Ray Cooper plays the tambourine.

Ray Cooper plays the tambourine his way in Abbey Road Studios.

[jaggass]

Nobody plays percussion like Ray Cooper.

[jamesb.]

Only guy I know that could do a whole concert with a tambourine. 👋🏻

[RDYC]

Truly the greatest percussionist and showman. Saw him do a 10 minute duck call solo with Elton John in '74. Unforgettable!

[davidmaraisthecampfireguit]

Phenomenal. Anyone who says, "Anyone can play the tambourine" hasn't witnessed the genius of Ray Cooper.

[DonyaLane]

Ray plays the tambourine as if it's an entire orchestra. Check out the way he's waving his hand to manipulate the decay @00:20, adding an extra beat! He's the G.O.A.T.

[lennonladroma]

He's the groove you know. His presence, playing style, he is got the heart to play that is one thing that other artist like him

[vijayasekarr.]

Takes the tambourine to another level of art.

[stevewright]

Wish this video was at least an hour nobody can play tambourine like Ray Cooper

[jpag]

Brilliant! Many years ago, I attended an Elton John concert at what was once the Universal Amphitheater. The first set was solo Elton - bouncing between 2 pianos on opposite stage ends. The second set opened with the raising of the Yellow Brick Road - and there was Ray playing with Elton. It was (Captain) Fantastic!

[tipofelice]

Wow! That's brilliant playing. Loved hearing him do that.

[deweywise]

this old bird can play! love the concerts with EJ When he is on set

[sarahtullamore]

This man is a genius. Saw him in Paris playing with Elton John last night and he brought the house down!

[jayironuim]

I'm always a fan since I have seen him at Eric Clapton's Unplugged Concert.

[franciskhoury]

Nice! Thanks to my brother for linking me here. My first concert (at seven years old) was EJ on the Blue Moves Tour. We had kind of lousy seats, but we had a commanding view of Ray, which made a big impression. Ray hasn't aged since then...haha!

[alasdairvincent]

Ray is a top percussionist. I recently saw him playing at an Elton John concert and I was blown away by his sheer talent.

[nathmo]

I've watched a bunch of tamborine videos today and this is the best by far. Fantastic!

[jacquismith]

By now, surely he's a national treasure?! ❤

[tomorr]

This video should be seen by anyone who thinks the tambourine isn't a true musical instrument. (And I've met my share.)

[jcm]

ray cooper is the best percussionist of all times .

[seansworld]

I remember very dearly when he played wonderful percussion solo in 1990