This is so wonderful. I used to visit Brownie at his home in Oakland in the early 1990s. If I'd have been a better fingerstyle player then I could have learned a lot from him, other than just hearing his wonderful stories and his wisdom. Thank you so much for this.
Happy, I never tire of your "lick of the day" as the little bits are so refreshing and a nice break from the insane things we are living through presently. Keep the licks coming. Now I'll go practice the Brownie lick. I hope you and Jane are keeping sane! Mary F
Thanks, Mary, Even though you posted this 2 years ago, it's encouraging me to post a few more of these in the days and weeks to come. Glad you like them. Oh, and "keeping sane" is a relative term. 🤩 My best, Happy
Great video, another insight into Brownie's playing style. I have picked out most of That's How I Feel, just the intro section fast runs to pin down. Gosh what a choice for a teacher, you hit gold there.
I first heard that lick played by a local black blues player named Al Cromwell. I loved going to see Al as he learned most of what he knew from the guys that invented it. He knew Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee well and they used to stay with him when they were playing in town or travelling through when on tour. I am sure he probably learned that lick from Brownie just like yourself. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Corey, I never heard of Al Cromwell, which isn't that unusual. Where was he based? If he was local then I probably would not know about him. In any case, I'm glad you like the lick. Thanks for responding. - Happy
@@HomespunMusicInstruction Al Cromwell never did any serious recording so I can't point you to a great album or much that would even confirm that he was active on the scene. As far as I know he spent most of his years in Toronto and played festivals like the annual Mariposa festival on Toronto Island in the 1960's. I used to see him now and then in the early mid 1970's in Toronto coffee houses playing the blues on his well worn 1959 Guild. He was a lovely guy with outstanding vocals and a very authentic blues guitar sound. He told me many stories of hanging with the old blues greats back in the day as well as hanging with a then unknown folk singer named Joni Mitchell before she left the 60's Yorkville scene here in Toronto and crossed the border to find fame and fortune. I believe Al passed away awhile ago and all that's left are fond memories of him belting out blues classics like few could. He once taught me a blues turn around and then casually mentioned that he learned that directly from Bukka White. It wasn't until years later that it dawned on me that I had some of my blues passed on by the early pioneers of the genre.
I'm so happy to have found you. My friends and I first saw you and Artie at the Newport Folk Festival in 1969. It was a great festival and a great time and we all agreed that you two were the highlight of the weekend for us. We never again heard anything of you guys. I suppose it's because we weren't from New England and there wasn't much airplay on the AM airwaves of Central New York. At any rate I'm pleased to have found you again. And thank you for some great memories from Newport. My friends are now gone, but I still have those memories.
Al Cromwell was from down East I believe Nova Scotia. In Toronto he was on the same circuit as Ian and Sylvia tramping out to New York on occasion. Did the Yorkville scene, festivals, coffee hangouts. Early 60s the British came and out went folk it seemed. I wish I could say more on how someone has influenced us without us knowing. Probably when we remember and reflect as in this blurb. Sometimes we don't see the importance or effect of others on us as our lives interact at that moment. Is it that we are too busy in our own affairs to notice? Or simply just be kind and smile cause we not know how far it reaches to another's heart. And I know many of us already do this without me pontificating at the mouth. Al stayed with us several intermittent days at a time when he needed a place and safe with friends. He gave me his D28 which he gave a caring french polish and I returned some months later. It had done its time in and out of pawn. Early 80s my wife and I with 2 children had rented a 2nd and 3rd story flat on Dovercourt south of Bloor. Al supported himself by window washing. Respect to window washers. Could make a touching and challenging movie with the artist as lead. He found solace in Buddhism - the local center he regularly visited. He has a daughter. He left us too soon without giving notice. Luv ya Bud. Larry and Val
Would love it if you could break down the E shuffle lick for ‘Kansas City Blues.’ I own the Oak instruction book that you and Brownie co-wrote in 1971, and it’s nowhere close to what he’s doing in a UA-cam video clip of him.
Happy- You probably won't believe it, but I sent away for your guitar lessons on tape back in 1974! Still have them I think. I know i kept the envelope they came in.
Thanks for the lesson. How would you compare the necessary digital technology of today with the older type of camera and audio equipment that Homespun started out with for making instructional videos? Does the new technology make a difference to the way instructional videos are produced?
Brownie Mcghee is my favorite blues artist, I'm so happy to find this today. Sounds like that Kansas City 🎉
This is so wonderful. I used to visit Brownie at his home in Oakland in the early 1990s. If I'd have been a better fingerstyle player then I could have learned a lot from him, other than just hearing his wonderful stories and his wisdom. Thank you so much for this.
Thanks Happy! Brings back many memories. I'll have to revisit Brownie!
happy, you're the best. thanks for the video
Great lesson thanks for your time.
Nice! Thanks Happy!
Wow! Brownie McGhee My of my we is going back a ways..... !!
Super cool lick , thanks Happy , that slide gives it a real smooth dynamic 👍
Thank You Happy ! Keep them comming , I was looking for a new E lick to add to one of my pieces. I just found It !!! thanx again.
Happy, I never tire of your "lick of the day" as the little bits are so refreshing and a nice break from the insane things we are living through presently. Keep the licks coming. Now I'll go practice the Brownie lick. I hope you and Jane are keeping sane! Mary F
Thanks, Mary, Even though you posted this 2 years ago, it's encouraging me to post a few more of these in the days and weeks to come. Glad you like them. Oh, and "keeping sane" is a relative term. 🤩
My best, Happy
Thx Happy, always wanted to know that lick!
Great video, another insight into Brownie's playing style. I have picked out most of That's How I Feel, just the intro section fast runs to pin down. Gosh what a choice for a teacher, you hit gold there.
Love those strings, might have to get me some of those
Makes me happy Happy!
I first heard that lick played by a local black blues player named Al Cromwell. I loved going to see Al as he learned most of what he knew from the guys that invented it. He knew Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee well and they used to stay with him when they were playing in town or travelling through when on tour. I am sure he probably learned that lick from Brownie just like yourself. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Corey, I never heard of Al Cromwell, which isn't that unusual. Where was he based? If he was local then I probably would not know about him. In any case, I'm glad you like the lick. Thanks for responding. - Happy
@@HomespunMusicInstruction Al Cromwell never did any serious recording so I can't point you to a great album or much that would even confirm that he was active on the scene. As far as I know he spent most of his years in Toronto and played festivals like the annual Mariposa festival on Toronto Island in the 1960's. I used to see him now and then in the early mid 1970's in Toronto coffee houses playing the blues on his well worn 1959 Guild. He was a lovely guy with outstanding vocals and a very authentic blues guitar sound. He told me many stories of hanging with the old blues greats back in the day as well as hanging with a then unknown folk singer named Joni Mitchell before she left the 60's Yorkville scene here in Toronto and crossed the border to find fame and fortune. I believe Al passed away awhile ago and all that's left are fond memories of him belting out blues classics like few could. He once taught me a blues turn around and then casually mentioned that he learned that directly from Bukka White. It wasn't until years later that it dawned on me that I had some of my blues passed on by the early pioneers of the genre.
Thanks really nice lick😊
Thanks, good man!
I gotta work on that!
I'm so happy to have found you. My friends and I first saw you and Artie at the Newport Folk Festival in 1969. It was a great festival and a great time and we all agreed that you two were the highlight of the weekend for us. We never again heard anything of you guys. I suppose it's because we weren't from New England and there wasn't much airplay on the AM airwaves of Central New York. At any rate I'm pleased to have found you again. And thank you for some great memories from Newport. My friends are now gone, but I still have those memories.
Al Cromwell was from down East I believe Nova Scotia. In Toronto he was on the same
circuit as Ian and Sylvia tramping out to New York on occasion. Did the Yorkville scene, festivals, coffee hangouts. Early 60s the British came and out went folk it seemed. I wish I could say more on how someone has influenced us without us knowing. Probably when we remember and reflect as in this blurb. Sometimes we don't see the importance or effect of others on us as our lives interact at that moment. Is it that we are too busy in our own affairs to notice? Or simply just be kind and smile cause we not know how far it reaches to another's heart. And I know many of us already do this without me pontificating at the mouth. Al stayed with us several intermittent days at a time when he needed a place and safe with friends. He gave me his D28 which he gave a caring french polish and I returned some months later. It had done its time in and out of pawn. Early 80s my wife and I with 2 children had rented a 2nd and 3rd story flat on Dovercourt south of Bloor. Al supported himself by window washing. Respect to window washers. Could make a touching and challenging movie with the artist as lead. He found solace in Buddhism - the local center he regularly visited. He has a daughter. He left us too soon without giving notice. Luv ya Bud. Larry and Val
I like it
Very nice as always, Happy. Not dissimilar to the Fahey ‘Last Steam Engine’ Train’ initial slide, at least to my ears.
Would love it if you could break down the E shuffle lick for ‘Kansas City Blues.’ I own the Oak instruction book that you and Brownie co-wrote in 1971, and it’s nowhere close to what he’s doing in a UA-cam video clip of him.
Happy- You probably won't believe it, but I sent away for your guitar lessons on tape back in 1974! Still have them I think.
I know i kept the envelope they came in.
Thanks, Brian. By now they can be considered collector's items, or "vintage" at least. Much appreciated.
@@HomespunMusicInstruction I loved the Greatest Hits Vol 2 songs you did with Dylan. Played them over and over.
Thanks for the lesson. How would you compare the necessary digital technology of today with the older type of camera and audio equipment that Homespun started out with for making instructional videos? Does the new technology make a difference to the way instructional videos are produced?