There's no way on earth anyone will get me to call Ray Cooper the greatest percussionist in the history of Rock 'n' Roll. The ONLY Percussionist in Rock ''n' Roll? ABSOL-F'N-LUTELY!!!. 🥸😈🤘🤟
In 1974 I watched Ray Cooper perform with Elton John at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, a venue known for outstanding acoustics. At the time, I didn't really know much about Ray Cooper, in fact, for some reason I recall not really that much. Just Elton on piano with a percussionist. We did have terrific fourth-row seats right in front of the grand piano, and Ray's outfit set up next to him at stage left. Then the show started and wow did my impression change! I was completely blown away by Ray Cooper's playing along with his showmanship. It was truly mesmerizing. Reflecting on that show now, I can honestly say, that performance was one of my favorite concert experiences. And now as I read these posts from others who witnessed that show back now a half-century ago, it is very cool to share that experience.
Ray plays the tambourine as if it's an entire orchestra. Check out the way he's waving his hand to manipulate the decay @00:20 , adding an extra beat! He's the G.O.A.T.
Brilliant! Many years ago, I attended an Elton John concert at what was once the Universal Amphitheater. The first set was solo Elton - bouncing between 2 pianos on opposite stage ends. The second set opened with the raising of the Yellow Brick Road - and there was Ray playing with Elton. It was (Captain) Fantastic!
Nice! Thanks to my brother for linking me here. My first concert (at seven years old) was EJ on the Blue Moves Tour. We had kind of lousy seats, but we had a commanding view of Ray, which made a big impression. Ray hasn't aged since then...haha!
Even in the studio, he plays it as if off to his right, there's a short, fat guy in really loud clothes, fancy glasses, and a big toupee, who is singing and playing the hell out of a piano.
It was interesting to see at Elton's Glastonbury gig the composition of his band: Elton on piano (obvs) another keyboardist, guitar, bass, and then a drummer and two percussionists. Percussion is clearly very important to Elton. A mark of the man is also how he's kept as many original members as possible since the late 60s. Such a rich, colourful sound despite only a few players compared with the entourage that his contemporaries have these days. Clapton seems to have about 20 people on stage! I must admit that I was super impressed and surprised at the lush musicality in that final gig. I'm ashamed to say that I underestimated Elton's live performances. Shame it was his last on these shores!
Nobody plays percussion like Ray Cooper.
And nobody ever will
Only guy I know that could do a whole concert with a tambourine. 👋🏻
Phenomenal. Anyone who says, "Anyone can play the tambourine" hasn't witnessed the genius of Ray Cooper.
He's extremely talented.
Truly the greatest percussionist and showman. Saw him do a 10 minute duck call solo with Elton John in '74. Unforgettable!
@@TechAngelx There's an instrument that sounds like a Duck.
There's no way on earth anyone will get me to call Ray Cooper the greatest percussionist in the history of Rock 'n' Roll.
The ONLY Percussionist in Rock ''n' Roll?
ABSOL-F'N-LUTELY!!!.
🥸😈🤘🤟
In 1974 I watched Ray Cooper perform with Elton John at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, a venue known for outstanding acoustics. At the time, I didn't really know much about Ray Cooper, in fact, for some reason I recall not really that much. Just Elton on piano with a percussionist. We did have terrific fourth-row seats right in front of the grand piano, and Ray's outfit set up next to him at stage left. Then the show started and wow did my impression change! I was completely blown away by Ray Cooper's playing along with his showmanship. It was truly mesmerizing. Reflecting on that show now, I can honestly say, that performance was one of my favorite concert experiences. And now as I read these posts from others who witnessed that show back now a half-century ago, it is very cool to share that experience.
God of tambourine
Ray's a fantastic percussionist.
Ray is a magician 💜🙏
Mr. Tambourine Man! A real PRO!
Takes the tambourine to another level of art.
percussion legend
He's the groove you know. His presence, playing style, he is got the heart to play that is one thing that other artist like him
Ray plays the tambourine as if it's an entire orchestra. Check out the way he's waving his hand to manipulate the decay @00:20 , adding an extra beat! He's the G.O.A.T.
When you listen to percussion on some of Elton's songs you know it's Ray Cooper
By now, surely he's a national treasure?! ❤
Brilliant! Many years ago, I attended an Elton John concert at what was once the Universal Amphitheater. The first set was solo Elton - bouncing between 2 pianos on opposite stage ends. The second set opened with the raising of the Yellow Brick Road - and there was Ray playing with Elton. It was (Captain) Fantastic!
ray cooper is the best at percussion
Wow! That's brilliant playing. Loved hearing him do that.
this old bird can play! love the concerts with EJ When he is on set
This man is a genius. Saw him in Paris playing with Elton John last night and he brought the house down!
ray cooper is the best percussionist of all times .
What a showman!
legend.
The BEST percussionist EVER!
This guy tambourine’s better than I life.
I remember very dearly when he played wonderful percussion solo in 1990
Ray is a top percussionist. I recently saw him playing at an Elton John concert and I was blown away by his sheer talent.
Mad Ray 😎
I'm always a fan since I have seen him at Eric Clapton's Unplugged Concert.
Grande 🎼💯🎼💯
Made a DnD character who plays the tambourine and this is amazing 💯
Nice! Thanks to my brother for linking me here. My first concert (at seven years old) was EJ on the Blue Moves Tour. We had kind of lousy seats, but we had a commanding view of Ray, which made a big impression. Ray hasn't aged since then...haha!
I've watched a bunch of tamborine videos today and this is the best by far. Fantastic!
Wish this video was at least an hour nobody can play tambourine like Ray Cooper
The Ultimate MADMAN!!!
HE WAS FEELING IIIIITTTT
MASTER TAMBO - Ray Coop[er, Marcy Levy, Airo Moreira, Lady Tambourine & Herlin Riley, my all time favorites...
Even in the studio, he plays it as if off to his right, there's a short, fat guy in really loud clothes, fancy glasses, and a big toupee, who is singing and playing the hell out of a piano.
This video should be seen by anyone who thinks the tambourine isn't a true musical instrument. (And I've met my share.)
WOW!!!! For real!!!!
Most talented musician!
Ray You Jam so well with just a Tambourine..I guess your Mr. Tambourine Man!
Lo amé cuando vino a Uruguay con Eric Clapton. Qué impresionante fue verlo!!! 🇺🇾🙌🇺🇾🙌🇺🇾👏👏👏👏👏
And nobody play piano like him (so percussive on saturday night all right for fighting, 1979 Russia Elton John concert 👍🏻😀
he's the best around
Brilliant! THAT is so difficult to play that cleanly!. Salute to you Ray. Blessings, Carl. - (*student of John Kasica with the St. Louis Symphony)
Well, that was impressive. 😎
I love this guy.
Beautiful, thanks for capturing and sharing this George :-)
This video should be 10 minutes longer, I wish there was more of Ray in the studio. Bummer
Ray cooper, Paulinho da Costa and nana Vasconcelos. Percussions legends
MAESTRO!!
What the hell was that?!! Man alive, so good.
THAT is the real deal.
Wow❤ Percussionist Master Extrordinare - Ray Cooper 😘🌺🌸🌺 New South Wales Australia 🦘
cool hearing him in a recording session
amazing that.
Awesome!
You the man ray
Grandios 💞
Awesome
It was interesting to see at Elton's Glastonbury gig the composition of his band: Elton on piano (obvs) another keyboardist, guitar, bass, and then a drummer and two percussionists. Percussion is clearly very important to Elton. A mark of the man is also how he's kept as many original members as possible since the late 60s. Such a rich, colourful sound despite only a few players compared with the entourage that his contemporaries have these days. Clapton seems to have about 20 people on stage! I must admit that I was super impressed and surprised at the lush musicality in that final gig. I'm ashamed to say that I underestimated Elton's live performances. Shame it was his last on these shores!
The best one
Auguri di Buon Compleanno Mister Ray Cooper
"The One" from percussion !!
👏👏👏👏👏
The real jazz cowboy
🔥
Can see why Elton finds him irreplaceable. He knows his stuff for real.👍
Ray was with Maynard Ferguson back in the late 60’s-70’s
Is there a clip including what he´s plaing to? I´m curious as a cat now!
Anyone know the song he's tracking for here? Would love to hear the finished product.
Does anybody know the session or song that this clip is from?
What type of tambourine he has used?
Please note. Ray Cooper can play the tambourine.
He’s a ham.
And he can play keyboards.My friends and I saw him dual with Elton and sadly for Elton,I believe Ray won.
Where was that?
@@BenjiDarius Tower Theater in Philly back in I think '83
Woww. But its impossible, no person alive writes/plays piano better than Elton
А в: тубе бубен. Это же бубееееннн😊😊😊😊😅😅😅😊😅😅😊
You are making music for a movie؟
He sure needs no workout after that😮
El mejor !!!
His brother Tommy was better.
Easy. Like a bodhran