The great Jeff Porcaro is killing it with his shuffle beat

@melvinwomack3717

7 ай бұрын

YEEEAH! 1:19

@rickcooper53

7 ай бұрын

He dead.

@melvinwomack3717

7 ай бұрын

@@rickcooper53 🤦🏾‍♂️🙄No tact what so ever

@hpawebster65

6 ай бұрын

​@@rickcooper53you dumb

@MegaTurkeylips

2 ай бұрын

@@rickcooper53 U suck.

1976…what a great year for album releases. Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs, The Royal Scam by Steely Dan, Rocks by Aerosmith, Station to Station by David Bowie, Songs In the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder, Breezin by George Benson, Wired by Jeff Beck, Black and Blue by the Stones, Trick of the Tail by Genesis etc. etc. etc. What a time to be 16!!

@reddoxx4754

7 ай бұрын

And you're just scratching the surface. Frampton Comes Alive by Peter Frampton, Hotel California by the Eagles, Boston by Boston, Leftoverture by Kansas, A New World Record by ELO, Live Bullet by Bob Seger, Wings at the Speed of Sound, Agents of Fortune by Blue Oyster Cult, Tom Petty's debut album, and many more.

@ronaldelliott4373

7 ай бұрын

Right on guys! Lucky to have lived it. 👈🍻

@jumpjet777

7 ай бұрын

Station to Station - David Bowie, Rebel - John Miles, Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder ......

@laurakali6522

7 ай бұрын

I was 13 and started going to concerts that year. We were listening to all of these great artists never understanding how good we had it.

@midnightrambler7716

7 ай бұрын

@@reddoxx4754yes…too many to mention. 2112 by Rush (from my hometown) although I wasn’t a huge fan then, have grown to appreciate their musical talent over the years. Takin’ It to the Streets by the Doobies was also great. Even though it was the transition album from Tom Johnston (my preferred Doobies era) to Michael McDonald on lead vocals, it is still a great album and the best with MM in my opinion, although Livin’ on the Fault Line (1977) is an underrated sleeper IMO. Some great tracks with Patrick Simmons singing as well as one rocker from Tom Johnston (Turn It Loose) before he left the band due to stomach ulcers. Even one which was a tribute Tom Johnston “For Someone Special” which is a great bluesy number with bassist (of the time) Tyrone Porter (who wrote it) on lead vocals. Johnston of course eventually came back to the band and joined the current line up which now includes MM again, but is currently sidelined from touring with back issues. And yes many, many more albums released that prolific year, too numerous to mention them all…

I saw Boz Scaggs last summer 79 years old he can still sing, great voice and had a great band.

Boz can do it all. From upbeat rock to R&B slow jams to smooth jazz. Love him so much. Just great energy!

@97warlock

7 ай бұрын

He couldnt do Metal, at all. nor hiphop either. nor disco even. good pop rock tho for sure

@324cmac

7 ай бұрын

@@97warlock He did Blues, R&B, smooth jazz, American standards, country and more.

Toto, before they became Toto… playing for everybody that asked them. This is Boz Scaggs at his finest! From The original Steve Miller Band… to almost walking on water in the 70’s!

@icmman7

7 ай бұрын

not... scaggs used porcaro and lukather as STUDIO musicians BEFORE toto was formed on ALOT of his albums but never was this toto.

I think Boz is originally from Texas. He used to sing for the Steve Miller Blues Band before going solo. I saw him a couple of years ago at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival. He ended the show one night. He still sounds GREAT!!!

Life can be very strange. Reading how so many people respected Jeff Porcaros playing. It really makes me proud and puts a smile on my face. He killed live, he was quite a showman. You see, I went to school with Toto. Jeff, Steve, Mike Porcaro, Lukather and Patch. From Katy Lied to Silk Degrees, Jeff became the go to drummer for the 70s-80s. His discology is huge. I've got a few stories about back in the day. What a time to have been alive and to still be alive!

Another killer choice, another day dancing at my desk with Airplay Beats. Can't beat that for a Friday - peace and love from Canada!!

That synth breakdown at the bridge…the BEST!!! ❤

Shocked to see how freaking great he was in concert, just a few years ago. Closed with Loan Me a Dime!

@olly8

7 ай бұрын

What a great way to close the show!! ☮️

Fellas you ran into Boz’s biggest album Silk Degrees. This broke him through. Sold something like 8m. Kind of a pre disco dance vibe from him. Ballads, some uptempo, soul. This had everything you want. Not a bad album for you guys to do.

@dongiovanni6796

7 ай бұрын

Airplay Beats should just do this whole album...

I love this song ❤

Jeff Picaro is on the drums, from the band "Toto" fame, a master of the Benard Purdie shuffle .

This song always gives me Billy Joel vibes for the same reason, both are masters of several styles of rock & roll.

When I first learned to play drums this was a song I practiced on quite a bit. Trying to get my shuffle beat down. I always loved the fills and changes for it. Just a good, solid song with a great beat.

That whole album is 🔥🔥. I have had to buy a vinyl copy more than once because I wore it out! Boz’s voice is awesome and then all of those amazing musicians!!

Saw him this last summer, he still can play, and he's cool

@324cmac

7 ай бұрын

Did you know he's 80 years old?!!!

@mikemet1744

7 ай бұрын

Saw him the prior summer....agreed!

@olly8

7 ай бұрын

​​@@324cmacAll our icons...those who made it, are getting up there in age. Me too 🤯 😂✌ But our music is ageless, IMO.

@324cmac

7 ай бұрын

@@olly8 Boz still has swagger and a great voice. He's also a heck of a good guitar player.

@roadkill7314

7 ай бұрын

Saw him 2 years ago, his voice is PERFECT! And boy can he play. Best show I've seen in many years.

Love Boz Scaggs. Just a little trivia... He and Steve Miller of the Steve Miller band, went to school together and started a band... Where Boz was the lead singer. They were either in middle school or high school, I can't remember which one. Both of them are one of my favorite artists ( I have so many) I think you would like. Steve Miller's song Mercury Blues, in fact, I know you would. Love you both❤

@michaelkeefe8494

7 ай бұрын

Wasn't Elvin Bishop hanging around with them then too?

@PK1971PK

7 ай бұрын

@@michaelkeefe8494 Could be wrong but I believe Elvin is from Oklahoma, where Steve and Boz were in Texas, but all three of them moved to California and became part of the California sound of the late sixties, early seventies.

@324cmac

7 ай бұрын

@@michaelkeefe8494 Yup, they were all in the San Francisco Bay Area when I was growing up in the 1970s.

@sandymiller3577

7 ай бұрын

@@324cmac agree, I think Elvin Bishop joined them at a later date. At least with Boz scaggs he did.

@324cmac

7 ай бұрын

@@sandymiller3577 I looked up dates and Elvin Bishop was playing in the SF Bay Area in the early 1970s.

This is easily my favorite Boz Scaggs song.

@Ker-mk3bf

7 ай бұрын

I love the song Miss Sun.

Great reaction to a great classic. Thank you.

I was just a toddler in the 70’s, born in Jan 1973, but I had older brother and sister 6/7 yrs older. Songs like this are embedded in my DNA as the stereo was rocking in the house, the car, etc. As I get older I have revisited these songs, and I can almost tell you where and when I first heard them…I talk to my brother and sister are amazed at my recollections. When I listen to these songs now, I realize how good they are (the talent of the musicians, as well as the studios and production is the best) It is easy to understand why these songs are etched into my soul.

I loved how Venetta Fields, who has sung back up for everyone, Pink Floyd included, when talking about working with Boz, he would be late to sessions, she would take charge, and, when Boz would finally walk in, he would say, "Venetta, can i have my band back now" jokingly, with gratitude, and admiration of course.😁🙌

@larryg7126

7 ай бұрын

I have heard this story & thanks for providing it as it gives a great insight as to the man he is, in charge but not consumed with himself. Why it took seven albums to have a major hit is crazy, I like all his albums & think there were hits there, I guess the record company realized his worth (as they didn't move on from him) but would'nt go over the top to push his records. It worked out in the end though as most know him now & he's still producing great music.

@michaelyork4554

7 ай бұрын

@@larryg7126 After watching a video interview of Venetta a couple weeks ago, and laughing out loud when she made that statement about Boz, I couldn't help but relate it here just to remind everyone that all these people have lives, and that they laugh, and love like everyone else. Venetta is so charming, and funny, yet I'm sure people pass her by everyday without knowing that she has lived a life that most would never guess. I'm 61, so I got to experience all this great music over the decades, and Boz was then, and still is, an iconic musical figure from my day, and beyond.

@larryg7126

7 ай бұрын

@@michaelyork4554 Thanks again for sharing. I have eleven years on you & agree we've had great music throughout the years.

It sounds like Toto. That’s because most of Toto is playing in his band.

@jjvermeer

7 ай бұрын

Yes. What's missing? Steve Lukather. He appeared on the next album.

Boz Scaggs was born in Canton, Ohio about an hour from where I grew up.

Boz invented the 80s sound years before it came!

@rokit430

3 ай бұрын

Fact!

The Toto boys taking BoZ to the next level.

Opened his concert with this - black out curtain in front and the drums / bass lick kick in for r a long intro while the part the curtain to reveal the band and start the vocals. Possible greatest opening to a concert i ever saw

Was a big hit in the UK at the time! I sang it loads as a Kid. Lol Love Boz Scaggs.

You're in for a treat.... Good stuff..!

I was about 14 when this came out and my friends around the same age were listening to whatever was popular back then but my older siblings were musicians and into all sorts of music. I heard this on the record player and immediately started bopping…. How could you not.

Amazing reactions today! You made my day!

@AirplayBeats

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for rocking with us!! You keep us motivated!

I love the classic music you are reacting too. These were the days it took raw talent to compose and play live. This era is timeless. More Rush please!

Boz absolutely is diverse. Two certified bangers are Georgia and What can I say. I end my day listening to your channel. Thanks.

Just a great album

Love me some Bozz! Thanks. Memories ✌️

What an album! Good old days.

SUCH an extremely talented man!! SO GOOD!!

Love love love this song!

I was a fan of the Steve Miller Band before I knew who Boz Scaggs was back in the day, the late 70's. What a special era in music history. So lucky to have been there at that time. Boz Scaggs blossomed as a solo artist during the late 70's as a disco artist, but he was so much more than that.

I hope Harbor Lights from that album will be coming soon too.

Boz never fails. Thank you!

i'm a dj and i've been playing this since it came out. still goes down a storm.

At last! Been waiting for you to experience this. Thanks.

Gosh been a while 1976.... ok It's Shuffle day! Just listened to 1841 Shuffle by 1978 guitar virtuoso Mr Roy Buchanan What that man does with that 1953 Fender telecaster is mind blowing . Such underated talent. Cheers

Boz is still incredible!! I saw him live this Fall. At the age of 79 he was still able to put on a two hour show and simply kill it!!

Awesomeness. Thank you

I grew up with this music , from the mid 70s

Now I regret when I was a teenager in San Jose, CA in the 1970s at night time music festivals where Boz Scaggs, Steve Miller, and Elvin Bishop would usually be playing. I wasn't watching the performers. They were just what I heard in the background. Too busy flirting. LOL That's how it was back then..

Phenomenal album! All of it!

First, time commenting. I love how you analyze every song!

Master of many indeed👈🏼

1976. I was 15 lol

Three members of this excellent studio band went on to form the band Toto: Paich, Hungate, and Porcaro.

Aww yeah 🤘

Keep going on this album....Georgia, What Can I Say.....awesome!

A favorite

This thing jumps!!!!

Everybody got off their seats in the club when the dj would spin this.

I love Bozzz! I have to say that this is not the usual thing.

Another great San Francisco musician, Boz came to "The City" in 1967 (Summer of Love) and appeared on the first two Steve Miller Band albums before eventually going solo....

Bros., Boz Scaggs and Steely Dan are on the same playlist here at the house. 😎

HOT TRACK! Thanks dudes...

Another great reaction

I always used to get this song mixed up with Van Morrison because of the vocals. Is it just me? Great song and great reaction as usual!

You should ask Santa to give you this album for Christmas, bangers from start to finish. He grew up in TX & OK. Heavy TOTO presence and personnel on this album. 🔥

That whole album is great start to finish!

💯 I wore the grooves "off the vinyl" of this Boz Scaggs album! It's 🔥‼

I saw him a few months ago. He still sounds great, and his band is one of the best out there! See him live if you can, it's a great show!

Jeff Porcaro was like 20yrs old when he cut that drum track. A monster. RIP

Classic album in multiple genres from start to finish. One common thread: Cool.

great vid guys ! Love your channel

One of them ...that are even better love...Truly amazing and always has Dope Musicians 😍😍😍 Enjoy !!!

Fantastic reaction, Guys. Next up, "Jo Jo," please!

Boz was from Canton, OH. I believe he spent some time in Texas growing up, as well. Boz used some of the members of Toto as his studio band, and sometimes touring band, although, they weren't yet Toto in 1976.

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Another FANTASTIC album for you guys to react to! That album cover even won awards.

That record from 76 is Multiple Platinum, Multiple Grammys. Some members on that record went to form Toto. Epic in their on rite.

Goin' for Broke and shufflin' into a TGIF mood. Heard the vaunted Van Halen mentioned....I think you're talk'n the keys from Jump and the amazing backing vocals of Michael Anthony. Keen ears! Jeff Porcaro...drummer on "Katy Lied," from one of A.B. and my fav.s, Steely D., and also with Toto, Michael Jackson, Don Henley and Dire Straits to name a few.... Luv it, A.B.!

That whole album is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥

This was the album that made Colombia records request that the rhythm section put something together aside from Boz...it ended up being the phenomenal band called Toto! It was the band Toto that served as the back up band for Boz on this album. AND...to address you relating the keyboard sound to Van Halen, coincidentally Toto and Van Halen became VERY good friends much later due to the friendship that started between Toto guitarist Steve Lukathur and Eddie Van Halen.

I agree. With the early cars keys Try bye,bye love by the cars. You’ll dig

“Vinyl worthy” …. I like it.

The great Jeff Porcaro (founding member Toto, RIP) shuffle. Boz is a Texas boy thru and thru. This is the 70’s guys. 👈🍻

HI guys he reminds me so much of Billy Joel so bluesy and he was so ahead of his time

Loved this song from the first time I heard it! I think it was 1976. This is a true timeless classic. I feel so lucky to grow up in the 70's ! Thanks for playing, and your reaction!

** Fun factoid Half of ToTo played on this song. David Hungate bass , David Paich keyboards and the great Jeff Porcaro on drums

I've never heard anyone relate Boz to Van Halen. Wow, okay, haha. Well it's always cool to discover how others perceive things. BTW, Van Halen didn't introduce keyboards until their 1984 album which was a tonal shift for them launching into the next generation for them. This is probably the most famous of his songs and was absolutely HUGE from the mid '70s to well into the '80s. Everybody knows and loves Lido.

Silk Degrees is essential listening. What an album!! Boz was coolness!! 🥶

Thanks for this one!! Been listening to Boz since this album came out. Great reaction!! You live for great music shines!!

Sounds like one of those "TV Show Theme Songs" will all love...

@hampyonce

7 ай бұрын

His catalog is full of diversity. He's an under appreciated dude. "Miss Riddle" is a smooth ride with some engineering perfection thrown in.

The song is from 1976. Boz was a former bandmate with Steve Miller in the old Steve Miller Blues Band.

This whole album is fire.

Boz is from Texas mostly. He has a really "Texas blues man" song called The Same Thing with the Dukes of September you should hear.

@NeutronDance

7 ай бұрын

Where is "Texas mostly"? Ha I just kid you

@324cmac

7 ай бұрын

@@NeutronDance Born in Ohio. Moved to Oklahoma. Then lived in Texas. Texas is where he got his Blues influences.

1976 is the year this song came out

Wow guys! Thanks for the trip way back 👍👍 This is a top down, foot on the floor kinda tune... nicely played Y'all 🐶😎🇺🇸 Spread the love

I agree...those keyboards do have that 80s sound to them. Ahead of its time.

Blast from the past. I always thought this sounded like Elton John. Love your reviews!

One more for the Road!!

Lido went on a robbery and gambling streak, till he got a note from his wife to shape up or else...so, One More For The Road! I think Boz is from Texas.

@MrThumbs63

7 ай бұрын

Born in Canton, OH then moved to Texas when he was under 1, I believe.

Man, I was excited to see this come up on your channel! I've loved this song since it came out when I was in middle school. I learned the bass line to it, and it made me love the song even more.