Larry Carlton - Solos (Hill Street Blues / Kid Charlemagne / Don't Take Me Alive / and...)
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- From a 1988 concert, in which Larry performs some of his famous guitar solos. You'll hear those from:
The theme to the television series "Hill Street Blues"
Kid Charlemagne (Steely Dan composition)
Don't Take Me Alive (another Steely Dan composition)
Put It Where You Want It (The Crusaders).
There's a good reason why Fagen and Becker used Larry on so many recordings. He is simply the best there is at coming up with incredible solos.
Wow! A really old post! But you are right Vic. There is a reason that SD went through a baker's dozen of side men in the studio. You can beat your head against the wall trying to explain what you want to hear, or start bringing in lead men one at a time to hear if they have the refreshing and surprising first take on your mix. I think chances are, you will finish and find your sound better and faster with the interview.
Also great at the Rhythm charts, Fagen used him on most of his Solo albums as well
He also arranged and wrote all the charts. Man is a genius and living legend.
Yeah it's because ONLY Larry Carlton can get away with it! It still blows my mind!
@@glennsnewmark In my estimation, that deserves songwriting credit.
the best guitar player Steely Dan ever had in my opinion
Same comment I made above: I just saw the Dan last night at the Beacon. Huge props to Jon Herington always KILLING these parts but listening to Larry play this, there's just something about it and the way it flows. Amazing.
Jon Herington does an incredible job!
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@@franksrok5843 skunk "night by night" is sick... from pretzel logic lp.
Jay Graydon
The intro to “Don’t Take Me Alive” always gives me chills.
listen to that section on a high quality music equipment
you can die after that
Im still trying to nail that one down on guitar.... I hate him. I hate the guitar.... I suck.
Yeah, that's a bad ass intro.
@@notdn It is one of my very favourite Steely Dan songs and the somewhat clear AND distorted guitar sound always gets me, it's crazy. And Jeff Porcaro on drums...
@@walterlevesque4879 still trying? He didnt even nail it here
What I love about LC is that he's a really a composer who's also a great guitarist. It's not about shredding or showing off with a ten minute solo, it's about adding something special to the tracks he plays on - it could just be a couple of phrases, but they're always memorable.
Exactly, in the tradition of a Carlos Santana or David Gilmore.Like Santana said ,they challenge him to a duel and he slings them dead with 3 notes.
The man shreds on Kid Charlemagne like he's taking a walk in the park. Makes mastery look effortless...*bow*
Yip, skilful people always make it look easy
Love Larry. Let’s not forget that he toured and recorded with The Crusaders back in the 70’s. Awesome talent!
Pure shredding. That Kid Charlemagne guitar solo is priceless.
Killer. Always my favorite
I got chills when he rolled straight into the outro solo of Kid Charlemagne. This is delicious...
Brian Anderson I never get tired of pulling Carlton or Ritenour up on UA-cam. Every few weeks just to hear clean expert musicians.
Yeah, I thought he gonna do the main riff for a few bars more, but he went straight in. So sublime!
What kills you is Larry said he improvised the solo on Kid Charlemagne. Can you imagine being able to just casually improvise a solo that ends up being on most peoples' "greatest solos of all times" short list?
Most of Steely Dan guitar solos are improvised, if you look around on you tube you can find alternate takes of the guitar solos . Its fun trying to reconsile those alternates with the songs that we know and love.
@@patrickwhitehead9931 I think completely improvised may not really apply here. The chord progression behind the solo obviously is arranged. It would be interesting to know if Fagen and or Becker arranged it or Carlton. I'm guessing Carlton because it sounds like his solo work. Great players and writers all.
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
I've got those
Hill Street Blues
Kid Charlemagne . . . endless greatness that will stand the test of time hands down.
What a skilled guitarist. Larry loves what he does and it shows. This is so classy. "Thank you Larry for sharing your gift of guitar with the world."
Is he the guitarist on The Rockford Files theme?
remember back in the day, when all hit TV shows had their own killer, instantly-identifiable theme songs? Magnum PI/Simon & Simon/Hill Street Blues/et. al. I'm pretty sure Larry Carlton played on most of them.
This was back when real musicians composed, performed and recorded these iconic tunes in very short time periods and did it like it was nothing. the late 70s -+ mid 80s was the golden era of the LA Session musician and so many great players and tunes came from that era.
I believe Larry played the guitar on the first "Law and Order" theme.
He and Mike Post (The writer of all the classic music you listed) are very close friends.
Hill Street Blues theme also had the best lyrics.
Yeah the theme song was a serious part of the shows back in the day
No he didn’t.
Larry only did two.
Dan Ferguson played the 70s Post themes and Steve Watson played on the 80s themes.
The only musician all Mikes stuff is Lee Sklar.
Just wow...Larry Carlton was the unsung hero on a lot of Steely Dan classics- he deserves a lot of credit for many of their arrangements.
What a fabulous guitar player..always loved his contributions to Steely Dan over the years.
My favorite guitar intro of all time is on "Don't Take My Alive." I've heard it hundreds of times and it still blows me away.
LC is the best all around guitarist I've ever seen. The dude has a knack for _always_ hitting just the right notes.
[Makes bowing motion] I'm not worthy!
I agree about "Don't take me alive", but "Kid Charlemagne" is just a fantastic solo too. Besides, I must say that I just discovered that the "Bad sneakers" solo (in Steely Dan's "Katy lied"), maybe the most emotional guitar solo ever recorded, is played by Walter Becker ! I've been a Steely Dan fan for 35 years, and I was so sure it was LC who was playing it !
Agreed. In fact, Royal Scam is just full of wondrous guitar playing ( and bass playing - just listen to Chuck Rainey on KC) and I haven't tired of it since buying it in Belfast in '76. Doubt I ever will.
one of my fav all-time guitar intros... and his tasty licks throughout. That song is so underated, should be must school them on this fare
I totally agree!
Fagan sure can spot talent, can't he? Carlton's not the only one, how about Michael McDonald? And there are others too.
The intro to "Dont take me alive" is a statement about the human condition . The hopes, disappointments, tge struggles to find kove and meaning and the eventual surrender to life as it is. Harrowing, heroic and gut wrenching, masterful pertrayal by exquisitely sensitive musician. Vale Larry...
Agree 100%! That solo made DTMA my fave Dan song, it's beautiful and painful.
This is awesome - Carlton is a genius. Kid Charlemagne solo is my fave of all time.
Kid Charlemagne and Larry's lick... never tire of hearing that one!
I just saw the Dan last night at the Beacon. Huge props to Jon Herington always KILLING these parts but listening to Larry play this, there's just something about it and the way it flows. Amazing.
Jazz guitar simply kicks ass!!!!! Music that takes you places is priceless!!!!!
What beautiful, melodic playing. And he has the ability to be absolutely FEROCIOUS as well (as in Don't Take Me Alive"). One of The Greats, hands down.
Man that’s a funny looking 335 he’s playing there.
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I was wondering about that guitar- it’s missing something at the end, those winding pegs, whatever you call them.
It was the eighties, gotta give him a break, I guess. Although he kind of went off script on Don't Take Me Alive, I thought, not my favorite version of his.
It’s a 335 lite
Looks like a stratocaster. The 335 is close by.
The sound of The Royal Scam. Larry's guitar is the major force on this album, unusual for a session guy to really stand out on any Steely Dan album. Also don't forget the solo from "Everything You Did"... where Donald name-checks the Eagles, around the same time the Eagles sang "They stab it with their STEELY knives but they just can't kill the beast".
thanks for Musical knwolledge!! (sorry, my english is so bad, but Steely Dan are my Musical heroes beside Beatles, Brahms, Frank Zappa and not to Forget the old German classicians)
I tried to read the book "Naked Lunch" (where the Name "Steely Dan" Comes from -but that book was too decadent for me - but now I remember Steve Vai from the Album "Passion & Warefare" the song called "The Audience is listening" (is funny) - greetings!
+Winston Beech Turn up The Eagles, the neighbors are listening ;)
+JacFlash it´´s nice corresponding with real experts of Music, in 2007 in Stuttgart, Germany I had the honour of sitting right in front of Steely Dan and we listened to the incredible sounds they made (but only sometimes I also liked the song "NEW KID IN TOWN") - but if you want to see something funny about Steely Dan, you have to look on UA-cam to so called "Shreds": Steely Dan are out of practice - starring Carlton or Harrington?? With Kind regards from me
Look up The Daggers of Megiddo. This is where the Steely knives reference comes from. Only these 7 consecrated knives can kill the anti-christ. Knives of mere steel cannot do it. The entire Eagles song is about the first church of satan, formerly the "Hotel California". Also, Steely Dan is a marital aid from a porno I believe.
The caliber of musicians on display here is immense
GOD, I love Larry Carlton's playing. It's just perfect. Mesmerizing to me.
No one looks happier while playing guitar than Mr. Carlton
That is so true - I never really thought about it but you are bang on the money! Mind you, most of us would be looking pretty pleased if we could come up with half the things Larry does :-)
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I could watch this all day on repeat. So much tone and emotion through those notes, and I love when he starts tearing it up at 5:40 😂
Larrys’ playing just makes me feel great!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Gives me the chills, listening to those licks and realizing that my fav SD solos were from the great Larry Carlton. Thank you Larry for the hours and years of listening pleasure.
Guitar God🎸❤
Uff que gran intro la de don't take me alive
Me too with the chills
I have always loved Larry Carltons playing since being a kid when my older brother used to play his Room 335 song and album. For years the Kid Charlemagne solo was one of my top favorites then I learned it was Larry Carlton who came up with the lick and payed it on the album. Although his concerts are way to short, always try and see him when he comes to town. Kick ass Larry!!!
At my advanced age, I've finally decided to tackle the Kid Charlemagne solo; being able to see his left-hand positioning sure helps!!
Oh, and lest we forget.... TONE, TONE, TONE!!! Larry could plug a bottom-of-the-line Squier into an AM radio, and he'd STILL sound amazing! Gahd, this guy raised the bar in so many ways. :-)
Larry shows what an extraordinary musician he is here in this amazing performance! Bravo guitar virtuoso Larry Carlton!
Such a melodic guitarist! One of the best!
Steely Dan's greatness was predicated on using great musicians. Larry Carlton was awesome for them. What a great guitarist.
Fantastic playing by Larry Carlton. His solo in 'Kid Charlemagne' was genius......and is fairly difficult to play..
Some guitarists know their guitar so well they essentially make it "sing", Larry is one of the few who does this well.
Dug this up on my first SD binge a few years ago, this performance has aged like fine wine to me
Crusaders, “put it where you want it” ...then a big ol chord and a solo to begin a SDan song...awesome...comes no better!
0:00 Hill Street Blues
1:34 Kid Charlemagne
2:58 Don't Take Me Alive
3:50 Put It Where You Want It
that tone! Mere shredders take note -- this is called TASTE!
lol
only shredders take note? there are a lot of bad musicians our there and they're not just shredders lol
TELL THAT TO CHRIS POLAND= HE SHREDDS WITH EMOTION
sure does. early yngwie was all heart too. now not so
much lol. another shredder with heart: tony macalpine
This comment aka “playing fast means nothing.” I can smell your high horse shitting from here
The great larry carlton, I know his music since 1980, I listen to him since then till today and beyond, he can play country, jazz, blues, rock and standard pop songs, he is really a great talent, thanks for sharing
Nobody better out there today. LC is a jazz guitarist nonpareil, and that band is super to boot!
Put it where you want it...shows where the musicians really have fun...I love the sax solo and how he gets into it with LC. It is defiantly the icing on the cake.
Probably the most prolific session guitarist... Everything he does is magical.
This guy kills it! Great job sir.
As I've said many times here on youtube,, Larry's the MOST unique guitarist in the world! Fact! I've heard hundreds of players, literally, but no one else gives me the goosebumps! That,, is first and foremost, his reason for playing, he's admitted so in interviews! We are all blessed in this world, and it's so much better with Larry to thrill us! He delivers the shivers!
I could listen to that guitar all day long..Larry Carlton thank you for your wonderful gift and sharing it with the world ❤️
Lucky to be going to Larry Carlton at The Tower Theatre March 29th. World Class guitarist. Playing a couple of Steely Dan songs he help make famous. Hope to see u there
We all should also take into account that Larry not only is a superb player, but was King of the studios in LA., he CREATED THE L.A. SOUND! In the 1970's thru the 1980's, he nearly singled handedly created a sound that is truly his own, has been imitated by many other players, but not duplicated at all! It's one thing to be a ghreat player, but to also CREATE your own sound, and technique! Really, tell me who sounded like Larry, BEFORE Larry?!?!? Life is so much better with his music, Thank God
Possibly the slickest, coolest, physicist of a guitarist you will ever hear ¦¬D
What a sound this guy gets out of that guitar of his.
The man is a guitar wizard. Best session player ever!
When I heard Larry’s “Last Nite” tracks with his blues electric guitar, the universe moved a little ..... 👍😎🎸🇳🇿 I was lucky to see him in NZ a few years ago. The man is a maestro.
I saw this tour at Cornell University, NY. I think he was wearing that same outfit even. Amazing!
Amazing work with Joni, in 70-80’s needs to be mentioned!
This is fantastic. So many fond memories. Maybe I'm being selfish but I wish he could've included the solo from Third World Man as well.
Larry smiles when he gets the start to dont take me alive on point. That shit is hard to predict, kudos
...a Rolls Royce of a guitar player... just something...!!!
The master! The most accomplished and requested studio guitarist in recent history.
Oddly enough, next to Glen Campbell.
Larry grabs my heart, Glen never really did...
Love it, Larry Carlton has a very unique tone. Sounds the same no matter which guitar he is playing.
Have been listening/ collector this great Mr. Room 335 album from early 70s. Greetings from Jazzman KUL!
Masterpieces all and Larry is one of my favorite guitarist ever period ... such finesse , feel ... master of melody and that sweet tone ... Kid char and take me alive two of the best solos ever recorded by anyone ever period ... and he has latex on soooo many recordings with other great artists and musicians. Ever .... What a journey he provides for us ....👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🎸☮️
Larry Carlton, the King of Delicious Solos. Carlton's solos are song compositions in and of themselves. He's not completely unique in this, but he does it over, and over, and over, in song after song.
I can't get enough of the Don't Take Me Alive intro. "Ferocious" is a good word.
The "Foreplay" guy. Doing his Steely Dan riffs. Unbelieveably talented guitar player.
Are you referring to the wildly talented Jay Graydon?
I may have been at this show. I saw him about this time in Los Angeles playing that black strat. Damn is he excellent. He's got it all down. Style, feel, tone, everything. He's so in tune to the band, to the music. The joy of his playing is contagious. I still can't play that "Kid Charlemagne" solo right after all these years. There's just so much nuance in his style. Amazing.
Sorry but this is so good I almost couldn't handle the greatness!! Kid Charlemagne and Don't Take Me Alive...two of my favorite musical moments of all time...of any genre...brilliant! Smiling ear to ear the whole time!
I never knew the theme to Hill Street Blues was so tight- I don't remember those solo's from the TV show version!
Holy mackerel, what a beautiful thing this is!!
I absolutely love this amazing piece of music. Your a legend Larry.
One of the greatest guitarist , tone is incredible !
Played Guitar on over 100 Gold albums in the Rock era ... Terrific human being ! 🙋♂️😉
I went to a LC concert in Newport Beach, CA the same year he performed this concert, though there weren't any Steely Dan songs in the repertoire... an unforgettable show to be sure!
That’s some wicked sax work.
I love music that breathes!!!!!
F me days...... How good. My GOD!
New Zealand
this is brutally good
Love this!!! It is too bad he didn't include the theme song from Magnum P.I. as he was the guitar soloist in it.
No that is Steve Watson on Maagnum.
First time learning hill st blues....so much to learn.
Amazing guitarist! Larry's stunning workout on Kid Charlemagne is sheer class
My all-time favourite guitar solo: Kid Charlemagne - the man is fantastic
That was clean Larry Carlton kicking ass
Kid Charlemagne is my best guitarsolo all rock music！！！
Magic on guitar, plain and simple. WOW
Brilliant - THIS is how to make every note count.
Larry has beautiful phrasing man!
Larry Carlton is a great guitar player I totally dig his style of playing guitar .
Superb. I have heard of Larry Carlton but have never heard his music before but shall certainly take an interest in the future.
.. this makes me SO HAPPY .. thanks so much for posting, and thanks to all of you on stage that night, and Mike Post for the sublime Hill Street Blues theme ...
GO LARRY!!! Mindblowing on Don't Take Me Alive!!!!
Wow PIWYWI sure was uptempo adrenaline charged! Only ten years late but love this compilation thank you!
Brilliant fantastic
Love it
Best guitarist I ever heard hands down, this guy is gas!!
Wonderful:).. his choice of notes and feel....just wow:)
out of control on hill street so glad he played with the dan this was the 50th best guitar solo on KlD
Incredibly challenging and sophisticated musicianship, made to look as easy as making a sandwich. That's what sets apart Larry and the other studio greats that came up when he did, from the rest of the pack.
Love the tone of that guitar !!! Larry is the tops.
LC is my favorite guitarist ever and one of the top 10 ever!!
Hill Street Blues, a classic show.
Larry Carlton
Genius player
Such style and clarity !
Larry's command of modes to make melodies is without equal. I aspire to his greatness in the fretboard.