That rumbling, roaring, untamed, motivating sound?

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Woody's Mood - Woody Martens

Up this week we are featuring the rumbling, roaring, untamed, motivating sound of Organist Woody Martens. Mr. Martens was a popular entertainer in the South Florida region, playing regular gigs for over 30 years. Whether quietly meditating on something like ‘It Was A Very Good Year’ or going balls out on ‘Yakity Sax’, his playing is nothing short of superb. I especially like his take on ‘Green Onions’ (inexplicably identified as Woody’s Mood on the album). Side one is very mellow, concentrating on ballads and mood music. Side two opens up the stops and shows off Mr. Martens’ wilder side. In addition to his paying gigs, Mr. Martens was also known for performing hundreds of benefit concerts and raising tons of money for local charities, most notably the Florida Elks Children's Hospital in Umatilla, Florida. In a cruel twist of fate, Mr. Martens contracted cancer in the early 90's and was unceremoniously dropped by his insurance company. A fighter by nature, he even played at his own benefit to raise money for his treatments. Mr. Martens died November 27, 1992 at the young age of 56. Thanks for listening and as always, Enjoy!

Side One

01. Love is Blue.

02. Cast Your Fate To The Wind.

03. Medley: It Was A Very Good Year, Yesterday, Michelle.

04. A Walk In The Black Forrest.

05. Medley: A Man And A Woman, Music To Watch Girls By.

Side Two

06. Echo Boogie.

07. Zorba The Greek.

08. Yakity Sax.

09. Foot-Pedalling 'The Saints'.

10. How High The Moon.

11. Rambunctious.

12. Mack The Knife.

13. Woody's Mood (Green Onions).

[Bright Moments]

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