Introduction from the the live DVD "Soulful Christmas". Spanky Alford live in concert. If you loved Spanky's ministry, you will enjoy this concert. His final live recording.
@@dicksteptoe9199 I don't have to lie, that was literally my cousin😂 I was young when he died, but my mom & grandma was close to him. Regardless, I have no reason to prove anything to a stranger🤗 Be blessed.
Waouw i’m litteraly Shocked... i’ve been just recently listenning in a more deep way Spanky, but when I heard the first 6 seconds of this, i FROZE. Never happent to me. I wasn’t ready at all to hear this. i put my guitar down cause, there’s no way such a big music lover like me never heard this, i’m really sad to not have paid attention to such a great, let me say it again GREAT musician. One of the few bests for sure. RIP Spanky alford 🙏🏻
Spanky I love you and miss you man. I only got to meet you one time at black Top records, but you spirit and presence will nver be forgotten. I know Tyrone jackson and Joey Wolfork, will concur... RIP.. Anthony E. Reid Wilson, NC Ty's CD Definite Purpose
That was just beautiful soulful with that dreamy melody loved it........I'm hear because I looked up a bloke called Jim Gillette and found he played with a very talented guitarist and genuinely nice bloke Michael batio who had done some guitar sessions at a store with Eddie Alford (spanky)...and what a privilege it was to listen to Eddie for the 1st time and definitely not the last...
Wow, that was simply awesome. The Man truely love his instrument and could play. I would like to end my comment by saying if we spent quality time with our instrument, we could also become as good, but than again I think Spanky had a special gift that enable him to extend his artistry far beyond diatonic harmonization at very early age. I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with him, man what I great guy, totally unselfish and willing to share. He is truely missed!
Spanky Alford. Underrated as shit ? Sweet jesus. I only ran into him luckily by hearing A Tribe Called Quest - 4 Mom's ft. Spanky. That's all it said. I had no idea cuz it's a short, amazing instrumental. What a smooth dude..RIP.
David West im half a decade late to your question but i remember seeing some pictures of the DAngelo Voodoo recording sessions and he was playing a twin reverb
Truly transcendent. Even from beyond, Brother Spanky shows not only to other guitar players, but to ALL musicians the true gift of learning your instrument. Thru his ability to convey colors and emotions through the language of music, he forever changed the lives of the people blessed with the opportunity to ever hear, see or know him. I try to get my hands on anything this man has done, because he truly was the embodiment of what a musician could be and should be. Absolutely amazing...
This is similar to Larry Carlton's arrangement from the album "Alone but Never Alone" but of course with various Spanky parts interspersed. I love it. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing player. Mr. Alford's work with Raphael Saadiq (Instant Vintage) and other artists was and is inspiring to many guitar players. At this time of year, it is truly fitting just to say Thank You. (posted by Jared's dad)
all the modern R&B/Soul guitar players came from this man!!!
oh shut up. Just enjoy the music.
Fuck off!!
@@ClémentCeni lol bud. i'm hearing angels and reading your spit. ha still made me laugh so thankyou
I agree
Straight outta his tip
Spanky was my cousin, his wifes name is Shirely. I miss ya cuz.
Shirley is my gramma's name. This song is so beautiful. What a gift
what an incredibly soulful musician!
Your cousin is extremely underrated
Yeah, and I'm playing shortstop for the Mets.....smh, why lie bro?
@@dicksteptoe9199 I don't have to lie, that was literally my cousin😂 I was young when he died, but my mom & grandma was close to him. Regardless, I have no reason to prove anything to a stranger🤗 Be blessed.
A Gibson ES-335, a Fender Tube amplifier, and a great guitarist. What an awesome combination. RIP Spanky Alford.
Gorgeous
Looks like a Super Reverb amp but certainly a Fender reverb amp. Great amps for the ES-335 guitar
That's not a Super - it's not square enough. I think Infidel14 is right and it's a Twin (Reverb).
I have 2.36 is those things: )
@@3melendr Twin Reverb
I miss this guy so much. I’m so fortunate to have spent so much time with him when I lived in huntsville, Alabama.
RIP Mr. Alford now you are playing in heaven alongside with the angels:)
His chord progression is so beautiful!
I believe he listened to and got ideas from Joe Pass.
What a moving piece of music. You have to wonder where it comes from sometimes.
From the heart
Waouw i’m litteraly Shocked...
i’ve been just recently listenning in a more deep way Spanky, but when I heard the first 6 seconds of this, i FROZE.
Never happent to me.
I wasn’t ready at all to hear this.
i put my guitar down cause, there’s no way such a big music lover like me never heard this, i’m really sad to not have paid attention to such a great,
let me say it again GREAT musician. One of the few bests for sure.
RIP Spanky alford 🙏🏻
RIP Mr. Alford and thank you for sharing your gift & thank you to the persons who made it possible to record this beautiful performance.
So modern sounding for its time, its incredible.
Spanky I love you and miss you man.
I only got to meet you one time at black Top records, but you spirit and presence will nver be forgotten. I know Tyrone jackson and Joey Wolfork, will concur... RIP..
Anthony E. Reid
Wilson, NC
Ty's CD Definite Purpose
Very nice, im happy there arent any words to this. Easy listening
That was just beautiful soulful with that dreamy melody loved it........I'm hear because I looked up a bloke called Jim Gillette and found he played with a very talented guitarist and genuinely nice bloke Michael batio who had done some guitar sessions at a store with Eddie Alford (spanky)...and what a privilege it was to listen to Eddie for the 1st time and definitely not the last...
Rip beautiful soul , this video is a big heritage to us
Wow, really moving. One of those few performances I've heard that I can say is on the level of life changing.
i've just learned about spanky alford and i am floored - happy to see someone else is here
Playing is beyond words. Pure and absolute genius. RIP to a legend
Wow, that was simply awesome. The Man truely love his instrument and could play. I would like to end my comment by saying if we spent quality time with our instrument, we could also become as good, but than again I think Spanky had a special gift that enable him to extend his artistry far beyond diatonic harmonization at very early age. I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with him, man what I great guy, totally unselfish and willing to share. He is truely missed!
hi spanky. i always come back to this. thank you and thank you jassie this is such a rare moment. i keep searching. there's nothing yet close to this
beautiful...thank you for choosing this song...to please the Lord!
2 people wish they were skilled like this man. Beautiful playing
R.I.P
3 people that watched this video are deaf... Or they meant to hit love like button! Lol! This is GORGEOUS
one of my all time favorite videos
With the greatest respect this is a Larry Carlton cover of the Lord's Prayer.
This makes me cry, such beautifully emotional playing
That is so Peaceful, God Bless you.
Spanky you are missed rest in peace
It was intoduced to Spanky's music through Dangelo's Voodoo Album then again on John Mayer Trio live Album he was truly an amazing musician.
R.i.P.
nothing more to say; in your music you'll live on forever
What a wonderful musician & man.
I didn't want this one to finish.
One of the most remarkable human beings I ever met. Rest in Peace, old friend.
I miss that sound.
Pretty amazing. Reading it off the floor, seldom looking at the fingerboard ...
He was reading from a sheet while playing this?
Would love to see the rest of this concert !!
Now this is real guitar playing.
A master of music and taste
On of the best to ever do it and get away with it on the guitar!!!
Spanky made the guitar an extention of himself....... WOW
you can find the dvd at amazon. search for soulful christmas live.
Is a reissue available?
@@Rhythmicons i just went digging : nothing. this video has to be again. reissue
I check every so often, I haven't seen anything these last few years
AND STILL THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!!
R.I.P Spanky. See you on the other side.
INCREDIBLE!
NO ONE LIKE HIM, MY FRIEND..!!
what an amazing guitarist and inspiration...pitty i've only discovered him now
Amazing I love it.
Beautiful. The best guitar player ever.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Amazing guitar play! R.I.P
Pure bliss
Spanky you the man! Some of the most beautiful tone I have ever heard.
Gorgeous.
Amazing chords and fingering! SPANKY was the man..doc!!!!
beauty!
Best sounding 335 I ever heard
It's definitely the player, not the guitar my friend!
@3:14 took me back to quartet gospel in the 80s.
this is beautiful!!!!!
Great, I played song but this something else.
Spanky Alford. Underrated as shit ? Sweet jesus. I only ran into him luckily by hearing A Tribe Called Quest - 4 Mom's ft. Spanky. That's all it said. I had no idea cuz it's a short, amazing instrumental. What a smooth dude..RIP.
Can someone PLEASE help me find the dvd, ill literally pay them
Sweet
GOD BLESS YOU...
one of a kind
This is the most arrangement of this song that I have ever heard. If anyone knows where I can find the tabs, I would appreciate a heads up.
Very arrangement
@@estidog 😂
@@tabwatermusic1608
Thanks man
@@tabwatermusic1608 thanks bro been looking for this for a year or so
gorgeous
go to amazon and search of soulful christmas live & it should come up. u can buy it from madison avenue records
And he meant every note.
Amen to you my friend!
What a beautiful tone!
Wow
❤️
*the like button
Amazon doesn't have this anyone know who has one to sale or where i can find one to buy thanks for any help
🔥🔥🔥
wooowwwww
@3:32 WOW!!!
I’d love to find a tab of this anyone know a link?
What amp is spanky playing out of? For it sounds nice
David West im half a decade late to your question but i remember seeing some pictures of the DAngelo Voodoo recording sessions and he was playing a twin reverb
Silverface twin
3:34
What?...😐
@lockmapdap
Diabetes sucks.😓
gods guitarist
Kerry2smooth? Anyone?
wow
Truly transcendent. Even from beyond, Brother Spanky shows not only to other guitar players, but to ALL musicians the true gift of learning your instrument. Thru his ability to convey colors and emotions through the language of music, he forever changed the lives of the people blessed with the opportunity to ever hear, see or know him. I try to get my hands on anything this man has done, because he truly was the embodiment of what a musician could be and should be. Absolutely amazing...
Yes, I wish could learn how to play this song on the guitar just like him.
HOW HAVE I NOT HEARD OF THIS GUY?!
You may not have heard of him but you've heard him. haha
Died too young, so gifted.
one of the best to ever touch the instruments
Miss you dearly my teacher and friend !
This is similar to Larry Carlton's arrangement from the album "Alone but Never Alone" but of course with various Spanky parts interspersed. I love it. Thank you for sharing.
He's the one who set the bar... no doubt about it. If I could just play 1/100 of the stuff he does, I'll be set.
Spanky was a very very close friend of mine
Yessa Doc!!! Spanky Touched my life for ever!! Let's always keep his music and spirit alive!! Let us not forget his faithful wife Shirley!!
Amazing player. Mr. Alford's work with Raphael Saadiq (Instant Vintage) and other artists was and is inspiring to many guitar players. At this time of year, it is truly fitting just to say Thank You. (posted by Jared's dad)
I want God to use me in a special way to minister through music
PLAY ON MY BROTHER SPANKY PLAY ON! GOD IS GOOD EVEN AFTER WE ARE GONE!
Very sweet and anointed.
some day it will be the last song I ever hear. until then, live life.
Wow. Good , honest, plain playing.
Spanky was very blessed!!! Many people knew him but I was truly blessed!!!
It is like there is no barrier between what he hear and what he play, as there is no guitar. Truly one of the absolute best