A lot of rock and roll fans are surprised to learn that all but one of the members of The Band were from Canada. Their sound has a decidedly backwoods country feel, and their subject matter is as American as apple pie.
One song that captures this essence is "Up On Cripple Creek". Lyrics mentioning the Mississippi River, Lake Charles Louisiana and Cripple Creek (a mining town in Colorado) firmly set the location of the song.
What sounds like a mouth harp is actually a Hohner Clavinet run through a Wah-Wah effect pedal. It adds a bit of a funky feel to the song, and was later used by many an artist to funkify a song.
Take a few moments to discover some of the background on the song, and how it was recorded. It will give you a new appreciation for this classic rock staple.
Friday, March 12, 2010
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