Re: [Harp-L] Too Good

["G. E. Popenoe" <gpopenoe@xxxxxxxxx>]

I believe these are the Mills Brothers. As I recall they were from the  
Midwest.

I liked their early stuff the best. They could emulate horns etc.  
wonderfully.

Gary Popenoe

On Apr 5, 2008, at 1:28 AM, "Bob Laughlin" <rlaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>  
wrote:

> My son did a search when he heard an old clip of these guys on a  
> commercial. Amazing talent. Take the time to enjoy all their clips.  
> You'll be glad you did.
>
> I especially enjoy the guy doing the hand cupping techniques at  
> 1:47-2:26
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruLIkHIIuwE
>
> And here, in the following, at 1:15
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QS82G4bYC0
>
> Just remember, if your reeds go out on you during a show, you can  
> always fake it. Take a lesson from this guy, cupping empty hands,  
> and playing "trumpet".
>
> Also, check out the "break dancing" at 1:20. There's nothing new  
> under the sun,,
>
> Just before the end,,is that Taj Mahal, or Danny Glover?
>
> "In the end, ultimately the music plays you, you don't play the  
> music." - Taj Mahal
>
> Taj,,,"Leavin' Trunk",,
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-JsFOuy_E4
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