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Rev Gary Davis 12 Sticks Rag (Live On The Street In New York City 1950s)
Recorded by Tony Schwartz sometime between 1951 to 57
Reverend Gary Davis, also Blind Gary Davis (born Gary D. Davis, April 30, 1896 - May 5, 1972), was a blues and gospel singer who was also proficient on the banjo, guitar, harmonica and played abit of piano. His fingerpicking guitar style influenced many other artists. His students include Stefan Grossman, David Bromberg, Steve Katz, Roy Book Binder, Larry Johnson, Nick Katzman, Dave Van Ronk, Rory Block, Ernie Hawkins, Larry Campbell, Bob Weir, Woody Mann, and Tom Winslow. He influenced Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, Wizz Jones, Jorma Kaukonen, Keb' Mo', Ollabelle, Resurrection Band, and John Sebastian (of the Lovin' Spoonful).
In the 1940s, the blues scene in Durham began to decline, and Davis moved to New York.In 1951, he recorded an oral history for the folklorist Elizabeth Lyttleton Harold (the wife of Alan Lomax). who transcribed their conversations in a typescript more than 300 pages long.
The folk revival of the 1960s invigorated Davis's career. He performed at the Newport Folk Festival. Peter, Paul and Mary recorded his version of "Samson and Delilah", also known as "If I Had My Way", a song by Blind Willie Johnson, which Davis had popularized. "Samson and Delilah" was also covered and credited to Davis by the Grateful Dead on the album Terrapin Station. The Dead also covered Davis' "Death Don't Have No Mercy". Eric Von Schmidt credited Davis with three-quarters of Schmidt's "Baby, Let Me Follow You Down", covered by Bob Dylan on his debut album for Columbia Records. The Blues Hall of Fame singer and harmonica player Darrell Mansfield has recorded several of Davis's songs. The Rolling Stones credited Davis and Fred McDowell for "You Gotta Move" on Sticky Fingers (1971).
Davis died of a heart attack in May 1972, in Hammonton, New Jersey. He is buried in plot 68 of Rockville Cemetery, in Lynbrook, Long Island, New York.
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Jim Brewer Poor Kelly Blues 1964
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James Brewer (October 3, 1920 - June 3, 1988) One of the last acoustic blues guitarists in Chicago at the time, Jim Brewer was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on October 3, 1920. The oldest of seven children (five boys and two girls), Brewer lost his sight at an early age. Brewer chose the guitar early as a means of survival. His father wanted him to play blues as the most likely means of earni...
Jim Brewer I Don't Want No Woman, She Got Hair Like Drops Of Rain 1964
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James Brewer (October 3, 1920 - June 3, 1988) One of the last acoustic blues guitarists in Chicago at the time, Jim Brewer was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on October 3, 1920. The oldest of seven children (five boys and two girls), Brewer lost his sight at an early age. Brewer chose the guitar early as a means of survival. His father wanted him to play blues as the most likely means of earni...
Jim Brewer Blues In The Morning, Blues Every Turn Around 1964
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James Brewer (October 3, 1920 - June 3, 1988) One of the last acoustic blues guitarists in Chicago at the time, Jim Brewer was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on October 3, 1920. The oldest of seven children (five boys and two girls), Brewer lost his sight at an early age. Brewer chose the guitar early as a means of survival. His father wanted him to play blues as the most likely means of earni...
Jim Brewer Big Road Blues 1964
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James Brewer (October 3, 1920 - June 3, 1988) One of the last acoustic blues guitarists in Chicago at the time, Jim Brewer was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on October 3, 1920. The oldest of seven children (five boys and two girls), Brewer lost his sight at an early age. Brewer chose the guitar early as a means of survival. His father wanted him to play blues as the most likely means of earni...
Jim Brewer I Know A Woman, She Lives Up On The Hill 1964
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James Brewer (October 3, 1920 - June 3, 1988) One of the last acoustic blues guitarists in Chicago at the time, Jim Brewer was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on October 3, 1920. The oldest of seven children (five boys and two girls), Brewer lost his sight at an early age. Brewer chose the guitar early as a means of survival. His father wanted him to play blues as the most likely means of earni...
Jim Brewer Interview Chicago 1964
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James Brewer (October 3, 1920 - June 3, 1988) One of the last acoustic blues guitarists in Chicago at the time, Jim Brewer was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on October 3, 1920. The oldest of seven children (five boys and two girls), Brewer lost his sight at an early age. Brewer chose the guitar early as a means of survival. His father wanted him to play blues as the most likely means of earni...
Snooks Eaglin My Babe Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Fird Eaglin Jr. (January 21, 1936 or 1937 - February 18, 2009), known as Snooks Eaglin, was an American guitarist and singer based in New Orleans. In his early years he was sometimes credited under other names, including Blind Snooks Eaglin, "Lil" Snook, Ford Eaglin, Blind Guitar Ferd. His vocal style was reminiscent of that of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in his late teens, he someti...
Snooks Eaglin Let Me Go Home Whiskey Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Fird Eaglin Jr. (January 21, 1936 or 1937 - February 18, 2009), known as Snooks Eaglin, was an American guitarist and singer based in New Orleans. In his early years he was sometimes credited under other names, including Blind Snooks Eaglin, "Lil" Snook, Ford Eaglin, Blind Guitar Ferd. His vocal style was reminiscent of that of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in his late teens, he someti...
Snooks Eaglin Yours Truly Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Fird Eaglin Jr. (January 21, 1936 or 1937 - February 18, 2009), known as Snooks Eaglin, was an American guitarist and singer based in New Orleans. In his early years he was sometimes credited under other names, including Blind Snooks Eaglin, "Lil" Snook, Ford Eaglin, Blind Guitar Ferd. His vocal style was reminiscent of that of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in his late teens, he someti...
Snooks Eaglin Rock Island Line Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Fird Eaglin Jr. (January 21, 1936 or 1937 - February 18, 2009), known as Snooks Eaglin, was an American guitarist and singer based in New Orleans. In his early years he was sometimes credited under other names, including Blind Snooks Eaglin, "Lil" Snook, Ford Eaglin, Blind Guitar Ferd. His vocal style was reminiscent of that of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in his late teens, he someti...
Snooks Eaglin CC Rider Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Fird Eaglin Jr. (January 21, 1936 or 1937 - February 18, 2009), known as Snooks Eaglin, was an American guitarist and singer based in New Orleans. In his early years he was sometimes credited under other names, including Blind Snooks Eaglin, "Lil" Snook, Ford Eaglin, Blind Guitar Ferd. His vocal style was reminiscent of that of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in his late teens, he someti...
Snooks Eaglin I'm Looking For a Woman Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Fird Eaglin Jr. (January 21, 1936 or 1937 - February 18, 2009), known as Snooks Eaglin, was an American guitarist and singer based in New Orleans. In his early years he was sometimes credited under other names, including Blind Snooks Eaglin, "Lil" Snook, Ford Eaglin, Blind Guitar Ferd. His vocal style was reminiscent of that of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in his late teens, he someti...
Snooks Eaglin Hello Dolly Instrumental Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Fird Eaglin Jr. (January 21, 1936 or 1937 - February 18, 2009), known as Snooks Eaglin, was an American guitarist and singer based in New Orleans. In his early years he was sometimes credited under other names, including Blind Snooks Eaglin, "Lil" Snook, Ford Eaglin, Blind Guitar Ferd. His vocal style was reminiscent of that of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in his late teens, he someti...
Snooks Eaglin Lonesome Road Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Fird Eaglin Jr. (January 21, 1936 or 1937 - February 18, 2009), known as Snooks Eaglin, was an American guitarist and singer based in New Orleans. In his early years he was sometimes credited under other names, including Blind Snooks Eaglin, "Lil" Snook, Ford Eaglin, Blind Guitar Ferd. His vocal style was reminiscent of that of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in his late teens, he someti...
Snooks Eaglin Pinetop's Boogie Woogie Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Snooks Eaglin Pinetop's Boogie Woogie Acoustic Solo June 1964
Snooks Eaglin Careless Love Acoustic Solo June 1964
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Snooks Eaglin Careless Love Acoustic Solo June 1964
Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk West Side Story Chicago May 23rd 1964
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Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk West Side Story Chicago May 23rd 1964
Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Tin Pan Alley Chicago May 23rd 1964
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Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Tin Pan Alley Chicago May 23rd 1964
Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk This Is It Chicago May 23rd 1964
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Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk This Is It Chicago May 23rd 1964
Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk I'm In The Mood Chicago May 23rd 1964
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Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk I'm In The Mood Chicago May 23rd 1964
Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Let's Have A Good Time Chicago May 23rd 1964
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Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Let's Have A Good Time Chicago May 23rd 1964
Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Louise Chicago May 23rd 1964
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Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Louise Chicago May 23rd 1964
Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Mean Mistreater Chicago May 23rd 1964
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Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Mean Mistreater Chicago May 23rd 1964
Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Trouble In Mind Chicago May 23rd 1964
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Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk Trouble In Mind Chicago May 23rd 1964
Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk You Don't Mistreat Me Chicago May 23rd 1964
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Big Walter Horton & Robert Nighthawk You Don't Mistreat Me Chicago May 23rd 1964
Leon Pinson At The Cross (Piano)
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Leon Pinson At The Cross (Piano)
Leon Pinson & Elder Roma Wilson Live @ Benson Hedges Blues Fest 1990s Full Set
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Leon Pinson & Elder Roma Wilson Live @ Benson Hedges Blues Fest 1990s Full Set
Dink Roberts Mamie Powell Blues 1975 VIDEO
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Dink Roberts Mamie Powell Blues 1975 VIDEO
Arthur Lyons Somebody Else Taking My Place 1976
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Arthur Lyons Somebody Else Taking My Place 1976

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  • @Angelica55576
    @Angelica55576 День тому

    Incrível, maravilhoso! Essa melodia nos teletransporta para essa época que não vivi… Entre tantas coisas difíceis que esse povo enfrentou, conseguiram deixar esse LEGADO MUSICAL INIGUALÁVEL ❤ gratidão a todos eles❤

  • @mikediehl504
    @mikediehl504 День тому

    Don’t get me wrong, I love the song. However, is the guitar in tune? Or was this part of the vibe in this era?

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 22 години тому

      he was blind and crippled and about 70 years old and probably couldnt hear the monitor well to hear what hes playing... he was simply doing his best while facing many challenges that were personal and due to the live nature of the recording

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 22 години тому

      he also played in a totally different tuning on the guitar earlier and it didnt stay intune because of the tension difference and how the wood settles it takes abit

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 22 години тому

      he was more consistent in the 60s and 70s and by the 90s he was out of his prime by a few decades heres him in the 60s ua-cam.com/play/OLAK5uy_kvJjaCcUmWq0g1eV0JfwNKU4MihqQhWjE.html

  • @denomer2586
    @denomer2586 2 дні тому

    The is deep rural blues in its most pure form. Awesome!

  • @hilmarwensorra1215
    @hilmarwensorra1215 2 дні тому

    In very loving memory of Mr. Daniel King Womack (1904 - 1996 R.I.P. Gone but NOT forgotten).

  • @rimjobson
    @rimjobson 2 дні тому

    You tube sux worse at kkkrimas

  • @tonhodagaita4482
    @tonhodagaita4482 3 дні тому

    🙏👏👏

  • @bluesblabber
    @bluesblabber 6 днів тому

    I considered myself very sinful for not studying enough Buddy Moss, not until recently, while I study Blake, McTell, and Fuller so much and for such a long time. I guess he is definitely the often missed link between Blake and Fuller. I'm glad I still be able to see him play live like this on his old age, even though just from a video, and for a very short but sweet time. I love this so much. Thank you very much for sharing this one. Definitely one of the gem I've seen on youtube.

  • @lingeringscene
    @lingeringscene 6 днів тому

    How cool

  • @SM-dt1pr
    @SM-dt1pr 8 днів тому

    Greil Marcus sent me here.

  • @jtoddbrown
    @jtoddbrown 9 днів тому

    Wow - fantastic! Thanks for sharing this.

  • @livintheblues202
    @livintheblues202 9 днів тому

    posted this because this is probably the best version of him doing this song ive ever heard

    • @MuckOVision
      @MuckOVision 5 днів тому

      Every time he played it it was a different version, but this one is really great. BTW I was also his student in '69-'70. Back then I performed under the name Grungie O'Muck, now just Mr. O'Muck. I'm listed in Ian Zack's Bio of him.

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 4 дні тому

      @@MuckOVision thats awesome, glad to hear from folks that knew these legends

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 4 дні тому

      @@MuckOVision and yeah he never played the same thing twice a true improv genius and master of the guitar

  • @tashaclaire7258
    @tashaclaire7258 13 днів тому

    I should have lived in these times... i dont belong to the here & now!

  • @docsharmonicablues
    @docsharmonicablues 13 днів тому

    The best of the best !! ❤

  • @kasiii7533
    @kasiii7533 13 днів тому

    Saw him live at Alice’s Restaurant in Chicago in 1969-70. An indelible memory.

  • @Ballas56
    @Ballas56 15 днів тому

    Fantastic, superb, etc.

  • @MudcatBlues
    @MudcatBlues 16 днів тому

    thank you!

  • @MudcatBlues
    @MudcatBlues 16 днів тому

    Hello, well done, thank you! George Mitchell wrote this today: "Unbelievable! A REMASTERED version of my original Southland record of Cecil Barfield! A friend and I attempted it at Georgia Tech back when I first recorded it. Problem was that, like a fool, I had used a Neumann microphone in a shack and every foot tap by Cecil sounded like a mammoth bass drum! Now some professional who must be a big Cecil fan took it upon him or herself to do a good remastering. So if you want to hear this record like it ought to sound, here is the place. Enjoy! If anyone knows who did this remastering, please let me know." : )

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 16 днів тому

      im georges friend as well and saw that post, he forgot it was me who did it and i remastered all 40 plus cecil recordings and sent them back to him earlier this year but he was very sick then and forgot it was me so he made a repost about it forgetting it was me !!!

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 16 днів тому

      we talked on facebook and he remembered it was me and i sent him more goodies of cecil

    • @MudcatBlues
      @MudcatBlues 15 днів тому

      @@livintheblues202 : ) great work!

  • @mircovannucchi6600
    @mircovannucchi6600 20 днів тому

    Richard Hill will be happy !

  • @adriennebraxton-oq9iu
    @adriennebraxton-oq9iu 20 днів тому

    damn, peg leg is tore up! his eye, ear, cheek AND leg! but STILL managed to get a wife, although 20 years his senior

  • @kmslegal7808
    @kmslegal7808 22 дні тому

    RIP. They didn't like each other but their music together was great

  • @mircovannucchi6600
    @mircovannucchi6600 24 дні тому

    Back to the roots !

  • @mircovannucchi6600
    @mircovannucchi6600 24 дні тому

    Honey for my ears !

  • @scottstagg1120
    @scottstagg1120 25 днів тому

    One of records I'd choose for my deserted island.

  • @purplepotatosquareinc.5798
    @purplepotatosquareinc.5798 28 днів тому

    Thanks again for posting all this stuff

  • @sandnfoam9845
    @sandnfoam9845 Місяць тому

    Terrific version, thanks for posting it. Beside people giggling there must be another electric guitar maybe overdubbed Are there any details about year of recording and venue ?

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 24 дні тому

      live from the ash grove in california mid to late 1960s, its not over dubbing, lightnin is on the acoustic electric and probably Bernie pearl on second acoustic, they played a ton of gigs together in that area during that time

    • @sandnfoam9845
      @sandnfoam9845 22 дні тому

      Thanks a lot

  • @CatherineEffa
    @CatherineEffa Місяць тому

    Remembering his mother....among the saints🙏🏽

  • @CatherineEffa
    @CatherineEffa Місяць тому

    So talented, seeing by his voice❤

  • @mbcdef
    @mbcdef Місяць тому

    That's great to hear!

  • @carl1964carl
    @carl1964carl Місяць тому

    so good

  • @carl1964carl
    @carl1964carl Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing, this is wonderfull

  • @livingthroughtheblue
    @livingthroughtheblue Місяць тому

    Thanks for posting this!

  • @LutherDickinson
    @LutherDickinson Місяць тому

    Hahahah! Jim Dickinson on drums!!!

  • @LutherDickinson
    @LutherDickinson Місяць тому

    Oh Wow! This made my day. What a beautiful yodel!!! That’s father Jim Dickinson playing piano on that. We used to listen to this on reel to reel 1/4” tape when I was a youngster. Recorded at Ardent Studios.

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 Місяць тому

      great to hear more info about this from the son of the person who recorded this !!!

  • @tomgardner8825
    @tomgardner8825 Місяць тому

    we first heard his records when i was in college in Los Angeles in early 70's. i was spellbound.

  • @rustywenzlawe6287
    @rustywenzlawe6287 Місяць тому

    Play em long time Mr White

  • @48920jeff
    @48920jeff Місяць тому

    Saw Jim many times at the No Exit Cafe in Evanston. Thanks for posting this and the extensive bio. He really cemented my love of the blues.

  • @rimjobson
    @rimjobson Місяць тому

    Beast of burden gives side burnin'

  • @BenDover-qj5mt
    @BenDover-qj5mt Місяць тому

    We love you Rev. Dan. Your message is heard loud and clear.

  • @PaulGruendlerBeau
    @PaulGruendlerBeau Місяць тому

    master of his craft.

  • @taschwenze9300
    @taschwenze9300 Місяць тому

    He was a friend of mine. I got to open several shows for him and hang out at his home playing together. A true blessing.

  • @rustywenzlawe6287
    @rustywenzlawe6287 Місяць тому

    🔥

  • @bobandcher
    @bobandcher Місяць тому

    Wonderful!

  • @MartinaBoehm-x8w
    @MartinaBoehm-x8w Місяць тому

    Love it.....

  • @deboraewing9944
    @deboraewing9944 Місяць тому

    So freaking amazing. Where did you even find these recordings?

    • @livintheblues202
      @livintheblues202 Місяць тому

      www.wolfgangs.com/music/?t=Mance%20Lipscomb&iem=true

  • @deboraewing9944
    @deboraewing9944 Місяць тому

    I'd like to know more about this recording. Do we have an approximate date on it?

  • @nevillegriffiths4395
    @nevillegriffiths4395 Місяць тому

    2.48

  • @geden1729
    @geden1729 Місяць тому

    I always sleep with a guitar next to me, that’s how I come up with the killer riffs

  • @rational-public-discourse
    @rational-public-discourse Місяць тому

    Do you usually start with the tune or with the lyrics or with an idea of the meaning of the song? If you start with the lyrics, do you have a certain method in finding the tune? Does the tune start in your head, or do you start picking until you hear something you like? Are all of your songs inspired from your own experiences? That's what I would have asked him. They should have asked them that in 28 in New York before the crash.

  • @ИльяСоловьев-д2т
    @ИльяСоловьев-д2т 2 місяці тому

    Awesome!

  • @cristianlillo6936
    @cristianlillo6936 2 місяці тому

    Me encanta el Blues Sureño de Mississippi