Boz Scaggs is his own musical genre. He put the cool in cool.

@mrmockatoo6786

Жыл бұрын

He put the chill in cool. He toured Australia just as Silk Degrees was breaking. One of the best concerts ever. The whole band was decked out in white, amps were hidden behind white sheets, white backdrops... and the lighting guy had a blank canvas to work with. And Boz and the band blew us away.

@bkvike

Жыл бұрын

@@mrmockatoo6786 You gotta' say away. He and Joe Walsh define cool.

@Newfie-zc7ug

Жыл бұрын

That is so true ! Peace & Love

@Newfie-zc7ug

Жыл бұрын

I think SADE and Steely Dan fall into that category as well ?

@FredPena-rd5cf

Жыл бұрын

😂 Music Categories: Metal R&B Pop Blues Rap Country Folk Americana Funk Boz Skaggs...

This was a HUGE hit on the Radio and in the Clubs. Still has the best groove. I want to dance! 👍👍👍

Boz Scaggs is the '' Bomb '' the session musicians on this track later formed Toto, the whole album is one of my favourite albums, excellent musicians ❤❤❤

@leslie8743

Жыл бұрын

He kills it on stage, with his incredible musicians. Boz is like Steely Dan as far as having studio musicians backing them as well. My brother just saw him this summer. Bummed I didn't go.

@rhwinner

Жыл бұрын

Toto: great musicians, lousy band. 😣

@TrianglesAndCircles

Жыл бұрын

TOTO - heck yes! Hey Asia and BJ have you done TOTO?

@rhwinner

Жыл бұрын

@@TrianglesAndCircles Please, no. 😆

@creditorclass6513

Жыл бұрын

And Toto was all over Thriller

1976 was an unbelievable year for music…Respect…

@victorvereen860

Жыл бұрын

The reason it sounds familiar is because the song is usef in commercials today. you've heard the beat .maybe never the words

@SteveoGregg

5 ай бұрын

You know it, Framptons fist album, Boston first album, Hearts first album, all came out in 76, Definitely a good year for music. All of the 70s really.

@paulmorris8762

Ай бұрын

@@SteveoGregg Fleetwood Mac Rumours, Eagles Hotel California

@SteveoGregg

Ай бұрын

@@paulmorris8762 ABSOLUTELY!!!

That entire album by Boz Scaggs was huge. Not a bad song in the whole bunch.

Jeff Pocarro's drums make it. Still one of my favorite recordings ever is from his 1st album: "Loan Me a Dime" with Duane Allman on guitar in Muscle Shoals.

@stewpot6998

Жыл бұрын

Yes and yes.

@Lee4364

Жыл бұрын

Truth! R.I.P Jeff

@irishgrl

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I’ve got Boz’ box set as well as all his various CDs

@michaelp.7893

Жыл бұрын

"Loan Me A Dime" made me want learn how to play guitar and then give it up, simultaneously. LOL Awesome stuff.

@jamesmassouh6430

Жыл бұрын

Steve, you got good taste. But you already knew that. Can't beat classic blues.

It's 2022 and this song is STILL a "BADASS" song!!! IT ROCKS!!! NICE REACTION, you guys ROCK too!!!

@ingrid8994

9 ай бұрын

2023 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Bozz Scaggs "What can I say" is sublime!😁👍💜

Asia & BJ, his "Lido Shuffle" was another big hit! edit- musicians included David Paich - keyboards, Jeff Porcaro - drums, David Hungate - bass before they went on to form the Band Toto!

@centuryrox

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, Lido is a MUST! And then move on to "JoJo".

@brewswillis9783

Жыл бұрын

David Paich wrote or co-wrote half the songs on this album as well.

@SweetThing

Жыл бұрын

I can always tell my Toto boys! No mistaking Jeff on drums! Luvvvvvvvvvv it!!

@christineobrien7707

Жыл бұрын

Lido Shuffle is one of my favorite songs of the 70s. I can never get sick of this song!😎👍

@Mr.56Goldtop

5 ай бұрын

And JO JO, another great Boz song!

So many great Boz Scaggs tracks. Let me add “Breakdown Straight Ahead” to the suggestions… it grooves AND rocks.

@bkvike

Жыл бұрын

My favorite, live version especially. Saw him this year, he can still bring it.

This got tons of airplay back in the '70's. A band I was in last year played this tune, and you could see people's faces light up, "Oh, I remember this one"! Then start groovin'. That's what it's aaalll about, y'all. 😎

@lisarainbow9703

Жыл бұрын

Yep, my old band started covering this a few years back, we got the same reaction. As soon as that bass popped, they hit the dance floor...

This song actually won best R&B song at the Grammys for that year...

Box Scaggs, “Jojo” is even better… If you can imagine!! He is the man! I always laugh when people realize Boz is a white man 😉 His first name is pronounced: Bozz (Rhymes with Oz, like Wizard of Oz).

@leemcclements8889

Жыл бұрын

I love that song!

@PapaEli-pz8ff

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah.. Jo Jo 🎶👍🏾

@darylking838

Жыл бұрын

Just like Bobby Caldwell's What You Won't do 4 love? A huge R&B feel, but yet he is a white guy. For me, I don't care what color skin you have, but if I can sway 2 it, I'm all for it.......🤩🤪😜

The album Silk Degrees was notorious for its funk, soft rocking, jazzy, mellow vide in the mid-7o's. It spawned 3 singles that kept it on the radio and dance clubs for a solid 2 years. Boz Scaggs also scored later with BREAKDOWN DEAD AHEAD and LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO ME. The song had been used in commercials which is why it's familiar to you. Now I have one for Asia to sing to BJ. Because the sentinel is right and it suits her vocal range. The song is by Gladys Knight and the Pips and it it called, NEITHER ONE OF US. And for that little bit of funk for your soul listen to YOU GOT THE LOVE by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. Enjoy.

This is one of those songs you never get sick of...fabulous

This is the great, GREAT Jeff Porcaro on drums, one of the most recorded drummers in history. He's the drummer on "Beat It," for crying out loud. Last week was the 30th anniversary of his passing - he died too young at 38. To hear more of him grooving his ass off behind Boz Scaggs, check out "Jojo." It's a song about a pimp in a mink coat that sounds exactly like a pimp in a mink coat out for a stroll.

@bloppysloppy2283

Жыл бұрын

Steve Lukather plays guitar on this and "Best It" too.

@rayj1011

Жыл бұрын

David Paitch, keyboardist on this was also a member of Toto, along with Porcaro on drums and Lukather on lead guitar.

good to see BJ grooving out to this iconic 70’s song. This song was huge for Boz Scaggs and he went on to have many more hits after Lowdown; a brilliant artist 👌

Where to start ? With Boz Scaggs - you have to go down the rabbit hole. It s 5 decades deep at least. The early beginnings to now in his 70 s. So many love songs. So many soulful jazz songs. Such a cool guy with so much talent surrounding him too. His musicians are all top notch and so are “ his girls “.

Takes me back to a time when it was a good day every day. People were just People and we had a good time. God Bless.

Per Songfacts the song is about a girl who doesn't appreciate what her man gives her. The "dirty lowdown" is the honest truth - what Scaggs is encouraging this poor sap to face. The word "Lowdown" was popular slang meaning a summary of what's going on for real. The first Hot 100 entry with the term in the title came in 1969 with the instrumental "Lowdown Popcorn" by James Brown (#41, 1969). Next came Chicago's song "Lowdown" (#35, 1971.).

@classiclife7204

Жыл бұрын

Useful info, thanks!

@kathrinepearson7528

Жыл бұрын

Seem to me it's about a guy who gives his girl everything but he does it the wrong way. Illegally. She starts wondering how he is doing it. He is just fooling himself thinking he can keep up with the joneses.

@somersetcace1

Жыл бұрын

@@kathrinepearson7528 I never thought of it in that context, but that actually fits. I always thought it was about a gold digger taking advantage of some guy who just isn't getting it.

@kathrinepearson7528

Жыл бұрын

@@somersetcace1 The beauty of lyrics and the poet who wrote them right?

@elaineanderson2989

Жыл бұрын

It's about gold diggers who are only around a man for what they can get and how men with massive egos can't see the truth of it.

No one else sounds like Boz Scaggs, he certainly has a unique voice.

Wife here.., Hey Guys.., Have adored this song all my life.."SUPER SMOOTH "for sure!!..Interesting fact..: , Boz Scaggs was a contributing member of Steely Dan..(sometimes)..NICE!! For Sure!!!..So cool to see you two loving this❤

Boz Scaggs's entire "Silk Degrees" album is a perfect standard of effortless cool. Pick any song at random, and you'll love it.

We all become at least 20% cooler just listening to this groove.

One of the coolest and most memorable hits of the 1970’s with incredible musicianship . The vocals are superb as well.

One of my favorite Boz songs. Exceptional voice and the drumming by Jeff Porcaro is masterful. The whole album Silk Degrees is 🔥🔥🔥

Love some Boz!

This was our 70s smooth music. Could listen to it all day. Thanks for this reaction. 👍👏

Boz had it all. Dirty lowdown. Saw him play in a convention center. He seemed surprised people canes to hear him. We wouldn’t let him go. Just kept him playing for hours. Didn’t care what song just play. So good. Wonderful memories. BJ you got it going. Play more Boz please.

Boz is the definition of style.

Boz brought everyone out on the dance floor back in the day.

The most sophisticated fusion of light jazz, soul, R&B and elegant lyrics....and it defined an era of cool that will never be replicated. Almost any Boz Scaggs song just brought the evening into anytime of the day the way he could flood your mind with that vibe.

The 70s was a magical time to be a teenager.....

@clarity8

Жыл бұрын

So true.

@barbarastrayhorn4667

Жыл бұрын

Yeah

He was so soulful and bluesy. Definitely R & B Love this song.

Classic song. This was a HUGE R&B hit back in ‘76. It’s stilled played on classic soul stations today. He is speaking truth.

@stephintheatre6335

Жыл бұрын

Its a disco song

Oooooh.....I luv some Boz Skaggs! I used to sneak my dad's album to listen to him...hee hee🤭 Check out Lido Shuffle too!!!🤗

Killer tune! Nice bass line and shuffle drum beat.

So much great music back then. The bands were incredible.

You've probably heard this one before guys; it's NEVER been off the radio, never forgotten. It's too good for that. Paiche on keyboards, Porcaro on drums, Hungate on that in-your-face bass - those guys eventually formed a little band called TOTO ("Africa", "Rosanna", etc.) Meanwhile, Boz - who knew good musicians when he heard them - sounds like the smoothest 70s m'fer ever. That dirty Lowdown! You can smell the Brut cologne and see the gold crucifix twinkling in the chest hair all the way from here.

@MB-mw1xr

Жыл бұрын

“smoothest 70s m’fer ever” Well-played my friend!

You more than likely heard this in a grocery store. He's been around for a long time. His music is great. All of it pretty much.

Steely Dan was my first high school experience (73-76) and I loved them the moment I heard them, and it made me very picky as a music listener. Then I heard Boz Scaggs, and Fleetwood Mac, and I followed their path of sound at the same time. As a child, my Grandparents played Traditional Slavic music as musicians, which is very unique sounds so I was prepped since birth with a good ear for music. My Parents were from the Big Band era and while in high school - my oldest sister was a singer and married a classical 12-string guitarist from Spain in their band in Spain. I didn't know how blessed I was in the 1970s with this foundation of expansive music, good for the body and soul. I couldn't stand the cheap pop or he-man macho music of the 1980s and had to wait until the 1990s music to enjoy the sounds, rhythm, and atmosphere again.

Puttin' your business in the street. That's awesome. Always loved this one.

@joeday4293

Жыл бұрын

Talkin' out loud. You better bring the chick around.

This is in my Top 5 Favorites of all time! I was 15 when this came out! September,1976 This song was Featured in the Movie Lookung for Mr. Goodbar in 1976.

I think JoJo is my favorite Boz Scaggs song. It's a little funkier than Lowdown with some kick ass sax in it.

Now the great Boz Skaggs!!! He was at the top of the charts in the 70s and 80s, did some unbelievable music… And from what I understand he’s still going strong. Glad to see you reacting to this exceptional performer and singer

@bkvike

Жыл бұрын

You heard right and he is. Voice is still there.

@roadkill7314

Жыл бұрын

I saw him a couple of months ago in Santa Rosa. He's 78 now; his voice is PERFECT! And he's a great guitar player too. Best concert I've seen in years!

Pronounced like Oz (as in the wizard). Such a vibe. Introduced to him by my wife.

Killer song with an amazing 70s vibe. It's sung with style and attitude.

The music of the 70s was unparalleled. Regardless of genre'

I don't know if you guys are able to, or even considered reacting to a whole album, but if you do, I'd recommend the album that this song is off of. "Silk Degrees." Not a bad track on it! Great reaction guys! And Asia, I love your laugh! It's very engaging!😁

@Noelle0026

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree! I recently had buy a new copy of the album as o wore the other one out!

@irishgrl

Жыл бұрын

YES! 1000%

The late great Jeff Porcaro! Those drums just carry the soul to this song!

Boz is the definition of cool 🐈..I adore his compilation of jazz, r&b, soul..great music!! He still tours and his fan base has stuck with him. I have been a fan over 40 years..just coolest, try " georgia" . He is from New Orleans and is as fine as gumbo roux!!

"Silk Degrees" hit me upside the head at 12 years old or so. Loved that album. Smooth music. Lots of fun remembering the greats from when I was young. Love your reactions and listening with you two.

One of my favorite songs .. THANKS Danced to it many times in the clubs

Have always loved this song. My mom played the crap out it this when I was kid. Wicked groove. Snoop sampled it for Wonder What It Do. Surprised it hasn't been used more.

Nobody does it cooler than Boz! Saw him 5 years ago. His backup singers are fantastic.

First I'd like to say it was fun watching how much fun BJ was having listening to this song. Boz Scaggs Silk Degrees and Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life were two of the biggest albums of 1976. It's easy to see why. Both are fantastic albums from beginning to end.

@ammaleslie509

Жыл бұрын

1976 was an AWESOME year for music

Love Boz❤️ I saw him at Jazz Alley in Seattle about 8 years ago…..so good😊

I loved this song, since I heard it for the first time in my youth. But today I read in your Video, that David Paich, founder of Toto, played the Keyboards and Jeff Porcaro on drums 😮❤❤❤

Boz Scaggs is so talented, and I love that he understands how to carry a sound so many of us love to take a listen to. Thanks Asia and BJ

Everytime this song comes on the radio while I'm driving. I always feel badass.

Just imagine having Boz Scaggs AND Steely Dan on the radio. Music was so damn good. This right here…got to move when it came on! Lido Shuffle is another must.

Boz scaggs is one of the funkiest white men out there. He has got one hell of a voice and this song is absolutely amazing. What a perfect way to end my night.

This is vintage soft rock from 1976. It has a great R&B groove and great back up singers and Boz has a great voice also.

So smooth and makes you want to get your groove on and boogie like Scooby wearing a plaid shirt, sunglasses, and neon orange shorts saying, "Rut Row."

that's Lonnie Shelton on the guitar solo, he also played the solo on "Hello" by Lionel Richie, the guitar on ABC by the Jackson 5 and many many other classics.

This takes me back to my first high school dance. Sure, there was a lot of disco ("Do the Hustle"), but imagine also Aerosmith "Walk This Way" (the original), Earth Wind & Fire "Shining Star", Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody", Stevie Wonder "Sir Duke" and this cool jam! There was a little something for everyone.

Boz Scaggs had such a unique sound! And you two make me want to watch you dance together. You really move to this song so naturally!

So cool and brilliant musicians. It doesn't get better😎👍

A proper feel good song, great tune and easy vocal work makes for a song you couldn't possibly dislike.

You could pick any song from this album, Silk Degrees, and not be disappointed, but Lowdown is, in my opinion, a perfect song. If the groove does not get you moving, check your pulse, and Boz's vocals are just like the album name - silk. I loved seeing you both move and groove to this song - it made it that much more enjoyable!

The phrase is , The Groove, Bozz Scaggs was my introduction to what has been termed as Blue Eyed Soul.

I sold SO many copies of this album at the record shop I worked at in the late '70's.

I love this! these young peeps diggin this stuff where I came from. Asia doesn’t stop smiling.

The song is basically a mix of old R&B and disco. The drums and bass are definitely disco. Louie Shelton has a video on KZread explaining his lead guitar parts.

@Noelle0026

Жыл бұрын

Louie is amazing.

Biz Scaggs from 70s. Funk and jazz smooth feel!! Love it

This song is a typical style of music from that time. R&B. slow jam with a little Funk, percussion. A group I remember that fits that style, was Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, they had a little more horns throw in ala Tower of Power.One song I remember in particular was ^Wonderful Girl^ done by Jack Mack, same groove as Lowdown.

Hi Asia & BJ, You guys hit the jackpot with this track, because "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs is such a smooth & soulful "JAM" from the 70's!!! And I'm telling you that when this song first came out and it was played at the clubs & parties, the dance floors got packed with people groovin' to this masterpiece!!! Once again, "Soul" has no color, it is something that you either have it or you don't...Plain & Simple...Mic Drop!!! 🎤

Listen to " look what you've done to me" it's beautiful and the Silk Degrees album is classic.

A few years ago I saw Boz Scaggs live in concert in Los Angeles. He was a very likable performer and the show was great.

Box Skaggs got it going on! At least he did in the 70’s!! Great sound, great groove! Dance music!!!

Check out 'We're All Alone' he and Rita Coolidge both had hits with that song...Frankie Valli even covered it...

I psych people all the time with this. It starts fast and people thinks its an upbeat disco song, then it leads into the verse and you can see them vibe.

Asia and BJ... You liked that drumming in Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgeting"? This is the same drummer (Jeff Porcaro) playing for the Boz in this song. He' was the drummer for the band Toto (in fact the Boz is using 3 Toto band members in this song).

Haven't heard this gem and Boz in a looong time.....thanks for the awesome throwback groove 🕊️💗

This is such a good song; Boz always has a great groove! Check out his song "Georgia." I think you'll like that one, too. BTW, this has been sampled in over 40 songs; may be why it sounds familiar.

FUN FACT: The melodies of the verses were also used in Blackstreet's "Booti Call".

TRUST ME On This Feel Good Smooth Soul Groove Classic,, The Blackbyrds "Walking In Rhythm"...A MUST HEAR.

Nice! Used to cruise around as a teenager in my 1970 Chevelle, Boz Scaggs was one of my favorite 8 tracks!! ( you might be too young to know what an 8 track cassette is? 😉)

This is part of the sound track of my high school and college years. Silk Degrees was one of my favorite albums of all time. Not a bad song on the album.

Great watching you two find that groove. Boz is fantastic.

Ahh, the Rock/Soul/Funk era of the mid 1970s! There's was no better time to be a music fan! We had a song for every emotion you could think of!

NO ONE Should Go Through Their Life Without Hearing This Soul Classic,, Junior Walker & The All Stars "What Does It Take"

This was a real crossover hit when it came out. Honestly, it’s almost more disco than anything else - but was just a stone groove. I can listen to it over and over. And those super hip, lowdown lyrics! Just too cool.

Jeff Porcaro....one of the greatest drummers ever to walk the planet..!!!

@franciscoramirez4179

2 ай бұрын

That was an unbelievable nice Grove!🥁🎶🥰🥰🥰👍

David Paich and Jeff Porcaro are from the group "Toto" and they contributed to so many other songs throughout the 80's-90's... Timeless song by Boz Scaggs R.I.P.

Half of these classic songs that you halfway recognize, it's because they seem to be on continuous loop as background music at every grocery store -- now, that's the lowdown truth!

Asia/B.J..Y'all see that musician line-up? Toto's Paich and Porcaro, Session bassist Hungate, (Stevie Wonder, George Benson) Backup singers Willis and Johnson ( Steely Dan, the Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd...) Can't go wrong with that in-studio if ya tried!! (Silk Degrees won the Grammy that year for best LP) Lots of bands did the blue-eyed soul in the 70's, but Boz was silky smoother than all of 'em, baby!

Another great 70’s vibe!

The 70s had some of the best music ever.

@bw5277

Ай бұрын

agree and Boz was one of the best of the best!

Boz got SOUL!!!! Lost track of how many copies of cassettes/CD'S of his greatest hits album I went through. Either wore out or swiped by some of my so called friends. 😂

@reptarshane

Жыл бұрын

They were doing you a favour getting a fresh copy that you hadn’t worn out yet. 😂