Recording Artists who've inspired...

Billy Childs on grand piano is scary good around the 1:00 minute mark
but stick around for Billy Kilson's drum solo at the 4:00 mark. Inspirational.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xu99euHAUM  "Why not"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8NN4fpdm40  "Emmanuel"

Live with Boston Pops orchestra and Lucia Micarelli in 2008. Pure magic and soulful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZWRp4UqyRo   Cinema Paradiso, with Yo Yo Ma

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7JEUetg8lE  Studio clip w/ Yo Yo Ma

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVmMR_nS24M&feature=fvsr   Interesting interview

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIZVQ1j6P9s&list=PLZjH-YZ-tOTgUQ5uqE3BD6bPtAJi92UJ3   Longer interview, more in depth.

A musicians band, for sure. (Possibly, my favorite) Funky, edgy, tight, soulful. All driven by the incredible bass playing and lead vocals of Mark King. Funkified!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQcGfRT4Tt0   2010 Jazz Festival

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kgeV4KatWA  Instrumental & bringin' it!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt7mtdLha-c  Lessons in Love (80's)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-dx9xe44W0  Something about you (80's)

First time we heard "Hold the line," all musicians & singers knew there was a "new band in town." Studio cats, no less.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdSqPPRPI1o  Rosanna, live. 2003

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GWnveEXNro   Toto in concert. 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ZaSINRDGM  Africa live in Amsterdam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gd5KYGoOu4  Behind the scenes, on the road/studio. Documentary.


Kenny Loggins has had a wonderfully, long career because of the two gifts he possesses: A pop voice like no other and great songs. A winning combination.

This is my favorite clip with Michael McDonald back in 1992:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmHrlKaOBYc  What a fool believes

'Leap of faith' live is pure magic. Every musician backing him up is world class

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvhVSgqgAu0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRtdbTjRUrQ&feature=related  Recent interview

Having been raised on Hall & Oates, and playing all their hits...(and they had over a dozen!) ...like most, I became a huge fan of Daryl Hall's voice and songwriting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr-jCrpbMrw&feature=related 
"Cab driver"  Love, love, love this song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOE1-2Fza5Q  
I like this version of "I can't go for that." To me, it's funkier than the original w/a better groove.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I5Ljkh05Yo   Rachael Ray show: Story telling and interview

Daryl's new TV show: http://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/

Wynonna is that rare blend of funk & soul...with a huge heart, that she shares with us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmAMti3NeLY  "No one else on Earth"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmpiWLiQkxo  "Testify to love"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxt5TsmEZaY"No    "I can only imagine"

Lou Gramm's rock voice...well, no one can touch it. He's in his own lane.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhcnz_foreigner-i-want-to-know-what-love_news

Urgent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHnNIoNUZig 

I want to know what love is

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8OHnbKJeYE

Interview with Lou on God. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8OHnbKJeYE

Musicians love Steely Dan. Why? Songs, chords, studio players, clever lyrics, etc.

Kid Charlemagne: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylr2D4Pwn58

The making of Aja, behind the scenes. A classic song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9MusH-QijY

2nd Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4tMuXyRfPI 

Mark's a personal hero to many of us. Got that killer, 1st tenor voice and a line of hits with Grand Funk Railroad but more importantly, he's an outspoken advocate for America and the Gospel, without all the religious rhetoric.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4wh7i248C0  Quick clip showing vocal range.

Closer to home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyF5J7au1jE  Blast from the past 1971

Close to home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nnTCh-PX8I  30 years later, same song

Love from above: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICnIzTckbHE  Contemporary Christian

Interviews:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FieLUu5DZl0&playnext=1&list=PLCD459750ED08F6BA

Love Go West. Peter Cox and Richard Drummie team. Peter has one of the coolest voices on radio. Here's the before (80's) versions and then new live clip:

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02QumJDiQZI Faithful
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9s9vmrJkV8&ob=av2e We close our eyes
3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4YhZiv5JxM King of Wishful thinking

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymVacmx8JNc&feature=related  New live clip

Every working band owes a debt of gratitude to Genesis and Phil. Great songs!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egJR3K6UIJY  
Farewell Tour - Drums and "Take Me Home"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJOOj23X7BE  Recent interview

The one, the only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjihmOB4Bo8 

Superstition in the studio

Overjoyed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-_nePbPhek

Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDXicJ_pUTI

Billy Joel said Steve Winwood is his favorite singer. Hard to disagree...Tone, range, versatility.

Back in the high life again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw772km7PQ

While you see a chance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j6g_uUhH2c

Valerie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbKNICg-REA

Higher love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z-fE1l9SZ4

Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHXBfj2-za8

Way cool guy who'd be the friend of choice to hang out with shooting pool over a beer. The every man, earthy. Songwriting genius, prolific w/storytelling at its heart.

Pressure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyv905Q2omU

While the night is still young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3ogFWISPuw

The original piano man....older interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11g5yyd7a7g

Interview, Actors studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl2JqQWjPHI

Bryan's a good friend. The poster child for FSWB (funky suburban white boy) Dove winner.
First tenor, too. (Jerk monkey)  "Joy is a singable thing:" (I dare you to not get your groove on)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR5V9Aw_n3o&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLC50F97A939470368

Blue Skies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO5TVMp3g6g&list=PLC50F97A939470368

After this day is gone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk4HkZfcUBA