The band playing with Boz in the studio is Toto. I heard an interview with Boz and they asked him why he thought this is his best work and he said he was in the studio with what became Toto. He grinned and said it was such an experience

@PapaEli-pz8ff

Жыл бұрын

This production reminds me of their Georgie Porgie..

@robjohnson5872

Жыл бұрын

@@PapaEli-pz8ff Nice pickup - I think you're right !

@wcorporon3736

Жыл бұрын

And they were all in their late teens and early 20s. Amazing. Toto should be another band you react to. They also played on Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Toto. Check them out.

@markdrake2715

Жыл бұрын

It is awesome...

@Coowallsky

11 ай бұрын

Some of the band is from Toto but not all.

Great reaction! “Those expensive chords” love it!!! The collaborations between so many smooth artists in the late 70’s, early 80’s was fantastic; Steely Dan, Michael MacDonald, Boz Scaggs, TOTO, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross; what a golden period for music; lots of crossing between smooth jazz, yacht (soft) rock and R&B. Not to mention that we also had the beginnings of hip hop, great rock music, alternative; great era ❤

@joelliebler5690

Жыл бұрын

Some of my favorite artists!👍🏻👍🏻

@danielmccann8325

Жыл бұрын

What all those great artists have in common is the incorportation of those amazing LA Studio musicians.

Boz Scaggs and Steely Dan actually toured together for a short period ot time and became good friends. Later they, along with Michael McDonald, performed as "The Dukes of September." Great reacition, guys. I myself did not compare Boz with some of the work of Steely Dan. I agree that there are certainly some similarities. Most notably the bridges and the backup singers. Both Boz and Dan had that "Tower of Power" and "Earth Wind and Fire" sound as well.

MAN WE WERE LUCKY BACK IN THE DAY.... A TEEN IN THE 60'S.... A YOUNG ADULT IN THE 70'S.... A ADULT IN THE 80'S.... GENTLEMEN YOU HAVEN'T EVEN SCRATCHED THE SURFACE..... BUT I'LL BE HERE TO SEE YOU ENJOY THE RIDE..... IT WILL BE A BLAST.

His background singers Always on point 👉

I’ve been a fan of Boz since the 70s & Silk Degrees. I’ve bought all his albums since.

Boz has a great voice and what a band. Thanks for doing this one, guys.

Best song about a pimp ever! Boz, Steely, Michael,all had interchangeable guest artists- especially Toto! I think you’d love Michael and Doobies’ social Justice anthem, “ Takin It to the Streets “ at this tragic time. Also , Rage Against the Machine - Killing In the Name Of- written after Rodney King. Love you guys! ❤

@AirplayBeats

Жыл бұрын

I love ‘Takin it To The streets’. We might have to react to that soon. I haven’t heard it in years.

I bought this album at my University record store when it came out. Still have it and still listen to it.

@cherylwoodward

Жыл бұрын

University record stores had such diverse selections. I loved ours. I always try to find a college radio station now when I want to find great new music.

Seen the Boz at least 5 or 6 times live....none better. Still going strong, I think he's in his late seventies.

This is one of my favorite songs but don't ignore Lowdown. Such memories. Thank yoy!🫶👏

I loved y’all’s reaction on one of my favorite songs. You both are very knowledgable when it comes to music composition.

A great song about a pimp and drug dealer who was about that street life. In fact, the vibe kind of reminds me of a song called "Street Life" by the Crusaders featuring Randy Crawford.

Dad's got good taste. ;)

Great reaction guys. Thank you.

This song, man. Cool. Funky. Jazzy. I felt cool just listening to this song back in it's heyday when I was an insecure teen. Yeah, baby.

@007ndc

Жыл бұрын

Good description. I was born in 1964

Such a dual purpose sound you can dance to it or you can romance to it….. absolutely love it

This track was co-written by David Foster, a Canadian musician who’s all over the 80s. Some find his work stale, but when paired with Boz, it’s a real vibe. And obviously the musicianship is stellar.

@TheDivayenta

Жыл бұрын

David slayed with his tune for Boz in Urban Cowboy- Look What You’ve Done To Me! He’s written hits for Peter Cetera, Celine Dion, and several huge R&B artists.

Boz Skagg's music is what you want to listen to when you're sitting around chillin' with people you love and just enjoying the ride!!🎵 Dive deep into Boz's music!!🎶 Also, if y'all havent done any Hall and Oates (blue eyed soul😁), please get into their music! Daryl Hall has performances from his house, called "Daryls House" where he invites all kinds of great singers to come and jam at his house and its awesome!!🎶 One of the best is CeeLo Green and Daryl doing Hall & Oates's "I Cant Go For That"...talk about a jam session!!🎶🎸🎵🎹

1980!!! Oh yeah. I was 13

Check out Boz Scaggs - Look What You've Done To Me from the 1980 movie Urban Cowboy...

*_Breakdown Dead Ahead_* - *_Heart Of Mine_* - *_Lido Shuffle_* - Put these on your Boz list - classics

The great David Foster.

'I'll be Long Gone' is a great composition by Boz.

You guys reactions are great I love how you break it down

I wake up every morning eager to see what you two have reacted to that day and l'm never disappointed, l'm having a blast watching you guys, l even have my husband, my sister and a friend of mine and her husband watching you two. Please keep up the good work, you guys make my day👍🥰

Give his live Greatest Hits album a complete run - songs like "Lowdown," "It All Went Down the Drain," "Breakdown Dead Ahead, "Miss Sun"( with the great Barbara Wilson, Ms. Monét Owens - background vocals,) along with "Lido Shuffle and Ask Me 'Bout Nothing But the Blues. I've seen him live several times, twice with Steely Dan and Michael McDonald. If you like Steely Dan, you're gonna love the above tunes. There are some great videos of his work on the Live Greatest Hits Tour.

@bobwowk8440

Жыл бұрын

It All Went Down The Drain is by far my favorite song by Boz. I’ve seen him 7 times in concert and I’d see him 100 more if it were possible.

Glad you guys got to this one...what a great song basically about a glorified pimp...lol...you gentlemen are hitting many of my favs, keep up the great work!!👍❤️

Awesome infusion of R&B, jazz and funk. Genius.

Jo Jo the pimp. Awesome song.

Jeff Porcaro on drums. RIP

Love his music. We got to see him live in the summer at a winery. What an experience that was. No one has mentioned Harbor Lights. One of my favorites.

That's Ray Parker Jr. Playing the funky guitar licks in and out of that song. You guys gotta check out "Livin' in the USA" by the Steve Miller band that had Box Scaggs with them at that time....late Sixties

The bridge is all Al Jarreau vibes

My favorite Boz Scaggs song. JoJo love it!

WE'RE ALL ALONE AND LOVE, LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO ME. BOZ SCAGGS..... HE'LL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE ARTIST!

Your dad was cool, man! I just missed Boz in concert and was so bummed. He still kills it!

The highest level of Yacht Rock right there with Steely Dan and Toto, great musicians, songwriting and production

Love Boz ❤

I hear "Earth, wind, and fire" vibes with Al Jareau tones.. exceptional music... smooth.

@cindipossidento5688

Жыл бұрын

I loved anything Al Jareau !!!!

The really good news is Boz still tours and always did sound the same live !

When you look up the definition of smooth you will find Boz next to butter!Great tune and legendary album.

You guys gotta check out Snarky Puppy if you haven't discovered the band yet, Also Vulfpeck.

I think it's cool you're getting to reconnect with Boz Scaggs like this, right on.

"Jojo" is a song by Boz Scaggs. It was released in 1980 as the second single from his album Middle Man. The song talks about a pimp working in Broadway.

Boz was the first white artist to win a Grammy for R&B Song of the Year with his hit Lowdown, Great job as usual guys, I love your reactions. I would like to request "Smoke from a Distant Fire" by Sanford Townsend. There is a live version from the Midnight Special.

Y'all need to check out "Georgey Porgy" by Toto featuring Cheryl Lynn and "Miss Sunn" by Boz Scaggs. "Larger Than Life" and "Dirty Living" by KISS for some rock- funk

Got turned onto Boz Scaggs, Silk Degrees while in the USAF in 1976….loved it…this one was 1980, the year I graduated from college….been a great association

Besides the Toto connection - song produced by Bill Schnee. Besides the total pro that Boz Scaggs is, his producer has worked with a who's who in the industry. Before ProTools, there were simply pros. From Schnee's wiki --- "Schnee has recorded and mixed with a wide variety of artists that include Steely Dan, Chicago, Ringo (with all the Beatles), Natalie Cole, Rod Stewart, Dire Straits, Whitney Houston, Carly Simon, The Pointer Sisters, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Barry Manilow, Michael Bolton, The Jacksons, Mark Knopfler, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Marvin Gaye, George Benson, Bette Midler, and Amy Grant. As a producer, Schnee has worked with Boz Scaggs, Joe Sample, Thelma Houston, Kiki Dee, and launched the careers of Huey Lewis and the News and Pablo Cruise."

A lot of shared studio musicians with Steely. Another artist from the 70's ad 80's in the same genre is Michael Franks. Waiting on more Dan . . . the Master class in groove "Time out of Mind" (Gaucho).

Great song!! ❤️

"Expensive chords," you've got it. A little of that here, but the Dan was the master of such. They did back off a bit on Gaucho, but those pricey chords abound. Scaggs, the master of smooth, the potentate of power pop. Great stuff.

There were even shades of Gino Vannelli here. You guys would love Gino. I’m not sure anyone else wil mention him cuz he falls through the cracks on reaction videos, but make a note and try People Gotta Move, or Brother to Btother. Ask dad if he remembers😉.

The official video for this from back in late 70s and the live performance in 2004 are both worth the watch for you own enjoyment, even if you don't stream a reaction. Good tunes.

I love me some Boz;...smooth cat

Contemporary and Pop back in my day. The 1980’s. I was a teenager in the 80’s. Buzz Scaggs was my JAM !

Aww yeah 🤘🤘

Pure gold!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 that sax!! 🤍

I’ve seen “The BOZ” Live 3 times. Always an awesome show. The Ladies throw their underwear on stage every time.

Great reaction guys !!! Thanks for not sleeping on "Jojo" !! Too many reactors have missed this one !!!

boz and steely dan both used a few of the same session guys, and chris is right about the toto connection, they went to grant hi (toto) in van nuys ca, same time i did. big fan to this day.

It’s hard to go wrong with Toto and Boz Scaggs. This album was of a time when sooo many genres were fusing into very classy, rhythmic, funky, danceable music. I really miss this music. A crime that the kids today don’t know this music. Another great recommendation on your channel. ❤🔥👍

Everyone is influenced by those that came before them.

Miss Sun, Some things Happen, Ask me nothing about the blues. My favorite Boz Scaggs songs. Please please react to one of these. Or all of these!!

Love, Love,Love!

Woo hoo! Great artist! Please do What Can I Say by Boz Scaggs if you get the opportunity! Thanks!

you should watch the live version...amazing.

Great Reaction one of my favorites. We didn’t know what Boz Scaggs or Steely Dan was just knew it sounded Great!

Backup singers are reminiscent of Steve Winwood backup.singers. Soulful Sisters

Gentlemen, for another side of Boz check out "Love Look What You've Done To Me" from the soundtrack of "Urban Cowboy". All smooth & romantic, a special one for us ladies. 💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙

I could not react earlier, it is absolutely necessary that you do: by Boz Scaggs!🔥🔥 Loan Me A Dim,live at Great American music Hall 2003!!!! Thank you for the good times spent with you!

@lepetitoiseau

Жыл бұрын

I know you did the 69 version with Duane Allman but this version is really good, I mean really!, Boz's voice is even better over the years

Given your appreciation for jazz-influenced soft rock, y’all need to hear Moondance by Van Morrison.

wow first time hearing this Boz number, definitely sounding like a Georgy Porgy prototype

Gents,do yourselves a solid and check out Marcin,you will amazed by his playing. He may fall in line with what you play but he is worth checking out 🎶🎶 Enjoyed the reaction.

Love this tune, I find it hilarious that is so, so good and about a straight pimp...

BOZ also does some great blues songs as well. Try LOAN ME A DIME - with DUANE ALLMAN - kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYh62KOvo6upj7w.html LITTLE MISS NIGHT AND DAY - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gHuamNaLfJm8ZdY.html RADIATOR 110 - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aauNwdycdsrWm6g.html I'VE JUST GOT TO FORGET YOU - kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKaYqdeFgNO1aZs.html

Since you guys are SF, Slim’s is Boz’s club named after his nickname.

I put this song in the category of "biography songs" along with Bix (Airplay) and Glamour Profession (Steely Dan). Songs that celebrated certain characters while subtly warning against becoming them. All while JAMMING.

anything with JP on drums, always good TOTO were on eveything worth listening to in the 8o's

Sounds a little like Toto's Georgie porgie, not surprised considering it's them without Boz.

This is kind of crazy, looking up personnel on JoJo along with Toto, is Ray Parker Jr. Of Ghostbusters fame on keyboards

Boz Scaggs, Donald Fagan and Michael McDonald tour together under the Bots of September

How about Harbor Lights and Sierra.

How bout that bass !

You really should do Loan Me A Dime, the studio version has Duane Allman playing guitar, when he was a studio musician in Muscle Shoals, before The Allman Brothers

@taradevine6026

Жыл бұрын

I think they already did

@michaellockhart554

Жыл бұрын

@@taradevine6026 you're right, they did, my bad

@taradevine6026

Жыл бұрын

@@michaellockhart554 I just watched it, so thanks for the reminder. It was great. These two really appreciate good music.

@michaellockhart554

Жыл бұрын

@@taradevine6026 that they do, one of the very few reactors that have done any of the Tedeschi Trucks Band, would like their reaction to Bound For Glory, the live in Atlanta version, will explain why if/when they do it

Check out the video on this one.

Smooooth like Marvin Gaye ,and Nat king Cole.

Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan (with or without Michael), The Box Tops, INXS (you gotta check them out as I am 69 and this is 90s stuff), many others....prove that some of us did have soul. 🙂

@AirplayBeats

Жыл бұрын

All of us have soul

Typical Jeff Porcaro groove. I believe this is what they call ”in the pocket” drumming…

Toto IMO was never better (Silk Degrees, Middleman) than when they WERE the Boz Scaggs band and co-song writers.

You guys haven't sampled Steve Miller yet. He has many great R&B tunes as well. Crazy about my Mercury is one I love. Please check it out.

Great reaction, guys! Give "Loan Me A Dime" with Duane Allman a listen!!

Try Running Blues from early Boz.

@AirplayBeats

Жыл бұрын

We did some early Boz with Duane Allman.

Great damn bass on that ! The bottom of the groove is the creation of life ! Lol, it’s not as prevalent these days, shame, all the great funk/ R&B songs highlight it more !

the Boz stole someToto players for this track too just like with "Lowdown"

Everyone is a session plarey.mossly the drummer.

Steve Lukather

React to pat benatar! Shits fire

If bozs band how come his music sounds so good and totos sucks is it just the vocals maybe toto meeded david pack

Jojo is a pimp you know him a pimp in mink