Not to forget Walter Horton's harp solo in Walking by Myself,
backing Johnny Shines, which may perhaps be the greatest chicago
blues harp solo ever.
On 30 Jun 2008, at 17:28, andrewgunn04@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
ironically, the two absolute must-have big walter cuts can't be
found on LPs released under his name. "hard-hearted woman," a first
position workout that always gives me chills, is on a bunch of
blues and harp anthologies. likewise with "easy," his signature
instrumental -- it's on vol 1 of rhino's essential blues harp
collection and some sun records reissues. it was recorded for sun
under the name jimmy and walter. luckily, the late 70s live album
"live at the knickerbocker" (mentioned by others) has a great
version, inexplicably titled "it ain't easy." that album is great,
by the way. for heaping helpings of walter, backed by the
sympathetic guitar of ronnie (earl) horvath, it's unbeatable.
--- Jay Thompson <jay.jmt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Big Walter is definitely under represented in my CD collection.
Which CDs
should I look for next? I've got *An Offer You Can't Refuse* and
the album
with Carey Bell.
Thanks for the help!
Jay
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