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Backed by Rhonda Vincent and Lew Houston, "Harmonica Ham" demonstrates his national award-winning harmonica playing on these bluegrass and country favorites.
Genre: Country: Bluegrass
Release Date: 1991
Harmonica Ham
Harmonica Ham
Record Label: Harmonica Ham
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Black Mountain Rag 1:54 Album Only
2. Pick Me Up on Your Way Down 3:15 Album Only
3. I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) 3:25 Album Only
4. Tuff 2:38 Album Only
5. Golden Rocket 3:51 Album Only
6. Foggy Mountain Breakdown 2:55 Album Only
7. E.S. P. 3:50 Album Only
8. Today I Started Loving You Again 2:27 Album Only
9. Folsom Prison Blues 3:42 Album Only
10. Orange Blossom Special 3:15 Album Only
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Album Notes

Hamilton Kirkland a.k.a. "Harmonica Ham," was born in Greensboro, Georgia, the son of a Baptist preacher.

After taking up harmonica in his early 20s, Ham went on to win several awards for his country music playing, including twice winning the National Harmonica Championship. He honed his "blues-infused country" style while performing in various "dance-hall" and country show bands, sharing the stage with such notables as Hank Thompson, Rhonda Vincent and Chelee Wright.

The influences of blues men such as Little Walter Jacobs, James Cotton, Paul Butterfield and Muddy Waters are apparent in the earthy tones Ham squeezes from the harp.

In this first recording, backed by renowned performers Rhonda Vincent and Lew Houston, Kirkland demonstrates mastery of the harp on bluegrass and traditional country favorites. His rich baritone voice shines on country blues covers and his original tune: E.S.P.

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REVIEWS

so klingt eine Mundharmonika!!
author: Claus Wojner
                            
viele Grüße von einem großen Mundharmonika-Liebhaber.Gefälltmir sehr gut.
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super-Mundharmonika
author: Claus Wojner
                            
Allerfeinste Harmonika-Musik
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Great Cd album!!
author: Nol Voorst
                            
Fantastic songs here and a bunch of good music.Its so great to hear also the great late Mister Lew Houston Playing the steelguitar this great mussician passed away much to young. Thanks for the music Lew! Great job Mister Harmonica Ham!! Kitty Houston fans from Maastricht (The Netherlands) Nol&Wies
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Great Harmonica
author: d N r
                            
My boyfirend loves the harmonica and Ham does a great job
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