Wrecking Crew Guitarist Louie Shelton playing a 1988 Gibson ES-175D at Norman's Rare Guitars

[@zankyalbo2208]

I'll bet he's a good fisherman cause he put the hook in all my favorite tunes... thank you for my youth

[@69zenos1]

I don't get it....dad.

[@jdexposure]

Well, you KNOW he likes seafood. "Cause he's made a lot of clams doing what he loves...

[@sharonramone7186]

Great comment!

[@timothycormier3494]

WOW!! This guy is responsible for some of the most iconic tunes in the last 40 plus years. Norm, thank you for putting this one on the channel

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Timothy Cormier ....Hell yeah he was!, this was an Awesome video!

[@calmistheway]

Yeah this guy is like... "well... just sitting in the studio recording hits"...

[@A_29886]

Responsible. More like added too

[@jimladiana6212]

Hey Timothy, Louie's, Latin-fused solo on the Monkees, "Valeri" still knocks me out. BTW, this might be of interest. Thanks. stringsofmemories.com

[@ericcross7863]

Timothy Cormier check out Carol Kaye on you tube

[@elizabethcoleman5729]

Louie Shelton is one of the greatest Guitar players in the World he made a lot of people famous. Thanks Louie Shelton

[@edjefferson9175]

How great his work will be enjoyed for centuries to come!

[@kauaiman1]

Ive been playing guitar for 50 years and stupidly enough I didn't know of Louie Shelton but heard him a great number of times as all people, Wow am Im stupid..Louie you are a class act. Thank you!

[@WarnABrother27]

As an Australian i just want to say thankyou, Especially to you American folk because you guys always say such kind things about us Aussies and it really is nice to know that the rest of the world likes us! And i am truley greatful to have been born and raised in the greatest place on Earth. Stay safe America, god bless and cheers from Australia! And thank you Norm, love your videos! 🤟

[@Glicksman1]

Yeah, we like you guys even if you're all upside down.

[@WarnABrother27]

@@Glicksman1 haha cheers Brother

[@gymshoe8862]

If I am ever forced to leave the US I just pray I can make it to Perth!

[@oinkooink]

The world was most impressed with our brutal and hysterical lockdown measures. Aussie Aussie Aussie!

[@garyolsen9689]

❤ Jeremiah

[@breakroommanager1]

Man , on top of being an amazing guitar player that is largely responsible for some of musics most iconic riffs, he is one heck of a swell guy it seems. So down to earth and humble . It would be a dream just to sit and talk with him . Class act !

[@golfcoursemanager33]

most REALLY good players are humble.

[@ralex3697]

He is an iconic legend

[@Magik1369]

Louie is a session legend. He's the guy you heard playing that sweet jazz tone on hundreds of hit records from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's etc. Great video.Legendary guitarist and musician.

[@erikkibler3466]

Watching Louie play is like watching magic for me and I’ve been playing myself for 25 years.pure magic

[@paulbonner582]

We're so fortunate Louie found a new home in Australia these past 25-30 odd years...Happy to say I've had the honour to Record with Louie....

[@ebikes2xs]

Watching this and Louie playing iconic songs put a smile on my face. Legend is appropriate.

[@NoFretts]

Louie Shelton is THE MAN when it comes to session guitarists...absolutely fabulous player! Great to see him again. x

[@5four]

Best Norman's rare guitars segment I've seen to date.

[@ApeLikeCreature]

When I heard the songs that Louie played on, I realized that he was actually one of my earliest guitar heroes...seeing Mike Nesmith playing the solo to Valerie always left me with my jaw on the floor as a kid, it was Louie! The guitar work in Summer Breeze...Louie! The Jackson 5 stuff...and on and on. Now I know why I was partly drawn to certain songs, he was the guitar player on each and every one of them! A legend.

[@wongnaichungrd]

Had the same reaction to Valerie as a kid! What's that crazy good guitar? I live in Brisbane Australia and have seen Louie in local clubs as he lives just down the road on the Gold Coast. A true legend.

[@bikerbisht110]

When I see guys like this I realize I've lived through some of the best years of music

[@scottfleming6166]

the best sets of hands I have ever seen play a guitar. Amazing touch, tone, taste and timing.

[@coopermagee8977]

He is outstanding to say the least. Today's " revered " guitarists are not even half the guitarist he is, in fact, they are not fit to carry his guitar case.

[@johnwattdotca]

1039sflem: I gave you a thumbs down just to be picky on you. You are correct about touch, tone, taste and timing, getting smooth jazzy... but... I didn't see him standing there, banging the guitar against his hip in beat for a rhythm treat, tapping the head-stock to make notes sustain forever, tapping the body, flipping switches, playing with his teeth, rubbing the neck on a mike stand....

[@johnwattdotca]

@@coopermagee8977 I'm giving you a thumbs down because he's not left-handed.

[@ralex3697]

@@coopermagee8977 So true, learning guitar from an app is not the way to go

[@jean-lucbersou758]

@@johnwattdotca YOU LOOK FOR A CLOWN . Lot have some ability with an instrument .....but not enough for sessions .!!

[@vernonhoover1387]

Louie played with every big name out there.he helped most of them on their way.Louie,Larry carlton,and players like that helped us have the music we have today.great job louie!

[@bgierat]

He’s a gem. Just a real hero behind the scenes! Pure talent.

[@lesterpaul9657]

This man is born 1941 !!! Just music can keep you young and in good shape. Respect.

[@sassycat]

Amazing stuff, I could watch a three hour video of him sharing stories and playing.

[@gymshoe8862]

After a few beers and some other Crew members I bet the stories would be flying around one after another!

[@erikkibler3466]

He needs a podcast

[@MattyK-USA]

Just a total legend. So humble, I could listen to his stories and playing for hours. Damn.

[@dougdavis8986]

MattyK USA : can you be a legend if no one knows your name?

[@MattyK-USA]

Doug Davis: Nope, but that's not the case here. Just because you haven't hear of him, doesn't mean he isn't really well known.

[@gymshoe8862]

@@MattyK-USA The public may not know his name but they all know his music by heart.

[@markv.5962]

@@MattyK-USA hes extremely well known in the guitar world

[@thezootsuits8151]

Fabulous player. The bass in that 175 is wonderful.

[@stevegosper8568]

Such a humble guy and a true national treasure.

[@dougmcpheters1546]

One of the best videos from Norm's.

[@fredmclaughlin8234]

He made those tunes go to a new level with that guitar he's playing

[@margiesplace259]

love louie and what a humble man! Australia is lucky to have him. Glad he comes to visit and let us enjoy a lifes time of some of the best solos, riffs, presentation, phrasing on guitar. Hearts and applause

[@montemichelbleu]

Applause at end is so well deserved for this legend. He must have had the attention of the whole gang at Norm's . Cool.

[@robertclymer6948]

Louie is so humble and real! One of the very best session musicians of all time. Thanks Norman for having Louie and giving us a thrill of all his monster hits.

[@ericcross7863]

Carol Kaye is another session player that'll blow your mind!

[@shannongordon6746]

Guitarist as well as a bassist.

[@frederickking1660]

Wow this guy is a national treasure. What an incredible player.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

This was a sweet surprise! Awesome!

[@GPLP335]

Louie is beyond amazing. Unknowingly at the time, I grew up listening to all his fantastic guitar work. He's a true gift to music!

[@johnshields6852]

My Mom loved Johnny Mathis. RIP Mom.🙏 Louie's amazing talent.

[@markjohnson7243]

This man has signature licks on the sound track of my life...

[@ricklaino8996]

Great interview with a great guitarist! Very informative and interesting. ......Please do more like it Norm!

[@PeteCalandra]

thanks for posting this one. These guys need to be shown as often as possible while they are still with us. A scene, sadly, that will never happen again

[@ibleebinU]

I wish I could upvote this 1000x. Pure gold.

[@WS-ij1fu]

that first chord on Summer breeze yes

[@ralex3697]

The man is a genius Legend

[@karmicselling4252]

We all know the Guitar Heroes ... Robert Johnson, Chuck Berry, BB King, Clapton, Richards, Hendrix, Beck, Page, Gilmour, Lukather, Knopfler, Van Halen et al. But there are also the Silent Guitar Heroes ... Kaye, Burton, Shelton, Tedesco, Vic Flick et al. Every bit as good and just as deserving of our adulation.

[@claytonwebb1999]

Atkins?? Louie credits him as one of his inspirations.

[@pitoraaijmaakers9733]

Dean parks….

[@karmicselling4252]

@@claytonwebb1999 Of course, how could I forget Chet.

[@PAD939]

Jerry Reed

[@campfirecrooner]

A player like Louie Shelton naturally gravitates to a Gibson 175. The tone of this guitar is reminiscent of the 50s and 60s era of music when jazz was being played by all the session musicians of that era. Great to hear someone do justice to such a beautiful sounding instrument. Louie Shelton plays all the genres and make this guitar sound appropriate for any setting.

[@MitchGurowitz]

Legendary, & he’s so humble too.

[@XLBiker13]

Wow! That was awesome. Thank you Louie Shelton for all the great music. And, of course, thank you Norm for doing your part to keep the music alive.

[@alansturgess1324]

"Circling the drain" ... best quote I've heard this decade!

[@markwheeler9072]

Louie is such a humble guy and I am glad he lives here in my state . . I remember his input with Seales & Croft & still love his licks and solos . . . it takes me back to rich & exciting musical days. Thank you for that beautiful interview . . so very much appreciated.

[@thomasmorris2245]

Louie is one of My Heroes- Love 💕 playing Last Train to Clarksville- for Groupies

[@thatguitarguyBillyPezzack]

Never heard of him - but we've sure heard him a lot ! Louie's playing credits are like a jukebox of massive hits - hope he got royalty on some of those & not just session fee !

[@trinityflow]

Wow! Great history of some of the best of the 60's and 70's. Thanks for sharing. Quite an unknown icon.

[@josephcorcoran8714]

I can never get enough of the Wrecking Crew stories.

[@tomcoryell]

Big love to Australia! Thanks for playing my music, wish my own country would!

[@StephenOshea]

a true legend indeed

[@michaelanzelino5068]

Thank you Lou for all of the good sounds you've played over the years, bless you my man.

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

Holy Hendrix, this guy is an icon. Someone needs to get this guy his ‘52 Telecaster as quickly as possible.

[@kylekirkpatrick5715]

LEGEND STATUS! DUDE IS FREAKING MUSIC ROYALTY! 👑👑👑

[@florencerussell3552]

A Legend and Unsung Hero.......the Vid is a must see

[@davidrouillard58]

I always loved that guitar solo from 'Lionel Ritchie's Hello' that was always my favorite part of that piece.

[@adamski101]

It's one of the all time classic guitar breaks.

[@beenderedonedat]

This past Saturday i played a show and we had "I want you back" in the set and I learned it here on KZbin from this gentleman. Little did I know that he played on the actual take, stupid me. Great episode

[@allen6924]

Just WOW 😳😳😳. He and Glen Campbell play a lot alike. Knowing each other so young, see the connection just with them playing. That's so cool.

[@sharonramone7186]

Thank you for the soundtrack of my life!

[@mikerevello3828]

I second that emotion! 😉

[@3340steve]

Shelton's solo on Bob Scaggs Lowdown is one that upcoming soloists should definitely woodshed. Classic.

[@pallhe]

Never knew about Louie until now but he's obviously a phenomenal guitarist. I remember picking up the solo from "Hello" in my teens as the band I was playing in was sort of joking around with it. It was one of those songs that we found somewhat funny but still liked and respected. We were very impressed by the solo and I think I may have been under the impression that it was George Benson. I could pick up most of it from memory because it was so melodic and I had heard it so many times, probably on MTV in part. Love Louie's playing here. I want that ES-175D!

[@zazoomatt]

Thank YOU Louie Shelton. For Everything.

[@marknorris3769]

hauntingly beautiful summer breeze if you are old enough to remember it very cool

[@stephenmccarthy1597]

This guy brought back so many memories of the radio in my parent s car his tone his style of playing the works of art he will leave behind can't be measured thanks norn please stay safe

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

I can't help but weep while watching this video. Those days are gone and if you weren't there, how sad for you.

[@alanscharrer5255]

I could listen to the history and antics of the Wrecking Crew for days. TRUE MUSICIANS AND PROFESSIONALS

[@MrMjp58]

A brilliant player with a great sound and feel. Responsible for some magic moments.

[@tubularbill]

What a nice and humble man. An immortal legend.

[@theo1001]

What a joy! Loui. I wanted all my life to be one percent of your guitar solo feeling. IT is Pure magic.

[@S69Classic]

Not only a great guitarist, played on so many hits, but most importantly one of the nicest human beings you'll ever meet.

[@dougdavis8986]

S69Classic : wow, did you meet him?

[@S69Classic]

a couple of times, at guitar shows or gigs that Louie's playing at.

[@ngunnawal_mick7845]

Circling the drain indeed! Hey that's me....... well and truly on the cemetery side of sixty. Those tunes were, and still are, a part of the soundtrack of my life. Goodonya Louie.

[@gottastayfocused]

Thak you Norm! For always putting a smile on my face and feel good about music! It's always historic when I see your videos, I need to come by and meet you. I'm like you come from the sixties. What a lovely man Louie Sheldon, I remember him from Silk Degrees when he was recording at Davlen Sound Studios.

[@f1s2hg3]

The Wrecking Crew was the best musically talented players in the world! Louie Sheldon you live the Dream on in New Zealand and I hear it’s the Paradise of all the world beautiful people and landscapes in New Zealand!

[@gregmirr]

Thanks Norm for interviewing the best guitarist of our time .. well done .

[@jnucleo]

So humble, but what a great story. The new generation should be taking cues from gentlemen like Louie.

[@robertcollucci750]

LOUIE thank you for all you did for our ears your our American treasure

[@philsarkol341]

what a nice humble man...great musician...

[@royyazzie6028]

Norman you one great person you are comes with alot of guitar players in mind keep up the great coming of guitarists there myfriend 😎🎸✌👌👍🙌

[@ronfrey5327]

Fantastic this man can play anything and has... Fell off my Desk when he said he could not read floored me Glenn did not read either makes me feel alot better Im not a great reader but I did make the effort to learn gotta do it everyday to be good at it.. He knows the names of the chords has too to be able to do charts at least right ??

[@chrismaines1285]

Very great artist that’s been on everything over the years. So clean.

[@comicblueswithjonygitar36]

Thank you Louie Shelton! Love to make the Wed 12th Baked Potato. This guy is one of greats!

[@musicmatty67]

Legendary and iconic that this man has been a part of some of the greatest music ever made. How unfortunate that this new generation is so detached and will never know any of that great music😳

[@deaterk]

Damn!....what a totally cool, unassuming gentleman. One of the best ‘Norman’s Rare Guitars’ uploads in quite a while. Thanks!

[@daniesahshele3179]

Wow wow wow. Louie shelton. Never thought i would see him live but i have now. What a great great musician all around nice guy. Unsung star here. Great interview. Thanks for posting this. !

[@ericmackenzie123]

His tone is so pure.

[@TC-bl9gx]

Thank u Louie for all your work, and Norman for sharing

[@Keninoz1]

Another great Aussie guitarist. They live here, we own 'em :)

[@rogerdodger5415]

I enjoy Norm’s videos. Lots of great artists! I’m in awe of Louie Shelton. What a guy!

[@joeyride58]

Just Friggin' WOW Norm... Thanx for bringin him out , & sharing... pure magic !!

[@clifflee7461]

Good on Yah. Louie Enjoy you time playing over in the States Cheers from Australia

[@timleem3609]

Fascinating guy with a wonderful career and great guitarist! What a combo! I enjoyed this video. Thanks!

[@RichardBPOliver]

What a lovely guy , really glad I stumbled on this clip.

[@ethelwulfmountbattenderoth2286]

Mr. Shelton is a treasure and should be more well known.

[@ralex3697]

Real musicians know him

[@darylforster933]

Louie is the greatest guitarist along with the great musicians from the Wrecking Crew that created most of best music ever produced.

[@tmo7734]

Always wonderful to hear from Louie Shelton. Great segment, Norm. Thank you.

[@cliftontorrence839]

Geez. You Guys!! Outta Sight. Thanks Too Much. Love it !

[@davidbakerscuba]

Wow, I never heard of him but what an iconic guy. He has played on so many things I’ve loved over the years.

[@vmat1000]

What a great vid! I'd read his nick name was Sweets Louis Shelton. Same GP i'd read this in about 10 years ago had quotes from cats like LC and Graydon saying all they knew for session playing they got from him. "Clarksville was like "we need an intro" and Lou had it in like a minute. "LowDown" solo is a gem. Singing MXR Dist +, i think.

[@doitnowvideosyeah5841]

MXR dist + is the best of the dist pedals. Won't sub for a fuzz but for everything else

[@stuart8663]

Glad to have you in Australia, mate!

[@mickbrenton]

I’m so glad Louie lives here in Oz! So many million dollar riffs!

[@ESmithStringSlinger]

What a great player Louie is and to see this in current time. Baked Potato tomorrow,wow!. Wish i could make that one!