Gotta love the internet. A master guitarist like Louie Shelton can deconstruct his brilliant tasteful solos for the rest of us to.learn from. And from one of my favorite albums too. Thanks so much for this. We're honored that you'd take the time to do this.

@aorcloud3199

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree and what a nice man he is and look at all that fantastic vintage gear !

@moosetruck66

2 жыл бұрын

You're Absolutely correct 👍

@GaryFox11000

Жыл бұрын

Top 10 Greatest songs of the 70's. Jeff Porcaro ( groove on the drums is legendary) - David Pach , David Hungate incredible bass ! 💯👏❤

@magnus9165

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Silk Degrees was a hugely great album in my opinion.

@jstnxprsn

Жыл бұрын

@@magnus9165 It's on my short list of greatest albums of all time.

“Silk Degrees” is a classic album and it was Boz Scaggs’ masterpiece.

@sebastianwatson1558

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I love "Lowdown," that was a hell of a song. When he said they recorded it 45 years ago, I felt sooooo old. lol

@phishphan5732

Жыл бұрын

Same here...did a "damn" headshake

@williammegow8780

Жыл бұрын

Yes …I had the 8 track

@charlie-obrien

Жыл бұрын

Hah, yes. But when it plays, I feel like I'm back in school again. Every time.

This record is timeless. I still treasure it to this day. ❤️

@facetime4me

Жыл бұрын

Yacht Rock classic on SiriusXM and for good reason.

I’ve been married for 45 yrs last month. Part of winning my wife’s hand was disco !! Danced to this song many Friday nights ! I

It was the 3rd or 4th week of September, 1976, Rich Stadium, Orchard Park (Buffalo) NY. We were there for Elton John. And there was this Boz Scaggs opening for him. I didn't know who that was. When Boz started playing, the stadium quieted right down. We hadn't heard anything like this before. And when they started playing Harbor Lights, the beginning was a whisper of a sound, coming out of the speakers, it was like the entire stadium took a breath, it got so quiet. It was 58 degrees, overcast, no wind, and one of the best concerts I've ever been to. Once Elton (and Kiki Dee) came on stage, drizzle started, turning it into one of the coldest concerts I was ever at. One of my fondest memories. I'm turning 64 this year.

Since you started producing these videos on KZread, I’ve discovered that my favorite guitar parts in all these songs, for decades, has been played by YOU! My playing style has been so deeply influenced by you. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us on KZread.

@markjohnson9485

Жыл бұрын

Lol, i know just what you mean about Louie's musical contributions to the sound track of my life..

@richmacer2108

Жыл бұрын

Ditto.

@tomglase5333

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Going back to the Monkees. I am a Boz fan and am ashamed I didn't pick up on Louie.

@lastofthe4horsemen279

Жыл бұрын

Omg me too this guy is my main influence and l didnt know it😂

So much nicer seeing a classic deconstructed by the master behind it Vs someone who is just doing it without any connection to the songs recording

How interesting to see this guitar work for the first time after hearing the song so many times years ago.

The Silk Degrees album is one of the best of all time. I remember its release very well 👍

One the greatest pieces of White Boy Funk ever created, a masterpiece, Bravo to all involved

@ralex3697

Жыл бұрын

Whatever, White boy funk really ?

His fuzz pedal is what really makes the song snap! Louie is truly a legend, and baker of the soundtrack of my youth!

@blueeyedsoulman

Жыл бұрын

Which fuzz model was it?

@klyvemurray

Жыл бұрын

@@blueeyedsoulman When David Paich did the Boz Scaggs album Silk Degrees, I thought, ‘That’ll be fun.’” For his iconic solo on Scaggs’ “Lowdown,” Shelton wielded a Gibson L-5S solidbody. “I had one pedal,” he says. “It might have been the Distortion+. I had a clean sound for rhythm, and for the solo I clicked on the pedal. I was going through the little Princeton amp on that one.”

@josephsaroce4991

Жыл бұрын

The fuzz pedal...YESSS!!

@scottcampbell1377xanadu

Жыл бұрын

Just terrific !

The entire album is brilliant, till this day 2023 by far my most played album while driving long distance through the night

as smooth as smooth can get

Louie, I was a high School Junior in 1976 and I lived for the "Silk Degrees" album. As a player I worked especially hard to get down the chords and strum patterns of "Lido Shuffle" and the groove of "Lowdown". I have always loved the pureness of the music and the leads on "Lowdown" being played with such restraint, that it gives it even more impact than some thunderous amp blasting track, which were the norm in those days. In the history of Rock and Roll, I bet there are only about 50 "perfect" albums and you, my friend have contributed to at least one here, if not many more. Stay healthy and continue to teach us and guide us.

How humble you are, you played on the song track of my life. All of your work is woven in the entire lives of the baby boomer generation . To say thank you fall unbelievable short of the target ,but you are the absolute GREATEST SIR !

@Angelhorselady

11 ай бұрын

Yes, Sir, I totally agree❣️

Man what great tasteful player and so humble.

How fabulous is it to listen to Mr. Shelton talk about this stuff? Priceless.

That tone was great! One of the best tunes ever!

That makes me a Scaggs fan for 49 years now. Wow! How time flies. I've had impeccable taste, musically, for all my life!!

Thanks, Louie for your contribution to an amazing song and album. Yep, 45 years ago already. Time flies and class never goes out of style.

Man I saw Boz about 10 years ago touring with Michael McDonald. Boz gave one of the BEST shows I've seen.

Louie Shelton; National Treasure!

What a dreamteam: Jeff Porcaro, David Hungate, David Paich, Loui Shelton. Absolutely love this! 🥰

Quite possibly my favourite track from my favourite studio album of all time. Thanks for your tuneful and highly polished contribution to it, Mr. Shelton.

@steveswell1

Жыл бұрын

I will go that extra inch and say it "IS" my favorite track. :)

Thanks Louie

Lowdown and Lido shuffle were constantly on the radio back then. Great music and a great time to be alive.

Timeless tune, incredibly well put together from Jeff's opening drum piece and your tasteful guitarwork throughout. Love ya, Louie!

@i-tiyahman6519

8 ай бұрын

A nice Tele Road Worn first batch I own one is a real work horse

Louie was to the 70's what HR, Glen Campbell, TommyTedesco were to the 60's. I love his solos.

How casual and laid back can you be when you are an Actual Living Legend?! Well, Louie shows us!!! Thank you so much for your videos!!

Yes! "Silk Degree's" one of my favorite albums from 1976! Everyone owned a copy in my neighborhood! All the locals bands were playing songs from this album... Now I know whos playing those sweet and soulful Guitar parts! The great "Louie Shelton" Thankyou Sir! For of your musical Contributions on other songs from the 60's & 70's.🎸

Just GREAT!!! You're unreal Louie!!! WOW!

This album puts a smile on my face every time I hear it. Thanks Louie.

I saw Boz tonight in Albany, NY in concert. He was great....hasn't lost his luster.

This guys is so humble and underrated. Cheers to him

The guitar outdo is one of the nastiest bit of guitar playing, ever. Absolutely incredible. One of my favorites !!

Australia's greatest musical import! Hello from Cairns, Louie.

@JohnnyWilson-WhiteBoy

2 жыл бұрын

Little Rock, Arkansas' greatest musician! Thank you for all the years of great music Louie👍🏼

Louie Shelton You are the best ❤🎸

That is a rock and roll masterpiece. It still rocks. They'll listen to it on Mars.

Louie, seriously your the first guitar player in my life besides George that I heard as a born 1973 little boy can remember, and I love your style, and now as a adult you will be my All time favorite

45 years ago??!!!! Good lord where’d the time go?

Sir, you're right about the outro! The last 45 seconds or so, when you're playing and David is bringing in his Moog...still gives me goosebumps!

@josephprolizo701

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I always hated , back in the day , when a lot of the radio stations would cut that part short.

Never ever tire of Silk Degrees. Brilliant classic!!! Thank you for this! 💖

At the end of this, I caught myself here, grinning ear to ear! This is musicianship, connection to the song, its soul and emotion!

I've watched every video I could find on him and I'm pretty sure Louie Shelton is the coolest human being on the planet.

Met him in 72, hanging out with Lorrie Paich, ya THE LORRIE PAICH! Got to chase her lil brother David around the various recording sessions he was involved in for a couple of years and that's how I met Louie, taggin along with the Paich kids, I think at the Glen Campbell show. Didn't have a clue the kind of greatness I was witnessing until I went up to the Paich Quarter Horse Ranch in San Inez, the one with all of those Remington museum bronze western sculptures. Then the staggering realization of the immense wealth and power of the Paich family finally sunk in. In about a dozen years they took Grammy for best album in 84 with Toto IV.

Ahhh “Silk Degrees” the first album I ever bought…..great songs…..great memories Thanks Boz….thanks Louie

Saw Boz in Adelaide Australia many decades ago. Great concert. Thanks Boz.

I remember as a kid this was always on the radio in LA. Great memories for sure!

Luv ya Louie - You've made quite a contribution and we (the broad audience) are Most Grateful !!!

Can't even count the no of times i heard this on Kiss FM back in the 90s. It was perfect for easy listening...

One of my all time favorites from the 70’s. Such a great album.

Music that speaks to the heart and soul. Thanks for posting

Silk Degrees was released 47 years ago and still holds up, truly a classic album.

Louie Shelton's guitar prowess helped make Boz Scaggs a 10-year overnight success with the release of his 7th album, "Silk Degrees," in early 1976. A lot of music fans like me suddenly discovered that Boz had been making albums as far back as 1965. His 1971 album "Moments" has my favorite Boz recording, "Downright Women," a gorgeous song that he doomed by giving it that odd, unrelatable title.

Louie you are a gem great player

Thank you so much for your music...this album is my favorite and it's brought me such pleasure for over 40 years now. I hear Lowdown almost every night...my Pandora station is "Boz Scaggs" and I turn it on when I go to bed! If I could hear "Lowdown" on my death bed I'd be happy,

Definitely grooving music, I am so glad people know who you are , Mr. SHELTON.

What a great guitarist and appears to be an equally humble human being, always good to see. Thanks for the post.

Legendary. One of my favorite singles of the rock era. Deep groove, and Louie respected and set off the rocket.

I got this album when I was 17 years old, way back in 1977 and still love it!

Humility is a wonderful human trait, and none more personified by Louie Shelton . . a grand master of all he does musically, he has enriched my life and my wife's life since Diamond Girl . . thank you sir for gifts to music lovers like us . . knowing that you chose to reside just down the highway from where we live, is a most fortunate coincidence. May the fish bite for you , and may you continue to produce. m. and r.

Some of the best music in history! Thanks for sharing!

Without a doubt, one of the best songs in my lifetime.

It’s the simple yet tasty riffs like these that play over and over again in ones head for decades…NOT the shredding. NNA…Noodling Not Allowed! 😎👍🏼

As an old frustrated guitar player I really love these vifeos

45 years ago. Wow. 😮 I remember it like yesterday. This was great!

I sure miss those days when we would turn on the FM and hear this stuff as fresh releases. Silk Degrees was an LP we "dynagrooved" because it was played so often. Nice to hear from the lead guitarist Louie Shelton.

Wow! This is one of my favorite all time albums. So many memories were made with this playing. Thank you for sharing this incredible music with us.

This is a jewel of a video, short in length but packed with brilliance and magic.

How wonderful! To watch history explaining itself. What an amazing time we live in. Thsnk you for sharing! 👍🙂

So much love 😂for this cat,respect, soundtrack of my life,hall of famer 🎉

Humble and self deprecating while he lays down some of the best guitar work from that era. Timeless. Tasteful. Tone for days.🎸

When I worked at the local Greyhound Kennel club In the year of 76 we would play this SONG to calm the Dogs down because of the greyhound anxiety. Low Down very good song.

Louie Shelton always be the one of my great studio guitarists

Bring's back so many memories

Silk degrees . I still light up when I hear any tune on that album

Amazing how many iconic guitar players and solos were done using a telecaster. It is by far, my favorite. Terry Kath knew!

One of my favorite guitar solos. One of the solos that I just had to learn when first learning how to solo. You ARE a master guitarist. Love your tones, phrasing and note selection.

Love this! What a great little video to take bus back into the making of this classic. Yall killed it as usual on this track. ❤ Thank you.

Love seeing how masterpieces are created and Lowdown is definitely a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing your insights Louie 👌

This album, along with Down Two and Turn Left, are two of the great albums of the 70s.

Peak human achievement by all who crafted this masterpiece.

Brilliant and Genius-Thank you for taking time for showing all of us who know that the Album was one of the greatest ever made.

If the world is still intact 300 years from now, I’m confident people will still be listening to this album. After 50 years, it maintains its excellence.

Thank you, sir. This is a most precious gift.

Great album! Such a terrific song! Louie Shelton’s guitar piece really made the instrumental part of the song. So slick and tasteful.

Damn!!! I wanted to be you when I was in high school! What an inspiration. Thank you for great clean solos!

This is too cool! I could listen to this guy all day!

Louie…Loved your lead playing on, “Lowdown,” but your rhythm chops really shine, too! 👍👍👍👍

I was the only kid in my high school who loved Boz.

CLASSIC.... I remember learning this on my cassette player.

Have danced to this song more times than I can count since the 70s, gets the body moving on beat one! Very cool song.

Love these videos. Shelton is so understated in his presentation. Short, to the point, and modest.

These guys were the cream of the crop. Louie thanks for the memories they just don't make em like you any more. I just cant get over how everything worked so well with the session musicians . You guys just came in and layed it down . Boz had a groove soulful and some of his master pieces were soundtracks for movies as well. To me nothing comes close anymore. It's a dam shame people like David Geffen ruined the music business there were so many aspiring musicians . Greed stepped in and took it all away. Motown the whole works just gone record labels took advantage of these multi talented sensations and treated them like slaves.

I just love this song, loved it back in the day and love it now!!

Very cool! Thanks for sharing the background to this song. Well Skaggs was one of my favorite bands in the 80s. Still is. Hope you’re still active with the band.

Mr. Shelton, what a beautiful solo and I'm not sure what you say. " b section " means, but, hands down sir, I was a 70's kid and I remember this being played on the radio back then. It is just a GREAT solo! Nothin could sound finer than what you put in their. Impressive! 🙂

Great, iconic guitar licks. Thank you sir for sharing these with us, along with you memories of the experience in the studio.

Louis Shelton.... ahhhh You are so good, my man.