You rock Leland! Great Bass on Junkies Lament. You are the best.

Leland...I have been in love with James and Linda especially, since the late 60’s...and therefore you, Waddy, Kootch, Kenny E, Andrew Gold, Russ Kunkle...have seen you guys in countless live venues..love, love, love. Never stop. You are remarkable! Eternal love and adm! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

I didn’t realize James Taylor was dealing with that issue as late as 1975, I read somewhere it had ended very early in his recording career. Then again, I went through it and quit in 2009, and it doesn’t just go away, it takes years to find any semblance of stability. More power to him to have remained on the right side of sobriety. Thank you for sharing this song.

@lelandsklar6363

3 жыл бұрын

He dealt with Methodone for a while and that was what set the journey to cleaning up and getting his life in order.

@iyot1020

10 ай бұрын

his addictions and addictive personality is what makes james a great song writer. hell most great artists are fighting some sort demon one way or the other drugs is a double edge sword it can unlock great creativity that leads to great art and it can also destroy

@MelodyPierson1818

7 ай бұрын

I think this particular song was about his brother.

Thanks Lee for playing this for us. I love the albums that James put out about that time. From the same album the tracks: Everybody Has The Blues and Captain Jim’s Drunken Dream are great, but little known. 😄

@jamesbeshears6717

3 жыл бұрын

This song and the two you mentioned are my favorite songs on In the Pocket. Take care be safe ✌❤😷🎶🍏

They don’t seem to write such great songs anymore. One of JT’s very best. Wonderful harmonies. Great bass and beautiful Art Garfunkel backing vocal. There is a unbelievable live version on JT ‘s live at the Beacon. Thanks Lee you are amazing.

The lyrics are as brutal as the bass line is sublime. Thank you, Lee.

@sceiron1

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed they are.

thank you Leland. I requested this song yesterday in comments. I love this song. painful though it is. thank you. clubhouse tomorrow. beautiful bass line. I have listened to that LP and that song hundreds and hundreds of times. "in the pocket" is a fantastic album.

Nice to see you playing again. James was also lucky to have so many great musicians supporting him. Thanks.

Thanks Leland, you brought a tear to my eye. I lived on those songs, sound tracks to my youth, watching you play it made my day. Take Care

Frankenstein is alive! Enjoy your stories and music. Thanks, Leland!

Thanks for doing this one, Lee. One of my deep-cut favorites from JT. It is easy to hear the pain that he was going through at the time. I've always been so impressed by your sensibility and instincts about where to go on the fretboard. Beautiful work by you and the whole group.

That's funny. Backup singers Simon and Garfunkel.

As many times as I DID play this on radio, WATCHING you play this was an absolute joy, sir! Listening, I could still see the Warner Bros. label spinning on the turntable, the audio board in front of me, and the sun shining through the control room window. Love that album! (I probably played WOMAN'S GOTTA HAVE IT more than JUNKIE'S LAMENT, but I sho' 'nuff played 'em both!)

Love to take a tour of the hot-rod Lee..

@TFinSF

3 жыл бұрын

...and take it for a spin early in the morning so that we wake the neighbors.

Afternoon Lee!! Thank you sooo much for playing for us today, and thank you for entertaining us all. Cheers!!

Leland, you and Frankstein sound fabulous together. Thanks for this...

So good, Sir...lovely song and beautiful bass. Thank you. Can’t wait to see you and join everyone else at the livestream. Love to see the hot rod...Stay safe.🖕 ps...I would never trust Frankenstein with the airlines....or anyone else

@sceiron1

3 жыл бұрын

@terrible mook totally agree with you on Frankenstein, that is one priceless instrument and I'm not talking money, I probably wouldn't even trust myself if I had something like that.🙄

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588

3 жыл бұрын

@@sceiron1 I wonder where it will eventually end up? Smithsonian? Hopefully, not for MANY more years, I mean.

@terriblemook

3 жыл бұрын

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Smithsonian, I love that idea

@sceiron1

3 жыл бұрын

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 perfect place for such a treasure. but as yousay not for many many many years.👍

Listening to you play this song with Frankenstein makes me realize how much of you and that bass were such an integral part of James Taylor's sound. Thanks for making us smile all these years.

Again you hit those low double stops that many bass players avoid and you and Frankenstein pull it off beautifully. And the rest of the bass line is just so musical. Thanks for taking the time to play again, but don’t feel you have to-you’re a great DJ, too. Stay safe and stay well!

El Maestro of folk bass guitar.!!!🎉 😊❤

The 70's WERE a most remarkable time for the community of great musicians....and music lovers like me. Enjoy this channel so much. Nice bass line on Frankenstein there, Mr. Sklar. James Taylor's voice takes me back to that time faster than anyone else...except maybe Crosby, Still, Nash and Young. TY, Sir. Happy you'll be back with your bandmates soon!

Wow great cut! One of the sleepers for sure! Always loved it.

Got my Book today and saw James giving a nice hello X 2 on the same page(hahaha)!!!!! Lee the book is so well done.......I love the set up... The injured finger page........The Christmas page.....Top right........Yowza!!!!! The bearded fellas Page!!!!!! The Quad Spiderman Hello!!!! Lyle Lovett on a gurney giving you some love!!!!! All of it. Well organized and Well Done.....right down to the packaging! Thanks for signing my book Leland I will cherish it!!!!!!

@sceiron1

3 жыл бұрын

As Ian Steele said to me if people want to look at it make sure they bring some soft cotton gloves, 😊 I added don't let it cross the threshold now that it's inside. it is ideed something to be cherished. Got mine personalised as well.

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588

3 жыл бұрын

@@sceiron1 moi aussi!

@bazgolin1036

3 жыл бұрын

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Ditto!

The whole ending "La-la-la" part goes off into a different tangent and is almost Symphonic or a Choral feel. Lovely. (Almost like a prayer)

I love this album so much. Such a gorgeous song about a horrific illness. He's such an example of how to turn a life around. I love how he's not afraid to talk about it. Beautiful base sound!

Glad to see another "Clubhouse" tomorrow!!!! Missed the last one.... was in the middle of a 51 hour power loss down here in Houston during the "new ice age" event!!!!!!! See you tomorrow!

@lelandsklar6363

3 жыл бұрын

Will be great to have you back!

I first bought "In The Pocket" on CD in 1999. I had no idea that "A Junkie's Lament" was about James and his addiction. It was before I found out he was a drug addict.

A beautiful performance of your bass part on this.

Beautiful song 🎵 Remembering my young cousin with this tune. Following Mr. Taylor's channel. Glad he's adding things ❤ Have a wonderful day Leland and stay safe and play with the pups. Gotta look into the clubhouse thing, I'm intrigued 🙂🖕

In my own world of musicians I didn't do drugs but played with many that had addiction issues. Very difficult to deal with at times.

@lelandsklar6363

3 жыл бұрын

It could be very hard....

Everyday I love to see and listen to your daily update😊. Here in the Netherlands its already 22:34hrs 🥱😴😴

What a composition! How do you construct something like that? From the opening notes, right through the end... how you do it? Maybe it’s better I can’t play anymore....

The Clubhouse on the 17th is just your way of celebrating St. Patrick's Day with us all! I'm on to your sly ways, Boy-o! Slanche! ;-)

Sir, you are awesome. Thank you for the pills of pure wisdom to make this quarantine more barrable or palatable.

Thank-you Lee! One of so many songs - album cuts - you guys recorded with JT that was in my mind every day. And still is on long walks to this day. All the best.

Wonderful song. Hadn't heard it in years. Thank you.

Another great tune. Thanks again and enjoy your day. Finally a ride in the Hot Rod 😀. Will really appreciate that 🖕🖕🖕

One of my favorites. it’s hard to rank these, but my gut says top 10 of my favorites I never get tired of it

Such an incredible honest song by JT trying to deal with addiction at the time. Lee's bass, for me, makes the song feel like the stuck in late afternoon traffic in a city - a guy getting edgy before he could get his next fix. Lee adds SO much to these songs...

Hey Lee. San Jose area PBS is showing Carole King's and James Taylor's 2007 concert from the Troubador tonight (3/1). I've my DVR to record, I'll keep an eye out for you.

I played these "mid-career" albums a great deal. Even from a writer of personal songs, this song stood out. Thx. oh, and I reckon you'll quit "and um"', about the time you grease your chair! Much love

@lelandsklar6363

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t hear it any more and had to laugh when the song ended and I leaned to shut off the computer and heard it squeak

Woman’s Got To Have It your track is remarkable,,Rick L D Wayne…

"Mama, don't you call him my name..." The most heart-wrenching lyric I've ever heard.

James was fortunate to have had you in his life and vice versa❤🙏👍🎸

Love those chords at "baby, don't throw your love away..." and onwards, it's amazing how well that works, when its not overused.

Good morning my friend! 👍

OMG, THIS is officially the coolest thing I've seen since the web came out (except for maybe that space jump). Lee, thank you so much for inviting us into your living room and being able to see you play a while song instead of an occasional glimpse. The cadences flow like water. I met you in Turner's booth at NAMM in 2017 and you were approachable and kind in answering my question about the creative process. This is best side of what the web was made for. Thanks again

Another fantastic JT song. Great to hear again. Thanks for sharing 😊

I can't wait to see the hot rod! 😆

This has always been on of my favourite JT tunes. I’m so glad you choose to do it. In The Pocket is such a great album! That era is such a great time for music in general. Thanks for sharing.

I'm an album guy.. I love when you bring up da lesser popular tunes 🎶🎶Thx!

Your bass notes were so beautifully executed and melodic. I loved watching your flow up and down the neck.

Hi Lee. I just sent you a FB message as I wasn't getting any comments when I first watched this post. But it's looking just fine now. Your bass part was so perfect for this song. Looking forward to tomorrows Live Stream. See ya then!!!

this is such a gorgeous song

Thank you Leland.....i sang along...here in Iowa...never forgetting a song...a word. Schube 💟

... your bass part on "New Mama" on Stephen Stills LP,, so beautiful (thank you Neil...)

Such a Great song and my Fav James Album. Thank you for showing me that Bass line, so so smooth and tasty! Your Frankenstein is your nicest sounding Bass to my ear.

Thanks, Mr. Sklar!

I can't listen to In The Pocket and not remember my college years. This album was new when I was three years old, but I got obsessed with James Taylor sometime around 1990. Whenever I listen to his albums from the 70s, I remember my young years in the 90s. It's really inspiring to hear and watch you play along with this classic. I love Gorilla, too. Actually, I love them all, but especially the 70s stuff. Flag is probably my favorite, even though it's probably not one of his most critically acclaimed. I love the way James reworked "Up On The Roof".

I just love this bass line, Lee🙌🏽BRAVO ❗️❗️BASS ON... BASS BROTHER 😎

Nice song, and yep, have not heard before. Thanks for sharing!💕

2 more off that great album, Golden Moments...which I wanted at my old pals funeral....and Slow Burning Love, just great tracks, thanks for bringing out those hidden jems for people to get turned on to.... another great unique bass part on Junkies Lament... Thank you Leland.

Utterly stunning bass-line, Lee. Sublime.

beautiful!! Thank you Lee for all the inspiration.

I enjoy the "back stories" and this tune always touched me even though I wasn't connected to drugs in any way. The transparency and emotion of this song was coupled with some very smooth sounds and backup singing. I especially liked how the ending completely changed the song - sort of a "stop and think" moment. Great choice - love your reflections on the song.

A time when songs had chords ! (Hey Tom !)

Gosh your so charming from start to finish. I’m looking forward to my first attendance in the clubhouse tomorrow.

I like the song and have listened to that song a few days ago.

Met Russ Titelman a couple of years ago while we were both in the crowd enjoying a set by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks (Mel Brooks was there, as well). Lovely guy. Got a couple of great photos of Russ and Vince hamming it up.

Hi, Lee. I donated a few shekels to Arnold McCuller's GoFundMe for David Lasley. David was such a wonderful background singer to all those JT songs (and for others).

@lelandsklar6363

3 жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking what he is dealing with at this time of his life.

@samsticka

3 жыл бұрын

@@lelandsklar6363 What's wrong with David?

An unusual track. Great bass part, thanks. I hope the film goes well. I am looking forward to seeing the hot rod!

Top 5 JT song for me! I’ve always loved this one. So honest, raw and beautiful.

I didn’t know that song, thx for sharing; and I say, that’s one of the loveliest bass lines I’ve heard you play, a musical story in itself

Leland, I really find it cool how much you love that bass. I am a drummer (and also play a little guitar), and I have a few cymbals and a snare that I feel that way about. Your history with that bass is more than mine with my gear, but I really understand that physical, visceral connection to instruments. I hope you keep playing it on your videos, and I always smile when you talk about it!!

Your absolutely right, friends should never want to see their friend in trouble. Would you ever reach out to him just to do one song on zoom or something?

Thank you again for sharing your genius and bringing great light. MAN!!! ty!

Always liked Flag. Roll roll roll Brother Trucker.. Fun song!! James did a lot of fun songs. Eg. Damn this traffic jam

That was incredible. Thanks for that.

Thanks for the classic JT track. Always been a personal fav. of mine.

Awesome! Frankenstein sounds so good.

I've been listening JT since his Apple record and one of my favourite is "In The Pocket" and "Gorilla" with you Lee on bass and so much more . Thank you again !!!!

Knowing how many CSN&Y and James Taylor tracks you played on, I think you must be the world's coolest bass player.

@sceiron1

3 жыл бұрын

Fact. He IS the world's coolest bass player and all round good guy to boot.👍 😎

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588

3 жыл бұрын

@@sceiron1 He IS the Kwisach Haderach! (Do we have this reference in common? 😉 can’t vouch for spelling)

@Ian-Steele

3 жыл бұрын

@@sceiron1 So true Mike. ‘See’ you at the clubhouse. 😄

@sceiron1

3 жыл бұрын

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 Can't say as I've heard that one before.🤔

@sceiron1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ian-Steele I'll be there.😎 everynow and then I get involved with something that makes me think, "this shift work ain't so bad some times.😎

Excellent work, young man👍🏻😎

In 1997 James Taylor in a 3 minute live interview with Jools Holland on UK TV after watching some VT of an early performance of Country Road, featuring Carole King and Lee Sklar was asked by Jools, "... and the Bass player, who was he? He had the biggest beard that I have ever seen." James responded, "You know, I asked his wife what he looked like without that beard and she said, she had never seen him without a beard and it turns-out, his mother has never seen him without a beard - That's Lee Sklar." kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJabqcahprmrisY.html

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@teresaclark1508

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@goodun2974

3 жыл бұрын

Linda Rondstat referred to Leland as "the human furball" when The Trio played on the Johnny Carson show. David Lindley and Mark O'Connor were in the band as well.

@bazgolin1036

3 жыл бұрын

Priceless! Jools still does his Later show on BBC2 here in Blighty but at the moment it’s one ‘live’ guest artist who chooses favourite clips from the 25yrs of the Later archive. He’s a British legend and institution in his own right.

Beautiful bass line.

Thanks so much. Can't think of a better way to start my week than a JT song. Beautiful bass lines on that one.

Great song, thanks Mr Sklar.

Wow, this is definitively a great song! Thank you for this video! 🤗

I had forgotten this one, thanks. Great tune.

You have the tastiest bass lines in the world, Leland. What a musical voice you have. Thank you, for being the “great melodic artiste” that you are. Love you, brother!🙌🏻🙌🏻🍎

WOW! That was Awesome. HIghly recommend listening with headphones on. Thank you for sharing the great stories and wonderful music. Cheers.

Mornin' Leland.

Loved watching you play today! Yay!

Thank you Lee! Very good song from JT!!!

Wow Gail Levant, she has done some wonderful work with Dan Folelberg very cool lady.😊

Great song and beautiful bass playin Lee! :)

Hello Leland,....el mejor lejos,te sigo desde James Taylor

Hi Lee. Also a new month. Great video (as usual).

Excellent!

Le , I think of you and Russ, and Danny as the originals of the JT Essence! All his players have been incredible but you guys are the originals . I never get tired of seeing you guys!