The ultimate sideman! They never mentioned his name but Spanky outplayed everyone on that stage,and gave that song all that quartet flavor! What a guitar player!!!
There will NEVER be another great Friend,Mentor and guitar player like Spanky Alford ! It hurts so bad 2 see my best friend gone. He gave me my start in the music biz' And there will never be another humble and giving man like Spanky ... So many artist out there he gave them there true start in the biz and a couple of them truly showed there appreciation Take me back in the days when people were golden. Rest in peace my friend I love you Spanky and thank you to who ever put this on here Hugs.
I second everything you said about Spanky. I always feel privileged to have learned from him and getting to play that exact Gibson for years. It was actually Raphael Saadiq's guitar and I believe he still has it. 🙏
I wonder if people realized how amazing this performance was to witness. At the onset of this performance, they paid tribute to Sam Cooke. Sam Cooke was originally a gospel singer who was also influenced by the Dixie Hummingbirds. In the second iteration of this arrangement of the song "Lady", they exemplified the style of the gospel group, the Dixie Hummingbirds which has influenced everyone mentioned in my post. Then, for their conclusion, they switched to the late 60's and 70's style of the Parliament Funkadelic, the Barkays and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. This was a musical master's class in R&B. Well Done, Brothers, Well Done!!!.
Love Spanky singing harmony too. A true musician's musician. Not out there for the glory, out there to serve the song in the god damn coolest way possible.
Before BJ da Chicago Kid and PJ Morton hooked-up, there was D'Angelo and Raphael Saadiq. This performance never gets old, and I continue to coming back to it since first seeing back in 1997. Fave moment occurs at around 3:17: I wanna tell the gambler, tell the police, tell everybody...you've got to MOVE! Str8 Quartet churchin' from then on out. #respect
I’m a preacher’s kid from the Deep South like D’Angelo and I recognize Pentecostal church, blues, neo soul and jazz when I hear it! He took ‘em home! 🖤
Sure wish D'Angelo & Raphael would hookup again....So nice 2 C the Late Great Spanky Alford set this jam session off (opening guitarist). Spanky is the Guitarist on D'Angelo's "How Does It Feel" & all over Tony Toni Tone's "House Of Music" (their best work). Now ya know.
One of the signs of true genius is to take something that is really complex and make it look like you are doing something really easy. The late great Spanky Alford makes his guitar part look like a walk in the park, gospel quartet playing at its finest!
blends together, like nothing ain't nobody holding they hand, they holding each other hands, with their voices, blending together. That's some shit. I'm loving it.
The greatest performances on the Chris Rock show came from D'Angelo and Raphael Saadiq hands down! They both came on this show 2 years later, doing their own thing and still bought the house down. Good Gawd.
+IJ Rogers What up IJ Rogers..I know you are D'angelo aficionado.You would probably agree with me when I say,that the music industry doesn't deserve D in their roster. He's on another level in his delivery. Its Beautiful! He brings out the best in the musicians. Thats what Prince do as well. You can hear he works on it. No Joke.
'Lady' is in my personal top 5 all time favorite songs. This performance was so special and delightful I am beside myself. I love D'Angelo and Raphael Saddiq, and together with their friends, they did not disappoint in showcasing their mastery as musicians, and magician performers of Black male soul music right here. I love them. These guys are heros to me. If I was president, I would knight these guys as national treasures.
wooow it's been 10 years since this video was uploaded and it's been 20 years since this show happened ! of course this is still a soulful performance and I still love it :)
Mannnn the talent on this stage right here! It doesn't get better than this! Performances like this is the reason why D'Angelo will always be my favorite artist! "I jus wanna hold ya hand" lol! You betta take em to church D!!
Masterful joint
Spanky though. Deserved a shout out.
D didn’t even crack a sweat.
The ultimate sideman! They never mentioned his name but Spanky outplayed everyone on that stage,and gave that song all that quartet flavor! What a guitar player!!!
And sang harmony!
Facts. One of the greatest if not theeee greatest ever to do it
He's the only guy not mentioned !
Crazy that they didn’t mention him. Master musician, and one hell of a guitar player!
As a guitarist myself for 40 years........SPANKY IS THE GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
From blues shack, to juke joint, to church in less than 5 minutes! Just another brilliant display of Black Excellence.
D really holds it down live!
It's alittle too fast, this version. The original is as smooth as Summer Madness!
✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
There will NEVER be another great Friend,Mentor and guitar player like Spanky Alford ! It hurts so bad 2 see my best friend gone. He gave me my start in the music biz' And there will never be another humble and giving man like Spanky ... So many artist out there he gave them there true start in the biz and a couple of them truly showed there appreciation
Take me back in the days when people were golden. Rest in peace my friend I love you Spanky and thank you to who ever put this on here Hugs.
I second everything you said about Spanky. I always feel privileged to have learned from him and getting to play that exact Gibson for years. It was actually Raphael Saadiq's guitar and I believe he still has it. 🙏
Damn...That’s way too much talent for just one room.
This should have been a super group. RIP Spanky
It was supposed to be. They called it Linwood Rose. Never panned out tho
how amazing is spankys playing ! that intro
@@terronb this was supposed to be Lucy pearl, what's Linwood rose
Spanky died?
Would if been amazing wish Lucy Pearl didnt break up to after 1 album 😔
I wish Raphael and D'Angelo can do a joint album... and all be Neo Soul 🙆🏾♂️
That would be beautiful. They combine so well.
They have been on one Robert Glsper album together I think….
Imma just be in the house the whole weekend ordering DoorDash ? Napping and listening to
Yesss
God, D'Angelo is an effortless master. Everything he sings is perfect.
Etel Rosenberg you know how good he is based just on the musicians who want to play with him anytime he resurfaces. One of the best out there.
D is hella sick, this is cold
D'Angelo is so good cuz he's right outta the church. Dats where the soul and real music comes from
I wonder if people realized how amazing this performance was to witness. At the onset of this performance, they paid tribute to Sam Cooke. Sam Cooke was originally a gospel singer who was also influenced by the Dixie Hummingbirds. In the second iteration of this arrangement of the song "Lady", they exemplified the style of the gospel group, the Dixie Hummingbirds which has influenced everyone mentioned in my post. Then, for their conclusion, they switched to the late 60's and 70's style of the Parliament Funkadelic, the Barkays and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. This was a musical master's class in R&B. Well Done, Brothers, Well Done!!!.
D'Angelo and Saadiq two of the most unique voices!
Children , take note, this is what perfection sounds like.
Got that old school gospel quartet blessing going on...
+Arnita Blowe Yeah at 3:30 they straight up raise the roof for Jesus lol
:-)
+proterozoic Yep they going in on it round 3:30....hear a holla comin
Arnita Blowe yessah!
Ken Gay and a shout too !
Love Spanky singing harmony too. A true musician's musician. Not out there for the glory, out there to serve the song in the god damn coolest way possible.
I miss late 1990's Questlove - concept so distilled and minimalist. His pocket seemed deeper then. Damn 1999/2000 were good years for soul music.
The Skinny prime years
💯
The preacher in D'angelo came out that night. LOVE IT!!!
This arrangement of "Lady" from 00:54 through 2:56 is FIRE!! Please, D'Angelo, record it for us! Love you. Always a fan . . .
its so good
That bass and the kick absolutely merging. Such a deep groove
Shaheed went berserk on that! Facts
As soon as D'Angelo touches that Fender Rhodes it totally compliments that ultra smooth intro...
They giving deacons during devotion realness with this performance, I live for it!
I keep coming back to this
That's The D'Angelo That I Remember!
Before BJ da Chicago Kid and PJ Morton hooked-up, there was D'Angelo and Raphael Saadiq. This performance never gets old, and I continue to coming back to it since first seeing back in 1997. Fave moment occurs at around 3:17: I wanna tell the gambler, tell the police, tell everybody...you've got to MOVE! Str8 Quartet churchin' from then on out. #respect
These some baaaaadddddddd brotha's here, super group for real
I think I am responsible for 1000 of these views. This never gets old!
Same
Same here
Same
Never...
Me too, I don’t think I’ve ever watched it just once
I’m a preacher’s kid from the Deep South like D’Angelo and I recognize Pentecostal church, blues, neo soul and jazz when I hear it! He took ‘em home! 🖤
I need a quartet album from this group. RIP Spanky!
They did that!!!!
Love it! These are genuine musicians and vocalists. Not just a "label act."
Real talk!! Real musicians!! No bullshit!!
They were a Hell of a combo. Their talents really complimented one another.
They took it to church at the end 💃🏾🏃🏾♀️
I can’t imagine better musicianship than this. D’Angelo is beyond amazing. And the guys, it’s insane.
When they switched over to that ol' skool gospel quartet sound, I 'bout jumped up and got my dance on!
The soul tho....
Perfectly orchestrated. I keep coming back!!!
Agreed for sho.
Sure wish D'Angelo & Raphael would hookup again....So nice 2 C the Late Great Spanky Alford set this jam session off (opening guitarist). Spanky is the Guitarist on D'Angelo's "How Does It Feel" & all over Tony Toni Tone's "House Of Music" (their best work). Now ya know.
Reg Pharr wow, didn't' know it was spanky's awesome playing on untitled. Love the entire vibe on all of their music.
d'angelo is def one of the greatest artists ever! dude is sick on the vox and the piano!
Now this was FIRE!!!
I forgot Chris Rock had a TV show. This was dope.
Yeah, he had HBO show, it was the best. Miss those days
Feels like chuuuuch !!!
i cried on this one,i praise the universe for the funk...thanx d ralph GOD and twin for this one..1 luv kid
One of the signs of true genius is to take something that is really complex and make it look like you are doing something really easy. The late great Spanky Alford makes his guitar part look like a walk in the park, gospel quartet playing at its finest!
When quest hits that fill at 2:39 it literally gives me chills because it’s so groovy
blends together, like nothing ain't nobody holding they hand, they holding each other hands, with their voices, blending together. That's some shit. I'm loving it.
I got to stomping like I was in church lol
This had me doing a two step!!!!
I love this live performance of "Lady."
Love Them ALL.Period.
Wow, this was hot. Wish it were more
DAMN! DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN That!
i can watch this over and over . it never gets old
wow he went straight CHURCH ON EM!
Preach,the took it there LOVELY...Brought back memories of chuch..
I miss all of this. Chris rock on late night, D'Angelo performing. Need more of this now 🙌🏾👍🏽👏🏾👌🏽❤🎤🎹♒
The greatest performances on the Chris Rock show came from D'Angelo and Raphael Saadiq hands down! They both came on this show 2 years later, doing their own thing and still bought the house down. Good Gawd.
+IJ Rogers What up IJ Rogers..I know you are D'angelo aficionado.You would probably agree with me when I say,that the music industry doesn't deserve D in their roster. He's on another level in his delivery. Its Beautiful! He brings out the best in the musicians. Thats what Prince do as well. You can hear he works on it. No Joke.
Took us to quartet I see lol.love D'Angelo n Sadiq
Cold!!!!Simply!!!!
This is incredible I love watching Raphael and Dangelo performances.
The entrance of Questlove in the Song is just wow la crème de la crème du Groove
ohhhhhhhhhhh my gawwwwwwd .......this is so good!
Lord have mercy. Sing it now, D Angelo
fuq YESSSS always
this vid brings me peace
Love 💗
Spanky helped alot of musicians and artist im happy that he blessed my life ... Miss you Spanky !
Wut happened to this good muzik.. Lovin it..
Damn! They got D'Angelo with the Toni Tony Tony's!
Man I forgot all about this one! Got it on VHS somewhere! LOL
I never saw this one. Rawness!
Too 5 best performances I ever seen!!! Still watching in 2019. 😮 Whoa...
Spanky!!! Miss you soooo much. Rest in eternal peace my brother.
'Lady' is in my personal top 5 all time favorite songs. This performance was so special and delightful I am beside myself. I love D'Angelo and Raphael Saddiq, and together with their friends, they did not disappoint in showcasing their mastery as musicians, and magician performers of Black male soul music right here. I love them. These guys are heros to me. If I was president, I would knight these guys as national treasures.
Omg, how could this have been the first time I saw this? 🙌😍😍
D'Angelo's voice OMG ❤️❤️❤️
Killin'...
Need a new D’Angelo album ASAP🔥🔥🔥🔥
wooow it's been 10 years since this video was uploaded and it's been 20 years since this show happened ! of course this is still a soulful performance and I still love it :)
D'Angelo I love you man....jeeez!!!!
AWESOME 👏 BROTHERS TOGETHER, UNBELIEVABLE SO MUCH POWER. REAL MUSIC
Ths song reminds me of someone, u kno how all music w/take ur mind bck 2a time & space...... T.. 👁️🙏🐥😇💋💋💋
Spanky is straight driving that...respect and RIP.
THIS IS CLASSIC RIGHT HERE!!!!!!
D'angelo please pull it together baby! U are way to talented!
one of the most underrated voices .....his unique ability to sing perfect in various gerens ....gospel, smooth rnb , punk , funk , acapella
Who?
Rest in peace Spanky Chalmers Alford. You will be painfully missed.
d angelo from 151 to 251 is so dope
GREATEST VIDEO ON UA-cam. THAT GUITAR INTO IS MASTERFUL! RIP SPANKY
Mannnn the talent on this stage right here! It doesn't get better than this! Performances like this is the reason why D'Angelo will always be my favorite artist! "I jus wanna hold ya hand" lol! You betta take em to church D!!
Damn chris rock never ages!
thats just amazing...
i have no words for such genius
Bruhhhhh! Where has this been my whole life?
man man man come on D'Angelo!! We need another album bruh!!!!
Man they went str8 Mighty Clouds of Joy. I was not expecting that almost got me fired.
Yessssss
Lmao had to come back😂 '
You know these brothers come straight out the church......hallelujah
Ok, this is my 5th time in roll watchin this..i cant get enough of this..all that damn talent on one stage
When I hit the lottery, I am going to request my own personal concert by these amazing musicians. ;)
Miss that show...
Wow 😮 awesome
In this era D'angelo is something from another planet. Blessing from God.
So Much Talent on Stage Together 🎉 They Could have Performed for a hour 🎉🎉🎉😊
At 3:00 that is Holy Ghost movin music “ Fire shut up in my bones”. Havin church up in there.