The ultimate sideman! They never mentioned his name but Spanky outplayed everyone on that stage,and gave that song all that quartet flavor! What a guitar player!!!
There will NEVER be another great Friend,Mentor and guitar player like Spanky Alford ! It hurts so bad 2 see my best friend gone. He gave me my start in the music biz' And there will never be another humble and giving man like Spanky ... So many artist out there he gave them there true start in the biz and a couple of them truly showed there appreciation Take me back in the days when people were golden. Rest in peace my friend I love you Spanky and thank you to who ever put this on here Hugs.
I second everything you said about Spanky. I always feel privileged to have learned from him and getting to play that exact Gibson for years. It was actually Raphael Saadiq's guitar and I believe he still has it. 🙏
I wonder if people realized how amazing this performance was to witness. At the onset of this performance, they paid tribute to Sam Cooke. Sam Cooke was originally a gospel singer who was also influenced by the Dixie Hummingbirds. In the second iteration of this arrangement of the song "Lady", they exemplified the style of the gospel group, the Dixie Hummingbirds which has influenced everyone mentioned in my post. Then, for their conclusion, they switched to the late 60's and 70's style of the Parliament Funkadelic, the Barkays and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. This was a musical master's class in R&B. Well Done, Brothers, Well Done!!!.
Love Spanky singing harmony too. A true musician's musician. Not out there for the glory, out there to serve the song in the god damn coolest way possible.
I’m a preacher’s kid from the Deep South like D’Angelo and I recognize Pentecostal church, blues, neo soul and jazz when I hear it! He took ‘em home! 🖤
Before BJ da Chicago Kid and PJ Morton hooked-up, there was D'Angelo and Raphael Saadiq. This performance never gets old, and I continue to coming back to it since first seeing back in 1997. Fave moment occurs at around 3:17: I wanna tell the gambler, tell the police, tell everybody...you've got to MOVE! Str8 Quartet churchin' from then on out. #respect
Sure wish D'Angelo & Raphael would hookup again....So nice 2 C the Late Great Spanky Alford set this jam session off (opening guitarist). Spanky is the Guitarist on D'Angelo's "How Does It Feel" & all over Tony Toni Tone's "House Of Music" (their best work). Now ya know.
One day this performance will be regarded as highly as Hendrix at Woodstock Sly And the family Stone on Soul Train, Marvin Gaye singing the National anthem at the All-Star game Or Prince playing At the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame. Watch and see😊😊
This was when D'Angelo began 2 express himself more as Frontman...Andre 3000 said it best on 'Greenlight' "U got'cha 1. Sometimes ya gotta step out from behind that piano...Let'em know what's goin' on!....Even Stevie Wonder got down sometimes!"
One of the signs of true genius is to take something that is really complex and make it look like you are doing something really easy. The late great Spanky Alford makes his guitar part look like a walk in the park, gospel quartet playing at its finest!
blends together, like nothing ain't nobody holding they hand, they holding each other hands, with their voices, blending together. That's some shit. I'm loving it.
wooow it's been 10 years since this video was uploaded and it's been 20 years since this show happened ! of course this is still a soulful performance and I still love it :)
The greatest performances on the Chris Rock show came from D'Angelo and Raphael Saadiq hands down! They both came on this show 2 years later, doing their own thing and still bought the house down. Good Gawd.
+IJ Rogers What up IJ Rogers..I know you are D'angelo aficionado.You would probably agree with me when I say,that the music industry doesn't deserve D in their roster. He's on another level in his delivery. Its Beautiful! He brings out the best in the musicians. Thats what Prince do as well. You can hear he works on it. No Joke.
'Lady' is in my personal top 5 all time favorite songs. This performance was so special and delightful I am beside myself. I love D'Angelo and Raphael Saddiq, and together with their friends, they did not disappoint in showcasing their mastery as musicians, and magician performers of Black male soul music right here. I love them. These guys are heros to me. If I was president, I would knight these guys as national treasures.
From blues shack, to juke joint, to church in less than 5 minutes! Just another brilliant display of Black Excellence.
D really holds it down live!
It's alittle too fast, this version. The original is as smooth as Summer Madness!
✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
The ultimate sideman! They never mentioned his name but Spanky outplayed everyone on that stage,and gave that song all that quartet flavor! What a guitar player!!!
And sang harmony!
Facts. One of the greatest if not theeee greatest ever to do it
He's the only guy not mentioned !
Crazy that they didn’t mention him. Master musician, and one hell of a guitar player!
As a guitarist myself for 40 years........SPANKY IS THE GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
There will NEVER be another great Friend,Mentor and guitar player like Spanky Alford ! It hurts so bad 2 see my best friend gone. He gave me my start in the music biz' And there will never be another humble and giving man like Spanky ... So many artist out there he gave them there true start in the biz and a couple of them truly showed there appreciation
Take me back in the days when people were golden. Rest in peace my friend I love you Spanky and thank you to who ever put this on here Hugs.
I second everything you said about Spanky. I always feel privileged to have learned from him and getting to play that exact Gibson for years. It was actually Raphael Saadiq's guitar and I believe he still has it. 🙏
This should have been a super group. RIP Spanky
It was supposed to be. They called it Linwood Rose. Never panned out tho
how amazing is spankys playing ! that intro
@@terronb this was supposed to be Lucy pearl, what's Linwood rose
Spanky died?
Would if been amazing wish Lucy Pearl didnt break up to after 1 album 😔
Damn...That’s way too much talent for just one room.
I wonder if people realized how amazing this performance was to witness. At the onset of this performance, they paid tribute to Sam Cooke. Sam Cooke was originally a gospel singer who was also influenced by the Dixie Hummingbirds. In the second iteration of this arrangement of the song "Lady", they exemplified the style of the gospel group, the Dixie Hummingbirds which has influenced everyone mentioned in my post. Then, for their conclusion, they switched to the late 60's and 70's style of the Parliament Funkadelic, the Barkays and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. This was a musical master's class in R&B. Well Done, Brothers, Well Done!!!.
Children , take note, this is what perfection sounds like.
D'Angelo and Saadiq two of the most unique voices!
Love Spanky singing harmony too. A true musician's musician. Not out there for the glory, out there to serve the song in the god damn coolest way possible.
I wish Raphael and D'Angelo can do a joint album... and all be Neo Soul 🙆🏾♂️
That would be beautiful. They combine so well.
They have been on one Robert Glsper album together I think….
Imma just be in the house the whole weekend ordering DoorDash ? Napping and listening to
God, D'Angelo is an effortless master. Everything he sings is perfect.
Etel Rosenberg you know how good he is based just on the musicians who want to play with him anytime he resurfaces. One of the best out there.
Masterful joint
Spanky though. Deserved a shout out.
D didn’t even crack a sweat.
smh smh.. D’Angelo is a force of nature. And his band. A historic lineup. I wonder does he know people still watch this in admiration.
Every week ❤
They took it to church at the end 💃🏾🏃🏾♀️
I’m a preacher’s kid from the Deep South like D’Angelo and I recognize Pentecostal church, blues, neo soul and jazz when I hear it! He took ‘em home! 🖤
I miss late 1990's Questlove - concept so distilled and minimalist. His pocket seemed deeper then. Damn 1999/2000 were good years for soul music.
The Skinny prime years
💯
The preacher in D'angelo came out that night. LOVE IT!!!
They giving deacons during devotion realness with this performance, I live for it!
D'Angelo is so good cuz he's right outta the church. Dats where the soul and real music comes from
That bass and the kick absolutely merging. Such a deep groove
I think I am responsible for 1000 of these views. This never gets old!
Same
Same here
Same
wow he went straight CHURCH ON EM!
This arrangement of "Lady" from 00:54 through 2:56 is FIRE!! Please, D'Angelo, record it for us! Love you. Always a fan . . .
its so good
Got that old school gospel quartet blessing going on...
+Arnita Blowe Yeah at 3:30 they straight up raise the roof for Jesus lol
:-)
+proterozoic Yep they going in on it round 3:30....hear a holla comin
Arnita Blowe yessah!
Ken Gay and a shout too !
OMffing-G these are THE AVengers......Assembled!!!!
Before BJ da Chicago Kid and PJ Morton hooked-up, there was D'Angelo and Raphael Saadiq. This performance never gets old, and I continue to coming back to it since first seeing back in 1997. Fave moment occurs at around 3:17: I wanna tell the gambler, tell the police, tell everybody...you've got to MOVE! Str8 Quartet churchin' from then on out. #respect
I need a quartet album from this group. RIP Spanky!
Sure wish D'Angelo & Raphael would hookup again....So nice 2 C the Late Great Spanky Alford set this jam session off (opening guitarist). Spanky is the Guitarist on D'Angelo's "How Does It Feel" & all over Tony Toni Tone's "House Of Music" (their best work). Now ya know.
Reg Pharr wow, didn't' know it was spanky's awesome playing on untitled. Love the entire vibe on all of their music.
One day this performance will be regarded as highly as Hendrix at Woodstock
Sly And the family Stone on Soul Train, Marvin Gaye singing the National anthem at the All-Star game
Or Prince playing At the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame. Watch and see😊😊
That’s a drag bro😂
This was when D'Angelo began 2 express himself more as Frontman...Andre 3000 said it best on 'Greenlight' "U got'cha 1. Sometimes ya gotta step out from behind that piano...Let'em know what's goin' on!....Even Stevie Wonder got down sometimes!"
These some baaaaadddddddd brotha's here, super group for real
AHHHH D'Angelo's range is so nasty!!!
They were a Hell of a combo. Their talents really complimented one another.
Rest in peace Spanky Chalmers Alford. You will be painfully missed.
I miss all of this. Chris rock on late night, D'Angelo performing. Need more of this now 🙌🏾👍🏽👏🏾👌🏽❤🎤🎹♒
One of the signs of true genius is to take something that is really complex and make it look like you are doing something really easy. The late great Spanky Alford makes his guitar part look like a walk in the park, gospel quartet playing at its finest!
I keep coming back to this
Nobody played like Spanky. RIP
Tom Howland nobody!
Checkout Isaiah Sharkey
Wah wah watson
Lord have mercy. Sing it now, D Angelo
That's The D'Angelo That I Remember!
Spanky is straight driving that...respect and RIP.
Love it! These are genuine musicians and vocalists. Not just a "label act."
Real talk!! Real musicians!! No bullshit!!
blends together, like nothing ain't nobody holding they hand, they holding each other hands, with their voices, blending together. That's some shit. I'm loving it.
When they switched over to that ol' skool gospel quartet sound, I 'bout jumped up and got my dance on!
Never get tired❤❤❤
This had me doing a two step!!!!
When quest hits that fill at 2:39 it literally gives me chills because it’s so groovy
wooow it's been 10 years since this video was uploaded and it's been 20 years since this show happened ! of course this is still a soulful performance and I still love it :)
I love the way they took it to church the quartet way
I love the Sam Cooke reference at the beginning!!
So Much Talent on Stage Together 🎉 They Could have Performed for a hour 🎉🎉🎉😊
You know these brothers come straight out the church......hallelujah
I forgot Chris Rock had a TV show. This was dope.
Yeah, he had HBO show, it was the best. Miss those days
I love this live performance of "Lady."
The greatest performances on the Chris Rock show came from D'Angelo and Raphael Saadiq hands down! They both came on this show 2 years later, doing their own thing and still bought the house down. Good Gawd.
+IJ Rogers What up IJ Rogers..I know you are D'angelo aficionado.You would probably agree with me when I say,that the music industry doesn't deserve D in their roster. He's on another level in his delivery. Its Beautiful! He brings out the best in the musicians. Thats what Prince do as well. You can hear he works on it. No Joke.
d'angelo is def one of the greatest artists ever! dude is sick on the vox and the piano!
I still love this it was so quartet which is what is what a lot of these fellas in this come from which I love
Man they went str8 Mighty Clouds of Joy. I was not expecting that almost got me fired.
Yessssss
Lmao had to come back😂 '
Perfectly orchestrated. I keep coming back!!!
Agreed for sho.
Need a new D’Angelo album ASAP🔥🔥🔥🔥
Come on D'angelo!!! It's been long enough!!!! Now that's how you perform!!!
These guys know what it is to perform a live music show
They did that!!!!
Spanky!!! Miss you soooo much. Rest in eternal peace my brother.
Damn! They got D'Angelo with the Toni Tony Tony's!
The entrance of Questlove in the Song is just wow la crème de la crème du Groove
Took us to quartet I see lol.love D'Angelo n Sadiq
The legendary spunky Alford. Love that guy and the rest of them too.
Omg, how could this have been the first time I saw this? 🙌😍😍
'Lady' is in my personal top 5 all time favorite songs. This performance was so special and delightful I am beside myself. I love D'Angelo and Raphael Saddiq, and together with their friends, they did not disappoint in showcasing their mastery as musicians, and magician performers of Black male soul music right here. I love them. These guys are heros to me. If I was president, I would knight these guys as national treasures.
they wasnt ready for this!!! They were before their time with these arrangements!!! They were going to work!!!
Too 5 best performances I ever seen!!! Still watching in 2019. 😮 Whoa...
Them boys quartetin doc !! D'Angelo is The G.O.A.T .
Now this was FIRE!!!
Straight Mighty Clouds! They don't know nuthin' 'bout that!
Wow. Took it to church. I'm even seeing the classic foot stomp.
When I started learning the bass I learned this whole video..
When I hit the lottery, I am going to request my own personal concert by these amazing musicians. ;)
***Eddie SPANKY! LOVE THAT BASS LINE TOO!*** R.I.P EDDIE ALFORD! see ya when we come home!***
i can watch this over and over . it never gets old
Man I forgot all about this one! Got it on VHS somewhere! LOL
This is incredible I love watching Raphael and Dangelo performances.
Saadiq is killing it as a background singer
I used to play this version all this time
?uestlove holding it down
man man man come on D'Angelo!! We need another album bruh!!!!
Love 💗
Spanky helped alot of musicians and artist im happy that he blessed my life ... Miss you Spanky !
Feels like chuuuuch !!!
AWESOME 👏 BROTHERS TOGETHER, UNBELIEVABLE SO MUCH POWER. REAL MUSIC
Preach,the took it there LOVELY...Brought back memories of chuch..
i cried on this one,i praise the universe for the funk...thanx d ralph GOD and twin for this one..1 luv kid
Ths song reminds me of someone, u kno how all music w/take ur mind bck 2a time & space...... T.. 👁️🙏🐥😇💋💋💋
As soon as D'Angelo touches that Fender Rhodes it totally compliments that ultra smooth intro...
man they kept this tight as fuck. Its incredible that this was a live performance.
regularguy K i know man from the very beginning the drums and bass were rightontop of each other perfect
He look fine!! 😍😍
Wut happened to this good muzik.. Lovin it..
Wow, this was hot. Wish it were more
Cold!!!!Simply!!!!
D'Angelo's voice OMG ❤️❤️❤️