Sudio musicianship is so deep within his bloodstream that his live playing sounds like the final cut from a recording session. That was absolutely perfect.
Funny how I was a big Beatles fan in my teens, then Led Zeppelin in my 20's, then Prog rock, Yes, Genesis, ELP, now I'm in my 60's and Steely Dan is my go to listen.
I wish I could remember the interview, I think it was Alice Cooper of all people, and he was asked what music did he himself prefer to listen to . And he thought for a minute and said, "When I want to hear something excellent I listen to Steely Dan".
I saw him last nite, was not good conditions but he was very good, I have been a fan since the 70's but finally got to see him...no one will ever do what he has done
The Iridium Room in NYC is incredible. I had the chance to see Jimmy Webb the renowned songwriter for Glenn Campbell and many more do a show there. What an evening, nice and wonderfully talented gentleman.
A great guitarist and clearly a wonderful guy. I first discovered Larry Carlton in the mid seventies when I purchased the Crusaders incredible album Those Southern Nights. The first song on the LP, Spiral, is my favorite (by far) and features fantastic Larry Carlton playing. I was also a Steely Dan devotee at the time and also loved The Royal Scam and Kid Charlemagne, but did not know Larry played on that record. I learned later on. Yes, his lead on Kid Charlemagne ranks up there with the greatest of all time. I listen to it frequently, and still have my original record! I think I also have the 8-track of it!! Larry is a master guitar player!!
I first heard of Larry Carlton in 1979. A guitar player who lived across the hall in my dorm told me Carlton was amazing studio guitarist and he played on Partridge Family albums!
Fabulous talent. Not just technical skills but the ability to create and improvise...sometimes on the spot...and make such memorable solos. Him with Steely Dan were magic
Pretty incredible to hear that from 4 years ago. As he said: 40 + years later. He makes it look easy & natural, but imagine how hard that must have been when they invited him back after 35 years or so to play it live with them? I've sort of heard it on some YT homemade videos from The Beacon, but isn't there a nice recording somewhere? That's a very special moment in time! Thanks for another great upload. ♥
Yes Larry, we ALL LOVE the original solo!...... Besides the original was an improv & you couldn't really improve it by doing another improv of it.... LOL! So...... thankyou for " going back" & "relearning it" ! .....You're the BEST!
Mr. Larry friggin Carlton a true American bad ass on the guitar I have all steely Dan‘s albums and several of his and this video was great to see he truly is an amazing musician he’s as good now if not better than he was back in the day
Mr 335. Amazing how many guys huge career leaps playing the Solos on Steely Dan songs. Theses were all great !!! Larry Carlton is one of the very best players in the world and has been since prob before 1970. Quote “ Steve Lukekather”. Thanks
I finally learned how to play this one. It took about one month to work it out and capture the nuances and dynamics for this lead. Hoping to perform it soon. Love Larry Carlton. One of my favorites.
So great to hear him get all the notes right. Ive seen actual Steely Dan concerts on youtube where they just get lost and turn it into a jam session having nothing to do with the original song.
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The solo on the Dan record is one of the greatest ever recorded.
Yes it is
I go back and forth between it and Wind Cries Mary by Hendrix, also one take improvised. Can two things both be the greatest ever?
The solos!
Or Larry's guitar on "Don't Take Me Alive".
@@t.seank.529 In a word: Yes!
'The solo, which I improvised..." and every new generation of rock guitarist will some day stumble onto and shake their head in disbelief.
I don't believe that it was just improvised. But it makes a good story. 👍
Sudio musicianship is so deep within his bloodstream that his live playing sounds like the final cut from a recording session. That was absolutely perfect.
Because his solos and fills are so amazing, I often forget how good of a rhythm guitarist he is. This video reminded me.
Love it forever. Slick, tight, funky. Carlton makes it look effortless.
Not effortless...
Practice, practice practice
Look at his last line…”made it LOOK”.
I wore Royal Scam out. Still have it in the original vinyl along with several other of Dan's LPs. They're all great and Larry is such a great player.
Yeah, let's get a Haitian divorce!
Yes, I have about 4 copies now on my record shelves. Someday I will surely need another new one.
Funny how I was a big Beatles fan in my teens, then Led Zeppelin in my 20's, then Prog rock, Yes, Genesis, ELP, now I'm in my 60's and Steely Dan is my go to listen.
same but I'm 30 :D
It will be Miles Davis in your 70's😋
@@stettan1 I just downloaded some songs off "Bitches Brew"...lol.
You sound like my twin brother musically. 😂
I wish I could remember the interview, I think it was Alice Cooper of all people, and he was asked what music did he himself prefer to listen to . And he thought for a minute and said, "When I want to hear something excellent I listen to Steely Dan".
One of the best and my favorite guitarists! Room 335 baby!
I saw him last nite, was not good conditions but he was very good, I have been a fan since the 70's but finally got to see him...no one will ever do what he has done
I could listen to him all night long and well into tomorrow…….and tomorrow night etc etc!!!
Just beautiful
Still got it!! Been listening to this OG Guitarist since his early days with Crusaders!! Nuf said!!
This sounds so good as an instrumental.
My guitar teacher once told me that the "kid Charlemagne" solo is the best. I have to agree.
The Iridium Room in NYC is incredible. I had the chance to see Jimmy Webb the renowned songwriter for Glenn Campbell and many more do a show there. What an evening, nice and wonderfully talented gentleman.
Larry is a master guitarist.
WOW, smiling from ear to ear! SO sweet!
He has a really good bunch working with him here. He is great! I am so glad to say I saw him live way back in 2006.
Larry is so cool - he makes it all look so natural and becomes part of the melody.
So amazing that it brings me to tears ❤
I got to be his driver one time years ago when he was in my town with Bob James. Cool guy. Stood outside the restaurant and had a smoke with him.
One of the best solo's in pop/rock history, and in my personal top 5 !
Fantastic !!
I just love it! Can’t get enough…
A great guitarist and clearly a wonderful guy. I first discovered Larry Carlton in the mid seventies when I purchased the Crusaders incredible album Those Southern Nights. The first song on the LP, Spiral, is my favorite (by far) and features fantastic Larry Carlton playing. I was also a Steely Dan devotee at the time and also loved The Royal Scam and Kid Charlemagne, but did not know Larry played on that record. I learned later on. Yes, his lead on Kid Charlemagne ranks up there with the greatest of all time. I listen to it frequently, and still have my original record! I think I also have the 8-track of it!! Larry is a master guitar player!!
What a fantastic evening that must have been
Simply BRILLIANT!
Love all the love here for LC! Heartwarming... he gave-and continues to give us-so much musical joy.
The best of anything is always impossible to say but personally if forced to choose I would say this is the greatest guitar solo of all time 😁
Such a positive and fun message, he is great.
Luv that song! Great playing Larry.
Excellent !
I first heard of Larry Carlton in 1979. A guitar player who lived across the hall in my dorm told me Carlton was amazing studio guitarist and he played on Partridge Family albums!
That should’ve looked a whole lot harder than he made it look! What a master of the fretboard. Great guy, great talent, great music!
A masterpiece!
His solo from Third World Man is great too.
Larry, you can play this song ANY WAY YOU WANT!! It sounds great no matter what!
That's true, but it's nice to see him do it.
This makes me so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OH Baby. Yes that’s some pretty sweet guitar stuff! Love it❤
I'm also a fan of his intro on Don't Take Me Alive.
Loved that!
Fantastic! I would love to hear Larry of today’s take on the solo as well!
Fabulous talent. Not just technical skills but the ability to create and improvise...sometimes on the spot...and make such memorable solos. Him with Steely Dan were magic
rhythmn and lead.genius.
Pretty incredible to hear that from 4 years ago. As he said: 40 + years later. He makes it look easy & natural, but imagine how hard that must have been when they invited him back after 35 years or so to play it live with them? I've sort of heard it on some YT homemade videos from The Beacon, but isn't there a nice recording somewhere? That's a very special moment in time! Thanks for another great upload. ♥
Fantastic to hear this great solo more isolated.
Get along Kid Charlemagne!
Love Larry Carlton!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎼🎵🎶🎸🎶🎵🎼
su musica siempre muy elegante
You can't relight the past. You can only remember it fondly.
Too wonderful.
this is so good
Yes Larry, we ALL LOVE the original solo!...... Besides the original was an improv & you couldn't really improve it by doing another improv of it.... LOL! So...... thankyou for
" going back" & "relearning it" ! .....You're the BEST!
Mr. Larry friggin Carlton a true American bad ass on the guitar I have all steely Dan‘s albums and several of his and this video was great to see he truly is an amazing musician he’s as good now if not better than he was back in the day
That looked effortless 🎉
THANK you for this perfection x Larry and you for uploading x
Larry’s smile right when he finishes the smile, is so wholesome 4:18
When he finishes the solo?
@@jasonmurkin3364 that’s what I meant yes
Wooow!!!
Playing is great but seeing someone smile like while playing is beautiful. #whatitsallabout
That made my week! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love it but actually would've appreciated an updated Larry solo. Much love Larry
Fantastic! Thanks
Larry just makes me smile.
Mr 335.
Amazing how many guys huge career leaps playing the Solos on Steely Dan songs. Theses were all great !!! Larry Carlton is one of the very best players in the world and has been since prob before 1970. Quote “ Steve Lukekather”.
Thanks
So good 😊 man I miss the music and the times would love to hear new stuff coming like this!
Amazing, great just wow
I finally learned how to play this one. It took about one month to work it out and capture the nuances and dynamics for this lead. Hoping to perform it soon. Love Larry Carlton. One of my favorites.
Guitarists like you make me sick😄😄😄😄(said the green monster inside of me!)
If you pull it off then you have sipped from the Grail my Friend.
Good luck on your future gig.
Wow. Amazing. What a talent!!!
I saw Larry at Katz' in Austin around 1990. Legend before, then and after.
Comping is tremendous, too!
LOVE IT.YES SIR.
Damn this is beyond awesome.
so much fun
WOW!
So good to see Pauly Shore, playing keyboards with Larry these days. I had no idea.
Incredible. Still though, would love to hear Larry do a new solo take on it today. I bet it would be mind blowing.
total awesomeness
Me, an idiot, standing up at my home office desk and whooping it up during your solo.
Love this! ❤️
Love it, so cool..
I just love going to a show and having the guy behind me keep yelling "woooo" during the music.
Irony?
Absolutely the best solo ever played bar none. It's totally perfect
So great to hear him get all the notes right. Ive seen actual Steely Dan concerts on youtube where they just get lost and turn it into a jam session having nothing to do with the original song.
Had me smilin' from the 1st note . . .
Along with Jay Graydon’s solo on Peg.
Still: TONS of feel!!!
Its actually great as a instrumental
Shout out to Travis on the bass 👊
Lovely
Nice drumming. Great feel.
Boooootiful! Thanks Larry x
I prefer the version of the whole song with vocals and those great guitar licks. But of course I enjoy Larry's playing too. 😎
Brilliant.
Rick Beato brought me here. "What Makes This Song Great", Episode 3.
I wish he’d do the Magnum PI theme song. Or hell he could probably do a whole set of TV themes that he played on.
I wore the Royal scam out back in my college days. This is definitely one of the best solos I’ve ever heard.
Add a second solo and play it the way you would play it now? Best of all worlds.
Awesome...
Brilliant
My MAIN MAN!