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Jerry Murad's Harmonicats - Greatest Hits/Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White

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I was given this album for Christmas last year. I had both albums on vinyl when they were released in the late 50's and early 60's. When I played it, I couldn't believe my ears. This is one case where it sounds better with age. Listen to the bass in 'Peg Of My Heart' and 'Galloping Comedians'. Probably the best albums to come from Columbia in this era. Highly recommended if you like harmonicas.

The Harmonicats were arguably the most popular instrumental band to ever make records. Assembled in Chicago during the 1940's, the group consisted of Jerry Murad on lead harmonica, Al Fiore on chord harmonica and Don Less on bass harmonica. They cut their first record in 1947, "Peg O' My Heart". Partially to to a musician's strike that year, The harmonicats recieved an amazing amount of airplay. Harmonica players weren't considered to be musicians by the musician's union and so the Harmonicats had one of the few records that could be played on the radio during the strike. The song would go on to become the best selling record of the year and eventually became one of the ten best selling single records of all time.

Their greatest hits album contains "Peg O' My Heart" and other hits that the group cut. Some feature only the trio, some feature Jerry Murad playing with instrumental backgrounds. The records with the trio are a joy to listen to. The band's popularity spawned hundreds of harmonica trios and it is a unique sound that I thoroughly enjoy listening to. The Harmonicats were certainly among the best of their genre.

If you're a harmonica fan, this album is a definite must-have for your collection.

It's Wonderful and likeable. I like music of this kind, only with harmonics(like Jerry Murrad and Jonnhy Puleo).

There's no group that can play harmonica's the way the harmonicats do. The album features many of the old songs they recorded back in the fifties and some more contemporary hits like the title tune, Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White. If you like mellow, rich, tunefull harmonica music at it's best, this album is a must.

This is just what I thought it would be and more.It brought back some old memories. Norm

I have loved this music since my record of over 32 years ago! Was delighted to see Amazon had it in CD form! It is a wonderful step back in time for me as I listen to this and whistle or sing along. Thanks Amazon for carrying Jerry Murand's music, I am forever grateful.It took a bit of time to get to me BUT well worth the wait.

I received a CD that was not the one I ordered. Everything was written in Spanish ( i surmise ) and the CD was of an accordion. Not Jerry Murad's Harmonicats Greatest Hits/Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White." I had to open the case to find that it was not as ordered. This broke the Return rule and I didn't think it was worth the effort and trouble. This was the first problem I've had with buying through Amazon.com.

This CD is great. It'll bring back many happy memories of this group. Quality is remarkable. Arrived as promised - no problems.

You just can't believe how good a harmonica can sound unless you hear this. I know it's an oldie... but it's a real goodie!

This was a replacement for a stolen one and its really good has more on the cd than the other one.