Mr. 335 Larry Carlton playing a 1962 Gibson ES-335 at Norman's Rare Guitars

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  • A perfect #wednESday with Mr. 335 Larry Carlton. Larry came in with his cousin Steve and our good friend Jim Hodson. Larry is currently living in Nashville, and he's in LA visiting friends and family. We honored to have Larry come into #NormansRareGuitars to talk a little bit about his career, play a little bit for us, and shoot the sh"t! Larry is playing a 1962 Gibson ES-335 with a stop tail piece and PAFs, what do you guys think?

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  • @5four
    @5four 7 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    Larry Carlton ..... super guitarist , minimal ego , class act all the way.

    • @sitarnut
      @sitarnut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ...and is playing WES chords and sounding like Wes..... never go wrong doing that.

    • @-Atmos1
      @-Atmos1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      222

    • @mosephhh
      @mosephhh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @drew1841
      @drew1841 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said

    • @City2x
      @City2x 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @jellyfish3333
    @jellyfish3333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    To think that we almost lost Larry in 1988 to a crazed gunman outside of his home studio, "Room 335". Thank God he survived and is still playing beautifully over 30 years after that awful day. Larry, we still love you; thanks for sharing your great talent and soul. The world is a much better place with you in it!

    • @stewartsills9985
      @stewartsills9985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you jellyfish! Your words are so heartfelt and I agree totally

    • @bluenosemassmedia2996
      @bluenosemassmedia2996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m from Lomita California originally like Larry, I never knew that until now. I remember the day he got shot as I was living down the road from him at the time.

    • @garychambers5850
      @garychambers5850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeh, what was that all about? Some asshole shoots him in the throat! His Left arm paralyzed for a while. He was working on an album at the time...

    • @CaptainScarlet1961
      @CaptainScarlet1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been a fan of Larry's for years but I had no idea he'd been shot, what on earth was that all about ?

    • @jamestravenetti7970
      @jamestravenetti7970 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I heard he was shot point blank with a 357 magnum. it might have had 38s in it but he's very lucky to survive. I loved his strikes twice album back in the 70s.

  • @buckman78645
    @buckman78645 7 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    I just love Larry's humility. Nice guy.

    • @axeman2638
      @axeman2638 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      that attitude is part of how you get as good as he is.

  • @jdexposure
    @jdexposure 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Mr. Carlton, we need you now more than ever...R.I.P., Walter Becker

  • @RedDirtRules
    @RedDirtRules 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Those beautiful old Gibsons were built in my hometown, right down the road from me. It's still a very special place and I visit there often

  • @MrAnt_StephenC
    @MrAnt_StephenC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Love Larry Carlton. One of the masters at his craft.

    • @hkguitar1984
      @hkguitar1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, I've heard that Large Mouth Bass and Perch fear him!

  • @evangart3588
    @evangart3588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a great guy - Larry Carlton !!!! ... And how this beautiful ES-335 sounds in his hands !!!! ..................My heart is too full for words !

    • @lueysixty-six7300
      @lueysixty-six7300 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evan Gart Nice, bro. Let music move you! (Let great music change you...)

  • @かめ吉-x7z
    @かめ吉-x7z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Incredibly beautiful !!! All of we Japanese guitarists are like your disciples. Mr.Carlton is the God of the guitar to us.

  • @joelsimms4636
    @joelsimms4636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One of the best guitarists ever !! In my opinion! Seems like a very nice man.

  • @craneoperator4
    @craneoperator4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    loved hearing Larry play with Fourplay

  • @sms9106
    @sms9106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always inspiring to hear Larry Carlton.

  • @Alex-pr6zv
    @Alex-pr6zv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Larry's solo on kid charlamagne is one of the all-time greatest ever

    • @charliemcfarling4219
      @charliemcfarling4219 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can't decide between his work on Kid Charlemagne and Don't Take Me Alive as my favorite Larry Carlton offering. They're both amazing.

  • @philsarkol341
    @philsarkol341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Larry Carlton...what a nice feel in his sound..it's just great ..

  • @jward9637
    @jward9637 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I loved Larry when he played with The Crusaders, as well as all his solo stuff. Just a legend in guitar world.

  • @paulmurphy8993
    @paulmurphy8993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Omg...that's great playing, and sound. Thanks for all the great music Larry. Class act!

  • @augustusbetucius2931
    @augustusbetucius2931 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He seems a little nervous when he starts playing. How refreshing! I loved it when he asked "What do I play?" He's just a human being, not a "guitar player." So many guitar players are a guitar player, and being human gets completely lost for them.

  • @nickf9392
    @nickf9392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you imagine the things you could learn for this man if you had the chance to have a sit down jam with him.

  • @Deliquescentinsight
    @Deliquescentinsight 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Such a nice chap, and one of the greats, I wish I had one third of his talent.

    • @sugarlife485
      @sugarlife485 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      third my ass...Ill take 10 percent

  • @duncansmith8992
    @duncansmith8992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Travis, Larrys son, is an amazing bass player. Saw him in 2008 playing with his dad at the Jazz Cafe in London.Travelled 600 miles round trip to see that gig and it was worth it.

  • @3cardmonty602
    @3cardmonty602 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Larry Carlton is an institution in Jazz. Great that he keeps it alive. Love it!

    • @future4you
      @future4you 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Larry is an institution in Carltonisms who had us hostage in the late 1970's! Clearly my favorite guitarist total respect.

    • @chrisvaughn6381
      @chrisvaughn6381 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      di meola Gambale Holdsworth Mclaughlin Henderson Shawn Lane Kotzen Becker Gales Via Satch Johnson too name a few

    • @djizzah
      @djizzah 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not a patch on the real players, people like joe pass

  • @docgify
    @docgify 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely million billion trillion dollars worth of class and talent humble as they come and genuine too

  • @johnmcevoy3598
    @johnmcevoy3598 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When Mr. 335 is your sub, you know you've made it.

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a player! Love Carlton music... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @vincentparrella272
    @vincentparrella272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw Larry and his band at the old Chestnut Cabaret in Philadelphia in 1990........He was just...........................awesome as usual

  • @mikeymojo8299
    @mikeymojo8299 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Larry 'Mr 335'
    As great a person as he is a player
    Great videos Norman! 🎸

  • @lauriemaschek575
    @lauriemaschek575 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just can't get enough of these Wrecking Crew Musicians. This is top of the line. So Major. I'm in AWE

  • @maxwellfan55
    @maxwellfan55 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think everyone needs a 335 and it's got to be a Gibson, what a treat. Thanks Larry, thanks Norm.

    • @geraldhenrickson7472
      @geraldhenrickson7472 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      But, but, but I could only afford an Epi at the time. I have only had it since 2019, like it and will likely keep it.

    • @maxwellfan55
      @maxwellfan55 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@geraldhenrickson7472 I have an Epi 339 with Seymour Duncans. It's outstanding, a keeper too!

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Larry Carlton,bringing joy to millions one note at a time.👏👏👏👏👏

  • @jimtapia8836
    @jimtapia8836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As far as price on Carlton's 1969 335, $850 in 69 translates to $6,237 today. Sweetwater sells them new for $3,300 to $4,000 today. Looking at the past, the older you get, the better it was. I know. I'm 72, and it's true!

  • @troyoswald5683
    @troyoswald5683 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just the best So well spoken. He is so kind & humble. Thanks so much.

  • @jato1956
    @jato1956 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow...what a touch and what tone. I love the 335 and LC is the reason why.
    Man...I hope he isn't having any nerve type illness (Parkinson's,etc.).
    Live long and prosper Mr. 335...stay in good health for the health of your many fans out here!

    • @hkguitar1984
      @hkguitar1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I too have noticed, Rick Beato did an interview with Mr. Carlton, you can watch it for yourself. We all get old (myself included), hands don't work the same way they did decades ago.
      It's been said "Getting old is painful and expensive, but still better than the alternative".
      I can't say enough good things about Mr. Carlton that haven't already been spoken/written, he truly is a gift to us all.
      Myself, I consider Larry Carlton the Guitar Players Guitarist.
      May we be Blessed with his music and inspiration for many, many years to come.

  • @tencz57
    @tencz57 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Normans attitude . Let them play . Play they do .All of them . Guy has a dream job .!!

  • @braddeathridge
    @braddeathridge 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of my favorite musicians!!! AWESOME!!!

  • @chessdude67
    @chessdude67 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What a treat! Larry is one of my favorites. He's also a very kind person. 👍🎼🎸

  • @lidex
    @lidex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah Mr Larry. If I had a music store I would lose my mind if you came in. As a guitarist I am floored just to see how down to earth you are and your son is amazing -- be proud!!

  • @ManfredElsingBielefeld
    @ManfredElsingBielefeld 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this guitar man since years, good feelings

  • @breakroommanager1
    @breakroommanager1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best guitar player on norms channel thus far, and there have been some greats... nobody can compare with his playing. Thoroughly enjoyable

    • @Swizzenator
      @Swizzenator 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      A frikin men brutha.

    • @RNmike96
      @RNmike96 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      CLINTON DUNN bonamassa?

  • @Archer335
    @Archer335 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Carlton is an American Treasure ... and so humble.
    I had the pleasure of seeing him live at the Roxy, here in LA,
    when he came out with Strikes Twice.
    I bought his first few albums.
    The solo and fills on Kid Charlemagne are just the
    tip of the iceberg regarding what Mr. Carlton can do.

  • @xl7131
    @xl7131 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thumbs up before watching. Love his groovy sophisticated style -- cool playing funny steely dan story.

  • @paul2466
    @paul2466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What beautiful tone, what a great musician/artist...I always enjoy listening to Norm talk to these greats👍👍

    • @philsarkol6443
      @philsarkol6443 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, that's what struck me...that beautifull tone was there ..instantly!!

  • @steveberti7060
    @steveberti7060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Larry Carlton s just so beautiful a guitar players big fan since the Crusaders keep on keep that same old feeling

  • @PhilUKNet
    @PhilUKNet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "We're not worthy, we're not worthy." The man is a legend.

    • @BernieHollandMusic
      @BernieHollandMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right - the man is a legend, but, exactly what is it that "we are not worthy" of ?

    • @PhilUKNet
      @PhilUKNet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BernieHollandMusic You didn't see Wayne's World?

  • @dhillmad
    @dhillmad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The tone is outstanding. Nice guitar and he is an awesome guy.

  • @rkoblues24
    @rkoblues24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great interview and its always a treat to catch LC with a 335 in his hands. Thanks Norman.

  • @ksmithreps1
    @ksmithreps1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Norm! Thanks for giving us something useful and enjoyable to watch!

  • @finemessugotmein
    @finemessugotmein 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you Larry ... I was lucky enough to see you here in Sydney Australia ,one of the most memorable concerts I've been to. True gentleman and amazing performer.

  • @bevo65
    @bevo65 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Larry Carlton has always been such a class act.

  • @TheSlandis
    @TheSlandis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    God! Once he plays we are all blown away!

  • @chadeatock6395
    @chadeatock6395 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was fortunate enough to see Larry....an amazing guitarist and artist!! Awesome!!

  • @adamnichols2762
    @adamnichols2762 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    We love having you in Nashville Larry!!!! It has caused many musicians to move to the Music Capital!!! Definitely one of my favorite Guitarists of all time!!!!

  • @dennisschell5543
    @dennisschell5543 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Don't take me alive....All time best intro.

    • @cirenosnor5768
      @cirenosnor5768 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well...it’s pretty much the *only* guitar solo intro....as it should be. Any other will end up being compared to Larry’s and fall short

  • @sambochen2010
    @sambochen2010 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the greatest ever!! LC is a hero to many of us and it's so great to see him still performing and kicking ass! We're not worthy! Always inspiring Mr.335. 🙌

  • @eternalme6077
    @eternalme6077 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The GREAT Larry Carlton..........
    PRICELESS!!! 🎸💚

  • @RickMcCargar
    @RickMcCargar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Larry is such a great guy, only gets better when he plays.

  • @philsackett7341
    @philsackett7341 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of those handful of guys early on that totally made me wanna play guitar. Great to see you still strumming the git-box Larry. You're a national treasure by now!

  • @choiblues1052
    @choiblues1052 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great guitar master
    He has Perfact and beautiful sound

  • @csharp57
    @csharp57 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:02 I love that a legend with such an extensive library of music said that. I practice every single day, but if someone asks me to play something I’m like…. Oh boy what should I play?

  • @bernhardnizynski4403
    @bernhardnizynski4403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That 335 is in such great condition!

  • @sugarlife485
    @sugarlife485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    listen to his alone but never alone acoustic song beautiful...saw him at the Bottom Line in nyc years ago one of the very best shows....any genre larry really nails it!

  • @davidsargeant9312
    @davidsargeant9312 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally agree. Absolutely fab guitarist and Es- 335 style guitars are amazing👍

  • @williams.5952
    @williams.5952 7 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    He plays at 6:05

    • @barnabywylde2224
      @barnabywylde2224 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      a couple of us are actually interested in his anecdotes

    • @williams.5952
      @williams.5952 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Barnaby Wylde
      Well, many weren't. I didn't make you skip.

    • @DaveDexterMusic
      @DaveDexterMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      god's work

    • @properoldschool
      @properoldschool 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      boring pair of old farts... 6:05 is when the real talking starts for oooo about 12 seconds.... ffs not getting that time back

    • @durbinjoseph
      @durbinjoseph 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You apparently have no clue who Larry Carlton is then.

  • @AllenPinchloaf
    @AllenPinchloaf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the master Larry Carlton.thanks for posting.

  • @duanewilson3941
    @duanewilson3941 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man the guitar looks like its brand new! Beautiful

  • @steveo44
    @steveo44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the greatest of all time. Larry's playing on Royal scam is amazing. Seems a really nice bloke too!.

  • @bobparsonsartist564
    @bobparsonsartist564 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What Larry just played there was SO hip! He pushes the blues like no other....

  • @GospelJazzHawaii
    @GospelJazzHawaii 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Possibly the greatest guitarist of our 21st century, and he loves the Lord!

  • @nancychace8619
    @nancychace8619 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing. Such a sound!

  • @stevemorse108
    @stevemorse108 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Proves that there is plenty of room at the top and guys like Larry prove that you don't have too have a monster ego even if if you are a genius.

  • @josemolina959
    @josemolina959 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was introduced to Mr. Larry Carlton in 1969 by a band mate of mine named Jamie Shane, who was a next door neighbor and a close friend of Mr. Carlton in Newport Beach, CA. Jamie Shane told me that Mr. Carlton was selling a motorcycle, a Honda Scrambler, and I bought it from him. I rode it home to Hollywood where I used to live, and I almost killed myself because I barely knew how to ride a motorcycle, what an adventure when I got on the freeway! A couple of years later The Crusaders double album came out with Mr. Carlton playing in it, I was blown away! Then “Lighting Strikes” came out and I was mesmerized by his solo on “Mulberry Street.” I still have both albums. Backtrack: the day that I went to Mr. Carlton’s house, he was jamming with a couple of friends, one of them was his longtime keyboardist sorry to say that I forgot his name, but they were smoking hot! Playing jazz, blues, etc. To this day Larry Carlton is one of my top five favorite guitar players ever, and indeed, not only is he a phenomenal musician, but also an outstanding human being.

  • @sassyguitars
    @sassyguitars 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Norm, its great what you have put together over the years, with the store, and guests and video's wish you the best.

  • @pierrem.martelli5173
    @pierrem.martelli5173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Larry Carlton is probably responsible for thousands of guitarist vocations, and his humility honors him ! Monsieur Carlton…

  • @BlueSkies32
    @BlueSkies32 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's guitar royalty right there, fabulous!

  • @mkilner
    @mkilner 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!!...wish he could have played some more, one of my heroes, his guitar break on Hill Street Blues, genius! 👏🏻😌

  • @mannyhoward6207
    @mannyhoward6207 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great interview.. and Larry is so grounded. Perfect!

  • @rmarconcini
    @rmarconcini 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry Carlton a Guitar God for sure! An alien!

  • @greatgooglymoogly
    @greatgooglymoogly 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff ! Always love visiting Norm and all the cool guitars when I am in the Valley.

  • @Macdaddy418
    @Macdaddy418 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AHHHH my childhood. The old Peninsula Center in Palos Verdes CA. - Mr Bs for Music. I bought my first 45s there for 99 cents, and I remember renting a trumpet there for my elementary school music class. Remember when schools had a music class? Little did I know Larry Carlton bought his famous 335 there. $850 in 1969 was a pile of money.

    • @stephenstephen1217
      @stephenstephen1217 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kent, I remember Mr. B's! Bob Knight worked there, and was the man that sold Larry that 335!

  • @jerryroland9130
    @jerryroland9130 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to work at Mr. B's ha ha great memories. Love your playing Larry.

  • @michaelbruchas6663
    @michaelbruchas6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My fave guitarist of the 80s and 90s....

  • @tonybrophy9615
    @tonybrophy9615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A Legend who can handle success and money. So many can't! I drool when I look at that guitar.....62 ES 335 Cherry TDC.....wish I had $20,000 plus to buy it!

  • @martijnhaffert2139
    @martijnhaffert2139 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry Carlton & Robben Ford is why I bought myself a ES335. Although I will never ever be a skilled guitarplayer like Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith or Kirk Fletcher... I enjoy picking up a guitar and play. And I enjoy listening to the guys that can play!

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my all time faves!
    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎸

  • @markdute7275
    @markdute7275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Larry Carlton - God's gift to the guitar...

  • @goingforthe_onej3026
    @goingforthe_onej3026 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best eletric guitarists ever. Skills and soul !

  • @vernonhoover1387
    @vernonhoover1387 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr 335!incredible!one of the very best!

  • @PipeCat1965
    @PipeCat1965 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    He still looks great. One of my heroes.

  • @stephentoback
    @stephentoback 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @mwooly1
    @mwooly1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry seems to be a great guy, reserve fella. I bought his album when it came out, to this day he still amazes me, especially in “point it up” solo, his in he’s own league, everybody else is just a copy of that style,
    thanks Larry,
    you’re the man ✌🏻

  • @ClarenceHW
    @ClarenceHW 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting... one of my favorites. Gotta get over there.

  • @TomStrahle
    @TomStrahle 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I transcribed the solo to Kid Charlemagne in '79 note for note and taught it to dozens of students. So good.

  • @ericbeil3912
    @ericbeil3912 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!!!!!!!! Maybe best one yet. Super

  • @stevehornshaw4478
    @stevehornshaw4478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thnx Norm, Larry & Jen. Just a great vid. Love the stories.

  • @youtsubanokuroba
    @youtsubanokuroba 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh!Larry! I will be waiting for you to come back to Japan.

  • @holmes1978
    @holmes1978 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want to say that you Sir Mr. Norm have so much experience you are a Class Act and know your business respect !

  • @GuitarlosCarlos
    @GuitarlosCarlos 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    BEAUTIFUL TONE FROM HIS HAND ~ COOL CHORDS FROM HIS EAR ~ THE RIGHT GUITAR ~ CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

  • @rongarza1974
    @rongarza1974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DAMN. So beautiful.

  • @SIXSTRING63
    @SIXSTRING63 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought my first 335 because of Larry.

  • @Benji_Nilson
    @Benji_Nilson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much character in is playing. Very down to Earth as well

  • @mrguitarwho7141
    @mrguitarwho7141 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG! one of my fave's such talent..

  • @tagskinner2493
    @tagskinner2493 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good man, and killer player. Love Larry!