I can cite a definite example of a record/release that took too long to find me(but thank the Lord, it did): Express Yourself - The Best of Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band.
Sweet Moses, but let me shout this from rufe-top: if you are any kind of funk or soul fan, purchase this CD immediately (that is, run, do not walk)!
We're all familiar with the oft-played (and sampled) Express Yourself track; but brothers and sisters, every song of this best-of is worth your time and paper. I guarantee it. Think the loosest, most gritty, low-down parts of War, Edwyn Starr, west coast funk, Sly Stone - and your just inside the fence.
Ear Fuzz - THIS was my 'back burner'.
Keep up the fine work.
polk
Dayton, Ohio
Cheers for this.Hutcherson does have that ear worm thing. I remember picking up a disc of unreleased blue note rarities a couple of years back but the the standout giant by some stretch was a cover of "It's a family affair" by Bobby and I couldn't stop listening to it.
i could rock this cat and Roy Ayers all day.
flood---I'm glad to see you're still kickin' it at the fuzz. I actually missed coming across your posts here, even though I probably read floodwatchmusic more often than the newspaper.
A few random thoughts:
a)Feed Me Good Tunes is one of the best music blogs in the universe. Besides having great taste in music, the writing is excellent. I did a guest post there last summer---coincidentally, Madlib was the artist I featured.
b)Bobby Hutcherson is an underappreciated genius...great song choices, too.
c)Manu DiBango is pretty nice with the vibraphone also. Never really contemplated the question of who my
favorite vibraphonist is, but some of the best are/were Bobby, Manu, Roy Ayers, Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, and Cal Tjader. You're right, though---this is not the instrument of choice for those seeking recognition, fortune and fame.
d)I was trying to think of a "back burner" record, but there are too many to mention. Those are the best kind of records---often much better than releases I anticipate and/or overestimate. That feeling of "bittersweet regret" you described has a lot to do with why I've spent a lifetime diggin' in the crates. As you know, it can be very addictive...
Thanks again for a great post. Be easy.
I’ve got a track from 1995 by a french rapper called Ménelik that samples this joint. Beat by Jimmy Jay. If you want to I can send you an MP3. Keep up the good work!
@ Scholar - thanks for the kind words, it's good to see you here! I'd have to say my favorite vibes players would be a few of the ones you mentioned: Hutch, Tjader, Milt... not too familiar with Manu DiBango; I'll have to check him out. Keep diggin'...
@ Enkeling - I'd actually like to hear that track, thanks... I'll be in touch.
flood:
Beautiful post - you've given me something new to chase down.
I like the vibraphone (like, for sure, love, I don't know yet), but even if Hutcherson reveals himself as the puzzle piece I just wasn't meant to join, going after your experience is the least I can do in return for you sharing mine.
There are weeks when I wish more music came looking for me; it makes for some easy, powerful writing. But then, it'd cheapen that feeling of discovering and being discovered, to have it happen so often.
Ear Fuzz is now on my government watch list!
-Codec
P.S. Hi to Scholar!
This post (along with that one of Shuggie Otis) make it easy for me to call this my new favorite site!
Just knowing there are other people out there who really appreciate the music, the true form of the creative process, makes me feel a bit better.
My little "Back Burner" track would probably have to be 'Law of the Land' by Matumbi. I read about Matumbi somewhere and within a couple of weeks found a copy of that 12" in great condition.
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