Norton was the greatest harmonica player that ever lived. I promoted numerous show of his and saw some moments that made time stand still. RIP brother.
It makes me sad I was very young when I discovered this fabulous duo, I wish now that I could have seen Norton Buffalo play on stage. May he rest in a beautiful, peaceful place
I was fortunate enough to see them at an outdoor show at a winery near Boise, ID where I was born and grew up. This was one of the songs they played that afternoon. A friend of mine and I also got to talk to both of them during a break in the show. Both were incredibly nice and talked for quite a few minutes before the second half of the show.
Modern acoustic blues at it's best. As good as Norton was, his rhythm playing doesn't get enough credit. Creative and always in the groove of the song. If you've not heard his harmonica chugging part on "18 Wheels", take a listen. It's very cool.
Individually, these two gentlemen are great. Together, the were totally STUPENDOUS!! I had followed Norton's work since the 80s and this performance rekindles my regret that I will never see him live.
There is an album cut out in the ether of Roy Rogers and Buffalo playing Mercury blues in a club somewhere. It is one of the finest pieces of music I have ever heard.
Thanks for the heads up. Yeah, I could listen to these guys play all night. It is such a tragedy that Norton is gone. He was amazing. Best double bill ever: Sonny Terry & Brownie Mcghee with Roy Rogers and Buffalo Norton, Of course it can't happen now. have a great weekend.
I was a friend of Norton in Sonoma. I was in MN visiting and heard he was playing at the old Bloomington Sports Arena. I said to my friend at his work, "You want to go see Steve Miller tonight?" My friend looked at his watch and said, "Hey girls, It's 2 p.m. and Greg wants to know if We want to go to a sold out concert." I called Norton on his cell and he took care of everything including a catered dinner with the band and an escort for our wheelchairs to great seat!
I think the CD you're talking about is Travellin Tracks by Rogers & Buffalo. If not that one, this track is available on that CD and Roy's "Live At The Sierra Nevada Brewery" disc. I got to see them perform this in Caldwell, ID in 2004 & met them both. Amazing players and great guys.
forget the why's and the wherefore's of harmonica quality and just listen to the music !!!!! 'cos these guys are simply great players with a wonderful feel to what they're doing.
Terrible they need a lesson in how to work together. Guitar player is doing what he's going to do anyway no compensation and the guy on harp needs to lay off to make the guitar player understand. Don't play for the sake of it that is NOT music. If a big if they play pro and work sessions they should know. My guess is they are not session players and can only do what they do. Too late to educate then their past that.
Might want to crawl back under your rock, dude. These guys were pros together for decades, until "the guy on harp" died. The "guitar player" continues to tour on his own, and with people like Bonnie Raitt, if you've heard of her.
Norton was the greatest harmonica player that ever lived. I promoted numerous show of his and saw some moments that made time stand still. RIP brother.
Missing Norton so much. Norton is the one I will look up to for my life time.thx's Roy&Norton.😅❤
It makes me sad I was very young when I discovered this fabulous duo, I wish now that I could have seen Norton Buffalo play on stage. May he rest in a beautiful, peaceful place
I was fortunate enough to see them at an outdoor show at a winery near Boise, ID where I was born and grew up. This was one of the songs they played that afternoon. A friend of mine and I also got to talk to both of them during a break in the show. Both were incredibly nice and talked for quite a few minutes before the second half of the show.
@@mikeshaffer4912 great story thanks for sharing ! Cheers from Paris 🎶
In VERY loving memory of Mr. Philip Charles Jackson (1951 - 2009 R.I.P. Gone but NOT forgotten).
Modern acoustic blues at it's best. As good as Norton was, his rhythm playing doesn't get enough credit. Creative and always in the groove of the song. If you've not heard his harmonica chugging part on "18 Wheels", take a listen. It's very cool.
Great version of one of my favorite blues songs
I saw R&B at the Saloon in SF at one of my many blues journeys there in the 80s,one of the BEST gigs Ive ever seen.Loved ya Norton!
Individually, these two gentlemen are great. Together, the were totally STUPENDOUS!! I had followed Norton's work since the 80s and this performance rekindles my regret that I will never see him live.
yeah man ! .. stupendous !
Oh boy, how I wish he was still with us! Fabulous Norton, brilliantly paired with Roy. Best music ever heard outta duo.
IMHO Norton was the best all around player ever..and his rythm skills will never be matched!!! Thank you Norton..RIP
We Canadians NEED to see more of you and your music
There is an album cut out in the ether of Roy Rogers and Buffalo playing Mercury blues in a club somewhere. It is one of the finest pieces of music I have ever heard.
let me restate that .. F'ing stupendous !
Musical Telepathy. I guess I did not know (or had forgotten) that Norton had died. RIP to a great one.
Thanks for the heads up. Yeah, I could listen to these guys play all night. It is such a tragedy that Norton is gone. He was amazing.
Best double bill ever: Sonny Terry & Brownie Mcghee with Roy Rogers and Buffalo Norton, Of course it can't happen now. have a great weekend.
I was a friend of Norton in Sonoma. I was in MN visiting and heard he was playing at the old Bloomington Sports Arena. I said to my friend at his work, "You want to go see Steve Miller tonight?"
My friend looked at his watch and said, "Hey girls, It's 2 p.m. and Greg wants to know if We want to go to a sold out concert."
I called Norton on his cell and he took care of everything including a catered dinner with the band and an escort for our wheelchairs to great seat!
He's out of pain now. One of the all time best!
Huangs are fantastic, its too bad they are no longer around, I have many Huang harps and they are fantastic...
Yep, his Walter Brennan impression was fabulous! Such a great heart and player...
Adieu
I think the CD you're talking about is Travellin Tracks by Rogers & Buffalo. If not that one, this track is available on that CD and Roy's "Live At The Sierra Nevada Brewery" disc. I got to see them perform this in Caldwell, ID in 2004 & met them both. Amazing players and great guys.
im hopefully moving to san jose, i hope i can see this guy play if i do
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Oh yes this is the best guy I ever saw
amazing !! thanks for sharing !!
Always Lovin' you from the Valley of the Moon
God Bless you Norton...
this is what Columbia contributes to the American Culture...
Not only was Norton a sweet guy and an amazing harp player, but he did a stone-killing Walter Brennan impression.
Good bye Mr Buffalo We`ll miss you
forget the why's and the wherefore's of harmonica quality and just listen to the music !!!!! 'cos these guys are simply great players with a wonderful feel to what they're doing.
Norton Buffalo R.I.P.
Yeah baby !
2:29 wtf? that made me cry
@treatb09 Look out for Roy but I'm afraid Norton passed away last October.
Deeply missed. Norton would be 65 today.
Wow!
@samswank He was such a great harp player
Holy Cow!
Terrible they need a lesson in how to work together. Guitar player is doing what he's going to do anyway no compensation and the guy on harp needs to lay off to make the guitar player understand. Don't play for the sake of it that is NOT music. If a big if they play pro and work sessions they should know. My guess is they are not session players and can only do what they do. Too late to educate then their past that.
Might want to crawl back under your rock, dude. These guys were pros together for decades, until "the guy on harp" died. The "guitar player" continues to tour on his own, and with people like Bonnie Raitt, if you've heard of her.