Hey guys, going to make a video about great instrumental harmonica tunes and looking for suggestions. The main criteria for the songs is to have a good melody. So far Sinister Minister is on my list.
"Midnight Cowboy Theme" by John Barry The "Sanford and Son" theme—"Streetbeater" by Quincy Jones, and "Thunky Fing" of course by everyone's favorite harmonica player/teacher/Jedi Master "Blusette" by Toots Mississippi Mood by Jason Ricci
I would offer the obvious "Whammer Jammer", "Walter's Boogie", "Juke", "The Creeper", etc, but do they qualify as "good" melodies? They are more like improvs on blues shuffles with great signature riffs or licks in them. But they are classic harmonica instrumentals, so....
I'd go for popular tunes more recognizable to the general public, transposed into 2nd or 3rd position. Songs from CCR and Johnny Cash would fit very well . . . jazzed up versions of old gospel (think "Wade in the Water") would be great too
Would love for somebody to try a harp version of "Johnny B Goode." That would be a viral blow-out if done well. ---------- The Blind Doughboy Music Factory
Backwoods luthier specializing in resonator guitars
There sooo many: David Burgin's "Animal Walk", Carlos Del Junco's "Yul Brynner", Stevie Guyger's "Snake Oil" Gary Primich's "The Briar Patch" and "Varmint", Jerry McCain's "Steady"
