Thank you for posting this Donna. It is so great to see the origins of the sport I love most in this world. I am 21 years old and paddling in a time when the technology and perception of whitewater kayaking is so vastly different, yet, the culture and values remain the same. I have so much respect and admiration for the athletes of that time. Nothing will ever be better than whitewater kayaking and it fills me with joy to know that folks have felt this way for decades.
@tamipalin817126 күн бұрын
I remember watching this with some high school friends, probably around 1985 or 1986. They were kayakers and, as Idahoans, felt a strong affinity to Dr. Blackadar, Rob Lesser, and John Wasson. This brings back great memories!
@DonnaMcMasterRiver5 күн бұрын
so glad you enjoyed it!
@johnbutler423527 күн бұрын
The more I see clips of Bobby THE MORE I WANT TO SEE HIM, Thank You 🎶❤️
@Sr89hot3 ай бұрын
Semi controlled non drowning event.
@hlwposse4583 ай бұрын
that education
@gters.kluihn5etrikul4 ай бұрын
i dont know if you still read these comments donna, but in my opinion this is one of the people that have been able to tap into the human soul in its essence with music alone, we dont even remotely agree with eachother on the political spectrum which should speak to the universalism of music as it is. god bless everyone that views this video
@eus896410 күн бұрын
Thank you. Blessings onto you too ❤
@djalexander9686 ай бұрын
as someone who was a child when this was uploaded to youtube, much less when this was aired on televsion, probably my parents were, this still was super sweet and after a few seconds i barely even noticed the visual glitches because i was so entranced by ear <3
@2011whack6 ай бұрын
Wow....I've unfortunately only discovered Bobby recently but it appears hes always been a wonderful genius 👏
@pacboe7 ай бұрын
this is musical therapy at its best! each person must have left that hall on a cloud...😇❤💫
@yaomelki42898 ай бұрын
J'en ai eu la chair de poule ❤
@baglady26528 ай бұрын
Fantastic
@riobaldo799 ай бұрын
What a vocal range...😮
@zon795610 ай бұрын
No way
@simone725310 ай бұрын
“i can see clearly now” where jacob collier took the inspiration😬
@malmaura10 ай бұрын
Can't believe i watched this for free 😮
@JenniferBrindley11 ай бұрын
All of the excitement and hype over Jacob Collier... nothing he's done with an audience even comes CLOSE to what Bobby McFerrin did in the 90's.
@ibraheemravat2083 Жыл бұрын
Its amazing to think these people were part of one a greatest parts of music history
@krasavchiksekse9204 Жыл бұрын
програм длйа нимых на,до по просьбе трудйащихс
@brokkolikanone Жыл бұрын
Faith in humanity: Restored!
@stephaniemcguire672 Жыл бұрын
I watched this so many times with my Dad, good times. Beth is my hero!
@DonnaMcMasterRiver2 ай бұрын
Beth is amazing at anything she puts her mind to, and a caring, compassionate person as well. 👍 She was very kind and supportive to me when I was first learning to kayak back in the 80s.
@mestresian Жыл бұрын
incredible
@Hoscitt Жыл бұрын
What an absolute joy! 🙂
@alexisricardooscarfernande4235 Жыл бұрын
Maestro!
@Blickafram2 жыл бұрын
Soon l turn motor off. Lägg nu alla vapen neder,
@Blickafram2 жыл бұрын
I Am waiting
@Blickafram2 жыл бұрын
The parkingplace beside the office. Avoid big parking place.
@Blickafram2 жыл бұрын
NOW l Can See THE Castle.
@Blickafram2 жыл бұрын
Dynamic friendship. I am Prepared To take You for a ride in the deep Wood
@Blickafram2 жыл бұрын
Intimited
@gailhill66562 жыл бұрын
if i were there and the round starts, and litteraly 5 rounds are played i would go loudly "SCREW THIS WTF HELP ME IM LEAVINNG"
@Blickafram2 жыл бұрын
?
@marcelobecerra50832 жыл бұрын
Este video es increíble, es material didáctico para quienes quieren usar y perfeccionar su instrumento vocal, son verdaderos ejercicios para las cuerdas vocales. Aunque llegar a niveles del talento natural del maestro Bobby es difícil, es todo es un placer escucharlo👂👌🎤🎶🎧
@sylliebee2 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of these videos.
@max82862 жыл бұрын
who is stilll there an watchin this masterpiece?
@edpeesker50872 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@user-lg7le1bj2h2 жыл бұрын
Дирижер от бога. Управляет целым залом зрителей, которых вовлекает в сам процесс. Браво!
@KaoXoni2 жыл бұрын
I'm not American, so I lack this piece of socialization. But that display of unity was quite impressing.
@TheRokfeller2 жыл бұрын
2021 actually
@niccovouk2 жыл бұрын
1:13 is this the first dab in history?
@arcticwanderer20003 жыл бұрын
Anyone else here learn to paddle in a Lettman Mark IV kayak like Walt Blackadar was using? Got my Lettman in 78 the same year Walt got pinned in his.
@DonnaMcMasterRiver3 жыл бұрын
Do you still have your Lettman? I started rafting in 1979 but didn’t learn to kayak until 1987 in a Dancer. Lars Holbek was my first instructor, and couldn’t have been more patient with us newbies!
@arcticwanderer20003 жыл бұрын
@@DonnaMcMasterRiver I moved to a flyin remote area in 1983, sold my Dancer and left the Lettman with a friend to store. She had me put it under the power lines on her place as it was supposedly very safe there. Unfortunately during the winter a plow came to clear the snow and ran over it. I didn't know Blackadar, but I was in a race with one of his proteges who was staring at my boat. I asked him what was up and he had been with Walt when he wrapped his boat. The boat didn't break the way we thought fiberglass kayaks would.
@waterdragon4950 Жыл бұрын
Yes! I started paddling a used Lettman in 1978. Still paddling/rowing at 70. Nothing better than being on/with the River.
@IF_IT_BEATS_THERES_HOPE3 жыл бұрын
YES! I LOVE THIS. OLD SCHOOL SPORTS .WHEN MEN WERE REAL MEN. AWESOME. THANKS
@beenwithalowercaseb199 ай бұрын
you know people still do shit like this right?
@StupidStuffProductions7 ай бұрын
@IF_IT_BEATS_THERES_HOPE it’s not an old school sport it’s only been around for like 80 years and it’s only become popular in the last 10 to 20
@seanbaskett55063 жыл бұрын
It's almost spooky to see someone get thrashed in a hole so bad that it carries their name forever afterwards. I had the privilege of knowing Tom and Irene Murphy, who did some of the pioneering runs down the North Fork Payette with John Wasson, Rob Lesser, Dr. Blackadar and Doug Ammons.
@paulcooper83353 жыл бұрын
Years ago Bobby appeared at the Tampa Theater alone on a bare stage. He blew our minds! At one point, he said he needed a chorus on-stage, and invited basses to come up. I told our then teenaged son that he'd never have a chance like this, and he was among the first on stage. Then tenors, altos, and sopranos. Bobby said "I need a few more basses," so I got on the back row to let my son have the thrill of front row status. Bobby scatted with the three other sections one at a time, then came over to the basses. He shared the mic with our son, who kept singing the riff Bobby had given us while he scatted. What a memory! Bobby is a genius musical magician.
@samdajellybeenie142 жыл бұрын
Awww this is so great! I love that you and your son could have that experience.
@irwinpalestina7205 Жыл бұрын
We’re you there when he porformed?
@alanemichels1892 Жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience many many years ago. You never know what's going to happen with him, fantastic!!
@solidsnake246 Жыл бұрын
@@irwinpalestina7205 read the whole comment
@RaftGuidePhil3 жыл бұрын
Legends. All of them. Rob Lasser is one of The Godfather’s of WW kayaking.
@LarryNapier3 жыл бұрын
I bet nobody has paddled a Dancer down this in a while.
@DonnaMcMasterRiver3 жыл бұрын
😄 how long since you saw a Dancer on any river?
@AnonymousOtters3 жыл бұрын
11:45, showing off and drops the paddle. nice
@xxxxxx-zy9lu11 ай бұрын
Wasn't that an intentional paddle spin to hand roll?
@NChillbilly7 ай бұрын
That was because of all the paddle twirling. Unnecessary and costly around the 12 minute mark. Those guys had balls of steel. Never seen a paddler pop riveting his outfitting like that. With today's newer boat and paddle designs it has really made things easier.
@LeftCoast_TomP23 күн бұрын
Personally would not want to kayak with someone who was doing a cocky paddle twirl right before hitting a big hydraulic. Maybe there was a big pool below that we cant see. You just jeopardize the other kayakers having to deal with a possible swimmer. What people wont do when the camera is rolling - same as now. I would complete a first decent and then maybe on the second go start doing tricks.
@knaz74683 жыл бұрын
Just found your kayaking videos all these years later. Very enjoyable thanks for posting! Those early pioneers in the sport really had their work cut out for them!
@DonnaMcMasterRiver3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked them! Lars Holbek was my first kayaking instructor back in 1987. I had no idea he was a legend; he was very kind and patient with us newbies. He and his buddies did some amazing stuff!
@javadgol5354 жыл бұрын
Nice Music
@DonnaMcMasterRiver4 жыл бұрын
You can see another classic Pirouette in action here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3asuMeYo66yqLQ.html
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Thank you for posting this Donna. It is so great to see the origins of the sport I love most in this world. I am 21 years old and paddling in a time when the technology and perception of whitewater kayaking is so vastly different, yet, the culture and values remain the same. I have so much respect and admiration for the athletes of that time. Nothing will ever be better than whitewater kayaking and it fills me with joy to know that folks have felt this way for decades.
I remember watching this with some high school friends, probably around 1985 or 1986. They were kayakers and, as Idahoans, felt a strong affinity to Dr. Blackadar, Rob Lesser, and John Wasson. This brings back great memories!
so glad you enjoyed it!
The more I see clips of Bobby THE MORE I WANT TO SEE HIM, Thank You 🎶❤️
Semi controlled non drowning event.
that education
i dont know if you still read these comments donna, but in my opinion this is one of the people that have been able to tap into the human soul in its essence with music alone, we dont even remotely agree with eachother on the political spectrum which should speak to the universalism of music as it is. god bless everyone that views this video
Thank you. Blessings onto you too ❤
as someone who was a child when this was uploaded to youtube, much less when this was aired on televsion, probably my parents were, this still was super sweet and after a few seconds i barely even noticed the visual glitches because i was so entranced by ear <3
Wow....I've unfortunately only discovered Bobby recently but it appears hes always been a wonderful genius 👏
this is musical therapy at its best! each person must have left that hall on a cloud...😇❤💫
J'en ai eu la chair de poule ❤
Fantastic
What a vocal range...😮
No way
“i can see clearly now” where jacob collier took the inspiration😬
Can't believe i watched this for free 😮
All of the excitement and hype over Jacob Collier... nothing he's done with an audience even comes CLOSE to what Bobby McFerrin did in the 90's.
Its amazing to think these people were part of one a greatest parts of music history
програм длйа нимых на,до по просьбе трудйащихс
Faith in humanity: Restored!
I watched this so many times with my Dad, good times. Beth is my hero!
Beth is amazing at anything she puts her mind to, and a caring, compassionate person as well. 👍 She was very kind and supportive to me when I was first learning to kayak back in the 80s.
incredible
What an absolute joy! 🙂
Maestro!
Soon l turn motor off. Lägg nu alla vapen neder,
I Am waiting
The parkingplace beside the office. Avoid big parking place.
NOW l Can See THE Castle.
Dynamic friendship. I am Prepared To take You for a ride in the deep Wood
Intimited
if i were there and the round starts, and litteraly 5 rounds are played i would go loudly "SCREW THIS WTF HELP ME IM LEAVINNG"
?
Este video es increíble, es material didáctico para quienes quieren usar y perfeccionar su instrumento vocal, son verdaderos ejercicios para las cuerdas vocales. Aunque llegar a niveles del talento natural del maestro Bobby es difícil, es todo es un placer escucharlo👂👌🎤🎶🎧
I can't get enough of these videos.
who is stilll there an watchin this masterpiece?
Amazing
Дирижер от бога. Управляет целым залом зрителей, которых вовлекает в сам процесс. Браво!
I'm not American, so I lack this piece of socialization. But that display of unity was quite impressing.
2021 actually
1:13 is this the first dab in history?
Anyone else here learn to paddle in a Lettman Mark IV kayak like Walt Blackadar was using? Got my Lettman in 78 the same year Walt got pinned in his.
Do you still have your Lettman? I started rafting in 1979 but didn’t learn to kayak until 1987 in a Dancer. Lars Holbek was my first instructor, and couldn’t have been more patient with us newbies!
@@DonnaMcMasterRiver I moved to a flyin remote area in 1983, sold my Dancer and left the Lettman with a friend to store. She had me put it under the power lines on her place as it was supposedly very safe there. Unfortunately during the winter a plow came to clear the snow and ran over it. I didn't know Blackadar, but I was in a race with one of his proteges who was staring at my boat. I asked him what was up and he had been with Walt when he wrapped his boat. The boat didn't break the way we thought fiberglass kayaks would.
Yes! I started paddling a used Lettman in 1978. Still paddling/rowing at 70. Nothing better than being on/with the River.
YES! I LOVE THIS. OLD SCHOOL SPORTS .WHEN MEN WERE REAL MEN. AWESOME. THANKS
you know people still do shit like this right?
@IF_IT_BEATS_THERES_HOPE it’s not an old school sport it’s only been around for like 80 years and it’s only become popular in the last 10 to 20
It's almost spooky to see someone get thrashed in a hole so bad that it carries their name forever afterwards. I had the privilege of knowing Tom and Irene Murphy, who did some of the pioneering runs down the North Fork Payette with John Wasson, Rob Lesser, Dr. Blackadar and Doug Ammons.
Years ago Bobby appeared at the Tampa Theater alone on a bare stage. He blew our minds! At one point, he said he needed a chorus on-stage, and invited basses to come up. I told our then teenaged son that he'd never have a chance like this, and he was among the first on stage. Then tenors, altos, and sopranos. Bobby said "I need a few more basses," so I got on the back row to let my son have the thrill of front row status. Bobby scatted with the three other sections one at a time, then came over to the basses. He shared the mic with our son, who kept singing the riff Bobby had given us while he scatted. What a memory! Bobby is a genius musical magician.
Awww this is so great! I love that you and your son could have that experience.
We’re you there when he porformed?
I had a similar experience many many years ago. You never know what's going to happen with him, fantastic!!
@@irwinpalestina7205 read the whole comment
Legends. All of them. Rob Lasser is one of The Godfather’s of WW kayaking.
I bet nobody has paddled a Dancer down this in a while.
😄 how long since you saw a Dancer on any river?
11:45, showing off and drops the paddle. nice
Wasn't that an intentional paddle spin to hand roll?
That was because of all the paddle twirling. Unnecessary and costly around the 12 minute mark. Those guys had balls of steel. Never seen a paddler pop riveting his outfitting like that. With today's newer boat and paddle designs it has really made things easier.
Personally would not want to kayak with someone who was doing a cocky paddle twirl right before hitting a big hydraulic. Maybe there was a big pool below that we cant see. You just jeopardize the other kayakers having to deal with a possible swimmer. What people wont do when the camera is rolling - same as now. I would complete a first decent and then maybe on the second go start doing tricks.
Just found your kayaking videos all these years later. Very enjoyable thanks for posting! Those early pioneers in the sport really had their work cut out for them!
Glad you liked them! Lars Holbek was my first kayaking instructor back in 1987. I had no idea he was a legend; he was very kind and patient with us newbies. He and his buddies did some amazing stuff!
Nice Music
You can see another classic Pirouette in action here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3asuMeYo66yqLQ.html
Nice vid