That's Pate Hare on guitar. A rock solid, in demand sideman who played with most of the Memphis and Chicago greats in addition to a series of classic releases under his own name.
The rest of the Waters band at the festival was Muddy Waters, voc, g; James Cotton, hca, Otis Spann, p; Pat Hare ["Tat Harris" on back cover], g; Andrew Stephens ["Andrew Stevenson" on back cover], b; Francis Clay, dr; [] and guest artists Butch Cage, violin; [] Lafayette Thomas, guitar.
First thing I noticed (apart from JLH of course) was Otis Spann bottom left corner, and on both tracks he excels, he was like instinctive with his accompaniment, just so natural and so spine chillingly soulful. When he died I swear a bit of myself died as well. While cannot really hear JLH's guitar this vid is a real treasure of a time when I was young but hell, the music still rocks.
in this video,i love the fact that at times the bass and backup guitar player are swaying with John Lee .This song makes me feel the blues and makes me feel good, cause i can feel what John lee is singing about.
For me, The Iconic Blues Mam. I was 5 or 6 when I went on a trip from Oakland to Pamona Ca. This was one of the songs my moms ol'man played. Been a fan eva since.
The piano work of Otis Spann, especially on the 2nd song, is a joy to behold, as of course is JLH. Otis died way way to early, he was always my no.1 blues piano player, still is. Tks for the posting...
@ MrBUBBABENNY: Agreed Ms. Raitt does as good Chi-Town/Delta Blues as any Caucasian Country Crossover could hope. But Hooker, Waters, Johnson, King, Guy, and Charles' music has immortalized itself. Elvis Presley, Elvin Bishop, Clapton, Plant, Morrison and Jagger would concur, IMHO. Great memories for you, tho.
I Remember seeing Mr Jon Lee Hooker in 1976 in Santa Cruz,ca ! F#$king Great ! R.I.P ! Your Music Lives on Forever ! Bonnie will see 2 that ! Then saw BB & Bobby Bland @ the Cow Palace later in the year ! Also, Bonnie Raitt & Elvin Bishop w/ Bos Scaggs ! Brother can you loan me a dime !
Why is seeing "white people" clapping out of the beat great? LOL - Seeing two bluesgiants performing together is great - I agree with you on that! I like to invite you to watch my newest BLUESCARTOON volume 3 featuring JOHN LEE HOOKER (vol1 had JIMMY REED, vol 2 SONNY BOY II all on my playlist BLUESCARTOONS). These are 1-minute-clips with my new recorded music done in the "old"- style! If you have time to watch & enjoy it I would enjoy that!
3:01 Like a Boss hahah, John Lee is the mann
Immaculate416 4 hours ago
Thank you
Erikjr21 2 weeks ago
That's Pate Hare on guitar. A rock solid, in demand sideman who played with most of the Memphis and Chicago greats in addition to a series of classic releases under his own name.
The rest of the Waters band at the festival was Muddy Waters, voc, g; James Cotton, hca, Otis Spann, p; Pat Hare ["Tat Harris" on back cover], g; Andrew Stephens ["Andrew Stevenson" on back cover], b; Francis Clay, dr; [] and guest artists Butch Cage, violin; [] Lafayette Thomas, guitar.
coy0te9 2 months ago
Spann, Cotton etc.? Who else? There were no etc's in a Muddy Waters band.
coy0te9 2 months ago
Great!
ruudschulten 2 months ago
was this in newport?
Manu9078 2 months ago
@Manu9078 wait nvm
Manu9078 2 months ago
solid backin' ...a treasure of Chicago backup expertise...smooth, full and blue
si7ltmixwsata7 4 months ago
First thing I noticed (apart from JLH of course) was Otis Spann bottom left corner, and on both tracks he excels, he was like instinctive with his accompaniment, just so natural and so spine chillingly soulful. When he died I swear a bit of myself died as well. While cannot really hear JLH's guitar this vid is a real treasure of a time when I was young but hell, the music still rocks.
@zeppelinek92 - Yes agree.
beowulf3075 4 months ago
CATEGORÍA !!!
los3nombres 5 months ago
so much better than white blues like Eric Clapton or ZZ TOP
mizterblack 6 months ago 3
@mizterblack but Clapton, Peter Green, John Mayall (and more) are still incredible, blues-rock is damn good thing
zeppelinek92 6 months ago
@mizterblack that's racist ! ... but i agree
thedrunkinflower 4 months ago
in this video,i love the fact that at times the bass and backup guitar player are swaying with John Lee .This song makes me feel the blues and makes me feel good, cause i can feel what John lee is singing about.
MrStoney2011 6 months ago
When the great blues musicians leave us ,Then we will all be singing the blues.The new blues singers just dont seem to have the hang of it.
MrStoney2011 6 months ago
I'm waiting for musicians like this to appear... goodness knows we have things worthy of heart felt tunes.
jacqquebeene 6 months ago
For me, The Iconic Blues Mam. I was 5 or 6 when I went on a trip from Oakland to Pamona Ca. This was one of the songs my moms ol'man played. Been a fan eva since.
52BEZY 7 months ago in playlist Blues Music 101
Yeah Baby!!!That second track kicks arse!!!
rwnfrd 7 months ago
GRANDIOSE . SUBLIME . Merci pour ce fabuleux partage .
COLOMBANIPM 11 months ago
young elvis at 6 32 watching dancers feet....
tattedred 11 months ago
I love how John Lee doesn't follow the 12 bar format
buffalobilly 1 year ago 6
Isso e muito bommmm
2010edimilson 1 year ago
The piano work of Otis Spann, especially on the 2nd song, is a joy to behold, as of course is JLH. Otis died way way to early, he was always my no.1 blues piano player, still is. Tks for the posting...
beowulf3075 1 year ago
@ MrBUBBABENNY: Agreed Ms. Raitt does as good Chi-Town/Delta Blues as any Caucasian Country Crossover could hope. But Hooker, Waters, Johnson, King, Guy, and Charles' music has immortalized itself. Elvis Presley, Elvin Bishop, Clapton, Plant, Morrison and Jagger would concur, IMHO. Great memories for you, tho.
TheLieselVontrapp 1 year ago
@TheLieselVontrapp Who cares what Clapton,Plant,Presley etc think about it?
rwnfrd 7 months ago
The soul of black music ! =))
inevergiveup1402 1 year ago
:-D
gaborbauer 1 year ago
I Remember seeing Mr Jon Lee Hooker in 1976 in Santa Cruz,ca ! F#$king Great ! R.I.P ! Your Music Lives on Forever ! Bonnie will see 2 that ! Then saw BB & Bobby Bland @ the Cow Palace later in the year ! Also, Bonnie Raitt & Elvin Bishop w/ Bos Scaggs ! Brother can you loan me a dime !
MrBUBBABENNY 1 year ago
voice is awesome and hes so chill he lives with his voice really great for its time
AakwardAardvark 1 year ago
voice is awesome and hes so chill he lives with his voice
AakwardAardvark 1 year ago
was that muddy dancing?
bigdog5994 1 year ago
@bigdog5994 - No. I thought so too, but it isn't.
ThomasDeLello 1 year ago
@bigdog5994 no that was a cab calloway impersonator
busessuck1 1 year ago
finally, a really REALLY good video.
sebasco629 1 year ago
that pick up is a Dearmond pickup, lordkoos,i think the family has that kinda harmony layin around,and i have on of those pickups! hmmmm
1peteeh 1 year ago
Interesting pickup installation on the Harmony...
lordkoos 1 year ago
THE BEST....
slugosia 1 year ago
what a great post! it's weird how they sometimes do 11 bars, then 12,then 10 bars, it sort of makes it more rawer to me.
jamesjonesrocket 1 year ago
@jamesjonesrocket john play no progresions i just got it deep inside he dont need 12 bar blues and stuff like dat hes a natural
casu3 1 year ago 2
pure.
sleeplessintokyo 1 year ago 2
@sleeplessintokyo
sarahg316 1 year ago
What a treat, John Lee Hooker, Otis Spann, James Cotton, and Pat Hare! Thanks for posting this mercydee
JDHarmonicat 1 year ago 2
Thanks. This is awesome.
Jules242 1 year ago
great stuff saw both masters in person. oh and James Cotton too. SF and New Orleans..
Filmor West...Winterland...Boulder...
lachryme 1 year ago
I met John Lee once, what a nice guy,......
this vid shows his country blues with city blues backing support, perfect....
LatexCat45 2 years ago
yeah Francisco,
priceless footage.
super channel
Peace
arjhendrix 2 years ago 2
((( YAaaaaaa ! )))
crawleykakes 2 years ago
Just perfect. ;)
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Genialny kawałek.
jahajaj 2 years ago
the best
donottawaguitar 2 years ago
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
marcelotssp 2 years ago
I have never seen John Lee' look so animated and sing so sweet...a pleasant surprise! just a classic'
brohmanski 2 years ago 2
The best 8:35 of music and video on the entire internet in my opinion. Thank you, for the post.
packerrube 2 years ago 2
Great one ! Thanks ! Is also great to see white ppl claping out of the beat too :)) Is that one Muddy Waers dancing? Looks like it is?!?
MrHeavyfuels 2 years ago
Why is seeing "white people" clapping out of the beat great? LOL - Seeing two bluesgiants performing together is great - I agree with you on that! I like to invite you to watch my newest BLUESCARTOON volume 3 featuring JOHN LEE HOOKER (vol1 had JIMMY REED, vol 2 SONNY BOY II all on my playlist BLUESCARTOONS). These are 1-minute-clips with my new recorded music done in the "old"- style! If you have time to watch & enjoy it I would enjoy that!
bye
2009framat 2 years ago
So good I played it twice! What a fantastic video! very inspiring. Thanx
Deadmetal54 2 years ago
Wow, JLH and Otis in the same shot, an absolute classic, The guy dancing, yeah well the song was swinging ok. What a posting, many many thanks.
Mounhas 2 years ago 2
Great!
dearmalika 2 years ago 2
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commanderlooney 2 years ago
WOW-WEE!!! This is so precious! Thx, mercydee for the post!!
5*****
Hollayla 2 years ago 10
Oh man, this is goin into the favorites pile. Thanks for layin this video out for us
lighteningboy 2 years ago
Beautiful!
tragiversa 2 years ago 3
Thank you!!
Immaculate416 3 years ago 3