Mr. Benson knows everybody who is anybody in the business. Blues guys, Jazz guys, Rock Guys. Only his sound could come from Pittsburgh. When I drive into town through the Ft. Pitt tunnel and come out the other side, the city smacks you in the face...and at 52 years old I still say "Wow! This is George Benson's house!"
@TheMazzimM
3 ай бұрын
You know it.
@bgierat
3 ай бұрын
Guilty as charged
@davideasum330
3 ай бұрын
Ha ha! You guessed it!
@ImaginableAudio
3 ай бұрын
Same
@clyde642006
2 ай бұрын
One of the most underrated, talented, passionate singer/musician ever. I can listen to him all day, every day!🎶🎼
@stevegill1157
26 күн бұрын
I would drink to that ... Every day 😁👍
@sharonsingleton9859
3 ай бұрын
It’s 2024 and I’m still listening!!!
@hpoonis2010
2 ай бұрын
Well unless you are either dead or deaf, then you probably are.
@reubenmcgregor6567
Ай бұрын
George is one of the most talented musicians but the bassist playing the tambourine at the same time is pure class !!
@kalayne6713
Ай бұрын
Check out Shakey Graves, you will be amazed. Roll the Bones and Kiss the Girl are winners.
@DavidSush1
Жыл бұрын
Simply one of the most beautiful, warm, relaxing, feel good instrumental pieces of music ever recorded.
@Tiburon876
Жыл бұрын
My wedding 💍 theme SONG..@ the mission SAN JUAN BAPTISTA MISSION...near Monterey.. what a Day and what a song... IF only LIFE COULD STAND STILL FOR A SPLIT... SECOND..thank human talent sound and photography
@geofftipton6210
Жыл бұрын
Agree. Sooo talented. This song is classic Benson. Never tire of listening to it ❤
@Tiburon876
Жыл бұрын
Very cool..thank you..I had a live jazz band.. ARTIST... that...lit up the MEMORIES....it WAS the Benson era at its finest.
@Tiburon876
Жыл бұрын
@@geofftipton6210 it's.. memorizing!!!.. about the BEAUTY of life... through. SOUNDS
@tucsinglek2042
7 ай бұрын
Yes, yes, no, yes. Relaxing for the ears but I’m breaking my fingers on this relaxing bass line. Still awesome stuff.
@johnunderwood3132
3 ай бұрын
I can’t believe I forgot how friggin good GB is. I just love all his work. This album is the best
@ginakay5823
7 күн бұрын
My dad introduced me to to this jazz song when I was a baby and I’m Now 8yrs we love you and your album
@Kskl
Ай бұрын
Great song. I grew up listening to his songs on the radio but had no idea he was a guitar wiz. I always thought he just sang.
@bigron26048
4 жыл бұрын
George Benson...one of the best guitarist in the world, no doubt!
@christansdad
4 жыл бұрын
Norman Brown kzitem.info/news/bejne/k2540H6qfIqdp6A
@pauljordan4452
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Benson is a melodic player. Because he was performing in town at the time, my sister in law's dad named his two terriers after him!
@hardwiredtoselfdestruction3401
2 жыл бұрын
@@christansdad Norman Brown is a student to George Benson. Benson is a Master
@maximilianoguzmanmoreno3707
2 жыл бұрын
it's gabor szabo
@wallyostrander3469
2 жыл бұрын
The thing that I love about George is that...it is all about controlling emotion....I guess almost like Freddie King on downers, but in control. Although, Freddie King was in complete control, but George Benson to me anyway captures Freddie King in a sentimental way.
@Chris-yh2zz
Ай бұрын
I'm just "Breezin' " with Mr. George Benson. Love that song and his guitar playing.
@PatriciaMolensky
9 ай бұрын
Super tight, super groovy, super funky… This was the song where George Benson mixed jazz with funk - what a great fusion!
@turntablesrockmyworld9315
3 ай бұрын
George actually famously hated this song and refused to play it for a while. He thought it was too basic in melody, etc.
@DaEskahuit
2 ай бұрын
@@turntablesrockmyworld9315 wasn't it "give me the night" ?
@turntablesrockmyworld9315
2 ай бұрын
@@DaEskahuit No, in his interview he says Breezin.
@sweeneysodd3159
Ай бұрын
Hell yeah! One of my all time faves! Makes me happy this does.
@paulamiles9559
Жыл бұрын
My sister got married in 1982. I hosted the bridesmaids breakfast. My background music was The George Benson' Collection- a double album of greatest hits.
@Tiburon876
Жыл бұрын
A great artist... to invite to the party ..he PAINTED the memories in your A SPIRITS..!!!...to withstand LIFE.
@stevepearce6689
3 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the coolest song ever recorded ?
@nelsonwhaley6348
2 жыл бұрын
Agree!!
@australianbloke3934
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool, yes, but I don't think George would be very happy at quite a few people on this page calling this instrumental piece a 'song'. No singing to be heard. Here is a link for a George Benson song: kzitem.info/news/bejne/s6Z7zHWMaoZmlWU
@terryjames548
11 ай бұрын
I had to perform this song in my college guitar class to pass the course in my 20's . Now I'm learning Wes Montgomery tunes in my 60's. I love it!
@sharonbrown9607
4 ай бұрын
My husband was a jazz guitar teacher & professional on the road w/some big jazz groups. He went home to be w/ the LORD on Christmas Eve. I listen to Benson playing Breezin & I think of my husband as he sounded Sooo much like him. I get tears every time.😢😢😢😢😢
@SimpleManGuitars1973
4 ай бұрын
If he sounded like George he sure put in the time it takes to be great. I hate to hear that he's gone but to live is Christ and to die is gain. R.G. Lee was once told by someone that they were sorry to hear that he had lost his wife and he said "I've not lost her. I know exactly where she's at." I hope this comforts you.
@sharonbrown9607
4 ай бұрын
Sounded just like Benson....played guitar when learning at 6yrs old. Was busy at our Baptist church till covid. Thank you so much for your reply. God Bless
@catherinesummers5057
24 күн бұрын
No eye has seen No ear has heard No mind has conceived Of what God has prepared For those who love Him God give you joy❤
@phillydisco
3 жыл бұрын
This guy was a double threat once he started singing! Glad he did!
@orlandolopez7073
3 жыл бұрын
Un gigante entre los grandes the best
@randomguy6117
Жыл бұрын
When I was young, I read a local critic in Pittsburgh blast Benson for taking up singing when (in the critic's view), Benson was a great guitarist but not a singer. Of course, Benson has a GREAT voice, terrific singer. It was one of my first lessons that critics can be complete idiots.
@user-yt2xp3qz3f
2 жыл бұрын
is it just me or is this the perfect song for a nice blue skied day at the beach
@boston_octopus
Жыл бұрын
Also has the power to make a gray, miserable day much better!
@bremyz
3 жыл бұрын
Thought I was having a bad day.. then heard this. It's a good day after all!
@gevowavemagnet
3 жыл бұрын
The 70's, Benson at his best.
@bigmikeinnj
9 жыл бұрын
The bassist, Stanley Banks, has been with George Benson since way back and STILL IS his bass player extraordinaire.
@paullockwood7219
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning. Him and Stanley Banks.
@matthewgales3057
4 жыл бұрын
My good friend and mentor STANbourine! Encouraged me and guided me when I first started on bass.
@billynunn9
3 жыл бұрын
@@matthewgales3057 TALKED TO STANLEY LAST WEEK, MY BRO !!!
@MitchClement-il6iq
6 ай бұрын
Love when he starts playing the tambourine with his foot!
@stevelampard
7 ай бұрын
Listening in 2023. This track is so uplifting. ❤
@maryhall2627
Жыл бұрын
2023 and still thinking about this beautiful melody 💙 ♥️ ❤️
@cynthiavirissimo457
3 жыл бұрын
Just saw Mr. Benson at the Rolls Royce dealership in Scottsdale , Arizona. He was there to test drive a RR and was so friendly and upbeat. I’ve been a fan of his music for many years and it was great to see him out and about.
@chasjazzz7842
3 жыл бұрын
The Bass player doing double duty...Dam tambourine and bass...Cold!
@jonathanprawira2022
4 ай бұрын
and rock steady with it tooo! 🔥🤯
@kathylinaker4869
6 ай бұрын
❤ He is the best. Long time listener since early '80's.
@ronniesmith3521
4 жыл бұрын
49 people don't like this, what's wrong with them? This is great music
@billynunn9
3 жыл бұрын
STUPID, NARROW MINDED !!!!
@KingKull1971
28 күн бұрын
because it's not mindless shredding.
@jacquelinejones6068
Жыл бұрын
George Benson can play this song and it just puts me in a place of calm and quiet. What a musician!
@marioraez2205
Жыл бұрын
When musicians speak to each other thru music is something to see.
@peteraustin370
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff!! Still listening in 2020!! Best wishes from England!!
@MrJacobrabbit
2 жыл бұрын
2021 still jams with.the band.that's awesome
@bazwax77
4 жыл бұрын
My mum and step dad used to go his concerts back in the early to mid 80’s.......they would come back buzzin. Many,many hours in the car with George as the soundtrack. Absolute bliss.
@teresacollins7763
Жыл бұрын
The master! This reminds me of driving down Gulf Boulevard on St.Pete Beach BLASTING this tune with the top down (the CAR top, not mine lol!)..great times, great music, GREAT memories.
@mbasandudane6334
2 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the best jazz blues songs of all time❤🥂.
@juantaste8603
Жыл бұрын
Masayoshi takanaka
@ralex3697
Жыл бұрын
Bobby Womack
@captainnice9698
4 жыл бұрын
One of BEST versions of Breezin' I've ever heard. This is art
@josealejandrocedeno9889
3 жыл бұрын
From Higüey, Dominican Republic, l say, this Melody, is Awesome. Thank You.
@garygemmell3488
Жыл бұрын
Back in the day when there were only cassettes and no CD's I wore out this album cassette at my job. I worked 7 floors underground at a major bank packing up cancelled checks for return to their original banks. I had a huge area to work in and was all by my self packing and sealing those checks into boxes. I had a playlist for the night: George Benson, Billy Joel, and the Beach Boys (I'm from SoCal). I handled $6 million of negotiable bank drafts a night at the age of 19.
@sharonsimmons1325
Жыл бұрын
Love 💕 George Benson bad guitar of all time. His music Golden. Thanks for gift of music 🎶 Much love 💜💜 always
@garyhunt8067
3 жыл бұрын
Classic. I'm fifty years old, and still listening to this
@VoviqueTOcean414
Ай бұрын
When I was age 8-12, about it, Soviet Union, my folks always tuned in to "Voice Of America" - it was fashionable, never out of style. And the news program intro was this masterpiece, putting me to sleep like a baby. So grateful)
@megaquaman12
4 жыл бұрын
I am a new fan of George Benson ! This is ferociously smooth !
@andrewwyness8480
4 жыл бұрын
Have a good listen to his "Weekend In L.A." album.
@megaquaman12
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewwyness8480 ok i will.
@hardwiredtoselfdestruction3401
2 жыл бұрын
Get the Breezin' album ASAP! ....to start lol Check out "Whats On Your Mind"?
@megaquaman12
2 жыл бұрын
@@hardwiredtoselfdestruction3401 ok thanks
@tomsanders9491
5 жыл бұрын
MY STEP DAD TOOK ME TO THIS CONCERT IN '77. NEVER HEARD OF GEORGE BENSON PRIOR TO CONCERT. BEEN A FAN EVER SINCE
@alanhowell3646
3 жыл бұрын
It wasn’t a concert it was a tv show in a studio with no audience.
@tomsanders9491
3 жыл бұрын
@@alanhowell3646 You're wrong. I saw George Benson at Ravinia
@alanhowell3646
3 жыл бұрын
@@tomsanders9491 I don’t doubt you saw George Benson at Ravinia, (whatever that is) but I’m not wrong, this clip is from “The Old Grey Whistle Test” which is a British TV programme with no audience, not a live concert.
@tomsanders9491
3 жыл бұрын
@@alanhowell3646 Ravinia is a concert venue in Highland Park, Illinois. Your previous comment sounded as if you disputed the concert. I don't doubt that this clip is memorex. Most artists rely on tape
@nadiagopaul1372
2 жыл бұрын
Love this song so much, feels like I’m in the islands👍❤️
@keithparker8299
8 жыл бұрын
Has there ever been a "cooler" guitar man than George?. Love it.
@jackthehatuk
7 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers. (Use me up). Equalegend!
@paulcooper5748
5 жыл бұрын
Yes me but george comes close.
@mustang64c
5 жыл бұрын
Gabor Szabo - Breezin'
@jibsmokestack1
4 жыл бұрын
Grant Green!
@tangchiprathomo819
4 жыл бұрын
Earl Klugh
@kaystafford3928
7 ай бұрын
Soothing to the soul. Jazz never dies. Bravo to you George!
@lynnhchavissr.mo8o830
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, WayBackMachine In The Day,I Was The Lucky Radio Listener Who Called In 1st And Won The Breezing Album 🥳
@charlesdelaparra5997
2 жыл бұрын
I saw George live at Stonybrook College. Singing, dancing, moving and groovin and of course, playing this here guitar. What a great artist and showman. Handsome and charming to boot.
@user-bl2fw2kd5j
Ай бұрын
Ich liebe 😊
@MrKenny777
2 жыл бұрын
Effortlessly cool from George Benson and his band.
@WhateverIsClever1111
8 ай бұрын
Yes! Especially the bass player doing double duty playing tambourine with his foot. Artistry & musicianship unseen anymore. Brava🎉
@brusselssprouts560
7 ай бұрын
Always good to listen to anything this master can deliver to us.
@bcylau1
4 жыл бұрын
The lifetime achievement would be to play like George
@Holidaygirl7
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been jamming to Mr Benson for years!!! He’s absolutely amazing! All his music makes me think I live on a island with no bills and pure happy living
@jennifercorvec2452
2 жыл бұрын
He is so excellent to watch and listen to, especially when he's playing jazz guitar live. I am so grateful for these videos we can watch whenever we want! I always loved George Benson and remember hearing Breezin' on the radio when I was a little girl.... He is so ultra talented.
@rinkydinkron
Жыл бұрын
No way, check out the bass man playing tambourine with his foot!!!!!!!!
@taylordavila9026
2 ай бұрын
I was wondering why no one else was talking abt this! And in-time, too!😮
@kalayne6713
Ай бұрын
Another one to watch is Shakey Graves. Talk about coordinated! And gorgeous.
@dolapotaiwo4995
23 күн бұрын
who's the bass player?
@chuckyanus3563
Жыл бұрын
One of the prettiest instrumentals ever. Thank you, Mr Benson.
@120519691
4 жыл бұрын
Bonjour tout le monde ... Je vis au Brésil où nous avons des musiciens et des chansons incroyables comme Bossa Nova. J'ai toujours aimé G. Benson. Des câlins à tous.
@scundoorsup5342
3 жыл бұрын
He just massages that guitar with such love.WOW
@MrNathan791
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Nothing but the best. What a classic performance. I remember when this first came out; in fact a brother of mine put together me an awesome cassette tape and “ Breezing “ was one of the songs on it. I’ve been listening to George Benson’s music every since. And must, I’ve never seen a bass player play while at the same time playing a tamarin with his foot. What great rhythm and timing he must have.
@davespears2241
Ай бұрын
I've always loved Mr Benson.
@carloseugeniocarlos4287
3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh the 70"s still rules! Nostalgic and cool tune!
@luethaderpinckney7218
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly the 70 still the best music
@ezeee595
Жыл бұрын
Perfect cool summer evening song!!!
@kenbshorter4494
Жыл бұрын
I will never stop to listen to George Benson. He's just amazing.
@TheFlint66
2 жыл бұрын
Great chilling music, thanks for the video
@AlexVonCrank
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect example of honouring the recorded tempo when playing live. You can tell how happy with the groove he is as soon as the song starts. He makes eye contact with the fellas as if to say “yeaaaahhhhhh...”
@stricklybiz1
5 жыл бұрын
Look at that touch and that sound is his and his alone!
@barbmcintyre1792
3 жыл бұрын
I saw him in concert in Seattle with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra & his band. It was amazing sound there & still to this day the best concert I've ever attended! George was spectacular!
@ninjavigilante5311
2 жыл бұрын
Was Stanley the bassist?
@mcshreddy
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful...wow!!!
@vwiggins1847
3 жыл бұрын
ME AND HUBBY SAW HIM IN CONCERT. MY ALL TIME FAVORITE ARTIST
@frahevavasuel5632
2 жыл бұрын
IN 19 ABRIL OF 2022 , IS AMAIZING SONG FOR EVER ...
@ponymolly2856
2 жыл бұрын
This song made my day special. What a brilliant masterpiece!
@chumpanzee751
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad people still hold memory for this beautiful piece of work
@hardwiredtoselfdestruction3401
2 жыл бұрын
This whole damn album is a Masterpiece!
@missnorcal4551
2 жыл бұрын
Takes me away! Still listening in 2021! Love to all from St. Lucia!
@sharontesta5720
2 жыл бұрын
LOVE this GEM!!! For some reason it reminds me of the time when I 1st heard it was driving in my convertible (1977) through Times Square at midnight and does every single time!
@laquantaforas5275
2 жыл бұрын
70'S!! NEED I SAY MORE.
@angelfacilitadorinmobiliario
9 ай бұрын
Una melodía exquisita. Un grande George Benson. Tengo la fortuna de escucharla y disfrutarla en este momento en la playa🏖️ 😌
@rahuladhikary1545
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff..... wishes from India....🙏🙏🙏🙏
@barbaracooper6661
3 жыл бұрын
In 2008, on our way to the Hollywood Bowl to see George Benson, we stopped at a gas station where Jay Leno and his entourage were standing around with one of his "cars" eating Chinese food from carryout containers. We continued on to the Bowl, where George Benson gave a great performance, along with Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten! George is a great entertainer too. He still has it.
@self4autism333
Жыл бұрын
Bass
@CastorinaSalvatore
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!!
@Toilbaby
4 жыл бұрын
Think the keyboardist might’ve been overlooked? Yet George played the living shit outta this song. I love it back in the day, I was 15, and I love it now. Lodie
@PatrickAllen
6 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite version to watch and listen. The Bassist is jamming some funky notes, and rocking the tambourine with his foot.
@stevel5334
Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest Jazz Guitarist of all time. His voice is brilliant too. Brings back my childhood memories. Thank you to my Uncle's for introducing me to Jazz back then.🙏
@MitchClement-il6iq
6 ай бұрын
Him and eric gale are my favorite 😊
@viniciomicheletti4571
3 жыл бұрын
The best music!🎸
@knigthfigth
5 ай бұрын
It's so beautiful, why can't we all just be friends?
@Darkside-qy1gx
Жыл бұрын
When talent screamed out loud
@snizz6913
3 жыл бұрын
In the middle of the whole London punk scene, and this guy stuck to his guns ! Much respect !
@lukequigley121
9 ай бұрын
I listen to this and - ALL the days , pain , stress , frustrations , issues , problems s e e ms t o g o a w a yyyyy...I'm Breezin..
@SAMIA1111111
4 жыл бұрын
Who is listening 2020, 2021?
@calvinatorks4673
4 жыл бұрын
No one cares, please shut up or comment something that hasn't been commented 20,000 times before you gained the ability to type.
@oscarello62
4 жыл бұрын
don´t listen to people who get mad at everybody...many people are listening in 2020! great smooth jazz
@SAMIA1111111
4 жыл бұрын
@@oscarello62 The dogs bark and the caravan passes
@dkey4944
4 жыл бұрын
Timeless
@BENCHPRESSMAN
4 жыл бұрын
ME
@paulstoker7653
3 ай бұрын
Talking about this song yesterday , remember it being played on radio 1 and advertising the album ! I was hooked on George and bought Nature boy album . Super guitarist with a great voice !
@samiayahiacherif
9 күн бұрын
Toujours aussi fort ❤❤❤
@orangetreevariedades2804
6 ай бұрын
Estou ouvindo em 2023 em São Paulo Brasil , simplesmente sensacional
@stevefaure415
4 жыл бұрын
George and his band here are so smooth and effortless, and this such a sweet tune, that it's easy to miss just what a fierce groove they're in. Smokin--
@BryanGMusic20
Ай бұрын
What a chemistry between the pianist and george.
@jackifarnant5969
Жыл бұрын
Summer on the weekend having a few drinks listening to This is epic. 💗
@clivem24
4 жыл бұрын
I saw the great man in 1976 at the Albert Hall still as great today !
@flipNJ76
Жыл бұрын
Here frm the Chime commercial in 2022! Love this
@erkanuclar1194
Жыл бұрын
Still listening 2023
@ninpo128
Жыл бұрын
Awesome song. You can just sit back, close your eyes and lose yourself in good memories of the seventies.
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