Joe Muscara Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Jamming With Edward At the start of 1969, through early July, Hopkins was working with the Stones on tracks that would become Let It Bleed. On 23rd April 1969, in the midst of the sessions for Let It Bleed, Ry Cooder joined Nicky Hopkins, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts and the five of them jammed; Jimmy Miller the Stones producer kept the tapes running. These are the tracks that ultimately became Jamming With Edward that came out in February 1972 on Rolling Stones Records [and is now available as a download]. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phnymiboy Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 My favorite Hopkins playing is on "Beggars Banquet". Imagine what that album would sound like without his piano. Specially "Sympathy for the Devil". http://bigfun3.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/BigFunThree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Interesting. Thanks Joe, for posting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Probably one of the coolest things he's played on. The phrasing is just great on here. Not that easy to play either: [video:youtube] "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgoo Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Always loved his playing. Surprised the article didn't mention "Angie", which was I'd guess was the biggest hit he played on. To brag for just a moment, I actually have the LP "Jamming With Edward". I bought it about 100 years ago when I couldn't get enough of anything to do with the Stones. Custom Music, Audio Post Production, Location Audio www.gmma.biz https://www.facebook.com/gmmamusic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 I bought Jamming With Edward when it came out on CD. It's a fun spin. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Finstad Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I have the "Jamming with Edwards" LP as well, as soon as I saw Nicky Hopkins' name on the cover I had to have it. Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon May Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I haven't read thae article yet, and it may be mentioned there, but Hopkins plays melodica on this [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h1oRP7FfBw "I'm well acquainted with the touch of a velvet hand..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Aiken Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Thanks for posting this. Nicky is my rock piano hero. I have a poster of the Tin Man Was a Dreamer album hanging in my studio. Moog The One, VV 64 EP, Wurlies 200A 140 7300, Forte 7, Mojo 61, OB-6, Prophet 6, Polaris, Hammond A100, Farfisa VIP, ,Young Chang 6', Voyager, E7 Clav, Midiboard, Linnstrument, Seaboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Has anyone read And on Piano ...Nicky Hopkins: The Extraordinary Life of Rock's Greatest Session Man? "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phnymiboy Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Actually got to see Hopkins play live with the original Jeff Beck Group at the Fillmore East then again in Philly. As loud as that band was you could still hear the piano. Needless to say it was amazing ! http://bigfun3.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/BigFunThree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George88 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Has anyone read And on Piano ...Nicky Hopkins: The Extraordinary Life of Rock's Greatest Session Man? Yes, it's fantastic. The author did a fabulous job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgoo Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Has anyone read And on Piano ...Nicky Hopkins: The Extraordinary Life of Rock's Greatest Session Man? Well, I just got GAS for a book! Custom Music, Audio Post Production, Location Audio www.gmma.biz https://www.facebook.com/gmmamusic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I had the album and remembered the smiling head fall off!!! Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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