Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica at #2 on the Pop Charts

[Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Feb 6, 2014, at 10:03 PM, Ken Hildebrand wrote:

> Very interesting Marc !
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> Countless times over the years I have heard harmonica in commercials, songs, TV shows, and movies, and always wonder who the player was.

Not all that unusual Ken. There are apparently a lot of players out there whom don't get credited on stuff. Usually taking a job as a "As work needed" release contract.
Straight money for a straight  session. I have done that a lot. Mostly back in the 60s. Some recording work, some commercials (Purina, American Motors, etc.) But recently did some tracks for a known artist on his new project. Maybe I will get credit? Maybe I won't. No biggie as I was tickled pink to do it cause he's a nice guy. Ha ha, I would actually have done it for nothing. 
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> I happen to have a CD of Paul Harrington called "Harmonica Soul Serenade" that is excellent !

Paul is a known commodity. Especially in Texas. Yes, he plays some fine harp. I am familiar with his work. :)

smokey-joe
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> Ken H in OH
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> On Thursday, February 6, 2014 9:34 PM, Marc Molino <mmolino54@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> So I'm driving to the grocery store when some pop song comes on the radio with a repetitive-but-catchy country-ish harmonica lick. Turns out the player was just as surprised his part made it into this song ("Timber") as I was to hear it. The whole story is here, as well as the song itself:  
> http://keranews.org/post/meet-rockwall-man-who-plays-harmonica-timber-pitbull-and-kehas-chart-topping-song
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> -Marc Molino