This one I'm particularly excited about. Little Feat is a band that always sort of flew under the radar, but their musicianship is top notch and the list of bands and artists who called Little Feat friends and influences is long and distinguished. I grew up listening to these songs, my Dad was a big fan and still is. In recent years I've become enamored with them and in particular with lead singer (usually) and lead guitarist Lowell George, one of the pioneers of slide guitar in rock and roll. Lowell was known for his unique style, largely derived from his unusual choice of a slide, a Craftsman 11/16 socket. Look carefully when this video shows his solos and you can clearly see it on his left pinky. This song is "Cold, Cold, Cold" off their 1972 release Sailin' Shoes. This video appears to be from a concert in Holland in 1976 or so. I chose this one in particular for the slide solos. Enjoy the funk.
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