Part 7/9:
The Magic of Top-Tier Session Work
Throughout the episode, Bat underscores the importance of legendary session players involved in Josie. From Chuck Rainey’s phenomenal bass lines to Keltner’s drum fills and Carlton’s expressive guitar work, the track exemplifies the synergy of seasoned professionals in a recording studio.
He humorously notes the pre-Pro Tools era, asserting that “before Pro Tools, there were Pros”—an ode to the skill and musicianship of these artists who crafted such timeless recordings with live, on-tape performance.