Marcia Ball: Play with your Poodle

[ddactyl]

Jeez that woman can swing.

[amadeuslu]

Yo, at least semi-pro shot. Thanks for sharing :-)

[APOCALYPSISE]

Marcia Poodle: Play with your Balls.

[61Tommymac]

i heard marcia play in annapolis maryland in the late 70 or early 80 at a cajun festival however i cant remenber the name ot the band she played for. i had their cd and would like to hear all of them again. thaks for any help

[ScottFree37]

I love that lil taste of Rhapsody in Blue in the Sax solo

[jaycurlee]

I don't know of any family from AK. Neither do recall knowing any Farley's. Ben-the name of the song IS "This Used to Be Paradise" it is on my channel. Hope you enjoy it. I have thought about taking this early version of Poodle down, but I like to see the 71,000 views number.

[benfarley1979]

does anybody know where there's a version of Marcia Ball's song about her grandfather "the fisherman"??---she sings: "this used to be paradise..."

[jaycurlee]

@benfarley1979 The song is titled "It Used to be Paradise"

I put a recent performance on my channel. It is also on her new CD, "Roadside Attractions"

[pupuguru]

@jaycurlee @benfarley1979.... Are you from Arkansas??? Know some Farleys there...

[pupuguru]

@jaycurlee @benfarley1979.... Are you from Arkansas??? Know some Farleys

[oldmtnfart]

@brianthelion79 did anyone ask you? if you don't like it, don't watch it, but grow up and stop being a rude little shit.

[brianthelion79]

@oldmtnfart:I apologize. That’s unlike me. Again, just defending a friend, and ended up going too far with it. Sorry to be “that guy” on YouTube.

[oldmtnfart]

@brianthelion79 It's really not a problem, but thank you just the same. My remarks toward you were not every kind either. Everyone has a bad day now and then. Take care and stick up for what you enjoy, no one else will ever do that for you. Peace brother.

[brianthelion79]

@oldmtnfart: Peace. I’m not doing anything to cure cancer or stop hunger, so the least I can do is refrain from putting negative energy out there. Thanks for accepting my apology.

[oldmtnfart]

@brianthelion79 Actually, I like you. We could probably be friends, but I'm old and like that rock n roll stuff...lol

[brianthelion79]

@oldmtnfart: I agree! To write off an entire genre of music is foolish. Rock and roll has influenced everything that I’ve ever liked or created. I just happen to like the stuff that deviates from the mold a bit. I write music for documentaries/films, but I’ve written several albums worth of ROCK/POP music haha. I’m a hypocrite. Again, just defending my buddy, I suppose, and maybe one too many beers.

[oldmtnfart]

@brianthelion79 I went to a bluegrass festival Saturday night. It was not as much fun as when I was younger, and I was sober too...lol...

[brianthelion79]

@oldmtnfart: Yeah, I live in Austin, but don’t really care for live music anymore haha. Tragic. I usually don’t drink nowadays either, so even less fun. Guess that’s just life. Can’t force yourself to like something.

[windsong1a]

@brianthelion79 Rest assured.....someday,... somebody will be saying that to you.

[obtuse100]

@brianthelion79 - 32? cutting edge? Sounds like you're a thirty-whatever punk trying his ass off to still sound cool to teen-agers and failing miserably at it. Just STFU,you old fart,no one's impressed with your bullshit!

[brianthelion79]

@obtuse100: Wrong. It’s just that music is my life, and “artsy” music, in particular. I actually hate teenagers. I work construction and don’t go to many concerts = I hardly ever see teenagers to feel the need to impress them. Regardless, sorry that I ruined some people’s day with my dick comments. Again, my friend’s demo got some nasty comments from Marcia, and when I came here to listen to her, it pissed me off. From now on, I’m holding myself to a “no nasty comments” policy.

[oldmtnfart]

She has gotten better with age....

[nata72]

I love this and how she gives her musicians the opportunity to shine! Great old time stuff. Thank you for posting!!

[werequat]

The old Hank Penny tune - what a hoot to hear it rocked up! Lots of blues greats have done this one;) She's always a treat to watch performing...

[werequat]

The old Hank Penny tune - what a hoot to hear it rocked up! Lots of blues greats have done this one;)

[luvrecords1]

Love it!!!!!

[firestartertwistedfi]

three people shouldn't be allowed anywhere near good music

[flubuk]

Marcia wrote this song about her dog always desperately wanting to play with my dog when I was her neighbor in Austin. My dog is a Portuguese Water Dog, but in Texas, he was just "a brown poodle" and I didn't dispute that when Marcia wrote the song. :-)

[firestartertwistedfi]

@flubuk it's an old song - and it's not about a dog

[eilish99]

@flubuk

That's impressive. The song was copyrighted in 1947 - 2 years before Marcia was born.

[zoot2233]

@flubuk Sorry its an old blues song Marcia didnt write it!

[flubuk]

@flubuk Well, the entire conversation was "Is that poodle song about my dog (holding my dog on a leash after seeing her perform it at the local elementary school)? Marcia: "Sure is, cutie-pie (to my dog)!"  Guess I read too much into that.

[pari1902]

Marcia makes Katie Webster looks like an amateur. Amazing solo

[hsskify]

Wow.

My jaw just dropped while watching her solo.

[richventures]

'arf' :))

[fishindean]

awesome solo at 2:00, great blues, 5 stars !!!

[bobdog1396]

WOW ! Love it!

[The18601994]

Thad Scott.... You are a pimp! we miss you in Georgetown

[zaphodsdog]

Double wow! Just saw her last night at La Fete de Marquette in Madison Wi! What an incredible, inspired performance! Woo Hoo!

By the way the "guitarist" in this video is Pop Warner League compared to the guy she has now, Mike Schermer. Schermer was on fire last night!!!!

[zaphodsdog]

Wow what a performance! Marcia you are a king!

@dandamagetoo Sorry but i have to agree with Phally. This guitarist IS mechanical, IS soulless and IS merely functional. It doesn't take away from the performance but it doesn't add either. All the soul and passion in this performance belongs to Marcia. She outshines her band like a supernova.

[doanldwhite2010]

marcia ball you keep itr real, thank you. love you

[dandamagetoo]

Marcia...YOU RAWK!!! oh and uh phally..go to hell you underfed over educated mechanical souless guitar functionary. now run along run your scales over and over

[60Waterfall]

Everybody DANCE!

I love you and all legends that taught me! See ya' in New Orleans, cutie pie!

I'm heading south! We got a mess to clean!

[phallystorm]

I don;t understand why overweight Guitarists make those sour faces like it is so hard to play an A minor pentatonic ridiculously easy Blues lick, Can't figure it out>>>

[jaycurlee]

She is a dear friend and master of her voice and instrument. I love her.

[sbtdesigns]

She just doesn't fit any of the stereotypes. Just rocks out on that piano. Looks like a school teacher.

[Jazsngr]

@sbtdesigns Looks are deceiving aren't they darlin'?

[Dougyelnats]

sold Marcia a old mini bus way back when in Houston, been to many of her shows always a great show, Very Classy Lady, Thanks Marcia

[javauno]

Marcia is the best but I stil miss the big boy on the guitar.

[philtheduck09]

she is incredible. Saw her the first time @ The Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival downtown Portland, Oregon.

[daf827]

I first saw Marcia in N'awlins at Jazzfest in 1990 and I've been hooked ever since.

[blackcowsteel]

poor poodle

[lynnwoodham]

I didn't know he wore that lid and i have never seen him that size maby a camera deal ,he is a big guy but a hell of a nice one and he can play that getttttttar.you havent seen any thing he is really good 'has to be he's from Texas ,its a blues factory so to speak,and one amung many .

[lynnwoodham]

thats Pat Boyak he is from Texas and he is a player

[javauno]

Damn that big boy can play the guitar. I sure miss his in Marcia's band! I beejn going to her concerts for about 12 years now and Marcia never, never fails to please her auidience. And, she is hands down the best boogie woogie piano player working today.

[marothhel]

Great video!!!!!Thanks for posting!!!

[Flyalive24]

She rocks! I can't sit quetly :D

[crmarcin]

She has been a star for over 30 years.  This song is much older. I heard a black street singer playing this in Boston Common in the 60s!

[cejesq]

It's not about the lyrics ... listen to her stroke the keys.

It's about music not silly sexual innuendo.

Marcia rocks.

[wheaton24]

She's amazing! Saw her in Purchase, NY for the first time and became an instant fan.

[ZgBhf2008]

Марсия просто чудо.Наши так не умеют

[Pegstone]

Well saw her this weekend at the Rhythm & Roots festival...as usual she puts on a helluva show. Sure you can whine "nothing unique" but what she does she does with charisma, energy and very contagious soul.

[talkingwall]

It's essentially just Edgar Winter's White Trash with a chick singing. I really don't understand the excitement.

[talkingwall]

I honestly don't mean to be a jerk. Someone sent me this link. I love ALL kinds of music and I'm a musician myself. I don't hear what all the fuss is about. There are dozens of bands that do or have done this "Little Feat" sort of thing. I hear nothing new here at all. What am I missing?

[haltmusic]

Well talkingwall, I'd say you're missing good taste and a good time!

[talkingwall]

Someone in a jazz forum mentioned Marcia Ball so I checked it out. I'm sure there's stuff I love that you would not respond to; that's cool and again, I remain polite and civil in my commentary.

She's a good performer/entertainer. I get excited when a musician hits on something that's different or challenging. An artist has to stretch creatively to get there. There's no stretch in what's being played here. It's just Stratocasters slung over beer bellies (to quote Tom Waites).

[talkingwall]

ah. That explains the "poodle" reference. Zappa uses that reference too. I guess in this day and age there is nothing surprising about a woman singing about playing with someone's poodle. "The Poodle bits, the poodle chews it."

[sherm696]

The best band and great writing! You won't regret seeing her band in person! A three hour set of flawless music and musicians. As far as I am concerned, the best music and entertainment anywhere!

[fundiebasher]

I think I just had a religious experience.

[LivingLegendsMusic]

Great performer, writer, singer AND a great person too!!

[e2m32]

haha, i love this song.

[almanacofsleep]

Tis is a Lightnin' Hoppkins song.

[ornettecoleman]

Not right. its a Tampa Red Song

[ognuf]

you're both right. lightning hopkins most certainly did do it

[sp00n187]

tampa was the original

[SusannTx]

Excellent.

[mortesang]

If she is ever in your town, go see her. The energy never stops. Saxiphone is Great!

[ForeverMan91]

Absolutely rocking!

[jerryaltman]

Nice, but perhaps could be even bether with a real Grand piano.

[haltmusic]

Long tall Marcia Ball - Bellissimo!

[ECURBMAHARG]

NASTY HORN !!!!!