In the past year or so, I've been obsessed with listening to Big Walter. But as he usually played with other people, I feel I'm missing out on a large portion of his body of work. What are some records that he plays on that I might not be aware of? Thanks in advance!
The Walter "Mumbles" Horton recording in Memphis in 1951 blew my mind the first time I heard it, and it's still remarkable stuff. It seems to explode out of the speakers.
This might be better. No harp player has ever swung harder than this.
Last Edited by kudzurunner on May 13, 2017 5:12 AM
There's so many great Horton records out there.... I don't know where to start.
Honestly, if you want to dig into Horton for real..... you need to get yourself a turn table.
Bee already posted Joe Filisko's fantastic discography.
Two of the most recent albums of his I've added to my collection are "Back" and "Easy" with DeBerry. It was a really Raw recording session. Absolutely great.
I also just got a very rare LP. Walter and Floyd "do nothing until you hear from us. " it's a great album.
The most easily available record that is a must have is the one John posted above. An offer you can't refuse. I think Tin Pan Alley off of that album may very well be my favorite Horton song.
There really is just so much Horton out there that most people just don't know about. And you just can't get in any other format accept pressed on wax.
Harmonica Giant is a great set on CD The memphis recordings that Adam mentioned on CD Cant Keep Loving You is another of my favorite Albums. Live at the knickerbocker with Ronnie Earl and sugar ray norcia Also Hortons Comping and solos on Muddys "I'm Ready" Ofcourse the Carey Bell album. Chicago the blues today album 3 The album with Johnny Shines. Blues Jam in chicago - Fleetwood Mac The "Masters of the Modern Blues" Collection is great. Most of these albums include horton on harp. J.B Hutto and Nighthawk are two of the best. These are all easy to get on CD
I could go on for days. Check that Filisko list and dig in deep. There's some REALLY GREAT stuff in there.
Last Edited by Killa_Hertz on Jun 12, 2017 5:49 AM
it's very important to listen to everything Big Walter did accompanying others. From a post war Blues perspective, Big Walter, Little Walter, Carey Bell and Cotton are a must listen for accompanying other artists. If you don't sing, that's the stuff you need to be studying.