[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 100, Issue 5

[imanonimous@xxxxxxx]

Michael,

I like what you've done with the tune. Much more interesting than a copy-cat version, and the performance is nice and tight.

Harry


On Dec 2, 2011, at 9:17 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 16:41:41 -0500
> From: Michael Easton <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Harp Anthem 
> To: Harpl list <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> The band I'm in, The Humblers, is putting out it's first cd later this  
> month.  It's a mix of original and cover songs centered around blues  
> to come out of the 1960's.
> 
> My band mates wanted me to include a certain song on the cd that I   
> originally objected to since it's a blues harp anthem. It is also the  
> only song I sing on
> the cd. I'm the weakest singer in the band. I figured if we were going  
> to record it I'll put my own take on the song rather then trying to  
> play a poor ass rendition of the original.  AFAIK only the original  
> harp player recorded it.
> 
> I'll give you a hint.  Little Walter never performed it.  It is  
> recommended to "Play it Loud". :)
> 
> It's on my website at www.harmonicarepair.com
> 
> 
> Michael Easton
> www.harmonicarepair.com