slowhand Digest Volume 02 : Issue 10
Today's Topics:
AOL 7.0
Re: Open G?
Re: Open Tunings
Non-EC Content
RE: Before You Accuse Me
Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm & Blues - Rhino Featured Product
ISO: Doyle Bramhall II Opening Shows for Clapton
24 nights collector
Fw: Fw: wedding reflections
Re: Before You Accuse Me? Quizno's mix
Clapton band mates up for Jazz awards
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From: "Tony Boulton"
Subject: AOL 7.0
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I've been running a Beta version of AOL 7.0 in the UK for some time now and
my wife has also had the US AOL 7.0 at our home in TX for a couple of
months, so I doubt it's the sole reason.
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From: Gerd Klaassen
Subject: Re: Open G?
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>I wondered if anyone knows if=20
>Eric uses any open tunings and if so which and on what songs.
EC uses open G on acoustic guitars, Dobros preferred (unplugged).
He also played different open tunings on FTC or Layla. He often
usus the tunings of the originals, like open E for
How Long Blues, sometimes tuned down to C# (How Long Blues) or
other weird tunings, sometimes even with standard tuning like the
late Muddy did (Standing around crying from FTC). Seems like he
can play nearly every tuning. Although he doesn't reach Duane on slide.
Some *very* basic info is on my site at http://www.12bar.de
Keep on,
Gerd
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From: Bryce Utting
Subject: Re: Open Tunings
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"Jack and Bonnie" wrote:
>After reading a great article in Guitar Player magazine on open G tuning
>I wondered if anyone knows if Eric uses any open tunings and if so which
>and on what songs.
Off the top of my head:
Give Me Strength: Open G (got the intro tabbed if anyone wants it)
Running on Faith: Open G (rhythm's in standard, though)
*anything* of Elmore James': Open D (though the 70s Sky is Crying might be
in open E, and the two on FTC are in open Db)
Walking Blues: Open D (or maybe E. The "Hold on, hold on" at the start of
Alberta is because he's forgotten to take the slide off before starting the
next song. Oops.)
Most of his Dobro parts are in open G, and much of the Robert Johnson he's
done over the years has been in D or E, but sometimes G. There's a Muddy
track on FTC in open as well but I've just gone and forgotten which...
duh! Unlike JLH I don't think I've ever heard him play open without a slide.
Is this a recent article? Their special on Ry Cooder and a bunch of others
(his Blue Suede Shoes from Get Rhythm is a blast, and the Paris, Texas
theme is *great* to practice with: hits the blue 3rd from both the major
and minor sides) several years ago was quite good, and if they've done it
again I might keep my eyes open.
cheersya,
butting
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From: "David J. Hedges"
Subject: Non-EC Content
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Actually, a review that I read mentioned EC, but...
Have you heard the new Paul Pena CD called 'New Train'? It was recorded in
1973, but not released until 2000. As far as I can tell it is one of only
three albums total by him. Mr. Pena recently held the limelight for the
documentary 'Genghis Blues' which was about his experience with Tuvan
throat singing. I digress - the 'new' album is fantastic. The guitar work
is solid and the singing is unreal. Some songs I feel like I am listening
to Hendrix and others I feel like I am listening to Van Morrison. Guests
include Jerry Garcia, Merle Saunders and the Persuasions. Pena wrote 'Jet
Airliner' and sings it here. I think that I read that it was Steve
Miller's producer that brought the old recordings to life again. Pena has
a web site at www.paulpena.com. This is an incredible CD and I would like
to hear what others have to say about it. Thank you - bluesdjh
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From: "Tracy Warner"
Subject: RE: Before You Accuse Me
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>All of a sudden I hear a bluesy shuffle that< >sounds like Roll It from
Backless. I recognize<
>Clapton's voice immediately and he's singing< >Before You AccuseMe. It's a
studio version<
>with lots of slide. Very different and funky.< >WHAT IS THIS FROM?<
It's from the "Eric Clapton Blues" compilation that Polydor put out in '99.
It was indeed recorded during the "Backless" sessions, and it sure sounds
like the writer of "Roll It" (was it Marcy?) put new words to this
arrangement.
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From: "DeltaNick"
Subject: Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm & Blues - Rhino Featured Product
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Jools Holland's "Small World Big Band" has just been released in the US on
Rhino. The album's title has changed. "Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm &
Blues" is the US title, but the packaging is virtually the same and the
tracks are identical. There's one by EC, another by Steve Winwood, and
George Harrison's last recording is here too.
http://www.rhino.com/features/78264p.html
DeltaNick
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From: "Brian Sleeman"
Subject: ISO: Doyle Bramhall II Opening Shows for Clapton
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Hi all-
This is somewhat non-Eric content, but I would appreciate it if those of you
who have any of Doyle's opening gigs for Clapton would contact me if you're
interested in possible trades. I have a host of his shows from this past
year, but there've got to be more of them out there. In particular I'm
looking for the shows at Madison Square Garden, and any of the club gigs he
did along the way as well.
Thanks much...
-Brian
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From: Lefffe@aol.com
Subject: 24 nights collector
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the original book can be found at this site:
http://www.genesis-publications.com/books/nights/index.html
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From: "Jeff and Mary Berk"
Subject: Fw: Fw: wedding reflections
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First of all, the first paragraph was not my comment. In the second, I was
stating the comments of my daughters....maybe I should have started the
paragraph out that way. Stating what my daughters opinions of this are, is
not passing judgement. I would be the last to do this since my husband is
older than I am.
Mary
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From: "Philip Jeromin"
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: wedding reflections
> And anybody who's actually got the nerve to pass judgement like this on
> two (more or less) folks that he or she does not know personally at all
> is not only plain ignorant but an arrogant a(BEEP), too!
> Come on, ladies and gents! I really haven't seen much in terms of
> congratulations here, am a bit disappointed... Eric's birthday (which
> really comes around more often!) generates more wishes from the list....
> So, without further ado:
>
> All the best to Eric, Melia and their family! And may God be with you!!
> (pun intended, yet at the time a heartfelt wish :) )
>
> Philip
>
> >1b. Melia looks like she hit the lottery, already shopping with his cash.
> >How naive is my man believing she never knew who he was before she met
him,
> >and just liking him for him? I know the demographics of his record buying
> >public is much higher than 25, but nobody is that ignorant!
> >
> >
> >Ignorant is a senior citizen thinking that a 25 yr. old girl could love
a
> >man who is more than twice her age, without money being a big part of the
> >picture. I have 2 daughters very close to that age. I asked them if
they
> >would date a man over the age of 50. They're replies were Ewww (daughter
> >#1) and how rich would he be(daughter #2). Then daughter #1 said that the
> >man would have to be a billionaire.
> >
>
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From: "Scott Wallenberg"
Cc: "Slowhander"
Subject: Re: Before You Accuse Me? Quizno's mix
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Thanks, I went through my cd collection and found it this morning!
Scott
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From: Tracy Warner
To: Scott Wallenberg ; Slowhand Digest
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 5:55 PM
Subject: RE: Before You Accuse Me
> >All of a sudden I hear a bluesy shuffle that< >sounds like Roll It from
> Backless. I recognize<
> >Clapton's voice immediately and he's singing< >Before You AccuseMe. It's
a
> studio version<
> >with lots of slide. Very different and funky.< >WHAT IS THIS FROM?<
>
> It's from the "Eric Clapton Blues" compilation that Polydor put out in
'99.
> It was indeed recorded during the "Backless" sessions, and it sure sounds
> like the writer of "Roll It" (was it Marcy?) put new words to this
> arrangement.
>
>
>
>
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From: "Scott Wallenberg"
Subject: Clapton band mates up for Jazz awards
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Check it out, Nathan East, Steve Gadd and former EC drummer Steve Ferrone
are nominated
> 2002 National Smooth Jazz Awards Nominations
>
> Los Angeles, CA_
> The National Smooth Jazz Awards LLC would like to congratulate
> all the Recording Artists and Producers who have been nominated
> for the 2002 National Smooth Jazz Awards.
>
> The 2002 National Smooth Jazz Awards will take place at San Diego's
> Concourse Golden Hall Theater on March 2nd, 2002.
>
> Voting begins January 1st, 2002
TO vote, log on to: www.nationalsmoothjazzawards.com
>
> Nominees List 3rd Annual National Smooth Jazz Awards
> PRESS CONFERENCE LIST OF NOMINEES
>
> SAXOPHONIST OF THE YEAR
> Richard Elliot
> Boney James
> Jeff Kashiwa
> Dave Koz
> Kirk Whalum
>
> BRASS PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
> Herb Alpert
> Chris Botti
> Rick Braun
> Brian Culbertson
> Jerry Hey
>
> GUITARIST OF THE YEAR
> Marc Antoine
> Joyce Cooling
> Jeff Golub
> Chuck Loeb
> Peter White
>
> KEYBOARDIST OF THE YEAR
> Brian Culbertson
> Bob James
> Ramsey Lewis
> Jeff Lorber
> Freddie Ravel
>
> BASSIST OF THE YEAR
> Alex Al
> Brian Bromberg
> Nathan East
> Wayman Tisdale
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>
> DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
> Peter Erkstine
> Steve Ferrone
> Steve Gadd
> Harvey Mason
> John Roberts
>
> PERCUSSIONIST OF THE YEAR
> Lenny Castro
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>
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> Al Jarreau
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>
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>
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> Paul Brown
> Steve Dubin
> Bud Harner
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>
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> Joe Fuentes
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>
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> Patti Austin
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>
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> Rick Braun
> Boney James
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> Jeff Lorber
> Peter White
>
> COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
> "Caribbean Breeze" (Russ Freeman/Peter White)
> "Get Up Stand Up" (Lee Ritenour/Dave Grusin)
> "Mas Que Nada" (Marc Antoine/Patti Austin)
> "Medicine Man" (George Benson/Joe Sample)
> "Shake It Up" (Boney James/Rick Braun)
>
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> "Crush" (Richard Elliot)
> "Kisses In The Rain" (Rick Braun)
> "Lovers Rock" (Sade)
> "To Grover With Love" (Jason Miles/Various Artists)
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>
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> "Crush" (Richard Elliot)
> "Kisses In The Rain" (Rick Braun)
> "Love Is On The Way" (Dave Koz)
> "Mas Que Nada" (Marc Antoine)
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>
>
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>
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