In 2003 (maybe 04) I flew from Philly to the Port Townsend Blues Fest outside Seattle. I went to see one band, one man. Frankly, I was worried he'd die before I met him. My brother and I found the location he'd be playing, sat, drank and waited. About an hour and a half before showtime, Paul walked in. I introduced myself. For the next hour and a half, Paul and I sat at a table and mused about music and blues in general. I've been a musician for 20 years...it was the highlight of my career.
I catch this tune on some late Sunday nite a.m. Blues show coming back to texas via Arkansas, all static- y as hell . Been looking for this Cat for a few years, all the time waving this song as my flag. Wish like hell I could have seen him./ glad as hell to find out his name and be able to check out his other stuff. The Blues continue to bless my soul! RIP Big Man. thanks for the groove.
One of Pauls coolest originals! I cover it myself. He told me the story of how and where he "stoled" or "Copped" the groove! He was a great guy and a monster when it came to 3rd position! I basically learned how to play 3rd position from listening to this song! Paul will be sorely missed. Sincerely, Bent Reed
I had the pleasure of meeting and talking at length with Paul a few years back. A really nice guy and a great talent. One of my favorite all time harp players and blues singers. We will all miss him.
These photos are from an appearance at Waterfront Blues Festival with Rockin' Johnny Burgin from Chicago sitting in on guitar. The audio is from another live appearance with me on guitar.
Curious Pauls influences. I.know we all have the regular little walter s big walter Geoge Sonny boy. Jimmy reed slim harpo. Papa light , im curious how he captured that carnival sound . What was Pauls influences By far my fave Rusty Reed canada
I believe that after a tour, he had not been feeling well. He felt badly enough to check himself into a hospital. At that hospital visit, it was discovered that he had advanced stages of leukemia. He soon lapsed into a coma and died two days later.
@nikkiespage......Agreed I remember him at the Key Largo....I bought "The Other One" Had him sign it and gave it to my cousin (Drummer) in MT . And also still great but there will always be a void at The Warterfront Blues Festival with out him there.
I recorded this live simulcast with an old Pioneer CT 950 cassette tape player/recorder using dolby processing. Then I transferred the tape to a digital file.
@@phred9697 I keep forgetting that but remember KGON did as well. We went live on our TV station for Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers. Back when I produced videos there for 8 years.
No one could soulfully and humorously tell a story like the one and only Paul DeLay! We miss you big man!
In 2003 (maybe 04) I flew from Philly to the Port Townsend Blues Fest outside Seattle. I went to see one band, one man. Frankly, I was worried he'd die before I met him. My brother and I found the location he'd be playing, sat, drank and waited. About an hour and a half before showtime, Paul walked in.
I introduced myself. For the next hour and a half, Paul and I sat at a table and mused about music and blues in general. I've been a musician for 20 years...it was the highlight of my career.
I catch this tune on some late Sunday nite a.m. Blues show coming back to texas via Arkansas, all static- y as hell . Been looking for this Cat for a few years, all the time waving this song as my flag. Wish like hell I could have seen him./ glad as hell to find out his name and be able to check out his other stuff.
The Blues continue to bless my soul! RIP Big Man. thanks for the groove.
Love that.
One of Pauls coolest originals! I cover it myself. He told me the story of how and where he "stoled" or "Copped" the groove! He was a great guy and a monster when it came to 3rd position! I basically learned how to play 3rd position from listening to this song! Paul will be sorely missed. Sincerely, Bent Reed
I had the pleasure of meeting and talking at length with Paul a few years back. A really nice guy and a great talent. One of my favorite all time harp players and blues singers. We will all miss him.
Tremendous talent and originality. God bless him. Keep his music and memory alive.
that's my daddy on sax!
He was such a sweet man. And great musician!
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Many thanks for this precious doc! Paul Delay was a genius!!
I miss the big man. One of a kind, for sure!
These photos are from an appearance at Waterfront Blues Festival with Rockin' Johnny Burgin from Chicago sitting in on guitar. The audio is from another live appearance with me on guitar.
unmistakable PETE! up in the mix too... nice...
I just learned some real cool back story on this song!
love it i was enspired by
heard this 2011 bn a blues fan scince
Curious Pauls influences. I.know we all have the regular little walter s big walter Geoge Sonny boy. Jimmy reed slim harpo. Papa light , im curious how he captured that carnival sound . What was Pauls influences By far my fave Rusty Reed canada
I believe that after a tour, he had not been feeling well. He felt badly enough to check himself into a hospital. At that hospital visit, it was discovered that he had advanced stages of leukemia. He soon lapsed into a coma and died two days later.
Paul Delay and Terry Rob!
@nikkiespage......Agreed I remember him at the Key Largo....I bought "The Other One" Had him sign it and gave it to my cousin (Drummer) in MT . And also still great but there will always be a void at The Warterfront Blues Festival with out him there.
what kind of tape? VHS SVHS or 8 MM? Interesting.
I recorded this live simulcast with an old Pioneer CT 950 cassette tape player/recorder using dolby processing. Then I transferred the tape to a digital file.
@@phred9697 live simulcast on what station or radio?
@@Krankinproductions - KBOO in Portland. They've been simulcasting the Waterfront Blues Festival In Portland since the 90's.
@@phred9697 I keep forgetting that but remember KGON did as well. We went live on our TV station for Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers. Back when I produced videos there for 8 years.
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