What song/music/muzak are you listening to right now? - Page 24

cashman · 28-06-2005, 12:52

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Henry, two weeks ago today, I was standing in the very room that used to be the Chess recording studio - 2120 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago. I could feel the hairs stand up on the back of my neck as the ghosts of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter and many more echoed round the room. Seems like a dream now...

same thing happened to me in the sun studios in memphis wynonie,still same equipment from 1956 and still in use,was a very moving thing.

Wynonie Harris · 28-06-2005, 14:14

Memphis! That's where I want to go next! Sun studios AND the rebuilt Stax studios to visit! Must have a serious word with Mrs H.

Henry Morton · 28-06-2005, 23:23

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Henry, two weeks ago today, I was standing in the very room that used to be the Chess recording studio - 2120 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago. I could feel the hairs stand up on the back of my neck as the ghosts of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter and many more echoed round the room. Seems like a dream now...

FANTASTIC ! That must have been some experience ! I never visited the studio , and I admit that I didn't know where it was.

When I first went to Chicago for a music trade show, 25 years ago , I took a Gray Line tour to get familiar with the city's history. When we were on State Street the driver pointed out some bullet holes in the wall (where John Dillinger was killed by the FBI) and said that the nearby , down some steps , was a great old blues club where all the "greats" had played.

He listed those names which you mention, and others including Champion Jack Dupree.
I told him that Jack had lived in Halifax for some years with his Yorkshire-born wife , and we often got together for a jam-session and a few drinks (Jack loved Black Velvet - Guinness and Champagne - but he'd settle for a whiskey anytime.)
The driver just wouldn't believe me !

In the Westin Hotel, N.Michigan Ave , I met up with a few musos from Essex , including Dave Roberts who was the UK's demonstrator for Gibson guitars. Dave asked me if I liked BB King , and of course I replied in the affirmative. "Well", continued Dave, "Turn round and I'll introduce you to him". The blues guitar legend had been sitting at the next table ! I was totally awestruck, but he was a really friendly man. Dave asked him "Will you be bringing Lucille with you tomorrow ?", to which Mr. King answered "I don't think so because of insurance problems". I wondered who this mysterious woman was , but of course they were referring to his fabulous Gibson ES Semi-Acoustic Electric Guitar !

Lots more stories from Chicago, but another day perhaps. Happy memories !

P.S. I love a lot of music which has been produced more recently . . . just listening to U2's "City of Blinding Light". Brilliant.

Wynonie Harris · 29-06-2005, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Henry Morton

He listed those names which you mention, and others including Champion Jack Dupree.I told him that Jack had lived in Halifax for some years with his Yorkshire-born wife , and we often got together for a jam-session and a few drinks (Jack loved Black Velvet - Guinness and Champagne - but he'd settle for a whiskey anytime.)
The driver just wouldn't believe me !

Champion Jack's been one of my favourites ever since I saw him in 1969 at Accrington Stanley Sportsman's Club (or the Jazz Club, to give it its informal name). I always thought it was fantastic that one of the blues greats should be living in Halifax.

Nice story about B.B. King, too. Thanks for that, Henry.

Robdunn24 · 30-06-2005, 19:42

Richmond fontaine - post to wire

cashman · 30-06-2005, 23:10

of great interest was the chat between henry @wynonie, i never knew champion jack dupree lived in halifax, once bumped into p.j.proby when he lived in haworth,that must have been mid-late 80s.

Robdunn24 · 30-06-2005, 23:43

now listening to mark kozelek live at nottinham (my recrording)

Henry Morton · 01-07-2005, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Henry Morton

FANTASTIC ! That must have been some experience ! I never visited the studio , and I admit that I didn't know where it was.

P.S. I love a lot of music which has been produced more recently . . . just listening to U2's "City of Blinding Light". Brilliant.

11.00PM, Fri 1st July,

I've just heard on Martin Kelner's show (BBC Leeds, Sheffield, York and on the Net) that Bill Bailey has already recorded a spoof version of the U2 number, and it will be on the prog soon tonight !!