A nod to the old blues guys...

Tony · July 2nd, 2003, 03:35 PM

Been listening and playing ALOT to some of the old Blues guys: Little Walter (Muddy Waters, Luther Tucker on guitars), Sonny Boy Williamson (Muddy, Jimmy Rogers, Robert Jr. Lockwood on guitars), and Muddy himself. These guys are sweet!! There's even some tele's in there! If you are in a rut, and need some new inspiration, or even if your not completely familiar with this work, check it out! 8)

Blueblood · July 2nd, 2003, 06:20 PM

No truer words spoken.. 8)

stephent2 · July 2nd, 2003, 07:09 PM

that's where I go on a daily basis, add J.B Lenior, Freddie King, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, man o' man, some great players.

Tony · July 2nd, 2003, 07:11 PM

Can you give me a JB Lenoir recommendation, CD wise? :)

Brick · July 3rd, 2003, 03:05 AM

Very early BB King is right up there with the best. KBR turned me on to his early stuff, and man he could make a tele sing. Howlin Wolf slays me..

" I asked her for water, and she gives me gasoline"

stephent2 · July 3rd, 2003, 04:06 AM

yes, Vietnam Blues by J.B. Lenior is a stunning collection of tunes, he's got the "Mojo Boogie", "Talk to Your Daughter", "I Feel So Good", 24 tunes in all..........recorded in the early 60s but it sounds timeless. Outstanding guitar playing, singing and songwriting.

Vietman Blues is an amazing album, should be in everyones blues collection.

Big Tony · July 3rd, 2003, 04:32 AM

Those old Chess recordings are fantastic. 8)
They are great listening when you need some inspiration, when you need to get that spirit back in your own playing.
(Lenoir's J.O.B. rec's are also great!)

Paul G. · July 3rd, 2003, 10:05 AM

Just the most moving music ever as far as I'm concerned.

Lots of people try to dress it up, and once in a while I catch myself going too far as well--but the power of those older recordings is just awsome.

P.

porklash · July 3rd, 2003, 11:09 AM

Today I got a record called: The chronological Howlin´ Wolf 1951-1952! Memphis recordings!
It´s on a french(!) label called classics.
I got most of the songs before, but some on vinyl, still some where new to me.
So I am happy today! :D

pEr

trag-o-caster · July 3rd, 2003, 01:29 PM

Those early Howlin' Wolf sessions just KILL me! That's where some of the first intentionally distorted guitar was recorded (with the exception of Junior Barnard with Bob Wills). Wolf's vocals and harmonica are in great form too. I bought a cassette many years ago titled "Early Sun Sessions", or something like that. I love all his later stuff with Hubert Sumlin on guitar as well. I love ALL Howlin' Wolf.

July 2nd, 2003, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tony Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 901	A nod to the old blues guys... Been listening and playing ALOT to some of the old Blues guys: Little Walter (Muddy Waters, Luther Tucker on guitars), Sonny Boy Williamson (Muddy, Jimmy Rogers, Robert Jr. Lockwood on guitars), and Muddy himself. These guys are sweet!! There's even some tele's in there! If you are in a rut, and need some new inspiration, or even if your not completely familiar with this work, check it out! 8)

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stephent2 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA. Age: 57 Posts: 2,510 20 Photos	that's where I go on a daily basis, add J.B Lenior, Freddie King, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, man o' man, some great players. __________________ ".. Pine cones go in here (points to still), party liquors comes out here and proceed to here (mouth). Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated". -- Earlie Cuyler, Squidbillies

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Tony Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 901	JB Lenoir Can you give me a JB Lenoir recommendation, CD wise? :)

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Brick Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Jose Age: 58 Posts: 787	And BB when he played a tele Very early BB King is right up there with the best. KBR turned me on to his early stuff, and man he could make a tele sing. Howlin Wolf slays me.. " I asked her for water, and she gives me gasoline"

July 3rd, 2003, 04:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
stephent2 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA. Age: 57 Posts: 2,510 20 Photos	yes, Vietnam Blues by J.B. Lenior is a stunning collection of tunes, he's got the "Mojo Boogie", "Talk to Your Daughter", "I Feel So Good", 24 tunes in all..........recorded in the early 60s but it sounds timeless. Outstanding guitar playing, singing and songwriting. Vietman Blues is an amazing album, should be in everyones blues collection. __________________ ".. Pine cones go in here (points to still), party liquors comes out here and proceed to here (mouth). Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated". -- Earlie Cuyler, Squidbillies

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Big Tony Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, by golly! Posts: 2,525 28 Photos	Oh yes Those old Chess recordings are fantastic. 8) They are great listening when you need some inspiration, when you need to get that spirit back in your own playing. (Lenoir's J.O.B. rec's are also great!)

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Paul G. Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 885	I haven't strayed too far from those guys Just the most moving music ever as far as I'm concerned. Lots of people try to dress it up, and once in a while I catch myself going too far as well--but the power of those older recordings is just awsome. P.

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porklash Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sollefteå Sweden Posts: 236	Today I got a record called: The chronological Howlin´ Wolf 1951-1952! Memphis recordings! It´s on a french(!) label called classics. I got most of the songs before, but some on vinyl, still some where new to me. So I am happy today! :D pEr __________________ Slicing eardrums...

July 3rd, 2003, 01:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,579	Those early Howlin' Wolf sessions just KILL me! That's where some of the first intentionally distorted guitar was recorded (with the exception of Junior Barnard with Bob Wills). Wolf's vocals and harmonica are in great form too. I bought a cassette many years ago titled "Early Sun Sessions", or something like that. I love all his later stuff with Hubert Sumlin on guitar as well. I love ALL Howlin' Wolf. __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb