01. 00:00 Poor Black Mattie 02. 02:53 Rolling & Tumbling 03. 05:27 Peach Tree Blues 04. 09:29 Skinny Woman 05. 12:12 Going Down South 06. 15:07 I Believe My Time Ain't Long 07. 19:07 Bad Luck And Trouble 08. 23:19 Jumper On The Line 09. 27:17 Ramblin' On My Mind 10. 30:03 Gone So Long 11. 33:03 Long Distance Call 12. 37:26 44 Blues 13. 41:07 See What My Buddy Done 14. 46:57 Poor Boy
Had the pleasure of seeing RL in Australia in the early 90's - after the Dave Stewart doco. "Deep Blues" was released. He was with a couple of other artists. At the end - the audience (1/2 full venue) asked him back for an encore. He asked what we wanted him to play. The audience answer - to a person was "Play anything - we just want to listen." Signed autographs - came across as a very humble man. He got a terrific ovation from an appreciative audience.
@@b.i.g.brothersinguitars249 He is a great technique guitarist, but "just" a follower. The really big ones were able to present something unique and innovative that made them stand out. It lacks the spark. I feel that way, but I may be wrong.
I was lucky enough to have seen R.L. live back in 1997 in a bar in Oxford Ms. He had a four piece electric band and brought the house down. The word on the street was when Mr Burnside was in town it was not to be missed and that was the truth!
That vocal inflection he uses at the end of a phrase, the shuffle, the phrasing. It’s all pure gold. RL Burnside should have a national holiday in his name.
@@adriannasanchez468 He said no 'fancy' electronics. Most acoustic guitars now have an add-on - or built-in - pickup, especially when they are singing on a mike.
UA-cam is only garbage if you watch garbage....I've learned a ton and found music, film & conversation that would be very hard to come across outside of this platform.🎉
@@danielvalleduarte Indeed! It's algorithm-driven, so people who watch and comment on videos they don't like keep getting served that sort of thing. My feed is great, and there's several lifetimes of interesting stuff.
I think you tube is one of the most amazing things for me. It'll find me what I'm looking for, present me with this that or the other thing, some of which is so good it blows my mind. This video? I didn't look for it or ask for it. It just slid on up there. I'm about to post it on FB to turn others onto this guy. Is he playing open tunings?
I saw R L Burnside in there early 90s , brought him a beer while he was playing and gave it to him , he smiled with a grin had a sip .. and than played on... Great night a true Blues man.. 10/10.
Gave RL a pack of menthols when he asked me for a cigarette on Madison Ave. at Huey's midtown the week after he played The Late Show on national TV. Rest in Power. The R L stands for Real Legend in my book.
@@jayarava Drugs or no, there is a pure joy in his smile, and a lot of that is the music. Can't argue that there is other stuff, but RL loved what he was doing.
It's nice but I also hate this sort of sentiment you neglect the hours days weeks months years decades of experience it takes to get this good. Talent doesn't exist this is man that worked so hard and honed his craft for so long.
@@ReprobateMind I mean, I have practiced hours upon hours to get decent at guitar. But I can't sing... can't carry a tune in a bucket. No matter how much I practice singing I'll never be as good as Mr. Burnside.
The beauty of r.l. Burnside was his genuine indifference to fame and money, he had little to no interest in it. He was a bluesman in its purest form. His rhythm style sets the bar for all who try to imitate him. He was a true master of his craft, well seaso ned, this man truly lived the blues and it was obvious in his music. I'm still mesmerized by his playing . I often imitate his finger style rhythms. It just don't get any more blues than r.l. burnside.
@@jimberlygridder183The Court of Country Blues is filled with a thousand and more kings and queens, all blessed with their individual genius and stories to share.
There's nothing goofy about this man's smile. He's lived hard and claimed a life: “I didn't mean to kill nobody, I just meant to shoot the sonofabitch in the head. Him dying was between him and the Lord.” My point is that he's not shucking and jiving for our pleasure.
@@TheMAJArmor I said he's genuine, not "jiving for our pleasure". Didn't say there wasn't a lot of pain behind the smile because, as you point out, the lyrics clearly show such. But he does have a smile with great character, and it does make me smile. Just a passing comment with a positive take, not ignorant to the reality the pain in the world.
The more I immerse myself in the blues and study music, the more I realize that this guy was the real deal. I mean R. L. Burnside... how badass is the name alone?? 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Man is a resourceful being.. A guitar... a set of lungs and a pair of vocal cords.. producing an entire orchestra of sound.. You'd think there were drums..and fiddles but no.. it's all one man two hands and his voice.. Amazing... Talent to the bone.. Thanks for posting... The Beat of Life !
When I played Mississippi Fred McDowell for an older co-worker, he thought it was 2 or 3 guys on guitar. These riffs are very basic and simple; anyone can learn them. The real trick is in the right-hand technique, which is not easy to master and get it to sound right without tangling up the rhythm and lead. Look up a Son House video - his right hand is flailing away and you can't imagine how he possibly hitting the strings.
Jingles466 count me in Jingles. R. L.'s my favorite too. Real Deal Burnside. This is a wealth of cultural treasure. He's a cool breeze, come and gone. Like no other - and never will there be.
Years of house parties, playing in juke joints and friends houses. He mastered the craft and developed the driving perfect rhythms over droning strings. Genius.
Absolute amazing. I hear today for the first time of this Talent. Omg I love his Songs. I love the Blues. I don’t listen the Blues only, i feel the Blues. I‘m the Blues :)
We Love this guy to death at least i do from Gary Parris from North St Louis , he taught me how to play Guitar, that is for sure, unbelievable, Lord Have Mercy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Рік тому+2
A National Treasure that never got the accolades and monetary rewards he deserved. His guitar playing was amazing. Much respect and love to the memory of R. L. Burnside, a Blues legend.
If my day was crap I can listen to RL Burnside and come out smiling in appreciation of his great talent every time! thanks again for lifting my spirits RL and May God Rest Your Soul
I’ve only known about this unbelievably talented blues legend for about 10 years or so, he is one of the absolute best blues musicians of my lifetime. R.I. P. R.L., God bless you and your family for your great work in the music 🎶 I love the most and used to play years ago.
I love this man so much. Just laughing, singing and playing. Having good time. That smile is so infectios. Thank you, Mr R.L. Burnside. Showing that it's alright to play the guitar with your fingers. R.i.P. Mr R.L. Burnside.
Such amazingly good blues played with heart and soul.. R.L. has always been one of my great favourites.. I'll never forget his lovely but strong blues 💖👏👏👏
finally i have found the music i was looking for so long from all the wrong places. Timeless music, that resonates the soul so hard that im starting to tremble from joy!
Effortless. Pure gnosis. Just human love, joy, pain ... life experience being broadcast directly into your soul. That smile ! It's like everything going to be ok .. Thanks R.L.
Your smile burns inside our heart every time you touch the guitar with your simplicity and make it become magic. Thank you great man, Thank you that you still exist in our hearts. Rest in peace, may the earth be light to you. THANK YOU.
That's back wood rhythm,that's right.You can't teach that, you have to feel the hard times ,You eat crap,drink nothing ,starve some, cry some, let down some,talked down to. All you got is sky,air ,A guitar ,and your life, and you entertain Yourself... other folks come around and think they've found something, The Blues is real life Hard times...
I've recently discovered this kind of music and immediately fallen in love with old blues rhytms... I am from much younger generation than probably most of today's blues listeners. But I never could understand the pop music... When I listen to blues, folk, jazz, music from 60's and earlier, I feel that it moves something deep in my soul... I just can't find it in today's music...
R.L. Burnside, along with Robert Pete Williams and Mississippi Fred McDowell, deserve way more respect than they got. So fortunate to have these recordings.
I'm so blessed to have friends from this amazing family of Holly Springs blues masters.... Trenton Ayers!!!! That's my brotha!! And on drums... Cedric Burnside. Descendant's of Hill Country represent!
pushing gut bucket like a young man Lived inside that old voice so long Patinaed in whisky and smoke so sweet and mellow Thee old High and lonesome Once again Always Another joint always another song Ripping and rumbling all nite long
2024 and none of these fancy blues dudes with their fancy guitars and hired guns can even come close to this. Truly a unique talent and beautiful soul.
I started watching this right after I started playing the guitar,that was 3yrs ago I comeback to this every couple of months R L Burnside is amazing,I have had some people say you will develop bad habits if could play like him I would not give a damn
01. 00:00 Poor Black Mattie
02. 02:53 Rolling & Tumbling
03. 05:27 Peach Tree Blues
04. 09:29 Skinny Woman
05. 12:12 Going Down South
06. 15:07 I Believe My Time Ain't Long
07. 19:07 Bad Luck And Trouble
08. 23:19 Jumper On The Line
09. 27:17 Ramblin' On My Mind
10. 30:03 Gone So Long
11. 33:03 Long Distance Call
12. 37:26 44 Blues
13. 41:07 See What My Buddy Done
14. 46:57 Poor Boy
Thanks!
That helps !! cheers !
That southern mature deep voice is bad you know😍💋❤️
Yeah, makes you want to see what's attached to him, think I'd like him.
Thanks a million
One of the most underrated blues musicians ever. A true legend
Had the pleasure of seeing RL in Australia in the early 90's - after the Dave Stewart doco. "Deep Blues" was released. He was with a couple of other artists. At the end - the audience (1/2 full venue) asked him back for an encore. He asked what we wanted him to play. The audience answer - to a person was "Play anything - we just want to listen."
Signed autographs - came across as a very humble man. He got a terrific ovation from an appreciative audience.
Honest Blues
underrated by who?
Lukas Lysiak in the sense he isn’t as well known as the likes of Lighting Hopkins, BB King etc
@@b.i.g.brothersinguitars249 He is a great technique guitarist, but "just" a follower. The really big ones were able to present something unique and innovative that made them stand out. It lacks the spark. I feel that way, but I may be wrong.
I was lucky enough to have seen R.L. live back in 1997 in a bar in Oxford Ms. He had a four piece electric band and brought the house down. The word on the street was when Mr Burnside was in town it was not to be missed and that was the truth!
You and I might have seen the same set list. How much "well, well, well...." did you get?
Saw him in New Orleans on Halloween night at the House of Blues in ‘97. They boogied that place HARD.
Another one of UA-cam's little treasures, this.
+Mic Tod so true :) we all cherrish on own little collection of diamonds ^^
Yes.
Amen
Gem !
Karl Childers learn trigonometry and hate math
This is the blues right here
We need more music like this , Just a man and his guitar.
Go see his grandson Cedric
That vocal inflection he uses at the end of a phrase, the shuffle, the phrasing. It’s all pure gold. RL Burnside should have a national holiday in his name.
Would certainly beat pride month
@@Baker68 It's not a competiton, you can have your R.L. Burnside month just as Pride can have theirs.
well done mr.
I'd love to know if he us playing in open E tuning
@@jayphillips4167 , let's make it competitive. I vote for R.L. Burnside, over the fruits.
No fluff, no fancy electronics, just rhythm and soul.
captofthestrad no electronics?..... Look closer.......
Damn Right !!
@@adriannasanchez468 He said no 'fancy' electronics. Most acoustic guitars now have an add-on - or built-in - pickup, especially when they are singing on a mike.
No billions guitar pedals plugged
captofthestrad have mercy
That rhythm on the first song is incredible. People complain about UA-cam but it has definitely enriched my life ❤️🎸🎸
People that complain watch the wrong shit
Ya gotta sift through the shit to find gold.
UA-cam is only garbage if you watch garbage....I've learned a ton and found music, film & conversation that would be very hard to come across outside of this platform.🎉
@@danielvalleduarte Indeed! It's algorithm-driven, so people who watch and comment on videos they don't like keep getting served that sort of thing. My feed is great, and there's several lifetimes of interesting stuff.
I think you tube is one of the most amazing things for me. It'll find me what I'm looking for, present me with this that or the other thing, some of which is so good it blows my mind. This video? I didn't look for it or ask for it. It just slid on up there. I'm about to post it on FB to turn others onto this guy. Is he playing open tunings?
Never heard of R L Burnside and glad Ive now discovered him. Excellent ! 👍
ME TOO!!!🎯
This man was an American treasure and his music still is.
The most underrated smile, you could tell he loves what he's doing!
Yeah, that grin and his mellow musicianship and soft and easy voice has it all.
best buckteeth this side of Bluesville, yup
I wanna smile every time he does lol
give me this over any shredding any day of the week. This man is a national treasure.
I saw R L Burnside in there early 90s , brought him a beer while he was playing and gave it to him , he smiled with a grin had a sip .. and than played on... Great night a true Blues man.. 10/10.
Gave RL a pack of menthols when he asked me for a cigarette on Madison Ave. at Huey's midtown the week after he played The Late Show on national TV. Rest in Power. The R L stands for Real Legend in my book.
@@FullRaidersAlchemist 😁👍
@@FullRaidersAlchemist Ever thrown a toothpick in the ceiling? Cool story.
I popping out in 84!!
This is the real deal music!
Laid back, total groove, no gun slinger attitude. How beautiful he was.
piro mittig yeah. A Real person.
He killed a dude with a gun, though.
@@Captain_Neckbeard That’s collateral.
Like bo diddley you mean?
The more you watch the better he gets.
like a good whisly
When the booze kicks in Haha
I'm back again. Seven years later. And yes, it's even better this time around.
Such an infectious smile! The dude was a genius
Look at his pupils and you might get an idea why he was smiling!
Pupils coke for sure. Saucers.
@Owen Harris Just because it's easy to play doesn't make him any less of a musical genius. It's not all about how hard something is.
@@andrewwabik5125 yeah. You could have steve vai play this and you would be bored out your fucking skull.
@@jayarava Drugs or no, there is a pure joy in his smile, and a lot of that is the music. Can't argue that there is other stuff, but RL loved what he was doing.
He was born like this. Blessed. I'm glad and honored crossing on the same bridge between centuries as this fellow. Great musician.
It's nice but I also hate this sort of sentiment you neglect the hours days weeks months years decades of experience it takes to get this good. Talent doesn't exist this is man that worked so hard and honed his craft for so long.
@@ReprobateMind I mean, I have practiced hours upon hours to get decent at guitar. But I can't sing... can't carry a tune in a bucket. No matter how much I practice singing I'll never be as good as Mr. Burnside.
The beauty of r.l. Burnside was his genuine indifference to fame and money, he had little to no interest in it. He was a bluesman in its purest form. His rhythm style sets the bar for all who try to imitate him. He was a true master of his craft, well seaso ned, this man truly lived the blues and it was obvious in his music. I'm still mesmerized by his playing . I often imitate his finger style rhythms. It just don't get any more blues than r.l. burnside.
Burnside is good...but Lightnin Hopkins is king of country blues
@@jimberlygridder183 It's two different styles no?
@@karstenhammerhansenyes completely different,.
@@jimberlygridder183The Court of Country Blues is filled with a thousand and more kings and queens, all blessed with their individual genius and stories to share.
That goofy smile made me smile every time. This guy is golden. So genuine!
I thought I was the only one. Man you should play with a name like birch Weber! That’s damn blues name!
@@bluestogreen1693 Lol, thanks bro.
There's nothing goofy about this man's smile. He's lived hard and claimed a life: “I didn't mean to kill nobody, I just meant to shoot the sonofabitch in the head. Him dying was between him and the Lord.” My point is that he's not shucking and jiving for our pleasure.
@@TheMAJArmor I said he's genuine, not "jiving for our pleasure". Didn't say there wasn't a lot of pain behind the smile because, as you point out, the lyrics clearly show such. But he does have a smile with great character, and it does make me smile. Just a passing comment with a positive take, not ignorant to the reality the pain in the world.
@@TheMAJArmor Don't be a stupid, boy. BirchWeber didn't say that to offend our great R.L. But you really don't know how to interpret a thinking, bud
Pure music in its purest form. Gorgeous rythm and a voice that cries out dispair. A simple guitar and a big talent make the difference.
The more I immerse myself in the blues and study music, the more I realize that this guy was the real deal. I mean R. L. Burnside... how badass is the name alone?? 🤘🏻🤘🏻
and a loooooot of work..
I like dispair: like a mix of despair and disrepair ? I'll take it !
Somehow sounds like a review from the 50’s.
Man is a resourceful being.. A guitar... a set of lungs and a pair of vocal cords.. producing an entire orchestra of sound.. You'd think there were drums..and fiddles but no.. it's all one man two hands and his voice.. Amazing... Talent to the bone.. Thanks for posting... The Beat of Life !
Well put thoughts about what this music reveals about what it is un the best sense a human being
Such a true and great statement.....
I don't always listen to albums on UA-cam, when I do? The neighbors listen too! This is a GREAT recording. Unable to listen on low volume.
The world needs to listen to this wonderful music !
Need no heater fireplace by my bed woman I got keep me cherry red - best delivered 2 lines ever
Amazing... bass, rhytham , and lead...all on 1 guitar.
quovadis1952 Mississippi John Hurt
When I played Mississippi Fred McDowell for an older co-worker, he thought it was 2 or 3 guys on guitar. These riffs are very basic and simple; anyone can learn them. The real trick is in the right-hand technique, which is not easy to master and get it to sound right without tangling up the rhythm and lead. Look up a Son House video - his right hand is flailing away and you can't imagine how he possibly hitting the strings.
Yea, The Sonster, MS John Hurt, Skip James all world.
John the Revelator, Death Letter Blues oh and some Blind Lemon.
Robert Smith death letter
R.L. Burnside is my favorite blues musician
me too
my 3rd favorite
Jingles466 count me in Jingles. R. L.'s my favorite too. Real Deal Burnside. This is a wealth of cultural treasure. He's a cool breeze, come and gone. Like no other - and never will there be.
Jingles466 i woould say blues magician:)
Jingles466 me too...
RL's blues lesson to the world
Just a man, a guitar and his blues. The result is pure musical magic
He had such a perfect rythm combined with perfect pace and a great story. Never in no hurry.
Cedric and lightning malcolm pay to Rl
@@steveseefeld3653hound dog Taylor, Elmore James.
Years of house parties, playing in juke joints and friends houses. He mastered the craft and developed the driving perfect rhythms over droning strings. Genius.
mississippi blues in it's purest form.i still say he should have been more famous.
bigorange113 yep.
Well alright
" Well Well Well ! " , merci monsieur Burnside .
@@bigorange113great blues singer.
Absolute amazing. I hear today for the first time of this Talent. Omg
I love his Songs. I love the Blues. I don’t listen the Blues only, i feel the Blues. I‘m the Blues :)
We Love this guy to death at least i do from Gary Parris from North St Louis , he taught me how to play Guitar, that is for sure, unbelievable, Lord Have Mercy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A National Treasure that never got the accolades and monetary rewards he deserved. His guitar playing was amazing. Much respect and love to the memory of R. L. Burnside, a Blues legend.
It is more his blues singing.
If my day was crap I can listen to RL Burnside and come out smiling in appreciation of his great talent every time! thanks again for lifting my spirits RL and May God Rest Your Soul
God bless the blue's.
I hope you’re having a beautiful day 💕
Mr. Burnside was, and still is, an American national treasure that has been long overlooked.
Fell down a good UA-cam rabbit hole tonight. Yes indeed.
indeed
Great music, pure blues. Love it.
I’ve only known about this unbelievably talented blues legend for about 10 years or so, he is one of the absolute best blues musicians of my lifetime. R.I. P. R.L., God bless you and your family for your great work in the music 🎶 I love the most and used to play years ago.
Very nice folk blues. There's a lot of history in the spirit of that music.
Thank you R.L. for showing what blues is
This man's smile brightens up my whole room!
No one can beat how good Sir R.L. Burnside is. He left us many treasures and I am grateful for that.
I love this man so much. Just laughing, singing and playing. Having good time. That smile is so infectios. Thank you, Mr R.L. Burnside. Showing that it's alright to play the guitar with your fingers. R.i.P. Mr R.L. Burnside.
R. L. Burnside is King of the Delta Blues for me. Smokin'. Can listen all day.
He is covering most of he material.
Deep, deep, deep and more deep ass, Mississippi blues! One of the last of the true legends!.....awesome post!
Such amazingly good blues played with heart and soul.. R.L. has always been one of my great favourites.. I'll never forget his lovely but strong blues 💖👏👏👏
Boy, when I'm trying to wind down at night this is the best thing to listen to with a glass of whiskey 🥃
vodka
Doing just that tonight with a glass of wine!
First time I have heard him. I love this music, just great blues.
It's good to live in a world where Burnside had a chance to express his art. I appreciate this...
Give me a friggin break. You people are intolerable.
@@JasonT-xp3kh Well Double J, that’s just like your opinion, man.
R.L. is one of the underated kings of the blues, all the blues lovers need to put some respect on Burnsides name !
that's a voice ! That's a Man, a Mensch ! That's a Soul!
Mensch?
One of my favorite bluesmen! what a treasure!
On my way I met this one man band with one instrument, song and soul. Enjoy, I may not pass this way again!
Corrects if I’m wrong. He’s a real one.
Edit: I’ve listened to this 1 to two times a day for the past week or two. Absolutely love it.
This is exactly what I needed to hear right now
Mee tooo.....he's a humble artifact..a cornerstone
What a treasure this man is!
I just heard this amazing man's music for the first time. Can't stop playing his music.
Medicine!
Same & here I am & here I am going to stay !🔧😎
Man, I have seen this live session in the last 3 weeks, at least twice for day. This video deserves to be seen for the future humanity.
Great Song ,
Great Groove,
Great Performance!
Hill country blues
The Legend Mr. Burnside
Doing it Burnside style !
this talented man did not need a band, i would trust that smile all day long.
finally i have found the music i was looking for so long from all the wrong places. Timeless music, that resonates the soul so hard that im starting to tremble from joy!
amazing. a men , a smile, he play the guitar with his soul. so simple.
Having got my blues second hand I never really had them till I seen John Lee in the seventies.
R L brings the memories back.
I could listen to RL all day long!!!
i have done so
I can only listen to him for about 10 minutes, then I'm asleep.. :)
@@rdoobies8512 lol
Effortless. Pure gnosis. Just human love, joy, pain ... life experience being broadcast directly into your soul. That smile ! It's like everything going to be ok .. Thanks R.L.
Rock on RL. You can stand with all the other greats in blues heaven. A sound all his own, he sounds like no one else.
this is amazing. I owe RL money just for watching
that makes 2 of us!
He is absolutely in my top 10 Blues Artists ever! And deservedly so!
Your smile burns inside our heart every time you touch the guitar with your simplicity and make it become magic. Thank you great man, Thank you that you still exist in our hearts. Rest in peace, may the earth be light to you. THANK YOU.
That's back wood rhythm,that's right.You can't teach that, you have to feel the hard times ,You eat crap,drink nothing ,starve some, cry some, let down some,talked down to.
All you got is sky,air ,A guitar ,and your life, and you entertain Yourself...
other folks come around and think they've found something, The Blues is real life Hard times...
Some weed helps, and sometimes stronger stuff comes around, and the music and folks is fun.
None of them wanted hard times. They want to party! And he did!
wanda James he had 13 kids so yes he had fun
No doubt! That's all natural right there. He's got the soul of blues in his fingers.
You nailed it on the head
I love this music. RL Burnside was bringing it every time.
Consider myself very lucky to have seen this man live in Btown Indiana before he died. He sat down the entire show. Got his autograph too! 💜
Had the PLEASURE of seeing R.L. at a small club in Ottawa 1995. Simply Amazing
Saw him in Australia - mid 90's he was great - and chatted to those of us who stayed around after the show. Even got an autograph for my son.
I've recently discovered this kind of music and immediately fallen in love with old blues rhytms... I am from much younger generation than probably most of today's blues listeners. But I never could understand the pop music... When I listen to blues, folk, jazz, music from 60's and earlier, I feel that it moves something deep in my soul... I just can't find it in today's music...
Maybe the greatest UA-cam video Ive ever seen.....
R.L. Burnside, along with Robert Pete Williams and Mississippi Fred McDowell, deserve way more respect than they got. So fortunate to have these recordings.
I love this man. By far my favorite blues musician. Takes me me to places I’ve never been. R.L. You are treasured brother . RIP
I'm so blessed to have friends from this amazing family of Holly Springs blues masters.... Trenton Ayers!!!! That's my brotha!! And on drums... Cedric Burnside. Descendant's of Hill Country represent!
What a groove. These blues men really got it down packed. Drums bass coming out of one guitar sounds great
The guitar really is incredible. I think the piano is maybe the only instrument that's as versatile.
The beauty is in the simplicity. Stunning music.
First I've ever heard this man, thank you based algorithm. He is excellent, gave me music shivers.
pushing gut bucket like a young man
Lived inside that old voice so long
Patinaed in whisky and smoke
so sweet and mellow
Thee old
High and lonesome
Once again
Always Another joint always another song
Ripping and rumbling all nite long
His style of slide is so amazing...and those subtle hammer ons. Great guitar playing and great voice.
I've listened to Burnside for years, but this is the first time I've watched him play. Most impressive!
He was the real deal true Americana
IS.
I just discovered him today! Man, UA-cam got the good stuff. So many artists I haven't heard before. I ain't even begun.
Love his music. Immense talent in such a humble man.
His smile is still infectious. Blessed be R. L. Burnside.
his whole face lights up when he smiles...these are the only times I can appreciate YT....
:D
2024 and none of these fancy blues dudes with their fancy guitars and hired guns can even come close to this. Truly a unique talent and beautiful soul.
I started watching this right after I started playing the guitar,that was 3yrs ago I comeback to this every couple of months R L Burnside is amazing,I have had some people say you will develop bad habits if could play like him I would not give a damn
First 2 seconds alone are pure gold. What a diamond dude.
Amazing sounds coming from one voice and an acoustic guitar! And it’s hypnotic to boot! This guy was great! 🎸😎👏🏻
Amazing 😀
He still is...I think.
I try to listen to blues but don't always get it... But with RL Burnside, YES !!! I love it !
Here I am, again. Smooth, rhythmical, and well, just perfect.
authenticity is golden, just love this music and thanks to the one who brings it to the world
The crazy thing is his musical career didn't really take off until about 10 years after this performance - much love R.L.