97 Year Old Ernest Mattson buys a harmonica at Groth Music

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @alanhager1837
    @alanhager1837 6 років тому +16

    For those of you who have put up negative comments about the people talking in the background...This dear man came in for a video contest without anyone to film his video. The staff at the store accommodated him by filming this video for him, while other customers went about their business, including some that were testing PA in the background. It's a 20,000 square foot music store and, yes, a few things were going on in the background. It's just fortunate that this video was captured, as it is one of the only available of this treasure of a good man. RIP, Earnest. Thank you for sharing your stories and your music.

  • @isaiahm883
    @isaiahm883 11 місяців тому +2

    Ernie was my great grandpa. Brings a tear to my eye to see him in video again. Thank you.

  • @lw4268
    @lw4268 2 роки тому +4

    I can only give this Gentleman a paltry portion of the respect he deserves. But he's got it all.

  • @kurtwaller3683
    @kurtwaller3683 6 років тому +17

    I was having a bad day today until I came across this man 97 years old he's a United States Treasury that's all I can say more power to you my friend

  • @oogoldyooimvu2548
    @oogoldyooimvu2548 6 років тому +23

    What a great old gentleman. Started the hard way, then served his country, and still has the ability to bring something good to those around him. This man deserves to always be remembered.

    • @thomasbrooklyn1820
      @thomasbrooklyn1820 6 років тому +1

      Have to wonder why you think a person bringing good is so surprising.

    • @oogoldyooimvu2548
      @oogoldyooimvu2548 6 років тому +1

      Do you not see the world as it is today? Full of negativity, greed, jealousy and destruction?

    • @virginiaconnor8350
      @virginiaconnor8350 2 роки тому

      I just wanted to make this veteran happy! Even Cdr. Trip Tucker on "Enterprise" plays a harmonica! He even gave it to a man on a planet to borrow his horse. Hope the others on his deck weren't too displeased! My brother's a Navy veteran too. Thank you for your service, Ernst!

  • @tessiemae8569
    @tessiemae8569 6 місяців тому +2

    God bless this man. Such a talent. I thank whoever recorded this for posterity.

  • @patrickcoughlin3564
    @patrickcoughlin3564 6 років тому +1

    This man reminds me to be grateful,for many things,,they told me to play drums--rattlers--ect!!,,,play to live-in and live to play,,God bless ya

  • @roderickyoung1243
    @roderickyoung1243 6 років тому +4

    Astounding. The story is worth as much as the music, which is already impressive. Orphaned, yet still made it so far. I see why they call it the Greatest Generation. He only mentioned in passing that he was in the Navy, but it's because of the service of guys like this, that we enjoy most of the good things we have today.

  • @avitarmagnus9090
    @avitarmagnus9090 6 років тому +5

    My gramps died today 97 and he played and introduced me !!!! God bless these old boys AMEN

  • @jcartner3530
    @jcartner3530 6 років тому +3

    Ernie Mattson passed away 10 months after this video was posted. According to the obituary guest book, he was loved and cherished by all who were in his presence. Now he plays a golden harmonica for God....

  • @charlesschoen482
    @charlesschoen482 3 роки тому +3

    Ernie would play Silver Wings with the band when we played at the Eagles. People loved his playing and his love of country. Rest in Peace brother.

  • @Wistbacka
    @Wistbacka 4 роки тому +2

    I did not know you could do melody and rhythm simultaneously on a harmonica.... Amazing! Amazing guy and amazing story

  • @banjo2967
    @banjo2967 7 років тому +121

    How lucky this store was that this treasure stopped by. I feel lucky for stumbling upon the vid. Thanks.

    • @chezruss
      @chezruss 6 років тому +5

      I hope they gave him a good discount too as harmonicas have got so expensive since he bought his first one.

    • @chrisjohnson4165
      @chrisjohnson4165 6 років тому +2

      Me too!

  • @kennyc388
    @kennyc388 6 років тому +3

    Wow, 97......still blowin the harp and still vertical! Hell yeah!

  • @Dan_Frechette_Songwriter
    @Dan_Frechette_Songwriter 4 роки тому +1

    That's my all time favorite style of harmonica playing. Mouth Organ!

  • @jimchumley6568
    @jimchumley6568 6 років тому +2

    This is history! I have been playing 35 yrs and im 58. Love this mans style. Very neat event going on here, from another era completely. Was very blessed by this.

  • @werewindwolf
    @werewindwolf 6 років тому +32

    RIP & Godspeed, ErnestJohn Mattson (10th May 1915 - 14th April 2013)

  • @bungiroger8161
    @bungiroger8161 6 років тому +2

    From one orphan to another I give you Total respect sir. Thank you.

  • @Ogsonofgroo
    @Ogsonofgroo 6 років тому +18

    Really?!? Dislikes on this incredible survivor's story and playing? Some are so frikken dense as to be useless to earth imho.
    What a gem, it's 2018 now, and I doubt Ernest is still around but I am sure he is remembered by many, many people.
    thanks for the vid!

  • @bRadicalmagic1
    @bRadicalmagic1 6 років тому +2

    This sweetheart makes me MISS my Grandfathers . . !

  • @darrellblackwell6586
    @darrellblackwell6586 6 років тому +2

    God bless this old soul. Sounds like a great man, would love to sit and listen to his stories and hear his music.

  • @simonandrews3466
    @simonandrews3466 6 років тому +1

    What a legend . Old boy can really play. Got his own style . Can’t replace age and experience

  • @bobm3393
    @bobm3393 6 років тому +4

    My dad use to play both those songs on his harmonica when i was just a little boy . Thank you for bringing back beautiful memories .

  • @hypsnos
    @hypsnos 6 років тому +1

    This old mans heart knows it all now, and he doesn't let him self be botherd by the the young peoples unconsious disrespect or hurry. He managed to fall back into the good old days like he saw it before his eyes, and felt the smell, heard the sound. Thank you old man. May peace be with you

  • @MrMusicguyma
    @MrMusicguyma 6 років тому +21

    Ernest was playing "Anchors Aweigh" and "Marine's Hymn" quite well, using "tongue blocking", which allows notes on the right and left sides of the tongue to sound at the same time. The tongue blocks the middle notes, sounding like two harmonicas at once. Great job. Neat.

    • @anyITsolution
      @anyITsolution 6 років тому +2

      Thanks for them song names RIP Ernest!

    • @pattystomper1
      @pattystomper1 6 років тому +3

      I've never tried "Tongue Blocking" before, so I grabbed my harmonica and began getting silly, slobbering all over it with my tongue. I'm laughing my ass off, but it works.

    • @MeteCanKarahasan
      @MeteCanKarahasan 4 місяці тому

      The man may be old, but what he played there gave a glimpse of his youth. What a harmonica player he must have been! He played with vigor few young harmonica players now possess.

  • @silkmagictricks
    @silkmagictricks 6 років тому +6

    A great story teller and an even better harmonica player. What a treat!

  • @WiltshireMan
    @WiltshireMan 6 років тому +33

    Thats true talant right there. This old boy doesn't need drums, he gave to music rhythm. Wonderful stuff:)

  • @Blues-harmonica
    @Blues-harmonica 2 роки тому

    Thanks to Harpmaster oldstyle Ernest Mattson. Admiration and respect. Thank you Sir

  • @bigfootbillunknown9511
    @bigfootbillunknown9511 6 років тому +1

    That is so cool. What he is doing is very difficult to do. Especially playing a two part, through an entire song and then backing it up with another one! That is absolutely amazing.

  • @wordreet
    @wordreet 6 років тому +1

    What an amazing gentleman. Bless his memory. RIP. :'¬)

  • @thomasgriffin9140
    @thomasgriffin9140 6 років тому +11

    God bless this man and the wonderful life he lives,thanks for posting this.

  • @bert.collins.2060
    @bert.collins.2060 6 років тому +6

    May God Bless you friend. And my blessings (as an ex service guy ), and limey, to you, your family, comrades, and loved ones, peace, be good, be kind, be happy, be loved. .......

  • @Gene_Cali
    @Gene_Cali 6 років тому

    Thank you Groth Music, we all have music inside of us, sharing is caring. :)

  • @harpothehealer
    @harpothehealer 5 років тому +1

    I read in the comments below that this Gentleman has now passed. Well this clip Iv'e just found today in 2019. A true inspiration and I figure that if he made it through to 97 the store I hope gave him at least one free harp. I agree with other comments below, I feel blessed to have found this.
    Age is just a thing we all have to deal with but once the player plays shut your eyes and we all into our prime again; in the moment

  • @standswithfish
    @standswithfish 6 років тому

    Takes me back when my dad would play at bedtime. Still have two that he bought me 40 years ago. Thanks for sharing!

  • @SolarReturn1966
    @SolarReturn1966 6 років тому +1

    A true professional! Enjoyed your style of playing. Rest in peace my friend.....

  • @BrendanPowerMusic
    @BrendanPowerMusic 6 років тому +69

    Great - a heartwarming story, and fine playing from Ernie. Hope he's still blowing!

    • @TegsPal
      @TegsPal 6 років тому +7

      www.startribune.com/obituary-ernest-mattson-pearl-harbor-survivor-harmonica-player/203510651/

    • @alextrendler
      @alextrendler 6 років тому +5

      survived by 35 great grandchildren -- wow!

    • @robyncarroll7373
      @robyncarroll7373 6 років тому +1

      BrendanPowerMusic

  • @sertitle7497
    @sertitle7497 6 років тому +1

    Pear amazing at 98. Ser, you rocked it out of the park in to the swing days and hit that one on the head. Good for you. It was pear joy lissioning to you. Thank you so much ser.

  • @aaronflinner6431
    @aaronflinner6431 9 місяців тому

    What a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @galegregory341
    @galegregory341 6 років тому +1

    Oh man that was great I wish you could have him on play again

  • @xres1329
    @xres1329 6 років тому +4

    Thank you, I wish you the best wherever you may be now Ernie!

  • @shyamalkumardhar367
    @shyamalkumardhar367 7 років тому +17

    Playing harmonica at this age! Can't imagine . Thnx for the video.

  • @JoeLach
    @JoeLach 6 років тому

    I've seen people in their 40's that aren't as healthy as this 97 year old was. He looked great. He played really good or great for a 97 year old man. I have to disagree with the 40 people (or bots) that disliked this and give it a like.

  • @TheLenaweeTrekker
    @TheLenaweeTrekker 6 років тому

    97 years old? I hope I can play that well when I'm 97 years old. Great video, a lot of history and talent here.

  • @catjudo1
    @catjudo1 6 років тому

    He reminds me of my late grandfather who was self-taught on fretted string instruments (guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, things like that) and played in Swing bands before the war (WWII). After the war he played some, but focused his efforts on graphic arts and design for a printing company and as husband and father to his wife and daughter. I'll just bet that Mr. Mattson would be a treasure trove of stories, just like my grandfather, who passed away in 05 at the age of 91.

  • @johannesbusch8161
    @johannesbusch8161 6 років тому

    Hi Ernest, hope you're still up and well! Thx for your story and the fine music!

  • @lindseyzacek5211
    @lindseyzacek5211 6 років тому

    Awesome..thanks for playing for us.

  • @Land-Shark
    @Land-Shark 6 років тому +2

    I've played a variety of musical instruments from age 6-years until now (51-years), and the most I could ever figure out how to get from a harmonica was a donkey-sounding "hee-haw". This was such a treat to watch & listen to. Thank you post posting this! :)

  • @epiphonium
    @epiphonium 6 років тому

    This man is a hero, sir you are awesome and inspiring. So glad to have heard you ! Play on !

  • @rishi-eq8kx
    @rishi-eq8kx 6 років тому +1

    Impressive ! A lot to learn for all of us......music has no boundaries ! And some people can take on the challenge ....nearing a century too !

  • @claudetroester5337
    @claudetroester5337 6 років тому +1

    BRAVO BRAVO Formidable , Exellente interprétation!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @philjames1019
    @philjames1019 6 років тому

    What a lovely gentleman ..... may he be resting in peace!!! It would have been a nice gesture if the store had "given" him the harmonica???

  • @susandahlseide1438
    @susandahlseide1438 6 років тому

    What a sweet man. I'm glad you didn't let those wicked people ruin your ambition!

  • @jamierupert7563
    @jamierupert7563 6 років тому +1

    My God, I'm glad I stumbled upon this. Best I've ever heard!!!!

  • @sizzlechooch
    @sizzlechooch 6 років тому +39

    Dang, he had the melody and rhythm both going at the same time. Lot harder than it sounds.

    • @w13rdguy
      @w13rdguy 6 років тому +1

      joe pish True; That guy is a wizard!

    • @davesalisbury7361
      @davesalisbury7361 6 років тому +2

      That is something I noticed and thought how the hell does he do that. Besides the fact he is really talented and a great pair of lungs to play it like he does.

    • @JimPlattes
      @JimPlattes 3 роки тому

      You don't hear this style at all currently. Great!

    • @sizzlechooch
      @sizzlechooch 3 роки тому

      @@JimPlattes I gues not. Sounded pretty good tho

    • @allanbird4570
      @allanbird4570 3 роки тому

      @@JimPlattes its interesting to me as well, I am now 90 yrs, and this is the way we learned to play popular music, and its still how I play for relaxation, its not dificult, just takes practise :)

  • @nataliestaheli51602
    @nataliestaheli51602 6 років тому

    Just AMAZING!! It just goes to show that you can be great at any age!

  • @CarlosSanchez-kd8et
    @CarlosSanchez-kd8et 6 років тому

    Thank you Sr for sharing part of your memoirs and your great ability with the harmonica.

  • @stonehand49
    @stonehand49 6 років тому +6

    bless you!!! old time music. God loves harmonica players!!! Me too

  • @partriarch
    @partriarch 6 років тому

    WOW! I have to share this video on FB with my Marine and Navy (Corpsmen) brothers. Thanks!

  • @labrat7357
    @labrat7357 6 років тому +61

    They should have just given it to him.

  •  6 років тому

    It was great that someone was filming fresh air as he approached the counter.

  • @jeremiah64
    @jeremiah64 6 років тому +1

    Wow, sad and yet awesome story at the same time. Great playing.

  • @Bageera63
    @Bageera63 6 років тому +1

    Cool!!! My dad could play like that. I loved listening to him play on his Hohner Comet.

  • @jawboneandjolenekenyon1398
    @jawboneandjolenekenyon1398 3 роки тому

    He makes old school look like new school! Bravo. I wonder if he's still around.

  • @warrenfloyd1484
    @warrenfloyd1484 3 роки тому

    Beautiful story, God bless you!

  • @graveyardelf6765
    @graveyardelf6765 2 роки тому

    I hope to meet you in the Kingdom, Mr. Mattson. God keep you.

  • @littlesister3477
    @littlesister3477 6 років тому

    LORD, TALK ABOUT DEDICATION TO HIS INSTRUMENT, THATS BEAUTIFUL HOW HE CAN PLAY BASS RHYTHM AND LEAD AT THE SAME TIME. WOW!

  • @fitzophrenia
    @fitzophrenia 2 роки тому

    This is still one of the best things on UA-cam,

  • @DunerecordsGent
    @DunerecordsGent 6 років тому +1

    It is we who thank you , Ernest....

  • @gigistrus490
    @gigistrus490 6 років тому

    What a joy to listen. Thanks

  • @downhill240
    @downhill240 6 років тому

    Loved to hear his story and his playing too!!

  • @tomatoes3
    @tomatoes3 6 років тому

    I agree, what a great guy. Thanks Ernie.

  • @warrenfloyd1484
    @warrenfloyd1484 2 роки тому

    Still amazing, all this time later, it is 10, 22😎👍

  • @FririkurEllefsen
    @FririkurEllefsen 6 років тому +2

    Very good playing. Sounded as an accordion

  • @littlebit6211
    @littlebit6211 6 років тому +1

    It would have been nice to meet him. Maybe we will in another time and place. For those who have put their lives on the line in respect please listen to Up Here In Heaven

  • @kerryc5821
    @kerryc5821 6 років тому +7

    As much as I like Blues harp, I do love this more traditional harmonica style as well.

  • @ronaldocuevas7535
    @ronaldocuevas7535 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic. I want to learn that hard style

  • @russellmartin7757
    @russellmartin7757 6 років тому

    Wonderful job. I hope he is doing well also.

  • @curtrobinson6883
    @curtrobinson6883 6 років тому

    I feel honored. Thanks

  • @SteveHarvell
    @SteveHarvell 7 років тому +1

    Awesome my man..you kick butt :)

  • @wilber9735
    @wilber9735 6 років тому +15

    God Bless the ole gent. Awesome!

  • @bettylinthorst8558
    @bettylinthorst8558 4 роки тому

    Henk Linthorst This man should be honourd When you hear him playing you forget all the problems on earth

  • @64t120r
    @64t120r 6 років тому

    Great story and great playing.

  • @reflexflow9088
    @reflexflow9088 Рік тому

    Amazing Man and Great Harp player!!!

  • @johnnyh112
    @johnnyh112 4 роки тому

    God bless you sir from 🇬🇧

  • @magik8566
    @magik8566 6 років тому

    WOW! Impressive! Difficult technique! I want to see more!

  • @peterm3964
    @peterm3964 6 років тому

    Awesome i am stiil hoping i can learn to play . I am 1012 years old

  • @fredmooresharmonica1
    @fredmooresharmonica1 6 років тому +9

    proud of you Ernest exellent vamping an insperation

  • @taxevader2042
    @taxevader2042 6 років тому

    Brilliant Ernest god bless you

  • @vernwallen4246
    @vernwallen4246 5 років тому

    Bless you my friend,you are oviously a PATRIOT.Anchors Aweigh and the Marine corps hymn.🗽🗽🗽⚓⚓⚓

  • @carljackson7449
    @carljackson7449 6 років тому

    Thats inspired me to learn that style of harp. Thanks nan.

  • @allywolf9182
    @allywolf9182 6 років тому

    What an awesome old guy!!!

  • @nrobert576
    @nrobert576 6 років тому +1

    how amazing at 97yrs he does miss a beat!

  • @robertking3130
    @robertking3130 6 років тому

    A pity his friends didn't give the rattle snakes to the old witch; but had they done so this man's talent may have remained dormant. Thank you Mr. Mattson.

  • @brightidea48
    @brightidea48 6 років тому

    What a gem! Salute.

  • @arcitejack
    @arcitejack 2 місяці тому

    What a miraculous Time Machine this video is. He really plays harp like you would hear on a 1920s record with the whop whop sound and straight not cross harp. He sounds like Woody

  • @13smitch
    @13smitch 6 років тому

    Semper Fi Ernest. Thank you!

  • @TheMichguff
    @TheMichguff 6 років тому

    Stick it Groth! That's for the mike test. Good for Ernie!

  • @Saxtafunkta-fecta
    @Saxtafunkta-fecta 7 років тому +7

    Like how he plays the first time sounds like 2 harmonicas

  • @kemparajupadugur1163
    @kemparajupadugur1163 4 роки тому

    My sincere thanks