#Hammond February 2
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Today’s contribution to the 30-Day Musical Instrument Coach4day Challenge is on the HAMMOND Organ.
In the 1960’s without realizing it a lot of songs I really like featured a Hammond organ. Here is a list that I always enjoyed hearing come on the radio or playing on my turntable.
A Whiter Shade of Pale AWSOP – Procol Harum (1967), M102 by MatthewFisher
Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf (1968), organ by Goldy McJohn (usually played live on a B3
Conquistador – (studio album version) Procol Harum (1967), M102 by MatthewFisher
Gimme Some Lovin’ – The Spencer Davis Group (1966), Hammond L-102 by Steve Winwood
Good Lovin’ – Rascals (1966), Felix Cavaliere on Hammond
Green Onions – Booker T and the MGs (1962), M3 by Booker T Jones
Marrakesh Express – Crosby, Stills and Nash (1969), Hammond by Stephen Stills
Soul Sacrifice – Santana (1969), B3 by Gregg Rolie
Whipping Post – Allman Brothers (1969), B3 by Gregg Allman
I really encourage you to listen to at least one of these songs today. See if the sound of the organ doesn’t grab you. The Hammond B3 organ is the most well-known vintage Hammond organ which are still made today but the technology is digital not the tonewheel of the past. .
Booker T
The first song that I knew featured a Hammond organ was ” Green Onions“. It was written by Booker T Jones. He wrote this song while he was in high school at the age of 17. He is a member of the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame for his work with his group Booker T and the MG’s.
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