I LOVE this song and ABSOLUTELY LOVE Larry Carlton. My all-time favorite guitarist. I was born in 1988. I hope to see him play live while I still have the chance. Thank you Larry for the lifetime soundtrack!
I was always mostly a rocker, but when I heard Larry, I had to learn some Jazz. That was in the early 80's. I met Gary Mott from Wahala Music Store in Hammond. That guy was so phenomenal on that guitar. At the time, I was still recovering from a stroke that I had in the 70's. It was a tough time for me, but he took some time and he taught me some good jazz patterns. The guy should be famous. He's one of the very best guitarists I've ever heard.
True story, I knew a young man, Tony, a total paraplegic. Couldn't talk, walk, or use his hands. While visiting, I played a Larry Carlton cd, to see his reaction. Right away, he mumbled a garble of sounds, only his wife understood. She said that he wanted to know who it was on the cd! A year later, I stopped by to say hello, his wife said, "Man, you made a monster of Tony, he had me buy everything that Larry made, his instructional videos, cd's and all"! Yes, Larry's music IS magic! True story!
Anyone who hasn't seen Larry live GO SEE HIM! Not only are his shows fantastic, no 2 are the same, even in the same evening from set to set! His shows with Lukather were technically and emotionally genius! Plus Larry takes time to chat with fans! One time we ended up BSing for a half hr or better, he's just a really, really cool guy! My buddy brought his dog to an outdoor show & afterwards Larry came up & started talking dogs with us! Genius, thanks for posting this show!
I LOVE this song...Larry has a great sound. Whenever I hear this on the radio, I always turn it up and GROOVE :) Thanks for sending this to me. Blessings
I totally agree this live version sounds so much better than the studio version. Back in 86 or 87 I listened to this so often when I was living in the dorms in college and this brings back the memories. LC improved on the studio version and it's just so wonderful!
this is one of my all-time faves. I saw Larry perform in 1988 and was, by far, the best concert I should ever need to attend. Thanks bmgworld .. for the great video. :)
I read an article where it's stated that what Larry played, although difficult, was not real jazz. Well, he certainly did play Jazz Standards sometimes and he's a master at that too. Check out what he does with Les Paul. Larry's the man for sure! I loved his guitar playing from the start and I knew he is a prodigy. He's one of the very best in the world!
I LOVE this song and ABSOLUTELY LOVE Larry Carlton. My all-time favorite guitarist. I was born in 1988. I hope to see him play live while I still have the chance. Thank you Larry for the lifetime soundtrack!
I was always mostly a rocker, but when I heard Larry, I had to learn some Jazz. That was in the early 80's. I met Gary Mott from Wahala Music Store in Hammond. That guy was so phenomenal on that guitar. At the time, I was still recovering from a stroke that I had in the 70's. It was a tough time for me, but he took some time and he taught me some good jazz patterns. The guy should be famous. He's one of the very best guitarists I've ever heard.
True story, I knew a young man, Tony, a total paraplegic. Couldn't talk, walk, or use his hands. While visiting, I played a Larry Carlton cd, to see his reaction. Right away, he mumbled a garble of sounds, only his wife understood. She said that he wanted to know who it was on the cd! A year later, I stopped by to say hello, his wife said, "Man, you made a monster of Tony, he had me buy everything that Larry made, his instructional videos, cd's and all"! Yes, Larry's music IS magic! True story!
Thank you Mr. Carlton for the many smiles and all the uplifting music you've been such an important part of providing over the years.
love his music
Anyone who hasn't seen Larry live GO SEE HIM! Not only are his shows fantastic, no 2 are the same, even in the same evening from set to set! His shows with Lukather were technically and emotionally genius!
Plus Larry takes time to chat with fans! One time we ended up BSing for a half hr or better, he's just a really, really cool guy! My buddy brought his dog to an outdoor show & afterwards Larry came up & started talking dogs with us!
Genius, thanks for posting this show!
I LOVE this song...Larry has a great sound. Whenever I hear this on the radio, I always turn it up and GROOVE :) Thanks for sending this to me. Blessings
Damn Larry, stop that! THE TASTIEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I totally agree this live version sounds so much better than the studio version. Back in 86 or 87 I listened to this so often when I was living in the dorms in college and this brings back the memories. LC improved on the studio version and it's just so wonderful!
I am so glad to see a video of "Smiles.." played. It confirms how incredible Carlton is as a soulful, sensitive and unique guitar player. Thanks!!
Esse.guitarrista.e.um.FENOMENO.
Wonderful jazz. I love this guy. He is playing his heart out. I hope he plays forever. D. J. Flash from the Unity Band, New Orleans..............Peace
Great Piece, been dying to find out the title since the early 1990's. Love It!
this is one of my all-time faves. I saw Larry perform in 1988 and was, by far, the best concert I should ever need to attend. Thanks bmgworld .. for the great video. :)
Simply a unique genius!
GREAT interaction between Larry's guitar and the keyboard..
I love this song!
Those solos are monster live and so difficult to do! The one towards the end of the song where his hand gets tired. WOW! Incredible!
Larry Carlton And Lee Ritenour.A pair alike. Both share some of the same style of playing."smiles and Smiles to go" is one of his best recordings.
I read an article where it's stated that what Larry played, although difficult, was not real jazz. Well, he certainly did play Jazz Standards sometimes and he's a master at that too. Check out what he does with Les Paul. Larry's the man for sure! I loved his guitar playing from the start and I knew he is a prodigy. He's one of the very best in the world!
Just listen and drift away!!
think of good happy times..... ahhhhhhhh