www.CostaRicaTicas.com

Well, to put the Brother Zunbake3-Fest on hiatus for a moment: I challenge you to find a more impassioned version of this tune than this next, whether White, Black or other. Killer B-3. NOTE: The second time you play it, TURN IT UP! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7PpXSC1NN4
Same cat, doing one of his own: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fymw5ie9Zd4&NR=1
WTF, one more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ljOHCAP ... re=related
WTF Pt. 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unqaizp9 ... re=related
Lots more on YouTube. He was another deeply flawed great one.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

How about Lee Michaels doing "I Got Murder In My Heart For The Judge" I knew a redneck back in the 70's in Tuscon, AZ that when I turned him on to that song, played it all night long, hundreds of times!!

Just found it on You Tube

http://youtu.be/059KzboKC_A

I can't believe Lee has been overlooked in this Subject for so long, shame on us all!

Here are some other pretty Impassioned versions of "Stormy Monday."

The Genius (with a bit of a Cecil Taylor coda):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIGoqv8zlRE
Ry Cooder with the Johnnie Johnson Band and Annie Sampson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PgwvKCdTOo
The great Johnnie Taylor with Vasti Jackson on guitar:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_5Zy1M2H-k&feature=related
My favorite, Junior Wells and Buddy Guy proving that less is often more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Kk4ZB1zxw

And some less impassioned but great versions.

Eddie Tigner with a really swinging rhythm section:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRFkWTMiWLY
Grandpa Elliot in The French Quarter (including fanny packs and strollers):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXFzhr0dFss

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It's faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, and more money--Tom T. Hall
No man is a failure who is enjoying life--William Faulkner

How about The Allman Brothers' Version?

http://youtu.be/1gDhR1R3S0s

Talk about artists we've overlooked--here's Brenda Lee, comin' on strong:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1stieusjP-g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGLR25EJtfE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhxC3F1hvdo

Thin line back then between country and R&B--as much instrumentation and orchestration as voice. Here's a LaVern Baker tune that would've fit Brenda's voice perfectly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8vb4hyS49s

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

About Brother El Tranquilo's mention: Never heard of Eddie Tigner before and his catalog is thin but if you like him, here's what (little) AllMusic has:
http://www.allmusic.com/album/route-66-r1061983

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

trying to keep you guys in this decade. i respect the oldies but the black keys channel all that today. tell me you don't love this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnzIrRyk ... re=related

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riding the crest of a wave breaking just west of hollywood

keys cover jerry butler

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVyPBiD2rAg

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im way deep into nothing special
riding the crest of a wave breaking just west of hollywood

The Black Keys are on an esoteric label previously known for 12th century nonets and such. My, how they've grown up. Relevance here? A Web link to news/SPIN interview about their next album--bad news is it ain't soul, at least not this kinda soul: http://www.nonesuch.com/

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Veering wildly off-tangent, here's Cee-Lo Green's "F#ck You" with Spanish lyrics. Howl at the moon with this one--you'll be in good company:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmnIDgbE7AE

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED