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this is too funny -- looks at the expression on ronnie's face at 0:49, and then i think mick actually rolls his eyes at keith around 0:56.
Great version with pianos only.
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Those who aren't familiar with the Allmans (I assume that would only be some of the younger members) NEED to hear "Jessica". Listen to Chuck's magnificent solo from the 2:30 mark and the way it segues to Dickey Betts' guitar solo. Wonderful. I wonder how much better Chuck would sound in concert if he could play a real grand piano - there are some musical instruments that simply can't be replaced with "more versatile" gear.
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I actually thought he was the best part of that whole show! And I like Clapton, but the piano kept catching my attention.
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Here is one
[www.youtube.com]
and another one, real piano
[www.youtube.com]
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If being alive, would Stu then have been left out of the band?
But he can plunk with the best of them, so it's all good.
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Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
treaclefingers
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Date: May 15, 2014 02:40
I think Back To Zero.
I can't remember if it has any piano on it as the 80s was the last time I listened to it, but he did co-write it so I think I my logic may work.
I can't remember if it has any piano on it as the 80s was the last time I listened to it, but he did co-write it so I think I my logic may work.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
Turner68
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Date: July 15, 2015 11:42
Quote
DandelionPowdermanQuote
dcba
yes but Chuck is clean while Mac has a history of substance use.
That's the key point here : with the old Stones you'd get a job cos you liked to "party", now (1989-2014+) you get a job cos you're super-clean.
Jagger is the one who cleaned the band : now when you see the band perform you don't imagine that backstage soem roadie is snorting some stuff or being "honored" by a groupie. The entire crew is focused on the show, prepared to help if sh!t happens onstage.
Not everybody followed Mick's instructions, though.
Look at Keith in the beginning here - the show opener!
this is too funny -- looks at the expression on ronnie's face at 0:49, and then i think mick actually rolls his eyes at keith around 0:56.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
matxil
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Date: July 15, 2015 12:00
There should be a YouTube channel with all the F-ups of the Stones one after the other.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
Muddyw
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Date: July 15, 2015 14:35
I think the Stones always needed a boogie woogie kind of pianist, just like the swing bass of Bill Wyman. Chuck is great for songs like Worried, 2,000 Light Years, Undercover, I Got The Blues, All About You, etc. For the pure rock and roll and blues songs his sound and timing is just too clean.
All though I must agree on So Young on which Chuck plays a seldomly great solo.
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All though I must agree on So Young on which Chuck plays a seldomly great solo.
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Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
Come On
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Date: July 15, 2015 21:31
On 'Lady Jane' UK version 'Aftermath'.
2 1 2 0
2 1 2 0
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
keefriffhards
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Date: July 15, 2015 21:42
Best chuck solo was when Keith joined in on his keyboards when he used to do Honkey Tonk Women. Just kidding. Its Lets Spend The Night Together In Austin Texas 2006.Not really a solo but i like what he brings to that one, plus keiths solo at the end. Why cant he do that every time 
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
drbryant
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Date: July 15, 2015 22:15
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thijs1981
His solo on So Young is pretty damn good.
Great version with pianos only.
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Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
drbryant
()
Date: July 15, 2015 22:21
Quote
DandelionPowderman
Jessica
Those who aren't familiar with the Allmans (I assume that would only be some of the younger members) NEED to hear "Jessica". Listen to Chuck's magnificent solo from the 2:30 mark and the way it segues to Dickey Betts' guitar solo. Wonderful. I wonder how much better Chuck would sound in concert if he could play a real grand piano - there are some musical instruments that simply can't be replaced with "more versatile" gear.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
deardoctor
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Date: July 15, 2015 22:39
Come on he's not that bad. Remember roundhouse '71 - Ups!
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
keefriffhards
()
Date: July 15, 2015 23:06
Best Matt Clifford solos ?
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2015-07-16 03:02 by keefriffhards.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
powerage78
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Date: July 23, 2015 23:40
Well, Chuck Leavell... Too clean.
I dream he coukd play than Nicky Hopkins : discrete touch, spark full of grace (no Expectations, but there are so many examples...)
Or like Stu : boogie man, bastringue geniuss.
Keith Richards : "Ian Stewart. I'm still working for him. To me the Rolling Stones is his band. Without his knowledge and organisation... we'd be nowhere.
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I dream he coukd play than Nicky Hopkins : discrete touch, spark full of grace (no Expectations, but there are so many examples...)
Or like Stu : boogie man, bastringue geniuss.
Keith Richards : "Ian Stewart. I'm still working for him. To me the Rolling Stones is his band. Without his knowledge and organisation... we'd be nowhere.
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I'm just a Bad Boy Boogie
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
Naturalust
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Date: July 24, 2015 00:34
Of course some of his work with the ABB was sublime. Just great.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the great piano playing he did on The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker! Stonesy sounding music with great piano work. That record makes me think Chuck has been intentionally leashed in his work with the Stones. There is no doubt in my mind that he could embellish Stones music like he did with the Crowes but someone is likely preventing him from doing so. He has become a loyal and obedient employee like Darryl although I would prefer a real piano I think everything he does is to please Mick and Keith, not us.
There is a version of Tumbling Dice in the studio out there somewhere with Chuck playing some killer boogie woogie Nawleans style piano and some great harmony vocals going on that has always amazed me and made me think he still has it going on but we just rarely get to hear it. Perhaps someone here knows what I'm talking about? Thanks.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the great piano playing he did on The Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker! Stonesy sounding music with great piano work. That record makes me think Chuck has been intentionally leashed in his work with the Stones. There is no doubt in my mind that he could embellish Stones music like he did with the Crowes but someone is likely preventing him from doing so. He has become a loyal and obedient employee like Darryl although I would prefer a real piano I think everything he does is to please Mick and Keith, not us.
There is a version of Tumbling Dice in the studio out there somewhere with Chuck playing some killer boogie woogie Nawleans style piano and some great harmony vocals going on that has always amazed me and made me think he still has it going on but we just rarely get to hear it. Perhaps someone here knows what I'm talking about? Thanks.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
Rocky Dijon
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Date: July 24, 2015 00:40
In the studio Chuck has done some barrelhouse boogie-woogie and tasty organ work with the Stones. I'm not a fan of his live sound, but that's Mick and Keith's fault. I see no problem with Chuck when I play "Feel On, Baby," "Tie You Up (The Pain of Love)," "Harlem Shuffle," "Fancy Man Blues," etc.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
GasLightStreet
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Date: July 24, 2015 00:59
NONE.
Nature abhors a plink and a plonk.
Nature abhors a plink and a plonk.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
powerage78
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Date: July 24, 2015 13:55
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GasLightStreet
NONE.
Nature abhors a plink and a plonk.
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Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
kovach
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Date: July 24, 2015 16:27
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Valeswood
Old Love from Eric Clapton's Unplugged. Does that count?
I actually thought he was the best part of that whole show! And I like Clapton, but the piano kept catching my attention.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
mtaylor
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Date: July 24, 2015 16:33
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71Tele
here they all are:
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Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
powerage78
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Date: July 24, 2015 16:46
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Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
Elmo Lewis
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Date: July 24, 2015 16:50
Also some nice playing on Train's "Drops Of Jupiter".
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
mtaylor
()
Date: July 24, 2015 17:06
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71TeleQuote
LuxuryStones
Give him a grand piano and don't underestimate him, my dear Stones friends.
yes! Give him a grand piano. Why hasn't anyone done that?
Here is one
[www.youtube.com]
and another one, real piano
[www.youtube.com]
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Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
powerage78
()
Date: July 24, 2015 17:14
Playing keyboards (and not a real piaono) is very hepful for the modern Stones on stage and for their sound...
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Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
More Hot Rocks
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Date: July 24, 2015 17:14
Love Chuck great musician!
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
crumbling_mice
()
Date: July 24, 2015 17:22
The man is without doubt a talented musician but let's not be fooled, he's in the band for his musical direction rather than his playing. For some reason these days they seem to need a musical director (rock n roll huh!)
For me, he has ruined many a good stones song live, but in particular the intro to SFTD and that irritating noodling which gives the song a far too up beat feel when it should be dark and satanic.
He's here to stay so I'm not stressing about him too much, the very fact they are still touring makes up for his short falls on the keyboards.
For me, he has ruined many a good stones song live, but in particular the intro to SFTD and that irritating noodling which gives the song a far too up beat feel when it should be dark and satanic.
He's here to stay so I'm not stressing about him too much, the very fact they are still touring makes up for his short falls on the keyboards.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
mtaylor
()
Date: July 24, 2015 17:23
Quote
powerage78
Playing keyboards (and not a real piaono) is very hepful for the modern Stones on stage and for their sound...
If being alive, would Stu then have been left out of the band?
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
powerage78
()
Date: July 24, 2015 17:44
Keyboards can replace a guitar...
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Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
Redhotcarpet
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Date: July 24, 2015 21:43
did keith say that? Brian is the reason keith is in a band, his senses and knowledge.Quote
powerage78
Well, Chuck Leavell... Too clean.
I dream he coukd play than Nicky Hopkins : discrete touch, spark full of grace (no Expectations, but there are so many examples...)
Or like Stu : boogie man, bastringue geniuss.
Keith Richards : "Ian Stewart. I'm still working for him. To me the Rolling Stones is his band. Without his knowledge and organisation... we'd be nowhere.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
latebloomer
()
Date: July 24, 2015 21:48
Quote
GasLightStreet
NONE.
Nature abhors a plink and a plonk.
But he can plunk with the best of them, so it's all good.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
Turner68
()
Date: July 24, 2015 22:50
i think that this should perhaps be a sticky thread? chuck is after all basically a rolling stone at this point and it's important to celebrate his legend and work.
Re: The Greatest Chuck Leavell Solos
Posted by:
SomeTorontoGirl
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Date: July 24, 2015 22:54
Thank god for Canadian health care. Just had my tongue sewn back on. Have been biting it ever so hard since this thread started...
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