I saw Mr. Hines in Nevada during a two week engagement in 1976 or 77', a quintet I think. He had a female lead singer with whom I visited with and her grace as a singer and a woman was unforgettable. Her name however, I have forgotten. Is there anyone that can tell me her name? She was once referred to in a wikipidia article but mention of her has gone.
I was born in the 80's, shortly after Earl Hines died. However, my grandfather introduced me to him , this song boogie woogey on st Louis blues in particular when I was 5 and began playing it shortly after, the version my grandad taught me. It has been a part of my life long as I can remember. He still has the illest left hand I've ever heard. So glad I've known his music my whole life. Life wouldn't have been the same without Father Hines.
Go Boogie Woogie! both the 1943 and 1951 version are awesome. if you didnt know this is the 51 version. my generations music sucks i wish music was still like this
I was lucky enough to see Earl Hines playing solo in a jazz club in Hampstead, London c.1965. He didn't need bass and drums. A privilege really being able to listen to people like that performing live.
Dang ! Don't get much better than this ! Feel like I've died and gone to boogie woogie heaven ! THANKS so much, Mr Gibbons, for sharing with us ! You clearly have xlnt taste in music ! CHEERS, mate ! :-)
