Goldbrick
759 posts
Nov 09, 2014
5:48 AM
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My vote- Marriott could do it all- sing, pick and play harp
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A440
241 posts
Nov 09, 2014
8:09 AM
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Goldbrick - I'm in full agreement! I've loved Humble Pie since the 70s, and 30 Days In The Hole is one of my favorites.
I will add: Aerosmith - One Way Street. A great song that stands the test of time - Steven Tyler is fantastic on both vocals and harp. Their debut album.
Last Edited by A440 on Nov 09, 2014 8:12 AM
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cliffy
121 posts
Nov 09, 2014
4:20 PM
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I know it is a cliche to say this, but I do love "Miss You" by the Stones with Sugar Blue's killer harp. I think it's a G harp in 3rd position, if I recall correctly.
Oddly enough, when Sugar Blue re-did the song on his album, he played it in 2nd position.
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Bilzharp
39 posts
Nov 09, 2014
6:52 PM
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I'm with ya cliffy. For the longest time I thought Mick Jagger had gotten really good on the harmonica. Didn't know they'd called in a ringer.
I can think of several from my high school years (early 70's). How about these guys:
Last Edited by Bilzharp on Nov 09, 2014 6:55 PM
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Lmbrjak
233 posts
Nov 09, 2014
8:08 PM
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kudzurunner
5130 posts
Nov 09, 2014
9:44 PM
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That Ozark Mountain Daredevils tune was one that got me playing the harp back in highschool. Love it!
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Bilzharp
40 posts
Nov 09, 2014
9:59 PM
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Two other songs from that era with simple but well-executed harp solos:
Long Train Running - The Doobie Brothers
Keep on Smilin' - Wet Willie
Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie went on to develop some pretty serious chops on harp and sax by the 80's. Of course he was always a superb vocalist.
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Frank101
31 posts
Nov 10, 2014
7:49 AM
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"Love Me Do"
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JustFuya
635 posts
Nov 10, 2014
7:54 AM
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Blood Sweat & Tears
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Thievin' Heathen
426 posts
Nov 10, 2014
9:46 AM
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Don't forget Lazy, Deep Purple.
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Goldbrick
760 posts
Nov 10, 2014
10:40 AM
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I couldnt leave this one out
Last Edited by Goldbrick on Nov 10, 2014 10:43 AM
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Bryan A
17 posts
Nov 10, 2014
10:50 AM
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Mighty Slim
23 posts
Nov 10, 2014
11:26 AM
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Hey Mr. Goldbrick: Did you know that Charlie McCoy played the harp part on the original record of Candy Man? I guess Roy picked it up later.
From Charlie's website:
Charlie McCoy began working sessions in the early 60s, one of the first being “Candy Man” by Roy Orbison. “Forty nine dollars”, says Charlie. That’s how much I was paid for that session back in 1961. “It got Roy another hit and me a career. For a twenty year old to make $49 for three hours work back then, it was a dream.
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FatJesus
60 posts
Nov 10, 2014
2:13 PM
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Neat thread!
I will somewhat shamefully submit Charlie Musselwhite's great riffs from "Suicide Blonde."
I particularly enjoy how one of the INXS bros is vamping (badly) the harp bit (which I think they also did live).
Not that I'm saying I've seen INXS. Well, more than once, anyway.
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JTThirty
255 posts
Nov 10, 2014
2:26 PM
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I agree with BryanA on "When The Levee Breaks". Love the cool reverb. Of course, J Geils played plenty of rock with Magic Dick kicking butt.
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