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Hard Ride (Slims Blues)
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Recorded by 'The Shop' with Nathan Bankston on vocals.
blues rock live band
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
Song Info
Genre
Blues Blues Rock
Charts
Peak #16
Peak in subgenre #6
Author
Michael Duran
Rights
2005 Michael Duran
Uploaded
December 06, 2006
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.9 MB 128 kbps 4:14
Story behind the song
in memory of "Slim" Jim McCarthy
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On 22 Playlists
Comments 23
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Roger John
Apr 27, 2015
Nice punch to this one! Classic.
Alan L Cole
Jan 17, 2015
Oh yeah, I like it! Very cool vocals. Resonates with me but I can't put my finger on it. The keys are awesome! Kickin' guitar grit. Cool choppers in the background.
VMP (USA)
Aug 05, 2009
A top blues number, love the live feel. There's something really special here. Guitar, vocs, keys, rhythm section, all outstanding!
Strummergurl
Jun 09, 2009
Nice smooth blues tune...the vocals and mix as a whole remind me alot of JJ Cale, I'm a huge fan of JJ, and that is a huge compliment! ;):) Funky but yet mellow guitars, very sweet sounding...and lovin the funky organ as well, very nice project! ~strummergurl~
Effekto
Nov 20, 2008
Your most unique song for me,everything is done great...cool voice too!(but the guit,playing at the beginning and end made the number!)
Carlo D'Anna
Sep 26, 2008
Another sound I like. Gives me that ole Savoy Brown feel! Great job!
Jim Fay
Mar 26, 2008
Everything really comes together in this song, right down the motorcycle in the background.
Jonsson
Mar 21, 2008
Great, groovy song - nice organ. It just rolls :)
Lyricist Jillucky
Mar 18, 2008
Love the blues. Very easygoing tune. A fav.
kaufi
Mar 04, 2008
great guitar-work and a beautiful voice and very melodious....
LaughingSkull
Feb 23, 2008
Speechless.
Electric Shadow
Feb 17, 2008
You go from one genre to another with ease...this track is killer,excellent lyrics and vocals...the music bed is tight! Just plain good blues!!!! Another station add..thanks! ~ES~
Brendan Jewell
Feb 09, 2008
Wonderful riffs. Great tight overall playing and sweet vocals. This one could be a commercial sucess.
Bullet Train
Jan 30, 2008
Mike, In some strange way this reminded me of Manfred Manns Earth Band. Cool Song! Nice guitar riffs! Regards, Marco
Kurt Lewis Neufer
Jan 27, 2008
Hello Michael, Awsome song..... Have a wondeful weekend, Kurt
ALEXIS PATRICK
Jan 24, 2008
Michael...This is a great tune....I like the vocals very much. Beautifully produced, as well......Hey...I know what I wanted to ask you.....Are you serious about it snowing in Southern California?
Kevin Rosenberger
Jan 18, 2008
This is real nice Mike. Great cruisin song.
Morten Gjermundsen
Jan 11, 2008
Really nice song!Great work. Your playing is really great Michael.I like the vocals a lot too.
barny
Jan 02, 2008
wow ..michael when did you do this one ? just browsing through your tunes ...this is a great song....vocals ,guitars ..everything...really like this... definitely going on my station..
Hard Ride woohoo sounds like Atlanta Rythm Section killer tune cuz rock on