When the Saints Go Marchin' In - A Tribute to Mildred Falls

This is a tribute to that great pianist, Mildred Falls. She not only inspired me with her amazing rifts and runs on the piano, but surely countless other pianists be they gospel or secular.

Here is a link to a lovely article on her:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2211&dat=19541030&id=mJwlAAAAIB...

Photo: Eureka Brass Band of New Orleans

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• When the saints go marchin' in
• mildred falls
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• black gospel
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• spirituals
• new orlean's music
• mahalia jackson

[cefinow]

love the marchin pedal on this!! joyful sound!!

[joshuathemusician]

@cefinow

Thanks!

[bluesmeister2006]

My friend and band leader, Long John Baldry asked me to Mildred's style in many of his songs. He told me that he would play her records for Elton John when he started with Long John, which would explain where Elton got this Gospel sound. What a wonderful pianist.

[joshuathemusician]

@bluesmeister2006

Wow, what an amazing story! I never would have guessed Mildred had been an influence to Elton John! Thank you.

[JudahCub1981]

@joshuathemusician Honestly I am not stunned. I always say Mildred Falls biggest critics have always come from the Gospel world even while she was alive. The 'unchurched' ear always appreciated Mildred's playing. For me she will always be the best accompaniment for the legendary Mahalia Jackson and Mahalia and Mildred go together like Satchmo and his horn and B.B. King and Lucille (his guitar).

[mrtheoneandonly83]

Mildred was Mahalia pianoist fro 1947-to the early 60son and off due to health and drink problems. She died just after Mahalia. I always likeed the way Ms Falls would play on song like didn't rain I think she was better than Edward Robinson.

[1974littlelady]

Lord how mercy you can defintley hear that organ pedal. Good though thatll cause someone to go into a dance and they way that piano is sounding. Wouldnt be surprise if they did Hey Hey hallajuah

[Rowoches]

Alright, Alriight!