{"product_id":"oopin-california-blues-1954-1962-uk-cd","title":"Oopin California Blues 1954-1962 (Uk) [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough generally known as GEORGE \"HARMONICA\" SMITH, our man also recorded under other guises, e.g. Little Walter Jr, Harmonica King and George Allen. He likewise played on sessions for other artists, including Blues heavies like Otis Spann and Champion Jack Dupree. An influential harp maestro, George was one of the first men to amplify his harmonica, using an amplifier he'd salvaged from an old movie projector. He also effectively pioneered the \"West Coast\" harmonica sound, fusing together Kansas City swing and Chicago Blues. George was an enormous influence on the next generation of harp players, notably Rod Piazza and William Clarke, both of whom he worked with extensively. This compilation anthologises Smith's recording career between 1954 and 1962, juxtaposing his own recordings alongside selected highlights of his session work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtis Spann - It Must Have Been the Devil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle George Smith - Blues in the Dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle George Smith - Telephone Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle George Smith - Blues Stay Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle George Smith - Oopin' Doopin' Doopin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Champion) Jack Dupree - Me and My Mule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Champion) Jack Dupree - Overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Champion) Jack Dupree - So Sorry, So Sorry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChampion Jack Dupree - Sharp Harp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Smith - Love Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Smith - Cross-Eyed Suzie Lee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Smith - You Don't Love Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Smith - Down in New Orleans (Hey Mr Porter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Walter Jr. - Miss O'Malley's Rally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Walter Jr. - I Don't Know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonica King ; His Band - All Last Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonica King ; His Band - Hot Rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Smith ; His Harmonica - West Helena Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Smith - As Long As I Live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Smith - Nobody Knows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Allen - Times Won't Be Hard Always\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Allen - Tight Dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Allen - Loose Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Allen - the Will to Go on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Allen - Until You Come Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Allen - I Want a Woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Smith with Jimmy Nolen Band - Sometimes You Win When You Lose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Smith with Jimmy Nolen Band - Come on Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Allen - You Can't Undo What's Been Done\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Allen - Rope That Twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Allen - I Must Be Crazy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 604988329124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasmine Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.17.24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"George Smith Harmonica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45456718004422,"sku":"521968","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/8085\/0374\/files\/4345580-3189736.jpg?v=1768512530","url":"https:\/\/paladinvinyl.com\/products\/oopin-california-blues-1954-1962-uk-cd","provider":"Paladin Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}