And this kind of playing is what got me hooked 35 years ago, until you tube and my first computor in 2007 all i could play was O suzanna, this is a really great piece of work, its a keeper. My new practice piece.
Tenth time for me... Why do we use terms like "hooked" or "addictive" regarding this tune, unlike e.g. superb blues musics? I tried to understand, and I think maybe here's the answer: his guitar playing keeps the tense throughout the song, and we're waiting for the crossover, but it doesn't come. I feel the harp helps keeping that tense and creates a heavy atmosphere.
Very simple, but so difficult to emulate well. Sure would like to know the settings to get that sweet sound on the harp. Low volume and overdriven I guess is the trick.
@laurent....i recorded this through audacity, kept the orininal and slowed it down 30%, not the best recording but gives me the lesson i'm looking for, he's an incredible musician.
Stan wrote: And this kind of playing is what got me hooked 35 years ago -- -- --
Sounds a lot like the harp playing from Canned Heat back in the '70s. It got many of us motivated to pick up a harp.
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very cool! I wasn't blown away with his guitar tone at first and then when the whole thing got rolling I totally got it. the two tones really complement each other. anyone know if the harp is going through the peavey or the other amp?
My favourite (of those I have) cd is Studebaker John & the Hawks 'Tremoluxe'. They've put out numerous cd's since then but that's the one I rock out to. Latest stuff looks interesting. Check out his site:
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