Re: [Harp-L] Rhythm Willie CD

[Ken Hildebrand <airmojoken@xxxxxxxxx>]

The song that sounds like "St James Infirmary" called "Breathtakin' Blues" is played in 4th position, according to Pat Missin', who is a big fan of Rhythm Willie and mentions him in several places on his website... here is one:

http://www.patmissin.com/articles/AHN5.html

Pat also mentions RW using a G harp in 1st position on some of these songs... but when I tried figuring out the keys, some of these songs seem like they are in Gb (F#), or 1/2 step flatter than the key Pat mentions.

The "Breathtakin' Blues" sounded to me like a Bb harp being used, but I don't play much in 4th, unless I'm doing it without knowing it. :)

The "I Got Rhythm" was my favorite.

Ken H in OH

--- On Thu, 2/25/10, michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I got the Rhythm Willie CD.  I
> have heard one or two songs before, but
> this collection is great.  He backs up singers for 10
> songs or so and
> then leads 5 or 6 instrumentals.
> 
> He plays almost exclusively first position, I say almost
> because I
> haven't broken down every solo, I am just goping by
> ear.  He focus on
> the high notes, but does some neat low octave stuff
> too.  His backup
> work is very stylized, play nearly the same way on all of
> the songs.
> He has an ending lick that is very dinstinctive.
> 
> What is amazing are the insrumentals including a minor that
> is
> reminiscent of St. James Infirmary (1st position high
> octave minor,
> gotta love it!) and an incredible I've Got Rhythm.
> Well worthing having.
> Michael Rubin
> Michaelrubinharmonica.com
>