Spanky Alford - "The Lord's Prayer"

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.

[@ClémentCeni]

all the modern R&B/Soul guitar players came from this man!!!

[@funkmaster322]

oh shut up. Just enjoy the music.

[@ClémentCeni]

Fuck off!!

[@clumsiii]

@@ClémentCeni lol bud. i'm hearing angels and reading your spit. ha still made me laugh so thankyou

[@datstratdude2080]

I agree

[@tonywallens217]

Straight outta his tip

[@shmanuyah_2024watch]

truly talented man that many still study but don't give him the credit he deserves!

[@chantewhisonant]

Spanky was my cousin, his wifes name is Shirely. I miss ya cuz.

[@clumsiii]

Shirley is my gramma's name. This song is so beautiful. What a gift

[@matthewchunk3689]

what an incredibly soulful musician!

[@arthursmith5318]

Your cousin is extremely underrated

[@dicksteptoe9199]

Yeah, and I'm playing shortstop for the Mets.....smh, why lie bro?

[@chantewhisonant]

@@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.

[@catboyzee]

A Gibson ES-335, a Fender Tube amplifier, and a great guitarist. What an awesome combination. RIP Spanky Alford.

[@zounds13]

Gorgeous

[@3melendr]

Looks like a Super Reverb amp but certainly a Fender reverb amp. Great amps for the ES-335 guitar

[@zounds13]

That's not a Super - it's not square enough. I think Infidel14 is right and it's a Twin (Reverb).

[@Lanearndt]

I have 2.36 is those things: )

[@LouisCrosland]

@@3melendr Twin Reverb

[@bradcanavan]

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...

[@tommymcclenton5115]

Yes, I wish could learn how to play this song on the guitar just like him.

[@Pretzels722]

HOW HAVE I NOT HEARD OF THIS GUY?!

[@bokenovskyjones]

You may not have heard of him but you've heard him. haha

[@kingbey3480]

His chord progression is so beautiful!

[@campparsonssundayschool7844]

I believe he listened to and got ideas from Joe Pass.

[@naturligfunktion4232]

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

[@joelgoodwin811]

I miss this guy so much. I’m so fortunate to have spent so much time with him when I lived in huntsville, Alabama.

[@billyboyo2922]

one of the best to ever touch the instruments

[@natefowler7988]

Spanky was very blessed!!! Many people knew him but I was truly blessed!!!

[@mistamontiel]

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.

[@sadman5916]

So modern sounding for its time, its incredible.

[@joemilton7552]

one of my all time favorite videos

[@bolingopaccy3515]

Rip beautiful soul , this video is a big heritage to us

[@meditate50]

RIP Mr. Alford now you are playing in heaven alongside with the angels:)

[@campparsonssundayschool7844]

I really like his rendition of ‘I sing praises to your name O Lord’.

[@happyguitar1]

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!!

[@frandinhooooo1]

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 🙏🏻

[@Brettski87]

What a moving piece of music. You have to wonder where it comes from sometimes.

[@Kenji-r8]

From the heart

[@shmanuyah_2024watch]

The inner soul

[@simpleandeasyguitar]

Man I can't stop crying God Bless you RIH 🙏

[@lockmapdap]

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

[@sagittarius_boi]

2 people wish they were skilled like this man. Beautiful playing R.I.P

[@mic19T]

Very nice, im happy there arent any words to this. Easy listening

[@Rubgely]

I want God to use me in a special way to minister through music

[@DaveANatural]

RIP Mr. Alford and thank you for sharing your gift & thank you to the persons who made it possible to record this beautiful performance.

[@johnkent107]

PLAY ON MY BROTHER SPANKY PLAY ON! GOD IS GOOD EVEN AFTER WE ARE GONE!

[@shawnbell6392]

Wow, really moving. One of those few performances I've heard that I can say is on the level of life changing.

[@clumsiii]

i've just learned about spanky alford and i am floored - happy to see someone else is here

[@briandoyle6188]

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...

[@antonioaguirre4635]

Playing is beyond words. Pure and absolute genius. RIP to a legend

[@VonBluesman]

What an amazing guitar player.

[@martinbinns3362]

Miss you dearly my teacher and friend !

[@malcolmjosephmilliner705]

SPANKY AND THE LORD...A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

[@alienac5433]

This makes me cry, such beautifully emotional playing

[@gokfg]

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!

[@clumsiii]

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

[@HenryERoeters]

Wonderful chordings~ I loved it! Thanks for posting!

[@dokksavage]

I never got the to formally meet the brother. I heard his music from my friend Canita..the way he plucked the strings was amazing..it was like jazz gospel and hip hop incorporated into one mix..may God Bless his resting soul..and peace to his family..

[@intermediategtrist]

Annointed!!!! What a pioneer of gospel guitar. He left behind a legacy and so many great recordings for all to enjoy and learn from. God Bless

[@jrfg01]

Gone to soon................Spanky, REST IN PEACE..Thanks for practicing with our choir when we needed you. You are so missed!

[@MikedeVeltaMusic]

With the greatest respect this is a Larry Carlton cover of the Lord's Prayer.

[@c.s.froggis9982]

beautiful...thank you for choosing this song...to please the Lord!

[@joejackson450]

Spanky you are missed rest in peace

[@lindsaylovebivens]

3 people that watched this video are deaf... Or they meant to hit love like button! Lol! This is GORGEOUS

[@mattthomas1652]

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.

[@mrjosephdowdy]

That is so Peaceful, God Bless you.

[@revjim24]

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.

[@epcdave]

some day it will be the last song I ever hear. until then, live life.

[@johnhendricks8140]

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.

[@natefowler7988]

Spanky was a very very close friend of mine

[@iwagurohirokazu]

Amazing I love it.

[@JASSIE0614]

you can find the dvd at amazon. search for soulful christmas live.

[@Rhythmicons]

Is a reissue available?

[@clumsiii]

@@Rhythmicons i just went digging : nothing. this video has to be again. reissue

[@joemilton7552]

I check every so often, I haven't seen anything these last few years

[@vKarl71]

What a wonderful musician & man.

[@stanaoki330]

Beautiful! God bless Spanky..

[@soundknight]

This was stunningly beautiful, those rough hands played with the sound of a full life well lived, rich in experience.

[@JaredRoyal]

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)

[@draytay]

Wow!!!! Pure Genius!!!!!

[@drapertraci7]

Missing you Spanky!!! You'll always in my heart!!

[@harrysearia1784]

I miss that sound.

[@MrMWBlackburn]

This is Unreal! Greatest player.

[@CptChaos88]

R.i.P. nothing more to say; in your music you'll live on forever

[@angeliquejohnson5726]

So sweet. Thank you!

[@78rpmblues]

Died too young, so gifted.

[@justin-henricks]

Would love to see the rest of this concert !!

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

Very sweet and anointed.

[@randyknisely8979]

Very beautiful and stirring, thanks so much!

[@hudsonb25]

One of the most remarkable human beings I ever met. Rest in Peace, old friend.

[@timcorley9658]

A master of music and taste

[@KL3NCH]

I didn't want this one to finish.

[@Tonetwisters]

Pretty amazing. Reading it off the floor, seldom looking at the fingerboard ...

[@Kipchoge475]

He was reading from a sheet while playing this?

[@santiagoroizner3539]

Kerry2smooth? Anyone?

[@Doty6String]

Best sounding 335 I ever heard

[@dtoure4953]

It's definitely the player, not the guitar my friend!

[@anterotimonen6442]

Beatifull … its like pray feeling.. All praice and glor😢 to the crucifide… thankbyou Jeesus

[@NeroTindal]

He is definately missed this way!! I can't wait til this vid gets here. So great and humble!!! R.I.P. fret daddy!!

[@richmeezy]

KZbin recommended this to me and I’m glad it did because that was so good

[@JazzSoulMetal]

I miss this guy! We were in a FEW bands together! I may have to put my tribute to him on KZbin

[@clarkewi]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@romienomie]

INCREDIBLE!

[@dazzyroots]

what an amazing guitarist and inspiration...pitty i've only discovered him now

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

Wow. Good , honest, plain playing.

[@laquinegregg]

AND STILL THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!!

[@blackmoses3170]

On of the best to ever do it and get away with it on the guitar!!!

[@prettybassdoll]

Beautiful. The best guitar player ever.

[@bricknasty7080]

one of a kind

[@christianhenry4173]

Now this is real guitar playing.

[@skirts27]

Oh my Gosh! He passed! That is devastating!

[@bjlane]

Spanky made the guitar an extention of himself....... WOW

[@MrHayajin]

Amazing guitar play! R.I.P

[@dennis_johnson]

Pure bliss

[@tspoon161]

this is beautiful!!!!!

[@clarkewi]

Gorgeous.

[@fourthecause]

NO ONE LIKE HIM, MY FRIEND..!!

[@jojostockton]

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!! UNEQUIVOCAL!

[@haboreh]

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.

[@estidog]

Very arrangement

[@Jay-lr3me]

@@estidog 😂

[@anthonyfox1436]

@@tabwatermusic1608 Thanks man

[@speed_will]

@@tabwatermusic1608 thanks bro been looking for this for a year or so

[@Braztx]

Amazing chords and fingering! SPANKY was the man..doc!!!!

[@shabosings]

R.I.P Spanky. See you on the other side.

[@tomjohnson1252]

Great, I played song but this something else.

[@cmartinjr2]

OMG! That was amazing...

[@JASSIE0614]

go to amazon and search of soulful christmas live & it should come up. u can buy it from madison avenue records

[@paramedic6801]

Spanky you the man! Some of the most beautiful tone I have ever heard.