Jews Harp Virtuosity
Airdate:
Thursday - December 21, 1972
WOR Show Original Airing
(NOTE ABOUT TIME REFERENCES: Since there are many different copies of shows out there from different sources, all time references are from the beginning of one single recorded copy, since various copies, depending on when the recordee started recording, had news at the beginning or shortened themes. The times would vary from copy to copy.)
First Spoken Line After Theme Ends
This kid wrote to me, Shepherd has it occurred to you. . .
Show Description
[ Courtesy: Lowell Thelin - - ]
Listener tells Shep that "with his handlebar mustache," he looks like the kind of guy the posse rides out after
Jew's Harp accompaniment with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band selection
Pitfalls of buying a musical instrument as a Christmas gift
Attempted rip-off by Chinese cab driver in NYC
Virtuosity on the Jew's Harp as a religious calling - Shep started at age six
Jew's Harp accompaniment to a recording by country fiddler Vassar Clements
Explanation of first entertainment money earned at age 15 playing Jew's Harp for the Colorado Cowhands
Shovelnose Scott's distinctive sound on the Jew's Harp
Fiddle style of Little Davy Greg (sp?) - "came out so natural he didn't know he was playin' it, he was bombed so much"
Vassar Clements playing "Wabash Cannonball" as demonstration of fiddle virtuosity (Shep chuckles because there is only guitar on this particular cut - see Notes)
Shepherd imitation of Purina "Chick Chow " ad
More country music with Jew's Harp accompaniment
Comments
• After "Wabash Cannonball" Shep says to Leigh - "You did it again, Baby, didn't you? You blew that one, Leigh! ...No, you didn't. You never do anything wrong! It's just me. I take full responsibility"
Shep notes that he will be on the Alex Bennett Show tonight at 2 a.m. (12-22-72)
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