“The best gig was working with Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions. He was a really good guitarist!…… I learned quite a lot in that short time. He probably influenced me more than anyone I’d ever played with up to that time, that sweet sound of his, you know.” … Continue reading Curtis Mayfield – Super Fly – (final of 2)
The Impressions are an R&B, soul and gospel group whose roots go all the way back to 1958. They actually started out as a group called the Roosters and then became Jerry Butler and the Impressions. Their first hit was a song called “For Your … Continue reading Curtis Mayfield – People Get Ready – (1 of 2)
In a previous post, I talked about Ry Cooder, a guitarist – especially slide – who’s been what I like to call a journeyman for about as long as I can remember. The description of the genres he covers as stated in Wikipedia should give … Continue reading Concert Review – Ry Cooder with the HamilTones at Tupelo Music Hall
“He’s the last African-American Everyman,” says Questlove of his hero Bill Withers. “Jordan’s vertical jump has to be higher than everyone. Michael Jackson has to defy gravity. On the other side of the coin, we’re often viewed as primitive animals. We rarely land in the … Continue reading Bill Withers
(Pictured: The Four Tops) Wherein I put together three tunes, much like a disc jockey would. In this case, I had a couple of ’60’s R&B tunes in my head. The Sixties weren’t just a time of Beatles and psychedelic music. There was a lot … Continue reading Tres Songs – Rhythm and Blues
(Pictured – blueswoman Danielle Nicole.) An occasional post wherein I scan the globe looking for new music to tickle your fancy. This time, a little bit of pop, some blues, and some scorching rockabilly. Truthfully some of these aren’t brand new but they were new … Continue reading New Music Revue – 1.8.18
(Pictured: Otis and Zelma Redding) “I think rock ’n’ roll is drifting toward the blues. People don’t want to admit it, but a lot of the pop songs today are nothing but blues songs. Rhythm and blues has been here for a hundred years.” —-Otis … Continue reading Otis Redding – I Can’t Do What Ten People Tell Me To Do (final of 3)
