tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post5369666228895251838..comments2024-03-11T14:14:58.812-04:00Comments on TheHoundBlog: Young John Watson (Johnny Guitar Watson) 1953-62The Houndhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-64375636675516813992012-01-16T13:33:52.026-05:002012-01-16T13:33:52.026-05:00This guy was awesome playing the guitar! why you d...This guy was awesome playing the guitar! why you don't post a musicstream with his songs?viagra onlinehttp://www.mutualpharmacy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-84619407997190588142010-09-25T07:34:58.924-04:002010-09-25T07:34:58.924-04:00"How can you say "Posin'" is cr..."How can you say "Posin'" is crap?"<br /><br />By pursing my lips on the first consonant. Okay, it does have a likeable Hully Gully beat and kind of a cool guitar part, but a compared to Space Guitar it falls short of Watson's best sides. Of course, compared to what's been on the charts and the radio in the last thirty years it's practically genius.The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-33146526857017858132010-09-24T08:58:50.616-04:002010-09-24T08:58:50.616-04:00How can you say "Posin'" is crap?How can you say "Posin'" is crap?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-85125374108896293262010-09-20T11:32:00.987-04:002010-09-20T11:32:00.987-04:00Another great post--tons of info and great sounds....Another great post--tons of info and great sounds. But I can't help but mention that Elvis was born January 8th, 1935 not February.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-21948263140785899422010-09-20T06:35:16.328-04:002010-09-20T06:35:16.328-04:00"It looks like this is the guitar.
http://ww..."It looks like this is the guitar.<br /><br />http://www.retrofret.com/products.asp?ProductID=2023&CartID=8554442222009"<br /><br />errrr, that's a one cutaway with a completely different body shape, I think the guitar in the photo is closer tothe Martin f-65 or 66, which looks more like the bodyshape of the one in the picture: check here:<br />http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/40U-4307.htmThe Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-19698816325356155502010-09-20T03:57:27.799-04:002010-09-20T03:57:27.799-04:00It looks like this is the guitar.
http://www.retr...It looks like this is the guitar.<br /><br />http://www.retrofret.com/products.asp?ProductID=2023&CartID=8554442222009Elwood Bluesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-7340529727946023462010-09-20T00:38:57.748-04:002010-09-20T00:38:57.748-04:00http://sisongs.blogspot.com/
http://somunews.blogs...http://sisongs.blogspot.com/<br />http://somunews.blogspot.com/<br />http://moviesexclusive.blogspot.com/sisonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083631342720906175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-53988266108635479962010-09-19T13:08:46.553-04:002010-09-19T13:08:46.553-04:00"photo taken at the Twisted Wheel Club Manche..."photo taken at the Twisted Wheel Club Manchester U.K. in April 1965<br />by Brian Smith<br />the Guitar is a Martin"<br /><br />Thanks, will make the correction.The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-39112774299764042662010-09-19T11:09:53.781-04:002010-09-19T11:09:53.781-04:00photo taken at the Twisted Wheel Club Manchester U...photo taken at the Twisted Wheel Club Manchester U.K. in April 1965<br />by Brian Smith<br />the Guitar is a MartinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-34590329346420167542010-09-18T19:22:25.118-04:002010-09-18T19:22:25.118-04:00" Besides the 2 for the price of 1 lp Johnny ..." Besides the 2 for the price of 1 lp Johnny and Larry reorded an lp for the English Decca label in 65 that was reissued on Edsel about 20 years later. Worth getting too, they even cover For Your Love by the Yardbirds. The backing band was the Stormsville Shakers from England."<br /><br />I actually covered that last month in the Larry Williams posting, didn't want to repeat myself.....The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-25506026945352856712010-09-18T17:35:36.006-04:002010-09-18T17:35:36.006-04:00TALENT ! plain and simple , and he had so much of ...TALENT ! plain and simple , and he had so much of it. Fabulous post too. His RPM And Federal sides sound even better when playing them on a good 78 player. Besides the 2 for the price of 1 lp Johnny and Larry reorded an lp for the English Decca label in 65 that was reissued on Edsel about 20 years later. Worth getting too, they even cover For Your Love by the Yardbirds. The backing band was the Stormsville Shakers from England.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-86158322233505625552010-09-18T16:29:12.798-04:002010-09-18T16:29:12.798-04:00Nothing to really add except thanks so much for al...Nothing to really add except thanks so much for all this great music and the people who make it.<br />After all these years, there's still not much that can compare with finding a great new tune or artist. Loved you show on FMU and love the blog!Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-25939014844011306532010-09-18T01:38:21.613-04:002010-09-18T01:38:21.613-04:00Oh my gawd! Nevr heard that outtake of "Space...Oh my gawd! Nevr heard that outtake of "Space Guitar" before! It's like hearing the Gettysburg Address delivered with a few unexpected text changes! Thanks for once again blowing my puny mind, Hound...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-6102838102360484652010-09-17T22:47:45.084-04:002010-09-17T22:47:45.084-04:00"I dug this clip of JGW, live in Europe in &#..."I dug this clip of JGW, live in Europe in '77:"<br /><br />Nice sunglasses, Johnny!The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-69204979726598700882010-09-17T15:09:24.458-04:002010-09-17T15:09:24.458-04:00Great post, though by now we expect no less...
I ...Great post, though by now we expect no less...<br /><br />I dug this clip of JGW, live in Europe in '77:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0tF8LxpAKA&feature=PlayList&p=FF362002A588A071&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=17Andy Schwartzhttp://www.nyrocker.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-5207884355121830742010-09-17T13:58:44.453-04:002010-09-17T13:58:44.453-04:00Great post! Thanks. A pal (and Watson fan) of mine...Great post! Thanks. A pal (and Watson fan) of mine just shot me this link below. Same guitar perhaps?<br /><br />http://app.thirstypocket.com/Item/52391/Nick Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604719128495370171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-37956268597255090042010-09-17T13:21:18.363-04:002010-09-17T13:21:18.363-04:00again, you do a wonderful job of giving the quick-...again, you do a wonderful job of giving the quick-n-dirty on one of my favorite guitarists. peewee crayton, mickey baker, joe hill louis, bo diddley, tarheel slim, and now j'g'w!<br /><br />this is why your blog is in my 'top sites'Jamie Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02271608765271147881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-38702740438712988612010-09-17T13:13:59.924-04:002010-09-17T13:13:59.924-04:00Thanks Hound! I've gotta keep my eyes out for ...Thanks Hound! I've gotta keep my eyes out for that record! Never seen it before! -BarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-49156806612819847402010-09-17T13:01:59.239-04:002010-09-17T13:01:59.239-04:00" I can't find them in any of my RPM/Mode..." I can't find them in any of my RPM/Modern label listings. Were these actually issued at the time?"<br /><br />Actually my mistake, the Cordelia De Milo disc was issued on Modern (954) in '55 although I have an oddball RPM 7" 78 pressing that evidently was only sent out to dj's. <br />She made another single for Republic (2023) called Lies b/w Mama Tell Me What To Do in '61, without Watson unfortunately.The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-63341315307793601392010-09-17T12:37:21.535-04:002010-09-17T12:37:21.535-04:00Great post as usual! The Johnny Watson Federal and...Great post as usual! The Johnny Watson Federal and RPM sides are some of my favorite stuff to listen to in the whole wide world. Those sides by Cordella De Milo were an eye opener! Definetly Watson on guitar! I have never seen or heard of them and I can't find them in any of my RPM/Modern label listings. Were these actually issued at the time? -Barry SoltzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-67411883291675038922010-09-17T12:07:04.717-04:002010-09-17T12:07:04.717-04:00I forgot there's a picture of Johnny on the co...I forgot there's a picture of Johnny on the cover of one of the ace lps that clearly show the Martin he's playing.Another great guy is Cal Green !! The Big Push Wee!!!phantomrecordsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-21651256679561859462010-09-17T11:21:26.610-04:002010-09-17T11:21:26.610-04:00"The guitar is a Martin!!! I"
By the bo..."The guitar is a Martin!!! I"<br /><br />By the body shape it looks like an earlier version of what would evolve into the F-65 series. Most certainly a Martin.The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-18790852653888654302010-09-17T10:38:43.626-04:002010-09-17T10:38:43.626-04:00The guitar is a Martin!!! If you don't believ...The guitar is a Martin!!! If you don't believe me, send a copy of this picture to Martin, so they can agree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-14471092266980394642010-09-17T09:36:38.599-04:002010-09-17T09:36:38.599-04:00"How about a Hank Ballard post sometime"..."How about a Hank Ballard post sometime"<br /><br />I did a Hank Ballard post a couple of years back, it can be found here:<br /><br />http://thehoundblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/hank-ballard.html<br /><br /> The Lowman Pauling/ 5 Royales post is here:<br />http://thehoundblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/5-royales-and-lowman-pauling.html<br /><br />Unfortunately the links on both posts are expired.The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-51385724562360263122010-09-17T08:57:08.679-04:002010-09-17T08:57:08.679-04:00I think that's a Kay that he's playing in ...I think that's a Kay that he's playing in the pic.Loman Pauling is my add your favorite here player.How about a Hank Ballard post sometime I saw him in the late 80s around the time that you had your pic with him taken by the looks of it.By the way to show you how modern Space Guitar is check out Nick Curran's version on his cd "Player", when I saw he was doing it I figured it would be a debacle but it's really a great take on it just 50 years later, don't blame him though he's only 33 yrs old he can't help it.His new cd is a great bunch of Little Richard ravers with hot guitar in the vein of Johnny Watson , Ike Turner ect. Great post on one of my all time faves. Cuttin' in wee!!!phantomrecordsnoreply@blogger.com