"Will It Go Round in Circles" for Harmonica

I've always loved Billy Preston's 1972 hit, "Will It Go Round in Circles." I've played a version of it on harmonica for more than 20 years as part of my duo, Satan and Adam. This morning I woke up and said, "I'm going to work up a version for solo harp and foot drums." I transformed the horn riffs into a harp riff and learned two verses and the chorus. This video is the result of one morning's work.

As part of my continuing quest to bring blues harmonica playing into the new millennium, I'd like to encourage other harmonica players to lift their eyes from the so-called "classic" repertoire of the blues harmonica past, wonderful as it is, and take on the classic music of our own time--above all, the great soul and blues-rock hits of the 60s and 70s. There's absolutely no reason why amplfied blues harmonica needs to remain locked into a 50's West Coast / Chicago bag. I'm 51 years old. If I can keep pushing to find new stuff, I challenge the younger players out there to match (and exceed) my efforts. I know you can do it.

--Adam Gussow


If you're interested in learning to play blues harmonica, please visit my website:

http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com

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[elfbeard]

At 1:30 - is that fast chord work the Billy Gibson inspired type of lick you've discussed in other lessons?

[KudzuRunner]

@elfbeard

Yes, you've got good ears!

[elfbeard]

Are you left-handed, Dr. Gussow?

[KudzuRunner]

@elfbeard

Yes.

[HarPlayer]

Adam where do I get one of those drums set ups Grreat Stuff !!!!!!!!

[KudzuRunner]

Pete farmer.  google: farmer foot drums

[vainoriukas]

Mr. Gussow, when I listen to yours new posts, I can't sleep whole night.. thanks for that tasteful lack of sleep..!!

[666DaDoom666]

Adam you found the sweet spot for your one man thing. This is it!

[bluesnisse]

Sir Gussow you've done it again fantastic beat, simple and clean!!

[AndonMie]

Actually after listening to his actually recording, you sound pretty damn close.

[AndonMie]

I agree with the other ones, you sound amazing vocally for this. You must have really really liked this one.

[ksink74]

Adam, your voice sounds great for that song.

[blackstone1111]

i wish you were living in Turkey.......

[blackstone1111]

Nice one ......THANX

[surrealIdeal]

I think this is one of Adam's best singing performances...

[bladesaint21]

Delightful~!!

[Agarwal6]

Dr. Gussow, are the tabs available for this tune? I would definitively purchase them ;)

[CRAIGARRR]

Dude.. you rock! HA! I heard my boss singing this song yesterday for some reason.. You really know how to rock this song!