"Hello" guitar solo by Louie Shelton
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video Louie gives a detailed description of his creation of lucky one take solo of one his most famous guitar riffs created for Lionel Richie.
Over the past several decades you would have heard Louie Shelton’s signature guitar riffs and solos on more hit records than any other session guitarist in history.
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Life is good when you’re listening to Louie play guitar-
This is the essence of a brilliant guitar solo played by a master musician. Not a flurry of notes as a time filler, it’s a melodic masterpiece that compliments and adds to the song. Melody above everything else. An absolute masterpiece.
This is one of the most beautiful solos of all time.
Gets me every time😭
That solo made that song. One of my favorite guitar solos.
I could not have put it in better words! I have just tried to cover it on my channel recently, I hope I did justice to it :)
His solo on Lowdown made that song. I think he'd be what you call GREAT.
Yes it did!!!
Many people thought is was George Benson, but Louie nailed it in the Wes Montgomery vain.
Could you please suggest some of your other favorite guitar solos?
I've been waiting 2023 to discover the guitar hero who's playing in so many titles i loved ...
To be that talented & very few people know who you are is a bitter sweet pill to swallow. All these celebrity types with zero talent would be appreciated more if they had half of this man's skills .
Shredders listen and learn from a master of tone and touch!
Exactly. You can go as fast as you want, but if it has no "feel", it's nothing.
I’ve been telling myself that for a while because I can’t shred but having feeling with the ability to throw some shred in there adds to the dynamics in a big way
Balance Grasshopper!
I agree totally
im a shredder and this is what I consider to be the greatest guitar solo ever written. Shredding is intensely difficult and a very serious skill. you appear to misunderstand it immensely
I don’t know what I love more, his playing or his humility. Actually, both. Many thanks LOUIE, yet another iconic solo.
The epitome of Humility....
Don't know who the 11 dislikes are here, but what's there not to like? You are looking at and listening to the MASTERS!
The chuckle when he says he had to go back and learn it! What a gift to have music like this just effortlessly flow out of your fingertips. He talks about it like he's making a sandwich! Just that easy for him. Wow.
How do you find the words to describe how great this guy is with a guitar in his hands. With all the great songs that he made come alive over the decades.
Not only a genius, but such a humble gentleman. And I love this line, "It wasn't a planned solo . . . it was a one take solo". Like I said, a genius.
zuider77. If i were to do a solo like this , I would need a day just to get it sounding that authentic because there is 4 or 5 unique different styles in that one solo. And he just does it in one take off the top of his head. Amazing.
zuider77 This vid has been out for a while so I just wanted a nice place to tuck into the comments:. It’s quietly stunning. Beautiful.
Louie has said many times that he doesn’t plan his solos, they come out of an inner well of creativity. What he doesn’t say is that this well is constantly being refilled by playing, by listening, by practicing. Is that genius? I guess it can be. But there’s an enormous amount of work over a lifetime of playing music involved, too.
...and then he needed to learn what he had just played. Classic gifted musician.
Agreed!
The octaves really worked and was such a tasteful use of notes. They say that the best solos are something you can hum along to. You proved that theory.
A serious master! This guys playing is on another level. There is nothing these new guys could teach these older guys like him. Much love! 🎸🎵❤
A perfect solo to fit a song. The skill required to write,play and perform this type of solo is off the charts. This guy is a master.
rob morrison Agreed, although what I find more amazing is that he didn’t ‘write’ it as such, but ad libbed it in a single take. What an amazing ear.
A legend
hutch1979music2 That’s definitely a form of writing. Just that most of us don’t have the talent to do it.
Like one of many guitarist around the country I was able to learn this solo and play it in my band. Made me sound great but the real genius is the guy who created it. It was for me a pleasure to play it.
I used to think the Stairway to Heaven solo was the perfect solo. And then I heard this. Nothing I’ve heard compares to this masterpiece. 👏
I’m so glad I found this channel. As a frustrated 70 year old wannabe guitarist, it’s pretty freekin cool to finally see who played the music I grew to👍👍
It's not the fingering, the guitar, the tone that makes that solo - it's a beautifully constructed melody that is a perfect link from what comes before to what comes after.
A real masterpiece of a solo. This solo is an oasis in today's madness of zillions of notes per beat; with double-stopped squeaks & squeals; and tapping with all body parts. Hmmmmm......
Thanks for sharing.
One of the greatest guitar solos of all time
I’m not a guitar player but listening to Lou makes me want to become one.
The fact that there's even one thumbs down for this living legend convinces me that there will always be evil in the world.
absolutely legendary Solo played by a legendary musician and a damn nice human being.
I don't care for Lionel Richie, or the song, but that is a really nice solo. Very nice. I think of the song as a vehicle for the solo.
I am always amazed at his laser-like focus when he plays. It's also awesome that he has been playing out pro since he was about 12. I could listen to his music all day.
One of the best studio guys ever. So much of his tonality was done by his hands not electronic gizmos.
Really one of the greatest solos of all time. So tasteful, so precisely perfect for the song... this is the kind of musicality we should all aspire to.
Heard this guitar solo on the radio yesterday and had to look up who played it. I heard it a zillion times growing up, but yesterday it struck me what beautiful phrasing it has and how much it contributes to the song!
This man's timing is impeccable.
Iconic solo that was part of the sound track for a generation. Every bit as cool as Eddie's "beat it" solo, and for me at least, brings out a lot of beauty and emotion. Great to finally see who actually played it.
I’ve just discovered Mr. Shelton. His command of the instrument is astounding. He plays so melodically and tastefully, he’s like a dancer. So great to discover the man behind some of the most iconic guitar solos ever recorded.
Perfection.. one the most beautiful, romantic, heartbreaking solos ever performed. And it wasn’t planned. God bless you for sharing this sir
I’ve played that guitar solo note for note so many times doing wedding gigs & stuff growing up ... It’s really nice to actually see the face of the guy who came up with that memorable solo .... That solo is on the status of that Phil Woods memorable sax solo on Billy Joel’s “Just The Way You Are”
And the best saxophone solo ever played is Wesley Magoogan's on 'Will you; By Hazel O'connor....Masterpiece!
I always thought that was Mark Rivera ? We shared a J in a NYC studio 1988,,I was so star struck he was playing on our record I would have beloved anything lol !
Those octaves just gets me all the time. 👏🏽
Just a drummer here - but heard this solo and had to know who was the culprit responsible for it .......... totally awesome. Couldn't fit the song better - and at the same time enhances it. ~goosebumps~
Louie, I don't think it was luck, it was the amazing talent of a master!
As great of a song that is, I love it mainly for the guitar solo. Hearing on the radio, I never switch channels until I hear that solo. Thank you, so much, Louie for the great memories, through your music.
Louie Shelton did some amazing solos.
How anyone can go into a studio and come up with that is just astounding.
Mr Shelton , you are a legend and it's an pleasure to watch and learn from you
I wish you wouldn’t have said “this was a one take solo”……it makes me seem that more inadequate…who does THAT in one take? You’re the best Louie.What an incredible history. I, at the very least, tie for your your biggest fan! I’m 64 and inspired by your work.
You sir are the backbone to many a hits, bravo Louie, and thanks for the many pleasures of your contribution to music.
This brilliant man also produced & played on Seals & Crofts albums! That stuff just blew me away.
One of the best solos. So fitting, musical, I sing it in my head all the time.
I have always thought this maybe the most tasteful guitar solo ever recorded. Now I know it is. This solo IS the song.
I knew the Second I heard this that I must be listening to the original artist.
A most beautiful solo.
Louie's "Hello" solo is the perfect cream on top of a most delicious chocolate cake.
This solo is absolutely fantastic. Soul, tone, dexterity... GENIUS !
the unsung heroes make the world go round
Good grief, this type of melodic control is just humbling
That solo still takes my breath away after all these years. ☺️
This is one of the most romantic solo of the world...how brilliant you are
ALL I WANT ALL I NEED IS THIS KIND OF GUITAR SOUND, SO CLEAN AND WARM...
Oh, my word, chaps behind great works usually remain unsung in the song they help play, albeit playing a major part no matter how minor. Congrats. Louise Shelton. I've hummed along this great spontaneous solo some 40 odd years since I was about 14 up to date; and I just did it again about 10 minutes ago today. God bless your fingers.
Love these stories that are the soundtracks of our lives
Forever amazing. Thank you Mr. Shelton.
One of the first solos that ever caught.my atention when i was young and starting to play guitar...took me years to learn...such a brillant piece of music and Mastery in the guitar!!
Wow, so this is the genius behind this great, eternally great solo.
I remember learning this magical solo off the LP, and having to keep placing the stylus back to the start until I nailed the whole piece. I played it a couple of weeks later when I stood in with a band at a local club. They offered me the gig permanently at the end of the song........A lifetime ago......Thank you Louie. Wonderful memories!!! :-)
I remember when this tune came out. I learned the solo note for note. It's still one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard!
Truly one of the most accomplished guitarists ever, humility personified. Please keep the posts coming.
So beautiful - I have been looking for you Louie - you are gifted - next time online do 'it' with a spot above you -
Louie Shelton you are absolutely awesome ❤ 🎸
That is just beautiful Louie, without your playing on that and most every song you’ve played on there just wouldn’t be the magic that had us all driving to the record store waiting in line to buy the records you in a huge way made famous as well as the artists ! Beautifully done Mr Shelton. Thank you so much
The most tasteful guitar solo on a "pop" record that I ever heard. Thanks to the person who has just introduced me to this wonderful musician.
Just WOW! One of the finest short solos ever!
It really is one of the best melodic solos for me. So graceful and rich. Love it!
a one take solo...... INCREDIBLE..... makes the tune!!!!
So incredible and so tasteful. These solos (as guitarists) are so imprinted in our subconscious.
One of my favorite guitar solos of all time. Very expressive....just beautiful. Definitely some Wes in there!
What a pro. I could listen to Louie all day. So unassuming.
He is the epitome of a tasteful player.
So
Underrated. These guys made those records sound amazing. Carol Kay as well,,
Who has a better touch than Louie Shelton?
What a lovely man... what a God given talent.
For some reason I always thought it was Lukather who played this solo. Wonderful solo, one of the greats. Thanks for recording the video Louie.
Goodness me .. for years I've been telling people that this is THE most fitting solo for a song.. Excellent! Now I know who was responsible .. thank you:)
Louie thank you for sharing; hearing that solo brings back so many fond memories; the era of great songwriting, artists, and great guitar solos. This one would most definitely be on my top 10.
The 11 dislikes need to be made to understand they are listening to the MASTERS. wise up guys
One of the most melodic and emotional solos ever to a pop song.....
What a damn treat to watch Mr Shelton.
WOW.. I'm breathless! Excellent! Thats the solo! 🎸 From now on it will be *YOU* noted for this song, not Lionel Ritchie! 🤗
Love your playing, Louie Shelton.
I was a metal guitar solo snub when this came out. Now I appreciate this, finally. Very tasty, not overly ornate. Lots of feeling. How did I miss it back in the 80's??? Oh yeah, I was a hard rock snob.
Excellent God bless you 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
This is one of my favourite guitar solos ever. I play guitar for 45 years now and I heard and I played many many solos. Thank you so much Mr. Louie Shelton for this masterpiece.
It's one of those solo's that you can sing in your head note for note forever once you've heard it. So musical.
This was a favorite song of mine when it came out and that guitar solo was a big reason why.
Such a beautiful, tasteful and memorable solo! These are the kind of solos I sing along to in the car, likely annoying my wife in the process :)
When I first heard this song thought the guitar solo was performed by Ray Parker Jr. Louie caught the Wes Montgomery octave "slurs" beautifully. Single string lines well done, too.
How interesting to see this guitar work for the first time after hearing the song so many times years ago.
Your solo is the best thing I remember about the song- I love what I call the octave slides. George Benson is also a master of them. It's just such a great sound and instantly adds a depth and changes the whole feel.
I’m an old fan of George Benson also from Houston. Best concert ever was he and Minnie Ripperton at the Music Hall.
The perfect solo!
Love Louie. Great musician and seemingly nice person.
Mesmerizing. Just plain talent.
Simply one of my favourite solo's. Nice and smooth. A solo you can sing is a great solo.
One of the most brilliant and haunting solos ever recorded. Song came out my senior year of high school, and it's still one of my favorites.
Great song,great guitar solo and great guitarist... And that guitar solo part is my most favorite part of the song!! Salute!
One of my favourite solos. I remember learning it note for note many years ago with help from the tab which I think was printed in Guitarist magazine. I'm ashamed to say I didn't know who played it. Now I do. Thank you Mr. Shelton.
What a great melodic solo! It really added a lot of value to the song.
Louie you are a national treasure. Thank you for the wonderful body of work!
Man, that is so sweet. I can play it now note-for-note. One of my proudest achievements; not because of me but because this beautiful solo stands as an homage to the great Louie Shelton. Thank you for your service to humanity.