In 1964 or 65 I worked at a Chevron station south of San Jose. Musselwhite was hitching out from Chicago. He asked if I had any work a guy could do.for a buck. We talked a bit and he pulled his harp and played.some riffs. That was my intro to the blues. I’m pushing 80 now, still love the blues. I saw Carly and Elvin Bishop last summer. He’s still doin’ it.
I recently heard Charlie saying modern blues is all speed and show off licks without soul. I tend to agree but this is some of the fastest blues I’ve ever heard. 😂❤
Great upload !!!! I remember this show. Big Walter was the man and I was lucky enough to see a lot of him in the clubs and get to know him. Charlie sure learned from him and has the chops. I am happy that he still carries the flame onward.
Charlie Musselwhite, you are the Master Blaster on the the Harmonica!!!! Do you remember meeting me, Velva aka “Velva Hot Lips on Harmonica!” I truly am so thankful for now knowing you & for the Green Bullet Mic I bought from you! I still use it & think of you every time I do! Please come to Santa Fe & look me up... Velva Merrick, I love & play passionate harmonica since 1970!!! Peace, good health, & love, Velva Hot Lips
Mike Vernon said in an interview that during the recording of Fleetwood Mac's 'Blues Jam at Chess' Walter Horton was difficult to record as he'd sing into the vocal mic, then into the harp mic, then between the two, and they had to watch carefully as he was likely to ignore the standard twelve bar format and just play and sing as he felt it, and I notice the band are paying close attention here! There's some lovely interplay with Charlie and Walter here, though....
I went to Chicago Fest a two to three times each year it was at Navy Pier, it bugs the hell out of me that I missed this. Does anyone know who any of the bandmembers are?
I know I've read he struggled with alcohol. I think I read somewhere as part of his death certificate it actually included acute alcoholism. He does look kinda unwell here. Really sad. Alot of the blues artists from that era struggled with alcohol. No doubt a consequence of the dire conditions they grew up/lived in and the general poverty/discrimination they faced for most of their lives. 😢
Stick to your poop pipes. That is Charlie Musselwhite.from 00:35 on. Before that, there is no harp.You're confused by the slicked back helmet of hair. And the style is pure Charlie Musselwhite. Buy yourself some CDs and learn.
