Muscle Shoals Interviews Episode 1 - Holger Petersen with David Hood Jimmy Johnson

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7 жыл бұрын

In July 2017, broadcaster, author and founder of Stony Plain Records, Holger Petersen was invited to the WC Handy festival in Florence, Alabama to do a book signing for his "Talking Music 2: Blues and Roots Music Mavericks" book and to interview members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (The Swampers) and other successful musicians, producers and songwriters in the area.
This area of three small towns - Florence, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals - has long been regarded as one of the most notable regions in the United States for the creation of the brilliant music we have listened to for decades and still listen to today. The rich history was captured in the documentary "Muscle Shoals".
The region has an annual event called the WC Handy Festival which celebrates the stories and song of the region.
Holger sits down with two of the members of the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, David Hood (bassist) and Jimmy Johnson (producer and guitarist). Both were key members of a group responsible for over 500 hits and 75 gold and platinum songs. In this wide ranging interview, David and Jimmy reveal some of the stories behind the music that shaped our lives.
Thanks to the Florida-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitor Center, the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, and Nutthouse Recording Studio.
Special thanks to Andreas Werner for making this happen and to Natalie Jewell for her assistance.
Links:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holger_...
www.stonyplainrecords.com/
www.ckua.com/programs/natchl-b...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_...)
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thenutthouse.com/
www.storydon.com

Пікірлер: 21

@littlewolf2999 4 жыл бұрын

It's a sad day today (9-5-19) we have lost Jimmy Johnson, a Great Man, Friend, Musician & Hero.

@bamagurl3242 3 жыл бұрын

Great southern boys! Thank you for your contribution to the soundtrack of my life!

@probono9341 6 жыл бұрын

Total admiration for these guys. Pioneers.

@frankiebutler2894 6 жыл бұрын

So humble. Never take credit before offering praise to someone else. Some in music business today should be modeling themselves after these guys.

@steveb796 4 жыл бұрын

I made the trip to Muscle Shoals last spring. It was like going to Mecca for me. Such a great story of American music that 99% of America doesn’t know.

@twlvhrs 6 жыл бұрын

David and Jimmy are a Hoot , love hearing the behind the scenes stories during the hay days :-)

@jefferywatson2309 4 жыл бұрын

Just came across this interview. Did not realize all the great music that I loved that came out of Muscle Shoals. Need to take the Hour trip to visit these historical recording studios.

@waynemadden3033 4 жыл бұрын

Good ole jimmy rip guitar man

@bigbabypannell4719 3 жыл бұрын

I cant get enough of Muscle Shoals Rick Hall was a genius I watched atlanta records and Chess BRUNWICK VEE JAYand STAX Muscle Sloals was the best

@TulsaGirlForever 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU so much for posting these interviews Don. What treasures all these guys were, every bit the KEY recording spot back when music ruled our lives, our loves & our happiness. Growing up in the 60's & 70's was a blessing from Above, as were all the musicians of the day.

@storydon 6 жыл бұрын

The fact that I had the chance to share a moment with them was one of the great moments of my life! They were gracious, funny and insightful. I love these guys!!

@DavidKSweet 6 жыл бұрын

Jimmy !

@barboror 6 жыл бұрын

QA session with the guys after. I would have love to tell the guys How much I love Wilson Picket's Funky Broadway commented on David Hood Fantastic Bass playing And Jimmy guitar and that drum interlude by Roger Hawkins.

@storydon 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, there was a q and a, and yes, your comment would have been appreciated.

@kenperk9854 4 жыл бұрын

This interview was the first time I ever saw Jimmy struggle. Curses to Father Time. Just because you are undefeated doesn't mean you can't cut us some slack.

@michaelpurdy2915 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@barboror 6 жыл бұрын

Also I would have liked to have there input on in 1970's when With the sounds that were coming out of hi records Artist like Al Green, Syl Johnson, Ann Peebles , Those great musicians , Willi Mitchell at the helm . Did they think wow it's all happening over again. History repeating itself, what has happened to us. for someone else, Did it excite them ? what was happening Down South was much better than what was coming out of Detroit for me personally. Is that fair comment ?