scstrickland
200 posts
Aug 30, 2009
7:04 PM
|
I recently got an i-Tunes gift card for my B-day. My first thought was "I don't know what to get" then I had a Idea. I'll let you tell me what to get. What a great way to expand my horizons. At first I was thinking that I would have people suggest their favorite song, any genres, any artist. And then I realized someone would suggest Butthole Surfers or Brittany Spears or something that, although you love it, would be a waste of $ and space on my i-pod because I would never listen to it.
So here is the deal.
Recommend your Favorite/Bad@ss/Coolest/Most listened to BLUES HARMONICA song and I will buy the first 10 that come up (unless I already own them) The Idea is to get a wide variety of music so please suggest one song rather than a whole album.
To help out I have:
Whammer Jammer
Juke
Best of SBWII
Done with the Devil
and many more.
Spending my $$$ ain't free! please tell me why I should buy that song and/or what I should listen for in it.
Have at it. Let me know what to get.
All input is appreciated, Thanks y'all
Last Edited by on Aug 30, 2009 8:10 PM
|
jonsparrow
905 posts
Aug 30, 2009
7:12 PM
|
Jean Jacques Milteau - Blue 3rd. its off the album Blue 3rd
awesome awesome awesome harp instrumental.
|
Patrick Barker
404 posts
Aug 30, 2009
7:18 PM
|
I'd recommend the whole "live at rum boogie" CD by Billy Gibson- his stuff is just so fresh and energetic
If I had to choose one song I'd have to choose "What is Love?" but Adam gives a lesson on "Polk Salad Annie" so that one might be worth a buy too.
----------
It's all in the tongue
|
scstrickland
201 posts
Aug 30, 2009
7:25 PM
|
Jon, I couldn't find that song that album on i-tunes B^( could you suggest another song of his. I don't have anything from him. His most popular songs on i-tunes are "Junior Parker" and "City of Angels"
|
scstrickland
202 posts
Aug 30, 2009
7:28 PM
|
Tanks Patrick. Just bought "What is Love" anything about the Harmonica playing I should listen for when I play it?
|
Mgimino
74 posts
Aug 30, 2009
7:50 PM
|
Big Walter w/ Carey Bell album
I'd explain it but the second you listen it won't be needed.
Also look at 100% Cotton
----------
Michael
|
scstrickland
203 posts
Aug 30, 2009
7:53 PM
|
Could you name a song Mgimino. Maybe "Have a Good Time" or "Trouble In Mind" and why that song?
|
oldwailer
872 posts
Aug 30, 2009
7:59 PM
|
My latest favorite is Papa John Kolstad's "Beans Taste Fine." It reminds me of the good old early 60's when we used to listed to Jim Kweskin's Jug Band. . .
|
scstrickland
204 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:04 PM
|
Thanks OW just Bought "Beans Taste Fine" any suggestions what to listen for in the harp playing?
|
scstrickland
205 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:13 PM
|
Just purchased "Jumpin with Jarvis" by Papa Lightfoot any suggestions what to listen for in the harp playing?
|
Mgimino
75 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:15 PM
|
Well, if you have to pick and choose, at the very least get Have a Good time and Christine. Both are superb, and Adam has a lesson on Have a Good time when you decide one day you want to tackle it.
----------
Michael
|
harpwrench
78 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:16 PM
|
One of my favorite blues discs is Carlos Del Junco's live album.
|
scstrickland
206 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:18 PM
|
Just purchased "Have a Good Time" by Big Walter w/ Carey Bell Thanks Mgimino
|
scstrickland
207 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:18 PM
|
Name a song harpwrench
|
oldwailer
874 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:21 PM
|
I don't know how to answer "what to listen for"--I just like it a lot--the harp wails--the guitar is pretty damn good too . . .
|
scstrickland
208 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:23 PM
|
I'll listen for wails and pretty damn good! good answer. Thanks
|
asilve3
14 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:25 PM
|
On "jumpin with jarvis" I would say listen to his timing and the relationship to his playing and the rhythm. Enjoy!
|
scstrickland
209 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:32 PM
|
Playlist thus far:
What is Love by Billy Gibson suggested by Patrick Barker
Beans Taste Fine by Papa John Kolstad suggested by OldWailer
Jumpin' With Jarvis by Papa Lightfoot suggested by asive3
Have a Good Time by Big Walter and Carey Bell suggested by Mgimino
6 more to go
I hope Jonsparrow gives me another choice from Jean Jacques Milteau and harpwrench names a specific song from Carlos Del Junco
Thanks everybody for you help so far.
Last Edited by on Aug 30, 2009 8:39 PM
|
oldwailer
876 posts
Aug 30, 2009
8:48 PM
|
The Best of Lightnin Hopkins --you gotta be a fan of the old stuff for this--Sonny Terry is on several cuts (I think--pretty hard to miss when he wails). Anyway--a good one to me, as long-time fan of Lighnin. . .
Last Edited by on Aug 30, 2009 8:48 PM
|
Patrick Barker
405 posts
Aug 30, 2009
9:39 PM
|
"Anything to listen for in the harp playing?"
Energy I guess? I'd think this song would speak for itself... Tell us how you're liking our choices
----------
It's all in the tongue
|
Blocker
22 posts
Aug 30, 2009
9:41 PM
|
Cotton Crop Blues by James Cotton on the Best of the Vanguard Years is my favourite. Played loud its just some really badass wailing :)
|
Kingley
342 posts
Aug 31, 2009
1:24 AM
|
"An Offer You Can't Refuse - Big Walter Horton
In fact any album with Big Walter on it. Here's a few of the good ones.
The JOB recordings with Johnny Shines are simply incredible!
"Live at the Knickerbocker" is great too
"Can't Stop Lovin You"
Also another great album is "Harmonica Ace - "George Smith"
Absolutely any album by William Clarke is killer too!
For a more modern style of harp. Anything by Carlos Del Junco.
Last Edited by on Aug 31, 2009 1:34 AM
|
harmonicanick
357 posts
Aug 31, 2009
1:43 AM
|
JJ Milteau's cd released in 1980's ''BLUES HARP''
France MPO LDX 274 902
All tracks instrumental and blisteringly fast, incredible tone and feeling, dazzling technique, moulding jazz and blues......superb and one I keep on going back to..put the whole cd on your player man!!
|
juniorwellslovechild
6 posts
Aug 31, 2009
1:46 AM
|
Junior Wells's "In the Wee Hours" is my favorite harp instrumental ever.
Sonny Terry's "Blowin' the Blues" is an old instrumental that makes me want to throw my harps away every time I hear it.
"Honeydripper" by Big John Wrencher is awesome too. He was a great one-armed player from Mississippi who was really under-recorded.
|
mr_so&so
198 posts
Aug 31, 2009
10:16 AM
|
Kim Wilson's version of "Trust My Baby" (by SBWII) from the "Tigerman" album, for some kick-ass first position playing. Also Mitch Kashmar's "Dirty Deal" from the "Live at Labatt" album for more first position magic.
P.S. Stick to the "I-tunes Plus" versions that don't have the digital rights management crap.
|
GamblersHand
77 posts
Aug 31, 2009
11:59 AM
|
A few more modern choices
I Can't Quit You No - Paul Delay
Surely one of the most original harp solos out there. Surprises me every time I hear it
Dummy on Your Knee/Caravan/Aint You Trouble/Red Top - Gary Primich
Cool Breeze - Rick Estrin and the Nightcats
Minor Mambo - Gary Smith (especially the live version - it's an amazing take on some of those "Hoodoo Man Blues" riffs)
|
djm3801
205 posts
Aug 31, 2009
12:17 PM
|
William Clarke seconded. Pawnshop bound. Paul Delay also very good.
|
Luiz
41 posts
Aug 31, 2009
12:54 PM
|
According to Last FM the harp song I have listened to the most was C. C. Rider by Satan & Adam.
Another one I'd suggest is Charlie Musselwhite - Christo Redemptor.
|
Casey
2 posts
Aug 31, 2009
1:02 PM
|
All of these are great. My personal favorite James Cotton - 100% Cotton. Easily one of the most badass blues albums ever cut. In the mid seventies the man had no equal. Pure greatness and beyond. If you buy this and are disappointed, I'll send you the ten dollars.
|
Kingley
344 posts
Aug 31, 2009
1:10 PM
|
I forgot to mention Steve Guyger.
William Clarke described Steve Guyger as the greatest harmonica player he had ever heard.
Anything by Steve is a pure unadulterated joy to listen too.
|
scstrickland
210 posts
Aug 31, 2009
5:57 PM
|
Just bought Cotton Crop Blues, Trust Me Baby, and Cool Breeze, and in the wee hours
could not find, I Cant Quit You
already have c.c. Rider and Pawnshop bound
More than one person has mentioned J.J> Milteau and Carlos Del Junco
maybe somebody good give me a specific song. I have $2 left
Thanks All
@Patrick- haven't listened yet, will burn a disk, put it in my truck and try It out when I all the last 2 songs, will let you know.
|
Mgimino
77 posts
Aug 31, 2009
6:02 PM
|
The Creeper Creeps Again - James Cotton (100% cotton)
6:57 seconds of James Cotton blowin the harp raw, top ten harmonica instrumental bar none.
----------
Michael
Last Edited by on Aug 31, 2009 6:02 PM
|
DesertDog
9 posts
Aug 31, 2009
7:00 PM
|
Sharp Harp by George "Harmonica" Smith
Steady by Jerry McCain
Blowin' the Family Jewels by William Clarke
|
Patrick Barker
407 posts
Aug 31, 2009
10:04 PM
|
oh yeah steady is an awesome song too- I second desert dog on that one
----------
It's all in the tongue
|
jonsparrow
909 posts
Aug 31, 2009
10:19 PM
|
i might just upload blue 3rd for people to download.
get jason ricci & new blood: Marmoset - Baked Potato
or
walter's world
its off the blood on the road album
or
the blow zone layer
or
sonja
those two are off rocket number 9 from JR&NB
if you can only get one id say Marmoset - Baked Potato
Last Edited by on Aug 31, 2009 10:21 PM
|
MrVerylongusername
479 posts
Sep 01, 2009
1:25 AM
|
Did anyone say "Whoopin' the blues" by Sonny Terry yet?
|
GamblersHand
80 posts
Sep 01, 2009
1:58 AM
|
No good that i-Tunes don't have Paul Delay's "Take it from the Turnaround" which has I Can't Quit You No. The album is a mix of two from earlier - Just This One and Paulzilla
you can find it on emusic.com though, which I think is a great site - less mainstream music on it, but that suits me fine
|
Baker
33 posts
Sep 01, 2009
5:01 AM
|
"Ships on the Ocean" Jr Wells and Buddy Guy form the Album "Hoodoo Man blues".
Great example of 1st position playing. Also fantastic example of leaving space. Also one of my favorite songs.
|
jonsparrow
922 posts
Sep 01, 2009
6:23 PM
|
http://www.sendspace.com/file/o2vra7
^^ blue 3rd DL link.
|
HarmonicaBob
21 posts
Jan 04, 2010
6:09 PM
|
I just received an I-tunes gift card for Christmas, so I would like recommendations as to what album to purchase. As of right now, I am only looking to by one album. All opinions welcome.
Thanks
|
kudzurunner
910 posts
Jan 04, 2010
7:09 PM
|
I'll second "Creeper Creeps Again." Listened to from front to back, it's just about the most perfect uptempo long-form blues harmonica instrumental ever played.
Also "Down at Antone's" by The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Kim Wilson's perfect long-form instrumental.
"Trouble in Mind" by Big Walter, off the aforementioned BIG WALTER WITH CAREY BELL. All the cuts are good, but this cut is especially memorable because he makes so much happen with so few notes.
I'm assuming you have Little Walter's "Back Track." If not, that's a must. He redefines the warble on that one cut.
I personally think that Jason Ricci's slower remake of "Down at the Juke," off one of his recent albums, is a keeper--one of the best things he's ever done, if you're talking about stright-ahead in-the-tradition blues. The two introductory intrumental choruses are masterful; one is played on a higher harp, one on a lower harp.
Last Edited by on Jan 04, 2010 7:12 PM
|
LittleJoeSamson
180 posts
Jan 04, 2010
7:13 PM
|
Only ONE album, HB?
In the old days, I would say "East-West" by Butterfield BB.
Today, if you can find a copy: "My Blues" by Kim Wilson. I can't describe how tasty it is...just that it is my fave and I never get tired of hearing it.
Kirk Fletcher likes it alot, too.
Every cut is superb: West Helena Woman, Your Funeral & My Trial, Five Long Years, Tell Me Why, Break It Up Baby, Things Ain't Right, Workin' For a Livin', Date Bait, It's Too Late Old Man; and of course Kim's title cut, My Blues, among the songs.
|
nacoran
684 posts
Jan 04, 2010
7:38 PM
|
Well, there are a few ways to go. I always suggest looking for a CD with a hot woman on the cover. Remember, every time you play it you can set your media player to display cover art.
The next thing to do is to look at the music charts. There are two ways to go. Buy the album at the very top, or at the very bottom. Either way, you can't go wrong.
Next, pick your format. Some people swear by CD's. Other people like vinyl. Still others do everything digitally. Be original. I recommend either wax cylinders or 8-tracks.
Finally, get yourself a set of white wall tires. I'm not sure why, but Billy Joel insists this is a very important step.
I was going to finish this up with a link to how to share a Pandora channel and my link, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to do it. I've suggested before we ought to do some channel sharing to find some great blues, but every time I hit the share button on Pandora nothing happens. My account name on Pandora is nacoran. Mostly I have weird stuff. Anyone know how to share channels? (I'm running my virus check in the background and my computer is crawling.)
|
HarmonicaBob
23 posts
Jan 05, 2010
5:42 PM
|
Well, I purchased 100% Cotton as well as "Back Track" from Little Walter.
As always, more purchases to follow as income permits.
Thanks for all the input. Time to go listen and learn.
|
