Thanks for the kind mention Lee. Some of my greatest memories are the fun records with you and the rest of those great players. So nice to hear some of the history we lived. Love spending time with you here and there. Peace.
Lee, I live In Pa. and in 1996 Skoal gave away tickets if you sent in a coupon. We went down to Forks of the River Tenn, for the Rock the Smokies on July 6th 1996. The bands: Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt, 38 Special, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band, and Hank Jr was last. Jr was also drunk off his azz. Beautiful place for a concert, as it was on the hillside of a old farm.Behind the stage was a railroad and behind that by about 100 yards was the river. When they started the concert they played the National Anthem and released a bald eagle. Half way through the concert a train came thru, nice and slow. It was real cool. I also met Harry Gant at this concert and got to talk to him for 15 to 20 minutes. That was REALLY really COOL. Lee, I got a good chuckle out of Merle's teeth and Merle, Willie and Kris flipping ya off. Take care and thanks for sharing.
Leland, I was sitting in my backyard sipping Tennessee Whisky , listening to "One Man Dog", after having a great day. Then I tune in to to Radio Free Lee and hear this track and your stories from Nashville and my day got even better. Thank you, sir! In Canada here, we are just tremendously saddened to see the U.S. in such chaos and darkness. Thank you for doing all this and creating some light. Cheers, and merci!
I was checking out Leland and wishing I had some Tennessee whiskey, but tequila will do. Don't feel sorry for America...we have a retarded president and he won't be in office much longer 🤘 but rock n roll will never die!!! I wish I was in Canada. Enjoy it and rock on brother!
Dear Lee, This song reminds me of my father and my mother. At the time my dad was working for a new Budweiser distributorship in Barstow Ca.. I lived in the San Gabriel Valley (Southern California) My Dad was a huge George Strait fan and I became one to. When I would travel to Barstow this George Strait CD was playing. Thank you for sharing this.....these tears in my eyes are happy memories reminiscing The room story classic!!!!!
Lee, THANK YOU for extolling the virtues of country music and those who play and record it. Too often fans of other styles give country short shrift, and certainly some country music is exceedingly simple, some silly, some quaint - although that can be said about most other styles, as well. I recall needing some players for a country project I was doing (I play country/chicken-pickin'/Tele-style), and one of the drummers who called to audition told me, "I've never played much country, but it so simple I won't have any trouble. I've played rock, jazz, funk...so country will be easy." First tune I played called for 120bpm country "train" beat with brushes. The guy fell on his face so hard he was packing up in minutes. ALL music is difficult to play at expert level, and clearly you appreciate that. It's no accident that you stayed at the top of the call list for so many producers and artists. Thanks for more fantastic insight!
Leland Sklar Memorial Ward.... Now that's FUNNY! This is one of the MANY reasons why I love your updates Lee.... we don't know what story or song you'll have next and wait in anticipation. Thank you for putting this HUGE smile on my face in a world of turmoil.
Written by Sanger D (Whitey) Shafer...been in Music City since '93...actually met Whitey at a session and backed him up when he SANG this song once in a bar...wonderful track, and wonderful to have you share this! Thanks man!
Country is where I first heard your playing. I kept seeing your name in the credits and thought, "Wow this Leland Sklar must be really good to be on all these albums." From there I did my research and discovered yes he is that good.
@@LinkRocks I might have that King George cassette but I don't think it plays anymore though.. but pretty much from straight from the Heart up to about The Road less traveled I replaced most cassettes with CDs..
These posts really help the mood of the time. Thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you and speaking with you at Allie's memorial service. When I was with Sha Na Na, I got a photo of me and Jerry Lee giving the camera the finger.
I saw you with Lyle Lovett in Corpus Christi last year, my first time seeing him. It was a pleasant surprise and wonderful evening. I became interested in your music history and have really enjoyed your videos, especially about Maureen and her recovery. As a long time garage bass player and amateur musician I find your stories fascinating. Having no knowledge of the recording business, it is somewhat surprising to me to see that these major country artists didn’t use their own gigging bands to record their albums, etc. You seem like a genuine, kind and educated soul and I appreciate all your story telling. Thanks.
I can’t tell you how much I am enjoying these “history” lessons! I’ll need to go back and binge watch all the rest from the beginning! Gracias👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
never was there a time between this coming out until the coming of Garth Brooks about two years later where you would never walk into a bar even if it was a heavy metal or rock and roll bar and everybody would be singing along to this because it would be one of the selections on the jukebox.. love King George always have still do best part about this one too. a country song that includes transcendental meditation in the lyrics working with Mary Chapin Carpenter just like your RUclips channel I found hers her songs from home acoustic with just Angus the dog and white kitty who's usually asleep are just fantastic another Corona comfort I enjoy watching uploads of..
In my opinion, country music is where strongest melodies are these days. I don’t listen to much country music but what I hear that is my impression. Give a country a strong hook and it’s hard to not to appreciate.
That list is a list of some of my favorite artists in Country. Mary Chapin has done 21 videos during this Home time. Thank you much for this! Astounding.
Ocean Front Property and All My Ex's were among the very first songs I tried to learn when I got my first bass at 13. Spent hours listening to those songs trying to hit every note along with the (unknown then) bass player; a great learning experience for a new player... Discovering you through your other works years later and now seeing this video really feels like coming full circle. Thanks for the memories and keep up these awesome videos!
Mr S continues his Passadena Express, cruising along stopping at all stops, rock, country, jazz fusion, pop "cats" & dogs etc. What a bearded raconteur! Riveting. Just riveting and so "down home". Leland. You're a class act. A UK fan.
Smooth and simplicity. every video a masterclass! Thank you for all of this Mrs Leland! Down here in Brazil we musicians love and appreciate your amazing work!
I don't listen to much country music at all. However, when you mentioned that you played with Lacy J. Dalton, I knew I had to comment. You probably know that she still tours- at least she did before this Covid-19 pandemic hit. I had the opportunity to hear her and her group last fall in southern Michigan. They were great! It so happens that a good friend of mine by the name of Bruce Thomsen, from Colorado, plays bass for her. I think it's so cool that he performs with an artist that you did in the past! Thank you for being so generous with your time and to share your experiences and talent with us RUclips subscribers!
“I put together a list of artists that I worked with in the country field. Let’s see if any names on here ring a bell for you.” What follows is the freaking Country Hall of Fame! Jesus! What an incredible Nashville career you’ve had, Lee, besides your LA and touring career! Hats off to you!
Leland, Thanks so much for making these times a bit easier! I grew up playing country along with other genres. I listened to your playing a ton growing up. You are “the man”! I’m fortunate enough to be still gigging regularly at 71, but these 70’s aren’t as much fun as the 1970’s! My brother is a Nashville studio musician and plays with Paul Franklin and Vince Gill in the Time Jumpers.. stay happy, healthy and safe!
Thanks for the C&W. Being from Texas myself, I do enjoy country music of the 80s and before. Like you however, I love all styles of music so keep it coming. Keep up the good work and thank you.
you're absolutely right about that Al. if you wanted to be one of the strangers you better know your shit and you better not screw it up or you'd be fired. Merle was a lot like the late great Blues Man Albert King if you play Dan Albert's band you better play.. one-time Albert got so mad that the drummer was not keeping time at all and kept screwing up consistently he stopped the show and fired him. Albert was a very cantankerous person but a fantastic bluesman the funniest part about it that was in the middle of the show Albert's yelling back at the drummer and yelling back at the drummer and finally he just stops and says just take your goddamn sticks and get out of here 🤣🤣
When I was a young musician, I was too much of a music snob to listen to country music. Now I am in my 50s and have discovered that music is music. The notes are the same, just in a different order. Thanks for helping to open my eyes, Leland Sklar.
Very nice again, going to sleep now. Greetings from the Netherlands. Thanks Leland Sklar for your stories. Just give me a little bit off peace everyday.
Love your videos man, I so look forward to them. Hearing you play your bass and the wonderful stories that go along with the music is a gift to You Tube.
Wow Leland, just wanted to tell (as many others here) this channel is extra ordinairy by faaaaaar!!!! I am waiting every evening here in Germany (close to midnight) for the next Video from Mr. Sklar. You are telling, teaching, even somehow giving hope to this very nice community here in this crazy gone world. Can't thank you enough for spending your time for us! I'm playing bass since about 40years now, been listening to you for decades .... Fire and rain, Spectrum .... Deepest memories and feelings ! Again, thank you so much for opening your book! Please keep on, WE LOVE YOU for doing it!
Lordy! This one was chock full of Sklar gold. The list of people you didn't work with in the '80s is probably shorter than the list you read. The Hag story isn't gold, it's priceless. Love the song, I worked with a woman who left her ex in Texas and came back to Wisconsin. It was her favorite song. "Nashville cats, play clean as country water. Nashville cats, play wild as mountain dew-hu."
Hi Lee! I'm live in Nashville and if you haven't been here in the last 5years, be prepared for a shock. So much construction etc. Its really changed and they are basically getting rid of Music Row. As for Loews Vandy, I never knew that room! One of my favorite memories was sitting in the bar one afternoon and Billy Gibbons sat next to me drinking bloody Marys and trying a variety of hot sauces to see which was better. I've run into alot of musicians here and love it. Nashville doesn't bother famous faces like other cities because most of them are our neighbors! I'd love to meet up with you one day and just shoot the breeze. Until then, Taryn
It puts a huge smile on my face to hear you mention Reggie Young. He was a monster player and a beautiful man. I once got to hide in the corner during a session and watch Reggie and Bob Babbit throw it down on a few songs. I kept thinking about that the other day when you were playing Rubberband Man. Thanks for sharing this stuff with us and much love to ya, Leland!
Also, did you have a hard time getting used to the number system on the charts at your first few Nashville sessions? And did anyone ask you to play flat wounds or a different bass? Thanks again for spreading the love and knowledge!
Thank you Leland. Your episodes are a breath of fresh air. I've admired your work since the early 1970's. Nice to hear your voice after all this time. Stay safe. Love from Wales, UK
Funny, I haven't heard of any of the artists he mentions in his list of players that he's recorded with. 😜😜 These videos highlight, of course, the immense, genre-rich, and legendary list of artists he's played with; it makes a person dizzy. Clearly his talent is the main reason that producers and musicians think of Lee first when they have an elite level project to complete. But it's also clear that Lee is fun to be around, doesn't take himself overly seriously (while taking the music entirely seriously), is still impressed by great players/people, and comes to gigs as prepared as a person could possibly be. The fact that he is sharing all of these RUclips videos for free (they could easily be part of a PhD program at any top level school) also says much about Lee's attitude. Thanks and thanks again Lee (sorry about talking about you, in front of your back😊)!🎸
I started playing rock with my first band and was asked to play country later. I learn a lot, as far as precision and playing clean. Now country is more like disco rock.
Love your channel. Thank you so much. You are inspiring. Ps. I turn 73 next month and am lucky enough to still be playing bass in a weekend cover band.
Jim that is awsome to the max ! I started at 15 now 56 but still playing bass ,now with cd s , got to put another band together once this covid 19 is over !
Man, it would have been shorter if you'd listed who you HAVEN'T worked with!! It was like you were rhyming off my entire career as a Country radio announcer in the 80's and 90's. Thanks for another wonderful trip down memory lane. Keep the stories coming. You have a gift.
Leland...i had no idea you did country BUT...it doesnt surprise me. You can play anything! Thanks for sharing your life brothah! I have enjoyed learning more about you. Im a player too though my forte is saxophone! Ive never heard of any of those country people...im a rocker...lol...j/k! Thats awesome man...i think youve worked with EVERYONE!
I as avid music lover and concert goer, I feel like I've known you forever. I was born the day after you were. Clearly because of your career I've seen you more than any other performer. When attending a musical event and seldom knowing who might be playing with or backing a particular group or artist, I've always taken great solace when you appear on stage knowing the quality of musicians I would see in support of these artists....Thanx for your talents and such willingness to share them with us.
Not related to this video, but I was doing a search on RUclips for 'boogie woogie piano' and I found this fabulous player Dona Oxford. Look who is playing bass at this gig! Dude who haven't you played with! You are awesome!
I'm sooooo glad Lee's putting out all these amazing videos. Thanks to the nature of internet, they're going to be there forever. Introduced my 20 year old son to Lee. When Lee and I will be long gone, these vids will still be there for him and his children to enjoy.
Just so relaxing to hear you talk. A natural raconteur. It was a pleasure and a privilege to meet you at the UK Bass Show a few years ago. The live performance of you with James Taylor playing “ Whenever I See Your Smiling Face” is my go to whenever I need reminding that there is so much joy in music.
The storyabout theroom exemplifies who you present to us as viewers. Unpretentious and appreciative for the life you live. Thanks for sharing your amazing life experiences with us Lee!
These stories are priceless Lee. I draw inspiration from your example at every chance I can from “doing what’s right for the song” to being an everyday descent human being. Many thanks again for taking the time out to share.
Hey Leland, just want to say what a pleasure it is to hear stories of your wonderful life in the music world, i cant wait to see the next episode each time you post a video. Keep on keeping on Mr Sklar! From New Zealand!
Had the old wagon wheels going today. Had to listen to _He Stopped Loving Her Today_ by *George Jones* . A very simple heart felt song. Glen Campbell and Roy Clarke got me interested in the guitar. Three channels back then, Hee Haw was on one of them. Got into Southern Rock latter on. I was the only kid around with the High on the Hog album. Moonshine Sonata jams , Leland , if you haven't seen the movie *Crazy Heart* with Jeff Bridges , please do so. Top Notch . The opening scene where Bad Blake is setting up to play/playing , reminded me of when I used to set up for this country guitar/singer Rex Cole. Identical. Rex handed me a country hat once , just before we were going into this OK Corral bar . I thought he was giving it as a gift , but he quickly chuckled and replied , _Hell no, tuck that hair up under it_ I had long hair back then. Umm , heck of a lot of top notch names , well , Dwight Yoakam . He did a great job in the movie *Sling Blade* Oh , Robert Duval is in *Crazy Heart* . Great job behind the bar and out on the boat. Robert's acting style is so easily indentifiable . You've meet everyone one of them, sometime in your life. Glad to have meet you here on You Tube.
Great Stories! enjoyed them at breakfast on my trip through „Sauerland“ in Germany and loughed so loud that the guys next to my camper fell out of their bed - 6:30 in the morning😬 Thanks a lot Lee - made my day.
Hello again Lee...😁.....I soooo wish I could jam with you . I'm a 52 y/o drummer and it would be a dream !!! You are so humble and you're probably the best bass player on the planet..
Thx for the Country... Your posts are a fascinating meditation on life, lives lived and music... What was it like working with Reba McEntire? I'm from London. Did a drive away from Long Island to Santa Ana in a '75 Buick Century (called her 'Cookie' cos all well did in her was fry! No AC! - Summer late 80's. We were heading west, weaving through the hills, into Tennessee, the hot sun was setting and Reba come on the radio with her version of 'Sunday Kind of Love'...Perfection. When we got to Nashville and rushed into the first store we saw and I bought the single. Still a fan. Still a fan of pretty well all American music genres... All the very best Richard
Thank you for the excellent words Mr. Sklar . I am not at all surprised that you made so many classic country sides. Thank you for inspiring the heck out of all us bass players. I have been a fan since I went out to the west coast in 1978 and my housemate had a copy of the first Section record. I am envious of your work with two of my favorites Conway Twitty and Merle Haggard but those guys can obviously afford the best.
Thank you Mr. Sklar for all of the contributions that you have made in all musical genres. You’ve been a major influence on my playing and can’t thank you enough for the guidance you’ve shared through music. Blessings and safe travels!
I could listen to your stories all day. The fact that you knew and remembered names, even just the 'help' tells me a lot about your character. Peace and Love to you dude.
I think I could listen to you recount your stories forever! Add in watching you play these songs as if I was sitting right in front of you blows my mind every f'ing time! Cheese and rice! Thank you for everything you do Lee Sklar! By the way, I will buy your book just for that one photo you mentioned here.
Love your channel, Lee! I have to agree with you about quirky titles in country songs. One of my favorite examples is Roy Clark's classic "Thank God and Thank Greyhound She's Gone."
Thanks for the kind mention Lee. Some of my greatest memories are the fun records with you and the rest of those great players. So nice to hear some of the history we lived. Love spending time with you here and there. Peace.
One of my favorite country songs.Thanks.
Lee, I live In Pa. and in 1996 Skoal gave away tickets if you sent in a coupon. We went down to Forks of the River Tenn, for the Rock the Smokies on July 6th 1996. The bands: Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt, 38 Special, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels Band, and Hank Jr was last. Jr was also drunk off his azz. Beautiful place for a concert, as it was on the hillside of a old farm.Behind the stage was a railroad and behind that by about 100 yards was the river. When they started the concert they played the National Anthem and released a bald eagle. Half way through the concert a train came thru, nice and slow. It was real cool. I also met Harry Gant at this concert and got to talk to him for 15 to 20 minutes. That was REALLY really COOL. Lee, I got a good chuckle out of Merle's teeth and Merle, Willie and Kris flipping ya off. Take care and thanks for sharing.
I love listening to you talk and listening to your playing as well. Thank you for this viewing and listening pleasure.
Jesus Lee..You should have read the names you didn't play with..You would have been done in 8 seconds..As always, thanks for brightening my day..
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Took the words right out of my brain.
Omg busy busy busy. Lee has lived a thousand lifetimes. Awesome historic ones. Thanks for sharing
no kidding, you need at least 2 roombas to pick up those names.
my words exactly a few comments on Lee´s videos prior to this ;-)
So great listening for the second and third time.... Love it all... plus the song LOL
Leland, I was sitting in my backyard sipping Tennessee Whisky , listening to "One Man Dog", after having a great day. Then I tune in to to Radio Free Lee and hear this track and your stories from Nashville and my day got even better. Thank you, sir! In Canada here, we are just tremendously saddened to see the U.S. in such chaos and darkness. Thank you for doing all this and creating some light. Cheers, and merci!
God bless our Canadian neighbors.
Thank you for that sentiment. We’ll overcome this!
seriously thinking about moving to Canada.
I was checking out Leland and wishing I had some Tennessee whiskey, but tequila will do. Don't feel sorry for America...we have a retarded president and he won't be in office much longer 🤘 but rock n roll will never die!!! I wish I was in Canada. Enjoy it and rock on brother!
The wide scope of recordings you've played on astounds me! You have such a diverse body of work!
Dear Lee, This song reminds me of my father and my mother. At the time my dad was working for a new Budweiser distributorship in Barstow Ca.. I lived in the San Gabriel Valley (Southern California) My Dad was a huge George Strait fan and I became one to. When I would travel to Barstow this George Strait CD was playing.
Thank you for sharing this.....these tears in my eyes are happy memories reminiscing
The room story classic!!!!!
Lee, THANK YOU for extolling the virtues of country music and those who play and record it. Too often fans of other styles give country short shrift, and certainly some country music is exceedingly simple, some silly, some quaint - although that can be said about most other styles, as well. I recall needing some players for a country project I was doing (I play country/chicken-pickin'/Tele-style), and one of the drummers who called to audition told me, "I've never played much country, but it so simple I won't have any trouble. I've played rock, jazz, funk...so country will be easy." First tune I played called for 120bpm country "train" beat with brushes. The guy fell on his face so hard he was packing up in minutes. ALL music is difficult to play at expert level, and clearly you appreciate that. It's no accident that you stayed at the top of the call list for so many producers and artists. Thanks for more fantastic insight!
thanks Leland... I wish more people would do this. what a life. from a guitar player at 73 learning bass. america is in big trouble.
"My singing teeth arrived...."
I'M DYIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THAT'S a great story, along with understanding that Merle Haggard had a studio in Redding, Calif., just 2 1/2 hours from me in Oregon.
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the Scandinavian band
Thanks for the smiles in this troubled time.
Leland Sklar Memorial Ward.... Now that's FUNNY! This is one of the MANY reasons why I love your updates Lee.... we don't know what story or song you'll have next and wait in anticipation. Thank you for putting this HUGE smile on my face in a world of turmoil.
That list!!
One of my favorite George Strait songs! That's great. Thanks for playing it.
Written by Sanger D (Whitey) Shafer...been in Music City since '93...actually met Whitey at a session and backed him up when he SANG this song once in a bar...wonderful track, and wonderful to have you share this! Thanks man!
I love the added comments that you’d never hear ....
Thank you for the many history lessons!
I Love it!!!
Country is where I first heard your playing. I kept seeing your name in the credits and thought, "Wow this Leland Sklar must be really good to be on all these albums." From there I did my research and discovered yes he is that good.
Lee's on some of my favorite stuff from Vince Gill to my man Clint Black
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Ocean Front Property was the first album I ever owned. I still have the cassette.
@@LinkRocks I might have that King George cassette but I don't think it plays anymore though.. but pretty much from straight from the Heart up to about The Road less traveled I replaced most cassettes with CDs..
These posts really help the mood of the time. Thank you. It was a pleasure meeting you and speaking with you at Allie's memorial service. When I was with Sha Na Na, I got a photo of me and Jerry Lee giving the camera the finger.
I saw you with Lyle Lovett in Corpus Christi last year, my first time seeing him. It was a pleasant surprise and wonderful evening. I became interested in your music history and have really enjoyed your videos, especially about Maureen and her recovery. As a long time garage bass player and amateur musician I find your stories fascinating. Having no knowledge of the recording business, it is somewhat surprising to me to see that these major country artists didn’t use their own gigging bands to record their albums, etc. You seem like a genuine, kind and educated soul and I appreciate all your story telling. Thanks.
If you're gonna wear a hat it really should be a wizard's hat.
I kinda like the horns....
Oh how I miss hiring you to play on records here in Nashville. Some wonderful memories. As always, love hearing your stories. xxoo
I can’t tell you how much I am enjoying these “history” lessons! I’ll need to go back and binge watch all the rest from the beginning! Gracias👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
never was there a time between this coming out until the coming of Garth Brooks about two years later where you would never walk into a bar even if it was a heavy metal or rock and roll bar and everybody would be singing along to this because it would be one of the selections on the jukebox..
love King George always have still do
best part about this one too.
a country song that includes transcendental meditation in the lyrics
working with Mary Chapin Carpenter just like your RUclips channel I found hers her songs from home acoustic with just Angus the dog and white kitty who's usually asleep are just fantastic another Corona comfort I enjoy watching uploads of..
In my opinion, country music is where strongest melodies are these days. I don’t listen to much country music but what I hear that is my impression. Give a country a strong hook and it’s hard to not to appreciate.
That list is a list of some of my favorite artists in Country. Mary Chapin has done 21 videos during this Home time. Thank you much for this! Astounding.
Stay Mighty
Sierra Ferrell is pretty cool. ruclips.net/video/MDvEPpdI6Bk/видео.html
I've been watching Chapin and Angus and White Kitty.... ☺❤
Ocean Front Property and All My Ex's were among the very first songs I tried to learn when I got my first bass at 13. Spent hours listening to those songs trying to hit every note along with the (unknown then) bass player; a great learning experience for a new player... Discovering you through your other works years later and now seeing this video really feels like coming full circle. Thanks for the memories and keep up these awesome videos!
Talk about a range of music. Enjoying it all. You may not be a hat guy, but not a bad look there. Thanks again for all the stories.
Another voyage of discovery, to places we would never go...thank you!
Great stories!! Love and respect from Piraeus, Greece
Mr S continues his Passadena Express, cruising along stopping at all stops, rock, country, jazz fusion, pop "cats" & dogs etc.
What a bearded raconteur! Riveting. Just riveting and so "down home".
Leland. You're a class act.
A UK fan.
John Pegg He lives in Pasadena, CA?
Smooth and simplicity. every video a masterclass! Thank you for all of this Mrs Leland! Down here in Brazil we musicians love and appreciate your amazing work!
I don't listen to much country music at all. However, when you mentioned that you played with Lacy J. Dalton, I knew I had to comment. You probably know that she still tours- at least she did before this Covid-19 pandemic hit. I had the opportunity to hear her and her group last fall in southern Michigan. They were great! It so happens that a good friend of mine by the name of Bruce Thomsen, from Colorado, plays bass for her. I think it's so cool that he performs with an artist that you did in the past!
Thank you for being so generous with your time and to share your experiences and talent with us RUclips subscribers!
“I put together a list of artists that I worked with in the country field. Let’s see if any names on here ring a bell for you.” What follows is the freaking Country Hall of Fame! Jesus! What an incredible Nashville career you’ve had, Lee, besides your LA and touring career! Hats off to you!
Leland, Thanks so much for making these times a bit easier! I grew up playing country along with other genres. I listened to your playing a ton growing up. You are “the man”! I’m fortunate enough to be still gigging regularly at 71, but these 70’s aren’t as much fun as the 1970’s! My brother is a Nashville studio musician and plays with Paul Franklin and Vince Gill in the Time Jumpers.. stay happy, healthy and safe!
Thanks for the C&W. Being from Texas myself, I do enjoy country music of the 80s and before. Like you however, I love all styles of music so keep it coming. Keep up the good work and thank you.
Thanks Leland for sharing the songs and the stories.
Thanks for playing for us, it's always a treat, and the stories are great.
Lee can play anything! A joy to watch.
Merle had chops, but he had to make sure he had the right chops. Great story. Thanks.
you're absolutely right about that Al.
if you wanted to be one of the strangers you better know your shit and you better not screw it up or you'd be fired.
Merle was a lot like the late great Blues Man Albert King if you play Dan Albert's band you better play..
one-time Albert got so mad that the drummer was not keeping time at all and kept screwing up consistently he stopped the show and fired him.
Albert was a very cantankerous person but a fantastic bluesman the funniest part about it that was in the middle of the show Albert's yelling back at the drummer and yelling back at the drummer and finally he just stops and says just take your goddamn sticks and get out of here 🤣🤣
Love your stories Leland 🙂 and it tickles me pink you played on that song. I always get a kick out of it when I hear it
When I was a young musician, I was too much of a music snob to listen to country music. Now I am in my 50s and have discovered that music is music. The notes are the same, just in a different order. Thanks for helping to open my eyes, Leland Sklar.
I always loved that track , All my Exes Live In Texas!!!
Wow, that list of names ... Just amazing!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
One of my favorite Strait songs! Love your stories! I’m playing along.
As always great music great playing great stories!!! Rock on!!!
Lee, you might be the best story teller in history
Great tales about Nashville. I love those GooGoos too! Thanks for your stories.
Very nice again, going to sleep now. Greetings from the Netherlands. Thanks Leland Sklar for your stories. Just give me a little bit off peace everyday.
Amazing going 100k followers. Guess there were barely 10k two months ago isn't it? Great music and wonderful stoies! Thank you Lee
Love your videos man, I so look forward to them. Hearing you play your bass and the wonderful stories that go along with the music is a gift to You Tube.
Wow Leland, just wanted to tell (as many others here) this channel is extra ordinairy by faaaaaar!!!! I am waiting every evening here in Germany (close to midnight) for the next Video from Mr. Sklar. You are telling, teaching, even somehow giving hope to this very nice community here in this crazy gone world. Can't thank you enough for spending your time for us! I'm playing bass since about 40years now, been listening to you for decades .... Fire and rain, Spectrum .... Deepest memories and feelings ! Again, thank you so much for opening your book! Please keep on, WE LOVE YOU for doing it!
Wow long list indeed......!!!!.... thanks for the stories.....interesting and fun to start my day in a good mood
It just keeps getting better and better.
Lordy! This one was chock full of Sklar gold. The list of people you didn't work with in the '80s is probably shorter than the list you read. The Hag story isn't gold, it's priceless. Love the song, I worked with a woman who left her ex in Texas and came back to Wisconsin. It was her favorite song. "Nashville cats, play clean as country water. Nashville cats, play wild as mountain dew-hu."
All the love from Philippines. Glad you shared glimpses of your music experiences. So heartwarming to listen every stories and and play-alongs.
Hi Leland, your efforts are most appreciated and your presence on RUclips is a perfect example of making lemonade out of lemons.
Love your head Lee, you are one of the best bass players on this planet!
Hi Lee! I'm live in Nashville and if you haven't been here in the last 5years, be prepared for a shock. So much construction etc. Its really changed and they are basically getting rid of Music Row.
As for Loews Vandy, I never knew that room! One of my favorite memories was sitting in the bar one afternoon and Billy Gibbons sat next to me drinking bloody Marys and trying a variety of hot sauces to see which was better. I've run into alot of musicians here and love it. Nashville doesn't bother famous faces like other cities because most of them are our neighbors! I'd love to meet up with you one day and just shoot the breeze. Until then, Taryn
Thanks Leland so much for making and sharing these videos and letting us in on the inside of music.
It puts a huge smile on my face to hear you mention Reggie Young. He was a monster player and a beautiful man. I once got to hide in the corner during a session and watch Reggie and Bob Babbit throw it down on a few songs. I kept thinking about that the other day when you were playing Rubberband Man. Thanks for sharing this stuff with us and much love to ya, Leland!
Also, did you have a hard time getting used to the number system on the charts at your first few Nashville sessions? And did anyone ask you to play flat wounds or a different bass? Thanks again for spreading the love and knowledge!
RIP Reggie. Monster session master.
@@otisgibbs great questions. I’d be curious about that myself. I know when I got into blues gigs I was grateful I knew the NNS…
Thank you Leland. Your episodes are a breath of fresh air. I've admired your work since the early 1970's. Nice to hear your voice after all this time. Stay safe. Love from Wales, UK
Funny, I haven't heard of any of the artists he mentions in his list of players that he's recorded with. 😜😜 These videos highlight, of course, the immense, genre-rich, and legendary list of artists he's played with; it makes a person dizzy. Clearly his talent is the main reason that producers and musicians think of Lee first when they have an elite level project to complete. But it's also clear that Lee is fun to be around, doesn't take himself overly seriously (while taking the music entirely seriously), is still impressed by great players/people, and comes to gigs as prepared as a person could possibly be. The fact that he is sharing all of these RUclips videos for free (they could easily be part of a PhD program at any top level school) also says much about Lee's attitude. Thanks and thanks again Lee (sorry about talking about you, in front of your back😊)!🎸
That was great....no wonder your so busy...you have the touch. Truly
I started playing rock with my first band and was asked to play country later. I learn a lot, as far as precision and playing clean. Now country is more like disco rock.
Tom Petty (R.I.P.) called modern country - Bad 70’s Rock! 😂
Garth Brooks made country world famous, Kenny Chesney turned it into blue light special classic rock.
Country still lives. ruclips.net/video/MDvEPpdI6Bk/видео.html
Shadraq Abednigo I give that credit to Toby Keith, not Kenny Chesney
Love your channel. Thank you so much. You are inspiring.
Ps. I turn 73 next month and am lucky enough to still be playing bass in a weekend cover band.
Jim that is awsome to the max ! I started at 15 now 56 but still playing bass ,now with cd s , got to put another band together once this covid 19 is over !
Leland, thanks for your humility & down to earth approach to life. It makes the stories so much fun to hear. You’re a national treasure!
Hey Lee I enjoyed the little bit of country. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍👍
Man, it would have been shorter if you'd listed who you HAVEN'T worked with!! It was like you were rhyming off my entire career as a Country radio announcer in the 80's and 90's. Thanks for another wonderful trip down memory lane. Keep the stories coming. You have a gift.
Leland...i had no idea you did country BUT...it doesnt surprise me. You can play anything! Thanks for sharing your life brothah! I have enjoyed learning more about you. Im a player too though my forte is saxophone! Ive never heard of any of those country people...im a rocker...lol...j/k! Thats awesome man...i think youve worked with EVERYONE!
King George. Great album. Love the stories.
I as avid music lover and concert goer, I feel like I've known you forever. I was born the day after you were. Clearly because of your career I've seen you more than any other performer. When attending a musical event and seldom knowing who might be playing with or backing a particular group or artist, I've always taken great solace when you appear on stage knowing the quality of musicians I would see in support of these artists....Thanx for your talents and such willingness to share them with us.
Not related to this video, but I was doing a search on RUclips for 'boogie woogie piano' and I found this fabulous player Dona Oxford. Look who is playing bass at this gig! Dude who haven't you played with! You are awesome!
I think he probably cloned himself but never told
These videos are such a blessing. Thanks for the stories, sir.
I'm sooooo glad Lee's putting out all these amazing videos.
Thanks to the nature of internet, they're going to be there forever.
Introduced my 20 year old son to Lee.
When Lee and I will be long gone, these vids will still be there for him and his children to enjoy.
Just so relaxing to hear you talk. A natural raconteur. It was a pleasure and a privilege to meet you at the UK Bass Show a few years ago. The live performance of you with James Taylor playing “ Whenever I See Your Smiling Face” is my go to whenever I need reminding that there is so much joy in music.
The storyabout theroom exemplifies who you present to us as viewers. Unpretentious and appreciative for the life you live.
Thanks for sharing your amazing life experiences with us Lee!
What a true Legend and gent you are.
These stories are priceless Lee. I draw inspiration from your example at every chance I can from “doing what’s right for the song” to being an everyday descent human being. Many thanks again for taking the time out to share.
Your stories make my day, i am continuously surprised and impressed!!!!
Leland is priceless. Just wonderful stories he shares.
"one more story, then I'll let you get on with your day"......Lee, you make my day. Thank you for these fabulous videos...
Hey Leland, just want to say what a pleasure it is to hear stories of your wonderful life in the music world, i cant wait to see the next episode each time you post a video. Keep on keeping on Mr Sklar! From New Zealand!
Had the old wagon wheels going today.
Had to listen to _He Stopped Loving Her Today_ by *George Jones* . A very simple heart felt song.
Glen Campbell and Roy Clarke got me interested in the guitar. Three channels back then, Hee Haw was on one of them.
Got into Southern Rock latter on. I was the only kid around with the High on the Hog album. Moonshine Sonata jams ,
Leland , if you haven't seen the movie *Crazy Heart* with Jeff Bridges , please do so. Top Notch .
The opening scene where Bad Blake is setting up to play/playing , reminded me of when I used to set up for
this country guitar/singer Rex Cole. Identical.
Rex handed me a country hat once , just before we were going into this OK Corral bar .
I thought he was giving it as a gift , but he quickly chuckled and replied ,
_Hell no, tuck that hair up under it_ I had long hair back then.
Umm , heck of a lot of top notch names , well , Dwight Yoakam . He did a great job in the movie *Sling Blade*
Oh , Robert Duval is in *Crazy Heart* . Great job behind the bar and out on the boat.
Robert's acting style is so easily indentifiable . You've meet everyone one of them, sometime in your life.
Glad to have meet you here on You Tube.
Great stories and what a quirky tune! Puts a smile on your face.👍🏼Thanks, Lee.✌🏼
Hi Lee! Great song!
Here in Brazil we have our own version of country music. We call it 'Sertanejo'.
Great stories! Thanks so much, Leland. You make my day. Happy belated birthday !
Great Stories! enjoyed them at breakfast on my trip through „Sauerland“ in Germany and loughed so loud that the guys next to my camper fell out of their bed - 6:30 in the morning😬 Thanks a lot Lee - made my day.
Jan A. Sauerland is beautiful, have friends in Maeschede
Man you're making my staying home absolutely wonderful I just can't get enough of your stories and your playing thank you so much
Great story on the hotel! Another lesson you're teaching us. Keeping expectations in check and a great attitude gets you places in life!
Hello again Lee...😁.....I soooo wish I could jam with you . I'm a 52 y/o drummer and it would be a dream !!! You are so humble and you're probably the best bass player on the planet..
Thx for the Country... Your posts are a fascinating meditation on life, lives lived and music... What was it like working with Reba McEntire? I'm from London. Did a drive away from Long Island to Santa Ana in a '75 Buick Century (called her 'Cookie' cos all well did in her was fry! No AC! - Summer late 80's. We were heading west, weaving through the hills, into Tennessee, the hot sun was setting and Reba come on the radio with her version of 'Sunday Kind of Love'...Perfection. When we got to Nashville and rushed into the first store we saw and I bought the single. Still a fan. Still a fan of pretty well all American music genres... All the very best Richard
Thank you for the excellent words Mr. Sklar . I am not at all surprised that you made so many classic country sides. Thank you for inspiring the heck out of all us bass players. I have been a fan since I went out to the west coast in 1978 and my housemate had a copy of the first Section record. I am envious of your work with two of my favorites Conway Twitty and Merle Haggard but those guys can obviously afford the best.
Thank you Mr. Sklar for all of the contributions that you have made in all musical genres. You’ve been a major influence on my playing and can’t thank you enough for the guidance you’ve shared through music. Blessings and safe travels!
I could listen to your stories all day. The fact that you knew and remembered names, even just the 'help' tells me a lot about your character. Peace and Love to you dude.
I used to sing that song 4 nights a week at the South 40 in Fremont Ca. in the 80s; great it was you on it to start with.
Sei fantastico il mio bassista preferito ❤️🎹🎻
I think I could listen to you recount your stories forever! Add in watching you play these songs as if I was sitting right in front of you blows my mind every f'ing time! Cheese and rice! Thank you for everything you do Lee Sklar! By the way, I will buy your book just for that one photo you mentioned here.
Great stories, as always, and great fun song. Thanks again for all you’re doing here.
Love your channel, Lee! I have to agree with you about quirky titles in country songs. One of my favorite examples is Roy Clark's classic "Thank God and Thank Greyhound She's Gone."