Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

Charlie McCoy interview

May 11, 2020 Neil Warren Season 1 Episode 8
Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast
Charlie McCoy interview
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Charlie McCoy is the leading figure in Country harmonica playing, where he joined the Nashville scene in 1961.
With over 13000 sessions to his name, Charlie is probably the most recorded harmonica artist of all time.
Although best known as a country harmonica player, along with his 40 solo albums, Charlie has played with some of the truly legendary names in popular music, from Roy Orbison, to Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Paul Simon.

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https://www.charliemccoy.com/

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When started playing harmonica
Early influential harmonica players
Move to Nashville
First recording
I Just Don't Understand and Candy Man Songs
Country harmonica style
First solo album
The Real McCoy album
Won Grammy and other awards
Moved to Nashville full-time
Recording with Bob Dylan
Recording with Elvis Presley
Playing bass harmonica with Paul Simon
Melodic style of playing
Country style and melodic harmonica
Area Code 615 & Stone Fox Chase
How Country tuning started on harmonica
Paddy Richter tuning
Other harmonicas Charlie uses
Harmonica of choice & Hohner endorser
Harpin' The Blues album
Other instruments played
Latest album
Instruction DVD
Harmonica players in Europe, including JJ Milteau
Orange Blossom Special
Hee Haw TV show
Autobiography
Session work and recording techniques
Charlie was start of Country harmonica
Other country harmonica players
Working as a sideman
Advice for upcoming bands
Chromatic harmonica
Embouchre
Celtic music
10 minute question
Harmonica is good for you
Favourite key of harmonica
Amplifiers
Microphones
Upcoming plans
Effects pedals