Some More Blues Because it’s a Monday
Well, it is a Monday morning and I am still in my Blues Training phase. I am loving it. The friend who created the blues CD for me certainly selected some great tunes. Of course, the first part of the CD was the Buddy Guy album “Sweet Tea” that I raved about the other day. I now cannot get through a day without listening to “Baby Please Don’t Leave Me” at least once.
There is another name within the blues world that pretty much every one knows. That is, of course, John Lee Hooker. Yes, he has been around a long time. Most of you probably know his tune “Boom Boom Boom Boom.” He has the kind of growly voice and song-delivery that pretty much sums up the way most people think of the blues. In fact, below, is a YouTube clip taken back in the 60s of JLH performing that signature tune live:
Yeah, if you thought that “how, how, how, how” growl originated with ZZ Top in “La Grange” then you really need to get out more. Well, JLH may have lost a step or two as he has aged, but them man was playing and recording right up until he died in June of 2001. One of his last ablums contined the tune that my friend put on the CD for me. It’s called “The Healer.” It’s a mellow song, and I think it’s perfect to start out a new week.
John Lee Hooker also happens to be a great guitar player. That’s the one cool thing about the blues musicians is that most of them are great guitar players. In addition to being a fan of the trumpet and horns with jazz, I love guitar in blues and rock.
Anyway, I am continuing with my blues education. If you know of any classic blues or even some modern blues that you would like me to check on or talk about, please leave me a message or leave a link. As I have mentioned before I love learning about new music and expanding my music library.
Happy Monday and a belated Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms who might stumble across this blog.
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