As someone who is very into this era of music, this is a fine discovery. I think 'songster' is as good a description as any...it certainly broadens the definition of what street musicians were doing at that point. I first heard the phrase coined by Mance Lipscomb.
well, some of what he recorded are 'his' but many are his take on the blues songs floating around at the time... look into it. For example "Love In Vain Blues" was his take on Leroy Carr's "In The Evening" melody and all. That doesn't lessen Robert's take and influence at all. A lot of old blues songs were played in the community and maybe no one knew who wrote it; but you put your spin on it. Great vid Kyle and Todd!!
Great Video great timing It was my breakfast treat !!!! Thank you Kyle musta been a fun Shindig !!!
Ha! I love it. I get lucky sometimes! It was fun, more to come!
Thanks guys this is awesome
Yeah bud! Glad you dug it!
that's some cool history, man. i dig how varied + eclectic your videos are .. .
That’s good to hear! As long as it’s related to folk music I’m your man. Haha.
As someone who is very into this era of music, this is a fine discovery. I think 'songster' is as good a description as any...it certainly broadens the definition of what street musicians were doing at that point. I first heard the phrase coined by Mance Lipscomb.
Todd is a king. Yeah I think it's good to have broad terms when talking about this stuff. I personally just enjoy "musician" myself haha.
Another great video Kyle!
Todd knows his stuff! Robert Johnson had to play popular music to make money, we're just lucky they recorded his own songs.
I mean I wouldn’t mind having some recordings of Robert Johnson’s take on Gospel or Folk tunes.
well, some of what he recorded are 'his' but many are his take on the blues songs floating around at the time... look into it. For example "Love In Vain Blues" was his take on Leroy Carr's "In The Evening" melody and all. That doesn't lessen Robert's take and influence at all. A lot of old blues songs were played in the community and maybe no one knew who wrote it; but you put your spin on it. Great vid Kyle and Todd!!
Yup! If you guys haven’t yet, read “Little Robert”. Super insightful.
Todd knows his $h*t!
Ha! He’d be the first to tell you that too!! 😂