I'm not familiar with the blues in the high and classic style—my understanding of the genre comes via blues songs performed by rockers. "Oh Darling" by the Beatles is probably the rock song most similar to the platonic conception of what a blues song should be; but Bob Dylan's "Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat" is gorgeously hilarious and well worth a hear.
"Seamus" by Pink Floyd is a silly song but not a bad one. Then of course there is Led Zeppelin's "You Shook Me" which features a triple solo (organ, harmonica, and guitar) and a battle between Page and Plant to see who can hit the highest note—Plant loses!
Most may think of Bob Dylan as a more 'Folk Artist'. personally, I believe he is very hard to box into one category. Almost all of his songs have multiple elements to them, but many are very blues focused. This song, Gotta' Serve Somebody, is a great example of the depth of his blues, both lyrics and accompaniment ... https://youtu.be/JOK0v2QYy9Y?si=HfK9NoR0L61uDMnv
https://open.spotify.com/track/2yAVzRiEQooPEJ9SYx11L3?si=UgWfAZ59Rnm6lzZm4o4txw
Can we include this song?
It may not be blues per se, but it is Blue, da-ba-dee-da-ba-di.
Hahaha.. A blues Rick Roll? That could work..
I'm not familiar with the blues in the high and classic style—my understanding of the genre comes via blues songs performed by rockers. "Oh Darling" by the Beatles is probably the rock song most similar to the platonic conception of what a blues song should be; but Bob Dylan's "Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat" is gorgeously hilarious and well worth a hear.
"Seamus" by Pink Floyd is a silly song but not a bad one. Then of course there is Led Zeppelin's "You Shook Me" which features a triple solo (organ, harmonica, and guitar) and a battle between Page and Plant to see who can hit the highest note—Plant loses!
I love that you added “Hummingbird”. That‘a an amazing song!
Most may think of Bob Dylan as a more 'Folk Artist'. personally, I believe he is very hard to box into one category. Almost all of his songs have multiple elements to them, but many are very blues focused. This song, Gotta' Serve Somebody, is a great example of the depth of his blues, both lyrics and accompaniment ... https://youtu.be/JOK0v2QYy9Y?si=HfK9NoR0L61uDMnv
Here's a fun one from Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band.
https://youtu.be/7qkjbQBEhvg?si=X_3frziiqIhLmo2d
Love the spirit here. This is such a fun video and the Reverend is a spunky man!
What a wonderful post/idea!
https://open.spotify.com/track/1ncSAZD0bzvU3cu0uPLbWd?si=Tz3uPEh3SFO8L9fIhbuMVw
Midnight in Harlem- Tedeschi Trucks Band. A phenomenal song and group.
Steel My Heart
Sometimes relationships can be a bit, ah... difficult?
https://youtu.be/LS8ZyI8Bsmk
on CD Balancing the Weight of Life