I recently met Jerry Portnoy at an event in Portland. To this day, he still gets choked up when he tells the story of the first time he played with Muddy. Funny Thing: During the event I attended, Jerry, Magic Dick (J. Geils Band), Lee Oskar (War), and Mark Hummel (Blues Survivors) all played together on a song, each one taking a turn. Jerry went last and taught a master class in both simplicity and the power of anticipation...by holding a single, high note for two full verses! It was amazing to see these other masters, owning every inch of their harps, only to have Jerry blow them all away (figuratively and literally) with one, long note. The man is...just...WOW!!!
It is unbelivable how many GREAT harp players went through the Muddy Water's Band. It is a list of greats..from Little Walter,Paul Oscher,James Cotton, George Smith,Carey Bell, Jr Wells. I was lucky enough to see every one of them.Yes..an OLD blues fan.
I got to talk & hear little Walter 2 times, 1958 and the second time 1962 in Salinas California, and through my life I got to play with Willie bigeyes Smith Pinetop Perkins Jerry Portnoy Calvin Jones Charlie Musselwhite John Hammond Junior and a lot of other musicians, I was very lucky in that department I’m still playing with local bands, im 79 what great memories 😎, I got to sit in with Boz Scaggs Eric Burdon John Lee Hooker and many more, me and Willie bigeyes Smith used to go for rides up in the Rocky Mountains when he played around Fort Collins Colorado
Yes, and a side piece with Butterfield on "Father's and Sons". A great session with Mike Bloomfield on guitar. Sometimes the guest players are better than the regular band.
Wow! All of them? Lucky you. I used to go to Boston and find the funkiest black, blues bars in the worst sections of the city. I'd go in by myself--only white in the bar-- only WOMAN, in the bar...and just groove on the music. No one ever bothered me...although I got some surprised looks. I was quite pretty back then too. But I was just there for the music. Everyone got the message and respected me. And I certainly respected them!
2022...Shout out to the great harp player,...Jerry Portnoy,...he probably didn't get enough attention in his day,...as Muddy Waters, was the king of blues singing and performance. Thanks Jerry,.....harp players young and old appreciate your contributions.
All modern music stemmed from the blues and here's one of the fathers of the blues and it became rock and roll and took over the world God bless him.🌍🌎🎹🎸🎷📻🎷🪗🎸🎛🎚🎙
I think I saw him 15 times, perhaps more. When I remember one of these concerts, the first thing to come is that heavy, huge, deep soud coming from Calvin Jones and Willie Smith. The band litterally sat on that sound. Heaven. And the magic " delay".
Muddy Waters a musical journey felt like I was sitting in the backseat going along for the ride muddy was on his game he knew how to drive a band. You couldn't do nothing but respect that man when he walked out on the stage. Willie big eyes my favorite Blues drummer of all time incredible. James Cotton open the show I'm thankful to have been there to see hear them I believe it was 1979 thank you so much for sharing this.
I love Muddy! I was lucky enough to see him live 9 times in the 70s and 5 of those times Johnny Winter jammed with him. Does it get any better than that? I think NOT! Both Johnny and Bob Margolin are still kicking ass all over the place and you should see them play whnever you can.
I came to hear Muddy and Jerry, but I'm absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the drummer. Has to be one of the coolest dudes of all time, and and I'm really diggin' how joyous he looks playing those drums! As a longtime Muddy fan and blues harmonica nut, I would have loved to have seen this performance live!!
As I saw them guys many time, I can attest that le drummer, Willie" Big eyes" Smith & the bass player , Calvin" Fuzz" Jones, played together, a magic pair of aces. The Muddy waters style " Play with delay", as he said,sure they did, to the limit.
I think muddy was the best band leader in the blues,plus a great song writer.his phrasing with singing and guitar playing were second to none.muddy invented the electric guitar!So i think all that makes him one of the best blues guys of all time.
Who's tickling them keys ,pinetop Perkins .no one's mentioning that guys playing ,love Jerry and muddy and Willie but CMon ppl ,say something to this man's playing
Well, when the sun rose this mornin' I didn't have my baby by my side Oh, when the sun rose this mornin' I didn't have my baby by my side Well [Incomprehensible] know where she was Well, she's out with another guy Well, don't the sun look lonesome? Shadin' down behind the trees Well, don't the sun looks so lonesome Shadin' down behind the trees Well, don't your house look so lonesome? When your baby packed up to leave Well, alright Well, blow wind, blow wind Blow my baby back to me Oh, blow wind, blow wind Blow my baby back to me Well, you know if I don't soon find her My heart's gonna be in misery Well, alright, alright Oh, goodbye, baby I don't have no more to say Oh, goodbye, baby I don't have no more to say Go ahead and have your way
That is a great version of Blow Wind. I saw Muddy play with these guys often. They were so on and so relaxed and the best live blues band around. JB Hutto and the House Rockers were hot too, but did not play east coast as often as Muddy.
this. when u listen to recordings from these years u can hear: 1. pinetop doing his brilliant thing 2. Muddy not getting tired announcing and mentioning him in recordings.
Karl_3 They were best of friends, but Pinetop made his name long before. He knew best move of his career was with Muddy. One mo gin..Muddy could spot talent like none other..n that's why it's " LEGENDARY" .....RIP. MUDDY.....N THANKS MUDDY FOR LETTING' MY LIL BROTHER SIT IN ON HARP WITH Y'ALL..IN 72...SANTA CRUZ CA. SHO DO LOVE YA FOR THAT..BRO TOLD ME WHILE HE WAS PLAYIN WITH WATERS. MUDDY GAVE HIM THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE OF APPROVAL...HOW YA EVER GONNA FORGET THAT?. BEST BLUESMAN EVER, N A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. PAOLO FRESNO, CA.
My father loved the guitar so I naturally grew up loving the guitar. Today we have so many incredible blues guitarist that you just can't say that just one of them is the best. During the 50's, B.B. King was noticed because he did not use a slide to play the guitar. During that time, that's all you heard, slide guitar. He tried something new and the world of blues loved it. Thank you B.B. King and thank you to all musician's.
Volks, it is the musik the jazz comes from and ALL the mdern musik. Hendrics has been arund for years with such bands, util they undestood who he was! If you ever been on a stage you can feel the atmosphere! Gorgeous!
This music, right here, is where bluesicians, and the like, get to sharpen their pencil, and do some good quality woodsheddin' ! This is the school of hard knocks. Rhythmical unity, the pocket, takes precedence. The dialects, of the blues, have to be earned. In most cases (not all) it is a life lived. Muddy was a pioneer who helped pave the way...and the Chess brothers had great ears. This is great American Music!!
I've been a fan of the blues since the mid 60s when I first heard The Paul Butterfield Blues Band. I've always liked Muddy but it's only been the last few months that I've really devoted time to listening. I'm a near life long Albert King fan. Anyway, I've owned "Muddy Mississippi Live" for years and what's always stood out to me is the drum work and of course piano. I've long been a Pinetop Perkins fan. Who are the guys in this lineup? Of course I know Pinetop.
i had the extreme pleasure of meeting muddy, and this lineup. i lived in boston at the time with ronnie earl (who i knew since college). we went to see the band at the old 'jazz workshop' in boston around '76.....and because of ronnie, we got to go into the dressing room between shows. hanging out with muddy and the band was just surreal!!!
I recently met Jerry Portnoy at an event in Portland. To this day, he still gets choked up when he tells the story of the first time he played with Muddy. Funny Thing: During the event I attended, Jerry, Magic Dick (J. Geils Band), Lee Oskar (War), and Mark Hummel (Blues Survivors) all played together on a song, each one taking a turn. Jerry went last and taught a master class in both simplicity and the power of anticipation...by holding a single, high note for two full verses! It was amazing to see these other masters, owning every inch of their harps, only to have Jerry blow them all away (figuratively and literally) with one, long note. The man is...just...WOW!!!
Helluva story man. Bet that was a solid jam.
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I had this Whole concert, now it has been poorly hacked up, and SO much is missing. Can you hook me up with a link? Thank you so much.
It is unbelivable how many GREAT harp players went through the Muddy Water's Band. It is a list of greats..from Little Walter,Paul Oscher,James Cotton, George Smith,Carey Bell, Jr Wells. I was lucky enough to see every one of them.Yes..an OLD blues fan.
Mojo Buford
I got to talk & hear little Walter 2 times, 1958 and the second time 1962 in Salinas California, and through my life I got to play with Willie bigeyes Smith Pinetop Perkins Jerry Portnoy Calvin Jones Charlie Musselwhite John Hammond Junior and a lot of other musicians, I was very lucky in that department I’m still playing with local bands, im 79 what great memories 😎, I got to sit in with Boz Scaggs Eric Burdon John Lee Hooker and many more, me and Willie bigeyes Smith used to go for rides up in the Rocky Mountains when he played around Fort Collins Colorado
Yes, and a side piece with Butterfield on "Father's and Sons".
A great session with Mike Bloomfield on guitar. Sometimes the guest players are better than the regular band.
Wow! All of them? Lucky you. I used to go to Boston and find the funkiest black, blues bars in the worst sections of the city. I'd go in by myself--only white in the bar-- only WOMAN, in the bar...and just groove on the music. No one ever bothered me...although I got some surprised looks. I was quite pretty back then too. But I was just there for the music. Everyone got the message and respected me. And I certainly respected them!
Sonny Boy Williamson too !
What a treat to be able to watch a legend like Muddy Waters while I sit here at my computer. You can't get any better than this.
Agreed. The only thing better would have been to see him live.
Muddy Waters has been one of the greatest blues singers
2022...Shout out to the great harp player,...Jerry Portnoy,...he probably didn't get enough attention in his day,...as Muddy Waters, was the king of blues singing and performance. Thanks Jerry,.....harp players young and old appreciate your contributions.
What an incredible groove Willie Big Eyes Smith lays down here!
Please add Calvin Jones. They were à magic pair .
Ohhh, I love Muddy. He´s gone for awhile. But never dies. This old videos should go to some cloud museum, living for ever.
everyone speaks about this hero and that blues boy - but this guy made modern blues - he was dangerous, macho and classy - I love Muddy Waters
Not as macho classy as howlin wolf sorry to say.... the wolf could play guitar and did his own harp playing.
All modern music stemmed from the blues and here's one of the fathers of the blues and it became rock and roll and took over the world God bless him.🌍🌎🎹🎸🎷📻🎷🪗🎸🎛🎚🎙
What a treat to be able to watch a legend like Muddy Waters while I sit here at my computer. Life doesn't get any better.
It's better when you see him live . Antones Austin Texas about the same time
I think I saw him 15 times, perhaps more. When I remember one of these concerts, the first thing to come is that heavy, huge, deep soud coming from Calvin Jones and Willie Smith. The band litterally sat on that sound. Heaven. And the magic " delay".
Muddy Waters a musical journey felt like I was sitting in the backseat going along for the ride muddy was on his game he knew how to drive a band. You couldn't do nothing but respect that man when he walked out on the stage. Willie big eyes my favorite Blues drummer of all time incredible. James Cotton open the show I'm thankful to have been there to see hear them I believe it was 1979 thank you so much for sharing this.
Portnoy with some great raggedy sounds out of what looks like a green bullet. What an honor it must have been to share the stage with Muddy.
the father of it all!!!!!!!!!!!! chicago blues.. jazz.. rock and roll.. you name it.
What a Work by Jerry Portnoy on The Blues. On one of the greatest song ever. The masterness by Muddy is out of every... every... thing...!
It’s over.., there will NEVER be another Muddy Waters!!! 😭
I love Muddy! I was lucky enough to see him live 9 times in the 70s and 5 of those times Johnny Winter jammed with him. Does it get any better than that? I think NOT! Both Johnny and Bob Margolin are still kicking ass all over the place and you should see them play whnever you can.
I came to hear Muddy and Jerry, but I'm absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the drummer. Has to be one of the coolest dudes of all time, and and I'm really diggin' how joyous he looks playing those drums!
As a longtime Muddy fan and blues harmonica nut, I would have loved to have seen this performance live!!
As I saw them guys many time, I can attest that le drummer, Willie" Big eyes" Smith & the bass player , Calvin" Fuzz" Jones, played together, a magic pair of aces. The Muddy waters style " Play with delay", as he said,sure they did, to the limit.
My man is TORCHIN’ that harmonica...
Real
That was a great band. Saw them in Lubbock at Stubbs. Around 1981.
EL -- Elevating A Nation from the South to the North Going East and West. Here We Come Again...
When I get to heaven, the first thing I'm gonna do is see where Muddy, Howlin Wolf, Stevie Ray Vaughn, etc are playing.
Mind if I walk there with you?
What if they ain't there?
@@FantomasXZ7they'll be there
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Wouldn't The World Be A Beautiful Place If Everyone Felt The Mood That This Song Makes .
Pinetop, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, and Muddy Waters. Can't get any better.
Add Calvin Jones to complete the list.
I think muddy was the best band leader in the blues,plus a great song writer.his phrasing with singing and guitar playing were second to none.muddy invented the electric guitar!So i think all that makes him one of the best blues guys of all time.
Simply fantastic
Excellent editing for this exquisite live performance. Kudos to the producers/editor. All glory to Muddy.
Jerry Portnoy obliterating that harmonica!!!
He's murder'n it Mentes!!!.…murder'n it....somebody call da cops!!
Khe?
Nothin’ left but the bones 🦴
True blues...at it's BEST!!!!
Far OUT! Really good stuff ;-0
Who's tickling them keys ,pinetop Perkins .no one's mentioning that guys playing ,love Jerry and muddy and Willie but CMon ppl ,say something to this man's playing
its a very good show of these bluesmen..this is great..blues..
Phantastic musicians!
Well, when the sun rose this mornin'
I didn't have my baby by my side
Oh, when the sun rose this mornin'
I didn't have my baby by my side
Well [Incomprehensible] know where she was
Well, she's out with another guy
Well, don't the sun look lonesome?
Shadin' down behind the trees
Well, don't the sun looks so lonesome
Shadin' down behind the trees
Well, don't your house look so lonesome?
When your baby packed up to leave
Well, alright
Well, blow wind, blow wind
Blow my baby back to me
Oh, blow wind, blow wind
Blow my baby back to me
Well, you know if I don't soon find her
My heart's gonna be in misery
Well, alright, alright
Oh, goodbye, baby
I don't have no more to say
Oh, goodbye, baby
I don't have no more to say
Go ahead and have your way
That is a great version of Blow Wind. I saw Muddy play with these guys often. They were so on and so relaxed and the best live blues band around. JB Hutto and the House Rockers were hot too, but did not play east coast as often as Muddy.
Please put the Whole concert BACK.
MASTERFUL! THANKS FOR UPLOADING!
Don't forget about good ol' Pinetop Perkins on piano.
this. when u listen to recordings from these years u can hear: 1. pinetop doing his brilliant thing 2. Muddy not getting tired announcing and mentioning him in recordings.
Karl_3
They were best of friends, but Pinetop made his name long before. He knew best move of his career was with Muddy. One mo gin..Muddy could spot talent like none other..n that's why it's " LEGENDARY" .....RIP. MUDDY.....N THANKS MUDDY FOR LETTING' MY LIL BROTHER SIT IN ON HARP WITH Y'ALL..IN 72...SANTA CRUZ CA. SHO DO LOVE YA FOR THAT..BRO TOLD ME WHILE HE WAS PLAYIN WITH WATERS. MUDDY GAVE HIM THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE OF APPROVAL...HOW YA EVER GONNA FORGET THAT?. BEST BLUESMAN EVER, N A BEAUTIFUL PERSON.
PAOLO
FRESNO, CA.
I've got a photo sitting right next to him
Ahhh... perfect, I love you Muddy.
This is "feel good" blues...Muddy was the master....
If you don't love this, you're not alive. Best damn stuff ever...way way cool to the long bitter end. And return.
this is a great song if your a beginning harp player i got a C learnd alot playing along with this song got freedom to play along
Love it. Nothing like the Blues!
Cannot say anything about Muddy - beyond words.
Met all of these guys in Lansing, MI in 1974. They were all humble and shaking my blues idol Muddy 's hand was a great memory. RIP.
My father loved the guitar so I naturally grew up loving the guitar. Today we have so many incredible blues guitarist that you just can't say that just one of them is the best. During the 50's, B.B. King was noticed because he did not use a slide to play the guitar. During that time, that's all you heard, slide guitar. He tried something new and the world of blues loved it. Thank you B.B. King and thank you to all musician's.
The man was an icon. ...
this is so right...and true..all you need
Awesome ... This names should be learned in schools ... Thx from Mmacedonia!
Muddy rules forever
Let's put Muddy's picture on the twenty dollarbill !
OhhhhYeah!
If anything, it should be the $100.
Right on
@@LaMusicade4
Change name of "White House" to "Muddys House"
Willie Dixon, I say.
mouth organ and guitar...i love blues baby
What a fantastic music is this ? can listen for hours. ..
Holy crap! Amazing.
Obviously the most impressive live version of "Blow Wind Blow"! Close the perfection!
muddys my hero. theres nothing like the blues
good shit
JR
wow that was badass
Volks, it is the musik the jazz comes from and ALL the mdern musik. Hendrics has been arund for years with such bands, util they undestood who he was! If you ever been on a stage you can feel the atmosphere! Gorgeous!
Kickass Quality! Kickass Video! Kickass Muddy Waters!
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On the lickin' stick, Mr. Jerry Portnoy, all feel, the real deal, keepin' it real, legend!
goosebump awesomeness
Ich war bei dem Konzert und es war großartig
Luv the beat
This takes me back to when I was Little boy my father and his brothers would get together on a Friday night and blues jam
Just classic!!! Thanks for posting!!!
let the good times roll thanks muddy waters
That harmonica player is fantastic! In the zone. and of course Muddy is awesome.
Jerry Portnoy
great stuff!
Call him Mister Muddy Waters
Thanks for sharing this BluesBoy
Crazy how music has changed over the years, miss Muddy Waters
awesome
Solid Drivin Blues, Thats The Ticket!
muddy water is...he is genious. he is just a genious. hes my favorite together with willie dixon and howlin wolf.
Very great Blues as a part of very fine concert, thank you so much for sharing!
Jerry gets some cool tone on that Harp!
Fine Music.
the harmonica player ROCKS, holy shit.
Muddy is the best. I listen to his music every day over and over.
what a cool jam , man ....
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Muddy LOVED his harp players .
R.I.P. Willie Big Eyes Smith. :(
Ya, nice "n tight !....Fabulous Band again, Muddy !!!..
The king! I love it!
Amazing Forever great blues with muddy Waters ❤❤❤❤❤
qué maravilla!!! wonderful!!! toda su música.
This music, right here, is where bluesicians, and the like, get to sharpen their pencil, and do some good quality woodsheddin' ! This is the school of hard knocks. Rhythmical unity, the pocket, takes precedence. The dialects, of the blues, have to be earned. In most cases (not all) it is a life lived. Muddy was a pioneer who helped pave the way...and the Chess brothers had great ears. This is great American Music!!
Jerry, yous da man!!!
super jerry portnoy!!!!!!
Fantastic groove. Repeat......
very good!
Muddy ALWAYS loved his HARPMEN .
I LOVE the Blues!!! And therefore Muddy ^^ among others :]
¡¡¡Que ritmo!!! Alegra el alma y del cuerpo no digamos. Imposible no bailar.
¡Fantástico. Gacias!
Don't get no better than this...
For me this is as good as it gets
I've been a fan of the blues since the mid 60s when I first heard The Paul Butterfield Blues Band. I've always liked Muddy but it's only been the last few months that I've really devoted time to listening. I'm a near life long Albert King fan.
Anyway, I've owned "Muddy Mississippi Live" for years and what's always stood out to me is the drum work and of course piano. I've long been a Pinetop Perkins fan.
Who are the guys in this lineup? Of course I know Pinetop.
Jerry Portnoy is the man - listen to "Blues in a Dream" from the "Home Run Hitter" album - masterclass
Muddy s a very big legend in algeria .
That good ole dirty Blues
with Pinetop this is ONE OF MUDDY`S best band ever
Tightest Band
They are all masters
I like to know where you saw otis Spann in Vancouver.
I have been with these blues giants for 50 years Muddy was the boss he lead them all
I lived in Vancouver 35 years never heard of take hotel maybe the Yale or the commodore for that venu
i had the extreme pleasure of meeting muddy, and this lineup. i lived in boston at the time with ronnie earl (who i knew since college).
we went to see the band at the old 'jazz workshop' in boston around '76.....and because of ronnie, we got to go into the dressing room between shows.
hanging out with muddy and the band was just surreal!!!