Let's appreciate the Hammond Organ!
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Yer Ol' Uncle D
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While the sound is similar, Ray actually played Vox Continental organs.
Any conversation about Hammonds better include Bobby Whitlock...
Selaws
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I only just recently learnt of them and have "Cold As Weiss" which I really enjoy. I haven't really listened to their other albums front to back yet.
Smartiepants
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Georgie Fame rocks
imtheocean
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The Hammond B3 always makes me think of Brent Mydland during his years with the Grateful Dead. A signature part of his sound and it matched his vocal style so well.
ranbalam
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I really like Charles Earland. I first heard him on a Rusty Bryant album, but he had a decent solo career as well.
I saw Dr. Lonnie Smith at Village Vanguard several years ago and that was sublime. That was my only trip to NYC and I was pretty pumped to get to see him there.
My early exposure was Jon Lord from Deep Purple...he takes off at about the 2:50 mark.
I saw Dr. Lonnie Smith at Village Vanguard several years ago and that was sublime. That was my only trip to NYC and I was pretty pumped to get to see him there.
My early exposure was Jon Lord from Deep Purple...he takes off at about the 2:50 mark.
i had no idea hehe
JohnnyCashFan
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Check Rhoda Scott's footwork here on Moanin' ! 
JohnnyCashFan
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It took me a while to warm up to them as well. Maybe a little more Memphis/Stax/Booker T than traditional jazz organ trio. This single 45 from Colemine is also worth getting as well when you can throw it in on a @Plaid Room / Colemine order.
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JohnnyCashFan
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My favorite All time Hammond B3 session...
Larry Young Into Somethin'
Grant Green Street Of Dreams is a close 2nd which by no coincidence also features Young on Hammond...
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Larry Young Into Somethin'
Grant Green Street Of Dreams is a close 2nd which by no coincidence also features Young on Hammond...
Street of Dreams - Grant Green | Album | AllMusic
Street of Dreams by Grant Green released in 1964. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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Turbo
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I'm a big fan of their Live at KEXP album as well. This is the performance that got them known. You should be able to find actual video of their show too.
EDIT: I just noticed that @Selaws already posted a live at KEXP clip above. (Also, I want one of those Tabasco T-shirt Delvon is wearing.)
Turbo
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My favorite All time Hammond B3 session...
Larry Young Into Somethin'
Grant Green Street Of Dreams is a close 2nd which by no coincidence also features Young on Hammond...
Street of Dreams - Grant Green | Album | AllMusic
Street of Dreams by Grant Green released in 1964. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Decided to spin that Larry Young right now, just for you
djdavedk
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Let's touch on Billy Preston for a moment.
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Preston collaborated with some of the greatest names in the music industry, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Band, Nat King Cole, Little Richard, Eric Burdon, Ray Charles, George Harrison, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, King Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr., Aretha Franklin, the Jackson 5, Quincy Jones, Mick Jagger, Richie Sambora, Sly Stone, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ringo Starr. He played the Fender Rhodes electric piano and the Hammond organ on the 'Get Back' sessions in 1969.
Preston and Tony Sheridan are the only two non-Beatles to receive billing as an artist alongside the Beatles (as distinct from receiving credit as a session musician on album packaging) on an official Beatles record release. The label of the Get Back single credits the artists on the record as The Beatles with Billy Preston.
Billy Preston - Wildest Organ In Town!
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Billy Preston - Organ Transplant
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1970 Vinyl release of "Organ Transplant" on Discogs.
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Preston collaborated with some of the greatest names in the music industry, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Band, Nat King Cole, Little Richard, Eric Burdon, Ray Charles, George Harrison, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Sam Cooke, King Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr., Aretha Franklin, the Jackson 5, Quincy Jones, Mick Jagger, Richie Sambora, Sly Stone, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ringo Starr. He played the Fender Rhodes electric piano and the Hammond organ on the 'Get Back' sessions in 1969.
Preston and Tony Sheridan are the only two non-Beatles to receive billing as an artist alongside the Beatles (as distinct from receiving credit as a session musician on album packaging) on an official Beatles record release. The label of the Get Back single credits the artists on the record as The Beatles with Billy Preston.
JohnnyCashFan
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Honored friend. Some will prefer Unity, more of a adventurous album but Into just melts my heart.Decided to spin that Larry Young right now, just for you
JohnnyCashFan
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A good overview of the history of the Hammond Organ here
tvham
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My favorite All time Hammond B3 session...
Larry Young Into Somethin'
Grant Green Street Of Dreams is a close 2nd which by no coincidence also features Young on Hammond...
Street of Dreams - Grant Green | Album | AllMusic
Street of Dreams by Grant Green released in 1964. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
I live a 10 minute walk from the corner of Grant and Green where those street signs were photographed - the intersection is still there but the signs are now more modern and way less cool.
JohnnyCashFan
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A great dual B3 performance by the late Dr. Smith and Joey D