Mercury Blues

[williejohnson]

I was jamming with some friends and thought that some of you might like this one. I'm playing the acoustic slide using my Taylor GS Mini. These things are really great for slide. There's a few small clunkers but it was just a jam and was a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy it!

Willie

https://soundcloud.com/willie-johnson-jr/mercury-blues

[Bad Poppa]

Very nice cover! A lot of folks don't realize that it was written in the late '40's and was originally named "Mercury Boogie", which I like even better.

[williejohnson]

Originally Posted by Bad Poppa

Very nice cover! A lot of folks don't realize that it was written in the late '40's and was originally named "Mercury Boogie", which I like even better.

Thanks Poppa. Yes this is an oldie but a goodie.

Willie

[YamaYairi]

Hey, that was fun! I love it!

[fitness1]

Excellent - love that tune!

I'd never heard it until Lindley covered it on El-Rayo-x in about 80 or so.

[Kerbie]

Loved it, Willie! Great job. You guys sound good… everybody's clunkers should sound like that!

[williejohnson]

Originally Posted by YamaYairi

Hey, that was fun! I love it!

Thanks Warren, I appreciate it

Willie

[williejohnson]

Originally Posted by fitness1

Excellent - love that tune!

I'd never heard it until Lindley covered it on El-Rayo-x in about 80 or so.

Thanks Todd. I want to say that the first time I heard this was Steve Miller's version in the early to mid 70's. It's a great song and can be done in so many different styles.

Willie

[williejohnson]

Originally Posted by kerbie

Loved it, Willie! Great job. You guys sound good… everybody's clunkers should sound like that!

Thanks Kerbie! You know in a jam situation it's usually the guy who actually knows the song that has the clunkers because while you are busy playing & singing the song, you're also trying to show the other players what you're doing, where you're going next, who's taking the break and trying to guide everybody towards a smooth ending.

Willie

[Themusicmaam]

You may want a mercury, but listening to you play this fantastic song makes me want a gs mini! You are the real deal.

[williejohnson]

Originally Posted by Themusicmaam

You may want a mercury, but listening to you play this fantastic song makes me want a gs mini! You are the real deal.

Thank you!

Willie

[Bob1131]

Fantastic! I listened with headphones and the stereo image was like you guys were playing right here in my place! I enjoyed that...as always, thanks for sharing your talent here, Willie!!

[williejohnson]

Originally Posted by Bob1131

Fantastic! I listened with headphones and the stereo image was like you guys were playing right here in my place! I enjoyed that...as always, thanks for sharing your talent here, Willie!!

Thanks Bob, I really appreciate it.

Willie

[BoneDigger]

Very nice!

Todd

[williejohnson]

Originally Posted by BoneDigger

Very nice!

Todd

Thanks Todd, I appreciate that and I'm glad you liked it.

Willie