Chris Turnbull Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 Can't think of many other artists whose output I either absolutely love or totally dislike, but I'm never far from a SW tune Shortlist would be For once in my life, Sir Duke, his version of Light my Fire, Fingertips (which I'm surprised no one has mentioned?), but number one definitely 'If you really love me' 3
Michael V Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 Not Stevie's biggest fan but I love Contract On Love from 63'-a wonderful,joyous fusion of Doo-Wop and the Four Seasons sound. Also like his version of Ray Charles' May Ann from 62's Tribute To Uncle Ray LP. Nothings Too Good For My Baby is a fine,classic dancer and With A Child's Heart from the Uptight LP is a nice ballad . If I had to pick one though,it would be Contract On Love.
Ljblanken Posted March 17, 2018 Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) can't believe neither of these has been listed. my two favorite tracks of his and both on same amazing 7"!! Edited March 17, 2018 by ljblanken 2
Geeselad Posted March 17, 2018 Posted March 17, 2018 22 hours ago, ljblanken said: can't believe neither of these has been listed. my two favorite tracks of his and both on same amazing 7"!! Contract has already been cited twice. 1
25miles Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 On 17/03/2018 at 00:32, algsoul said: bit of fun love stevie.......who doesn't..............but that Cordan...........don't get me started........what-a-w'ker !! 3
Soulsides Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) 23 hours ago, 25miles said: love stevie.......who doesn't..............but that Cordan...........don't get me started........what-a-w'ker !! Hehe. The only reason why anyone should allow themselves get in a car with that idiot would be if he was tied up and gagged in the boot... Edited March 23, 2018 by Soulsides
Geeselad Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 15 hours ago, 25miles said: love stevie.......who doesn't..............but that Cordan...........don't get me started........what-a-w'ker !! My love for stevie is only just stronger than my hate of that rolly polly, smug over grown sixth former. 2
Enricoacm1899 Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 As an Italian I'm goin' with italian version of I'm wonderin'. It's funny to hear soul star singin' in another idiom, even if the results are kinda mixed up. In this tune, maybe the translators got some problems, 'cause there's a part that's sung in english.
Stevesilktulip Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 I can totally live without Stevie Wonder. For me, like Prince, he's more MJ than MG. Living in the City is his best by several lightyears.
Guest MBarrett Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 Are we allowed cover versions? Wow - don't you love talented youngsters! If Harry (thread starter) is working with High School students it might be interesting to throw this into the mix.
Stevegods Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 Love Stevie ... but have to say his early stuff for me was his outstanding work . Anything after “ Songs on the Key “ hasn’t really hit the high benchmark he set himself . My fav , well apart from the like of “ Nothin’ to good for my baby “ - “Angle Baby “ .. it has to be Great album 1
Autumnstoned Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 He's got a co writing credit on The Contours - Just A Little Misunderstanding and The Isley's - My Love Is Your Love Forever. I've always thought this is a good track showcasing his virtuoso harmonica playing.
Stevesilktulip Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 I'm not sure there's any such thing as virtuoso harmonica
Autumnstoned Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 8 minutes ago, stevesilktulip said: I'm not sure there's any such thing as virtuoso harmonica Ever tried playing one?
Autumnstoned Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, stevesilktulip said: Hasn't everyone! No, I think you're confusing it with a cheap mouth organ. But anyway let's just agree he was quite handy on the harmonica. 1
Mickey Finn Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 35 minutes ago, stevesilktulip said: I'm not sure there's any such thing as virtuoso harmonica In addition to Stevie Wonder, try listening to some Quincy Jones tunes featuring Toots Thielemans (such as the theme from the 1972 Getaway film), or even just Toots Thielemans himself:
Stevesilktulip Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 People always go on about Toots. Saw Adam Glasser do a tribute set at Scarborough Jazz Festival shortly after he died. In my review for Bebop Spoken Here I observed it wasn't a good time to admit you can't get exited by a harmonica in Jazz but, if I had to, it would be Glasser. The blues now, but they're ranked, not by how good they were on the harmonica, but how great the music they made is. Muddy is the obvious example with Wolf, Little and Big Walters, James Cotton and Charlie (work til your) Musselthwaite.
Soulsides Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, stevesilktulip said: I'm not sure there's any such thing as virtuoso harmonica harmonica solo@ 07.30 Edited March 27, 2018 by Soulsides
Gointoagogo Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 What a great thread this is, I've just spent the last 2 hours playing all the selections. There are quite a few on here that I could easily put as my 1st selection on any other day but today it's "Love's In Need Of Love Today" 1
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