I remember first hearing this song, recorded by the great blues artist Elmore James in the 50s, back in the early 70s when I was discovering the original blues pioneers. First recorded by Tampa Red in 1931 and released in 1940. This is a great version, less blues and more jazz. Love Tuba Skinny!
Not even 6:00 a.m. here in coastal Georgia, and I get to enjoy waking up to some epic music sipping my coffee 'n chicory ...................... 10 stars !!!! merci beaucoup
Absolutely fantastic recording. Much thank you so much for filming and sharing here with us. Greg is fantastic. Singing so marvelous while "fighting" with the microphone. Great solo by Barnabus. I like that the crowd is very enthusiastic.
Ce groupe est sans doute le meilleur au monde dans ce style Je les écoute depuis longtemps Ils respectent la tradition et cela en apportant modernité C’est un jazz authentique Merci Bon vent
This is the first time I've heard this piece and I am absolutely in love with it. It's a beautiful tune and starts out with a beautifully constructed introduction and coordinated front line. It ends with a sound that I've come to associate with tuba skinny; I call it Controlled Chaos as they all improvise while listening to and responding to each other. It makes me think of the Minnie the Moocher and early Mickey Mouse cartoons from the Fleischer Brothers. As I listened tonight I realized that this sound from the early Jazz Age must have been the inspiration for Charles Ives. James, thank you for yet another beautifully recorded and filmed performance by Tuba Skinny. I deeply appreciate all the time and loving effort that goes into producing these videos. You pour a lot of love into the recording, editing, and uploading of each these videos. It takes great dedication to travel to and record all these performances, many of which are encountered with little fore-warning.
Many thanks, James. This is a tune they introduced recently to their repertoire. We can't be sure who 'composed' it, but both the melody and the chord sequence of this unsophisticated 8-bar song seem to go back at least as far as 'How Long Blues' of 1928.
@@JamesSterling Ah, that would be the Memphis Sheiks' song called 'Sitting on top of the World', which is indeed almost identical. Not to be confused with the famous 1925 popular song of the same title, with music by Ray Henderson, and recorded by Doris Day, Frank Sinatra and many others.
@@badgeraldo Apparently Elmore James was only 10 years old when 'How Long Blues' appeared. Could he and other musicians have unconsciously plagiarised 'How Long Blues' for the melodies and chord sequences of many songs that came later? Seems likely to me.
@@poppyk1431 Well done, poopy k. Brilliant, in fact, because I was assuming she contributed to bar 8 as well; but you are quite right: she is silent on Bar 8. Bonus point to you!
@@poppyk1431 Sure enough, around the end of his solo, he throws in some notes on the F7 chord to lead into Craig's chorus, which starts on the chord of B flat. The progression from F7 to B flat is one of the most common in jazz. You get a bonus point for that. However, my question was intended to relate to the very last note Barnabus plays, right at the end of the performance.
Holy Lord, this one’s a 24-carat knockout. God, do I love this band.
Приезжайте к нам в Хакасию ( это направо от Москвы, не доезжая до Аляски)😂 В Абакане есть ирландский паб " Лимерик", там играют джаз ❤🎉
I can only hope that I'll run into this band when I visit New Orleans next year.
Tuba Skinny, if I could afford it I would travel to every gig you wonderful musicians play.
Thanks, I am a fan of Tuba Skinny. Greetings from Jos from the Netherlands
I love this band so
Luv this one😊
Great to see how much Erika is enjoying Greg's singing! One of the best musical ensembles in the world in any style.
Wonderful way to start the day in Australia, thanks.
Unbelievably good. Thanks for the joy.
I remember first hearing this song, recorded by the great blues artist Elmore James in the 50s, back in the early 70s when I was discovering the original blues pioneers. First recorded by Tampa Red in 1931 and released in 1940. This is a great version, less blues and more jazz. Love Tuba Skinny!
Not even 6:00 a.m. here in coastal Georgia, and I get to enjoy waking up to some epic music sipping my coffee 'n chicory ...................... 10 stars !!!! merci beaucoup
Great T-Bone work. Great tune!
Tuba Skinny! Hey! Hey!! Onward!
This band is so very good because they are instruments themselves and always glad big talents!!!
Great all around. Love me some TS!
Another joy.
That was amazing!
Greg is just so cool. Super sound.
Love Tuba Skinny. Must come Down Under.🥰
Absolutely fantastic recording.
Much thank you so much for filming and sharing here with us.
Greg is fantastic. Singing so marvelous while "fighting" with the microphone.
Great solo by Barnabus.
I like that the crowd is very enthusiastic.
Thanks james for sharing the jazz vids etc, we dont get much in North Scotland live, and such good news they got the busking spot back.
Love it thanks again James
Got six tickets for a show in March
Rub it in… Berwyn?
Superbe de superbe ! Oui Greg est fantastique et le solo de tuba itou!
Ce groupe est sans doute le meilleur au monde dans ce style
Je les écoute depuis longtemps
Ils respectent la tradition et cela en apportant modernité
C’est un jazz authentique
Merci
Bon vent
maravilhoso!
Love it... Video a lot closer than usual. So much so, I can see they all go to the same 'Boot' shop. 🤪🤪🤪 Royal st, N.O. is on my wish list to visit
Sjajno!
This is the first time I've heard this piece and I am absolutely in love with it. It's a beautiful tune and starts out with a beautifully constructed introduction and coordinated front line. It ends with a sound that I've come to associate with tuba skinny; I call it Controlled Chaos as they all improvise while listening to and responding to each other. It makes me think of the Minnie the Moocher and early Mickey Mouse cartoons from the Fleischer Brothers. As I listened tonight I realized that this sound from the early Jazz Age must have been the inspiration for Charles Ives.
James, thank you for yet another beautifully recorded and filmed performance by Tuba Skinny. I deeply appreciate all the time and loving effort that goes into producing these videos. You pour a lot of love into the recording, editing, and uploading of each these videos. It takes great dedication to travel to and record all these performances, many of which are encountered with little fore-warning.
Thank you. It is a labor of love. I am fortunate enough to live a 3 hour drive from New Orleans and to have the time and money to make the trip often.
It‘s originally a song from Elmore James, but it successfully transmogrifies to a Tuba Skinny setting! ❤
Saw them in des Monies Great Show
Many thanks, James. This is a tune they introduced recently to their repertoire. We can't be sure who 'composed' it, but both the melody and the chord sequence of this unsophisticated 8-bar song seem to go back at least as far as 'How Long Blues' of 1928.
Someone has also compared it to "Sitting On Top Of The World."
It was written by Elmore James, a black blues musician
@@badgeraldo Elmore James' record ( Chief C-2404) has Mel London as the name of the composer.
@@JamesSterling Ah, that would be the Memphis Sheiks' song called 'Sitting on top of the World', which is indeed almost identical. Not to be confused with the famous 1925 popular song of the same title, with music by Ray Henderson, and recorded by Doris Day, Frank Sinatra and many others.
@@badgeraldo Apparently Elmore James was only 10 years old when 'How Long Blues' appeared. Could he and other musicians have unconsciously plagiarised 'How Long Blues' for the melodies and chord sequences of many songs that came later? Seems likely to me.
When are you guys coming to the SF Bay area? I don't go anywhere but I 'd break tradition to see you.
Τους λατρεύω φίλε,
είναι καταπληκτική μπάντα!
Σε ευχαριστώ για την ανάρτηση.
Φιλιά από Ελλάδα ❤️
For challenge fans: Q. 2. In which of the eight bars (measures) of this song does Erika contribute a harmony?
In bars 5,6, and 7 of the vocal
@@poppyk1431 Well done, poopy k. Brilliant, in fact, because I was assuming she contributed to bar 8 as well; but you are quite right: she is silent on Bar 8. Bonus point to you!
For challenge fans: Q. 4. What is the final note that Barnabus plays?
F major
The answer above was to finish his solo.
@@poppyk1431 Sure enough, around the end of his solo, he throws in some notes on the F7 chord to lead into Craig's chorus, which starts on the chord of B flat. The progression from F7 to B flat is one of the most common in jazz. You get a bonus point for that. However, my question was intended to relate to the very last note Barnabus plays, right at the end of the performance.
@@PopsCoffee It sounded like a high octave B flat.
@@poppyk1431 You are on the right lines. It is a note from the B flat major chord, but not B flat itself.
For challenge fans: Q.3. Which instrumental musicians take a solo of 16 bars (measures), i.e. eight bars twice?
Trombone
@@poppyk1431 Fine; but we need more than one.
Clarinet
@@emiliolopezify Well done, Dave. But we need one more. There are three in total.
Тромбон,никогда, не умрёт..... 😊!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!°!
For challenge fans: Q. 1. In which key are they playing?
Sounds like B flat to me.
Well done, poppy k. Sounds like B flat to me too. You Afternoon Tea Gift Hamper is on the way.
Elmore James
Knappp vourn wahnsinnn,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,...... """'"""' ,,,,,
Nice, but the ladies appear to be in a bit of a swoon!??
Erika may just well be the finest sitting on top of the bass drum playing it musician in the World!😊😂😊
Dude you’re right. And if she sings it’s just not even a fair fight.