He primarily played on Hohner brand harmonicas; the Marine Band model, being probably the most popular. He focused on those made for the diatonic scale, but did some playing on the chromatic type as well.
he shouldn't have left Muddy. He would have lived longer probably if he'd stayed, and we'd have more music. His best solos and overall work in my opinion, were when he was with Muddy. As for his singing, not that bad but not all that great either.
@callipposhots - Agree with your remarks. With Muddy Waters on vocals and Little Walter on harmonica it can't get better. Walter's voice is OK but he's a way better harp player than he is a singer.
About a year ago, somebody gave me a couple of harmonicas - a C Lee Oskar, a few Suzukis in various keys and a Hohner Special 20. I started taking it with me when I walk the dog. Little by little a few hours a day, I started to get it. It's not really very hard and if you put in the time, you can play these songs.
But if I live to be 120, I'll never, ever be able to get the kind of tone that Walter got on these songs. He was the Hendrix of Harp. Changed everything.
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quite possibly THE greatest Blues harmonica player of all time. having said that, i can't hear any harmonica player without comparing him/her to my Mom's step-brother, Jr. Carter. you've never heard of him, but he really was THAT good! died in an arson fire when i was a little kid after ruining his life with drink. appropriate for a blues song, terrible for a life. what a waste! RIP Junior, you truly were the best!
In 1974 i knew a man named Walter Peebles in chicago that could play that song .99% as good as Little Walter. Maxwell street was jumpin back then. BEFORE they tore it down in the name of progress.
We 'really-love' this song here in the Detroit (Michigan) area! For many long years it was the 'theme-song' for one of 'my-favorite' radio programs called 'the blue-collar-show and was hosted by "D.J. Ramon"! I just want to 'holla-back' at the brother and thank you for many many 'good-nights' of "great-blues"! "I" am also known as "Midnite D.J.!
@MisterCrash241 No need to include Michigan after Detroit. There will always be only one Detroit, and it's still a world-class city full of great people.
@paddyboyobrien ARTHUR CRUDUP SET THE STAGE, ELVIS COPIED HIM, REFERENCES TO ARTHUR (3 EARLY SONGS OF HIS ELVIS GOLD RECORDS) THEN OPENED DOORS FOR CHUCK BERRY & LITTLE RICHARD. THESE GUYS MORESO SET STAGE FOR BLUES ROCK VIA UK BACK TO USA IF WHITE AUDIENCE, MOSTLY HOWLIN' WOLF MUDDY WATERS. LATER BO DID ROCK HIS "BEAT" ARTHUR NEVER WAS INDUCTED THOUGH FATHER OF ROCK AND NEVER GOT ONE ROYALTY THOSE ALL LEGENDS COVERED HIS BLUES TOO. CHECK OUT MIKE WILHELM MEAN OL' FRISCO HERE FOR ANOTHER SUCH
@guitarandharp Absolutely! Harp solo in Going Down Slow takes some beating, though. Must upload that one of these days. Not to mention 'Roller Coaster'
Super...Super...Super.Merci.
moinetgaby 1 month ago
Bravissimo
AURORA4105 1 month ago
Little Walter a great harp player who left us way to soon, just like another great harp player
Paul Butterfield have a listen to Paul`s ` Blues with a Feeling ` I think you will like it too.
RIP Paul Butterfield and Little Walter.
roadappleband 2 months ago
He primarily played on Hohner brand harmonicas; the Marine Band model, being probably the most popular. He focused on those made for the diatonic scale, but did some playing on the chromatic type as well.
SuperLos80 2 months ago
What Brand did he play??? anyone knows????
charcuterocbog 4 months ago
he shouldn't have left Muddy. He would have lived longer probably if he'd stayed, and we'd have more music. His best solos and overall work in my opinion, were when he was with Muddy. As for his singing, not that bad but not all that great either.
callipposhots 7 months ago
@callipposhots - Agree with your remarks. With Muddy Waters on vocals and Little Walter on harmonica it can't get better. Walter's voice is OK but he's a way better harp player than he is a singer.
paulkate72 5 months ago
how do you download good blues mp3s?!.. cant find torrents.. too lazy to download individually..!!1
99tuberats93 7 months ago
perfect sidemen marks this side as classic
vatonaught 8 months ago
About a year ago, somebody gave me a couple of harmonicas - a C Lee Oskar, a few Suzukis in various keys and a Hohner Special 20. I started taking it with me when I walk the dog. Little by little a few hours a day, I started to get it. It's not really very hard and if you put in the time, you can play these songs.
But if I live to be 120, I'll never, ever be able to get the kind of tone that Walter got on these songs. He was the Hendrix of Harp. Changed everything.
Nittacci 8 months ago
Hi mickashworth
Thanks for your response/comment.
Yes, Going Down Slow is a good record; Roller Coaster is a masterpiece.
I also love Walter's work as a sideman with Muddy, Jimmy Rogers, John Brim, Otis Rush - all great stuff!
guitarandharp 10 months ago
oohh look one virgem was here..
R3ynco 10 months ago
Thats the real deal!!!No brag just facts!!!
Bobbie Mercy Oliver
bobbiemercyoliver 11 months ago
My man !
hotlipbrown 11 months ago
muy bue cd lo tengo saludos desde argentina que viva el blues
maublue20 11 months ago
niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice very!!!
JCHARMO 1 year ago
albert ayler the free jazz saxophonist actually started his early recording career on some of little walters tracks
EMCEMITCH 1 year ago
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Cairns70 1 year ago
these guys were so gangsta they murdered for their music......
codehendrix 1 year ago
This will always sound good, always - and great backing from the band.
beowulf3075 1 year ago
I loooooooooooooooooooove jazz music veeeeeeeeeeeeeeery much
mohamedtab 1 year ago
He certainly inspired me!
John "Whiteboy" Walden
Cebu City,
Philippines.
Mundharp 1 year ago
quite possibly THE greatest Blues harmonica player of all time. having said that, i can't hear any harmonica player without comparing him/her to my Mom's step-brother, Jr. Carter. you've never heard of him, but he really was THAT good! died in an arson fire when i was a little kid after ruining his life with drink. appropriate for a blues song, terrible for a life. what a waste! RIP Junior, you truly were the best!
jteshuwah 1 year ago
In 1974 i knew a man named Walter Peebles in chicago that could play that song .99% as good as Little Walter. Maxwell street was jumpin back then. BEFORE they tore it down in the name of progress.
49bluesman 1 year ago
We 'really-love' this song here in the Detroit (Michigan) area! For many long years it was the 'theme-song' for one of 'my-favorite' radio programs called 'the blue-collar-show and was hosted by "D.J. Ramon"! I just want to 'holla-back' at the brother and thank you for many many 'good-nights' of "great-blues"! "I" am also known as "Midnite D.J.!
MisterCrash241 1 year ago 8
@MisterCrash241 No need to include Michigan after Detroit. There will always be only one Detroit, and it's still a world-class city full of great people.
40Waxx 1 year ago
@40Waxx Ha! Ha! Aha! Aha! Yuq! Yuq! Yuq!! Peace & Love!!
MisterCrash241 1 year ago
Why did u cut the end off man?
Djanti0204 1 year ago
These guys set the the stage for rock n roll.......
paddyboyobrien 1 year ago
@paddyboyobrien ARTHUR CRUDUP SET THE STAGE, ELVIS COPIED HIM, REFERENCES TO ARTHUR (3 EARLY SONGS OF HIS ELVIS GOLD RECORDS) THEN OPENED DOORS FOR CHUCK BERRY & LITTLE RICHARD. THESE GUYS MORESO SET STAGE FOR BLUES ROCK VIA UK BACK TO USA IF WHITE AUDIENCE, MOSTLY HOWLIN' WOLF MUDDY WATERS. LATER BO DID ROCK HIS "BEAT" ARTHUR NEVER WAS INDUCTED THOUGH FATHER OF ROCK AND NEVER GOT ONE ROYALTY THOSE ALL LEGENDS COVERED HIS BLUES TOO. CHECK OUT MIKE WILHELM MEAN OL' FRISCO HERE FOR ANOTHER SUCH
howlingsandy 1 year ago
i like him to
bigwillhenk 1 year ago
@ 2:20? Who was Walter F. Little of the US Air Force? Im lost with that
cedricleecason 1 year ago
@cedricleecason mmm so strange....
bilhernia 1 year ago
He was the best.
twoslices 1 year ago
The 'Thunderbird' album is brill, from start to finish
Wolfspiderxl 1 year ago
love this sound...one of the BEST ever to pick up a harmonica:)....
SmileItRainsInRohan 1 year ago
this is a great tone
greendice9 2 years ago
Surely one of the best blues records of all time, with definitely THE best harmonica solo! Just staggering stuff.
I've heard it a thousand times at least but it still sounds new...
Best wishes from the U.K.
guitarandharp 2 years ago 12
@guitarandharp Absolutely! Harp solo in Going Down Slow takes some beating, though. Must upload that one of these days. Not to mention 'Roller Coaster'
mickashworth 10 months ago
Little Walter !!! Thanks !!! 5/5
Gregparkerblues 2 years ago
You missed the finish, xatzidakis. Tks anyway.
Gregparkerblues 2 years ago 2