Wurlitzer Piano – 11 Iconic Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Know Were Wurly)

About this episode

In this episode, Andy plays 11 instantly recognisable Wurly riffs as short solo snippets.

Send us Fan Mail That “wait… I know that song!” moment — but it’s all Wurlitzer electric piano. 🎹⚡️ In this episode, Andy plays 11 instantly recognisable Wurly riffs as short solo snippets — no backing tracks, no full songs, just the hook. From Supertramp, The Beatles and Marvin Gaye to Ray Charles, Queen and Beck, this is the Wurlitzer doing what it does best: bark, bite, and that warm, chewy midrange that cuts straight through a mix. Play along: try to name each riff before it’s revealed, t...

People in this episode

Host: Andy Whitmore

Topics covered

• Wurlitzer piano
• iconic riffs
• music history
• recognizable hooks
• famous songs

Keywords

• Wurlitzer
• piano riffs
• music
• Supertramp
• The Beatles
• Marvin Gaye
• Queen
• Beck

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Supertramp, The Beatles, Queen

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