[Harp-L] Charlie McCoy

[Dennis Michael Montgomery]

 I first heard Charlie McCoy in Phoenix on KNIX fm radio. The morning DJ, W. Steven Martin would play Charlie's version of 'The Orange Blossom Special' while pretending to take a shower. I think Steve called it 'The Shower Song'.

   On Monday, May 25, 2020, 2:54:10 PM MST, James Fitting <jayfitting at xxxxx> wrote:  
 
 Charlie McCoy is so great. When I first heard his instrumentals in the
70's, it blew my mind. I was so heavy into Little Walter and Jr. Wells or
whatever and then to hear his clean, fast and precise playing really opened
my eyes to the full potential of the harmonica. I used to spend summers in
Flagstaff Ariz. and the AM country station would play his instrumentals as
a background to the dog pound's pet report. "Freckles is a collie spaniel
mix, loves kids.." while the Fastest Harp in the South is playing in the
background. Wow! In my book he is without a doubt one of the top five most
important American harmonica players ever.
Jim Fitting


On Mon, May 25, 2020 at 4:01 PM Richard Hunter <rhunter377 at xxxxx> wrote:

> I'm amazed to hear that Charlie McCoy is sadly underappreciated.  He's a
> great player and as influential as Little Walter for many harmonica
> players, not to mention influential on a lot of instruments in a lot of
> different styles.
>
>  He's not sadly underappreciated in my house.  Actually, every time I think
> of one of his recordings, I smile.
>
> Thanks, Richard Hunter
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