Michael Booth 7,364 Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 'Trying So Hard To Forget' from the 1968 Fleetwood Mac album 'Mr Wonderful'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 'I Believe' released in 1952 by Elmore James. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Love this, his riffs are brilliant. Instantly recognisable . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I love listening to all types of Blues but I really love listening to Elmore James playing the slide guitar and I agree with your comments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Riddo 47 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Just tripped over this topic - Fantastic!!!! Thanks to all who posted videos & aural links here, amazing stuff - I never knew you could find this sort of thing on the internet, I really must spend more time on the computer, ha ha! I've been a fan of the blues ever since I heard John Mayall playing the harmonica-led Parchman Farm on Radio Luxembourg back in 1965-ish when I was 15 years old. I was never a Beatles fan, even though one of my first (but not the first) vivid music memories is "Please, Please me" on a schoolmate's tranny while we were waiting for a bus home from Fairham Comp, Clifton, on a very foggy & cold evening at the top of Southchurch Drive in '63(?). I was a Stones fan, and therefore had a vague knowledgeof more serious music from their cover versions of some blues classics, but hearing the Mayall track late at night on 208fm was the real turning point. I love all the old black blues guys except BB King when he went big backing band, and John Lee Hooker, who I regard as a one-trick pony after his first recordings. Have you heard what some of the white band guys say about trying to back him up on his live dates? I have to say that the old Ready Steady Go footage is classic & that's the era when I do like him (Groundhogs were the backing band). I still have vinyl albums on Marble Arch records by Lightnin' Hopkins, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Howlin' Wolf - my all-time favourite artist. I could listen to Moanin' at Midnight, Smokestack Lightnin', Howlin' for my Darling & Killing Floor non-stop, and often do by programming the CD player to do just that! Another favourite album is Maxwell Street Jimmy Smith on Oriole label. These vinyl albums were bought from the Vic Market stall that others have mentioned elsewhere on here, and others were Taj Mahal's first 2 albums and an old Alexis Korner album - Live at the Marquee. I still have them all, despite passing my turntable on to my grandson. I've got very wide musical tastes (except C&W!!!!) but whenever I'm feeling a bit jaded by all my other stuff, it's my blues collection that I turn to - Howlin' Wolf first, then the rest. Loads more to post if you want to hear it! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 This one just came in to my head............... Wonderful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ImyetdnFrw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 This is something different, a busker in Canterbury. He is Johnny Kitt who plays with a band called Boogie Men. He's singing 'Bad To The Bone' playing blues slide guitar. The dancer is a laugh and you'll be impressed by his dancing moves...lol There's also some good stuff on the other videos at the end. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Riddo 47 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Nice one Michael. If ever Riverdance need a sub for Flattley, this is the man for the job! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hotpointdave 7 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 One from Koko Taylor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vttVqWZ1o8A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hotpointdave 7 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Eric Sardina...Tribute to SRV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 'Champagne & Reefer' released in 1980 by Muddy Waters. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 'I Smell Trouble' which was on the Ike & Tina Turner album 'The Hunter' which was released in 1969. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 'I Got Love If You Want It' was originally the 'A' side to 'I'm A King Bee', released in 1957, and was the first solo recording by Slim Harpo. However, due to it's popularity, 'I'm A King Bee' was made the 'A' side. When you listen to the music you can see he was a big influence on The Rolling Stones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 'Back Home Blues' from the 'Portraits In Blues Vol 7' album released in 1964. Big Joe Williams was notable for the distinctive sound of his nine-string guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Nice sound, Michael. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 'Sitting At Home Alone' by Hound Dog Taylor & The House Rockers from their 2nd album, 'Natural Boogie', which was released in 1973. Hound Dog Taylor, who styled himself after the blues legend, Elmore James, died of lung cancer, aged 60, in 1975. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 'Hillside Blues (I Don't Know The Reason Why)' is an out-take from the Rolling Stones 'Exile On Main Street' album from October 1969. It's a little long but it gives the new Mick Taylor a chance to show us his great blues guitar playing. Taylor took the place of Brian Jones who'd died in July 1969. The song was never released but there's some great behind the scenes video of the Rolling Stones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 'I Could've Had Religion' was written by Rory Gallagher. It was released on the 'Live In Europe' album in 1972. I've been a big fan since seeing him play at the Marquee Club in the 60's. Great blues vocal and excellent slide guitar playing. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 My all time favourite. No one, and I mean NO ONE cones remotely close to his ability to grip an audience. Also a true gentleman, a rarity in the music business. Sat, 14th June, 19 years since his sad passing. Remembered for ever Rory. You were the best !!!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 My ex reckoned he was the best looking rock "star" imaginable. She had good Taste. I will have to wear a Rory T shirt this weekend. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 This guy isn't half bad either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Just found this on You Tube. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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