Thanks so much for the mention. Look, you made me realise just how much the harmonica was utilised in the '60s. All of those artists did it brilliantly. I can't remember it on 13th Floor Elevators - need to revisit that album. Phil May from the Pretty Things could play some tasty harmonica...RIP Phil 😔
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
I was close to taking a pretty things tune, but went the other way. It’s on the last few ticks if you’re gonna miss me. Really takes it home.
@tinostabile3256
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dapper Bo, Love this idea. You had me at the Yardbirds.... putting them at number 1 completely did it for me. One of my all time faves. God bless and keep well, Tino
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Keith Relf deserves more credit than he gets. Big time. Not bad fir a guy with one lung. Stay safe, Tino.
@tinostabile3256
3 жыл бұрын
@@earheadsix4119 Wow, did not realize he had one lung. I always loved his presence and now I am in awe even more. God bless, Bo.
@TheViewFrom2A
3 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favourites..... Whammer Jammer by J.Geils Band ( from "The Morning After"). Magic Dick (you gotta love that name ... a real hommage to blues players that worked "Pleasure Places" , chitin circuit etc.) plays the heck out of his harp on this tune.
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Magic Dick, I’ll agree. That’s quite the name. Good choices.
@ShamrocknRecords
3 жыл бұрын
Showing the heat my friend!!! Mystic Eyes is one of the best songs ever!!! The guitar is sick as well as the harmonica. Loved this video Bo. You know who I love as a harmonica player. Mr. Magic Dick from the J. Girls band. The Monkey Island Record is such a great under appreciated record. Great job brother, Brian🍀
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Everybody likes Magic. I guess I need to revisit the J Geils band. .
@tinaferrazzoli8006
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Bo, Like the idea of listing top harmonica players. Like & agree with your harmonica player picks. Each one could stand on their own. Add to the list Junior Wells, Walter Horton, Mark Wenner, Kim Wilson, & Little Sammy Davis, along with the Harmonicats. Enjoy the game. Good video. Tina & Pat!~
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, you know I almost added the harmonicats.
@rockinronist
3 жыл бұрын
Kazoo's rock too!
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Especially the great Kazoo. Joking.
@vonzipper7854
3 жыл бұрын
The Kazoo is pretty cool on the Magicians Birthday by Uriah Heep.
@Paneeks1960
3 жыл бұрын
Its funny how so many of us grow up having a harmonica but the most that we can play is some scales. The guy who I felt made the instrument stand out was Magic Dick from the J Geils Band. You definitely showed all of the rest. Some of the unsung heroes would be Robert Plant and the great Alan Wilson from Canned Heat. Boogie Chillun' and 'On the Road Again' are perfect examples. I would have thought Dylan immediately and also Neil Young. How about Johnny Puleo? Well done Bo~ Rob/Boston
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Great list Rob. Dylan Certainly is a standout. I like Mickey Raphael from Willie Nelson too. But really this was a list if my favorite tracks with harmonica. Rather than a list if my favorite harmonica players. But I see what you did there. Brought a little bit of both to the party.
@JGYokohama1
3 жыл бұрын
I kinda of want to learn harmonica too... Haha
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
I like the music. No desire to learn to play it.
@BobbyGass5
3 жыл бұрын
Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Cary Bell, Sonny Boy Williamson, Charlie McCoy, Sonny Terry, Charlie Musselwhite, George Harmonica Smith and let's not forget Johnny Puleo... LOL..
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Damn good list , Bobby. Damn good. I always enjoyed your story about meeting the legendary Howlin Wolf.
@BobbyGass5
3 жыл бұрын
@@earheadsix4119 You know Charlie McCoy Bo? I been a fan of his since my Pop introduced him to me way back... The Wolf could play too, just not as good as these guys I mentioned. Johnny Puleo on Ed Sullivan in the 50s is where I developed my love of the harp....
@BobbyGass5
3 жыл бұрын
@Madam Cyn Yes I neglected Walter.... A seniors moment.... I saw him with Willie Dixon and the Chicago All Stars before Cary Bell joined them. Yes Walter most definitely belongs in any grouping of fantastic harp players. Thanks for reminding me...
@BobbyGass5
3 жыл бұрын
@Madam Cyn Yeah I'm in my 70s and saw all those you mentioned. Buddy's the last of the Blues legends from my era. First time I saw Buddy was in 67 then 1970 at the Train Festival and 3 years ago at a blues festival they have in Port Credit every year and many more times in between. But like you The Wolf is my man too, none better. He epitomizes the genre for me. He sat and talked with me one time while his band warmed up the crowd. I've told the story in a video on one of my copyright deleted channels. A great memory for me....
@lindaleg3659
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bo. Enjoyed this. Put me down for Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes.
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Great choice, Andre.
@mactherecordranger6252
3 жыл бұрын
Neil Young "Heart of Gold", perhaps?
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty good choice. Mickey Raphael, who plays with Willie Nelson is good too
@BD_MEDIA.
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bo! I guess some of my picks for favorite harmonica parts in a song are Stevie Wonder, I Was Made to Love Her, the J Giles Band, Flamethrower, and Bob Dylan, Rainy Day Women. I guess, now thinking about it, they're not really solos, as much as "Flavoring" for the songs they are featured in. I like your choice of Them's song and Butterfield's Blues Band. Thank you for the video!
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Shoot, how did I forget Stevie Wonder? Good call.
@pov_music
3 жыл бұрын
Need to check out some 13th Floor Elevators.
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Psychedelic sounds and Easter everywhere are excellent.
@dixielandfarm
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet suspenders. I actually don't care for the harmonica, but I LOVE the bass harmonica. Jagger is an underrated harp player (even you skipped over him :) ).
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
I did skip Mick only because it was Brian on Nit Fade Away. Brian had an innate ability to pick up the basics of an instrument he was not familiar with in a few minutes. My favorite stone by far.
@big_burly_bro
3 жыл бұрын
First things I think of with when I think of harmonica is Little Walter, John Popper of Blues Travellers, and Neil Young with the rig that around his neck so he can play guitar and harmonica at the same time.
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
All good choices. I did pick a Little Walter track. A must.
@big_burly_bro
3 жыл бұрын
You were right about not seeing original Litter Walter records. Damn near mythical.
@vonzipper7854
3 жыл бұрын
Cool subject off the top of my head Alice Cooper Yeah Yeah Yeah. America Lonely People. And the Clash Groovy Times. Don't lick your fingers to count your money then touch your nose and rub your eyes.
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Before this pandemic, I routinely wet my fingers to count money. Not too bright I know.
@big_burly_bro
3 жыл бұрын
Long time no see. Hoping all's well in your world.
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Working a ton. Spending more time collecting hockey cards. Hope you’re well.
@big_burly_bro
3 жыл бұрын
Go Blackhawks!
@rockinronist
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bo, I just came across a video from last year about Johnny Crawford. I did not know it but, he's battling Alzheimer's. Good video called ,Johnny Crawford needs your help.
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, that’s sad. Didn’t he cut a couple records back in the day?
@rockinronist
3 жыл бұрын
@@earheadsix4119 Yes, when he was a kid.
@timallen2336
3 жыл бұрын
I have that Living Legends Orbison LP and have always been amazed at how good it sounds! Many of yours would be on my list as well, and Mystic Eyes would probably be my #1. I think I would also have to include I Should Have Known Better by The Fabs just because the harmonica is so integral to the song. My other must have would be Middle Of The Road by the Pretenders. It' the perfect ending to that song. And something by Sonny Boy Williamson would have to be there as well. Great list. Take care...
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Tim, oh man, middle of the road. Shoot, excellent call. That one rips. I too enjoy Sonny Boy Williamson. It I don’t have any in my collection. At one time I had him playing with the Yardbirds but I purged it to acquire other things.
@Garen-in-Omaha
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bo.. Since you are an employee of the United States Postal Service, you might have an answer to my burning question.. WTF is happening to media mail deliveries? Are they just not putting a priority on them since it's getting close to Christmas?.. I have 11 albums on their way to me and all 11 of them show they are running late or whatever the standard reason they are using.. 2 of them have been running late for almost a month and the others are 1 to 2 weeks late.. They all show running late.. I knew if anyone would know the answer it would be you.. Thanks for any info you might have.. As I'm typing this I had to chuckle thinking your response might be "my response to you is running late".. Hope things are well with you..
@earheadsix4119
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Garen. Hope you are well. Unfortunately we use commercial air to move the mail. With covid there are fewer flights. So even priority is taking a longer time. Plus there are Record parcels in the mainstream right now. Hang in there.
@Garen-in-Omaha
3 жыл бұрын
@@earheadsix4119 I knew I’d get the skinny from you Bo.. One of records is 50 miles away and it shows delayed for 3 weeks.. I’ll be patient..
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