Sugar Blue - Hoochie Coochie Man

[SchileShile]

Good blues !Thank's Harpsucker

[TheOberarzt]

Wow, einfach nur wow... great

[TheBluesBabe]

Yep. That's the ONE and ONLY SUGAR BLUE!

[TheBluesBabe]

Good grief. Muddy Waters wrote the song, but it's been performed and recorded by many blues artists. The ARTIST performing in this video IS SUGAR BLUE! Get his name straight! It's SUGAR BLUE! The comments here are mind blowing. He's my friend, blues brother and a fellow harmonica player. So if you don't know by now, learn it and remember it. SUGAR BLUE!

[TheBluesBabe]

The ARTIST IS SUGAR BLUE! Get his name straight! It's SUGAR BLUE! The comments here are mind blowing. He's my friend, blues brother and a fellow harmonica player. So if you don't know by now, learn it and remember it. SUGAR BLUE!

[tychonaut]

I always thought John Popper was lightyears ahead. I see I was wrong.

[XTwittyX]

man i love that harmonica playing

[dzdryderz]

John Myung on bass... hahah

[sfumatoking]

Sugar Blue is definitely the heir apparent to the late Junior Wells. His skills are awesome.

[merengueenelalma]

SOLAMENTE A 22 PELOTUDOS NO LES PUEDE GUSTAR...

[MACGATELEY]

Ten holes,20 reeds an one living legend, a genious.

[BeruCampos]

4:28 - 4:40 -> Seriously, the lady right in front of the screen is almost sleeping... how come that bitch did not enjoy this music?? Can't sleep listening to this... All I can do is jam along with the song... damn...

[888ushy]

@BeruCampos I duno how you cud see dat as the band takes my eye more than the background but maybe she is taken away by the music and some people close there eyes and leave the prensent when they get on the Blues train thats away of appreciation tooo so less of the critisum and word bitch each to there own live and let live .....x

[woodywoodrow1]

Yeah baby

[mesaae]

Blues forever!!!!!

[p1r0m4n01]

idoloooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooooooooooooooooooo

[strokjis]

He's harmonica sound is fucking awesome

[tylerpipe]

Sugar Blue can Blow

[jpat1959]

saw him @ Tipitina's years ago (around 1980?) with Willie Dixon and the Chicago Blues All-Stars; unbelievable show

[CTHULHUCALL]

OK OK at 4:28 look at the lady closest to the camera, how arent ALL eyes in the room on sugar blue by that point?

[kiloch]

@CTHULHUCALL maybe she is blind

[TheJos68]

Saw this guy in Chicago last week!!!!!

amaaaazing!

from the TIME OUT MAG:

" We suspect that in some quarters, this blues veteran is still touted as the Guy Who Played Harmonica on "Miss You" by the Rolling Stones, but in blues circles he's known as the man who took Little Walter's innovations on that same instrument clear into the stratosphere.

It's safe to say that if you're looking for the magic place where Blues Traveler's John Popper got all his tricks and licks, this here is the source."

[diegoespitia1]

not a great singer (not a bad one either) but goodamn what about his harp...people talk about jason ricii but sugar blue is by far better

[getyoursfree]

Saw Sugar back in '68. Still blowin' the Blues as well as ever!

[Rockonrick51]

He's performing tonight at Rosa's Blues Bar in Chicago on Armitage Avenue. Great place to check out if you're ever in the city. I was there once when Eric Clapton dropped in unexpectedly and joined in on stage after a few drinks. Sugar Blues show starts at 10 PM

[dan32113]

Sugar Blue has got the funk, top class player.

[tenbarsteam]

D harp 2nd position



[riccibros]

@tenbarsteam G harp 3rd position

[MrAxSAP]

Is that really 1pos. harp?

[Julez8210]

I'm a little confused; when was this concert and how is the singer/player on the video?

[Harpsucker]

@Julez8210 check the description

[Julez8210]

@Harpsucker well that's the reason i am confused: it says live 1995 and later on the video shows "HOOCHIE COOCHIE MAN", and under "Muddy Waters". Muddy Waters passed away in 1983... so either the date is wrong or the artist is not Muddy Waters; hence the question, who is the artist (which by the way is amazing, making me tend to think the date is wrong)

[Harpsucker]

@Julez8210 what you talking about, are you crazy the song is called Hoochie Coochie Man, performed by Sugar Blue!!!!!!!

[MrAxSAP]

@Julez8210 The song was originaly recorded by Muddy. But that is Sugar, playing his tune. =)

[vijayp63]

@Julez8210 : The title of the video clearly states Sugar Blue, who is the artist. Muddy Waters wrote and composed this legendary song many decades before which is being played by Sugar blue in this 1995 music festival. Got it?

[MrDidjcripey]

@vijayp63 Like so many great blues standards made famous by so many great bluesmen, the song was actually written by Willie Dixon.

[dakota51tpa2001]

@harpsucker - Just as a point of reference for you, if you recall the Rolling Stones song "Miss You" from 1978's "Some Girls" album, Sugar Blue did the harmonica solo in the middle of the song. Not his best work, but it's probably his widest exposure. If you ever get a chance to see him in concert, don't miss it.

Your jaw will drop and stay there the entire show.

[billynunn]

@Julez8210 IT WAS IN 1995 IN BERN SWITZERLAND, I WAS THERE WITH THE GROUP RIGHT BEFORE SUGAR BLUE, WITH RAY BAILEY BIG FUN !!!

[888ushy]

@Julez8210 you obviously don't know your blues so why you cruzin this section, please get educated before the next daft question you post.....

[pitlow]

@Julez8210 The song was written by Muddy Waters and performed by sugar blue. That´s all.

[DSHarpin]

@pitlow Actually it was written by Willie Dixon, for Muddy ;)

[DesertRatDan]

@Julez8210 I'm pretty sure that the song Hoochie Coochie Man was originally written by Willie Dixon and performed by Muddy Waters but this performance is by Sugar Blue. I hope that clears up any confusion.

[gblueslover2]

@Julez8210 How is he ? Probably just fine.

[rawfflecakes]

is he using an electric harmonica or something?

[MrAxSAP]

@rawfflecakes He has a mic I think =)

[Just2313]

Omg Jesus wtf Christ no Devil i don't know what i am saying !! So beatuifull !!!

[nxePremium]

LOVE when he goes soft at 4:15, so smooth

[tops3n]

very melodic

[MrAxSAP]

Holy crap!

[DARIUSSR612]

MY MOTHER TOLD ME THIS SONG WAS ABOUT ME!

[nitanewsreader]

I'm a hoochie mama!

[vt92psyc]

That solo is just sick. I'm going to have to stop telling people I play harmonica...

[MrGeoren]

Estes cara è realmente muito bom. Que feeling loco!!

Me gusta mucho!!

Thank you Mr. Sugar Blue.

[jgpification]

22 people don't know about music period! One needs to know the essance of music to understand it's beauty. Sugar Blue is quality.

[jgpification]

22 people don't know about music period!

[woodywoodrow1]

When ever visiting You tube I am compelled to watch and listen to this video "awesome", hope you make it to the UK one of these days Sugar Blue. Same song and others can be viewed on You Tube Blues and Brews, Westford.

[woodywoodrow1]

When ever I visit You tube I am compelled to watch and listen to this awesome performer. Hope you get to the UK some day soon Sugar Blue. See this at Blues and Brews Westford also on You Tube

[woodywoodrow1]

Almost every time I visit you tube I am compelled to watch and listen to this awesome performance. Hope you make it to the UK one of these days Sugar Blue.

Found another great live version Sugar did last year at the Blues and Brews, Westford.

[jbeng1953]

22 people in the wrong house!!!! House of blues ya'll Dont like it... go elsewhere!

[insanesanta278]

how does he blow a rhythm with different notes while at the same time having one note ringout like at 5:19

[Capt1caveman]

@insanesanta278 If I'm not mistaking that is called tongue-blocking...

blocking several holes and unblocking those holes in the rythm of the song.

[alasku]

that's how you play the harmonica !!!

[blondiebug99]

Wish they'd bring solos like this back into music today.

[ace69er]

Now THATS music boy!!!

[robin14669]

Sugar played the harp solo's on the Rolling Stones record Miss you.

[ShadyCadence]

Man, I need me a leather harp bandoleer! It's a blues war nowadays!

Love it, thanks!

[shyboy515]

your the man.

[thextacis]

Yeahhh BBY!!!! 

[sodafixer2]

Very Cool Sugar....Thanks for posting Harpsucker....greetings from Western Massachusetts!

[LtMusicDude]

22 people aren't hoochie coochie men.

[HeyJoe678]

@LtMusicDude or women

[Germhardcore]

man.... he is amazing...

i almast fell from my seat... xD

[evdokiahantzi]

this is a trip!!the harminca something else!!!

[andrewreggiocal]

blues is a peace of soul !!! P&L from italy!!!

[whemadre]

Great harp!!!

[whemadre]

Blow that harp right up!!

[aasth]

22 People no have Soul , Blues Is Life ! Peace all , Hugs From Brazil =)

[WhateverIsCatchy]

Holy macaroni! That... that is amazing! Sometimes, I wish I was born during this time. Just 14 and I wish I could listen to this without being called weird. :)

[furcifur3]

@WhateverIsCatchy

Hey man, it's music. People have bad taste in it. All the greats listen to a lot of different stuff. Don't be afraid to branch out, there is some amazing amazing stuff you'd never hear if you stick in the normal box people stay in. Explore, make your life better and have fun. =)

[MrEAPerez1]

@WhateverIsCatchy You are not weird, you just have too much class for your age. Merry Christmas and keep listening to the blues as American as the Zydeco.

[insanesanta278]

@WhateverIsCatchy you're not weird kid, liking justin bieber is weird, like someone else said on here, branch out! when you turn the radio off and pop in a cd of great music from back in the day, thats not weird, thats musical enlightenment

[nikowii6464]

GUAU!!!!

[deliotk]

Damn -- this guy can whip that harmonica any way he wants

[garibay3200]

esto es blues.!!

[schiffnhauser]

Awesome Stuff.

[LazyRockers]

great, just great

but right at the end, what does sugar blue throw, well it looks like her throws his harmonica. Not sure, still, awesome!

[broush1111]

damn dude haha

[blondiebug99]

Wow

[quareshmuah]

what was his harmonia attached to ???

btw... his harmonica just sounded like an ELECTRIC GUITAR !!!

[LazyRockers]

@quareshmuah a microphone

[mbiernacki9]

why the fuckin crwod stand on the floor and do nothing?? it isn't normal... -.-

[55carr55]

21 people have a bad taste in music.

[ace69er]

@55carr55 22 (c)RAP fans watched this!

[tahirgholizadeh]

this dude is TOOO FUCKIN ILL ON THE HARRRP HOLY SHIT

[MetalHeadIvo]

21 people missed the like button...

[ccrdk]

@MetalHeadIvo i guess that 2% people just dislike the music. I belong to the majority!

[fariethesun]

I love them....

[murdock2120]

TEMAZOO..

[dflec]

@stunsail the harmonica is a D, the band is playing an A blues and the harmonica will be in the key of the 4 chord, in this case a D.

[EternalCircle1]

@stunsail

look at 2:40. i think in F. anyway I'm very sure he plays on the second position. if the song is in c he plays a f harp

[ruttlesnake5150]

Oh Yeah!!



[zills2]

makin' it talk !!!!!

[DesertRatDan]

One of the best performances I've EVER seen! I could watch this continuously all day long!

[PennybagPedro]

this is back when black people actually played guitar, unlike lil wayne.

[DesertRatDan]

Unfreakin'believable!  Where did you find this footage?

[snake061000]

bad to the bone

[mymailtube]

as from 4:40 up to 4:50.........impossible! This guy is a wizzard on the harmonica!

[dd201011]

huh

[dd201011]

there's some real soul harp playing right there people

[waderchristian]

mmm harmonica :D

[dd201011]

that's some harp with soul right there - in case you were looking.

[MalThorgan]

Thanx 4 posting this amazing clip Harpsucker ! Just when I thought I had a few licks down & feeling comfortable with my playing this has raised the benchmark to the stratosphere ! Love the tone from the bullett mike in early part & his range & control is stunning. Sounds like 2 harps being played at once 4.36 & 5.25..........

he makes the Hohner sound like an orchestra of sound effects ! Inspirational stuff !

ps @ 7.08 he appears to dispose of something.......any ideas ?

[HuntressRoxx]

Sweet Sweet Blues......Awesome!!!!!!!

[k2aileron]

Five-O'clock Club - Sarasota Fla. 1998. Missed it.

[kenkneeb]

tayskat! You have heard this guy before. He was the harp player on Rolling Stones "Miss You" Pure, rarified G E N I O U S!!! Thanks Sugar! KennyBe, harpin' since '66.

[MrJacksmk]

ok, ok...

[barflew]

Oh man! I had no idea he played a Golden Melody or that he sang too.... The man has some trick stuff like no one else.

[timimix]

this song killed my soul! 

[mone1]

I listen to almost every version of this sound and Sugar, you are the BEST !!

[LexHills1]

21??!!!!!! What the.....??!! This. Is. Awesome!

[mypiperwarrior]

Great job!

[Drg0nzo1]

This just makes me laugh because it's so damn awesome.

[aiyayiovav]

nice work, the master, i like this, thanks

[jaypee1154]

damn this guy is good!

[musicguyelwain]

mindblowing!!!!!

[jmh7033]

Great !

[LostMuffin03]

HO.

LY.

SHIT.

[Garg221]

pure awesomeness

[jazmois]

Ah wowww just ahhhh WOWwww!

[memingarr]

QUE CHINGONNN

[WNxLigerzx]

2 words

holy. shit.

[paddyboyobrien]

Sugar Blue is great.......but "Sonny Boy Williamson ll" has got to be the best!!!!!!

[62MarieAnne]

Sugar Blue and Sonny Boy Williamson are the best Blues Harper and perhaps Little Walter too

Thanks a lot Harpsucker ,its so good.....

[DONMENDONCA]

Saw this guy here in Brazil about 25 years ago; same weird leather belt full of harps, same incredible musicality. One of the best gigs I ever saw. Sugar Blue is definitly a master of his craft.

[62MarieAnne]

Sugar Blue et Sonny Boy Williamson are the best blues harper

[62MarieAnne]

Sugar Blue et Sonny Boy Williamson: are the best

[Broskev09]

great solo :) but i have one question .. what is HARP ? :D

[bigredlover77]

@Broskev09 Harmonica.

[shabba211]

muddy waters



[RockLakeMama]

Why don't my comments get posted? I've only got great things to say about Sugar Blue. Weird.

[chappy2110]

trop rapide dans les enchainements....!!!!

Il me tue l'enfoiré....!!!

Soooooooo gooooood.....!!!!!

[RockLakeMama]

I saw Sugar Blue at the Du Maurier Jazz Festival in Toronto around 15 years ago and was blown away. This is the first time I've managed to find him since then! Woo hoo!!

[czuo]

omg, tight harp solo!

[ricendric13]

THIS IS GREAT

[supergodzilla33]

one of the best harp solos ever!

[smallfreed]

This is very good performance :) love it

[chewymeemee]

Who is best Sonny Boy , Junior Wells or Blues-Harper? ww.youtube.com/watch?v=xq7hjhs­PMlY

[harryno100]

GÄNSEHAUT!!!

[foxybee59]

Yvonne he my h c m foxybee

[jakeizlove]

Damn!!

[FallDownModus]

absolutely amazing! cannot fathom what i hear... a genius

[alsantiesteban1]

EXELENT¡ GREAT

[MrLausanneBlues]

Excelente cantante y armonicista.

[katharine46]

I was there the night when BLUE and WILLIE "The Touch" HAYES, came up and sat in with BUDDY GUY and JIMMY BURNS, and the lads....What an awesome treat!!!

[chidave43]

Sugar just played in Chicago at Buddy Guy's Legends WITH Buddy, during Bluesfest. Doesn't get any better. Chicago Dave

[crazyPAgirl]

I love it! Awesome!

[toddallenhooper]

Awesome!

[CrystalTears234]

love it!

gypsy woman told my mother...

[realbudgiesmuggler]

Harpsucker you have the best collection of good taste good blues your a legend

[MrJamontoroja]

Sugar Blue en.... Hondarribia Blues.....Julio 2010....Gratuito

[Wulfcry]

At 4:30 how does the men do that its incredible no its amazing better yet both.

[philvis1]

Sugar been around ChiTown

[thegreatpretender0]

that´s blues baby :-)

[curssaske]

dam! best blues music i ever heard exep from the blues brother

[KosovoJeSRBIJA]

how does he do that?

[BluesDfender]

Awesome

[Bootaaniicaa]

Man is a genius.

[25lber]

what are the key changes in this amazing performance ?

[tadowjonez]

4:37 is SHE DEAF??

[stroke4711]

Sugar Blue is the Master, I first heard him on vinyl many yeas ago.

Never saw anything by him in music shops in England so I sent to the U.S.

I was told by a blues 'expert' that he had died of a drugs overdose over 20 years ago, which was a bit of an exageration. He's still alive an playing in Chigago.

[stroke4711]

I was told he died 20 years ago but it was an exageration!

I was talking to a guy who knows him and he is a great player, but has a drug problem so I'mm told. If you want speed playing check out Jason Ricci and Harper as well. He's a great harp and digerido player.

[taurarose]

YES INDEED!!!!!

[pointofinfo]

This is just absolutely fantastic playing. Also, tayskat, keep up the work with kids!

[leonjulius1979]

This man is a saint of soul music.... he brings tears, love, strength and tears. Give it to me! They don't make music like this anymore!

[ivanxleroy]

great feelin' and dynamics

[coldfreshwater]

The black cat bone was gotten from throwing a black cat in boiling water at midnight--unfortunately.

[coldfreshwater]

The way they got the black cat bone was to throw a black cat into a pot of boiling water at midnight ,so I feel sorry for all the black cats that were boiled alive leaving the black cat bone remaining.

[neduddgi]

YEAH!! Damn good!

[novemberjam]

if anyone can tell me what mic and amp hes using it will be appreciated

[treatb09]

looked like a p.a. of some kind

[jolietpiaf]

ME GUSTA MUCHO.........:)

[cayapo]

the beeeeeeeeeeeeeeest

[Drumminsince89]

This is insane...he plays the harp like its a guitar..WOOOOOOW..