Been a Long Time Coming | Root Doctor | BackStage Pass | WKAR PBS

[tonewheel]

The "Flicking" of his left hand that Pur11zz refers to is not for Leslie actuation. Look closely.

You'll see B players often keep an occasional beat or two with their left hand; this is normal and reflexive. (Been doing that for years!) Looks more like a swipe either just on top of the lower keyboard, sometimes just above.

[kg0ye]

The truth is he is using a technique called slapping. It adds percussion to the sound. You may not be able to hear it in this live recording, however, in a studio it shows up on the recording. Also, notice the bottom manual is most usually used for comping.

Nice work guys, your best song ever! I would like to see Jim loosen up a little.

[Pur11zz]

Great music, but can any one tell me why the Hammond player flicks the keyboard with his left hand now and again? I can not hear the effect of this.

[joelb79]

Sure you can. It's an off beat triplet that adds some feel to the playing. Its there especially at 1:27

[BluzCruisin]

Nagy and Alfredson write some amazing tunes! Vocal talent depth to the max with these guys. Alfredson sings wonderfully. Check out Nagy's new disc! He's got some serious pipes goin on. Cunningham is a monster too. How can one band have so much talent?!

[woodsheddin]

Dayummm! Sounds FRIGGIN GREAT!!

[flyingfingersmark]

What model Hammond ??? Not a B3!!! like the tune !!! Is it printed in sheet music ?

[srmqzq]

That's a Hammond XK Traditional System

[aarfeld]

An XK3-c to be exact--Hammond-Suzuki's latest, and best clone-wheel successor to the mighty B3. You can buy the upper and lower keyboards separately and then combine them on either a traditional walnut frame (like you see here) or on a metal frame. You can also add foot bass pedals. All the components together total around 5 or 6 thousand dollars. Cheap compared to a vintage or reproduction B3, which is around 9 to 20 thousand dollars depending on condition.