Hello again Russ, like I said about a year ago the best one man band ever!! Glad to know that you have made more songs for us to enjoy. Congratulations. Don't stop doing what you love to do. Thank you.
Russ, I came across your channel while searching for covers of a few songs. I got rewarded with a whole list of the very songs that you do, and that I love to perform at nursing and assisted living homes. You remind me of what I have been saying for years about RUclips; specifically, there are super-talented people like yourself that only 20 years ago would have not been seen by us!! I'm betting the original singers whose songs you do are impressed with your professional cover of their hits. Your humility is another impressive trait! Not sure what your history is, but I and many others are glad to have found your work. I'll be buying your original tunes. God Bless and keep them coming!
Rick, I agree this man is a powerhouse of talent. Russ is amazing. He has what seems to be an innate ability to reproduce arrangements exactly and he plays every instrument and mixes and sings lead and back up. Only other person I've seen do it so well, and actually I think Russ is better than him, is Prince.
Hi Russ, I'm a "new" fan, just discovered your videos here at YT. We still use cd's at our house., although I think the sound from vinyl is best. Thanks for sharing your talents; the music sounds great!
So awesome! your so incredibly talented!! curious about your influences...I hear some Gin Blossoms?? Crazy how Looking Glass intro sounds exactly like The Gear Daddies song Color of her eyes!! Great minds think (play) alike I really like Fall !
Thank so much...I really appreciate you checking out the tunes. Yeah, a little GB, for sure. I just checked out the Gear Daddies tune (never heard it before)...yeah, the E to A is similar. Glad you like "Fall"!
I just played the whole album on Spotify. Every song is catchy. It’s like our favorite bands from the past reunited and each recorded one more hit: The Raspberries, BTO, The Gin Blossoms, Dire Straits.
It’s a fantastic release. Russ is among the great undiscovered artists, a shining gem that stands out from the rest of us hacks trying our best with our own tunes. This album is great from start to finish. Get you a copy. Hell, get two and give one to a friend who needs enlightenment 😁
just discovered you today--my husband said, "come and listen to this guy". You are great!! May have to get your CDs! Love your voice and your music! If you do any more covers, could you please do Love is The Answer by England Dan and John Ford Coley? Thanks again! New fan here!
Sounding a bit jaded; hoping you have found someone to take the pain from your past. Love your music, Russ, covers and originals. Best wishes for all that you do!
A lot of musicians can play a lot of instruments, but, to sing songs as well as you do is a gift. I hope your songs will find some airplay and hopefully expose your great talents. Who knows, you just might have a hit in there.
Wow the tunes are as good if not better then any hit song that ever was! You are so talented my friend to write and perform all these original songs!! I’m hooked on you 🙏🥰 God bless you ❤
After listening to the clips, I hear Green Day meets Cheap Trick meets The Cars… Very well done Russ! This is coming from a pro bass player of 45 years, in Virginia. Recorded rock to country and toured the US several times…
Hi Russ. Love your work!! Hearing your speaking voice and your singing voice, iam guessing you are a tenor voice. Can you tell me anything regarding your vocal training and or vocal coaching through out your singing career? Cant wait to get your Back to Basics CD. Thanks in advance, Mark
Russ, i love the album, but, what i enjoy is putting your channel on the yv and watching the one man band perform. Since you obviously cannot go on the road and do the "one man band" the same way the videos pirtray, would sure like to see ya bring back the videos...perhaps some Harry Nilsson, Buddy Holly and maybe some America and Guess Who...miss your videos.
Hello, I'm from Brazil.... Congratulations for your channel, excellent quality and perfection in your songs. Can I request a song? - The Hollies - Don't let me Down . Thanks! 👍 
Hi Russ! I like what I hear in this video of your originals! I sense a 60s/70s feel to all of them which I like. Technical question. What DAW, what mic, and mic preamp do you use for your vocals? Thanks and I’m glad you’re back!
Hey Russ - I only had to listen to half of the snippets to know that I wanted your new album. In fact, I ordered the 3 CD bundle to get all of them. Any chance you could sign my copy of Back to Basics? Then when you become a huge megastar, I will be the envy of all my friends when I show them my autographed copy. 😁
Sorry for the delay in responding, Steve (I was out on vacation for two weeks). Thanks so much for ordering the bundle....I'm pretty sure I signed the copy of BTB for you. If not, let me know. Thanks much!
@@russwilloughby501 You did sign it, thank you! I've listened to all three albums and really enjoyed them. I like the guitar tones on BTB, great stuff!
HAHA... That's funny.. I have run into the exact same problem trying to sell my CD's to people because they all say the same thing.. they don't have a CD player. I have a cousin who went out and bought a mini boom box just to play them
Hi Russ - just came across your videos literally yesterday, and I sent you a message on your facebook messenger - I hope you receive it and respond - Thanks in advance!
All of the songs on your album here sound great Russ. Very impressive.
Yeeeeeehaaaaaaaw! Love your music - keeps me young!
Same here 😂
Hello again Russ, like I said about a year ago the best one man band ever!! Glad to know that you have made more songs for us to enjoy. Congratulations. Don't stop doing what you love to do. Thank you.
Nice to hear from you, Ted...thanks so much; I really appreciate it!
You welcome Russ.@@russwilloughby501
Good stuff! I really enjoyed it!
Awesome, thank you!
Russ, I came across your channel while searching for covers of a few songs. I got rewarded with a whole list of the very songs that you do, and that I love to perform at nursing and assisted living homes. You remind me of what I have been saying for years about RUclips; specifically, there are super-talented people like yourself that only 20 years ago would have not been seen by us!! I'm betting the original singers whose songs you do are impressed with your professional cover of their hits. Your humility is another impressive trait! Not sure what your history is, but I and many others are glad to have found your work. I'll be buying your original tunes. God Bless and keep them coming!
Thank you so much, Rick; I really appreciate the kind words!
Rick, I agree this man is a powerhouse of talent. Russ is amazing. He has what seems to be an innate ability to reproduce arrangements exactly and he plays every instrument and mixes and sings lead and back up. Only other person I've seen do it so well, and actually I think Russ is better than him, is Prince.
@@josephguerrero9013 Many thanks, Joseph; that's very kind of you.
Hi Russ, I'm a "new" fan, just discovered your videos here at YT. We still use cd's at our house., although I think the sound from vinyl is best. Thanks for sharing your talents; the music sounds great!
Thanks so very much; that's very kind...I really appreciate it.
So awesome! your so incredibly talented!!
curious about your influences...I hear some Gin Blossoms??
Crazy how Looking Glass intro sounds exactly like The Gear Daddies song Color of her eyes!! Great minds think (play) alike
I really like Fall !
Thank so much...I really appreciate you checking out the tunes. Yeah, a little GB, for sure. I just checked out the Gear Daddies tune (never heard it before)...yeah, the E to A is similar. Glad you like "Fall"!
Wow, that's interesting. I was already wondering what happened to you. I'll have a listen!
Thank so much, Rolf!
I love your stuff man! You're awesome!! Would you please do Firefall's strange way. Thank you and God bless
That is a great suggestion, thanks! You never know, I might have to dive into that one.
That’s a beautiful song 👈🏻
I've just downloaded your album just in time for my next road trip, thanks Russ!!
Happy that you made this album! Enjoying it already! Keep doing what you're doing!!!
Thanks so much!
Thanks Russ great to hear ,look forward to hearing the album
Many thanks!
Awesome Russ!!! So great to to see u back and love the new music!
Thanks so much. As always, I appreciate it!
I just played the whole album on Spotify. Every song is catchy. It’s like our favorite bands from the past reunited and each recorded one more hit: The Raspberries, BTO, The Gin Blossoms, Dire Straits.
Thanks so much! Yeah, there's a lot of my influences in there!
It’s a fantastic release. Russ is among the great undiscovered artists, a shining gem that stands out from the rest of us hacks trying our best with our own tunes. This album is great from start to finish. Get you a copy. Hell, get two and give one to a friend who needs enlightenment 😁
I'm hearing a bit of The Smithereens / Pat Dinizio in there, too - Nice job!
Happy to hear buddy.
excellent music and super musician!
Good job Russ, well done. 👍🎸
Thanks, Mike!
just discovered you today--my husband said, "come and listen to this guy". You are great!! May have to get your CDs! Love your voice and your music! If you do any more covers, could you please do Love is The Answer by England Dan and John Ford Coley? Thanks again! New fan here!
Thank you very much; I really appreciate it!
Sounding a bit jaded; hoping you have found someone to take the pain from your past. Love your music, Russ, covers and originals. Best wishes for all that you do!
Oh, Happy Day!! Thank you so much.
Thank you too! I appreciate it!
A lot of musicians can play a lot of instruments, but, to sing songs as well as you do is a gift. I hope your songs will find some airplay and hopefully expose your great talents. Who knows, you just might have a hit in there.
Thanks so very much; I appreciate it!
Wow the tunes are as good if not better then any hit song that ever was! You are so talented my friend to write and perform all these original songs!! I’m hooked on you 🙏🥰 God bless you ❤
That's very kind f you to say, Diane...many thanks!
After listening to the clips, I hear Green Day meets Cheap Trick meets The Cars… Very well done Russ! This is coming from a pro bass player of 45 years, in Virginia. Recorded rock to country and toured the US several times…
Wow, Mark, thanks so much!
The album sounds great Russ. Lots of influences I hear in them one I think i hear is 38 Special. Maybe Gin Blossoms also.
I appreciate it so much, thanks!
You are truly a legend, sir. Thank you.
Wow, thanks
Hi Russ. Love your work!! Hearing your speaking voice and your singing voice, iam guessing you are a tenor voice. Can you tell me anything regarding your vocal training and or vocal coaching through out your singing career? Cant wait to get your Back to Basics CD. Thanks in advance, Mark
Thanks, Mark! I guess I'm a tenor...never really thought about it. Never had any vocal lessons or anything; I just sing! Hope you like the BTB album!
awesome!
Thanks!
Saved the album on Spotify gonna give it a listen 👍
Thanks much...hope you enjoyed it!
Russ, i love the album, but, what i enjoy is putting your channel on the yv and watching the one man band perform. Since you obviously cannot go on the road and do the "one man band" the same way the videos pirtray, would sure like to see ya bring back the videos...perhaps some Harry Nilsson, Buddy Holly and maybe some America and Guess Who...miss your videos.
Great musician. I knew a Russ Willoughby years and years ago. We worked together at The Huntington Candy Co. Any chance?
Thanks much. No, never worked at a candy factory....that would be too much temptation!
good luck mate.
Thanks 👍
Hello, I'm from Brazil.... Congratulations for your channel, excellent quality and perfection in your songs. Can I request a song? - The Hollies - Don't let me Down . Thanks! 👍

I'll check it out! Thank you!
Hi Russ! I like what I hear in this video of your originals! I sense a 60s/70s feel to all of them which I like. Technical question. What DAW, what mic, and mic preamp do you use for your vocals? Thanks and I’m glad you’re back!
Thanks much! I'm using a Yamaha AW1600 to record on, a MXL 990 vocal mic, and the preamps in the AW1600.
H Russ I'm going to take a listen in a bit. I do have a request. please do a cover of Laugh Laugh by the Beau Brummels
Every time I hear Laugh Laugh I can't help but think of Love Potion No. 9....the verses are almost identical. You never know!
This is great! Did you record this using that system in the background as you are describing the record?
Thanks so much! Yes, those are Yamaha AW1600 recorders that I used to record the album. They're a little old school, but I love 'em.
Hey Russ - I only had to listen to half of the snippets to know that I wanted your new album. In fact, I ordered the 3 CD bundle to get all of them. Any chance you could sign my copy of Back to Basics? Then when you become a huge megastar, I will be the envy of all my friends when I show them my autographed copy. 😁
Sorry for the delay in responding, Steve (I was out on vacation for two weeks). Thanks so much for ordering the bundle....I'm pretty sure I signed the copy of BTB for you. If not, let me know. Thanks much!
@@russwilloughby501 You did sign it, thank you! I've listened to all three albums and really enjoyed them. I like the guitar tones on BTB, great stuff!
@@stevebean1543 Thanks so much, Steve...glad you enjoyed them!
HAHA... That's funny.. I have run into the exact same problem trying to sell my CD's to people because they all say the same thing.. they don't have a CD player. I have a cousin who went out and bought a mini boom box just to play them
Lova it
Hi Russ - just came across your videos literally yesterday, and I sent you a message on your facebook messenger - I hope you receive it and respond - Thanks in advance!
Hey there. Sorry for the late response; I was away from home for a week on a work trip. I did just now respond to your message. Thanks!