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Wolfgang needs to finally be released !!! .. it’s part of musical history .. the demos need to be mixed and mastered and put out on vinyl .. do it ! It’s your god given duty to rock n roll !
Leland, your channel is such an amazing gift to everybody that looooove the music - thank you so much ! I really would’ve love to hear more of Rick’s singing . He’s definitely a lost treasure.
Aah, he's the real Zombie Woof! I never heard this. This was great. I knew there were a bunch of 7" Ricky did in the 60's but I never heard this before, just great!!!! I would love to here more Lancelot vocals .
That's good to go for an official release after all these years. 👍 And it would be great as an additional track of "Once upon a time..." soundtrack too. 😉
Wow, feel like I'm fifteen again and a new album just came out. Compared to the music of today that the companies are releasing there is no comparison. Thank you, and yes it would be fantastic to get this stuff polished up and released. I'm a fan!.
The music is raw, organic, highly energetic, and is absolutely killer!!!! I love it.....why can't stuff this be released nowadays!!! Great stuff Lee...keep it coming!!!
@Michael Ransom very true Mike....if you think back to the bands and artists of the 60s and 70s the industry was flooded with such amazing talent and everyone seemed to have their own sound or identity. Rarely did you hear 2 or 3 band that sounded very generic and like one another. Call me stuck in the past but there will never be an era in rock music that combined all of the different sounds, styles, and influences that the 60s and 70s did. It might be the the landscape for music at that time was newer. Those groups were drawing from traditional blues, funk, classical, jazz, country etc. etc and than putting it down fresh into their own brand of music. That just doesn't happen anymore. I've heard unknown groups that are ok that try to mix different genres to develop their own thing nowadays but it falls short. There definitely is plenty of young talented musicians I watch on You Tube but the entire landscape and the music industry is completely different!!! Kind of sad in my opinion.
Lancelotti absolutely slayed on Your Good Thing....what a POWER singer - Kelly's B-3 work was jazzing and rock stirring and the song is a total classic. OMG.....just release the damn demo's, work out the license deals and let us PAY to download it Leland. Just those 2 cuts are perfect! This is TRULY R&R history.......untold!
The Wolfgang tunes kick serious ass! I feel you though. It sucks when you put so much work into a band and everything's going your way except for the "all-knowing" bean counters. Sounds like Wolfgang would have fit right in with the ABC/Dunhill roster of the day. I've often asked myself what's worse, being ignored and not getting a record deal or actually getting a record deal and THEN being ignored by the label that signed you?! Glad you still have the tracks. Yes, post more. Or maybe put them all on SoundCloud.
Wolfgang...yes! Reminds me a little bit of one of my favourite bands at the time: Rhinoceros. I think it was Steely Dan’s producer’s first attempt at assembling a supergroup. Except for the instrumental, Apricot Brandy, it was a commercial failure, but that first album still stands up (IMHO). And your 2 Wolfgang tracks reminded me of the raw, soulful and tasty 1st Rhinoceros album. I probably never would have heard of them except for the fact that my mother and the auntie of the band’s piano player were very good friends. Some of the best music ever made was never a commercial success.
Wow, what a trip! it must truly be a flashback in time for you, Mr. Sklar. Great tunes, great singing, and great playing all around. It's like discovering a new element on the periodic table of rock'n' roll history
2 fantastic tracks, would love hear the rest of Wolfgangs material. Love the fact that they are raw and unmastered. The bass is fantastic and up there in the mix to be heard. Also great to see her majesty in the background smiling and the approving nodding Corgi. Much love from the UK.
It sounds so ALIVE - no click, no Pro Tools, just some compression a primitive reverb onto analogue tape and played like a real band should. Awesome. This channel gets better by the day.
Great tunes. I wish it was available on vinyl! Thanks for sharing this with us. Loving the videos and your recollections. (from a healthcare worker in Canada)
“Lee’s Music Lounge” bought us today “Wolfgang” and 2 tracks which sounded very good. Thank you Lee for giving us these 2 tracks to check out. I would love to hear some more. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌🏻
Bill Graham presents Wolfgang at Winterland. Great music Leland. Really like the band. Sounds like fun times in the 60s when we were young and we would never get old as 30 Dont trust anyone over 30. Haven't trusted myself in 38 years
Bloody brilliant tracks Lee! Totally dug those tunes. Can't beat a Hammond organ in the second track hehe. You guys were tight! Surprisingly good sound quality considering its all through your phone. I had headphones on.
whoever owns the rights to these, you guys should get in touch with them and get these out! They're great tunes, and I'm sure there would be interest - even if it's just a digital release on Bandcamp. They're utterly of their era, and though may be what would have been final mixes, they're clearly more than ready for public consumption
Lee, please...these need to be released for purchase! This needs to happen somehow and sooner rather than later. Real music...I just closed my eyes and drifted back to a time when there was actual musicians and actual lyrics that meant something. It would be a crime for these not to be heard by the world.
The first song reminded somewhat of CCR, Steppenwolf, Mott the Hoople... yes, very nice. The second song sort of stood for itself - and WOOooooaw what an AMAZING singer!!! Why didn´t we all get to know about him?!!!! Strange! All of it should be mastered and put out! Beautiful. Play more :)
What about a bandcamp page for Wolfgang? This music really gives a taste of what the scene was then - the sound, the vibe. You’re helping me get through all this C19 shut down. I’m ‘trying’ to play my bass with you. Your spirit comes through and it’s comforting. Thank you for doing these. Derek.
Wow Kick Out the Jams!!! Amazing stuff.. If only artists could rule the world! Back in the day it is amazing how many historic leaders, war heroes and more had drawing skills that mostly no one has today
It's gratifying to see a Walter Woods amp in your arsenal, can't tell what power it is. I had a couple in the 80s, wish I could afford an Ultra. I met Walter who played sax at an Orange County backyard party in 1972, I was on bass. He brought the bench prototype for the ice cream sandwich, a gawd awful looking monstrosity. But it sounded sweet, clear and phat and that's why he brought it along with a Peter Woodford 15" cab. Nicest human being I've ever known, Saw him last around 1998 in Palm Desert.
Just great that you have had what it takes to have lived your musical dreams then and going forward !!! Thank you for providing the music that we have all enjoyed hearing from you ! Congratulations Mr. Leland !!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this .Wolfgang sounds great to these 71 year old ears. I would love to hear more and it is great that you still have this material. I played on a demo project back in 1969 and I listen to the recordings from time to time. Brings back some great memories.
This is great! I saw Wolfgang at the 8-11-1970 Santa Monica Civic show that also featured Moutain headlining & Zephyr (with Tommy Bolan). Leland had his Eagle bass. Leland was already a local legend back then. Wolfgang was very good as were the other two acts.
Le, man I did your music! Wolfgang 's music is so so sweet! My background is Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers with a dusting of Bob Dylan, CSN, Joan Baez, Neil Young, Frank Sinatra, Little Feet, and on and on.
Very cool stuff, a great 60's vibe. What a tremendous career you have had Mr. Sklar. You should be very proud. We are all just adoring these videos. Thank you so much. Reminds me somewhat of another great group from back then called Sons Of Champlin.
More, please :-) When you said Rubison's name, I was immediately put into a Moby Grape state of mind and was glued to the speakers for both of those tracks. Outstanding--thank you for sharing! Holy cow, can you imagine Wofgang with both Lenny and Rick trading vocals?
I've been watching you almost every day now and i love it! Thanks Leleand! Your Frankenstein Bass is amazing as is all the music and stories you share with us ! I love the dog in the backgrond :-)
Dayum!!! That was incredible....Kind of a thought...IF Wolfgang had taken off you may not have followed the track that led you to where you are and all the artist you worked with over the years.
This channel is pure magic. I hope a vinyl is released someday, this band is GREAT and Rick Lancelotti was a STUNNING singer, unfortunately forgotten today (Wonderful Wino sung by him in Lost Episodes is simply amazing).
Wolfgang needs to finally be released !!! .. it’s part of musical history .. the demos need to be mixed and mastered and put out on vinyl .. do it ! It’s your god given duty to rock n roll !
Could not agree with you more. this is some damn good vibe!
Sean Cameron Wolfgang would fit perfectly in my collection of 70s underground rock.
Yes!
I'd buy it!
Id buy it too! Wolfgang ROCKS!!!
Such a well-crafted tune! Please put more Wolfgang tracks up
Leland, your channel is such an amazing gift to everybody that looooove the music - thank you so much ! I really would’ve love to hear more of Rick’s singing . He’s definitely a lost treasure.
I really like what you played from your band Wolfgang. You should get it mastered and released.
Aah, he's the real Zombie Woof! I never heard this. This was great. I knew there were a bunch of 7" Ricky did in the 60's but I never heard this before, just great!!!! I would love to here more Lancelot vocals .
Man, I don't know how this band didn't take off... sounds great! Peace! ✌
I feel like I'm hearing music from my childhood that i missed.. I do miss how magical the radio use to be to me, when radio was good, AM and FM. :)
Awesome stuff! We want more, please! Thank you for sharing these great songs with us
That's good to go for an official release after all these years. 👍 And it would be great as an additional track of "Once upon a time..." soundtrack too. 😉
Really liked Wolfgang songs a lot! And got a kick out of seeing the room. It’s like ‘Leland’s Wonderland’ 😁
Thanks for posting this Lee. I am a fan of Bryn's music as well. What a surprise!
I‘d buy a Wolfgang album right away... or just the songs you shared with us... even in these raw and unfinished versions... they have character...
I agree that the tracks sound great in the unmixed state
So hard to find such great music like this nowadays. Must be showing my age. Thanks again and a sign of appreciation 🖕🖕🖕
Goddamn those are GREAT SONGS, Lee!!!
God, This stuff is fabulous ! The second track was just beyond ! Keep it coming !
Wow, feel like I'm fifteen again and a new album just came out. Compared to the music of today that the companies are releasing there is no comparison. Thank you, and yes it would be fantastic to get this stuff polished up and released. I'm a fan!.
Outstanding! What fun! More, more!
Fantastic Tunes 🎶 Leland! ❤️ Thank 😊 you! Tremendous 🎶 ❤️
The music is raw, organic, highly energetic, and is absolutely killer!!!! I love it.....why can't stuff this be released nowadays!!! Great stuff Lee...keep it coming!!!
@Michael Ransom very true Mike....if you think back to the bands and artists of the 60s and 70s the industry was flooded with such amazing talent and everyone seemed to have their own sound or identity. Rarely did you hear 2 or 3 band that sounded very generic and like one another. Call me stuck in the past but there will never be an era in rock music that combined all of the different sounds, styles, and influences that the 60s and 70s did. It might be the the landscape for music at that time was newer. Those groups were drawing from traditional blues, funk, classical, jazz, country etc. etc and than putting it down fresh into their own brand of music. That just doesn't happen anymore. I've heard unknown groups that are ok that try to mix different genres to develop their own thing nowadays but it falls short. There definitely is plenty of young talented musicians I watch on You Tube but the entire landscape and the music industry is completely different!!! Kind of sad in my opinion.
Really enjoyed that. Grooving with my morning coffee. Wonderful. So tight as a band with a great mix. Thank you.
This definatley needs to be out there. I can see why it went down well at the Zeppelin gigs. Great tunes.
Lancelotti absolutely slayed on Your Good Thing....what a POWER singer - Kelly's B-3 work was jazzing and rock stirring and the song is a total classic. OMG.....just release the damn demo's, work out the license deals and let us PAY to download it Leland. Just those 2 cuts are perfect! This is TRULY R&R history.......untold!
I absolutely LOVE these tunes!! Thank you for sharing this with us and LOVE the stories!
Hi Lee really enjoyed that, so thanks verymuch.. again something different, have a great weekend .
The Wolfgang tunes kick serious ass! I feel you though. It sucks when you put so much work into a band and everything's going your way except for the "all-knowing" bean counters. Sounds like Wolfgang would have fit right in with the ABC/Dunhill roster of the day. I've often asked myself what's worse, being ignored and not getting a record deal or actually getting a record deal and THEN being ignored by the label that signed you?! Glad you still have the tracks. Yes, post more. Or maybe put them all on SoundCloud.
Great ventriloquism act Leland, never saw your lips move!
🤣
Wolfgang...yes! Reminds me a little bit of one of my favourite bands at the time: Rhinoceros. I think it was Steely Dan’s producer’s first attempt at assembling a supergroup. Except for the instrumental, Apricot Brandy, it was a commercial failure, but that first album still stands up (IMHO). And your 2 Wolfgang tracks reminded me of the raw, soulful and tasty 1st Rhinoceros album. I probably never would have heard of them except for the fact that my mother and the auntie of the band’s piano player were very good friends. Some of the best music ever made was never a commercial success.
Wow, what a trip! it must truly be a flashback in time for you, Mr. Sklar. Great tunes, great singing, and great playing all around. It's like discovering a new element on the periodic table of rock'n' roll history
Amazing! Wolfgang needs to be released as an album!
Please Lee!
2 fantastic tracks, would love hear the rest of Wolfgangs material. Love the fact that they are raw and unmastered. The bass is fantastic and up there in the mix to be heard. Also great to see her majesty in the background smiling and the approving nodding Corgi. Much love from the UK.
I'm not on FB and really glad that you are here! :)
Eerlijk, de coronadagen zijn een stukje beter met deze idiosyncratische tovenaar
Best new channel in 2020
Tilen JK 🎯🎯🎯
Yup, right up there with little Tommy Bukovac.
It sounds so ALIVE - no click, no Pro Tools, just some compression a primitive reverb onto analogue tape and played like a real band should. Awesome. This channel gets better by the day.
Hey Lee, great music and beautiful house and surrounding. Take care and stay healthy. Love your stories.
Great tunes. I wish it was available on vinyl! Thanks for sharing this with us. Loving the videos and your recollections. (from a healthcare worker in Canada)
Thank you for sharing this Part of your Story Leland....Amazing! 🌈✨
Thanks for sharing those demos. They sound great. Rick s got a great voice. Beautiful tunes. I don't find them too heavy at all. I love it.
Great songs! Thanks for playing them! I especially enjoy the bass playing on the second tune.
“Lee’s Music Lounge” bought us today “Wolfgang” and 2 tracks which sounded very good. Thank you Lee for giving us these 2 tracks to check out. I would love to hear some more. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌🏻
This is really good! I think even this demo mix captures the raw energy of it really well.
Thanks again for posting these videos. I look forward to watching them every day.
if only the album had been finished and was released. i can only imagine you guys could have been one of THE rock bands of the 60s/70s.
Thanks Lee, a great reminder of what was! Not just for that band but what was for the that time. Thanks again.
Feels like summer is starting when I hear this music. Thanks!
Rick Lancelot is an amazing singer! Thanks for sharing. A shame you guys didn't get more notice.
I really enjoyed this, thanks Lee!! Rick Lancelot certainly had a great set of pipes on him, wonderful voice.
This is the best thing happening on all of CZcams. Look forward to Lee's vids everyday.
Wow, Rick really had soul and could sing! Cool songs and darn good quality. Thanks for sharing!
My phone will not let me go past the 16 minutes mark. But the music I heard up to that point is fantastic! Thank you for posting!!!
This stuff is awesome. I miss this kind of music so much.
I gotta get me some of that. Amazing how a B3 fills out a song. These sound like the stuff I'd hear on FM stations back in the early 70's. Fab.
Bill Graham presents Wolfgang at Winterland. Great music Leland. Really like the band. Sounds like fun times in the 60s when we were young and we would never get old as 30 Dont trust anyone over 30. Haven't trusted myself in 38 years
photo shoot with the Family unreal.
Thank You for the songs.
Man, Rick was the real deal! I’d love to hear the rest.
You've never looked better, Lee. I see Her Maj is visiting. 😉 Alberts identical twin is on my desk. Super tracks. Great sound. Very enjoyable.
Bloody brilliant tracks Lee! Totally dug those tunes. Can't beat a Hammond organ in the second track hehe. You guys were tight! Surprisingly good sound quality considering its all through your phone. I had headphones on.
Yes I would like to hear some more.
Rick's voice is so soulful.
Cool grooves great history always a good time at Sklar lounge!! More Wolfgang🍺🍺
There's no better way to start a day than spending it with Leland on youtube!
It needs to be released on vinyl! I'd use the photos for the cover, they're great.
A BLISTERING Rick Lancelot, indeed- whoah! Gonna listen to more Wolfgang now! :)
Hey Lee, loved the Wolfgang tracks. Please share more and consider releasing them. I would be buying a copy. Stay safe, take care.
whoever owns the rights to these, you guys should get in touch with them and get these out! They're great tunes, and I'm sure there would be interest - even if it's just a digital release on Bandcamp.
They're utterly of their era, and though may be what would have been final mixes, they're clearly more than ready for public consumption
I'd buy that album in a heartbeat.
Great music.
I loved Wolfgang! Thank you for sharing it Lee.
Wow what a voice! Sounded great Leland, thanks for this!
The name of the group is great!!! Good songs! 🤗🤗
Lee, please...these need to be released for purchase! This needs to happen somehow and sooner rather than later. Real music...I just closed my eyes and drifted back to a time when there was actual musicians and actual lyrics that meant something. It would be a crime for these not to be heard by the world.
The first song reminded somewhat of CCR, Steppenwolf, Mott the Hoople... yes, very nice.
The second song sort of stood for itself - and WOOooooaw what an AMAZING singer!!! Why didn´t we all get to know about him?!!!! Strange!
All of it should be mastered and put out! Beautiful. Play more :)
Jeannie Joan - second song is a cover of a pretty well known ‘soul’ tune “Your Good Thing” performed most famously by Lou Rawls. Cheers!
Ken Deater Thank You very much for telling, looked it up and listened, very nice, never heard before 👍👍😊
Great band !!! Thank you Leland !!!! Love and peace from Italy - Milano
I am really enjoying your videos. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us.
Mr Leland,this stuff is awesome!! So mr. Beato was right,you are amazing cat !! All the best from Croatia, Europe !:)
Those tracks are amazing and I don't understand why Wolfgang didn't make it. Please play more!
Cube tunes.
I can feel a bit of Zappa, Vanilla Fudge.......but mostly Wolfgang. So great. Thanks man.
What about a bandcamp page for Wolfgang? This music really gives a taste of what the scene was then - the sound, the vibe. You’re helping me get through all this C19 shut down. I’m ‘trying’ to play my bass with you. Your spirit comes through and it’s comforting. Thank you for doing these. Derek.
Wow Kick Out the Jams!!! Amazing stuff.. If only artists could rule the world! Back in the day it is amazing how many historic leaders, war heroes and more had drawing skills that mostly no one has today
It's gratifying to see a Walter Woods amp in your arsenal, can't tell what power it is. I had a couple in the 80s, wish I could afford an Ultra. I met Walter who played sax at an Orange County backyard party in 1972, I was on bass. He brought the bench prototype for the ice cream sandwich, a gawd awful looking monstrosity. But it sounded sweet, clear and phat and that's why he brought it along with a Peter Woodford 15" cab. Nicest human being I've ever known, Saw him last around 1998 in Palm Desert.
Man oh man, you boys were chugging! Great band sound!
Just great that you have had what it takes to have lived your musical dreams then and going forward !!!
Thank you for providing the music that we have all enjoyed hearing from you !
Congratulations Mr. Leland !!!!
These are damn good Lee. You should put them out on the music streaming platforms. I don't even stream. I'm old school and still buy songs and albums.
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing. Lelands Neighborhood.
Phenomenal band! World class!
Outstanding. Why didn't I hear your band back in the day? So bluesy and tasty. More please.
Love it. Wolfgang sounds like a great late-60s band. It's the B3. Wicked player.
Thank you so much for sharing this .Wolfgang sounds great to these 71 year old ears. I would love to hear more and it is great that you still have this material. I played on a demo project back in 1969 and I listen to the recordings from time to time. Brings back some great memories.
This is great! I saw Wolfgang at the 8-11-1970 Santa Monica Civic show that also featured Moutain headlining & Zephyr (with Tommy Bolan). Leland had his Eagle bass. Leland was already a local legend back then. Wolfgang was very good as were the other two acts.
Le, man I did your music! Wolfgang 's music is so so sweet! My background is Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers with a dusting of Bob Dylan, CSN, Joan Baez, Neil Young, Frank Sinatra, Little Feet, and on and on.
Very cool stuff, a great 60's vibe. What a tremendous career you have had Mr. Sklar. You should be very proud. We are all just adoring these videos. Thank you so much. Reminds me somewhat of another great group from back then called Sons Of Champlin.
Yes, please! More Wolfgang! In the meantime...Stay home...stay safe...save lives!
Love the history of Leland. Brother you have led a beautiful life so far. Touched ao many folks and they you. What a treasure. 🤟
More, please :-) When you said Rubison's name, I was immediately put into a Moby Grape state of mind and was glued to the speakers for both of those tracks. Outstanding--thank you for sharing! Holy cow, can you imagine Wofgang with both Lenny and Rick trading vocals?
Yeah a Moby Grape vibe
Blown away! Great music. 2nd track reminds me of (Jon Heisman's) Colosseum. All out blues!
Great singer, the band sounds great too!
I've been watching you almost every day now and i love it! Thanks Leleand! Your Frankenstein Bass is amazing as is all the music and stories you share with us ! I love the dog in the backgrond :-)
Hahahahaha Oh Yeahzzzzzz.....The World Needs these Songs...Thanks for Sharing
This is amazing Lee! You use to do sessions for me back in the 90s. So great to see you're doing well. Thanks for sharing!
You rock! Thanks for the stuff to help us in these times!
Dayum!!! That was incredible....Kind of a thought...IF Wolfgang had taken off you may not have followed the track that led you to where you are and all the artist you worked with over the years.
This channel is pure magic. I hope a vinyl is released someday, this band is GREAT and Rick Lancelotti was a STUNNING singer, unfortunately forgotten today (Wonderful Wino sung by him in Lost Episodes is simply amazing).