen upon a black Baptist or Pentecostal Church. Then voices like Lou Rawls' and jazzy=bluesy musicians can still be heard. There's a fabulous organist here on Y/T playing a great Summertime. See: Billy Preston-Summertime (5:22). Also, Lou Rawls/Stormy Monday(1989). This is great with tenor sax man Stanley Turrentine. Tremendous!
I saw Lou live in Reno or Tahoe in the mid 60's. He was the headliner and Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66 was on first. Sergio's group put on a fantastic show and I was worried that Lou had to follow such a great act. When Lou came on he was backed by a big band and that's all he needed. What an outstanding performance he gave.
"Lou is", sense soul here and The Gospel Truth ,So good...Does, anyone by Chance Know who The Drummer may be here.[He looks like Earl Watkins] a dear ole Friend....
+Leslie Westbrook so very beautiful… Lou's voice is sublime … this is music to fall into… what a fabulous pianist! so sensitive and evocative, love the magic touches… and fills… a great trio!!!! anymore posts of these guys?
+Michael Hermiston i made a Forrest Westbrook facebook page - please join us! There's a CD out - Carmel Jones/my pop/Gary Peacock/Bill Schwemmer - from Fresh Sound Records from reel to reel tapes we discovered in my father's collection after he passed away on April 20, 2014. Gets RAVE reviews!!
+Leslie Westbrook Hi Leslie. I'd have to go back and look at the complete episode (these are snippets of the actual program), but Frank (my dad) usually did credit the musicians somewhere in the program. Where are we without the musicians?
Out-of-blue, I selected the video because, for a very long time, i've been seeking to hear that song played with the *right* arrangement - the story. Many come close -- BUT today I have found it ! The musicianship of it all was amazing - what a great arrangement from your dad and working with it all. My father (Champ Champagne) was in the same profession as your father (mid-50s to 1970s). As I was watching it, it reminded me foundly of my father. I feel the studio energy ... I was a studio-kid 5yrs old (shhh! recording...) Then I was going to do a new comment but your post of 2 years ago caught my eye. Perhaps our fathers instigated this. Be well in mind-heart. :-)
Agree completely---this is consummate musicianship all around; the piano had me enthralled with just the intro! Accompaniment is its own art--Leslie, your father was both a gifted, soulful, and sensitive soloist and well as a most sensitive accompanist. Thank you for letting us know about your father.
Although the accompaniment is different (of course), Rawls' vocals are almost a note-for-note recreation of his performance of this tune from his first LP (with Les McCann), "Stormy Monday." (Live in the studio: You're hearing them better than they're hearing themselves, and with no processing of any kind... could this be done today?) Note the performance of "Topsy" at the end: Local, live TV really used to be this good, and not just in L.A. Addendum: How I wish Frank had named all of the personnel in this quintet, not just Rumsey and Cooper.
Hey wanted to let everybody know that there is now an "Official Lou Rawls Fan Club" on Facebook, and much of the family and close friends are members. We are doing some things to keep Lou's music out there! It would be a joy to see folks out here join the club. We are looking for friends, musicians in Las Vegas as well and soon L.A. Also looking for financial backers for the Official Lou Rawls Tribute Performance Project. You can contact me, Lon Dorsey on Facebook. We're doing a lot! Thanks!
Although the accompaniment is different (of course), Rawl's vocals are almost a note-for-note recreation of his performance of this tune from his first LP (with Les McCann), "Stormy Monday." (Live in the studio: You're hearing them better than they're hearing themselves, and with no processing of any kind... could this be done today?)
This is nice, but you need to hear the version with Les Mccann. ( a red thumbnail listed as "willow weep for me". probably to avoid Capitol or somebody taking it down)
Frank Evans show, weekdays from 1pm to 5pm, radio KRHM 94.7 fm Los Angeles. My jazz education foundation in the ‘60s!
I had the distinct honor and privilege to play for Lou Rawls at the Meadowlands with Hank Jones Avery Sharpe Bobby Watson What a tremendous gig brought in at the last hour but we were Cookin, Lou's baritone voice is the 8th wonder of the world beautiful to your soul myself the drummer had to focus because I was being drawn into Lous Magic.
You will find no other singer like this, at any price!
Pound for pound Lou is one of the best male vocalists....ever! His phrasing and unique timbre are well worth the entrance money and his interpretation of this song is a classic
love you Man,....TRUE !!!!
Ahh Lou ! In his hey day . . . that growl will always be with us.
@@marcellusstrykegl3936 Yeahhh buddy
I am 65 and I have been way into jazz and singers a long time, somehow I did not know that Lou Rawls just owned this tune! The studio version is terrific, but this is just plain stunning!
I absolutely love this song! Lou's rendition is truly a classic. Lou Rawls; such an underrated artist. I could listen to this all day. Haunting and captivating. Keep singing Lou where ever you are! RIP
Elegant, timeless and deep. Lou not only pours on the steamy side of lyrical dynamism, he phrases passion in delectable portions of fantasy. Thank you for this!
Always loved how Lou just tore this beautiful song up. Rest in peace Lou.
Lou always had a lovely voice and He is still my all-time favorite vocalist. I'm sure that He sings in Heaven.
His voice gives me chills. One of the best covers ever. Thanks for posting this.
if not the best cover ever
SALUTE TO ALL THESE MUSICIANS 🎶🎵
Beautiful rendition from Lou Rawls. I've been looking for an example of a male vocalist covering this one and I've found a gem. I'll use it as a model for singing it with my group.
"3'o clock in the morning music" -- so true.
Thank you for posting this and introducing me to The Lighthouse All Stars. These cats played wonderfully on "Willow." They simply disappeared and simply played very well so that all I and I heard were their instruments. And then they did it again, swinging very well. Was this the house band for the show? WOW!!!
I love Lou's rendition of this song
Beautiful
Sadly, that generation of performing artists is gone. UNLESS, you happen upon a black Baptist or Pentecostal Church. Then voices like Lou Rawls' and jazzy=bluesy musicians can still be heard. There's a fabulous organist here on Y/T playing a great Summertime. See: Billy Preston-Summertime (5:22). Also, Lou Rawls/Stormy Monday(1989). This is great with tenor sax man Stanley Turrentine. Tremendous!
I'm so grateful I found this delight. A young Mr. Rawl's, and A great program. It was a joy to have seen him perform many times.
Only one word for Lou Rawls-SPECTACULAR!!. In would advise ll jazz lovers to check out his album: "Lou Rawls Live". Thank you for sharing.
i did !!!!
Lou Rawls. Singer. 'Nuff said. Thanks for the upload, FranklyJazzTV. RIP Lou Rawls. Blessings
Seeing Howard Rumsey is also a great treat ... a jazz icon and legend.
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.
Lou was one of the very best..
I saw Lou live in Reno or Tahoe in the mid 60's. He was the headliner and Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66 was on first. Sergio's group put on a fantastic show and I was worried that Lou had to follow such a great act.
When Lou came on he was backed by a big band and that's all he needed. What an outstanding performance he gave.
Have always loved Lou Rawl's phrasing. Great footage and thanks for posting!
Fantastic! Wonderful song ...I'd never heard Lou Rowls ' version before .
What a voice!
"Lou is", sense soul here and The Gospel Truth ,So good...Does, anyone by Chance Know who The Drummer may be here.[He looks like Earl Watkins] a dear ole Friend....
Lou is a “drug” that I must hear weekly!
Wow
Wonderful performance from one of the greatest male vocalists of all time.
Totally agree with Donovan Blair!
From a 71yo Aussie fan.
Bob Cooper as well - too bad he didn't give a shout out to the musicians, including my pop on piano (Forrest Westbrook).
+Leslie Westbrook so very beautiful… Lou's voice is sublime … this is music to fall into… what a fabulous pianist! so sensitive and evocative, love the magic touches… and fills… a great trio!!!! anymore posts of these guys?
+Michael Hermiston i made a Forrest Westbrook facebook page - please join us! There's a CD out - Carmel Jones/my pop/Gary Peacock/Bill Schwemmer - from Fresh Sound Records from reel to reel tapes we discovered in my father's collection after he passed away on April 20, 2014. Gets RAVE reviews!!
+Leslie Westbrook Hi Leslie. I'd have to go back and look at the complete episode (these are snippets of the actual program), but Frank (my dad) usually did credit the musicians somewhere in the program. Where are we without the musicians?
Out-of-blue, I selected the video because, for a very long time, i've been seeking to hear that song played with the *right* arrangement - the story. Many come close -- BUT today I have found it ! The musicianship of it all was amazing - what a great arrangement from your dad and working with it all.
My father (Champ Champagne) was in the same profession as your father (mid-50s to 1970s).
As I was watching it, it reminded me foundly of my father. I feel the studio energy ... I was a studio-kid 5yrs old (shhh! recording...) Then I was going to do a new comment but your post of 2 years ago caught my eye.
Perhaps our fathers instigated this.
Be well in mind-heart.
:-)
Agree completely---this is consummate musicianship all around; the piano had me enthralled with just the intro! Accompaniment is its own art--Leslie, your father was both a gifted, soulful, and sensitive soloist and well as a most sensitive accompanist. Thank you for letting us know about your father.
Great to see a truly classic performance of a great standard. Fantastic arrangement & fantastic voice.
I had his greatest hits and this is not on it. I was watching Unsung and they had this playing at the end. Beautiful song.
Fabulous!
I love this
I heard this on Unsung ...beautiful music!!
Although the accompaniment is different (of course), Rawls' vocals are almost a note-for-note recreation of his performance of this tune from his first LP (with Les McCann), "Stormy Monday."
(Live in the studio: You're hearing them better than they're hearing themselves, and with no processing of any kind... could this be done today?)
Note the performance of "Topsy" at the end:
Local, live TV really used to be this good, and not just in L.A.
Addendum:
How I wish Frank had named all of the personnel in this quintet, not just Rumsey and Cooper.
+tuxguys me too! check out my pop (Forrest Westbrook) facebook page and CDS from this same area recently releasing on Fresh Sound Records.
Always on point!
Forrest Westbrook on piano
find the version he made in studio with les mcann on piano,leroy vinegar on bass. "stormy monday".
💚😀🍀
Thats an overdose of heavy soul
Hey wanted to let everybody know that there is now an "Official Lou Rawls Fan Club" on Facebook, and much of the family and close friends are members. We are doing some things to keep Lou's music out there! It would be a joy to see folks out here join the club. We are looking for friends, musicians in Las Vegas as well and soon L.A. Also looking for financial backers for the Official Lou Rawls Tribute Performance Project. You can contact me, Lon Dorsey on Facebook. We're doing a lot! Thanks!
Will you anybody tell me the pianist's name? I love his play so much.
Just listened to Etta James, Diana Krall, Ella, and Lou Rawls do this tune. All great, but none better than LR.
GOD
Although the accompaniment is different (of course), Rawl's vocals are almost a note-for-note recreation of his performance of this tune from his first LP (with Les McCann), "Stormy Monday."
(Live in the studio: You're hearing them better than they're hearing themselves, and with no processing of any kind... could this be done today?)
Bobby Bryant on trumpet.
Jose James has definitely learned from him, even parts of his timbre and phrasing...
*Oh I'm in L O V E*
Who are the players in the band ??? Every body said his own things but nobody talked about the players !!!!!!!!!!!
@Jamman1214
Sorry, son, I didn't know I was logged in on your account.
Check out our New version for Willow Weep For Me>>> ruclips.net/video/k6rPLTPLYms/видео.html
Do you have it to upload? I cannot find mine.
This is nice, but you need to hear the version with Les Mccann. ( a red thumbnail listed as
"willow weep for me". probably to avoid Capitol or somebody taking it down)
Television was fairly innovative and sophisticated back then . We have had nothing like this since the seventies . Television is just trash today
ain't that a bitch. i cant find mine either. i'll keep looking.
Interesting. His voice got better as he got older. In this recording his voice seems to be less strong than in the 90's.
These musicians are obviously Jazz fans who listened to and patterned their playing off the wonderful Jazz musicians of the '50s-'70s.
somebody who could not kill it like les mcann did with lou. better find that one if you want to hear it properly killed.
Interesting with a man's voice.