Iconic Riffs by Forgotten R&B Guitar Greats - AZ197

[@corndog1001]

I’m really glad you did this one. Chips never gets credit for his great guitar playing on Aretha and Wilson Pickett stuff. He’s the guy who got me to move to Nashville . I was (and still am) the guitar player for the Box Tops . I met Chips and Dan Penn and Reggie Young and Bobby Womack back then in 1967. Somebody should do a documentary on The Memphis Boys and Chips Moman.

[@dennisflock3958]

That's some badass pedigree from you, brother. Awesome to to see legends like you enjoyed great content like us mere mortals. Zac is super cool.

[@williamfair4575]

Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham (songwriting duo extraordinaire) moved to Memphis and worked with Chips and others. But they got their start in Muscle Shoals, AL…as did Tommy Cogbill, David Briggs and Norbert Putnam (Quadraphonic Nashville), Sam Phillips (Sun Records), Buddy Killen (Tree International Publishing), and many, many more. Bobby Womack also recorded and played guitar on numerous sessions in Muscle Shoals.

[@michelleneeds4165]

Was that with Alex Chilton? I know you were talking about Chips Moman im just a massive Alex fan, did you play with him at all? Many thanks!

[@corndog1001]

@@michelleneeds4165 yes,I was the guitar player for the Box Tops the whole time Alex was our lead singer.

[@corndog1001]

So glad you talked about Tommy’s guitar playing, too. He and Chips produced “ Soul Deep” for the Box Tops and Reggie, Tommy, Johnny Christopher and I all played guitar parts on it.

[@jamarwright]

Killer episode, Zac! I knew none of this. I'm sure many of your viewers would welcome a part 2.

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

Great episode. Essential knowledge. Don't remember if I ever told you the story of when I was working at Rudy's Music Stop on 48th Street in Manhattan with the late, great Jack Sonni and this guy came in to buy something. He handed me his credit card and it actually said "Chips" Moman. I lost it and excitedly told Jack, whereupon the two of us fan boyed out on the guy. I told him I grew up listening to his guitar playing and production. He was shocked that we knew who he was. A brush with greatness.

[@AskZac]

That's a great story. I like that it said "Chips."

[@corndog1001]

Chips also owned a ‘59 Les Paul that Dickie Betts gave him ( I played it on a Tammy Wynette album) and a ‘53 tele that Waylon gave him.

[@dennisflock3958]

Someday I'll get a chance to play a real burst. Not own one, just play one. Although my 79 Custom is no slouch...

[@WillyKidd]

Love this video, Zac. Joe South's extended intro/duet with Aretha on Chain of Fools is incredible; why they ever did a radio edit is beyond me!

[@b.rodclark334]

IKR... in 1968, there weren't many long songs that got radio airplay and had to be edited for 45 releases to be played on the top 40 pop radio stations and that explains why Chain of Fools was edited the way it was.

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

I love these stories and insights. My girlfriend's brother graduated ('69?) with one Pop's grandsons (can't recall which daughter now) from the Chicago YMCA high school. I'd met him before, so I got to say hello, to him and all the daughters. I don't think I could forget his outfit! - a Burnt Umber suit with white cowboy boots! Too cool!

[@danielbjorkander3878]

Thanks Zac for highlighting these players! I would say that the guitar parts mentioned in this video are among the best things that has happened to mankind.

[@corndog1001]

Chips also played a telecaster and bought Scotty Moore’s old Super 400 and he and Reggie played that one, too. There was a guitar closet at American Studios that had about a dozen guitars in it. Fenders, Gibsons, Gretsches, resonators,etc.

[@chrisbrowning6102]

This is great stuff. I love hearing about the players from the Memphis scene. Have to admit, I didn't know that Booker T. was also a gifted guitar player. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@mattrogers1946]

Booker also played baritone sax on "Cause I Love You" by Rufus and Carla Thomas.

[@thesoundchekguy]

"My little junker acoustic...." as he pulls out an old Gibson 🤣 I love your sense of humor.

[@royknowlton2947]

Writing this as I just started watching this. Wow did not know Booker T did guitar work. Great info for me to look into. Love his Booker T and the MGs stuff. Thanks.

[@mattrogers1946]

Booker also played baritone sax on "Cause I Love You" by Rufus and Carla Thomas.

[@donnadale2182]

Booker T on Green Onions: Hammond M3 ( not B3 ).

[@StandbyCymbalist]

thoughly enjoyed this! thank you for sharing your personal investigation. i would love to learn more about the Hi Rhythm Section that backed Ann Peebles.

[@edkutschke814]

Thanks Zac for shining a light on these great players. Keep up the good work.Much appreciated.

[@johnreilly9748]

Great dive Zac! Growing up in the 60s I was totally influenced by all those tasty guitar parts!

[@To.Si.Ma.]

Thanks for the Booker T story. I always loved Booker and the MGs but never knew he played the guitar. Btw. Your channel is one of the best on youtube.

[@GiantPinhead]

Great! Very enjoyable and informative, Zac. We caught Booker T Jones last year at the Englert here in Iowa City and he was cooking. His stage presence is still second to none, and he played guitar for two or three tracks, very beautifully. Double and triple stops, very similar to the lines you played, with a lot of little Curtis Mayfield type flourishes. Seeing him up close with his terrific band, including his son, was a dream come true.

[@michaelgranka7904]

Hello Zac , I really enjoy all the videos you put out there. I'm an old retired guy who is still giging every week. I've never missed an episode of the lounge or ask Zac. I appreciate the work you put in to what you do. Thank you.

[@AskZac]

Thank you!

[@telecasterbear]

Thanks For shining a bright light.

[@AskZac]

My pleasure!

[@carfishquixote]

I love these history lessons! Please keep em coming 🎸

[@Mr20Muleteam]

I have been a fan of your channel since I discovered it. You have opened up my music world with the likes of Reggie Young and so many others. One small point, Booker T. Jones studied at and received his degree from Indiana University (not Illinois) School of Music (now called Jacobs Scool of Music at IU). He later received an honorary doctorate from Jacob's School of Music at Indiana University.

[@markjohnson9485]

As always, an expertly done segment. thank you for the in-depth detail of these players and their contributions to the world of music. Great job

[@petermach8635]

Excellent as always and an introduction to a style of music I'd never paid much attention to ........ thank you !!

[@ajtblues]

Excellent work again. I just find your videos so sophisticated and full of enthusiasm and knowledge. I just love those stories!

[@heneverreturnasahorse9773]

Thank you, Zac...maybe the best episoce, ever. If you ever wish to correct more of guitar "misconceptions," please feel free!

[@deanbanks3392]

Our guitar player from Cincinnati (Rick Hibbert) used to run his Epiphone 335 through the organ Leslie to get that Staples Singers guitar sound on Chain of Fools. Almost 60 years later, I can still hear him play the Intro.

[@mattrogers1946]

Pops Staples called it "shake" 😂

[@victorsilvas9603]

Really interesting stuff. I'd heard about Joe South. Got to see Booker T & The MG's in the early days.

[@tommyallen6148]

This is why I love your show, I always learn things I didn’t know! Thank you!

[@AskZac]

So glad!

[@Scaredycat-dad]

Wonderful video Zac, I always enjoy the videos where I learn something and get to play along a bit.

[@iannicholls7476]

A superb episode Zac! Thanks. Getting an insight on these fantastic players and their wonderful parts is a real joy.

[@wendicraig6321]

Zac ,I love your channel! Everything you talk about is what I want to know about or revisit.I would LOVE it if you would do a segment on the GREAT, Snooks Eaglin. I know he sometimes played a Telecaster but he mostly played whatever he had laying around. You are the only one who could do a story about him justice. Check out Snooks Live in Japan if you want to get your eyebrows Burnt completely off! Thanks so much for all you are doing!

[@clausherther]

I've been trying to learn some of these parts all weekend, thanks for the inspiration! It also made my appreciate one of my more doinkier Teles more ;) Btw, I keep seeing Michael Toles being credited on I Forgot To Be Your Lover, glad you pointed out it was Booker T!

[@AskZac]

Toles was great on the Hayes stuff

[@Sometimes_I_Play_GTR]

Love your posts about the legacy of the guitar/players... great stuff Zac

[@jeffcooper3433]

Is there a Chips Moman guitar tab book available? I'm always looking for this sort of thing to no avail. Another great job Zac, KeepSmiling!

[@Patrick_B687-3]

Zac you’ve been an Oasis in my life recently from some big events. I’ve loved your videos from word go and have enjoyed them so much. I’m just a music fan, but love the minutiae of instruments and back stories of those who play them. Thanks for all you do.

[@AskZac]

Wow, thank you!

[@nicko6710]

Thanks Zac I play alot of this material. And after seeing Jimmy's and Reggie's interviews I started to get a handle on the different players. Chips is distinct. I think Chips also played a Gretsch

[@fgmmusic]

Great episode. The Joe South segment was a revelation!

[@dlux703]

GREAT, informative video Zac. 👍

[@worthmoremusic]

I worked of Eventide in Manhattan in the mid 70's...and one of the biggest studio rental companies was across the street. S.I.R. Studio Instrument Rentals. They delivered instruments to all the big studios, concert venues, etc.... I shopped in Manny's all the time. Didn't realized they also rented instruments.

[@ensaerodynamics8615]

Wow you do such GREAT interesting videos! History and back stories and how to play the parts and styles. Thanks!

[@mysteryshrimp]

I can't get over how much that "junker" looks like my first guitar, a 22 inch Kalamazoo student model from the 30s.

[@nicklyde4361]

Really great session...many thanks

[@brianwood7237]

17:29 chain of fools....thanks Zac!

[@pauldaniels6158]

Thanks, Zac! …for the info & Your telecaster Skillz. On this subject, do you know who does the guitar work on King Curtis “Memphis soul stew”? I love Both the rhythm & lead, but my favorite part is the rhythm at about 2:00, such a sick touch.

[@AskZac]

Reggie Young is on the original studio recording. Cornell Dupree is on the live version.

[@pauldaniels6158]

Thank you, Sir! I just finished the last episode of your true tone interview with Mr. Young. I love that you sought him out long ago. Kinda like Dylan did woody Guthrie. Anywho, thank you for the knowledge and this wonderful document.

[@dlux703]

I used to fly to NYC in the 60s to record, and can confirm the choice of Ampeg or nothing, at least at Capitol. The "big" thing about flying into Manhattan to record, was flying in from the airport to the PAN AM rooftop on the "double cannon" helicopter.

[@zeusapollo8688]

That lick at 13...im learning that.

[@victorbeebe8372]

Mahalo Zak!

[@KristopherCraig]

P I love seeing these unsung guitar players get some notoriety. Another great stax Guitarist was Charles. Skipp Pitts. Who played on Isley Brothers it’s Your Thing, and was responsible for the wah wah Guitar on Shaft. Thanks for giving these Guitarist the attention they deserve.

[@jack4423]

Interesting. Thanks!

[@bjorntannberg1581]

Very interesting episode.

[@mattrogers1946]

Booker also played baritone sax on "Cause I Love You" by Rufus and Carla Thomas.

[@nicko6710]

GG: Joe South? Yes, of course! The “Games People Play” & “Rose Garden” guy. JJ: Yeah, he had all those wonderful hits. He was also a great session player. Guess what guitar he had? The exact same Gretsch guitar I had. Back then we didn’t travel with guitar stands. At Atlantic Studios we would lay our guitars on their back on the carpeted floor. When we took a break, our two orange Gretschs would be on their backs on the floor, side-by-side. I’ve got a picture somewhere of that. Joe South was absolutely a great guitarist and he played on a lot of records for producer Rick Hall. Later on, we played together on Aretha’s early hit records that started her out. We were on her first hit, “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You).”

[@ernieleduc9090]

Bass lines in the Respect Verses are so darned good.

[@walterstreet1467]

Booker T sister taught music in Chicago at Kennedy king High School and I played with her son they lived on the far south side of Chicago

[@DavidFernley]

super information chips Moman a real super star that few know of

[@thevagabond8978]

I just noticed your Bose Wave. Have the same model here to run my turntable. What kind of soundhole pickup do you recommend for a basic Dreadnaught?

[@AskZac]

Fishman humbucker neo

[@thevagabond8978]

@@AskZac thanks!

[@mattrogers1946]

Dobie Gray had a minor hit with Rose Garden too! Joe recorded his own version of the song as well

[@JamesDGardner]

Hey Zac, I love your channel. I have asked my girlfriend for your ‘it’s a sickness’ shirt for my birthday coming up. If you were buying a telecaster sight unseen on reverb which of these would you pull the trigger on? TL-62 Telecaster Custom Reissue MIJ Fender American Vintage II '63 Telecaster Fender Custom Shop '60 Telecaster Danocaster Single Cut 2013 - Sunburst, Swamp Ash, Ron Ellis pups Nachocaster Blackguard

[@AskZac]

Dano or Nacho, or a Roadworn

[@markscott4830]

when are you going to list your set lists?

[@briannacery9939]

Bill Frizzell did an interesting version of Chain Of Fools on one of his albums.

[@Lucky..B]

Hey Zak HowsYou and the family Doing Good I Hope over off Temu I am hearing Boys are having Good Luck with Boxes . Toys foot controled between the Axe and Amps . You Know anything far as That Gos . Thanks Take care Zak 👋

[@TM-td3zk]

You should have a Gretsch! Great complement to Teles.

[@geraldharland4357]

Maybe I’m way off but the last riff sounds a lot like beetles “ day tripper” wonder if it was inspired from the same roots?

[@markscott4830]

Would not have Chris Stapleton without R and B players. Steve Cropper was the guitarist on most of the Stax records.

[@garybratton7756]

Howdy Zac. I don't mean to stir the pot, but I went looking for who played on "every day will be like a holiday" a couple years ago. Someone has recently surfaced saying it was his father, Harold Beane Sr., who played on both that song and "I forgot to be your lover." Have you heard of him? He was associated with Stax, and later joined Funkadelic. Interesting. But whoever it was, the playing on those songs is sublime!

[@AskZac]

William Bell said Booker

[@ramonmoreno8014]

Man there's always a lot left to know

[@NickRatnieks]

Chips ,Moman ended up with Scotty Moore's Super 400. Apparently, it was kept at American in Memphis and loads of people played it. Back then, it was "just another guitar" but what a guitar! I forget what he finally sold it for and today, it would be stratospheric in price.

[@corndog1001]

I played that guitar myself. What a thrill !

[@JackBond-in3og]

How cool… the guitar that played Elvis’ MY BABY LEFT ME! *iconic*

[@NickRatnieks]

@@JackBond-in3og As that song was recorded in 1955 it was probably his ES 295 that Scotty Moore was playing for that session as he got the Super 400 from Gibson in early 1957.

[@fleadoggreen9062]

I always heard steve cropper on respect

[@AskZac]

Yep, but it was Chips

[@Deliquescentinsight]

John Fogerty caught the whole tone down bug, I wonder if that was from the R&B influence and the 50's/60's session players, seems likely!

[@sudman6251]

It would help to add the amp you’re using during your video’s. Unless I’ve missed it…

[@AskZac]

It's in the description of every episode. Here it is a Headstrong Lil King

[@jamesonpace726]

Y'know, I gotta Tele or 5, a bookshelf with bowls & books & not 1 but 2 Bose radio/cd thingys, even baby boots & photos, but I don't sound or play anything at all like Mr Zac. Dunno what gives....

[@AskZac]

Keep heaping junk on it....

[@david25876]

I believe Aerosmith used that low tuning for a song titled hang man jury…I think

[@nicko6710]

To add Respect is a Charlie Christian style lick played RnB C 6 to 7b and repeated in F. Chips would have known Christian licks for sure.

[@zincChameleon]

Kids these days need to listen to James Brown's band to learn the power of the up-stroke.

[@dennisflock3958]

A Baritone would solve your floppy string, down-tuning issue.

[@edwither8284]

Heard all these songs a million times & never knew who played on them.when these singers appeared on television you rarely even saw the band.lip syncing to the record I guess.

[@verity4917]

Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla!

[@AskZac]

So sweet!