[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Runaway



Rik wrote:
I need to learn the solo from "Runaway," as re-done by Bonnie Raitt.  I
think the harp solo was done by Norton Buffalo.  Anyhow, from just listening
to it, it sounds like he used multiple harps.  Anybody know what key(s) he
used?  Thanks for any guidance.  Rik Williger
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Hi Rik,


The solo is a series of eight licks using F, Eb, Db, and C harps in that order. You run through 'em twice. Most of them start on a 2 draw.

The licks themselves are not particularly difficult -- no overblows. All are in 2nd position. The difficult part is to do it live (and up-to-speed) without faltering or dropping a harp. I saw Norton do it live on TV once with Bonnie -- he put the four harps between the fingers of one hand. Pretty impressive...

cheers,
Tom Ball




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