A Fantastic Guitarist!

Heather Anne Peel · January 13th, 2007, 02:23 AM

Louie may not be a household name to many, but he's played on many records that a lot of us know. An incredible guitarist!

Oster · January 13th, 2007, 02:29 AM

Yup, and I'm sure many here know that it was he who played that riff on The Monkees 'Last Train To Clarkesville', along with many other Monkees classics, most likely on that very Tele.

Keifer · January 13th, 2007, 02:42 AM

Yes, I consider Louie Shelton the success behind Seals & Croft. Others that he's played for include Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Simon & Garfunkel, Mamas & Pappas, Neil Diamond, & Boz Skaggs.

Here's the albums by Louie (his stuff) in my collection:
GUITAR
URBAN CULTURE
HOT & SPICY

getbent · January 13th, 2007, 02:42 AM

He played the solo on Boz Scaggs' "Lowdown"

Louie is great!

ludwig · January 13th, 2007, 08:35 AM

i cant say i've ever heard of him but from the artists listed i've probably heard alot of him!............err if that makes sense.

markothefish · January 13th, 2007, 09:46 AM

I like his work with Boz Scaggs... He has a cool mellow Jazz sound I like heres his Lacey signature guitar

I think Heather likes him because he worked on some Partridge Family Recordings

zombywoof · January 13th, 2007, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludwig

i cant say i've ever heard of him but from the artists listed i've probably heard alot of him!............err if that makes sense.

+1. Makes perfect sense (at least to me). Will check him out though.

refin · January 13th, 2007, 11:08 AM

He also played on Seals and Croft's "Diamond Girl." So tasty! Larry Carlton once said that he wished that he had the taste/economy of Louie,and that he was known as Sweet Louie Shelton because of his tone.
BTW,I thought Last Train to Clarksville was played by Jerry MgGhee,who wrote the lick.

stantheman · January 13th, 2007, 05:22 PM

If I remember right Louie played "Last Train To Clarksville" on
a big Gibson Jazz Box, either an L-5 or a Super 400.

Heather Anne Peel · January 13th, 2007, 09:54 PM

He also played loads of tasty Tele/Twin-type licks on The Partridge Family records, believe it or not. Especially on "Up To Date", probably their best record. With co-guitarist Dennis Budimir and other Wrecking Crew members (Joe Osborn, Hal Blaine, etc.), Louie laid down some really tasty parts on those and many other great records.

January 13th, 2007, 02:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Heather Anne Peel Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 45 Posts: 3,000 3 Photos	A Fantastic Guitarist! Louie may not be a household name to many, but he's played on many records that a lot of us know. An incredible guitarist!

January 13th, 2007, 02:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oster Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Latveria Age: 39 Posts: 2,766	Yup, and I'm sure many here know that it was he who played that riff on The Monkees 'Last Train To Clarkesville', along with many other Monkees classics, most likely on that very Tele. __________________ Regular Tele Use

January 13th, 2007, 02:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Keifer Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 565	Yes, I consider Louie Shelton the success behind Seals & Croft. Others that he's played for include Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Simon & Garfunkel, Mamas & Pappas, Neil Diamond, & Boz Skaggs. Here's the albums by Louie (his stuff) in my collection: GUITAR URBAN CULTURE HOT & SPICY __________________ Electric:Teles, Strats, pedal steel Acoustic:dobro, 5-string banjo, mandolin

January 13th, 2007, 02:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 10,616 37 Photos	He played the solo on Boz Scaggs' "Lowdown" Louie is great! __________________ 'never pet a burning dog'

January 13th, 2007, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
ludwig Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: uk-london Age: 41 Posts: 657 26 Photos	i cant say i've ever heard of him but from the artists listed i've probably heard alot of him!............err if that makes sense. __________________ "hanging on in quiet desperation is the english way" paul

January 13th, 2007, 09:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
markothefish Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Greenville, Rhode Island Age: 42 Posts: 2,116 7 Photos	I like his work with Boz Scaggs... He has a cool mellow Jazz sound I like heres his Lacey signature guitar I think Heather likes him because he worked on some Partridge Family Recordings __________________ Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx

January 13th, 2007, 11:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
refin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 52 Posts: 2,035	He also played on Seals and Croft's "Diamond Girl." So tasty! Larry Carlton once said that he wished that he had the taste/economy of Louie,and that he was known as Sweet Louie Shelton because of his tone. BTW,I thought Last Train to Clarksville was played by Jerry MgGhee,who wrote the lick. __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

January 13th, 2007, 05:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 5,071	If I remember right Louie played "Last Train To Clarksville" on a big Gibson Jazz Box, either an L-5 or a Super 400. __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

January 13th, 2007, 09:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Heather Anne Peel Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 45 Posts: 3,000 3 Photos	He also played loads of tasty Tele/Twin-type licks on The Partridge Family records, believe it or not. Especially on "Up To Date", probably their best record. With co-guitarist Dennis Budimir and other Wrecking Crew members (Joe Osborn, Hal Blaine, etc.), Louie laid down some really tasty parts on those and many other great records.