When Sonny and Brownie played solo, they were great. But when they played together, they were immortal. And I'm sure in heaven somewhere, they are entertaining crowds right now as I write this. Truth is, no matter what happens in this world, they are together forever and their music will live on forever as well.
@@tangitakie8969 Well, from everything I've heard, it was much more than "at times" for these two - sadly, they seemed to reach a point where they could barely stand each other.
@@nozecone Gossip about their personal lives abounds but is quite irrelevant. I was fortunate to have seen them play many times in small cafes. The music they made together was magical and deeply moving. 50 years later, all I need is to hear a few bars and the feeling's still there.
The Yellow Door on Sherbrook St ? I was attending College Prep Academy in some run down apts above the cafe, and could sneak in the back door. I saw Sunny and Brownie many times there. Also Joni Mitchell and Neil young before they were known. It was the late 60's. I remember another place, maybe The Back Door on Stanley ? That was earlier. I was in 10th grade and had to sneak out . I think I saw a very young John Hammond and definitely Bruce Murdoch there. Thanks for taking me back.
Was fortunate enough to have Brownie McGhee (RIP) in Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, but sadly had to go to work and never got to take his Blues class, but did get to know this great man in English class. 😇🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤
They are priceless. First heard Sony in early seventies and had a folkways LP with him alone. That sound is deep in my soul. At the heart of American music.
Im really a fan of brownie maghee . He both sings and plays in a fashion i dig...but when sonny plays harp it just brings it all together . Its well known these two barley spoke to each other off stage. But anybody thats been in a band can probably relate
Don't know that the hated each other but just like two bothers they never missed a chance to fight. If you have ever played with other musicians you know what I mean.
I was also so surprised to note they weren't speaking to one another coming & going from a small nightclub performance I attended. But I did manage to get their autographs on the same piece of paper (Sonny, just his initials!)
Sonny's pretty much my favorite...He's great on Guthrie's "Lost John" and everything else. Brownie's playing in F on the first one, so Sonny's cross-harping (inhaling, or "drawing", on the 4th scale note up) on a B flat harp...so good. Basically, just figure out what key the guitarist is in and play the 4th above it an inhale a lot. So, A blues: use a D harp, E blues: use an A harp, etc...
I"m simply fascinated with these two. Always have been. I love to ask people who saw them or traveled with them what they were like. I'm over on my Chanel playing my own songs. Different than the country blues most of the time, but these two are deep influences to me. Them and Woody G. of course. Tim E. in Tennessee
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The story goes that when he lost he sight (through childhood accidents) he pretty much locked himself away with depression and just started to play the harp...he didn't know he was playing it upside down.
@Hjommd If so than I'm just a copy of them. I play harmonica and my buddy Jake plays guitar and we fight all the time about one thing or another. But next week we play again.
I have been loking for my Brownie McGhee for 26 years here in Seattle but none can sing or none are into the blues. Seattle where this was shot and I was there, suck for the blues now
These 2 AMERICANS go to the roots of this joint. Them and the Indians... pure as pure can be.
When Sonny and Brownie played solo, they were great. But when they played together, they were immortal. And I'm sure in heaven somewhere, they are entertaining crowds right now as I write this. Truth is, no matter what happens in this world, they are together forever and their music will live on forever as well.
Well ... from what I understand of their relationship, being together forever would be hell for both of them, not heaven ... !
My favourite blues duo. All great duos clashed at times which makes their music forever great
@@tangitakie8969 Well, from everything I've heard, it was much more than "at times" for these two - sadly, they seemed to reach a point where they could barely stand each other.
@@nozecone Gossip about their personal lives abounds but is quite irrelevant. I was fortunate to have seen them play many times in small cafes. The music they made together was magical and deeply moving. 50 years later, all I need is to hear a few bars and the feeling's still there.
I took guitar lessons from Brownie back in the seventies; they couldn't stand each other lol
I was lucky enough to see them in a tiny private club in Montreal around 1962. sat a few feet away from them and was in heaven. A happy memory.
The Yellow Door on Sherbrook St ? I was attending College Prep Academy in some run down apts above the cafe, and could sneak in the back door. I saw Sunny and Brownie many times there. Also Joni Mitchell and Neil young before they were known. It was the late 60's. I remember another place, maybe The Back Door on Stanley ? That was earlier. I was in 10th grade and had to sneak out . I think I saw a very young John Hammond and definitely Bruce Murdoch there. Thanks for taking me back.
They made an appearance at the second Montreal Jazz Fest
They completely owned the place.
THEY ARE THE GREATEST !!!! American Music 's on their shoulders !!!
I love that sound shouting wooo he gives out!!!
+tattoodboop can get annoying when he does it over every song? Maybe annoyed Brownie sometimes?
+Andy Macdonald no man everyone loves that shit.
+Andy Macdonald I can't think of the tv show but one of the black guys would do a skit and he be singing the blues and let out that sound.
+Adamc Cybulsky OK just me then
me toooooooooooooooo
Saw them playing in 1967 at Huntington Beach, CA I'll never forget there performsnce -OUTSTANDING.
Was fortunate enough to have Brownie McGhee (RIP) in Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, but
sadly had to go to work and never got to take his
Blues class, but did get to know this great man in
English class. 😇🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤
10 people have no soul..how could anyone not enjoy this,???? it's good for your soul..
They are priceless. First heard Sony in early seventies and had a folkways LP with him alone. That sound is deep in my soul. At the heart of American music.
That's awesome
I awaken listening to this blues this morning.
It doesn't get any better these guys
Im really a fan of brownie maghee . He both sings and plays in a fashion i dig...but when sonny plays harp it just brings it all together . Its well known these two barley spoke to each other off stage.
But anybody thats been in a band can probably relate
I agree with Keef there...
This is on God's Playlist.
Oh how I wished I could have seen them here in Seattle!! The best music ever....
Don't know that the hated each other but just like two bothers they never missed a chance to fight. If you have ever played with other musicians you know what I mean.
The perfect partnership,its hard to believe that they disliked each other so much.The years on the road together must have taken its toll!
I was also so surprised to note they weren't speaking to one another coming & going from a small nightclub performance I attended. But I did manage to get their autographs on the same piece of paper (Sonny, just his initials!)
Sonny's pretty much my favorite...He's great on Guthrie's "Lost John" and everything else. Brownie's playing in F on the first one, so Sonny's cross-harping (inhaling, or "drawing", on the 4th scale note up) on a B flat harp...so good. Basically, just figure out what key the guitarist is in and play the 4th above it an inhale a lot. So, A blues: use a D harp, E blues: use an A harp, etc...
I"m simply fascinated with these two. Always have been. I love to ask people who saw them or traveled with them what they were like. I'm over on my Chanel playing my own songs. Different than the country blues most of the time, but these two are deep influences to me. Them and Woody G. of course. Tim E. in Tennessee
REAL music!
This is real folk blues.
Sonny Terry is my soul uncle. I play harp in a bluegrass string band.
Wow I'm blown away
MN this blus is really worth listening to.
That's old school right there...damn!....
The real deals!
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@Jake Maxton thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process now.
I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Jake Maxton it worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much, you saved my ass !
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playing that harp upside down or backwards. How's he do that? it's fabulous.
The story goes that when he lost he sight (through childhood accidents) he pretty much locked himself away with depression and just started to play the harp...he didn't know he was playing it upside down.
Lots of people play it upside-down, actually .....
This ain't no "Blues Hammer" ha ha! So glad I saw them perform back in the 70s.
Ghost World!
Brownie 's got a thumb !! Anytime he blows me away !
Golden!!!
@5:07 "gotcha. kick it off!"... Ain't nothing like two good friends at work.
Very nice !!
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Hallelujah
Praise the Lord
Just walk them blues away
Saw these dudes in Palo Alto. Good show. Poppycock?
what a team
Super prvinski blues!
The best.
bless
back then, the University of Seattle was a Safeco office building.
❤it✌💙
I've yet to see a harmonica player come close to Sonny's prowess.
She used to be my sweet milk but she soured on me! I know a little about that. Walkin blues somehow manages to reach across generations doesn't it?
oh so true..
que buena suscripcion.
I think it's called Red River Blues.
It's a medley of red river blues and Crow Jane, which is a great old blues tune best associated with Skip James.
Is Sonny playing his harp upside down??? high notes to the left and low to the right....
Both ways :)
Got ya.. Kick it off.
anyone know where they used to film all this stuff?
anyone have tabs for these harp riffs. He plays a scale im curious about. please help
I heard that when asked about his harp playing Sonny replied he played letterfly style open your mouth and letter fly
@Hjommd If so than I'm just a copy of them. I play harmonica and my buddy Jake plays guitar and we fight all the time about one thing or another. But next week we play again.
I have been loking for my Brownie McGhee for 26 years here in Seattle but none can sing or none are into the blues. Seattle where this was shot and I was there, suck for the blues now
What's the name of the first song?
Rferg blood red river I think
Anyone know the key of sonnys harmonica?
SantaCruzOM My ear says Bb
Some low down picki,g.
Nah. Not blues legends. We're just two square pegs trying to fit in a small circular hole. whatever that means.
why does it un add me when i subscribe?
nope
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Pppppp
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I was born in the wrong era
Missed Sonny by 2 months at Wheatland in Remus. Madcat filled in with Brownie under a tent. Memories