Introduction from the the live DVD "Soulful Christmas". Spanky Alford live in concert. If you loved Spanky's ministry, you will enjoy this concert. His final live recording.
@@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.
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...
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.
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 🙏🏻
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
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...
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.
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..
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!
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)
all the modern R&B/Soul guitar players came from this man!!!
oh shut up. Just enjoy the music.
Fuck off!!
@@ClémentCeni lol bud. i'm hearing angels and reading your spit. ha still made me laugh so thankyou
I agree
Straight outta his tip
I really like his rendition of ‘I sing praises to your name O Lord’.
Spanky was my cousin, his wifes name is Shirely. I miss ya cuz.
Shirley is my gramma's name. This song is so beautiful. What a gift
what an incredibly soulful musician!
Your cousin is extremely underrated
Yeah, and I'm playing shortstop for the Mets.....smh, why lie bro?
@@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.
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...
Yes, I wish could learn how to play this song on the guitar just like him.
A Gibson ES-335, a Fender Tube amplifier, and a great guitarist. What an awesome combination. RIP Spanky Alford.
Gorgeous
Looks like a Super Reverb amp but certainly a Fender reverb amp. Great amps for the ES-335 guitar
That's not a Super - it's not square enough. I think Infidel14 is right and it's a Twin (Reverb).
I have 2.36 is those things: )
@@3melendr Twin Reverb
RIP Mr. Alford now you are playing in heaven alongside with the angels:)
HOW HAVE I NOT HEARD OF THIS GUY?!
You may not have heard of him but you've heard him. haha
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.
His chord progression is so beautiful!
I believe he listened to and got ideas from Joe Pass.
one of the best to ever touch the instruments
So modern sounding for its time, its incredible.
What a moving piece of music. You have to wonder where it comes from sometimes.
From the heart
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
I miss this guy so much. I’m so fortunate to have spent so much time with him when I lived in huntsville, Alabama.
Spanky was very blessed!!! Many people knew him but I was truly blessed!!!
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 🙏🏻
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
With the greatest respect this is a Larry Carlton cover of the Lord's Prayer.
Wow, really moving. One of those few performances I've heard that I can say is on the level of life changing.
i've just learned about spanky alford and i am floored - happy to see someone else is here
Rip beautiful soul , this video is a big heritage to us
RIP Mr. Alford and thank you for sharing your gift & thank you to the persons who made it possible to record this beautiful performance.
Miss you dearly my teacher and friend !
2 people wish they were skilled like this man. Beautiful playing
R.I.P
PLAY ON MY BROTHER SPANKY PLAY ON! GOD IS GOOD EVEN AFTER WE ARE GONE!
Very nice, im happy there arent any words to this. Easy listening
Man I can't stop crying God Bless you RIH 🙏
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!!
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.
Spanky you are missed rest in peace
Playing is beyond words. Pure and absolute genius. RIP to a legend
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.
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
What an amazing guitar player.
Spanky was a very very close friend of mine
SPANKY AND THE LORD...A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN
one of my all time favorite videos
Missing you Spanky!!! You'll always in my heart!!
some day it will be the last song I ever hear. until then, live life.
3 people that watched this video are deaf... Or they meant to hit love like button! Lol! This is GORGEOUS
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.
R.i.P.
nothing more to say; in your music you'll live on forever
I want God to use me in a special way to minister through music
Gone to soon................Spanky, REST IN PEACE..Thanks for practicing with our choir when we needed you. You are so missed!
I didn't want this one to finish.
beautiful...thank you for choosing this song...to please the Lord!
Beatifull … its like pray feeling..
All praice and glor😢 to the crucifide… thankbyou Jeesus
That is so Peaceful, God Bless you.
Wow!!!! Pure Genius!!!!!
you can find the dvd at amazon. search for soulful christmas live.
Is a reissue available?
@@Rhythmicons i just went digging : nothing. this video has to be again. reissue
I check every so often, I haven't seen anything these last few years
What a wonderful musician & man.
This was stunningly beautiful, those rough hands played with the sound of a full life well lived, rich in experience.
Wow. Good , honest, plain playing.
Spanky made the guitar an extention of himself....... WOW
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.
This is Unreal! Greatest player.
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
Beautiful! God bless Spanky..
Now this is real guitar playing.
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..
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!
I miss that sound.
AND STILL THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!!
This makes me cry, such beautifully emotional playing
Very sweet and anointed.
A master of music and taste
On of the best to ever do it and get away with it on the guitar!!!
One of the most remarkable human beings I ever met. Rest in Peace, old friend.
Oh my Gosh! He passed! That is devastating!
So sweet. Thank you!
Pretty amazing. Reading it off the floor, seldom looking at the fingerboard ...
He was reading from a sheet while playing this?
Amazing I love it.
Absolutely gorgeous.
INCREDIBLE!
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)
Wonderful chordings~ I loved it! Thanks for posting!
NO ONE LIKE HIM, MY FRIEND..!!
R.I.P Spanky. See you on the other side.
RUclips recommended this to me and I’m glad it did because that was so good
Pure bliss
He is definately missed this way!! I can't wait til this vid gets here. So great and humble!!! R.I.P. fret daddy!!
Beautiful. The best guitar player ever.
ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!! UNEQUIVOCAL!
what an amazing guitarist and inspiration...pitty i've only discovered him now
Amazing guitar play! R.I.P
Would love to see the rest of this concert !!
Gorgeous.
Great, I played song but this something else.
OMG! That was amazing...
@3:14 took me back to quartet gospel in the 80s.
beauty!
Best sounding 335 I ever heard
It's definitely the player, not the guitar my friend!
Amazing chords and fingering! SPANKY was the man..doc!!!!
Best jazz player in my humble opinion
I miss this guy!
We were in a FEW bands together! I may have to put my tribute to him on RUclips
thank you
Spanky you the man! Some of the most beautiful tone I have ever heard.
Very beautiful and stirring, thanks so much!
go to amazon and search of soulful christmas live & it should come up. u can buy it from madison avenue records
Eternal