Vertex Effects | 10 months ago

Ray Parker Jr. is one of the most accomplished guitarists of the 20th century, having written hit songs like Ghostbusters, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, You Got The Love, and more. Ray has also had an illustrious career as a session guitarist with household names like Bill Withers, Barry White, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, and Stevie Wonder.

Today, we’re sitting down with Ray to talk about his extensive career as a songwriter and guitarist. Join us as Ray Parker Jr breaks down his biggest songs and most iconic guitar parts!

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Table of Contents
00:00 Ray Plays “Ghostbusters”
00:28 The Story Behind Ghostbusters
06:50 Ray’s Work with Bill Withers
09:10 Heritage Guitars
10:14 Ray Plays “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers
13:16 Working with Barry White from an Early Age
15:35 Sweetwater Gear Exchange
16:18 “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White
17:12 What was a Barry White Session like?
19:34 The Story Behind “You Got the Love” by Chaka Khan
21:50 Ray Plays “You Got the Love”
22:19 Ray’s Secret Pick Technique
23:19 Coming up with the Groove for “You Got the Love”
24:02 Ray Wrote “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing”
25:19 Ray Plays “You Make Me Feel LIke Dancing”
27:14 The Story Dean Parks Always Brings up to Ray
28:17 Ray’s Work with Marvin Gaye
30:34 “I Want You” by Marvin Gaye
31:00 What was a Marvin Gaye Session Like?
32:53 Working with Cheryl Lynn
34:32 Ray Plays “Got to Be Real”
35:55 Ray’s Most Used Guitar was Stolen
37:14 Mono Creators
37:46 Ray Plays “Doin It” by Herbie Hancock
38:13 Working with Herbie Hancock
40:30 Ray’s Work with Boz Scaggs
41:27 “Jojo” by Boz Scaggs
42:11 What was a Boz Scaggs Session Like?
44:05 Reflecting on Photos from Ray’s Career
52:02 Huge Thanks to Ray for His Time and Great Guitar Playing!
52:50 Thanks for Watching!

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Host/Co-Production: Mason Marangella
Guest: Ray Parker Jr.
Videographer: Ricky Chavez
Video Editing: Mason Mejia
Co-Production/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Editing: Hunter Harrison

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