Lisa - David Sanborn

[ThePizzalisa]

Thanks for the Lisa Tune.

Love it, Cause my name is Lisa.

[scargriff49]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!!! Sanborn is the GREATEST SAX player alive.. and my son is a professional! I love his sound ,such talent is unrivaled.. thank you so much!

[antofa123]

Thanks for posting... I love this tune! This version is different to the "Straight to the Heart" version.

[Pentalpha5]

i have bits of this broadcast on an old video tape, bit rough now....thanks for posting :)

[kaojing1]

@KLRwashere I got this in a form of cassette and CD AKA Straight to the heart :) since I was in a collage and this is one of my fav.

@kalerka I went to Japan 3 times it was not available even at Tower Record nor Used CD store chain. Last attempt was two week ago via friends could not find it. Thanks anyway for your kind comment.

[SuperRod88]

Happy Birthday David Sanborn (July 30)

[Mpalmer00]

this is amazing. never heard this guy before so pardon my ignorance, but this day marks the end of that! so meaningful but relaxing at the same time.

[lovefortheloveoflove]

****

[MrCitizenteedee]

icant remember how many times ive seen David in concert but every time was great and will be as long as he's here playing. Professional is the word.

[Deeman421]

Please bring Jazz back!!!

[Mr1tower]

My god i love sanborn,he can make me cry

[manweller1]

@Mr1tower Amen.

[irongirl181]

My Favorite

[lynnpwest]

ooo-ooh-tamba

[Mr1tower]

this guys playing can move a person to tears.

[Mr1tower]

If this guys playing can move a person to tears.

[bluesoulady]

i could watch this all day.....

[TheBoneidol1]

Sweet soulful tune, from this master of the sax :) thnx

[tunbev]

great tune haven't heard him in a long time

[SolSorrell]

my friend says there is a way to master it from VHS to DVD...but I don't know how.

[lushlife4]

Of all forms of media, I had this on a "Laserdisc" back in the day when that was the new thing. I've been hoping they would release this on bluray. I can only hope I guess. I haven't been able to find this anywhere.

[buffets1]

ive got this whole thing on vhs

[jstoes]

Love David Sanborn.  RIP Hiram Bullock.

[DRUMTOY2002]

My absolute FAVORITE David Sanborn song and performance of ALL-TIME!!! I use to own it on VHS, but my old keyboardist lost it! Thanks for the post!

[jmsaxophone]

how the heck he can play with the mouthpiece and the reed down in his jaw!!? o.O

[piparrosa]

very nice Thanks for sharing .Cristina

[iatelilwayne]

Hyrum Bullock was my mothers good friend. she still has his denim jacket from when he was in rehab, with a note in the pocket saying he will be going out for a movie and perhaps some icecream afterwards. its so sad that he passed away the other year, such a unique style, and many beleive he was better than hendrix.

[fluidjazz]

@iatelilwayne hey I don't know a single person that would say Hiram was better than Hendrix, I loved Hirams approach to music and his tone and he will be sorely missed, but please don't get on the comparing 'dis to dat' train because it will only end up getting derailed.

[bonniekilty]

Superb!

[howlnwolf59]

The Highway CD has this cut on it.

[willardlockejr]

This is real music from real performers playing their instruments live on stage. And it don't get no better than that.. I remember seeing clips of this on the old "Night Flight" series on USA Network back in 1984, and maybe one day someone will release this on DVD. David and the band were in "the zone" and I love the way it was shot in black and white. Excellent work all around.

[SelmerlowA]

This gig caused a lot of people to take up the sax. Incredible, soulful, emotional playing. A true great!!

[5ec5]

When it comes to bass, you can't do better than Marcus Miller. End of transmission.

[jjmomz]

I'm lovin this song....

[cincinnatisaxman]

Stunning playing....dripping soul.

[Gxyz222]

He always dedicated every album to his son, Johnathon Sanborn, so why not dedicate a song to his daughter, Lisa? Immensely beautiful, especially on his 99' album, Inside!

[ilovegoodsax]

Jonathan is David's only child, who was born when he was only 20. David's now 64. I saw him out here in Fresno, CA on 2/24/10 during his West Coast tour to promote his new CD "Only Everything" which is the title track he wrote for his first grandchild, Genevieve, born about 8 months ago. David was phenomenal!! It was an honor to be in his presence that evening -- one I'll never forget. David seems like a sweet man, very down to earth. Amazingly, I've been listening to him since '79/80. :)

[Gxyz222]

Wow, ilovegoodsax, you totally blew my mind, I didn't know any of this other information(heck, Wikipedia didn't even say half the stuff you just said). I know that people get under the impression that he might be some sort of bitter a**hole simply because of his gift, but David really does seem like a gentleman, on and off stage. That's really beautiful about his first grandchild, he's a special person and he truly deserves that honor. Again, thanks for looking out, real music never dies...

[ilovegoodsax]

David talked between songs & even cracked a couple of jokes! There was a meet-n-greet after the show which he encouraged us all to stop by & say "hi." My big regret is that I did not stay behind to meet/thank him for the joy he's provided me over the years. I'm sure all CD's now will be dedicated to Genevieve. You can see Jonathan by typing in Healing Power/Night Music. A minute into the clip the camera pans to the right. He's the bass player in the green shirt. Same dark features as his dad.

[yamirel88]

@ilovegoodsax I have had the chance a few years ago in Amsterdam after the show.

It was one of my best kept memories of an artist. He is so easy and relax. I did not have my camera with me but he did sign my CD!!..what more could I ask this is areaction from yamirel in the Netherlands.

[ilovegoodsax]

@yamirel88 Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm looking forward to another chance to see him play & meet him after the concert. I will not pass up the opportunity again! I've seen lot of sax acts over the years but DS is truly remarkable & in a class by himself. He kick started my love affair with the sax back in 1980 when I was only 19 & would hear "Carly's Song" on the radio, & is still a favorite of mine. I've been hooked on him ever since. Peace & good wishes from California, USA :-)

[willardlockejr]

@Gxyz222 The tune "Lisa" was originally recorded back in 1980, from his album/CD "Hideaway". The live version is definitely much better.

[Gxyz222]

@willardlockejr, I totally agree. As a matter of fact, I have the "Straight to the Heart" album, and your right, he played this song as if Stevie Wonder himself were singing with all his might! Still, I like the "Inside" album version of this song the best, this one is just my second fav!

[willardlockejr]

@Gxyz222 Since you mentioned "Straight to the Heart", you should check out the original version of the song (written by Marcus Miller) on his 1982 cd/album "As We Speak". It's a shorter version, but still very effective. It's one of the few albums where D.S. plays the soprano sax on several tunes (take that Kenny G). The new sax players could learn a lot from Mr. Sanborn.

[Gxyz222]

@willardlockejr, David Sanborn on soprano sax? Now that you mention it, I'll try my best to hunt down that album. Thanks!

[willardlockejr]

@Gxyz222 I can promise you that you won't be disappointed. Good luck in finding it and let me know your honest opinion once you hear it.

[Gxyz222]

Thanks willardlockejr! It might take me awhile, but I'll definitely give you my personal review once I hear every song!

[yamirel88]

@willardlockejr ...Thnks I love this reaction!!By the way I have got most of what David has made and its always fab. to hear him on the sax!! yamirel in Holland

[MrJoesmith333]

david sanbourne is just one of the best alto sax players of all time, he has that certen sound to his saxaphone. lisa is for shur my most favorate song, i am practising lisa on the alto sax and i am only twelve.

[ModernSaxDotCom]

cool, thanks for posting this, I remember notating this tune back in the day

[acflima]

lindo.....

[drummerboyhxc]

im really diging this mellow tone in the begining here. very garret like at times

[GP4T]

Still have this on video.

I pray someone puts this out on dvd before my video tape turns to dust.

[jongwoo]

Damn, is this his same setup? I love his tone here.

[ModernSaxDotCom]

back in the day, this was one of the first tunes I transcribed.....still dig the tune

[nardewww]

does anybody know, where i can get exactly this version of Lisa, please? thank you very much

[DrStrabismus]

As far as I know this was only ever available on video. The video of the concert was broadcast several times on UK TV in the 1990's. This is where I acquired the footage. It has not been commercially available for years. The only help I can give is that the concert was called 'Love and Happiness', directed by Jean-Marie Périer ,issued in 1986 by Warner Reprise Video.

Apart from the musicians listed, The Average White Band's Hamish Stuart does vocals on the title track.

[dopamine52]

@DrStrabismus There is a DVD version of this video. I picked it up in Japan a couple of years ago. The title of the concert and the footage is all the same. The DVD only plays on Region 2 players. If you're looking for it, try checking the Japanese amazon.co.jp or cdjapan.co.jp

[leedrennan]

@DrStrabismus This the version that appears on David's Straight To The Heart Cd

[TheMadmacs]

you can just use "realplayer downloader" it comes with normal realplayer'.....player...this lets you keep the stuff on youtube, remember to add .. &fmt=18 to the url at the top to get the high quality. I do this with stuff i cant buy, and i can strip the video from it using garageband,hehe

[shadeofblue2004]

@nardewww I believe I have it's on one of my CDs I will get back to you with the name... ~Lisa~ :)

[shadeofblue2004]

@nardewww found it... it's the CD Love Songs happy hunting...

[apaleagues]

@nardewww you can ge it on the CD Straight to the Heart

[tashiecov]

just go on google and search youtube to mp3 and copy the link from this url and paste it and convert the file to an mp3 then you can have it on your ipod or whatever :)

[gnembhard]

@nardewww - David Sanborn has this song on 2 CDs. Straight to the Heart & he recorded it again for Inside.

[ilovegoodsax]

@gnembhard "Lisa" originally appears on Hideaway (album) which was released in either late '79 or early '80. I still have the vinyl that I bought back in '81. "Lisa" also appears on one of Sanborn's greatest hits album released in the mid-90's. ;-)

[bek2basic]

@nardewww you could try youtube to mp3 converter... works perfectly fine for me and is comes in handy for downloading a specific edition

[donahue478]

i was in high school in saginaw

[tonymorton9]

Nice to see Don Grolnick...Fantastic musician/arranger/composer. R.I.P.

[mdhtter]

no doubt about it.this is the best song he ever played,it has a lot of feeling.this song came straight from the heart!

[mrb62]

I have to agree with Tigorman66. Straight to the Heart was his best. It was pretty much a compilation of things he did previously. The version of "Straight to the Heart" on that CD is a beast.

[Funkyme4]

This was the best band he preformed with.

Late Hiram my hero

Powerfull Marcus. I wish i could have the videoregistration on dvd.

You can here and see the fun the have while playin.

[saxman1983]

Borteek, because he looks so young here LOL

[ih17dka8]

Best song by David Sanborn as I think

[nadirimani]

You should hear A Tear For Chrystal.

[tewhere1]

I have been searching for that song bud??any help??

[jabari22]

what is what hiram does at 2:15? im confused on how he got that effect. awsome

david and his original band will always be the best

[ergudmun2]

fantastic song!!!

[musiccrazy1000]

Hi, i am a big fan of David ,seen him in 84 and 89 in stockholm

This song is from Hideaway,there is a Lisa named Lisa Nalven on that record could that bee here?

[irongirl181]

I know the Lisa.

[wmaplesyrup]

Don't try this embouchure at home.

[Taydizzle22]

I was wonderin...since the song is called "Lisa" right? Who or is there a Lisa that the song was to or somethin?

[jordanrivers1]

he wrote it for me

[saxman1983]

is this really David Sanborn younger days?

[borteek]

Nah his younger days was albums like 'promise me the moon' and cruising with the rolling stones and bowie :)

[taiyo06]

The video came out in '84. I think he's in his early 60s now.

Ow! I think i just died a little.

[berryp1970]

There must be more of this?!

[tluda]

hey, where's "summer".

all said.

[clmarques]

I agree that it must be released on DVD!! Great gig!!!

[jabari22]

the best saxophonist

[kaojing1]

It was a pity that this GREAT video never released on DVD.

Thanks for the post , indeed.

[KLRwashere]

@kaojing1 But...the concert CD is very nice. You probably would enjoy it. This song... I mean composition-- is featured on it. It is an unforgettable piece.

[kalerka]

@kaojing1 This "Love & Happiness" DVD is ONLY released in Japan on DVD Region 2 (Japan.)

[magirecords2004]

Thriller Miller!

[bahakhak]

One of my favourite song. Tnx for posting it!

[beachcaster56]

The boy sure plays soul :)

[nardewww]

where can i find this version of Lisa? album version is different at some places and i like this one most. thnx

[sharoneus]

DAY-UM!

Thank you for posting this.

DAY-UM!

[Califfa700]

I've found it finally here on Youtube, the song is so seducing.

[MsTexas73]

This is my FAVORITE DS song.

[jazzninja]

Is this recording on one of his albums? I'd like to get it. So far I think Another hand is his best album.

Thanks, and cheers all.

[tjgorman66]

easily Dave's best album,Straight to the Heart has a mix of live songs(Smile is just off the hook awesome)and Lisa is on it,one of my favorite albums(that's what it was when i purchased it,vinly through and through!)

[walker51735]

Straight To The Heart is by far the best album David Sanborn has ever produced. The album's version of Lisa was the second song I have ever heard(first being It's You from the Voyager album) from Dave and strangely I heard it on The Weather Channel cable network in 1987. I didn't know it was performed by David until 1996. Straight From The Heart's version of Lisa is by far David's best performance on the sax oon any album.

[malmatar]

No one can blow the sax like Mr. Sanborn! This is such a classic, just amazing!!

[mukilteo44]

Beautiful and classic.

[Saxophonist1990]

4:26 is AMAZING

[Clevergamer]

why do you think that? just curious

[Saxophonist1990]

He makes the altissimo sound so amazing,and it's just a part I could listen to over and over. guess it's justa taste-thing

[pareen2]

yeaaaaa :)

in fact th whole thngg til 4:45

[NightMoves134961]

DrStrabismus-san!!!

感謝!!!!!!!

[sage44444]

I saw david in concert in 1986 in Germany and this performance was very similar to the one I saw.......No one can blow an Alto Horn like this man ! Simply the best !!!!!!

[chrishotsax]

Puxa vida, o David é muito massa. É o melhor, desde sempre!

Sax king!

[AldoMeyer]

De tantas melodías de David Sanborn, esta es una de las mejores, puedes percibir desde el momento en que conoce a Lisa hasta como termina esa historia de Amor, claro, con un poquito de imaginación, si Señor...

[AldoMeyer]

De tantas melodías creadas por David Sanborn

esta es de las mejores, puedes percibir desde el momento que conoce a Lisa y el final de esa historia de amor, claro, con un poquito de imaginación, si Señor...

[lisainwichita]

Absolutely the best. I'd like to think he wrote this song after me when I had the privilege of seeing him in concert in late '85/early '86 and waited after the show for a kiss. lol. but nah.... Phenomenal artist.

[jalabi99]

Hey Lisa, you never know when or how you may have influenced the creation of this song :)

This is Sanborn at his lyrical best. My second-favorite cut from his STRAIGHT TO THE HEART album (his version of Al Green's "Love & Happiness" is #1).

[mokaumadnes]

In my opinion, David Sanborn is the best Sax player on the planet, everyone always try to compete against him and he toys with them ever so effortleslly. What a legend!!! Love this song

[kalerka]

in my opinion, this is the very best version of "Lisa" ever performed by david sanborn. i would like to thank DrStrabismus for loading up this video