Laying in the back of an old jeepney in Manila harbor Philippines I was listening to a blues tune on the radio,and I thought I recognised the style.Mark Ford of course.An international talent indeed.So glad to have been introduced to the blues through these three.Steve was my brother -in -law.May he and Jennifer rest in peace.Michael
I happily got hip to the Ford bros. in the early 70's thanks to either KSAN or KPFA in the Bay Area, and this is one of the first songs I learned to play in the late 60's. I used to go see Mark play at Barney Steele's in Redwood City every week. WOW! He rocked it then and he's still rockin' it now. Thanks Mark, you just keep inspiring me to cut it loose and let it go!
If you have never seen Mark live, treat yourself before you leave this planet. First time I saw him I just stood there with my mouth open thinking you can't do that with a harp but yet there he was right in front of me. Beyond words when he's live. TRUST ME !!!
Robben Ford and Mark Ford and the other brothers are truly the airs of the original Butterfield Blues Band. It's an example of that rare thing--great playing where you can tell where they got it from and yet marvel at what brilliant sweetness and personality they bring to their playing. Mark Ford is one of the most consistenly interesting harmonica players, pushing the Butterfield style of wide open improvisation and long lines to flawlessly, lyric areas. Jam on!
Marc Ford for my money is the most interesting,emotive, exciting and inventive player going bar none. Also to quote his brother Pat " there's this filial connection" which makes the band so great.
Awesome....thanks for adding....this reminds me of a local group that used to play here...the blues injectors....mark whales on that harp......i can only imagine living next door to the fords listening to them jam....
Laying in the back of an old jeepney in Manila harbor Philippines I was listening to a blues tune on the radio,and I thought I recognised the style.Mark Ford of course.An international talent indeed.So glad to have been introduced to the blues through these three.Steve was my brother -in -law.May he and Jennifer rest in peace.Michael
MrXxxzzzqqq 1 month ago
I heard the Ford Bros play this song on the radio a few months ago and looked this up on You Tube. How can I get the recording of it for my iPod?
CSEnriquezDDS 4 months ago
@CSEnriquezDDS You can find this song with the soulseek sharing software.
sirblues 4 months ago
Hey! Anybody out there who knows the harpkey he`s playing in? 2. Position?
Need help pretty soon. He`s awsome!!!!!!
tiltlegs 4 months ago
Oh well, really inspired all around. Of course the harmonica playing is outstanding but the ensemble is just perfect.
carshagify 5 months ago
I happily got hip to the Ford bros. in the early 70's thanks to either KSAN or KPFA in the Bay Area, and this is one of the first songs I learned to play in the late 60's. I used to go see Mark play at Barney Steele's in Redwood City every week. WOW! He rocked it then and he's still rockin' it now. Thanks Mark, you just keep inspiring me to cut it loose and let it go!
kenkneeb 8 months ago
If you have never seen Mark live, treat yourself before you leave this planet. First time I saw him I just stood there with my mouth open thinking you can't do that with a harp but yet there he was right in front of me. Beyond words when he's live. TRUST ME !!!
lophatmike 9 months ago
I totally agree.... Mark Ford is terrific.. I like him and Studebaker John the best
PlymGTX 1 year ago
Mark Ford is a fantastic harmonica player. One of the best in blues/rock.
SianReynolds 1 year ago
+1 on Mark's version of Summertime. If you like music you will appreciate it. If you play harp it will make your jaw drop
gheumann 1 year ago
What a great clip! Any harp players out there will enjoy Mark's smokin' version of "Summertime" that is on a CD called "Got Harp if you Want it"
Zigblues 1 year ago
What a great clip! Any harp players out there will enjoy Mark's smokin' version of "Summertime" that is on a CD called "Got Harp if you Want it"
Zigblues 1 year ago
Damn!!!!
bigdennism 1 year ago
Wait... That was 10 min?! Felt like 2, that 's how great it was.
tiagoaoa 1 year ago
The Brothers Ford better then the Car! LOL
WilliamMusicEater 1 year ago
How does Mark get that 'clipped' harp sound.....
it's not a 'gated' effect....each note gets a definate delivery...!!
Know what I mean anyone?
gosiawoodman 1 year ago
Robben Ford and Mark Ford and the other brothers are truly the airs of the original Butterfield Blues Band. It's an example of that rare thing--great playing where you can tell where they got it from and yet marvel at what brilliant sweetness and personality they bring to their playing. Mark Ford is one of the most consistenly interesting harmonica players, pushing the Butterfield style of wide open improvisation and long lines to flawlessly, lyric areas. Jam on!
TheoBurke 2 years ago 2
In what is not a shock, Mark sounds a LOT like Paul Butterfield. It is my favorite style of blues harp. Excellent
soltisimba 2 years ago 2
Marc Ford for my money is the most interesting,emotive, exciting and inventive player going bar none. Also to quote his brother Pat " there's this filial connection" which makes the band so great.
wheresrossy 2 years ago 3
just a great band! and Mark is one of the greatest unsung harp players, IMO. thanks for these vids..
chalone2 2 years ago
este no juega al futbol
canavislegalizeyaaaa 2 years ago
Uno de los mejores armoniquistas contemporaneos del mundo, segun mi opinion
elpiojocarp87 2 years ago 2
Always knew Robben was one of the best on guitar, but Mark is brilliant on the harp too.
rpaul4pres 3 years ago 5
The great Volker Strifler!
horsevinyl 3 years ago 3
more please...
best version yet....AWESOME BAND!
A thousand thankyou's!!!
May you live a long and happy life.
Mojokane4u 3 years ago
This is one go at the east west that brings it back on track to those days or better days....that pulled us into the blues typhoon!
bigoldsun 3 years ago
i passed my comment to soon, who is the other guitarist, he is shit hot !
cherryschmear 4 years ago
Volker Stifler
Sport1387 4 years ago
i passed my comment to soon, who is the other guitarist, he is shit hot !
cherryschmear 4 years ago
thanks for posting, marc is great, as for robben, enough said, thanks !
cherryschmear 4 years ago
Awesome....thanks for adding....this reminds me of a local group that used to play here...the blues injectors....mark whales on that harp......i can only imagine living next door to the fords listening to them jam....
Rolandgp16 4 years ago
Very fine post M. Thank you so much, it's great to find new RF footage on YT.
I think Mark played on the studio version of Robben's 'Prison of Love'. God, I love that track!
deathofjazz13 4 years ago
Ford brothers ROCK!!!
Sport1387 4 years ago