God I miss his tallent and all of his unique and wonderful songs. His song - Long Hard Road with Roy Rogers just makes me cry each time I hear it...Check it out on YouTube and you will see what I mean.
This is how Norton looked the first time I saw him. A fan for 33 years, none better. Never have heard another harp player as good as him. Miss you Norton.
This is about the time I first met Norton in San Andreas Ca. way back,, followed him through the years seeing him at various clubs in our area. I last saw him and his wife not too long before we lost him in Sutter Creek and I asked him about these old songs, he said if I had those albums "Loving in the Valley of the Moon" " Desert Horizen" to hang on to them. I have them and I cherish them. Loved him, miss him. Best I ever heard.
I saw an interview the other night--Jeff Bridges on The Charlie Rose Show. Jeff spoke of his associations, collaborations with artists that he clearly admired and mentioned Norton Buffalo. I had forgotten that at one time I was rocked and deeply affected by him and rediscovered I had the vinyls and CD of Lovin' in the Valley of the Moon + Desert Horizon. Have played it over and over since. I never saw him in concert. Never saw him perform. Thank you, artski for this breathtaking upload!
A very soft-spoken guy, Norton. I met him when he played at St Chapelle winery in Nampa, ID with slide guitarist Roy Rogers in 2004. Both were very cool guys and just loved to chat with and play for their fans. They even played a couple Robert Johnson songs for me when I told them I'd leared some classic Blues on guitar. (One was Robert Johnson, the other they just picked & jammed on. Can't remember the name. I think one was 'Terraplane Blues').
I remember when this was released as a single in the late seventies. It turned me on to his music. Thanks to that single release, I found Echoes of the Last Stampede, a haunting but beautiful instrumental piece featuring his harp and synthesizer. I'm surprised I haven't seen (heard) it on this site. Someone, please post it for those who've never heard it.
I got a Loving in the Valley as a 2 album CD from Amazon of all places...was a UK release with Valley of the Moon and a newer more disco feel record....so happy to have it
@MrBatgwanno Used vinyl copies appear for sale on Amazon.com reasonablly priced... the CD that has both his solo albums (Lovin' in the Valley of the Moon, and Desert Horizon) are listed at $117 and up !
At this point in his career Norton used Huang Star Performers and Huang Silvertone diatonic harmonicas. The chromatic harmonica is a Hohner CBH 2016 designed by Cham-Ber Huang.I know these statements to be true because I was a harmonica technician for Huang and have repaired Norton's harmonicas.
God I miss his tallent and all of his unique and wonderful songs. His song - Long Hard Road with Roy Rogers just makes me cry each time I hear it...Check it out on YouTube and you will see what I mean.
Miklar76058 2 weeks ago
RIP - a true talent
Miklar76058 1 month ago
This is how Norton looked the first time I saw him. A fan for 33 years, none better. Never have heard another harp player as good as him. Miss you Norton.
qhgypsy 6 months ago
I am so glad you taped this. Sure takes me back.
qhgypsy 6 months ago
This is about the time I first met Norton in San Andreas Ca. way back,, followed him through the years seeing him at various clubs in our area. I last saw him and his wife not too long before we lost him in Sutter Creek and I asked him about these old songs, he said if I had those albums "Loving in the Valley of the Moon" " Desert Horizen" to hang on to them. I have them and I cherish them. Loved him, miss him. Best I ever heard.
qhgypsy 6 months ago
I saw an interview the other night--Jeff Bridges on The Charlie Rose Show. Jeff spoke of his associations, collaborations with artists that he clearly admired and mentioned Norton Buffalo. I had forgotten that at one time I was rocked and deeply affected by him and rediscovered I had the vinyls and CD of Lovin' in the Valley of the Moon + Desert Horizon. Have played it over and over since. I never saw him in concert. Never saw him perform. Thank you, artski for this breathtaking upload!
TheBigDelicious 6 months ago 5
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TheBigDelicious 6 months ago
Loved him since valley of the moon.
eltrip50 1 year ago
A very soft-spoken guy, Norton. I met him when he played at St Chapelle winery in Nampa, ID with slide guitarist Roy Rogers in 2004. Both were very cool guys and just loved to chat with and play for their fans. They even played a couple Robert Johnson songs for me when I told them I'd leared some classic Blues on guitar. (One was Robert Johnson, the other they just picked & jammed on. Can't remember the name. I think one was 'Terraplane Blues').
Featster74 1 year ago
This must have been around the time we saw him in Alviso of all places. Does anyone have "Rosalie"? I still can't believe he's gone.
sfexpat2000 1 year ago
rip Norton buffalo
olcaldrew 1 year ago
I remember when this was released as a single in the late seventies. It turned me on to his music. Thanks to that single release, I found Echoes of the Last Stampede, a haunting but beautiful instrumental piece featuring his harp and synthesizer. I'm surprised I haven't seen (heard) it on this site. Someone, please post it for those who've never heard it.
777wolves 1 year ago
has anyone heard of "the buffalo stampede", Norton's band and it was tight!
barryfast1 1 year ago
I used to play the hell out of this album when I lived in a little shack in Monterey. Nice to hear this song again, I'm transported.
pretorious700 2 years ago 4
I got a Loving in the Valley as a 2 album CD from Amazon of all places...was a UK release with Valley of the Moon and a newer more disco feel record....so happy to have it
dawndrella 2 years ago
Maybe eBay..they are HARD to find..but soooooooooo worth the search!
good luck
thompsonlake 2 years ago
Anyone know where to get a copy of "Lovin in the Valley of the Moon"?
MrBatgwanno 2 years ago
@MrBatgwanno Used vinyl copies appear for sale on Amazon.com reasonablly priced... the CD that has both his solo albums (Lovin' in the Valley of the Moon, and Desert Horizon) are listed at $117 and up !
I treasure all my Norton albums !
airmojo 1 year ago
what a great guy! Musselwhite and him are my harmonica heroes.
I missed Norton...wish him well and a safe trip to the valley of the moon.
Comuna 2 years ago 3
RIP Norton
Baddoggone 2 years ago 2
Today I cry for the loss of such an amazing spirit and talent. The music world is better for having had Norton amoung us. He will be greatly Missed
tspoonhunter 2 years ago 9
What a rare, welcomed and appreciated talent. RIP.
Cupertino, Ca.
carbon4me 2 years ago 6
R.I.P. Norton Buffallo
guydeguy 2 years ago 4
:( sadness
Hereinmyhead666 2 years ago 4
Norton, thank you for your wonderful spirit - R.I.P.
Please send your condolence Cards & Letters to his Widow:
Lisa Flores
5905 D Clark Road
Paradise, CA 95969 USA
funnytoo 2 years ago 3
We miss you already! Such a great musician , person and wonderful spirit.
booknblues 2 years ago 3
RIP Norton!
He died Yesterday.....
IMHO the finest harp player EVER TO WALK ON GODS EARTH
thompsonlake 2 years ago
The diatonic harmonica in the intro of the song is in the key of A. The solo in the middle of the song is on CBH-2016 chromatic.
cocodrie104 2 years ago
At this point in his career Norton used Huang Star Performers and Huang Silvertone diatonic harmonicas. The chromatic harmonica is a Hohner CBH 2016 designed by Cham-Ber Huang.I know these statements to be true because I was a harmonica technician for Huang and have repaired Norton's harmonicas.
cocodrie104 2 years ago 2
How'd you get such good audio quality? Did you mic them?
Oh and the keys player looks like Will Ferrell character lol.
ChumpJoe 2 years ago
Can you tell me what key of harp he is playing, Thanks!
022852 3 years ago
I believe he's on a good old Honer Marine Band in this case
AllenReynolds 3 years ago
chromatic
sonspot3 2 years ago
i love Norton (: he is the nicest person ever
my family knows him, ive had dinner with him many times hes a good friend:D
i love love love his music!
wow hes young here lol
WhiteOrchid17 3 years ago