[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Runaway

[tom ball <havaball@xxxxxxx>]

> Rik wrote:
> I need to learn the solo from "Runaway," as re-done by Bonnie Raitt.  I
> think the harp solo was done by Norton Buffalo.  Anyhow, from just listening
> to it, it sounds like he used multiple harps.  Anybody know what key(s) he
> used?  Thanks for any guidance.  Rik Williger
> ------------------------------

Hi Rik,

The solo is a series of eight licks using F, Eb, Db, and C harps in 
that order.  You run through 'em twice.  Most of them start on a 2 
draw.

The licks themselves are not particularly difficult -- no overblows. 
All are in 2nd position. The difficult part is to do it live (and 
up-to-speed) without faltering or dropping a harp.  I saw Norton do 
it live on TV once with Bonnie -- he put the four harps between the 
fingers of one hand.  Pretty impressive...

cheers,
Tom Ball