Naw, I think it's mostly the ORGAN PLAYERS (as in guys that identify themselves primarily as organ players) that don't care much for the tune (I'm excluding Donny as I think he just doesn't like this kind of music - FWIW, neither do I).




It WAS a troubled time for a large percentage of America's population - You were lucky enough to live in the 'other' America. BTW, it's not the tune, it's the symbolism of the video presentation.




I once got a standing O for my rendition of Havah Nagilah at a Bar Mitzvah, too (I didn't book that gig ). I think it's the element of surprise. One, that you knew it, and two, that you had the balls to show up .

Look, music is such a subjective thing. Booker T may get voted into some music hall of fame or other but it won't be by a panel of organists. I know some gospel church organist that could smoke him. You need to re-evaluate whether it's a good tune or whether it just brings back a happy time in your life.

And speaking of symbolism, the 'B', just by it's presence, holds out the promise of some great music about to be made. Can anyone say that about ANY arranger or workstation? It has looked Father Time in the eye and kicked his butt. If I walk into a club and see a 'B3' on stage, I'm probably going to at least check out the first set. I can't think of any other keyboard that would get that same reaction out of me.

chas

I don't know about that 'Northern Hammond' though, I think Ian just made that up .