It was way back in the sixties that this album came out called Swamp Blues. It was basically a compilation from the Excello label in Louisiana with the producer J J Miller.
It featured such wonderful characters as Slim Harpo, Lonesome Sundown, Lazy Lester and Lightnin’ Slim.
I instantly recognised a number of tracks covered by the Kinks, Yardbirds and Stones. Slim Harpo was an unknown genius. A blues legend.
I started collecting my Slim Harpo! Superb!
I couldn’t find my photo of Slim’s grave but here’s me with Lazy Lester!
When I went to Louisiana I went and hunted out his grave. It had trees growing out of it. I paid homage to one of the greats.
Today I will play Slim Harpo real loud!! Got Love If You Want It!! I’m a King Bee!!
Hi Opher, wanted to comment on your next post but got ‘page not found’ – oh well, this one will do, love that swampy excello stuff – and SH’s sly vocals, very influential on the Stones, Yardbirds etc. Also saw Lazy Lester a few times, he toured with Studebaker John. Stuff to lift those ol’ lockdown blues …
Glad you share a liking for those old swamp blues. I love ’em. Certainly cheers me up!
I don’t know why that post could not be found. They’re all still there!
Stay safe Dave!
Cheers, Opher, you too! 🙂
Music is keeping me sane!! (That and writing and walking)
Moi aussi – does that mean, wish I was Australian?
I think it might do – particularly the way I pronounce it.
Or New Zealander! 😉
Lol!
PS post there, just couldn’t reply to it
How weird. The vagaries of wordpress.
Hello there. Nice to see your photo.
As you say, Slim Harpo was terrific.
My latest piece possibly is up your alley, by the way. See ya —
Neil S.
Cheers Neil. I’ll check it out!