William Williams ..... yep ..... Just to hear that opening song. 🤗..... Man , I’d be so tired at times that sometimes I’d just wait to listen to that opening song .... Late Night With D. Letterman ... then I’d just go to bed .... 🤗
I will neuer forget the first live-gig with Hiram, I heard. He played in the David Sanborn Group back in 1987. A phantastic gig with Hiram's outstanding guitar-playing. Later I heard him twice with his own group ... from another planet! Later I visited his website in order to check out his upcoming gigs and found out, that he had passed away. What a huge loss! May he rest in peace. ❤
i will never forget on a Sunday evening seeing Hiram & Jaco Pastorius along with two other musicians play at Bradley's restaurant in the west village NYC years ago. Rest in Peace Bro'r "Hiram Bullock" who will always be remembered as the first Late Night with David Letterman Show Guitarists on NBC!
I saw Hiram Bullock walking on the street from my taxi on the way home from the taping of Letterman. I yelled out "Hiram!" He looked, I said "good show!" He was good! I was fifteen.
This is just great! Hiram was THE man for sure and to hear Paul’s candid conversation about Hiram is awesome. I was definitely a fan and follower of his on Late Night, and would tune in just to hear Hiram play!
I remember the very 1st time going to Mikells on a Tuesday night open mic with Gordon Edwards ... all kinds of every body were there ... all kinds of baddest musicians playing .... And I got up there just to play one of my favorite STUFF tunes , “Reflection Of Divine Love” on this old Gretch Guitaf I always had & played this’s days ... but just before , I was so intimidated because of all the great guys that were playing that night .... But I figured, lemme just get up there & just play & just enjoy myself ... just acting like I was just playing in my room or something .... Right about before the 1st or 2nd turn around in the song, Gordon Edwards just got up from the bar where he was sitting having a drink , and just turned his back & stopped the music ..... I was almost afraid but as I looked at everybody’s expressions .... and just watched him put a paper in my pocket ... He just yelled out .... call me ... and when you call just say “, The Guitarist that I like “ .. lol 🤗 Every body laughed .. And I just went back to playing and finishing the sing off with a more relaxed joy .... lol🤗 (But I just learned a bit better that lesson , of letting one’s little light shine no matter how great others are surrounding around you .... Just play your heart’s joy ... just for the joy you get out of it ... with no ego ... Just Let Your Joy Flow ... and be natural ... ) Joy will never mislead you if you just REJOICE in your labor & groove ... with no ego .... just ENJOY Yourself 🤗🙏🏽👍🏽 And though he was the smallest , Rudolf The Red Nose saved the day 🤗....
Know what you mean, he could play any style but then it was kind of like his style. I guess all the great players really can do that, when he played it...it sounded like he wrote it!
@@ronaldwilliams6431 He's one that would come to mind. Yep. I've heard very little of his playing but that was all it took to see that he is the best of the best. He reminded me of Michel Cusson. Check him out too.
@@ronaldwilliams6431 Yup. Limitless chops and a wealth of stylistic references, which combine to make him an utter bore with no actual style of his own. Hiram had a distinct style and was exciting as hell.
I saw HB play guitar one night at Mickell’s with David Sanborn’s band. I’m pretty sure it was 1977. He sounded great with his beat up Strat and a Fender amp. The whole group was sensational. I also remember being impressed by Herb Bushler on electric bass. But you could tell that Sanborn was definitely a star in the making.
"Holiday Inn-style" is a bit harsh, but no, Paul was not in the same league as the other guys--nor did he pretend to be. But his encyclopedic knowledge of music, and ability to play just about anything by ear, along with his comedic/sidekick skills made him an asset to the show.
