Re: [Harp-L] Paul Butterfield, interesting options...

[Gary Calahan <glcalahan@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Rob,

I really can't disagree with your sentiments.  There was some Butter stuff
that I don't care much for however, some of it strikes a harmonic chord to
my ears!  Again......whatever floats your boat!

On another note........I LOVE your CD!  Thanks for that!!

Gary C

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 1:10 PM, Robert Paparozzi <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Gary,
>
> Your intentions are fantastic, but I have and so many others have touted
> Butter's innovative and unique style for more years than I care to mention.
>
> I agree totally with your examples, however, IMO, I've found that if
> someone
> doesn't "GET" Butterfield there is nothing you can do to get them to HEAR
> what WE hear.
>
> But I have a feeling it's the same thing that makes my EARS "shut down"
> when
> I hear  a newer generation Chicago Blues Harpin' Clone...playin' thru a
> Bassman & a Bullet as I yawn and reach for the OFF button.....different
> strokes for different folks. Onward & Upward....IMO, Butterfield had a deep
> respect for his mentors The Walters, The Juniors, and the Sonny Boy's and
> then moved on to explore his own muse as well did the amazing Charlie
> Musselwhite. What these two guys did in the 60's & beyond not only carryed
> the "Chicago Torch" but opened up Brave new worlds for today's Progressive
> Players. Thank You Butter, thank you Charlie as you continue the journey!
>
> All that being said, I enjoyed your thoughtful post...
>
> Love, Peace & the Blues,
> Rob Paparozzi
>
>
> On 7/6/09 12:30 PM, "Gary Calahan" <glcalahan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > My first thought is just how much of Butter's stuff have you listened
> > to.  In my IMHO,  Better Days haas some masterful expression and tasteful
> > licks and vocals.  The first "The Paul Butterfield Blues Band" with an
> > awesome line up of players is great stuff and launched the harp along
> with
> > Hot Tuna ( Will Scarlette), Canned Heat (Al).  Go back and listened to
> > Better Days and see if you have the same opinion.  If you still
> do........no
> > problem here!  Have you listened to "The Work Song"?
> >
> > Gary C
>
>
> All the best,
> Rob Paparozzi
>
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