Benson is a beast; the best; the man. What a band. "Weekend in L.A." is a masterpiece.
@105higginsroy
11 жыл бұрын
I first purchased Breezin in 1979 on cassette, then album, Cd and now original MP3s album including the bonus track' Shark Bite' and I still play Breezin every month. My favourite track is 'Lady' written by Ronnie Foster. These guys are real talent hence the reason why I don't listen to commercial radio, MTV crap and any music wannabies and talentless shows. RIP Jorge Dalto (July 7, 1948 - October 27, 1987) and the great Ralph MacDonald (March 15, 1944 - December 18, 2011) and thanks!!
@cedjazz
3 жыл бұрын
You can tell shark bite is a CTI production
@keiththomas111
6 ай бұрын
Now this is what I been waiting for 4eva🎸🎧🎤🐐🏆
@wrenhour
11 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure of your age, however, when I read a comment like yours it gives hope to me that music will not die or be killed by what is commonly issued to and heard on the radio. My first experience with George Benson was as a child of about 7 when "In Flight" came out after Breezin'. His version of "The World is a ghetto" is arguably the most important song in my life.
@smokeyovertheline6394
2 жыл бұрын
Jorge Dalto's piano solo on Affirmation is out of this world.
@pnojazz
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of the top 5 albums ever recorded!❤
@dcplyr
2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see him at the Hollywood bowl
@sauquoit13456
11 жыл бұрын
On this day in 1976 {July 2nd} George Benson performed "Breezin'" on the NBC-TV program 'The Midnight Special'... Three months later on October 16th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #63 and spent 6 weeks on the Top 100... It reached #55 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart... Won the Grammy Award for 'Best Pop Instrumental Performance'... Mr. Benson celebrated his 70th birthday four months ago on March 22nd...
@missjtrep
3 жыл бұрын
Everytime i hear Masquerade it takes me back to a happy time in my life
@Rob-dp3vr
2 жыл бұрын
GB is such an underrated talent. Those who know him know he's not underrated, but in the grand scheme of things in regards to the music world, not enough people know how talented he is.
@mrtoles8692
Жыл бұрын
I totally disagree 10 Grammys and numerous hits. I really don't know anyone that doesn't remember Breezin', On Broadway, etc. If that's underrated that's what I want to be as a musician
@TheGrahamej
4 жыл бұрын
How do you make a nine minute thirty second video about George Benson playing Breezin' and you don't mention Bobby Womack (or Gabor Szabo) came to that? Beats me.
@funkyledouxrebelle969
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, shame on them.....Womack wrote this and recorded it with Szabo......Benson sold his soul!
@Odawg96
Жыл бұрын
Well, there’s no telling what was actually edited out of this video. No, George didn’t sell his soul, and I can pretty much guarantee that Bobby Womack was far from mad about this cover. This album came out just when Bobby’s own career was headed into a not-so-successful period. I’m sure he cried himself all the way to the bank since this album did HUGE business. If anyone lost out, it probably WAS Gabor Szabo. I was about three or four years old when my dad brought home this album, and I distinctly remember the first time he played it. I was about THIRTY when I heard Szabo’s original version which, unfortunately, has become a footnote and answer to trivia in music history. George took a great song and added an extremely memorable riff at the beginning of the song on top of that newly created bass riff and the rest is history. Szabo’s is the original, but Benson’s is the definitive version.
@gerardobrien249
Жыл бұрын
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@xanblacq
10 жыл бұрын
Dear ***** THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I love that record and "in Flight" and to hear the whole band that I also love talking about how they came together is just PURE LOVE. I feel so happy after seeing this. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!! If there is a longer version anywhere I will gladly buy it!
@philrdurham
10 жыл бұрын
Bobby Womack wrote the song Breezin
@tonypayne7010
8 жыл бұрын
+phil durham He certainly did !
@BadSneakers
8 жыл бұрын
First performed by Gabor Szabo
@terrywho22
3 жыл бұрын
@@BadSneakers Yup, not a singe mention of Szabo or Womack. 😒Highly disappointing.
@marvalousmarvin9234
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that. Check this out. kzitem.info/news/bejne/s253tXWXqWiQnmk
@olaakinlade4362
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Bobby womack
@Gthesofine
11 жыл бұрын
I used to have a Emerson portable 8 track cassette player that I carried everywhere in 1976. I was 14. A friend of my mom gave me the Breezin' cassette to put in it and said, "This is music you want to hear". At the time, I was into Earnie Isley and what he was doing with guitar. From that point on for about 5 months, it was all I would play on it. Thank you George! It was then I decided to take music, and being in a band seriously.
@nysMEnyd
11 жыл бұрын
ive only discovered this album in the last year. though i had heard the songs on it before i had never heard it in its entirety. its been in the CD player of my car for 4 straight months!! and i always get people asking "whats that music?" ive even had to burn copies for some of my friends that normally wouldnt like this kind of music. its a fantastic album! its going on the sound track to my life =]
@roscomart
2 жыл бұрын
greatest piece of music period
@vaughnchauncy8360
Жыл бұрын
It's about George and his version.i understand Gabor detested George's version.Woman is primary writer.many artists don't mention original composers.to it's bensons skill but I love the drumming artistry of Harvey Mason and his cymbal work.The whole band and orchestra is airtight!
@jazzynites
7 жыл бұрын
GB's solo on We All Remember Wes should go in the top ten best solos every played - ever!!!
@mademepickaname
7 жыл бұрын
Wayne Marshall How 'bout Serbian Blue (bonus track on Bad Benson CD)...
@donnlarossa9173
7 жыл бұрын
Wonder if Al still has his 2002 BMW? lol He is a great guy and I was always glad to see him at BOB SMITH BMW where I was a Service Writer. Very inspiring and humble man considering how accomplished he was. I told Donn Landy he was a customer and he told me alot about his hero. COOL!
@angelaandersons7918
10 ай бұрын
Trying to find the documentary of this x as it mentions Rod Temperton who is insanely talented x and wrote tunes for heatwave, Michael jackson, George Benson, and countless others x
@bbbbbbbb723
8 жыл бұрын
interesting to hear the story..Benson is a huge inspiration!!!
@SZTANCSEK
3 жыл бұрын
Womack and Szabó co-wrote the song, Benson just played, though excellent, although Szabó was lighter and more playful.
@SuperQdaddy
2 жыл бұрын
Breezing record such good vibes..set standard for excellence ..love harvey masons drumming at a young age *
@funkyledouxrebelle969
Жыл бұрын
George sold his soul, the original here......and no word here about the true creaTorsm shame on them..... kzitem.info/news/bejne/uZuqv3-poayGlJg
@TimNelson
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Super important. This details the players behind one of the most important jazz albums of all time. And truly one of my top five favorites. Thank you very much for uploading this. My congratulations to all the participants.
@morrow1976
11 жыл бұрын
In loving memory of Jorge Dalto.
@donnlarossa9173
7 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen Al Schmidt in years! What a great guy and I wonder does he still have his BMW 2002? lol
@gwendolynmwilliams4040
Жыл бұрын
History!
@chrisfoster86
13 жыл бұрын
All of the original Breezin Band on The making of Breezin
@aiconic10
3 жыл бұрын
When you hear George Benson you hear Wes Montgomery on steroids. Same spirit.
@63Baggies
2 жыл бұрын
Schmitt has worked with Sam Cooke and is surprised when guys of the quality of Sam and George nail a performance first time?
@ronniesmith8941
10 ай бұрын
I still have this album on vinyl!
@shelbyplanet
3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Benson's version of Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" is incredible. Give it a listen if you haven't already.
@ljsmith9217777
Жыл бұрын
Hell yea thank you
@pianostudentsemper
Жыл бұрын
Even George's conversation is musical.
@dondemarco9092
3 жыл бұрын
Bobby Womack wrote "Breezin".
@doc2skate
8 жыл бұрын
lol...Harvey Mason will literally give you the shirt off his back. Now that's what I call cool. Incidentally, while George Benson's guitar style was influenced by Wes Montgomery, his singing inspiration was Nat King Cole.
@Riddlemewalker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this
@olaakinlade4362
3 жыл бұрын
Tommy lipuma. LEGEND
@tonmisty
3 жыл бұрын
Benson's version is great but i personally prefer the earlier Gabor Szarbo version.
@benperry490
3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know the bass rig Stanley banks used on breezin chasing that bass tone , and about the shitty mic they used on this masquerade you can hear how crappy it is in the recording especially with headphones
@TheRealNewBlackMusic
2 жыл бұрын
The original breezin was made by Sammy Gordon and The Hip Huggers we have that record on 45
@mademepickaname
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good version, but I believe the Gabor Szabo version was recorded first.
@zontabayras
2 жыл бұрын
In order of: Gabor Szabo / Bobby Womack 1971, Sammy Gordon & The Hip Huggers 1972, George Benson 1976 Source is unknown, on the internet Szabo said: "During a 1977 engagement at the Catamaran Hotel in San Diego, he complained to the audience about George Benson's success with Breezin' (composer, Bobby Womack). He indicated that he had recorded that song before Benson and that Benson had basically stolen the arrangement from him. His version can be heard on the High Contrast album with Bobby Womack."
@TheRealNewBlackMusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@zontabayras never heard the szabo version and dont know his work. We will check it out.
@MuslinTree
7 жыл бұрын
This is so nice!
@RicoJazz
7 жыл бұрын
We love you guys!
@ronaldlane1597
3 жыл бұрын
RIP brother Stanley Banks.
@mademepickaname
3 жыл бұрын
What!? Are you serious?
@emmittwine4159
3 жыл бұрын
Stanley Banks is very much alive in Brooklyn New York . I spoke with him a couple days ago . 🎸🎶☀
@saxyric8992
Жыл бұрын
Crazy rumor to be starting about Stanley.
@angelodarden342
6 жыл бұрын
RIP Tommy LiPuma
@ter521fad
12 жыл бұрын
I notice that Ralph MacDonald wasn't interviewed for this. Another brilliant and wonderful musician that's no longer with us.
@romulo353
10 жыл бұрын
I didn't understand the b flat part around 3:47, was he trying to say that everybody should be concise and play the same thing or that the keyboard players were going apeshit on harmonies and stuff?
@doboferenc7520
3 жыл бұрын
Gabor Szabo wrote the song Breezin! Please please!
@mademepickaname
3 жыл бұрын
Breezin' was written by Bobby Womack. Szabo was the first to record it, however.
@ChromaticHarp
2 жыл бұрын
Bobby Womack wrote it. Sorry Dude!
@BadSneakers
11 жыл бұрын
Yu
@lauraveney1412
Жыл бұрын
I guess old George forgot to mention that this was written and recorded by Bobby Womack and Gabor.
@mademepickaname
Жыл бұрын
In what context should he have mentioned it? Songwriting credits and previous recordings weren’t mentioned for any of the tracks. The subject of the video was the band and recording session. Pretty sure he didn’t forget.
@lauraveney1412
Жыл бұрын
@@mademepickaname I have never heard him mention it at all.
@mademepickaname
Жыл бұрын
@@lauraveney1412 In George's autobiography he talks about inviting Womack into the studio for the recording to provide input. Szabó didn't even like the song that much. He thought it was too simple, and had his name removed from it.
@todosmiros8119
Жыл бұрын
is anyone going to mention that he didnt make Breezin? its a cover.
@mademepickaname
Жыл бұрын
Everyone knows that. The songwriting credits are listed in the liner notes. The topic here is the actual recording session of the album.
@JoseGarcia-bm9pp
2 жыл бұрын
Gabor Szabo is the original composer of Breezin, not Bobby Womack and not this guy George B.. Look it up 🖖🏼
@mademepickaname
2 жыл бұрын
The liner notes of Szabo's own album "High Contrast" , where it was originally recorded, state that Womack is the composer.
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