George Benson ~ Breezin' 1976 Jazzy Purrfection Version

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
  • George Benson entered this world on March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA. Given a ukelele as a gift, he was playing it to earn a few pennies at the age of seven! Rumour has it that he was playing guitar at the age of eight in a blind pig (unlicensed bar) that got shut down by the authorities. A true prodigy at the age of 10, he released his first single, "She Makes Me Mad" as Little Georgie on RCA Victor label which you can listen to at • Video He entered high school and continued learning jazz with organist Jack McDuff. His first full album was "The New Boss Guitar" recorded at the age of 21, then "It's Uptown with the George Benson Quartet" and then "The George Benson Cookbook". Jazz legend Miles Davis hired the young Benson to work with him and featured his special brand of guitar playing on his song "Paraphanalia" on the 1968 LP "Miles In The Sky" and shortly thereafter signed to Verve Records. Moving from Verve to A&M and then on to CTI, he was able to expand his fan base so much that when he signed to Warner Brothers in 1976, it resulted in a platinum album that is considered to be his finest achievement ever. The first single released was "This Masquerade" a Leon Russell song where George displayed his vocal talents, something he did infrequently since he considered himself to be a guitarist first and foremost. The second song issued was "Breezin'" a beautiful music type jazz tune that now is considered drum and bass. The floodgates of popularity opened and George was soon in demand, appearing on Stevie Wonder's "Another Star" and toured with Minnie Riperton (#1 pop hit Lovin' You). He was asked to write a song for the Muhammad Ali bio-pic "The Greatest" and came up with another classic R&B tune, "The Greatest Love Of All" that peaked at #24, but went all the way to #1 for three weeks when Whitney Houston released her version in 1985. A live version of "On Broadway" was released as a single and won a Grammy for the album that spawned it, "Weekend In L.A.). His pop breakthrough came via Qunicy Jones and his Qwest label with a Rod Temperton penned tune, "Give Me The Night". That song went Top 10 on the pop and R&B charts. Benson returned to his Jazz roots but continued recording in an R&B vein and won three platinum and two gold albums in the process.

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  • @37diamond
    @37diamond 8 лет назад +100

    You need to be listening this while driving in a convertible cool breeze in your face while the sun is setting... thanks DJDiscoCatV2...

    • @B4GGAW
      @B4GGAW 3 года назад +2

      JUST WATCH YOUR SPEED JUST LIKE BARRY WHITE LOVES THEME IT WILL WORK BOTH WAYS WHILE DRIVING THESE TWO WILL HAVE YOU CRUISING THE LIMIT HOWEVER YOU CAN EASILY EASE YOUR FOOT DOWN AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT YOU ARE AT 150 MPH AND SAYING HOW IN THE WORLD DID I GET HERE 🤔BLESSINGS AND PROSPERITY TO THOSE GENTLEMEN FOR GIVING US MUSIC THAT AT SOME POINT IN TIME OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT REAL MUSIC IS 🙏🏾👼🏾✝️

    • @monkeechicken
      @monkeechicken 3 года назад +2

      I'm on the sofa and it's still exceedingly good

    • @kevinmayo5312
      @kevinmayo5312 2 года назад

      What does this has to do Barry white 🤔 just relax and stop being a speed demon just keep it moving to the speed to What it's supposed to be

    • @rudybarraza6339
      @rudybarraza6339 Год назад

      Thank you i will and remember my pops who passed away and left his mustang convertible in the garage. I have it now.!👍🏻

    • @vincentjohn5481
      @vincentjohn5481 Год назад

      My dad for

  • @rockybudgeboa
    @rockybudgeboa 2 года назад +26

    I loved this song when it was first released and I was 11, now I am 57 and it is timeless

    • @vale55ff
      @vale55ff Год назад +1

      Uguale per me😉

  • @theobarclayeke2972
    @theobarclayeke2972 7 лет назад +77

    Arguably, one of the best smooth jazz sounds ever.

    • @dadewd7061
      @dadewd7061 4 года назад +6

      Most def, bro! But this special extended version makes it even more special... thanks to DJDiscoCatV2.

  • @tammyhornback209
    @tammyhornback209 3 года назад +13

    Simply... I just love this ❤❤
    Dad, I love and miss you, and I appreciate our rides to work and school together, just with this one song. Semper Fi, Dad ❤💙❤💙💕

  • @candaceterry3348
    @candaceterry3348 3 года назад +14

    When I was little my dad played this everytime we got on the highway, this was our road trip music or as he called It highway music. I miss my dad and this reminds me of him

  • @ALVIEDZANE
    @ALVIEDZANE 5 лет назад +20

    Breezin' is one of those songs that while you're listening to it, you think, "Man! Could this song just ...not end?" Then along comes DJDiscoCat.
    Niiiiiiice.

  • @chrisdanclair3389
    @chrisdanclair3389 3 месяца назад +2

    Damn I miss my parents badly, nuff thanks George Benson for giving great music 🙌🏾❤️💯💯💯

  • @dimitridabidin2757
    @dimitridabidin2757 5 лет назад +35

    This music just simply puts a smile on your face every single time listening to it. Very nice intro though. Cheers from all around the world .

  • @elainebowen5234
    @elainebowen5234 4 года назад +19

    Timeless classic

  • @DivaInTheWoods
    @DivaInTheWoods 3 года назад +17

    Wow! George Benson's perfection + DJDiscoCat's mad skills = a masterpiece! Thank you!!

  • @allanpeterson3358
    @allanpeterson3358 Год назад +7

    Loved this artist and his amazing ability to make me feel good about life during my down times! Thank you George Benson

  • @pmb6667
    @pmb6667 2 года назад +13

    THANK YOU for this! I was 9 years old when this song was released and I loved it the moment I heard it -- so much so, that it's my #1 favourite of his he ever made. It helped me through some bad times in my childhood. It was such an exhilarating, yet-soothing, Care-Free song to me. I 'escaped' into a world of reading, art (drawing & painting), and listening to great music, especially this song. To this day I'm still an artist. Also, the late Canadian talk show host Joyce Davidson's (d. 2020) talk show used this song as its theme music. I'd tune in all the time just to listen to it.

  • @nicolep4976
    @nicolep4976 Год назад +5

    I've been searching for this song for the longest!!! Loved this song for years. Was my dad favorite. Now I can ride out to this song

  • @JoannHines-g6f
    @JoannHines-g6f 10 месяцев назад +1

    Best elevator music, best shopping music, best driving music, best music to relax to PERIOD❤Thank you for all of the lifelong memories, George,and thank God you are still with us❤ Great Guitarist Living Legend & can't wait to see you in concert again ( God willing)❤PLEASE COME BACK TO NEWARK, NJ for performances soon❤NJPAC, Prudential Center, Newark Parks-Recreation, anyplace❤

  • @cornellnorman6166
    @cornellnorman6166 4 года назад +7

    Living with an uncle in New Orleans on Simon Boulevard When I first heard this song.

    • @esskay8768
      @esskay8768 3 года назад

      By your name I was thinking of Norman Connors - Thembi, 1977

  • @cristinabortoni7288
    @cristinabortoni7288 2 года назад +8

    Essa música como todas de George Benson são sensacionais amooo essa tbm d curto todos os dias 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎼🎹🎶🎤🎸🎵Parabebs oelo Sucesso Mundial , como é neeecidk, quanto talento neste mundo, curto desde s minha adolescência.1978, 79 80....

    • @scottrozzi1780
      @scottrozzi1780 Год назад +1

      Wow you are super cute ..with all due respect

  • @willsketchesmusic
    @willsketchesmusic 6 лет назад +26

    George is one of the few extremely accomplished guitar players, who hasn't lost sight that music is all about feeling and conveying emotion, and not about showing off your skills (although he has plenty). Maybe it's something to do with him starting off as a singer.

  • @jean-marie.fontaine.binche
    @jean-marie.fontaine.binche 3 года назад +2

    Thanks. Merci beaucoup. Rien que du bonheur....

  • @charlesgamarra4009
    @charlesgamarra4009 3 года назад +5

    Bella melodia de George Benson muy fresh para un summer con mucho sun tan agradable q lo ponen hasta hoy en los supermarket cuando se hace ahopping,thank you brother Dj Mr. Cat por esta buena musica de recuerdo🎵👍

  • @hiramvargas5005
    @hiramvargas5005 4 года назад +3

    PURE SMOOTH BUTTER. ...SILKIER THAN SILK.....DJ DISCOCAT GOT IT GOING ON.....MUCH RESPECT AND PROPS MY BROTHER. ...MARCH 8 , 2020 AND THIS SONG IS STILL FLOATING ON..

  • @jameshayden8218
    @jameshayden8218 4 года назад +3

    WHO COULD POSSIBLY NOT LOVE ❤️ THIS JAM?

  • @DarrylM65
    @DarrylM65 6 лет назад +25

    Awesome. I like how you incorporated the beautiful opening with the beat

    • @dadewd7061
      @dadewd7061 4 года назад +2

      Yesss! I agree on that one too. Kinda makes it into a remix. Thanks, DJDiscoCatV2.... you're awesome!

    • @debbiezito3904
      @debbiezito3904 4 года назад

      @@dadewd7061 where is this songs version with backup singers singing one line..i thinks its somethin like "Never gonna live without ya"...heard it once then never again. Please answer.God bless.

    • @kelisared72
      @kelisared72 4 года назад +1

      Yes, I keep replaying the intro just to hear it.

  • @musicmaniac1961
    @musicmaniac1961 2 года назад +4

    We love it! Reminds of my high school days!

  • @jeffreychandler8666
    @jeffreychandler8666 4 года назад +4

    This hit from Mr Benson is so refreshing, it reminds me of standing on a beach experiencing the cool "BREEZES" from Lake Michigan.

  • @veleikamurray8133
    @veleikamurray8133 2 года назад +2

    Love this as a child when my beautiful Parents would listen 🎶 from the Detroit Towers. Love it even more as an adult. Artistry at its finest. It brings me to a happy place. 😊 Thanks for your beautiful work of art.

  • @bonnieallsup
    @bonnieallsup 4 года назад +3

    Perfect summer music I loved this back when am radio 🌝❤️🍺

  • @TheBibleSkeptic
    @TheBibleSkeptic 8 лет назад +24

    One of my favorite songs (and artists) of all time! Sweet job on the _purrfection_ version!

  • @sallyfreeman9971
    @sallyfreeman9971 4 года назад +1

    Awesome tune by George Benson😍😘😛. Thank you DJDC. Much 💘 and 🙏 🙏.

  • @justinquaylepate1358
    @justinquaylepate1358 Год назад +1

    My favorite song from George Benson

  • @cornellnorman6166
    @cornellnorman6166 4 года назад +3

    Breezin Wyld FM 98 New Orleans, Louisiana Kim Boutte Henry C's Nelson Gerard rain these were just some of the greats Down here.

  • @Areflection4
    @Areflection4 4 года назад +1

    Ahh, Sunday morning with 'Breezin' followed by brunch with your friends down the pub..magic monents!

  • @tanjiro2699
    @tanjiro2699 6 месяцев назад +2

    Perfect sound jazz.

  • @jerome2022
    @jerome2022 4 года назад +1

    Take me back to our family trip in 1978

  • @blacktygar
    @blacktygar 4 года назад +3

    Had to start the morning off with this one... thanks DJDC

  • @canon19581
    @canon19581 8 лет назад +7

    Another life changer for me.... true respect brother

  • @TadAskew1
    @TadAskew1 8 лет назад +5

    Pittsburgh's own --- George Benson !!

  • @riosgamingchannel3477
    @riosgamingchannel3477 2 года назад +2

    simply sensational stuff ! GB, genius indeed 😋

  • @LAWM100
    @LAWM100 5 месяцев назад

    In my opinion what makes this version so good is the Violin & Orchestra layover. Timeless

  • @williambarbouriii2158
    @williambarbouriii2158 2 года назад +1

    This brings back a different memory for me: We used to spend hours on the mic rockin' to the drum beat intro!!

  • @denisefields7233
    @denisefields7233 3 года назад

    Breathing by George Benson with her very young DJ disco Scott playing musical in the background very lovely song very smooth sailing peaceful and calm thank you

  • @silumemubukwanu391
    @silumemubukwanu391 3 года назад +2

    Thanks DJ. Nostalgically long! Right on the money! Listening from somewhere in Rome with a Zambian origin.

  • @jmentenglowe5951
    @jmentenglowe5951 Год назад

    what a great memory of the 70s the best of all time George bad Benson

  • @jovannyhi-resaudioo.4497
    @jovannyhi-resaudioo.4497 4 года назад +1

    Wow Exellent And Beautifull Long Purrfection Version The George Benson, Beautifull Melody, Thanks For Sharing 👍.
    Greetings From Peru 🇵🇪.

  • @juliocordova5340
    @juliocordova5340 7 лет назад +7

    La necesidad del hombre por rodearse de belleza hace que iluminados logren crear música celestial...

    • @cinthiaperez7589
      @cinthiaperez7589 4 года назад

      Woow ¡ Cierto, nunca antes fue mejor descrita....

    • @lettyguerra371
      @lettyguerra371 4 года назад

      Translation: The need of man to surround himself with beauty allow the gifted to create heavenly music.

    • @jameshayden8218
      @jameshayden8218 4 года назад

      Y MAS CON EL HOMBRE

  • @robertashburn7510
    @robertashburn7510 2 года назад +1

    Smile on your face?
    Puts a smile on my butt!

  • @Apathesis0
    @Apathesis0 Год назад +1

    That drum groove is tiiiiight

  • @yvettek1585
    @yvettek1585 3 года назад +2

    Ah yes so soothing 💜💜💜💜😎

  • @salcerna1960
    @salcerna1960 8 лет назад +8

    AWESOME !!!!!!!

  • @rudybarraza6339
    @rudybarraza6339 Год назад

    This reminds me when i was a kid growing up in nyc. Lotts of fun. Especially in the summer.

  • @auntyr00
    @auntyr00 7 лет назад +1

    Counting down the days till i next see George in concert.

  • @Adrian-yp7nb
    @Adrian-yp7nb 7 лет назад +1

    If this isn't played during Summer (at least) then i'm missing out!!! Absolutely ❤ this, Desert Island disk DEFINITELY!!!!

  • @JacquelineBryant-d7z
    @JacquelineBryant-d7z 2 месяца назад

    Look out too see this all blessings cover all amen good-night 😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @denisefields7233
    @denisefields7233 3 года назад +1

    Well good morning to everybody out there how is everybody doing and maybe I should say good morning good evening and good afternoon because I keep forgetting that we're just all over and because of the beautiful time zones you know I guess I'm breathing better today and I guess it has a lot to do with the fact that I actually witnessed a party at a home next door to my last night and these people had not gotten together or seen each other in one year because of the virus they have their own DJ they had the food and I was making my dinner and while I was eating I could hear everything that was going on and then I went on my patio and I even watched and you guys know I'm a little emotional at times and it was just such a breath of his hair to see that it was a coming out party because we've all been stuck in and these people they threw a wonderful wonderful coming out party for family and friends and not only did they enjoy themselves but all of his neighbors did as well and nobody called the police no one needs people give something they usually like send a flyer to the neighbors that need the neighbors know and we just love them for who they are and I just wanted to share that with you because it just goes to show that hopefully we're starting to go in the right direction because this is something that none of us have experience before and this is been a long long road and the song breathing that just was played was by Mr George Benson and it looks like we have our own celebrity in the house and that's the day DJ disco Cal he used to play for a lot of groups in the background music and I've heard a lot of the songs I was introduced to them very very nice so you see you learned something new everyday and that was one of the songs that he played background in and that will be playing a few more if you guys don't mind but I know all the rules and regulations about this virus all over is different but I just want to say from the bottom of my heart to all of you we stuck in your we did what we had to do and we're here and we lost so many including myself but we're here and for those of you out there that still need to get a shot please go and get it because it is so very very important so on that particular note the flexion and you can just see him I'm just I'm happy I'm happy because seeing the people having so much fun with their loved ones people that they didn't know if they would ever even see again just brought a lot of joy into my heart so I want you guys to know I love you and those come it's good better and better and I love it keep sending them to me please because you know I do respond okay that's enough of me let's get on with some music okay thanks guys

  • @georgeegri5486
    @georgeegri5486 4 года назад

    Seventies one he'll timefor music 👆💞🤗 thanks George 🤔

  • @nathalieg9886
    @nathalieg9886 Год назад

    Thanks for rebroadcasting all these pepites ;-] I always enjoy listening to them or discovering some of them

  • @jonmolnar5440
    @jonmolnar5440 5 лет назад +4

    Definitely cruisin' music.

    • @dadewd7061
      @dadewd7061 4 года назад

      Oh, hell's yeah! Cruisin' non-stop from NYC to Cali... dammm! Some good ol' times!

  • @sandrabell9673
    @sandrabell9673 5 лет назад

    Thank you! The good Lord knows that I love George Benson. Had this beautiful 1999 Olds, Aurora. One, the car is definitely an eye catcher! Gorgeous, champagne Queen. George, Buddy Miles, Marvin. Most loved vehicle and girl!

  • @TheJonathanWatkins
    @TheJonathanWatkins Год назад

    Great jam, any time of day. Takes me to the ocean or some type of paradise each time.

  • @alejandropalominoruiz2578
    @alejandropalominoruiz2578 3 года назад +1

    ... con toda la Fuerza del AMOR.

  • @francoisleroy1633
    @francoisleroy1633 2 года назад

    Great, Great Mix., I can only see nice images listening the music ....

  • @RCLaROCK1
    @RCLaROCK1 5 лет назад +2

    WOW......what an intro mix...

  • @Marialuciaaalvaradomazzei
    @Marialuciaaalvaradomazzei Год назад

    Telly savalas fue un gran ser humano. Muy solidario y amantes de la familia. Un gran músico como actor. Un buen griego. Era sabio para tomar y llevar la vida. Lo admiro. ❤

  • @canon19581
    @canon19581 8 лет назад +6

    You have a true love of the music, in my ham fisted way I tried to create for my own pleasure create remixes as yours with a JVC Cassette Deck, pause stop rewind recording my vinyl to elongate favourite parts, then having saved money I bought a Teac reel to Reel to give me more tools to create what I wanted... I think I still have the cassettes .... oh how I wish I had got the chance to work with the right equipment :( Thanks , good memories.

    • @DJDiscoCat
      @DJDiscoCat  6 лет назад +2

      Ya know, I started editing reel to reel tape in 1996 after learning the basics about marking, trimming and cutting. Once I got the technique down, I was able to edit in my head and then make it happen on tape. Using digital editing programs really simplified the process, I could always go back and make it more precise...but once the tape was cut, that was it. Now I can really Michealangelo out on the remixes...and you are welcome!

    • @dadewd7061
      @dadewd7061 4 года назад

      @@DJDiscoCat - Specially the Chrome/Metal tapes back then that were so phreaking expensive too. Ha!

  • @stephenchase2537
    @stephenchase2537 2 года назад +1

    This vinyl record video is exactly 09 minutes: and 43 seconds long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The video is earning almost 198,300 worldwide views!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @scorkisha75
    @scorkisha75 8 лет назад +1

    @Nyeeyah Waldron... This reminds me of you, your personality traits! light, happy, breezin' through school, breezin' through love and life.😘Love you sis

  • @tyroneepps4854
    @tyroneepps4854 6 лет назад +7

    Breezin long jazz version. George benson 1976

  • @vincentpeterson8584
    @vincentpeterson8584 7 месяцев назад

    This is the perfect cruising song!!!

  • @viniciopolidori140
    @viniciopolidori140 7 месяцев назад

    Meraviglioso Capolavoro !!!👏👏👏🥂

  • @isabellavittoria1643
    @isabellavittoria1643 6 лет назад +1

    Love u're music thank you for sharing!
    Love it.....😎

  • @oupamodikeng3240
    @oupamodikeng3240 3 года назад

    Greatest evergreens of Benson G!
    Forever
    🌍

  • @scorkisha75
    @scorkisha75 8 лет назад +3

    I love this

  • @groovecollector1732
    @groovecollector1732 3 года назад

    Coole Version!!! Summersound!!! Thanks DJ!!!

  • @jasonmourning1920
    @jasonmourning1920 2 года назад

    Amen, bro!! This cut is AWESOME!!

  • @Carlos-ep1si
    @Carlos-ep1si Год назад

    George Benson, Breezin, esto es música para el resto de la vida y mas allá.

  • @Noname-j5m
    @Noname-j5m Год назад

    Бэнсон это всегда безупречный вкус и такой камертон для души на многие годы..

  • @alejandrapadilla406
    @alejandrapadilla406 6 месяцев назад

    Linda música de mi juventud gracias George Benson

  • @deborahelliott160
    @deborahelliott160 3 года назад

    Love light. Just loving along

  • @SJHR2
    @SJHR2 8 лет назад +2

    Top favorite artist! Fantastic track!Thanks again!

  • @skullherrera7300
    @skullherrera7300 4 года назад

    @ WONDERFUL !!!, ................IT'S A MUSICAL JEWEL. ♥️♥️♥️

  •  8 лет назад

    Magnifico friend a pleasure to hear the topic of George Benson publish my city nightclubs with your permission group, greetings and hugs from Spain

  • @mjjones802
    @mjjones802 2 года назад

    i need a time machine great memories as a10 year old kid

  • @pelecyphora1
    @pelecyphora1 5 месяцев назад

    I wish I heard this when I was 11 . " Affirmation" at 25 -good 'nuff?

  • @supremoking4469
    @supremoking4469 Год назад

    Fabulosa...!!! Esa época fue mágica...y épica..... saludos por la buena música.....😊

  • @tropicalpancake56
    @tropicalpancake56 8 лет назад +4

    MAGNIFICENT!

  • @Jockeylotforfun
    @Jockeylotforfun 2 года назад

    Wow! Beautiful work

  • @bryanpotter3882
    @bryanpotter3882 4 года назад +1

    Breezin love George benson hit

  • @sandrabell9673
    @sandrabell9673 5 лет назад +2

    Cat, you bad! Purrrrr, Baby!

  • @AJFar-tm7dn
    @AJFar-tm7dn 8 лет назад

    Smooth as glass.
    Sunday morning reading the paper right now. Chill.

    • @DJDiscoCat
      @DJDiscoCat  8 лет назад +1

      I hear ya, just listened to it again....perfect music for a Sunday morning...thanks!

    • @AJFar-tm7dn
      @AJFar-tm7dn 8 лет назад

      Sure thing, Man.

    • @dadewd7061
      @dadewd7061 4 года назад

      And a nice Margarita or a Bloody Mary on hand.

  • @leslievega1202
    @leslievega1202 3 года назад

    Nice Music....te transforma al espacio sideral

  • @hectorescobar7890
    @hectorescobar7890 Год назад

    Master piece !!

  • @dartenyagranger29
    @dartenyagranger29 8 лет назад +2

    George Benson ~ Breezin' 1976 Jazzy Purrfection Version (The BOOM 2016)

  • @jscjuniorquim135
    @jscjuniorquim135 3 года назад

    He will be the best forver and ever

  • @JesseH
    @JesseH 3 года назад

    Once again cooking where there's 🔥 fire

  • @Ninasim123
    @Ninasim123 3 года назад +1

    The first recording of this song in 1970 - six years earlier - by Gabor Szabo is also very good.

  • @Ronnie01964
    @Ronnie01964 7 лет назад +2

    Excellent version, thnx dude!

  • @sheldonwells3428
    @sheldonwells3428 Год назад

    Nice work

  •  7 лет назад +1

    Thanks.

  • @shelmoore4149
    @shelmoore4149 3 года назад

    Cruizin' on the strip, gears 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5, reverse. Never left in park

  • @fadhilarief1537
    @fadhilarief1537 2 года назад

    Good job 💢💫

  • @roniestevao4698
    @roniestevao4698 3 года назад

    20/12/2020 eu ouvindo uma obra de arte dessa, George Benson,,,,,um ícone da música