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Composer, producer, recording artist David Knight digs into his childhood record collection and pulls out classic albums, 45’s, 12’s, and cassettes, with their original, snap, crackle, pop, skips and tape hiss. Taking you, the baby boomer “Back in The Dave!” Through Dave’s eyes growing up as a young New York musician. “Back in the Dave” reconnects the life, times and stories to the music that became the soundtrack of our youth.

Composer, producer, recording artist David Knight digs into his childhood record collection and pulls out classic albums, 45’s, 12’s, and cassettes, with their original, snap, crackle, pop, skips and tape hiss. Taking you, the baby boomer “Back in The Dave!” Through Dave’s eyes growing up as a young New York musician. “Back in the Dave” reconnects the life, times and stories to the music that became the soundtrack of our youth.

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United States

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Composer, producer, recording artist David Knight digs into his childhood record collection and pulls out classic albums, 45’s, 12’s, and cassettes, with their original, snap, crackle, pop, skips and tape hiss. Taking you, the baby boomer “Back in The Dave!” Through Dave’s eyes growing up as a young New York musician. “Back in the Dave” reconnects the life, times and stories to the music that became the soundtrack of our youth.

Language:

English

Episodes

Summer Jam 2020

7/15/2020
Summer Jam 2020, it's time to dance, dance, dance like you did "back in the day, come on, crank up your earbuds and let your heart and soul go! The Summer Jam episodes I really enjoy doing, it's great music, talking about it and thinking about the good days when the music was hot!

Duration:02:54:32

Shades of Gray

7/6/2020
As a recording artist, I found myself between a rock and a hard place, should I address today's racial topic? How could I not, as an African American man, I simply had to, I did not want to look at it like everyone else, I noticed something different, so I decided to speak to both sides of the fence. My point of view is passionate, blunt, and expressed using strong langue, not more normal it's how I see the topic of race in this country and the world, you might not share my views and that's...

Duration:02:18:48

Painful!

6/15/2020
Today, June 15th I lost my childhood friend, keyboard player, and best friend, Clayton Gittens. This special episode is in his memory and honor. I'm already missing you man.

Duration:01:54:50

Reflections

6/1/2020
In spring 1976, I set out to become a bass player and recording artist. It was a decision I made just weeks after my little brother tragically lost his life. I never once thought it would take me over four decades to achieve my goal! And while achieving it was joyous and celebratory, as it was unfolding in realtime, the reality of what I had accomplished didn't hit me until twenty-four hours later, when I emotionally broke down!

Duration:01:56:09

Vicki Genfan (Recording Artist)

5/18/2020
A sea of female guitar players, how do you stand out? Life challenges never stop, the joy and pain dancing in the rain, still finding a way to bring it all together in a single instance of life while expressing it through her music. Vicki Genfan, "percussive" acoustic guitar player and vocalist, Vicki takes us through her life and music, sit back, listen, and embrace one beautiful human being and outstanding recording artist.

Duration:02:18:53

RAH

5/1/2020
As a bass player, the drummer is my clock. My job is to stay locked in with the clock and to put the "bottom" in the song. When I think of the many drummers I've played, with and the famous drummers I admire like Buddy Rich, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, and many more, one of the badest drummers is RAH. We've been close friends for over twenty years! Introducing you to RAH and his music has me so "gassed up" it's crazy. He's recently released his latest album, Gods Music and you're about to...

Duration:01:52:10

Spring Releases

4/15/2020
Historically spring is that time of year when we get out of the house, stretch our legs, get spring cleaning done and more, back in the day record labels would release music during spring in hopes of getting a big hit by summertime, we're now in the year 2020, and we've all been on quarantine, life has changed! We need to release we have to let go of the heartbreak, fear, and anxiety that we're experiencing in the present day. We need a "spring release!" Let's find new love, rekindle...

Duration:02:11:53

The Gambler

4/1/2020
In the late 1950s. Kenny Roger’s started a music career that would span six decades. His solo career would take him to iconic status. Songs like The Gambler, Island in the Stream, You Decorate My Life and Lady, served Kenny up like a "hot plate of cornbread and butter" to people around the world! Kenny was one of the few artists that almost every song he released became a big hit! We lost Kenny Roger’s on March 20th, 2020, let's honor him.

Duration:01:45:56

Max & Relax Session 2

3/25/2020
The Coronavirus like many germs and bacteria can't stand up to a strong immune system. And to me, keeping your gut as clean as possible is the first step, the second step is what you must do once your cleanse is complete. In session 2, I share my "next step" practices with you. It's all about being healthy and relaxing during this global life event!

Duration:00:45:11

Max and Relax Sessions

3/18/2020
As we face this world event as a global family. I decided to create something that I hope will take your focus off of the day-to-day worries and challenges. In addition to the regular "Back in The Dave" podcast. I'm releasing "Max and Relax Sessions" during the time we deal with the coronavirus. Max and Relax Sessions is a place for peace of mind when you need a break! Each session I share what I'm doing to protect myself from getting the virus. While being transparent about how I'm...

Duration:00:28:58

Harry Belafonte

3/16/2020
Their arent many people who can say that they've traveled the world, walked arm-in-arm with Martin Luther King Jr., helped mankind, fought for equal rights and became a music super icon in a single life. But at the age of 93, Harry Belafonte is one of the few. As a child, Belafonte's music often played in the background, as I and my little brother run in and out of the house, slamming the screen door! Yet I didn't know much about Harry, past his music. What I discovered was more powerful...

Duration:01:22:25

The Ole Mitral Valve

3/1/2020
Sharp stabbing pains in my heart, dizziness, and sweating is how I remember feeling coming off stage after a college performance in 1984. I had no idea that playing my bass guitar and performing so hard that night would make me sick and awaken me to healing myself thirty years later. And it was all in my heart!

Duration:01:41:40

Phat Ho

2/15/2020
Humans are 99.99% all the same. Our culture is one of the things that makes us feel as if we're different. It can also throw us for a real loop! I got thrown from the mountain top one day due to cultural differences. I learned a valuable lesson, but not before I went spinning around in circles trying to figure out what to do and who's bamboozling me, ugh!

Duration:01:57:22

Kobe

2/1/2020
Unexpected sudden death. It feels like you've been hit and run over by a freight train. I know, I've had the experience! You're in shock, deeply hurt, confused and helpless. The sudden and unexpected death of Kobe Bryant shocked the country and the world. Navigating our thoughts feelings and emotions as we take this painful walk to say "goodbye" to Kobe, his Daughter Gianna and the seven other good people who lost their lives in the helicopter crash is not going to be easy.

Duration:00:52:28

Bass Chef

1/15/2020
At times, we take for granted the experiences in life that have profound meaning and impact on our lives. We think nothing of it. In 1979, my family had a final break down. Leaving a home that once flourished with life, in darkness. When the dust settled. My dad and I found ourselves together and alone. It became a five-year education I never expected.

Duration:01:33:41

1980

1/1/2020
Happy New Year! Today marks the beginning of a new year and a new decade! That started me think about back in the day. It's now 2020, which means 1980 was forty years ago! Let's take a ride back 40yrs when we all walked out of the 1970s and into the crazy '80s! It's hard to believe that 1980 was forty years ago, WOW!

Duration:01:42:52

A Gift

12/16/2019
Trip along with me when we were children, Christmas music, a warm fireplace, family, friends, loved ones and holiday movies, Christmas as we lived it. Never forget the most important gift of them all!

Duration:01:09:07

A&S

12/2/2019
Starting during the holiday season of 1981 at the age of 19, until the spring of 1986. I worked part-time as a floor manager for A&S department store, Abraham and Strauss. God, such a unique time in life and for my life! During that period. I met so many great people who go on to become life-long friends. Walter Allison, my long-time friend, joins me as we talk about the "fast times at A&S department store!" The stories are endless and funny! Including why I was called down and questioned...

Duration:02:55:31

Out of Mind, Out of Body

11/15/2019
Thanksgiving is down the block! It's the kickoff to the Christmas and holiday season. Like many, I use this time to express thanks. As usual, I take things too far, and since 2007-2008, the holiday has become my time to dig deeper into my spirt. The reason being is, after experiencing so many losses, I wanted to learn all that I could about how we transition from our physical selves, I wanted answers to my question "what happens when we die?" Ultimately, I was taken on a life-changing...

Duration:02:31:02

Mi Muntuno

11/1/2019
Percussionist Antonio (Tony) Rodrequiz sits in the studio with me as we listen to and discuss Salsa music! Tony has been playing conga drums since the age of 23. A late start by musician standards, but his love for drums and music made all the difference. In a short period, Tony was traveling the world with some of the hottest artists and musicians in Salsa and Latin music. A long-time friend of my wife. I was told Tony was part of the package when I asked her to marry me. I was like, ok,...

Duration:02:53:18

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