Simsy Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 And the award for outstanding guitar contributions in the field of soul records goes to ... in third place; Nolan Frederick Porter, for If I could only be sure .... Second place, Mr Freddie Chavez for They'll never know why ... And in first place ... (drumroll) ... Mr Willie Mitchell - The Champion. Anymore for anymore? Top 10 / top 20 maybe ... ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 And the award for outstanding guitar contributions in the field of soul records goes to ... in third place; Nolan Frederick Porter, for If I could only be sure .... Second place, Mr Freddie Chavez for They'll never know why ... And in first place ... (drumroll) ... Mr Willie Mitchell - The Champion. Anymore for anymore? Top 10 / top 20 maybe ... ? James Jameson for everything Motown did with a bass guitar in it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pikeys dog Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 The guitarist on "Call Me Tomorrow" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 James Jameson for everything Motown did with a bass guitar in it. Yep bass guitar cool. Thank you my boy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dan Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 very underrated instrument soul wise, what with all the violins and brass going off everywhere. i like this laid back mid-tempo number from brenton wood, two-time loser. just brenton, a rhythm section, a guitar and a doris in the background Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) My fave guitar lick? The two guitars that make up the sublime intro to the Spinners, It's A Shame. No idea who played, but would love to find out. It's one of my top ten records of all time. Yes, it was a massive hit, yes you've heard it a zillion times, but try and hear it once with fresh ears; the whole thing is a masterpiece - and those jangly guitars playing that unforgettable riff set it up sooooo nicely We don't associate lead or rhythm guitar with soul too much. Funny really, coz I'm hard pushed to think of a soul record without a guitar in there somewhere. The Impressions 60's stuff always had some very tasteful playing; possibly Curtis himself. Gypsey Woman springs to mind. So old, so charming, never get tired of it. Colin Edited February 3, 2006 by Dayo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Byrney Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Look ahead Gordon Kieth on Calumet. More for the stamina of keeping up the raw lead guitar throughout, but also the way it fits with the horn section and Gordon's Vocal and - note for note when he sings "but it don't make sense to even hesitate" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harrogatesoul Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 This week I will be mostly air guitaring to the dude who provides the guitar break in; Jimmy Robins - I Cant Please You Rich Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Robert Parker - Barefootin. Tracks the vocals brilliantly. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Roy Hamilton - You shook me up (big for simsy) great guitar Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Jimmy Scriv Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 My Northern Air Guitar Anthems: Don't it make you feel funky - Joe Hicks There was a Time - Gene Chandler You just don't know - Chubby Checker Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Johnny Jones & the King Casuals - Purple Haze Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Monster........ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Monster........ Woss the story with this one Ken? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest barnsey Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 burnie flint Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Woss the story with this one Ken? Take a look at "identify the stompa",in look at your box,its on about page 6 or 7,the one with 4,400 reads,and 1,100+ downloads for this,is that a lot?. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulof Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 (edited) Guitarist on Damon Fox - packing up ! Edited February 3, 2006 by Soulof Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Take a look at "identify the stompa",in look at your box,its on about page 6 or 7,the one with 4,400 reads,and 1,100+ downloads for this,is that a lot?. Yep And who was the artist? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Platters 81 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 er sorry ......its Curtis Mayfield again..(he had a strange chord tuning..F sharp....which is why you struggle to copy his guitar licks if you dont know).......Billy Butler....who learnt his guitar style from CM....also..Gerald Sims.....super rhythm guitar .. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 The Isley Brothers - Who's that lady, the funkier version. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Yep And who was the artist? Johnny Kitchen on one side,Jimmy Kitchen on t`other......so dont know one or t`other though Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Dean Parrish - I'm on my way. Top 5 imo. Deffo. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter Richer Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Fantastic guitar work on Don't Want To Be Your Fool by the New Yorkers. Anyone know who the genius is who should take a bow for this particular gem? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Guitarist on Herman Griffin's - Mr Heartbreak. DOUBLE-L Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
paultp Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 And the award for outstanding guitar contributions in the field of soul records goes to ... in third place; Nolan Frederick Porter, for If I could only be sure .... Second place, Mr Freddie Chavez for They'll never know why ... And in first place ... (drumroll) ... Mr Willie Mitchell - The Champion. Anymore for anymore? Top 10 / top 20 maybe ... ? In a similar vein, is it just me or has anyone noticed the ruining of records by a man with a twangy guitar? You buy something blind; put it on the decks; great intro, fantastic vocal then in comes the man with the twangy guitar ! First example that comes to mind is "Two Sided Thing - Johnny Mae Mathews" https://www.funk45.com/rm/mathews,_johnny_m...sided_thing.ram Maybe it is just me? Are they all the same guy? Cheers Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
lisahurley Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 5. Ain't Nothin you can do - Joe Matthews 4. I'm So Glad - Joe Cato 3. This is the Thanks I get - Barbara Lynn (genius singer/writer/guitarist, any BL come to that) 2. You're gonna wreck my life - Guitar Ray and by no means least... 1. The Boy needs a girl - Junior McCants - sublime Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve G Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'd add from a 70s perspective: Ann Sexton "Gone too long" - great rhythm guitar and for headbanging.......7th Wonder "Captain of my ship" and the top air guitar 70s sound anthem King Moses "I got the feeling" still nestling high on my wants list. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Montclairs-Hey You! Masqueraders-How Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Ricky Lewis - Someone to love tonight Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Paul Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 The infectious guitar line on Nolan Porter's "If I Could Only Be Sure" was played by Johnny 'Guitar' Watson. Paul Mooney www.millbrand.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
lisahurley Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 The infectious guitar line on Nolan Porter's "If I Could Only Be Sure" was played by Johnny 'Guitar' Watson. Paul Mooney www.millbrand.com that's a damn shame Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sweeney Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 There's fantastic guitar work on Dorothy Morrison - "I Can't Go Without You" (Brown Door) but it's pretty hidden in the mix - If you listen through headphones you're in for a treat. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Corbett80 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) Little Tommy's mental r&b guitar all the way through....awesome! And the guitar break in Sam & Kitty..... And the guitar out of Keni Lewis ' Not The Marrying Kind'.....phwoar. Edited February 8, 2006 by mulf Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
timthemod Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 In no particular order: Curtis Mayfield Robert White (for every great detroit Motown track, probably the greatest for output alone) Steve Cropper Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Richard Bayley Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 i love the short Memphis guitar breaks on Willie Hightower's "Because I Love You". Top marks also for the snarling guitar figure in the Isley's "Why When the Love is Gone" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Above two posts spot on imo. How could we forget the recently much talked about 'There's a ghost in my house' by R Dean Taylor ... ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulof Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Guitarplayer in William Cummings - Make my love a hurting thing is abs ace some guitarperformings I like Charles Mintz - Running back Pearls - shooting high Pat & the blenders- perfect solo ao and one accoustic for Summer bbq´s Agents - Troubles Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Not necessarily an outstanding guitar contribution as such, but 'Your love make me lonely' - by the Chandlers, would be nothing without that distinctive guitar riff. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 The guitar in I Just Can't Help It by the Volumes is sublime. Together with the harmonies and melody it makes for an excellent dancing track imo. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dan Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Not necessarily an outstanding guitar contribution as such, but 'Your love make me lonely' - by the Chandlers, would be nothing without that distinctive guitar riff. have to say the same about the exits, got to have money (if not already mentioned) v distinctive riff Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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