Mississippi John Hurt - You Got To Walk That Lonesome Valley (Live)
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Music video by Mississippi John Hurt performing You Got To Walk That Lonesome Valley (Live).
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Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley. Nobody else can walk it for you. He had to walk, walk walk it by himself. How utterly beautiful.
I am 82 and have this song on an old record, maybe Folkways, maybe Smithsonian. I am so happy to actually see this. So thank you UA-cam for a wonderful contribution to humanity. There is so much music that I have found, that I never thought I would hear again. Oh, and I never thought that I would actually see the people making the music. Just wonderful.. It would cost a large fortune to have to buy this music.
❤❤❤
Still blows my mind too
Thousands and thousands of dollars in music
Music i never woulda heard
So spiritual so real
Thanks
its so touching! keep listening and finding your soul in music!
God bless you, brother. You have some seriously great taste in music. I hope you're well
Hope your still out there somewhere kickin man ❤
John's thumb so steady they calibrate the world clock with it.
That thumb work is like clockwork. It doesn't make any mistakes.
finally a video of MJH's right hand picking style. No thumb pick.
Incredible. Just incredible!
yea man.....
Classic comment
This song helped me to come to the realization that the troubles and tribulations my mother and I had were because we were in valleys of our own. It's also a beautiful reminder that the Lord is with us through it all.
The recent loss of the John Hurt museum brings me to tears. Such a humble and beautiful little tribute to this blues legend and it just couldn't last any longer. So sad 😢
I just read about it. A cryin shame.
donate to the gofundme to rebuild!!
Shame!! I’m from Mississippi, and it never ceases to not just let me down but to break my heart.
You have to be kidding me.. this man was an absolute treasure, a source of pride not just for Mississippi, but every American. He was so humble and gracious and brimming with talent. His music has been helping me through low spots since I moved out into the world on my own, a kid in his teens.. I'm 35 now..
Anyways, hes my favorite blues man.. I'd love to sponsor a fitting tribute for him someday..
The combination of his finger picking style and gentle vocals is amazingly timeless! A true legend.
Would you believe that Segovia was impressed by his playing! Fact.
Playing the melody and at the same time playing the base line...I've heard it done but never seen it done ...a great treat for me. Thanks
@@michealfigueroa6325 look up tommy Emmanuel, he's a master at it. And you can see it in HD.
@@HeathsHobbyLobby I've never heard Tommy play anything that has a soul. But his technical skills are indeed phenomenal.
Yeah he can really play the thing, just not so good at listening.
My wife is dying of cancer I pray that I will meet Mr. Hurtt Some day and thank him for ministering to my soul this day.. Peace.
Sending blessings your way
And my husband has limited life! This is what keeps us alive! He always liked music like this!
You might can meet him in the afterlife
Sorry for u praying for u my man David
@@samuelsholder2789 yes i know that he will wait for meg,he is gone now,but i see his face in the sky every day i look up and consentrate and feel his soul very close to me.
He makes that guitar sound like two playing together, it's amazing.
It's harder than it looks. He was self-taught and an absolute master.
@@ValleyoftheRogue he sure makes it look easy, looks like he could play it in his sleep.
@David.. I was thinking the same thing. Unreal
It's not so hard to play it. But it's incredible to play it and sing at the same time. I can only play
That is a very good point. When I first listened to Mississippi John Hurt i thought he was playing a 12 string or with some extra strings at least, but it is his picking that makes it sound like double guitar.
Brilliant. He plays a duet with himself. The guitar sings and he sings, and we receive the music and the message.
Hello Merle how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
@@Jameslopez5682 Thank you! Right back at you! Enjoy and share the music....
@@MerleHeidi nice to meet Merle, where you from?
@@Jameslopez5682 I prefer to limit discussion to the UA-cam videos, to the music, rather than discuss my personal life. I do appreciate your polite inquiry, though. So, I offer a polite, but limited, answer. I am from the Blue Planet, Planet Earth, born in the United States.
@@MerleHeidi that’s okay, so where are from?
I am convinced there has not been a single other person in the history of mankind who could play this song so beautifully.....it flows effortlessly from dude's soul.
While I agree this is by far the greatest version, the bedquilt ramblers recorded a great version for the Kentucky Rout Zero soundtrack!
He's my favorite. I love his early stuff too, so raw!
and even when I get close to a run at all, there is this whole other ethereal part going on that just cannot be touched save for Mr John Hurt himself.
Him and Doc Watson were the greatest.
@@robheerdink I simply cannot allow this "guilt by association" to perpetuate. John was in a class by himself....the "greatest" is not soiled with an "and"....John fused Delta and NMHCB...he was in a class by himself.
I️ need someone in my life as constant as that man’s thumb
Alex Roman Very good analogy.
start with Jesus! Honestly beg him....All kinds of religion...only one Christ Jesus.....
Keep listening to Mississipi John and ask yourself what inspires him.
Well put.
agreed.
@@mikeagan6435 I teach fingerpicking so I've got the steady thumb AND Jesus.
Every Sabbath that same Jesus plunks down on my sofa and I play guitar for him.
This is how to play guitar and sing.period.
I came home and wept to this song after a hard day. Thank you John for filling me with that spirit.
Hello how are you doing today
Im in awe of the weatlh of vids and the people of different backgrounds, cultures and ages sharing cool music, art etc. Especially a historical gem like this guitarist.
@@michellebeckstrom6110 hello how are you doing today
The Holy Spirit!
1:50 Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley.
Yes he did - for you and for me.
That sublime fact of eternal life would be cancelled if sung today.
Walking it right now, I got it brother, Understanding this is important.
the foremost angel, John Hurt.
saint of any and all things sincere and delightful.
don't mess with those old bluesmen ...
no fancy tricks, they are the real deal
Oh yeah, it's no joke. Try finding anybody that can play like this good luck, only dude iv'e seen with this kind of powers is Billy Strings.
@@barristanselmy2758 not a fair or apt comparison. Billy Strings is a flat picker that plays blue grass, this is pure old school country with alternating bass. A more apt comparison, as far as the guitar picking goes, would actually be John Moreland, though what he does is mostly about his lyrics, his guitar playing is very steady and underated
@@barristanselmy2758 Look at a lot of old blues artists. They all do different things that you can't find anyone doing today.
@@KieraQ0323 tapping and alternate tunings are the hot thing in town, all flash and little substance
@@Tasmanaut There's nothing wrong with alternate tunings. How you play completely changes.
2024 gang reporting in. Sweet tunes.
Amen!
Absolutely
Mississippi John Hurt GOAT
Checking in o7
Signing in from NC 👋
The last word in fingerpicked acoustic country blues w/ vocal.
MAN ALIVE ! This guys came from another planet !
I am so humbled right now. I'm wiping the tears from eyes. I'm so happy that this exists.
Aren,'t we lucky to be able to view, & experience, Mississippi John Hurt performing !!!
I wish I lived in those past times when music was so pure and simple.
BR to all from Croatia
Damn I’m so glad I found this talented man
real soul - no one could touch him, leastwise these days
We all gotta walk that lonesome valley...
[Chorus]
You got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
Ain't nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk, that valley for yourself
Verse]
My mother had to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, she had to walk, it for herself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
Yes, she had to walk, a'that valley for herself
[Chorus]
Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk...
[Verse]
My father had to walk, that lonesome valley
He had to walk, it for his'self
There's nobody else, can walk it for him
A'he had to walk...
[Verse]
Oh, Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley
He had to walk, it for His'self
There's nobody else, could walk it for Him
He had to walk, that valley for His'self
[Chorus]
Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk, that valley for yourself
Thanks for that
Much appreciated!
Really isn’t a verse chorus format. It’s the same 8 bars over and over
He seems like he was an incredibly humble and kind person.
Jacob Gee yes indeed, he was a true follower of Jesus.
So? I'm not a follower or Jesus, yet I am humble and kind.
well not all humble or kind people are followers of jesus, but all true followers of jesus are humble and kind.
You must not know a lot of Christians, then. I could name quite a few people here who are "followers", but they support the death penalty, hate poor people, don't even want them in their churches. Don't donate to charity, etc.
jdylan you're hanging around with false Christians
Oh yeah, that’s that good music.
this video is black and white but the music is so colorful
I discovered John Hurt ! 2020/2021 looking at television. ( mr Mercedes )
The sweetest bluesman that ever lived.
Totally.
Not to take away from ole John but check out Mississippi Fred McDowell- plays a fiddle - omg Over The Rainbow
Thank you Mr.Hurt for your music. I discovered this at the perfect time. Thank you God.
I'd rather spend Chistmas with Sir John Mississippi Hurt than most.
Brought tears to my eyes
Love him. I'll take him over Robert Johnson anyday. Recently read a great story about how when he was discovered by a musicologist who was looking for great blues musicians in the south, the guy brought him to NYC (where he had a good bit of success). A non-profit group was so taken with him that they told him they'd pay for a guitar of his choice. His advisor/discoverer took him to a store and encouraged him to spring for a Martin, but John opted instead for a sunburst Guild F-30 - much less expensive - because, so he said, "I always wanted a guitar that was two colors at the same time." The guitar eventually made its way through a series of owners but today it's owned by Daryl Hall, of Hall & Oates fame.
Why mention Robert Johnson? They're absolutely nothing alike
Great story Don. Thanks for sharing.
Of course he chose the guild, that's a working mans guitar.
Great story.
Good read 👌 this dude killed it on the guitar. "Blessed Be The Name"
How many talents forgotten we have not heard about ?
I wonder how many young aspiring musicians watched this back in the day and were inspired?
Each one of us will walk that valley someday, but until then I'm going to enjoy the scenery.
Thumbs down....? They must have been crying and just couldn't see thru the tears. Just Mr. Hurts thumb is a thumbs up from me!!!!!!
Beautiful song played and elevated the Oxbow incident movie.
My grandfather from Alabama was a gentle soul like this man right here. I am grateful to have been raised by God fearing Christians.
They are going fast . Not many left I miss the old folks
My father was one too, they are real blessings and we often realize it once they are gone. God bless
@@janjansen7983 you are so right. I didn’t appreciate my people as much as I should’ve when they were still here. I teach my kids what they taught me. Hopefully they’ll teach their kids the same one day. May God bless you.
@@lemondishonor7736 I was raised by lawn mowers
When life gets hard, remember the One upon the cross.
He was a beautiful man with a beautiful soul. His music will and must last forever.
As metronomes go, Mississippi John's finger tapping/boot slapping combo is as steady as they come.
Best moment of quarantine yet. RIP sir
This song goes every realigon... so beautiful.
He was a master of the guitar. I never get tired of listening to his music. I have been a fan for over 50 years, since my early teens. I wish I could have met him.
He always brought a gentler approach to country blues . A national treasure .
Man i cant get over how it sounds like 3 guitars when he plays. Put me to shame. Such a beautiful musician. Take a bow Mr Hurt!
Love this song! The one and only John Hurt.
Powerful message. No matter who you have in your life - at the end of the day youre living in your own head
Nobody can walk through your head but you. Great song.
no one ever sounds this good playing his music
I can't imagine the crap this guy had to live through. God bless him.
One of the best of all time.
Absolute legend. The glory of God
What a priviledge all the stupid things we commit to film finally something worth remembering
Love this comment
The internet is clogged up with pictures of people’s food ..or pictures they could get by looking in a mirror … this is a good use of this resource ..unique moments of creativity ..in a global library accessible by all despite borders or wealth
Amen Brother Hurt ! Even if somebody will walk a mile in your shoes, eventually you got to walk that lonesome valley your damned self. It ain't easy !!
Hello 👋 Linda. How are you doing? Hope you are fine, I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where you are from? You seem like a real country girl
Brought tears to my eyes.
Juan Escobar I love emotional and goodhearted people like you :)
thank you.... watching this a little has helped my guitar playing a lot.... this guys amazing,such a huge influence for many 😊🙏
when I was in high school in Chicago way, way back in 1961, and just learning to play guitar, I found the old Alan Lomax folkways recording of John Hurt. I was fascinated by the sounds and learned many of his tunes. A few years later I moved to Greenwich Village in New York City to begin my life as a folk musician. I saw Mississippi John play live many times at the old Gaslight Cafe and local folk festivals of the time. He was a sweet and gentle man. I still can play his rendition of John Henry. A fine picking tune.
A song about one's ultimate aloneness. Powerful song.
Our 'aloneness' stands to unify us all.
Its, all-one-ness! Not aloneness
That’s a nice way to word what the song is about. I would add there is a beauty and confidence to that reflection on a individual’s aloneness.
I'm about to research everything I can about Mississippi John
He only had a 3yr carreer of playing outside of his local scene, and then only at colleges and universities. We are blessed there are video recordings of him anywhere.
I love Mississippi John Hurt. He was a one of a kind gentle soul who swung every song he played and sang. Rest well, John Hurt.
amazing that he is still alive today
First time seeing this… Wow.. What a gift 💯🫡
Brings tears to my eyes every single time
I Respect this Man so much he has a pure heart and soul of gold I love his music so much I could sit with him for hours and play my guitar with him...
Nobody does it like him. Wow. A whole band in one guitar. Love it.
Peace be upon the world. I am from Algeria. When I hear this song while I drink alcohol, I cry
That might be the greatest story I have ever heard short but beautiful. That is a great honor.
There was an aura of holiness around this humble man and his music.
100%. They say Robert Johnson got his sound from the devil, well John definitely got his from God
I know which I prefer
@@Chris-zx3wo yes,, Mr.Hurt was asking us to walk that lonsome valley while Mr. Johnson had a hell hound on his trail...so much depth in this art style.
To me, not just an aura… I find it so real. Listening to MJH is much better than going to church. Not a stitch of hypocrisy in him… something that the myriad of preachers I have heard over 67 years cannot claim.
Listen to his early stuff... so raw.
"Some of these mornings going to wake up crazy
Going to grab me a gun kill my baby
Nobody's business but mine"
Talk about being cancelled in today's ultra woke culture!!
@@Chris-zx3wo I'd say Robert Johnson got his sound mostly from Son House and Charley Patton, both of whom I like better than Robert Johnson. But I myself prefer the fingerpicking styles of guys like Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis and Blind Blake to the delta blues guys
This song teaches you the very important lessons in your life, you are alone and I've truly felt with my hearts open
We are never alone. Yes we have to walk alone. Even through the valley of the shadow of death, we should have no fears.
Jesus Christ and God always with us when we seek then. Peace.
Anyone who likes John hurt is a friend in my eyes.
yes
This is my great great great cousin anyone wants more music let me know..
Sounds good enough for me
Such believablability comes with conviction
Southern culture is so beautiful. White, black, red, it don't matter. 🇺🇲 🏴
It is no mean feat to play the way he does. Truly a master, with remarkable style.
not really. Lots of other people have done stuff on the same level
@@fusion772 I'm sorry but you are ignorant about the subtle nuisances of this picking style. There are many similar styles or thanks that would perhaps sound the same to the casual listener, but as a guitar player there is a difference in picking pattern he is using. It is slightly counter-intuitive to play. The melody that is being picked out here is not hard, that much is true, but the exact timing of the right hand pattern is a handful. I've spent all day on it and I can't get it down properly, and I'm a seasoned player. A lot more going on here than most would notice
@@Keef335 it's hard not to love things that are superficially simple
@@fusion772 it's not about level it's about his style.
You are so right Magellan, he's playing the bass line with this thumb and the melody with his second and third fingers?, and singing at the same time, keeping time. The vast majority of pickers have trouble just playing the guitar like John did, much less singing as well.
You got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
Ain't nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk, that valley for yourself
My mother had to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, she had to walk, it for herself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
Yes, she had to walk, a'that valley for herself
Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk...
My father had to walk, that lonesome valley
He had to walk, it for his'self
There's nobody else, can walk it for him
A'he had to walk...
Oh, Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley
He had to walk, it for His'self
There's nobody else, could walk it for Him
He had to walk, that valley for His'self
Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk, that valley for yourself
Every muscian does different things for me but John makes me feel like everything may be allright, like i was home, as i remember it at least. I think for a lot of us these songs are home.
My soul now can go to heaven
Wow
🙏🏼🤩
An American master.
I’m 71 and haven’t see 2 of my kids for over 20 years, I’ve visited that lonesome valley many times, BUT GOD who is rich in mercy has brought me to the mountain top to get a glimpse of Him! Praise Jesus, praise His holy name!!
Yes... having children 😢doesn't mean that will follow what you tried to tell them.
I am so happy I discovered this today. I bought one of his albums today. This music goes straight to my soul.
If I had I play this song to remember this man and appreciate him God bless his soul
That's raw talent. Superb performance.
I'm so glad for UA-cam , all these old songs would be lost.
It is a God given miracle that footage like this exists. So much of blues history got lost
This is pure gold
This is so sad and beautiful.
A natural talent without selling his soul to Satan.
one of the finest songs ive ever heard with my own two ears
I Love this old blues. And John Hurt one of best
just heard this for the first time, and wow, what a voice, what a steady hand, beautiful song.
The Real McCoy right there.....humbling!
Mississippi John Hurt is a national treasure of the USA... What a masterpiece, what a Legend !
WOW! Such a treasure.
My Nana used to play her guitar and sing this to me when I was a little girl. Love it, thank you for posting it.❤️
What a treasure. We're so lucky to have this recorded in such great quality.
He's so pure and a real genius!
Hello Konrad
Hello how are you doing today
Truer words never spoken.
If only we could turn back time, perhaps right a few wrongs and savour performers like this. He's unique.
My fave guy ever. My dad played Mr Hurt on guitar and I listen to all blues records before I could count, but he got magic mellow soulfulness can't be beat : )