Ill admit I may be a biased Larry fan, But he always amazes me when he came in on his second run after the keyboard break was a perfect example of how he like VERY few others personify simple brilliant melody and yet still use technical scale work with perfect moderation of both. arts.
Came out in about 1983, can't believe its already been almost 25 years. Sounds as clean and fresh as the first time I heard it crusing hwy 35 in a downpour, way back when...such good memories...
Larry told me this story on tour.......he also told it in an interview. "The melody of my song Strikes Twice is verbatim from a song that Johnny Smith recorded, called Jaguar. Well, I had that record as a kid, and when I wrote Strikes Twice I didn't know I had [unconsciously used] Johnny Smith's melody. But when I discovered it was a Johnny Smith melody, I called him and paid him royalties."
Wait! You sound like those Jimmy Page fans who have never even meet him but make up weird stories about what they never actually heard the person say. Good story man! But, come on! You DO NOT know Larry. Buh ha ha ha ha
Yes,, you're right,, the opening lines are taken from Johnny Smith's "Jaguar" most certainly! But, the song bears no other resemblance! Many song writers do some plagiarizing,, because sometimes there's a song, "within" a song, or a piece of melody, and so, it was for Larry. I have done the same with at least 6 writers pieces,, including LARRY!! But I don't ever intentionally "steal" anyone's songs,, believe it or not,, there IS a difference,, albeit a similarity!!!
I know that is Terry Trotter on keyboards because when he is soloing he starts to go into that playing the exact notes with both hands a couple of octaves apart, I mean that is his thing. I can't tell who the drummer is. Not Vinnie, not Toss Panos, or Tom Brechtlein. Who is the bass player?
I'm amazed to see the first theme is a full plagiary of the Jonnhy Smith song called "Jaguar" (1952). I loose a bit of respect for the guy to not mention that... :(
I spent years learning and jamming to Larry Carlton, Strikes Twice,Mr 335 Live in Japan, Friends, Alone/But not Alone, Live at the Baked Potato….
Ill admit I may be a biased Larry fan, But he always amazes me when he came in on his second run after the keyboard break was a perfect example of how he like VERY few others personify simple brilliant melody and yet still use technical scale work with perfect moderation of both. arts.
Larry is the true guitar's genius!
That was a GODLY solo. haha
Gr8 keys too maan gr8! Hatoff to the man & Larry too wow! 🎉
Came out in about 1983, can't believe its already been almost 25 years. Sounds as clean and fresh as the first time I heard it crusing hwy 35 in a downpour, way back when...such good memories...
jeff I love this comment. And it’s 9 years ago.
Thank you Johnny Smith and your composition "Jaguar."
Apart from the amazing skills, you get the sense that Carlton is a real lovely guy.
Larry told me this story on tour.......he also told it in an interview. "The melody of my song Strikes Twice is verbatim from a song that Johnny Smith recorded, called Jaguar. Well, I had that record as a kid, and when I wrote Strikes Twice I didn't know I had [unconsciously used] Johnny Smith's melody. But when I discovered it was a Johnny Smith melody, I called him and paid him royalties."
Wait! You sound like those Jimmy Page fans who have never even meet him but make up weird stories about what they never actually heard the person say. Good story man! But, come on! You DO NOT know Larry. Buh ha ha ha ha
love this solo!
such a nice piece!!!!
Carlton is God!
man that is swingin
Larry with EMG pups!
The quote of the Johnny Smith song was intentional. Carlton cut his teeth on Smith and other cats when he was learning.
Yes,, you're right,, the opening lines are taken from Johnny Smith's "Jaguar" most certainly! But, the song bears no other resemblance! Many song writers do some plagiarizing,, because sometimes there's a song, "within" a song, or a piece of melody, and so, it was for Larry. I have done the same with at least 6 writers pieces,, including LARRY!! But I don't ever intentionally "steal" anyone's songs,, believe it or not,, there IS a difference,, albeit a similarity!!!
Would be interested to know the Saxophone player’s name?
He definitely counted this off fast lol. Its already fast on the record
I know that is Terry Trotter on keyboards because when he is soloing he starts to go into that playing the exact notes with both hands a couple of octaves apart, I mean that is his thing. I can't tell who the drummer is. Not Vinnie, not Toss Panos, or Tom Brechtlein. Who is the bass player?
John Ferraro on drums and John Pena on bass
Where do you find that he's deaf??
This versionis not bad of course. But the original 1980-version wasthe best ever imho
I'm amazed to see the first theme is a full plagiary of the Jonnhy Smith song called "Jaguar" (1952). I loose a bit of respect for the guy to not mention that... :(
Seems like he did own up to according to above commenter Gregg K and payed Johnny Smith royalties for it.
A bit fast 🏃♀️ 😅
セミアコで引いてほしかったな。でも、最高です。ラ～リ～。
At x0.75 it's much better.
I don't understand why in live we need to run always faster!
Ripped off from Johnny Smith. Not only same melody; same key, tempo.
He paid Johnny for the rights, after the fact. It was a mistake, LC said.
sorry Larry but that just went up its own arse lad.Borring !
hahaha.
Easily one of the WORST songs I have ever heard!! Is he tone deaf??
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