Jimmy Griffin was my cousin. His mom was my favorite Aunt Neva. When Jimmy went to L A and his career took off he never changed. When he came back to Memphis to visit he was always just Jimmy. Shy and warm and funny. I miss you cousin.
@chrissoren3521
Жыл бұрын
This group should have been equally as popular as the Eagles. Gates and Griffin are superb singers and songwriters for whom excelled at their crafts. It a shame about the break-up. Grateful their was the reunion tour for 1996-1997. But it would have been great had they continued to perform together into the 21st century. Their music is much needed today!
@ronclifford3336
4 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. James Griffin, Larry Knectel, and Mike Botts. Thanks for the music.
@jamiezandt7655
9 ай бұрын
Not happy this song was almost never included in any of the "best of" collections of bread. What a gem. Jimmie was amazing. R.I.P.
@DavidSmith-qs2mw
2 жыл бұрын
All I got to say is WOW. Saw them in 1973. So sad Griffin has passed away. Always loved his songs and voice. A major part of "Breads" success for sure!
@lesleymorgan01
3 жыл бұрын
I have this in a playlist and listen to it over and over, so it's about time I left a comment. I've loved Jimmy's voice and songs for decades. Someday I'm going to lay flowers on his grave. This man was gone too soon and the world is diminished because of it. RIP, Jimmy. Condolences to all who love him.
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
Flowers on his grave --- a beautiful idea. Flowers are organic, and they decay, just like us when we die.
@Anonymous-gu6co
Жыл бұрын
I hope & pray he was a believer..then i can hug him in heaven & tell him how loved he was on earth!
@int53185
4 жыл бұрын
When I think of Bread, especially the early songs, I think of James. RIP.
@rogerelwell7717
10 ай бұрын
My favourite band. Jimmy had an incredible voice - live, too.
@ethelsayson5717
4 жыл бұрын
James wrote many beautiful songs that deserve recognition. He's a great loss to the music industry.
@jeffguenther223
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@Broblem12
13 жыл бұрын
Lovely singing by James Griffin. Wish his songs had been released more as A-sides. This is such a song!!
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
Damn right.
@tessflores785
2 жыл бұрын
James is equally good as David Gates. Deeper soul execution of songs with a touch of rock. Sad that he's gone.
@wilsoncezar2342
6 жыл бұрын
Remembering Jimmy always the great bread
@HeartoftheDragonColo
5 жыл бұрын
Love ya always, Jimmy Griffin. My favorite Bread songs were nearly all Jimmy's. Thanks for sharing.
@JeanieL333
11 жыл бұрын
I miss you Jimmy
@iluvguildguitars
6 жыл бұрын
I think this is the first time I've ever seen Larry Knechtel sing...What a musician that cat was. RIP Larry and Jimmy.
@richardnunez4631
Жыл бұрын
We love you j.griffin from Peru
@thomasmarthinussen8978
3 жыл бұрын
James Griffin would also be part of The then contemporary country act The Remingtons in the early 90s. They released two fine albums in 1992 and 1993 respectively and would score hits like Two Timing Me and Ride Em Cowboy.
@iluvguildguitars
6 жыл бұрын
Jimmy had the sweetest voice. You don't see Larry Knechtel sing much, what a musician that cat was!
@cathygianfalacarriere7174
2 жыл бұрын
James Griffin was great!
@JohnNiemsMusic
4 жыл бұрын
This song I can play over and over again when I drive! One of my all time favorite BREAD songs! RIP JG and LK and MB!!! Only DG is still here and he'll be 80 next year! LOVED BREAD back in the day!
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you!
@womanbread
11 ай бұрын
Robb Royer, who was a founding member of bread, is still alive and well.
@JohnNiemsMusic
Ай бұрын
@@womanbread my bad on that. Yes to Robb Royer still here.
@davidwhelan4803
Жыл бұрын
As much as I love David Gates-he and Bread are my favourite all-time band, I loved James Griffins songs-they quite often had an unusual edge to them.
@D7J7W7
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah James had a great voice; I wish he would've gotten to sing more of their songs
@JohnNiemsMusic
7 жыл бұрын
I can play this song over and over when I'm driving!!!! It's one of my all time favorites! RIP MIKE JIMMY and LARRY!
@gibbopg
7 жыл бұрын
JohnNiemsMusic .. I played it several times in a row while driving home from work today.
@tonycanaris6521
3 жыл бұрын
I like Griffin s viocecand style too as Gates.
@graceweber2822
3 жыл бұрын
This song is in my playlist of music I listen to as I drive to work.
@triciafellman1415
Жыл бұрын
Great song by an even greater band
@iluvguildguitars
5 жыл бұрын
Dean Parks on lead guitar...Very nice. Jimmy was such a good singer.
@Silltony51
12 жыл бұрын
Jimmy had an amazing vocal...enjoyed his singing the best....
@Luileadolfo
6 күн бұрын
The late Jsmes Griffin was a strong creative force in Bread. Sadly, his songs were not released as singles. He had a great voice.
@cecilepalay6416
5 жыл бұрын
For me JAMES LEAD THIS GROUP.
@crisazeem
8 жыл бұрын
What a great singer and composer. Why do not have more videos of Jimmy singing alone. What a outstanding band, we do not have any more group like this one. Sorry Jimmy was not as recognized as David Gates. I miss his voice and talent
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
Right you are!
@maryholliday5639
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I like Jimmy too Bread is the best forever ❤️❤️❤️
@WilliamSmith-fz9lw
8 жыл бұрын
RIP Jimmy, Mike and Larry.....
@zahmacunn
11 жыл бұрын
love james griffin!
@JaCeeMusic
4 жыл бұрын
r.i.p. jimmy luv!
@CamSes
12 жыл бұрын
This band is just amazing! I really like their sound.
@maryholliday5639
2 жыл бұрын
Me too I like their sounds Bread is the best forever ❤️❤️❤️
@maryholliday5639
2 жыл бұрын
Jimmy has a great voice too .
@MAD4MALAGATANI
9 жыл бұрын
amazing vocal, amazing song, sung with pure unadulterated heart & soul. RIP -- if there's a Rn'R heaven you'll be in one helluva great band.
@Lilearlsinks
13 жыл бұрын
This is just great . Boy I miss him everyday Thanks so much for posting it. And miss you too Jamey.
@ethelsayson5717
4 жыл бұрын
They deserve more honor, one of the best!
@flynntaylor5459
10 жыл бұрын
beautiful vocal by James-
@derekmatt8134
4 жыл бұрын
miss him
@russellnewman9949
11 жыл бұрын
I wished that James and the rest of Bread had stayed together longer for the music.Pride screws up a lot of groups.They could of been unstoppable.Rest in peace ,Brother.
@womanbread
9 ай бұрын
It didn't have much to do with 'pride,' as you call it. Nor did it have to do with 'ego.' Jimmy never got the recognition that David received...due, more than anything else, to the record company wanting David's voice and David's songs to be 'A sides,' and giving James the 'B sides.' That was wrong and unfair to James. He was understandably and justifiably not best pleased with this...no singer/songwriter/original founding member of any band would take too kindly to this decree by the record company execs. Nothing to do with 'pride.' SMH
@flynntaylor5459
3 жыл бұрын
Jimmy was massively underrated as a talented songwriter and vocalist. In their early years songs like it don't matter to me and daughter had BOTH david and Jimmy harmonizing. Later when David had his big success as a solo artist and would sing tunes like make it with you and I don't matter to me I as felt like they were missing something. Jimmys sing presence is sudtle and sift but it is there and it made those songs david wrote. I love david ♥ I can't deny that I have all 5 records he did solo but honestly bread sounds more complete with Jimmy accompanying him. This tune 👌 just perfect and you see even if jimmys leading david cones in for these harmonies and it sounds so polished. My understanding of beads break up was largely due to their label wanting David's vocals for radio. He has a softer lower register and they thought the public would prefer it. Not fair to Jimmy at all but it is the way Corp biz in music works. And of course when that happens someone's getting the raw end of the deal so he's not gonna be happy. Chicago went through the same thing when cetera wrote if you leave me now after they had a huge hit with make me smile. Once the label saw the success of Peter hit they wanted more of the same up until then the group was faceless and no one member was highlighted. They were only rep by a logo. Now Peter became the face of that band and terry who did a lot of amazing tracks and free formed guitar 🎸 suddenly became less prominent and less signifant too. That ending was tradgic as we know kath died of accidental gun shot wound to the head via drug abuse 💔 Bread was an amazingly different band they too were experimental in their early years with all bringing in ideas for songs and arrangements. At one time david and Jimmy were close and very talented. The harmonies they made were so richly beautiful 😍 but the music world is tough and fickle. It couldn't sit right with Jimmy to have his songs passed over for David's. And it matters very little how close you may be as collaborators when people keep rejecting you. It is unfortunate and of course david might not have taken over 10 years to step back in there after his solo records had it been different. Having to fight over the name of their band with Jimmy had to hurt. It makes me sad to think about that and I don't think they made peace before Jimmy's death. Its just so heartbreaking💔 they were so good together and when I hear great songs like this one from Jimmy and know why he was so incredible. I really miss him 😢
@FlamingCockatiel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that insight into the group. The only album I have is the anthology, and it includes a nice sprinkling of these songs throughout. Jimmy and David seemed to have similar voices, so sometimes it's hard to tell if it's only one or the both singing in unison. They did some splendid harmonizing, which comes out well in stereo, as well as reaching crazy heights even for tenors. I felt bad that there was pressure to choose one or the other for promotion because they both were good and, as you pointed out, contributed their own styles.
@flynntaylor5459
Жыл бұрын
@@FlamingCockatiel definitely. True their vocals are similar but Jimmy has a lower falsetto I believe. David also has a lower register he uses a lot. Also, not really mentioned much, david produced much of their music. He was already accomplished in this area before he joined bread. He plays paino, guitar, and his was a brilliant songwriter. Jimmy is def very talented too but not as diversified. His solo records were not as successful as David's. People seemed to dismiss him because he wasn't as well know in the public eyes as David. Not fair, again but it's what the people wanted. Interesting to me my favorite bread songs were ones that Jimmy and David split vocals on. My favorite album of bread is there first one on the waters. Even today.. I don't reach for greatest hits I reach for this. It has a great mix of folk, pop, and soft ballads too. Why you keep me waiting I want you with me Blue satin pillow I also enjoyed the album lost without your love ❤️. With Fly away The chosen one Hooked on you Bread was so under rated as a band, the music of that era and the beautiful music they made. Jimmy and David at their best were the sound we came to know and love ❤️ I truly miss them. I was far too young to ever see them in concert ... what a shame 😔
@SonOfCheepThrill
11 жыл бұрын
u r awesome James...
@deanmortis7585
9 жыл бұрын
Absolutely !! Daniel, you are correct. David and Jimmy were like Lennon and Mcartney. Without Jimmy , Bread would be stale !!!! No pun intended. Lol. Seriously, James Griffin was a great talent whose like will not be seen again. I am so glad that I got to see them in concert back in December of 72`. :-)
@mackrod1977
4 жыл бұрын
Aww you're so lucky!
@flynntaylor5459
3 жыл бұрын
Especially those early recording of it don't matter to me and make it with you both David's work but Jimmy presence makes these songs what they became... how about don't shut me out or been too long on the road or why you keep me waiting. Bread 🍞 was so much more than the ballads we overplayed🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤔😱 mother freedom rocks 🎸 baby
@edwardbradley4292
4 жыл бұрын
The label's wanting to push David Gates more than equal Gates/Griffen most likely backfired because so many people started taking Bread as a light ballad type of band .Their pretty songs were great but there was much more to this band . I think James Griffen's voice has more character ,more nuance but I like David Gates,too. Their singing was wonderful.
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't effin' stand David Gates. Liked "The goodbye Girl" theme.That was after Bread. Other than that, couldn't give a toss about him. James is the only one. Oh, and this Larry Knechtel guy is pretty hot, too.
@Doubrelle
Жыл бұрын
Gates was an established song writer and producer, i think the record company deferred to his status...Gates never won a grammy...Jimmy did
@myroseaccount
Жыл бұрын
Another what if. This band if properly managed could have been even greater than they were and far more enduring.
@flynntaylor5459
10 жыл бұрын
The undeniable talent of James Griffin!!!
@lockedin60
7 жыл бұрын
It takes a while for things to settle in my mind. Maybe close to 40+ years. I remember going to an assembly in the gym at my old high school around 1970-1971. I heard "Make it with You" for the first time. I dare not not tell my friends that Bread made some fine music. As a teen growing up in the 1970's, admitting to liking Bread would have been the kiss of death. We were suppose to listen too and commit financially to "The Doors", "Led Zeppelin", "Cream" or the like. I did get a chance to go to a "Bread" concert around 1973. But the only album I ever purchased was two or three of their "Greatest Hits" Collections on CD or 8 track tape back in the day. Things changed for me and a true appreciation for Bread's music collectively or for James "Jimmy" Griffin once I invested in their whole albums. I was struck by the depth of words and incredible melodies of Jimmy's compositions. Now in my early 60's I can appreciate their gift to my listening ear and soul.
@kittychat8
6 жыл бұрын
funny
@ronclifford3336
4 жыл бұрын
Ive always been a Bread follower and didnt mind saying it, then or now. I have always believed if God wanted us to be the same, He would have made us that way so I never really cared what people thought about me. It was just empty words and thoughts. Also was a big Lobo and Bee Gees fan. Even liked Rod Stewart when everybody was calling him Gay and yes I do wear pink shirts, did then as well, just because I wanted to. Lobo had a great song that really opened my eyes called "Am I True to Myself?". That set the stage for the rest of my life. He had several deep meaning songs "A Little Different" was another.Thanks Kent!
@joshmccoy1522
3 жыл бұрын
Fortunately for me I wasn't accepted enough to worry about what people thought of the groups I listened to. I listened to The Doors, Led Zeppelin and Cream because I liked their music, but I also had Seals and Crofts, Bread, Burt Bacharach and some others. I listened to whatever I wanted to. Oh, let's not leave out Leon Redbone.
@lockedin60
3 жыл бұрын
@@joshmccoy1522 Once I got away from the peer pressure of HS and College I always listened to what I wanted to listen too not necessarily what the crowds listened too. I never thought that the age gap mattered. But I see it every day now. What is popular on Spotify or any of the music services. It amazes me what young people today consider to be music. Most of the music I listen to today is at least 35-40 years old. The one exception is Coldplay. Never understood Hip-Hop or Rap. I'll just leave it as a generational gap!
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
I would've liked Bread better, had I the wits to have paid attention to the remarkMr. Griffin> His songs tend to be concise and perfect, like little bpuquets of wild flowers. Only, unlike wild flowers, they last.
@luciahelena4172
2 жыл бұрын
I love all of this so much! Thanks for sharing.
@BradBo1140
3 жыл бұрын
OMG, a child of the 70s just got his mind blown!
@lockedin60
4 жыл бұрын
I concur. Agiing changes perspective. Just tured 65 in July. Though I do think as teenagers we an be influenced by peers
@priscillawilson2634
7 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING!
@caroben8397
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs of Bread. I love it. Thank you 💕
@willalexholden1
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting I had forgotten how good he could sing Great song awesome band
@lockedin60
8 жыл бұрын
In my estimation only Jimmy could have sang this song. Of course he wrote it. But just the feeling and emotion needed to carry this tune was put in the right hands and vocal chords!
@revenantband1
3 жыл бұрын
He also sang Picture In Your Mind, written by Larry Knechtel. Larry knew who the best singer was for that song!
@gerryquinn5578
4 жыл бұрын
Got to see them live. Great Show.
@womanbread
11 ай бұрын
I saw them three times...and they were brilliant each time.
@gerryquinn5578
11 ай бұрын
@@womanbread : Yes. They were all accomplished session musicians.
@kapitbanda
11 ай бұрын
great singer
@sonnygaamil2215
Жыл бұрын
The bread is the great band of all times 😊
@speedy45rpm
11 жыл бұрын
It's hard to argue with Bread's commercial success, and David Gates is just great. But it seems amazing that someone with the talent of Jimmy Griffin would settle for B-sides and album cuts for so long. His songs are invariably top notch. Of course, he didn't really have a lot of commercial success on his own as far as I know, so maybe the public didn't agree with me. This is a great clip.
@scottrogers2831
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. This song was always a hit in my mind. I think it has more to do with where the record company thinks the greatest success lies. They probably got it right for the masses. That’s the music business, like it or not. 😢
@mrkisnon
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree - most of my favourite Bread songs are by Jimmy Griffin - and he did a superb solo album as well 😁
@joeg5361
3 жыл бұрын
I agree that James was just as talented as David
@ManInBlackStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Griffen and Robb Royer invited David to join and Bread was formed. Jimmy left for that very reason, that his songs were passed over for radio airplay. "Down on my Knees" is one of my favorites. They were a really great group of songwriters and performers. Jimmy did get an Oscar for writing "For All we know" which the Carpenters made into a smash hit (because the bread album had too many ballads already).....Thanks for the great point :-)
@aguest911
3 жыл бұрын
Jimmy left the band for that reason...he didn't "settle" ..he was pissed that the label lied and kept releasing David's songs. That was not how the contract read. I know the contract.. jimmys ' my cousin. Jimmy won a dragged out summery judgement against the label and gates....
@JonahJojoTheMan
7 жыл бұрын
James was wonderful. Voice, live posture, a professional. I loved his songs, he was my favorite. But he has never had the deserved prominence in the band, being forced to swallow the label's preference for Gates. For me James was always better, more talented, more complete. I miss you, James. R.I.P.
@lilliandeguzman4484
4 жыл бұрын
Jojo The Man he was my favorite too !
@peteredward2547
4 жыл бұрын
His voice yang lower and bassier.Gates voice was sweet that could capitivate the women.Nevertheless their harmonizing was out of this world...but both complimented each other..Sad that James didnt see it as a vital strength for the group to elevate further...
@ronclifford3336
4 жыл бұрын
@@peteredward2547 I agree, it took all of them to make Bread.
@joer2398
4 жыл бұрын
Gates is the singer/song writer par excellence and is far beyond most. His classic composition If is a testimony to this. Had James realized this fact, Bread would have far exceeded the level that the Eagles attained.
@JonahJojoTheMan
4 жыл бұрын
@@joer2398 Well, I respect your opinion. There are songs sung by Gates that I love. But it is clearly a matter of personal taste. The divided opinions show this. I consider James Griffin's compositions better in some ways. They are denser, have no excess sugar, address a more mature romanticism. It is my opinion.
@anagemora4947
9 жыл бұрын
Good to hear Larry singing:D
@GX-en5jb
11 жыл бұрын
Envidio tu suerte de haber podido tener contacto con alguien tan maravillosamente estupendo como JIMMY GRIFFIN david tambien canta bien pero me gusta mas james hace muchos años compre un disco de ellos y quede facinada los amo aun
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
Si, si!
@mr.elviskaraoke
2 жыл бұрын
This song is a true work of art. David Gates is the best. But so is James Griffin. And who won with that were the listeners, who were contemplated by songs like this that came straight from the sky.
@rolandocernabasto9405
2 жыл бұрын
Increible como siempre el gran James Griffin....sin palabras, lo maximo...
@aaronjwoolley
5 жыл бұрын
such a beautiful song - always preferred Jimmy to Gates -BUT they were such a great band - DEAN PARKS on guitar (i believe) just so tasteful - just wonderful note selections in his solo
@luisdiaz3887
10 ай бұрын
A powerful voice great song by James Griffin RIP Beside Mike and Larry aww fan since 71 now full of great memories. So long lads.
@ballochdubh
8 жыл бұрын
Just confirms my thoughts the greatest band ever and I'm sixty eight.
@auletjohnast03638
7 жыл бұрын
Ballochbudh, Really! even better then the Beatles?
@macsnafu
5 жыл бұрын
I can't say that Bread was 'the greatest band ever', but I do think they tend to be underrated, as many people only know them from the singles, and aren't very familiar with the albums.
@luisdiaz3887
4 жыл бұрын
john alt hello, to a lot of people sounds crazy what Mr Ballochbudh wrote in his comment. But some of us who are 65 or older and grew up listening to these guys; have reasons to believe that while the BEATLES were a product of commercial music, these guys ( Bread) fought real hard for recognition among some of the best bands ever, no to mention Duos and solo singers as well. We are not putting the English band down; what we mean is that they can go side by side with the Best. Hope you know that in the Beatles times some other bands were making excellent music that wasn’t recognized until later days. Take a look at Genesis, Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, Yes, Camel, Rolling Stones and many more. So forget that idea that four good looking guys were the best that ever been. So long lad.
@luisdiaz3887
4 жыл бұрын
Hi old man, I would say that in a Romantic way, there’s no comparison to BREAD. They’re the best that ever been. If you want , say hi to this old fella.
@anonymousposter4481
3 жыл бұрын
@@auletjohnast03638 each had their place, but I’m stuck on Bread! They were the soundtrack to my teenage years & to this day.
@phillipfolis4399
2 жыл бұрын
Memphis TN and Jimmy griffin
@capecod7545
3 жыл бұрын
Go James let it all out Shes the only One
@eribaldoyes3883
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely tune.
@scotta8597
7 жыл бұрын
Jimmy should have been in the Eagles or Poco in later years
@annguest2936
6 жыл бұрын
Scott A ,damn, never thought of that. He's my cousin and i met eagles through him. Listen to fancy dancer. Same song as eagles life in the fast lane
@nyrichiek
4 жыл бұрын
Funny later on he was in a band with Randy Meisner called Black Tie
@mfburk2010
4 жыл бұрын
Jimmy knew Don Henley. Don bought a house from Jimmy.
@dougbrown6690
4 жыл бұрын
This really sounds like a Paul Cotton - Poco song
@ronniehaywood2725
3 жыл бұрын
I am a big eagles fan but there are far to many of them as it is, they can get the same sound with far less of them. you don't need several musicians strumming the same guitar chords.
@danieljohnson2739
Жыл бұрын
James was a great singer and could play lots of instruments and wrote many great songs for others, I just read about this great Man unbelievable, I always thought it was David on the 1970s.
@mkcwebmaster
13 жыл бұрын
Why wasn't this song ever released as a single? To me it sounds like an obvious choice to release as an A-side.
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
Right, way better than that slushy Gates stuff we had a steady diet of for what seemed and eternity in the mid- to-late 70s.
@womanbread
9 ай бұрын
Because the record companies are scumbags, who are only interested in how much money THEY can make from a musician or a band.
@Kerry-uu6rk
9 ай бұрын
Jimmy your the only one ❤ see you in the resurrection ❤
@milagrosa.herenciav.6241
4 жыл бұрын
Excelente! I ♥️BREAD
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
Si, muy bueno!
@1000Passwords
11 жыл бұрын
Actually, Jimmy had brown hair, too. It was permed here ... lightened. And it in the red spot light, looks red here.
@akes55
10 жыл бұрын
James was every bit as good as David but never got the credit he deserved! Hard to believe David is the only one left.
@flynntaylor5459
10 жыл бұрын
Yes so true Steve. James is fucken amazing!!! Again, Bread IS Gates and Griffin like peanut butter and Jelly!!!
@wayofthinkin
9 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve !! You are correct. Jimmy was every bit as good as David. If you look on the early Bio sheet that was included in " On The Waters ", it states that James Griffin is The Lead singer of Bread. I think the record company really liked David's soft rock singles, and pushed them to keep releasing those kind of songs as singles. If David had put his foot down, we might have enjoyed many Bread singles with Jimmy Griffin leads, and the could have stayed together longer. We might have enjoyed great Bread records for an extra 15 or 20 years. RIP Jimmy.
@wayofthinkin
9 жыл бұрын
Flynn Taylor Hey Flynn !! Thank you for your comments about Bread. Gates and Griffin were the Lennon and McCartney of American Rock !!!!!! RIP Jimmy.
@danielweeks6248
9 жыл бұрын
That's my words exactly. I liken David to Paul and Jimmy to John. Wish Jimmy was still her. I would love to meet him and tell him how great his guitar fills were.
@akes55
8 жыл бұрын
David Merrill Gill I was misinformed Robb is still alive! Sorry about that!
@jimnoe3283
3 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for James Griffin Bread would have been the Archies! Just Saying! RIP!
@richardnunez4631
Жыл бұрын
Inigualable
@wayofthinkin
9 жыл бұрын
In answer to Gary Davis, the gentleman sitting down playing a great lead guitar, is Dean Parks, guitarist extrordinarre. He played lead on all of David Gates solo LP's.
@vicentecarmelomanalo2018
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info. now i know it's dean parks......he could have been perhaps the fifth bread.
@heikostevenson
3 жыл бұрын
@@vicentecarmelomanalo2018 Surely the fifth slice?
@johngriffiths6866
2 жыл бұрын
I used to listen to this song every Saturday night before going out with the first wife love the song hate the first wife
@JamesGriffinMusic
13 жыл бұрын
@TheBeatlesfab I'm sure they are jammin away right now! Thanks for watching!
@SonOfCheepThrill
11 жыл бұрын
u r awesome Ja
@fernandoferreiradossantos4808
Жыл бұрын
I think the only thing Griffin wanted was to have more participation in Bread's vocals, but that didn't happen, which brought him a lot of bitterness. Mr.Gates knows this...
@tonycanaris1778
Жыл бұрын
Best of Bread is James Griffin too. , and the other 2 and of David Gates.
@russellgreer2370
10 жыл бұрын
The additional guitar player on the stool looks like Dan Dugmore, who played for years with Linda Ronstadt, as did Mike Botts, Bread's drummer.
@lanmedavios6841
5 жыл бұрын
It not that your looking back , ! It the back keeps you looking forward yes!!!!!!!!!!!!
@garydavis9361
11 жыл бұрын
There is a fifth guy - not really a member of Bread, but a sideman, discreetly sitting down and playing a terrific guitar lead. I have no idea who that is.
@womanbread
11 ай бұрын
Dean Parks
@MariaBello10
11 жыл бұрын
Lindos! Adorei!
@aguest911
3 жыл бұрын
Best vocals. Electra sucked for screwing Jimmy out of the contract agreement to release his and Gates' songs . That's why Jimmy left Bread...
@PEDROCLASSIC
10 жыл бұрын
RIP Mike Botts!
@wayofthinkin
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Isser, RIP Mike Botts, Jimmy Griffin and Larry Knecthel
@TheSILVIOLENNON
8 жыл бұрын
DEMAIS!
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
James is the best, for my money. David is like the mallard duck (crowds out other, rarer species) and James, the far less common wood duck, (If I may be ornithological here...)
@edwardfestor8726
2 жыл бұрын
I believe that is the great Dean Parks on the very tasteful guitar solo.
@jezebeljones659
2 жыл бұрын
Dindn't he later play in Emmylou Harris's Hot Band
@edwardfestor8726
2 жыл бұрын
@@jezebeljones659 No, but James Burton and Albert Lee did. Dean Parks played on some of the Trio recordings.
@glassfactory
12 жыл бұрын
I thought for so long that all bread songs were sung by David gates I did lots of my courting to bread music we were so ignorant then as we did not have things like you tube in the uk although David has a great tallent i think knowing what I know now that Jimmy and David were proberbly on a par. can anyone tell me who is the guy doing the vocals with David.
@macsnafu
5 жыл бұрын
Larry Knechtel.
@gustaaf1892
3 жыл бұрын
In a band blessed with musical talent, Larry Knechtel might possibly have been the most talented musician in Bread. Excellent on multiple instruments and a wonderful song arranger. He was for instance instrumental in one of the great songs of all time, Bridge over troubled water, becoming the song it turned out to be by coming up with the piano intro and much of the third verse while it was being recorded in the studio.
@johnwoods2736
6 ай бұрын
@@gustaaf1892 Larry Knechtel's career was almost unbelievable - piano on Bridge Over Troubled Water (for which he got a Grammy), bass guitar on the first Doors album, bass guitar on the first Byrds single, and lead guitar on the Bread hit The Guitar Man. Who could equal that? Also a very capable harmonica player.
@davidrosato864
11 жыл бұрын
I wish the egos of Gates and Griffin didn't interfere with the run the band had for about 7 years. I would have loved to see Bread take their music and adapt to the 80's if they could have made peace. Nevertheless, their time from 1970-77 was a list of great songs!
@thomasromano9321
7 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, that is so often what happens in so many great bands. So many of them had more than one songwriter, and that, so often, leads to ego battles and inner conflicts. But I think the competition between the most creative band members has also meant some great songwriting. Look at the songs of some of the great bands: Beatles, (Lennon-McCartney) the Doors (Robby Krieger, Jim Morrison), the Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richard), or the Buffalo Springfield (Steve Stills, Neil Young), and Love (Arthur Lee, Bryan McLean) for example.
@macsnafu
5 жыл бұрын
I haven't been able to find out too much about the behind the scenes stuff with Bread, but I'm not sure it was a problem between Gates and Griffin so much as it was their record company who kept picking Gates songs as singles. The albums themselves pretty evenly split the songwriting.
@big_fat_hen
4 жыл бұрын
@@macsnafu The agreement early on was that they would take turns with singles on the radio. Gates songs were a little more radio friendly but James songs were my favorites from day one. One of my all time favorite groups with top notch musicianship.
@womanbread
11 ай бұрын
It wasn't really about ego. It was unfair of the record company to give all the A sides to David... which relegated all of James' songs to B sides..that would have frustrated anyone in a band where there are two excellent singers and songwriters. Can you really blame Jimmy for feeling frustrated?
@Allbbrz
4 жыл бұрын
Too bad the video is oversaturated but it is still a precious gem. Love this song.
@sandrajeffares1023
4 жыл бұрын
Good self esteem will make you better. I love songs that have profound words and not jabber November 2019
@mkatherinekarolewski1817
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this post.
@jimnoe3856
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@darrenallen2630
Жыл бұрын
Great talented man gone to early
@happymoogman
10 жыл бұрын
Here's the deal: Jimmy Griffin's songs were really good, but David Gates' songs were flat-out amazing. The extra guitar player here is Dean Parks, who played on all of Gates' solo albums. By the way, I had NEVER seen Larry Knectel sing until I saw this clip!
@gregsgot
7 жыл бұрын
Happymoogman Johnson, Not to take anything away from David Gates and his song writing abilities, he is amazing. But "Look what you've done", "Too much love", "Games of magic", & "Just like yesterday" just to name a few, which were written by or co-written by James Griffin are as good as anything ever written by David Gates. The record company had their formula, and that was David Gates ballads. It's a shame, because the general non album buying public never got to hear the great writing as well as lead vocals of James Griffin......
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