Reminiscences

[Atypical]

Blues from all eras that stimulate and soothe.


Elmore James King Of The Slide Guitar (2/9/20 link repaired)
Dust My Broom

https://youtu.be/5jcGY7NbaQw

6/27/14

Clapton's version is great. So is one of the originals.

Elmore James (4/2/16 link repaired)
It Hurts Me Too

https://youtu.be/fzr1Rfn-P4Y

Jimmy Reed
Ain't That Lovin' You

https://youtu.be/b9YTlMs4NlI

Slim Harpo
Baby Scratch My Back

https://youtu.be/07q0KNf2vgI

Sonny Boy Williamson
Keep It To Yourself

https://youtu.be/LuAat82uCCM
5/30/14

Here is the famous Robbie Robertson telling a story about meeting Sonny Boy Williamson. Important

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=90-O6c20PLk

Lowell Fulsom
Tramp

https://youtu.be/plRaZXnLA5c

Junior Parker
Love Ain't Nothin' But A Business Goin' On

https://youtu.be/O6CxhyXCiCY

Howlin' Wolf
Smokestack Lightnin'

https://youtu.be/HTDjD_UdJYs

Little Walter
My Babe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=duRp_avXtMM

Little Milton
Grits Ain't Groceries

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=vel5wqOURMo

John Lee Hooker
Boom Boom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=X70VMrH3yBg

John Lee Hooker/Van Morrison
Serves Me Right To Suffer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=hFSlQrB3iGY

Lightnin' Hopkins
Please Don't Go

https://youtu.be/lK5zYI86wIw

Muddy Waters
You Can't Lose What You Never Had (ain't that the damn truth)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=HgHQalqG6E8

With his trademarked "growl" here are some of his classics.

Bobby "Blue" Bland
Stormy Monday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=h-B3bWwK_Bk

9/7/14

Bobby "Blue" Bland
When Hearts Grow Cold

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=z6t5cNDml9Q

10/7/16

Bobby "Blue" Bland
That's The Way Love Is

https://youtu.be/P5mFapKWF54


Bobby "Blue" Bland
Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City

https://youtu.be/k2vCAqdFx1s


3/28/17

Bobby "Blue" Bland
Goin' Down Slow

https://youtu.be/Gyg4sdcodFQ


3/28/17

Bobby "Blue" Bland
I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (anyone here relate to this? lol)

https://youtu.be/Fl1zUNVOmeg


11/27/13

Albert King's live version of Stormy Monday. Damn!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=eUaKc3vtX08


Albert King was the originator of record of this tune. The covers below pay tribute to the original, as they should, but add a flavor all their own.

Albert King

I'll Play The Blues For You (10/28/13 link repaired)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=6SP5JHLqXM8


3/29/17

Big Head Todd and The Monsters (I listen to this regularly. More than five years later this is one of the best versions I have ever heard.)

I'll Play the Blues For You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZJ6a...yer_detailpage


4/28/15

There are many traveling "bar bands" that have exceptional talent. Here's one that does this tune with the emotion and intensity it deserves.

The David Gerald Band

I'll Play The Blues For You

https://youtu.be/tQP70EiUEug


5/11/15

Karen Carroll's great version used to be here but was made "private." Bummer. but she did another great one.

Karen Carroll

Stormy Monday (posted on Monday otherwise I would be irresponsible).

https://youtu.be/ieGnjdWMMZk


1/7/17

Mighty Sam McCain (2/11/20 link repaired)

When The Hurt Is Over

https://youtu.be/1TnkeLUiS9U


6/10/17

If you like blues don't miss (any of) this!!

Mighty Sam McCain

Don't Worry About Me

https://youtu.be/6XH15i_FtNc


3/15/17

This is sooo nice.

Snowy White (8/27/17 link repaired)

Midnight Blues

https://youtu.be/4DU4iaqsi_M


3/19/17

Things are grim. Need this more than ever.

Kenny Neal

Blues Fallin' Down Like Rain

https://youtu.be/xEMt2tRUtEE


3/19/17

Research was necessary here. I am essentially confident that this is not as listed (Nortons play different music) however...

5/25/17 ...continued research has uncovered the "truth." (I think) There are two bands using the name, The Nortons. One does not play blues and has different personnel. The other one fronted by this great singer is also known locally as The Nortons. This is a live version of that great tune with...

Danielle Schnebelen

Married To The Blues

https://youtu.be/ex9TkxY9r_Q


5/25/17

Danielle Schnebelen deserves another post...here with the Kenny Wayne Shepard Band.

https://youtu.be/4lNsEtq-Kog


3/19/17

This is so mellow, so smooth, and oh, so sweet.

Sonny Black

Blues Walkin' By My Side

https://youtu.be/L2BIYX0pxY8


7/8/17

There are many great harp players around now. One of the best is Sugar Blue, who played on the Stones "Miss You".

In Your Eyes

https://youtu.be/BdYU3aPOI1U


3/28/17

Buddaheads

When The Blues Catch Up With You

https://youtu.be/sOrEvildfLs


3/28/17

Billy Branch with Lurrie Bell & The Sons Of The Blues (this tune demands stellar blues harp mastery; this version exceeds the standard)

Help Me

https://youtu.be/sxpDLeSrzV4


9/9/17

This is great.

Billy Branch

My Baby Caught The Train

https://youtu.be/LPEGR38WVEY


3/28/17

Blue Morning

What Kind Of Woman Is This? (If you introduce me I'll try to find out.)

https://youtu.be/-0ElqAVpsFw


3/28/17

Devil Blues

Come Fly With Me (4/10/19 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/WvdfYFj-BqM


4/20/17

Aynsley Lister (his solo is astonishing)

Need Her So Bad (damn!)

https://youtu.be/WyNX3OZfSbs


4/25/17

Alabama Blues Machine

Must Be Love

https://youtu.be/dA1UGoJvkMY


4/25/17

Mike Griffin

The Blues Ain't Never Gonna Die

https://youtu.be/nAz-O7CeSWc


4/25/17

Eddie Cotton, Jr

Let's Straighten It Out

https://youtu.be/ffVnzfAinCE


6/10/17

A great sound that's also fun to listen to.

Soulmate

Set Me Free

https://youtu.be/L5OlKl_SI_I


6/10/17

Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat

Sure As The Sun Rises

https://youtu.be/suTOO2aGWj8


6/10/17

Detroit Blues Band

Tears From My Eyes

https://youtu.be/HZCxmgQhOdA


9/16/17

Jimmy Carpenter

Walk Away (4/2/18 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/yV7onf81aCg

[SiriMonkey]

Stormy Monday Blues. That's what I'll be singing tomorrow after long weekend. Great music ATyp. Thank you.

Heard this song on radio, Roy Orbison and his incredible voice. These are some of my favorites of his, brings up a lot of feelings hearing them again. But then again I guess that's what listening to music is all about.

In Dreams.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbxsmcT7GOk

Crying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQrge...eature=related

It's Over.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaTNG...eature=related

Only the Lonely
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysmN7...eature=related

Running Scared.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xdlu...eature=related

Sweet Dreams.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PiodNW2Gyo&NR=1

Last two songs catch all the well known singers joining him on stage. Black and White concert recorded one year before his death.

One more, from same concert. Listen to all those guitars. Oh my.
Pretty Woman.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PLq0...feature=relmfu

Done. I think.

[SiriMonkey]

Good toe tapping tunes.

Thanx

[john163888]

Me too I'm not familiar with his music...but are you familiar with used car sales edmonton?

yes, those bastards sold me a lemon and I had to take them to court to get my money back. you would have to be a dumbass to do business with them

[Atypical]

The original Taj Mahal is in India.

But we have one, too. He's one of our musical treasures. See for yourself.

Taj Mahal

Mailbox Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qcOU...yer_detailpage


Taj with Horace Silver's "Senor Blues"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpPXg...yer_detailpage


Further On Down The Road (don't miss this)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmufs...yer_detailpage


12/12/19

A real "blast from the past..."

Taj Mahal

Honky Tonk

https://youtu.be/wq5xdojbiSw


5/16/17

Gregg Allman And Taj Mahal (11/21/18 link repaired)

Statesboro Blues

https://youtu.be/nDhwMkk6roM5/27/17


Another loss today, Gregg Allman... his band, one of the best ever.

The Allman Brothers

Whipping Post

https://youtu.be/Rx_UaQx5eZQ


5/12/14

From an event honoring James Taylor, with Taj, but Taj's appearance was deleted.

The Dixie Chicks, a group not afraid to condemn an administration that deserved it and paid, unfairly, for it. This is a stunning arrangement.

Shower The People (7/16/21 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/h9NiXumXoys

[Atypical]

This artist was many things; severely handicapped, troubled and prodigiously talented.

I strive to showcase talent here that was not widely known and appreciated in its time. This is another significant and poignant example of that goal.

The following will add an extraordinarily beautiful dimension to whatever you are doing while listening; or if you choose to just listen you have my compliments.

The incredible …

Michel Petrucciani

Estate (Summer In Italia) This is stunningly beautiful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=yPuiDrXp2XA


I sometimes mention how a particular arrangement soars. This one leaves the galaxy. It’s an affecting performance of a beautiful interpretation, and, for me, unforgettable.

In A Sentimental Mood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PyYc...yer_detailpage


Brazilian Suite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fx4W...yer_detailpage


Take The A Train (2/15/20 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/elq5ra9IOBw


11/18/14

When I first considered adding this selection, Rachid, to the thread, I researched Wilby Fletcher, the drummer. I learned he was a prodigy and played with big names in jazz in his teens. He died not long ago.

He's great and his "crisp" approach here adds immeasurably to the overall magnificence of the tune. This selection has a beautiful melody, exquisite complexity, perfect tempo and superb musicianship. If someone wanted to know why I like jazz, and wanted an example, I would show them this.

Rachid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m7m6...yer_detailpage


11/18/14

100 Hearts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=lXEZq6UphBI


When I post in this thread I sometimes hesitate to add too many selections of a particular artist. I want listeners to evaluate for themselves and to explore if they choose.

With regard to this brilliant talent, I feel that this may not be the right thing to do. Perhaps, a new sound will motivate an appreciation where a prior one did not. This, then, is the hope for these additions and for those above dated 11/18/14 as well.

As I mentioned in an earlier post some music should be listened to not just used for background or in a hurried taste. These selections, and others from M. Petrucciani, qualify for that treatment. If that's done, like a mature wine you let air for a while, it will repay you in great measure because you will hear things you didn't notice the first or second time you listened.

I sincerely hope you like these as well as the many other performances by this talented musician.


11/21/14 Round Midnight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=lUxQLU_eqfU


11/21/14 So What (A jazz classic)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=tJngXnWtVnI


11/21/14 A playful arrangement of a standard, doing what jazz does frequently, adding parts of another song to the interpretation of the original piece; also done in Round Midnight above. See if you can find it.

Satin Doll

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdToC...yer_detailpage


11/21/14 Lullaby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=pExxS1fweYs


11/21/14 September 2nd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhA82...yer_detailpage

His music has taught me that I still have something to learn about jazz piano. I am grateful but wish he was still alive so that I could tell him personally.


9/9/14

Perhaps a glass of wine and a quiet room would be appropriate while contemplating this selection by the brilliant Michel Petrucciani. The unchanging still photo does not bore. There is much to see in it.

Silence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=I0aiuO-KGwA


1/31/15

For those who like M. Petrucciani's music I add this for you...and, to you.

Love Letter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4K7CyXlN90


7/14/15

I added this approximately 18 months ago (below in 218) because it showcases Michel Petrucciani AND Al Jarreau, two magnificent talents. It was ultimately deleted by YouTube for some reason.

I just saw it's available again.(another mocha hagotdi moment)

M. Petrucciani and Al Jarreau

Mas Que Nada

https://youtu.be/ywmvI5r2tV0

[SiriMonkey]

[QUOTE=Atypical;75068]This artist was many things; severely handicapped, troubled and prodigiously talented.

I always want to showcase talent here that was not widely known and appreciated in its time. This is another significant and poignant example of that goal.


Beautiful selections as usual.

Thank you for the introduction to this amazing talent.

[Atypical]

Thanks. I'm pleased you like his music.

I’ve been aware of him for a while but not in depth.

When I decided to learn more I became affected by his talent and hard life. It's tough, for me, to only evaluate his music and ignore his infirmity, but I don’t think I err when I say how great he was. I also want others to know him which is why he is in the thread.

I’ll use this new opportunity and encourage others to learn more about him.

10/28/13

Michel Petrucciani

Another exquisite masterpiece.

Cantabile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vwsL...yer_detailpage

[Atypical]

'Philly sound' R&B singer Major Harris dies at 65

Nov. 9, 2012

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Major Harris, a former member of the "Philadelphia sound" soul group the Delfonics and the singer of the 1975 hit "Love Won't Let Me Wait," has died in Richmond. He was 65.

His sister, Catherine Thomas, told The Associated Press that Harris passed away Friday morning from congestive heart and lung failure after being rushed to a hospital.

In his teens, Harris was tall for his age and was able to get into clubs to watch musicians perform, she said.

"He always appeared to be older, which gave him a lot of ins to a lot of older places," Thomas joked.

She said he didn't drink in the clubs back then but was pursuing his career. Music, she said, "was his life."

Harris made the rounds with several music groups in the 1960s, including the Charmers, Frankie Lymon's Teenagers and Nat Turner's Rebellion.

He then joined the Delfonics in the early 1970s, replacing Randy Cain in the group known for their hits "La-La (Means I Love You)" and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)."

Harris left the group in 1974 to pursue a solo career. He recorded a string of R&B singles, including "Love Won't Let Me Wait," which peaked at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified as a gold record by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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Music from this period should not be dismissed. This post is a 'mile-marker'.

The Delfonics

Didn't I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R60Q...yer_detailpage


Here are a few more of the same style. Gems.


The Main Ingredient (with Cuba Gooding's father)

Everybody Plays The Fool (5/1/16 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/KPeHHpXOOds


Just Don't Want To Be Lonely

https://youtu.be/efl6JDJwVTM


The O'Jays

Used To Be My Girl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u78Zl...yer_detailpage


The Dramatics (10/25/15 link repaired)

In The Rain

https://youtu.be/PxIPhbNbBCI


The Undisputed Truth

Smiling Faces Sometimes (ain't this the truth) 7/16/21 link repaired

https://youtu.be/qd9zCTPahqk


Chi-lites

Have You Seen Her ((11/16/13 link repaired)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=xVYxKRXDT2I


Oh Girl (11/16/13 link repaired)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=pjN8huzS2Nc


The Four Tops

When She Was My Girl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejg-2...yer_detailpage


Ask The Lonely

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLCr1...yer_detailpage

10/28/15

One of their best.

Four Tops

I'll Be There

https://youtu.be/2EaflX0MWRo


The Spinners

Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=EU4UTDrSwQc


It's A Shame (12/29/16 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/3ZP3UQ0ESLc


Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes

The Love I Lost (12/29/16 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/UGWNc1dkOgY


7/29/15

Another beautiful song from this period and from one of the best.

Harold Melvin

If You Don't Know Me By Now

https://youtu.be/UxOZ6gifTjA


Eddie Holman (2/14/20 link repaired)

Hey There Lonely Girl

https://youtu.be/m0F4i1_MnEk


The Isley Brothers

Living For The Love Of You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMdBs...yer_detailpage


8/28/16

Great sounds from that era - or any other.

The Manhattans

Kiss And Say Goodbye (7/16/21 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/5ie3oDNpRHE


12/29/16

The "voice" Barry White

Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Baby

https://youtu.be/ypyiAT1RelU


10/21/16

Little Anthony & The Imperials

Hurts So Bad (7/16/21 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/zMFuW65ThY0


Dee Clark

Raindrops

https://youtu.be/oPCJgclG3Us


Little Willie John (2/15/20 link repaired)

Fever

https://youtu.be/szz27BuDgeU


Joe Jeffries (these dancers are great...especially the lovely brun...er, couple in the main shot.)

My Pledge Of Love (6/10/22 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/68UzROkBBjc


And, a little further back...


Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

https://youtu.be/2sAHiR0rkJg


The Five Satins

In The Still Of The Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=MRb1-SAAIzs


Tommy Edwards

It's All In The Game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtizr...yer_detailpage


1/9/17

The Solitaires (many disparage do-wop but it is nevertheless true that the melodies and voices were frequently beautiful and evocative. This is a stunning example. A little known song but a favorite.)

The Angels Sang

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSDN_...yer_detailpage


The Skyliners

Since I Don't Have You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngZh6...yer_detailpage


10/12/14

The Skyliners

This I Swear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=koDc-zCxFpY


The Flamingos

I Only Have Eyes For You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvzNe...yer_detailpage


Edwin Starr

25 Miles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi0nF...yer_detailpage


10/28/15

One of the finest soul groups of the period...

The "Mighty" Dells

Stay In My Corner

https://youtu.be/BaH7YeLm8U0


3/3/13

March 3, 2013,

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Bobby Rogers, a founding member of Motown group The Miracles and a songwriting collaborator with Smokey Robinson, died Sunday at his suburban Detroit home. He was 73.

Motown Museum board member Allen Rawls said Rogers died about 6 a.m. in Southfield. Rogers had been ill for several years.

Rogers formed the group in 1956 with cousin Claudette Rogers, Pete Moore, Ronnie White and Robinson. Their hits included "Shop Around," ''You've Really Got a Hold on Me," ''The Tracks of My Tears," ''Going to a Go-Go," ''I Second That Emotion" and "The Tears of a Clown."

"He had the sparkling personality that was loved by everyone," Claudette Robinson told the Detroit Free Press. "People always commented on the tall one with the glasses. He was personable, approachable and he loved talking to the women, loved talking to the guys, loved to dance, loved to sing, loved to perform. That was the joy of his life."

His voice can be heard on Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," with Rogers saying, "It's just a groovy party, man, I can dig it." Mary Wilson of the Supremes said that captured his essence.

"If people want to remember him, they should put that record on and listen to Bobby," Wilson told the newspaper. "That's who he was."

Rogers and The Miracles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. He was too ill to attend the ceremony.

He shared songwriting credits with Robinson on The Temptations' "The Way You Do the Things You Do," The Contours' "First I Look at the Purse" and The Miracles' "Going to a Go-Go."

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The Miracles made a lot of great music. Here is Daryl Hall with

Smokey Robinson

Tears Of A Clown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=rDVceKdx1UY


6/27/14

Bobby Womack is gone today.

Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out (12/29/16 link repaired)

https://youtu.be/bhiEtSqlDkA

[Atypical]

These three musicians are stars in American music. Here, they compete with each other in a demonstration of their styles.

Steve Gadd plays in many of the posts in this thread.

Dave Weichel, Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Gadd.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOjn...yer_detailpage


This is a beautiful tune performed by a superb band with Vinnie on drums. Watch for the musician who plays two instruments at once. This is a must-see in a room with perfect lighting, an attentive audience and interesting music.

Dark Secret

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL30u...yer_detailpage