I remember hearing this album for the first time in Albuquerque on a stopover en route to Aspen to be a ski bum for the second winter in a row, winter of 75-76. I also remember that I had no idea how Charlie was getting those licks. I learned later that I was hearing "third position" harp, something I needed to explore and learn about. Decades later, I leave such special licks to the pros like Charlie and his excellent band members heard here. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Saw Charlie and this exact group play this number back around 74-75 at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach. Charlie was unbelieveable, Skip Rose was at his best, and a very young Robben Ford on sax. Just earth-shaking blues...to a kid in his 20's Charlie was (still is) king of the blues. What a memory.
I saw them in 73 at the New Orleans House in Berkely, and they were amazing then -- can only imagine how much better they must have been a coupla years later!
I took a workshop that Rob Paparozzi & Robert Bonfiglio gave this past weekend. I had played the Ford Brother's version of "The Promise" for Rob Paparozzi. He said since I liked that, that I'd also like Blue Stu. He sure was right. Harmonica and Jazz go together so nicely.
Wow, I love all other albums by Mr. Musselwhite, but this one(just found this)- is by far my favorite- such a balance with other instruments. The personalities must have got-along with each other, a respectful balance and creativity with each instrument. Not like some arrangements where the musicians begin to complete with each other. Well done Charlie, thank you - such an inspiring album to reach up to..... Tx., Don
love that album cover. Nice lookin hunka man ,,,,i dig his arms in that photo for some reason..hair is great,,,,.ok im gonna go now hahhaha thanks for posting x "Jen"..btw,,,YES I know his playing is more important! Im just sayin......*ahem*
I think not. I last saw Stu in 2011. An incredible human. I worked on his motorhome, saw his guitars, and asked if he could play. Ended up receiving guitar lessons and burning plenty of quality herb with the Man. I wonder how/where he is today? 1-2-25
I remember hearing this album for the first time in Albuquerque on a stopover en route to Aspen to be a ski bum for the second winter in a row, winter of 75-76. I also remember that I had no idea how Charlie was getting those licks. I learned later that I was hearing "third position" harp, something I needed to explore and learn about. Decades later, I leave such special licks to the pros like Charlie and his excellent band members heard here. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Beautiful!
reminds me deeply of an oldskool blues band outta Bridgewater NJ known as Nasty Ned and the Famous Chili Dogs whom I dearly miss . great jam, this.
Saw Charlie and this exact group play this number back around 74-75 at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach. Charlie was unbelieveable, Skip Rose was at his best, and a very young Robben Ford on sax. Just earth-shaking blues...to a kid in his 20's Charlie was (still is) king of the blues. What a memory.
Thank you Bhar, for the note- nice to hear live performances are as good as the recordings. Cheers, D.
I saw them in 73 at the New Orleans House in Berkely, and they were amazing then -- can only imagine how much better they must have been a coupla years later!
Lucky bastards
Holy! I didn't realise that Robben Ford on alto sax. God is he good!!
I took a workshop that Rob Paparozzi & Robert Bonfiglio gave this past weekend. I had played the Ford Brother's version of "The Promise" for Rob Paparozzi. He said since I liked that, that I'd also like Blue Stu. He sure was right. Harmonica and Jazz go together so nicely.
I heard this track forty-five years ago and spent most of that time hoping I'd come across it again someday. 🎶
I understand why. Am opsessed with this song to😂💚
@@dailydoseofblues7708 me too
@@dannyboyLaltre reallyyy??? tell me more,
Wow, I love all other albums by Mr. Musselwhite, but this one(just found this)- is by far my favorite- such a balance with other instruments.
The personalities must have got-along with each other, a respectful balance and creativity with each instrument. Not like some arrangements where the musicians
begin to complete with each other.
Well done Charlie, thank you - such an inspiring album to reach up to..... Tx., Don
love that album cover. Nice lookin hunka man ,,,,i dig his arms in that photo for some reason..hair is great,,,,.ok im gonna go now hahhaha thanks for posting x "Jen"..btw,,,YES I know his playing is more important! Im just sayin......*ahem*
Any chance that this is a reference to Blu Stu Herman..?
I think not. I last saw Stu in 2011. An incredible human.
I worked on his motorhome, saw his guitars, and asked if he could play. Ended up receiving guitar lessons and burning plenty of quality herb with the Man. I wonder how/where he is today? 1-2-25
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