I agree these two had done fabulous job produced many artists like Janet Jackson, Alexander O'neal, S.O.S. Band, Human League with "Human", and more in the 80s. I just heard Millie "Automatic" don't know if these two produced but it sounds like
This video was uploaded 15 years ago but the actual video may have been made 20 years before the video was uploaded. Boy how time flies I remember Donnie Simpson in my youth and I’m 45.
These Two Are The Greatest Ever! They Were Also Last Of The Funk Soul R&B Rock Bands,The "Original 7", The Time. Love Their 80's Stuff! Underrated On Many Levels....
I was inspired by these guys back in the day to become a producer. Since it was only me, I learned and mastered it all: Programming beats, playing the keys, writing the songs, arranging the backgrounds, engineering, mixing and mastering the tracks.
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are great producers, with a real musical background and brought out the best from Cheryl Lynn, Change, Cherrelle, Thelma Houston, Alexander O'Neal and Janet Jackson back in the 80s. I have the so much respect for these guys. Love their sound and always had!
I'ma put it here.....if it weren't for Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Antonio "LA" Reid & Babyface, or Quincy Jones......you wouldn't have Teddy Riley, The Neptunes, Timbaland, Dr. Dre, DeVante Swing, Jermaine Dupri, Organized Noize, DJ Premier, RZA.....even Erick Sermon
Quincy Jones passed the baton to Teddy Riley when he recommended him to Michael Jackson for "Dangerous". Teddy was already making waves. When MJ needed something more of the times, Q called TR.
You've got Teddy in the wrong spot. He was more of a contemporary to Jam & Lewis and LA & Babyface. All the other guys are the generation after. DeVante, Timbaland, and The Neptunes come from Teddy basically.
I remember saw this back in the day at my brother's house with my ex-girlfriend .She passed away in 2006 , RIP but this video bought me back to that time we were together .
Thank you for the person who recorded this moment...We get to see first hand what these 2 geniuses do in their office...They don't make such talented quality dudes like this too often! They invented a funky sound that will be around for generations!
Maaaan, that was cool as hell!!.. seein' JJ actually live in a studio put'n together those patent beats.. seriously good stuff right there!.. JJ & Terry's sound is so unique.. I can always tell when those 2 are behind a production... it's "that" sound!
That why it sounds crap now if you believe you can replace a whole analogue studio into a laptop, digital has lower resolution , a tape mixture is basically endless resolution
I remember watching this and just being in awe of how these guys create such funky grooves. Their longevity is a testament to the high quality of their tradecraft for so many artists
Home recording gear is pretty affordable nowadays. Of course, not the kind they're using in the video. That kind (analog) is still pretty expensive. But you can do pretty much the same with virtual instruments and effects - That's what they call working "in the box".
i look at their production discography, and I'm like..how the hell did they have time to complete so many songs..but I imagine if you have a consistent schedule, concrete due dates, eliminate drama & distractions.. “Write,” encourages Jimmy. “If only one out of a hundred will be good, then write a hundred…Songwriting is something you’ve got to want to do. Money isn’t what it’s about. It’s a God-given talent you have to use.” I'm charged. I'm thinking I can focus on writing one hit a week, for the rest of my life, I can become a fraction of their legacy, which is cool with me, that's still major status. all I need is one to hit, and everything will change.
They are to Production . . . what Michael Jackson was . . . to The Entertainment Industry. Jam & Lewis are The Greatest of All Time ( bar none ) check the Discography & Hit List & Songwriting & Production Credits.
When they helped SOS , that album was one of the best ever made in my opinion! I’m a synth guy & love bass from it! Always loved the time keyboards sounding like James brown horns! Prince Jam Terry Monte are my cool cats! Btw I’m hearing fishnets black pantyhose! For those who don’t have an ear for music!😮😅😂
They already had a hit album with the SOS Band before Prince fired them. Prince found out, then let them finish The Time tour, then he fired them. But they were already doing music before this while with the band. They were on their way to becoming huge before they were kicked out of The Time.
Its crazy how jam n lewis are so in sync with each other. Theyre remind me of some disney characters. Especially when they both slide back describing the faders. They werent even looking at eachother
I learned how to play the keys by listening to Jam and Lewis songs. Their genius was using a lot of the same chord progressions on multiple hit songs. So once you learned one you learned like 5 or 6. Like I'm only human is almost the same as Ralph T. Sensitivity and Come Back to Me Janet Jackson. I'm definitely from the School of Jam and Lewis. #respect
To this day i haven't figured out the secret sauce behind their chords and chord progressions. You're right, they really have their own signature kind of chords. Wish there was a tutorial on just that.
I love the creative end of making real music. Would love to c footage of them actually doing a recording with an artist. These guys basically created the music of my youth. A fun time in music.
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That joy of recording and mixing never gets old!!
These cats owned the 80's!!!! Salute the legendary Flyte Tyme brothers James "Jimmy Jam" Harris & Terry Lewis!!!
canibusnj Ruled The 80's
I agree these two had done fabulous job produced many artists like Janet Jackson, Alexander O'neal, S.O.S. Band, Human League with "Human", and more in the 80s. I just heard Millie "Automatic" don't know if these two produced but it sounds like
Yes they did. They were non stop!
@@gjd1755 the late Bruce nazaran produced mille Scott
They just got the BET lifetime achievement award.
Never heard a bad record from these fellas.legends
I strongly agree with you!!
Agreed
I have
Yea they got a few stinkers
@@bpthegreatt which ones?
This video was uploaded 15 years ago but the actual video may have been made 20 years before the video was uploaded. Boy how time flies I remember Donnie Simpson in my youth and I’m 45.
They have produced so many songs. Years later and I’m STILL discovering music they produced. Their collection and catalog is CRAZY. Wow
The are the 2nd most successful producers of all time. Elvis's producer is 1st, they are 2nd, and the Beatles producer is 3rd.
These Two Are The Greatest Ever! They Were Also Last Of The Funk Soul R&B Rock Bands,The "Original 7", The Time. Love Their 80's Stuff! Underrated On Many Levels....
These are my boys. Always have been. Always will be. Jam & Lewis for life.
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They put Control and Heart Break on the map!!! I love these guys.
I was inspired by these guys back in the day to become a producer. Since it was only me, I learned and mastered it all: Programming beats, playing the keys, writing the songs, arranging the backgrounds, engineering, mixing and mastering the tracks.
Me too I'm inspired them cause I'm a musician composer
Show me what you got !!
thomas matthews let us hear something!
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are great producers, with a real musical background and brought out the best from Cheryl Lynn, Change, Cherrelle, Thelma Houston, Alexander O'Neal and Janet Jackson back in the 80s. I have the so much respect for these guys. Love their sound and always had!
They also made the popular “Heartbreak” album for New Edition back in the summer of June ‘88
R&B royalty it best right here. Legendary Producer of all time Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Imagine having uncles like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis...damb!!!!
Man these are true legends
I miss Donnie and Video Soul. Such a great show and the best time for music.
Yes me too some times i watch an little bit on here on youtube
Man, where is Donnie Simpson when we need him?
I'ma put it here.....if it weren't for Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Antonio "LA" Reid & Babyface, or Quincy Jones......you wouldn't have Teddy Riley, The Neptunes, Timbaland, Dr. Dre, DeVante Swing, Jermaine Dupri, Organized Noize, DJ Premier, RZA.....even Erick Sermon
Disagree regarding Teddy Riley.
Quincy Jones passed the baton to Teddy Riley when he recommended him to Michael Jackson for "Dangerous". Teddy was already making waves. When MJ needed something more of the times, Q called TR.
Don't forget DarkChild
You've got Teddy in the wrong spot. He was more of a contemporary to Jam & Lewis and LA & Babyface. All the other guys are the generation after. DeVante, Timbaland, and The Neptunes come from Teddy basically.
Dr. Dre was coming up at the same time as Teddy Riley and a few others.
they are also the gamble and huff of the 80s and 90s im particular
I’m weak cuz Thatz 💯💯💯💯spot on analogy
The CHEECH AND CHONG of super producers💯
Great correlation. I agree
I remember saw this back in the day at my brother's house with my ex-girlfriend .She passed away in 2006 , RIP but this video bought me back to that time we were together .
1 of my fav producers! They had they own sound. The 80s an 90s they was killing it
the good ole days... still lisn to it : )
Yep for sure 👍
Maaaan these guys. So positive. I really like the chemistry and brothership they have together. You can hear it in music.
Thank you for the person who recorded this moment...We get to see first hand what these 2 geniuses do in their office...They don't make such talented quality dudes like this too often! They invented a funky sound that will be around for generations!
and don't forget Cheryl Lynn "Encore", Change "Change Of Heart", Thelma Houston "You Used To Hold Me So Tight"!
Also Howard Johnson "Knees"!
Amazing duo. I still listen their song Human for Human League. Fantastic songwriting, production.
Jam & Lewis's popularity have outlived this tape!
they are cool as hell
Maaaan, that was cool as hell!!.. seein' JJ actually live in a studio put'n together those patent beats.. seriously good stuff right there!.. JJ & Terry's sound is so unique.. I can always tell when those 2 are behind a production... it's "that" sound!
yeah it is, that actually turned out to be Morris Day's song "Fish Nets" BIG record for Him.
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right
Going to school right now! Learning from the masters!
It's now amazing that you can do all of that practically on a lap top now and a keyboard. Love these guys!! Best in the business.
well, so it seems to us, but still there is no subsitute for talent
@@totaltwit Louder!
That why it sounds crap now if you believe you can replace a whole analogue studio into a laptop, digital has lower resolution , a tape mixture is basically endless resolution
If I woulda seen this live …. It woulda been all I needed to see
Masters of their craft........Jam and Lewis.
Top producers till this day and beyond .
These guy inspire me to go hard on the studio 🙌🏾🙌🏾
No doubt
I remember watching this and just being in awe of how these guys create such funky grooves. Their longevity is a testament to the high quality of their tradecraft for so many artists
Legends at work! Amazing!
one off the big legends of r,b music all time ,,when a new time gona come like this kind off great pioneers off black music.
Remarkable. Fishnet one of my favorite beat by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Great insight into the masters of R&B, I could watch this all day.
wow I love how there so enthusiastic while they make music
Terry Lewis is a str8 groovemaster on bass 'gootar'.
Priceless Interview
The LEGENDARY Jimmy jam and Terry Lewis
Man I like how they break it down!Im gonna build me a studio!Them brothers are cool!!!
vision into play hu lol
I already got me recording equipment
Home recording gear is pretty affordable nowadays. Of course, not the kind they're using in the video. That kind (analog) is still pretty expensive. But you can do pretty much the same with virtual instruments and effects - That's what they call working "in the box".
i look at their production discography, and I'm like..how the hell did they have time to complete so many songs..but I imagine if you have a consistent schedule, concrete due dates, eliminate drama & distractions..
“Write,” encourages Jimmy. “If only one out of a hundred will be good, then write a hundred…Songwriting is something you’ve got to want to do. Money isn’t what it’s about. It’s a God-given talent you have to use.” I'm charged.
I'm thinking I can focus on writing one hit a week, for the rest of my life, I can become a fraction of their legacy, which is cool with me, that's still major status. all I need is one to hit, and everything will change.
They are to Production . . . what Michael Jackson was . . . to The Entertainment Industry. Jam & Lewis are The Greatest of All Time ( bar none ) check the Discography & Hit List & Songwriting & Production Credits.
FACTS
If you check all of that you’ll find LA/Babyface ABOVE jam and Lewis
Legends of the game
That was cool... Legendary producers right there.
I remember watching this back n the day as kid. I use to love that song fishnet. Lol
okay
Sarah Simpkins Morris in all his Morrisness Whohah!
Amazing production team🫡🫡🫡
When they helped SOS , that album was one of the best ever made in my opinion! I’m a synth guy & love bass from it! Always loved the time keyboards sounding like James brown horns! Prince Jam Terry Monte are my cool cats!
Btw I’m hearing fishnets black pantyhose! For those who don’t have an ear for music!😮😅😂
Getting fired is sometimes the best thing that can happen to a person.
I'm loving proof of this for sure.
Prince wanted to keep the sound b Starr company
They already had a hit album with the SOS Band before Prince fired them. Prince found out, then let them finish The Time tour, then he fired them. But they were already doing music before this while with the band. They were on their way to becoming huge before they were kicked out of The Time.
Absolutely.. it changed their lives and ours too ✊🏽
Man what a cool video. We need part 2!
Fishnets! I love these guys, great producers, composers, you know!
Two of the best to ever do it
7:17 Even the VHS tape wants to add a little spice to the mix
Indeed
Never gets old
My favorite duo ever! I love them sooo so so so much!!!!
Its crazy how jam n lewis are so in sync with each other. Theyre remind me of some disney characters. Especially when they both slide back describing the faders. They werent even looking at eachother
ONE WORD....AMAZING!!!!!! TWO OF THE BEST PRODUCERS OF THIS GENERATION!!! :-)
Back again. Love to know what you. Their music is genius and history of the groove!!
These guys can bring back REAL R&B. They're our last hope! Save us from the crap that's on now!
Yes no one knws real music they need to bring back all these classics tuunnzz, they are the kings of RnB😎😎⭐️👑💪🏹
I totally agree with you....music today is very depressing
Amen to that, Brother!!!👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😁😉😊.
@@jamesswain8675 thats because we can't relate to that music crap it's for the new generation.
@@sarahsimpkins1311 Exactly
THESE ARE MY FAVORITE PRODUCERS ON EARTH!
I learned how to play the keys by listening to Jam and Lewis songs. Their genius was using a lot of the same chord progressions on multiple hit songs. So once you learned one you learned like 5 or 6. Like I'm only human is almost the same as Ralph T. Sensitivity and Come Back to Me Janet Jackson. I'm definitely from the School of Jam and Lewis. #respect
To this day i haven't figured out the secret sauce behind their chords and chord progressions. You're right, they really have their own signature kind of chords. Wish there was a tutorial on just that.
@@beatz04 I will be glad to share what I know with you. #respect
@@beatz04 Check out this song I wrote and see if you hear the Jam and Lewis influence ua-cam.com/video/1TdKSyImZ6M/v-deo.html
Human and Can You Stand The Rain have similar progressions, just in different keys
Somebody adjust the tracking knob on the VHS TAPE. Old School Baby!!!!!
thank you for uploading this
that was nice to watch any more or how about the rest of the mix?
Great interview.
I love the creative end of making real music. Would love to c footage of them actually doing a recording with an artist. These guys basically created the music of my youth. A fun time in music.
I want to be able to do that kind of stuff,l like drum programming
Jam & Lewis these brothers are some heavy cats when it comes to the music
Bloody hell!!!! Just amazing!!!!! So so so groovy!!!!!
Terry sounds just like Morris :-)
Really fun to watch.
I think I'm gonna play some 'Chocolate' now from these Time-guys. :-)
Sounds like prince go listen to vanity 6 if a girl answer don't hang up cowrote with prince
@@kingsports1113 I own the vanity 6 cd :-)
hell yeah minneapolis and chicago. jam and company 7 these brothers are true genius. they have every aspect of the industry nailed down
Has anyone ever heard them speak about their first project, Captain Rapp's "Bad Times?" These two are pure geniuses.
Yep
Great groove by these legends..........
The low-key shade Jimmy Jam does at 9:03 is classic!!
LEGENDS!
Elegant, graceful, smooth, bold, and powerful, that is the genius of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis....
I think this was the first time I ever saw or heard of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
Yes VHS 📼 didn’t know I would miss it
Just learned something, thanks for posting!
I think the song they were demonstratin' was 'Fishnet', by Morris Day.
It was n lil bit Alexander O'Neal fake bass n it
Shout out to Steve Hodge. Legendary 🫡
This the song fishnet by morris day
Best producers, ever.
2021 July... music masters Jimmy jam Terry Lewis. Thank u 💓
Legends!!
Ridiculous respect for these guys
I love this interview!!! Im bout to start making some music right now
seen this as an kid back in the days
Back again, love it!
The best ❤
They are amazing people!
Wow,how did THIS video show up on my timeline?? Thank you!!
These dudes were the greatest.
oh man ! it's really fun to see these legends in action !!
I love their works,...Forever.
Always loved Fishnet. Good song.
They are so gifted and cool producers they did hold it down in the 80s where are they now?
They are still around and producing. They were just honored a while ago.
The Neptunes before The Neptunes. Never thought about them like that before, but listening to this interview they really have a similar dynamic