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James P. Johnson — Blue Note Boogie
Album: Blue Boogie
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Released: 1942
Length: 3:53
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Piano Lessons that paid off.
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
This is song is some sort of superlative.  It's the best of something.  I just can't decide what it is the best of.
Posted 11 years ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
mmmmmmmmmm tasty........{#Bananapiano}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Hey, Bill, how about adding Fats Waller to the playlist? 
 
2 now - Thanks Bill - more like this purlease! 

Fats WallerAin't Misbehavin'Handful of Keys
Fats WallerI Got RhythmMusic, New York & Hopper

Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Gets a 9 from me.
Classic - perfect in its category - makes me so happy to be alive... 
Posted 11 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Right in stride
Posted 11 years ago by C57BL6    [ Reply ]
Sweeeeeeeet! Make some room, Duke and Count. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 Toke wrote:

You got it Stingray ''R.P'' is ''Rock'n Piano''

 
ssshhhh! You'll only encourage him.
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
{#Bananasplit}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananasplit}
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
Holy S*#t is this good. Thanks Bill!
Posted 12 years ago by donnyballgame    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Hey, Bill, how about adding Fats Waller to the playlist? 
 
Have A Little Dream On Me was rejected out of hand.
Posted 12 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Roots Rock 'n' Roll!  I loves it!!  {#Dancingbanana_2}

Posted 12 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
https://www.yazoorecords.com/2043.htm

Check out some of these records.

Posted 13 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Hey, Bill, how about adding Fats Waller to the playlist? 
 
Blind John Davis maybe?

Posted 13 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Hey, Bill, how about adding Fats Waller to the playlist? 
 
Some Meade Lux Lewis would`nt hurt either .

Posted 13 years ago by btt    [ Reply ]
Hey, Bill, how about adding Fats Waller to the playlist? 
Posted 13 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Ba-da-da-dap

https://vimeo.com/21362582

Posted 13 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
I'm SO glad I grew up in the era of rock and roll.
Posted 13 years ago by DrCyKosis    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
STOP THIS SHIT, BILL....!

This is RP!
 
You got it Stingray ''R.P'' is ''Rock'n Piano''

Posted 13 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
Wailin' good fun.  Made me wonder if there was some other old-timey great tunes, either in original form or covered by others. Sadly, a search for "Scott Joplin", "Maple Leaf Rag", "Root Beer Rag" and variations on all of them didn't get any hits.

Posted 13 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
Toes tapping, head bouncing, first time in weeks I had to get up from my work bench and see who it was.
Thank you, Bill! 
Posted 13 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Fine!
Posted 13 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}
Posted 13 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
Can't believe I've never heard of him before. This is where it all begins. You can hear the genesis of all the greats, right here. Out-freakin-standing.
 
yep...

Posted 13 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
Can't believe I've never heard of him before. This is where it all begins. You can hear the genesis of all the greats, right here. Out-freakin-standing.
Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I could listen to this more often...

hard to believe is close to 70 years young 
Posted 13 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
STOP THIS SHIT, BILL....!

This is RP!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 GeneP59 wrote:
Sssssssombody stop me!{#Fire}{#Bananapiano}
 

Nooooo! I've been sucked in, too. Can't stop my foot from tappin' and my head from nodding... and now I'm being pulled out of my chair...
Posted 14 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Ohhh Yeah!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by TheBorgBuilder    [ Reply ]
I....can't....stop...my...toes..from...a' tapping... {#Bananasplit}

Posted 14 years ago by shawshank    [ Reply ]
Love it! 10!!
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
My sister and I had to play this as a duet for a piano recital. Our mom stood over us with a flyflap when we practiced to keep us from fighting.  We are long grown now and we played it for our mom during a family get together (we didnt kick each other on the piano bench this time.) Mom just cried and cried, hopefully she was just wistful for our childhood again and not because we hurt her ears so bad! So any song that makes mom cry gets a 10 in my book!
Posted 14 years ago by Bluesgrrl    [ Reply ]
Oh man, this is good stuff!!{#Bananapiano}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 crushedvelvet wrote:
So...jazz can be good?? Wow, who knew? This is jazz, right?

 
man if you don't know what jazz is, how can you act like it's usually bad??

Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Outstanding!
Posted 14 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]
great stuff!  now - how about some from the chairman of the board?  ol' blue eyes?  from the 40's and 50's?  bill - you listening?
Posted 14 years ago by gjr    [ Reply ]
Sssssssombody stop me!{#Fire}{#Bananapiano}
Posted 14 years ago by GeneP59    [ Reply ]
SssMOKin'....
Posted 15 years ago by gofishbish    [ Reply ]
sounds like somethin my Daddy woulda liked
Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah!  Rock those 88's!
Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
Thanks for all your suggestions on where to find this tune.  Believe it, or not, is has finally shown up on ITunes.
Posted 15 years ago by DoctorK    [ Reply ]
MORE!!!{#Bananapiano}
Posted 15 years ago by spofcher    [ Reply ]
My grandpa had this one on his player piano.
Posted 15 years ago by eddief    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:

Radio Paradise, THANK YOU for taking us back to the roots of the music we love. This is marvelous!


 
Indeed, and how about some Mary Ford?

Posted 15 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Earl Hines, Art Tatum, Willie "The Lion" Smith and, of course, Fats Waller knew about James P.Johnson. Regarding him not only as their musical father but also as the greatest pianist in jazz. Later, even modernists like Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell would admit to his influence.
Posted 15 years ago by flydguzmon    [ Reply ]
{#Roflol}
Posted 15 years ago by purplespider    [ Reply ]
 Clif wrote:


I am tapping my left foot. Does this mean I am Dead?
 

It means your right foot is dead.
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Lay that boogie-woogie on the king of rock 'n' roll!
Posted 15 years ago by twp    [ Reply ]
Now that w're on the boogie motif,
how about something by
Dr. Winston O'Boogie?
(AKA John Lennon)

Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]

 

James P. Johnson! any loving of music is disconcerted, without words;

nice too:   James P. Johnson - Blue Note Boogie     ==>    Toots & The Maytals - Pressure Drop w/ Eric Clapton

** 9 **


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
rcurrier wrote:
Oh please, surely we hear this enough on Clear Channel that we don't need to hear it on Radio Paradise. This is just another example of how RP follows the pack and just plays "classic rock".

You got that right. {#Clap}Yet another song we've all heard thousands of times.This James P. Johnson fella has clearly always been another Yanni wannabe. {#Lol}    {#High-five}

Nicely done. Hook, line and sinker. Multiple times.

And oh yeah, my feet were tappin' for sure. {#Dancingbanana}


Posted 16 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]

Radio Paradise, THANK YOU for taking us back to the roots of the music we love. This is marvelous!


Posted 16 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
So...jazz can be good?? Wow, who knew? This is jazz, right?
Posted 16 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
Misterfixit wrote:
As Long John Baldry's Magistrate, in such a feckless Upper Class Accent, put it: "... and just what IS this 'booo-gee wooo-gee' music ... "
Oh yeah - keep it comin'!
Posted 16 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
thanks randomprime and timc, I'll be checking them out!
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorK    [ Reply ]
DoctorK wrote:
Someone, please let me know where I can find this song. I don't care what format.
While it doesn't look like they have this song, eMusic has 4 of his albums for purchase, including the one pictured above.
Posted 16 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
DoctorK wrote:
Someone, please let me know where I can find this song. I don't care what format.
Amazon has a page for the album. They don't have it themselves at this time, but you can purchase it used from other sellers.
Posted 16 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
This is great but I'm at work and it makes me feel like I should have a cold beer in my hand! :) Thanks, this is awesome stuff.
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
DoctorK wrote:
Someone, please let me know where I can find this song. I don't care what format.
Pretty sure I have this in a collection of ole Blues songs somewhere in the ole pianee bench. I'll have a boo and see if I can find it...assuming you're looking for the piano music and not the horns.
Posted 16 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Follow it with Oscar Petersen's "Mumbles" por favor.
Posted 16 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
slartibart_0 you've taken your comments away. I was enjoying them.
Posted 16 years ago by AnchorMan    [ Reply ]
Fun!
Posted 16 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
My 8-year-old daughter is dancing in the kitchen right now.
Posted 16 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Someone, please let me know where I can find this song. I don't care what format.
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorK    [ Reply ]
Kaiser wrote:
If you're not tapping your foot right now, you're clinically dead.
I am tapping my left foot. Does this mean I am Dead?
Posted 17 years ago by Clif    [ Reply ]
cutterjudd wrote:
RP Junkies out there. Recently I tried finding this gem on I-tunes. The album was different and the song was not listed. Maybe I am doing something wrong. Help needed to find this gem so I can buy it. Any suggestions out there. E-mail me
Still like to find this gem when I get off my desk from Juke Joint Jumpin!
Posted 17 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
If you're not tapping your foot right now, you're clinically dead.
Posted 17 years ago by Kaiser    [ Reply ]
If this is "Classic Rock"...then Pavarotti was one hell of a metal frontman!!!
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
peyotecoyote wrote:
Hey slartibart_0, clearly you just didn't get it..or your just trying to stir the pot...Maryte did not reply to me, he replied to rcurrier...same as I did. You should be more careful in your keyboard regurgitation of comments. Really, it aint rocket science.
Thank you. He does injustice to the great name of Slartibart (sic).
Posted 17 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
maryte wrote: to peyotecoyote: Please tell me you're being sarcastic. And, if not, WTF are you talking about??
Hey slartibart_0, clearly you just didn't get it..or you're just trying to stir the pot...Maryte did not reply to me, he replied to rcurrier...same as I did. You should be more careful in your keyboard regurgitation of comments. Really, it aint rocket science.
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
rcurrier wrote:
Oh please, surely we hear this enough on Clear Channel that we don't need to hear it on Radio Paradise. This is just another example of how RP follows the pack and just plays "classic rock".
Posted 17 years ago by crinky    [ Reply ]
As Long John Baldry's Magistrate, in such a feckless Upper Class Accent, put it: "... and just what IS this 'booo-gee wooo-gee' music ... "
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
rcurrier wrote:
Oh please, surely we hear this enough on Clear Channel that we don't need to hear it on Radio Paradise. This is just another example of how RP follows the pack and just plays "classic rock".
ROFLMAO!
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
rcurrier wrote:
Oh please, surely we hear this enough on Clear Channel that we don't need to hear it on Radio Paradise. This is just another example of how RP follows the pack and just plays "classic rock".
Clearly, you are an idiot sir. "Classic Rock" ?? Go away now and crawl up under the rock from which you came. Bubbye *edit* Oh, and never, EVER speak for the masses..."that we don't need to hear it on Radio Paradise."
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
rcurrier wrote:
Oh please, surely we hear this enough on Clear Channel that we don't need to hear it on Radio Paradise. This is just another example of how RP follows the pack and just plays "classic rock".
Please tell me you're being sarcastic. And, if not, WTF are you talking about??
Posted 17 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Ah. Lovely! Soothing and invigorating all at the same time!
Posted 17 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Great
Posted 17 years ago by Ashieh    [ Reply ]
Oh please, surely we hear this enough on Clear Channel that we don't need to hear it on Radio Paradise. This is just another example of how RP follows the pack and just plays "classic rock".
Posted 17 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
This is a great song form an artist I never heard of before this. Thank you RP for playing it.
Posted 17 years ago by Clif    [ Reply ]
"Hey, what's all this boogie woogie music? I like it!!"
Posted 17 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
fabulous segue from LJB
Posted 17 years ago by Marina1    [ Reply ]
Guess I just don't "get" this. No, just kidding! Reminds me of sitting next to my dad at jazz concerts with his fingers snapping louder than I thought possible. Thanks!
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
Man ... is this good or what!!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by ginniet    [ Reply ]
Pure happiness
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
RP Junkies out there. Recently I tried finding this gem on I-tunes. The album was different and the song was not listed. Maybe I am doing something wrong. Help needed to find this gem so I can buy it. Any suggestions out there. E-mail me
Posted 17 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
I feel like jumping on my desk and dancing. ohhh boy
Posted 17 years ago by TAKEY    [ Reply ]
I CAN'T STOP MY FEET !! c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Hittin' the note, man!
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
Music from my 87 year old father's day, as he would say, hot and sweet...
Posted 17 years ago by Moonflower31    [ Reply ]
Excellent choice Bill
Posted 17 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
Now this is boogie woogie!
Posted 17 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Great tune from an artist I've never heard of. Thanks RP
Posted 17 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Reet petite and ain't that sweet!
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Cornelia wrote:
Love it!! Thanks Bill :) I can barely contain my chair boogie at work
Posted 17 years ago by ejsamuel    [ Reply ]
Love it!! Thanks Bill :) I can barely contain my chair boogie at work
Posted 17 years ago by Cornelia    [ Reply ]
This is just so good!
Posted 17 years ago by FamilyMan    [ Reply ]
Too short!!! But very, very sweet!
Posted 17 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Who doesn't love some swinging jazz? This is great, just the reason to listen to RP.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
Jim Cox did a variation of this on the soundtrack to the movie "The Majestic." The soundtrack has some really nice songs on it, including Nat King Cole and the Mills Brothers, as well as some nice foot-stomping instrumentals. Check it out - it's worth a listen
Posted 18 years ago by kaviksdad    [ Reply ]
Good Mix! keep em' coming.
Posted 18 years ago by denizenusa    [ Reply ]
sweeeeeeeet time to dance
Posted 18 years ago by chfLarry    [ Reply ]
dionysius wrote:
SO fine!
I said, I said, "SO fine!"
Posted 18 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
dwhayslett wrote:
It's jazz. It has horns. Just a little reading of various comment pages will lead you to a likely answer.
I haven't read the comments yet, but I can bet it's our favorite kvetch...CM!
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Hear that trumpet blow......full steam ahead!
Posted 18 years ago by Dirktooth    [ Reply ]
Nice.... I used to know a couple of people way back when that played like piano like that. It was the most amazing experience to stand around listening and watching them as they played. So much energy...
Posted 18 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
SO fine!
Posted 18 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh, that was FINE ... and then: Little Feat. I've died and gone to music paradise!
Posted 18 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
doo wop till ya drop
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear something upbeat and bouncy Thanks RP
Posted 18 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
Thanks! This is waking me up from my Martha Wainwright induced stupor.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
I'm, uh, likin' this!
Posted 18 years ago by Darrooon    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the music I heard growning up. My Dad was a huge big band fan. This is real nice!
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
fncll wrote:
Who on earth could give James P Freakin' Johnson a 1?
It's jazz. It has horns. Just a little reading of various comment pages will lead you to a likely answer.
Posted 18 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Folks are always writing notes to Bill congratulating him on the wonderful transitions and how well the songs fit together. Well, in this case going from Martha Wainwright to James Johnson had to be one of the most jarring transitions I've heard on this station. But I love them both - so who cares! I'll take the RP eclecticism any day.
Posted 18 years ago by tictocsailor    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by The_Waker    [ Reply ]
How do I get it to play? I can't hear it...
Posted 18 years ago by Fuzzypandauci    [ Reply ]
Volume up, dogs start barking, all boogie! Good brain break, thanks!
Posted 18 years ago by Hettapuddleduck    [ Reply ]
Yeah. More stride. More Boogie
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]