EXCLUSIVE! He's played on 2000 albums & picks 5 of his favourites!
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- Leland Sklar has played bass on more than 2000 albums! Legend! So we asked him to share 5 of his all time favourites! He names those records and shares stories behind the making of them, telling tales from the studio and the personalities involved. Leland also offers captivating insights on the music business, the emotional impact of negative press, the challenges and rewards of the industry, alongside his experiences working with renowned artists like Phil Collins, Billy Cobham, and James Taylor.
0:00 Intro
0:19 Album 1
6:55 Album 2
10:46 Album 3
16:05 Album 4
22:44 Album 5
Thumbs up if you think Leland should do a part 2 👍
No brainer...🙂
And a part 3, part 4, part 5.......
Absolutely!
Hell yes
Yep!!!!
Leland Sklar: What a true, humble human being. An unbelievable memory for names, gigs and dates. I love his stories and how he gives so much credit to everyone he's worked with. Never a bad word about anyone. A true professional.
Great interview. He didn't interrupt & he let Leland carry on with his detailed stories. Leland is a gem. We are blessed to still have him. A humble & genuine man. Thank u for posting this.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍🤘
Compelling, Leland is a walking musical encyclopedia.
It's also heartwarming to hear his affection for Phil Collins, unjustly one of the most derided artists of all time.
There's only a very small, albeit vocal minority that derides Phil Collins. He's a pretty 'rided' dude. Especially now with the internet when people can hear his romantic ballads, then here his satire on Genesis, then watch him screaming out Suppers Ready, then hear Mama, then find out he's the drummer on a track called 'can utility and the coastliners', then find out he's drummed with Brand X, then find out he's produced a dozen artists. THEN find out he's written history books on the state of Texas.
People like me that worked retail and factory where they pipe in am radio all day and we heard 'sussudio' fifty million times, well, yeah, we kind of got snarky but know it wasn't his fault, thats AM radio. I hate Billy Joel even worse for that:)
Then there is the tiny clique that figures he 'ruined' Genesis, those people don't even know enough about Genesis to have heard Trick of the Tail or Wind and Wuthering to know it was hardly Phil that changed their sound.
And of course there's a collection of ex wives.....
I can´t understand how any serious music fan could deride Phil Collins given his prolific singer-songwriter career and some amazing classic songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds etc.
@@7137159381 I think the fact that he made it all seem so EASY really pissed people off, and the fact that he wasn't a 'tortured artist' although come to think of it, 'face value' was pretty tortured. But frankly apart from some occasional youtubes I come across, I don't even know where all these critics are, apparantly they are all in England. Although here in Canada I remember a reviewer of a Yes concert in Quebec saying "who wants to hear a ten minute classical guitar solo?" Uh, a YES fan certianly would.
And I remember a colleger reviewer back in the day complaining about how dumb Rush was because they wrote a song about Trees.
It is ridiculous really as he's such a talented and successful guy!
Check out Phil Collins drumming on Fripp’s exposure album.
Love Leland!!!! Not just an amazing bass player, but also just a very cool, down to earth person!
That bass is going straight into the R&R Hall of Fame
Hell yeah! Deserves to framed and honored for all to see!
Gosh, I hope so!!! I'll wait in line to see it!!
A Hot Rodder, bassist and most important...
a gentleman
Leland Sklar is the most amazing and humble gentleman ever!
I can sit and listen to his stories forever! What stories he has about his experiences!
I totally agree, hes absolutely fascinating to listen to isnt he. I think I should get him back for a 'part 2' like he suggested! 👍🤘
He had his own podcast for awhile during covid so I think there's stuff there. The bassist and drummers are usually easiest to talk to, but I find most of these guys who aren't quite musical 'celebrities' are pretty easy to listen to. To be fair, most of the celebrity guys are a little wary because they know whoever they are talking to is looking for some kind of 'hook' for an article or nowadays, headlines for clicks.
But what almost EVERY really good musician I've listened to has admitted to is the reality of 'luck' in the business. Usually the ones with swelled heads you find it was mostly the producer or the engineer or the song writer and they just have chips on their shoulders. I've started listening to just local people on facebook groups and there are unbelievable musicians everywhere. And come on, who here isn't listening at least partly for some name dropping and stories about other 'celebrities'. But yeah, guys that just talk like Leland Sklar are cool to listen to.
It's always a treat to hear Leland Sklar talk about music.
The fact that he played with Tommy Bolin still blows my mind…..
Still one of the best guitarists ever!!
Leland = Legend!
I love that he gave props to Tommy Bolin.
nicely done brah 🤙
Yes, great to hear him get some due respect isn't it. Not often spoken about these days which is a shame👍🤘
Tom was WAY ahead of his time...JIMI, 😎👍🎶
@@Notes-From-Underground66 I was at that show with my brother. We both commented during the break between Bolin’s set and Beck’s set how sloppily/poorly Bolin was performing. Found out next morning he OD’d after the show. Sad.
Isn't Lee the best?! Never a bad word about anyone! He obviously has a terrific memory, kind, positive heart, sense of humor besides being the best bass player! First saw him many years ago on a James Taylor special on TV. I found that he was on quite a few of my albums! I'm now hooked on his UA-cam channel where he posts almost every day with stories & music! Check him out! Love your interview & Love Leland!! He's a treasure 💗💜💙❤
My favorite Lee Sklar bass performance on a James Taylor album is the completely unknown and criminally ignored 'Highway Song', from 'Mud Slide Slim'. Masterful performance...
Not completely unknown.❤️ That's one of my favorite albums, and one of my favorite songs on that album, in large part because of Lee.🎵
I have always considered that song criminally underrated itself! I'll have to listen more closely to the bass line on it some time!
Stratus is hard to play like Lee Sklar did it. Total discipline !
Spectrum is one of the best fusion albums of all time !
Thanks Lee !
I saw Leland when he toured (Children of the Sun) with Billy Thorpe. I was blown away by him and had no idea who he was. With no internet it would be years before I got an answer. There was a Phil Collins video on the TV and there was Leland Sklar. Even after all those years that beard was unmistakable, the best bass player few outside the music world know.
Very nice, I still listen to Children of the Sun and thought it should have made this list :)
This was an incredible interview, but not just because of Sklar. It was also great because you asked thoughtful questions, you LISTENED, and you responded to what the Lee said. So many interviewers just work off a list of questions, which never gets a good result.
It’s amazing what a great memory Leland has. So sharp. Remember so many names and details. Incredibly bright and detailed .
What a great guy
These are my picks: Jackson Browne - Doctor my Eyes - 4 albums; Phil Collins No Jacket Required and other albums and live performances; Crosby, Stiles, Nash & Young as a collective and individually on many albums; James Taylor on many albums and live performances; Lyle Lovett on many albums and live performances; Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt many albums and live performances.
Leland is so humble and loves to meet people. He is my favorite bassist ever. Check out his channel on UA-cam, it's really cool.
One of the best interviews ive watched on youtube in a long time!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
An amazing thing about Leland is how many details he can remember from sessions 50 years ago. I believe he doesn't do drugs or alcohol so maybe that helps with the memories.
He’s never done drugs or drank
If there is a more decent , engaging ,unassuming and gifted artist anywhere out there than Mr Leland Sklar ,I have yet to see or hear him/ her . A true sideman who portrays the finest qualities of life . A rare ,rare ,pleasure .
Billy Cobham's Spectrum is a landmark album. I still have my copy! 🎸☮️
Top 10 for me .. Red Baron groove never fails.
Me too👌
Seen that man break some drum sticks on his vibes ….great great drummer
Seen Jackson brown play in northern arizona
I met Gene Clark about 10
15 years ago at a Byrds tributes show in Sanford FL. They did the Byrds set and after I asked if I could meet Gene backstage
I found the whole band sitting on the floor trying to catch Florida nap and “woke Up” Mr Clark and asked him if he could do some tunes from No Other. He lit up and asked which one?
I said play all of it!
I returned to the seats here comes the band. Gene gestured To the guys and tossed the Byrds and did a lot of No Other. Another level!!
Thank you for commenting!
It described a real event.
Gene Clark died in 1991. This story confuses me
Excellent interview. Mr. Sklar is a national treasure.
His playing on No Other is some of my favorite music ever recorded. So happy he put that on the list
Leeland is a legend and a gentleman. The most recorded bass player in history! 💙
He has played on over five thousand albums! What an achievement..👍👍
Not 5000 ....... nobody could have ever done that. About 2,200
@@lelandsklar6363 I did put two thousand! I think someone is playing around...🤔🤔
I believe it's over 2,500 now, plus at least as many film and TV scores. And this is a guy who prefers to be on the road !
@@Kevin-mx1vi my "Gig young, Studio old" dictum not withstanding. ha ha,°... but then what did I ever know?
"But so far the other way my life has gone."
You can see that hair and beard show up in so many studio and concerts clips. To hear the actual number of projects he has worked on is stunning. What a legend.
Mr Sklar a absolute genius and gentleman
You did a great job in Evansville, IN with Lyle Lovett's big band, great seeing you in person after listening to you for over 50 years on albums.
Leland performance on Phil's 1990 Serious Tour was incredible! I've watched the Berlin show thousands of times.
Mahavishnu Orchestra propelled the genius of Herbie Hancock almost immediately! A superb musician, and his brilliance is 'stamped all over' Head Hunters'! Which remains an indispensable classic of its genre!😊
Really enjoyed hearing Leland share his rich experiences. Would be even better to include a few musical clips to break up the talking and remind us of these amazing records. Many thanks for your good work!
Thank you for another fascinating interview, could listen to Leland talk about music all day!
Leland Sklar. Dude did more than anything for music... and I followed everyone! P.S. that '62 P is the bomb 🎶✔️😎
The singer/songwriter genre has been served brilliantly by both Jackson Browne and James Taylor. And having a 'ringing endorsement' from Leland will hopefully engender a renewed interest in them! This was a thoroughly enjoyable interview, and 'Massive Compliments' for that!!😊
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed this, Adrian. I've got some more great 'My 5 Favourite' interviews lined up that I can't wait to share!
@@VRPRocks Fantastic!! Can't wait for that! Yes loved the interview, and 'thankyou' VRP!!
Thankyou VRP!!
What a humble guy. He is a legend. He contributed so much!
“contrapuntally” - excellent
Lovely man and god bless phil collins and his son Nicholas ❤
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said: hey there’s that guy with the beard again! He’s everywhere!❤
Are you sure it was not Billy Gibbons or Dusty Hill? They were touring everywhere from 1970 until Dusty’s unfortunate demise.
One of the greatest living musicians alive today. Such an amazing career.
Love the bass from the fuse by Jackson Browne
Brilliant musician. Well spoken man. Lots of great and interesting stories.
Music History at its best❤
Not only a legendary musician, but one of the most down to earth, humble and sweetest human beings to ever grace the music industry ! God Bless Leland Sklar ! YES.....please do a part 2 some day !
Leland is so cool, love that guy..
A perfect example of a true gentleman. Leland, Jackson, Taylor..both of them, help people from outside the USA keep faith.
Part Two please. And at least one every six months!
Back in college I didn't have much money for records (or anything else) but I bought that Phil Collins album (No Jacket Required) -- still love it. Lee has played bass on the soundtrack of my life -- JT, Jackson Brown, Bonnie Raitt, CSN, Lyle Lovette, Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon..and on and on...-- A guy I've never met but think of him like a friend...Shower the People. Rock On Lee!
Doctor My Eyes is a great example of how talented this guy is!
This was a great interview with a bass playing legend. Cheers! ✌️
Really glad you enjoyed it!
Gene Clark's No Other has remained for 50 years in my top 10 favorite albums. Filled with gems of playing, of Gene singing with fantastic backup singers, and perhaps the best songs Gene wrote in his life. Kudos to Leland, Gerry McGee, Jesse Ed Davis, Butch Trucks, Joe Lala, and so many others. And for the courage of Thomas Jefferson Kaye to produce the album that Gene's talent deserved.
Yeah I love Lee’s playing on ‘No Other’, excellent, especially that title track! Lee mentions Jesse Ed Davis @8:15 who played guitar on ‘No Other’. Hilarious story about Joe Cocker during the sessions. Fun to find out some of his favorites here, thanks!
Great interview thank you VRP and Leland!
Phenomenal interview!
Well done mate
Another superb interview, thanks! Great stories from a super bass player and gentleman.
👍👍 Great interview!!
What an amazing musician!!!! ... I didn't know that he was the bass player in Spectrum ... Tommy Bolin & Leland Sklar together!!!! ... Fantastic classic album! ... Salutes from Argentina!
Legend and Loved. Thank you Leland Sklar- keep rocking!
Love this awesome man, great bassist and human. I have him on FB, I hope it's really him. Keep going Leland. You are one Hell of a talented guy
Running on Empty gotta be on there. The playing of that unit is amazing.
Wish Jackson would go back to the tapes of those Running on Empty performances, remix and release it as a double album.
His playing on Rod Stewart’s album of covers (Still The Same) is also exceptional. 👍👍
What a tribute to Tommy! As a native of Sioux City Ia, Tommy is so truly missed, and we can imagine what and where he be now. Sioux City's son, forever young.... Thank you Leland.
Leland and Phil Collins are great musicians and great human being....
Some people my age (and somewhat older) recall Tommy Bolin and his phantasmagoric guitar ability (if only from his early 70s solo hit "Post Toasty"). I am mucho greatful Sklar extolled this guitar great i had thought to be largely forgotten.
Man I just love Leland Sklar!
Some great choices and love the reasons.
He played on a couple of tunes on my most recent studio album, "On Earth, As It Is". Lovely chap. Hoping he'll play on the jazz-rock album I'm working at at the moment.
Leland Sklar brings a lot to any concert tour or album he performs on. EVERY endeavor takes on a different meaning when you say, "Oh cool - Leland's playing bass". And he's played with the best because he IS the best. And so glad to see that he and Daryl Steurmer are friends....another musician who was always spot on with his performances. Thank you for this interview, and thank you Mr. Sklar.
what a lovely, genuine guy
This was a great show!
So happy you picked Spectrum!!
Leyland having seen you play I have to say your bass playing is just mesmerising please keep playing.
Great interview...
Loved the whole interview and loved many of the records he played on in different genres...Now subscribed and look forward to part 2 please - Cheers Gus (UK)
Leland is one of the greatest creator in music
Your humility and persona is so refreshing. In your profession where it would seem to be easy to be be arrogant about the status you hold, you come off as a very “ regular “ individual just trying to be the best at their craft at a given moment. I’m a pharmacist and I try to have the same attitude to be the best, most compassionate that I can be on a daily basis. I love to hear your insights not because of your position in your profession, but because of the character that comes through.
awesome interview thanks
I love the guy, such a history, so much done and still so grounded and sympathetic.
What an amazing person and musician. So much humility and greatness.
Love this interview - fun topic, and Lee is a humble genius. Love James Taylor Forever! ❤. And really glad that Leland picked joyful JT song with really great vocal, bass, and guitar parts. I say “joyful” because a lot of people associate JT with melancholy tunes. Fun fact: Leland is cited as a co-lyricist on one of James’s songs called “Woh, Don’t You Know”, which is on James’s 1972 Album called “One Man Dog”
Lee your basslines for The Pretender You're so perfect can't explain it any other way! Peace and love!
What a truly humble Great.
so interseting wonderful!
Leland is a Living Library. An absolute Treasure !
that number 4 one is definitely something special. Great album. I remember it from WORJ Orlando Mt Dora radio back in the 70's....loved it then and love it now. Great bass lines.
Playing for Change is fantastic! Was stoked to see Lyle Lovett, especially seeing Sr. Sklar playing bass.
The "Spectrum" is an awesome LP ... that album has been continually played in my home since it was released.
A freebie to a Phil Collins concert: No Ticket Required.🎶🥁
What a legend and a great guy.
Super interview!
Leland is amazing
Great human being and virtuoso par excellence!!
Your interviews are the best! Thank you!
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoy them! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🤘
Agreed. I've no idea how a channel this size gets the calibre of guests it does, but I look forward to every new video thats posted
What a wonderful man!
Spectrum is amazing!
Leland is the best!!!
Legend
This man is sooo good at what he does. Impossible to copy (I had to try).
So good! Lee has a wealth of musical knowledge.. Gene Clark"s, No Other album is brilliant! so different..Thank you..😎✌
A true gentleman of music!
wow what a great interview