31. Phil Collins / Sussudio

[madaickiwon]

This guy has delivered more notes to us in 40 years than all our postmen combined

[lynnb]

I loved the fact that Phil's live band was so large that when he introduced the band and finally got to Leland, Phil would say, 'And on bass guitar is Leland Sklar who was clean shaven at the start of this introduction....' lol!

[joeyscarseat]

Imagine not playing for 4-5 days in fear of losing your chops. This goes to show how serious and dedicated this guy is to his craft. Absolute Legend.

[FPS]

Makes it look effortless.

This is what talent and constant attention to craft looks like.

He's a gift to music

[KennyEvansUK]

When you realise you've been listening to this guy for over 50 years...

[BeckVMH]

Forgive my ignorance, but I only realized after a web search, you played on most every album I listened to in the mid 70s through the mid 80s. You sir, are legendary for obvious reasons and such a pleasure to have found your channel. Thanks for the memories.

[antoniomaccanti]

Mr Sklar, you are a legend and having you talk about this recording experience is a blessing.
Sharing your private memories is a very generous gift from you. Thanks!

[StealthParrot]

It's difficult for my mind to wrap around the concept that this legendary player has played on so many classic songs. What an incredible impact and contribution to the music world! And so humble at the same time. A one man wrecking crew.

[jamesswanson]

“Sloppy” yells out on of the premier musicians on this planet.
Young musicians everywhere take a lesson.
Humble, kind and thoughtful... those come before great playing. This man has it all.

[TheFlual]

I just learned the riff. I last around 20 seconds before my arm cramps up:D I'm a bass player for over 14 years and thought I'm pretty good. When I how see effortless Mr Sklar plays this song, I realize that he's in another league.

[mattharriss]

I've been playing Bass for 34 years and Lee Sklar has been a huge influence. I mean... he's been everywhere and done everything. Thanks Lee!!!

[younkenfilms]

Watching this again over 2 years later and still loving watching you play up close. You helped me get through the shut down with your daily videos and you're still making videos today. Thank you so much Leland!

[declanmcdermott]

We all know about Phil, We also know the song, Most of us can barely grasp the concept of the bass line, But to hear this from the man who created it out does everything before, What a beautiful man, He tells this story to a tee, Thanks so much for sharing this Sir, This video is just fantastic, Thank You x

[kevinmalone]

The man is so great not only as a musician his love for the dogs the garden, that kindness is a gift, just like his great playing on so many albums. From Dublin Ireland Thank you Leland Sklar .

[CandiceJoergan]

If you ever wondered if a bass player could be a super genius, wonder no more. Pure genius. Wow.

[drjtk]

What an honor and privilege to hear you play this amazing song for us❤

[michaelkeefer]

I credit this song and seeing you play it live during the Seriously tour back in 1990 for making me a bass player today! Back then I was a gigless keyboard player who payed little attention to the bass guitar, but you had such a presence on stage and then you started belting out those bass lines in Sussudio and I was blown away! I started paying much closer attention to the bass guitar after that moment, eventually acquired a cheap Yamaha bass, two weeks later played it for a church worship set and was was approached afterwards by a guy that liked my playing and asked me to audition for his band. Didn't take long before people forgot I could play keys, but that's okay I've had tons of fun over the past 30 years as a bass player. You have literally changed my life! Thank you Mr. Sklar!

[rupertallman]

"Sloppy" Leland are you kidding me! You're not just taking care of your Azaleas, you're keeping lots of folks happy here and we appreciate you sharing your time and art with all of us.

[atticusstephenson]

Came here to make a Dumbledore/Rick Rubin comment, then realized this dude has over 2000 albums he's been a part of. As you were you bloody legend

[mysticpuffy]

All these years, I thought that this part was played on a synth. I never would have thought that a real bass was used, due to the speed and difficulty of this song. You are amazing!