Louie Shelton - Walk On By

[@jaycollins9244]

You can keep all your "guitar shredders" This guy is showing you how it should be done! No one better than this guy!

[@stratcat3216]

Truth.

[@freemanrabe4689]

I Can't Tell You Why, level up.

[@SasquatchLovesMe]

@@robh1780 He used a 69' Fender Princeton on most of the stuff he did back in the day, and he still uses that exact amp for stuff. Here's a vid on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHXWqGSCetanY5I

[@josephalvaro5244]

Blistering technique doesn't have a chance against tone and feel like this maestro has in spades.

[@mikeyohe4750]

SO TRUE!! 👍👍

[@7litrerob]

Louie Shelton; National Treasure!

[@dfreeman120]

Hey Louie, Don Freeman here. It was great working with you Dash, Jimmy and Mike Sembello at Dawnbreaker Studio. You sound fantastic as always! Best wishes

[@bobryan8793]

Man.....what a classy player...I see where Larry C got alot...just an unknown hall of fame player .. Thank you sir for your years of beautiful playing!!!!

[@charlesw9875]

The man walks through a forest of noise and yet always picks the right notes.

[@leonardpuma3138]

I'm a drummer and stumbled on this guy. One thing I can say is this guy is fantastic! I would love to just jam with him.

[@joehamiltonsongs]

Louie is never above any listener‘s head….always touching the listener‘s heart and soul. That‘s what masters do.

[@genepoole1771]

Louis Shelton, if you read this, thanks for the inspiring playing. Keeps me picking up my guitar each day.

[@gcharouhas]

If you're a fan of Larry Carlton (and who isn't?) and would like to know who one of his biggest influences was, this is the guy. Smooth as ice.

[@stratcat3216]

Real guitar players know how amazing Louie really is. He's a guitar god with an incredible sense of melodic beauty.

[@wordofmo]

So do we non-guitar players.

[@corrindion]

Fantastic! Melodic and soulful! No excessive playing! Top of the line musician!

[@BobofBigDaddy]

Nothing super flashy...just beautiful note choices, tone and pitch bending. Love listening to him. One of the greats for sure

[@gtrjay55]

Wow, I don't know man it sure got what I call flashy there towards the end. Tasty, beautiful note choice and feel.🙏😷🎶🎵❗👀

[@frankrichards3089]

4:01 on is pretty flashy 🎸

[@bjornhelgerolla]

Flashy???

[@LouieShelton]

Thanks for the compliments, the amp is a Fender Deluxe, a little too dirty and bright but we were just playing around with this take. Lexicon delay and reverb....

[@GregsGuitars]

the sound is wonderful Louie, so is your playing!

[@maccaholmes4854]

@Louie....I don't know mate...thats one of the sweetest tones Ive heard in my life

[@maccaholmes4854]

65 Deluxe or Tweed Louie?

[@recordguy4321]

it doesnt matter, when Louie is playing. Guitar geeks kill me. Half of them couldnt play half this great.He could be playing through a SILVERTONE amp and would still sound better than99% of youse guys. Talent not tweed makes the difference

[@rlford10]

@@recordguy4321 Damn straight...although do believe a SILVERTONE amp would sound S W E E T ! ;)

[@tizaniceday9249]

This man is a master of time, tone and taste - and then some.

[@garychambers5850]

Thats why he plays on a lot of the great music of the 60's and 70's..

[@Dman85612]

The cool thing about Louie's playing is there is no note or phrase that is wasted , and you can hear the melody through out the lead . Then there is his phrasing , it's like a great horn player with spaces and silences , and speedy passages are for color not for flash . Also Louie is a " in the pocket " rhythm player , and he is just as great just laying down the groove. It would be great if Larry Carlton, Lee Rittenour, and Louie made an album . They could call it" THE 335s" -It would be a guitarist's wet dream of goodness.

[@KBorham]

Louie Shelton always blows me away. His touch on the fingerboard is nothing less than, well, I don't have a strong enough word.

[@pippipster6767]

‘Perfect’

[@rchandville]

So this is what a mature player sounds like: no flashy stuff, just beautiful phrasing, great note choice and tone. Love it man. I don't care about the 10 year old kids that can play 64th notes. This is what your goal should be as a player. Unless you like to talk a lot and talk really fast LOL. Your playing should reflect who you are and how you speak. That's what I mean by a "mature player". Just my 2 cents. Love ya Louie

[@wmdoux2108]

Nice to know there are players like Larry Carlton man enough to admit and respect their influences. How could you play with this man in the studios and not want to play like him? Everybody in the seventies wanted to sound like Larry,, but Louie was Larry’s tone and taste guru.

[@brianthompson2089]

LS is extremely melodic and classy!

[@ralex3697]

And Louie’s influence Wes Montgomery and Steve Cropper

[@samhunt9380]

What a humble gentleman and what skills........Thank you Louie

[@LouieShelton]

I've known this tune for many years, I don't think scales at all when I play. Thanks for your interest......

[@tonygallo1104]

Louie, i'm guessing then just playing to the chord changes & melody of the song....Love it!

[@JGLEASON72]

Louie , im new to your playing, just discovered you. I have so much to learn from your great playing. What are you thinking if not scales? Chord shapes/patterns?

[@shawnmcvey7789]

@@JGLEASON72 He's probably thinking melodically in the purest sense. He's been a world class guitarist for so long that if he knows the tune he can just blaze through it like this because he knows the music and theory so well that any melody he's playing will just lock in like it should.

[@leonthompson8988]

Louie did you ever meet Mike Deasy?

[@librarytracks]

i play by ear and from the heart.

[@萩原順子-l6c]

Who can give thumb down to this fantastic play? Hey, you 13 guys, did you lose your ears or stuffed?

[@michaelferreri1256]

I love watching Louie play as much as I love listening to him. He makes it all look so clean and effortless. Smooth, tasty licks. He becomes one with the guitar.

[@liecht]

The tone,the touch,the melodic sense...godfather of smooth jazz

[@joeeaster5386]

i love listening to him on seals and crofts recordings.....A BIG PART OF THE WRECKING CREW

[@michaelweymouth4015]

We’ve heard him on more songs than any other guitarist guaranteed. When he goes through his list I’m reminded that he has given us all a little heaven here on earth. I can’t imagine the jam sessions up in heaven

[@soulvaccination8679]

Who in the world would give this a thumbs down..?

[@j200man]

...somebody extremely jealous!

[@jmsongbook]

I love the way you stay faithful to the melody while adding other fancy notes. When you do improvise, it is as if you are coming up with a different melody still remaining within the song. A total signature! You’ve become my guitar instructor! 👏👏👏🎸

[@davidbayer59]

That is true jazz, and he is a master. That is what it is all about! 😃

[@angusbabb4913]

Anyone stop after the first 10 seconds And then start from the beginning again ..just to hear the intro again 😊❤

[@lionheartroar3104]

Guitar wizardry and emotion rolled into every note. No one like Louie!

[@PeterStrachanMusic]

Can you imagine this Genius playing along side George Benson..?

[@izelhood3461]

As a guitarist myself. This is mind blowing absolutely brilliant ,outstanding flawless. Shere perfection.👌💥💥👏

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I like the players who make it easy. This is so easy. To listen to, I mean.

[@geraldhector2743]

One of my truly favourite guitar player who I’ve been listening to and didn’t even know your name till the last decade although I knew your music from I was very young . All the best Louie ,kept safe hope and I can hear you play live in the future.God Bless.

[@rGuY]

Wow! Altered everything! Love it! Essence of eighties and nineties harmonies!

[@125southernnh2]

Mr. Shelton has been a great joy in my life with his amazing skills. It's great to hear him do smooth jazz. Love to hear him do something with Larry Carlton or Lee Ritenour.

[@markplumb3968]

He definitely has played with LC a lot ( and there are clips on KZbin ) not sure about LR but probably …..

[@robertbigler7743]

Louie, your music makes the world a better place! Thank you!

[@davidferrara1105]

This guy is one of the most recorded guitar players in history...look him up

[@gretsch5129]

So sorry to hear the news about Jim Seals. I saw them in 1971...they played all the hits, but when they came back for the encore Jim pulled out a tenor sax and wailed on a Coltrane style modal improv. Fantastic musicianship, and your production on their hits set a high standard.

[@stuckinthe1970]

Masterful playing Mr. Shelton ! This is something we guitarists strive for with very few who achieve. Thank you for the years of expertise playing and sharing it with us.

[@geespar1]

Beautiful, tasteful, fluid, and technically immaculate playing, a treat for the ears, eyes and soul

[@rockhead69]

This is simply humiliating. I feel like putting down the guitar and never picking it up again. FANTASTIC !

[@GTsuji]

Gets the most out of every note. So musical.

[@jeffsaginaw1769]

As a player who grew up covering nearly all his work AND NEVER KNOWING HIS NAME until a few weeks ago - I'm embarrassed but thankful that I had such a tasteful player to try to emulate and learn from. Thanks so much, Louie! We all owe you an unpayable debt.

[@therealawakener7]

And that folks is how you do it, your ears know it. Enough said.

[@Doones51]

They could call him lyrical Louie because he plays like someone who has been playing pro since he was 12, and he has. Definitely one of the best.

[@Brink1957]

Ooh that guitar playing just melts into the sun with a tequila sunrise cocktail! Gorgeous

[@oclot7177]

Damn! one of my favorite vocal performances became an amazing guitar instrumental.

[@brettgroh1112]

That is gorgeous playing! Musicality, touch, tone...Beautiful!!! Oh, yeah, pretty cool song too.

[@sixtiesman100]

Such a good guitarist

[@garychambers5850]

Amazing, Love your work! You can play anything and everything! Beautiful sound on that 335! I play guitar too, but would need a few lifetimes to even come close to you! God Bless you sir and thank you for all your music!

[@rogerarmstrong8893]

How does one individual command so much talent. Loved his playing grew up with it as a matter of fact and these wonderful musicians chose to take a back seat so unless you read the credits you would never know who they were. Humble and dripping with musical ability that a lot of times would jump out of the recordings to give you goosebumps.

[@glennk1931]

Mr Sheldon: Grew up listening to your playing, thru the 60's.. You are truly a fantastic musician...

[@roderickshelton9176]

SHELTON

[@scottfleming6166]

Taste - Tone - Timing he's got them all

[@kylecravens8052]

I've heard Tom Hemby play like this and wondered where in the world he got that vibe from because it wasn't quite Larry Carlton but similar - now I know :) Also, the Monkees were my first love in music when I was a little guy. Your contributions there were incredible! Thanks for sharing all the great music with us.

[@milowagon]

When I get jaded and short of inspiration, as a working guitar player, I listen to Louis. Flawless.

[@Noelle0026]

Omg the tone on this! Legend-❤️

[@collinwilson4223]

Smooth louie

[@laynebowen9025]

The epitome of taste and musicality!

[@captaindan5006]

tHE STUDIO LEGEND. LOVE YOUR PLAYING MR SHELTON

[@mevebarr713]

No comment. Just kept muted for a while. Now i go to eat my soupe then sleep.....no need to more stuf to disturb my soul after this. Thanks master Louie

[@michaelbentley4182]

Feel, taste, tone and timing ! Brilliant musician.

[@jean-lucbersou758]

HUGE !!!! LOUIE SHELTON 's guitar playing is musically fascinating . He is a real wonderful MUSICIAN an inspiring and precious one . Thanks a lot Mr. SHELTON to share and offer your unique talent .

[@oldbladderhorn949]

that really hit the spot

[@tetreaulthank4068]

Just love listening to your playing, it’s a beautiful way to relax and appreciate music the way it use to be, thank god I was born during the time this music was created

[@MrMjp58]

Beautiful sound, phrasing and touch. Fantastic playing of a classic.

[@toneseeker4968]

A little bit of Heaven on Earth! Long live LS! Thanks for posting, Louie....

[@robinr.2233]

Love this guy, his phrasing and tone is unreal. He plays so clean.

[@cricklekid]

Absolutely fabulous! (I had a Sleely Dan feeling come over me while I was listening)

[@XLBiker13]

Truly beautiful. Brilliant musicianship. So smart, so musical. Absolutely sublime.

[@alexanderwes5204]

Wow, beautiful! Reminds me of the style of Larry Carlton.

[@nigelbayliss9452]

Louie, your playing is superb, something I aspire to, a magical time to play in ! Knowing that these tracks will be around for ever and pass the test of time, with all the guitar heroes around today and there are lots to choose from you are an unseen hero but not unlistened.

[@harseybaber]

Impeccable in sound, taste, technique, ability, craft, artistry, etc. Louie, I can't get over how your sound is always so perfectly gorgeous and exciting. Very compelling indeed! Steely Dan needs you.

[@sammyrothrock6981]

Your such an inspiration Louie your truly an Icon to be appreciated!! 😊 🎸 🎶

[@RonZabrocki]

Ya can just hear him on all those TV shows....just such sweet playing!

[@johnpritchard9753]

Just gorgeous!

[@ericcabasse5333]

the very example of a great interpreter at the service of the piece he plays....bravo!!

[@music4thesoul-bymastalee6375]

This brotha is bad! Much respect!

[@ejaymo6095]

My hero!

[@Michael-dz9vk]

Wow,wow ,simply ,phenominal ,guitar playing,made to look effortless,by a master of the art, im a guitar player,but thats beyond words ,so lucky to him to show ,and express the guitar ,and what a great instrument it is,x

[@Keyboardman88]

Fantastic arrangement. I've played this song many times ( keyboards ) and never though of anything this exotic. Opened a whole new train of musical thought on arranging. Thank you.

[@genec8393]

So tasty Louie. It's nice to hear what can be done with about a 1,000 notes less than so many others tend to use. Super.

[@richardpehtown2412]

WOW! Chops, soul and ultrafeel. Thank you Mr. Sheldon, I wish I had found this back when it was put up here on YT.

[@ralex3697]

Shelton

[@scotabot7826]

It just doesn't get any better than this!!!

[@davebrown3230]

Wish I haad more then one thumbs up to give .

[@jurassicporkchop4162]

Ah yeah...Smooth. Louis is nothing but great. Love this guy.

[@dtna]

Mr. Sheldon... Please come out with a new album and tour!!!

[@mb52Alan]

Absolutely wonderful playing! Goes way beyond guitar into the land of magic!

[@ToddtheExploder]

Wow!! wowwowWOW!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!

[@ALFREDUNIT21-t9z]

Simply magic

[@MichaelFix]

just beautiful louie...you are one of THE BEST...so proud that you played on my album, too!

[@OldGretscher]

A classic...played by a classic!!

[@neighborscomplaint]

Now I know what heaven sounds like!

[@matthewsteele6666]

So much more enjoyable watching beautifully selected notes mixed into a melody with tasteful playing as compared to a mindless shred

[@lupcokotevski2907]

So elegant.

[@princetonaudio]

the tone king..

[@kirklorange]

Beautiful, Louie. 👍

[@davidglabais4919]

Stupendous. Again. And the tone my God. Love the backing track too. I wish his website was still up!

[@TonyfromBham]

I’m frustrated by the fact that there are no words to describe how I feel about what I just heard. I do, however, find solace in the fact that many others have the same problem.

[@Ndlanding]

Er, yeah. He's just, er, you know, sort of, er, wonderful.

[@phaseng1]

Yeah Louie !

[@Keyboardman88]

Always loved the sound and tone of a ES335 style guitar. Bright , and yet with some depth...not tinny.