Rodney Franklin - Genesis - A new Day, etc. (1982)

[Nardog1]

Cannot believe I'm hearing this. I haven't heard this in YEARS! Was always my favorite. S. Clarke is definitely 'all up in there.' Good stuff - thanks for sharing. Yes!!!

[BountyOfBeets]

this whole album is excellent on vinyl, especially when you only pay 99 cents for it : )

[Nardog1]

I used to have this album - yes, album - I'm old (LOL!) THIS ONE RIGHT HERE?? It was one of my most favorites. It's so multi-facted, you don't know which parts to love best. I love all of it. Thanks for sharing!

[ldholton]

Can someone please upload the title cut "Learning To Love" Awesome work & Howard Smith vocals...!!

[whm5609]

One of the two greatest jazz-rock fusion songs of all time! The other is Rocks, Pebbles and Sand by Stanley Clarke who also features on this song too...

[gabalandme]

Bravo for posting this dynamic tune.Very inspirational.Peace.

[missmochashake]

This instrumental keeps me awake such a lovely piece. I adored his unique gift w/ the piano. Genesis is one of my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

[jonsilence]

Who is drumming on this? Alphonse Mouzon?

[iluvjazz7]

If you see Rodney Franklin, you tell him I was able to meditate on the creator and all that the things that the creator has provided for this planet. From the rising of the sun to the going down it, I am greatful. This songs reminds me to worship in spirit and truth. Thank You Rodney Franklin. From Guitar Player Theodore J Diaz Jr.

[nhXCdboy]

@iluvjazz7 i feel your energy 100%

[jonsilence]

@iluvjazz7: Theodore....you have written one of the most beautiful posts I have seen on YouTube.

[nwr33xl4]

such a deep piano player

[kittycat1961]

Yeah Stanley Clarke and Rodney did this. This is the mistro, for real and bad as he was we should all write the music ind and get them to produce his music. You know how they do their artist if they don't do what they want, write and ask for it! Power to the talented. Love you Rodney

[Meridian83West]

Wow! I had forgotten how fantastic this "suite" was! I used to love this LP and I may have to dig it out of storage! It's a pity that none of Rodney Fanklin's Columbia albums are in print - at least not in the US.

[edwardlsims]

Absolute MASTER PIECE

[Americanjazzlady]

Thank you for posting this. It's such a blessing. The sound quality is excellent too! GOD BLESS YOU.

[brock3175]

best cut ever!

[j1455p]

Even though this didn't get much airplay, I think this is Rodney's best work. I especially like from 5:17 to the end. But the whole thing is a masterpiece!

[Niggl23]

and Alphonse Mouzon on drums! What a masterpiece...calms me down...

[not2shy2say]

I still have and cherish this album. It was my wake up song. Also the all time classic "Song for you" is on this Album. I knew there was a reason why to keep my lp's.

[dhampex]

MAN!!! i was raised on this whole album!!!!great post and took me back on memory lane!!!!!

[Americanjazzlady]

@dhampex I hear ya. I love this whole album. I have a turntable and need to take it out and listen to this whole album again. God bless you.

[NikNak37]

I love this album!

[missmochashake]

I love this piece. I can listen to it repeatly it's just that great ! Rodney your a genius in music. Thanks for posting.

[missmochashake]

What an Extradinary! Album. An old favorite that keep you in deep thought. Thanks for posting.

[mikeyrue]

Unfortunately, this album was never released on CD. This is such an incredible album, and Learning To Love is such a great song. Takes me back to 1983 when I first heard this album. Now, I just have to make an MP3 of the album..

[arnez208]

thanks man for posting this.i had this on a cassette and i played it to death and the tape finally broke.I;m still trying to find it this was on of rodney's best!

[mribbins]

A great memory, thanks!

[gatigallo]

Where can I find this in CD, I 've been looking for a while and nothing :(. Juts LPs.

[KPositive2008]

This was my favorite album of his. He really is a fine musician and he was reaching beyond the ordinary on this one. People could not put it in a catagory and it did not get air time because of that.

[robpax]

yea really

[nvjharmonica]

Rodney has some bad jams- 1 is called Enuff is Enuff and another is a song called MAMA

[alanmccluskey]

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[alanmccluskey]

ah.. been hunting this for ages... so good

stanley is playing the piccolo bass

[mattpope1]

put thats the way i feel on please

[whiterushen]

Outstanding! I thought everyone had forgotten about this piece along with "That's the way I feel bout your love". I have this album collecting dust in my attic along with Bill Wolfer, Azymuth, and Bobby McFerrin's moon dance.

[Bill486]

Nice cut...I believe this was a Stanley Clarke production..

[cirrusmajor]

Yes it is a Stanley Clarke production!

[Nardog1]

@Bill486

Bill, i was just gonna say it sounds a lot like Mr. Clarke had his 'thumbs' in there LOL!

[fonkifunk]

very smooth and well done choosen.Top post brother.