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Jim Keltner's tight, dynamic drumming, Larry Carlton and Dean Parks' expressive guitars, and the meticulous arrangements make it clear why this session is revered. Bat remarks that all these players are “probably sitting in the same room,” emphasizing the organic, live feeling of the recording—before the era of digital editing and Pro Tools.
The Arrangement and Voice Leading
The song's progression includes seamless voice leading, shifting through minor, major, and altered chords with grace. Bat points out the clever movement from E minor 7 to various other chords, including complex sus2 and sharp 9 alterations, providing tension and release. The chorus introduces a Jimmy Hendricks-like F#7#9 chord, adding intensity.