Louie Shelton | Rock With You

Louie Shelton plays Michael Jackson's "Rock With You".

[@anthonyskellern5970]

One of those elite artists who can restore your faith in music... Louie doesn't do flashy, doesn't hide behind an overdrive pedal - he just plays exactly the right thing in every song, and it is a joy to hear

[@KyleVincentVideos]

This should be mandatory viewing for every guitarist. Tasteful, melodic, and allowing the track to breathe. What a treasure to music you are, Louie!

[@djmammo9826]

He's serving the song and not his ego. In other words he's a genuine pro.

[@jmobass]

So well said about Louie Shelton and his realization of Rock With You. It's how Louie Shelton has approached all his music through the years!! Well Said!!!

[@KyleVincentVideos]

@@jmobass I was incredibly honored that Louie played on my new album.

[@retrothingz]

Excellent analysis...let the track breathe...indeed. I used to be a sound engineer. I often had to tell singers to move away from the mike to " give it space and let it breathe". If they didn't the result could be sonic mud coming through the speakers

[@OccamsEraserhead]

How can his guitar playing be so tasteful and his shirt so...not?

[@brucegaskins7188]

I just want to say. I am 56-year-old who has been playing heavy metal his whole life. This is hands down one of the coolest things I've ever heard. My son bought me a Ibanez semi-hollowbody artcore guitar. This man is now my inspiration to master this style. Mind blown!

[@squivm88]

He is so good, he doesn't inspire me to play, he inspires me to listen.

[@AK-rx6hv]

He inspires me to stop playing... Cuz I know I'll never be that good!

[@dond9942]

same

[@thomaslutro5560]

Listening is half the playing.

[@joefox9765]

I've been playing before y'all were born and I can only listen 😂

[@jamesmaddock259]

When you’ve been listening to these guitar licks all your life it’s so great to put a face to the man who played them . Wonderful stuff Louie

[@TheGtk444]

When you watch a master.......you feel it down deep. Feel it.

[@colinedwards6212]

Rod Temperton must have loved his music being realised by Louie, the Wrecking Crew, Quincy and Michael Jackson. What an amazing guitarist you are Louie.. It enhanced all our lives...

[@johnscott7995]

How many people in the world could play that in one pass after even a year or two of working on it? Not many. Not to mention coming up with it. Such great work. This guy is in your life soundtrack, whether you know it or not.

[@michaelanzelino5068]

It good to see Louie Shelton still active. You bring joy to my house. Keep bringing us your special brand of music. Long live king Louie !

[@Baci302]

The King!

[@jeffsnyder3161]

Always plays the "sweet notes". One of the finest players and comes across as being so humble and friendly. Bravo!

[@fredericportal4209]

I think It's better than the original song so it's great !👏👏👏

[@deekos4578]

Fabulous phrasing and timing - nothing rushed and everything right in the pocket! 👍👍

[@martinleavitt6094]

👍

[@mooseymoose]

Almost all my guitar heroes are studio guys, Louie among the top of the list! A true icon and a legend.

[@channelmixer]

Superb. Can't say anymore.

[@XLBiker13]

WOW! That was truly beautiful. Louie is such an incredible artist. No matter what he plays he somehow manages to remain faithful to the original yet make the song entirely his own. They just don't make 'em like Louie anymore.

[@michaelferreri1256]

SO AWESOME! Louie Shelton is so cool. His guitar playing seems so effortless. Yet so tasteful and captivating. Another great example as to why The Wrecking Crew was used so often.

[@mikeymikecc]

Excellent playing Louie

[@andybis3251]

King Louie we salute you...Thank you for the Soulful sound. Much appreciated.

[@billf23351]

Wrecking Crew....every note perfect.

[@alanwann9318]

He redefines guitar playing

[@Peakabike]

Stunningly tasteful !

[@moose6676]

🙈🤔 could you please repeat that please 🙈👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 lol absolutely the best 🙏🏻Thanks for inspiring me to play Louie 👏🏼👏🏼

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

I’ve been a devoted fan of Louie’s since hearing him back up Seals & Crofts in the 70’s. What a great guitarist!

[@shanelondon1907]

Th best guitar rendition for that song. Great playing and great for guitar enthusiasts. SL

[@charlessmith5346]

That was awesome Louis. You are the man!

[@gimmeagig]

Rock with you....I love it ... and rockin' that shirt too LOL

[@artprojectsnz]

Beautiful, complex but stunningly simple in delivery and such a tune! So tasteful. JPMusic

[@donnymac575]

Killer tone on that Gibson!

[@stratcat3216]

proof of "tone is in the hands" :)

[@sirwinston2368]

@@stratcat3216 No offense but... I'm not so sure you would get that tone out of a Fender. Maybe I'm biased. I have a mid-60's 335. My first electric. Purchased on July 3, 1976. I still play it regularly through a Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120.

[@stratcat3216]

@@sirwinston2368 I agree that the basic tone is inherently part of the guitar/amp but you can put that same combo in someone else's hands and it's not going to sound like that. And no offense taken. Cheers :)

[@joehenry9787]

It's a 339 is it not?

[@amaj7313]

@@joehenry9787 It's either a 339 or Louis is a giant!

[@jeffreycase9379]

Awesomely beautiful and melodic! Thanks Louie. Please keep posting for us. You and Hank Marvin are my heroes.

[@SasquatchLovesMe]

Mr. Shelton is the king of the guitar and of melody. Even his solos are extremely melodic. And nobody has better feel. You are my all-time favorite guitarist.

[@jeffgerndt2813]

Smooth, masterful.

[@jimilite]

OMG that was like aural nectar to heal deep wounds, what beautiful sweet and smooth melodic playing. I wish I sounded like that.

[@usmc5541]

Beautiful, tasteful! 👍

[@ukiahsguitarsolos3436]

Love this song! Reminds me of going to Officer Training School at Lackland AFB in late 1979. This song was playing everywhere. By the way, San Antonio was gorgeous on the riverwalk during Christmas that winter!

[@Stiglr]

I love how he looks in the camera like, "Can you get to this?" when he knows full well you can't!!! You go, Louie!!! What an amazing talent, and still potent into his senior years!!!

[@cyclesgoff9768]

All killer, no filler. 😍

[@atta1798]

Never heard of you Louie.... nice style and playing!!! 👍

[@Tototwice]

Absolutely freakin awesome!!! If he went on soloing for another hour, I’D STILL BE LISTENING TO EVERY NOTE , EVERY PHRASE!

[@JimPoston1]

Outstanding Louie!! You're a real encouragement to us YOUNGER (i'm 73) Players... LOL... Thanks for all you do and have done in the music industry!! God Bless, jp

[@douglasdegraff8335]

Thank you Mr. Shelton.

[@marke7186]

Just delightful!! Full of the light

[@Crackers2549]

Love Louie Shelton, what a player, a REAL guitar player...! Always have loved "Rock With You" and this instrumental version is awesome...! WOW... That Gibson sound, with Louie at the controls... Fantastic Louie....GG

[@housseineelhamidi1586]

Great really Great Cover and playing nice cool .... you rock 🎸🎖🔥🎖🎸

[@joeprincipe6678]

Louie has absolutely magical touch. It’s in everything he plays. True legend.

[@777bigbird]

Louie, Little Milton Campbell was a friend of mine and most people didn't know how great of a player he was . BB was a note player , Milton was more of a Jazz / Blues player ( chords ) etc . Your playing reminds me of when I first heard him . The Master . Wish You didn't live so far away . Wonder if you've ever met another friend of mine , Bo Jenkins ? He's been in Australia for quite sometime now . He builds guitars . Anyway Louie , love your playing and wish You and Yours all of God's blessings, sincerely Ben*Ben Adler.

[@philipm.9975]

Oh my just came across this gem! The talent just pours out of this man! Such a lovely sound ☺

[@Novaheart1998]

Sliky smooth like whipped butter.

[@auggdogrules]

so great, now this is music.....

[@wandyy8078]

Masterclass

[@alphabeets]

That was insanely perfect. Unbelievable!

[@markchristopher2373]

Just fabulous, hats off!

[@thepracticingguitarist]

Simply masterful.

[@deemdoubleu]

One of those performances where you're nodding your head in appreciation and shaking it in disbelief at the same time.

[@alward5678]

You are the man. Just gorgeous

[@zazoomatt]

What a Pleasure to see you work it. I got my new Epi 339 Pro..If for YOU this would not happen..SO Inspired.......for life. Thank YOU Louie Shelton !

[@jeffbergman3686]

Thank you Louis Shelton for the gift of your musical talents. Just wonderful and inspiring!!!

[@simonpoole2333]

Rock With You, written by a modest genius, Englishman Rod Temperton and clearly enhanced by another modest genius, Louie Shelton. I can't believe how many incredibly well-know licks this guy is responsible for.

[@astrodad656]

Damn Louie, you still got it! Thank you and keep 'em coming.

[@buddybeetle]

Sublime playing !

[@Ray-Parra]

Just Beautiful.👍🧡

[@kayo-music]

to me this one the greatest 10 songs in the world...and this is definitely wonderful version of it! Thanks Louie and all the bass-t from kayo

[@Daytripper51]

You are a living legend...Thanks for sharing your incredible talent!!

[@tasteapiana]

I believe that Michael would approve of you playing this wearing that shirt 🤩

[@dasteelerfan1]

I could watch this all day

[@extramile150]

wowser!!!!!...outstanding.

[@mikeparrysatwat]

I've played this repeatedly for 2 hours.....absolutely wonderful 👏

[@BigBishop1]

now i know why i loved that song!

[@dennislarson4499]

Love Lonnie, he is guitarists dream, keep coming back for inspiration 😂😊

[@robsgarage4746]

love the way you play: muting, octaves, and that phrasing and jazzy triad chords...amazing. ty for the lesson!

[@user-go7yt6kj7x]

Ich mag diese Art von Musik mp Musikjournalist munich

[@dickgitaar2012]

The master !

[@oldmannewman]

Talent, experience/history...and in his 70s still outplaying the rest of us!

[@barronvonschneider2834]

Love that 335 tone! That plunky clear clean sweetness.

[@michaelgawthorn9639]

Creative, interesting , fresh, inspired and he makes it look effortless. How wonderful is the internet to enable us to sit in a room with a musician of such calibre and learn .

[@melvincoleman595]

So much soul!

[@universalexport007]

Absolutely amazing.

[@Fraz725]

Stunning.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I'm always amazed at how some can play guitar ... 🎶👌

[@stephenscott4166]

It is a privilege to see you at work... Thank you...

[@peterrezba995]

Perfect example of colorful chord voicing amazing

[@josephanthony392]

Great player. Very tasteful licks and styling..

[@souldeep808]

Holy SHIT!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@rossr100]

Jeeze - I'm sitting here with grey hair on the porch recalling the first time I heard the song - I was about 10 on holiday with the family about 200 mtrs from me today in what I now call my home town. Great memories and slick as it was ever played Louie.

[@edguyrocks5865]

Hell yeah....that was awesome!

[@peterrezba995]

Perfect Louie thanks!

[@BG-pd6os]

The Tone!

[@philaman1972]

Just brilliant. Thanks for this treasure, sir!

[@jimanderson5082]

I'm so very impressed with Louie Shelton. :)

[@paulcarlsen4088]

Beautiful!!!!

[@TheBeeRescuer]

Just spectacular.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Lovely,,thanks Louie!

[@solocam1962]

Admire Louie so much ... such a good soul! He can play guitar too!

[@DNA2000-8bit]

So good. Respect.

[@jcthomas1836]

Stellar performance!

[@thaexception3406]

Smooooth jammin right there!

[@ClintScottFischer]

Brilliant 👏 👏 What a comfy little studio, I could sit in there all day and not realize 12 hours had passed.

[@rustyshimstock8653]

How can he remember all of that? Dude must be at least 80 years old. You go, Louis!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

79

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Like butter. His guitar playing fits everything!!

[@user-ew2yy6dt3b]

What a treat to see and hear one of the best guitar players in the world of studio musicians

[@rodhall1454]

Sheer genius! You make playing took so effortless.