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

@funkmaster322

5 жыл бұрын

oh shut up. Just enjoy the music.

@stratoceni4427

5 жыл бұрын

Fuck off!!

@clumsiii

3 жыл бұрын

@@stratoceni4427 lol bud. i'm hearing angels and reading your spit. ha still made me laugh so thankyou

@datstratdude2080

3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@tonywallens217

2 жыл бұрын

Straight outta his tip

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

@zounds13

5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous

@3melendr

5 жыл бұрын

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

@zounds13

5 жыл бұрын

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

@Lanearndt

3 жыл бұрын

I have 2.36 is those things: )

@LouisCrosland

2 жыл бұрын

@@3melendr Twin Reverb

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

@clumsiii

3 жыл бұрын

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

@matthewchunk3689

3 жыл бұрын

what an incredibly soulful musician!

@arthursmith5318

3 жыл бұрын

Your cousin is extremely underrated

@dicksteptoe9199

2 жыл бұрын

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

@chantewhisonant

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

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

2 ай бұрын

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

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

HOW HAVE I NOT HEARD OF THIS GUY?!

@bokenovskyjones

Жыл бұрын

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

His chord progression is so beautiful!

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

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

@geedup35

2 жыл бұрын

From the heart

So modern sounding for its time, its incredible.

one of the best to ever touch the instruments

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 🙏🏻

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

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.

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

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

@clumsiii

5 жыл бұрын

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

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!!

Spanky you are missed rest in peace

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

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

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

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

Miss you dearly my teacher and friend !

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

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

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

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

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...

Died too young, so gifted.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

Spanky was a very very close friend of mine

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

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

What an amazing guitar player.

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

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.

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

one of my all time favorite videos

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)

Wow. Good , honest, plain playing.

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

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

Now this is real guitar playing.

I didn't want this one to finish.

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

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

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

@Rhythmicons

4 жыл бұрын

Is a reissue available?

@clumsiii

3 жыл бұрын

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

@joemilton7552

Жыл бұрын

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

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..

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

I miss that sound.

What a wonderful musician & man.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oh my Gosh! He passed! That is devastating!

This is Unreal! Greatest player.

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

@Kipchoge475

3 жыл бұрын

He was reading from a sheet while playing this?

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

That is so Peaceful, God Bless you.

A master of music and taste

This makes me cry, such beautifully emotional playing

NO ONE LIKE HIM, MY FRIEND..!!

Pure bliss

INCREDIBLE!

Eternal

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

Very sweet and anointed.

Beautiful! God bless Spanky..

Beautiful. The best guitar player ever.

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!! UNEQUIVOCAL!

Amazing I love it.

Wonderful chordings~ I loved it! Thanks for posting!

Best jazz player in my humble opinion

Best sounding 335 I ever heard

@dtoure4953

4 жыл бұрын

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

@3:14 took me back to quartet gospel in the 80s.

Absolutely gorgeous.

Amazing guitar play! R.I.P

Great, I played song but this something else.

So sweet. Thank you!

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

beauty!

Gorgeous.

And he meant every note.

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

Kerry2smooth? Anyone?

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

thank you

Very beautiful and stirring, thanks so much!

Would love to see the rest of this concert !!

one of a kind