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“Will It Go Round in Circles” for Harmonica
Posted on February 27th, 2010 25 commentsI’ve always loved Billy Preston’s 1972 hit, “Will It Go Round in Circles.” I’ve played a version of it on harmonica for more than 20 years as part of my duo, Satan and Adam. This morning I woke up and said, “I’m going to work up a version for solo harp and foot drums.” I transformed the horn riffs into a harp riff and learned two verses and the chorus. This video is the result of one morning’s work. As part of my continuing quest to bring blues harmonica playing into the new millennium, I’d like to encourage other harmonica players to lift their eyes from the so-called “classic” repertoire of the blues harmonica past, wonderful as it is, and take on the classic music of our own time–above all, the great soul and blues-rock hits of the 60s and 70s. There’s absolutely no reason why amplfied blues harmonica needs to remain locked into a 50’s West Coast / Chicago bag. I’m 51 years old. If I can keep pushing to find new stuff, I challenge the younger players out there to match my efforts. –Adam Gussow If you’re interested in learning to play blues harmonica, please visit my website: www.modernbluesharmonica.com
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your singing is gettin better an better. you should record a solo album!
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vvvultrasz2 February 26th, 2010 at 13:46
Wow great Adam!!!
5 stars
I have to check it out with my Db Harp.
Great!
Greetings
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gronki1 February 26th, 2010 at 14:02
Do you plan to record yourself in a studio as the OMB?
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19KyzerSosa75 February 26th, 2010 at 14:24
hes staying in his vocal comfort zone, with fantastic results…
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OhWell1962 February 26th, 2010 at 14:43
Great stuff, Adam! Thanks!
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VaffelTV February 26th, 2010 at 14:48
Geezz could you even breathe?!
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kokoro86 February 26th, 2010 at 14:57
Cool challenge. Has a Ram Jam feel!
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boufgreg February 26th, 2010 at 15:02
Read your comments on the right in the info section, and agree about playing the more modern stuff. Also I get more invitations to jam with my friends cover bands doing 60’s,70’s&80’s Rock & Soul stuff, than any of the blues bands.You don’t have to be an advanced player. They are happy just to have a harmonica player that can jam with them and play the harmonica riffs on those songs. Their standards are not as high as the blues bands.
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TAZALARMO February 26th, 2010 at 15:26
with your very high level and long experience , continuing to evoluate and progress for much better , this is very amazing and prodigious , u are the master , mr gussow !!!!!! respect …..
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MusicMan20061210 February 26th, 2010 at 16:52
Your singing is getting better,Adam…Been taking lessons?
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nacoran February 26th, 2010 at 19:13
That rocked! The effect you had on the harp worked really well on the vocal too.
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HarpDogAustralia February 26th, 2010 at 19:54
I’m really diggin’ this one Adam. My foot has gone rogue and is tapping all by itself.
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LeonStagg February 26th, 2010 at 21:10
Sounds great! Love the harp and vocals.
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BigFishBlueFish February 26th, 2010 at 21:23
awesome…doctor A….putting this down with Pack Fair and Square….
Dr. g…seattle..
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Fantastic!!
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lespaul56 February 26th, 2010 at 23:18
Nice work! Great stuff!
–Jason
—THE JASON PLUMLEE SIDESHOW—
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StellarChi February 26th, 2010 at 23:30
Genius !
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william1theguitarwah February 27th, 2010 at 02:40
great singing man
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666DaDoom666 February 27th, 2010 at 04:23
Adam you found the sweet spot for your one man thing. This is it!
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jadugarbhandari February 27th, 2010 at 05:00
Wow its Rocking dear regards
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KudzuRunner February 27th, 2010 at 05:36
I’m glad you think so. I had that? feeling as I worked with the song. This one felt like a natural. Like the Wright Brothers: either the plane flies or it just won’t get off the ground. This one isn’t streamlined, but it’s off the ground.
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HakanEhn February 27th, 2010 at 06:01
great! nice ! Great!!
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hugleberthumperdink February 27th, 2010 at 07:57
nice man, very nice indeed.
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manucapo February 27th, 2010 at 08:27
preety sick, really liked it
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joch230 February 27th, 2010 at 08:28
I thought it was ending around the 3 minute mark but you were obviously having too much damn fun! I like the mix of the drums/harp/voice. I think I’ll try this one too. Your Sunshine of my Love rendition was inspirational too. One of my favorites to play…Thanks!
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jonsparrow February 26th, 2010 at 13:43