Sonny Boy Williamson 'Help Me' Blues Harmonica Jam (C Harp)

Help Me/ Green Onions style harmonica jam, switching between Richter tuning and Wilde Tuning (both in the key of C). I'm channeling a bit of Sonny Boy Williamson, James Cotton and Alan Wilson (with a big slice of Will Wilde thrown in of course) mixing up the old school with the new. Sonny Boy's "Help Me" was the reason I started playing harmonica.
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[@willharmonicawilde]

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[@joedee1863]

Years ago in the sixties Sonny boy Williams played at my club, and in those days the performers mixed with the fans. He asked me to try his harmonica and I played something very rudimental but his harmonica stunk of whisky. Quite an intoxicating experience 😅

[@joedee1863]

I can't find the harmonica i bought some time ago. It was a diatonic hohner in C. Is there a more preferred one for playing blues Will ? Is that what you playing on this particular performance because that's the sound I want.

[@RobertClinkscales-jk7wy]

Let's get it on before it all be gone 😅

[@chiragsharma5050]

Ya i want to learn this thing but i am strangling in producing single notes

[@richardshadions895]

I picked up my first harp just before I hit the road hitchhiking around the states and canada in 1971. I knew my draft number was low and I wanted to see America before getting killed in Vietnam. I would sit and practice until I got a ride. I couldn't plat at all but I made a lot of noise. People who saw me thought they were going to get a concert only to be disappointed. The only time I made money playing harp was when a guy gave me 20 bucks if I'd stop playing. Over th he years after I got out of the army I did concert security and graduated to doing tours with the bands. I have played with some of the finest rock stars.....mostly in the tour buses and hotel rooms. I'm so thankful that I took the unconventional approach to life and avoided the 9 to 5 bullshit. Thanks to all the great musicians that put up with me in the early years and showed so much patience with my befuddled mind. I have lived a life most wouldn't believe. I'm now pushing 71 and I still love the life I lead. God Bless America and the patriots that I have encountered

[@Fvalstounge]

Ok... I admit it. I want to be you when I grow up. Been playing for 35 years and never heard anyone slay it better.

[@frankysour]

There are no words... therefore I will just shut up and listen again to this

[@michelesofttunesvillella2251]

I'm 66 yrs old and when in high school on my bus a friend of mine played his harmonica on the way to school and on the way home and we be in that last seat in back smoking some wakey tobaccay ha ha your awesome I keep hitting repeat

[@alleycat-145]

Should have harmonica playing in the Olympics. WILL WILDE would take home the GOLD MEDAL for Great Britain ! ! 👌.

[@nacoran]

I'd watch that! (I'd have to root for Jason Ricci and the U.S. as a matter of principle, but it would be a hell of a show!)

[@alleycat-145]

@@nacoran It would be soooo awesome. Like the Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich " Drum Battle" of years past. This could be the Will Wilde and Jason Ricci Olympics Harmonica Battle. Another thought. Will and Jason should get together for one of those harmonica duets. Like Will Wilde does with other players'. Maybe Jason Ricci does this type of thing also. I don't remember. PS. Doesn't have to be a winner. Just an EPIC ! ! Harp battle by two of the most awesome players of our time. Will Wilde and Jason Ricci should do a dvd like the old " Harp Attack " dvd. I'd buy it.

[@richardj3353]

Now that I'd watch

[@BuckrBill]

Yes the ..scrap between Will, Jason Ricci and Sugar Blue would be insane…peace

[@alleycat-145]

@@BuckrBill Oh yeah ! Awesome addition. Now we got 3 heavy hitters for a high octane " Harp Attack". 👌.

[@giusepperesponte8077]

You know, I’ve been obsessed with playing harmonica for almost 2 years now and I’ve made it a point to listen to everyone from the originators all the way to present day players and everyone in between. I am a very experienced listener of music, especially harmonica music, blues, jazz, classical, folk, I listen to it all. I say that to say this, Will is the most skilled harp player ever. I never say this about musicians because normally I feel that there’s no clear greatest player, but to my ears, Will really is the best. He does things on the harp that I’ve never heard. Namely his vibrato and breath control are just unbelievable. It’s not just those though, it’s the whole package, there isn’t a single facet of harp playing that he isn’t exceptional at. Truly a one of a kind player who I suspect will go down in history as one of the all time greats, at least he deserves to.

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thanks a lot man, much appreciated!

[@kishascape]

Experienced listener lmao get into some playing too man. It's loads of fun even at a basic level.

[@smdh-ed7136]

I agree I just couldn't bf explaining it. You did it for me. Cheers bro and cheers for the video Will

[@williambalogh9293]

Giuseppe is correct. I've also listened to EVERYTHING. Will is the best there is and ever was. Period.

[@rickarsenault4686]

I started playing when I was 2 years old my uncle gave me a dollar crabby Hank Williams song I can learn on a harmonica and take me long 1962 after that I found Muddy Waters Sonny boy all of them the best they all taught me listen to Charlie McCoy country he plays country vocals that's fun background vocals at the same I can play right along with him too bad we can't hang out and practice I'm set up 1967 Blues Master Deluxe tube amplifier they Ben notes like you can't believe by 1 You'll Play better you can play softer easier with power you'll catch up to him just keep practicing I could tell by your attitude you got it done good luck

[@bixby246]

It's hard for me to wrap my head around what you do. I love that you pay tribute to the Old Great Ones and then take it to another level. You are getting people excited about this instrument! You will eventually be an Old Great One, but for now you will have to settle for a Young Great One. Thank you.

[@baz5806]

This is some of the best harmonica playing I've heard!!👍❤

[@kevinkemble3718]

My new most favorite musician! What fun!!!

[@willharmonicawilde]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@NickC_222]

Man, I can't even wrap my head around this kind of harmonica prowess. You're basically the Joe Bonamassa of harmonica.

[@starkid7727]

Yeeee...That's a performance for Gazillion people.. BRAVO MAESTRO!!!

[@johnhensley6808]

This, reminds me of what Hendrix did with All Along The Watchtower..tip of the tip top Will..

[@LindaMarks-cd3ww]

OUT OF THIS WORLD! Love the ratatatats! I bow down to the maestro. You are my hero. You are my hero!

[@lindamarks4252]

7/14. I'M BEING PLAGUED WITH INSOMNIA. BUT, THIS HAS ME UP AND BOPPING! GOT THE OLD BLOOD STIRRING! THANNKS!

[@robinson950]

God! I wish I could play like you! Love & respect from Calcutta, India 🙏

[@jamespolucha6911]

Man this guy is a great player

[@adamkrepsz4639]

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? I thought my soul was dead, but i was wrong. Simply amazing!

[@DDubyah17]

Great googly moogly! You blew the ass off that thing!

[@willharmonicawilde]

Haha thanks Darren!

[@paulmartin39]

Will Wilde. I do believe SBII , would most definitely tip his hat to you for this cracking cover. And would say " That man sure can blow ".🙏❤🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thanks Paul!

[@markwathen975]

Sonny boy would approve 🎼🎶✌️👍

[@johnlennon8653]

Ive been playing a little harp since I got my first Marine Band in 'C' back in 1967 for Christmas (still playing it). Can't even come close to anything like this.

[@OnceTheyNamedMeiWasnt]

Love it! You rip the notes from the ether and smash them through the harp like the hurricane of the apocalypse! You chew the harp up like a blue sandwich full of the raw bloody beef of the blues! If you and Sonny had played together you would have both crunched the boulders and bricks of blue skyscrapers for breakfast! You cough up and spit the sickness of our past into every blue handkerchief of the future in which everyone is healed! You tear the skyline apart like voodoo returning more than slightly at the end of time! I weep at your brilliance! Can you hear me crying? These tears of joy will never end...

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thanks very much!

[@RickBelt]

I'm sure Sonny Boy be proud of you! Amazing!

[@ArtofDreaming1]

So much monster talent yet will managed to raise the bar

[@billwade1170]

Sonny Boy would have been blown away by your version Will.!

[@lindamarks4252]

Dear Mr. Wilde, I apologize for not recognizing your expertise. Whoever DP is. there is NO comparison to your talent. You are the king!@

[@jimmyhalpin9418]

Wow learned to play the original from will's lesson and tab ....but this !!!!! unbelievable I'm a massive sonny boy Williamson fan would love will to give more of sonny boy's tracks , "your funeral and my trial" "ninety nine" ..."cross my heart"

[@christhephenomenon9400]

Sonny Boy Williamson is the reason why I got into harmonica!!! Hellyeah this was awesome

[@willharmonicawilde]

Me too! Glad you liked it

[@thehreo9366]

You are great but he is awesome man 🤠

[@sambeetler4721]

Dude you kick ass. I will be listening to pick up ideas.

[@mikemanne8112]

very nice blues, junior wells, plays this one too, so do I.

[@mikemanne8112]

@@willharmonicawilde yes. will. you play great.

[@richardhansen5760]

If you can play that you can play anything love it

[@GregsTake]

That's the first time I've seen someone shred on the harp like that here on U Tube ! Killer sir :)

[@damienmullan8880]

Holy shit this was epic😂 I’m a bagpiper😂😂😂 thank you KZbin fucking loved it👍👍👍

[@jeffreys.harris3433]

A TORNADOS 🌪 BLOWING THAT HARMONICA,, 👌 👏

[@lindamarks4252]

5/17. ACTUALLY, I HAVE HEARD THIS JMANY TIMES SINCE 3/17! BUT, YOU GOT THIS 80 YEAR OLD GRANDMA UP AND BOPPING! HAD MY 80TH IN MAY! LOVE THE EAR PIERCING HIGH NOTES!

[@comicsands9719]

no doubt you are the best harmonica player in the world❤❤

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thank you very much :)

[@isaaclivingstoniii2342]

I agree

[@pawsitivelyweird6691]

I would agree with that. I've been playing harp for many years, and I've never seen anyone better than Will. Incredible player.

[@jamesb4999]

I never thought I could love the harmonica more, then I heard that Wilde-tuned harmonica, it sounds amazing!

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thanks a lot James, glad you like it!

[@lindamarks4252]

3/17. GREAT MUSIC AND GREAT EYE-CANDY////

[@ianthebastard8128]

Just WOW, nothing more I can add...

[@lindamarks4252]

7/20. HAVE A DR. APPOINTMENT! I'M TRYING TO HEAR ALL THE BEST BEFORE I GO TO MY APPOINTMENT. JUST ROUTINE! YOUR HIGH NOTES ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD! STAY COOL AND KEEP HYDRATED!

[@ScienceStation7350]

Very nice

[@PaulButterfield123]

Ya gotta help me baby, I can't do it all by myself! That was real sweet Will! WOW!

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thanks Bruce!

[@NickName-mn6jm]

Favorite blues piece is this video!!

[@rodhuy01]

Wow, it's so isn't get much better than this dude. Ffs, One of the best ever

[@PITERSONPEP]

Madre del amor.... hermoso. uno como yo., un abrazo

[@TLlights]

The music that you make 10/10 I play to on the harmonica nice music setup to

[@onelove154]

Like Carpool but with blues harp. CarHarp - one guy or girl drives and sings, while the other plays the harp, a variety of great tunes. If both can drive, they can switch. First up: in the UK. Will Wilde & Steve West Weston. Ben Hewlett & Johnny Mars. In the US: Adam Gussow & Jason Ricci. Ronnie Shellist & Buddy Greene! Film it. Great tunes. Great stories. Smiles and laughs. Go for it, lads.

[@bruceelwell4264]

Stupendous collasel awesome bodacious and spectacular!!!

[@lessutor8609]

Masterclass !!

[@jasonhines1232]

Damn. That just feels good.

[@lindamarks4252]

6/16. I'VE LISTENED TO THIS MANY TIMES MORE THAN INDICATED BY THE DATES SHOWN! I'M UP AND DANCING AROUND! (THAT IS, WHEN I'M NOT TYPING.)

[@isaiassilvasousa4328]

Fantastic

[@andreasteodorsson9419]

You where in Tidaholm Sweden and played a couple years ago. I was impressed then, and now! 👍

[@matsboll6129]

Yeah, will is killing it

[@eh5fv]

I take my hat off !!!

[@suncoasthoast9479]

You’re magical man. True blues in your heart

[@mikemanne8112]

super.

[@patricelaforgue3377]

Superrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..................................top !

[@Fin365]

Holy shit! lol. That was incredible

[@dimitriospapafoteinos8624]

@Will Wilde every time I watch & listen this video I regret that I cannot press the like button again and again! You are great! Consider releasing a tab of this (maybe a simpler version us mortals could play... :D ) Cheers!

[@melodee.r]

Wow just wow !!

[@CBTENGR100]

You rock son!!!

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

There was a place in Chicago years ago called The Kingston Mines. It was a primarily blues club on the North side. On Monday nights it was open stage and one never knew who was going to show up. Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Johnson, Pinetop Perkins, Willie Dixon, Jethro Burns, John Burns, Buddy Guy, Erwin Helfer, Muddy Waters. Over a 5 year period I was there every Monday night. After a few times getting up I earned respect among the the attendees and players as a solid player. The stars would pick players they wanted and I'd worked my way up in the rotation. I'd play bass with Buddy or rhythm with Muddy, etc. Many times I got to play with harmonica players. Don't mistake my intent. ^^This guy is world class.^^ However, I played with Sugar Blue, Howard Levy, Corky Siegal, Junior Wells, Charlie Musselwhite and did recording session with Buddy Greene when living in Nashville. From firsthand experience standing next to Howard Levy is almost an out of body experience. Sugar Blue is simply beyond anyone I've ever heard or played with. He plays with straight up rage. But, hands down the best harp player I've ever worked with is a guy named Neil Billington. He lives in Wellington, NZ. He has transcribed Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Wes Montgomery and Dizzy Gillespie solos onto a C chromatic. There's nobody in the world who can touch him. The only tours he does are in Japan, NZ and OZ. Otherwise, he's content to play locally at a place called Jack Hacketts in Wellington and blues festivals in and around New Zealand for the most part. He's not listed in the all-time top 100, but Corky, Sugar, Junior are. Howard Levy is 7th on that list. Just to give you an idea how good Neil is. He's got some videos on here.

[@TheGbarber69]

Just WOW!! That's all I have to say

[@bobleach7313]

Smokin'!

[@sannyblues1]

Yes!

[@ganslikar9278]

It was amazing ! Sonny Boy would be pleased..👌

[@westleysvideos7551]

Wow Dynamite he’s Amazing on that harp ! ! !💯😎👍🎸⭐️🎤🎶🎧💯😎👍

[@ER-me1ii]

I’m impressed with this dude for a lot of reasons mentioned but the biggest reason is it’s incredibly difficult breaking new ground with harp but he does it. Plus with his tuned harps he’s able to play really powerfully. Eddie Van Halen of harp players or something like that.

[@Vodichka9]

First heard this as a teenager in 1967. Hair-raising. Sonny Boy said the Yardbirds sucked (I loved them :-( ) But I think he'd be astounded by your playing! You are the best harp player I've heard in years!

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thank you!

[@loayyy03]

Oh man ! You made me smile for 3:42 minutes . Nothing to say except teach me master!

[@willharmonicawilde]

Glad to hear it, thanks Louis!

[@adisshant]

you are Great Harp Poet This is what it means to say "the time stops at the moment of pleasure" when you hear this song...and In the end you see the train left and you are still at the station...this is what I felt before the end. TNX LEGEND

[@lindamarks4252]

10/4. OUT OF THIS WORLD! ONE OF MY FAVORITES! TAPPING MY FOOT! BALANCING MY COMPUTER ON MY LAP. (I HAVE 2 FEET)

[@madylaine2871]

Wowww ! Brilliant Will Wilde ! 🤩🎶🤩🎶

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thanks Mady

[@therockindoc5453]

Incredible, Bruh!!

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thanks!

[@athenasword1]

Now, this ,is the ticket

[@lindamarks4252]

9/30. ONE OF MY FAVORITES! BOW DOWN TO THE MAESTRO! THOSE HIGH NOTES, OUT OF THIS WORLD! AND, OF COURSE, THOSE RATATATATAS!

[@ernesto9416]

An incredible great performance. How is it possible to play the blues-harp this way? Can't believe my ears.

[@kellykellogg9451]

That was amazing, but I still think your Dark Southern Rock kicks ass !!!

[@matija13579]

Good God..dont have word for it.. Magnifying

[@rosedavila3547]

WILL CAN BLOW LUV HIS STYLE i wish i could play like him Steve Venegas

[@alleycat-145]

Will Wilde. Your rendition of "Help Me" is so spectacular. I never tire of listening to it. 👍.

[@willharmonicawilde]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@patrickyvesmiadana7250]

So good !!!😜

[@shin-i-chikozima]

He is an Alchemist of the harmonica

[@gerardmcnally]

Willie ... you da man ...

[@joestrummer32]

Every time I listen to you I smile...thank you...

[@lindamarks4252]

Got my second fix for the day! I will need more. It has been a tough morning. There is not better way of improving my outlook than listening to you!

[@nicolabeccati7688]

Very energy!!!👍👍👍

[@wolfgangkugler1070]

Unglaublich.. Sensationell.. Atemberaubend

[@theflyingmachines1995]

this blues is a miracle

[@ulaszlolajtavary1935]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dixonj.g.3998]

It's a rainy evening here, sitting in a shady corner in my living hall, wonderful blues harp tune,me and my glass of JD rye... what else!! Thanks dude!!

[@lindamarks4252]

10/25. HEY, GOOD LOOKING! I'M TAPPING MY FOOT. I'M AFRAID I'LL DROP M. Y COMPUTER IF I GET UP AND DANCE AROUND! YOU HAVE PROVIDED ME WITH MANY WONDERFUL HOUSRS OF ENTERTAINMENT. LOVE THE RATATATATS!

[@LindaMarks-cd3ww]

1/8/23. ONE OF YOUR GREATS! OUTSTANDING!! BRAVO, WILL.

[@andresarley1197]

sometimes sounds like a guitar with some effect. amazing. i realy like the way you play blues

[@leonardodaria7370]

Bravissimo 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tomaya2]

Terrific....and that sound ! ...Oo...

[@henridomenechdecelles9063]

Than you Will for this brilliant lecture! For some reason I have been walking for 66 years by this true gem. Fortunet ly you put it fore my eyes and since can't stop listening and rehearsing it!

[@willharmonicawilde]

Glad to hear that!

[@beanysamuels6193]

The master plays again nice one buddy 👍

[@zakariab.9168]

True king !

[@Mircea020]

Found your channel accidentally . Briefly shuffle into the vids and stuff on the channel. Instant subscribe. The harmonica stuff...Unbelievable

[@willharmonicawilde]

Thank you. Welcome aboard!

[@brunolepelletier1148]

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