The "land of California" line is used as metaphor. People in those days spoke of California as a fabled land of gold and opportunity almost like a paradise where life was easy and riches would abound for all who came. I know it doesn't come easy-keep up the good work.
@@shaunw9270 I enjoy what you're doing. Been playing--will always play--so good for the Soul. (Bragging rights: I have the autographs of Bukka White and Furry Lewis. (I'm old.) Keep it going. Catch you on the turn around.
Fantastic work being done here by Mr. Phillips as he works to preserve and share his passion for the history of the blues in America - but even more impressive is the fact that he brings it all to life with this wonderful guitar playing and unique vocals - wow - we need more people like this guy.
Besides California being "the land of dreams," there's an old blues joke here in Chicago. When somebody asks where you're from you answer, "California. California and 35th Street." Actually, California Avenue and Roosevelt Road are notoriously close to Maxwell Street, Chicago's home of the street blues back in the day. Love what you're doing, man!
Minor disagreement. I grew up in Chicago and my grandfather would take me to the site of the old Maxwell Street Market and my great grandfather was City Sealer in Chicago in the 1920s, the guy that issued licenses to street vendors like the ones that worked the Maxwell Street Market. While Roosevelt Road does run near that site, California Avenue is significantly West of there.
In 50 years or so, your legacy should and hopefully will be the GREAT bluesman of the 2010s and 2020s. I would bet u write songs and I sure would like to hear them.
Great sound! I always took Johnson's lyric to mean that he planned to crisscross the country. This is one of the first of his songs I learned when I got the complete RJ collection 25 or so years ago. I never interpreted this any other way, especially since Des Moines could be the last turn on a tour from Cali to Chicago.
Thank you very much.You are a superb historian.And an outstanding musician. I am disabled. and spend large blocks of time in bed.Your wonderful videos make life bearable. Respectfully..
Would you ever do remote lessons? If someone were to channel the soul of a true blues brother you've got it. I'm just so amazed at the talent you possess. It must equate to a life time of work and dedication. I'd love to learn the Sweet Home Chicago, as well as Cross Roads, but I'd probably need to wind back a little and learn more about slide guitar in general.
Brother man, I so look forward to your video releases! Blown away by your faithful interpretations of these blues classics. They’re spot-on without being overly technical. You’ve clearly spent time listening and internalizing the masters as well as making the music your own with your fantastic playing and singing. I envy the trees in your videos a little because they seem to be whispering, “can’t you hear the wind howl?” :)
I'm watching your videos over and and over and over again and I can't even tell how much I have watched in an hour you did a very good job in every cover well done!
Sir, you truly are a great bluesman. New to finding you but glad I did. Keep the great work coming as it is a pleasure to watch and listen to you play. Bravo, sir... bravo.
Your music has came acrosses You tube many times , and I passed you By I just lissened to cross roads and now this one . All I can say is you Aint Bad for a white Boy not bad attall ..
Ay very nice man , love the sound from this guitar 😀 The father from a friend just contacted me that he has an old guitar laying around and didnt know what kind of guitar it is. At least 50 years old he tells me. I did some research and found out its probably an antique parlor guitar. And that brought me to your videos. Funny enough this is exactly the kind of music i like to play 😋 It sound very old school on this guitar, totally different then my other acoustic guitars Ive got. Nice playing, Im gonna listen to more videos for sure ! Thnx for uploading. Greetings from Holland.
Hey mate, thanks so much. I really appreciate your videos. I'm glad I've found them It really helps that I can see it being played well and I really like the way you quickly introduce the song and get straight to it. It's really helping me learn these amazing song particularly Robert Johnson.
The "land of California" line is used as metaphor. People in those days spoke of California as a fabled land of gold and opportunity almost like a paradise where life was easy and riches would abound for all who came. I know it doesn't come easy-keep up the good work.
Thanks mate , you saved my reply. Was going to say the same 👍
@@shaunw9270 I enjoy what you're doing. Been playing--will always play--so good for the Soul. (Bragging rights: I have the autographs of Bukka White and Furry Lewis. (I'm old.) Keep it going. Catch you on the turn around.
@Dyslexic Lives Mattress There's a few Dames I'd say, other than that...
Always thought it was “back from the land of California to my sweet home Chicago”
Funny, cause now it's the opposite.
Now, any riches you have will quickly leave you due to the exorbitant taxes.
There's something so eerie yet intriguing and hypnotic about delta blues
No better place to play or listen to the Blues than in the open air. Can't explain how much I love this :)
Seriously love your videos so much. Quality old school blues delivered with a lot of soul. Keep up the good work.
I think it's pretty good too.The Blues is'nt the only reason I love America.From an old Aussie truck driver.
Yeah I'm hooked on these now , this is good stuff
Aaaa is a!
Damn....that is a sweet guitar.
Fantastic work being done here by Mr. Phillips as he works to preserve and share his passion for the history of the blues in America - but even more impressive is
the fact that he brings it all to life with this wonderful guitar playing and unique vocals - wow - we need more people like this guy.
this is great
In the middle of the woods in true blues style!!
Are you sure you don’t have some hell hounds waiting for you?... Great rendition!
Thanx for keeping Robert Johnson’s songs alive and well.
Feels like stepping into a time machine and hearing this song sung live for the first time. Sounds like GREAT!
maybe old Robert made a wrong turn "Somewhere" and wound up in ghost town Port Chicago California Great job Edward
Yes Port Chicago, CA
Damn you're really talented! It's good to see covers that are just like the original!
Pepe racist! Orange man bad! REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
@@TheMidnightModder wtf r u on about?
Love what you're doing. The woods, the blues, a guitar, that's heaven!
That sure enough was the best version of that song I've ever heard! Excellent voice and superb picking. Thanks for this Edward.
Listen to you daily man. The best!
Besides California being "the land of dreams," there's an old blues joke here in Chicago. When somebody asks where you're from you answer, "California. California and 35th Street." Actually, California Avenue and Roosevelt Road are notoriously close to Maxwell Street, Chicago's home of the street blues back in the day. Love what you're doing, man!
Minor disagreement. I grew up in Chicago and my grandfather would take me to the site of the old Maxwell Street Market and my great grandfather was City Sealer in Chicago in the 1920s, the guy that issued licenses to street vendors like the ones that worked the Maxwell Street Market. While Roosevelt Road does run near that site, California Avenue is significantly West of there.
Man this is so genuine...
Love it! Tying to play along.
bro my voice hurts just from listening great job on the vocals!!!
Traveling in time 🧳
Love it
Robert Johnson was singing about coming "back FROM the land of California to Sweet Home Chicago"
no, he was from mississippi and meant from mississippi, it was a metaphor as cali is the “land of gold” meaning chicago was a golden place
Correct Bob. I had been listening to Robert for years before I got that because he does say "to" a few times. But that is the correct explanation.
In 50 years or so, your legacy should and hopefully will be the GREAT bluesman of the 2010s and 2020s. I would bet u write songs and I sure would like to hear them.
I think one of if not the best bluesman on yt. You nail the feel..timing. keep it up bud.
i´am a brazilian man and i love chicago blues! You interpretation is wonderful!!!
That was awesome! Great traditional style rendition.
i was bopping and tappin ma feet with eyes shut lol great blues
Bought my first copy of king of the delta blues singers over 35 years ago...that shit is STILL the shit
Brilliant, lovin the videos, bringing a bit of the delta to Cornwall 👍😎👍
The best cover of this song, my favourite country blues one. Bravo from France!
California referred to the land of milk and honey. Love that version.
*I'm just grooving to this masterpiece😍😍😍😍😍😍*
Man you’re inspiring to a young blues fan trying to bring some roots blues to their playing!
We don't get to hear the blues much in Montana but your videos bring it right in. Great!
The real blues. Thanks
Looks real sweaty out there in the woods Edward. Great rendition.
good for keep´n moving, great job!!! saludos desde México
Great sound out of the old parlor guitar. Wow.
love this version! (and the guitar too!)
You have such an authentic blues sound....wonderful!
Nice, I love the raw sound. Robert Johnson would be proud.
Great sound! I always took Johnson's lyric to mean that he planned to crisscross the country. This is one of the first of his songs I learned when I got the complete RJ collection 25 or so years ago. I never interpreted this any other way, especially since Des Moines could be the last turn on a tour from Cali to Chicago.
play so sharp and pure, i want tooo
Man that was really good, I mean REALLY GOOD! Gone to check out more of your videos on your UA-cam channel!👍🎸🇨🇦
Thank you very much.You are a superb historian.And an outstanding musician. I am disabled. and spend large blocks of time in bed.Your wonderful videos make life bearable. Respectfully..
Would you ever do remote lessons? If someone were to channel the soul of a true blues brother you've got it. I'm just so amazed at the talent you possess. It must equate to a life time of work and dedication. I'd love to learn the Sweet Home Chicago, as well as Cross Roads, but I'd probably need to wind back a little and learn more about slide guitar in general.
Beautiful!! Lov^ya !!🤩💯❣
Great rendition!! True to the original. Kinda reminds me of Johnny Shines.
That little box has a great sound.
Love your videos, thanks for keeping the blues alive and well.
Master Pierce
Hi Eward, that sounded awsome, great sounding guitar and voice, can't get enough of the blues, thanks.
Brother man, I so look forward to your video releases! Blown away by your faithful interpretations of these blues classics. They’re spot-on without being overly technical. You’ve clearly spent time listening and internalizing the masters as well as making the music your own with your fantastic playing and singing. I envy the trees in your videos a little because they seem to be whispering, “can’t you hear the wind howl?” :)
Very nice! You are a talented man.
Sweet playing and singing
Beautiful cover
Man, I love the authenticity of your playing and singing. Very real. Thanks.
You really got it my friend!! Great performance Edward! Greetz & big like from Hamburg, Jimmy
Great job Edward.
Better every time man. Thanks.
Enjoying ur vids great playin. Thank you Sa for keepin the blues alive
Thank's for you music Edward. My soul is close to you
Awsome thanks.... love the parlor.
I'm watching your videos over and and over and over again and I can't even tell how much I have watched in an hour you did a very good job in every cover well done!
Nice to hear a tail piece flat top being played non slide. Beautiful version of that song.
Fantastic 👍
Very nicely done Sir, and what a lovely guitar. Respect from the UK
Your guitars are always so cool lookin 😎
Keep up the great work man! love your stuff!! from germany
Each video is like a documentary... really curated content
Awesome cover. Very interesting to get the fretboard shuffle and turnarounds. Thanks for sharing!
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Cara, você é simplesmente fantástico, muito bom!! Viva música!!!
Dang you nailed it
Wonderful to hear & masterfully executed. Thank you! All of your videos are great!
Sir, you truly are a great bluesman. New to finding you but glad I did. Keep the great work coming as it is a pleasure to watch and listen to you play. Bravo, sir... bravo.
Reminds me of the 1980 movie, the Blues Brothers.
Wonderful!
Absolutely fine!
Gr8 job on this ! 😎😎😎
Great cover- spot on!
What a sound!! This guitar sounds like a resonator!
like the vocals, dude..echoes of the very original. Great job.
Magnifique. ...
Good god man... this is the real McCoy! Get you summa that...
Your music has came acrosses
You tube many times , and I passed you By I just lissened to cross roads and now this one .
All I can say is you Aint Bad for a white Boy not bad attall ..
Ay very nice man , love the sound from this guitar 😀 The father from a friend just contacted me that he has an old guitar laying around and didnt know what kind of guitar it is.
At least 50 years old he tells me.
I did some research and found out its probably an antique parlor guitar.
And that brought me to your videos.
Funny enough this is exactly the kind of music i like to play 😋 It sound very old school on this guitar, totally different then my other acoustic guitars Ive got.
Nice playing, Im gonna listen to more videos for sure ! Thnx for uploading. Greetings from Holland.
Maestria no blues!!! Muito bom !!!!
outstanding.......
Old wise guitar!
Hey mate, thanks so much. I really appreciate your videos. I'm glad I've found them It really helps that I can see it being played well and I really like the way you quickly introduce the song and get straight to it. It's really helping me learn these amazing song particularly Robert Johnson.
Great sound, well done
Very Good!!!
A big hug, brazilian...
Man that was some mighty fine playing sir. I appreciate your videos. Keep them up.
awesome!
Thanks Edward . another great rendition . Ranks right up there with the best
Straight up Blues! Nice
¡BUEN TRABAJO, BOY! SALUDOS TO BUENOS AIRES
Killing it
Totally excellent!
Eso fue fantástico, felicidades 💗 saludos desde Veracruz México 🤗🥀🥀🤗