My wife and I used to love grooving this on the way to Mammoth Mt skiing. She passed in Jan and this is of the grooves that is such a happy reminder of her. Steely Dan and Larry... thank you.
I love how this song starts, especially how the original stretched out that opening chord until it got some mike feedback. That was an awesome intro to an equally awesome tune.
I was a fan of Steely Dan since the mid 70's but, I didn't really know about Larry Until TH-cam started...Great Axeman and Rick Beato showed me what makes him so great...:)
This video does a superb job of showcasing Larry's amazing rhythm guitar playing. Everybody knows what a great soloist he is, but he did such amazing rhythm work with so many people back in the day. What a master!
…you probably know that his first recorded work with Steely Dan was on “Daddy Don’t Live in That New York City No More” off Katy Lied. He played all three guitar parts.
@@jerrymammoser9101 And, of course, I'm sure you know that Larry arranged Deacon Blues. He played a far bigger role with Steely Dan than a lot of people realize.
A very well balanced player. I much prefer him to Lukather because he doesn't get hung up on all those annoying heavy rock tropes like the whammy bar (which I've ever seen him use) or tons of gain where a little will do. He's a very toney kind of player. There is a lot of tone in his fingertips and that combined with the semi-hollows and other guitars he's played is a wonderful combination. He's got a real ease of playing. Yes, he's a master and the masters make it look easy, but I just love how whole and complete he is a as a guitarist. There's so much to learn from studying his playing.
Larry looks bored to tears. I used to see his shows at The Baked Potato - he was there every Tuesday for about a year - and he would break a sweat by the 3rd tune. He would lite a cig and set it on the mix board while played. I used to grab it and finish it. He'd get pissed!
I got to see Larrry Carlton a few years ago and a goof friend with me shouted out in between songs as Larry was talking about as what to play and my friend shouted out Johnny B Goode..and with no hesitation Larry and company did the most blazing intro to that tired ol song I just about shat my pants...he was that good !!!! Blaze on Larry Carlton.
Becker never got the kudos he deserved for his outstanding playing on all things STEELY. For my money, Elliot Randall will never be topped in the Steely Dan catalog.
My Larry Carlton education continues. Thank you! The only thing I can't find in decent quality are the 8 shows he played with SD in 2009 (?). There are some fuzzy, poor quality ones here on YT, but surprisingly nothing HD. It's such a huge moment in their history that it's hard to believe there's not a decent recording of it. I heard his interview about playing with them again after 35 years or so. Asked his friends & family if he should improvise or do the originals, and was given "the look" (meaning the original solos of course). He said that he had to spend quite some time remembering and perfecting Kid Charlemagne. That may have been just on Kid Charlemagne or on any of the tracks he played on? Don't Take Me Alive may have been another? He said he was invited to play on 8 shows. So, of course I'm out here trying to find nice examples of those concerts. This was a great watch. I came because the interview was promoting 2 nights in which he would cover much of his SD parts. Beautifully done.
"I'm a bookkeeper's son I don't want to shoot no one Well I crossed my old man back in Oregon Don't take me alive Got a case of dynamite I could hold out here all night Yes I crossed my old man back in Oregon Don't take me alive"
Drummer Jim Keltner told how he would work with the Steely Dan boys for a week in the studio with other top musicians doing their songs. Tweaking and take after take. Perfecting every bit of it. He said, then the next week he’d see them back in the studio with a whole new set of musicians doing the same songs. Can’t argue the results. But damn. Keltner said it was hard to really go for magic when ya know they’re just gonna go get other guys to do it all again.
Carlton was a great session recording guitarist , played for many others besides Steely Dan . I think it was in the early 80s . Carlton was taking a break outdoors in front or back of the studio building in Los Angeles. Some evil mofo almost shot him dead , perhaps some robbery attempt, i dunno. His main wound was in the chest near his shoulder . It affected his playing for awhile but he fully recovered his superb guitar playing ability
He usually travels with a couple different guitars. If he knew you were watching, he probably would’ve gone all Pete Townshend/El Kabong on this particular ES…
16 in 1976 first job first paycheck I bought the royal scam and played it a thousand times, I know every note. Great job, sounds good
It's a worthy album to study. Larry is a real guitar player. No BS. The man can just play and play perfectly.
My wife and I used to love grooving this on the way to Mammoth Mt skiing. She passed in Jan and this is of the grooves that is such a happy reminder of her. Steely Dan and Larry... thank you.
SO sorry for your loss. May the memory of your wife be a blessing to you and your family.
❤️❤️
Very sorry for your loss.
God bless the both of you, and thank you for sharing her story! Your vibes live on in the music!!!
Sorry for your loss, keep enjoying the memories and she will always be with you
Just got goosebumps after he played the big chord!
Steely Dan always had stellar, and I mean, the best musicians on their records. Bravo, Mr. Carlton, for so many great tunes.
That chord and solo are like a siren's song to lure me in to listening to Steely Dan all day & night...every time
Must be one of the best guitar intros / solos ever
This is one of my favorite SD tunes, primarily for the guitar work. Thanks Larry for the great music.
I love how this song starts, especially how the original stretched out that opening chord until it got some mike feedback. That was an awesome intro to an equally awesome tune.
He's so good. He can play anything and everything.
One of my favorite Steely Dan songs.
I was a fan of Steely Dan since the mid 70's but, I didn't really know about Larry Until TH-cam started...Great Axeman and Rick Beato showed me what makes him so great...:)
This video does a superb job of showcasing Larry's amazing rhythm guitar playing. Everybody knows what a great soloist he is, but he did such amazing rhythm work with so many people back in the day. What a master!
…you probably know that his first recorded work with Steely Dan was on “Daddy Don’t Live in That New York City No More” off Katy Lied. He played all three guitar parts.
@@jerrymammoser9101 And, of course, I'm sure you know that Larry arranged Deacon Blues. He played a far bigger role with Steely Dan than a lot of people realize.
A very well balanced player. I much prefer him to Lukather because he doesn't get hung up on all those annoying heavy rock tropes like the whammy bar (which I've ever seen him use) or tons of gain where a little will do. He's a very toney kind of player. There is a lot of tone in his fingertips and that combined with the semi-hollows and other guitars he's played is a wonderful combination. He's got a real ease of playing. Yes, he's a master and the masters make it look easy, but I just love how whole and complete he is a as a guitarist. There's so much to learn from studying his playing.
One of the best. Shit today simply can't compete
Shit from any day can’t compete. That being said there’s a lot of shit today….
Love the sax backing for the vocal sounds awesome.
I was looking for someone to say this! The guitar work is primo, yet it's the sax carrying the melody throughout that is awesome 😀
Yes, cos the words to the song are hair raising.
Perfect timing by the server. Thanks for that, Ma'am.
Larry is my favorite Dan guitarist. The best of the best. I'm almost as old as he is, but I still wish he would adopt me and teach me his magic.
Would you then be a bookkeeper's son?
Interesting hearing this solely as an instrumental. This has always been one of my favorite Steely Dan songs.
Mine too. Such a sublime song from my favourite Dan album (should I be on that desert island and have only one choice) 🙂
I really like just hearing the wonderfull music without the wacky lyrics.
@@dlsmpsnMany of us downright love the 'wacky' as well, but agree that this is like a CT scan of the Dan, isolating different components.
@@stuartmiller7419 Nah. Just don't get on any ships & keep enjoying them all 🙂
I absolutely love this solo. I mention this to people often as one of the few songs I can think of that starts with a guitar solo.
Whenever we are in NY, we go to The Iridium! Doesn't matter who is there. Always a great evening!
Just love hearing Larry play, he has such a wide range styles. Very few guitarists can equal his skills.
This is one of my favorites. He’s amazing!
The Amazing Larry Carlton,
👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Larry looks bored to tears. I used to see his shows at The Baked Potato - he was there every Tuesday for about a year - and he would break a sweat by the 3rd tune. He would lite a cig and set it on the mix board while played. I used to grab it and finish it. He'd get pissed!
Damn! Larry looks and sounds great- didnt expect him to age this well!
Always a treat to hear Larry play! He was also the 'glue' that held all the different takes and sessions together for SD.
I got to see Larrry Carlton a few years ago and a goof friend with me shouted out in between songs as Larry was talking about as what to play and my friend shouted out Johnny B Goode..and with no hesitation Larry and company did the most blazing intro to that tired ol song I just about shat my pants...he was that good !!!! Blaze on Larry Carlton.
I actually like this version better. Pretty rolling along rocking smooth. Love it. Larry is the man!
The Royal Scam is *THE* SD guitar album. Larry was immense on that album.
Geez man! I know he’s known for “Kid Charlemagne”, but this piece tops that one all for me.
That Big Arpeggiated Chord. Love it!!!..Thx for posting
loved his guitar especially on early michael franks albums
Thank you! Michael Franks is one of my favorite vocalists/song-writers. I didn't realize Carlton played on some of those fantastic songs.
Becker never got the kudos he deserved for his outstanding playing on all things STEELY. For my money, Elliot Randall will never be topped in the Steely Dan catalog.
Larry Carlton is still so cool.
Thanks for all your music!! You add your own magic!!
Just incredible. Thanks for posting.
A fantastic singer.
Mr. 335. Hes a master!!!!!!!
truly a master
My Larry Carlton education continues. Thank you! The only thing I can't find in decent quality are the 8 shows he played with SD in 2009 (?). There are some fuzzy, poor quality ones here on YT, but surprisingly nothing HD. It's such a huge moment in their history that it's hard to believe there's not a decent recording of it. I heard his interview about playing with them again after 35 years or so. Asked his friends & family if he should improvise or do the originals, and was given "the look" (meaning the original solos of course). He said that he had to spend quite some time remembering and perfecting Kid Charlemagne. That may have been just on Kid Charlemagne or on any of the tracks he played on? Don't Take Me Alive may have been another? He said he was invited to play on 8 shows. So, of course I'm out here trying to find nice examples of those concerts. This was a great watch. I came because the interview was promoting 2 nights in which he would cover much of his SD parts. Beautifully done.
"I'm a bookkeeper's son
I don't want to shoot no one
Well I crossed my old man back in Oregon
Don't take me alive
Got a case of dynamite
I could hold out here all night
Yes I crossed my old man back in Oregon
Don't take me alive"
Yeah. We know.
Badass chorus. Why this track wasn't a single back in the day is beyond me
Hey Yamahog….. I’m still laughing😜
Mkw. It was a single… I kept singling it out and dropping the needle on it.
This solo and playing is sooooooooo good. The ES has such a range of tone!
what a great player one of the best ever
I just got goosebumps. Thank you Larry!
Drummer Jim Keltner told how he would work with the Steely Dan boys for a week in the studio with other top musicians doing their songs. Tweaking and take after take. Perfecting every bit of it. He said, then the next week he’d see them back in the studio with a whole new set of musicians doing the same songs. Can’t argue the results. But damn. Keltner said it was hard to really go for magic when ya know they’re just gonna go get other guys to do it all again.
It's true, without that intro solo the song would only be great, instead of EPIC!!! Larry and Donald made that song poetic.
What a beautiful guitar & Player!
Thanks for posting this. I would pay good money to be there in person. Thank you!
Larry is a genius classy player and the band is great too.
Wow, loved it!
How interesting to see this guitar work for the first time after hearing the song so many times years ago.
Saw him in Milwaukee area in small venue, very enjoyable night. Great musician and entertainer.
Awesome! Happy to hear the details!
hardly a week would go by when I wouldn't exclaim listening to the dan
'go larry'
From the gaucho album. Excellent! Don't take me alive.I'm a bookkeepers son I don't want to ...
Not from gaucho pal
@@honestjohn5450
Royal scam?
Hell yeah!
Excellent. Bravo.
What a God!
Thanks for sharing this!
well done larry!!! just like old days with steely dan !!!
Just my very favorite beginning to a rock song ever. That's all.
love this
total awesomeness
Carlton was a great session recording guitarist , played for many others besides Steely Dan . I think it was in the early 80s . Carlton was taking a break outdoors in front or back of the studio building in Los Angeles. Some evil mofo almost shot him dead , perhaps some robbery attempt, i dunno. His main wound was in the chest near his shoulder . It affected his playing for awhile but he fully recovered his superb guitar playing ability
very nice by sax and Carlton.
This is the best album steely Dan did. I’ve seen them live and should have had Larry Carlton with them cause he does this rip the best
Damn! Like butta!!
“I’d like to introduce on keyboards, Eraserhead!” (applause)
AKA Malcolm Gladwell
"I'm a bookkeeper's son , I don't wanna shoot no one..."
Well recorded 🤘
When I think of great live shows from "The Iridium," I think of Les Paul, and Larry Carlton.
Now, in my opinion, that's fine drumming!
Groovy!!
If asked to name the top ten guitarists living today, Larry Carlton would be on that list.
Another would be Derwin (Big D) Perkins.
Awesome
🔥🔥🔥
He is fucking tip top. ❤❤
Steely Dan had A LOT of musicians work on their albums/songs, but most were jazz musicians.
great
The fist "getting lucky" was the first guitar lick of"Black Cow".....?
Very cool. LC is a bad bad man!
The guy who played Scarified Technical difficulties and the Beatles is a really good player. Does anyone know who he is? Thx
Tell the waitress I mean yell at the waitress. This is Larry Carlton you’re blocking baby.
London gives it 11 👍🏼
And there is Ruslan Sirota on keyboards
They sound so great all they need donald sittin in
Who is playing sax on this? Wish the view was a bit wider to show everyone.
@gsmalley10 Don’t know but check out recording of Black Friday from the same night. It has a wider angle.
@@westportquay Here we go!
Travis Carlton - bass; Ruslan Sirota - keys; Andrew Lippman - trombone; Woody Mankowski - saxophone; Tony Mason - Drums
This guy plays guitar like Arnold flexes
larry with crusaders, o la la
Ruslan Sirolta on keys?
Really appreciate the humongous waitress fucking up the visuals!
Sending some love out to that fine trombone player, workin his ass off
Not luck… sheer skill and style.
Larry “smooth “ Carlton, he’s still got it!
This song is reference to group that attacked him ? Less cowbell ! !
Is that Ruslan Sirota on keys?
Pretty sure someone else on here said it was Eraserhead, or maybe son of Lyle Lovett….
😅
This one is just as good with no vocals!
Look at pop music today. So sad. If it was a quarter this good we'd all be so much better off.
Sadly at 2:25 in , I don't think this audience knows what Larry is even playing.
Hmmm, he doesn't play his Sire signature guitars in concert? That's interesting.
He usually travels with a couple different guitars. If he knew you were watching, he probably would’ve gone all Pete Townshend/El Kabong on this particular ES…
@@warrenbutterfield4208 😂
Steely dan do "Hard days night" 😂