Re: [Harp-L] Re: Charlie- Good Morning America

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

I liked it.  Charlie has always played quietly, it's part of his
charm.  Plus, I think that not only is he rooted in blues, he explores
the boundaries of blues, creating his own licks that cannot be called
traditional, except in that he himself is traditional, being a major
blues figure since the early 60's.  She gave him some soloing space.
The band was tight.  She may not be a blues singer, but she clearly
loves the blues and is one more person akin to the Blues Brothers.
They may not be real players, but they are spreading the word.  Also,
as Richard says, the audience was HUGE!

I also get the sense that Charlie has high respect for Lauper and is
not doing this for greater recognition.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Richard Hunter
<turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Rubben Emmanuelli wrote:
> <I feel kind of sad for Charlie...
> <
> <Cindi...I love u..but this is just horrible
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> I dunno, man.  To me it was inspired and inspiring.  I felt so good for Charlie--he's been at it a long time, and he's growing his audience by leaps and bounds. And it was VERY gratifying to see a harmonica player functioning in the same role that Clarence Clemons played in Springsteen's band--prominent both musically and in terms of the stage dynamic, the onstage foil to the singer. I wouldn't complain AT ALL if every famous pop/rock singer decided that he or she could not live without a harp player alongside them onstage.
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> These were some pretty intense performances, in my opinion.  Sure looked like everybody was paying attention.
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> But that's just what I like, it ain't the gospel.
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> Regards, Richard Hunter
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