Mike Caren
Mike Caren Feb 29, 2012

Hi Jerry,

Love this tune, Bonnie and your solo!  What's the story behind this performance?

Jerry Portnoy
Jerry Portnoy Mar 02, 2012

Bonnie was always a harp fan. We toured together for a while when I was with Muddy. In 1978 we were on a bill together at the Montreaux Jazz Festval in Switzerland and she called me out of the wings to play with her on this song.

Rich G
Rich G Mar 19, 2012

Jerry,  I just wanted to ask if you are familiar with a drummer by the name of Russ Kammerer?  He plays now with a friend of mine, Brian Lee (Brian Lee and the Orbiters), but has played professionally for a long time and with many musicians.  He mentioned (I think) playing with Bonnie Raitt in the 70s - so I wondered if you ran into him, or maybe played with him?  Rich

Jerry Portnoy
Jerry Portnoy Mar 19, 2012

It's possible I suppose, but I don't recognize his name.

Rich G
Rich G Mar 19, 2012

I could have mis-heard him, too.  He was telling a story about the lead singer in the band he was with getting him out of trouble with the police after a Canadian border crossing issue. Certainly could have been a different female vocalist, but was definitely someone with a recognizable name.

daddyray (robbie)
daddyray (robbie) Apr 18, 2012

man that is some serious blowing.......I love how jerry's solo has that time feel shift thing. I first recognised that from his playing with Muddy and use that all the time time. I love Bonnie's sound on the guitar as well

 
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