I once heard Marcus Miller say that there's three Bass Guitarist's with the utmost PRECISION needed for studio, who also had the ability to transfer that precision and discipline to the live stage; James Jamerson Anthony Jackson Willie Weeks Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

@foxbat2549

7 ай бұрын

You can add Gordon Edwards and Ron Baker to that list of 3 . . .

Been waiting to see this all my life since I was about 18 years and I'm 67 now- Thank you Willie for redoing this performance- now I'm gonna sit back and watch it about 90 more times...

@dBhirochop

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! ! The splendor of being able to completely reproduce that famous performance. And it's amazing how quickly the performance is carried out as we expected. . . awesome!!👍👍👍

@gregmuscovalley3791

7 ай бұрын

💯

@bethwalker7428

7 ай бұрын

I wish I could've been in the audience in 1972, this is still phenomenal, Mr. Weeks hasn't lost a beat. Donny Hathaway Live is still 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

@Claude-sq2fy

6 ай бұрын

Baddest bass player in the country willie weeks 🎉🎉

@uncjaey9219

6 ай бұрын

Me too sliding down from the top makes sense I was playing it since I was 17 can't wait to plug up tomorrow 😮💜🙏🏾..

Willie Weeks apparently bought a villa in Karuizawa, Japan, and the person who originally lived next door was Masayoshi Takanaka, a Japanese jazz fusion guitarist, and that's how they got to know each other, which led to this guest performance. It's hard to believe that such coincidences exist in the world, but it's true. By the way, the keyboard player in this band is Keiji Matsumoto, a jazz fusion keyboard player who has released several solo albums only in Japan. But hey, even if you're a guest, why don't you do a solo on Donny Hathaway's voices inside? Who came up with the idea? All I can say is good job.

This bass solo has lived rent free in my head for a long time. So satisfying to hear him recreate it.

OMG!! This song came out when I was a very young bass player. 62 years later I just witnessed one of the greatest bass solos ever. Thank you Mr. Weeks.

Willie Weeks is absolutely one of the greatest bassplayers.

@dBhirochop

Жыл бұрын

you’re right!!👍👍👍

I was 13yrs old when I first heard this amazing solo, summer of 73. I got my first Bass that following Christmas, and haven't looked back, still playing, thank you Willie Weeks.

@theadversarylight-bringing6980

Ай бұрын

My 2-door Chevy Nova is a '73! Olive Green Baby! Yeah, I play Bass! 😅

This is one of the most iconic bass solos ever recorded. It was because when it was recorded, bass players were not being featured in R&B music, I'm surprised that he still remembers it because it was recorded about 50 years ago.

Willie Weeks is still COLD BLOODED ON THAT BASS RIGHT ON ❤

I've always loved this solo and while I could figure out the notes and get pretty close, I can never get his feel. That's a real bassman. Thanks Willie

Willie Weeks just took me on a ride I didn’t even know I had a ticket to!

One of the 1st bass lines I listened to when I started playing 60+ years ago. The feel of his playing is unmatched. Thank you Mr Weeks 👍🏽🔥🔥🔥

I wore out a couple of vinyl copies of Donny Hathaway Live before it was released on CD. That album was my introduction to Willie Weeks and I've been bopping along to him for over 50 years now. Life is good.

I wore the grooves out on that album when it came out. I have loved me some Willy Weeks ever since!

Dope…..straight up dope. Willie is the man. Love that dudes pocket and tone.❤

That motif around the 2:09 is the part that always knocked me out. I'm 51 and my Dad used to play that live Donny Hathaway record that this is from. Willie is a foundational player.

Unbelievable. We used to jam on this one in my ccny days. Willie weeks was considered by most to be the funkiest bassman out there. Seems like he still is.

One of the greatest solos ever! Modern solos don't compare! Sharay Reed even borrowed from Willie Weeks to my ears, and that speaks volumes.

The Fender Precision Bass. Millions of them around the world and they all sound different. They really allow the player to express their unique style and THIS player has one incredible set of fingers. He’ got it all! Tone, tempo groove syncopation and harmony. Makes me want to practice more!

@user-qw6wd2rb6s

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, bro!!

@craigj.8539

7 ай бұрын

Legendary bassist from that era Jerry Jemmott stopped by my crib last month and, of course, he HAD TO play my vintage P-Bass that lives on its stand in my living room. You're right: the Precision takes on the personality of the player. Had mine for 52 years and we're still in love! ❤

THE SOLO THAT LIVES FOREVER! I NEW IT WAS AWESOME AT 17, THE SUMMER OF 1971 THE FIRST TIME I HERD IT!

He's a BEAST! ❤

Thanking God I've lived long enough to see this!!! Took me a couple hours to learn this on my Ibanez Precision bass in 1971at 18 yrs old!!

I can't believe I've not heard this guy before ! I'm a bass player for 35 years ??? How did that happen. Great style !

Wow, this video is so precious for anyone who plays bass. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is a performance in Japan by Japanese jazz fusion guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. He is the guy introducing Willie, who is admired among Japanese bassists. And Takanaka was extremely popular in the 80s Japan. I don't know who the tasty keyboardist is but the drummer seems to be late Shuichi "Ponta" Murakami, a top drummer in Japan.

In a world of Stu Hamms, Billy Sheehans, and John Myungs, Willie Weeks is still the straight fire. Incredible timing, taste, and groove. There’s a reason that he’s a # 1 call for studio and touring. The man doesn’t play bass. He’s a bassist. Big difference.

@dBhirochop

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! His true value exists in the space between notes and notes.👍👍👍

@alexbutler9303

9 ай бұрын

Excellent comment on the difference between a Bass player and a BASSIST!!! Especially in light of the fact that for years, the bass guitar only had 4 strings!!! It's not about how many strings are on the instrument, it's how and what you do with em!!! And as 🔥 as this solo is, I feel like it is not the best DEMONSTRATION of what it takes to be "CLASSified" as a true BASSIST. Go back to this album and listen to some of the licks this brother put down on "What's Going On" and "Little Ghetto Boy" OMG!!! 💥💥😃😃🔥🔥 TOP SHELF SHIT!!! What's Going On and Little Ghetto Boy d

@wmhhealth2018

7 ай бұрын

He is of a similar mindset as Aston Family Man Barret who is the most recorded reggae bassist in history. Undeniable groove and pocket even during a solo.

@callingchristiano

7 ай бұрын

So True !!

@ameliopompeo5722

7 ай бұрын

@@wmhhealth2018in the reggae genre he is certainly one of the best but I think Robbie Shakespeare has to be up there too! Sadly passed away too soon .

I am shocked this doesn’t have millions of views. Willie weeks is a national treasure And a brilliant solo

こんな映像があるとは…というかこんなライブがあったとは… めちゃくちゃ貴重なのでは？

Willie's groove is so far down in the pocket! He blows me away.

A freaking legend 🔥

Just awesome to see WW hit this again. Talk about pocket...Mr Weeks always delivered!

Very nice groove from the band as well

Superb note choice, beautiful tasteful and Funky!!!

The LEGENDARY MR. Willie Weeks. Incredible GROOVE. This doesn't have the heat from the original, but still HELLA COOL. HELL YEAH.

To actually see this solo is amazing

Everything is Everything! Donny Hathaway

that sound is insane !!!!

@dBhirochop

Жыл бұрын

that’s right!!👍

Love Willie❤ groove and tone master.

Willie Weeks and Nils Lofgren. Back in the days.

What a incredible guy, such soulful perfection, could listen to this legend all day. Cheers

How to compose and still sound groovy. Legend.

What a treat to see Willie playing *that* solo

プレベじゃん‼️いいね〜 激渋ベースソロ。

One of great bass influences! Thanks for posting.

Now That is How ya Play a Bass Solo so much meaning and feeling...pure Genius..Thank you Mr Weeks

Super great bassist alright - but what I like most is seeing how much fun and enjoyment he exudes while playing. You can't help but smile when watching him.

seen Willie in Shanghai with Clapton i think 2007 and was totally impressed

incredible groove

Willie Weeks is such a great and underrated bass player.

I always love the Willie Weeks sound He's a super Bassist, and also a Great session players.

Oh wow..when the album came out back in the day we jammed to this guys groove..Willie Weeks..! I never hear any of today's mention his style or this solo...

I was in high school when I heard this This was my jam

I never heard it before but I realize that it's always been inside me. This is bass groove. Awesome ✌️

Amazing

So good........

Willie Weeks = A Legend’s Legend

He from my home town Salemburg nc

DAYUM!!!!

@dBhirochop

Жыл бұрын

You are right!👍

Wowwww,pure Groove..!

Wow just seeing this for the first time. Makes me want to get a rosewood P bass now. Dang. That tone, that feel, that everything.

Thanks, I've been looking for this video

Dang! I’d never heard of this man before. That’s criminal….. I had to pick my jaw up,off the floor.

Willie Weeks from Paso Robles California. Yahoo my neck of the woods. This guy is a bass players bass player Live and in the studio. Any school.

Love this! Thanks for posting it 👍👍

I'm watching for the first time myself... I'm about to jump out of my freaking skin!!!

fantastic

When my father gave me permission to his collection this was one if the first albums I converted digitally. As good as this version is for sheer force and power listen to the original live version.

Nice solo, that P bass sounds great 😊

The very first solo I learned at age 13 (48 years ago)!!! ❤

Yessuh! Everything is Everything!

this is awesome!

Great!

Such a great groove!

GREAAAAAAAAAAT!!! LOVE

Excellent !

Great

Excellent.

They are Blazing...🎉

maestro

In da pocket ❤❤❤

Awasome

Haven't heard him in years. Serious Bottom End!😊

Deep goodness.

Born with Bass Strings in his fingers

3:50 that signal man yeah boy

That's why Clapton, like many others, always goes back to Willie.

@bassmattymc

7 ай бұрын

Perhaps for the odd fill-in date, but Clapton’s usual go-to bassist is Nathan East.

Great. As a bass player who sometimes does solos, the rest of the band should support the bassist. So many times if the bass player has a solo only the drummer plays so the bottom drops out. Willie had the support of the band and other musicians should add parts to bassists solo to fill it up.

Excelente! no lo conocía. Leí Wikileaks y venía a comentar algo de Assange

I'm 64 years old now. I pray the base lapsestill hermonica a studenthere's still rocket

🙌💯🔥💥

Yeah Yeah .

After watching this although I've listen to it many, many times Mr. Weeks have shown us all the difference between a Bass Player, just 4 strings and a Bassist with 5 strings or more and enough effects to take up the whole stage. and he looks like Master P's bass player Rickey Smiley was talking about in his stand up concert glasses and move are the same lol

Reminds me of when Ricky Simly told the joke about Master P's bass player. Props!!

It's all on the one.

This is the Real bassline, not the fake retranscription one can see when trying to learn the solo from KZread bass fan base.

👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🦉

Sounds amazing. Is there a video of the entire concert?

@dBhirochop

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I don't have footage of the entire concert.

@nick2844

Жыл бұрын

@@dBhirochop Oke thank you

Its awaight

Whille makes a fender p bass sing Sweet sound.

The Greats

SUPERSTAR. ( BY WORD OF MOUTH)