Song of the Day: J. Geils Band, “Whammer Jammer”

John Holton Song of the Day May 13, 2021May 12, 2021 1 Minute

Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz, harmonica player for the J. Geils Band and later for Bluestime, which fused blues and jazz, celebrates his 76th birthday today. In addition to harmonica, he plays trumpet and saxophone. "Whammer Jammer" was his showcase piece, and we see him in a live performance in France in 1979.

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Published May 13, 2021May 12, 2021

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Birgit says:

May 13, 2021 at 11:50

I enjoyed listening to this and always liked this band.

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1. John Holton says:
  
  May 13, 2021 at 23:25
  
  I had this practically figured out on the harmonica once, but sort of forgot it, and I doubt I could pick it up again–I’ve tried playing harmonica, but can’t get the kind of embouchure I could before the stroke. Oh well…
  
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