Jim Lea - Am I The Greatest Now?

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  • Опубліковано 14 лис 2022
  • Jim Lea, former Slade Bass player, Violinist, Keyboard / Piano player & songwriter with his new single Am I The Greatest Now?

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  • @Britpop-Tribute-Band
    @Britpop-Tribute-Band 29 днів тому

    Wow, this is almost 90's Britpop. Jim Lea is a massive influence on me for bass. Whenever I'm stuck writing a bass line I stick on some Slade and the magic just comes to me. Cheers Andy

  • @grantbaechler3529
    @grantbaechler3529 2 місяці тому +4

    I was hooked on slade from the first time i heard them, and its too bad we couldn't get 1 big send off from them. So grateful that Jim is doing well since he had cancer awhile back and stiĺl making music.

  • @buddybeetle
    @buddybeetle Рік тому +27

    What a great song ! It sound so upbeat and modern. Great singing too. Nice one Jim !

  • @stevenorme6260
    @stevenorme6260 Рік тому +20

    That's a great song Jim, well worth airtime on all radio stations.

  • @weejim48
    @weejim48 7 місяців тому +7

    Slade were a very underrated band. Definitely one of the best bands . Jim is a great musician. If Jeff Lynne wanted to put together another Wilburys Jim Lea fits the bill perfectly. 👍👍👍

    • @mikev4621
      @mikev4621 2 місяці тому

      Do you know what 'underrated' means?

    • @davidhollway
      @davidhollway Місяць тому

      Oh heck yes. If we're going to play "Fantasy 21st Century Wilburys" I'd suggest
      Jim Lea
      Bruce Springsteen
      Annie Lennox
      Rod Stewart
      Jarvis Cocker
      Bryan Ferry
      Juliet Turner
      ...and because he's an all-round good egg and did a barnstorming job on that Christmas track with the OId '97s, Kevin Bacon.
      The fact that Jim Keltner should be included, and given equal billing for once, goes without saying.
      Anyone got their own suggestions for posterity?

  • @gibsonduvall
    @gibsonduvall 11 місяців тому +7

    I think it was Chas Chandler who said, when he first saw Slade, before becoming their manager:
    "The singer - He's definitely got something.
    The drummer - He can drum.
    The guitarist - He can play and is watchable.
    The bassist - Ah, now there's the man who makes it all happen! "
    Or something along those lines.
    Thanks for 'How does it feel' Jim, still one of my favourite songs!

    • @Nyquest
      @Nyquest  11 місяців тому +2

      Jim was the bands main songwriter no matter what the writing credits are on the records, he dictated the bands musical direction, no denying Nods input or Dave or Don but Jim has all the musical ideas & brought them to the band. Has Nod written anything since Slade days? Jim has lots of completed recorded works so think that gives you the answer as to who did all the heavy lifting when it came to composition.

    • @mikev4621
      @mikev4621 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Nyquest 'Holder/Lea'

  • @johnrudd1868
    @johnrudd1868 7 місяців тому +2

    Being smiling for fifty years plus. Slade ❤

  • @DCToonTime
    @DCToonTime 6 місяців тому +3

    Great tune! So catchy and melodic!

  • @user-gt1jw4oj8w
    @user-gt1jw4oj8w 7 місяців тому

    Все живы!!!!!!! соберитесь...SLADE??????!!!!!!!!!

  • @rattenbeuler
    @rattenbeuler 9 місяців тому +2

    Why only a few know even about Jim Lea? His songs reached millions!!

  • @johnchristiananderson5242
    @johnchristiananderson5242 Рік тому +6

    Great song Jim,well done.

  • @jackplug9586
    @jackplug9586 Рік тому +15

    Love it Jim. That’s got to find it’s way to a Radio 2 playlist and several other music Stations.

    • @helenb6399
      @helenb6399 Рік тому +2

      Ken Bruce record of the week!

  • @richardayton6862
    @richardayton6862 11 місяців тому +5

    Always been a Slade fan, but this is the first time I'm hearing his solo stuff and this is great. Sounds very fresh

    • @yves3560
      @yves3560 7 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/3pgzstc_DeQ/v-deo.html

  • @ATOMIKDOG23
    @ATOMIKDOG23 Рік тому +8

    The thing is Jim......you always were the greatest......not just now.....always.....I have always been the biggest fan of you and all of Slade....you made me want to do music......and I actually did a cover of "Kill em at the hot club tonite"

  • @jamescurtis1685
    @jamescurtis1685 Рік тому +3

    Luv this James whild lea.

  • @stevem60
    @stevem60 6 місяців тому +2

    Magnificent! It's like a dozen of your favourite songs put together into one masterpiece.

  • @NBM3
    @NBM3 Рік тому +6

    Thank you Jim !!!
    Very happy to see and hear you . Always.

  • @petereverett4286
    @petereverett4286 Рік тому +5

    So good to see Jim with a guitar(s) in his hand.

  • @djfjohnson4260
    @djfjohnson4260 Рік тому +2

    This is more catchy than Covid. Jim has not lost his ear for a tune.

  • @fus149hammer5
    @fus149hammer5 Рік тому +19

    A music legend. The real talent behind Slades renaissance in the eighties.
    It just goes to prove that not only is Dave Hill not the best guitarist in the world he's not even the best guitarist in Slade!

  • @troopz4683
    @troopz4683 Рік тому +3

    The legendary Jim Lea, love ya jimmy!

  • @JackWebb713
    @JackWebb713 7 місяців тому +2

    I urge anyone who hasn't seen it to check out the live set from Jim. On UA-cam. About 20 years ago at the Robin? He is a devil of a man on guitar!

  • @johnrudd1868
    @johnrudd1868 Рік тому +3

    You are one of the classics Jim, absolutely brill. Seen you in London 1970,s and Redcar 1980,s ❤

  • @georgeruth2008
    @georgeruth2008 Рік тому +5

    what a brilliant song .. great riffs,, thanks jim

  • @johnojohno4194
    @johnojohno4194 Рік тому +3

    I met him a couple of years ago, felt like I had known him for years, so down to earth, one of my music heroes.

  • @gerardgoyer9964
    @gerardgoyer9964 Рік тому +4

    J’adore, et excellente vidéo, merci Jim

  • @user-ek8fw1sj4v
    @user-ek8fw1sj4v Рік тому +1

    Джимми красавчик ❤👍✊🥰🤝👏⭐🎸🎤

  • @jbee7905
    @jbee7905 Рік тому +6

    Such a good song! Go Jim!

  • @user-cd3ld3dc7u
    @user-cd3ld3dc7u Рік тому +3

    Superb👍👍
    Upload "The Smile Of Elvis" video as well.

  • @cheapertoy8128
    @cheapertoy8128 Рік тому +2

    C' est ça un morceau de rock, un vrai !! Et ça vient d' une âme de rocker ! Merci Jim - you' ve got a real rock soul ! Merci aussi d' avoir rejoint Don pour cette splendide version de "My Sharona" !! That's a great gift !! Jimmy Lea playing with the Don Powell Band ! It seems i'm dreaming .... such a beatiful reality !! Thanks guys !!! Merciiiiiii !!!

  • @ruiseartalcorn
    @ruiseartalcorn Рік тому +2

    Absolutely brilliant!!! :)

  • @helenb6399
    @helenb6399 Рік тому +3

    Multi-talented so yes!!

  • @user-to8ot6hi4u
    @user-to8ot6hi4u Рік тому +2

    Где то раздобыл ещё трёх братьев☝️🤔👍❗🤚🏿

  • @AlanODuffy
    @AlanODuffy Рік тому

    Hi Jim superb to see you so well and grooving’ Happy memories of working together .. cheers alanoduffy

  • @Bassman1999
    @Bassman1999 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic!

  • @TheTherapon
    @TheTherapon Рік тому +2

    You are the greatest, Jim!!!!

  • @frankyoung2780
    @frankyoung2780 Місяць тому

    Nice one!

  • @alexosminkine6044
    @alexosminkine6044 Рік тому +2

    Jim Lea❤️👍⚓️Love , thank you !

  • @rdaltry777
    @rdaltry777 Рік тому +2

    Jimmy, yes, yes you are.

  • @ViceSquad
    @ViceSquad 11 місяців тому +2

    🙂♥ WONDERFUL

    • @Nyquest
      @Nyquest  11 місяців тому +1

      we've some footage of you too....with The Tubes we shot at Shepherds Bush...SheBu.

  • @barbaraedgar7158
    @barbaraedgar7158 Рік тому +19

    Fabulous catchy tune🎶🎶You sound brilliant Jim. We need to vote to get this to number one in the Heritage Charts

  • @mikhailaravin2402
    @mikhailaravin2402 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Jim! It`s great !!!!!

  • @NoddyAlba
    @NoddyAlba Рік тому +3

    What a song 🤘 rock on jim

  • @jamescurtis-vk2vf
    @jamescurtis-vk2vf 10 місяців тому +1

    The legend that is Jim lea. Number 1 at last.. KOR

  • @kennyhamilton3598
    @kennyhamilton3598 Рік тому +2

    Genius jim!!! superb song 10/10

  • @frankboyle7424
    @frankboyle7424 Рік тому

    Great song Jim and fab video👌❤️

  • @Magnez62
    @Magnez62 11 місяців тому +1

    Super Jim. For ever young.

  • @kennybell4108
    @kennybell4108 Рік тому +2

    this is brilliant james

  • @alangreenley3257
    @alangreenley3257 Рік тому +1

    jim lea rock god , simple as that, sadly never to be repeated

  • @flobrindley1932
    @flobrindley1932 Рік тому +1

    The Replacements influenced by Slade, Jim returning the compliment.

  • @chrisrogers6045
    @chrisrogers6045 Рік тому +1

    Class will always rise to the top. Go James whild Lea.

  • @alanunderdown8481
    @alanunderdown8481 Рік тому +1

    nice,

  • @quark4567
    @quark4567 9 місяців тому

    Wtf.. this is good

  • @suemcdermott231
    @suemcdermott231 Рік тому +1

    Love this Jim! 😘

  • @user-py7vb4sg5q
    @user-py7vb4sg5q 9 місяців тому

    Браво Джим ! Топчи хипстеров !

  • @davidbournesongs4580
    @davidbournesongs4580 Рік тому +2

    Boss 🎶

  • @claan719
    @claan719 Рік тому +3

    Magnificent !

  • @rokotransportcorp5423
    @rokotransportcorp5423 11 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💯

  • @user-jb6kk3zz3r
    @user-jb6kk3zz3r Рік тому +2

    Великолепно!

  • @simoncartlidge1726
    @simoncartlidge1726 Рік тому

    Great song jim thanks to the heritage chart i know about this song.

  • @grishmann1man441
    @grishmann1man441 Рік тому +1

    Not only that f****** awesome vocals

  • @suemiddleton7833
    @suemiddleton7833 Рік тому +1

    Luv this it's great Jim !

  • @robharding5345
    @robharding5345 Рік тому +1

    Get this man signed up !😄

  • @spider6038
    @spider6038 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant Jim...please do a tour!!!

  • @stephenomara9343
    @stephenomara9343 8 місяців тому

    A very talented musician 🎵👏

  • @ChrisHowe2
    @ChrisHowe2 Рік тому +3

    I liked this a lot when you first released it a few years ago. I didn't realise you'd done this video until just now. Great catchy tune. I can imagine it being a Slade song also.

  • @jimbobwalton1048
    @jimbobwalton1048 8 місяців тому

    Bloody Hell , this is fantastic !!

  • @rooxxxx4548
    @rooxxxx4548 Рік тому +2

    Absolute genius x roo x

  • @wayneturner7237
    @wayneturner7237 Рік тому +1

    Love it,great tune 🎶

  • @gaetanotiberino7632
    @gaetanotiberino7632 Рік тому

    GREAT!!!!!

  • @stephensouthworth1489
    @stephensouthworth1489 Рік тому +1

    Feelin the hitz on this one Jim!

  • @Sweetfan78
    @Sweetfan78 Рік тому +2

    Excellent tune 🎸

  • @grahamc2036
    @grahamc2036 3 місяці тому

    keep on rockin Jim

  • @sonofnewton
    @sonofnewton Рік тому +1

    Great tune Jim :)

  • @sallybrant3042
    @sallybrant3042 Рік тому +4

    Jim is The Greatest Now and always has been in my opinion 😂

  • @neekerbreeker
    @neekerbreeker Рік тому +1

    Whoa, this is great! Slade was a little before my time but I caught up them in the 80s when I heard Run Runaway. They often came across as kinda goofy and I think sometimes people didn't take them seriously, but they're terrific musicians. Thanks for posting this! I didn't know Jim was still working.

  • @johnsearley7168
    @johnsearley7168 Рік тому +5

    Touch of Stereophonics

    • @thomasherrin6798
      @thomasherrin6798 9 місяців тому

      Yes, a slight dash, but that might have been his style for longer, or just for this song, it's intriguing!?!

  • @cezarromeucastilho4799
    @cezarromeucastilho4799 Рік тому +2

    Jimi Lea is a Slade mentor
    Forever in my heart

  • @215Gallagher
    @215Gallagher Рік тому

    Nice song with a little bit of Boz Scaggs' Lido.

  • @cricketbat09
    @cricketbat09 Рік тому +2

    Tom Petty could have written this great song. Lovin' it.

  • @boomshankah1123
    @boomshankah1123 Рік тому

    ' I could be happy, I could be happy........... ' I'm hearing Clare Grogan and Altered Images here.

  • @jamescurtis1685
    @jamescurtis1685 Рік тому +1

    Follow up got to be rock n bolero.

  • @rdaltry777
    @rdaltry777 Рік тому +2

    Nod has some pipes, Don is the nicest guy, but you are the musician.

  • @stevenorme6260
    @stevenorme6260 Рік тому

    The more listen to this track, the more I here, Stereophonics/ police/ Radio head.

  • @sveinsigurdgismarvik4445
    @sveinsigurdgismarvik4445 Рік тому

    Bit late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ( dob 040649 )

    • @carolsankhe4999
      @carolsankhe4999 10 місяців тому

      It's 14-06-49 not 04th

    • @sveinsigurdgismarvik4445
      @sveinsigurdgismarvik4445 10 місяців тому

      ​@@carolsankhe4999 04....i mean 14th, anyway....sorry i am 65...

    • @carolsankhe4999
      @carolsankhe4999 10 місяців тому

      It's okay, just wanted Jimmy's birthday to be accurate.

  • @simonellis6484
    @simonellis6484 Рік тому +1

    What a terrific sound! Is there an album?

    • @jamescurtis1685
      @jamescurtis1685 Рік тому +2

      Don't know if it's available in album form. It might have been on the re-issue of therapy.

    • @jamescurtis-vk2vf
      @jamescurtis-vk2vf Рік тому +2

      Think it's on the reissue of therapy.

  • @Neil-Aspinall
    @Neil-Aspinall Рік тому

    I prefer Ringo's version.

  • @johncarroll2285
    @johncarroll2285 3 місяці тому

    Great song but needs Don on the drums.

  • @ColtraneTaylor
    @ColtraneTaylor 10 місяців тому

    Sounds more Brit pop than Slade.

  • @Formula-602
    @Formula-602 Рік тому

    Sounds a bit like Cheap Trick to me..not a bad thing!

    • @NBM3
      @NBM3 Рік тому +3

      Maybe CT sounds like Slade / Jim ?

    • @Formula-602
      @Formula-602 Рік тому +1

      @@NBM3 Slade did come first!..by a few years….Good point!

    • @mikeyii
      @mikeyii Рік тому +1

      @@NBM3Absolutely right. And they covered When the Lights Are Out a few albums back as well. Definitely fans of Slade, they are.

  • @garywray2503
    @garywray2503 Місяць тому

    He would make a sh*tload of money writing for others. His talent is wasted.

    • @Nyquest
      @Nyquest  Місяць тому

      Jim does very well from his writing with Slade the catalogue is still very successful. The other side is the term ‘change a word get a third’ so say Jim wrote a whole song for Ed Sheeran & Ed changes one word he gets a songwriters credit……this actually is the practice now it’s common

  • @tonywright8294
    @tonywright8294 11 місяців тому

    Excellent trouble is no one needs to buy it now !