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.
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 RUclips, 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 RUclips.
@@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.”
Great to hear the back story. I've listened to this album a zillion times, never ever gets old. Thanks Louie for your fantastic work on tunes we all love !! Love the Silk Degree Album, especially Harbor Lights. Thank you sir !!!!
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 !
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.
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,
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.🎸
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
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.
Thank you so much , dear Louie! This killer tune has accompanied me for the whole time since it's release. Fantastic album, fantastic musicians and WHAT A TUNE!
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.
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.
My God. Honestly, this is some of the most tasteful, cool, and smart guitar-playing in the world. Thank you, Louie Shelton, for helping to create a masterpiece of an album.
Louie you are the best . So cool to watch this. Got the Silk Degrees album and played Lowdown over and over again. My mom even asked if I was okay in there. When you look up the definition of the word smooth it will say see Louie Shelton. Thank you sir for all of your great works. And sir you are just a cool cat. Thank you sir. Look out for them feral kangaroos.
I can relate . I saw Boz on the Silk Degrees tour in 76 on my birthday. They opened up for Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. Unforgettable hot summer day / night!
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.
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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.
Totally agree and what a nice man he is and look at all that fantastic vintage gear !
You're Absolutely correct 👍
Top 10 Greatest songs of the 70's.
Jeff Porcaro ( groove on the drums is legendary) - David Pach ,
David Hungate incredible bass !
💯👏❤
I agree. Silk Degrees was a hugely great album in my opinion.
@@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.
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
Same here...did a "damn" headshake
Yes …I had the 8 track
Hah, yes.
But when it plays, I feel like I'm back in school again.
Every time.
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
This record is timeless. I still treasure it to this day. ❤️
Yacht Rock classic on SiriusXM and for good reason.
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 RUclips, 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 RUclips.
Lol, i know just what you mean about Louie's musical contributions to the sound track of my life..
Ditto.
Me too. Going back to the Monkees. I am a Boz fan and am ashamed I didn't pick up on Louie.
Omg me too this guy is my main influence and l didnt know it😂
His fuzz pedal is what really makes the song snap!
Louie is truly a legend, and baker of the soundtrack of my youth!
Which fuzz model was it?
@@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.”
The fuzz pedal...YESSS!!
Just terrific !
Louie, many thanks for your contributions to Silk Degrees! No question, one of my favorite albums from Boz, a favorite artist!
One the greatest pieces of White Boy Funk ever created, a masterpiece, Bravo to all involved
Whatever, White boy funk really ?
Great to hear the back story. I've listened to this album a zillion times, never ever gets old. Thanks Louie for your fantastic work on tunes we all love !! Love the Silk Degree Album, especially Harbor Lights. Thank you sir !!!!
How interesting to see this guitar work for the first time after hearing the song so many times years ago.
Man! That "Bad Ass " solo is my favorite part of the song. I wanna hear more of Louie Shelton.
as smooth as smooth can get
What a dreamteam: Jeff Porcaro, David Hungate, David Paich, Loui Shelton. Absolutely love this! 🥰
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.
The entire album is brilliant, till this day 2023 by far my most played album while driving long distance through the night
The Silk Degrees album is one of the best of all time. I remember its release very well 👍
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 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 !
Yes, Sir, I totally agree❣️
Without a doubt, one of the best songs in my lifetime.
Man what great tasteful player and so humble.
Louie…Loved your lead playing on, “Lowdown,” but your rhythm chops really shine, too! 👍👍👍👍
How fabulous is it to listen to Mr. Shelton talk about this stuff? Priceless.
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!
Yes! I always hated , back in the day , when a lot of the radio stations would cut that part short.
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.
I will go that extra inch and say it "IS" my favorite track. :)
Mr.Shelton, Sir you are a living legend...keep making those pretty sounds
Timeless tune, incredibly well put together from Jeff's opening drum piece and your tasteful guitarwork throughout. Love ya, Louie!
A nice Tele Road Worn first batch I own one is a real work horse
Australia's greatest musical import! Hello from Cairns, Louie.
Little Rock, Arkansas' greatest musician! Thank you for all the years of great music Louie👍🏼
This guys is so humble and underrated. Cheers to him
Ever notice the true Masters usually are! ✌️
Louie's soaring guitar parts give a bright lemon tang to the sultry sweet groove. The ultimate song for night cruising through the city in the rain.
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.
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.
At the end of this, I caught myself here, grinning ear to ear! This is musicianship, connection to the song, its soul and emotion!
Louie Shelton
You are the best ❤🎸
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,
45 years ago??!!!! Good lord where’d the time go?
Just GREAT!!! You're unreal Louie!!! WOW!
That makes me a Scaggs fan for 49 years now. Wow! How time flies. I've had impeccable taste, musically, for all my life!!
RUclips recommendations actually gave me something righteous!
Man I saw Boz about 10 years ago touring with Michael McDonald. Boz gave one of the BEST shows I've seen.
Pure GOLD !!! thank you Sir!!!!!!!!!
This is a jewel of a video, short in length but packed with brilliance and magic.
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!!
Silk Degrees is one of my all-time favorite albums. Every track is a great song with excellent musicianship. Thanks for your video on it.
Thanks Louie
The guitar outdo is one of the nastiest bit of guitar playing, ever. Absolutely incredible. One of my favorites !!
That was a lot of fun watching and listening to you play. Thanks for taking the time to record this.
I remember as a kid this was always on the radio in LA. Great memories for sure!
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.🎸
Ahhh “Silk Degrees” the first album I ever bought…..great songs…..great memories
Thanks Boz….thanks Louie
Peak human achievement by all who crafted this masterpiece.
This album puts a smile on my face every time I hear it. Thanks Louie.
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
CLASSIC.... I remember learning this on my cassette player.
45 years ago. Wow. 😮 I remember it like yesterday. This was great!
Old trouser snake gives this a 10/10...great video Louie
Great great song, one of THE best grooves ever. Awesome playing by a master of the guitar.
Louie Shelton; National Treasure!
Never ever tire of Silk Degrees. Brilliant classic!!! Thank you for this! 💖
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.
Music that speaks to the heart and soul. Thanks for posting
Love these videos. Shelton is so understated in his presentation. Short, to the point, and modest.
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!
Louie was to the 70's what HR, Glen Campbell, TommyTedesco were to the 60's. I love his solos.
Thank you so much , dear Louie! This killer tune has accompanied me for the whole time since it's release. Fantastic album, fantastic musicians and WHAT A TUNE!
What a great guitarist and appears to be an equally humble human being, always good to see. Thanks for the post.
So much love 😂for this cat,respect, soundtrack of my life,hall of famer 🎉
Louie you are a gem great player
That tone was great! One of the best tunes ever!
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.
Great, iconic guitar licks. Thank you sir for sharing these with us, along with you memories of the experience in the studio.
Legendary. One of my favorite singles of the rock era. Deep groove, and Louie respected and set off the rocket.
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.
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.
Some of the best music in history! Thanks for sharing!
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.
I got this album when I was 17 years old, way back in 1977 and still love it!
WOW...Oh ..WOW...many many THANKS...Richard White Australia
As an old frustrated guitar player I really love these vifeos
Louie Shelton always be the one of my great studio guitarists
Thank you, sir. This is a most precious gift.
This is too cool! I could listen to this guy all day!
My God. Honestly, this is some of the most tasteful, cool, and smart guitar-playing in the world. Thank you, Louie Shelton, for helping to create a masterpiece of an album.
Great music and Lowdown is such an awesome song. Jeff on drums sounding fantastic and your guitar work was real nice.....thankyou sir !
I just love this song, loved it back in the day and love it now!!
Bring's back so many memories
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 seeing how masterpieces are created and Lowdown is definitely a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing your insights Louie 👌
I wasn't hip to the end jam of "Lowdown" and what a treat to hear it here! Great chops, tone and feeling!
Louie you are the best . So cool to watch this. Got the Silk Degrees album and played Lowdown over and over again. My mom even asked if I was okay in there. When you look up the definition of the word smooth it will say see Louie Shelton. Thank you sir for all of your great works. And sir you are just a cool cat. Thank you sir. Look out for them feral kangaroos.
I can relate . I saw Boz on the Silk Degrees tour in 76 on my birthday. They opened up for Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. Unforgettable hot summer day / night!
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.
Such a delight. Thank you, Louie.
Oehhh dear guitar man ! Whenenever i hear your solo in this outstanding song i smile...private yoy...
Humble and self deprecating while he lays down some of the best guitar work from that era. Timeless. Tasteful. Tone for days.🎸
Tasty playing Louie. Thank You
Brilliant matey. One of my very favourite non-Stones albums along with Down two then left. Great playing. Peace Joe.
Man, those are some seriously tasty guitar licks. So understated but OH SO TASTY. Absolutely love what youre doing.