* The copyright of this video belongs to British Broadcasting Company and we really thank for this provision to our RU-vid Channel. Happy New Year! Boz Scaggs - Lowdown (Jools Annual Hootenanny 2015)
William Royce Scaggs still has it. 77 years old in 2021, this man has retained his vocal and musical talents through his entire career. Boz is one "cool cat".
Silk Degrees one of the all-time greatest albums, wore it out I played it so much and had to re- purchase. Still love listening to Boz Scaggs in 2022 ♥️
41 years have passed since the release of this hit, and by listening to the performance, not much, if anything, has diminished, more so it's further refined his magnificent voice and delivery...pretty amazing if you were to ask me.
Lowdown stands the test of time because of Boz's amazing vocals and the many hooks in the song. The drum beat in the beginning, the bass pluck at the beginnning, flutes and the "I wonder wonder wonder whooooooooo...."
The drums on this song are down to Jeff Porcaro who co-wrote it he of Toto and Steeley Dan - amazing session drummer who almost recruited Michael McDonald into Toto. Mike appeared on I'll Be Over You as a member of the band.
Never got the recognition that his music earned. He would pop up for a flash, then disappear commercially, but the quality of his music just rolled on, and on.
+Zuma Dogg What a great and intelligent comment; no-one ever seems to consider that sort of thing. But the hardest job is that of the drummer, trying to emulate the brilliant Jeff Porcaro (RIP).Didn't see this as I can't stand Jules Holland; always sounds about as sincere as Ulrika Jonsson saying 'Ouch' on her wedding night.
+Zuma Dogg There's an interesting interview with him somewhere on YT where he talks about his singing. Says his voice on the early recordings embarrasses him. Still sounds good to me though. He comes over as a modest and engaging human being. Long may he endure!
Brings me right back to the late 70’s when Boz was releasing hit records one after another. I’ve been a fan ever since. Watch the DVD the Dukes of September. Boz, Michael Macdonald,and Donald Fagen. Fantastic concert!
I was born in the 70s and I could listen this guy when I was a little kid.. and still remember this tunes with good memories.. great music from 70s and 80s.. the most creative decades of different genders of music of all times...
Still one of my top favorite singers, even after all these years! His performance here is STELLAR, and even brings tears to my eyes to see good ole' Boz performing so well today!
Even at his age and being a professional musician myself a concert organist in both Classical organ what you hear in church and Theater Organ what you hear at our Ohio Theater here in Columbus, Ohio "BOZ IS STILL THE BOSS".
Along with " A Night At the Opera", "Silk Degrees" is one of the finest pieces of musical art mankind will ever witness. I shed a tear sometimes when I hear what music has become. I bought this vinyl in 1976 and I still own and play the same copy.
I only discovered Boz Scaggs on Jools Holland a couple of years ago and have been hooked ever since. His sound is so original and lyrics real. Just hope Jools has him back again.
My husband and I saw Boz at the Fantasy Resort Casino in Indio last year, and he was just superb. Beautiful voice, and this song kicked ass. Definitely one music legend.
Loved Boz' 2004 live concert. What a band too..Now that's what I call a perfectly recorded and performed concert..R&B, Jazz, Blues etc. Boz Scaggs is #1..and at 71 + All time great musician..
Boz your the best. Come back to New Zealand. I still remember you from 1974 and you ROCKED us at Western Springs Auckland. This was your opening song and we were like....... this man - what a priviledge!!! That he should come down under to GodsZone New Zealand! It was a great night to be stoned. Kia Ora.
Saw him best show ever dress to the nines New Year’s Eve at paramount Art Deco theatre in Oakland 1976 also met talk to him several times one nicest person, so I did my own cover slow on you tube!
Big road trip for me through all of the Western US in 1972, this song playing regularly over any radio station I could find. What a trip, what a song, what a singer. And now we’re both old.
Oh how many times have I had this music playing w/soft lighting and a good wine shared w/a babe like you. Not a wasted youth cause I'm still doing it just like Boz. How bout you honey; got a man treating you right?
WOW! What a Voice! Boz is now in his 70's & is still Rockin..Without a doubt he's a Living Legend & I Pray he's gonna be with us many more years to come.
Mercy! Back in the day I went to England for a while. I was really a big fan. While I was gone a good friend of mine had a fling with him. I felt so betrayed. Lol!
Saw this on the night it was broadcast. What a legend but how good does the band sound? It blew me away on the night, still does every time I watch it. Top Tune.
That key instrumental break where the sustained horn notes blend into strings, I don't anybody appreciates how hard it is to do live with any delicacy, but the band nailed it.
Jazz blues fusion....this tune always hits the notes for me..great trip down memory lane driving fast down PCH in LA...as a young expat....great job band....Boz is pushing 70+ good job been around forever and was in a band with the great Steve Miller in HS....that must have been a hell of band...Silk Degrees is going in my coffin...truly great album!
Iv'e seen him live on a few occasions, and he never disappoints. He comes from the era where songwriters were also good musicians... not many of his kind left.
Boz is the best live, and can't get enough. The coolest guy and a true music legend. Come back to Oz so we can see you again. :) And please bring Ms Monet with you, she has a powerhouse voice.
One of my favorite compositions because it's so cryptic it can mean anything you want it to mean. Like, what's the lowdown on life? You can make it a dirty job you hate or turn it into easy money or people you love. Written as a filler song to complete an album, never imagined it would be a hit but that's how the "lowdown" works my friends.
Only 4? The first time I laid eyes on him was on TV, local in studio concert. I was 15. Saw him in person 2 months later. Lived in the same area that he did. I grew up seeing him play local before he got really big. And Silk Degrees came out it was local boy makes good!
