Having fun (finally) playing around with the riff for this tune by Howling Wolf, which is based on a song by Charley Patton and another by the Mississippi Sheiks and another by Tommy Johnson and so on ...
Yes, this is based on somebody I actually know. People seem amused by the "throat-clearing" samples. The samples are mostly me, but the guy muttering in dutch is not.
Featuring my good friend Mr. Steven Phillips on electric guitar and backing vocals. Regardless, nobody seems to like this song but me.
BTW, This song is not intended as an insult of anyone. Don't send goon squads after me, please!
eshar asked me "if you ever feel like supplying some funky vocals...that would be awesome!
." I said "yes" instantly because i love what she comes up with. Here is the first attempt, all words are made up on the moment with no retakes. I think…
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~...wears a hat. And also sings well, incidentally~
Great tune "Fly Swatter" Love it.....
This is one amazing sound you got from that mini-moog! I love the aggression!
I always get a nice 70s feel from your songs, Sandy. Brings back good memories. :) Regards, Steffen
yes i do...great musing...love the sound
Hi Sandy, I just signed up here and wanted to drop by and say hi! This has been and yet continues to be a favorite of mine.... LG
Nice topic - I can relate. ;) Good job, Sandy. Regards, Steffen
Edgy stuff - great live recording!
Very special rendition, like the rhythm... Very well done.
Sweeeeet!!!!! Nicely done!
So great - didn't want it to end! I did want to get you a fly swatter, though... ;)
Love it when you get down adn dirty with your electric man.
this is great. in there with the classic lou reed vibe. powerful vocal.
you have a great ear. no matter what you go for its always great. wish you would post more stuff.
Nicely done!!
... great fun. :D
A Mini-Moog attack sure beats a heart attack. ;) Sounds like fun! :)
Playing that thang like Jimi, love it!!
Fast moving, exciting track. Really well done.
Crazy, cool energy you've captured here!
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this cool and effective.
hahaha! great little sing-a-long!
crazy good.
wow! this sounds awesome...just so groovin'. Simple and so effective.
killer blues...this IS the down and dirty good stuff!
cool groove...nice vibra-slap and shaker.
Love that effed up guitar/ukulele...a great way to finish off this excellent set of music.
Wicked guitar work! Kick ass vox!
I'm feeling you...hand me my bath robe.
Sincerely man...you rock!
wow...I hear the influence of Boognish in there!
You know how to get to the heart of your subject matter. killer keyboard line!
another great song...so sing-a-long with L. Ron!
New Dweeb!!! Best Christmas present i could ask for. Love it mang...genius.
sweet funky ass...gimme some mo!
I can see this one grow on me...it's started already. Great work.
wow! stunning vibe to this. I can see and feel the fresh snowfall when I close my eyes. This is beautiful...
yes yes...this swings like I like it!
a unique sound and style. There's nothing else like it!
Holy holly this is demented!