Paul Hucklebuck Williams

Interesting..............I have a single by the Royal Waterford Showband from 1958/9 called "Do the Hucklebuck" which was covered in the '80s as well. Did he ever cover it or did he write it?
 
Interesting..............I have a single by the Royal Waterford Showband from 1958/9 called "Do the Hucklebuck" which was covered in the '80s as well. Did he ever cover it or did he write it?

I haven't heard that but i presume it is a cover. Chubby Checker also covered it. Of course the tune itself is based on a riff that was probably around for years anyway.
 
The original 1949 hit for Paul features that riff (though slightly different) only on the second chorus:


(Not sure they call it the Humblebuck though.
 
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I think the riff was probably around way before Bird used as part of Now's the Time
that may be so, although difficult to prove the origins of any riff. but the Paul Hucklebuck Willaims website says he adapted in from the Charlie Parker tune - http://paulhucklebuckwilliams.com/biography/his-music/

in the absence of any proper discography, I can't figure out if "The Hucklebuck" and "The Humblebuck" are two different tunes or not - it wasn't uncommon for blues artists and labels to have a hit record and then put out another one with a similar name to cash in on it..

Anyway, I think I prefer 'Waxie Maxie" -
 
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Paul 'Hucklebuck' Williams was the *first* to record 'The Hucklebuck' in December 1948. His son and former Paul Williams band drummer Earl Williams wrote an article about this which appeared in the Blues & Rhythm Magazine in August 2011. This article can be found on the Appreciation Page of Paul's website. http://paulhucklebuckwilliams.com/ Lyrics to the song were written in 1949 by Roy Alfred. My grandfather does speak on the record. I am pretty sure the "The Humblebuck" was referring to his personality, rather than another version of the song. My grandfather was a very humble and nice person. I am sure whoever posted the youtube video of the song 'The Hucklebuck' knew him personally, or knew of his nature.

His songs are on the CDs Paul Williams The Complete Recordings Volumes 1-3. He put out two albums of the same material in the 1980s 'The Huucklebuck' and 'Spider Sent Me'. There are two digital CDs Paul Williams The Very Best Of, and Paul Hucklebuck Williams The Rock & Roll Years. The digital CDs do not have liner notes or biographical information that The Complete Recordings and albums do. Thank you for being fans of his music, it is my goal to keep his music and legacy alive.
 
Hey Lisa your grandfather features prominently on the CD collection The Big Horn The History of Honkin' and Screamin' Saxophone along with a lot of pioneer Rock 'n' Roll sax players like Hal Singer, Willis Jackson, etc unfortunately a lot of these players get overlooked - your grandfather's music deserves to live and be appreciated...along with the other great not so well known players - keep up the good work...:thumb:

Greg S.
 
Hey Lisa your grandfather features prominently on the CD collection The Big Horn The History of Honkin' and Screamin' Saxophone along with a lot of pioneer Rock 'n' Roll sax players like Hal Singer, Willis Jackson, etc unfortunately a lot of these players get overlooked - your grandfather's music deserves to live and be appreciated...along with the other great not so well known players - keep up the good work...:thumb:

Greg S.
Hello Greg,
I am familiar with that album. It is comments like yours, fans like you who push me to continue on with what I am doing. My grandfather made a wonderful contribution to music. Individuals like him have influenced artists of today, with the saxophone, with his sound. Many people feel like you do. I created an Appreciation Page on his website to thank all of those who keep his music and legacy alive by playing his music and featuring stories on him. Thank you for your words of encouragement.
 
Great work Lisa, I just joined the Facebook page. Great music! Thanks to Pete Thomas for introducing him to me, I shall be getting a an album or two!
 
Paul Williams was a Rock & Roll pioneer. I think Paul Williams was one among other musicians that started Rock & Roll. Greg already mentioned Hal Singer and Willis Jackson but also names like Big Jay McNeely, Jackie Brenston, Joe Liggins, Jack McVea ... had a Rock & Roll groove back in the late 40's or early 50's.

Beside the "The Hucklebuck" (Gibson/R.Alfred) 1948 Paul Williams recorded Huckle-Boogie (Williams/Watts) as well in 1952. I recommend two LP's: "The Hucklebuck" and "Spider Sent Me" both on the Swedish Saxophonograph label. Jonas Bernholm (Mr Rhythm & Blues) did a fantastic work to get these records out on the market.
 

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