Louis Johnson was/is a Great Bass Player.But I'm From Philly an a OG There was this youngster named Stanley Clarke from my hood.Both Bad Boy's on Bass😊😊😊
I had a modern dance class at JFK High School back in 1981 in The Bronx and as my final project I chose to dance to this song. What memories! Still one of my fav jazz albums
In the Navy 1982 on a Med Cruise...With my Walkman This album was a staple from Tour bus Rides to Rome and Delphi Greece the foot of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx in Egypt ...Mr Clugh was my theme music...Music with a soul ...
Sounds like you were on a princess cruise ship, my wes pac cruises to the Tonkin Gulf in the 60 were nothing like that. I got to see a few things, but it sounds like you owe the Navy some money. ha ha ha
Great tune by Earl, no doubt about ....I can hear also Mr Louis Johnson's Fender Bass slapping away...master combination of classic funk jazz talens...!!! Coool
This all time jaz hit take me back when I was in high school and my mom an dad play this jaz song in the house why we clean the house on the weekend n I had to mow the grass i didn't like it but when my dad play this song man i did my yard work fast it take me back my dad pass in 08 an man I really miss him so when I came across this old school jaz great yeah good memories
I remember when I was a Junior in high school, and this cut came on the radio: WBMX-102.7FM Oak Park, Chicago! I fell in love with it...real fresh, real fresh!
Choices..this period in time as a consumer of art you had so many choices simply because there were so many expressions available..not the case today just look at society today vs then
You know, back in '81, I had no way to explain this music except it was before it's time. One of you mentioned Louis Johnson played the bass...well after hearing his brand of slap bass, it now makes perfect sense!
Earl Klugh is known for being one of the best smooth guitar artist of all time but it was nice to see him breakout with his funky side of jazz and incorporating Louis Johnson as bassist made the funk more awesome.
I used to downhill ski to this tune. It was like dancing down the slopes - Green, Blue, Black, double Black Diamond - Groovin the whole way down. One of my favorite Earl Klugh tunes and that’s saying something.
JFK Airport in February - finally going down the runway at full throtle - after an hour delay - heading to Saint Barts in the Caribbean - can't stop saying - Yes!
One of the most versatile classical, rhythm- blues and progressive jazz guitar players to have graced the industry. But to truly appreciate his work one would have to focus on his earlier works which validate and emphasize the true talent of this silent giant whose music has always been larger than life.
Carnegie Hall, NYC, October 1978. An all-star show, opening with Steve Khan and his band; the second act, the Brecker brothers. Earl closed the show. I talked my way backstage, and told him he was one of my heroes. He autographed my program -- "Thanks! (signature)" Radio City Music Hall, 1989. He and Basia did a show sponsored by WQCD-FM (the "smooth jazz" station at the time). This song closed the show and the bass player tore the roof off the mofo! No autograph this time, but still magical.
I was browsing around in Radio Shack one day and they played this song,found out who the artist was,next thing I know I was in Sound Warehouse buying this great piece of work.It was good to be alive in the 80's. ha
The folks were loving enough to allow him to pick his own instrument early on. He played piano for a while, but eventually he chose to transition to guitar.
Twinkle Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic Nylon String Guitar] - Earl Klugh Bass - Louis Johnson Drums - Raymond Pounds Electric Piano, Synthesizer - Greg Phillinganes Percussion - Paulinho Da Costa
OMG I knew those keyboards sounded too much like Greg Phillinganes. I’m just surprised that I didn’t know it was him. Such an amazing keyboardist. This is a classic jam. I’ve listen to over the years.
From the 1981 Crazy For You album, self produced too, with Louis Johnson (bass) alongside Earl's guitar virtuosity & his composing skills, a cool breezy track on a muggy summers day
Louis Johnson’s bass playing on this track is on point! He was the best! #RIPLOUIS!
My man, Paulino Dacosta on percussion locked in tight with Louis Johnson and stayed with him all through his solo. Lawd
STILL A WICKED, WICKED CLASS GROOVE AFTER ALL THESE YEARS....PURE CLASS
Greg Phillinganes's synth intro was amazing.
Qq
Reminds of good times listening on cassette tape, living the life in Philly! Earl Klugh is the master!!
I concur with everyone. All great musicians and great musicianship. One of the all time great tracks. Timeless.
This is my groove!!!
Louis Johnson was/is a Great Bass Player.But I'm From Philly an a OG There was this youngster named Stanley Clarke from my hood.Both Bad Boy's on Bass😊😊😊
This is the funkiest and mellowest tune Earl has done! Being born in the 50's this song still got its flavor!!
I had a modern dance class at JFK High School back in 1981 in The Bronx and as my final project I chose to dance to this song. What memories! Still one of my fav jazz albums
Incredible bassplaying.. R.I.P. Louis
Thomas Hemmingsen ???...SERIOUSLY?!!...how long ago Louis passed away?
First heard this when I was about 10 or 12. It was amazing then and just as amazing now. Just no replacement for great artistry.
Timeless classic track from Earl Klugh without a doubt.
I musterd out of the marine corps. Played this song on my big old jam box. Every body went crazy and that was 1982
27 thumbs down.... those people can't love Good music !!!
Thunder Thumbs and Earl really make this song ....pop. Album hit #2 on the Jazz charts and crossover'd to #14 on the R & B Charts
Pure groove, pure fire
In the Navy 1982 on a Med Cruise...With my Walkman This album was a staple from Tour bus Rides to Rome and Delphi Greece the foot of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx in Egypt ...Mr Clugh was my theme music...Music with a soul ...
Sounds like you were on a princess cruise ship, my wes pac cruises to the Tonkin Gulf in the 60 were nothing like that. I got to see a few things, but it sounds like you owe the Navy some money. ha ha ha
Louis Johnson bass solo at 3:59. Amazing.
御意👍
The good old days.
Great tune by Earl, no doubt about ....I can hear also Mr Louis Johnson's Fender Bass slapping away...master combination of classic funk jazz talens...!!! Coool
Jazz Funk - don't you just love it?
WOW!!!! Forgot all about this. DAMN!!!!!!
This all time jaz hit take me back when I was in high school and my mom an dad play this jaz song in the house why we clean the house on the weekend n I had to mow the grass i didn't like it but when my dad play this song man i did my yard work fast it take me back my dad pass in 08 an man I really miss him so when I came across this old school jaz great yeah good memories
I remember when I was a Junior in high school, and this cut came on the radio: WBMX-102.7FM Oak Park, Chicago! I fell in love with it...real fresh, real fresh!
My Pops bought this when I was a kid. Bout ‘82. I been listening to this joint since then.
I wasn't born at that time, but i feel the rhythm really nice strong soft groove
World class funk, Klugh and Miller at there baddest!
The bass playing on this track is simply mind blowing!
BBBBBBBAAAASSSSSLLLLLIIIINNNEEEEE!
Owen Porter Louis Johnson on bass
Louis Johnson on bass.
+Andrew Johnson haha i was hearing 5 seconds and thought "WOW THAT BASS" and then i scroll down and watch you said it....mind blowing!!!!!!!
+raxmouse haha ok 10 seconds, not 5 ^_^
Louis Johnson sets the pace, Earl Klugh lays down the funk and it's a stone party from then on ( pickin' and slapin' )
Jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz, jazz.... funk!!
So Damn tough.....And that bass line is no joke...
Real music !!!!!
Love that album! Featuring Louis Johnson on bass. Classic at it's best! R.I.P Louis.
Choices..this period in time as a consumer of art you had so many choices simply because there were so many expressions available..not the case today just look at society today vs then
One of my most fave Klugh songs. I never knew that the late Louis Johnson did the bass. Johnson would be sorely missed.
Word
Have you ever listened to any songs by the Brothers Johnson?
Who in he'll would give a thumbs down to that..that is kicking..!
Twinkle a star is Born that's what it means to me
You know, back in '81, I had no way to explain this music except it was before it's time. One of you mentioned Louis Johnson played the bass...well after hearing his brand of slap bass, it now makes perfect sense!
1 of best jazz funk title
To answer to Jimmy Shine, the name of this song is not only twinkle and sparkle but this song is so dazzling for me. What a beautiful souvenir !
Earl Klugh's funkiest ever!
All GENIUS OF GENESIS
The late great Louis Johnson on bass!!!
His funky side and I love it!!!
I remember this track. It garnered some serious airplay on early smooth jazz radio outlets.
Earl Klugh is known for being one of the best smooth guitar artist of all time but it was nice to see him breakout with his funky side of jazz and incorporating
Louis Johnson as bassist made the funk more awesome.
This is my riding around Detroit on a Sunday evening song. LOL! ☺
Let it Flow 🎶🎵🎹🎷🎺🎸🥁🔈🔉🔊😎
One of my top favourites of the 80's. It's so mellow.
The bass player on this song is none other then Mr Thunder Thumbs himself, Louis Johnson.
He also wrote the song. RIP
LJ was perhaps the best to ever do it, my favorite no doubt
One of the best songs of 1982🎶🎶🎶🎶
What a thunder!
Yessir!
Funky Earl Klugh
Funk Masterpiece
The Earl of the Good Groove. 🌎👑
back again for my regular fix....incredible music.
Fantastic Louis Johnson's bass solo!
This tune makes me think of an old 1960-something Volkswagen(VW) van. Because I was riding in one back in '81 when I heard this 4 the very first ⏰.
love the day you born :))
I used to downhill ski to this tune. It was like dancing down the slopes - Green, Blue, Black, double Black Diamond - Groovin the whole way down. One of my favorite Earl Klugh tunes and that’s saying something.
SUPERB
Plenty going on here to make you smile:)
JFK Airport in February - finally going down the runway at full throtle - after an hour delay - heading to Saint Barts in the Caribbean - can't stop saying - Yes!
One of the most versatile classical, rhythm- blues and progressive jazz guitar players to have graced the industry. But to truly appreciate his work one would have to focus on his earlier works which validate and emphasize the true talent of this silent giant whose music has always been larger than life.
I’ve got this on a 12 inch, thanks to Robbie Vincent
Wow this is funky! Can’t believe that I hadn’t heard this until now. Mr Klugh from my hometown
beautiful
So damn good.
What a tune! It really touches your Heart
Great chords and smooth bass, yummie.
Wonderful! Thanks!
RIP Louis Johnson ..gone far too soon!
Love this track ..#OnTheOne
Amazing to be here from a long time ago....welcome brothers....we love Early!
Great!!!!!!!!!!!
Carnegie Hall, NYC, October 1978. An all-star show, opening with Steve Khan and his band; the second act, the Brecker brothers. Earl closed the show. I talked my way backstage, and told him he was one of my heroes. He autographed my program -- "Thanks! (signature)"
Radio City Music Hall, 1989. He and Basia did a show sponsored by WQCD-FM (the "smooth jazz" station at the time). This song closed the show and the bass player tore the roof off the mofo! No autograph this time, but still magical.
This is one of my favorite jazz songs it reminds me of summer cook outs at Belle Isle in my home town of Detroit
Uplifting track will stand the test of time magic !!
relaxing saxophones!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I was browsing around in Radio Shack one day and they played this song,found out who the artist was,next thing I know I was in Sound Warehouse buying this great piece of work.It was good to be alive in the 80's. ha
The base line on this one 🔥🔥
I don't know how Earl does it, but he's been doing it for a long time!!!!
still kicking it too! Saw him last night nice 1 1/2 - 2 hr set. .
The folks were loving enough to allow him to pick his own instrument early on.
He played piano for a while, but eventually he chose to transition to guitar.
JUST ONE OF MY FAVORITE FROM THIS ICONIC LEGENDARY BAD BOY "DETROIT'S OWN" OMG STRAIGHT UP RAW!(🙏🏻)
Heard on the Original,WJZZ 105.9
L'excellent Earl Klugh
Great to hear this great tune again, been ages!
"Big Bad Boss" bass playing by Louis E. Johnson of the legendary Brothers Johnson!
Feel good chooooon!!! :)
RIP to the Great Louis Johnson.
Louis Johnson on the base. Rockin' it fo sho!
🥰💕Loving this✨
This is real music!
Amazing!!👍🏽🎧🎼
this is the first Klugh track I ever heard. ...but that Louis Johnson BASS though!
Twinkle
Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic Nylon String Guitar] - Earl Klugh
Bass - Louis Johnson
Drums - Raymond Pounds
Electric Piano, Synthesizer - Greg Phillinganes
Percussion - Paulinho Da Costa
What a line up.....
Ricky Lawson On Drums. RIP
RIP Louis Johnson
Can't get this on iTunes 😢😢
Teddy Williams on Bass
OMG I knew those keyboards sounded too much like Greg Phillinganes. I’m just surprised that I didn’t know it was him. Such an amazing keyboardist. This is a classic jam. I’ve listen to over the years.
Man I almost forgot about this song
Spettacolare ❤❤❤
From the 1981 Crazy For You album, self produced too, with Louis Johnson (bass) alongside Earl's guitar virtuosity & his composing skills, a cool breezy track on a muggy summers day
Best Song ever from Earl, yet not findable by Shazam and Spotify?!
Pure badness ..real jazz funk
That's my homeboy he sure can play this was made in the 70 and sounds good real talk what up doe as we say in the D Detroit
Timeless!
Earl is the man Always
Thank you very much for puting it here again! im always listening to this classics!
top 50 funk track of all time.
💖💖💖💖💖😉!!!!!!
C'est gėnial !!!!! Quel talent !!!!
This is beautiful. Nice song. Great feel to it.