Amanda has been out of the industry for a while because of legal issues, from what I understand but as of this last month, she is back performing and sounding incredible. A natural talent.
Amanda Marshall is back. Just did a Canadian tour, it was a fantastic show in Vancouver. June and July 2023. New album. Her incredible voice is better than ever. (Which is why i was led here, back in time, thank you Mr. Sklar)
I first started hearing about Amanda Marshall when she was still a teenager, already wowing crowds with her vocal performances at Grossman's Tavern on Spadina Avenue in Toronto. It's wonderful to see her back doing shows, and with a new album. What a voice.
Thanks for this video Lee. This song changed the direction of my life. I was living in Birmingham and on a flight to Ft. Lauderdale for a job interview. I hated the thought of leaving Birmingham…. I plugged headphones into the armrest of the plane and this song came on. Had never heard of Amanda before….. I took it that this was a sign I should stay in Birmingham so I declined the job offer and stayed. Bought her album and it remains one of my favorites. Excellent album.
Thanks for this one, Lee. Amanda is such a talent! Just this evening I was trying to find out who the session musicians were on this song and there you were! So glad you made this video for us. The bass you played in this is an exquisite work of art! Stay well.
I always wish Amanda would have made more music. She could have been one of the biggest names ever...I think she is THAT good! Such a talent! So thank you very much for sharing this with us!
Lee, this is such a wonderful song, and your bass accompaniment makes it twice as good! Thanks again for your great videos (several of which are in my playlist)
Thanks for the kind words about my homeland Lee. I'm a proud Canuck who really enjoys these videos. I remember "Birmingham" well from the radio. Great song with a great story.
Hello, Leland. We Canadians say Thank You and We Love You!!! All of us around the world are enjoying your daily posts and this brings us all together in harmony. This channel is entertaining and informative and for we musicians, a treasure trove of musical wisdom and insight. 🌞
OOOOO. YUSSS!!! Tânisi/ᑖᓂᓯ!!! Greetings n salutations from Saskatchewan to you!! I absolutely love Amanda Marshall, she holds many sentimental memories, so this was such a treat. She reminds me of my mother Paula back in the late 90s and early 2000s when we lived in Estevan, SK. She would sing her songs to me in the car and dance in our old living room with the music videos on our tube TV. Amanda reminds me of October, being a child in my overalls, being in pumpkin patches, or parks by my home, picking flowers and leaves from the ground to make bouquets 💐😭💗 You are very much appreciated. Have a wonderful day. Mistahi kinanâskomitin kîsiskâciwan ohcî/ᒥᐢᑕᐦᐃ ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ ᑮᓯᐢᑳᒋᐘᐣ ᐁᐦᒌ᙮ 💖🇨🇦🙏🏼
She still does! She played a festival in my area a couple years back, and wowzers. I don't know if it was the benefit of experience or something, but not only was she in shape vocally, she may have actually been better than in that era. I was there with several vocalists and we were all blown away that she was so damn strong after all these years.
I've had this Amanda Marshall since it came out in 1995. Still listen to it to this day. Whatever happened to her? Such a strong strong voice and talent
I didn’t know you and Tim played on that record. Amanda is one of my all time favorite singer/performer. It’s such a shame that for whatever reason we don’t get to be moved by her talent anymore. Her records never get old and what a great live show. Come back Amanda!!!!!
I love that Amanda Marshall album. I had no idea it was you playing on that. I loved the whole thing, but "Last Exit to Eden" was another highlight. 👍 I'd love to have you as a guest on my show, Leland.
I love Amanda Marshall and when I sold music for Sony Music in the Mid-Atlantic region, I was hoping that the Epic label would have worked harder to break her in the United States. Sadly, she only had the this one tune that reached the charts here. It was great meeting her when she did a promotional tour.
Given your history in music, these visits with you is like jumping into a time machine. Again, thank you for your incredible generosity! Stay home...stay safe...save lives!
I wanted to come back and thank you for reminding me of Amanda Marshall!! Elton John talked about her years ago & I decided to check her out. She blew me away! I've pulled out the 2 cd's I have and checked her out on you tube. So happy I recently came across your videos. You are living such a fascinating life. I have to confess, I'd love to get my fingers in your beard. Looks so soft..........
Well now. I had not previously been aware of ms. Marshall. Based on this video I went and streamed her album. God, I love the Internet. I never know how great music will come to me. God bless.
Thank you for your wise kind words. It’s comforting to know there are people like you out there. Not full of yourself even though you are accomplished.
All the best from Germany! Love the calmness, debth and inspiration I get out of your daily videos. There is so much happening on the planet but this gives a few minutes of peaceful minds. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!
Hey Leland. Darrin here from Toronto. Thanks for giving us Canadians a shout out. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Amanda Marshall's first album. I played that CD so many times when it came out. Still one of my favs. Not one bad song on there even mediocre. Your bass playing is phenomenal as well.
Wish I lived in Toronto. Been there on holiday many times including seeing the mighty Rush in concert more than once! I'm from the UK but really love your city! Wanna swap?!
Oh that warmth makes you want to dive into the music and swim lengths as it washes over you. I now find when i listen to music I am listening for the bass lines...so thank you for opening up our musical appreciation, it is a great education.
Holy crap, I was listening to “Birmingham” when I got the notification for this video! I’ve been an Amanda Marshall fan for years! Thank you so much for this! You, sir, are amazing.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate not only the time you take to continue to bring us these songs and stories, but your shout outs and well wishes. You once mentioned going to Trader Joe’s, well I work in one in the Seattle area. It warms my heart to hear your concern for people like us. Thank you. Also, thanks for the Amanda Marshall song! I absolutely love that album. Bought it when it first came out and I still listen to it regularly. What an amazing and powerful voice she has! I look forward to these videos every day, and to see who you’ll be playing next. Thanks again for doing this! Please continue to take care of yourself. Be safe and be well.
Chiming in from Canada. Thank you for the national shout out. Your stories and music are amazing! Thank you for sharing and giving us a glance into your world. I'm just getting into bass more seriously and your holistic approach is inspiring!
Looking forward to 2 a.m my time when you upload the next video, I stay awake just for that. Your videos are the best thing on youtube an, in general, the best show. Watching you play, the sound, the sensitivity - it's magic. Thanks for this generous, wonderful gift.
What a delight to hear your stories & listen to you play. I’m amazed you can rattle off the names of so many people you’ve worked with over your long career. That’s nothing compared to the countless lives you’ve touched playing music, though. Thank you!
Thank you for featuring a Canadian artist!! I wish Amanda would release another album. It was rumoured that she was working on one a few years ago. Maybe you should come up north and tell her to get her butt in gear!!???! 😃😃😃😃 Thanks for making our days as shut ins a lot more enjoyable, Lee. As the kids around here say: You da man!! Stay safe and healthy! 😷😷😷😷😷
Everyone knows what a virtuoso Leland is, as well as a truly nice guy. But these videos show that that he’s quite funny and witty. We all need to be cheered up in these times...keep it up, Lee...and, thank you so much.
I am enjoying your posts every day looking forward each night about midnight as I go to bed as I live in Wales UK.You highlighting the fact about persons putting themselves at risk really hits home. These persons are Angel's and I love the way each day you pay tribute to them I salute you .carry on Lee your amazing .
Phenomenal song! When I first heard that on the radio it made me have to buy the cd. That didn't happen much post 91 or 92. Thanks for the great bass lines.
Thank you leland for playing this by Amanda, she is one of my favorite sunday morning coffee artists early in the morning as i start my week, persuing the news and begin my day.. cheers
Hi from Kingston Ontario ...about 90/120 East Toronto Cool of you to feature one of this country's true power houses ....and full package The wrap on Amanda is how she should be a household name ..and huge ...internationally I use to see her live way back when Jeff Healy was helping her out To see her live is truly an event and she always blows ur mind ...she is flawless vocally ....incredible stage presence ...and she delivers every single time. Rock on Amanda
I hadn't heard of Amanda before your video, now I'm listening to a bunch of her tunes! Thanks, I really like her music on 1st listenings. Cool beans!!!!
Love that song! Perfect bass work too! Thank you so much for your videos, and taking the time to share your life and talent with us all. God bless, and stay safe.
Thank you Mr. Leland for this excellent tutorial, i had this Amanda Marshall cassette back in 90s as a middle school kid, i remember clearly seeing your name along with Mr. Tommy Byrnes & Mr. David Tyson & others in the band list,,,, Cheers from India 👍🏽👍🏽
That song has gone straight into my playlist! Thanks for the tip. Excellent. And thanks so, so much for this channel. Such a smart and calming influence in these very hard times and all while watching one of the great musicians sharing your musical knowledge. You, sir are also one of the heroes of these times. And hi from 🇦🇺
Loves me some Amanda! Sir Elton John turned me on to her. Lemme 'splain, Lucy... While working 2nd shift, I was watching TV and waiting for time to head in to the book factory. I happened across an Oprah episode and Sir Elton was her guest. At one point, Oprah asked him what music he was listening to. He mentioned Amanda so I purchased that cd. Been a fan ever since! Great shows, Mr. Sklar. I'm a longtime fan of your work as well!
I can describe your channel in one word... “organic”. Thank you again for pulling back the curtain and dropping some new knowledge on your experiences and approaches to both music and life.
Amanda has been out of the industry for a while because of legal issues, from what I understand but as of this last month, she is back performing and sounding incredible. A natural talent.
Amanda Marshall is back. Just did a Canadian tour, it was a fantastic show in Vancouver. June and July 2023. New album. Her incredible voice is better than ever. (Which is why i was led here, back in time, thank you Mr. Sklar)
Classic Canadian song Lee. Thank you so much!
All over muchmusic in the mid 90s ❤
I first started hearing about Amanda Marshall when she was still a teenager, already wowing crowds with her vocal performances at Grossman's Tavern on Spadina Avenue in Toronto. It's wonderful to see her back doing shows, and with a new album. What a voice.
Never knew you were on this. All time favorite!!!
Thanks for this video Lee. This song changed the direction of my life. I was living in Birmingham and on a flight to Ft. Lauderdale for a job interview. I hated the thought of leaving Birmingham…. I plugged headphones into the armrest of the plane and this song came on. Had never heard of Amanda before….. I took it that this was a sign I should stay in Birmingham so I declined the job offer and stayed. Bought her album and it remains one of my favorites. Excellent album.
Amanda is such a great storyteller. Could listen to her for days. The fact you are playing makes it even better.
This Amanda Marshall record is pure gold. We played „Let It Rain“ with our band these days. I've loved it every time.
Grandissimo e mitico Leland ❤️🎹🎻
Thanks for this one, Lee. Amanda is such a talent!
Just this evening I was trying to find out who the session musicians were on this song and there you were! So glad you made this video for us.
The bass you played in this is an exquisite work of art! Stay well.
I always wish Amanda would have made more music. She could have been one of the biggest names ever...I think she is THAT good! Such a talent! So thank you very much for sharing this with us!
Lee, this is such a wonderful song, and your bass accompaniment makes it twice as good! Thanks again for your great videos (several of which are in my playlist)
This leland is great man! He got alot people through dark times during the pandemic with this yt channel 😊❤
Thanks for the kind words about my homeland Lee. I'm a proud Canuck who really enjoys these videos. I remember "Birmingham" well from the radio. Great song with a great story.
Hello, Leland. We Canadians say Thank You and We Love You!!! All of us around the world are enjoying your daily posts and this brings us all together in harmony. This channel is entertaining and informative and for we musicians, a treasure trove of musical wisdom and insight. 🌞
Adrian T I agree 100%
This is the song that hooked me on Amanda. 👍👍👍😁
She jus made a comeback recently... check out her recent version with acoustic.
OOOOO. YUSSS!!! Tânisi/ᑖᓂᓯ!!! Greetings n salutations from Saskatchewan to you!! I absolutely love Amanda Marshall, she holds many sentimental memories, so this was such a treat. She reminds me of my mother Paula back in the late 90s and early 2000s when we lived in Estevan, SK. She would sing her songs to me in the car and dance in our old living room with the music videos on our tube TV. Amanda reminds me of October, being a child in my overalls, being in pumpkin patches, or parks by my home, picking flowers and leaves from the ground to make bouquets 💐😭💗
You are very much appreciated. Have a wonderful day. Mistahi kinanâskomitin kîsiskâciwan ohcî/ᒥᐢᑕᐦᐃ ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ ᑮᓯᐢᑳᒋᐘᐣ ᐁᐦᒌ᙮ 💖🇨🇦🙏🏼
Amanda Marshall had one of the most sexy, sultry voices of any singer I've heard. That album was awesome.
She still does! She played a festival in my area a couple years back, and wowzers. I don't know if it was the benefit of experience or something, but not only was she in shape vocally, she may have actually been better than in that era. I was there with several vocalists and we were all blown away that she was so damn strong after all these years.
Jus recently she came back baby! Check out her acoustic version of this song... hasn't lost a step.
Love this song and all of Amanda's work.
No wonder I loved this album
My favourite 90’s album. You’re right, the whole album was fabulous. Canada 🇨🇦 does have a great music scene.
I've had this Amanda Marshall since it came out in 1995. Still listen to it to this day. Whatever happened to her? Such a strong strong voice and talent
I didn’t know you and Tim played on that record. Amanda is one of my all time favorite singer/performer. It’s such a shame that for whatever reason we don’t get to be moved by her talent anymore. Her records never get old and what a great live show. Come back Amanda!!!!!
I love that Amanda Marshall album. I had no idea it was you playing on that. I loved the whole thing, but "Last Exit to Eden" was another highlight. 👍 I'd love to have you as a guest on my show, Leland.
I love Amanda Marshall and when I sold music for Sony Music in the Mid-Atlantic region, I was hoping that the Epic label would have worked harder to break her in the United States. Sadly, she only had the this one tune that reached the charts here. It was great meeting her when she did a promotional tour.
By the way...loved you playing along to this tune on your post !!!
What's not to like ? Lee's playing long notes and low c's and d's, Sheryl Crow-like voice and a soprano sax. Just great.
Yeah that soprano sax takes the song to another level.😮😊
Hello from Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada. Thanks for the shoutout to Canadians! This is an awesome song and she has a beautiful voice. Keep well.
Check out Amanda's new acoustic version that came out last year or so! She is back baby.
I bought that album from Amanda Marshall when it first came out. Love it, and the bass playing is just perfect.
When you said you had one in the window my mind immediately went to the movie "Psycho."
Given your history in music, these visits with you is like jumping into a time machine. Again, thank you for your incredible generosity! Stay home...stay safe...save lives!
William White get the fuck out! Stain foild hat moron
This post is one I missed, so I'm catching up with all the hip cats!
Always great to listen to your stories and listen to you play Lee! Stay well
I wanted to come back and thank you for reminding me of Amanda Marshall!! Elton John talked about her years ago & I decided to check her out. She blew me away! I've pulled out the 2 cd's I have and checked her out on you tube. So happy I recently came across your videos. You are living such a fascinating life. I have to confess, I'd love to get my fingers in your beard. Looks so soft..........
It is such a joy to watch one of the MASTERS do what he does .
Thank you man from someone who has been a fan since the early 70’s.
Thank you Leland. This wonderful world is an even better place because you are in it.
I still listen to Amanda Marshall, great great song!
One of the best records with female singer ever! And full of sensational basslines
Thank you Leland, once again! I never heard of this Canadian artist: her voice sounds soo relaxed...!
Yeah Amanda Marshall. Geat artist. I love that rock ballad of her . "Beautiful goodbuy". Great bass playing Leland. You make me smile.
Legend...such a gentle soul. Thank you
LOVE THIS ONE!!! Amanda Marshall has a voice that stops me from what I'm doing and makes me listen. :-) Thank you uncle Leland!
Well now. I had not previously been aware of ms. Marshall. Based on this video I went and streamed her album. God, I love the Internet. I never know how great music will come to me. God bless.
You are so kind & caring, I look forward every day for your stories and music, 🌞🌵
Thank you for your wise kind words. It’s comforting to know there are people like you out there.
Not full of yourself even though you are accomplished.
All the best from Germany! Love the calmness, debth and inspiration I get out of your daily videos. There is so much happening on the planet but this gives a few minutes of peaceful minds. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!
Love that AM album. The bass part for Birmingham glues it all together. Thanks for this video.
Really miss Amanda. A great talent. Wish she would surface again!
Hey Leland.
Darrin here from Toronto. Thanks for giving us Canadians a shout out.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Amanda Marshall's first album. I played that CD so many times when it came out. Still one of my favs. Not one bad song on there even mediocre.
Your bass playing is phenomenal as well.
Wish I lived in Toronto. Been there on holiday many times including seeing the mighty Rush in concert more than once! I'm from the UK but really love your city! Wanna swap?!
My thoughts exactly 💕
Oh that warmth makes you want to dive into the music and swim lengths as it washes over you. I now find when i listen to music I am listening for the bass lines...so thank you for opening up our musical appreciation, it is a great education.
It's late here in England, Leland .... but I'm hypnotised - listening to a legend. So glad I found your channel.
Hehheh! I used to build a safety man to look like he was sleeping in my back seat back when I still drove thousands of miles.
LeLand, this is wonderful. Please do more from the Amanda Marshall record. Thank you!!
Awesome stuff Leland. Beautiful Goodbye from that album has an amazing vocal performance. What a rhythm section with you and Kenny.
The Amanda Marshall debut album is being re-released on vinyl and she is back with a new video and single.
Holy crap, I was listening to “Birmingham” when I got the notification for this video! I’ve been an Amanda Marshall fan for years! Thank you so much for this! You, sir, are amazing.
I'm still listening today! Incredible artist, that voice.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate not only the time you take to continue to bring us these songs and stories, but your shout outs and well wishes. You once mentioned going to Trader Joe’s, well I work in one in the Seattle area. It warms my heart to hear your concern for people like us. Thank you. Also, thanks for the Amanda Marshall song! I absolutely love that album. Bought it when it first came out and I still listen to it regularly. What an amazing and powerful voice she has! I look forward to these videos every day, and to see who you’ll be playing next. Thanks again for doing this! Please continue to take care of yourself. Be safe and be well.
One of my all-time favorite songs! Such a great message too Lee!
I hope you do Dark Horse as well, one of the greatest tracks of the 90's, just like this one. Thank you for this!
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and stories!!
Nice sop sax. What a treat. Thanks for the Introduction to this fine singer!
Thank you....again! for sharing in this time of seclusion and storm.
Chiming in from Canada. Thank you for the national shout out. Your stories and music are amazing! Thank you for sharing and giving us a glance into your world. I'm just getting into bass more seriously and your holistic approach is inspiring!
Looking forward to 2 a.m my time when you upload the next video, I stay awake just for that. Your videos are the best thing on youtube an, in general, the best show. Watching you play, the sound, the sensitivity - it's magic. Thanks for this generous, wonderful gift.
Lee, thank you so much for doing this song! Amanda's voice is wonderful, and your bass, of course, is always on point 🙂
Love Amanda Marshall and love this song.
What a delight to hear your stories & listen to you play. I’m amazed you can rattle off the names of so many people you’ve worked with over your long career. That’s nothing compared to the countless lives you’ve touched playing music, though. Thank you!
Great Canadian artist lost! Awesome job Leland! Always enjoyable.
Thank you for featuring a Canadian artist!! I wish Amanda would release another album. It was rumoured that she was working on one a few years ago. Maybe you should come up north and tell her to get her butt in gear!!???! 😃😃😃😃
Thanks for making our days as shut ins a lot more enjoyable, Lee. As the kids around here say: You da man!! Stay safe and healthy! 😷😷😷😷😷
Great artist choice Lee. I remember that song back in the mid-nineties. Amanda is a world class talent. Thanks for playing!
Everyone knows what a virtuoso Leland is, as well as a truly nice guy. But these videos show that that he’s quite funny and witty. We all need to be cheered up in these times...keep it up, Lee...and, thank you so much.
👍🏼Have a good Sunday, Lee. Thanks again.
just wanted to say thank you for the music now and thru the years!!
Thanks for the reminder, this is a great song that I had forgotten about.
Amanda Marshall is a fantastic singer who has been under promoted . She has great songs and vocals .
Thanks for that simplicity.
Hello from Toronto! Thank you so much for sharing your stories and you talent🎵❤️ We can listen to you forever ❤️
Leland feeling extra mellow today and I love it.
Amanda is fantastic! I never understood how she never quite made it.
One of my favourite albums. Thank you!
I am enjoying your posts every day looking forward each night about midnight as I go to bed as I live in Wales UK.You highlighting the fact about persons putting themselves at risk really hits home. These persons are Angel's and I love the way each day you pay tribute to them I salute you .carry on Lee your amazing .
Phenomenal song! When I first heard that on the radio it made me have to buy the cd. That didn't happen much post 91 or 92. Thanks for the great bass lines.
Thank you leland for playing this by Amanda, she is one of my favorite sunday morning coffee artists early in the morning as i start my week, persuing the news and begin my day.. cheers
That safety man! He won everything. Made my day. Thank you, Lee! 😁🤣😂
Hi from Kingston Ontario ...about 90/120 East Toronto
Cool of you to feature one of this country's true power houses ....and full package
The wrap on Amanda is how she should be a household name ..and huge ...internationally
I use to see her live way back when Jeff Healy was helping her out
To see her live is truly an event and she always blows ur mind ...she is flawless vocally ....incredible stage presence ...and she delivers every single time.
Rock on Amanda
Lee.. Mr Sklar, Thank you from Ireland
Thank you for the song and the very important message.
Lovely song, lovely voice. Thanks.
I hadn't heard of Amanda before your video, now I'm listening to a bunch of her tunes! Thanks, I really like her music on 1st listenings. Cool beans!!!!
Yeah us Canadians really love you haha such a chill guy!
And Canadian gals too!
A Dingwall for every occasion. Green looks nice
I have loved her and this song since it came out. What a small world that you and Tim Pierce played on this, 2 of my fave you tube channels
Love that song! Perfect bass work too! Thank you so much for your videos, and taking the time to share your life and talent with us all. God bless, and stay safe.
Amazing! I got emotional the second time the music refrained.
Thank you Mr. Leland for this excellent tutorial, i had this Amanda Marshall cassette back in 90s as a middle school kid, i remember clearly seeing your name along with Mr. Tommy Byrnes & Mr. David Tyson & others in the band list,,,, Cheers from India 👍🏽👍🏽
That's two artists in two days I really want to check out! All thanks to this channel! Yeah!
That song has gone straight into my playlist! Thanks for the tip. Excellent.
And thanks so, so much for this channel. Such a smart and calming influence in these very hard times and all while watching one of the great musicians sharing your musical knowledge.
You, sir are also one of the heroes of these times.
And hi from 🇦🇺
Thanks for the thoughtful words about those who have passed away 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
The bass has can awesome voice.
Loves me some Amanda! Sir Elton John turned me on to her. Lemme 'splain, Lucy... While working 2nd shift, I was watching TV and waiting for time to head in to the book factory. I happened across an Oprah episode and Sir Elton was her guest. At one point, Oprah asked him what music he was listening to. He mentioned Amanda so I purchased that cd. Been a fan ever since! Great shows, Mr. Sklar. I'm a longtime fan of your work as well!
I can describe your channel in one word... “organic”. Thank you again for pulling back the curtain and dropping some new knowledge on your experiences and approaches to both music and life.