I was instantly transfixed when my freshman dormmate's stereo was playing "One More Heartache," fall of 1968. I believe Butter's best work was that sort of semi-acoustic studio work where his tonal control and embellishments went way beyond just the notes themselves. Live, he was so revved up, unfortunately perhaps from his drug use that eventually cost his life, that he tended to fall back into his quiver of stock phrases a bit too often - but so did most harp men, even Walter. High point for Paul was the "Fathers and Sons," on tracks like Mojo pt. 2, trading riffs with Bloomfield, and Same Thing, where his eerie understated inflections build the listener's anticipation, with just enough brief, rapidfire accents to cut like so many razors. RIP
Paul suffered from a perforated intestine and peritonitis which brought in prescription drugs and other sundry drugs for relief. This is what brought on his untimely demise. We miss you greatly Paul and wish you still walked among us.
Hi, Liam. Thanks for your lessons. I am quite new to the harmonica and you helped me a lot. Could you please do a lesson on Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry? Thanks a lot. Oláfur.
Hello Everybody When I Started playing I was listeningto Sonny Terry to copy his style,An then 0ne night in SaginawMichigan on a College Station probably from Lansing Michigan. I (WAS )Blasted into The third Demension by Hearing Paul Butterfield blues Harmonica doing his Rendition of David Burbecks tung the work song an I've been playing since 1968 until now An I love it its so cool to pick up a harp an blow a picquiclar Imsturmation to any harp by any key or style an other people get blessings from my playing an makemore players.And help people musically with their struggles. BE BLESSED WITH YOUR VIDEOS ON YOUR SITE THANK GEOFFREY MOSS USA
Hello Liam, thx a lot for your lesson on the intro. Just a little question : it seems to me that on lick F, it’s a 4 blow (not a 4 Draw at the end of the lick). -2 -2 -3’ -3’ +4 /-4…-2 -3’ +4 -2 -2 -2’’ -1 Please tell me what you think. Sincerely. Gerald
To be honest I can't quite grasp why anyone would miss Paul Butterfield. He was such an intense and fluid player. Hit me between the eyes straight away. Listen to Thank You Mr Poobah, Too Many Drivers, Small Town Talk, Blues with a Feelin (completely reworked), All These Blues, One More Heartache and on and on. His work on Muddy Waters's Fathers and Sons LP. There never was such a player. His instructional CD is a master class in clarity. He is number 2 after Little Walter.
I read on a biography that he had talked with little Walter,An little Don't play so hard cause he'd find the cords an Notes on the if he'd just blow an suck softer an Paul took little Walter's Conversation to heart.Ive also have Paul's work Book on his homespun page,An im always going back to his song book an the CD I got this work book.My Friend Magic Dave Once said if I've been playing since the year of 68 then I should be practicing 6s/8 to hours.Ect I keep practicing from 2 to 4 hours everyday sometimes longer it all hinges what my Schedule will allow me to do.I'm Also practicing my bass chops an my chromatic harmonica too.The One Harp I'd like to have would be the Hohner Harmonica Jazz Chromatic.
Hey man i was wondering the work song from paul butterfield and nat aderley is it the same key or diffrent key? Because im trying to find the backing track for paul butterfield version but im only find the nat aderley version on youtube. Ty
It's great to hear this on the harp. But it seems it was first written by Nat Adderley, most famously played with his brother and bandmate Cannonball Adderley. Butterfield's version was itself a cover.
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Great riff one of Paul's best
This is wonderful thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great lesson of a classic harmonica riff. Thanks.
My pleasure!
Butterfield songs are always good for practicing the blues scale
I was instantly transfixed when my freshman dormmate's stereo was playing "One More Heartache," fall of 1968. I believe Butter's best work was that sort of semi-acoustic studio work where his tonal control and embellishments went way beyond just the notes themselves. Live, he was so revved up, unfortunately perhaps from his drug use that eventually cost his life, that he tended to fall back into his quiver of stock phrases a bit too often - but so did most harp men, even Walter. High point for Paul was the "Fathers and Sons," on tracks like Mojo pt. 2, trading riffs with Bloomfield, and Same Thing, where his eerie understated inflections build the listener's anticipation, with just enough brief, rapidfire accents to cut like so many razors. RIP
Paul suffered from a perforated intestine and peritonitis which brought in prescription drugs and other sundry drugs for relief. This is what brought on his untimely demise. We miss you greatly Paul and wish you still walked among us.
I too play it on my channel,, good job mate
Brilliant lesson, Liam!
Thanks mate!
thank you that's an amazing lesson
Glad you liked it, Talal!
Merci l'ami
nice! thank you Mr Ward!
You're welcome Bill :)
Bought the album when I was 16 years old a million years ago..😁
Great lesson thanks Liam. I also like Billy Boy Arnold's version.
Paul Butterfield was left handed and he played his harp upside down. I bet you didn't know that.
Hi, Liam. Thanks for your lessons. I am quite new to the harmonica and you helped me a lot.
Could you please do a lesson on Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry?
Thanks a lot. Oláfur.
You're welcome, Oláfur! Johnny B. Goode is a great song, I'll see what I can do :) Cheers. Liam
Class mate 👌🏼🔥👌🏼
Cheers mate!
Hello Everybody When I Started playing I was listeningto Sonny Terry to copy his style,An then 0ne night in SaginawMichigan on a College Station probably from Lansing Michigan. I (WAS )Blasted into The third Demension by Hearing Paul Butterfield blues Harmonica doing his Rendition of David Burbecks tung the work song an I've been playing since 1968 until now An I love it its so cool to pick up a harp an blow a picquiclar Imsturmation to any harp by any key or style an other people get blessings from my playing an makemore players.And help people musically with their struggles. BE BLESSED WITH YOUR VIDEOS ON YOUR SITE THANK GEOFFREY MOSS USA
One of my favourite pieces. William Clarke version is fantastic too.
You know, I don't think I've heard Bill Clarke's version. Will have to Google that...
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Hello Liam, thx a lot for your lesson on the intro. Just a little question : it seems to me that on lick F, it’s a 4 blow (not a 4 Draw at the end of the lick). -2 -2 -3’ -3’ +4 /-4…-2 -3’ +4 -2 -2 -2’’ -1 Please tell me what you think. Sincerely. Gerald
To be honest I can't quite grasp why anyone would miss Paul Butterfield. He was such an intense and fluid player. Hit me between the eyes straight away. Listen to Thank You Mr Poobah, Too Many Drivers, Small Town Talk, Blues with a Feelin (completely reworked), All These Blues, One More Heartache and on and on. His work on Muddy Waters's Fathers and Sons LP. There never was such a player. His instructional CD is a master class in clarity. He is number 2 after Little Walter.
I read on a biography that he had talked with little Walter,An little Don't play so hard cause he'd find the cords an Notes on the if he'd just blow an suck softer an Paul took little Walter's Conversation to heart.Ive also have Paul's work Book on his homespun page,An im always going back to his song book an the CD I got this work book.My Friend Magic Dave Once said if I've been playing since the year of 68 then I should be practicing 6s/8 to hours.Ect I keep practicing from 2 to 4 hours everyday sometimes longer it all hinges what my Schedule will allow me to do.I'm Also practicing my bass chops an my chromatic harmonica too.The One Harp I'd like to have would be the Hohner Harmonica Jazz Chromatic.
Hey man i was wondering the work song from paul butterfield and nat aderley is it the same key or diffrent key? Because im trying to find the backing track for paul butterfield version but im only find the nat aderley version on youtube.
Ty
Hi Farrel, from memory I think the Nat Adderley is in F minor, so you'd need an Eb harmonica to play along.
It's great to hear this on the harp. But it seems it was first written by Nat Adderley, most famously played with his brother and bandmate Cannonball Adderley. Butterfield's version was itself a cover.
Great work! WIth love from Russia :) What about making "Take five" in the next time? It is not easy, but I think you will handle :)
Thanks Omar Hubiev! Take Five is a great tune, I'd love to teach it one day. Cheers. Liam
Butter doesn't play the major 7. But with no overblow you can get it on 2 draw half step bend.