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Eddie Harris — Listen Here
Album: The Electrifying Eddie Harris
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7.6

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Released: 1967
Length: 7:34
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John Henry was a man just six feet high,
Nearly two feet and a half across his breast.
He'd hammer with a nine-pound hammer all day
And never get tired and want to rest, Lord, Lord,
And never get tired and want to rest.

Posted 2 weeks ago by BWGunner    [ Reply ]
 TC1 wrote:


...and no one cares. From the song rating, the majority of music aficionados on RP disagree with you.


Boring?   Compared to what?
Posted 2 weeks ago by damonlazer    [ Reply ]
 Roguewarer wrote:

Boring. PSD. 



...and no one cares. From the song rating, the majority of music aficionados on RP disagree with you.
Posted 4 months ago by TC1    [ Reply ]
Boring. PSD. 
Posted 5 months ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
Now please play "Compared to What"!
Posted 5 months ago by awhfman    [ Reply ]
Just so Funky ! Wonderful sound and vibe.
Posted 7 months ago by msmithbgirl    [ Reply ]
 Signwrtr61 wrote:
It's really too bad.... That your hearing and/or brain is reeaaal gone, too. Closed minds have nowhere to go but to within themselves. 

Uhhh, what? Seems you have been offended for no reason. I believe you were attempting to reply to EssexTex's comment, which was positive. "Real gone" was a compliment, many years ago.
Posted 10 months ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Gosh so good and groovy on my Parasound dac. 
Posted 1 year ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
GREAT!!  RP has only ONE TUNE  by him in their library.  PLEASE ADD MORE!!  Thank You.
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 johnrah wrote:

Oh yes. Eddie Harris. I was a teenager when my dad went into a store in Nova Scotia, we were on holiday to visit family, and he came out with a cassette tape and gave it to me. Eddie Harris live in Newport. I played it in my car over and over. My friend and I, maybe after a few beer, often stopped the car to get out to dance to Eddie Harris. 

Oh, hell yeah, man! Dance, and pass a doob back & forth while listening! May Mr. Harris RIP. His legend lives on, mostly thanks to Bill & Rebecca thru RP! 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

Suits the mood perfectly...windy Monday night, wicked storm rollin' in, cornbread on the plate, herbal tea in hand, and herb's a burnin' too...

Nice, CJ! Man, how cool would it have been, to catch a concert from Mr. Harris at red rocks? Haven't personally been there but, I've caught a coupla videos of artists that played there. For EH, I bet the natural acoustics of there would've blown the crowd away! Hope to one day, catch a good show there. 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 Signwrtr61 wrote:
It's really too bad.... That your hearing and/or brain is reeaaal gone, too. Closed minds have nowhere to go but to within themselves. 

On the beach... Not directed at you... To your commenter. 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 obispo wrote:

Compared to what?

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)
Compared to anyone else! Yes, there are many good sax players. But, I'd venture a guess, that Mr. Harris was one of, if not THE best there was! Likely rated by those that rate, as the best. You should try to resist more. Your pessimism isn't appreciated, I'm quite sure. My apologies, if you were only referring to that song title. Compared To What wasn't just Mr. Harris though. 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:


It's really too bad.... That your hearing and/or brain is reeaaal gone, too. Closed minds have nowhere to go but to within themselves. 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:

Is this who the Simpson's creators modeled Lisa's idol after? I think his name was "Bleeding Gums?"  

Dunno who you're talking about. But, it's just wrong, to put Simpsons in the same sentence as Mr. Harris. Even after his death, he deserves more respect than that. 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 naturalman wrote:

For me I'm picturing Austin Powers entering some swanky night club, throwing a glance at the hottest lady in the place and strutting his way to the bar for some Campari  while the girls swoon. And that's only the first minute of this track . Grrroooovy

VERY groovy! And, sounds like you described a good scene for a good movie! Goodness, this man could make that sax do his bidding! May Mr. Harris RIP. His legend lives on! 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 buddy wrote:

This is the real deal.

I agree, wholeheartedly! There are numerous tunes that feature some really good sax but, Mr. Harris has got to be one of the best I've heard! Doesn't matter what tune, he kicks ass! May he be rocking the heavens with his talent! RIP, Mr. Harris... Your legend lives on! 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
My coffee is getting cold šŸ„¶
Posted 1 year ago by MeAlphaDog    [ Reply ]
Is this who the Simpson's creators modeled Lisa's idol after? I think his name was "Bleeding Gums?"  
Posted 1 year ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
GREAT!!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
For me I'm picturing Austin Powers entering some swanky night club, throwing a glance at the hottest lady in the place and strutting his way to the bar for some Campari  while the girls swoon. And that's only the first minute of this track . Grrroooovy
Posted 1 year ago by naturalman    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:

Dis is gone man...reeaaaaal gone!



Posted 1 year ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by Lemmes    [ Reply ]
 buddy wrote:

This is the real deal.


Compared to what?

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)
Posted 2 years ago by obispo    [ Reply ]
I know tastes differ, but for me this morning 24/10/22 the main mix for the last  10 or so tracks, up to and including this one has been a solid 9 - with the occasional 10  Thanks and LLRP!!
Posted 2 years ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

"Listen Here" was written and released by Eddie Harris in 1967.   "Compared To What"  was written by Gene Daniels, and first recorded by Roberta Flack in 1969.  A rearranged, and different-sounding live version of the song was recorded and released later that year by Les McCann with Eddie Harris on tenor saxophone.  It's not surprising that the two recordings sound similar; they feature the same saxophonist.



Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Tryin to make it real compared to what?
Posted 2 years ago by todbothom    [ Reply ]
made it real compared to what .......
Posted 2 years ago by fe.hdjack    [ Reply ]
Totally COOL!!  
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 WoodyP wrote:

that is some happy music, and I'm wondering if Eddie Harris ever played with Dave Brubeck.




IDK, He played a lot with Les McCann!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Oh hell yes!
Groovy doesn't even begin to describe...
8 -> 9
Posted 2 years ago by mlcarroll    [ Reply ]
Holy smokesā€¦ WOW!
Posted 2 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
(F) yeah
Posted 2 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
This is so good!!
Posted 3 years ago by kiwilistener    [ Reply ]
Legend
Posted 3 years ago by niseywee    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by Atombender    [ Reply ]
I often do my running with RP My favorites...  Sometimes Listen Here happens in my ears and I start running with the devil.
Posted 3 years ago by natius    [ Reply ]
Can you hear them knocking...?
Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
that is some happy music, and I'm wondering if Eddie Harris ever played with Dave Brubeck.
Posted 3 years ago by WoodyP    [ Reply ]
This is approaching "Godlike". This is the Funk!
Posted 3 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
Why RP matters. Thank you Bill and Rebecca.  
Posted 3 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Oh yes. Eddie Harris. I was a teenager when my dad went into a store in Nova Scotia, we were on holiday to visit family, and he came out with a cassette tape and gave it to me. Eddie Harris live in Newport. I played it in my car over and over. My friend and I, maybe after a few beer, often stopped the car to get out to dance to Eddie Harris. 
Posted 5 years ago by johnrah    [ Reply ]
Try'n'a make it real compared to What! Les McCann did a nice take on that jam. So great! :)
Posted 5 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
Atlantic put out so much great jazz.
Posted 5 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
Always gets me on my feet. 
Posted 5 years ago by ednazarko    [ Reply ]
 the_jake wrote:
Wish there were a Saxophonist emoji to insert.
 

Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Love when the Sax growls a bit.
Posted 5 years ago by Brianzurf    [ Reply ]
 eyeball wrote:
I feel like I am in one of those 1960s Krantz animation Spiderman episodes.
Nothing like crawling the walls man! 
 
Those cartoons did have pretty good music.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I feel like I am in one of those 1960s Krantz animation Spiderman episodes.
Nothing like crawling the walls man! 
Posted 6 years ago by eyeball    [ Reply ]
Kicks ass. Nice jam {#Good-vibes}
Posted 6 years ago by Mackmoney3000    [ Reply ]
That sax orgasmic screamin.
Posted 6 years ago by martin1451    [ Reply ]
Groovy jam. Smooth.
Posted 6 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
played in 7th Army Band with my uncle.
Posted 6 years ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
Great Googlie Mooglie. Sorry if I said or spelled that wrong. That's all I could think to say.
Posted 6 years ago by slowchair    [ Reply ]
An ending stanza would be good!
Posted 6 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
{#Motor}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
This is the real deal.
Posted 7 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
Wish there were a Saxophonist emoji to insert.
 
Posted 7 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
{#Cool}
Posted 7 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

"Listen Here" was written and released by Eddie Harris in 1967.   "Compared To What"  was written by Gene Daniels, and first recorded by Roberta Flack in 1969.  A rearranged, and different-sounding live version of the song was recorded and released later that year by Les McCann with Eddie Harris on tenor saxophone.  It's not surprising that the two recordings sound similar; they feature the same saxophonist.

 
Thanks for taking the time to explain!
Posted 7 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
 Ghiaap wrote:
Too much cowbell for me

 
Never enough cowbell —

https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/more-cowbell-with-will-ferrell-on-snl—video—saturday-night-live—nbc/n41046?snl=1
More Cowbell
When rock band Blue Oyster Cult records “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper,” producer Bruce Dickinson (Christopher Walken) insists Gene Frenkle (Will Ferrell) play more cowbell. With Chris Kattan, Chris Parnell, Horatio Sanz and Jimmy Fallon.

Posted 7 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
I think I hear Wayne Shorter but also some Sonny Rollins

This was a strange time for tenor players, the beginning of the end of a golden era 
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Celebrate, my fellow oldies, jazzy session has begun !
 
Posted 7 years ago by ODAD    [ Reply ]
Cool jazz is always enjoyable thanks Bill
Posted 7 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
I think the version "Listen Here " from Brian Auger & The Trinity sounds better and much cooler. You find this long track on his LP "Befour"
Posted 7 years ago by zunismyst    [ Reply ]
 TonyApuzzo wrote:
I found the stereo mix on this song very distracting with headphones.  Way over-weighted to the left channel.

 
So many recordings are like that...I wonder why ?
Posted 8 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

"Listen Here" was written and released by Eddie Harris in 1967.   "Compared To What"  was written by Gene Daniels, and first recorded by Roberta Flack in 1969.  A rearranged, and different-sounding live version of the song was recorded and released later that year by Les McCann with Eddie Harris on tenor saxophone.  It's not surprising that the two recordings sound similar; they feature the same saxophonist.

 

I just knew all I had to do was scroll down for that answer.!

Pretty sure RP listeners are among the most musically intelligent out there.
Posted 8 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
I found the stereo mix on this song very distracting with headphones.  Way over-weighted to the left channel.
Posted 8 years ago by TonyApuzzo    [ Reply ]
Makes me wonder if this track influenced the beat for Can't You Hear Me Knocking by the Stones.
Posted 8 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 Ghiaap wrote:
Too much cowbell for me
 
I'd say it could use some more.
Posted 8 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
so cool:-)
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 8 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
Love the jazzy tunes.
Posted 8 years ago by gwyllwm    [ Reply ]
Great stuff.{#Dance}
Posted 8 years ago by DJ_BellsEye    [ Reply ]
shake it
{#Bananapiano} 
Posted 8 years ago by tomatoslayer    [ Reply ]
jazz for pop music fans
.
.
.......not that there is anything wrong with that 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
I got a feevah...
Posted 8 years ago by crogers    [ Reply ]
Too much cowbell for me
Posted 8 years ago by Ghiaap    [ Reply ]
I like the way that he does a call and response with himself.
Posted 8 years ago by joetekubi    [ Reply ]
sweet!
Posted 8 years ago by hedgie    [ Reply ]
Not bad!!
Posted 8 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Lovin' that groove!!!
Posted 9 years ago by releighton    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

"Listen Here" was written and released by Eddie Harris in 1967.   "Compared To What"  was written by Gene Daniels, and first recorded by Roberta Flack in 1969.  A rearranged, and different-sounding live version of the song was recorded and released later that year by Les McCann with Eddie Harris on tenor saxophone.  It's not surprising that the two recordings sound similar; they feature the same saxophonist.


 {#Surprised} {#Bananapiano}
Roberta Flack?!?!? Who knew.


Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:

These guys are actually playing in sync - look closely.



 Peter,
They are so cool!
They must love Eddie's groove like we do. 
Posted 9 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
An endless groove...In a good way!
Posted 9 years ago by matadorsuns    [ Reply ]
Feck I thot this were Traffic.
Posted 9 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
"I'm in the mood Jackson"... {#Bananapiano} {#Drummer} {#Dancingbanana} {#Bananajam}   .... {#Dance} {#Fire}  {#Dance} {#Fire}
 
 
These guys are actually playing in sync - look closely.


Posted 9 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 dlm1 wrote:
makes me want to play a city building simulation.

 
It reminds me of Transport Tycoon. Not Sim City.
But I like the reference. Most have been a lot of work on the midi files.
Posted 9 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite tunes from a great jazz artist.  Totally chair dancin' at work!

{#Bananasplit}   {#Dancingbanana}  {#Bananasplit}
Posted 9 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
makes me want to play a city building simulation.
Posted 9 years ago by dlm1    [ Reply ]
Thought it was a baritone . wow !
Posted 9 years ago by kramer2088    [ Reply ]
This makes me want to walk like a chicken!  {#Bananasplit}  And the cowbells are hypnotic...
Posted 9 years ago by SteadyRollingMan    [ Reply ]
 Gednabb wrote:
Sending this from a 3 to a 2 as it refuses to end
 
Hey..  it's jazz..  once you're in the groove it doesn't matter.
Posted 10 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
Thanks Proclivities!

Proclivities wrote:

"Listen Here" was written and released by Eddie Harris in 1967.   "Compared To What"  was written by Gene Daniels, and first recorded by Roberta Flack in 1969.  A rearranged, and different-sounding live version of the song was recorded and released later that year by Les McCann with Eddie Harris on tenor saxophone.  It's not surprising that the two recordings sound similar; they feature the same saxophonist.

 


Posted 10 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
 raulman1 wrote:
LPCity that's what I always think this song is when it starts out.  Does anyone know which song was released first?

 
"Listen Here" was written and released by Eddie Harris in 1967.   "Compared To What"  was written by Gene Daniels, and first recorded by Roberta Flack in 1969.  A rearranged, and different-sounding live version of the song was recorded and released later that year by Les McCann with Eddie Harris on tenor saxophone.  It's not surprising that the two recordings sound similar; they feature the same saxophonist.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Sending this from a 3 to a 2 as it refuses to end
Posted 10 years ago by Gednabb    [ Reply ]
LPCity that's what I always think this song is when it starts out.  Does anyone know which song was released first?

LPCity wrote:

try to make it real

compared to what?



 


Posted 10 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
 bitbanger wrote:
Seriously 1967. Eddie did swing furshur. Lockjaw! Atlantic was very cool back then. Thanks Ahmet, for paying attention.

 
Ahhhh.  We have Ahmet to thank, again.
Posted 10 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
"I'm in the mood Jackson"... {#Bananapiano} {#Drummer} {#Dancingbanana} {#Bananajam}   .... {#Dance} {#Fire}  {#Dance} {#Fire}


 
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
{#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]

try to make it real

compared to what?


Posted 10 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Suits the mood perfectly...windy Monday night, wicked storm rollin' in, cornbread on the plate, herbal tea in hand, and herb's a burnin' too...
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This cooks!
Posted 10 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
Nice song. As soon as I started listening I gave it an 8. But by the end I moved it down to 7.  Needs a chang-up somewhere.  It became less interesting.  Sounds nice though.
Posted 11 years ago by NicJohn    [ Reply ]
yikes it's good
Posted 11 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]
 megaboogieman wrote:
johnjconn,

it's like hard to be half Irish half Scotish. One half of you wants a drink another half does not want to pay

 

get the Brits to buy.....{#Cheers}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
INDEED, MORE.....{#Bananapiano}{#Drummer}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajam}..{#Dance}{#Fire}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
{#Arrowd}  Wow!  Really?  {#Doh}  {#Stupid}

tiggers
Posted: Jul 07, 2013 - 14:54
 
 deepwoodskev wrote:
That drummer has to be bored out of his mind.

  
That makes two of us! Dreck!




Posted 11 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
 deepwoodskev wrote:
That drummer has to be bored out of his mind.

 
That makes two of us! Dreck!
Posted 11 years ago by tiggers    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 11 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
Seriously 1967. Eddie did swing furshur. Lockjaw! Atlantic was very cool back then. Thanks Ahmet, for paying attention.
Posted 11 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
That drummer has to be bored out of his mind.
Posted 11 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
 JIan wrote:

Indeed, but reverse that order:  Less McCann's, Compared to What sounds a lot like this!  {#Jump}

 
I always get the two confused.  Dumb because there are no vocals in this (almost).


Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
Sounds like Compared To What without Les McCaan...

 
Indeed, but reverse that order:  Less McCann's, Compared to What sounds a lot like this!  {#Jump}
Posted 11 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
I just got this CD, second hand, for $0.38 from a dealer through Amazon.  It is a fabulous listen, and an excellent series of recordings, acoustically/sonically.  Well worth the asking price. {#Sunny}  {#Music}
Posted 11 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
And groovin again on a sunny Friday afternoon in April.

 
msymmes wrote:
Groovin on a snowy day in Southern Ontario.   It's Friday Afternoon here !!!!!{#Bananapiano}

 


Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
*getting up to dance* {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
This is going on the mix tape.
Posted 11 years ago by buddy213    [ Reply ]
The groove is just too repetitious - boring
Posted 11 years ago by handwaver    [ Reply ]
I was gonna say "Good timing, Bill!", but it's always Eddie Time!
Posted 11 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
Feeling the warm sweet arms of the MUSE wrapped around my soul!!!!!!!!!
Posted 11 years ago by Rmike    [ Reply ]